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Dream come true
This is indeed a difficult choice, almost for everybody present for the interactive session at Talwarsons Jewellers, Anil Talwar Group, the preview of the fashion show 'Invogue 2010' on Sunday evening. Laid majestically in front of us are three pieces spell-binding jewellery. Sitting right behind is the lady who epitomises whatever a classic piece stands for-grace, elegance, grandeur and we see how she overshadows the pieces without making any effort. The turquoise silver sari, the uncomplicated face, radiant and that easy smile. Little wonder Hema Malini is the Dream Girl.
But what is it that touches her heart, heavy chunks of gold that she seen her mother wears or the fine and neat solitaries, which is daughter Esha Deol's choice? She smiles, and you can't help smiling back for no reason honestly. "Jewellery is the most beautiful decorative item for a woman." Does that mean she wears them always? "My mother wore lot of gold, later on I took a liking to diamonds and now I have a passion for polkis," Hema expresses her jewellery preference with clarity. Clarity
. yet another word which finds suitability to jewellery and the actor. Hema Malini has followed the flow of time and heart. Reigning superstar, a passionate dancer, a successful mother and a doting mother. All her roles define clarity, with a characteristic of their own. "I am glad that I had an opportunity to play all kinds of roles. I enjoy being a mother to two lovely daughters," she looks towards Esha seated next to her. "I ventured into direction 10 years earlier with Dil Aashan Hai. I loved being on the other side of the camera, which is a huge responsibility and a tough creative job." The date with behind-the-camera continues with soon to be released Tell Me Oh Khuda starring Esha Deol, Dharamendra and TV serial Matti Ki Banno. "I am excited with both the projects. Matti Ki Banno is the story of a girl who wants to have a joint family. I make what appeals me but I cannot ignore the demand of the channel as well. Times have changed, you see." Her obvious gaze shifts to Esha, preview to the changing times, whether it is the choice of cinema or jewellery. "I like today's experimental cinema. However, we can't keep aping the west all the time. I have grown up watching Govinda, Neelam and most of my parents movies. I like the cool stuff in present day movies, but not for the heck of it. Cinema, of course, has changed from the time I entered the industry in 2001," offers Esha who adores her folks, but when it comes to following their footsteps in politics, no way! Cinema has changed and so has jewellery. Esha has a different take on it as mamma Hema throws a teaser on her. "Yes, my preference is slightly different. I am more of a rubby, diamond person who would rate solitaire as a must have as a jewellery item." We hope Hema doesn't mind the different take as long as it is only about
jewellery and not the future man in Esha's life. The two exchange smiles, "It's her department," Esha the dutiful daughter replies. "I ask my mother sometimes before signing a film. As of now, I am waiting for the release of Tell Me Oh Khuda where for the first time I am acting with my father." Oh Khuda! Yesterday's Villain Ranjit might have something to say. And when he starts to speak, it is strangely on jewellery. "I feel suffocated with it. It definitely enhances a woman's beauty. But Hema ji sitting here doesn't need jewellery to make her look beautiful." A 24 carat
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The right lessons
If you want to bring change, there is no dearth of ideas. Leave aside the bureaucratic mumbo-jumbo, issues with the administration or the social charity games, the real change comes from us. It not necessarily has to be some volunteer work, but a professional task; we don't need voluntary organisations but a movement to raise the level. Bringing about a change is no social work, but mere education. Here are some young Indians who have explained it not through words but their actions. Teach, not preach
While we are still talking about compulsory primary education, these guys talk about educational equality. Teach For India, an organisation that has taken up the onus to bridge the educational gap in India by placing outstanding college graduates and young professionals in low-income schools to teach full-time for two years. Social responsibility? "No. It's a movement not just an organisation. We started with a vision that every child needs good education and some fancy school is not the way out for everybody. We are crystal clear in what we do, not doing charity but preparing the future for leaders who will make good education a basic commodity," says Eesha Singh, associate, Teach for India. The two-year-old movement selects high performing students and professionals, offering them fully paid scholarships through which they teach in under-resourced schools across the country. Based on a movement called Teach for America, it has already graduated form 87 fellows in May 2009 to 220 fellows this year and has touched the lives of almost 3,000 children in 33 schools. "Education is the foundation for a nation's progress and the crisis of education inequity is just too big. Teach for India provides me a stable, strong and sustainable platform to work towards a common goal of eliminating this problem. And make my life more meaningful," shares Manu Jindal, junior manager, Corporate Strategy and Projects, JSW Steel. For the professionals, it's not just a break from corporate jungle but a mission, "I didn't want to be a mere bystander when there is lot to be done. To stand up and be counted, one has to make choices and mine was Teach For India," says Sahil Sood from Thapar University, currently working as area technical manager at India Bulls Housing Finance. Common goal
If it's about building future leaders, then Yuvshaala is also in the picture. The young organisation is busy bridging the gap between the rural and the urban. Not in a fancy way, but simply generating awareness among students. "When we talk about education, there is a lack of awareness in villages. So, we decided to pitch in," says Kshitij Mehra, founder of Yuvshaala. A team of three visits schools and institutes in villages and rural areas and holds presentations and seminars on career management. "Counseling students about their future possibilities is what works best for a change. On an average, 50-55 per cent of students in Himachal Pradesh don't even graduate; leave aside the idea of IITs and IIMs. We try to offer courses according to their needs," says Kshitij. Now, it's no social work for Kshitij as he charges Rs 10 per student for his sessions. But that's a price they are willing to pay for their future. "The fee is optional. Most of the time, only 70 per cent of the students can afford to pay. But that's secondary." His initiative is not just about awareness but changing their perceptions as well. "Infrastructure is not a problem, but mindset is. Nobody wants to break the line and move on a different path. It has become a system for them. Even if I am able to make two per cent of them realise their goals, my work is done," he says. Well, if you can't change the system, become a part of it.
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Tress
passing
We often talk about what should be done for beautiful hair-spas, head massage, conditioning with herbal products, removal of split ends and so on. We also talk about the don'ts of hair care-no rebonding, no hair colour, no straightening. In between the dos and don'ts, there is list of questions lurking in one's mind. So read on
Myth: Use of colour on grey hair speed up the graying process. It's one question which Delhi-based beauty and hair expert Ambika Pillai has to answer to at least five people on daily basis. "It's usually put in like this, 'if I'll use hair colour once, I'll have to do touch up every 15 days. The chemical reaction on the scalp will turn all hair grey in a years time'. Now Ambika ensures that before anyone completes the question, she answers it, "I tell whosoever comes for a hairdo that hair colour doesn't damage if done the right way. I don't deny that it doesn't contain chemicals but use the right shampoo and conditioner and it won't affect your hair." She makes it a point to add that hair colour is not the reason for hair turning grey. "The reason can be anything-genetic, inappropriate diet, medication but certainly not hair colour," Ambika tries to settle the debate once for all. Myth: Using henna is better option than hair colours as henna is herbal. For those who believe soaking henna overnight in water and applying it for long hours for conditioning, here is a reality check. Says Ishani Nayankakra of Olega, Fun Republic, "Henna opens the cuticles of hair forever, which makes hair frizzy. Also its colour doesn't spread uniformly, resulting in coating in some portions of the hair and leading to excessive breakage." She adds that 50 per cent of myths are henna related which is perceived as a conditioner. At times, it also blocks the pores of hair, further damaging the hair. Myth: If your hair is naturally bad, no shampoo can help. Most of the shampoos promoted by Bollywood actors are in fact harmful for the hair. Except for a few professional shampoos, others are detergent based and can dry hair further, leading to hair loss and breakage. As Zayed Khan of Asmi Unisex Salon-9 advises, "Use only professional shampoos or the ones that are herbal. These are expensive that the usual shampoos that are available at every departmental store but are worth it. Anyways it's better to spend on a costly shampoo than a much costlier hair repair treatment later on." Myth: Wash hair with hot water to remove dust and oil. Hair retain shine when washed with cold water. Using hot water for a head bath can damage kerotinin protein in hair, making hair frizzy. Says Richa Aggarwal, beauty expert, Cleopatra, "Like clothes are cleaned better in hot water, people believe even hair would look better if washed with hot water. However, the truth is texture will become rough and it might also cause dandruff." It's best advised that even in the winter hair should be washed with lukewarm water to avoid protein degeneration. |
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Work more, eat better
It is a common phenomenon that we appreciate something more if we have to work hard to get it and a new study seems to have proved it, at least in the case of food. The Johns Hopkins University study seems to suggest that hard work can even enhance our appreciation for fare we might not favor, such as the low-fat, low calorie variety.
"Basically, what we have shown is that if you have to put in more effort to get a certain food, not only will you value that food more, but it might even taste better," explained Alexander Johnson, an associate research scientist in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at Johns Hopkins. "At present, we don't know why effort seems to boost the taste of food, but we know that it does, and this effect lasts for at least 24 hours after the act of working hard to get the food." The study results are significant not only because they hold out hope that people who struggle to maintain a healthy weight could be conditioned to consume lower calorie foods, but because they also might provide insight into methods of altering other less-than-optimal behavior, according to Johnson, who led the study. Johnson teamed up on the project with Michela Gallagher, the Krieger-Eisenhower Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Neuroscience and vice provost for academic affairs at Johns Hopkins. Using ordinary laboratory mice, the team conducted two experiments. In the first, mice were trained to respond to two levers. If the mice pressed one lever once, they were rewarded with a sugary treat. Another lever had to be pressed 15 times to deliver a similar snack. Later, when given free access to both tidbits, the rodents clearly preferred "the food that they worked harder for," Johnson said. In the second experiment, the team wanted to ascertain whether the animals' preference for the harder-to-obtain food would hold if those morsels were low-calorie. So, half the mice received lower calorie goodies from a high-effort lever, and half got them from a low-effort lever. When both groups of mice were given free access to the low-calorie food later, those who had used the high-effort lever ate more of it and even seemed to enjoy it more than did the other group. "We then analyzed the way in which the mice consumed the food," Johnson explained. "Why did we do this? Because food intake can be driven by a variety of factors, including how it tastes, how hungry the mice were beforehand, and how 'sated' or full the food made them feel." Johnson and Gallagher used licking behavior as a measure of the rodents' enjoyment of their treats and found that the mice that had to work harder for their low-cal rewards did, in fact, savor them more. "Our basic conclusion is that under these conditions, having to work harder to get a certain food changes how much that food is valued, and it does that by changing how good that food tastes," Johnson
said. The study appears in this week's issue of the Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
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Beet your age
Want to stave off dementia? Drink a glass of beetroot juice daily, says a new study. Researchers have carried out the study and found that a daily glass of beetroot juice could combat the onset of dementia among older adults -- the drink actually aids blood flow to the brain and halt age-related ailments.
Beetroot, like celery, cabbage and spinach, has a high concentration of nitrates, say the researchers. According to them, when people eat high-nitrate foods, good bacteria in the mouth turn nitrate into nitrite. Research has already found nitrites can help open up the blood vessels in the body, increasing blood flow. The study at North Carolina's Wake Forest University is the first to link drinking nitrate-rich juice and blood flow, the 'Daily Express' reported. In the study, researchers found that brain scans of volunteers showed that after a high-nitrate
diet, older adults had more blood flow to the areas of the brain commonly linked to degeneration. "There have been several very high-profile studies showing that drinking beetroot juice can lower blood pressure.But we wanted to show that it also increases blood flow to the brain," lead researcher Daniel Kim-Shapiro was quoted as saying.
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The E factor
A new study has revealed that taking vitamin E could slightly increase the risk of a particular type of stroke. An international team of researchers has found that for every 1,250 people there is the chance of one extra haemorrhagic stroke - bleeding in the brain.
Researchers from France, Germany and the US studied nine previous trials and nearly 119,000 people. But the level at which vitamin E becomes harmful is still unknown, experts say. The study was carried out at Harvard Medical School, Boston, and INSERM in Paris. Researchers found that vitamin E increased the risk of this kind of stroke by 22 per cent. The study also found that vitamin E could actually cut the risk of ischaemic strokes - the most common type of stroke - by 10 per cent. Ischaemic strokes account for 70 pecent of all cases and happen when a blood clot prevents blood reaching the brain. Experts found vitamin E could cut the risk, equivalent to one ischaemic stroke prevented per 476 people taking the vitamin." Previous studies have suggested that taking vitamin E can protect the heart from coronary heart disease, but some have also found that the vitamin could increase the risk of death if taken in high doses.
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Fashion, my foot
A new season means- new clothes; a fur jacket, a trendy bag and last but not the least shoes to go with it. Making or marring the look of an outfit, the shoe trend this season is more practical than fashionable. There are no more motley palette and huge elements. Now couturiers choose quality, simplicity and style. Easy-to-wear styles, bright hues and comfort; the call for the coming cold season is simplicity.
Near-black, purple, yellow, midnight blue, asphalt, dark green, deep red and berry shades bring life into the so- called dull footwear. From rounded oval shapes to shortened and square-toe styles to the so-called iron tips, its either flats or trendy heels for this winter. From six-inch stilettos to wedges, stable square or trapezoid heels; the higher the better. But ankle boots and over-the-knee boots (OTK) are hot picks. Available across city shoe stores, Thukral Regal Shoes in Sector 17 has some interesting boots. "OTK boots have been in trend for some time now, but this time it's a must have. It's the knee-length boot with high heels that make a fashion call this season. Other than that calf length boots too are doing well," says an employee of the Thukral Regal Shoes. Going across the city shoe stores we found detailing too makes the shoe trend interesting this season. Buckles and laces make for the most, but detailing is minimum, not like on shoes in Spring/Summer 2009. Talking about the material used right from leather to suede we even find canvas and cloth in fashion. "Winter is usually about closed shoes and bright hues," says Anil, manager, Shoe Tree-17. Here you can find sequin-lined shoes in bright hues, flat peep toes with huge buckles to deck up the look; square toes and the pointed ones are for a jazzed up look. For classy yet stylish footwear visit Woodland. Treat for the eyes and comfort to the feet, here you can choose from casual to party wear. In flat, wedge, block, clog to kitten heels, the colour range here extends from dark purple to rust, almost black, tan, wine and the evergreen black and white. Styles too range from peep toes, squares, pointy toes and front closed shoes. Says Gurbir Singh, area sales manager, Woodland-17, "If you want to give your feet a break from those stilettos, turn to wedges. Other than that the trend of 50's and 60's retro dresses too is back, so we have the kitten heels back into the limelight. For classic effect, go for pointy toes in luxurious materials and sober, classic lines. Neutral colours and leopard print too is in vogue." Well, a quick glance through the city shoe stores and we can say we have happy feet this winter.
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FUN intended
Your take on Golmaal 3? It is a film with the perfect blend of just every emotion that will set in your heart with three times the fun, magic and laughter of original Golmaal. It is a beautiful journey, full of madness, love and excitement. How different is Golmaal 3 from Golmaal and Golmaal Returns? The cast is very different, except for Ajay Devgan. Kunal Khemu is an important addition. Mithun Chakraborty and Ratna Shah Pathak are a surprise package and add to the fun element in the film. Kareena Kapoor is in a de-glam role. Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade and Tusshar Kapoor have already proved their potential. What prompted you to come up with multistarrer comedy Golmaal 3? Since Golmaal and Golmaal Returns turned out to be blockbusters, there was no reason not to make another sequel. Ajay Devgan has been part of all your films - from Zameen to Golmaal 3. Is he your lucky mascot? In a way, it is good. He is a family to me. After your debut action film Zameen, all your movies have been comedy. Why? Golmaal 3 is an out-and-out comedy. There is a lot of
humour in it. I am happy with what I am doing. I do not want to experiment. What is important to you, critical acclaim or mass appeal? For me, it is mass appeal. I want audience to watch my films, enjoy and go back happily. Is Diwali a lucky period for you to release films? Deewali is lucky period for me. It worked for Golmaal Returns and All The Best. My movies are funny to suit the mood of viewers. Can we see a change of genre in your next project? Right now, I will stick to comedy only.
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Spice up
A variety of creams, lotions and oils are available for the body. You can get yourself a hand and body lotion, or a rich cream, depending on the extent of dryness. We recommend the use of a lemon-turmeric pre-bath cream. In fact, it has been helpful in treating cases of extreme dryness on the elbows and knees. It not only helps to soften the skin, but also lightens skin colour over a period of time. This cream also protects the skin from the drying effects of chlorinated water. You would also need a loofah or rough towel to give the skin a rub, after applying oils or soap. This helps to smoothen rough skin and also improves blood circulation to the skin surface. Rubbing the skin with a loofah or wash cloth is particularly helpful on rough areas like the knees and elbows. In winter, use soapless shower gels, or a glycerine soap. For extreme dryness, it is better to avoid soap. Oil massage and body rubs can help to cleanse the skin adequately. Before your bath, apply oil on the body and massage it into the skin. This helps to soften the skin. Sesame seed (til) oil can be used, or you can use any vegetable oil. According to Ayurveda, sesame seed (til) oil can be used all the year round. You can heat the oil before use. After applying the warm oil, use the lemon-turmeric cream, massaging it into the skin. While bathing, go easy on the soap and do not use very hot water. Give the knees and elbows a rub with the loofah or rough towel. If the skin appears to be excessively hard, you can use a pumice stone, rubbing it gently on the skin. But, do not use metal scrapers and scrubbers. Immediately after your bath, apply a body lotion while the skin is still damp. If the skin on the elbows and knees is excessively dry, use a thicker cream on them. Massage the cream into the skin on these areas. Another problem area is armpit, which can also become dark. This happens mainly due to shaving or the use of hair removal creams. Both these methods can cause discolouration of the skin. Shaving does not remove hair by the roots. The hair growth also becomes harder, thicker and coarser, leading to a dark look. Hair removal creams are also known to cause skin discolouration. The best option of hair removal for the under-arm area is waxing. The wax that is usually made for hair removal contains lemon juice and sugar. This combination actually helps to lighten skin colour. Waxing also removes hair by the roots. This is said to gradually lessen hair growth. For dark armpits, mix besan (gram flour), curd, lemon juice and little haldi (turmeric). Apply the mixture at least three times a week. Wash it off after half an hour. Regularity is the keyword. If you give the skin daily care, it is bound to show the positive results. Here are a few tips:
In fact, this scrub can be used on the entire body too.
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BODY WISE
Holding your breath while lifting weights: Holding one's breath during weightlifting increases blood pressure significantly, possibly leading to lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, hernia, heart attack or stroke. To avoid creating high internal pressures, inhale and exhale with each exercise phase of a repetition and breath naturally during cardiovascular activity. Dehydrating yourself: When exercising, the body needs four to eight ounces of water every 20 minutes to replace water loss. If you become thirsty during a workout, you've already passed out of a "safe" stage of hydration. Take fluids immediately. If you are working out for more than an hour, you may want to consider sports drinks, as the extra carbohydrates help retain body water. But try them out first, as not all work and some may cause unwanted reactions. Always avoid caffine or alcohol when exercising, both of which further dehydrate your body. Exercising above your determined heart rate range: Continuously pushing your heart rates to the maximal limits during your cardiovascular workouts is overstressing your heart and lungs unnecessarily. When your heart rate is up to maximal loads, there is a greater chance for irregular heart rhythms. You do not need to place such high demands on your heart to see cardiovascular benefits or to burn fat. Using hand or ankle weights while walking or during aerobic classes: Many fitness guidelines suggest that the use of hand weights during an aerobic workout. The risk of injury to shoulder joints is significantly increased when weights are rapidly moved through a larger range of motion. It is recommended that hand weights be reserved for strength training, where speed of the movement can be controlled. In addition to shoulder injuries, ankle weights can increase heart rate significantly and can lead to cardiovascular complications in less fit individuals. Not concentrating enough: Preoccupation with outside situations can counteract the benefits of a workout. For example, you might decrease intensity as you lose concentration. And not paying attention to a workout can lead to sloppy style and potential injury. Instead, use the time to concentrate on proper form and control. It will lead to a better workout, greater benefits, and a more relaxing experience. Not listening to your body: Abnormal heartbeat, pain, chest pressure, dizziness or insomnia following intensive exercise are signs of an over-trained body that may be at high risk for a heart attack and injury. Slow down the pace or reduce the number of routines when required. Listen to your body. If you feel pain, stop. Muscle and joint pain can mean many things. If any symptoms persists more than a few days, see a doctor. Not having a physical prior to beginning an exercise program: You want to benefit with the least amount of risk; it would never be wrong for you to get a complete check up prior to beginning any activity. A medical check up is must especially if you are older than 45 or have other risk factors like smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol or a positive family history. If you have two of the above criteria, you are considered to be at risk for heart disease, diabetes or stroke. While exercise is the best thing for your condition, beginning a program without the proper guidelines can do you more harm than good. kalrasachin@hotmail.com |
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"I stay grounded through my family, my brother Trevor and my mum come everywhere with me. My mum makes sure I'm kept in my place. I just got my computer taken away. She's strict," said the actor. Moretz was bitten by the acting bug after helping her brother with his performing arts school homework. "I got into acting through my brother Trevor, he was accepted into a performing arts school in New York and I caught the bug when I was running through lines with him. Now he's my coach," she said. However, being a normal teenager Moretz still feels that her life has become a bit "weirder" since she found fame. "Life is definitely a little bit crazy. There are more weird fans, more paparazzi. I'm cool with it on the red carpet, but when you're in the car and a camera is shoved against the window and you can't see and that's when it's a bit dangerous, that's when I get freaked out," she added. PTI
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"There isn't any particular actor whom I followed. In terms of visual styling, make-up and hair, there are lots of actors from that time. There is no signature reference of any particular actor of that time. It's a collage of all actors," Aishwarya, 37, said in an interview. Preceded by serious roles in period films like Umrao Jaan (2006) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008), it was the word 'retro' that caught her attention when the film was offered to her. Aishwarya reveals that Action Replayy was originally a play by the film's director Vipul Shah himself, and he did not deviate much from the original script. "It's wonderful that I had so much of period films to do and yet they are all different. When Vipul said he wanted to do a retro film, the word retro was quite catchy. He didn't call it historical era, period piece, pre-independence, he called it retro era," she said. "The moment you say retro, we all go into the 70's. I instantly knew it was different," she said. "It's a fun genre. Vipul was very clear about the film he was making. It was a play that he made several years ago. He was very clear in his narrative, and didn't want to change anything except when most necessary. Of course, we improvised, but not that much, because Vipul was clear about what each character was supposed to do," Aishwarya said. The actress said though it's a comedy film, she got enough scope to exhibit her acting skills."This film gave me the opportunity to do something. We have pushed the envelope even in the comedy genre, where we have revisited another era. Of course, visually there are aspects of styling, make-up and costume, and there are nuances in acting. As my character is very boisterous in the beginning of the film and then becomes mellow and feminine, we have spoofed it in the acting style of that time," said Aishwarya. Did she ask for tips from her parents-in-law Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan? "No, I didn't sit with Ma or Paa because, like Paa has always said, your work speaks volumes. You need not sit with them and literally speak. You have their films to refer to," she said. Aishwarya feels her career has come full circle in the past two years as she is doing films with directors she worked with in her initial days. "I am thankful to get such good roles in my career. It's a blessing and there are lots of very good memories and they were fulfilling," she said. IANS
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"Cameron and A-Rod are no longer dating and have definitely parted ways. He just doesn't like her anymore.That's honestly the reason they split," said a source.Rodriguez began dating the Charlie's Angels star in February, making appearances together throughout the country but never verbally confirming the relationship.But in October, each began stepping out without the other.Diaz was recently seen out with a mystery man in London and also hung out with Glee star Matthew Morrison. As for Rodriguez, 35, the Yankees player has partied with a bevy of ladies in Las Vegas and Miami. PTI
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Despite being one of the richest young stars of Hollywood Emma Watson says that she is "straight and boring" and refuses to drink alcohol at parties.The Harry Potter star, who is currently studying at Brown University in the US and is legally old enough to consume alcohol, said she avoided drinking during her first year in college as she felt it would be wrong to flout American laws. "There's no point getting drunk when you've got 10 hours on set the next day and I didn't drink last year at Brown either because I was underage in America and it would have been disrespectful," said the 20-year-old actor. However, the British star prefers to let her hair down "behind closed doors" with people she can trust."It's not worth it; you can imagine the fallout. I do have two or three people I can let my hair down with, behind closed doors. Yes, I'm straight and boring. But I realised at a very young age that I was responsible for myself," she added. PTI
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Director Rohit Shetty started with Zameen but made amends with the laugh riot Golmaal. With years rolling, his name is being written in golden words in the tinsel town. He does not mind being type cast as a slapstick comedy director. He is the first director ever to make a trilogy on a film. Rohit is all set to take comedy to a new level with third installment of Golmaal series Golmaal 3. The talented director speaks to Lifestyle on the release of his new film.
The skin on the elbows and knees is thicker and darker than other parts of the body. Of course, this is part of our body's protective mechanisms. Sometimes, they can present a problem, with the skin becoming excessively dry, dark and hard. Neglect and the unchecked loss of moisture cause keratinization, which is the process of living cells changing to dead, hard, horny cells. Callousness can also develop. The elbows and knees need special care. Bath time is appropriate to pamper the skin and supply it with the oils and moisture it needs. In fact, applying body lotions and creams soon after bathing, while the skin is still damp, helps to seal in moisture.
Skipping for warming up or cooling down: Muscles need time to adjust to the demands placed on them during exercise. Before hitting the weight room or jumping into your regular cardio workout you should take a few minutes to gently prepare the body for any strenuous activity. A low-impact warm-up before any exercise is essential. It warms the muscles, makes them more limber and easier to stretch, which results in a better workout. It also helps prevent injury. Cooling down after exercising is also important as it relaxes the muscles, lowers the heart rate, and helps the body to recover from the stress of a workout. It'll make you feel better immediately after the workout and the next morning.
Jumping into sauna or hot tub immediately following a workout: The temperatures of saunas and hot tubs can be detrimental to a body that already has an elevated temperature and blood vessels dilated from activity. Your body needs to dissipate heat in order to bring your heart rate back to a resting zone and re-circulate blood back to your organs. High temperatures in hot tubs and saunas will cause lightheadedness, dizziness, fatigue, nausea or worse -- heat exhaustion, heat stroke and heart attacks. Instead, try a cool shower or allow your heart rate to return to resting levels before getting into the saunas and tubs.
Actor Chloe Moretz says that she is treated like any other teenager by her strict parents, despite being an upcoming Hollywood star.
The 13-year-old Kick-Ass star insisted that she even gets her favourite possessions taken away if she does something wrong.
Aishwarya Rai, who plays a 'typical' girl of the 1970s in the retro comedy Action Replayy, says she didn't try to imitate any particular actress, but picked from the looks and mannerisms of all reigning heroines of that era.
Hollywood star Cameron Diaz has reportedly been dumped by her boyfriend Alex Rodriguez. The baseball star has ended the seven-month long romance with the 38-year-old actor simply because he didn't like her anymore.