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WEB of friends
Flaunting a long list of friends on various social networking sites has become the latest trend
Initially supposed to help you make friends or keep in touch with friends or locate the long lost friends, did social networking sites (read Facebook) somewhere redefine friends? Acquaintances, friends, special friends, best friend, mutual friends, friends of friend…everyone join aboard, including those you causally nod to while walking about corridors, while reaching up to the classroom! We question the likes of those flaunting '964 friends' in their list…. let alone friends, is it even possible to know so many people? "Those in my Facebook friends' list are all the people I actually know, but to say they all are friends would be stretching the conventional definition of friends," advocate Abhinav Sood minces no words. So, what's his count? "I have somewhere around 700 plus people in my list," he shrugs and adds, "Out of which, strictly speaking, not more than a hundred are genuine friends; the people I'd bother to keep in touch with." Enter all and every, random and sundry, the bottom line remains only a fraction of the faces are friends. "Facebbok is now the first step before even number exchange happens. Even one casual meeting with someone at a party at times, translates onto one more added friend," Karan Chhabra, engineering student, Rayat and Bahra Institute of Engineering, generalises on the trend. All the while, 1,185 people make it to his list. "No, all of them are not friends. Frankly speaking, half of them are acquaintances, some are people from your school time, from college, and the rest are people whose friend request you couldn't refuse." He adds, "I'm an active member of a student exchange body and also a part-time model, that too partly explains the great number. But yes, I think it's become more of a networking site as I'd peg the number of my actual friends at only 40 per cent of the list." There's an echo, there's an agreement "Not even 1/3rd of the people in my list would be actual friends," Isha Kakaria, founder president, NGO Tammana, speaks of her long list comprising 478 and counting. And the number keeps increasing. She adds, "There are my previous organisations contacts, then so many of school time friends, college friends…some of the people are those who'd like to know my NGO, who want to join it, then again the site becomes the first step towards knowing it." Then there are those who'd rather celebrate sheer quantity, the numbers and never-ending digits called friends. Agrees Abhinav: "Some of the people I know are into increasing the number or adding famous people in their list. Moreover, it's a perfect platform for flaunting, suppose I'm headed to London for a month. How many can I personally call up and inform? One status message - 'London dreams. 30 days' - will ensure everybody knows. And the kind of comments it generates; the more the merrier." Like with all extremes, then there's a flipside. Opines Karan, "I have a friend who has only 97 people in her list and I also have a friend who has close to three to four thousand friends…but at the end of the day, I'd rather want to be in those people's list who have a good network and limited people in their profiles." Did anybody leave out the groups, the communities, the hobbies, the friends made through sharing a common passion, and those made over the site itself. As Isha sums up, "I use it as a networking platform for my non-government organisation, let people know about it, make more members. But no, all the people in the list aren't friends. It's just the name at the top of the list is nomenclatured as friends, otherwise it's more of a networking site." If not for friends, but for Farmville, or whether you're looking for 'networking' or interested in 'women'; the crux is, we've come a long way. The platform itself has come a long way. By the way, how many do you have? manpriya@tribunemail.com
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GAME plan
Punjabi singer Karan Jasbir launches his third music album Zanjeer — The game change It is a passion to excel, to be the very best — simply for the love of music. And for Karan Jasbir (Punjabi singer), who has come up with his music album Zanjeer — The game change at Score, Sector 9, music is a way of life. This is his third music album after Dhai Lakh Di and Choore Waliye. "Zanjeer—The game change is an album that everyone will like." Ask him how is he so sure about the success of the album and he says, "The album has nine tracks and covers all moods of life. From wedding to dating to a song on mobile, we have a song for everyone." Known for his upbeat music, Honey Singh has composed the music of this album. Talking about music as a universal language Karan says, "Music knows no boundaries and with Punjab as the USP of any movie or even television serial, Punjabi music is present everywhere. A South Indian too taps his feet at the beat of Punjabi dhol." And has he ever thought of acting since so many Punjabi singers are also actors these days (read Gurdas Maan, Harbhajan Mann, Babbu Mann`85)? "I am a good actor but haven't got any substantial roles," says Karan. What makes him say so? "I write the lyrics of my songs and a person who can think, can act." Well said, a creative mind is definitely a working mind! Back in time we ask how did he get into singing and he says, "I have had training in semi-classical for three years and after that I pursued my passion by singing in college and various events till Dhai Lakh Di happened." Last but not the least we ask why the name Zanjeer—The game change and he says, "This album would change the game in music industry." How? "The album came up in one-and-a-half year, all songs have been carefully selected keeping in mind all age groups and taste of every generation, so we are sure this album would be a pleasant change for the Punjabi music industry." BIG FM has launched the album at its north city stations, including Chandigarh and Punjab. jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com
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Bag the deal
While last year brought us big bags, chains, large hoops and heavy zippers, this year it is about subtle embellishments. Ruching, pleats, interesting straps and handles make for a fashion statement this year. Jewel-toned handbags too are a trend this season. (Well, by jewel tone we mean bags in the colour of gemstones - emerald, ruby, amethyst and sapphire). Talking shapes, classic shapes are back in fashion. Not the one that your grandmother picked but simple shapes, rich textures, novel embellishments, woven fabrics and exotic materials make for a perfect bag. Says Mohit Sharma, store manager, Da Milano-17, "Oversize bags are the trend this season too, but it's colours that spell elegance. From pink to green to mustard and maroon, we have almost every colour that you can think of." What about shapes? "Well, from large size to clutches, we have bags of almost every shape and size. And this season it's about elegance in plain style that matters the most."
At Woodland you can find some plain-looking yet elegant pieces. Without any embellishments the bags available here are for the modern day woman who likes her things simple yet classy. Drish-17 too has a variety to choose from. From large size to clutches, the bags here are more for the fashion-conscious women who like bling in their wardrobe. From animal prints to shiny leather here you can pick from varied hues. "It is rules and regulations in design, conformity, simplicity and elegance that matters in a bag these days," says an employee of Mochi-17. Talk trend and he says, "Its bright hues, exposed zippers and short straps that are doing well." While there is no denying the fact that big size bags make a fashion statement, women with smaller frames may appear to be swallowed up by a large bag unless it is worn closer to the hip instead of under the armpit. Multi-pockets too are a big style statement this year, other than that double carry options is the latest trend. A purse with both a shoulder strap and a top handle makes a bag so convenient for everyday use. Last but not the least, it's the skin - leather, crocodile leather or python - that is the most exotic. Red, blue and yellow cost more than the basic shades and true metals as well as chains make it more expensive. jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com
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DIARY farming
Despite keyboards having taken over our lives, lifting a pen and jotting notes in a diary is a special experience
Keep a diary and one day it'll keep you," wrote Mae West, American actor and writer. Jotting down what one feels is a regular habit with many. Even psychologists recommend it as a therapy for those going through challenging times. We check out with city folks on what keeps them hooked on to writing. Shweta Jaiswal, a teacher from Baltana who is on sabbatical, has revived her diary writing habit recently. "I would write often before I got married. It helped put things in perspective and calm me down. But then for quite some time I was off writing," she shares. Shweta has been writing again and this time for another reason. "I note down every memorable moment associated with my daughter Khushi," says Shweta. For this she has procured a red diary. "This is going to be my gift when she grows up. It has each of her special moments," she smiles. "It's my effort to bond with her and treasure the happiness that she has brought along," she avers. Anjun Wadwalkar, a final-year engineering student is one of the few from his generation who prefers writing conventionally with pen and paper. His writings, which are in the form of letters to his close relatives and friends, are looked forward to by many. "I usually write about events that touch my heart," says Arjun. His last letter that encapsulated his six months internship with L&T in Mumbai and his first long stay away from home last year not only helped him grow as a writer, but also a person. "Writing down is one way of making a significant moment a lifetime memory. And, writing down on paper bonds you with ones you love in a way nothing else can," he says. Amanpreet Singh, final-year PEC student, also makes sure he writes down his life's special moments but the mode he chooses is different. "I prefer to blog on Facebook," says Amanpreet. "When I am upset, writing comes way easier than talking about it. Not only does it make me feel relaxed but also captures different phases of my life that I can visit later," says Amanpreet. This is the one of the reasons why Sharad Sharma, software professional writes. "Writing is a way to capture a screenshot of thoughts in your mind, which can be revisited later in life," says Sharad for whom writing started as a school assignment and then stayed on. Not only he visits his writings, but also his grandmother's who was a prolific diary writer until last October. "I really cherish my Dadi's diaries. It's great to read my childhood anecdotes, which would otherwise have been lost with time," says Sharad. On blogs fast replacing diaries, Sharad says, "One does not get time to maintain actual diaries and hence scribbling one blog as and when one gets time is easy. However, the actual diaries are far more personal and hence beat blogs hands down any day." Seema Aggarwal, psychologist with JP Hospital, Zirakpur, is all for writing down one's experiences. "I really recommend writing down every night before one goes to sleep, especially when one is encountering tough times in life. Do this for a week, read the eighth night and chances are that you will find your solutions," says Seema. "Wring acts as the best friend for those who are introverts. Not only does it help one put things in perspective, but also serves as a memories store," she adds. As for blogs taking place of good old diaries, she says, "Blogs are for ones who are open, for loners diaries are the best resort!" mona@tribunemail.com
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Festive no more
Our society, living style and environment have undergone a sea change over the years, and so has the festive season. During earlier years, be it Divali, Dasehra, Id-ul-Fitr or Christmas, one could feel the aroma of the approaching festive season in the air. There used to be host of activities in anticipation and zeal to welcome the festivals. Today's roller coaster lifestyle, ultra-modern living and ever-widening gap between the old and new generations have taken its toll. In transition, we have snubbed our heritage, rich culture and significance of these festivals. Earlier, festive season used to be for a stipulated period. But today, we don't have to wait for a festival to enjoy. Everyday is a celebration. Shopping malls, plazas are decorated and offer festival discounts to the customers throughout the year. This has diluted the festive mania. Nevertheless, festivals are celebrated, but the essential ingredients like spirit, fervour and yearning are lacking. Harbans Singh, Ambala Cantt Change is constant
Bright lights, joyous moods, crowded streets, colour and smiles all around express the festive spirit. Festivals have ensured that despite all odds we stand united as Indians! Change is the only thing that is constant. In the context of festivals, flamboyant display of wealth has come as a noticeable change. People now want the celebrations to be 'seen' and 'heard' more than being 'felt'. However, the pros of this change definitely outweigh the negatives. One of the most significant being an increasing awareness of what impact the festivities leave on the environment. We are more sensitive and now ensure that instead of bursting crackers on Divali we light more candles! Using natural colours on Holi and ensuring Ganesh Ji's idols are made of biodegradable materials, lest we pollute water and harm the flora and fauna. Another noteworthy change is avoiding 'mithai', again on grounds of health and hygiene. This transformation has brought human beings closer to Mother Nature as we have learnt to prize our roots and want to preserve them for the generations to come. Saravjot Kaur,
Chandigarh Not like yore
Those were the days when children used to long for festivals like Divali and Dasehra and enjoy these with full gusto. Ramleela was watched by all, irrespective of age and profile. But the spirit of the festivals has dampened over the years due to availability of various sources of entertainment through electronic media and Internet. Children have become addicted to TVs, computers, video games and Internet, and have lesser interest in festivals. The purchasing power of an individual has increased tremendously over the years. Now everyday is like a festival for making purchases, be it either gold, clothes, electronic gadgets or automobiles. In the past, people used to participate in full strength in events like Independence Day and Republic day. But now these events have just become government functions. People are also scared to go to public places on such festivals due to phobia of untoward incidents. Now, the festival season is being used as a marketing tool by various companies that offer special discounts to lure the customers and increase their profits. Ravi
Mallick, Chandigarh
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Renee writes
Acceptance is the key
Dear Renee, I am a 25-year-old girl who is feeling very miserable these days. We are two sisters but I feel that my sister who is 10 years older than me gets all the attention whereas I am always treated as the outsider. My parents criticise me for every small thing and I am made to feel guilty about my behaviour over everything. I feel very frustrated and unloved by my family. Recently I have fallen in love with a boy from another city and suddenly I feel my life has changed. We have decided to get married but since my sister is not married even this has become as issue. What should I do? Rita Menon,
Ludhiana You should stop concentrating so much on your sister and start focusing more on yourself. I would hate to say this is sibling rivalry, which is a common term used for brothers and sisters competing for parents affection at different levels. But your need for parents approval seems to be very strong. At your age I feel that self acceptance is what you should be looking for. Once you have come to terms with yourself it will be very easy and comfortable for you to start feeling accepted by others. Of course the desire to be loved and accepted by our parents is the primal desire but self-acceptance makes us feel accepted by our parents most naturally. So don't bother for others approval. Just love and approve of yourself. As far as marriage is concerned please just go ahead with your life and get rid of the guilt. Your first responsibility is towards yourself. Once you are happy you will only be spreading happiness around you. Inner beauty
Dear Renee, I am in my mid forties and feeling desperately hit by a midlife crisis. I have become neurotic about my looks and am trying every anti-aging product under the sun. Each time I look at the mirror I go crazy. I feel I am looking really shabby and old and I feel very scared that my looks are fading away. I have always been the toast of every party and have enjoyed male attention. I know that my husband loves me very much but I also know that he loves beautiful women too. How can I stop obsessing over my looks? I am very scared of going into a depression, as I seem unable to handle this whole new aspect to life. Richa Bhandari,
Delhi I think you are being very hard on yourself unnecessarily. Do you think physical appearance is that important that you start losing sleep over it and start going into depression? Getting older is a part of our natural process of growth. We are humans and are supposed to experience every age and stage in life with joy. If you have learnt to focus inwards and created a balance between inner and outer self you will realise that your inner beauty will naturally reflect on your face. It is actually terrible that media and society have bombarded us so much with advertisement on youth and beauty that not much emphasis is laid on cultivating the inner beauty. If we are taught right from our childhood that being a beautiful person is far more important than merely looking beautiful, then perhaps people like you wouldn't obsess over looks. Keep your inner child happy and that youthful feeling will reflect on your face. The more you will love yourself the younger you will feel and look. Your face is just are a reflection of your inner self. Let your inner beauty radiate of your face. Don't be a control freak
Dear Renee, I am a 28-year-old guy doing very well professionally but my emotional life seems to be a mess. I don't seem to be able to hold on to a relationship for long. Each time I have had a long-term relationship I feel I get over possessive about the girl. I get short tempered and start throwing tantrums and the girls run away. I do not want to be that possessive but it has happened twice already. Now I am very afraid of a relationship. Please guide. Amit Bajwa,
Pathankot Stop being a control freak. Somewhere in your childhood people you cared for walked out of your life which has given you a level of insecurity which you are trying to deal with now. You become possessive of your girlfriends because you are actually afraid they will leave your. Change your attitude. Start having faith in yourself. Once you love yourself and realise and accept that you are worthy of love the insecurity will disappear and once this happens you will also stop your clingy possessive behaviour. Love and approve of yourself. We cannot change other people but we can always change ourselves, specially when it is our own advantage. Affirm 'I am wonderful person and extremely free'. You will live in a more balanced frame of mind. |
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Antique wonder
Mona
Aman and Kanwaljit Singh's 'Haveli' in Sector 36 stands tall, invoking old world grandeur. This corner house overlooks the green belt covering Fragrance Garden. "We were clear what we wanted - a maintenance free house that looks different," says Kanwaljit Singh, a businessman. And that they have achieved through the use of raw, over burnt bricks and white marble. The walls (they keep the original brick red colour both on the outside and inside) hardly need any maintenance and lend warmth to the interiors. The white marble flooring is matched well with pristine white ceilings. "I conceived each nook and corner in my mind; and our architect and family friend Mira Johl gave the actual form to that idea," shares Singh. Though this place has seven bedrooms with attached walk-in closets and luxurious restrooms, yet for the family it's 'one-room living'. "We occupy the master bedroom almost all the time when we are home. Both our sons, who are school-going, still sleep with us," says Aman. But the lady of this house takes pride in her living room, which has a most amazing collection - from Husain's paintings to World War II stuff. To start with, there is this really old hookah and a family sword, which is more than 100 years old. Italian, crystal lamps and a heavy brass planter take the space on the fireplace. Tibetan wong with a deep voice, an old sitar, another Tibetan iktara hang on the red brick wall. Apart from them, there are these really old, heavy, square wooden tables. Swords and guns decorate this place. Two antique telephones in wood and brass find a prominent place on the walls, and both work! So does the gramophone in one corner, which can still churn out the old classic 'Sajan re jhooth mat bolo'. The family loves to wine and dine and that's what one comes to know after a quick look around the house. Next to the living room is a fully equipped bar. The bar stools here are most amazing with tyres of World War II tanks as the base and horse saddles for a seat. The collection of glasses, a really old British soda-maker and moving car, which functions as a little bar trolley, makes this an interesting place. Husain's Fida Collection adorns the walls. An old British fan in all wood that doubles as an exhaust keeps these place cool. The ground floor has a small room for worship. Two guest bedrooms are simple, but offer a comfortable stay. A huge portrait of the couple is hung on the landing of the stairs. Along with master bedroom on first floor that doubles up dining, reading and recreational room, there are kids' - Fateh and Udai's--bedrooms. Also, there is one bedroom with an outside entry for guests, which ensures them independence. As for food, "We are rustics at heart. So this house has a chauka in mud next to well-manicured garden with traditional chulha, tandoor and angithis. Aman is an amazing cook. In winter we love to sit next to the chulha enjoying meeti aanch, as she rolls out garamagaram chapattis with chulhe par bani dal, saag and mutton," says the appreciative husband. And what makes this home special? "After seeing my son Fateh's face, I straightaway decided to book the house, which makes our home even more special," says Singh. mona@tribunemail.com
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FLAB-free
Their awareness about flabbiness at this tender age is such that they even avoid touching game pieces that depict a fat individual, found the study. The finding is troubling, since the pressure to be thin has been linked with a higher risk of eating disorders and depression, said Jennifer Harriger of Pepperdine University in California, who led the study. Stressing that a negative view of fat people is not good, she said: "Weight-related teasing has also been linked to a variety of negative outcomes." "Given that our society is currently dealing with an obesity epidemic, this is especially concerning," says Harriger. While the study involved a group of 55 girls from the southwestern United States, Harriger said preliminary results from a replication of the study in Southern California suggest those girls also want to be thin. She added that studies in other US regions are warranted: "It is impossible to generalise the findings from one study to the remainder of the US population." For the study, published in the journal Sex Roles, Harriger and her colleagues looked at thin-ideal internalisation, which refers to the extent to which individuals embrace the cultural ideal of a slender body as their own personal standard. Past research has suggested young kids are aware of anti-fat beliefs, but whether these children had really internalised the beliefs wasn't known. — PTI
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Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan, who will be seen with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film Guzaarish, feels that he shares a perfect equation with the actress. "Our equation has been perfect. We both share the same amount of passion for films and our approach to our work is similar. We are selfless and enjoy teamwork. I remember the first shot I gave with Aishwarya 10 years ago for an ad, and till this time we have been able to sustain our equation," Hrithik, who was present at DT Cinemas in south Delhi's Saket area to promote the film, told reporters. Hrithik and Aishwarya have previously been paired together in Yash Raj's Dhoom 2 and Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodhaa Akbar. Both the films raked in moolah at the box-office and the pair wowed the audience with their sizzling chemistry. "There were times when I used to show Aishwarya the shots I had given. Many times it happened that she used to walk out without giving any reaction and I used say to myself, 'I have to do the shot again'," said the 36-year-old actor, who was spiritedly promoting the film despite being down with fever. "That level of communication and honesty comes only when you are friends and there are no ego hassels," he added. Hrithik was also full of praise for Bhansali, with whom he worked for the first time in the film. "While working with Bhansali, the kind of creative freedom I have enjoyed as an actor, I have never enjoyed in my life. He just let me fly. There were times when we used to come on sets and I used to have some thoughts in mind to add to the scene. But we used to communicate at such a level that we never sat and discussed it together," Hrithik said. "It used to automatically come out in the shot. And this is possible only when there is a lot of faith on both sides," he added. Guzaarish, a story about a magician who becomes quadriplegic when one of his tricks goes wrong, will hit screens Friday. — IANS
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Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is likely to make a cameo appearance in partner Angelina Jolie's debut directorial venture. The Inglourious Basterds star has filmed his scene Saturday, November 13 with a second-unit crew in an abandoned military facility near the town of Kiskunlachaza in Hungary, reports aceshowbiz.com. The scene is additionally said to feature Pitt's character trying to escape a military facility through a curtain of sniper fire. The untitled project reportedly revolves around a love story of "a young Serb and a Muslim woman who fell in love several evenings before beginning of war in Bosnia. The action follows war events with the young Muslim woman ending up in a Serbian concentration camp from where she is somehow saved by the young Serb. Their love becomes passionate but impossible." — IANS
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Anderson, will be in the show as a guest for three days. Anderson landed in Mumbai Monday night. This is her first visit to India and she hopes to get "some impressions" of the country during her stay. Bigg Boss 4 features contestants like actors Ashmit Patel, Manoj Tiwari, Shweta Tiwari, Sara Khan, Sameer Soni, Dolly Bindra, model Hrishant Goswami, WWE wrestler The Great Khali and former dacoit Seema Parihar, locked inside a house without any communication with the outside world. The ongoing season is being hosted by Bollywood star Salman Khan. — IANS
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Singer-actor Justin Timberlake who launched his female fragrance Play for Her, says it is for real women rather than those who like to have a fairytale feel through their perfume. "I think that perfume should be experienced in a layer. I think the modern woman doesn't need to be sold on feeling like Cinderella. I feel like this is a little more tangible, a little more real," Justin was quoted as saying by contactmusic.com. He decided to launch the women's version after launching a men's cologne Play for Him. Justin created the scents in collaboration with French label Givenchy. "I've always loved Givenchy's brand just because it's very sleek and very modern. We didn't get into a partnership to create a women's fragrance. We got into a partnership to create a men's fragrance. But I think that they saw the opportunity and it translated very well," said Timberlake. — IANS
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The actor admits he has "not much idea" of how much money he has from starring in the film series - one of the most successful movie franchises of all time - but has used his riches to collect a number of unorthodox vehicles, which also includes an ice-cream van, and a pink BMX, reports femalefirst.co.uk. "I don't really like to blend in. I like standing out. I can't really deal with the money thing. But it's nice knowing that I don't ever have to really worry about anything. I've got a hovercraft. It's quite strange to drive, but I have fun with it. The orange Range Rover just seemed like a good idea at the time. I don't even think about the connection with being ginger," said the red-haired star. Although he enjoys splashing out on unusual vehicles, the 22-year-old star admits he hasn't used his ice cream van as often as he expected to because it is quite difficult to manoeuvre. "It's just something I've always wanted when I was a kid. I don't really use it as much as I thought I would. I used to have stock in it, but not so much now. It's not the most practical vehicle. It's only got one seat. It's basically a kitchen," he said. — IANS
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The actor was recognised by the US edition of GQ magazine for his achievements in the last 12 months and will be one of five special cover stars to feature on the publication's annual Men of the Year issue, reports contactmusic.com. Franco, who has played gay or bisexual characters in Howl, Blind Spot and Milk, said: "Basically, it's a wide-reaching approach to whatever - literature, life, politics. It is on the most basic level an anti-normative approach to all of these subjects. "One approach to things might be to classify everything as, 'This is straight, this is gay; this is Republican, this is Democrat,' whatever. The queer approach is to complicate all of that and see the way all of these different things are intermingled and connected," he said. Others named are rapper Drake who is breakout star of the year, while actor Jeff Bridges gets the coveted icon of the year accolade. — IANS
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"Just finished my Hindi lesson... two hours of sweat and screaming out Hindi nouns, trying to get the right pronunciation of 'ke liye'. Thought my teacher would strangle me but got out alive," the Czech model-turned-actress posted on micro-blogging site Twitter. Yana will soon be seen as one of the contenders on Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 4, to be telecast on Sony Entertainment Television. Bollywood beauty Madhuri Dixit is expected to be one of the judges on the upcoming season.
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"Launching today, H.E.A.L with Lara, Yoga - Recovery and Rejuvenation! DVDs and VCDs out now in stores! I hope you enjoy it! It's just 4 u," Lara posted on her Twitter page. Earlier Shilpa had launched her yoga DVD, while Bipasha demonstrated fitness techniques in her CD called "Love Yourself". — IANS
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Best of all
So what if former Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson is coming on Indian reality show Bigg Boss 4? Filmmaker Pritish Nandy still feels Pakistani actress Veena Malik remains the hottest among all housemates. "Well, I still think Veena Malik is the hottest inmate of Bigg Boss's house. Too much tamasha (hullabaloo) over a jaded, boring, over-the-hill Pamela," Nandy posted on Twitter. Anderson, 43, entered the Bigg Boss 4 house in Lonavala Tuesday night. The episode was telecasted on Wednesday, and her entry is expected to give a major boost to the show's ratings, even though Malik's antics have been
inviting a lot of attention already. — IANS
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Fashion is an idea that changes with every season. Though personal
tastes dictates your style, to stay in vogue you have to follow the
latest trends. However, handbag is one item where you can pick and
choose according to your taste, as there is a variety waiting to be
explored (read clutches, totes, oversize bags, sling bags etc, etc).
Branded or non-branded, bags
are definitely a must have in any girl's wardrobe. And with bags becoming
staple of any wardrobe almost every brand has their collection of bags.
It's not just that today's teenagers want to look slim and sexy, girls as young as three years are also attracted to the thin look, a new study on preschoolers has claimed.
Hollywood star Pamela Anderson will give up her hot bikini look and will wear a white sequined sari teamed with a sensuous blouse, jhumkas, bangles and a bindi for her entry in Colors' reality show Bigg Boss 4.
‘Harry Potter star Rupert Grint owns a portfolio of unusual vehicles, including a hovercraft and an orange Range Rover, which he bought because it "seemed like a good idea at the time".
Hollywood actor James Franco has been named leading man of the year by GQ magazine and actress Scarlett Johansson babe of the year.
When Babuji girl Yana Gupta should be brushing up her dancing skills for Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 4, she is busy taking Hindi lessons.
Following in the footsteps of Shilpa Shetty and Bipasha Basu, actress Lara Dutta has launched her own video CDs on yoga.