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WANDERLUST
At the age of 71, Gerhard Heberle has the determination, courage and enthusiasm to drive all the way from Germany to India
There is an inner voice in me that asks me to keep driving," says Gerhard Heberle, 71, a retired miner, who has travelled 8,083 kilometres from Der Harz in Germany to Panchkula in just 21 days, covering 10-odd countries in his own caravan.
A guest of Gisela Singh, a German who has made the city her home, Gerhard belongs to the same place as hers called the 'heart's mountain'. Graciously, Gisela also acted as the interpreter for Gerhard who comes across as a warm, simple gentleman. A wanderer, Gerhard started his latest odyssey this November in a caravan, which he has designed on his own, equipped with maps and GPRS. "If one has good maps, one's good. GPRS is helpful," says Gerhard, who is member of the Off Road Travellers Club. The members of this club meet before staring their journeys, but travel on their own. "Why? I can manage myself alone. And, then, I don't have to adjust with anyone," he says. Gerhard spread maps on the table as he shares his route - Der Harz in Germany, his own village to Czechoslovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan and ultimately India. But this impressive drive did not start on a great note. "I started at six in the evening (he usually drives at night) and I had forgotten to close the diesel tank's lid," he laughs. That did not make him go back though, as he made a temporary arrangement. "But that's not proper," he says. The lid would be here in a week's time (Gerhard's sister has airmailed it to India) and it's only after he receives this will he move on to his next destination - Rajasthan. "Deserts attract me. I want to especially see Udaipur - the city of lakes," says Gerhard. Nature is what he enjoys the most during his travels. "The scenic view, greenery and stone formations is what I really want on my travels," says Gerhard. As Gisela interprets the conversation, obvious question is how does he communicate. "I use gestures. Whenever I have to pay I open my wallet to let the person take money and they in turn open their store for me to pick up stuff," he puts across. With his vast travel experience, Gerhard hardly has trouble getting a visa as being a member of ADAC Tour Set is of great help. "To get Iran's visa, I had to apply in Pakistan first. Once through that, I got Iran's as well," he smiles. His daunting journey has been minus any bad experiences. Or this is the way he takes it. "Accidents happen, but then they do not trouble me much. I drove 500 kilometres the evening I met with an accident in Iran," he shares. "It's the body that needs to be in order. Everything else is replaceable but not organs," he says. The question he is often asked about his travels is 'are you not scared?' "Why should I be? God's in me," he answers with a genuineness that touches one's heart. Exposed to Mahabharata through TV when he was 18, Gerhard took upon himself to know Bhagvad Gita. Ask him about his relationship with Krishna and in an effort to explain he turns ecstatic. Gesturing towards his heart, his eyes fill up with tears and he struggles with words, "I know Krishna is here in my heart. It's a divine feeling. I just can't let go." When he sits in meditation, he has seen his previous incarnations. "He has been a mahout (one who man's elephant) and a sea pirate before this birth," informs Gisela. "He has not just read Krishna but also understood him," she adds. Gerhard does not plan much. "Modern banking makes sure one gets money anywhere. I just go wherever I feel like," says Gerhard, who is going to Krishna's land after Rajasthan. "Let's see what I find there. That will show me my next destination," he smiles. Any memorable incident? "I was driving between Iran and Pakistan on no man's land. They called me back. The protocol is that one must be escorted by a patrol party. Why?" questions Gerhard. He
adds, "We should be one. No differences, no separations. We must live together," This is indeed his message to the world. mona@tribunemail.com Home sweet home Gerhard's caravan is a complete unit with a comfortable bed, a table, kitchen, and restroom, all fitted with water tanks and solar panels. He has used a fire brigade van for a base and a military truck for a top. Two huge spare tyres (caravan has six) are hung in the end. A seven-step stair that leads one to his world has a doormat, curtains on windows, and a sweet teddy bear on a neatly made bed. "I made my bedroom clean for visitors," he smiles. The table has a collection of mats, Krishna books and CDs in his library. The working kitchen has a toaster, coffee kettle, complete with a sink. What have you named your caravan? "It didn't occur to me," he smiles. |
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Road less travelled
Not everybody is obsessed with swanky cars and flashing bikes, for this trio it is the good old cycle that works wonders
Why cycling in this world of cars and motorbikes? Says Sangram, MD of Ultra Drugs, "I always judge adventure in relation to my body and cycling is one activity that suits my purpose." Adds Rahul Datta, "Being a part of the conventional mode of transport doesn't bring forward my adventurous spirit." Kandhal provides a unique answer, "It's not about sight- seeing or travelling to different places, but the punch line is what incredible things have you done as compared to others." Time is a constraining factor for them, but they don't let it hinder their spirit. "Being an HR manager of a well-known company, I have less time but I make it a point to cycle on weekends," says Kandhal. Datta, a marine officer adds, "Four months of my vacation are religiously devoted to cycling alone." As for Sangram, "I don't mind cycling at any hour of the day. " And where all have they been? "I have scaled down Manali-Leh in seven days, apart from small trips here and there." Though Rahul Kandhal's adventure CV isn't that voluminous, still he has a trip from Delhi to Agra (and back) to boast of. Sangram, a beginner, has been to Timber Trail, Morni Hills and Nabha till now.
They are now planning to cycle the Eastern Coastal Highway from Chennai to Down South and is preparing hard for this 500-km track. So is this 'cycling club' open to all? "Absolutely, all you need to have is a cycle," they chorus. And such is their passion for cycling and love for one another that all three of them have the same model — Trek 3700. Rahul Datta explains, "This bike ensures perfect riding, is extremely durable and zero maintenance. So, it is ideal for our excursions." The other interests shared by this group are books, documentaries, music and business.
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Of EPIC proportion
There are two ways to interpret a case-with logic and with lesser logic! Even when it's interpreted with the latter, it doesn't imply that it's a mere figment of imagination. All it means is that the analyst has a different take on the subject. Ramayana by Rishi Valmiki is as believable as the version by Tulsidas or more recently by Ram Varma. The only difference is that Varma has given a realistic touch to his modern epic. And the same version of Ramayana has been presented by Varma's daughter, Vandana Sehgal, in the form a series of 66 paintings. Done in semi-abstract form that Vandana terms as mysticism, the paintings narrate the entire story of the epic. It begins with a work that depicts how Kaekayi helped King Dashrath win a war and ends with paintings on the death of Lord Ram and Sita. "My father purged Ramayana of all the miracles. He gave it a historical touch and projected Ram as a great human being, instead of somebody with mystical powers," says Vandana, who was in the city on Wednesday to hold an exhibition of her works at the Government Museum and Art Gallery-10. She explains it further with the example of Hanuman and Jatayu, who her father claims were human beings. "It wasn't practical for Hanuman to fly to Himalayas to bring back the Sanjivani booti. He brought it from a hillock in Sri Lanka itself." The best justification comes for the Ram Setu, which she has beautifully projected in one painting. "The level of the sea at that time was so low that huge rocks were visible at the sea level. The army of Hanuman and Sugreev made the bridge by filling spaces between rocks." An architect by profession, Vandana's love for open spaces becomes evident from her works. She has lent a lot of colour to the background and the characters of the story are in white. "I wanted the backdrop to be in tandem with the environment. A painting, which shows an animal being sacrificed has the backdrop painted in dark pink, indicating the grave mood." In the entire series, only one painting has Ram in bright blue and Sita in orange. "That's because they are shown sharing a private moment, which lights up the entire scene." The paintings have well-defined architectural motifs in the form of pillars, verandahs, arches of forts of Ayodhya et al. Vandana, just like her father, has focused on the less talked about phase of Ram and Sita's life. "Ramayana has usually been either about the marriage of Ram and Sita and role of Kaekayi or the war between Ravana and Ram. But before that Ram, Sita and Lakshman spent 12 years of their exile in Chitrakoot. I have painted the way they lived there." She has thus painted what they ate, how they lived amidst nature and dealt with nature's fury. The paintings are not for sale, albeit the artist wishes the entire series were sold to a single buyer. "Only then can an art connoisseur enjoy the beauty of the Ramayana on the canvas." And you can't contest the claim after a look at the paintings! On till December 4 ashima@tribunemail.com
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This one is for people who live to eat, who try new dishes, add to their menu and take it as a complement when people call them a foodie or even a glutton. And, those who want to live up to the reputation should plan a visit to Bella Vista. The Boutique Hotel has introduced the concept of food-street and named it The Garden. Spread in the lawns of the hotel, the food joint offers a variety for vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. It has six carts, each serving different cuisines-Italian, Indian and Chinese. For non-vegetarians, the deal is a little better. The cart, Rotisseri, serves roasted chicken is the most popular of the lot. The sight of the chef picking up a huge chunk of roasted chicken, cutting it in the middle with a trademark chef's knife and stuffing it with roasted vegetables is an experience in itself. And, the aroma is simply divine. The concept was introduced, as Jaskirat Singh Nagra, vice president, Bella Vista, says, "To give people an opportunity to enjoy outdoor eating experience. The ambience of the hotel will make it a worthwhile try." The concept, though doesn't gel with the theme of the hotel, Jaskirat justifies it, "What's required is that food should be cooked and served hygienically. It should taste good and flavours should be authentic." Undoubtedly, this food street fulfills all the parameters. Must try is a mocktail called Bella Green, a delicious mix of mint, lemon and flavours which come from secret ingredients. There is a cart of wraps that adds variety to the dish with different fillings. Best part about the pizza and sandwich cart is that you can choose your choice of toppings. The vegetables used are fresh. The Chinese cart offers healthy soups, most popular Chinese dishes like chilli cheese, manchurian and chowmein. The Indian cart has the usual dal makhni, masala chicken, shahi paneer. Everything is at a very reasonable price and but if you want real value for your money, go for the combos that costs just Rs120 with a complementary soft drink. Don't forget, the place is only for those who love the experience of eating!
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Twilight zone
Teenage is a tough period for your Child. Make sure you are there when it matters the most
Suraksha Sharma, who otherwise enjoys a great rapport with her only daughter Manu, recalls that things were not so smooth during that period, "There were no major issues, but then my girl would get irritable quite easily and so would I." Before things got worse, this mature mum identified and tackled the issue well. "We were shouting at each other so often that I started to feel that the kid must be feeling that I come home only to scold her," she shares. "I knew in this age the child undergoes lots of ups and down and is more sentimental. So I took control of myself, tried to see things from her perspective and reasoned out with her rather than imposing my wishes on her," she avers. Judging, unnecessarily comparing and nagging are common issues that worsen the relationship between the growing child and parents. For a healthy one, one needs to start early. "If you have not been communicating with your child and suddenly decide that you would start talking one fine day, chances are that you wouldn't be able to connect," says Punita Singh, counsellor. "Start early. Make rules and follow them," she suggests. The process has to be gradual. "It should not be like…if the child's deadline is eight, but you allow him or her to come at nine or 10 pm and then suddenly lose it Parents need to make a huge effort in all this. It's the time when a child is dealing with many issues and parents need to support them fully. "Let it be a round table kind of conference, where the child and parents sort out the issues," suggests Punita. The changing lifestyle is only making things more difficult. Caught up in 24X7 jobs, parents often make up for the lost time with loads of material gifts, but teenagers have more interesting stuff to indulge in. "It's all a 'time game'. The more time that families spend together, the better relationships they form," says Kiran Preet Kaur, professor from the department of sociology, Panjab University. "Things have gone so bad that we need to have formal interaction sessions between parents and teenagers," says Kiran Preet. The key lies in the golden middle path, mid-way between absolutely strict and liberal. Parents need to respect their wards' space, but at the same time ensure that they are there to provide guidance. "Make efforts to understand your child, find a common ground to interact. Just a drive together can sometimes be of great help," says Kiran Preet. mona@tribunemail.com Beyond words
Sometimes non-verbal communication helps as much as verbal. Here are some cues: Smile: A smiling parent is much more approachable than a frowning one. Eye contact: Eye contact is an important part of communication. Hug your teen: When your teen is down and out, a cuddle can lift spirits better than any motivating lectures. Keep your tone upbeat: While talking to your teen an upbeat tone will make you seem interested in his or her world. — Courtesy: Internet |
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Woman-the giver
Archana, Chandigarh Equal, yet different
For centuries, the differences between men and women were socially defined and distorted through a lens of sexism in which men assumed superiority over women and maintained it through domination. In my opinion men and women are equal, yet different. When I say equal, I mean that men and women have a right to equal opportunity and protection under the law. Men and women approach problems with similar goals, but with different considerations. While men and women can solve problems equally well, their approach is quite different. For most women, sharing and discussing a problem presents an opportunity to explore, deepen or strengthen the relationship with the person they are talking with. Women are usually more concerned about how problems are solved than merely solving the problem. The process of solving a problem can strengthen or weaken a relationship. Most men are less concerned and do not feel the same as women when solving a problem. Men approach problems in a very different manner than women. For most men, solving a problem presents an opportunity to demonstrate their competence, strength of resolve, and their commitment to a relationship. Ashima Soni,
Chandigarh Stress buster
John,
Chandigarh
Lifestyle invites responses on the following issue: What purpose do New Year resolutions serve? Please e-mail the responses in around 200 words to lifestyletribune@gmail.com or post along with your photo and contact number to 'Relatively Speaking', Lifestyle, The Tribune, Sector 29, Chandigarh. The best responses will be published |
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Old-age blues
at lifestyletribune@gmail.com or Life Style, The Tribune, Sector 29-C, Chd I am 50 and I do not want to accept growing older. Age scares me. I neither look old nor feel that way. I am fond of going out for parties and having fun. Loud music and dancing is what I really enjoy. I have also been lucky that I have lots of friends who are willing to accept me for just the way I am. But it is really bothering me. I can't sleep at night as I am constantly stressing over this issue. I have to take sleeping tablets and mood tranquilisers to keep me happy. Please suggest how I can help myself. Gurpreet Kaur, Chandigarh Don't worry about your age. This is a problem a lot of women in your age group are going through. It is all about self- acceptance. Once you have accepted yourself, you will realise that age is a metaphor. How you feel within yourself, which is most important. I think you are blessed that you still enjoy music and dance and the enthusiasm of life is still so alive. All you need to do is change your perception of your ownself. See yourself in a positive light. Concentrate on your better qualities. Remember if you accepted yourself, the world will accept you. Do not depend on mood tranqulisers. Just learn to love and appreciate yourself. You will start enjoying every moment of your life. Every phase of life needs to be enjoyed at its own level just enjoy being who, you are and the way you are and forget about thus age issue. Life is an attitude, Live it. Job vs business
I am 24 and an electronics engineer, have even worked for two years. I am going through a career dilemma. I have two options in front of me but I don't know which one to pick up. The company where I am working is ready to give me a huge hike in my salary as they are happy with my work, but I want to start my own business. This requires a large investment, not only in terms of time but also in terms of money. I am seriously wondering which would be a better option. In my own business, the risk involved is huge and I am really wondering if it would be worth it. Please advise. Abhimanu Batish,
Chandigarh I appreciate your concern over your career options, as this is really the right time in your life to make the right decision. Once you move into the right direction, the sky is the limit. Well, the softer option of course is to take up a job as the pressure is much lesser and if you have a good salary it does take care of the rest. On the other hand being your own boss is extremely satisfying, you take your own decisions though the responsibility is much higher. Think with a cool head. How much responsibility can you handle in terms of money and stress. If it seems according to your capacity, go ahead. It will be two years hard work, lots of positive attitude and lots of joy to look forward to. But if you feel you are not yet strong enough to deal with the pressure and would like to wait a little, continue with your job for a few months, keep preparing for your business on the side and then go for it. Doing business again is an attitude and a temperament. May the gods bless you and ever be with you. Marry-go-round
I am 19, through with my studies and have landed myself a good job. I have been going steady with a girl for five years and we are sure that we want to spend our lives together. My parents are upset about this and I don't seem to see the reason why. This is my life and I feel I have every right to live it the way I want. I am at present working at a call centre and earning enough. Can you please tell me how to convince my parents to be more understanding in giving their consent? Mohit Gujral,
Panchkula Relax and enjoy life, I also feel that you are too young to take up the responsibility of marriage. Being in a relationship and being married are two different things. I think your parents are right. You can always continue your friendship but please wait for a few years. I think you should study further and put your career on a more interesting path with a greater focus. The job is good but after a few years you might get too restless in it. Also 3-4 years will make you realise the strength and value of your relationship. Then marriage will be a joy and a pleasure for you and your family. Parents are always thinking for your good. Rely on them for a change. I am sure God will guide you into the best path. |
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The so-called 'cuddle hormone', oxytocin, intensifies men's memories of their mother's affections during childhood, says a new study. Researchers at the Seaver Autism Centre for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai School of Medicine wanted to determine whether oxytocin, a hormone and neurotransmitter that is known to regulate attachment and social memory in animals, is also involved in human attachment memories. They conducted a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial, giving 31 healthy adult men oxytocin or a placebo delivered nasally on two occasions. Prior to administering the drug/placebo, the researchers measured the men's attachment style. About 90 minutes after administering the oxytocin or the placebo the researchers assessed participants' recollection of their mother's care and closeness in childhood. They found that men who were less anxious and more securely attached remembered their mothers as more caring and remembered being closer to their mothers in childhood when they received oxytocin, compared to when they received placebo. However, men who were more anxiously attached remembered their mothers as less caring and remembered being less close to their mothers in childhood when they received oxytocin, compared to when they received placebo. These results were not due to more general effects of oxytocin on mood or well-being. "These results may seem surprising because researchers have assumed that the neuromodulator oxytocin has ubiquitous positive effects on social behaviour and social perception in humans," says Jennifer Bartz, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and lead author of the study. "The fact that oxytocin did not make all participants remember their mother as more caring, but in fact intensified the positivity or negativity of the men's pre-existing memories, suggests that oxytocin plays a more specific role in these attachment representations. We believe that oxytocin may help people form memories about important social information in their environment and attach incentive value to those memories," she adds. The study was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. — ANI
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All about Buddhism
Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre,
Leh-Ladakh, one of the fastest growing NGOs in Western Himalayas, will organise an international seminar on "Resurgence of Buddhism in the land of its birth" at Indradhanush Auditorium, Sector 5, Panchkula on December 5, where a galaxy of great personalities from India and abroad would share their wisdom. Governor of
Haryana, Jagannath Pahadia will be the chief guest. A colorful cultural programme by artistes from Leh-Ladakh and by delegates from Malaysia will be
presented at the end of the formal inauguration.
Addressing a press conference at Chandigarh Press Club, Bhikkhu
Sanghasena, founder president, Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, said, "Buddhism provides a moral and ethical framework suitable for the modern times. It places responsibility for your own happiness in your hands. The seminar on Buddhism is being organised to address the various challenges of the contemporary world, and issues such as terrorism, religious fanaticism and environmental crises from Buddhists perspective." The 30-member cultural troupe of Mahabodhi Ladakh were also present at the press conference.
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Network problem
A US study has found that hyper-texting - sending more than 120 texts a day - could be a sign that the child is more likely to smoke, booze and have sex. The study by the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, surveyed more than 4,000 American teens. It found that sending out scores of texts and frantic networking, more than three hours a day on Facebook or Bebo, were associated with risky behaviour. Dr Richard Graham, a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, believes it is very difficult for adults to keep up with the technological world of teenagers, which is important. "I see a lot of young people who are hyper-texting and hyper-networking - they simply can't stop checking their phones or PCs and responding to messages, even if they are unpleasant ones," he says. "Hyper-texters may just be more adventurous. Or they may be using their mobiles to arrange parties or meetings where they obtain alcohol or drugs, or meet a partner," he adds. Dr Graham offers a few tips on how to curtail the usage of mobiles by children. "Make some boundaries about when and where they can use their mobiles for texts - encourage them to send fewer texts every day by setting a target number and reducing it by, say, ten a week," he says. "Or, follow the example of parents who keep a box at the bottom of the stairs and ask their children to drop off their handsets on the way up to bed," he adds. — ANI
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Tees Maar Khan gets out-of-box music release - inside train!Just like filmmaker Farah Khan's brand of cinema, the music launch of Tees Maar Khan was grand, colourful and entertaining. That's because Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif released it in a moving train!The special train, meant only for the media and the film's cast and crew, left Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) station for Lonavala two-and-a-half hours away Sunday. The train had posters of the film all over and even a red carpet inside to welcome everyone. "It's an important film for us and I wanted to do something out-of-the-box," said Farah. A train was used as the venue for the launch because the film features a major train heist. Tees Maar Khan, an action comedy, is set to hit the screens Dec 24. It also stars Akshaye Khanna.After a delay of two hours, the train left for its destination. The journey was laced with entertainment. First, composers Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravijiani entertained everyone with a live performance and then the star cast consisting of Akshay, dressed like his character in the film, and Katrina, greeted everyone by going from compartment to compartment. This is the first time the music of a film is being released in this manner as Farah said she wanted to do something different. Even the actors of the film didn't seem to have a problem with the train ride and seemed to quite enjoy the whole process. "I have always loved travelling in a train and it's nice to be doing that again. I think this a wonderful way of launching the music, different and fun," Katrina, who was dressed in a peach pink short dress. Once the train reached Lonavala station, more drama was in store. A wedding band started belting out number Sheila ki Jawani from the film and the people present at the station were excited to the hilt when they saw Akshay and Katrina alighting from the train. — IANS
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Hollywood in Hindi
Imagine Jackie Chan speaking Hindi! And this is precisely what UTV Action channel is doing - you name the biggest Hollywood blockbuster and its dubbed version is on air on this channel.
Says Mansi Sapre, programming head of the channel, who is in the city for screening of the dubbed version of the movie The Forbidden Kingdom, "Hindi is our mother tongue and people want to see these Hollywood flicks in their own language." She adds, "UTV Action is India's only channel dedicated to total action from Hollywood." The channel boasts of a strong library of more than 250 titles with franchise of phenomenal films like Spiderman, Hancock, Superman Returns, Pirates of the Caribbean et al. "Our main aim is to showcase the most recent Hollywood films," she says. Does the female audience like action movies? "Action is a unique genre. It is equally liked by both males and females." The channel is also promoting dubbing so that there can be variety in voice and dialect. "We started a talent hunt in Delhi and Mumbai, the response has been amazing. Every month, we get around three-four new people for dubbing," says Mansi, who has tied up with My FM where RJs would be shorlisting candidates. And why Chandigarh? "Chandigarh is an important market and this channel is getting maximum viewership from North India." |
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Patriotic fervour
Through his upcoming film Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, which is based on the Chittagong Uprising, Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan intends to pay tribute to the freedom fighters of the country. "The film is an attempt to pay tribute to those involved in the Chittagong uprising. I did this film because I wanted to pay tribute to freedom fighters of our country," Abhishek said. It is Ashu's (Ashutosh Gowariker) and my small way of paying tribute to some great people involved in this revolution, he said. Based on journalist Manini Chatterjee's book Do and Die: The Chittagong Uprising 1930-34, Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, is a true story about a revolution against the British in Chittagong, then a district in undivided Bengal. "Even in Indian history very little is known about the Chittagong uprising. When I got to know about it I felt it was a story worth telling," Abhisekh said. For Junior Bachchan essaying the role of Surjya da was challenging. "It was difficult because there was no ready reference. There is no video footage, few photographs of Surjya Da are available that too post his arrest and the uprising. It was challenging for me to prepare for a man like him in terms of physicality," he said. The actor credits director Ashutosh Gowariker, whose research helped him in portraying the character of Surjya da. "It became easy because Ashu was well prepared... he did extensive research. Everyone had read the book. So all this made our job much easier," the 34-year-old actor said. — PTI
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Golden opportunity
The Pond's Institute has launched the ultimate luxury in anti-ageing The New 'Pond's Gold Radiance, infused with real gold micro particles. This new range is a potent combination of the world's best proven anti-ageing ingredients, combined with real elemental gold, to instantly re-energize dull skin and recapture the radiance of your youth. It comprises of five expert anti-ageing products — Youthful Glow Day Cream, Precious Youth Serum, Youth Reviving Eye Cream, Youthful Night Repair and the Radiance Boosting Cleansing Mousse.
New Pond's Gold Radiance is the only breakthrough ageing solution that directly targets the combined four signs of skin dullness to recapture your skin's youthful radiance. This expert range works on skin texture to diminish fine lines and wrinkles by treating them at the source for smoother, younger-looking skin. This powerfully concentrated anti-ageing formula also actively works to reduce excessive pigmentation, diminish existing spots and prevent new ones, making tone and colour for brighter and younger looking skin.
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The scene opens with the painter at his wits end as his difficult muse refuses to smile for him as he attempts to create his masterpiece, Spring Allegory. The ad also features two famous Italian entertainers, Paolo Bonolis and Luca Laurenti who offer the actor some of Lavazza's A Modo Mio coffee. After sipping the coffee, Roberts breaks into her trademark toothy grin as the men rejoice around her and Botticelli excitedly gets to work to capture her smile. The brief advertisement ends with Roberts winking at the camera. — ANI
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Ash’s wish
Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai has said she is looking forward to working again with award-winning director Rituparno Ghosh.
"I loved working with Rituda. It was a wonderful experience. I loved being Binodini in his Chokher Bali. Even working with him in Raincoat was a brilliant experience. I am looking forward to experiencing it again. So far my schedules have not permitted," Aishwarya said while addressing a promotional of Guzaarish in Kolkata. In Ghosh's Chokher Bali, Aishwarya played a beautiful widow Binodini who falls in love with a married man Mahendra, played by Prosenjit Chatterjee.The film revolved around the characters of Binodini, Mahendra, Mahendra's wife Ashalata (Raima Sen). The film received the 2004 National Film Award for best feature film in Bengali. ”I am looking forward to working with him. So let's see what lies in store," Aishwarya said.
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Hollywood actor Gwyneth Paltrow says she was reduced to tears and left with bleeding fingers as she struggled to learn the guitar for her new film Country Strong. Paltrow, who is married to rocker Chris Martin, spent hours working with guitarist Mark Jaimes to make her portrayal convincing. She went from not knowing how to even hold a guitar, to being able to pluck the strings like a professional. But she admits it was a painful and emotional experience." I played all the time, and my hands were bleeding and cramping. I cried, like, five times at various points over the four months. It's much harder than it looks. But at the same time, it was kind of exhilarating to be learning chords and putting them together," she said. Paltrow plays an alcoholic country music star opposite Tim McGraw as her husband. — IANS
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Owning luxurious cars or sleek motorbikes is in, but so is owning cycles…confused? Don't be. For Rahul Datta, Rahul Kandhal and Sangram Singh, all engineers, cycling is a way of life. And this young brigade has traversed the length and breadth of the country on cycles. 
If you have never been hated by your child, you have never been a parent," said Bette Davis, famous American actor. And, many parents with a teen would agree.
With 'growing up' children, challenges of parenthood increase manifold. Children face hordes of physical as well as emotional issues and in the process of sorting them out, at times, prefer a world of their own; denying parents entry into that world.
Without women the world would not exist. And she is considered emotionally stronger than men because of her open-heartedness. She performs all her duties without any expectation or ego. She is a manager not only of her office or home, but also of her emotions. She is not self-centered and more caring, loving, dependable as well as enthusiastic. She knows her priorities and capabilities, which helps her in performing her duties well. She understands 'let go' principle very well. She forgives quickly without wanting anything in return.
Women handle stress way better than men, which is one indicator that they are emotionally stronger. When it comes to taking crucial decisions, women not only use their brain but also the heart. That takes them one step ahead of men again.
Social conditioning makes women mature at a much younger age than men. In today's era, women are going ahead on top positions leaving men behind in almost every field, which is just another indication that women are stronger and smarter
Actor Julia Roberts has been paid the hefty sum of £1.14 million to appear in a 45-second advertisement for Italian coffee house Lavazza. Roberts, 43, who is portrayed as Botticelli's Venus in a setting in the clouds, will not even have to say a word in the ad, which will be screened over the Christmas period in Italy.
