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Naturally, organic!
Organic farming in Punjab is called as “Nanak Kheti”; it means having farm produce by methods and techniques, which are congruent with Mother Nature. It involves zero tillage of land as well as abolition of all the synthetic chemicals which farmers were using to enhance their farm produce. Organic farming has now become a fad with young farmers and some of them have compelling reasons to shift to organic farming from traditional farming. “Once I was spraying chemicals on sugarcane and the chemicals were so pungent that I had bouts of dizziness and passed out. I was lying unconscious in my fields for two hours before someone spotted me. From there on I started organic farming with a vow to protect the environment”, informs Jasbir Singh (44) of Hindupur village, who is cultivating an organic farm for the past six years. “Even if the produce of wheat per acre in an organic farm is less, but that gets compensated as organic wheat is being sold at double the price. Normal wheat is Rs 1100/quintal, but organic wheat sells at Rs 2700/quintal”, informs Jasbir Singh. He uses crop rotation method for making his soil rich. Like after the harvest of wheat he sows moong dal to restore its fertility. He has even identified patches of his farmland where a particular crop would be sown after two years. Says Gaurav Sahai (35), an organic farmer in Dera Bassi, “My aim is not to make money, but to ensure that healthy food is available to all. Even poor should have access to healthy food. I initially started it to eat healthy food myself, but as other people too wanted organic grain, the farm size grew”. Gaurav was earlier working in Silicon Valley, left his job and is now doing organic farming on his farm of 5 acres for the past three years. He has a fixed clientele for his produce, and the demand exceeds supply in his case. He agrees that initially he faced teething problems, but after three years when the soil regained its potential, his input now is less than the output, thus making him a healthy profitable. “It is not a practice for me, but organic farming is more or less a lifestyle. I have reverence for my land. I ensure that I don’t use heavy automated machinery on my farm land, rather sometimes I even advocate using bullocks which is a very effective technique,” he says. Ludhiana-based Jasbir Singh (51) started organic farming when his wife fell ill and doctors informed that her illness was because of the presence of pesticides in the food they were eating. “So, I started organic farming initially for self consumption and then I graduated to commercial farming. I have five net houses where I grow coriander, tomatoes, cucumbers, capsicum and turmeric,” informs Jasbir who has a seven-acre organic farm. Twice, he has been awarded by the Government of Punjab, and now plans to start exporting his farm produce. He has a fixed clientele and says word of mouth publicity is the best. For Jasbir organic farming has proved to be a boon from bane. “I made a neat profit of Rs 7.5 lakhs from the sale of my farm produce and around Rs 3 lakhs from the sale of vermin-compost to the apple growers of Kinnaur,” exults Jasbir.
Torchbearer
We need someone to train the young farmers how to pratice organic farming. This mantle has been taken over by Arshinder Kaur (38) who runs an NGO by the name of “Eco and Agro Resource Management” that promotes the cause of organic farming. “Each one of us can make a contribution towards a better Earth, so let’s work towards it beginning today itself” says Arshinder. She gives live demonstrations, organises seminars and workshops in villages, urging people to shun synthetic farming and return to the basics by doing organic farming. A product of the University of Saarland, Germany, with masters in biogeography, she adds, “We can sustain farm lands only by going organic else, there would be “salinity of soil” as we have in entire south Punjab which is a result of Green Revolution to us.”
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Game plan? You bat!
We are repeating this for a gazillion times now (for someone who barely managed to cross the red line in mathematics, this is the farthest he can go with counting), there can never be a game like that of politics. The controversies in cricket too, stand nowhere in front of this game. However, when the designer khadi brigade steps down for a real game, a game of cricket against the ‘always at loggerheads bureaucrats’, you wouldn’t want to miss a moment of the on-field action. For you never know when you get to see the dramatics of the ‘House meeting’. Thankfully, a Sunday afternoon at the cricket stadium-16 did not see any turbulence as Mayors XI (Councillor Chandramukhi Sharma leading the team) played a friendly match against Commissioner XI (Dr Roshan Sunkaria leading the team). No mud slinging, as the only mud that we could see was of the non-carpeted cricket crease. Despite the hullabaloo about cricket scoring over other games in our country, the gentleman’s game did manage to bring in gentleness between the members of the two teams. Everything in good spirit, the officials played really well, given the fact that quiet a few of them wouldn’t have had treaded the same tracks for either a jog in the morning or for any game had it been an ordinary day. With spectators decently watching the match (of course you wouldn’t expect them to use a Vuvuzela to cheer the team), the two teams played their over! Sachin’s nearly perfect innings, Harbhajan’s class bowling, Dhoni wicket keeping, the players were nothing close to it, but then it was a match between politicians and bureaucrats and not a match between India and Australia. “It is like India vs China,” laughs Brig Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, nominated Councillor, sitting in the stands delightfully watching the match, the man behind the friendly match. Fingers crossed! “Oh no. The game is going too well,” he is amused. You’ve got pun! “The relations between India and China has also improved now. So, you can look forward to something like this here as well.” He can’t stop grinning though. “This is just a good gesture wherein we wanted the players (Councillors and fire brigade on one side and rest of the MC on the other side) to enjoy the game, and get to know each other better. Also, because we are so stuck with our busy schedules that we don’t get time for any healthy exercise or sport. This cricket match is another way of breaking the monotony of work,” adds Brig Kuldip Singh. Amidst the India China talks, the scoreboard shows Mayors XI team as the winner. The captain steps forward to share the experience. “I have played cricket during the University days, after that I played today. It was definitely a good experience. We practiced over one and a half month. (They take a fraction of a second to come up with a speech though). It was a nice experience,” says Chandramukhi Sharma. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Kat walk all the way!
In these times of political scams and cricket controversies, Bollywood continues to remain the online flavour, with cine star Katrina Kaif topping the chart of most popular Internet search this year, according to Yahoo! India. Surpassing news search related to politics, current affairs, cricket and finance, Kaif has been named 'Newsmaker of the Year' for both "professional and personal reasons". Among the most popular online, cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar — who broke many records this year — is next only to Kaif. Yahoo! India noted that Kaif's acclaimed performance in the film Rajneeti, a mystery stomach ailment and break-up with long time beau Salman Khan, among others, made her a popular news maker. According to the leading portal, online activities this year was dominated by the public's transfixion with a fair share of controversies and comebacks, triumphs and disasters, clashes of personalities and clashes of interests. Apart from Bollywood and cricket — that was dominated by the Indian Premier League — political controversies, CWG and sex scandals too were most searched for. Right from Shashi Tharoor losing his Minister job to teams being barred from the tournament, IPL created much buzz online. Also, Internet users also looked for news related to a sex scandal involving con godman Swami Nithyananda. — PTI
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Olivier in legal soup
A police complaint has been filed against French heartthrob Olivier Martinez by a photographer over an alleged scuffle that took place in front of a Hollywood restaurant.
The unnamed snapper filed the complaint with authorities on Friday, accusing the Unfaithful star of backing his car into him and threatening to hurt him. The 41-year-old had proceeded to eat lunch with his girlfriend Halle Berry at Mirabelle restaurant on Sunset Boulevard after the alleged incident. A sheriff's deputy arrived at the scene to question the star and the couple later left in separate vehicles.
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Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker is aware of age taking a toll on her beauty but vows never to go under the surgeon's knife to look younger as it will make her 'look like a lunatic'.The 45-year-old actor says she is helpless against the race of time but won't go the route of cosmetic surgery like other Hollywood stars."I don't know what I can do about ageing. Yes, I am aging. Oh my God, I'm aging all the time. It's like those flowers that wilt in front of you in time-lapse films. But what can I possibly do? Look like a lunatic?" she said.Married to actor Matthew Broderick for 13 years, Parker is mother to twin girls Marion and Tabitha whom they welcomed via surrogate last year in June."(Meeting them) is hard to describe. I loved them immediately, but everything - their size, the shape of their heads, the color of their hair, their noses, their eyes - was new to me. They looked surprisingly different from James Wilkie, which I wasn't expecting," said Parker of the little girls, who joined big brother James Wilkie, now 8 years old. — PTI
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The 54-year-old actor's reputation took a further blow after he and Grigorieva began a bitter custody battle over their daughter Lucia and the controversy cost him a cameo in the upcoming Hangover sequel.
However, executives at Summit Entertainment are now ready for Gibson's comeback with the movie ready to hit theatres in spring.A source said that the movie bosses are tentatively considering a weekend in April next year for the release.
— PTI Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and guest Erin Brady pose for photographers on the red carpet as they arrive at the State Department for a gala dinner for the 2010 Kennedy Center Honorees in Washington on Saturday night. Reuters photo
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The day's performances started with the mesmerising tones of been by the Jogis. The sapera -been relations date back to the ages of Indian tradition where the snake-charmers used to amuse the snakes with the tunes of their beens. It is commonly thought of as a snake dance. The dancers wore richly embroidered robes. The sapera plays on his been and the serpent dances to the tune. Then came the dhol cholam performers from Manipur. This is a dance of drummers from Manipur. Dhol, pung and dru, are the instruments that dominate Manipuri dances. The drummers and dhol players group to present a special dance that is attractive and have a significant identity as dhol cholom. Dhol cholom, a drum dance is one of the dances performed during Holi in Manipur. The martial art dance thang-ta of Manipur is an evolved form of the martial arts drills promoted by the kings of Manipur. These drum players give sound support to the performers. Dhol cholom is performed in standing and whole body of the player moves like dance and they make a variety of composition and movements. Shanti Kumar and troupe from Manipur presented this enriched cultural performance and held the audience spell-bound. It was followed by bhopung performance and mangnyars from Rajasthan. Gotipua and qawalli performances also added to the morning events. — TNS
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PLAYground
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Jitish was born in Mumbai and he is one of the most exciting and dynamic Asian artists to have received international recognition in recent years.
He has had several solo exhibitions in leading galleries such as Arndt (Berlin), Chemould Prescott Road (Mumbai), Haunch of Venison (London), Arario Beijing and Nature Morte (Delhi) amongst others. Jitish will discuss about his work while showing the slides and later interact with the audience. — TNS
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For many decades, military fashion has been dominant in the fashion circuit. This winter, redefine classic military fashion with the minimalistic, creative and urban collection from Esprit. The collection has the best of military styles with innovative colors, silhouettes and shapes. Esprit Women's Collection is rock'n'roll inspired. Esprit is bringing back accessories like chunky belts and stylish boots which is a wardrobe quintessential for a military inspired look. The minimalistic military will look cool if worn with biker or suede boots and hard rock belts. Combine Military designed sweater with a skinny denim and shiny high heels for a New Yorker look. If you like it unconventional, carry off hot pants that are military inspired with loose boyfriend shirts, sling bags in like tan, beige for a sleek look. Esprit Men's casuals come in basic shades like brown and green, Grey and green. There are also other hues that dominate the scene with shades like blue and black. Napoleon styled jackets with high stand collars is definitely the ruling element of a metro sexual wardrobe. No military-inspired wardrobe is complete without a pair of cargo pants. Wear them with Esprit's chequered shirts, classic white shirt or t- shirts for a flamboyant look. Esprit collection starts from Rs 590 onwards.
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Spice up
Indian brides usually have their head covered. Instead of using a heavy material, get a matching 'odhni' in a transparent material. Heavy covering for the head can ruin the hairstyle and can also be very tiring. Use material like organza, tissue or chanderi, matching the embellishments on your bridal dress, be it crystal, stones, sequins or beads. It should be a crisp fabric. Avoid materials that 'hang down'. If you have long hair, the hairstylist will put it up. It can be a traditional "joora," or a part of hair can be braided and wound around, to make it more elaborate. There are many ways of making the hairstyle contemporary, like curls or ringlets and then pinning them up. In fact, this can be used for shoulder length hair, or even short hair. For short hair, you will need a hairpiece, or hair extensions. The front of the hair, for both long and short hair, can be lightly backcombed and pinned securely. The front portion of the hair can also be "crimped." This has to be done at the beauty salon. Heat is applied through a special crimping gadget, which makes tiny waves on the hair. It suits thin hair, as it helps to add body to the hair. However, crimping should not be done too often, as heat can damage the hair. A section of the hair can be left loose, with curls or ringlets, falling over one shoulder. For short hair, after arranging the front portion, the rest of the hair can be tied with a rubber band in a small 'pony tail'. The hairpiece can then be pinned over it. Many differently styled hairpieces are available. Or you can by a hairpiece in the form of long hair and have it set into a joora at a beauty salon. So many hair accessories are available and one can always be innovative. The hair can be decorated with fancy pins, decorative combs and even a piece of jewellery. For example, a gold brooch or locket can be pinned in the centre. You can have garlands of Jasmine flowers wound around the hair, with a cascade of flowers down one shoulder. Or, one section can be pinned up and the other left loose, with glamorous clips or brooches to hold up the hair. Diamante, or small glittering stones are available, which can be attached all over the hair. Styling products - How to deal with them the next day. Styling products, like hair gels and sprays, tend to cling to the hair and can also collect on the scalp and block the pores. They can also make the hair dull. The best thing would be to have a conditioning treatment before shampoo. Get yourself a mild herbal shampoo, a plastic shower cap, towels, a comb with large, wide teeth, as well as some hair conditioning ingredients mentioned below. First wash the hair with very little shampoo. Dilute it with a little water and then apply. Rinse thoroughly with water. For a quick conditioning treatment that helps to add shine, mix one teaspoon each of vinegar and honey with one egg. Beat them together well. Massage the mixture into the scalp. Wear the plastic shower cap and keep it on for half an hour. Then wash the hair again, using less shampoo. After shampoo, give your hair a lemon and tea rinse. To the juice of a lemon add "tea water" - tea water can be made by boiling used tea leaves again in 4 cups of water. Cool and strain. Use it as a last rinse. It leaves the hair clean and shiny. Wrap the head in a towel and allow it to soak the water. Then comb the hair. To disentangle the hair, start at the ends and work upwards. |
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Butt naturally
Obsession with curves has always been there; size zero was just a passing phase and with it getting over, women again want to have a proportionate figure. But the only difference between the two is, size zero is easy to attain than the right curves. Anil Juneja, city-based yoga expert explains why, "In the former case, all one needs to do is lose weight by doing cardio and diet control. The whole body responds to these measures and it starts losing fat from all areas. However, in case of gaining or losing weight from the specific areas, a lot more has to be done."
For those who are genetically blessed, turning bootylicious is a bit easy. As model Candice Pinto puts it, "You either have curves or you don't. Curves usually depend on the body frame." But, she does believe that training under a certified trainer and following a strict diet and fitness regime can be of some help. Jesse Randhawa, another famous model is also in favour of a full body. "I have personally never liked skinny body shape. The best of clothes also look better on women with curves than those with a bony structure." As for models, though women closer to size zero are accepted, "That's because it's creation of a designers that catches attention and not curves of models." She says that having the perfect flat abs and curves is much more difficult than being a size zero. "It's important for a woman to know about her problem areas. That helps," Jesse adds. A curvaceous body is also difficult to achieve because the rate of muscle growth is slow. Terms like spot reduction and gains are also a misnomer. Manwinder Singh Bal, MD, Gold Gym shares, "Often girls approach us with the demand of losing fat and retaining it in certain areas, which is not possible. At best, what can be done is body toning, which depends on how much resistance you can work against." Thus there are only two options, either you are genetically blessed or ready to take up a huge challenge. ashima@tribunemail.com
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Nail it
People often ignore nail disorders but even a small change in a nail plate like a splinter hemorrhage or a tiny black line can be a cause of concern. There are a lot of nail diseases and disorders if detected early can prevent partial or total nail damage and further prevent the spread to other finger and toenails. Changes in the nail may detect a lot of internal diseases. All major diseases like HIV, thyroid disorders, diabetes, and cancer show changes on the nails. Human nails are built of thickened layers of a protein called keratin. The nails protect the tissues of toes and fingers. Just like the skin, even nails dry out, peel, break and get infected. Also like our skin, the nails can reflect the state of our overall health. n Healthy nails are considered to be a sign of one's health. Unhealthy nails can signify various problems. In particular, nail discoloration can indicate problems with the liver, kidney, lungs or heart. Increase in the thickness of nails can signal the presence of psoriasis. A disorder of concavity - the inward rounding of nails rather than outward, may predict iron deficiency (anaemia). Nails that are pink and white indicate kidney disease, and nail that looks like hammered brass is an indication of hair loss. n A very common ailment associated with nails is a condition known as ingrown toenails, in which the nails dig into the skin of the toe. n Another common disorder associated with nails is Onychomycosis (fungal nails) - an infection of the layer beneath the nail caused by fungus. Usually, the colour of the nails becomes darker and foul smelling. Nail fungus must be taken care of when early signs show up to avoid spreading and eventual severe impairments. People who regularly keep their hands in water for long time can develop a fungal infection in the nails. Prevention When it comes to tips and solutions for getting relief from nail diseases and disorders, one needs to take care of certain things. For instance, while doing household chores, wear gloves to keep your hands dry. Also, immersing your feet in lukewarm water and applying some antiseptic will provide relief from ingrown nails. (Dr Vikas Sharma is chief consultant dermatologist, National Skin Hospital) What body disorders may be traced on your nails? n Beading is associated with rheumatoid arthritis. n Yellowing of the nail bed is associated with chronic bronchitis, lymphatic problems, diabetes, and liver disorders. n Brown or copper nail beds are associated with arsenic or copper poisoning, and local fungal infection. n Grey nail beds are associated with arthritis, edema, malnutrition, post-operative effects, glaucoma and cardio-pulmonary disease. n Blue nail beds are (much like blue skin) associated with poor oxygenation of the blood (asthma, emphysema). n Redness is associated with heart conditions. n Nail biting, which is usually due to anxiety disorders, chronic tension, or compulsion beyond control.
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A new study has found that nurture rather than nature influences aggression in children. The study compares genetically related and genetically unrelated children born to parents using in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) to examine the idea that depression and anti-social behaviour are primarily influenced by genes. "Associations were found between parent and child symptoms of depression and aggression among parents and children who were genetically related, but, crucially, also among parents and children who were not genetically related," said University of Otago's Professor Gordon Harold, who led the research, as saying. "While common genetic factors such as genes passed on from parents to their biologically related children may explain this association in the first of these groupings, they cannot explain associations in the second grouping as parents and children are not genetically related. "This suggests that the rearing environment children experience may explain why symptoms are passed on from one generation to the next where common genetic factors cannot account for this transmission process," said Prof Harold, who is head of the university's centre for research on children and families. Parents who were hostile towards their children promoted levels of aggression in the children. "Rather than blame children's behaviour solely on the genes passed on from a biological parent to a child, look at the environments that children live in to understand better why some children develop behavioural problems while other children do not." — ANI
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Body wise
Diabetes is a condition where the body has trouble taking glucose from the blood and delivering it to the rest of the body so that it can be used for energy. This is because of a lack of, or an inability to use insulin, the hormone required to drive glucose from the blood to the cells of the body. Diabetes is a big concern these days, mainly because many of us are either suffering from it or are at a risk of getting it. When not in control, it can cause serious complications and death. However, the good news is that you can control diabetes.
Medication is not enough to make a diabetic feel good and live a full life. Exercise and good nutrition provide real physical payoffs — they are essential in controlling diabetes. Exercise will greatly benefit an individual with type II diabetes because of its positive effects on insulin sensitivity. Proper exercise and nutrition are the best forms of prevention for type II diabetics. Importance of exercise
Improves blood sugar control: If you have type II diabetes, exercise can improve your blood sugar control. As your muscles contract and relax during exercise, they use sugar for energy. To meet this energy need, your body taps into sugar supplies in your blood during and for a period after exercise thereby reducing your blood sugar level. The duration and intensity of activity determines how much your blood glucose is reduced. Exercise can also increase your insulin sensitivity if you have type II diabetes. That means your body requires less insulin to escort sugar into your cells, which also reduces your blood sugar level. Improves cardiovascular health: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death among those with diabetes. In addition to improving your overall fitness and conditioning, exercise can help counteract the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by improving the flow of blood through small blood vessels and increasing your heart's pumping efficiency. Helps manage your weight: Exercise helps you lose weight, if necessary, and also helps you to maintain a healthy weight. Regular exercise helpsreduce excess weight by burning calories and by increasing your metabolism. Exercise might also be the key to shedding intra-abdominal fat. Reducing intra-abdominal fat will help restore better insulin response. A balanced exercise program will reduces stress and tension, improves concentration, and also decrease appetite. If you do have complications, your doctor can tell you which kinds of physical activity would be best for you and which all to avoid. For example: n Eye condition- if you have abnormal growth of blood vessels on your retina (retinopathy) strenuous activity could lead to bleeding or retinal detachment. Depending on the severity of your retinopathy, you may need to avoid activities like weightlifting, boxing, heavy competitive sports, jogging and racket sports. n Foot conditions-If you have reduced sensation in your feet because of peripheral neuropathy, you might continue exercising even when it's causing skin ulcerations or small fractures to your feet. Swimming, rowing, biking and other non-weight-bearing exercises are generally safe. For those who have no complications, strength training is safe and can provide many benefits. Dos and Don'ts n
If you're planning to walk or jog, be sure your shoes fit well and are designed for the activity you have in mind. Remember, always wear socks. n
Exercise can affect your blood sugar. You'll need to closely monitor blood sugar before, during and after exercise. Have glucose tablets or hard candy with you in case you experience signs and symptoms of low blood sugar. n
Be sure to drink enough fluids while you exercise, especially when it's hot. Dehydration can affect blood sugar levels and heart function. Try to drink about two glasses of fluid in the two hours before exercise. n
Start slowly with a low-impact exercise such as walking, swimming, or biking. Build up the time you spend exercising gradually. If you have to, start with five minutes and add a bit of time each day. n
Avoid lifting very heavy weights as a precaution against sudden high blood pressure. n
Don't ignore symptoms that may signal a problem, such as dizziness, faintness, tightness in your chest. n
If you use insulin, exercise after eating, not before. Test your blood sugar before, during and after exercising. Don't exercise when your blood sugar is more than 240. Also inject insulin in sites away from the muscles you use the most during exercise. kalrasachin@hotmail.com |
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When it comes to online, Bollywood beauties seems to overshadow politics and cricket, with heart throb Katrina Kaif emerging as the most popular news maker this year, according to Yahoo! India.
Hollywood actor Mel Gibson is all set to resurrect his movie career with upcoming film The Beaver slated for release next year.The 'Brave Heart' star's latest offering, directed by Jodie Foster, was put on hold when the actor grabbed headlines earlier this year as the result of a domestic dispute with ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, Femalefirst reported.
The cultural events of SAARC Folklore fest culminated here on Sunday at Tagore Theatre. Events were held at HQ Western Command, Chandimandir.
Theatre buffs of tricity will be treated to a bonanza of English drama in the first ever The Ibsen Festival-2010 to be held at Tagore Theatre. The event, brought by the UT Cultural Affairs of Chandigarh Administration, will feature four theatre ensembles, including two foreign groups, one from Norway and other Lithunia. Through this festival an attempt has been made to link Ibsen's works with the roots of Indian theatre, its rich cultural heritage, folklore, ritual and a traditionally based performance language which provides fertile canvas to depict and expand the dimensions of Henrik Ibsen's plays. Here is the schedule of plays to be staged.
Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi is organising a lecture and slide show by Jitish Kallat, one of India's best- known artists in the international art circles, on December 7 at Government Museum and Art Gallery-10 at 5. 30 pm
Working across a variety of media including painting, sculpture, photography and installation, his work reflects a deep involvement with the city of his birth (Mumbai) and derives much of its visual language from his immediate urban environment. His subject matter has been described previously as 'the dirty, old, recycled and patched-together fabric of urban India.
It is best to seek advice regarding the most suitable bridal hairstyle in good time, so that you can try some of them out in advance. Have your hair done at a beauty salon, because it should be secure and last through all the ceremonies.
Do we need to explain why the Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson is really famous? Or, why popularity 'statistics' are so much in her favour? For almost the same reasons, the 'well-endowed' Kate Winslet is an inspiration for many girls. Of late, the lean and willowy Cameron Diaz also spoke about her yearning for a curvaceous body like Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce. Back home, if for a certain flick, Kareena Kapoor hogs the limelight for being size zero, she gets as much attention for aspiring to put on weight in the right areas.
One has to constantly work on problem areas like lower abs or bottom line. "Sharpness in curves can be attained by a mix of four fitness aspects—cardio, strength training, flexibility training and stability. Power yoga is another effective way to put on weight in the right areas." He says that's the a proper exercise schedule will help one gain the muscle mass, which in turn stimulates the resting metabolic rate, "It helps one lose calories even when one is not working out."