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Hair you go!
In fact, spikes that have been long in favour have impacted hair transplant technology. "Youngsters go for buzz cut, short hair at the back," says Dr Tejinder Bhatti, plastic surgeon at Darling Buds-32. "Since many youngsters come to us, we go for direct hair implant that leaves no noticeable scar," he avers. 'Out of the bed' look is another favourite with city boys. Texturising that gives layer, volume and cropping makes for the 'messy' look that youngsters go in for today. In sync with the global trend, 'EMO' look, something that looks unmanageable yet classy with a lot of texturising, adding volume with matt finish products, is what both men and women are going for. "Wet look that has been a rage not so long back is being fast replaced by matt look. It gives that 'out of bed' look that goes well with youngsters' attitude today. Also, today people ask for a style that they can wear in more ways than one," says Rachit. This hair-stylist, in his Femina Plus Beauty Salon, has been experimenting on four different styles - Elegant Simplicity, for the ones who look for something very subtle yet elegant, which they can wear daily; Love Story, flowing and romantic, inspired in part by the Charlie's Angels; Voluminous, with lean shapes kept close to the head and given a slick finish; and Road Warrior, for a fierce clan of powerful women inspired by none other but Alexander McQueen. Meant for different hair lengths, these cuts go for different colours. Wavy, bouncy and texturised cuts is what Neilu Grewal from Innoxa-8 is giving her clients. "Retro is a huge influence and is in for the coming year. Feminine look with curls appears wonderful. Cuts framing the face are in and so are stylish buffoons with a lots of hair accessories," says Neilu. As for colour, its panel streaking that's going to be in. "It's something that's there and yet not there, which makes it a hit," says Neilu. "Touch contrasts at the bottom of the hair that gradually goes with wash is also what youngsters prefer," says Ali. While he goes with strips of violet, Neilu suggest, "Go for colours that suit your complexion." mona@tribunemail.com
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Celestial notes
Sufi music is in tune with celestial peace, it's a sacred language of the immortal soul that makes humans forget the pangs of pain. A true Sufi sees one-in-all and all-in-one," observes acclaimed Indian classical and Sufi singer Zila Hussain Khan, daughter and disciple of legendary Sitar wizard Ustad Vilayat Khan. An accomplished vocalist with mastery in singing many genres, she has made a mark as a singer of repute. Born in Calcutta to sitar maestro, Ustad Vilayat Khan and Begum Monisha, she is well-trained in nuances of music and literature. Credited with seven music albums and scores of performances in India and abroad, Zila Hussain Khan also made an award winning documentary film titled Spirit to Soul on the life of her father in 2006. In Pinjore to present a Sufi recital on the opening day of the Fifth Pinjore Heritage Festival, she shares her experiences. Nurturing and taking ahead the rich legacy of seven generations, don't you feel burdened? Certainly not, my aims and responsibilities are crystal clear. I have always taken the longer route in life. I have been performing for a number of years now and my training has helped me sustain the pressure. Being trained in classical music, why did you choose to be a Sufi singer? Music itself is divine and Sufi is closest to divinity. Sufi thought comes from the depths of the mind and soul, which is why I chose it. Which has been your best concert? For a performer every concert is a challenge. I always devise and prepare something innovative to make the audience feel, relish and imbibe the nuances of Sufi music. I have attempted to visualise the meaning and essence of my Sufi lyricism through certain choreographed dances as well. Is your son Faizan also a part of your music institute Ustadgah? Yes. I also have 30 other disciples. Money is no criterion, I accept students on merit. I also give a scholarship to Arvind and Arun, two special but brilliant disciples. What's next in line? Next month my new ghazal album will hit the stands, which is a tribute to the old masters such as Farida Khanum, Iqbal Bano Begum Akhtar, Mehdi Hasan etc.
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440-Volt drama
The best way to beat winter cold is to jive away to glory. So, join DJ Suketu at Kava to beat the cold in style. Suketu started his career as a DJ over 15 years back. He had graduated from HR College of Commerce & Economics and M Com from University of Mumbai. But he found his true calling in Bollywood mixing. Suketu made his debut remix album 440 Volts topped charts across India which had a number of hits like Pyar Zindagi Hai and Bombay In My Soul. One of his most popular remixes Bin Tere Sanam was released soon on the compilation War of The DJs 2 and became an instant club classic dominating dancefloors across the country. The remix also when the Best Remix Award at the 2004 MTV Immies Award. Over the years, DJ Suketu has remixed many new Bollywood songs. He has defined the meaning of remix music in the mainstream Bollywood scenario, being the most successful Remix producer of India. His official remix of Woh Lamhe from Zeher is one of the most popular remixes in Bollywood history. And this is how he defines the culture of remixing, 'creating a rave'. Suketu belives in retaining originality of the track. Well, all the more reason the popular music has caught the fancy of people. He has numbers like Baras Ja, Beedi (Omkara), Ya Ali, Laaree Chhooti, Aaja Nachle, Ud Chale and Choti Si from the Indian version of High School Musical to his credit. — TNS
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Up close & personal
“Sure it is,” Kulraj shows no effort to hide her excitement about being the lady of the much-waited film Yamla Pagla Deewana. “I was meeting people around for work. On one of those ‘meeting people’ days, I met Samir, who asked or rather declared, I haven’t been able to figure out till date, the role of Saahiba in Yamla Pagla Deewana.” The excitement in Kulraj’s voice is pronounced! “Do you think I could gave said no? The entire feel, the script, the sets, and not to forget the 3 Deols, everything was fabulous,” says Kulraj who has loads to share on her big flick that would change many things. Hopefully! “I have always delivered my best in whatever project I have been part of, whether it is Tera Mera Ki Rishta or Yamla Pagla Deewana. Everyone related to this movie was so charged up, there was no way I couldn’t have delivered my best,” she says. It is never too late. Punjabi films, so what good are they? “Well, I have always been attached to my community, and Punjabi films again instilled confidence in me as an actor. The Punjabi audience accepted me, which was nice. I always wanted to do Bollywood movies, at the same time, I enjoyed my work in Punjabi cinema too.” jasmine@tribunemail.com |
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Spiritual science
What if someone questions you about your inner self? What answer would you give? Confused? Well, Sikander Sandhu is not. He has his answers from Kabbalah!
He throws some more light. “Kabbalah means changing our egoism to altruism. It deals with unity, love for people and seeing everyone as a part of you, without any discrimination on the basis of gender, caste or colour.” Anything to do with religion? “No, it is much deeper than that. In this, all we need is a desire to change ourselves by altering our ego and rest the creator will change us. Religion has nothing to do with ego; Kabbalah is all about curbing our ego,” he says. Is renouncing the world an answer? “No, we don’t have to renounce the world. One must work, live a married life, fulfil one’s responsibilities, party, but in the free time try to answer questions about your existence. By this you will be attached to your spiritual side,” he says. And how has he changed? “My relationship with everyone around me has improved. Now, rather than just listening to a person, I try to understand the deeper meaning of the words he is uttering. I went to Israel for the Congress. There were 8,000 people from different parts of the world trying to rise above the barriers created by boundaries. The outcome is that now I have friends belonging to different countries and I am not with them for any monetary purpose, but because of the connection of love and spirituality.” Is Kabbalah for everyone? “It’s for the restless people who are now awakened and seek questions about the self, and are desperate to find answers,” he says. The journey must have been interesting for sure. “It has been an adventurous journey. No matter in which part of the world I am, I never feel lonely. The connection with nature and people is always there,” he smiles. Sikander has loads of plans for the future. “I am going to start introductory classes for 4-5 days where I would be providing initial lessons, resource material and links, all for free. The entry is open for all” “Being a Kabbalist student I am trying to make people realise that it is not a religion but a spiritual science,” he signs off.
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In a different mould
"Why do art connoisseurs expect artists to adhere to a particular art form? I pick up art genres randomly and that's how I choose colours and mediums. If there are works in oils, there are also a few in mixed media and acrylic. I have used canvas and also chart paper." His exhibition titled Drops of Creation and Strings of Life is on display at the Art Folio, Sector-9. A qualified animator, Pranav is a businessman by profession, "Animation isn't possible outside the studio; painting provided me a creative outlet." As expected, nature is one of the subjects he has worked upon. The series of three paintings on sky, nature and earth is in abstract form. Another work, Nature's Colour, has different fruits kept in a basket. He has also done a few figurative forms. Draupadi's Dilemma shows a figure of a woman. In a corner of the painting, there are two dices, depicting her state of mind. Another work has a figure of a man standing behind a brick wall. "I made this painting in a way that the subject's eyes express the pain of suppression." On till December 19 |
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Triple treat
With Christmas round the corner, the city has as many as three exhibitions that are offering everything from handicrafts to electronics. Gujarati colour
Gurjari has brought colours of Gujarat in a fine array of gharchola saris, mojris, Sankheda furniture, shawls in patola and mirror work; duppattas in tie and dye and jewellery in German silver. Put up by the government of Gujarat, Gurjari promotes rural artisans.
A dazzling Gajji silk sari, takes as many as five months to make. Mirrors framed in camel leather, embroidered folders, heavy unstitched suits and beautiful bedcovers in kantha work, patchwork and mirror work are the others options to choose from. The exhibition is on at the Lajpat Rai Bhavan-15 till December 26. Himachali woolies
Himbunkar has typical Himachali shawls, stoles, caps, jackets and pulas
(woollen slippers).
If you are looking for a traditional border in warm shawls, this is the place to visit. Different clusters from Kullu, Kangra, Shimla and Rampur have set up their stalls at Sector 34 ground till December 26.
If we had India Gate for Dasehra, it's one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal, now, right in our city! The main attraction at Winter Shopping Carnival, this replica bears a close resemblance to the monument. "Do you see the broken jali, it's the way it is at Agra," says Afzal, who along with a team of 30 has created this marvel. The exhibition offers suits, woollens, books, toys and home accessories along with rides and mela snacks like chuski gola, coconut water and chaat. This one has an entry fee of Rs 10 and is on till December 26. mona@tribunemail.com |
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Family time
The Kurkure Spend More Time with Family campaign, the largest ever consumer contest by Kurkure for families, is nearing its grand finale and 17 families from across India have already won a fun packed holiday to Disneyland, Hong Kong. Manorama Singh and her family is one such lucky family from the city. She and her family have got a chance to visit Disneyland, Hongkong. The winner of contest will become the proud owner of a holiday home worth Rs 1 crore. The campaign has managed to strengthen the 'We are family' spirit and sensitised consumers to value quality time spent with their families. "Kurkure Spend Time with Family received overwhelming response from consumers from all over India. The theme of the campaign connected well with our consumers and encouraged people to think about the importance of family time. We are immensely excited with the success of this campaign and thank consumers for their participation" said Vidur Vyas, director (marketing) Pepsi Foods. — TNS
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The Diamond Destination has introduced its Love Link Collection of wedding bands and rings. These beautiful wedding bands and rings are designed with links that symbolize bonding, togetherness and the love in a relationship. The diamonds on the bands are symbolic of the spark that your romance radiates and the rare metal platinum signifies the purity of the relationship. Vijay Jain, CEO, ORRA said ORRA's Love Link Collection--a set of His and Her rings are crafted from the finest diamonds and platinum. These beautifully crafted wedding bands in pure platinum are elaborately designed and set with the finest diamonds. The designs signify the grandeur of a wedding, and the setting of the diamonds stands for a love that is superior over anything else. These exquisite rings are embellished with certified Belgian diamonds and are designed at ORRA's global design centres in New York, Antwerp, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Mumbai. Each of the rings has a story to tell, a memory to cherish and symbolizes the creation of an unbreakable bond. If you are planning to tie the knot soon or are about to get engaged to your loved one then come to ORRA to pick up the perfect wedding bands. ORRA's Love Link Collection has rings priced at Rs 25,000 onwards for woman and Rs 35,000 onwards for men and is available at all 31 ORRA boutiques across the country. — TNS
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CHILL out with food!
“From cocktail to desserts, we have fresh-from-the-hearth menu for winter nights,” says Rakesh, manager from Café Oz in Sector 9. Listing the menu for us he says, “The concept of introducing a winter menu has two objectives. One, we can use winter vegetables and ingredients. Secondly, we can introduce people to heavier and richer soups, sauces, dips, salads, red meats and off course, winter desserts with strawberries, dry fruits, apples, chocolate etc.”
At Al Forno in Sector 17 – a joint that specialises in Italian food although their USP remains the Roman Dome or Black Oven that rotates 360 degrees - this winter the menu gets hotter with Sea Basa Fish Steak, a variety of soups, Chocolate Foundo, chocolate fountain and an addition of four different types of chocolate pizzas for a sizzling cold night. Says Mandeep Singh, the brain behind the restaurant, “Winter is a time when people like to indulge in food. And considering that this is the only time when you can actually make people eat, we have added a few dishes to our menu that people would actually relish in the cold.” While everyone would agree that cold weather whets the appetite, there is no denying the fact that winter brings its share of delicacies. Says Sabyasachi Chatterji, manager, Hometel, “Considering the cold weather and the coming festive season (read Christmas) we have added a few sweet dishes, apart from soups and starters to our winter menu.” Listing the dishes he says, “We have apple crumble date and walnut cake, brandy fruit cake, chocolate fudge, pumpkin pie, mince pie, jujubs, rock chocolate and liquer chocolate added to our menu. And for Christmas, we have the ginger cookies, date-filled cookies, cashew cookies, Christmas pudding, plum cake, rum balls, muffins, yule log, stolen bread and garlic bread on the menu.” Agreeing that winter is the time to explore, Puneet Sharma, general manager, Hotel Western Court, Panchkula, says, “Winter is all about a rich diet and considering this we have added sizzlers, some continental dishes, boti kebab, murg zafarani to our winter menu.” Time to binge, for sure! jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com
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Binge on biryani
Keeping its popularity in mind, Hotel Western Court in Panchkula began its 14-day Biryani food festival on Friday. With a variety to whet your appetite, here you can take your pick from the vegetarian and non-vegetarian variety. Cooked in traditional styles, the spices and condiments used range from ghee, cumin, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaves, coriander, mint leaves, ginger, onions and garlic. The premium varieties include saffron. Says Rajeev Kakar, group general manager of the hotel, "Biryani is all about slow cooking and the right mix of ingredients. And what we are serving at the food festival is authentic Biryani." Right from the Dum Pukht Biryani to Gosht Dum Biryani what's different about the food festival is here you can tickle your taste buds with Biryanis from different states of the country. For the vegetarians, they can try the Kashmiri Motia Chaman Biryani or the Avadh Tehri Biryani but we would suggest the Rajasthani Gatte Ki Biryani, which tastes as good as chicken biryani and is a right mix of ingredients for that appetising affect. For the non-vegetarians, they can take their pick from Lahore Biryani, Punjab Champpan De Biryani, Hyderabadi Murg Biryani or the Malabari Seafood Biryani. But the best comes in Gosht Dum Biryani. That's not all, creating a fusion dish of a biryani the restaurant also offers Triple Schezwan fusion biryani (a mix of rice and noodles served with chilly cheese for the vegetarians and chicken for the non-veggies) and Thai biryani. Spelling the ingredients for the non-veg biryani, Rajeev says, "For a non-vegetarian biryani, the main ingredient that accompanies the spices is the meat, chicken, goat, lamb, fish or shrimp. The dish may be served with dahi chutney or Raita, korma or curry." Though biryani remains the hot favourite of many people, a lot of them don't know the difference between biryani and pullao. Pullao is all ingredients put together, in biryani rice is cooked separately from the curry of meat or vegetables. The curry and the rice are then brought together and layered, resulting in a dish of contrasting flavours.
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Bon Appetit
If you thought one column on pineapple was enough, then we must agree to differ! There are zillions of avatars it can morph into, given your eager hand! In colonial times a pineapple was considered a sign of hospitality. Being an exotic fruit, and not a cheap one at that, a hostess who served it won instant admiration. Personally, I would instantly admire anyone who just peels, slices and cuts up pineapple for me! That itself is a mammoth sized task!
Nutrition gurus point out that one of the enzymes in the fruit, bromelain, is valued for its anti-inflammatory ability. It is also effective in reducing swelling and in the treatment of sinusitis, arthritis and gout. Pineapple also contains potassium, B1 and calcium. All of these substances are crucial to a healthy body. Moreover, the fruit is richly packed with antioxidants which are invaluable for the repair the cellular destruction and havoc caused by free radicals. Minimum fat and sodium content and zero cholesterol make them a dieter's delight. You can't put fresh pineapple while preparing jelly because the bromelain content prevents gelatin from setting. Canned pineapple, on the other hand, can be added to jelly because the canning process will consequently have destroyed the bromelain. Pineapple kesari halwa
4-5 cut pineapple pieces 1 cup semolina (sooji) 1½ cup sugar ½ cup ghee 2-3 cardamom pods 2 tbsp cashew nuts and raisins Method Prepare the skinned, de-cored slices of the fruit and grind them coarsely. Crush the cardamom seeds. Heat a pan and dry roast the sooji till the raw smell ceases to rise. In a medium sized pan, lightly fry the nuts and drain. Add the remaining ghee to the same pan and fry the sooji. Add two cups of water, mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook till nearly done. Then stir in the ground pineapple, mix well and cook for another minute or so. Add sugar and cardamom powder and mix well. (A very sweet pineapple may require a little less sugar than stated) You will know the halwa is cooked when the mixture leaves the sides of the pan. Grilled pineapple with ice cream and rum sauce
1 large pineapple 3½ teaspoons butter ¼ cup sugar 2 tbsp shakkar ¼ cup rum 1 brick vanilla ice cream Method Prepare the fruit and slice into ½-inch thick rings. You should get around 7-8 of them. Heat a grilling pan or any wide pan over medium flame. Add a teaspoon of butter and grill the slices in 2-3 batches for 2-3 minutes on each side. (The advantage of a grilling pan is the lovely searing marks that it leaves on the fruit). While the last batch of pineapple cooks, heat a small saucepan and add the remaining butter, sugar and rum. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the sauce has thickened slightly. This should take about twominutes. Turn off the heat. Now, for the fun part. Place a pineapple ring on each plate, scoop a generous round dollop of ice cream in the centre of the ring, and drizzle about two teaspoons of sauce on top. Voila! |
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They may have gone splitsville, but that didn't stop Bollywood stars Katrina Kaif and her former beau Salman Khan from sharing the stage on Colors' reality show Bigg Boss 4. The actors chose to let bygones be bygones on the show, where Katrina came with her Tees Maar Khan director Farah Khan to promote the film, which is releasing December 24. Katrina, who has made waves with her popular saucy item number Sheila ki jawaani these days, will visit the Bigg Boss house with Farah, much to the surprise and delight of the housemates. The ladies in the house, including Shweta Tiwari, Dolly Bindra, Veena Malik and Seema Parihar, who were given a task to prepare a dance item on Munni badnaam hui and Sheila ki jawaani, would be asked to perform in front of the two special guests. The Tees Maar Khan special episode will be telecast Saturday. — IANS
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Popular Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar said the ongoing Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) was a great platform to connect the Arab world to Indian cinema and did not rule out joint ventures. "It's a tremendous festival and a great platform connecting the Arab world to Indian cinema," Karan said.The filmmaker was invited to the seventh edition of DIFF for a panel discussion on the prospect of business and cultural collaboration with various foreign film industries.He said he would love a venture with Middle East directors, if he likes the subject. "It's all content driven. If there is a subject that comes my way and demands that, why not?" Karan said panel discussion. Asked if he would plot a love story with an Arab socio-cultural backdrop, he said: "Who knows...it depends on the screenplay. "Reliance Entertainment chairman Amit Khanna accompanied Karan Johar at the panel discussion.The festival, which started Sunday, will conclude December 19. — IANS
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Thank You Sonam
"I'm doing a film called 'Thank You' with Sonam. There is a lot of difference between Anil and her. Anil has so much experience, even Sonam is very hardworking and I'm sure with time she'll get more experience like her father. She has a beautiful smile and is a good performer," said Bazmee. "Thank You" is a comedy film where Sonam essays a tennis player. The film also stars Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol and Suniel Shetty. — IANS |
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Berry's New Year's Eve
Efron is reportedly set to play the role of a bike messenger who ends up trying to fulfil New Year's Eve resolutions of Michelle Pfeiffer's character in exchange for tickets to a big party. Berry may play a caterer who runs into a former flame while Parker is set to be a mother to Abigail Breslin's character, someone who relies too much on her daughter for company.The film will be directed by Garry Marshall. Efron is currently involved with the production of The Lucky One while Berry just finished Dark Tide. — PTI |
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"I don't think so, but if ever 'Mughal-E-Azam' is remade, I would like to play Salim's role," Jackie said. The 1960 magnum opus was directed by K. Asif and was a huge hit. — IANS
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Oscar-winning actor Gwyneth Paltrow, who plays an out-of-luck country singer in her latest film Country Song, has been offered another musical Rock of Ages.The actor plans to read the script before taking the role but is excited about the "fun" project.The movie is a big screen adaptation of the Broadway play of the same title. "It sounds cool. I just got the script and I will read it on the plane home tomorrow," she said. Producer Jenno Topping has already confirmed that Tom Cruise is "in discussions" for a role in Rock of Ages."It's real. Although, it is not cemented," he added.The musical will be directed by 'Hairspray' helmer Adam Shankman. Chris D'Arienzo provides the script for the film, that follows a young rocker hungry for his big break and a small town girl who both land on the LA rock scene just as a legendary Hollywood venue is facing its demise. — PTI
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Hollywood filmmaker Blake Edwards, best known for his comedy series Pink Panther and evergreen classic Breakfast At Tiffany's, died of complications related to pneumonia. He was 88.Edwards, one of the most prolific and enduring helmers of his time, was not keeping well for sometime. Actor Julie Andrews, his wife of 41 years, and other family members were at his bedside when he died at St John's Health Center in Santa Monica on Wednesday. "He was the most unique man I have ever known—and he was my mate. He will be missed beyond words and will forever be in my heart," Andrews said in a statement.Edwards is best known for his work in The Pink Panther series in which Peter Sellers played the role of the bungling police detective Jacques Clouseau and 1961's classic Breakfast at Tiffany's in which he worked with Audrey Hepburn. The director developed a genre of slapstick comedy which had traces of silent era and the painfulness in life. Apart from directing, Edwards also worked as writer-producer on several films. Though he never got an Oscar or a Golden Globe for his films, Edwards was given a Honourary Oscar in recognition of his cinematic contribution. —PTI
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The New Year is round the corner; not only the New Year, but also a new decade! And if you are planning to do something new with your crowning glory, we get you what's in. Voluminous hair, unkempt look and panel streaking seem to be a hit with city folks. "People will be more experimental when it comes to hair. Puffs are back in vogue. 'Retro' is the look for 2011," says Rachit Malhotra, creative Ambassador, Schwarzkopf Professional.
Priyanka's look in Anjaana Anjaani is a huge hit with city girls. Called 'starlet' style, Imtiaz Ali from Ali's Midaas-35 votes in favour of this, "It's bounce on top and slices of edge." For men he votes for 'uneven look'. "Spikes along with wispy for men gives a blended look," says Ali, who has been in the field for a decade-and-a-half now. 
Zila Khan is the first woman to learn and perform music in Imdadkhani
Gharana.
She also has the distinction of being the only woman so far from this family to have learnt music formally from her father and perform publicly, a lineage of seven generations of sitar maestros behind her. Zila Khan waa Cultural Advisor and Official Member of the Organizing Committee of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Her albums include,
Being in the right place at the right time, sometimes this is all it takes. The pretty girl happens to meet director Samir Karnik for a given role. But, the director rather asked her to wait, and came back with another role that he thought fitted the bill. As luck would have it, actor Kulraj Randhawa found herself sharing screen space with ‘the’ three Deols. Isn’t it awesome!
Here comes the defining moment lady. “Maybe, fingers crossed. Also, I as I said I have always given my best. Sometimes though, things don’t work, maybe because of the script, the producer or publicity. But with Yamla Pagla Deewana, there is something so positive that nothing can go wrong,” Kulraj invests all faith on the project. And how can we forget the 3 Deols — Sunny, Bobby and Dharamji — and the experience of working with them, given that each one is a hard nut to crack. “They are amazing people. Sunny Deol was a wee bit reserved in the beginning; in due course we got along well. Dharamji is of course the father figure, who is very encouraging. Bobby and I share a good rapport, which shows on screen as well. Each one of them had faith in me, which further inspired confidence in me to deliver the best,” Kulraj wants to enjoy her moment as of now. 
“Kabbalah means hidden wisdom. It is older than any other religion and the meaning is spiritual rather than philosophical.” This young city lad goes down memory lane and shares his experience. “I was in Melbourne during those days. I was a fun loving guy and a party animal. Suddenly one day I realised that there is emptiness in everything. Every pleasure ended after sometime and I was left with nothing. It was then that I shifted to Kabbalah and it has been one-and-a-half years since I am studying it,” says Sandhu.
The works are in abstract and semi-abstract form. There're also figurative and semi-figurative works. In between, still art form finds some space as well. For artist Pranav Kaushal, art is about freedom
of expression.
Pranav changes the art forms for his as well as the comfort of viewers. "There's no point in making paintings only in abstract form, which people find difficult to understand. An artist can't be selfish, in fact, he should use colour schemes that people would love to see," he adds. So, in his series on puppets, he has used bright colours from orange, red, yellow, green, purple. A painting titled, 'changing thoughts' has a puppet that's trying to detangle a thread. 
"The colours used—green, blue and yellow - makes it easier to understand these." The painting titled 'cosmic dance' has the backdrop painted in red, and the celestial bodies are done in yellow
and blue. 
Taj splendour
There’s nothing better than a cosy fire, good company and great food to warm up a winter's night. And taking advantage of the season, some of the city restaurants have come up with mouth-watering recipes for the chilly nights and breezy afternoons. Pinning the guests to their forks and spoons, if we go by the chefs’ word these recipes are sure to delight
food-lovers.
And on the menu are Indian as well as contemporary, yet authentic, dishes like Woktok Vegetables, Sumac Fish Kebab, Small Tucker-Chinese, Small Tucker-Mediterranean, Chicken & Paneer Kathi Rolls, Lamb Galouti Kebabs, Spicy Fish Fingers, Schezwan Prawns & Chicken, Aussie Dukkah, Chicken Laksa; soups like Mediterranean Lamb Broth, Chicken Schnitzel Sammie (sandwich), Oz Signature Pita Burgers with Minty Chick Pea, Spicy Lamb Patty, Googie Burger (Goggie stand for egg in Australia) and much more.
It's always interesting to write about food, especially when it is about a dish that has a history to it. Popular across the globe, Biryani, which originated in Iran (Persia), was brought to the Indian sub-continent by travellers and merchants. But it was the mighty Moghuls and the Nawabs who patented the dish and made it a household name.
A take on our usual ghar ka halwa, this fruity version cuts the sweetness in a delightful manner!
This is a minimal effort, maximum appeal idea which never fails to impress!
Director Anees Bazmee has worked with Anil Kapoor in a couple of films and now he is doing a movie with his daughter Sonam and says both are very
different.
Hollywood A-listers Halle Berry and Zac Efron are in talks to star in the much talked about romantic comedy New Year's Eve. Sex And The City star Sarah Jessica Parker has already signed up for the project.
Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff has played a variety of roles in his more than three-decade-long career. But the actor still cherishes a wish — he wants to essay the role of prince Salim, which was played by Dilip Kumar in "Mughal-E-Azam".