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Do you mind?
So, when students of the Dental Sciences and Hospital, Panjab University, lodged a protest against a faculty member when he allegedly objected to a final-year student wearing a T-shirt with 'I love New York' written on it, we wonder what's the big deal in all this. Tees with a statement written on them are pretty popular with youngsters; remember Ranbir Kapoor flaunted loads of them in Wake Up Sid. But why this hype and hoopla? Do we need to have a dress code for students? Where does the buck reach, if not stop.
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Thai LadyBoys dance to Indian tunes
With their enviable figures, glamorous make-up and just perfect hair, it's almost impossible to make out that these 23 LadyBoys have once been (or are) males, until they speak.
Stunning spectacle
LadyBoys shows are a huge hit across UK and Japan. For their first show 'Fantasy and Feathers 2011', in India, this team has prepared some scintillating numbers. Their performance, a heady mix of dance, comedy, cabaret, adapts according to the city they perform in. For Chandigarh they have lined up a one-and-a-half hour show:
Who are LadyBoys?
Called 'kathoey' or 'katoey, they are originally men who perform as women (most of them have breast implants done). LadyBoys are very much an accepted part of the tolerant Thai community. They work mostly in tourist and entertainment centres, and work or study part time.
Their take
Vivien, 32, has long been part of LadyBoys. "We practice regularly to make our shows one of the best in the world. For inspiration, we go for videos of dances and cabarets around the world, including the Broadway shows," says Vivien. Their Indian dance teacher, Varun Rana, is all praise for the energy and flexibility (he had a seven-day workshop with them in Thailand), but Vivien's first experience with Indian dance has been not easy. "It's been pretty challenging but we have tried our best," says Vivien, for whom the most exciting part of the job is the chance to travel to various countries. As far as India is concerned, just like every other visitor, they are eyeing Taj Mahal and saris!
Noble cause
The proceeds from the show will be given to the NGO-REEDS. "The amount will be utilised for skill-building in youth in rural Punjab," says Dr R Lamba, director, REEDS.
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Its raining tomatoes at Italian food festival!
With 35 dishes on the menu card, right from Zuppe (soups) to Insalata (salad) to Antipasti (starters or salads) and Ingresso (main course), all the dishes include tomato as the main ingredient. But the best is the sweet dish, as it also includes tomato! Jagpreet Pal Singh, general manager, The Piccadily, says, "Considering the love of people for Italian 'khana', we have come up with this unique concept where we have taken a vegetable than a cuisine as the peg for a food festival."
Take your pick
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Dutch with a classical touch
Music chooses you
The definition of good music is not the same for everybody. However, there is good music for every moment of the day. Indian classical music is all about - when we want to be on our own and don't need loudness," says Saskia. She sees music as a therapy, as it connects the right and the left hemispheres of the brain. "Music chooses you rather than the other way round," she adds. Mesmerised audience
The concert left the audience in a spell. "It was a mesmerising performance. I have heard cello carnatic music for the first time. But it was a lifetime experience. I only realised that the concert was over when everyone clapped," says Rita Kalia, a housewife. Nisha Joshi, a student, was surprised to see Saskia. "I have always been an ardent music lover, but it's for the first time that I have seen a Dutch lady playing Indian classical music. She has perfect command on her music." For some, it was a spiritual experience. "The entire time Saskia played I had closed my eyes. It felt like I was united with God," says Kanika Mahajan, a teacher. |
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Lensmen pay tribute to Yog Joy
Organised as a tribute to Yog Joy, legendary lensman from the city, Newscape-2 has some of the best photographs clicked by the tricity photojournalists. Fifty-five frames in all, the exhibition starts with Yog Joy's pictures that show people in varied moods - sleeping, anticipating and in prayer.
Kanwar's favourite is 'A Good Work Done' by Samuel N Dass, which shows a farmer ploughing a field. "The play of light and shade is amazing here," he says. On till February 7 |
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Goswamy to talk on rasa and art
Prof Goswamy would be speaking on the nuances of the inner world of the Indian painter. His lecture titled From Passion to Serenity: The World of the Indian Painter would revolve around his interpretation of the depiction of rasa in Indian painting. A Padma Bhushan awardee, Goswamy, is known for his contribution in the field of miniature painting and has been a visiting professor at some of the most significant universities, museums and centres of education around the world. Apart from being a trustee and member of various museums and art organisation he is also an important member of the Prime Minister's Advisory Board on Art and Culture. TNS
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NEW RELEASES
Film: Yeh Saali Zindagi Star Cast What does the Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi fame director's new movie Yeh Saali Zindagi has in store for the viewers? A lot of surprises, two love stories in a thriller. The movie is an edgy thriller that showcases the quirky, romantic coincidences and commotions through the lead characters. Yeh Saali Zindagi has 22 kissing scenes and a different title. The film opens with Irrfan Khan hanging from the 24th floor of a building and his boss saying 'I will drop you if you do not work with me.' The movie is more a take on life in the guise of a thriller. Yeh Saali Zindagi revolves around Delhi and is shot at various locations in old Delhi, New Delhi, Noida and Gurgaon. Famous sitarist Nishant Khan has composed the music for this Rs 10 crore film. Swanand Kirkire has written the lyrics. The movie will open at theatres in Chandigrh, Panchkula and Zirakpur on February 4. Dharam Pal
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The film starring Irrfan Khan, Arunoday Singh and Chitrangda Singh will hit the theatres this Friday. Lifestyle catches up with Mishra. How confident are you about the subject of the film? I am very confident that the film will do well. It is a film that will leave you with a smile at the end. It has an exciting story and a brilliant plot. What is the film about? The film is based on the streets and the characters are very close to how Delhites are in terms of their language, sense of humour et al. What made you cast Chitrangda? She plays real characters with lot of grace. Chitrangda always gives a fine performance in complicated stories. There is a lot of depth in her acting. How was your experience working with Prakash Jha Productions? My experience with Prakash Jha Productions was very good. There were absolutely no problems. The banner was very professional; I could not have asked for a better team. Are you relieved that Yeh Saali Zindagi is finally releasing? Yes, it is a relief. I have done my best for this film. I hope it will live up to expectations. Which is your favourite scene in the film? I like the end a lot, but I cannot reveal it. There are lots of wonderful scenes in the film. Dharam Pal
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Mugdha wants to improve her Marathi Bollywood actor Mugdha Godse, who has made her television debut as a judge in a Marathi talent show says it has given her an opportunity to go back to her Maharashtrian roots. Mugdha, a former model who debuted on celluloid with Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion, said her school education was in Marathi medium. "As a young girl, I struggled to speak English. Now, I am struggling to speak Marathi. This is the irony of life," she said admitting that in the glitz and glamour of the fashion world, her fluency in her mother tongue had suffered. Initially, she was undecided on doing television but when she saw the auditions of folk artistes from different parts of the state, she decided she had to be part of the show on Zee Marathi. Mugdha, who hails from Pune, said the main aim of the show 'Marathi Paaul Padte Pudhe' was to provide a platform to folk artists who are driven by passion for the art, to showcase their skills. "Competition and elimination is just part of the show," she added. PTI
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Minnisha looking forward to Joker
Directed by Shirish, Joker is a fantasy-adventure film made in 3D format, also starring Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha. "Minissha Lamba has been cast as the heroine opposite Shreyas Talpade in Joker," the director announced on the micro-blogging site Twitter.The 25-year-old actor declined to reveal anything about her character, but said she was unperturbed by the failure of Shirish's directorial debut Jaan-E-Mann. "I always wanted to work with Shirish. When he offered me the role last week I was so happy that I couldn't say no," Minissha said. "Akshay and Shreyas are too good when it comes to comedy. They have superb comic timing," she added. The 25-year-old actor was critically acclaimed for her debut with the film Yahaan opposite Jimmy Shergill and for Corporate, where she shared the screen with Bipasha Basu and Kay Kay Menon.Shirish has finalised Darshan Jariwala, to play Akshay's father. PTI
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The pair was spotted shopping at a jewellers in Mayfair yesterday and celebrated the engagement at a posh restaurant with Moss sporting a band on her ring finger. "Kate is delighted. He has been badgering her to get married but she wanted to take her time. Over the last year they have grown so close, they are like man and wife. They're going to have the mother of all weddings. It will be a huge party," said a source close to the couple. Agency
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Okay, let's see if you can get this right. What is the first thing that students do before joining a new college? They go from pillar to post in search of a trendy wardrobe! And you thought they were making a list of books to be carried on the first day?
Tshirts are a rage with youngsters. As long as nothing wierd or objectionable is written on them, there is no reason to raise such a hue and cry. Why do people forget that these are also affordable for students.
Fashion is an integral part of college life, however, this does not mean students wear objectionable clothes on campus. I have made two categories in my wardrobe - one is campus and one is non-campus. I have a lot of tees with logos, wacky and funny statements written on them. What is the big deal if a logo on a tee says, I love New York. I wear one, which is my favourite that says - Pacci Sardarni. Please let us decide what we need to wear.
A t-shirt (t-shirt or tee) is a shirt that is pulled on over the head to cover most of a person's torso. A T-shirt is usually buttonless and collarless, with a round neck and short sleeves. Beginning in the late 1960s, the t-shirt became a medium for wearable art. Today, many notable and memorable T-shirts produced in the 1970s have become ensconced in pop culture. Examples include the bright yellow happy face t-shirts, The Rolling Stones tops with their "tongue and lips" logo, and the iconic "I ? N Y". Since the 1980s, t-shirts have flourished as a form of personal expression. Screen printed t-shirts have been a standard form of marketing for major consumer products, such as Coca Cola and Mickey Mouse, since the 1970s. Movie and TV t-shirts can have images of the actors, logos, and funny quotes from the movie or TV show. Often, the most popular T-shirts are those that characters wore in the film itself such as Bubba Gump from Forrest Gump and Vote For Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite.
Heard of Bangkok's exotic nightlife? A slice from this exciting country, in fact, the spiciest one, is here in our city. LadyBoys from Thailand are set to rock the city's live entertainment scene with a performance at the Tagore Theatre-18.
Pomodoro - the Italian name for tomatoes - is the food festival that the restaurant by the same name (Pomodora at The Piccadily-22) has come up with. Different from the usual seafood, tandoori or Avadhi food festivals, this 10-day food festival is all about a vegetable than a cuisine. Talking tomatoes, the menu for the food festival includes all things based on this humble, yet happy looking vegetable!
Indian music isn't only a part of India, it's a part of world heritage. Saskia Rao de Hass, a renowned Dutch musician, has proved this fact after she took to Indian classical music. Although born in the Netherlands, Saskia is a brilliant cellist and has founded The Raga Mala String Quartet. She was in the city for a performance organised by SPIC MACAY at AKSIP School-41B.
These are no ordinary frames but the best that skilled lensmen from the tricity have on offer,' says Kulbhushan Kanwar, an amateur photographer, an onlooker at Newscapes-2, on at the Punjab Kala Bhawan-16.
The rest of the pictures depict various moods of the city and around captured last year. Polio drive, with a wheelchair bound in the background, by Ajay Jalandhary; an aerial view of the cricket stadium (Sunil Sharma) and performers in motion (TS Bedi); politician in power (Jaipal Singh), Neha Ahlawat's old neighbour crying profusely with Neha's picture in hands and SPS Rathore being attacked outside local court (Upendra Sen Gupta) are some of the prominent frames. 
The Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi is organising a lecture-cum-slide show by art historian and expert on Indian painting, Prof B N Goswamy on February 4 at the auditorium of the Government Museum and Art Gallery-10.
Script writer, actor, producer and director Sudhir Mishra, who is known for films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin, Chameli, Khoya Khoya Chand and Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi is all set for his latest film Yeh Saali Zindagi, which has a tagline a bullet can kill you and a bullet can save you'.
Bollywood actor Minissha Lamba, who will be seen opposite Shreyas Talpade in Shirish Kunder's upcoming film Joker, is eager to tickle the viewers' funny bone.
"I have not done much comedy and I always wanted to try this genre. I am very much excited about this project. I hope I will succeed in making the audiences laugh out loud," Minissha said.
British supermodel Kate Moss is set to finally walk down the aisle after she reportedly said yes to long time boyfriend, rocker Jamie Hince, after a romantic
proposal. The catwalk beauty, 35, has been dating the 'The Kills' frontman for three years and is planning to tie the knot in a lavish July
ceremony.