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He calls Hitler his friend
Writer-actor Nalin Singh shares details about his debut venture Dear Friend Hitler Did we hear it right? Pardon please and Nalin Singh obliges, “There are no butterflies in my stomach. I am confident of the success of the film both in India and abroad.” Just in case you sensed a bit of over-confidence there, Nalin can easily justify his prophecy, “It is not very often that you have a movie on such a different subject.” The movie, set in the backdrop of World War II, portrays the clash of ideologies of Gandhiji and Hitler. “In his letters to Hitler, Gandhiji tries to dissuade him from using violent means. The movie also depicts Subhash Chandra Bose and his Azad Hind Fauj,” shares Nalin. Besides the unconventional storyline, his idea was to make a film on a universal theme in Hindi. “People from the West have made movies on Indian subjects like Gandhi and even Ramayana in English. So, why can’t we make a Hindi movie on an international subject.” The movie stars Raghubir Yadav as Hitler and Nalin as Hitler’s think-tank, Goebbles. The movie stirred quite a controversy when Anupam Kher, who initially was to play the role of Hitler, opted out of the film. “There were speculations as to why Anupam walked out of the project but we respect his decision and Raghubir has played the role to the best of his ability.” The entire cast of the movie is from India, even those who played the German or British characters. “Since the movie is in Hindi, we wanted all Indian actors. The make up of the actors has done wonders. I bet nobody will be able to recognize Raghubir initially.” As for his role of Goebbles, Nalin says that acting was purely accidental. “I am an award winning stage actor but while writing this movie, I never thought I would face the camera. It was Imtiaz Ali who forced me to play the role of Goebbles.” Dear Friend Hitler was accorded rave reviews at its screening at the Berlin Film festival and will next be screened at Cannes. “What’s more important than the movie winning accolades is that people recognize the fact that Ahimsa won India its Independence. The path breaking ideology of GandhiJi shaped the future of this vast country,” which is so true! ashima@tribunemail.com
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World Cup widows!
The Mahakumbh of cricket takes off today. As men get glued to the screens for the ICC World Cup-2011, we find out what their spouses plan to do The 43-day cricketing extravaganza begins today and while men get busy watching ICC World Cup, what do women (not all of them are fond of the game that is akin to religion in India) intend to do? Willing partners
Sukhmanreet Mangat and Arti Nehra follow cricket with as much zeal as their spouses. “Dining out as we enjoy live action on a huge screen at our favourite restaurants is our agenda for the season,” says Arti. “Catching live action at PCA, Mohali, is what Sukhmanreet is looking forward to,” she adds. “There is something about being present in the field. We plan to see all the three matches in Mohali,” shares
Sukhmanreet.
Good riddance
Well, not all women are supporting their partners in the game. Upasna Pahwa and her gang of friends are all set to make most of the time that they get to themselves. “My hubby is a cricket fanatic. Today onwards he’s breathing and living on cricket,” says Upasna. She also has her plan chalked out. “It’s official time for shopping and partying. And the best time to catch up with friends and spruce up the wardrobe,” says Upasna. Making the most
Sumita Thakur, a teacher, is dreading the next few days, as her home will turn into a veritable cricket pitch! Her husband and his friends toss and turn over each ball. “I really don’t want to spend all my time preparing snacks for this party that will happen at my place each day till the World Cup is on,” says Sumita. Her alternative plan sounds great. “I am trying to convince my hubby to let me spend this month-and-a-half at my parents place in Chandigarh. Now that he will be too busy, let me also spend some time with my mom,” she says. Her colleague Kanchan Dhiman is looking forward to spending time with her son Yaksh. If you are not a cricket fan, there is more you can do…the world is your playground! mona@tribunemail.com |
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Is your spouse cheating?
A wink, a stare, a gentle touch — all are innocent signs of cheating. Symptoms might be in the form of a partner spending more time at work or staying back for emergency meetings or changing his or her dressing pattern, one thing is for sure…there are signs. We find out some. Cheater-cheater at your home
You’ve had a happy married life, but suddenly you see a change in your partner’s
behaviour. This could be a sign that your spouse is cheating on you.
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Kahlon Kultar Singh from Detective Helpline in Sector 46 says, “Cheating cases in the city have increased manifold. And its not only men who cheat but women too are equally to blame.” He adds, “I have had people like Chief secretary, retired DGP and Punjabi film stars who have asked for an investigation regarding their spouse.” Recollecting a case he says, “Some months back I had a case of a medical officer from Amritsar who was having an affair with his nurse. His wife contacted us and it took us two months to solve the case.” About the case he says, “Otherwise a dotting husband he suddenly started ignoring the family, and that is how his wife grew dubious of him. We followed the man and found out that he was not only physically involved with the nurse but had also bought her land for a new hospital.” jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com |
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Don’t sob over a break-up!
“You were the best girlfriend I ever had.” And this is how a love affair ends. It might be a misunderstanding or growing out of love; the fact is that break-ups are common today. “Dealing with a break-up isn’t easy, one has to work hard to bring life back to normal,” says Arushi Bhanot, a student. Tips to get back
Meet friends: Go out and meet your friends. Make new pals. Have coffee or go to movies with them. Have a hearty laugh and forget your pain. “After my break-up I reverted back to my friends. It does pain at times, but I know my friends are there to support me during my low phases,” says Arvind Makhija, an IT professional. Vacation time: Pack up your bags and go for a vacation. Choose a place you always wanted to visit. Go alone or with friends. Rejuvenate yourself with spas and massages. And then come back with a new ‘you’. Pick up a hobby: Start doing what you always wanted to do. Go back to your hobbies - singing, dancing, reading, cooking…anything. “I always wanted to learn guitar. After my two-year-old relationship ended, I joined guitar classes. It has rejuvenated me and I don’t suffer from the pangs anymore,” says Harshita Kapoor, a student. Keep yourself busy: Don’t give yourself enough time to think about the past. Create a balance between work and fun. “My life after my break-up is all about working hard and then partying. I don’t give myself even a single minute to brood about my relationship,” says Sameer Verma, a banker. Go for shopping: Shopping can definitely take your mind off the pain. So, empty your wallet a bit and pamper yourself. Go and buy the things you have set your heart for. Makeover time: Get a haircut or a beauty treatment done. Give yourself and others a chance to see what they have missed out till now. “I went for a complete makeover and the change is amazing. Not only do people appreciate it, it also restored my confidence,” says Aman Virk, an engineer. Have another fling: Look out for someone and start a new relationship. Or, if you don’t want to get into a relationship, flirt a bit. Harmless flirting is always fun. Be your own boss and decide what you want!
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Dal Baati Churma...
Be it ghee-soaked Dal baati churma, Govind Kaju Gatta, Papad ki sabzi or the exquisiteness of Jaipuri Mewa Pulao; Rich in flavour and chatpata, in popular parlance, Rajasthani cuisine is one thing that you must try. Though you need to have a palate for this fare, the city foodies can try the sumptuous flavours of the desert land at the Royal Rajasthani Food Festival, at Rajdhani in IT Park. The flagship brand of Mirah Hospitality, the restaurant, will not only play host to the rustic cuisine of the Marwars and Rajputs but will also showcase the Rajasthani culture. Bill of fare
Out of the assortment of Rajasthani cuisine available you can try Dal Baati Churma, Govind Kaju Gatta, Sahi Gatta, Amjur Kaju, Jaipuri Mewa Pulao, Papad ki Sabzi, Missi Roti, Khoba Roti, Sewaiya Kheer, Malpua, Kastha Puri and more. Know thy fare
Even though today everything is available everywhere but, Rajasthani cooking influenced by the war-like lifestyle of the Rajput and Brahmin inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region strikes one as being out of this world. Scarcity of water and fresh green vegetables have also had their effect on the cooking style. So, today we have a cuisine with a distinct style of its own just like the lavish art and craft of the state. Look for more
Celebrating the region and its rich heritage, this food festival also showcases the vibrant and opulent culture of Rajasthan. Adorned with colourful and vibrant bandanis and matkas the restaurant gives you a feel of a typical Rajasthani hamlet. To make it more authentic the attendants are also dressed up in traditional Rajasthani attire sporting white kurti, dhoti, bandani and pagdi. That's not all, for our lovely ladies there's even a professional mehendi walla. "Each region in India is known for its own traditional entrees and specialties, and Rajasthani cuisine too has its own unique flavours. Conscious of the acceptance and demand for Rajasthani cuisine in India, we decided to bring for our guests, the Royal Rajasthani Food Festival. From the royal kitchens of Rajasthan, we bring a perfect blend of colourful texture and regal delicacy for food lovers," says Aji Nair, AVP, F&B division, Mirah Hospitality. Meal for two
The food festival has thali system priced at Rs 252 per head. On till, February 27. jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com |
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Berry Sweetheart & more
Ingredients
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Fill mug with ice Pour in Smirnoff Lime over ice. Add in honey /sugar syrup Stir well. Top with half cranberry juice & apple juice. Glass: Serve in a tall glass. Alcohol Content: 13.33gm Serves: 1 LimeLet
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Muddle smirnoff lime with grape and orange . Add all ingredients to a shaker and shake well. Garnish with black grapes and serve. Glass: Pour in a martini glass or shot glass. Alcohol Content: 13.33gm Serves: 1 World of Bliss
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Procedure
Shake all ingredients, and strain over ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with a strawberry. Glass: Rock glass Alcohol Content: 9.80 gm Serves: 1
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Mexican brewery produces gay beer A small Mexican brewery has unveiled what it claims is the world's first beer aimed at the homosexual community. The beer has a slight honey flavour and will initially be marketed to gays and lesbians in Mexico, Colombia and Japan. The Minerva brewery said that the "Artisan Honey-Ales" would appeal to a section of the beer-drinking public that had so far been snubbed by larger brewers. "We're out in the market with great respect with the idea of offering a product directed to the gay-lesbian community that has been ignored for too long but is important and very demanding," says Dario Rodriguez Wyler, commercial manager for distributors Bodega 12. The label on the beer bottles has been designed so that it can be unglued and worn as a symbol of gay-lesbian pride, he said. The name of the beers are closely linked to icons and colours of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. — ANI
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Microsoft guy opens window to cooking Nathan Myhrvold believes that cooking is not just an art, but a science too - meet the man who cooks nitrogen-dipped burgers and ultrasonic French fries. Author of 2,400-page, 625-dollar self-published book, 'Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking', Myhrvold, a former technology chief for Microsoft, combines science and his culinary skills to create food. He treats French fries with starch and places them in an ultrasonic bath. And dips the hamburger meat in liquid nitrogen to crunch up the exterior and keep the center a tender medium rare. "Why not use nitrogen—it's 78 percent of the air around us?" ABC News quoted Myhrvold as saying. "It's not unsafe in any way. It's cheap, about the same amount as Evian water. " After spending 14 years at Microsoft, he founded Intellectual Ventures, a small company that supports his culinary lab and inventions, like cures for malaria and nuclear power. "I have always been in to food. When I was 9 years old I announced to my mother I was cooking Thanksgiving dinner and I went to the library and got a cookbook. I thought I could do a lot better job. Food has interested me my whole life," he says. Myhrvold's first foray into the professional food business was in 1991, when he was on the "team of the year" at the Memphis World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Later, he trained in haute cuisine in France. Some are wary of his new techniques, though. "I'm wary of intense manipulation of foods when it involves chemicals, expensive tools and gadgets that only .002 percent of the population has access to," said Becky Selengut, a Seattle chef who blogs for Chef Reinvented, who tasted pea soup prepared in a centrifuge at a tasting hosted by Myhrvold. Still, after trying the pea soup, "my mind cracked open," she confessed. "It was one of the best pea soups I'd ever had." "It is often claimed, for example, that you must cook beef, veal, or lamb to an internal cooking temperature of 63 deg C / 145 deg F to prevent food-borne illness," writes Myhrvold on his blog. "This statement is totally false. The FDA requires NO specific internal temperature for steak. Put simply, even the FDA balks at the idea of telling millions of meat-eating Americans that they cannot have their steaks pink and juicy." His new book, Myhrvold insists, is for every foodie. "The book contains a lot of techniques that it would be really difficult to learn any other way. You would have to work at a dozen different restaurants around the world," he says. — ANI
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Bon Appetit Kandla Nijhowne
Sunshine Bruschetta
Bruschetta is one of those super easy appetizers that always shines! It's easy to re-heat in small portions as your guests pour in! Ingredients
Method Finely dice the tomatoes and garlic pods. Chop the basil and citrus fruit, if using. Place the tomato, garlic, oil, basil and orange bits in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. The mixture will be slightly runny due to the oil the juice from the tomatoes and the orange but don't panic! The bread will happily soak up all this and consequently taste divine! Mix well but don't overdo to a mushy stage. Thickly slice the bread loaf and toast lightly on both sides. Keep in mind that the slices will probably be undergoing a second visit to the oven when your guests arrive. Apply a tablespoonful of the mixture to every roundel, spooning on some juice as you go along. Re-heat to serve and take a bow when the clapping commences! Note: If you are not watching the weighing scales' reading, add a squirt of mayonnaise to the topping! Cold Canapes
Ingredients
Method Tie up the yoghurt in a square of muslin and hang for draining.(This could take 4-6 hours so do this beforehand) Chop the parsley, dice the bell pepper and cook the corn with a little water. Mix together the hung yoghurt, parsley, cheese, drained corn and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle in lemon juice to taste. Slice the tops off the khari biscuits, if using. Spoon the mixture into the canapes or khari bases and garnish with a dab of ketchup or a parsley sprig.( A quick method of fixing these canapes is to make a cone with a sheet of polythene, fill it up with the mixture, snip a biggish opening and squeeze out dollops onto each waiting base. |
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Inner self on canvas
Art may be an extravagant display of one’s talent for some, while for others it may be an expression of emotions on canvas. Nevertheless, art, a creative process that it is, is more of a subconscious enterprise rather than a deliberate one. That is what Sanjeev Kumar’s painting exhibition, at the Government Museum and Art Gallery-10, all about. “It’s always been God’s will. I was always interested in painting and shifted from non-medical background into the field of art. He paved the path for me and here I am,” he says. Art to spirituality
His paintings embody spiritualism. “I have painted Lord Ganesh, Shiv and Buddha on canvas and feel that even though religions might differ, spirituality is the only common element in all of them. Everyone can relate to the spirituality aspect if not the religion. Moreover, my exhibition passes the message of ‘Peace and Fraternity’,” says Sanjeev. However, his paintings also consist of portraits of Rabindranath Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Ramdev and Swami Prabhupad. “They were multi faceted people of great eminence. They, too, have propagated spirituality in there own way,” he adds. Behind the scene
“I have played very safe in this exhibition. As I have had no formal training in art, I did not want to experiment initially. Consequently, I have used pencil sketches and oil colours on the canvas. I did not want my exhibition to make a statement. I strongly believe in these paintings and the message they bring forth,” says Sanjeev. However, he prefers to be very critical of his work and never gets satisfied till he has given it his best. He feels that it takes a lot of work and perseverance to create a painting. “When painting, one has to view the canvas from different angles. One needs to have deep insight while creating anything, “ he says. City & art
“Chandigarh still has a long way to go in the field of art. Even though, people are venturing into this field from different walks of life, still, it has not gained the type of recognition that other professions have,” says Sanjeev. |
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They run to paint!
What do we expect of an athletic meet? Races, hurdles, long jumps and other physical sports, of course! But, fun is doing things differently. So, instead of going with the tradition, the Government College of Art-10 did something unique on their annual athletics meet. “Since every annual sports day consists of the same events, we thought of doing something new. So, we introduced an event—Run and Paint,” says DS Kapoor, principal of the college. We produce artists
“There has to be a difference when it comes to the art college students. After all, we produce artists. So, our meet also had to be different from others. Moreover, I wanted to test the speed and the accuracy with which the students could make the portrait,” he says. As the name suggests the event was a mixture running and painting. “The participants had to run a 200- mt race. There were two groups of girls and boys, respectively. Those who reached the goal first, had to sketch the modal sitting in front of them within five minutes. I wanted to see if the students could capture the minutest details after a physical exercise,” says
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Exhibition showcases embroidery skills
These women entrepreneurs from Haryana are not just self-reliant, but also revolutionaries. Fed-up of their husbands and their chauvinistic attitude, they decided to chart their own course and live with pride. And the result was Arpana Handicrafts. The group has been exhibiting their creations in the city for the past 30 years and this year too, they are back with their intricate designs (read embroidery) at Aroma, Sector 22, till Sunday. What’s on offer
Embroidered bed-linens and cushion covers that can spruce up your home decor. The highest price for a bed-spread (jute-based embroidered bed-linen) is Rs 4,500. For the bespectacled lot, there are these sweet-looking embroidered spectacle covers for Rs 100. Cotton nighties are available at a price ranging from Rs 500 to Rs 985. A corner at the exhibition is dedicated to the little ones and has cute summer frocks, t-shirts, suits and short pants. It’s special for this group as they started their journey by selling dresses for children. The price for the dresses ranges from Rs 150 to Rs 500. The exhibition also has a few hand-painted greeting cards and paintings that carry sayings by their founder, whom they call Param Pujya Ma. The paintings are reasonably priced. On at Aroma-22 till February 20 |
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Paris’ return gift:
a music album
The heiress, who turned 30 on Thursday, said she is keeping quiet on the album's details but insisted that the record will hit shelves within the next few months. Hilton confirmed that she is currently working with numerous collaborators and producers but wants to keep their identities 'a surprise'. Her 2006 debut album Paris was met with lukewarm reviews and under-whelming sales, however, the record did spawn one hit single, Stars Are Blind. Before releasing the currently untitled second album, Hilton will first concentrate on her new show The World According to Paris, which follows the reality star as she turns 30. The series will also cover Hilton's 200 hours of community service that she was forced to do after pleading guilty to two misdemeanour charges in 2010.
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Demi Lovato back to work after rehab
Singer Demi Lovato has returned to the recording studio to work on new music following her 10-week stint with a rehabilitation centre. The 18-year-old singer-and-actor, who left an unnamed clinic in the US last month after being treated for 'emotional and physical issues', was back in the studio recording music at the Hollywood Records' office in Los Angeles. "Demi is recording music, but she's not back to set yet. She'll start shooting the show again when she's ready," a source said. She entered rehab voluntarily at the beginning of November 2010 after an incident in which she allegedly punched backing dancer Alex Welch. In December, Lovato settled her dispute with the dancer by giving her a sum of money in compensation. "It's not even close to $100,000, way, way less than $100,000. Alex never expressed dissatisfaction with the settlement. I think she was just ready to just move on. She's happy and moving past the situation and moving forward positively," said Lovato's friend. — IANS
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Singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham is under no illusions about her acting talent and plans to stick to designing. Despite living in Hollywood with her soccer-star husband David and their three sons, Victoria knows she doesn't have what it takes to make it in the movie business. "I'm the only person living in Hollywood who does not want to act and cannot act," she said. The 36-year-old has earlier starred in the film Spice World with her Spice Girls bandmates. — IANS
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Plethico launches Prolab, a new age supplement for aspiring bodybuilders and athletes. It customises a nutritional supplement programme and helps in specific training. It has also been providing them with high-quality sports nutrition. This range includes world’s best Prolab Creatine, Whey Protein, N-large, Glutamine etc in various flavours. Prolab Creatine comes in the form of Creatine monohydrate, which is widely accepted. It is the leader in the category and is recommended by trainers to the body builders and athletes. Prolab Creatine provides best results and helps in muscle contraction. It helps to increase burst power output, provides faster recovery between sets and greater strength and muscle gain. Available across India in 300 gms and priced at Rs 850 per jar. — TNS
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For shiny hair
Hindustan Unilever Limited has launched Sunsilk Shiny, smooth and tangle-free nourishing conditioner, containing Amla Pearl Complex to restore the natural lustre. This conditioner gives hair the vital nourishing touch it requires and adds a natural sheen. Sunsilk Shine expert and Hollywood celebrity hair stylist Jamal Hammadi has specially co-created the conditioner using his special ingredient, Amla Pearl Complex.
Available at retail outlets at the following prices: 180 ml, Rs 99, 90 ml-Rs 54, sachets: Rs 3.
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Full of sweetness, Berry Sweetheart is a mix of cranberry and apple juice with a little honey for sweetness.
A mix of smirnoff lime, fresh black grapes and fresh orange, this drink is garnished with black grapes. 
A sweet tangy taste of peach with orange juice. 
Nothing beats a comfortable meal at home. Good music and great grub are your
essential prerequisites for a party to sky-rocket. So lets talk starters for a start! 
You can procure canape bases for this recipe, or buy vou-le vent cases from a local bakery. (They sell by the name of khari biscuits )
Socialite Paris Hilton made her birthday celebrations more special with the announcement that her new album will be released "in the next few months".
