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A rosy display
Rose Festival greeted c-town residents with abundance of fragrance. On its first day, the Rose festival was a big hit and people from all walks of life were seen marveling the bounty of the nature. However, if you think that the fun ends here, you are wrong, 'picture abhi baki hai mere dost'. Photography exhibition
An out of this world photography exhibition awaits visitors as one enters the venue. "This photography exhibition is a culmination of past 15 years. The basic object behind the exhibition is to create awareness amongst people regarding the different varieties of roses. Moreover this is the best way to enlighten people regarding the myriad varieties of roses," says a senior officer. Cultural programme
Amidst of all the beauty, a cultural competition added more fun to the festival. "This time we have come up with 'Folk Dances' as theme of the cultural programme. Students from various schools and colleges are participating in this competition. For the first time students from the 'Institute of Blind' have participated. 'Unity in Diversity' is what we have tried to present to the audience," says S.K Punia, chief coordinator. Be it bhangra, rajasthani, haryanvi or laavni, a different atmosphere of melodious tunes in combination with scenic beauty was created. Landscape display
Various colleges and private Institutes too displayed their creativity in the form of undulating landscapes. "Rose Festival is a big platform. People wait for year around for this festival. As the criterion was to complement the Rose Festival, so we made use of both fresh and artificial flowers and plants to create bridges, paths etc.," says Ashish Khullar, a participant from Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management. Visitor's take
"This year the festival is much better organised than previous ones. The rangoli, photo exhibition and the cultural programmes have made the atmosphere livelier," says Santosh Malhotra, a housewife. For some it proved to be a much-needed break from their monotonous and drab routine. "Its great to have fun right at your doorstep. Besides it's a perfect break from the customary exhibitions and trade fairs," says Mithali Dixit, a student. Flower power For the past six years Simmi Malhotra has been participating in the flower arrangement competition with her son Ankit and daughter Aastha. Not once during this entire duration have they lost out on the first prize. "This time we have won 10 prizes in different events. It is our passion and we hope to continue our winning streak," says Simmi.
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Behind those blooming
roses
Youngsters clinging to one another, a couple dating amidst the blushing roses, a troupe performing customary bhangra and giddha, a group of men lazing around and enjoying a summer siesta…that's Rose Festival-2011 for you!
Grafted with blooming flowers; roses wide awake and grinning in the flowerbeds, the floral fiesta in Sector 16 is always talked about for its offering (read amusement, food, stalls, rose prince & princess etc etc), but has someone thought about the people behind these blooming beauties - the gardeners or as we fondly call them 'malis'. This festival we talk to the gardeners and their ordeal to give life to these colourful beauties. Rosy affair
An official from the horticulture department says, "As many as 20 to 25 gardeners are employed on a regular basis, but for the Rose Festival we have all employees from the city gardens on duty."
jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com Lady gardener
From cleaning the garden to watering the plants, the rose bushes require a lot of care. They are no easy plants, one has to watch them everyday and provide manure at the right time." Past perfect
Ruing that the garden was better 15 days ago, he says, "Though flowers are always a delight to watch, the garden looked much better 15 days ago. Now, a number of plants have shed their petals." Man of the garden
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When Melody weds romance
A simple MBBS return from London Manu (R Madhavan) comes to India to get married due to family pressure. (Revelation!) Manu meets Tanu, (Kangana Ranaut with the liposuction) an outgoing, charming girl from Kanpur. Something brews and the two get married. Of course with a heady mix of controversies, and a hero kind of villain Jimmy Shergill, who apparently Tanu was seeing before she gets married to Manu. (Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani). With the ghar ghar ki kahani directed by Anand L Rai hitting theatres alongside a marriage proposal by KV Thomas wherein people will have to curtail their marriage guest list, we ask the first day first show movie buffs, does the marriage actually rock? It is a nice story in comparison to saccharine sweet Sooraj Barjatiya's stories. It is fun and for a change Kangana has dialogues. I saw her laughing on screen for the first time. The director could have given some more dialogues to Madhavan. The music is awesome, especially the foot tapping number saadi gali. — Ritu Singh, IELTS tutor Please we have had enough of band baja baraat. When will Bollywood learn to get out of this phase of tested love triangles that figure in every plot! Kangana looks like a lost hippie who picked up clothes from a shop in Patiala. And Madhavan, will someone tell him acting is not just about flashing dimples. Acting bhi karni hoti hai. — Dinesh Burji, businessman Fun movie hai. Kangana is a surprise package. No crying, no howling and she looks so much saner. I like the name Tanu weds Manu and the entire Punjabi marriage ka paraphernalia. Moreover, the music is the USP of the movie. Mohit Chauhan, Wadali Brothers, Shafqat Amanat Ali, Sunidhi Chauhan have composed great music. The direction is okay, and everything else seems to be okay. — Harman Gill & Suktej Brar, students
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Green all the way
In all contexts, the principles or fundamentals of green buildings remain consistent. What only changes is the application of the principles. "It's impractical to use the same model of a green building in ever city of every country. In real terms, a green building is one that's customised as per the needs of the people of a place.
Once that's done, then juxtapose it with characteristics like energy efficiency, rain water harvesting systems, optimal use of sunlight…" says Cino Zucchi, an architect from Italy, in the city to conduct a seminar at the Chandigarh College of Architecture, as a part of the college's golden jubilee celebrations. Cino is also the author of The Architecture of Milanese Courtyards 1035-1706 and Daily Abstraction: the Architecture of Asnago and Vender 1925-1970. He adds that location has a huge role to play while deciding whether the building is eco-friendly or not. "There are features external to the building as well which matter a lot. For example, a building constructed in an area where public transportation is not a possibility would mean more cars and traffic congestion. How is it helping the environment in this case?" He adds that it's important to realize that generic growth is rather harmful. "For cities, where there's a problem of space, vertical structures should be encouraged and cities which already have too many sky-scarpers, there's no choice but expanding the city further. The approach towards a city should change as per its existing dimensions." While most times he likes being idealistic about architecture, he doesn't mind indulging in flamboyant architecture at times either. "But that should be the criteria of making a building only when the aim is to make a landmark for the country. Examples like Petronas Towers in Kuala Lampur, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Sears Tower in Chicago prove the point." When the topic of discussion is architecture, Chandigarh does find a mention. Cino feels that Le Corbusier's designs were much ahead of his time, the reason why traffic in Chandigarh is still manageable. The next moment, he turns objective and raises concern about the city's future. "It's high time the authorities started planning and executing architectural modifications that would be indispensable in times to come." And then as expected, he again goes on to shower praises on the cities' architecture, its lake, capitol complex, piazza, sectors, roads, trees…and next to everything the city is known for. ashima@tribunemail.com |
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Cheesy facts There are almost 2,000 varieties
So, you're a cheese person and love to have it in any form. Here are some interesting facts that you would like to know about cheese.
There are nearly two thousand different varieties of cheese in the world.
Murals in Egyptian tombs that depict cheese-making date back to somewhere around 2000 BC but it's believed that the first cheese was made much earlier, between 8000 BC and 3000 BC. The first industrial cheese factory opened in 1815 in Switzerland but successful large-scale production began years later in the United States around 1851. The United States produces more cheese than any other country in the world, more than eight billion pounds every year. It takes approximately ten pounds of milk to make one pound of cheese. Cheese, eaten in moderation, can be an excellent source of calcium, protein and phosphorous. The world's largest consumers of cheese include Greece (63 pounds per person each year), France (54 pounds), Iceland (53 pounds) and Germany (48 pounds).
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Get ready for luxury
A handful of interesting and enticing pit stops, and Audi A8L gives you enough reasons to marvel at its beauty! Nifty cosmetic touches, host of performance loads, the luxury car is an integrated work of design and performance. As the sleek four rings glisten at the showroom in Chandigarh, this young model on the block is garnering obvious attention. It takes a lot to pull your eyes off the sexy body, and move to other things. A 4.2 FSI petrol engine with a displacement of 4.2 litres ups the performance ante, guaranteeing an energetic performance. You so want to curse the manufacturers who have given luxury a different dimension; what happens to all those luxury resorts and destinations! Yes, it is hard to take your eyes of the beauty. The price Rs 89,00,000 (ex-showroom in Chandigarh) mentioned on the brochure, fails to act as a deterrent. The Audi A8L, the new, confident face has a light aluminum body weighing 40 per cent less than a comparable steel structure. Optical LED headlights, the super luxury sedan can cruise through the best and the worst weather. Luxury seeps at the hind side too. Of course, the new Audi 8L, as the manufacturers say, is an integrated luxury to be marveled at - a redefined rear seat with its new full size sedan offers additional head, shoulder, foot and knee room. In the hullabaloo, if you think safety is one aspect that is ignored here think again. Audi A8L is facilitated by pre-sense technology for proactive road safety. This identifies critical driving situations by preparing both the vehicle and occupants for the moment of impact. In a crowd of cool kids, this one is sure to find an appreciable fan following! jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Defend yourself with Manipuri thangta
The training programme ended with an on stage performance at the PU open-air theatre on Friday. "I come here every year to give lessons to these students. I was 10 when I started learning thangta and have been in this field for the last 35 years now. I am trying my best to propagate this form of martial art all over the country and beyond. I have also had two foreign students," says S Guru Biswajeet Singh. The performance though amateurish was commendable, seeing the spirit of the students to learn something new. "I performed 'thangta' on the same stage last year as well. I was nervous then and feared that I might go wrong somewhere, but this year I am confident and it was a much needed stage performance. I am more conversant with the nuances of thangta now. And learning from a teacher like him who has also taught superstars like Salman Khan and Akshaye Kumar is a privilege," says Abhishek Sharma, second-year student. Thangta is basically performed with swords, spears and daggers, but the students employed bamboo sticks as it takes a year's practice to get it right with sharp-edged weapons. "We did not use Manipuri swords as it is not possible to learn the art with detailed exactness in 21 days," explains S Guru Biswajeet Singh. Energy and technique are the two most vital elements of any martial art. The students, while performing, incorporated a lot of screams and music beats to boost their energy levels. Says Jaspinder Cheema, second-year student, "I love the energy that develops within me when I am performing the act. 'Thangta' has added strength to my personality. I can utilise this art for my security." This tribal art is now UGC recognised and Institute for traditional Art and Culture, Manipur, which is affiliated to IGNOU, imparts free lessons and also provides students with several opportunities to perform across the country.
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Michael Schwartz’s Roasted Pork
Michael Schwartz, chef who staked an early claim in Miami's Design District, who helped free South Florida cuisine from the ubiquitous mango, who last year won a James Beard Award shares fan favorites in his first cookbook.
Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Pickled Onions (Serves 8) n
2 tablespoons canola oil n
1 large fennel bulb, top removed, halved, cored, and thinly sliced n
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced n
1/4 cup fennel seeds n
1 tablespoon coriander seeds n
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes n
1 tablespoon chili powder n
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon n
1/4 cup kosher salt n
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper n
1 boneless pork shoulder (about 5 pounds), trimmed of excess fat MEthod 1. Put a large skillet over medium heat and coat with the oil. When the oil is hot, add the fennel and onion. Cook and stir for 10 minutes, until the vegetables are soft. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. 2. In a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, combine the fennel seeds, coriander, red pepper flakes, chili powder, and cinnamon. Mash or buzz until you have a spice powder. Put the spice powder in a small bowl and mix in the salt and pepper. 3. Put the pork, fat side up, in a roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, make small slits all over the surface of the meat. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork, inside and out, being sure to get in the incisions. Lift up the top flap and spoon the fennel and onion mixture inside the pork. 4. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour in just enough water to film the bottom of the roasting pan. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Slow-roast the pork for 2 hours. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and roast for another hour, until the meat is falling apart. Carefully transfer the pork to a serving platter, tent with foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Serve the pork with some pickled onions on top. For PICKLED ONIONS 2 small red onions, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds and separated into rings. 2 cups unseasoned rice vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1. Combine the vinegar, 1 cup of water, sugar, bay leaves and mustard seeds in a medium nonreactive pot. Slowly bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. 2. Put the onions in a heat-proof nonreactive container, pour the hot liquid on top and toss to coat evenly; the onions should be completely submerged in the liquid. Cover and cool to room temperature. Chill before serving. They can keep for months stored covered in the refrigerator. Keep them completely submerged in the liquid.
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After four pegs Rogan Josh becomes Wagon Josh!
Top of a survey of mispronounced dishes carried out this month among 8,783 customers by takeaway ordering service JustEat.co.uk was Japanese Katsu Curry, which most frequently becomes Cat Soup Curry when ordered over the phone. Other howlers are One Tonne Soup, Kung Fu Chicken and Wogan Josh, thanks to popular UK TV presenter Terry Wogan.
n Cat Soup Curry (Katsu curry) n Kung Fu Chicken (Gung Po Chicken) n One tonne soup (Won Ton Soup) n Wogan Josh (Rogan Josh) n Hashish Kebab (Shish Kebab) n Porn Crackers (Prawn Crackers) n Pillow Rice (Pilau Rice) n Beef Jimmy Changa (Beef Chimichanga) n Chicken Jal Frenzy (Chicken Jalfrezi) n Crispy Acrobatic Duck (Crispy Aromatic Duck) n Chicken Ghost (Chicken Gosht) n Deep fried crispy man tongue (Deep fried crispy won ton) — Reuters
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Are women more forgiving?
Forgiveness, they say, is a virtue. And it's identified more with women, says a study that was conducted by Maite Garaigordobil, psychology professor at the University of Basque. Parents forgive more than children, women forgive more than men and it's due to an asset called empathy, says the study titled Women Are More Forgiving. Well, thanks to the compassionate nature of women, the study declares them as clear winners. We ask the other halves (read men) their take on the study. Essence of a woman
There is no doubt that women are more compassionate than men. They have a bigger heart and I guess that is because they are brought up in a way where they are told that forgiveness is a virtue of a woman," says designer Amit Kashyap. Ask him if his view holds good for the modern day woman too and he says, "Considerate nature is the essence of a woman and this is the quality that makes her the pillar of the family. Any sensible woman will have this quality. And my definition of a modern woman is one with good education, the quality of compassion and a big heart." Men do forgive
For actor Karan Godwan, men are equally forgiving. " In earlier times women had this virtue of forgiveness. In today's world, men and women are equally good. Being a man, I have no ego hassles and can forgive people easily. I guess it's also the way you are brought up." Women do not forget
Says RJ Pankaj, from 92.7 Big FM, "I don't agree that women forgive easily. It's only 50 per cent true. They do forgive at a given moment, but then they make sure you remember it for a lifetime."
jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com Psycho analysis
"Yes, biologically women are more forgiving than men, but over the years women have also changed. They are not as forgiving as they were and this we can term as natural progression. Women are competing with men and are adopting their ways to stay in business, and that is where the change is coming from," says Dr Sudha Jain, a consultant neuro-psychiatrist from Chandigarh Neuropsychiatry Centre, Sector 34. Way to forgiveness
n Think about what happened. n
Acknowledge all your feelings. There is often anger lurking behind any sadness you might feel. n
Express your feelings - write them out, talk to a friend or simply allow yourself to feel what you feel. n
Try to understand the other person's perspective, even if you don't really agree with it. n
Make the decision to forgive, and communicate your forgiveness to the other person. Language no bar
Forgive me, is the hardest and the simplest thing to say. This is how to say, 'Forgive me' in various languages. n
Arabic: SaamaHa n Latin: Condono n
French: Pardonner n German: Vergeben n Japanese: Yurusu n Old English: Forgiefan
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City better than London
A British culture consultant, art historian and educationist based in New Delhi, Katherine Rose, director, education, Flow Education and Culture Consultants Pvt. Ltd, says, "Chandigarh is more beautiful than London and it reminds me of New York. I am so happy to be in this city for the first time." Here to talk to students of Government College of Art-10 on British Contemporary Art, she reveals how art evolved in Britain during the last 20 years. "So much has changed in Britain in the last 20 years in terms of art and culture. With artists from different corners of the world creating magic, the scenario in England is pretty global," explains Katherine Rose. India is a culturally rich nation with artists from various walks of life, and today names like Anish Kapoor, a celebrated sculptor in London, are winning laurels on the international stage. "A sculptor of Indian origin, he creates largescale forms with materials such as wax, rust or reflective surfaces. His works are well-received by people in Britain," adds Rose. People would know about all the forms of art that are relevant to the times we are living in; Katherine Rose comments, "2D, 3D and 4D are all very innovative forms of art. Artists today are using these three in interesting ways." "Art market is a very important factor nowadays. This industry is big and emerging," says Katherine. She wraps it up with a pretty smile and her strikingly good looks seem like a work of art!
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Marriage trends are changing
Trends are changing in the great Indian wedding bazaar. Gone is the rebelliousness of the 1980s and the 1990s, when the young and carefree defied parents to follow their heart to the altar. In place is a thread of reason and unanimity with family over choice of lifemates, says Anupam Mittal, CEO of the country's largest matrimonial site shaadi.com.
"I remember there was this big rebellious streak in the eighties when kids wanted to marry outside the family and community. While the families wanted to choose, children wanted to follow their hearts," Mittal, often hailed as one of the world's most successful matchmakers, said. But in the last few years, eligible youngsters and their families are not at loggerheads over weddings any more, said Mittal. "The trend among the young and eligible is 'I would like to exercise my choice as long as my parents are happy'. The realisation that ultimately it is also as much the family's choice as those tying the knot is dawning. People are waking up to the fact that marriage is much more than simply falling in love," Mittal said.
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Catherine Zeta-Jones is knighted
Wales-born Hollywood star Catherine Zeta-Jones has been knighted by Prince Charles for her contribution to cinema and was made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in a ceremony.
The 41-year-old actor and her husband Michael Douglas arrived at the Buckingham palace with their children Dylan and Carys for the ceremony. The Mask of Zorro star dressed for the occasion in a taupe skirt suit and a full hat complete with feathers.Her 66-year-old husband, who recently overcame a cancer battle, was also suited and booted for the event. The family posed together after the ceremony, with their eight-year-old daughter Carys and 11-year-old son Dylan also dressed formally for the occasion.The Swansea-born actress, who won an Oscar for her role as Velma Kelly in the 2002 film Chicago, received her award from the Prince of Wales during which they had a quick chat.When the announcement of the award was made last summer she said, "I am absolutely thrilled with this honour. As a British subject, I feel incredibly proud, at the same time it is overwhelming."
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Classics like Mughal-e-Azam cannot be remade
According to him, even though many movies with similar theme as in with K Asif's magnum opus have been created with good amount of success, Mughal-e-Azam still remains an epitome in Indian cinema."Some movies cannot be touched and this is one of them. The orginality, passion of the filmmaker is so much evident in Mughal-e-Azam, that it cannot be recreated during a remake," SRK who flew down from Malaysia where he is shooting for Don2 for the release function, said. He said the documentary was not a piece of art but done to inspire people in showbiz about the need to preserve classics which are part of history."Remaking classics is not an answer to preserve them," he felt. SRK said the documentary contains interviews with the family of K Asif who are based in London and their efforts to keep the film alive among the younger generation by colouring the movie, preserving the prints and asking painter MF Hussain to make the film his muse and bring it on canvas. The 45-year-old actor, who dons the role of Sutradhar in the documentary, maintained that it was not meant for business but to showcase the hard work done by those associated with Mughal-e-Azam to keep the memory of the film alive. He said his father worked in the film for a day and hence he had emotional attachment to it.
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The Bodyguard to be remade
‘Bodyguard, the 90's superhit starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner is set for a second innings at the box office.
The 1992 movie, which took $ 411 million at the worldwide box office, is being remade by Hollywood studios Warner Bros.
The film will be scripted by Jeremiah Friedman and Nick Palmer and will be in the same vein as the original. The original film told the tale of a Secret Service agent, played by Costner, who was drafted to protect a popstar, played by Houston, whose life has been threatened by a stalker. He then falls for her but knows they can't have a relationship because of his job and they part ways. The new version will revolve around a bodyguard, who is a former Iraq war veteran, hired to protect the singing star, his first job since leaving the army. He discovers that the world of Twitter, Facebook and gossip websites has made access to celebrities easier than ever, making the job more difficult. Although no stars have been signed to the project, producers are keen to get a young female singer with global appeal and give her the platform that The Bodyguard gave for Houston.
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Hollywood actor Sharon Stone has been granted a temporary restraining order against a delusional man who broke into her Los Angeles home and claimed he was the son of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, according to reports. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the Basic Instinct actor, who says she feared for her personal safety and that of her three children, got the restraining order against Bradly Gooden. The order bars Gooden, 38, who is described as mentally ill and possibly schizophrenic, from coming within 100 yards of the actor, her home, or her children. — ANI
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Angelina gets love pendant for Brad
She famously wore a vial of ex-husband Billy Bob Thornton's blood around her neck and now Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie is getting made a special pendant, with an embedded message, for partner Brad Pitt. The Tomb Raider star who is bringing up six children with the Hollywood heartthrob, has commissioned the London-based jeweller Robert Procop to make the diamond pendant, worth a six-figure sum, for him.The diamond will be engraved with a microscopic love message and the exact words written by the 35-year-old has written is a secret. "I can't tell you what it says, and you would need a microscope to read it. The technology is quite new. The message is lasered on," said Procop.The pendant is based on Ancient Egyptian amulets that contained hidden messages A close friend of Jolie, Procop, is also going into business with her, designing a jewellery range. — PTI
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Cheryl Cole to soften
accent
Singer Cheryl Cole is taking elocution lessons in preparation for the US version of TV show "The X Factor" as the programme could be fined if audiences don't understand her.The 27-year-old beauty, who hails from Newcastle in Britain, is set for a judging role on the new show but has been ordered by US network Fox to soften her strong regional accent and drop certain phrases that audiences won't understand."If audiences and contestants can't understand her it is actually a regulatory offence," said a source."Cheryl will be told not to use the word 'babe' to describe a pretty girl. Other key words she's being taught include saying 'pants' and not 'trousers', 'butt' not 'bum' and 'cookies' not 'biscuits'," he added.
— IANS
Hollywood actor Cameron Diaz has said she loves watching porn in hotel rooms and is glad that they keep her habit a secret. The Charlie's Angels star, who is dating baseball player Alex Rodriguez, loves watching sex videos in hotels and is particularly pleased about the discrete staff who do not make it obvious that she has paid to see it. "I love porn! You know what I love about hotels? How discreet they are. I love that they always give you that little thing at the bottom -- 'Your room will be charged the same as any other room, no titles will be used.' It's great," said Diaz.
— PTI Has Shakira found love again?
The 24-year-old FC Barcelona defender had been squiring the 34-year-old singer around the Catalonian capital before they decided to stop for a bite.Both of them beamed at the cameras as they pulled up in a car outside the restaurant, and didn't hide their hand-holding as they made their way inside.For long, the duo has been insisting they are just good friends. Shakira has previously dated lawyer Antonio de la Rua, 37, the eldest son of the former Argentinian premier. However, they broke up amid rumours that he was cheating on her.
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Parvati has been associated with the garden since the last four years. "I start my work at 8 am and finish at 5 pm.
For Mahinder Singh the day begins and ends at the garden. "My day begins in the garden. Roses are just like our children. We do everything right from tilling to watering the plants to spraying insecticides and this day is special to us as a number of people visit the garden just to see the flowers in full bloom." 
With 30 years of service in this garden, Kaka Singh is a happy man as this festival begins. "It takes six months to prepare the flowers for this festival and when people praise our work it feels very good," says Kaka. Though he loves to see the flowers blooming in colourful hues, he adds, "We work round-the-clock to keep the garden clean and flowers healthy, but during the festival people really spoil the whole garden."
Bollywood, a city straight out from Gabriel Garcia Marquez, everything about it is realistically magical. Actor can fly, sometimes solo and most of the times with an accomplice (a sexy actress), actors are reborn as young sturdy guys when their old mums still look in their late 50's. Another magical realism, which Bollywood knows how to exploit to no end, is marriage. Tweak it, twist it, stretch it, pack it, torment it, just do anything with it sans the given shaadi ka season. Straight out the marriage season comes Tanu Weds Manu, released in city on Friday.
What should you do to defend yourself the next time you get cornered? Try thangta, a Manipuri martial art. The students of the department of Indian Theatre, Panjab University, got their share of lessons with whom, S Guru Biswajeet Singh, a 'thangta' professional from Manipur, has been with for the past 21 days.
Once it was easy. Even after a few pints too many on a Friday night, one could pronounce their favourite take-away dish— fish and chips.
But tastes have changed, and now exotic takeaways have become the nation's favourite foods-to-go, bringing with them a host of linguistic pitfalls.
The 12 most common mistakes (with the correct name in brackets) were:
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan who has worked in remake of Devdas and Don in the recent years, says Mughal-e-Azam is the mother of all films and such iconic classics cannot be remade. Mughal-e-Azam is the mother of all films. Ma ka remake nahi hota (Mothers cannot be remade)," Shah Rukh said after unveiling a documentary produced by his Red Chillies Entertainment company on Mughal-e-Azam.
Cameron Diaz loves watching porn
Colombian singer Shakira has fuelled rumours that she is dating Spanish footballer Gerard Pique after the two were spotted happily walking hand-in-hand.The photographs show Pique gently leading Shakira, as they left their car and entered an eatery in Barcelona.