|
|
|
|
|
Game for it?
How about some serious car chase, dancing on visual cues or countering a terrorist attack this weekend? That too in the comfort of an AC? This week we recommend exploring the amazing world of gaming. And folks if you don't own a PlayStation or Xbox, do not worry. Video parlours in the city are offering gaming pleasure at an affordable price. A multi-billion dollar industry, video games have caught the fancy of children and adults alike. Though mostly reproached for encouraging lack of exercise, strain on eyes and making kids' violent, the games have their flip side as well. Recent studies claim that they promote better hand-eye coordination and improve cognitive skills. Forget the good and the bad, a day of gaming wouldn't harm much. Just think of the adrenaline rush while on a car chase with four others! If dancing is your passion, try Dance Dance Revolution that makes you swing to musical and visual cues. If you follow the pattern well, you can choose your music too. Be a God of War and navigate Kratos through a long series of tests, trials and mazes to reach goals. In the course of the game, lose some weapons and gain other deadly ones. Practice a sport (you have plenty to choose from cricket, volleyball, baseball, golf, wrestling) on screen, before you try it in real. Or challenge your mental faculties in the world of Star Wars, Modern Warfare or Jurassic Park…video gaming offers immense options. Starting from Rs 20 an hour, you can find a video parlour in your vicinity. There are few in the shopping malls too. The one in Fun Republic, Mani Majra offers the game cards for Rs 25 a game in the ambience of a mall. Indulgence Gaming Arena-35 offers 3D experience with chairs that twist and turn when you are speeding in a car, though it comes at a price of Rs 200 an hour. This place offers night LAN parties and tournaments as well. Who knows you could be the next pro-video gamer in the city! Bowl your blues away
Not happy with gaming? Try Bowling. One of the most popular recreations around the world registers its presence in the tricity. Times Square, Sector 14, Panchkula, offers it for Rs 150 per head per game (20 shots). With evidence of Bowling in ancient Egypt and Europe during the Middle Ages, Bowling is for anyone from age three to 103! So, hooking a ball this Saturday? Master Chef in making?
Are you looking for a platform to explore your culinary talent? Confederation of Indian Industry is organising the 11th edition of Kitchen & Beyond 2011(CII) soon. To pep up the show CII invites amateur cooks to send recipes and bring a cooked dish to be judged by Kandla Nijhowne, semi-finalist in Master Chef India. Know the regulations and submit a written recipe under any of the three categories, Salads/Snacks/ Desserts at CII Office, Chandigarh, to Saumya Gupta at 09878640490 to win exciting prizes. mona@tribunemail.com |
|
First Day First Show Multi-starrer Thank You has gone down well with the Chandigarh folks. Some happy faces, others still laughing, the scene after the first show was an exact opposite of what critics anticipated. Directed by Aneez Bazmee, the flick is based on three philanderer husbands — Bobby Deol, Irrfan Khan and Suneil Shetty. Sonam Kapoor, Rimi Sen and Celina Jaitley play their spouses, respectively. Akshay Kumar plays a detective known for reuniting warring couples. Was the plot akin to Biwi No 1, No Entry and Masti able to create a laugh riot? Viewers give an answer. Super fun Amazing comedy Show stealer Boys must watch it Crowd puller (Compiled by Mona)
|
|
IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY
It seems like a congenial place to unwind and is frequented visited by visitors of all age groups whether it is the children, youngsters, middle-aged or the senior citizens. Musical fountains with the backdrop of lilting old melodies greet as one enters the garden. Rightly termed as the 'lungs of the city', each area has a notification of the gardener tending to it and there is a prize for the best one! Besides the beautiful roses, the Amaltas in full bloom form a carpet on the ground. A 60-ft well-structured mural of a lady writing a letter to her lover overlooks the main walking paths, which have fountains in between. Ducks and scampering rabbits greet you further down. For refreshments, there is the Verka booth next to the hillock. "The mornings here are wonderful," says Praveen Narang, a social activist, who swears by this happy place. She adds, "There are aerobics, yoga and karate classes. For the earnest walkers, there are plenty of walking paths along with background music. However, she rued the fact that the citizens litter the garden especially on Sundays. Thje swing for kids is also in a bad condition. However, with ample and regularised parking space and a hassle free garden, the Rose Garden sure is a desired destination for people here.
|
|
Wizard of words
Poetry is beauty of the soul; being human is fortunate, but being a poet is eternal bliss," opines Hindi litterateur and veteran Bollywood lyricist Neeraj, who is in Chandigarh on the invitation of Haryana Sahitya Academy and Department of Public Relations and Cultural Affairs for a symposium. An academician and poet Gopal Das Saxena, better known as Neeraj to his fans, admirers and literary connoisseurs, is undeniably among the few literary luminaries who have maintained a tradition of excellence in Hindi literature. He is credited with over 35 publications. He has penned down over a 100 Bollywood hits such as Ae Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo, Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya. Dil Aaj Shayar Hai, Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe, among others. Popular among girls
Born in a village Puravali, near Etawah, in Uttar Pradesh on January 4, 1924, Neeraj had to face a lot of struggle initially. But his handsome personality and ornate poetry made him immensely popular, especially among young girl students in the private colleges he taught, much to annoyance of the colleagues and management. "Itna badman huye ham zamaane mein ke sadiyan lagg jayengi hame bhulaane mein," he quips. Best of Bollywood
"I enjoyed working with the likes of Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Sachin Dev Burman, Shanker Jaikishan, among others," he shares. Recalling the making of Ae bhai zara in blank verse, he adds, "SJ duo had a problem and then I made the tune. Similarly, Dev Anand wanted emotion, romance, satire and pain for a song in Prem Pujari and I instantly offered Rangila re. Melody king SD Burman was devoted to music 24 hours a day." The dark days
"After I lost great friends Jaikishan and SD Burman, I curtailed my work and took to literature. However, I kept penning lyrics and I am fortunate that my songs are still popular," he says. On Harivansh Rai Bachchan
"Poets are born, not made and my friend Harivansh Rai was an omniscient poet of chhayavadi tradition. Amitabh Bachchan, who has played in my lap, only promoted his poetry but had no hand in the making of the poet," he says. Future tense
"With a change in the tastes of people item numbers are becoming popular, but I am yet to listen to one. The era of melody is making a comeback and is here to stay," predicts Neeraj. |
|
TROUBLE SHOOTER
If he is doing fine in school and does things he likes doing then it is not mere laziness, but a lack of discipline. Usually, parents may ask a child to follow a routine but are unable to implement it. Remember one thing, decide on a few things you would like him to follow at home and discuss it with him. Ensure that it gets done. Implement what you say. Praise often. Teaching and encouraging your children to become responsible usually starts by requiring them to do certain chores around the house like taking out the garbage, washing the dishes, or folding clothes and cleaning their cupboards. Be firm about these. Be clear and specific about what you want. Explain the reason behind assigning these tasks, as it will help him develop values. Spend time as a family at meals, go out for a walk or a movie to build a bond. Set the rules
My daughter is 16-years-old. She was a responsible child earlier but slowly she has stopped helping out at home. She is more interested in dressing up, doing her hair and makeup. This year she threatened to eat some pills when I scolded her over the length of her skirt and actually did so. She was in hospital for five days. How can I discipline her? Stay in touch with her teachers — see if she is falling behind in school as well? Monitor her friends. Get to know them. Introduce her and meet family or friends where the children are focused and following careers. However, do not compare her with them. Be clear about what clothes she can wear and what she cannot. Discuss it with her and reach an agreement. Then stick to what has been decided. Do not change rules under pressure. However, be reasonable - you can discuss with other parents to see what they allow and then reach a balance of what you are comfortable with. Determine what behaviour you wish to change in your child. Set a specific set of goals for every good deed and then reward it; show the child that good behaviour means better rewards. |
|
Remains of ‘Mona Lisa’ to be dug up
Vinceti said the aim of the dig is to find her bones and extract the DNA so they can rebuild her face. "An initial survey of the building has revealed a 500-year-old crypt in the grounds below and we firmly believe it is the resting place of Lisa Gherardini, who was the inspiration for 'Mona Lisa'," he said."We will compare the DNA that we find in the bones from the former convent to those of remains in two other churches in Florence where two of her children are buried," the daily quoted him as saying.Lisa Gherardini, who died in 1542, was the wife of a rich silk merchant named Francesco del Giocondo. In Italy, the Mona Lisa is known as La Gioconda. Historians have already discovered her death certificate, which gives the resting place as the Saint Orsola convent. Digging will begin at the end of the month. Ground searching radar will be used to locate the crypt. — IANS
|
|
astro turf
ARIES: New ideas; people, places and things can capture your imagination. Day is a bit tricky. A job proposal is worth considering. A change in work environment could be to your advantage. Students: Extra efforts required. Lovers: Don't give up, catch hold of your soul mate. Tarot message: Be careful when driving. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 28
TAURUS: A day when you feel pulled in two directions. A new romance could be idealised to the point where reality and dreams differ. Be very careful of what you agree to do. Travel can be delayed. Not a good time to gamble. Tarot message: Do not ignore any health problems. Lucky colour: Camel. Magic number: 35 GEMINI: A fortunate day concerning romance and finance. Impulse buying could be one of your character defects. If work has fallen behind the schedule, catch up now. Keep a low profile. Pull strings from behind the scenes. Social workers are in the limelight. Tarot message: Don't be reckless with your words. Lucky colour: Sap green. Magic number: 55 CANCER: A fortunate day concerning romance and finance. There will be no pressure to contend with. Factory workers must obey all safety rules. Your recent tactics should begin to pay off. You may find a considerable improvement in your health. Tarot message: Take one step at a time.
Lucky colour: Black. Magic number: 48 LEO: A day for brave decision. Get on the workshop floor; tour offices. Health problem is easier to handle. Do not hurry regarding property matters. Money flows in happily. Romance with an interesting person, perhaps from another city is on the cards. Tarot message: It's best not to have great expectations. Lucky colour: Silver. Magic number: 63
Magic number: VIRGO: Do not let your imagination run riot. The attention paid by opposite sex will be extremely flattering and welcome. Make this a typical family day. Think twice before making snap decisions. Expect good news in the evening. Tarot message: Be thorough, patient and sensible when making choices. Lucky colour: Cream. Magic number: 38 LIBRA: Do not speculate at all. Good day for legal actions. Arguments might easily develop with certain people. Do not divulge secrets. An auspicious event may get postponed. Family matters from the past might haunt your serenity. Tarot message: Listen to your well-wishers even if you don't relish their advice. Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 26 SCORPIO: This is the right time for storing away information. If you are a parent or teacher, go easy on youngsters. Over exercise may create problems. A new romance can turn your routine upside down but adds a dimension of magic. Tarot message: Business problems must be solved without anybody getting hurt. Lucky colour: Golden. Magic number: 62 SAGITTARIUS: You may relocate or start looking to buy a home of your own. Renovations can get under way. Brace yourself for a hectic schedule. Older women may need medical attention. Students: Avoid careless driving. Hustlers may feel home sick. Tarot message: Minor official pinpricks are better ignored. Lucky colour: Blue. Magic number: 49 CAPRICORN: Your card Ten of Swords frowns on romance. Good health may continue to favour. Social workers will meet an influential person. Children will do well in sports. Do not put off a family commitment. Tarot message: Try to rid out of negative feelings through love. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 47 AQUARIUS: The early hours are good for discussing personal matters. Money will be very much on your mind. If looking to purchase a property, now is an opportune time. A hobby could turn into an occupation. Students: Give more time to studies. Tarot message: Avoid the tendency to criticise others. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 41 PISCES: This looks to be an enjoyable day, peppered with a chance to make friends. Venus promises good relationship with members of the opposite sex especially with alphabet M, S or R. Arguments could become heated. Do not be too dogmatic. Tarot message: Don't do anything at the cost of health. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 55 |
|
chatter box
Ace choreographer couple Sandip Soparrkar and Jesse Randhawa will make every Indian proud as this dancing couple will be performing at the royal wedding reception of Prince William and Kate. The rehearsals for the same are going on the full swing. Soparrkar and wife, model Jesse Randhawa, will perform at the reception, which will be attended by 600 high profile leaders and celebrities from all over the world. The organisers wanted a combination of Bollywood and English waltz. The choreographer has already made a selection of 10 Bollywood numbers and the organisers will choose four songs from the repertoire for the performance. Sandip Soparrkar spoke to us and revealed, "I am going to perform a Bollywood waltz with Jesse. It will be a five minute fusion of waltz and Bollywood dance numbers. I have selected some good Bollywood numbers, and I hope the guests like them. Our performance would be the last one at the wedding reception." He talked about his association with Britian's royalty. "Prince Charles was very much impressed with my ballroom dancing skills. He had given a mahurat clap for Mangal Pandey: The Rising in 2004-05 and gave me an appreciation letter for showcasing ballroom dancing in India. I got an royal invitation to perform during Prince William's wedding reception. Jesse and I were both quite excited, but at the same time nervous, as it is a huge platform for us." The dancing couple would leave for London on April 28th for the Royal wedding on April 29th. Sandip and Jesse had earlier performed for Madonna's 50th birthday and also for Katie Perry's wedding. The royal wedding will be aired live on BBC Entertainment but Sandip's bollywood waltz will not be the part of television coverage. Royal treat: Sandip Soparrkar & Jesse Randhawa Aditya Redij’s wildlife encounter Aditya Redij is chilling out these days. After his long and successful stint as Raghav in Colors' Naa Aana Iss Des Meri Laado for over two years, he is exploring other aspects of his life. He utilised his break by indulging in his hobby. Aditya is an avid photographer and recently he visited the Pench Karmazari Tiger reserve near Sivni in Madhya Pradesh. The close encounter he had with the exotic wildlife and tigers thrilled him. After this holiday, he learnt the importance of wildlife to maintain the global cycle and has been sharing this information.
—HRM Arif practises martial arts!
Arif Zakaria, who played Rachna's dad in Kaali-Ek Agnipariksha, is an accomplished actor with numerous television serials under his belt like Chunauti, Karambhoomi, Mrityudand, Dhund, Aarzoo, Campus etc. Over the years, he has remained fit and retained the same in look too. Ask him about his fitness and he gives credit to martial arts for his health. He practices martial arts and breathing exercises in his free time besides regularly going to a gym. Guess he is one of the few actors who hasn't let hectic schedules and erratic timings dominate him and stuck to a healthy regimen. Pratha's new time slot After Colors's show Bhagyavidhata went off air, news is that the channel is reshuffling programmes. The latest buzz is that Rishton Se Badi Pratha will air at an earlier time at 7 pm as the channel will launch Rashmi Sharma's new show Sasural Simar Ka at 7.30pm starting April 18. Initially, the plan was to replace Bhagyavidhata with Sasural Simar Ka but as producer Rashmi's other serial Saathiya airs at 7 pm on Star Plus, she didn't want competition. Now, guess we will have two sasuraals competing for TRPs at 7.30 pm-as new show Colors' Sasural Simar Ka will battle it out with superhit Star Plus show Sasuraal Genda Phool.
—HRM VJ Bani in Khatron Ke Khiladi?
The list of participants is touted to be laced with sexy and bold beauties. Bani is known for her wacky style and attitude, and this show will test her Fear Factor as well. Bold and bindaas, Bani will Roadies days in this show. the year ahead If your birthday is April 9... beat it
Singer: Justin Pearson Genre: House/Dubstep http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHCFzyVAIBo This is a unique track, a fine combination of House and Dubstep. The track starts as a house track and after a while it is converted to a Dubstep. This gets even better when it ends on a house style again. This is what makes the track amazing, the ups and downs here and there. The producer had taken from house to Dubstep and then back to House in a very neat way. Again the track flows freely and finely from one genre to another. Both the music styles are my favourite, which makes this track one of my favourite. You can foot tap to this track endlessly that makes it even more likeable. (As told to Jasmine Singh) |
|
star track Minissha Lamba loves herself and, more than that, she loves the work she does. She says, "It's good if you make your hobby your career, and it works out well. Acting was something that was always there at the back of my mind, so when I took it as a career, I was relaxed because I was doing something which I always loved doing." She talks to us about looking good and staying in shape. The pretty actress thinks looking good is very important for a celebrity. "Along with acting, when you are a celebrity, looking good is a must. Nowadays, staying fit too is important. I believe I need to shed a few more kilos and get in shape. I am working hard, but I still have to work on it," says Minissha, who is currently shooting for Sirish Kunder's Joker. Apart from acting, food is something which keeps Minissha happy. "I am a big foodie, and I love food. And whenever I am tensed or stressed, I believe good food beats it for me. But there is another side too, and that is I put on weight very easily. I have to work out really hard to stay in shape," she sighs. About her workout regime, she says, "I enjoy weight training, so I do that on a regular basis. As a rule, I work out three days a week for a duration of about 45 minutes. Cardio exercises, weight training and stretches make up my fitness regime. I practice yoga three days a week. It enhances my flexibility and improves my focus as well." Apart from working out, she also loves water sports. "Swimming is something I love doing. I love the summer because I can swim for long hours. I was a champion swimmer, representing my school in inter-level tournaments," she concludes. —HRM
Rani's experiment with fashion
Rani Mukerji is all over the place these days. Apart from winning rave reviews for her latest film, she has also kept people fascinated with her new-found sense of fashion. She is experimenting with fashion, and doesn't mind being bold. She talks about shopping and her love for jewellery. Memories Keep it safe Best friend Street shopper Mix-n-match
Lopez gives her best to stay in B-town
She shares her lineage with Jennifer Lopez but unlike her famous cousin, Caterina Lopez is trying to make a mark in Bollywood. The trained salsa and hip-hop dancer makes her entry into the Hindi film industry with an item song in the upcoming film Bhindi Baazar Inc, which stars veterans like Kay Kay Menon and Shilpa Shukla. "It is not easy to get into Bollywood. The audition was tough and being an outsider, I found it difficult to master the dance moves, especially the hand gestures but I am getting the hang of it now," Caterina said. The 23-year-old actress, who is planning to take up classes in Hindi, is keen to have a long association with Bollywood, unlike many other stars who fade away due to the language barrier. "Trust me...I am making an effort to learn Hindi and want to act the proper way instead of being dubbed... That is my goal.. I am taking tutorials for Hindi on an one-on-one basis...It will be for 5 days a week. I am trying hard to make my mark and I hope the Indian audience accepts me," adds Caterina. Unlike her cousin J.Lo who is a pop diva, Caterina is reluctant to try her hand in singing and admits she is more passionate about dancing and acting. "I have no plans to sing, it is not my cup of tea. I am more into dancing and acting," says the debutante. "I do have some Hollywood projects but I am not allowed to speak about it.” — PTI
|
|
| HOME PAGE | |
Punjab | Haryana | Jammu & Kashmir |
Himachal Pradesh | Regional Briefs |
Nation | Opinions | | Business | Sports | World | Letters | Chandigarh | Ludhiana | Delhi | | Calendar | Weather | Archive | Subscribe | Suggestion | E-mail | |
A beautiful garden retreat in the heart of Ludhiana, the popular Rose Garden was conceptualised by Dr MS Randhawa and inaugurated by the then President Giani Zail Singh in 1972. This beautiful garden is spread over a sprawling area, which originally had 24 wells. Now, the wells are covered by artistically manicured foliage figures of 
My son is 19-years-old and very intelligent, but he is extremely lazy; prefers to sleep till 12 pm. He is very unhygienic and despite my constant pestering he does not get a haircut, does not shave or cut his nails. He is not even able to help in the family responsibilities because of his laziness. Please help.
The remains of a woman believed to have been the model for Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa will be exhumed in a bid to recreate her face.Professor Silvano Vinceti, a modern-day Indiana Jones investigator, will lead the team that will exhume the remains.The coffin of noblewoman Lisa Gherardini Del Giocondo is believed to be buried at the Saint Orsola convent in Florence. She is thought to have been the woman behind the enigmatic smile of the 'Mona Lisa', the 500-year-old painting that is one of the most recognisable images in the world.
Bani participated in MTV Roadies and later became a popular VJ on MTV. Now other than making news for dating Shahid Kapur, VJ Bani will be seen in Akshay Kumar's adventure show Khatron Ke Khiladi. She will be one of the 13 contestants on the reality show on Colors.
You are a fire element personality, inspiring, attractive but your arrogance may cost heavily during the mid of the year. It's better to handle love with care as it is too fragile. The affair may begin on a hopeful note but may end with a whimper. Business wise, an accomplishment of pending project will give much satisfaction. This is the year to change your entire mindset. Family front may be disturbing during Diwali but all of a sudden some positive developments in the family will change the mood. Exceptional income or money from multiple sources is guaranteed by almighty this year. You may try stock or shares, mutual funds or real estate to test the luck. Travels, to visit relatives or friends within or overseas, may materialise very soon. Budget will remain under control.
Kristen
Stewart (April 9, 1990, Los Angeles, California, USA) is a young, beautiful and talented American film and television actor. Her father is John Stewart, who worked for FOX, and her mother is a screenwriter. She became famous after a role in the major movie Panic Room. After Cold Creek Manor, she appeared in three movies Speak, Catch the Kid and Undertow. She starred opposite Robert Pattinson, in 2008 in Twilight. She is at the beginning of her career and already so famous so we can hope the best of her in the next years.
Track: Dead Meat - Designer Drug Feat
