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ROCK the party
There's a stark difference between coming and arriving, between showing up and making an appearance, between being invited and being sought after. Let's admit it, you are either the life of any party or you wish you could be the life of any party! Set people up, mingle, introduce and let others do it to you as well; partying is about being a people's person. Here’s bringing you some tried and tested tips by self-confessed party addicts on how to be the life of every such occasion! "The sheer idea of going to a party is to have fun. You go with that aim and you can never go wrong. Be free, talk to everyone, dress your best and you'll be the darling of every host," Nanki Aurora from the Department of Economics, Panjab University, rustles up some of the evergreen rules. She adds, "I do like to party and end up attending a lot of them as well, but 90 per cent of the time it's a house party, so it's always with my close friends and gang." To begin with, a knock out ensemble is half the battle won, mingling right is rest of the battle won. It's not without a reason why some people are every host's darling! "Dress up the best, it makes you stand out in the crowd. It's also advisable to have a nice bunch of friends and make an entry into the venue together, this way you easily become the centre of attraction," laughs Pradhi Moudgil, another PU student. The girl doesn't mince words on how to get invited at every party. There's no point in stepping out of the house if no one's going to notice or nobody's going to know. While being all over the place is not advisable, restricting to one corner with your own gang is also not done. Warns Chanda Malhotra, grooming expert, Flying Cats, "Trying to be overfriendly within seconds to strangers could kill your image. At any social event, one wrong move could ruin your personality." While mingling is the key, right mingling is even more important! Adds Chanda, "Choosing conversation subjects is very important. You ought to know where the topic is heading. And yes, if you have the confidence to casually talk to strangers, nothing like it." You may or may not like to go but who wouldn't want to get invited at every party. If nothing else works, just hit the dance floor and have some fun. Serious fun! manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Nothing PHONEy about her!
For someone who endorses a cellphone brand, not changing the phone at touch-screen speed is quite an irony. "I don't change my phones frequently because I get emotionally attached to them, unless they completely break. It could be one year, five years or when I lose them, and yes I lose a lot of phones and then I go and buy the same model…my first phone was a Nokia and it was really huge," supermodel and actor Lisa Haydon, acting as a true blue brand ambassador steers the conversation to technology and comes back to what she's in the city for — to meet the lucky winners, announce the prizes, et al. "I think it's a prestigious brand and it also helps you stay connected with your family and friends," sitting in Nokia's 3G bus, she explains the 'off the ramp' associations and readies for a volley of questions, some of them not so technological! After being a regular face on the ramp and just as many ad campaigns, Bollywood perhaps was the natural progression. She debuted with the film Aisha opposite Abhay Deol and Sonam Kapoor. "I choose my projects intuitively, it's not a very complex process. There's no hard and fast rule or parameter. It's just that I choose whatever feels right." Currently, she's working on many projects but, "I'd rather not talk about them," save for the one to be released in August. "I have David Dhawan's Rascals coming up in which Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn are there as well." She adds, "I like Madhuri Dixit, she's my all time favourite actor." Meanwhile, it's the second visit to the city, as she, "was here to model before about a year ago." "My little sister has been here for state tournaments and she likes the place. In fact, she'd be very happy if you write about her." She adds, "But yes, last night I was at Pind Baluchi and we completely enjoyed Punjabi food like Butter Chicken and Naan." Born to an Indian father and Australian mother, she's shuttling between the two places, and when she's not in India, among other things, "it's the food I miss." As for the next gadget, she's looking forward to buying a "Bluetooth fixture with the car…but I'm not into covers or decorating my phone."
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Theatre is magic…
Neeta Mohindra, celebrated theatre person, is in Chandigarh with two of her solo plays Buhe Barian and Chanda Mama Door Ke. Three decades in the field, painter-actor Neeta is comfortable playing four different women characters from different strata of society. “Greater the challenge, greater the satisfaction,” says Neeta. Buhe Barian has got rousing applause in all the 45 shows so far. Solo presentations by Neeta tell stories of women from different strata of society — Kori Handi, a matki that becomes a metaphor for women, Mami, tale of abandoned women, Phirangian Di Nu, story of a Punjabi woman settled in England, and Pakistan Hamara Hai, a story that narrates the fate of women during the days of Partition. Chanda Mama Door Ke, the play that will be staged at six in the evening at Randhawa Auditorium-16 on Sunday, is based on Italian Feminist Oriana Fallaci's tome The Letters To A Child Never Born. Scripted and edited by Neeta, this one narrates the story of an unwed mother talking to a baby that she thinks she has conceived. Quiz her on theatre scenario in the region and Neeta says, “Theatre needs people's participation to thrive. And it's with their help that the scene is looking up, despite the government having failed miserably,” says Neeta. “Anybody who can colour is not a painter. How difficult is it to appoint officers that monitor a region and help those who truly deserve?” questions Neeta, who is pained at the grants meant to aid art being grossly misused. “Art is not easy, it's serious business and requires common people's association to thrive,” says Neeta. And her tips to those bit by the theater bug — “Persistence is the key for any artiste. The more you work, the better you learn,” says Neeta. “There's ample space for everyone to flourish in the world,” she adds. mona@tribunemail.com
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A name to reckon with in theatre, MK Raina, director, came calling to the city on Saturday with plays, Buhe Barian and Chanda Mama Door Ke. “These two plays present the plight of women in different circumstances,” says Raina. Busy with Andha Yug, a production based on Mahabharata, which he is working on in Nepal, Raina is dealing with artistes from around the world. Calling the theatre scenario in the region “fantastic”, Raina says, “Strangely, it's Amritsar that is gaining ground as the theatre capital of the region. All credit goes to the theatre-lovers who are providing a platform to perform.” Shakespeare's King Lear that Raina has worked on with folk artistes from Kashmir is already appreciated in Kashmir and the Northeast. "Soon it's coming to Delhi," shares Raina who is going to Stanford to conduct a few workshops later this year. For his next project, Raina intends to do solo with Neeta on female characters from Mahabharta and another on a Kashmiri short story Shroud Stealer (Kafan Chor). "These are at a nascent stage at present," says Raina.
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Ladies versus Ricky Bahl
The hit jodi of Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh and Habib Faisal and Maneesh Sharma is back with this “rom-con.” Ricky Bahl cons women for a living till he meets his match. Aditi Sharma, Parineeti Chopra, and Dipannita Sharma also star in this film that hopes to repeat the success and acclaim of Band Baaja Baaraat. Aamir Khan’s production has been in the making and post-production for a very long time and is directed by Abhinay Deo with Imran Khan headlining the cast. Shenaz Treasurywala is the female lead. Nothing much is known about the film that will release in July. Chalo Dilli
This film stars Lara Dutta and Vinay Pathak and is directed by Shashank Shah. It is an out-and-out class-clash romantic comedy with Lara playing a sophisticated businesswoman from Mumbai and Vinay playing the typical manner-less North Indian. Their journeys get intertwined. The film is reminiscent of Jab We Met and it has a fun vibe to it. Teen Thay Bhai
This seems like a promising comedy from Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures. The film revolves around three brothers who fight over their deceased grandfather's will. Shreyas Talpade, Om Puri, and Deepak Dobriyal comprise the cast of the film that has been shot in Kashmir. Luv Ka The End
Shraddha Kapoor hit the headlines with this chick-flick from YRF's Y Films. It is about a young girl who falls in love and her life is perfect till she finds out her boyfriend Luv is a jerk! She gets even with him! The film is written by Shenaz Treastywala and is out in May. Ragini MMS
Ekta Kapoor hopes to recreate the hype around Love, Sex, Aur Dhokha with this film about a steamy multi-media-message. The small budget film stars Kainaz Motiwala (of Wake Up Sid and Paathshala) and Rajkumar Yadav (of Love, Sex aur Dhokha) and is touted to be India's scariest date film, ever! I Am
Onir's personal-favourite film has been a winner at festivals across the globe. It features stories about identity from across the country. The impressive cast comprises names such as Rahul Bose, Arjun Mathur, Juhi Chawla, Manisha Koirala, and others. — Janhvi Patel/Hill Road Media |
Sharman Joshi has proved his mettle as an actor with memorable performances in films like Rang De Basanti, Golmaal, and 3 Idiots. He finally has his first solo hero film under Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films. The film is titled Ferrari Ki Sawari. The actor is thrilled about the film, which takes off this month. He says, “I can't talk much about the film except that, presently, I am doing workshops with director Rajesh Mapuskar and preparing hard for the role.” Talking about his role, he said, "The movie tells the story of a boy, who dreams of playing cricket at Lord's, widely referred to as the home of cricket, in England.” Ferrari Ki Sawari has been surrounded by rumours. Initially, Sharman's part was offered to Shah Rukh Khan, and then to Aamir, before the producer, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, finally chose Sharman Joshi to play the lead. Sharman explains, “My excitement does not stem from the fact that I am playing a role which was supposed to be essayed by another actor. My excitement comes from the fact that it is a Vidhu Vinod Chopra film, which has a great script, wonderful dialogues penned by Rajkumar Hirani, and is being directed by Rajesh Mapuskar.” Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone were rumoured to be part of Ferrari Ki Sawari. When asked about this, Sharman simply says, “Vidhu Vinod Chopraji would have a better answer.” We asked Sharman about how he selects his films. “I listen to my heart. If it says yes, and that I can do a role, then only I go with the script. No matter how big a brand it is, if my heart says no, then I don't sign the film,” says Sharman. Quiz Sharman about the Golmaal series, of which he was once a part, and he says. “I don't see myself as part of the series in the near future. But like they say, never say never.” Vidhu Vinod Chopra was unavailable for comment.
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Tabu has refused to play mother to 23-year-old Adhyayan Suman in Shekhar Suman's directorial debut Heartless. She is choosy about her roles and does not want to play a mother yet. She refused the offer without reading the script. However, she has played a mother in Mira Nair's The Namesake but that was a layered role portraying the journey of a woman. Ash gets connected Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is all set to re-launch her official website after four years. She will even chat with her fans through the website. She will use the portal to connect with fans, give news, and clear rumours about herself. She wants to be honest with her fans.
Mahie’s Love Story
Dev D girl Mahie Gill has bagged a leading role in Ram Gopal Varma’s next film titled Love Story. It is a female-oriented script and will go on the floor by the end of this month. Pen drive
Shenaz Treasurywala has become a scriptwriter with Yash Raj Films. She has penned the dialogues and the screenplay of Luv Ka The End which stars Shraddha Kapoor in the lead. She is a woman of many talents and has written a couple more scripts. Holiday spot
Ranbir Kapoor would love to go for a vacation to Brazil or Argentina this summer. He has heard and read a lot about their culture, music, food, and women so he wants to explore everything there! No time for Bani
Shahid Kapur is upset that he is being linked to VJ Bani. He has only met her a few times and they share a common trainer. Buzz is that he is wooing Priyanka Chopra back and has no time to woo anyone else! Theatre debut
Bhagyashree makes her theatre début with double role in Mujhse
Shaadi Karogi, a romantic comedy in Hindi. Now, the same play is
travelling abroad with all sold-out shows. First showing of the play is
in Dubai in mid April. Later the play is travelling to South Africa,
Canada etc. Cricket makes
Shor!
Cricket and Bollywood are inseparable in more ways than one. A sub-story in Ekta Kapoor's forthcoming comedy Shor In The City highlights Indian cricket's darkest chapter - bribery. One of the three tracks in Shor In The City has been reportedly inspired by a 2003 incident that grabbed headlines when cricketer Abhijit Kale was accused of offering bribes to national selectors Kiran More and Pranab Roy. Well-known Telugu star Sundeep Kishan who plays an aspiring cricketer in the film confirms, “That’s what I’ve been informed but I didn't let it influence me much though I did research Mr Kale's story.” Vidya finds her SRK
Vidya Balan spent quality time with her very own SRK (Siddharth Roy Kapur) at a resort in Khandala over the weekend. Siddharth drove to the hill station and they had dinner at one of the restaurants. They looked happy in each other's company. Looks like Vidya has finally found her knight in shining armour. Good luck to the couple! Ricky Bahl started shooting and straight away he has taken his victim for a ‘ride’! Seen here in the pictures is Parineeti Chopra, who has been launched by YRF in this film, along with the charming Ranveer Singh, who plays the lead role as a conman. Parineeti Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Dipannita Sharma and Aditi Sharma are his leading ladies. The film is releasing on December 9. |
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chatter box
Krishna’s character in the serial Pratigya may seem to have a rough appearance and an arrogant attitude but the man playing the role sure has a heart of gold. Actor Arhaan Behl feels that is the most distinguishing trait of his. He is thrilled on having won the Most Stylish Sadasya Award at the STAR Parivaar Awards. Arhaan talks about why he loves the role of Krishna, why people love him. When it comes to his real life love, he keeps his mouth sealed. How does it feel to have won the Most Stylish Sadasya Award? Every award means appreciation and I am glad that I won the Most Stylish Sadasya Award. I couldn't attend STAR Parivaar awards but when my teammates came back, I asked them all about Macao and the entire experience. They told me it was a lot of fun and masti. Who is your style icon? No one in particular. I enjoy wearing clothes that are comfortable and suit me. Did you regret not going to the STAR Parivaar Awards function? Not really. I had prior commitments as I was shooting for Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala on STAR Plus from February 22 to 23. I couldn't go because of that and some other personal work. Last year, I had attended STAR Parivaar awards and it was phenomenal. I won the Hottest Jodi award with Pratigya of course. This year, I guess because I wasn’t at the venue, Star gave the Hottest Jodi Award to Natik and Akshara. What do you think people like most about Krishna? Krishna is loved for his simplicity- the most. He is loyal, lovable and the trait what stands out in Krishna's character is that he loves his wife Pratigya a lot. He doesn't hide his love either. In fact he is very open about his love for her in the serial. He is a very clean-hearted person and with him-what you see is what you get. Such a trait is very rare, so I think Krishna has made a place in the hearts of the audiences. What do you like most about Krishna? Everything. I am playing this role and he is projected through me, my body language and acting, so I love Krishna. Krishna is me and I am Krishna (smiles). I think the USP of Krishna is his language, the way he talks, his pauses, his gestures. After the creatives gave me the brief and story, I knew Krishna would be spectacular. I worked hard on the character and my production team too has been very helpful with suggestions and critique. What do you think of Pooja Gor aka Pratigya? She is a talented actress and working with her has been a good experience. Do you think girls like Pratigya exist in real life? Well, Pratigya is the perfect woman. She gets 10/10 for everything -be it her nature, her behaviour, her ability to deliver, fulfilling her responsibilities towards her family. She is bang on with all that she does. I don't think any woman can be like her. It would be very difficult to be so proper and correct all the time. What does television mean to you? Television means entertainment, good source of fun and a major part of life. I don't know of people who don't watch television today. Some might like news channels, or discovery channel or serials or music but everyone watches television. The content on television has changed over the years. People go on and on about saas-bahu shows showing such and such things, but they forget that there are certain reality shows that show worse things. I don't want to take names but there are shows wherein a group of girls and boys would behave in a certain way which makes a deep impression on our youth. The teenagers copy the body language, bad attitude, style and way of thinking from such shows. Many youngsters believe and take after a lot that is shown on these shows which is bad for them. What do you think of talent on television currently? Being on television is a tough job. Television actors don't have it easy as not only do we work hard shooting 12-20 hours a day, 6-7 times a week depending on the show. We also get scripts and the scenes of an episode only one hour before the shoot. If an episode has to be delivered we have shot for 5-6 lengthy scenes in one day which is very tough. There have been various stories about your close friendship with Avantika who plays Arushi in your serial. Are you dating her? No comment. Lots has been written about this, so I don't want to talk about it.
Jaanbaaz, Sunny’s TV debut Bollywood's favourite action hero Sunny Deol is all set to make an entry into tellyworld as the judge of Zee TV's new reality show Jaanbaaz. The show will have daredevil stuntmen showing off their talent and skill. A source reveals, “Jaanbaaz will be Sunny's television debut and he will be the highlight of the show. Noted action director Alin Amin will join him as a co-judge. The show is still being planned and Zee TV will launch a couple of other reality shows like Dance Ke Superstars before that.” It remains to be seen how the audience reacts to Sunny's stint on TV and if Jaanbaaz becomes as big as a hit as his last movie Yamla Pagla Deewana. Simple beauties on TV A few years ago, actresses in television serials were decked up from head to toe. This lavish look was in vogue with each leading lady wearing heavy saris and jewelry, greasepaint et al. However, times have now changed as actresses are opting for the simple and more realistic look. We take a look at some popular faces on the small screen who believe in beauty in simplicity. Archana, of Pavitra Rishta on Zee TV, aka Ankita Lokhande, was one of the first leading ladies who made simple look trendy.
Archana has striking features and her simplicity adds to her beauty. Since, Archana hails from a middle class family, her look is justified and looks believable. The show that has been number one for quite sometime. Produced by Balaji Telefilms, Archana is definitely a refreshing change. Earthy appeal: Ankita Lokhande
The leading lady of Chaand Chhupa Badal Mein on STAR Plus, Nivedita is shy and an introvert by nature. Her world revolves around her family and their wellbeing matters most to her. She used to wear salwar kameez before marriage but has now switched to saris. However, her outfits and look continues to remain simple which also suits her character in the show. Family person: Nivedita Navya who plays the title role on STAR Plus's show is a 19-year-old college going girl.
Her innocence and youth reflects in her simple look.
She is not the usual trendy collegian and sports a simple salwar kameez with hair always tied into a neat plait.
Simple beauty: Navya
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Faith-sake
Chetan Agra, 21, BSc student from Ludhiana started observing fasts inspired by his mother. Now in his third year, Chetan observes fast for all the nine days. "Not only these provide the much-needed break for the body, they also uplift me mentally as well as spiritually," says Chetan. "Regulated diet keeps the body light, ensures better concentration while studying, praying and meditating," he adds. Sakshi Bajaj, another student, started observing fasts ever since she remembers. "I must have been in fifth standard when I kept my first Navratri fast. I have been regular ever since," says the girl who is preparing for her LLM entrance exam. "It's matter of sheer faith for me. Doing this twice a year instills a sense of peace and perseverance, which helps me sail through the year," says Sakshi. Radhika is happy and proud that fasts give her a chance to test her temptations. "Being a college-goer, fast food is a given. Mostly hanging around cafeterias, I pick up pizzas and burgers. But fasting ensures that I curb the temptation. Abstinence they say is the way to gain spiritual heights," she confides. While dieticians recommend fasting to cleanse the system, Navratri fasts have all the steps inbuilt. "No fried and fast food, plenty of fruits, diet rich in calcium, early dinner is what we suggest for fasting. Navratri fasts fulfill all that. Colourful food, fruit, pumpkin, milk, curd gets the much needed vitamins, antioxidants and calcium into the system," says Aditi Mehrotra, diet consultant. "It detoxifies your body and rests the overworked digestive system," she adds. Each of our religious ritual has a scientific base. The two navratras, Chaitra and Sharad, prepare our body for the change in season, fasting leads to total overhauling of the body. Navratri also has social and religious gains. People usually offer fruits in temples, which are distributed amongst all; even in the lesser privileged members of the society get their share. People come together for celebrations, thereby providing the much-needed social glue that we require today. Good thoughts and observing 'brahmcharya' are a given in a fast. "What we think has immediate impact on our life. Prayers cleanse one's heart and soul. Each day a different form of the goddess is worshipped, which help one overcome different obstacles in life," says astrologer Madan Gupta Spatu. mona@tribunemail.com
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Glimpses of Punjab
A curious mix of graphics and photographs that captures glimpses of Punjab is on display at the Government Museum and Art Gallery-10. The first solo exhibition by painter-photographer, 24-year-old Sumeet D Arora has some 45 photographs. Unseen facets of Harmandir Sahib, rural sports, traditional 'gur' making - Sumeet's photographs are a journey in time. Some of them, a curious combination of graphic and photograph, represent luxurious Punjab with Sikhs riding elephants. The last two photographs raises out curiosity. "These are my favourites," Sumeet offers an explanation, "These are migrants who have taken to Punjabi ways. They even speak Punjabi," he adds. (On till Sunday)
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the foodies
Foodies are always in search of good food and our city restaurants sure how to dish a perfect meal. Known for their interesting décor and a variety of cuisine that includes Japanese, Thai and Mediterranean, Tao in Sector 26 is an interesting place to visit. We ask two families to tell us about their experience of eating out at this restaurant. Actor's day out
Known for his robust body and his role of Hanuman in the serial Ramayana on the holy epic as well as umpteen films; son of Punjab, Dara Singh, is known for his love for home-cooked food. But we met the man, along with his wife, dining out at the restaurant. "I rarely eat out, but I had heard about the hospitality of the restaurant so we decided to have food here." Though he liked the service next best to food, he says, "They've been great hosts and I loved eating here." How often do you eat out Very rare The best thing you like about the restaurant Their hospitality. How about service It couldn't be better. Ambience It's beautiful. What did you order Fish, salad, dal, paneer, rice, roti, curd and methi chicken. Price It's ok. What to eat I liked everything, but their fish was awesome.
Family matters
Sangeeta and Sudhir Johal, who eat out on a regular basis, especially on weekends, share, "We love to try out new places. Though this is our second visit to the restaurant, we like their dining area downstairs and the variety in menu is also likeable." How often do you eat out Mostly on weekends. The best thing you like about the restaurant The fish aquarium and the cascading waterfall. How about service It's ok. Ambience We like the disc and the basement area. They have utilised space very well. What did you order We ordered Sushi, Red Thai curry and steam rice. Price It's ok. What to eat We liked their Sunday brunch, especially the dal
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The foodies At first glance, 'Bake Fresh', situated at the beginning of the bustling Ghumar Mandi in Ludhiana, seems like a quaint bakery-cum-coffee shop, but step inside and you are in for loads of surprises. Not only does it offer a variety of cakes and bakery products, but also serves delicacies from Mexican, Lebanese Italian and French cuisine. "We offer only Kathi rolls in Indian food," says Chef Navin, who is from Chandigarh. He insists we taste Lebanese 'Koudban', a dish made of chicken rolls with green chilles and til sauce, and it really has a wonderful taste! "We come here for Mexican Tortillas, Chilly Rellana and Quesdillas, which are not available anywhere else in the city," share Dhruv and Shashank, young professionals who have come to work in the city from Delhi. Although 'Bake Fresh' has outlets in BRS Nagar, Shastri Nagar and Kidwai Nagar, they are all coffee shops. However, this one on Ghumar Mandi Road serves a variety of meals. "Mexican and Lebanese cuisine is very popular among city folks, but there is a select group who go in for Italian and French food," says the owner Manik Bajaj, who is planning to go to a bakery summer school in the UK soon to hone his skills. Another interesting concept is 'your chef', where the chef can be booked for two hours and will demonstrate live how any dish of your choice is made. The mother and daughter duo of Mehak and Meena, owners of 'Bows and Wraps' nearby, often come here for a 'snacky' lunch and vouch for Mushroom Dizzy Buns and Chocolite Cake with coffee. It seems a popular joint with college students as well, though a couple of them, Ritu and Hitant, rue the lack of 'happy hours' here. Serving a variety of 21 kinds of bread, Bake Fresh also boasts of a variety of coffees, mocktails and shakes, such as Ferro Roche and Kit Kat by coffee expert Praveen Sharma.
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high spirit
Ingredients: 45ml Havana Club (aged white rum) 15 ml Monin Water Melon Syrup 7-8 fresh mint leaves 4-5 fresh lime chunks 10 ml sugar syrup Top with soda & Mountain Dew. Garnish: Watermelon slice Instructions In an old-fashioned glass, pour Havana Club white rum. Put mint leaves and lemon. Muddle it gently to extract juices, add sugar syrup and fill it with crushed ice. Pour watermelon syrup and top it with soda and Mountain Dew. Swizzle it and serve chilled. Cocktail note: Always chill your glass with ice and freeze before you serve cocktails in it. The writer Vineet Mishra is the director of CocktailJockey.com
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BEAT IT
Artist: Funkagenda Genre: Yech
house http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlrQ6MzPu90 Tech house is one of my favourite house style. This artist Funkagenda is an amazing producer/DJ with a signature music style. The track has been released on Toolroom records, one of the biggest record label for House music. The track has a melodious lead, harmony and a very strong
bassline. This producer has been producing quality music from so many years and I am sure its go on like this for a long time. Enjoy the song and rock on. The genre is different, so experiment with it! (As told to Jasmine Singh) |
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: Ace of Swords pulls you in opposite directions. Dealing with a Capricorn? Be focused. Do not overlook a chance meeting that may lead to romance. Kick old habits and adopt a healthier life style. A celebration is on the cards. Tarot message: Keep your eyes on the future. Lucky colour: Fiery red. Magic number: 28.
TAURUS: Some very interesting people come into your sphere and give you ideas on how to go about financial matters. Avoid new debt or excessive spending. Rest and pamper the body tonight. Minor muscle aches may bother. Do not overlook physician's advice. Tarot message: Time will heal all pains and wounds. Lucky colour: Lotus pink. Magic number: 33. GEMINI: The Prince of Cups brings you to your truths, hopes and desires that you mask. You are good at getting people to express their opinions. Do not bottle up emotions. Get those feelings out in the open. Tarot message: Be positive; you can make things happen. Lucky colour: Peacock blue. Magic number: 36. CANCER: The Lovers facilitates you to be open and inspired. A surprise phone call could put you back in touch with a friend. Youngsters will be best left alone. An invitation to a party this evening could bring an encounter with romance. Tarot message: Do not spend extravagantly. Lucky colour: Silver grey. Magic number: 54. LEO: The Priestess infuses promise & commitment in personal relationships. Bring up the sensitive issues. A long cherished dream may come true. A date with your lover will at last come up. Short cuts may misfire. Be understanding of the likes and dislikes of your mate. Tarot message: Meet experienced people. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 37. VIRGO: The Prince of Wands comes riding with a promise of power & energy. Lots of secrets make for an interesting day. This should be a pleasantly sociable day. Activities with partner are likely to be cheerful. Taurean people support you. Tarot message: Keep your tenancy to save money for rainy days. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 56. LIBRA: The Fool infuses you with courage. A neighbour has some gossip to divulge. If a family member is not cooperating; refrain from arguing. Find ways to express your creativity & emotions. Focus on health, meditation & yoga. Tarot message: It would be unwise to tip the scales. Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 25. SCORPIO: Ten of Pentacles signifies everything well for relationship & romance. Today you will be able to enjoy interacting with people who share your views. Strange undercurrents at home can give rise to big drama. Women! Don't hesitate to shop around. Tarot message: Do not let trivial problems haunt you. Lucky colour: Deep red. Magic number: 28. SAGITTARIUS: The karmic Wheel of Fortune turns in your favour. Do not put up with any pain, visit a doctor. Get a good night's sleep. Loved ones will be more demanding. Trust your intuition. Beware of strangers. Tarot message: Capitalise on your strength and do not trust others. Lucky colour: Forest green. Magic number: 32. CAPRICORN: The Prince of Pentacles infuses financial stability. Libra hosts will find appreciation for their culinary talents. Delays can be expected today. Relax; things will clear up and progress by evening. A happy surprise awaits you. Love stars twinkle. Tarot message: You have to be straitjacketed about your approach. Lucky colour: Cherry red. Magic number: 43. AQUARIUS: Like The Knight of Cups, you are both emotional & graceful. You are likely to find an ideal partner. Speak your mind. A guest is expected. Associations are always important. A new love affair will put you in a romantic frame of mind. Tarot message: Lack of persistence can be disastrous. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 47. PISCES: Do not get sucked into overtime. Plan some fun. The Magus brings changes & travel. You will be quite amazed to find yourself taking on an ambitious role. A business cum pleasure trip is just on the cards. A Leo is supportive. Tarot message: Don't waste an opportunity by being impulsive. Lucky colour: Turquoise. Magic number: 44. |
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the year ahead If your birthday is April 10...
Number one represents Sun. This year, sum of the digits of 10-4-2011 comes out to 9. Both are extreme numbers. 1 starts and 9 finishes. Number one was prime number, which brought World Cup to India. Even the year's basic number 4 is very much compatible to your basic number one. So the year is going to be as shining as World Cup’s memorable moments.
Marriage, promotion, sanctioning of Permanent Residency in the desired country, admission in targeted institute, admission of child in the desired school and what not. 2011 brings bonanza of many events.
Social reputation, winning in the elections, receiving awards and honours, recognition are certain topics, which you will come across occasionally. You may come across an old chum at a religious, social or family function. If you are the boss in an organisation, be liberal to subordinates otherwise a small
negligence may invite zindabaad-murdabad type slogans. Steal some time to visit watery places like lake or ocean to get out of daily humdrum. September promises such excursions. She also wrote the script of Shahenshah. Jaya quit acting after 1981. Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa was also memorable. She won three Filmfare Best Actress Awards, three Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Awards, which makes her the overall most-awarded performer in the female acting categories. She was awarded the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. Sunglass will set her come back. |
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Jaya Bachchan (April 10, 1948, Jabalpur) wife of Big B, mom of Abhishek Bachchan, actress turned Member of Parliament shares her birthday with you. Her acting career started when she was 15 with a Bengali film Mahanagar. She became an actress in her own right in Bollywood after the release of Guddi. She went on to star in many Hindi language films, including blockbusters like Jawani Diwani, Uphaar, Anamika, Mili Abhimaan, Sholay, Bawarchi, Chupke Chupke, Zanjeer etc.