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Virtual showcase
The virtual world offers a rare liberating experience — uninhibited by physical boundaries like that of the real world. For example, an art exhibition on display at one of the city art galleries would be about a few artists and as many artworks as a gallery can hold. On the other hand, a website dedicated to artists and their works can go up to any number. It would enable art connoisseurs anywhere in the world to take a look at the artworks of Jahangir Art Gallery by Ajay and Gayatri Deshpande by logging on to the website IndianArtCollectors. Art and technology, two starkly different subjects, now share the same platform! So, in case you missed Atul Dodiya’s lecture and slide-show held in the city last month, log on to the official website of Chandigarh Lalit Kala Academy (CLKA) to watch the video of the lecture. Those who like to follow the Facebook route for everything can check the FB account of CLKA. “The website and FB account are the fallback options for art connoisseurs who missed the lecture,” informs Diwan Manna, chairman, CLKA. The website mentions details of many region-based artists and pictures of recently held exhibitions are uploaded on it regularly. “At present, there are 60 artists and five artworks that are uploaded. It helps promote artists worldwide.” Sisters Malyada Goverdhan and Ramya Rangacharya came up with the initiative ‘Hands of India’ after leaving their respective jobs of an architect and air force officer in 2005. The website of the organisation has become a medium between artists across India as well as the buyers. “Through the website we inform artists about the motifs in fashion. Instead of sticking to the age-old motifs, they then use those designs on apparels, bags, soft furnishings, pottery and clay toys,” says Malyada. The online store has helped them make the handloom industry work as a corporate firm. “We give artists regular input about the latest trends that would increase the market value of their products.” The pictures of the final products are then uploaded on the website by artists only, who are taught the procedure. The products have their price justified with details of the handwork. As Ramya adds, “Details like 70 per cent handwork and 30 per cent machine work would make the buyer understand the high cost of a product.” The organisation has in the loop artists from 13 states in India. The recently held exhibition of works of ‘Hands Of India’ at the Punjab Kala Bhawan was a huge success. A mere glance at the statistics is enough to judge the success rate of online portal IndianArtCollectors. Within a span of six years, artworks of 700 artists, which includes names like SH Raza, MF Husain, Jatin Das, enjoy space on the portal and 7,000 is the number of collectors registered by it. City-based Anuja Lath Gupta, CEO of the portals, shares some facts, “As many as 20 artists apply for registration every week, out of which a couple are selected after their works are reviewed by our expert committee.” The website also selects artist of the month, whose works and details are highlighted on the website. Anuja feels that the website gives Indian artists a platform to showcase their work around the world. “Since, the website has a wider reach, it enjoys a bigger clientele.” ashima@tribunemail.com
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The Kardashian sisters are reportedly planning to launch their own line of nail polishes and have held “top secret meetings” with a cosmetics brand.Reality star sisters Kourtney, Kim and Khloe have revealed they have been in discussions with cosmetics brand OPI in the hope of expanding their existing fashion empire with a nail range.Writing on her twitter page, Khloe said: “Top secret meeting with my sisters for OPI.” Meanwhile, Kourtney admitted she is “obsessed” with the current OPI line. She tweeted, “Amazing top secret meeting today with @KhloeKardashian at OPI!!! I am obsessed with their nail polish colors!” A representative for the brand is hoping more details will become available over the course of the next couple of weeks.” We should have an answer one way or another in the coming weeks,” the spokesperson said.The ‘Keeping Up with The Kardashian’ stars recently teamed up with retail giants Sears to create an exclusive clothing and accessories line, The Kardashian Kollection, which reflects the fashion tastes of the stylish sisters, and will be aimed at customers aged 17 to 35. — PTI
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Her curvaceous figure is the envy of many in Hollywood but singer-actress Jennifer Lopez says she does not like working out everyday. The mother of two has been exercising five times a week to get in shape for a music video but is terrified of working out everyday. “The thought of working out every day for the rest of my life terrifies me,” Lopez said. The 41-year-old beauty also said she has a different attitude to her body since getting older and becoming a mother to her three-year-old twins, Max and Emme.”Having the twins changed my body. It feels different on the inside as well as the outside. The texture of my muscles has changed.”I feel like I’ve hit my stride in my 40s. In my 20s I knew nothing about taking care of my body but now I’m 41, I feel this is the age. I think women are looking after themselves more than ever. And we’re also not allowing people to write us off either,” she said. — PTI
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Indian Priority League
Now, we are not going to tell you something you don’t know or haven’t ever heard of. Cricket as we have seen, heard and known unites just about everyone. And while everyone is doing the bonding act, how can ‘our’ Punjabi singers be far off! Especially, when it is a commercial enterprise called IPL!
Here’s Punjabi singers Labh Janjua and Karan Jasbir bringing in a whole lot of entertainment as the home team Kings XI plays against Rajasthan Royals at the PCA, Mohali, on Thursday. If you ask how singing boosts up the morale of the cricketers, we can’t help you with that. But we sure can tell you what these singers have to say! The Ji Karda, Singh is Kingg fame singer Labh Janjua is the first one to share his notes. He is excited, and can’t wait to perform in front of cricket fans? “Kings XI is our home team and it is our duty to cheer them up,” he shares. We thought the performance is for the audiences? “Well both,” he is quick to correct. Oh! This means he is also caught in the vicious circle of entertainment. So, how does it feel performing for the cricket crowd? “It feels great, we should all do something for sports. As an entertainer this is how I can contribute,” shares Labh who has given hits like Baari Barsi (Band Baja Baraat), Dance Pe Chance (Rabb Ney Bana Di Jodi). Indeed, IPL is all about entertainment and our singers are game for it. As for Labh, “IPL is not just entertainment. It is cricketainment, which is a good mix of little bit of fun and more of cricket. “Besides, this gives us an opportunity to perform in front of cricket fans, and also do something for sports.” Does this hold true for games like hockey or football as well, who wants to bring in the entertainment dose here? ‘Our’ very own Punjabi singers? “I am in favour of promoting all kinds of sports, whether it is hockey or cricket. If they come up with something like this, we wouldn’t mind,” says Labh, who stars as an actor and villain in three upcoming Punjabi films. Do we need to read between the lines…if they throw in money why not! No hard feelings for our Punjabi singers, they are the least politically correct lot! They say what they have to, as they don’t have image managers telling them what to say when. Karan Jasbir, the Dhai Lakh fame singer, a cricket fan who pursued the game in college and university days before he opted for a singing career, feels strongly about singers performing during matches. “I have performed at various events like hockey, football and kabaddi. This is the best way I can stay connected with sports, which can ‘actually’ help the youth of Punjab deal with the problem of drug addiction. Kings XI is Karan’s favourite team and IPL is giving them a chance to connect sports and entertainment. Did you forget something – moolah? Does someone want to talk about it and
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Abiding charm of Old Manali
Rahul Singh Manali, named after the Hindu law-giver Manu, literally means "the abode of Manu". Situated 2 km north of the mall (read new Manali), old Manali is nothing like you would expect. Devoid of the hustle-bustle of honeymooning Indians and the restaurant-lined mall, Old Manali offers a peaceful atmosphere for that perfect promenade. Believe what I say because once we were there, the very sight of the mall made us squirm back to the snug little town. As one entered, the enchanting forested approach hinted of what lay ahead. A little further and an array of quaint shops, cafes as well as old, traditional residences greeted us on the road into the town. Old Manali is nothing but a long narrow road winding up hill-lined with shops, cafes and guesthouses on either side. The houses of locals intermingle with visitors' accommodations. Yet the entire charm and warmth of the place is evident by the old, stilted houses and well-mannered people. During peak season, the place is swarming with foreigners from all corners of the world (majority from Israel) with some staying there for decades. Little wonder then, they are adept at the local dialect and mannerisms. After checking into a cottage with an amazing view of the snow-capped peaks (for a meagre Rs 150 per day) we set out to explore the town. With breathtaking landscapes, the Beas meandering through the city, pine and deodar trees as far as eyes can see, Old Manali is a place that must be explored on foot. A backpacker's paradise, every path we took led us to new, interesting places tucked away in nooks and corners. The air is scented with aroma emanating from the roadside food stalls and the cozy cafes (their names betrayed their character: Lazy Dog, World Peace Café, Shiva café etc.) playing trance, soothing instrumentals and serving momos, pizzas, cakes, sandwiches, paranthas as well as all kinds of Israeli and Italian dishes. Also, there are the English and German bakeries. Well, their proprietors may not be otherwise but their cookies, breads and pies are definitely out of this world! Like-minded company is on-the-house with people doing that extra bit to accommodate you. Everyone seemed to be chilling out probably owing to a puff or two of the 'chillum'! The little bazaar comprises tiny little shacks selling irresistible woolens, hip tees with Shiva Shakti, Boom Shankar, Marijuana leaf and Rastafari prints, chillums, sheeshas, bongs, incense sticks, purses, accessories and wall hangings, all conveying an inclination towards Indian mythology. At the bottom of the road is the Club House, selling overpriced silver pieces, woollens, incense sticks, books et al. Old Manali also offers a plethora of other options for adventure buffs. A walk through the Deodar forest in Dhungri took us to the stunning Hadimba temple (dedicated to Bhima's wife), nestled in the midst of the green haven. A visit to the Manu temple, probably the only temple in India dedicated to Manu, is also a must (which we unfortunately skipped). Other activities include trekking through dense jungles that lead to small, quaint villages, rafting on the raging Beas and river crossing. Who wants to let go of a cozy hug? Well that's precisely how we felt on our way back. Old Manali with its myriad colours and tenors embraces you with such warmth that it's hard to let go (that's when you start planning of settling there). Even after our three-day excursion the Old Manali experience seemed incomplete, so much so that 40 kms en route Chandigarh, we decided to turn around and go back to the sadhus, bazigaars, trippy cafes and silent musings by the riverside, put forth on a platter by Old Manali!
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Colour your space
A garden devoid of colours means nothing. We have all the slogans for going 'green' but there is no harm if it is supplemented with 'hues'. After all, what is life without colours? The range of plants that is available for indoors as well as the outdoors is amazing. Nature has done wonders and the credit goes to the explorers too who located such plants in the wild, tamed them and brought to cities. Almost all the shade-loving plant species are valued either for the foliage, leaf texture or splashes of colour on the leaves. Imagine a group of plants with all green arrangement and another interspersed with plants with coloured foliage. It breaks the monotony. This holds good for outdoor plants too in the garden. No doubt there is a wide range of winter and summer annuals that keep a garden in colours but then there are intervening periods when there are no flowers and the garden given either all green or barren look. Use of such plants is handy at such moments. This is the time when the caladiums are planted. They are available as rhizomes or prepared plants. The soil where these are planted, whether in pots or earth, should be friable and should not allow water stagnation. The plants live in partial shade. You have to plant them once and thereafter they keep multiplying underground. In winter they may die but sprout again in spring once again. Begonias on the other hand are more of permanent kind and do not die in the winter. They are winter hardy plants. Their propagation is from leaf or stem cuttings or root catching on internodes that touch ground. (Narula is a horticulturist.)
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Art(e) of spending
Rolls Royce, Porsche and Varun Bahl are the names thrown at us in what promises to be a first-of-its-kind exhibition in India. Chandigarh hosts plenty of exhibitions, but this one, we are told, is different. "Magique for Arte is for the style conscious, super rich who do not mind a bit of splurging," says Upasna Chugh, CEO, 1 Management Entertainment Pvt Ltd. This exhibition brings some 15 odd participants - Jewels Emporium, Jaipur that caters to royalty, Rolls Royce for automobiles, The ESTD for private aviation, yachts and boats, porcelain from Dyramics, luxury mobiles and phones from Porsche Design and Varun Bahl Haute Couture. "It's only the best from each field that we have chosen. The idea is to give a feel of what makes these state-of-the-art, sales is not the focus," says Upasna. "Chandigarh is a very lucrative market that's why this is the first city to showcase Magique for Arte. We will take this to Ludhiana and Delhi later," she adds. (On at Taj-17 on April 22 and 23)
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Wear your attitude
Your sense of style is…..
Handsome is that handsome does so I feel style is only what you can carry comfortably in sync with ones own persona. Even the costliest outfit will look awful if it does not sit comfortably on the wearer. Latest addition to your wardrobe….
A peach georgette and net sari from Ritu Kumar, which I wore for my friend's wedding Brand Crazy or street picks?
For bags it has to be branded and for clothes and other accessories it could be a mix and match Chic, sporty or glamorous….
Glamorous of course My style icon would be…….
It has to be Aishwarya Rai. She can carry any style whether visiting a temple or at the Cannes Film Festival. The worst dressed celebrity is?
Rakhi Sawant's dressing style is atrocious· One fashion trend you fail to understand…..
I don't like and understand the use of too much metal and glittery things on clothes Your take on accessories?
I simply love accessories especially a good watch and small trinkets. What boosts your confidence…
When my extra curricular activities or academic achievements are appreciated and recognised. (As told to Poonam Bindra.) |
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A new study has indicated that consumers will choose and eat more indulgent food after they see someone who is overweight-unless they consciously think about their health goals. "Why do people often think back on a pleasant evening with friends and realise that they ate more and worse food than they wish they had?" asked authors Margaret C. Campbell (Leeds School of Business) and Gina S. Mohr (University of Colorado, Boulder). If any of those friends carry a few extra pounds, just being in their presence could trigger what the authors call a "negative stereotype." The research suggested that merely seeing someone who is strongly associated with an undesirable behaviour leads to surprising increases in the behaviour. "Seeing someone overweight leads to a temporary decrease in a person's own felt commitment to his or her health goal," said the authors. In one study, researchers asked people who were walking through a lobby if they would take a quick survey. The surveys had photos of an overweight person, a person of normal weight, or a lamp. After completing the survey, the researchers asked respondents to help themselves from a bowl of candy as a thank you. "People who completed the survey that included a picture of someone who was overweight took more candies on an average,” added the authors. — ANI
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An Australian study, led by an Indian-origin scientist, has found that six-year-olds who spent the most time watching television, using a computer or playing video games had narrower arteries in the back of their eyes - a marker of future cardiovascular risk. The first-of-its-kind study showed that more sedentary behavior such as "screen time" was associated with an average narrowing of 2.3 microns in the retinal arteriolar caliber. A micron is one thousandth of a millimeter or one-25th of a thousandth of an inch. In the study, six- to seven-year-olds who regularly participated in outdoor physical activity had 2.2 microns wider average retinal arteriolar compared to those children with the lowest level of activity. The magnitude of the narrowing associated with each hour of television/computer viewing was similar to that associated with 10 millimeters of mercury (mm HG) increase in systolic blood pressure in children, researchers said. "We found that children with a high level of physical activity had a more beneficial microvascular profile compared to those with the lowest levels of physical activity," said Bamini Gopinath, lead author and senior research fellow at the Center for Vision Research at the University of Sydney. "This suggests that unhealthy lifestyle factors may influence microcirculation early in life and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and hypertension later in life," she said. The study included 1,492 children in 34 primary schools in Sydney, Australia. Parents answered a 193-item questionnaire, providing the number of hours spent each week in indoor and outdoor physical activity and sedentary activity such as watching television, videogames, computer time and reading. On average, the children spent 1.9 hours per day in screen time and 36 minutes a day in total physical activity. Children in the highest levels of physical activity at just over an hour or more had significantly wider average retinal arteriolar caliber than those spending just under half an hour or less per day. Increased screen time was associated with narrower average retinal arteriolar diameter after adjusting for age, sex, ethnicity, iris color, length of the eyeball, BMI, birth weight and blood pressure. Each hour per day of TV viewing time was associated on average with 1.53 microns narrower retinal arteriolar caliber. "Excessive screen time leads to less physical activity, unhealthy dietary habits and weight gain," she said. "Replacing one hour a day of screen time with physical activity could be effective in buffering the effects of sedentariness on the retinal microvasculature in children. Free play should be promoted and schools should have a mandatory two hours a week in physical activity for children," she added. The study has been published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology: Journal of the American Heart Association. — ANI
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Catfights and rivalries are dime a dozen in Bollywood but actress Sonam Kapoor who is often pitted against contemporaries like Deepika Padukone and Sonakshi Sinha, says that the "war" is just a media creation. According to the 25-year-old all the leading ladies of Bollywood can find their own place under the sun. "We all have been here for some time now and are trying to do our best. Why create a sense of war among us? I don't see any kind of rivalry here and there is no point in comparing one with other," Sonam said. The actress, daughter of actor Anil Kapoor, had debuted along with Deepika Padukone on the same day when her Saawariya clashed with Om Shanti Om. And in recent times, Anushka Sharma and Sonakshi Sinha have also entered the fray. "The good part is that all of us are very different from each other. If you look at Deepika or Anushka, we are all poles apart. As for Sonakshi, I can't even think of getting competitive with her. She is a very good friend of my sister and has practically grown up with me," said Sonam. Though Sonam's debut film bombed at the box office, she tasted success later with I Hate Luv Storys and followed it up with the chick-flick Aisha and the recent multi-starrer Thank You. Another benefit of working in this film was a protective senior co-actor in the form of Akshay Kumar. "He was always super nice to me. Those who have worked with him tell me that he restricts himself to professional conversations but with me he was very sweet and kind. I immediately felt comfortable with him," said the actress. "He was very protective about me. He also warned me for shooting off my mouth. Though I feel that I know the world, he used to tell me that it was far from being true as I was still growing up," added Sonam. Kapoor has a packed schedule for this year, what with Mausam starring Shahid Kapoor opposite her coming up and Players, starring Abhishek Bachchan and Bipasha Basu too expected to hit the screens this year. "This is turning out to be an interesting year for me. I want to have a lot of fun and do films that I really want to," said the actress. —PTI
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Bipasha Basu will be seen in this week's release Dum Maaro Dum. Here are some of her memorable roles from the past. Bachna Ae Haseeno: Bipasha Basu's Radhika in Bachna Ae Haseeno was sexy, confident, modern, but a traditional girl at heart. Bipasha Basu stole the show in her diva avatar. She had the most crackling chemistry with Ranbir. Omkara: Nobody could have played the seductive and confident Billo better than Bipasha in Omkara. Who can forget the iconic Beedi and Namak item numbers? She was paired with Vivek Oberoi in the film. Race: She was smouldering in the film and even stole the show from Katrina. Her love scene with Saif was much talked about! The twisted thriller will keep you guessing from start to finish! Jism: John Abraham and Bipasha shared raw chemistry in the film. The music was beautiful. Bips played the femme fatale in the most uninhibited manner and become the object of fantasy around the country. Dhoom 2: She sizzled in the film and all eyes were on her! With her toned and shapely frame, she looked hotter than Ash and way more comfortable in her itsy-bitsy clothes. The movie is an entertaining watch! Corporate: Bipasha Basu showed off her acting prowess in this Madhur Bhandarkar film. The movie unleashed the dirty politics in corporate cola companies.
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Goodbye Munni, Hello Mutton Boy
Move over Munni and Sheila! The latest lady-boy is here! Debutante Taaha Shah of Luv Ka The End has dressed up like a bar dancer and swayed his hips to the crazy Mutton Song from the film. He dances away and woos men as the girls sit back and have a laugh! The song is crazy and will get stuck in your head! You ought to hear it! |
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Akshay misses family while shooting
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is a family man! Whenever he is busy shooting or travelling abroad without his wife Twinkle, and son Aarav, he says the pain is unmatched.
"I know everyone thinks an actor's life is grand, but believe me filming everyday of the year & having to miss even 1 day of my son's life is more painful than getting kicked in the head!!," Akshay posted on his Twitter page. Still, Akshay does not complain. "But I do love my job & the places I get to take my family coz of it is most definitely the band-aid behind the pain," he added. The 43-year-old is currently shooting for Desi Boyz with John Abraham in London. He was joined by his wife and son on the shoot and so Akshay was away from the social networking radar for a long time. "When my family travels with me, I think of nothing else but filming and my family. I dont check emails, twitter disappears, my entire daily thought process becomes only about them," he posted. Now that his family has returned home, Akshay is missing them. "Since Thank You released I've been filming in London with big butch John for Rohit Dawan's Desi Boyz and my wife & son hav been with me the whole time. It's been wonderful. We rammed everyday with somethin special for Aarav & just enjoyed London life to da max. But sadly they've gone back to India now and i feel so empty without them (sic)," wrote Akshay. — IANS |
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Sanjay Dutt agreed to do a Bhatt film in January this year. It will be directed by Kunal Deshmukh and also star Emraan Hashmi. Dutt has now opted out citing date issues and has said that he is not free until April 2012. The film is slated to go on the floors in August. What will happen now? |
Hollywood actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who is re-teaming with Christopher Nolan after Inception, will play a policeman in the new Batman movie The Dark Knight Rises. The 30-year-old actor is to play a Gotham City cop called John Blake who is handed a special assignment by the newly promoted Commissioner Gordon, played by Gary Oldman for the third time. Levitt's Inception co-star Marion Cotillard will portray Wayne Enterprises board member Miranda Tate in the highly-anticipated sequel. Her character tries to encourage Bruce Wayne to focus on the philanthropic and charity work started by his father Thomas Wayne in the movie. Nolan is delighted to have both stars on board for the superhero sequel. "When you collaborate with people as talented as Marion and Joe, it comes as no surprise that you would want to repeat the experience. I immediately thought of them for the roles of Miranda and Blake, and I am looking forward to working with both of them again," Noland said. Other confirmed roles include Christian Bale returning as Batman/Bruce Wayne for a third time, Michael Caine reprising his part as his loyal butler Alfred, Anne Hathaway as Selena Kyle/Catwoman and Tom Hardy as Bane. Shooting is scheduled to start later this year and The Dark Knight Rises is due for release on July 20.—Agency
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Masters in the making
3D horror
Ram Gopal Varma wants to direct a three-dimensional horror film with Kangna Ranaut in the lead. Kangna is a veteran at psycho/neurotic roles in films like Raaz TMC, Gangster, Woh Lamhe, etc. Will Kangna agree? —HRM |
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Sonakshi Sinha and Katrina Kaif are still at war.
Katrina thinks the newbie has fed the media with stories that she has replaced her in some films and commercial endorsements.
Sonakshi messaged Katrina but the latter chose not to reply. One poll said that Sonakshi is more popular than the reigning actresses and how is that possible since she has only done one film? Sonakshi better watch out for the claws of these actresses!
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Ameesha Patel's film career is going nowhere and she does not even have a rich boyfriend. So she has turned a producer. She has formed her company with the help of a wealthy friend named
Kunal. Before you read between the lines, Ameesha is best buddy with his wife,
Shaalu.
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Cool fighter
Nikhil Chadda aka Prince in Zee TV’s Geeta Ka Dharmyudh will soon shoot a fight sequence in the show. But what is more interesting is that he had cool fights in his earlier shows as well. Nikhil fought in Star One's Miley Jab Hum Tum and Swarg too. He finds the fight and stunts not at par with films but they are fun to do nevertheless. At this rate he will soon be the action star of the small screen. Desi Girl 2 soon on Imagine
While Imagine is preparing for Swayamvar3-Ratan Ka
Rishta, buzz is that soon the second season of Desi Girl will be aired on the
channel. Desi Girl had a hit Season One with Roshni Chopra emerging the winner in the show. The channel is searching for a new village as well as celebs to take part in the show.
Nupur Alankar will be replacing actress Reena Rani who plays Phulwa’s mother Imarti in Colors’ show
Phulwa. The production house has brought in actress Nupur Alankar to replace the Bhojpuri actress
Reena. The production house replaced her because of her tantrums as she used to walk out of the sets without informing the production team and getting her dates was becoming a problem
too. Nausheen’s new film
Nausheen Ali Sardar who is enjoying her stint in Imagine's Beend Banuga Ghodi
Chadunga, is also loving her play. Theatre is thrilling she says. She is ultra busy nowadays as she is also looking forward to the release of her film Bangkok Blues. The film stars Irrfan Khan, Lucky Ali and Deepal Shaw. She plays a tough cop in the film. She is hopeful things will turn around with Bangkok Blues.
Cobras and snakes were common inhabitants on the sets of many TV shows and they usually hang out on the sets of Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya but now we hear that the currently there is rat menace on the sets! Pooja
Gor, aka Pratigya, was shocked to return to her make-up room recently as rats had taken away her lunch and her room was in utter chaos. Aalesha believes in karma
An incident that Aalesha of Behenien will never forget is when she met Sonia (name changed), a young school going 14-year-old, who had run away from home because she was in love with a Class X boy. A neighbour had approached Aalesha requesting her to keep her for a couple of days. Aalesha offered her some food, counselled her and then took her straight to her parents. Good deed.
Salman in Guinness World Records finale
Bollywood star Preity Zinta’s debut as a host in Colors' Guinness World
Records-Ab Todega India has given a stage for a lot of talented performers. But the curtain is all set to fall as the show reaches its finale, which will air on May 7. Gracing the occasion will be none other than Bollywood superstar Salman Khan who will be promoting his upcoming movie, Ready. Playing her part
Theatre personality and actress Juhi Babbar-Soni feels proud that her mother's theatre
group-Ekjute has completed 30-year successful run and is still going strong. Juhi enjoys theatre and she has no regrets about not doing television. "I am glad and very happy that our theatre group Ekjute has completed 30 years. My mother's hard work is behind its success. My parents inspire me to work harder and do meaningful work. I enjoy theatre as for me it's my extended family." Talking about enjoying working on the stage as compared to daily soaps, she says, "Acting on the stage is definitely more difficult and challenging as compared to television shows. Once on stage, we can't make a single mistake. A play requires endless rehearsals and it feels amazing to perform before a live audience. We get an instant feedback, which gives us a high." "We are working on a play called 'Begum
Jaan', which is a complete package drama in terms of performance. My mother and my husband Anoop are both in the play and its great fun to work with them. This Friday would be our first show and I am very excited about
it." Ekjute celebrates its 30th anniversary with an 11-day festival till April 24. All plays will be staged at Prithvi Theatre,
Juhu, Mumbai. During the festival, 25 shows of 17 of the theatre company's productions will be staged. The closing event
'Jashn ki raat' will have performances by singers Sukhwinder Singh, Usha
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astro turf
ARIES: Your earnings increase. A family relationship can be restored. Influential people will be helpful. Sportsmen should focus on exercise. Do not bite more than you can chew or disappointment buyers and clients will move on quickly. Your pet will be source of happiness. Tarot message: Don't be judgmental with people. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 30.
TAURUS: Contacts and networks should be a rich source of opportunity for financial ventures and educational growth. Protect your savings. Don't be guided by friends. Serious miscalculations likely. Romance could be upsetting. Expect a guest in the evening. Have a big celebration. Tarot message: Don't be judgmental with people who have made up their mind. Lucky colour: Crimson.
Magic number: 52. GEMINI:Trust your feelings and look for the silver lining. A good evening ahead to see a new movie. Avoid gambling. An excellent day for professionals. Do everything possible on your own. Secret sexual liaisons are temporary. Tarot message: You are facing adversity and challenge and still holding your ground. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 46. CANCER: Get cracking early. Push yourself harder. Make your surroundings more pleasant and attractive. Romance may blossom at your place of work. Steer clear of trouble and do not react to provocation. Dealing with the in-laws will not be fun. Tarot message: You will need to learn how to cope better with success. Lucky colour: Royal blue. Magic number: 63.number: 41. LEO: A better day than yesterday. A problem with an older relative can be sorted out. Romance startles you into an understanding of your own emotional fabric. Relaxation and cruising are what suits you the best. An Aries friend will be supportive. Tarot Message: Spend time meeting experienced people. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 32. VIRGO: The early part of the day is likely to be important. Students! Remember that life is a movement not a freeze. Leave stress, worries and cares behind and gently enjoy yourself. Physical exercise will help you to iron out any pent-up frustrations. Tarot message: Do not refuse offers without seeking advice. Lucky colour: Metallic Grey. Magic number: 27.Magic number: 25. LIBRA: A bout of homesickness may creep in, but do not let it spoil the fun. Income keeps growing. Watch your emotions today. Spare time should be devoted to creative activities. Be positive in approach. An excellent day for journeys. Expect a few calls or e-mails from a far. Tarot message: You will need to learn how to cope better with success. Lucky colour: Black.
Magic number: 61. SCORPIO: Best day to contact influential people. Romance is exciting. Keep on the course that you have set for yourself. Do not undertake journey in the evening. Get together with family over a meal. Tarot message: Do not take risks. You concentrate on projects only with reliable outcome. Lucky colour: Aqua. Magic number: 60. SAGITTARIUS: 'Ten of Pentacles' reveals that fortune can be made or lost in a fleeting moment so keep your wits about you. Do not argue. Cut your expenses. Don't gamble or speculate. Romance may be emotionally upsetting. Tarot message: Don't divest assets or transact in uncertain matters. Lucky colour: Rust.
Magic number: 65. CAPRICORN: control the temptation to spend. Try to give a small treats rather than large purchases. Don't be impulsive. Encouraging news will lift your spirits. An Aquarian friend may create a problem for you. Tarot message: Resolve conflicts through discussion, meditation and understanding. Lucky colour: Forest green. Magic number: 56. AQUARIUS: Take care of your details or mistakes may prove costly. Keep receipts of transactions and read the fine print. Work within your budget. Mental & physical energy can be combined today. Be gentle with subordinates. Routine travel is advised. Tarot message: Beware of judging people too harshly. Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 45. PISCES: Child's health is cause of worry. Creative work must not be allowed to put you to additional expenses. Postpone signing important documents. Beloved brings security, love and warmth. Don't drink alcohol. Tarot message: Make a deciding choice and then live with the outcome of your decision. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 29. |
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the year ahead If your birthday is April 22...
The old maxim 'make hay while the sun shines', applies for you in 2011. This is because both the numbers have finest vibrations, which ensure accomplishment of all your dreams. August-September will decrease the bank balance. If interested in sports, hockey or cricket, it may prove beneficial for your career. You must maintain a good equilibrium with your boss in ther office. Improve relations at home through the practice of gifting. Do not miss any occasion to please your spouse. Safeguard health in December, as you are likely to catch infection. Do not miss any opportunity as chances of meeting helpful persons are on the way during the end of the year. Matters related to inheritance, legacy, payment of life insurance policy, maturity of mutual funds will add to liquidity. Chetan is also a popular motivational speaker and has given talks in leading MNCs and institutions. His basic number is 4 and his life path digit is 2. Number 2 plays a very significant role in his life. After his 4th book he shot into prominence in 2009 (the sum of 2009 being 2). 2011 has lots of good events in store for him.
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Brace yourself for a racy thriller
Producer: Rohan Sippy, Fox Star Studios Director: Rohan Sippy Star Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, Rana Daggubatti, Prateik Babbar The hit pair of Abhishek Bachchan and director Rohan Sippy return with this tale of love and lust, drugs and deception, set in Goa. It promises to be a racy and edgy thriller, which delves into the drug and sex mafia in Goa. The film also reflects on the cultural history of Goa. Beautifully shot indeed. Watch out for the smoking hot Deepika Padukone in the title track Dum Maaro Dum, Bipasha Basu, Prateik Babbar and Southern star Rana Daggubatti. Rana makes his debut in Bollywood with this film. Those who have seen the rushes say it's a total paisa-vasool film. The film releases today at theatres in Chandigarh, Panchkula and Zirakpur. — Dharam Pal
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Fashion is all about setting trends and those who follow the trends judiciously are the ones that cultivate their own distinctive style, which makes somebody to emulate them and some just feel plain envious. Petite and winsome Tanvi Puri, a girl from Ludhiana who is pursuing Economic Honours at Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi, opts for an individualistic style….
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Recall 3 Idiots and you will instantly think of Chetan Bhagat (April 22, 1974). Chetan Bhagat has authored four blockbuster novels, Five Point Someone, One Night@Call Centre, The 3 Mistakes of My Life and 2 States (2009). All four books have been bestsellers since their publication and have inspired major Bollywood films. He is the biggest selling English language novelist in India. He is making India read like never before. Many of the issues raised in Chetan’s columns have also been discussed in the Parliament. 
Film: Dum Maro Dum