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Regal tie
Manu, 25, an MBA, working in a start-up company is waiting to see the royals tie the knot. Interestingly, she got engaged last week only. “Weddings have such a fairytale feel. I am all set to witness one of the most-awaited wedding of the world,” says Manu. Sandeep Kaul is equally keen on the wedding though her reasons are different. “It’s the wedding gown! I am dying to see who is dressed how. This one is going to dictate much of the fashion, as Kate is already an established icon,” says this fashion design student. Nishu Mahajan, a homemaker and a soap-lover, is all set to spend the Friday afternoon watching the royal wedding. “Weddings, be it on reel or real, have always been close to us Indians. Even serials spend so many episodes on that. When it comes to the future King and Queen of England, I will be much part of it in my own ways,” she says.
Navin Sharma, a communication instructor, is surfing the Internet to keep herself up to date, “Weddings have turned into grand occasions. India tops the list with the fancy ‘crores’ wedding. Lately, there was one reported in Haryana. William and Kate’s, I feel, is the mother of them all. I am all for it. ” However, not all are riding the wave. Eshan Sharma, final-year student is busy preparing for exams. Sahil, a BPO employee, has no time to waste either. “My hands are full with cricket. I will check out whatever grand happened in papers the next day,” he says. If you want to catch the action live, switch on to TLC, which gives a four-hour long coverage on Friday from 2:30pm onwards or log on to the royal channel on youtube. mona@tribunemail.com
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EKTA…lent
She wears her attitude on the sleeve. Dressed casually, with all those ‘so-talked about’ rings in place, Ekta Kapoor takes on shutterbugs, media queries, enthusiastic students, admiration and criticism…all in her stride! In Chandigarh to address students of INIFD, Ekta walked around comfortably, totally at ease and all ears as the promo of her Ragini MMS is aired. “The movie is aimed at youth and that’s why I have come among you to promote it,” says Ekta. The Czarina of television soaps is on a roll and has projects aimed at youth at hands. With 16 years of television, which Ekta ‘totally loved’, cinema venture is a professional and personal decision for her. “Professionally, I felt that the young, urban viewer is looking for entertainment but not the typical type, and personally I wanted to diversify, realign the creative side of me,” says Ekta. And so was born Alt Entertainment. “Bala Ji is for family entertainment, Alt is where we make films that might work or not,” she adds. Alt is also a platform to give young talent a chance. “The industry has given me a lot. I was 16-and-a-half when I entered it; it’s payback time,” she says. The future of soaps? “It’s going to be a bipolar world. On one hand, there will be an increase in serials rich in rural content while on the other there will be more for urban masses as well,” she says. With questions flying in all direction, a query pours in, ‘people accuse you of selling sex’. “I am selling what all they say I am. People have labelled me ‘regressive’ earlier, they can say whatever, I believe in doing my own thing,” she says effortlessly. Not ready to fall in a mould, marriage at 25, kids by 29, own home a little later, Ekta says, “I believe in doing what I like.” Ekta takes controversies easy, be it related to Shor in the City or The Dirty Picture. “We got thumbs up for ‘Shor’ from critics. I am sure that audience will appreciate the effort that Tusshar and his team has put up,” says Ekta. Back to ‘Ragini MMS’, do you believe in paranormal? “Totally,” says Ekta, “This movie is about youth and horror, rolled into one. Nothing like this has ever been tried in India before,” she adds. Ragini MMS due for release on Friday, May 13, is based on a true incident. The movie starts on a romantic note - a young couple goes to a bungalow for a dirty weekend. The place is already bugged with some 20 plus camera, as the guy in question wants to make an MMS and sell it. However, the cameras catch not only the comfortable intimacy, but also the paranormal. “Twenty plus cameras get voyeuristic horror. The movie is going to transport you into the haunted house,” promises Ekta. mona@tribunemail.com
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Shades of the season
Finding the exact pair that goes with the face type can be quite a challenging task. Aviator sunglasses
These sunglasses are a favourite with the stars and commoners alike. "They are available in oversize teardrop-shaped lenses with a thin metal frame. This design is very popular among the youth and is considered a fashion statement," says Shekhar Sharma, of Kumar Opticals. Though black colour is the all time favourite still these sunglasses are often made in mirrored, coloured and wrap around styles to make them attractive. Gradient glasses
Mirror sunglasses
These are the new attraction in the market. Pick from a wide range of colours depending upon one's choice. "They have a metallic, partially reflective coating on the outer surface combined with a tinted glass lens. This feature makes them an alternative for UV protection and also improves the contrast," says Shekhar. These sunglasses are available in blue, green, pink and florescent colours. Oversize glasses
Singer Elton John is said to be the proponent of these glasses. He wore these glasses on the stage at his Captain Fantastic act in 1970. "These sunglasses offer more protection from the sunburn as they cover larger area of skin. Moreover, they come in bright colours with coloured lenses and can be purchased easily," says Shekhar. If you think that sunglasses only offer protection against exposure to sunlight, think again. "Sunglasses provide protection against the ultraviolet radiations that can cause short and long-term ocular problems such as snow blindness, cataract and various forms of eye cancer," says Parul Sinha, a city based ENT specialist. Moreover, sunglasses filter visible and invisible components of sunlight that might harm our eyes. So, what are you waiting for? Go get a pair of sunglasses for yourself and protect your eyes.
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Road
Rage Mukesh Kharbanda Our addiction to the Internet is growing by the day and it has become an integral part of our daily routine. So much so that we need online access at almost every moment we are awake. Internet mania has spread so much that it has taken over our workspaces, our homes, our mobile phones and now even our cars! Yes, several leading automobile manufacturers are geared up to offer wi-fi hotspots to their customers. Working on your business documents or digging into your social network profiles would soon be possible from inside your car, while on the move! According to market research done by iSuppli, automobile Wi-Fi systems are expected to surge to 7.2 million units by 2017, from just 1,74,000 in 2010, across the globe. All major manufacturers have already started working on the same. Car manufacturers, including Ford, GM, BMW, Audi, Saab and Chrysler, have started offering some kind of Internet access to their customers. Ford has been offering automobile wi-fi hotspot in some models in select countries since 2010. Ford’s wi-fi system, MyFord Touch, adds SYNC connectivity for mobile phones and music players. It offers no separate data plan but instead allows consumers’ devices, smart phones, tablet computers or wireless cards, to be the brains of the system. Considering the demand and cutting edge innovations, we can surely hope to see automobile wi-fi systems creating a huge buzz in India in the near future. Wi-fi hotspots would also help vehicles in communicating with one another using advanced signals. This would alert the drivers if their vehicles were on path to colliding with another vehicle at an upcoming intersection, or when a vehicle ahead stops or slows suddenly or when a traffic pattern changes on a busy highway. The systems would also warn drivers if there is a risk of collision while changing lanes, approaching a stationary or parked vehicle or if another driver loses control. Hope we get to experience the technology in India soon. (Kharbanda is a Chandigarh-based auto expert.)
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Salman Khan was at his candid and entertaining best at the music launch of Ready. His witty answers had the audience in splits. He also showed his magnanimous side by felicitating the workers and managers at Film City. The superstar is excited about his next release Ready and is pulling out all the stops to reach out to the masses. He talks about the song, Character dheela and the kind of films he makes. The song Character dheela is becoming a rage. How did the song come about? Character Dheela was Asin's idea. So, how can I refuse the heroine of the film? (Laughs) Character dheela is usually used in a negative manner and Anees bhai wanted to use it in a positive way. Anees said people look at others and say that their character is dheela when they are the ones who actually need to work on their character. It is not fair that woh kare toh raas leela aur mein karu toh character dheela!
Most of your movies are remakes of the South, whether it is Wanted, Ready or Bodyguard. So are you going to continue with remakes? Good movies, whether they are from the South or from Mumbai, will work. We do not relate to Hollywood movies so there is no point in remaking them. Now, we have writers who are actually writing. Today, movies have one gag from a French film, one action scene from an Ethiopian film, and one character from an old film. This is usually the case unless the film is made by a writer-director. The South has also remade our movies such as 3 Idiots, Dabangg, Deewar, and Haathi Meri Saathi among others. Earlier, when my father used to write movies, the heroes were strong and central characters and heroism was present in movies. In the South, heroism still exists but I felt that it was over in the films made in Mumbai. So, I wanted a hero on screen and I wanted to bring him back whether the hero was doing action, comedy, or drama. I wanted people to remember the hero when they left the theatre, which is why I am doing such films. Now, what better hero than me? (Laughs) Do you think Ready will be a bigger hit than Dabangg? I don't know about whether or not Ready will do as well as Dabangg. We make every movie hoping that it will be better than Mughal-E-Azam but that does not happen. We do not think of making the biggest flop film of all time. We do not think that aisi bekaar picture benaye ki theatre mein ek kutta bhi na ho. (Laughs) You have recreated sequences from the songs of Sholay, Mughal-e-Azam, and Shree 420 in Character dheela hai. There is no way you can do justice to them. Nobody can look the way Dharmendra saab looked in Sholay, Raj Kapoor is a legend, and Yusuf saab is a legend. I just saw Ganga-Jamuna four years ago for the fourth time. I did not understand it the first time I saw it. Yusuf saab was brilliant and we will never be as good as him. This song is only a tribute, to show the respect I have for them. You are the most eligible bachelor in the country. What do you have to say about that? I will change my bachelor status soon! You have included Munni and Sheila in Character dheela. So how have they reacted to the song? There was Munni, there was Sheila, now we have done Character dheela! — HRM
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Bollywood actress Lara Dutta, who makes her debut as a producer along with husband Mahesh Bhupathi for Chalo Dilli, says the tennis star is very filmi and has an eye for cinema. “Mahesh may look very sports oriented but he is very filmi. He has a very good sense of cinema. He watches movies from the point of view of an audience, thinking mera paisa vasool ho raha hai ki nahi( whether I am getting my movie tickets's worth in entertainment or not)," Lara said.' Chalo Dilli is produced by Eros International in association with Big Daddy Productions of Lara's tennis ace husband Mahesh and Bheegi Basanti productions."Big Daddy is much older than Bheegi Basanti Entertainment, they have already done television production but of course this is there first feature film. For this film I was involved creatively and Mahesh was looking into the business angle. So we had a nice balance," Lara said.Directed by Shashant Shah of Dasvidaniya fame, the film starring Lara and Vinay Pathak, is a journey of two people, Lara and Vinay.When asked whether actor friend Akshay Kumar is doing a cameo in the film, Lara said, "I don't know who is in a cameo role there can be anyone, it can be Mahesh Bhupathi or it can be Akshay." She said it was her husband who conceived the item song Laila O Laila which features Yana Gupta. Yana grooves to the remixed version of Zeenat Aman's popular number from Qurbani. The film is all set to release on April 29. — PTI
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Cannes calling … Sonam all set
Sonam Kapoor is the face of a world-renowned cosmetics brand alongside Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Frieda Pinto. She has been invited to walk the Cannes red carpet for a day. She is super-thrilled about it and talks about her preparations. "Aah! It feels great when you are invited for an international film festival. I will be walking the red carpet with beautiful women like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Frieda Pinto, so I am really very excited!" exclaimed Sonam, adding that fashion and make-up was what excited her the most. The style icon said, "I am most thrilled about all the beautiful clothes and make-up I will be wearing and the fabulous accessories and shoes I will be carrying. I love dressing up so that is the most exciting thing. I will be covered by the world media. I will be in Cannes for only one day." She has not decided the designer yet but revealed that she will wear a traditional outfit. Sonam has not prepared herself for the international film festival. "I need to learn something but I will be myself as I just can't pretend to be someone else. I have not even decided who all I want to meet. I am very busy with Mausam and will get only two days off to prepare for Cannes."
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Bunty Walia has produced some memorable films like Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya, Hello Brother and others. He is trying to rope in Amitabh Bachchan for his next project. A source close to Bunty informed us, "Bunty is a regular movie watcher and being a producer he keeps an eye on every film. Recently, he has bought the rights to the 2004 Spanish hit, Incautos (Swindled) and he wants to make the film with Amitabh Bachchan." Bunty has always wanted to make a film with Amitabh Bachchan but was not getting the correct script and now as he has got the perfect script, he really wants to sign Big B. When contacted, Bunty said, "Yes, I have bought the rights of the Spanish film Incautos. The film has a particular character for Mr Bachchan. I have approached him for the role but he is yet to revert back on it as he is busy shooting." When asked him about his other projects, he said, "Right now I am looking into scripts. Bihaad is almost done and we will release it by the end of this year." Currently, Bunty wants to concentrate only on his new film which revolves around a 60-something conman and what happens when the elderly rogue's former flame enters the scene.
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Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp will make a cameo appearance in the big screen remake of 21 Jump Street.The Pirates of the Caribbean star will appear in a small, uncredited part in the remake, which will star Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill in the lead.Although it is unclear if Depp will reprise his original role, he revealed last year that he had his own plans for the movie. "If we find the right thing to do, it could be very funny. It sounds like a great idea. It'd be hilarious," the actor had said.In the new Phil Lord and Christopher Miller-directed movie, which will begin filming later this month, Tatum and Hill will play police officers investigating a new drug plaguing a high school and it was Hill's idea to rope in the superstar. "We wrote a really awesome Johnny Depp cameo. I talked to his agent a few times. I've never met the man. He probably won't do it, but if he does, it will be one I think he'd be proud of, and it's a real crowd pleaser. It's not cheesy," Hill said. — PTI
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BOLLYWOOD GOSSIP
Five important crewmembers of the team of Reema Kagti's next film with Aamir Khan have quit the project. The reason for their departure is Reema's explosive temper. Even being part of an Aamir Khan film could not hold them back.
Agent Salman
Salman Khan is all set to play an espionage agent in Kabir Khan's next. The film is based on the lines of the X-Men series and Salman's character will also have super-powers hidden from the rest of the world. Looks like he is following the path carved by Shah Rukh Khan (Ra.One) and Hrithik Roshan (Krrishh).
Big B takes revenge
Ram Gopal Varma did not say very kind things about Abhishek Bachchan and Dum Maaro Dum. Senior Bachchan is very protective of his son and did not take his comments well and has opted out of RGV's Department. Abhishek Bachchan has been replaced by Rana Daggubatti in the film.
Saif learns to kick
Saif Ali Khan is off to Vietnam to learn the martial arts of that country. His action director Peter Heinz is training him there for a week for Agent Vinod. The movie promises some never-before-seen action sequences.
Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara does not have an editor. Chandan Arora and Deepa Bhatia left citing personal reasons and now Zoya is looking for a new editorial team. She has entrusted her brother Farhan to look for one. We hear Zoya is not easy to work with.
Double dhamaka for Ajay
Ajay Devgn will play a double role in Abbas-Mustan next action thriller titled Winners. The film is about a robbery and he plays a con-man. The film will go on the floors in Dubai or South Africa at the end of this year.
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Chatter Box
“Producer Rashmi Sharma and Sunrise Productions’ new daily soap on Colors Sasural Simar Ka will do very well as far as TRP’s are concerned and even the serial will be appreciated a lot,” predicts famous numerologist Bhavikk Sangghvi.
He cites the reason being “The title of the soap Sasural Simar Ka vibrates on Number 33 - one of the best octaves of Number 6, which gives popularity, fame and success”. He says, “Currently, the Sun is in the zodiac sign of Taurus, ruler Venus, which also represents Number 6 and the date it launched April 25 again adds up to the same number. Child actor Avika Gor, Anandi of Balika Vadhu fame and lead actors Dipika Samson and Shoaib Ibrahim will obviously only tend to benefit out of this venture,” signs off Bhavikk on a positive note. —
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Sumana’s new role
Sumana Das, last seen in Bairi Piya, will now be seen in Sunil Agnihotri’s Chandrakanta on Sahara One. Sumana will play Damini, an important character in the show, as she will be the love interest of both Abhimanyu (Vindu Dara Singh) and Badrinath (Mamik). At present, her character will work on maintaining peace between Chunargadh and Shivgadh. Chandni Chowk to China might have tanked at the box office but Akshay Kumar’s love for China and the Chinese continues. Akki has hired a special gymnast from China to train him to perform difficult stunts for Fear Factor-Khatron Ke Khiladi 4. His new trainer seems to be doing wonders for the actor. Not only is Akki is looking much younger, fitter and energetic as seen in the promos, but he also performed a dangerous stunt in Bangkok to show off his strength and
endurance. Chandni Chowk to China might have tanked at the box office but Akshay Kumar’s love for China and the Chinese continues. Akki has hired a special gymnast from China to train him to perform difficult stunts for Fear Factor-Khatron Ke Khiladi 4. His new trainer seems to be doing wonders for the actor. Not only is Akki is looking much younger, fitter and energetic as seen in the promos, but he also performed a dangerous stunt in Bangkok to show off his strength and endurance.
Tarana in Bade Acche Laggte....
Radio jockey-cum-actor Tarana has signed on to play an important role in Balaji’s upcoming show Bade Acche Laggte Hai on Sony. Tarana, who was last seen in Kuch Iss Tarah, is currently doing Channel V’s Dil Dosti Dance. The show not only has the longest title ever Bade Acche Laggte Hai…Yeh Dharti,Yeh Nadiya, Yeh Rainna Aur Tum but also the pair of Ram Kapoor and Saakshi Tanwar. The other notable actors in the show are Eva Grover and Jay Kalra. Tarana Raja Kapoor will play the role of Neha, the wife of Jay Kalra who is Ram’s business partners in the show.
Sourav Ganguly in new avatar
Well known dancer Mukti Mohan, who set the dance floor on fire in Zara Nach Ke Dikha, is no more single and is dating Ankur, a creative head in Balaji Telefilms. Mukti is friendly with Karan Kundra and Kritika Kamra and used to hangout with them. She would visit them on the set of their show Kitani Mohabbat Hai–2. This is where she bumped into Ankur and four of them got along really well. Recently, Mukti and Ankur were spotted in a suburban mall having a gala time together.
There is only one thing that has always been constant with TV actress Shweta Tiwari — tantrums. She is now living up to her image in B-town too! The actress gave so much grief to director of Bin Bulaye Baarati Chandrakant Singh that he walked out of the sets. It took a great deal of persuasion from the producer and crewmembers to get him back. |
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Character dhila hai a copy: Anu Malik
Music composer Anu Malik alleges that Pritam Chakraborty has lifted the entire tune of his Mohabaat naam hai kiska from Ajnabee and used it in the song Character dhila hai. The song features in director Anees Bazmee forthcoming movie Ready and is picturised on Salman Khan and Zarine Khan. “The full tempo, the full tune has been taken and ripped off,” Anu said. “I had liked the song and had called and congratulated Aneesji for such a fantastic song. Then I found that I was clapping for my own song,” he added. Anu may file a suit for plagiarising his song. “We have to take a legal opinion and then take a call. I will talk to my lawyer first as it is a rip-off of my song,” said Anu. He wonders why Pritam didn’t bother to give credit to RD Burman for using his composition in the title song of Rohan Sippy’s Dum Maaro Dum. “First of all they copied Panchamda’s tune and called it their own. Dum maaro dum is actually Panchamda’s composition. They don’t even give credit. It is terrible. You cannot copy other’s composition and call it your own and then get away and get applause,” he said. — IANS
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Gents first
Taking an “evolutionary-economics” perspective, the research concludes that gender differences in the timing and function of saying “I love you” are related to whether a couple has had sex. “Men may be more impulsive in the way they express love, but what love means to men and what love means to women may be very different,” said co-author Josh Ackerman, assistant professor of marketing at MIT Sloan School of Management. In a series of surveys, researchers found that two-thirds of couples report that the man was first in confessing love. Men also reported being significantly happier than women to hear “I love you” one month into the relationship if they had not yet had sex, while women felt happier than men when they heard “I love you” after the onset of sex in the relationship. The researchers theorised that a pre-sex love confession may signal interest in advancing the relationship to include sexual activity, while women took “l love you” post-sex as a signal of commitment. — ANI
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Rijuta Jain is an expert in baking. She is known for eggless wonders and experimenting with wheat products. Her eatery Sweet Temptations is known for its innovative food, which combines French and Indian cuisine: Mango Shahi Bavorois
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Karma to Nirvana, the second installment in chef Vikas Khanna's Holy Kitchens documentary series will premiere at the New York Indian Film Festival, the longest-running, prestigious Indian film festival in the US, on May 7. "At any given time somewhere on earth, people are gathering to share food in the name of God. This is spiritual sustenance, meant to bring us closer together and closer to the Creator," says Khanna, whose new Manhattan restaurant, Junoon, recently received two stars in its New York Times review. "This is the story of Holy Kitchens," adds Khanna saying he was compelled to explore the symbiotic intersection of food and religion in his documentary series by Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy: "God comes to the hungry in the form of food". Karma to Nirvana, focuses specifically on Hinduism, Lord Krishna's spiritual practices, and the principles of Karma and Nirvana as set forth in the Bhagavad-Gita. The film features interviews with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Arun Gandhi, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Shaunaka Rishi Das, Aroon Shivdasani, Lynn McGuire, Scott Carney and Anju Bhargava. It is written and narrated by Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn, directed by Anubhav Bhardwaj, and co-directed by Francisco Aguila. Vikas Khanna's journey in the documentary takes one right into the soup kitchens of Amma, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi's ashram in Kerala, where Amma blesses thousands of people daily with motherly hugs and serves them meals with her own hands. "True Business," the first film in the Holy Kitchens series focused on the Sikh religion and how its temples provide free food through its kitchens, known as langars, to everyone who comes, regardless of their beliefs. With commentary by Dr Deepak Chopra, the film played to a sold-out audience at New York's Sikh International Film Festival in autumn 2010. Next year's film is titled The Moon of Eïd and will explore Ramadan in the Islamic faith from the Middle East to Europe and across the world. "Our aim is to make people aware of this commonality of the world's religious traditions and to illuminate the differences in a way that will engender mutual tolerance and respect," says Khanna. "Taken together, these films are our offering to the dialogue that is meant to create more peace and harmony in the world." — IANS
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"Compared by some to a blank slate, potatoes can effectively work with a wide range of different flavours and ingredients," said Pszczola. He found that potatoes are appearing on menus in a variety of dishes. Lime Chicken Potato Tacos, Creamy Potato Leek Soup with Tangy Tarragon Drizzle, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine such as Salad with Potato Medley, Potato Crusted Goat Cheese, Potato Risotto, Potato Chips Strips, Gnocchi Tart with Purple Potato Puree and Caramelized Cauliflower and Potato Soup are some of the more innovative potato-based dishes. Pszczola published his research in the "Ingredients" column of the April 2011 issue of Food Technology magazine. — ANI
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Astro Turf
TAURUS: You get a good opportunity to show your artistic flare. Loved ones help solve family’s financial problems. Savour a romantic morning. Pace of life picks up. Stay focused. Consult an older and wiser colleague on a decision. Work will bring lasting rewards. You might receive a great offer through e-mail. Tarot message: Finish pending work. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 52. GEMINI: “Six of Wands” emphasises on fun, frolic and social activities. Your effort will not go unnoticed by superiors. Heartening communications likely. Discuss future plans with lover. Your imagination is likely to be at a peak. Please be strict to your diet. Tarot message: Don’t swing away from the course you have charted so far. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 40. CANCER: Today love and travel figure prominently. You may get a promotion or a salary hike. The accent is on pleasure & entertainment. Strong feelings overwhelm you and distort your sense of perspective. Don’t let off steam in public. Family issues could come to a head. Tarot message: Don’t reveal your plans to anyone. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 63. LEO: Maintain harmony. Communication on the job assumes importance. Be careful not to get caught in red tape. Don’t let petty aspects dominate. Offer for an advertising job likely. Your creative imagination is stimulated, along with an intuitive ability to tap into the public consciousness. Tarot message: Don’t compromise on health. Lucky colour: Aqua. Magic number: 59. VIRGO: Meeting new people will be exciting. Take care of diet & nutrition. A health problem could slow you down. Travel is not favoured. Take it easy this morning. Some of you are lucky to be in the arms of your lover all day long. Parents enjoy time with the kids. Personal and professional interests can clash. Tarot message: Come to terms within yourself. Lucky colour: Purple. Magic number: 36. LIBRA: Love life is beautiful. Plan a relaxing day. Enjoy your hobbies or sports. Say no to a friend who wants you to do something you don’t want to. You may be overprotective of your children and want to keep them around you. Do not gamble. SCORPIO: Good news cheers you up. Household affairs are smooth. Biz folk: do not invest your money in hasty deals. A romantic feel to the day is more conductive to artistic and healing pursuits. Don’t click on one of those flashing winner signs on the Internet. SAGITTARIUS: Not a good day to shop. There can be a small get together at home. A promotion to a management position might trigger self-doubt. Be conscious of your self-speak. A level of anxiety could interfere with your sense of well being. Go for a walk. Drink lots of water. Tarot message: Avoid hasty decisions. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 33. CAPRICORN: Take things step-by-step. Sportsmen: sincerity is the key to success. Club and group activities keep you occupied. Health glows. Don’t speculate. Focus on hobbies. Wrong or slipshod work will get exposed. Be very careful about initiating a legal matter. Travel plans likely. Make sure you join a reputable organisation. Tarot message: Don’t waste an opportunity. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 25.
PISCES: Put routine on one side. You might fall madly in love during travel or a conference. Drive carefully. Partnership issues are likely to surface. Singles may start reading self-help books. Face the facts talk to your partner, with love and honesty to bring about change. Tarot message: Be determined and increase your self-confidence. Lucky colour: Mauve. Magic number: 31.
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The Year Ahead
Your emotions are written all over your face now, especially if your boss goes off on a rambling tangent during a meeting though everyone there is pressed for time. If you feel bored or frustrated, be honest and decide. Your honesty brings great results. The planetary configuration on your birthday advises you to throw yourself into that arena, which really interests you. There are new opportunities to grab on the horizon. Students may not be very happy with their grades. Do not let this chance at fortune slip through your fingers. You might be unaware of the importance of current events but your future is at stake. You must carefully consider the next step and start working hard for competitive exams or campus placements. An effort may improve family life. A costly appliance or vehicle is likely to be purchased around birthday. A squabble within the family is likely and appears to have to do with the behaviour or actions of a member. Patience is needed. Fun gatherings cheer you. Samantha plays a student of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), the first such role in Tamil cinema. Samantha has also recently signed Vamsi Paidipally’s Brindaavanam in which she has a supporting role alongside NTR Jr and Kajal Aggarwal. Like other Tamil heroines she will make her niche in Hindi Cinema in 2012. |
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The most eligible royal bachelor hitches on Friday, turning a commoner into a royal. Prince William and Catherine (Kate) Middleton’s wedding is all over the media - the bridal gown (even the Prince hasn’t seen it yet), wedding souvenirs, the bride’s humble beginning, the vows (is Kate going to pledge to ‘obey’ her husband), royal feast, wild after-party thrown by Prince Harry for the elder bro and also the biological or nuclear terror threat to London! Is public as enthusiastic as us, we find out!
Being cool in summers means combining style with care for the entire body. For the most sensitive part of our body, our eyes, nothing spells style more than a dashing pair of sunglasses. A good pair of sunglasses is one accessory that adds that star quality to any ordinary face.
These lenses go from a darker shade at the top to a lighter one at the bottom. These offer greater protection from the sun. "They are very clear. One can wear them indoors too, without any fear of tripping over something as they provide a very clear view of things," says a salesman of Ray-Ban store at DT Mall. You can often spot them at nightclubs.
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Grey and green lenses are considered neutral because they maintain true
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My character is not dheela but mera average bahut bura hai. I am 46 now!
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will soon be seen in a new avatar on the small screen. Siddharth and Anita Kaul Basu, the producers of Kaun Banega Crorepati are keen on roping in Sourav to host the Bengali version of the show. Sourav, it is learnt, is yet to give his nod, as he has to reschedule a couple of his other assignments to accommodate the new assignment. Also, Shatrughan Sinha, popularly known as Shotgun, has been signed up to host the Bhojpuri version of the show. “Shatrughan Sinha was a natural choice to host the Bhojpuri version of KBC as he prides himself upon being the ultimate Bihari babu,” says a source.
While most people think that it is women who say “I love you” first in romantic relationships, a new research has found that men were more likely to utter those three magic words first. Also, men admit thinking about confessing love six weeks earlier than their female partners.
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Potato-based dishes are turning up on more dinner tables and restaurant menus as a healthy addition to almost any meal, according to a new research. Donald E. Pszczola, senior editor of Food Technology, examined the history of the spud as well as some of the innovative ways it can be prepared and new products on the market that showcase the healthy advantages of potatoes.
ARIES: An auspicious day to buy ornaments. Hasty actions can lead to unfavourable situations. Stop for a while to catch up with your emotions and stay on track. Colleagues might step on your toes or try to bully you. Financial concerns can give you a cause for worry. Tarot message: Be articulate. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 42.
AQUARIUS: Workingwomen: take complete rest today. Students: bury your nose in books. Be logical. Housewives: financially you feel secure. Change of plans likely. Don’t expect people to make compromises and you won’t be let down. Stop worrying about what other people think of you. Be firm and maintain healthy boundaries. Tarot message: Learn from past experience. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 25.
If your birthday is April 28...
Samantha Ruth Prabhu (April 28,1987, Chennai), model and Tamil actor whose first major release was the critically acclaimed Gautham Menon film, Ye Maaya Chesave, which got released in February 2010, shares her birthday with you.