|
|
|
|
|
Gear up for adventure
Before you start pulling out your best dresses from the closet, just in case you do, we bring you a quick run down on how to be stylishly prepared for a vacation…hitting the mountains or even trekking Mt Everest, if you decide to do so. Chandigarh-based designer Sukoon Sandhu has an interesting take on it. "Let your spirit select what you want to wear when you are going out on a vacation, especially if adventure is on the agenda." The 'spirit' might need some guidance! "What you wear should be decided on the basis of the place and activity you are planning. If you are thinking of trekking, jump into some cool khaki shorts. Cargo pants with a lot of pockets is another good option. For once you can give your favourite denims a miss," she says.
If you thought walking up the hill or cycling through a valley is nothing but touching base with yourself (which it is), see how fashion companies are bringing in the fashion quotient in adventure as well. Parkash Sons have announced its dealership with Wildcraft India Pvt. Ltd in Chandigarh, Sector 17, to make available adventure, travel and everyday outdoor gear featuring rucksacks, sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, laptop backpacks, duffels et al for activities like travelling, hiking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits.
If the running through the jungle with wind in your hair and sand at your feet doesn't entice you a bit, we bet the latest trekking and adventure gear available in the market by various sports brands will. Mehak Kundra and her friends, textile designing students from Saraba Nagar, Ludhiana, feel that their excitement quotient goes up when they see their cool, comfortable and trendy trekking attire as well as amazingly light rucksacks. Mehak can't hide her excitement, "I love to mountain-bike and river-raft whenever I have time. But I am always confused about the comfortable clothing for the same. Now, the market is flooded with options like shorts, tees, dungrees, cargos, caps and loads of other stuff like sippers, bags, waist pouches, which make travelling a stylish thing to do." So, pull yourself, slip into a cool adventure gear and get ready to feel the wind in your hair and sand at your feet! jasmine@tribunemail.com
|
|
Go vivid
Pair up orange with fuscia, sea-green with blue, yellow with beige or even brown with black. Colour blocking is a trend that's horribly-in this season! Solid block of colours put against each other has walked over the ramp into real life. Part of all major ramp shows, from Spring Summer 2011 to even local, colour blocking is a hit with major international brands as well. One can find it prominently in latest collections by designers from Manish Arora to Valentino. "Colour blocking is making waves across the continents. It's just that according to climates the colours change," says Jai from Parvesh-Jai. If Europe banks on earthy shades, it's vibrant ones for Asia, especially India. "It's more like cubism in fashion. It has been around for the last three-four seasons, but is a real rage," says Reena Dhaka, fashion designer. "I was always fascinated by bright hues but scared to wear them lest I looked loud," shares Shriya, a college-going fashion-freak. Shriya is happy pairing her favourite colours however contrasting they are, as this is 'in'! If you fall in Shriya's league, here is Jai's advice, "In colour theory there is this gravitational notion. This recommends wearing light colour on the upper torso and darker one on the lower. This helps you look tall and pleasing." Colour blocking, that uses two blocks of solid colours or more, can be appropriate for any occasion. Stick to black, whites or greys for the formal look. All other colours do well for a casual look. Even the classical little black dress is facing stiff competition from dresses that make use of colour blocking. "The younger generation (say 20-30 age bracket) is experimenting more and more in cities like Chandigarh," offers Jai, alumni of NIFT, Mohali. Colour blocking is not for ethnic wear though. As the emphasis is more on surface detailing, colours don't stand out as well. Apart from that be it jewellery, bags, shoes or even make-up, colour blocking rules! So are you ready to flaunt the look the season? mona@tribunemail.com Watch Out
Another hot trend is small, dainty, floral tea cup prints. Be it dresses, blouses or accessories, keep an eye the next time you are out shopping. |
|
Big hype, little magic
Bheja Fry 2
According to critics, it was a difficult task for any director to meet expectations with a sequel to a hit film, so Bheja Fry 2 failed on many fronts. Starring: Vinay Pathak, Kay Kay Menon, Minissha Lamba, Suresh Menon, Amole Gupte and Rahul Vohra Too slow "I had high expectations from the movie, but it really did not match up. Part one was a surprise package, this is just too slow." — Sameer Lega, student. No fun "The humour was too far apart and laid back. The attempt to make it funny has failed." — Anmol Arora, IT professional Laughter riot "I totally think it was a laughter riot. The script was good and Vinay Pathak lived up to his image." — Akanksha Sharma, housewife Always Kabhi Kabhi High-School rom-coms have never really made their mark in the Hindi film industry. There have been many attempts in the past to tap this genre, but they've all failed. Now the Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan tries his hands with a youth-based film Always Kabhi Kabhi. Starring: Ali Fazal, Giselle Monteiro, Zoa Morani, Satyajit Dubey, Lillete Dubey Very boring "It is a fresh idea, but the script fails in certain places. The expectations out of the second half totally fail. It turns very boring." — Mayank Kundu, student. Will not click "I had hoped that Roshan Abbas will do justice to this movie. It's something that will not click with the audience." — Rekha Verma, student Script weak "Nothing at all holds your attention. Shah Rukh needs to ensure a better script before taking up a film like this." — Sahira Kashyap, entrepreneur. Green Lantern
Protectors of peace and justice have existed for centuries —they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate lies in the hands of their recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan. Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Angela Bassett, Tim Robbins Average show "Apart from a few visual effects, it's not something that excites the audience. On the whole it is very average." — Preetinder Kaur, student It's disappointing "It's one of the few movies, which tends to disappoint. I have always been a big fan of the comic, but this does not compare." — Karanjot Chopra, student (As told to Vasudha Gupta) |
|
Kishwar’s monsoon PLANS
Kishwar Merchant popularly known as Haseena from Pyaar Kii Yeh Ek Kahaani on Star One loves the monsoon and has already jotted down the things that she plans to do this season. Visit to a hill station I have never been to Lonavala so, I would love to go there this monsoon. Even Mahabaleshwar is a good option. Suyash and I have been planning a trip since a long time but both have been tied up due to shooting. The monsoon is the best excuse to make the trip and I hope the plan works out. Getting drenched I love getting wet during this season. The other day when it was pouring my friends and I got fully drenched in the rain as we enjoyed some hot and tasty pakodas at a stall. Unfortunately Suyash was shooting and could not join us. I want him to be with me next time. Watching a romantic movie It is not necessary that one has to be outdoors to enjoy the monsoon, plans can be made at home. I would love to get cozy with my boyfriend during the monsoon weather and watch a romantic movie together. Getting pampered I cannot cook, the only thing I can prepare well is maggi. So I would want Suyash to cook a hot meal for me as I sit back and enjoy watching the rains from my window. It is every girlfriend’s right to demand some pampering from her guy. Romantic long drive A romantic long drive on the expressway would be perfect since I love being surrounded by greenery. Suyash will drive while I will leave the window a little open so that little drops of rain can splash on my face.
|
|
Accident on the sets of Phulwa An unfortunate incident happened near the sets of Colors' Phulwa produced by Siddharth Tewary, after a child drowned in the lake near the location which led to the halt of the shoot. A group of kids came to swim in the lake near the set and the tragedy happened when a kid started drowning in the lake. The crew members of Phulwa noticed this and rushed to the spot to save the kid. But their efforts were in vain as the kid's body was recovered. The shoot of Phulwa was put on hold for a few minutes as many in the unit went to the lake side to rescue the child.
|
|
The previous season of Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar saw Ghazal protégé Ranjeet Rajwada and now the stage is all set for li'l Ghazal champ in the making. Azmat Hussain, a ten year old kid from Jaipur, brought tears in everybody's eyes with his soulful rendition of Khuda Kare. He got a standing ovation from the mentors and audience and they just could not stop raving about his performance.
|
|
Sydney CALLING...
Whether you're looking for outdoor adventure or cosmopolitan culture, Sydney's got it all. Climb to the top of the Harbour Bridge or take a skywalk on Sydney Tower to get a 360-degree view of the city, it's just awesome.
A stroll through the Botanical Gardens, a tour of the Opera House, cuddling koalas in the Taronga Park Zoo and learning to surf at Bondi Beach - this 12-day trip was packed with adventure and fun. Visit to The Rocks, Sydney's historic district, was worthwhile for its quaint cafés and shopping. For everything from beaches to ballet, we enjoyed it all. Sydney is a tourist destination for all age groups. Our little son did sun and sand bathing every day. He enjoyed covered hot water pools the best. I enjoyed the pristine white sand on the shores the most, followed by shopping at malls at Perth. Perth is much like Chandigarh for its spacious. There are lots of activities going on at the malls to engage kids so that mothers can go shopping hassle free which is what I made most of. Most memorable was our son trying to fly with the birds at Darling harbour, Sydney! Twelve days were far too less to admire the beauty of the city but the memories are ever lasting. (Sonia Sandhu, a homemaker from sector 16 Chandigarh shares memories from her fun packed trip to Australia)
|
|
It’s a beautiful day
Kids' favourite, this small museum receives the most foot fall in the month of June, when NRIs as well as international tourists pay a visit. "Many times, tourists from different countries bring a doll and with due permission, we install them here," shares Bhanu Sharma from the museum. The French corner is bigger now with six more members in the family; there are new additions in the US corner as well.
India's diverse culture echoes through different tribe dolls. A 'bride' corner brings forth the wedding attire from Jammu to Goa. "I like the Nagaland dolls the most," says an enchanted Shriya Garg (12). An aquarium, a model toy train and model presentations of popular stories - Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Alladin and His Wonderful lamp, Snow White and Seven dwarfs - attract kids equally. Attendants here are more than happy to describe the stories to inquisitive kids. Mythological corner has stories from different religions — Ramayana, Christ's birth, Shiva Ji-Jija Bai, Eklavya's sacrifice, Guru Teg Bahadur and more; the story of Gautam Buddha - how he moved as a prince from the palace on to the path for nirvana.
Souvenir shop
Prints of miniature paintings from Sobha Singh, descriptions from Bhagvata Purana, lives of Sikh Gurus, are available here for sale at a nominal price. So are the statues in metal and fibre glass. Prints on mythological themes are pretty popular with NRIs, who find them an excellent present to take back home. mona@tribunemail.com |
|
Bouncy Blue
Feeling (all shades of) blue: Blue, in all its glorious hues, is the colour of the season for men and women. Take a look. It's time to feel bright and blue!
Zayed Khan Aarti
Chhabria
Kiran Rao
— HRM
|
|
Happy-go-lucky Rajeev
Shot in Mumbai, Bangkok and Pattaya, Soundtrack is story of a DJ from a small town who makes it big in tinsel town. "With success comes money, partying and women, all rolled in a neat package. And the protagonist has to pay a huge price for it," shares Rajeev. Rajeev who has a successful stint with TV, considers his career in films, a part of growth. "TV hasn't been easy either. But then challenges are welcome," says Rajeev, a happy man in real life. Married, earlier this year, Rajeev is happy with his partner whom he terms 'beautiful' and 'secure'. "I am glad to share home with the person I love and happy to take orders form the new boss," Rajeev chuckles. Quiz him about controversial show Sacch Ka Samna and he says, "I like this show. It generated so much debate about truth which is great," says Rajeev who would be hosting another season of Sacch in coming months. His next release would be Raakh in which he plays an obsessed romantic. And in life he's looking forward to, "The position to be able to do the kind of films I like and go on a world tour with my wife Manjiri and both set of parents." Amen! |
|
Glad to help
The 33-year-old actor received the Piaget Award of Inspiration for his philanthropy and contributions at the second annual 'Inspiration Gala'. "I'm still a little unsure why I'm being honoured, but I'm glad that I'm here and I'm glad that I can help. It's certainly a cause that I believe in," said the 127 Hours star. Designer Michael Kors was also among the honoured list at the city's Museum of Modern Art and he stepped onstage to accept the Award of Courage. Jennifer Hudson, Courtney Love and Liza Minnelli performed during the bash for Dame Elizabeth Taylor's foundation for Aids Research charity. Kesha, Lance Bass and Heidi Klum were also among the guests at the event. — PTI |
|
Glam QUOTIENT
"I'm at my sexiest best right after I leave the gym. I always feel so good, I also like being glammed up. Every girl has her insecurities but I've become more comfortable with my body as I've grown older," says Kardashian. The 30-year-old recently got engaged to basketball star Kris Humphries. "Although I do work out hard, there's always room for improvement. If I'm at home I work out every day, but with travelling so much, it's hard," she said. — IANS |
|
Ranbir likes DK Bose
Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan are buddies. They both are sorted guys focusing on their own careers and don't care for competition. Ranbir sent Imran a message saying that DK Bose is an awesome song and he cannot wait to see the film.
Prioritising work Salman Khan is giving priority to Yash Raj's films. He is doing Kabir Khan’s Ek Tha Tiger with Katrina Kaif as his co-star. Shooting for Ek Tha Tiger will begin in July. |
|
Fashion fiesta
As many as 28 male and female models set the ramp on fire, showcasing the designs by 61 students. The show was anchored by Radio Jockey Rahul Makin, while the fashion fiesta was choreographed by none other than Kaushik Ghosh. Models like Tina Chatwal, Shreya Kishore, Amanpreet Wahi, Anna, Sahiba Singh, Priyanka, Himani Thapa, Manish, Puneet, Deepak, Sahil etc sashayed down the ramp.
Says SS Bains, director general, NIIFT, "Anukama-2011 is the perfect platform for graduating students. It is the right step towards becoming trendsetting designers and technical consultants of tomorrow."
|
|
Ajay Devgn, who is co-hosting UTV Bindass Emotional Atyachaar Season 3 along with Pravesh Rana, will get candid as he shares his take on relationships in this week's episode of the show. Ajay advises Preeti who will feature this week and says "It is not worth wasting or ending your life for someone who does not love you."
Even Preeti's friend Janvi claims that Sumit makes any girl uncomfortable in his company. To reach a conclusion on these claims made by Preeti and her friend, the Emotional Atyachaar 3 team (EAT) will send an undercover agent to visit Sumit at the photo studio that he works at. Sumit will readily agree to do a photo shoot for the undercover agent and will even get over friendly with her during the shoot.
|
|
|
Lemon Grass Collins
vineet mishra
Ingredients: n 45 ml Havana Club aged white rum n 1 tbsp. castor sugar n Lime wedges n Sprite n 4-5 sprig lemon grass Muddle lemon grass, castor sugar and lime in a mixing glass. Add 1 1/2 oz white rum and ice in a cocktail shaker and shake. Strain the mixture into a tall glass and top with sprite. Garnish with fresh lemon grass sprig. Cocktail note - Cymbopogon (lemongrass) is a genus of about 55 species of grasses, Common names include lemon grass, lemongrass, barbed wire grass, silky heads etc. Besides oil production, citronella grass is also used for culinary purposes, in tea and as a flavoring. Vineet Mishra Director CocktailJockey.com
|
|
|
The year ahead
If your birthday is June 18...
Your birthday on the 18th day of June suggests that you are the one who can work well with a group, but still remain someone who needs to maintain individual identity. The number 9 people have completed the karmic circle and come off as people with loads of knowledge and experience. You are compassionate, tolerant, benevolent, charming and idealistic. The number 9 denotes mastery over all the challenges faced by the numbers preceding it. The month of September brings good things to these people and their lucky day is Monday. 1, 5, 6, 9, 18 and 27 are lucky dates for these people. Red, maroon, orange, and rose pink will bring you luck. In July, hidden fears, competitiveness will surface and can stir up trouble in your business relationships. This is a good time to assert your own needs and desires, to communicate to others what you really want. In the later part of the year between September and March, you may seesaw between decisive, forceful action and passive surrender. This tendency would make you much less effective than you would be at other times. Emotions and dreams are apt to be rather turbulent, filled with strange restlessness or discontent. Try not to demand too much of yourself at this time; you are prone to ailment. Take care of health in winters.
. |
|
Beat it
Genre: Club music
Track: Give Me Everything (feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer) (As told to Jasmine Singh) |
|
Astro Turf
ARIES: Nothing will go wrong today. Home and family life run smoothly. You will get more time to do what you want. Evening favours social get-together. Co-workers are controversial. Eat well and enjoy your favorite dish. Tarot Message: Avoid gossip sessions. Lucky colour: Orange
Magic Number: 36 TAURUS: Women will be bored with their daily routine. Love life will be controversial. Your health can stand in the way of travel plans. Think about what you are going to wear to an upcoming job interview. Tarot Message: Ensure that your health is fine. Lucky colour: Pink Magic Number: 61 GEMINI: Avoid tiffs and angry words in the heat of the moment. Maintain your equilibrium. Your energy may be under par and a day at home could be your best medicine. Tarot Message: Be articulate to prevent people for making their own conclusion. Lucky colour: Silver. Magic Number: 32 CANCER: Overseas inquiries for business will be encouraging. Investments made in new ventures are sure to bring good dividends. Take some quiet time for yourself.Escape reality with a good book or movie. Tarot Message: You are advised to focus on professional changes. Lucky colour: Yellow Magic Number: 29 LEO: The married will be able to see more of each other. Use your sympathy for best results. A strong independent streak will push you to get things done your way. Be warned and stay charming. Tarot Message: Arrogance and pride will not be rewarded. Magic Number: 43 VIRGO: The wheels progress and action is likely to come to halt today. Contracts and agreements can stall, and whatever is meant to be happening probably won't. Tarot Message: You need to be creative if you want to retain your grip over your business. Lucky colour: Peach Magic Number: 65 LIBRA: Not much out of the ordinary will transpire today. Running after people all the time may not leave much time for you.Take stock of your plans and ensure you are looking after yourself. Tarot Message: Boost your confidence with positive thinking. Lucky colour: 38. Magic Number: Aqua Blue SCORPIO: There are too many problems to cope with at home. Partners may not be understanding. . Romance with a friend can start unexpectedly and may become a very productive alliance. Tarot Message: Avoid situations that may turn nasty. Lucky colour: Mauve Magic Number: 59 SAGITTARIUS: Not a particularly busy day. If you are thinking of rekindling a past love affair, make plan for a weekend retreat, just for the two of you and reignite the fire. Tarot Message: Results are guaranteed if you stick to arrangements. Lucky color: Navy BlueMagic Number: 47 CAPRICORN: The day begins on a favourable note. Work wise you will be doing fine. Give more time to domestic duties. Sportsmen perform well. Do not suppress your feelings. Love and friendship are likely to take up most of your time. Tarot Message: Do not let anyone take advantage. Lucky color: White Magic Number: 53 AQUARIUS: You must try harder at work. Fantasy and romance can play a large part in actions, so try to exercise discretion. An Internet romance can flourish but at the expense of fresh air and sunlight. Tarot Message: Do not cover up mistakes and keep emotions aside. Lucky color: Saffron. Magic Number: 30 PISCES: There will be new projects to deal with. Friends will be coming up with useful ideas. Social activities will keep you active. Romance is slated. Tarot Message: Don't get embroiled in ventures where returns are spread over a large period of time. Lucky color: Sky Blue Magic Number: 31 |
|
| HOME PAGE | |
Punjab | Haryana | Jammu & Kashmir |
Himachal Pradesh | Regional Briefs |
Nation | Opinions | | Business | Sports | World | Letters | Chandigarh | Ludhiana | Delhi | | Calendar | Weather | Archive | Subscribe | E-mail | |
Now that you have said a 'hearty' yes to adventure, discovering detours, chasing angels in the woods, fleeing demons, criss-crossing through the tides…we bet you also know how to gear up for this! Here, we strictly mean style, what to wear and how to carry your knick-knacks when you are on an adventure trip.
Travelling light is another 'must consider' factor. Leave your Dolce & Gabbana clutches or bags for evening mocktails. "Water-proof rucksacks, which are not too bulky, should be an ideal choice," the designer adds.
Says Ashwani Kumar, managing director Parkash Sons, "Adventure is on each one's 'must-do' list. So, we provide products crafted and produced by WildCraft India, which are reliable and also keep up with the latest trends, styles and in elegant colours, according to the choice of today's youth in Chandigarh as well as Punjab." Wildcraft is known for backpacks, rucksacks, travel accessories, active wear and survival gear. 
Bharat Bhushan is back — complete with his singing aspirations and quirks. Actor Vinay Pathak, who plays the lead character of Bharat Bhushan, returns with a sequel to the 2007 hit film Bheja Fry in which he wins himself a free trip on a luxury cruise after winning a TV game show. But this time, in Bheja Fry 2, Bhushan doesn't have Ranjeet Thadani, who in the 2007 film was played by actor Rajat Kapoor.
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs Azmat Hussain wows all with a ghazal. Zee TV's music reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is known to select talent from every nook and corner in India and give them a worthy platform to showcase their talent. 
We were looking forward to a visit to Sydney for quite some time. It was only when our son turned one, we could dare to realise our dream vacation at Sydney.
It's a packed house on a hot sultry afternoon, kids as well as parents in tow, gazing from the show glass at the dolls that represent different countries. Chinese dolls with elaborate hairdo, Austrian ones dressed in heavy woollens, Italians dressed in elaborate gowns and Indian ones that mark our resplendent culture are housed together in the International Doll Museum-23.
Each of the doll group has a description on the wall that talks of the country they are from, major cities, languages, monetary unit, ethnicity as well as history. There is also a small description of origin of toys from Harappa civilisation to Barbie. Dolls from Japan, England, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Russia and Korea offer a slice from their culture. 
Though some dolls look stained, overall they present a lovely picture of the world around in their own special way. The museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day except on Mondays, national and public holidays.
Shilpa Shetty
Farah Khan Ali
Hrithik Roshan
'If Beethoven were alive today- he'd be a DJ and this would be his story,' goes the tagline for Soundtrack due to be released this August. Its lead Rajeev Khandelwal is upbeat about it. "I have great expectations from the film, I hope I get audience's applause this time as well," says this actor.
Hollywood actor James Franco was honoured for his humanitarian work at a star-studded Aids charity event.
Socialite Kim Kardashian says she feels most sexy after exercising at the gym.
Budding designers from Ludhiana's fashion schools are no longer confined to their curriculum, but are gaining recognition with their creations. Top fashion divas of the country sashayed down the ramp during 'Anukama 2011' on Thursday evening, a show which displayed the creativity of Northern India Institute of Fashion Designing (NIIFT) students.
Weaving, knitting, woollen blends, khadi, silk cotton, crochet work; leather and digital printing were creatively used by the students. Through the media of colours, materials, finishes and techniques, students made individual statements.
On the season's second episode, Preeti, a Delhi girl will be conducting a loyalty test on her partner Sumit, who she feels has been ignoring her off late and only meets her as per his convenience, even his phone has been always busy at night. When she had confronted him regarding his excuses, Sumit had dismissed it saying that the calls were professional ones. On the other hand; Preeti who has sacrificed a lot in life so that she can be in a relationship with Sumit has not been happy with the way Sumit has been treating her. Recently, she also quit her BPO job because he did not like it; she even left her mom to stay with her brother because her mother never allowed her to stay out late nights when she used to meet Sumit. Her friends and family say that Preeti is only losing in this relationship, her suffering has gone to such an extent that it has started affecting her health badly and she has been taking sleeping pills to gain some rest.
A fresh lemongrass flavored summer drink with a hint of lemon.
Daniel Futterman June 18 , 1967, Silver Spring, Maryland ) is an American Academy Award-nominated actor and screenwriter. Although he is known for several high-profile acting roles, including Val Goldman in the film The Birdcage and Vincent Gray on the CBS television series Judging Amy, he is also a scriptwriter. He wrote the screenplay for the film Capote for which he received an Academy Award nomination and an Independent Spirit Award, Boston Society of Film Critics award and Los Angeles Film Critics Association
award
Give Me Everything is a song by American rapper Pitbull 2011 as the second single from his upcoming sixth studio album, Planet Pit (2011). It was written by Pitbull, American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, Dutch producer and DJ Afrojack. It combines hip hop, pop, and "Broadway-style theatricality". The song has a zing, a foot tapping nature to it. This is one track that can brighten up your mornings and evenings as well. Must listen to!