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Planning a wedding is a bigger job than getting married. We can see hands raised in approval! Now that you agree, it is quiet a task - you should also know what makes it one. From finalising the date, going helter-skelter for the venue; not to forget those brain-storming sessions and repeated rounds to card designers! We take it from here - the wedding cards and the entire paraphernalia around it. Card planners from Chandigarh share the new designs and how creativity has moved from a simple leaf to laser-cutting as well as carvings.
Card N Art Himanshu thinks that the trends have got to do more with what people want. “Customised wooden cards with laser cut-work or stonework make for a classic invite, and people are willing to spend extra for it.” Priced between Rs 300-400, these cards are designed according to what the customer wants. Other than cards, Himanshu sees sweet boxes or other boxes along with the cards as a trend. “Book type boxes, double-side, double-decker designs are much in vogue. People have begun to club sweet boxes and invitation cards. Generally, these boxes hold cards and sweets, which are creatively styled,” adds Himanshu. Cover in style Aditi and Sumit Arora of Taj Printers have redefined wedding cards and boxes by adding various elements like Chinese paper, laser-cuts, cut-art and more. Says Aditi, “People go in for cards that are different than others. Laser-cut technique is in; carving out figurines and designs on laser is not an easy task, it requires special machines and a technique to do the same.” She adds, “Boxes are another thing that customers ask for, including the cards.” She has recently designed peacock boxes by embellishing them with feathers. Wallpapers and imported paper from China is used for boxes and cards, which is catching up with people who want everything in wedding to look classic.” In & out While one or two leaf wedding cards are a common pick with customers, there are designs that seem to be losing their hold in the market. Ankita Sondi, a wedding planner from Ludhiana, believes in adding the present day elements to the weddings. “I don’t recommend scroll invites because there isn’t much space for printing. At the same time they are very tedious for a wedding card.” Tribal prints, big bold colours and bright patterns paired with sleek designs, metallic layered cards and shop metallic layered cards are quite in demand. Other than this, snowflake wedding invitations for winters to bright sunshine designs for summers add glitz and glamour to the wedding. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Success Mantra Manpriya Khurana At nineteen, when most of the college kids are talking nineteen-to-the-dozen, pestering parents for pocket money, emulating teachers, twiddling their thumbs or even acting fresh, Surbhi Garg, proprietor, Kava, was done and over with her graduation, already married and coping with the expectations as well as responsibilities that come with a surname attached to an illustrious business family. She laughs, “At nineteen how much do you know about the ways of the world? I was just out of college and so raw, but my family support and my mother-in-law kept me going.” Currently, it’s no cakewalk either — with a complete family, two kids, business ventures around the tricity, (Timber Trail Resorts, Kava, Moksha), two pets, to balance and look after. “My day begins at five-thirty in the morning and some times, it ends at two or three in the morning.” And then the intricacies that come with being in the hospitality industry. “My kid comes back from school at two and that’s when we begin working. Some days I walk into home to sleeping kids.” Like they say — with every success sacrifices galore! This and a couple of more success tips from a businesswomen, a homemaker, a supporting wife…all rolled into one! Be true to yourself “That’s very important. And to me, being true to your known self means having this belief in yourself.” For beginner’s that’s more of a philosophy than a statement, but that’s worth it. Be kind “All the money will go down the drain if you are not kind to people. If you do not earn the respect of society, they will talk bad behind your back and everything will be a waste of efforts. Being kind to people, not hurting anyone, can be the sureshot success mantra in anyone’s life.” Put a little bit of thought to each step taken and there you go! Work hard She too believes in the age-old tried-and-tested success formula. “I’ve learnt that from my husband. His twelve to fourteen hour work schedule is an example of sheer hardwork.” Did anyone ever reach anywhere without it? She adds, “You must give your hundred per cent to what you are doing.” Before we open any establishment, we invest our money, energy and even emotions into the project.” Patience and perseverance “Take decisions following both your brain and heart. I personally believe in that theory. And then whatever decision you’ve taken, just persist. Take support from yourself, find ways to bust stress and but under all circumstances persist. Live each moment It’s simple — just live! “There’s no point accumulating wealth if you are unhappy at the end of the day and you are not living your life.” And her motto in life? Spend time with the family, share laughter, enjoy your time and take some time out. “There’s no point in living if you are actually not living.” Do we sum up her story as simple as, “Live and let live.” The rest will fall in place. manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Brand new role
As for the Fashion star, brands also mean loyalty and it cannot be faked. She puts her candid take on celebrity brand endorsements. “I am choosy about selecting brands for promotion because I know that I would have to bear the responsibility for it. Tomorrow, customers might go ahead and adopt that brand, so that I can’t fake it. The criteria for promoting a brand is simple - first I convince myself about its authenticity and later on also see whether it goes down well with the image,” she says. Well, when it comes to image, this actor has definitely become choosy. This is another measure of success in Bollywood. If you begin to pick and choose movies, you have arrived. She breaks into a throaty laugh. “Yes I have become selective about the projects that I take up. I don’t regret any decision, at the same time I also see how substantial the role is. The idea is to do a role that is strong and affective,” says this Gladrags Mega Model Hunt winner. Modelling, fashion shows, catwalk…we wonder whether the words create the same magic as they used to. There is a pause; we can imagine her thinking about the ramp and the wonder years as a supermodel, “I might model if something comes up, as of now I am busy with my upcoming projects, Afra Tafri with Govinda, Aarya Babbar and Will You Marry Me.” And you definitely have arrived in Bollywood, if you give a second thought about returning to the old passion — acting in her case. “The notion of beauty without brains is a ‘been-there-done-that’ thing. Besides, it is a matter of personal choice and I have made mine,” she adds without mincing words. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Colour your eyes
Dr Gregg Homer, who claims that 20 seconds of laser light can remove pigment in brown eyes so they gradually turn blue, is now seeking funding to continue clinical trials of his pioneering research that may spell the end of coloured contact lenses. Stroma Medical, which is set up to commercialise the new process, estimates it will take at least 18 months to finish the safety tests.
However, other eye experts cautioned that the process may cause sight problems if too much light is allowed to enter the pupil of the eye, the BBC reported. Dr Homer’s process involves a computerised scanning system that takes a picture of the iris and works out which areas to treat. The laser is then fired, using a proprietary pattern, hitting one spot of the iris at a time. When it has hit every spot it then starts again, repeating the process several times. However, the treatment only takes 20 seconds. “The laser agitates the pigment on the surface of the iris,” says Dr Homer, hairman and chief scientific officer of Stroma Medical. He adds, “We use two frequencies that are absorbed by dark pigment, and it is fully absorbed so there is no danger of damage to the rest of the eye. It heats it up and changes the structure of the pigment cells. The body recognises they are damaged tissue and sends out a protein. This recruits another feature that is like little pac-men that digest the tissue at a molecular level.” After the first week of treatment, the eye colour turns darker as the tissue changes its characteristics. Then the digestion process starts, and after a further one to three weeks the blueness appears.
— PTI
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Drape in style
“Drape it around the shoulders or hang it sideways for the office look — shawls and stoles can be made innovative. Evergreen paisley patterns in wool or an all-time favourite Pashmina; digital printing, jamawar, the candy and regular stripes, zig-zag multicoloured stripes at one side with a soft-coloured base; mix match of fabric, abstract patterns, ari-work and even phulkari, worked shawls and stoles are the toast of the season,” says Rajnish Jain from Meena Bazaar. He adds, “Though blends are being created for comfort and perfect drape, there is nothing like a pashmina shawl. Soft wool blended with cotton, pure wool, plain simple knitted cotton and poly viscose, silk pashmina are a few to name. Rich, bold and sizzling colours like deep fuchsia, orange, bright pink, coffee brown, ecru, black and white make for the colour palette of the season.” The Kinnauri shawl that evolved from expertise loom weaving is another variety that must be explored. A luxury commodity, the tapestry oven, fine wool shawl has become a fashionable wrap for the ladies. Though it’s not available easily, shawl exhibitions in Chandigarh have a stall each time. “Kinnauri shawls are made of Pashmina, pure and Yak wool. Designs are more or less tribal and traditional,” says Minti Negi, who supplies Kinnauri shawls on order. She adds, “Kinnauri shawls are famous for their intricate geometrical designs and need expertise to weave. The designs on these shawls have a special religious significance and colours used in patterns have a mythological background. Usually, Kinnauri shawls use a set colour pattern like white, which signifies water, yellow which stands for earth, red for fire and green for air.” Last but not the least, the most expensive shawls, called Shatoosh, are made from the beard hair of the wild Ibex and are so fine that a whole shawl can be pulled through a small finger ring! However, this variety is banned and not available.
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STAGE-of-the-art!
The relentless efforts by the Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi to promote theatre in the region have started showing results, with a visible shift in the number and attitude of the audiences. Be it theatre festivals, nukkad nataks by local theatre groups in villages bordering the city or classical music and dance concerts, the response of the audiences has been very encouraging.
The Chandigarh Theatre Festival is an annual activity of the Akademi and the 6th Annual Chandigarh Theatre Festival is being organised from November 11 to 18 at the Randhawa Auditorium, Punjab Kala Bhawan, Sector-16, Chandigarh. This festival aims to promote regional and Hindi language theatre of the region. Eight theatre groups of the tricity will be participating in it and three Hindi as well as five Punjabi plays will be showcased. Here is the itinerary. November 11 Play: Jungle Bolda Hai (Punjabi). Written and directed by Dr Sahib Singh of Adakar Manch, Mohali. Jungle Bolda Hai is a play about tribals living in the central part of India. They are very close to nature and like to live a simple life, but now they are being uprooted in the name of development by multinational companies. The women are being raped and murdered. The play touches the emotional part of this process as to where they would go after development. Their love, hatred, relationships; urge to live and their poor life chances will be highlighted through the play. The music and costumes will enhance the production. November 12 Play: Man Mitti Da Bolya (Punjabi). Written by Shabdeesh and directed by Anita Shabdeesh of Suchetak Rangmanch, Mohali. This play is based on a real incident that happened in Punjab area of Pakistan. A woman was raped by five people as per the order of Tribal panchayat, which is called Jirga in that area. This punishment was awarded as her 12-year-old brother was charged of raping a 27-year-old woman of the powerful Mastoie Tribe. Global media attention forced the Pakistan government to compensate the victim Mukhtaran. She, instead of using the money for her personal purposes, opened a school for children where she is teaching them the truth about Islam. She is of the view that Tribal panchayats do not have any right to intervene in the social and personal life of people. November 13 Play: Chhaan Vihoone (Punjabi). Written by Devinder Daman and directed by Jaswant Daman of Norah Richards Rangmanch, Mohali. The history of human society is actually the history of evolution of the kitchen. From times immemorial, the soot of the cooking place has been the symbol of human life. Whenever this soot stops flowing from the kitchen, man's religion, philosophy, art, culture and the whole social structure burns itself in the fire of hunger and becomes the soot itself. Many times, it covers the whole world in darkness. This play showcases the same. November 14 Play: Bina Deewar Ke Ghar (Hindi). Written by Manu Bhandari and directed by Rajiv Mehta of Theatre Art, Chandigarh. This play reveals the tense life of an average middle class working couple; where a small doubt about an extra-marital relationship affects the happiness of the entire family. The once 'happy home' crashes to the ground with its walls. It also highlights the importance of desire of women to become self-dependent in today's world of competition. November 15 Play: Siropa (Punjabi). Written by S Baljinder Singh; adaptation and direction by Sangeeta Gupta of Roopak Kala and Welfare Society, Mohali. This story is about a lower-middle class man who goes through different phases of life. The main character of the story, Jagseer, works as a labourer in a Sikh's house. His master gives him a lot of authority, which he misuses and he takes to drinking alcohol. One night while he is passing through the fields, a few strangers catch hold of him; they ask him to quit drinking and become an Amritdhari Sikh. So he is compelled, by circumstances, towards religion. He drinks the holy amrit and starts going to the gurdwara. But before he could come to terms with his situation, the police mistakes him for a terrorist and arrests him. After coming out of jail, he leaves his village and moves to the city. At the pre-climax, derawale convinces him to join them. But his wheel of fortune takes another turn and he is forced to leave them as well. November 16 Play: Kahni Ik Pind Di (Punjabi). Based on five stories of Santokh Singh Dhir; adaptation and direction by Sanjeevan Singh of Sargi Kala Kendra, Mohali. Punjabi Play Kahani Ik Pind Di is an adaptation of five Punjabi short stories, namely Koi Ik Sawar, Sanjhi Kandh, Saver Hon Tak, Gallan Layi Gallan and Bhet aali Gal, penned by internationally acclaimed National Sahit Akademi awardee Punjabi writer late Santokh Singh Dhir. The play Kahani Ik Pind Di depicts the daily life of villagers, their simplicity; the ups and downs faced by them. Since all these aspects display
different dimensions, the play has the potential to touch the urban viewers as well. November 17 Play: Andha Yug (Hindi). Written by Dharamvir Bharati and directed by Chakresh Kumar of Alankar, Chandigarh. Dr Dharamvir Bharati's Andha Yug, a poetic play, structured on events of the Mahabharata, focuses on the last day of the war. A powerful metaphorical work, it is considered the first modern play in India. Written immediately after the partition of the Indian subcontinent, the play is a profound meditation on the politics of violence and aggressive self-hood. November 18 Play: Station (Hindi). Written and directed by Asif Ali of Rang Virasat,
Chandigarh The story of the station Kherabaadi is based in a small town. This station is ideal, very similar to a fairy tale where despite scarcity, everything is good. Kherabaadi is a station that provides shelter to a lot of people, where there is love everywhere and where people share their joys as well as sorrows. At present the station is undergoing some kind of modification, a bigger line is being laid besides the smaller one for Rajdhani express. All the people are really excited about this new revision. However, they are heart-broken when they realise that even though Rajdhani passes through the station, it does not stop there. But one day Rajdhani does stop there, but for an altogether different reason - the fishplate of the track has been removed by someone. As the passengers get down from the train they are involved in a fight with the station. People and things start changing. The police arrest a coolie and a flood victim family saying that the latter had removed the fishplate. The station-master gets transferred to some other place and life becomes mechanical.
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The presence of metal salts in some tattoo ink pigments can cause redness and swelling around the areas that have been penetrated by tattoo needles. This symptom can last up to three weeks. Precautions n
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Sameera Reddy is a known face in Bollywood; she is famous for her item songs and beautiful figure. Sameera who will be seen in Priyadarshan’s Tezz is all happy these days. We caught up with the actress in a random conversation on health, day-to-day life and more. Here is what she says. Five DVDs to watch this weekend. And why? I am a big romantic at heart and this weekend I suggest that you go back to all the classics like Casablanca and Sleepless in Seattle. My other hot favourites are DDLJ, Qayamat say Qayamat Tak and Jerry Maguire. JM is one of Tom Cruise’s best movies, ever! This weekend what will you suggest your fans to do? I would suggest all my fans to spend some quality time with their family or friends. They can also go on a mini vacation or break to a nearby hill station. Five things you want in a guy? Honestly, the guy must be able to make me smile and laugh, so a good sense of humour is a must. Patience and a charming personality is also very important and above all, a good loyal human being. How to maintain a healthy figure? Sleep well, eat in moderation and drink lots of water. If possible one must workout at least thrice a week or else even a walk for an hour everyday is good enough. A good diet must always include a balanced intake of proteins and green vegetables. Avoid aerated drinks and fried foods. Opt for fresh fruit juices and steamed food instead. What do you love about the winters? I love that I can pamper myself with lotions and creams. I love that I get to wear my smart woollen clothes and jackets and boots. I love the cold weather and the opportunity to snuggle. Bye bye, humidity! — HRM
Take it easy
Soccer star David Beckham worries his children’s Hollywood upbringing will take away their hunger for success. “They’ve got a great life set up for them. Obviously our boys and little girl are very lucky. But I think, as a parent, you always worry: ‘Have they got the hunger that I had as a kid?” he said. Beckham and his wife Victoria live in Los Angeles with their three boys, Brooklyn, 12; Romeo, nine; and Cruz, six - and a baby daughter, Harper, born earlier this year. The LA Galaxy star grew up in a working class family in Leytonstone in London’s East End. All he ever dreamt of becoming was a professional footballer under the watchful eye of his strict father Ted.
— PTI
The gate-crasher
Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan reportedly crashed into an after party for the premiere of Leonardo DiCaprio’s new film,
J Edgar.
Though the 25-year-old insisted she had an invite to the bash, she argued with security at length and dropped multiple celebrity names in an effort to
get inside. She is said to have caused such a scene that other celeb guests felt uncomfortable, reported a magazine. “Eventually they let her in, but she made everybody uncomfortable. She was aggressive and random, storming around. She tried to get to Leo, but he was surrounded by his security and a posse of his friends. Clint Eastwood and Leo and Dustin Lance Black were talking, and Lindsay sent one of her aides over, demanding to get a photo with them, but security shooed them away,” a source said. When asked Lohan’s representative about the incident, he said, “I am not aware of her asking for photos with Leo or Clint. She was never asked to leave, she had an invite.” Lohan was recently sentenced to 30 days in jail for violating her probation, which
will be reduced to one day because of overcrowding in jail. — PTI
For Kolkata’s sake
Bollywood baadshah Shahrukh Khan, who charges a hefty fee even for a few minutes of dance at high-profile weddings, has agreed to be a part of the upcoming Kolkata Film Festival (KFF) for free. On the insistence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the superstar agreed to be one of the special guests at the inauguration of the state sponsored film fest to be held at
the Netaji Indoor Stadium this Thursday. — PTI
Enter, the villain
Sin City star Benicio Del Toro is all set to play the role of a villain in Star Trek sequel. The 44-year-old actor has reportedly met director JJ Abrams to discuss the role and the director will make a formal announcement before the weekend is over, reported a website.
The untitled Star Trek sequel is expected to kick off in early 2012, but no new release date has been set. It was previously scheduled for a June 29, 2012 release in US theaters, but it has been pushed back in order to give the writers, Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof enough time to polish the script. Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Zoe Saldana are all set to reprise their roles as James T Kirk, Spcok and Nyota Uhura respectively. They are joined by Simon Pegg as Scotty, Anton Yelchin as Pavel Chekov, Karl Urban as Bones, and John Cho as Hikaru Sulu. Del Toro, who won an Oscar for playing Javier Rodriguezs in 2000’s Traffic, will soon be seen in Oliver Stone’s Savages.
— PTI
How I met your father
Singer Dannii Minogue thinks the way she met her boyfriend in Ibiza was tacky. The 40-year-old star has been in a relationship with Kris Smith since 2008 and
is still shocked about how they met, reported a website.
In a letter to her 16-year-old self, she wrote, “On a summer trip to Ibiza you will meet your true love in a nightclub. I know, tacky. But you can never plan these things.” The singer also said she was never interested in becoming a mother, but is overwhelmed by the love she has for her son Ethan. “There is a light that radiates from you whenever you see him or even think of him... and changing nappies is not as bad as you think.” Minogue, who was earlier married to actor Julian McMahon - whom she divorced two years later -, said while their relationship broke her heart, she now views that phase as a blip. “You will get married and divorced at a young age. The whole debacle will break your heart but eventually it will be a blip in the scheme of your life.”
— PTI
Mirror mirror on the wall!
The upcoming Julia Roberts starrer adaptation of Snow White, directed by Tarsem Singh, has been given the title Mirror Mirror. The 44-year-old will be seen playing the Evil Queen in the film, which also features Lily Collins and Armie Hammer, reported a website. The film, inspired by the
good-versus-evil fairytale, will release on March 16 next year.
The other Snow White adaptation in the making is titled Snow White and the Huntsman starring Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth playing the lead roles. It will release on June 1 next year.
— PTI
Film promotion is a necessity now: Govinda
Bollywood’s gag bag Govinda, who is playing his second innings in Bollywood after a not so successful stint in politics, candidly admits that some of his recent films didn’t do well as they were not properly promoted. He says times have changed since he began his career in 1986 and a film will only click if it is promoted well.
“Publicity drama has become a very important part for any film now. It is an important element. That’s the only reason why some of my previous movies didn’t do well. “We have to take care of promotions now. Earlier it was not part of filmmaking. I always thought that after completing my shooting, my work is over. But now, from the time you sign the project till the film hits the screen, you have to be on your toes. It is very important to convey what you are doing and reach out to the audiences in the remote areas. Film promotion is a tough job, but is a necessity now,” said Govinda, 47. “I started my career with a very straightforward approach - I wanted to earn more and more money. When I started getting roles, my immediate priority was to earn loads of money. As a child, I had never seen money,” “For me cinema had nothing to do with art or about having a grand star-like image. There were only two things in my mind - earn money and make my mother happy. So whether it was a negative, comic or lead role, it didn’t matter to me. I had become money-minded. But slowly I started appreciating cinema,” added the actor who made his debut in Bollywood in 1986 with Ilzaam and has so far featured in over 120 movies. Govinda worked in dramas like Love 86, Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani, Halaal Ki Kamai and the thriller Hatya, which helped him in finding a foothold in an industry where people’s destiny changes every Friday. But he came into his own when he met director David Dhawan, who gave him the right platform through his comic capers and helped him in becoming a star. The duo rocked the box office with blockbusters like Aankhen, Raja Babu, Coolie No 1 and Hero No 1. The common thread in Dhawan’s films was that they presented
the funny side of Govinda and audiences loved him in that avatar. Light-hearted films will never fade away, says Govinda, adding, “Comedy has always been there. It has been at the core of Indian cinema. There was comedy then, there is comedy even now. Earlier, we used to convey certain important messages through comedies,” said the actor, who recently featured in Loot. “A lot of comedies are being made because they have a mass appeal, but the problem is that the filmmakers cannot see beyond the profit and money aspect. Nothing has changed in style,” he added. After reigning the box office for years, Govinda decided to cash in on his popularity by foraying into politics and contested and won a Lok Sabha election, but couldn’t make his mark as a politician. For him, the only option was movies. So he decided to make a comeback on silver screen. The former Congress MP started his second innings with superhit comedy Partner, again helmed by his mentor Dhawan.
— IANS
Kissing jitters
Actress Carey Mulligan says she was too nervous to kiss Johnny Depp in their movie Public Enemies. The 26-year-old’s romantic scenes with Depp were scrapped from their 2009 film because she looked too nervous kissing the Hollywood star, reported a website.
“I had to kiss him several times. It was 16 times, but it was cut out of the film because I looked so uncomfortable. I was kissing Johnny Depp and I got really nervous,” Mulligan said. The actress also said she was left star struck by her acting idol Leonardo DiCaprio when they began filming The Great Gatsby. “I grew up watching everything he’s ever done and it’s difficult as I have to hide my inner fan when I am around him - it’s terrible. He claims not to be able to dance when we do a dancing scene,”
Mulligan added. — PTI
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box In the glamour world, looks are of prime importance, even if the actors are required to shoot for 18 hours a day. They make sure to take out time to hit the gym. While there are numerous forms of popular exercises, we check out what works best for our telly stars. Read on to know what your favourite stars prefer as workout...
Aditya Redijj I am a fitness freak. Being an actor, it's very important to look good and healthy. I hit the gym everyday for cardio and weight training. I sometimes do yoga also but meditate everyday as it keeps my stress levels in check. I workout because I love it. I feel fresh and energetic after it. Sometimes my work doesn't allow me to go to the gym and if that is the case,
then I train at home. I workout four days a week without fail and I try to put in one and half hours in each session.
Gautami Kapoor I like all kinds of exercises especially dancing. To keep my weight in check, I do aerobics and dancing. I have done a short course in contemporary dancing too. My dancing teacher Gregary Hancock used to come at home to teach me dancing. It was a two week dancing session which I really enjoyed. I follow a normal balanced diet. Besides, I feel more than a fitness routine, staying happy in life is more important. I believe that if you are happy from within then your body feels happy and healthy too. Yoga too is very nice but you need a lot of patience. Nishant Malkani I take out time for exercise and go to the gym regularly because Yoga needs more time though it helps to control stress and keep your mind calm. I follow a balanced exercise regime of cardio as well as weights, which my personal trainer has set for me. I go to the gym at least four days a week. Whenever I work out I feel fresh. Though sometimes I love taking a walk or running on the beach. But hardcore training is done in gym. I also love kick boxing, weight training, cardio and free hand exercise. Vahbhiz Dorabjee I am getting back to fitness by being regular at the gym. Yoga is good but you know we television actors don't have much time, so we prefer going to the gym. I make sure I hit my gym at least three days a week. We have some hectic work hours and after that you hardly have time or energy but still to check yourself one needs to go to gym. I avoid set ka khana, as it has a lot of soda, so I stick to healthy diet and especially I eat whatever is homemade. So for me gymming is more comfortable and also I drink a lot of warm water and eat fruits and vegetables. Raunaq Ahuja Exercise is something which I enjoy doing. It boosts my energy and gives me a positive energy. After a workout, I feel totally relaxed. I love the gym especially cardio. I also enjoy swimming a lot and playing football.
Gurmeet Chaudhury I have been gymming regularly with my wife Debina since last 8-9 years and I also practice kick-boxing. When I was in Jabalpur, before becoming an actor, I used to work out regularly. I apply discipline in eating. When I was playing Ram in Ramayan, I had to wear clothes where my arms and chest were visible.
Muscle man: Gurmeet Chaudhury
Health issues
Change in the season affected pretty Ragini Nandwani aka Lovely's health of Zee TV's Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein. Ragini ignored fever as she didn't want the shoot to be affected but soon she has to pay for neglecting her health. The temperature was so high that Ragini fainted and had to be rushed to the hospital. Her doctors have advised her complete bed rest. |
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ARIES: Your card "The Princess of Cups" manages to maintain clarity and direction in complicated work situations. Complete pending assignments. Children may be annoyed if they feel restricted. Tarot message: Be articulate to prevent people from making their own conclusions. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 46.
TAURUS: The "Ace of Wands" strengthens which makes you feel elated. A conversation with neighbours creates a confusing atmosphere. A romantic adventure is on the cards. Tarot message: Accomplish tasks which normally take up a lot of time.
Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 26. GEMINI: Your card heals and draws attention to practical matters. Changes in your home are apparent and you must be willing to bend if you don't want to find yourself alone. Do not enter into any speculation. Tarot message: Don't engage in multi-tasking. Lucky colour: Forest green.
Magic number: 47. CANCER: "The Knight of Swords" instigates you to be active. The biggest plans require attention to the tiniest details to turn them into reality. You are most effective now in dealing with the little things, even if you get annoyed with their triviality. Tarot message: Listen carefully to others. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 61. LEO: Mixing business with pleasure works well for you. Be careful about getting into disagreements with seniors. Plan a special romantic evening. An intimate candle-light dinner with sensual loving as dessert is ideal. Tarot message: Profits in stock market are expected. Lucky colour: Black. Magic number:
30. VIRGO: Your card "The Moon" reveals that you gain balance, perspective and clarity in relationships. A frequent change of mood is likely. Further studies will help fine-tune your capabilities to perfection. Tarot message: Allow a bad situation blow over before you start a new project. Lucky colour: Burgundy. Magic number: 32.
LIBRA: Be willing to lay back and take a break. Indulge in personal pleasures; like eating, sleeping or counting your net worth. You will be able to spot and correct mistakes with important projects.
Tarot message: Balance will lead you out of problematic situations. Lucky colour: Brown.
Magic number: 39. SCORPIO: "Three Wands" representing the Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh bring success in whatever you do today. You could be in a restless and irritable mood and loved ones may bear the brunt of your temper. Tarot message: Remember never to fall for rash promises. Lucky colour: Golden yellow. Magic number: 35. SAGITTARIUS: Make the initial moves to get the ball rolling in the right direction. There could be lots of activity at work and this may lead to additional job responsibilities that will help enhance your career prospects.
Tarot message: Try an off-beat style of handling things. Lucky colour: Rust. Magic number: 54. CAPRICORN: Your health and well-being are a priority. Set aside part of the weekly budget for whatever you need to ensure that you stay in shape. A new approach to an old problem can be the perfect solution. Tarot message: Try a new off-beat style of handling things. Lucky colour: Crimson.
Magic number: 43. PISCES: The Card "Magician" reveals that your imagination can run wild. Flea markets and colorful shops will attract you and satisfy your urge to window-shop. Promotion is on the cards if you act professionally. Tarot message: Learn from past experience.
Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 42.
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The year ahead
If your birthday is November 8...
The number 8 of Scorpio zodiac makes you powerful and emotionally intense. Ruled by Saturn you will be ambitious, business-minded, practical, leading, authoritative, successful, courageous, accomplished and organised. If expressed negatively, tense, narrow, materialistic and forceful. Eights are generally practical and secure, and offer their mates stability and security. You won't start this year with much enthusiasm but the opportunity to improve your earnings will give you the drive to fight. You'll have a dream about your relationship and this will make you agitated. Don't take any notice of this dream as it only represents your fear of losing your beloved. You may think you're working behind the scenes as 2012 begins, but you're still projecting an image. Make it one that's true to your values as well as on target for where you want to eventually be. This year sky favours great things; a positive astral influx helps give rise to new initiatives. If you are born after 1970, the stars recommend that you stay calm and act prudently. Try to make a good first impression in interviews for jobs. Financially, it would be beneficial not to overspend on visitors and guests; you have to make efforts to control your expenditure. New friends are likely to be added on the Facebook. Be cautious of your password. A family member's health can put you in a state of anxiety. Some of you complain of a pain in the back or in shoulders. Try to involve yourself in some physically strenuous work. Romance sprouts in a magical atmosphere, yet shallow roots can keep it from lasting. Mood: A bit overloaded at times but 'good' overall.
Usha Uthup (November8, 1947) has sung in 15 Indian languages. She started singing in a small nightclub in Chennai called Nine Gem, when she
was twenty, wearing a saree and leg callipers. Uthup sang several songs in the 1970s and 1980s for music directors R D Burman and Bappi Lahiri. She is considered an icon of modern Kolkatta and is socially active.
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Wedding is about splurging and also making impressions. An invite is looked at as a glimpse to what you can expect at the wedding. Himanshu Gupta, director Card N Art, Sector-26, Chandigarh, has been designing wedding cards and invite boxes for almost four years now. “Some designs have remained the same while there have been changes in terms of personal preferences.” 
In due course of time, Bollywood has created a yardstick for being a hit actor. The formula is simple — success of an actor is equal to the number of brands he or she endorses! You can be a success in the industry, but you don’t ‘arrive’ till you are seen selling some believable or unbelievable products on television. Model-actor Mugdha Godse seems to have scored on this criterion of success — the dusky beauty is endorsing Asian Paints, which brings her to Chandigarh. She will be touring Punjab to promote the brand as well.
Want to change your eye colour permanently? You may soon be able to do that, as a US doctor claims to have developed a laser treatment that can turn your brown eyes to blue, forever.
Winter may be cold, but it is surely exciting! And if you’re the one who loves to drape something around the shoulders, then shawls are definitely your calling. A simple option that can transform your entire look; shawls and stoles are the easiest way to keep away winter blues. And as the movie stars endorse these vivacious add-ons, their popularity is definitely on the rise.
Whether it’s a jamawar or cashmere wool shawl that you are wrapped up in, ‘they’ can instantly make your outfit fabulously wearable. Kashmir has one of the best shawls to offer. “Jamawar, which is a brocaded woolen fabric sometimes in pure wool and sometimes with a little cotton added, is one of the best selling items,” says Rashid, a shawl seller from Kashmir, who is a regular in Chandigarh for shawl exhibitions. Spelling designs he says, “Jamawar has floral designing and it appears like a heavy, close embroidery. Usually it comprises small or large flowers delicately sprayed and combined; some shawls even have a net-like pattern and they too come in floral motifs.”
Dourukha, a woven shawl, is another variety from Kashmir and mind you this is done by master craftsman as these have a multi-coloured pattern scheme woven all over. After the shawl is completed, an expert embroiderer works the outlines of the motifs in darker shades to bring out the beauty of the design. Well, that’s not all - this shawl is reversible as there is perfect workmanship on both sides. 
The position of the clubface at impact influences the direction of the ball’s flight. If the clubface is open the ball will slice and if shut it will hook. If the position of the clubface during the backswing is incorrect the player will have to make compensation on the downswing to bring it to square at impact. This compensation would not be easily repeatable and therefore affect the player’s consistency. The only way to improve this is by being in the right position on the takeaway and also on the top of the backswing.
Assuming that the grip is correct the first checkpoint is when the club is parallel to the ground. In every swing sequence one photograph is taken at this position. Please use this as a reference point. The club should be parallel to the target line at this point. The clubface should be between 11 and 12 o’clock (12 o’clock would be pointing vertically upwards). If the left wrist remains in the same position as at the start of the swing the clubface would be in the right position. The left wrist should be relatively flat at this point (picture 1). If the left wrist is cupped the clubface would open and this would lead to a slice (picture 2). If the left wrist is bowed the clubface would be shut which would lead to a hook (picture 3). Some players do make further compensations on the downswing, which could change the shape of the shot.
Tattoos and other forms of body art have surged in popularity in the recent years. A tattoo can serve as an expression of individuality, a way of paying tribute to a loved one or simply a form of adornment. Unfortunately, the increase in tattoos brings with it an increase in the complications that arise from them. It has been noted that adverse skin effects can occur immediately after getting a tattoo or can appear years later. Here are certain problems that can arise due to tattoos and also how you can deal with them.
In the gym, I do weight training. Any sport is similar to exercise. And I believe one should keep changing one's exercise routine, to keep challenging the body.
It was important to be fit. —
HRM
AQUARIUS: "The Priestess" manifests material and emotional abundance with inner strength, maturity and communication skills. Your generous mood may embark on a shopping trip to buy gifts for friends and family. Tarot message: Use your instinct carefully.
Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 62.
Lucky flower: Poppy.