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Three cheers to Baby Bachchan! Manpriya Khurana
Since we’ve shamelessly tracked her baby bumps, talked about it all her expecting months, tabbed her baby shower, betted on the gender, debated over the delivery date and now are already predicting her future…whether she’ll win the Miss World crown! In keeping with the ‘festive spirit’, we bring you a quick round up of random reactions, right from the suggested baby names to ‘do we have a future Miss World’ in place? Shrugs Glory Khanna, psychology student, DAV college, “I was somehow expecting it to be a boy, but when I came to know that it’s a girl…my instant reaction was - how sweet.” She adds, “There have been people going crazy over names, with a deluge of Facebook links on the subject. Everyone’s like - whatever the name, the initials of the baby should be AB only. But if I come to think of it, the name should begin with J, at least someone to give company to Jaya Bachchan.” And then there are those who don’t understand the ruckus around. After all, what’s the big deal? We’ve had stars have babies before and it’s already a nation of billion plus. Laughs DJ Rohit, “Yeah, I came to know they had a baby girl because I saw a couple of tweets in the morning. But honestly, I don’t have an opinion on the subject because I don’t follow them keenly.” As if we’ll let him put a rational end to our excitement! As of now, the doctor, the engineer, the manager, the real estate investor, they all have an opinion and an interest (if not a stake) over the future of the child. Shares Vimal Roy Bhola, from Rudra Events, “If I could, I’d name the girl Parineeta. And if she inherits either of her parents’ looks, I think she has the potential to become a future Miss World. Come to think of it, she is a very blessed baby because she wouldn’t have to go anywhere for any sort of training or guidance.” Amidst the ruckus, we hope it puts the spotlight back on where it ought to - girl is the new boy! Opines Pushpinder Sharma, president, Panjab University Campus Students Council, “Here in north, where we are already battling female foeticide, I hope they play the right role in propagating the girl child. I’m sure their fans will follow them and their thought process. Apart from that I congratulate them.” What will happen once the baby’s pictures are released, our guess is as good as yours! Meanwhile, we hope the star couple plays the rightful champion of the girl child cause and take their stardom to another level. manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Tapestry of dance
The pace at which the Lady Gagas and Rakhi Sawants are busy
ruining the essence of dancing in India, the day is not far when traditional
forms of this art will be history. Keeping this in mind, the Society for
Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture among Youth (SPIC-MACAY), in
association with the Department of Evening Studies and the Tibetan Institute of
Performing Arts (TIPA), has brought together dances from the Roof of the
World.
Transporting us into the world of Buddha and Tibetan folklore, Tenzin
Lhaksan, secretary of TIPA, shares his views. “The institute is inclined towards
not only teaching, but also acting as the cultural ambassadors of Tibetan dance
forms. We aim at keeping our rich culture alive,” he says. The dances from the
Tibet will be an amalgamation of three forms. “Tibetan culture is such that each
district has its distinctive music, which is passed on to the next generation.
Being hill people, it is sometimes the only form of entertainment we have,” he
adds. The event will focus on promoting the ceremonial dance, which is also
known as the dance of the gypsies. If it exists today, it will surely have
history behind it. “It is believed that this dance brings good luck,” says Tenzi.
“The lyrics are spiritual in nature and the dance has evolved over the past
1,000 years,” he adds. Like the Indian calendar, which swells with events, days
and religious dates, the Tibetan calendar is pretty much the same. “There are
changes, which have been done to the art form, nevertheless it remains alive,”
Tenzin smiles. The group of 19, dressed in traditional costumes, will also
dance to romantic and love songs. The summer marks the beginning of fresh love
among the youth. “Marking this, the younger generation interacts and recites
love poems, which will be the second part of the performance,” he adds. The
performers have been gathered from various pockets of India and brought together
to keep the art alive. Buddha, symbolic of peace, which reflects in the
Tibetan refinement, also travelled from India. This is where the ritual dance of
Tibet was born. “It was during the 13th century that a yogi discovered this form
of performing art,” Tenzing shares. Interestingly, the stories are inspired by
ancient Indian mythological scripts. “The style and characters come from here
and they are adapted to Tibetan forms,” he says. Using traditional instruments,
such as Drumian, Tambura, Yang Chin and Piwang for the music, it surely is a
delight for the senses. Talking about the University being the biggest point
for the students of the region, Usha Tewari, Chairperson of the Department of
Evening Studies, says, “It is important to promote traditional art forms in
Chandigarh and keep them alive.” vasudha@tribunemail.com |
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Zooming on Nainsukh
Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi and Prohelvetia —Swiss Arts Council will screen
the much-acclaimed film Nainsukh, directed by Jury’s Special Mention Prize
winner director Amit Dutta at the 66th Venice Film Festival last year.
The
biographical filmNainsukh, the Great Pahari Painter of the 18th Century’ is
based on Prof BN Goswamy’s book Nainsukh of Guler: A great Indian painter from a
small hill state (Zurich, 1997). The film comment magazine had rated Nainsukh
as one of the top ten films of the Venice Film Festival. The world renowned art
anthropologist, expert on Indian and African art and former director of Museum
Rietberg Zurich, Dr Eberhard Fischer from Switzerland will talk about the
nuances of the film. Dr Fischer is also the producer of this film. Eberhard
Fischer has researched, propagated and collected Nainsukh’s unique artistic work
for the last thirty years. In his introduction, he will present pictures,
art-historical documents and major sites connected with Nainsukh’s life and
discuss this painter’s extraordinary achievements. This background information
will serve for a better understanding of the film. Renowned art historian and
expert on miniature paintings Prof BN Goswamy to whom this film is dedicated,
would be introducing the painter Nainsukh to the viewers. This is perhaps the
first ever biographical film of this quality made on an Indian painter. On
November 18 at the auditorium, Government Museum & Art Gallery-10 at 5.30 pm. Nainsukh (1710 - 1778) was trained in a traditional
Pahari painters’ family-workshop at Guler in today’s Kangra district.
He became the major retained artist at the court of Jasrota (J&K).
Famous for his intimate, well observed and precise, sometimes
humorous, often somewhat enigmatic, always sensitively drawn pictures,
especially of his long-time patron Balwant Singh, Nainsukh is today
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Reading between pixels
Trying to woo a woman just by posting your best-looking snap alongside an online
profile may not be the best idea after all--a study has found that women can
identify a physically attractive man just by reading his profile.
According to
the university study, good-looking men were able to convey their confidence and
attractiveness in their written self-description and the women volunteers were
able to recognise their beauty without being shown the man’s photograph. Men
whose photos were rated as attractive had written profiles that were also deemed
to be attractive, despite words and images being rated by different judges, the
study conducted by Villanova University in Philadelphia, US, found. As part of
the study, 100 men’s profiles were divided into four sets of 25 with each of the
50 female rating one subset of 25 photos and a different subset of 25 profile
texts. As many as 50 female university students were asked by academics to
examine profiles and pictures of 100 men aged 22-25 who had posted on a popular
dating website. Each of these students was given 25 photographs and advised to
rate how attractive they found each man if they were to consider him for a date,
short-term sexual encounter or long-term relationship. They were also asked to
observe how confident and masculine he seemed from the picture. — IANS |
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Green thumb Satish Narula
During the winter months when you go to the market, you find an abundant flow of vegetables like radish, turnip, carrot, peas, cauliflower, cabbage etc. One starts thinking whether it is wise to put in the labour and expenditure to grow something which is easily available in the market. Yes, besides the above said advantages, one can try one’s hand on the growing of some exotic vegetables like the red, yellow and green capsicum, Brussel’s sprout, broccoli, asparagus, parsley, leek, lettuce and the baby corn. Now, the question arises what extra or different a gardener has to do to get the extra benefit of growing these exorbitantly priced vegetables in the garden. Almost nothing! These vegetables are easily grown in this climate and not much extra technology is required to do so. For the coloured capsicum, seeds are grown and seedlings transplanted before the winter sets in. The seedlings are then protected against the winter frost and one starts getting to see the brightly coloured fruit on the plants that give early crop. At that time, the rate of vegetable touches the sky. Broccoli can easily be grown like cauliflower, cabbage and knolkhol. See, the accompanying picture. Leek has the same way of growing as the onion which will be grown in the coming months. Baby corn is another form of maize and can be grown as such. Further more, it is not difficult now-a-days to contact the right source for getting the information on horticultural problems which is easily available. For getting information on such crops and others, one can contact the vegetable department of PAU or the sub-stations of university spread in almost every district of Punjab. The specific information on the growing of vegetables and fruits is bound in the form of very lowly prized bulletins available at Punjab Agriculture University. (Narula is a Chandigarh-based horticulturist)
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Sweet nothings!
As
several countries take credit for the delight, Turkey steers clear and takes all
the credit for introducing the world to the mouth-melting dessert. Talking about
how they were introduced to the concept of a Baklava, the chefs from the town
had all kinds of fun-filled responses. Nikhil Mittal, owner of the Nik Bakers,
shares his side of the story. “It was in Australia that I worked in a Greek Café
and saw it for the first time,” he says. The traditional way of serving this
delight is hot out of the oven with loads of sugar syrup on the top. Made
carefully, with thin phyllo dough, the entire dish is made with countless hours
of toil and labour. “Just one small tear here or there and two-three hours of
effort go waste,” he says. Running out of stocks for the expert spelt running
into losses. “On Diwali, we had an overwhelming number of orders; I procured the
dough from New Zealand and ran out of it at the last minute. A special order was
brought in at double the cost. I just could not bear to send customers away,” he
laughs. Not only is this bakery going to dole out a special offer for the
National Baklava Day, even the five stars are planning their bit. Making five
varieties of exotic Baklava, Chandigarh Baking Company, (CBC) the very fine
bakery of JW Marriott, is busy packing and sending customized orders to the
hoity-toitys of the city. “We use all kinds of nuts and dry fruits in our
baklavas,” says Santosh Rawat, Pastry Chef. If it is further variation you are
looking at, try out the chocolate and raspberry baklavas. Apart from the dessert
delicacy, the sweet dish is also eaten on Ramadan. “It also has religious
significance in the middle-east,” he adds. Introduced to this during his
training period, the chef swears that it is the fastest moving dessert in CBC.
“The crowd in Chandigarh is innovative and creative, so it perfectly gels with
their taste,” he says. For Ramit Kohli, sous Chef, Taj, Chandigarh, it was
during his stint with Taj Delhi nine years back that he came face-to-face with
this dessert. “I had read several books and had a rough idea about it, but it
was only then that we introduced it in the menu,” he says. Now, the dessert is
made on order and its only today that it will feature in the coffee shop
menu. Make space, for the Arabic delight is here to stay! vasudha@tribunemail.com One of the oldest known recipes for a sort of proto-baklava
is found in a Chinese cookbook written in 1330 under the Yuan (Mongol)
dynasty under the name güllach (Buell, 1999). “Güllaç” is found in
Turkish cuisine. In Turkey, Gaziantep is famous for its baklava and
regarded there as its native city, though it only appears to have been
introduced to Gaziantep from Damascus in 1871. In 2008, the Turkish
patent office registered a geographical indication certificate for
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She wears her confidence
Fashion and haute couture are an integral part of growing up. Yet, there are only a few who have the knack of deserving a second glance. It could be their natty sense of dressing up or even an attitude they wear on their sleeve. English honours student Anna Kathuria belongs to the fashion brigade, and won’t be caught dead in the run of the mill kind of stuff… Your sense of style? For me being stylish definitely means trendy and aware of the latest in fashion. But one has also to be different and unique. To a certain extent, simplicity works wonders. The latest addition to your treasure of clothing or accessories… My one-piece black dress which I bought on my trip to London. Brand crazy or street pick ups? Only brands for me. Your style icon would be… Can’t decide between the three—Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Bipasha Basu. Who do you think is the worst dressed celebrity? I don’t feel like judging any body but I certainly would not follow Rakhi Sawant’s way of dressing! Which look would your prefer–sporty, chic or glamorous Glamorous of course! One fashion trend that goes beyond your comprehension? Shocking punkish colours for they are not feminine at all. Your take on accessories? Accessories help to accentuate the look but they must be well co-ordinated and trendy. Like karas with western attire are in fashion these days. What gives you a high on the confidence level? What ever I wear, I wear with confidence! (As told to Poonam Bindra)
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TROUBLE SHOOTER
Seema, Ludhiana Each of us has a conflict between our short-term
desires and long-term goals. We would prefer to eat that cake now and yet we
worry about how we are not getting thin. To resolve these conflicts and achieve
our goals, we need to alter our environment (in creative ways) so our desires
and goals are aligned. First, it makes sense to do it right now, this minute,
because now is the moment we have the energy of motivation. Second, we need to
stop putting ourselves down. If our family tells us we are fat and need to lose
weight, don’t take it personally. We would not take it personally if we were too
thin and needed to gain weight. So, first let go of the conditioning. If you are
fat, it’s okay. You are not going to get thin overnight. If you get cravings
for food, imagine yourself eating a plateful of it. Like, if you feel like
eating a cake slice, imagine eating the whole cake in your mind. Then delay it
for 10 minutes. Have a glass of water. Then ask yourself if you really want it
after 10 minutes. Keep a diary and monitor your cravings and how you dealt with
it. Take time, make a realistic plan. Talk to yourself to follow it for three
weeks. The main aim should be controlling the urge to overeat and to exercise,
losing weight is secondary. If you make losing weight primary, the focus shifts
and it becomes more difficult. See what makes you binge eat, are there any
triggers you can identify? If you generally feel low about yourself, that could
be the main trigger. So work on your self-confidence and self-esteem first. My
girlfriend got pregnant as we were not careful. I told my parents and she had a
medical termination of pregnancy. My family and her family are supportive but I
have been feeling guilty. So much so that I pray the whole day. I keep asking
for forgiveness and it is affecting my work and health. I don’t feel like doing
anything or meeting people. Do I need help? Vishal, Chandigarh Yes, you do
need an assessment. Do not ignore your mental well-being just as you would not
ignore it if you had fever or jaundice or any physical illness. You maybe
slipping into depression—getting help for it in the form of medication or
regular counselling are important. At times, a life event such as this can
trigger a depression. Try and maintain a routine, including regular exercise,
stay with friends and family and identify thoughts that are upsetting you and
learn to develop rational answers to the thoughts. If you feel, however, that
you are not being able to control them, see your doctor or psychiatrist. (Dr
Waraich is a Chandigarh-based consultant psychiatrist. Shoot your problems to
lifestyletribune@gmail.com or write to Troubleshooter, Life+Style, The Tribune,
Sector 29, Chandigarh) |
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Master Chef Vishvesh Khanna Scrumptious salads have now evolved from the simple round pieces of tomatoes and cucumbers to exotic dishes. With different types of dressings and accompaniments they are no less than an appetising healthy dish. This salad combines all the ingredients for a wholesome appetizer besides looking tempting to the eye. Fattoush
Cucumber 100 gm Procedure
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Peel the cucumbers and de-seed tomatoes. For dressing
n Combine
olive oil, lemon juice, mint leaves, chopped garlic, salt and crushed black
pepper, sumac powder all together. (Khanna
an executive chef with Geoffrey’s of the Sarovar group in Ludhiana) — As told
to Poonam Bindra |
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Sleep talk
A research group from Japan has
come up with a robotic bear that flips over people’s heads in their sleep to
open the airways and stop them from snoring. Waseda University researchers
built a bear that works as a pillow with a built-in microphone to detect loud
snoring, which then reaches out with its paw to turn the snorer’s head sideways.
The motion should push sufferers of sleep apnoea, the loud form of snoring
that can be dangerous not only to relationships but to health, into a position
where they no longer snore. The bear named Jukusui-kun meaning ‘deep sleep’ was
shown off at the International Robot Show in Japan. Rather than wires trailing
through the bed, information is conducted through the sleeping body to a sensor
beneath the sheets. A hand sensor monitors blood oxygen level and pulse rate and
communicates to the system when snoring is causing dangerous drops in blood
oxygen. — ANI |
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star track
As soon as Amitabh Bachchan announced that Aishwarya Rai has given birth to a baby girl, congratulatory messages from all across the Bollywood started pouring in, welcoming the new arrival in the Bachchan family. n Congratulations!! Baby B had a baby girl!! @juniorbachchan!!! All the love and happiness...am sure she will be the prettiest girl ever!!! (sic),"filmmaker Karan Johar wrote on twitter. n OMG! So excited Baby B is Daddy to a little Angel! Congrats Ash n @juniorbachchan and to the entire family! Welcome sweet baby girl:)," actress Bipasha Basu said. Here's hw others wished the family: n Congratulations Amitabh ji, this has evoked my memory of the day when Shweta was born. Time flies and how swiftly !!" :Javed Akhtar n CONGRATULATIONS @juniorbachchan and Ash. So so Happy. May the new arrival in the family bring more happiness, joy and peace. Love." : Anupam Kher n CONGRATULATIONS @SrBachchan and @juniorbachchan!! I'm so so excited for you! Lots and lots of love and happiness!" : Sonam Kapoor n Congratulation daddy cool @juniorbachchan and the coolest DaDaji @SrBachchan and the most beautiful Mommy Ash and the lovely Dadi Jayaji." "SrBachchan congrats sir, I'm sure Jayaji and you are thrilled...so so happy and lots and lots of love. :Arjun Rampal n Congraattttsss abhishek, I'm soooo excited, please give Ash a biggg hugg, can't wait to see the little angel," actress Genelia D'souza tweeted. n Heartiest congratulations to Aishwarya Rai and @juniorbachchan ..I am so so excited :) Congratulations:):):) When can we see her! Do post a picture," singer Shreya Ghoshal said. n SrBachchan CONGRATULATIONS my dearest Amitji!! love to Ash and Abhishek!! God bless the little Angel!! love Raveena Anil," actress Raveena Tandon said. n @SrBachchan... congratulations to you, Jayaji, Aishwarya and proud daddy Abhisheik and Nani and Nana," actress Celina Jaitley said. n @juniorbachchan Congratulations Abhi and Ash.. .Lots of love to the new angel in your life. Love," producer Ritesh Sidhwani said. n Boman Irani wrote, "Dadaji!!!!!! All of us here are delirious with joy! Bless you all!" — PTI
Hrithik Roshan might work with Yash Raj Films again. His last film
with them, Dhoom 2, was a smashing success. Anyway this film will roll only next
year as he will get busy with Krrishh 2.
Special BONDING: Hrithik Roshan
Abhay on the go!
Abhay Deol has proved his flair for commercial cinema with Zindagi Na Milegi
Dobara. His next film is Shanghai. He talks about movies, friends, and
equations.
Career graph One-and-a-half-years ago I was in New York, chilling
and polishing my acting. Shooting for ZNMD was like a holiday. We had such a
great time in beautiful Spain. Then I shot for Shanghai, Singularity is also
complete, and now Rock The Shaadi begins. I will take a break after a couple of
movies release. Films I love I am dying to watch Rockstar. You know I made my
debut in Socha Na Tha. I enjoyed working with Imtiaz Ali and I knew he would
make it big. I have loved all his films as he has a different vision for
romance. He understands love so well that I doubt today any other director can
make such sweet love stories. And I know Rockstar is one of the best films ever
and of course it has Ranbir too who is a great actor. No other films have
excited me. Even The Dirty Picture looks interesting. Relationship with Dibakar Even
I read that story and it was funny. I don't know who spreads such rumours.
Dibakar and I understand each other very well. He is one of my favourite
directors. We have a kind of understanding with our work culture that whenever
he makes movie if it has any kind of role for me, he asks me. But that doesn't
mean he will not make films with other people or I will get jealous. C'mon, we
are grown up enough! Shanghai calling It's an amazing film based on some true
events. I am sharing the screen with Emraan Hashmi in the film. Initially I
didn't know him much but he has grown to become a great actor and he has his own
style of screen presence. And the story is so strong that it needed a strong
actor like Emraan. It will be another hardcore film by Dibakar. On the personal
front You know I keep it personal but let me clarify that I am not getting
married and I am not denying any relationship. I prefer to keep my relationship
to myself. If I talk about it, how is it personal? — HRM
Sajid Nadiadwala's 2 States is being revived now. Ranbir Kapoor has
replaced SRK and he has brought his best friend Imtiaz Ali on board to direct
the film. The girl is yet to be cast. The project will roll in the middle of
2012.
Crowning glory
Singer Manasi Scott made her debut in the Bollywood film
Jhootha Hi Sahi as the second leading lady. She is known for her sensuous voice
but more of that she is known for her beauty. So we caught up with her and asked
her for tips to maintain hair.
Always wash your hair after it's been sprayed,
no matter how tired you are, never sleep with back-combed or product sprayed
hair. Heat is awful for the hair and my hair gets blow-dried almost everyday. A
serum/pre product is very important like a leave-in conditioner or protein
spray. You should always coat your hair before exposing it to heat. Protein in
your diet!! If you are a vegetarian then a protein supplement is essential and
also Vitamin B12. For frequently couloured hair, like mine, extra care is more
important. Change your shampoo and conditioner monthly. I go between Bumble and
Bumble and L'oreal. A great repair-moisture replenishing shampoo, conditioner
and hair masque is must.
Eating right
Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr says she tries to eat healthy to maintain
her trim figure.
The 28-year-old said she has always eaten healthily as she
knows it's very important for her body, but allows herself the occasional treat.
Kerr has a 10-month-old son, Flynn, with husband Orlando Bloom. "My
grandparents had a vegetable patch and taught me a lot about growing food and
eating organically. I eat super-healthily, lots of vegetables and fish, but
that's not just because I'm a model. It's to give my body the fuel it needs. And
I don't deny myself anything. Life is about balance, and you have to be able to
have some treats now and again," Kerr said. The model also said she maintains
her stunning figure by exercising regularly. "I do a lot of yoga, pilates and
strength training all year round." — PTI
Christmas charity
Singer-actress Jessica Simpson, rapper P Diddy aka Sean
Combs and real estate mogul Donald Trump have designed Christmas trees for an
upcoming charity auction.
The trio offered up their own festive creations for
Macy's annual Believe campaign and proceeds from the event will Diddy decorated his tree with music notes
and icicles, pregnant Simpson adorned hers with faux pearls and Trump stacked
his with gold bars. Martha Stewart and designers Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein,
Betsey Johnson and Michael Kors also participated in the tree initiative. Fans
can bid on them until December 2. Each tree is expected to fetch upwards of USD
2,750. — PTI
Best leg forward
Here's a look at the leggy lasses of
Bollywood
Diva dazzle
Sonam Kapoor wears the cutest frocks and never looks cheap. Her
long legs are healthy and she wears the nicest shoes! Yummy mummy Malaika
Arora Khan loves showing off her hot bod and doesn't miss one opportunity. She
is short but her shapely legs drive men crazy!! Playing on assets Priyanka
Chopra is quite tall and her legs are one of her assets which is why she is seen
in mostly cocktail dresses that highlight her dusky and shapely legs. She's sexy
and she knows it! No show Madhuri Dixit’s legs look too skinny for her own
good so she should
keep them covered. She is very Indian in her appearance so these dresses don't
suit her. The dress is outdated and ill-fitted to begin with. The look is so
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chatter box
Bearing the brunt: Suhasi Dhami
In Zee TVs Pavitra Rishta, Savita tai, played by Usha
Nadkarni, began as a greedy saas and went on to being the lovely mother-in-law
who later turns negative, soft and negative again. Usha who loves acting and has
been doing it for years now, oddly doesn't like playing negative characters. She
like any actor though loves the variety in her role and as Savita she has got
her fair share so she can't complain.
Aditya Redij is thrilled these days as his Imagine show Sawaare Sabke Sapne -
Preeto is number one on the channel. His chemistry with co star Ankita Sharma is
working but this seems to have put a damper in his personal life as he is
accosted by fans when he is out with his ex co-star Natasha Sharma who is his
girlfriend.
Great chemistry: Ankita Sharma
Exposed!!
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Astro turf
ARIES: It is time to slow down and recharge your physical and spiritual
batteries, so don't push yourself. Vicarious romance could be a high point. Get
yourself a bundle of movies to keep you occupie. Tarot message: Involve yourself
in new projects. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 52.
TAURUS: Do not be
rash or impulsive. Postpone work that requires concentration and physical
efforts. Be diligent about sticking to your diet or exercise routine today; you
need to pay attention towards your body. Tarot message: Let things run their
course and start afresh later. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 50. GEMINI: You may be destined for better things than you can imagine. An
authority figure is on your side, so use their support to your advantage. If a
co-worker relies on you, you can really make a difference. Tarot message: Avoid
the tendency to criticise others too harshly. Lucky colour: Peacock green. Magic
number: 35. CANCER: A restless night's sleep can result in irritability.
A love affair could be going into strange places that put you at a distance from
your partner. Anxiety might be at an all time high and one of you might snap.
Tarot message: Avoid situations that may turn nasty. Lucky colour: Mauve. Magic
number: 27. LEO: You must not do anything to damage your reputation.
It will be difficult to avoid conflict between home life and employment affairs.
It would be best to deal with minor issues that do not arouse conflict. Health
problems should be looked after. Tarot message: Focus on professional changes.
Lucky colour: Black. Magic number: 32. VIRGO: Everybody will love you
and grievances will disappear. Love on the home front will renew your hopes.
Keep your mind on the business at hand. You will be at the beck and call of
others more than you like. Tarot message: Don't lend money to strangers. Lucky
colour: Crimson. Magic number: 57.
LIBRA: Don't listen to other people as they could have hidden agendas. Plans for
a business merger will be successful. Joint finances are apt to expand.
Overconfidence can trigger wasteful spending. Tarot message: Do not leave things
to chance. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 39. SCORPIO: New contracts are
likely to prove most valuable. Communicating with people at a distance should be
extremely helpful. If you have been suffering from problems at work, solutions
will be right there. Tarot message: Strive for perfection at work. Lucky colour:
Yellow. Magic number: 64. SAGITTARIUS: You will not be able to stick to
your schedule. Do not rush through jobs that require careful handling. It would
be best to do one thing at a time. Your harmonious nature is highlighted as you
interact with friends and family. Tarot message: Take no chances. Lucky colour:
Orange. Magic number: 33. CAPRICORN: Do not project yourself too far into
the future. Students should ask for help from teachers. Your efforts will bear
fruits. Have faith in your own intellectual ability and make your choices. Tarot
message: Allow a sick situation to blow over before starting new. Lucky colour:
Aqua blue. Magic number: 40.
PISCES: In public meetings
you would feel forceful or aggressive; so control your temper. Tackle children
gently. Your workload could weigh you down. If you are one of those people who
can't say no, you are about to learn differently. Tarot message: Take one step
at a time. Lucky colour: Golden brown. Magic number: 60. |
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The year ahead
If your birthday is November 17...
Your
birth on the 17th day under Scorpio advises to keep your loved ones close by
your side as now is not the time to go solo. You'll be willing to talk about
anything, so why not use this opportunity to have a heart to heart conversation?
You can't fight it -- this just isn't your day! The good news is that your time
is coming sooner than you think, but for now, you've got to deal with quite a
few people who are pushier than you want them to be. Although you are probably
very honest and ethical, this birthday enables you to be shrewd and successful
in the world of business and commercial enterprise. A sensitive nature, often
repressed below the surface of awareness, makes it hard to give or receive
affection. You're feeling ambitious right now, and looking forward to getting
involved in a new project. The proactive steps you take now in dealing
with it have long-lasting effects.
Rachel McAdams born on November 17, 1978 in London, made her first onscreen
performance in The Famous Jett Jackson in 2001.Her role won her a Gemini Award
and she got several other nominations. In 2008 McAdams became one of the most
expensive actresses from Hollywood, but the producers still wanted her. She
starred in movies like State of Play, The Time Traveler's Wife, Sherlock Holmes
and Morning Glory. |
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Twitter must have swelled to capacity with the exclamations
and the congratulations over the new born baby. But weren’t we tweeting already
over the million dollar question — a boy or a girl? Among the compulsive
betters, those hooting for the boy have already lost. By now, it’s stale news
that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has delivered a baby girl!
Nothing can match the pleasure of plucking a fruit or a vegetable from one’s own
garden. The freshness is the best reward. Besides, growing one’s own vegetables
gives one a surety against the consumption of vegetables obtained from market
and suspected to be loaded with insecticides. Try your own hand this winter on
growing your own vegetables.
Have you ever walked into a bakery feeling sick and tired of
the tasted varieties of cakes, pastries, cookies and the small chocolate
delights lined up behind the counter? If the boondi ka laddos are too
traditional for you, why don’t you give it an Arabic twist and try out the
varieties of baklava, particularly today on the National Baklava Day?
I am overweight. My family keeps telling me to lose weight. I feel low and
depressed because I am unable to control my urge to eat. Nor can I exercise. I
want to lose weight but end up getting angry at my family when they tell me I am
fat.
Ingredients
quantity
Now a robotic bear that stops you from snoring
During shooting a scene in Yahaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli, Abha (Suhasi Dhami) was
slapped by her saas (Surbhi Tiwari) but after few takes when the director didn't
get what he wanted, he asked Surbhi to give it a proper go and poor Suhasi had
to bear the brunt of a proper tight slap. Suhasi took it sportingly perhaps
because she too has slapped others in the show.
While Ram (Ram Kapoor) thinks Priya (Sakshi Tanwar) is still in love
with her ex boyfriend Ashwin (Harsh Khurana), the matter will soon be settled
and the duo will fly to Australia. There Priya will meet Ram's real mother and
reunite them. Later, she will come to Mumbai with them. But Ram's step mother
Niharika (Eva Grover) will be livid about the development and her anger will
provoke Ram's mother to expose Niharika's greedy ways before Ram.
AQUARIUS: Important business matters can be
handled carefully. Be more realistic. Lovers are in a cheerful mood. This is a
time to formulate your goals and pursue them. Your ability to influence others
is strong, but you need to be cooperative. Tarot message: Be honest to your
desires. Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 31.
Make it a shared effort, and you'll also strengthen
your bond with your loved one.