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Brush with patriotism
Each morning till three months began with a briefing from Baba Bilga; he reviewed the previous day's work and if it wasn't exactly how it ought to be, Neenu Vij, the artist, had to begin all over again. To experience a subject and then replicate it on the canvas is one thing, but to put someone else's experience is where the challenge begins.
But Neenu knew that it was a rare opportunity wherein art meets patriotism. What else would you call making portraits of freedom fighters who until then never had any pictorial history? Baba Bilga, witness to Indian Freedom Struggle would explain the features, dress up and look of unsung heroes, "And I would put that on the canvas," says Neenu. Art and patriotism are readymade subjects for artists. That is what gives their patriotism an outlet. From MF Husain's controversial portrayal of Bharat Mata to our very own Neenu Vij's tribute to freedom fighters, patriotism in different forms has been depicted by artists. "It was the time when artists from the Bengal School of Art also captured the freedom struggle. It becomes evident with Nand Lal Bose's work dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi March," shares Ravinder Sharma, Professor at the Government College of Art and an artist himself. Indian art history is replete with such examples; Jamini Roy's painting of Rabindranath Tagore meeting with Mahatma Gandhi, and Hemen Mazumdar's portraits of Jawahar Lal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose. Ravinder believes that patriotism is one of the most important subjects for artists. His painting, Anand Swaroop, one from the series of his Shiva paintings, has patriotism interspersed with religion. The three lines on the Shiv Lingam have been drawn with the tricolours. Mahesh Prajapati, another artist from Chandigarh, says that painting subjects of national importance on the canvas have always been part of any artists' upbringing. In tandem with Mahesh's thought is the fact that drawing the national flag is actually one of the first few things that are taught in schools. "In fact, to know how to paint a Gandhi or a war scene is expected from all artists," he adds. Mahesh won a national award for his painting, Soldier After A War, which shows a soldier in two different postures guarding the border of India. As for his favourite painting on the same subject, it is Husain's depiction of Bharat Mata. Patriotism on canvas is certainly a documentation of the country's state of affairs during a particular time-period. It not only projects the political or military situation, but also rightly depicts the emotions of the people during that phase. Amrita Shergill's works, centred on rural masses, is an example of the same. Chandigarh's very own Sanjay Aggarwal through his painting has paid a tribute. In 4X10 feet, he has painted two figures with the background in blue, titled Sarhad Ke Iss Paar. The orange figure denotes India and the sacrifices it has made to guard its Independence. The red quite obviously depicts the enemies, who from time to time have tried to invade India. "We struggled a lot for our Independence. Framing a constitution for as diverse a society as India's wasn't easy. Coming to the present times, we are still struggling with various problems like corruption, terrorism et al. Thus, artists still have a very important role to play." And thus patriotism and art will be a great combination always!
ashima@tribunemail.com
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Three colours for fashion!
While we are at it, Gaga’s tricolour hairdo is still fresh in the minds of fashion monitors. Hardly did she go wrong with her bouffant that had streaks of saffron and green. Badminton player Saina Nehwal wasn’t off the track either with her tri-coloured hair tic tacs. Shares Sabah Khan, Mumbai-based designer, “My collection called Dharavi, the debut collection, had lots of oranges and greens. In that collection I had used these hues in colour blocking form and even otherwise I have time and again used them in myriad ways.” Admittedly, we still have a long way to go; at least before we sport all the three colours together with pride and panache, from on the streets to on the red carpet. Opines Mannika Tiwana, city-based fashion designer, “Tricolour has never been part of mainstream or commercial fashion; certainly not when we compare it to the military prints or the American or British flags. At the most, we see celebrities wearing them on patriotic events.” Or at the most, we see common people wearing them when Indian team plays an international tournament. She adds, “Even when you mention sporting events, there is no fever like cricket and the cheering fans would rather wear a sky blue than saffron and green put together.” The horizontal bands of colour have been incorporated in sets of bangles, salwar kameez or the scarves and bandanas. Agrees Palki Sidana, designer behind the brand Sheer, “I have never come up with a collection comprising the colours from Indian flag exclusively, but on and off I have designed pieces of garments for clients who want to wear costumes for either school annual functions, or similarly themed events as well as parties. It’s never for everyday dressing.” Shares Pallavi Jaipur, designer, “Honestly, I haven’t really so far done a collection comprising these colours put together. I have used all the colours separately but not together, but would like do an entire collection provided it goes with the theme.” When was the last time we sported a pedestrian down the road clothed in tri-colours? With the symbol of Indian flag lie some of the most vibrant and widely used colours of the pallete; even then the inspiration hasn’t been invented, revisited and explored like it should. Opines Mannika, “I don’t think it has ever been explored by big names in the Indian fashion industry they way it should have been. It’s surprising considering they are some of the most popular colours.” She adds, “The designers who are starting out showcase their creations using the tri-band because they want to generate attention.” Whosoever predicts a palette of green or orange should have their hands full this spring. Adds Palki, “If we can sell khadi, yoga and spices all over the country and across the world, why not the three colours coupled together? For that we still have a long way to go.” For sure! manpriya@tribunemail.com
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A jacket, a legacy
Influenced by the achkan, which is a closed neck coat style garment; this classic jacket has become a global trend and has been listed in the ‘top ten global political fashion list’. Though the credit of popularising this style goes to India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, 1940’s and 50’s was the time when the jacket became a top fashion trend and men of all age groups wore them. While in India Nehru jacket was more of a political statement, in the West it was a fashion statement, which began during the 60’s. A photo of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in a traditional jacket that ran in Vogue magazine in 1964 triggered a fad for Nehru jackets — a long, single-breasted coat with a mandarin collar. Nehru jacket was the top style then and The Beatles added to its popularity when they wore a hip-length tailored coat during their famous Shea Stadium performance in New York. “Nehru jacket has been a top trend for many years and continues to be a hit political fashion statement. But over the years, the garment has modified itself and has found a place in the hearts of the fashionable brigade,” says Poonam Thakur, academic head, NIFT, Mohali. She adds, “The apparel, though cannot be called a fad, has been altered and found a place in velvet and silk style coats in mandarin collars. One can even see quilted jackets in this style along with achkans and hip length coats.” “Nehru jacket is not something that you would wear to a board meeting or a job interview, but it is definitely a style statement when you are representing Indian culture,” says Param Thakur from Khadi Plus. He adds, “Jawaharlal Nehru represented not only India’s struggle for freedom, but was also the symbol of modernity, fashion and youthfulness.” A fashion statement in the 60’s and 70s, Nehru jacket fell out of favour during the 80’s but as we all know, fashion makes a comeback every ten years or so. Late 90’s saw the comeback of Nehru jackets and this time it was a trend for the both the sexes! Kiran Bedi is always seen wearing a Nehru jacket and if you remember the summer of 2001, even former US president Bill Clinton was spotted in a tuxedo with a Nehru jacket. Arjun Rampal and Ranbir Kapoor wore it in Rajneeti, so did Manoj Bajpai in Arakshan. “The jacket is unlikely to become a trend in its original style, but yes we see the alternative styles doing well,” says Ritu Kochar, corporate director INIFD. So, button up as there is more than style to a Nehru jacket!
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Web of knowledge
As Suave as his moves on the computer, Ankit, dressed in a casual pair of jeans, a shirt and a formal jacket surfed to Chandigarh to launch his 15th book. Aptly titled How to Unblock Everything on the Internet, the book comes out at a time when the entire subject of censorship on Facebook and YouTube is still hot. Talking about everything related to piracy, information overload and what he talks best on, this Stanford graduate stands firmly against any kind of censorship. "The very fact that India is a democracy makes me stand up against this concept," he says. In conversation with him, we realise how difficult it would be to have democracy only in writing but no meaning. "However, freedom of speech does not extend to the scenario where it is okay to go to a crowded place and shout 'fire'," he says. Since Google offers all answers to any possible question, where does his 15th book stand in front of that? "Well, Google will give anyone the opportunity to hack into the basic software; this book will help in the more sophisticated software," he smiles, aptly proud of his capability. Considering that hacking into any blocked website may be totally against set norms, Ankit, has a clear stand. "As long as the individual is clear in his mindset, any kind of Internet connect is harmless," he says. From assisting the CBI in cracking cyber crimes and the US Government in cracking the decoded emails sent from AL-Qaeda, he has done it all and exceedingly well. If that was not enough, this young lad is also the recipient of the prestigious National Telecom Awards for the Global Ambassador for Cyber Security. "Social networking sites and Google today tend to generate news even before it hits the news screens," he says. Quoting an example, he says, "After the Japan earthquake, Google created a people finder website where one could post pictures of their family members and there is no doubt that it worked very well in combating the panic," he explains. Publishing a book came in as a reaction to the recent controversy involving the ban on Facebook and YouTube. "If you study why the government is planning a ban on these websites, it is clear that they want that Facebook and Twitter to screen the content before it is made public, which is technologically impossible," he says. Considering that banning is not an option, Ankit is trying to promote that a common ground be created where an efficient system is in place to remove defamatory content. As far as his comments on the Stop Online Piracy Act, he says, "I am totally against piracy, but in a way it makes me feel good that someone liked my book so much that they scanned it page by page," he smiles. As far as his definition of hacking is concerned, he says, "Knife in the hand of a murderer will kill a person and the same knife in the hands of a surgeon can save a life."
vasudha@tribunemail.com
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In a new role
What happens when a writer takes on the role of an actor? Nothing much except that you can see the remains of the writer in his 'walk and talk.' Ali Rajpura from Rajpura, Punjab, makes his debut in the Punjabi telefilm Rishtey released on DVD, but as we said it is the writer that takes the lead, as he goes on a never-ending conversation spree!
"I am a writer by choice and passion. I have written books on the lives of singers and much more. And this time, I wanted to take up a new role of acting. Rishtey, directed by Sumesh Verma, is one such film that gives me a platform to show my acting skills," says Ali without batting an eyelid. "I am not doing this for money or recognition; there is some kind of social responsibility an individual has to shoulder and I am doing that." We told you the philosopher in Ali takes precedence over everything else! "Soon I will be in the music line," he shares with us, "the idea however remains the same — doing something for the society." The movie Rishtey does the same. A family saga, the movie highlights the internal problems of a family and how two brothers behave when one succeeds more than the other in life. "I play the younger brother who has done well for himself," provides this philosophical actor. "This tele-film is pretty close to reality as it highlights what is happening in our homes, behind the four walls and how important it is to move over this mentality." We thought of reminding Ali — Punjabi cinema is moving up and beyond the family sagas. "This is a very encouraging thing, however, the villages in Punjab are still dealing with some 'regular' issues like this that need to be highlighted and changed." Ali who also writes columns for various newspapers abroad feels the change will come through the power of the pen and entertainment medium. "I have tried to bring together the lives and works of people in Punjab who have done commendable job, and who might vanish from our minds in the times to come. My upcoming movie will be a social message from colleges and the problems one has as a youngster," shares Ali. As we said, he is no mood to give up. We understand the 'first-time' excitement. What draws our attention is the release of the telefilm on DVD? "We are expecting that some channel will surely pick it up. It is not the money, I mean budget that matters. The idea is to take the message to everybody and DVD will serve the purpose," he
says. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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HAIR WE GO!
Although a lot of trends will remain the same, some amount of innovation and creativity will always step in. Says Sunny, proprietor Sunny’s Cuts & Curls, Sector-10, Chandigarh, “We are offering the best this year. As for the base colour, mahogany and chestnut will be prevalent. Red and walnut-coloured highlights will be in vogue. Crazy highlights are the latest, where we give highlights just at the chunk of the hair.” He adds, “Hair styles like multi-layer cuts with long flicks and bangs will be common. This time women can go bold with the bob cut, which is the latest fashion.” Though in Punjab long hair is common, 2012 definitely ushers bob-cuts like demi-bobs or long-bobs. Says Raman Ghai, Operations Head, Strands, Sector-11, Chandigarh, “Bob-cuts and wedge-cuts will steal the show. As for long hair, feather-cut and plates will be in. Front and side bangs will complement them.” She adds, “Base colours will be in as well as shades of brown, which go well with the Indian complexion, and little bit of highlights of ash shade will
be in. Global highlights are not in though.” Time for a new look? sabiatalwar@tribunemail.com
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It’s just child’s play...
There is prêt line, couture ensembles, collections only for men; resort-wear shows, regional fashion weeks. And then the fragmented fashion got divided further, this time for tweens. Among the slew of fashion weeks and shows that happened across India a week was dedicated to kids fashion at Mumbai, with the obvious nomenclature of Kids Fashion Week. The serious business saw a collection by ace designer Rocky S and several major brands.
Contribution was also made from Chandigarh in the form of 612 Ivy League. “You can’t underestimate fashion sensibilities of children, especially when they are exposed
to fashion through TV and Bollywood,” comes from Mohita Indrayan, Chandigarh-based designer, who with her team designed the entire collection of
612 Ivy League that was showcased at the Kids’ Fashion Week. The brand was launched in 2009 and now has over 120 stores across India. It introduces 300 designs every season for children aged between six to twelve. “The idea was to introduce a line that would complement the age of children. The immediate inspiration to dress up well comes from college-going students and you can’t let children dress up like that.” The collection thus comprises very chic jumpsuits, shorts and gowns for girls and woven shirts that create an illusion for boys. While it will promote the right kind of fashion in children, Mohita adds that the attempt is also to discourage vanity. “The collection is not overpriced. We didn’t want children to brag about the high cost of the clothes, as is the case with most of the upmarket brands.” Also the collection focuses more on
casual wear, something that’s not the premise of leading designers. “In fact, with children clothing, nothing is as important as comfortable clothing. We didn’t want them to stop playing or get bogged down by fashion.”
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Time for soul-searching
Kim Kardashian has revealed that she did a lot of "soul-searching" following her split from estranged husband Kris Humphries last October. The 31-year-old beauty ended her 72-day marriage to the basketball player and went straight to her family to get some much-needed support.
"I really did some soul-searching, and I needed that. I needed to just be with the family," she said. Kim — who reportedly made up to $18 million for selling her rights to the wedding — also hit out at claims that she only married Humphries to help her career. "If you really think about it, if (the marriage) was a business decision, and I really made all that money that everyone was claiming that we made off this wedding, and if the wedding was fake and just for TV ... I'm a smart business woman. I would have stayed married longer. This was a bad business decision. If you really think about it, it doesn't make sense," she said on Live! With Kelly. The reality TV star, who still describes herself as a "hopeless romantic" said she was surprised at the amount of criticism she had faced since the divorce was announced. "It's been a hard couple of months. I really didn't think that following my heart would create this much backlash," she added.
— ANI
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Dhanush is now Raanjhnaa
When
I saw Dhanush in the Tamil film Aadukalam (for which he won the national award), I liked him immediately. He looks very ordinary and honest, and that was the demand of the character.” Apparently Dhanush is not well versed with Hindi, but this won’t pose as a barrier for him working in Bollywood! The actor and singer is keen to explore this part of the industry and learn the local language and culture. When quizzed about the movie, the director adds, “The film is an intense love story. Just like my film Tanu Weds Manu, the film and its characters
will take you to Delhi, Punjab and Chennai.” Dhanush too is very excited about the project. News is that the director had approached him for the movie before Kolaberi Di happened. “It’s a big deal to get a launch like this at the beginning of my career here. Aanand’s script is different from regular cinema; it’s one of those ‘made to make a difference’ kind of films”, quips the actor. The actor who recently visited Varanasi with director Anand Rai was amazed with the culture and the traditions in a
different part of the country. Buzz is that he is even planning to hire a coach to learn Hindi. He is convinced that by the
time the shoot gets over, he will be able to communicate fluently in the local language.
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Kate still believes in marriage
Kate Winslet has revealed that she still believes in the idea of committing to a person through marriage, but admits living with someone will always be a "challenge". The 36-year-old actress - who was married to Jim Threapleton from 1998 to 2001 and director Sam Mendes for seven years from May 2003 -said commitment can be tough but she still wants to be with someone for the rest of her life.
"I still believe in the beauty of committing yourself to another person and, at least, in the idea of marriage as an expression of that commitment," she said. "Living with someone will always be a challenge, but you hope to be able to find someone whom you can spend the rest of your days," said the Titanic star, who is currently dating tycoon Sir Richard Branson's nephew Ned Rocknroll. Winslet maintains a close relationship with Mendes for the sake of children Joe, eight and 11-year-old Mia (her daughter with Threapleton), and while the aftermath of the split was difficult, she says they are all very happy now. "It's not the easiest situation being a single mother, but Sam has been very good in helping me with the kids," she told Britain's OK! Magazine. "They've been spending time with both of us and even though it was hard at first, we're all doing great. I've never felt better. I'm very happy with the work I've been doing and I'm enjoying my time with my children, who mean the world to me," she added.
— ANI
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Everlasting love
The Kiss From A Rose hitmaker also asserted that both of them still "very much love each other". "The thing that I'm most proud about this great woman who I married, and I really do mean that from the bottom of my heart, is that together she has given me four incredible gifts ... four beautiful children," he said in an interview with talk show host Ellen
DeGeneres. "She is still, in my opinion, the most wonderful woman in the world. I think our priority was to remain civil and do this thing with dignity. We still very much love each other. "To say that neither of us were grieving would be an out-and-out lie, and I don't mind telling you that." The 48-year-old star said that he would continue wearing his wedding ring as a "token" of how he feels about the model. "I think we were shocked. You go into these things with the greatest intentions when you say 'I do' and you say 'til death do us part.' Those vows hold value. They are not just words. "I think it's just pretty much a token of how I feel about this woman. We have eight years. Eight wonderful years together. Just because we have decided to separate doesn't necessarily mean you take off your ring and you're no longer connected to that person. "Will we wear the ring for the rest of our lives? Who knows? But right now it feels really comfortable on my hand so I have intentions of taking it off anytime soon," he
added. — ANI
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Bollywood has space for everyone: Sohail
Sohail is currently busy with pre-production work of Sher Khan, starring Salman Khan. Sohail informed that the film is expected to go on floors in September. "Sher Khan will start by September or October. We are currently working on the script of Sher Khan and it will be complete by April or May. After that, hopefully we will start the practical shooting by September," said Sohail, whose last production Ready was received well by the masses. Sher Khan is likely to star model Angela Jonsson opposite Sohail's elder brother, Salman. — IANS
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Cliff to take a break
Pop legend Cliff Richard has decided to give himself some rest over the next 12 months.
The 71-year-old insists he's chosen to take the break because he has completed four treks since the start of 2009.
In a video message posted on his Facebook page, he says, "I do wish all of you well for the new year. I don't know if I'm going to be able to see you in concert (in 2012). I'll probably be able to do a television (gig) or two if there's any offers in that direction. "As you know, I have done four tours in three years and I felt like I was overdoing it,” he said.
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NEW RELEASE
Producer: Karan Johar Director : Karan Malhotra It would be interesting to see Hrithik Roshan in the remake of the 1990 Mukul Anand’s original Agneepath, that too, for the same banner, Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. The promos of the big release of 2012 have already shifted the focus to the villain. Sanjay Dutt’s Kancha Cheena looks has created curiosity among the viewers. Mithun Chakraborty’s character goes out and Rishi Kapoor’s character comes in. Agneepath is touted as a revenge film in the trade circles. Those who have gone through the rushes say, “The film is primarily about the conflict between the mother and the son. It is a completely new film with a lot of new characters. The biggest change in the new Agneepath is the introduction of Rishi Kapoor’s character, Rauf Lala. Priyanka Chopra’s character is also different from what the heroine Madhvi was in the 1990 Agneepath.” The song picturised on Katrina Kaif chikni chameli… is quite a rage. Watch out for a scene when both Sanjay Dutt and Hrithik Roshan collide during a fight sequence. Shot beautifully in Diu, Agneepath is such a dramatic masala Bollywood film, the viewers would love to watch.
— Dharampal
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Veteran actor Dalip Tahil is being wooed by Ekta Kapoor to star in her next TV project.
He has proved his versatility as a comedian and villain, in TV and films.
He was busy with a British soap opera East Enders in the UK and now is considering Ekta’s project, apparently a remake of Pardes in Amrish Puri’s role.
In demand: Dalip Tahil
Handsome couple Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Sheikh will soon tie the knot. Aamir will marry Sanjeeda, his long-time girlfriend on March 2 prior to which Sanjeeda will have a mehendi ceremony on February 29, a family function.
Imagine’s Chandragupta Maurya will see a change in airing time from February 11 and will air once a week only.
The show has seen many shifts from a weekender to a daily to a bi-weekly and now a weekly, yet the audiences have lapped it up from the word go.
The popular show will make way for two new shows on Imagine airing from February 6.
Sara Khan aka Alka of Dhoondh Legi Manzil Humein fame, has turned a writer. Psychologist by profession, Sara has written a book called The Rules for Parents, which will be launched in London. She hopes that parents understand the needs of their teenage kids through her
endeavour.
Role change: Sara Khan
Shazahn Padamsee, model and actress, who made her debut with Rocket Singh, Salesman of the Year in 2009, has a lovely home in suburban Mumbai. She dreams of owning a palatial house in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles and would love to have the A-list of Hollywood as her
neighbours! Dream on, girl! Dreams do come true sometimes! Dream house: Shazahn Padamsee
Ajay’s spiritual sojourn
B-town’s superstar Ajay Devgn was spotted visiting a famous Mumbai Gurudwara with his entire family and cousins recently. One of the little known facts about the actor is that he actually is a true blue Punjabi and that he regularly prays at the Gurudwara with his whole family. The actor was seen at the famous Gurudwara at Four Bungalows, Andheri west, along with his parents Veena Devgn and Veeru Devgn, wife Kajol, children Nysa and Yug and cousins Vikrant and Dharmendra. Well, now that’s a sweet slice of life revealed of the superstar!
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: Turn your attention to money matters. Go over the figures and see where you stand. There will not be any great pressure placed upon you. Do not gamble. Tarot message: Do not swing away from the course you have
charted so far. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 49
TAURUS: Enjoy the gathering in your neighborhood. Good luck is on your side and good things will come your way. Try to resolve legal matters. Be prepared to plod along. Cash crisis resolve during the later half of the day. Tarot message: Be positive and think carefully before taking action. Lucky colour: Beige. Magic number: 64 GEMINI: Listen to your heart, regardless of what your head keeps telling you. If the answer is yes; then it might be time for you to re-assess your motives.
Tarot message: Use your
instinct to get into the top the power circle. Lucky colour: Burgundy. Magic number: 30 CANCER: Domestic chores could interfere with your plans, but can’t be overlooked. Inconsequential encounters can have far-reaching effects on your psyche. Tarot message: Learn from past experience and desist from making a similar mistake again. Lucky
colour: Silver. Magic number: 52 LEO: Older people and family commitments can take up your time. Children may need attention, so take them be with you. Give your creative talent an outlet. Employees will respect you. Tarot message: Be articulate to prevent people from making their own conclusions. Lucky colour: Purple. Magic number: 60 VIRGO: Enter a competition that will stretch your abilities and offers a fantastic prize, since you might just win. Hold ups and misunderstandings will start to move forward and clear away. Tarot message: Dare to accomplish those tasks which normally take up a lot of time. Lucky colour: Golden. Magic number: 42
LIBRA: A joint meeting will be held to review the situation. Financial gains will accrue through relatives and well wishers. Make sure you know what is needed beforehand and the delays may not be as long. Tarot message: Take thing one at a time instead of multi pronged attacks. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 55 SCORPIO: The eligible will decide to get married. A dream might stay with you and give cause for introspection. The sense that something important on a spiritual level is happening should be valued. Tarot message: Listen carefully to words of wisdom even if you do not relish. Lucky colour: Blue. Magic number: 65 SAGITTARIUS: Financial situation should ease. You need to blow off steam in an impersonal setting for the sake of peace. A secret rendezvous might be the cause of underlying guilt. Tarot message: You will receive a useful tip at the stock exchange which can be put to profitable use. Lucky color: Red. Magic number: 28 CAPRICORN: Students, you are unlikely to face financial problems today. Work prospects improve. Do not argue with elders. Do not push the point, let it go and you will find out what it is in due course. Tarot message: Allow a sick situation blow over before you start a new project. Lucky colour: Green.
Magic number: 58 AQUARIUS: Health could put a damper on your plans. The opportunity to exercise and benefit from your natural talents is highlighted. The best outlet for pressure is passion and romance, so turn your thoughts to love. Tarot message: Remember never to fall for rash promises. Lucky colour: Grey. Magic number: 29 PISCES: You are likely to be oversensitive to others, but this will help your communication. Love affairs could easily start as the result of a journey. Pleasure comes through measuring your accomplishment. Tarot message: Try a off beat method of handling things. Lucky colour: Pink.
Magic number: 44
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THE YEAR AHEAD
If your birthday is January 26...
The stars suggest that a gift of love and support may be offered to you by a compassionate, committed or reliable source willing to go out on a limb just when you feel like no one cares. If you are too wrapped up in your perceived problems, you might not recognise the opportunity that could lead to romantic renewal. Don't focus on what you don't have, or you could become resentful or condescending of the happiness and passion of others. Your mischievous side may come out. Normally, you're quiet and placid. Now you're ready to stir up a little trouble. Laughing and gossiping with friends lets you forget your problems. Beware of saying anything malicious. You don't want to have any mean comments come back to haunt you. Plan a short trip to visit a favourite relative. This visit will remind you of happy times, and may prompt you to write a short story based on a childhood memory. A certain business proposal, which had fizzled out earlier, gets revived and on more beneficial terms and conditions. You should concentrate on your work and derive maximum advantage from the current favorable planetary trends. The Saturn will fill you with energy and you'll want to bring about changes to your job. Do not be in too much of a rush and use your time wisely. Work wise, you will experience slight disagreements caused by some task given to an unqualified worker. The stars recommend lucidity. Do not get provoked into an argument for this could lead to unpleasant situation at home. Working women will find 2012 a bit strenuous. Financially it will be an extremely beneficial year. But cut your cloth according to your need. Don't put off the important tasks in hand. Some of you may go abroad, and, which will be a new beginning in your career path. You have great physical strength and super endurance. It is a busy period for work and career, but at the same time you should not neglect your regular exercise schedule. Mood : Busy and productive. Compatible signs: Pisces, Capricorn, Aries. Lucky colours: Yellow and Pink. Lucky days: Wednesday. Lucky numbers: 11, 15, 21, 22, 25. Lucky gem: Onyx - Gemstone for Concentration. Lucky flower: Gillyflower.
Maria Goretti (January 26 , 1972, Goa) was a popular MTV VJ before marrying actor Arshad Warsi. She hosts a TV show, Do It Sweet on the NDTV Good Times channel. She made an appearance with her son Zeke in the film Salaam Namaste which also starred her husband. She also acted in Raghu Romeo (2003) which was directed by Rajat Kapoor.
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The thing about colours —saffron, deep green and white — thrown in between is that when you are sporting them you represent a billion people; only if we saw more and more of them in display windows and up the nation’s sleeve! As we celebrate 63 years of our Constitution, we take a look at how far have we stretched the colours of freedom, only to intersperse them with fashion.
Nehru jacket, the symbol of Indian political fashion, is no longer a must in a politician’s wardrobe. However, it has made in-roads into designers’ den where it has found a new life in bandh gala coats, puffa jackets and even kurtis.
"I had wanted to dedicate the book to Kapil Sibal, but my publishers were not willing to take a risk," says the 26-year-old widely recognised computer security expert and cyber terrorism guru, Ankit Fadia. For a person who knows ethical hacking like the back of his hand, raising a finger at the government comes because he feels that India should not go the China way.
The Doom’s Day is still away (December 21, 2012!) and till then how about an image make-over? Jokes apart – how about getting a new hair style at the beginning of the year? We offer a few suggestions.
It goes without saying that Bollywood inspires quite a few trends. Says Richa Aggarwal, managing director, Cleopatra, Sector-8, Chandigarh, “All base colours will be in with just a single area highlighted with streaks; the same as Kareena Kapoor flaunts in ‘Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu’. As for the chemical treatments, rebonding and hair-softening will be in high demand.” 
She adds, “Long hair is definitely in and the customers can go in for razor cut from the front, which merges with the long hair. Base colour will be essential with a tinge of chocolate brown, mahogany and wine. Streaks can be of contrast colours like reds and blondes.” 
B-town’s latest news is that Tanu Weds Manu director Aanand L Rai has signed Tamil actor Dhanush for his upcoming film Raanjhnaa. The director has been quoted saying that, “For the past six months, I’ve been looking for a simple boy to play the lead in Raanjhnaa. My requirement was a man who could look vulnerable on screen.
British singer Seal has revealed that he still considers his estranged wife Heidi Klum to be the most beautiful woman in the world. The couple announced their split in a joint statement recently, after rumours sparked over the weekend that a divorce was imminent.
Actor-producer Sohail Khan believes Bollywood is a huge industry and there's no dearth of work for anyone.
"Be it Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Salman (Khan), Aamir (Khan), Shah Rukh (Khan) or Akshay Kumar... everyone has made a niche for themselves and no one can replace anyone. There is space for everyone. It's a one-billion population, everyone has work," the 41-year-old said here at the launch of Gold's Gym.
Agneepath
Dalip to return?
Wedding bells for Aamir-Sanjeeda
Comedian hosts
Famous comedians, Swapnil
Slot change for Chandragupta Maurya
Girls just wanna have fun
Girls are known for gossiping. Ankita Sharma aka
Sara turns a writer
Problem of plenty
Ranbir and Shahid were spotted fighting over a girl at the airport. The lady was none other than the talented Zoya Akhtar! It so happened that Zoya didn’t have her car and needed a lift to go back home. The charming Shahid Kapoor and the handsome Ranbir Kapoor could not bear to see her stranded, and both gentlemen offered to drop her home. While the two actors fought over the lady, the Zoya lost her balance and nearly had a fall!
Dreaming big...
It is necessary to devote some time to maintain your health also. You take comfort in longstanding ties, and the people that have proven their loyalty. There's room for substantial relationships to enter, or become more solid, through your shared sense of what makes a home.