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	Art of design Marc Johnson, an artist and architect from France, talks about evolving contemporary art and forces that dictate architecture Ashima Batish Here’s redefining contemporary art — it no more only encompasses the metaphysical; in fact metamorphosed contemporary art is a mix of paintings, sculptures, architecture, drawings, dance and music. “Abstract forms on the canvas are a passé. In the present times, it means using many genres of art to explain a particular theme or subject,” says Marc Johnson, an architect and artist from France, who was in Chandigarh on Monday to conduct a workshop at the Government College of Art-10. He also talks about evolving architecture and the forces that drive it. Adhering to the same line of thought, Marc created the installation, Cage, inside the courtyard of Paris Art College in France. The basic structure was made of bamboo, the floor was used as a stage by an expert freestyle dancer and the lighting system further helped express the idea. “The thought behind the installation was that we only take references from the history, but don’t follow it up entirely. Cage denoted the history part and the freestyle dancing depicted our desire to gain new experiences.” While in India, he has clicked images of Kathak, Giddha and Bhangra performers, which he will incorporate in his future installations. “You just don’t make an art piece, you make a collage. For the multilayered society we are living in, no single art form can wholly do justice to any theme.” Don’t be surprised if he uses these images in his art installations in the near future! He believes that beautiful structures result only when architecture and art are used in synchronization. “Try making installations without application of the basics of architecture and the art structure will collapse in no time. At the same time, architecture without art is just a heap of bricks.” But even when the combination is good, it doesn’t guarantee that the end product will be worthwhile. Marc blames capitalism for all the problems. “Art and architecture are now dependent on the economy; how much money the government has.” For example, the rich people stay condensed in the capital while the middle class and those from the lower strata of society are pushed into the suburbs. “Architecture doesn’t define the lay out of the city; it is only the rich people who do. Exactly this happened in case of the Great Paris City, which is the combined project for the suburbs of the capital. Even this project is a complete failure, as the rich are again the people who are buying the property.” When it comes to Chandigarh, Marc is happy to see the layout since its master-plan focuses more on horizontal than vertical expansion, “Something you don’t see in the modern cities of the world now.” At the same time, he also feels that it is a challenge for the city authorities to stick to the original line of action. “Any city’s parameter of development is now the number of skyscrapers it has. That is the general perception. So what matters is till when the people here can stay unaffected by the world’s point of view; the capitalists’ point of view.” We hope for a very very long time!
	Bald move Will Smith’s music-minded daughter Willow Smith has taken the bold decision to shave off the long braids that helped to make her famous. In the music video accompanying her 2010 hit single Whip My Hair,’ Smith was shown executing some whiplash-inducing moves, and doing exactly what the song said on the tin. However, the pictures on the 11 year-old pop star’s Who Say profile now shows her with a newly-shaven head. A photo posted on February 2 shows the youngster pouting into the camera and showing off the family resemblance, with a haircut that’s not dissimilar to her father’s close-cropped hairstyle. Prior to that, Willow had posted a black and white photo of her in a ballet studio, as well as another shot of her in action at the ballet studio, posted on January 13. On January 6, the child artiste had posted a photo of herself in a blonde and pink wavy wig. “Thank you @nikkiminaj you’re amazing.” Presumably, the wig was a gift from Minaj (who is renowned for her huge collection of colourful hairpieces), who guested on her most recent single, Fireball,” she wrote. — ANI
	Bitter-sweet delight Jigyasa Kapoor Chimra Had it not been for a Dutchman named Van Houten (who figured out that if fat was extracted out of cocoa mix, he would get cocoa butter), we would never had the chocolate bar! And chocolate-lovers should also know that cacao has been cultivated for at least three millennia and its earliest documented use dates back to around 1100 BC. Back in time it was mostly used as a beverage and the Meso-American people, including the Aztecs, made a beverage known as Xocoltl out of it, which meant ‘bitter water’. “But now there is more sweetness to the bitter taste and we have almost 22 flavours in chocolate,” says Nikhil Mittal from Nik Bakers. He adds, “And when it comes to festivals, marriages or Valentine’s; chocolate is the most favoured gift. So we offer diverse flavours like carmel, dark truffle, mocha, cointreau, white truffle, blueberry, mango, almond rock and hazelnut. Other than this, we have liquor chocolates too; the most-liked are champagne and vodka-filled chocos.” Although chocolates add to the extra calories, dark chocolates are beneficial for the heart. “If eaten in moderation, dark chocolates are healthy. They contain a large number of antioxidants,” says Nalini, nutrition consultant from Panchkula. Well, some studies have also shown that consuming a small bar of dark chocolate can reduce blood pressure in individuals with high BP. “But this information does not mean that you should eat a pound of chocolate a day. Chocolate is a high-calorie, high-fat food and most studies use no more than 100 gms of dark chocolate,” says Nalini. “The trend of eating chocolates has changed over the years and it’s no more about just sweet chocolates. People like diverse flavours and for this Valentine’s we have cardamom cinnamon and even chilli chocolates. These chilly chocolates have a spicy tinge to it; they taste sweet and spicy. Other than that, right from crunchy to fruity to white to dark chocolates; there is a range to choose from,” says Priya Garg from Ovenfresh. Well, Tom Hanks was right in the movie ‘Forrest Gump’ when he said that you never know what you're going to get when you open a box of chocolates!
	SO-ya special The newly-opened Punjab Express presents an array of soya-based cuisine Jasmine Singh Of all things in life that require attention, health is the foremost. That is why eateries too have turned their radar towards it. Keeping the health factor in mind, KBS Group has come up with a restaurant chain - Punjab Express, Sector-44, Chandigarh - that is a fusion of soya with fine Indian cuisine. “That's why we at Punjab Express call it 100 per cent pure vegetarian cuisine with a twist", says Kuldeep Soni, managing director, KSB Group. He adds, “From grinding our own spices to yoghurt, we prepare everything from a scratch. We prepare innovative and exotic Indian-Punjabi dishes with the finest ingredients; selected herbs marinated and sifted using fresh vegetables, soya and high quality Indian spices for a long-lasting and rich experience.” What is different about this place is the specialised soya products; other than this it also offers take away and dining options. The menu is whipped up with interesting dishes, Afghani malai chaap, soya galouti kebab, makhani chaap, chaap roganjosh, dum ki biryani (which has no oil), variety of paranthas, naan, kulchas and the first time introduction Pizza paranthas. Adds Punjabi singer Babbu Mann who tasted some delicacies, “Health is the most important thing, so one must always eat healthy and balanced food.” jasmine@tribunemail.com
	In the right frame Geet Alok Sharma, a young 24-year-old, brings his passion for photography to life Vasudha Gupta Photographs have an innate method of taking one to a place which he may have never visited in his life. The entire concept of transporting one into a moment alone garners a new meaning, when the young blood Geet Alok Sharma from Chandigarh starts talking with his camera. All of 24, and having completed his graduation from the University of Wisconsin, Milwakee, Geet stumbled upon photography during his visits to the surrounding parks and through his walks in Milwakee. “All the pictures are spontaneous and I don’t really follow a set of rules,” he says. With no formal training, Geet feels that training might end up restricting his horizon. “There is no doubt that I hope to hone my skills through some kind of a course, but even without, I have managed to click some exotic photographs,” he says. Also an avid sailor, several pictures of his is a result of his travels. “I have few friends and don’t mind taking pointers from them as well,” he laughs. Having started four years ago, during high school, Geet prefers creating a perfect composition in nature to give life to his skill. “I haven’t been able to expand much since taking it to a professional level needs more time and effort but yes, since its winter, capturing coyotes and wolves is interesting,” he says. Living in the US since the past nine years, his current exhibition, on at the Girl in the Café is only a spec of his complete body of work. “My personal favourite is the tree branch lying on the beach. It comes from the coast and depicts as if it is half way into the beach. It gives a false impression of an exotic location,” he laughs. “It’s shot at a beach close by,” he says. Currently waiting for his work visa to come through, Geet does not mind taking his passion to a professional level at the right time. vasudha@tribunemail.com
	Par Excellence DRIVER–THE SET UP Jesse Grewal To hit the ball far with the ‘Driver’ we need a combination of technology (equipment), technique, timing and the player’s intrinsic speed. In terms of technique, the first step is the set-up. The distance the ball travels depends on the width of the swing, the length of the arc, the work of the levers (body, arms and wrists) the speed of the swing and apart from this the launch angle of the ball and its spin rate. The set-up influences the launch angle, spin rate and also the width of the arc and therefore has a great role in influencing distance. The distance the ball will fly is a combination of its launch angle and the spin rate. Spin rate is the backspin generated on the ball and it is this which makes the ball stay airborne. The higher the backspin, the more the ball will climb upwards. Too much backspin makes the ball keep rising and lose distance and also reduces the roll on landing. Launch angle is the angle at which the ball takes off from the club face. Ideal launch angles vary from 10 to 15 degrees. The higher the club head speed is the lower the launch angle needs to be. Faster swings also create more spin rate. With a higher spin rate we need a lower launch angle. The only way we can create a launch angle of 10 to 15 degrees with a 9 degree driver is to hit the ball on the upswing. If we hit the ball on the downswing we will have a low launch angle and a lot of backspin. To hit the ball on the upswing we have to create the right set up. Place the ball on a high tee. Join your feet in front of the ball (picture1). Turn your left foot a little outwards (picture 2). Take your right foot away to a wider stance (picture3). While doing this feel your spine tilt away from the target. This makes your right shoulder well lower than the left and your weight will be a little more on the right side (picture 4). The hands will be in line with the club head and not ahead of it as it is with the irons. This set up will help you hit the ball on the upswing. Hover the club a little in the air before the takeaway. This helps widening the arc of the back swing as we do not end up snatching the club away or lifting the club vertically. The takeaway should be with the shoulders with no wrist action. (Grewal has coached several national champions and professionals apart from being coach of the Indian golf team for the Eisenhower Cup (World Cup) in 2008. He is currently Director, National Golf Academy of India and CGA Hero Honda Golf Academy. If you have any queries get in touch with him at parexcellence@tribunemail.com
	HEART TALK Age is just a number! Parvesh Rana I’m a 35-year-old unmarried man and I’m running my own business. I have a personal secretary who is 25 and we both are pretty close to each other. Lately, I am thinking of proposing her for marriage, but I don’t know whether it will work out as we have a major age difference. What should I do? Manoj, Chandigarh You are not that old and one can fall in love at any point in life. If you both like each other, you should give it a try and some women like mature husbands who pamper and support them. If you are already close, I don’t think there will be any problem to take the relation further. I’m a twenty-six year girl and just got married. Mine is an arranged marriage. I had a love affair with some other guy but things did not work out. My husband loves me a lot but somewhere I can’t forget my past. Please tell me what I should do? Kavita, Panchkula Marriage is such a beautiful thing to happen in life. Everyone has a past but that does not mean that you ruin your present and future for that. Your ex was not destined to be with you. It is a bit difficult but you should now be loyal to your husband. You can take time to know him and then one fine day you will fall in love and then life will be perfect. (Rana is a Bollywood actor and television anchor)
	Master Chef Sharing sweet something Madhu Dewan With February here, we can almost feel the romance in the air. The excitement is of course because of the Valentine’s Day and also because we are saying goodbye to the chilly winds. So, why not bake a special cake with ingredients off the shelf and decorations with fresh strawberries (the fruit of love!) and share it to strengthen the bonds with your loved ones? As it is popularly known ‘what pleases the eye and the stomach, is sure going to please the heart. Method Mix butter and castor sugar and blend well till smooth and creamy. Add milkmaid and strawberry pulp and blend well. Mix flour and baking powder and sift it. Gradually add flour mixture to the sugar batter. Also gradually add milk and club soda and blend well. Pour the batter in a cake tin and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180 degree for 40-45 minutes. Let it cool. Decorate with cherries and strawberries. (Dewan is a Ludhiana-based culinary expert) As told to Poonam Bindra For my sweet Ingredients 2 cup flour 1 cup butter ½ cup castor sugar 1 cup milk 1 cup club soda 200 gm milkmaid 3 tbsp strawberry pulp 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tsp baking powder For decoration 1 cup cherries and strawberries
	Russell’s new love Comedian Russell Brand moves on to another woman just after filling his divorce Just months after he filed for divorce from pop star wife Katy Perry, comedian Russell Brand is said to have set his sights on Zooey Deschanel. The 36-year-old funnyman is said to be determined to woo Perry lookalike Deschanel, who filed for divorce from her husband Ben Gibbard just three days before Brand’s split announcement. “Russell has had his eye on Zooey for a long time. And he’s been sending funny, flirty texts to see if they can get together. He thinks she’s hysterically funny and cute, too. He loves her quirky sense of humour, and thinks they’d be great together both on-and off-screen. There’s a real spark there,” a source said. However, while Deschanel is said to be ‘intrigued’ by Brand’s interest in her. “But she’s heard about his reputation as a womanizer, and isn’t sure whether she’s ready to rush into another relationship so quickly,” the source added. Deschanel is also apparently very aware that she looks strikingly similar to Perry and has been mistaken for her by fans. “No, she (Perry) is really pretty,” she said. — PTI
	Documenting each moment Hollywood actress Liv Tyler says she loves to document everything she does by taking photos. The 34-year-old, who has a seven-year-old son Milo with ex-husband Royston Langdon, said she is fascinated by capturing moments on film because she has gone through so much change throughout her life. “Obsessively, I have thousands of pictures on my phone. I’ve had so much change in my life. In my whole life things have changed constantly so psychologically I’m sure I’m quite sentimental. “I want to remember the feeling, not only what it looks like. When it’s happening, it’s so wonderful but I know it’s gonna change or not gonna last. Everything changes so I want to remember it because I feel grateful for it,” Tyler said. The brunette beauty, who is the daughter of Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler, also said she worries about having to raise Milo in the public eye. “I’m very grateful that I didn’t have to grow up in the public eye and I got to grow up in Maine and have a real childhood. “I do have my worries for Milo. I mean, we live in Manhattan in a huge house, and we have a staff and we have a very different life. He would be happiest if we lived in the country somewhere, just the two of us,” she added. — PTI
	Close and comfortable Even as rumour mills are abuzz about the growing proximity between Bollywood actor Prateik Babbar and Amy Jackson, he says that they are very close and comfortable with each other. Ever since Prateik and Amy started shooting for Gautham Menon’s romantic film, Ekk Deewana Tha, which releases on February 17, gossip mongers have been chirping about the couple dating each other. Commenting on the talks about him dating Amy, Prateik said, “She is a very hard girl to please...to be honest.” Prateik has been spotted with Amy arm-in-arm at various award ceremonies and events. “When you have to shoot something like this (romantic film) then you have no choice but to have a chemistry. We are extremely close, we support each other’s career, we back and help each other. There is obviously chemistry, but we worked on it and I hope people appreciate it. We are close and comfortable with each other,” he said. As he has been often spotted in Amy’s building, there were reports that Prateik has moved in with Amy and lives with her in her Bandra home but the actor denied it. “I feel good about it. She is beautiful...isn’t she. If speculation about me moving with her goes, then I am happy about it. But no, we haven’t,” Prateik said. — PTI
	Miley comes to Moore’s defense Miley Cyrus speaks in support of Demi Moore, and requests the media to leave her alone. Being in Hollywood does not mean that drugs are a part of them Miley Cyrus has spoken out in defense of Demi Moore, who is undergoing treatment for substance abuse in a rehab. The 19-year-old singer took to her Facebook account to show her support. “Everyone needs to leave Demi alone,” she wrote. “She’s been through so much the past year. She doesn’t need the crap. “How can you talk crap on someone you don’t know?” she wrote. According to reports, Moore has checked into Cirque Lodge rehab center in Utah for treatment of anorexia and prescription and club drug abuse. Cyrus is adamant Moore’s troubles have nothing to do with illegal substances. “The media makes everyone in Hollywood seem “weak,” “stupid,” or “unbalanced” ...Just because she’s in Hollywood doesn’t mean she’s on drugs. NOT EVERYONE IS ON DRUGS!!! “Put yourself in her shoes. “How are you supposed to hold up while everyone in the world is so naive and they believe everything the media says? Almost her entire life has been in the public eye,” she wrote. — ANI
	Witherspoon’s prejudice… Actress Reese Witherspoon was surprised to learn her Water for Elephants co-star Robert Pattinson was “gracious and smart” as she had expected him to be a “spoiled-rotten brat”. The 35-year-old teamed up with the Twilight Saga heartthrob to star in the film last year and said she was pleasantly surprised by her co-star’s humility. “I think everybody was looking at him expecting to see, ‘Urgh, this guy’s some spoiled-rotten brat’ and he wasn’t. He was incredibly gracious, smart and shy. He’s a very grateful person,” Witherspoon said. She was impressed by the British star’s devotion to his fans. “At the London premiere, people slept out in sleeping bags but he takes the time to say hello to everybody and sign autographs,” she added.— PTI
	Agent Vinod to become a franchise? Agent Vinod, Saif Ali Khan’s much awaited action-thriller is yet to release but the actor is already planning to make it into a franchise. Produced by Saif under the banner of Illuminati Films, Agent Vinod features Saif along with his real life lady-love Kareena Kapoor. If Agent Vinod turns out to be a box-office hit, then Saif would consider making sequels to it, much like the James Bond series, of which, approximately 22 films have been made so far. When asked about it, Saif said, “Hope so, if the film does well and audiences likes it. If it is popular, then of course we will look forward to making it a series.” The Sriram Raghavan-directed venture, which was beset with teething problems in its early stages, will finally release on March 23. “It is a big and interesting film so it is bound to be in news be it for the delay or the film getting over-budget. We don’t have to bother about it. The minute the first trailer comes out, nobody thinks why delay...late and all,” Saif said. “Films take time and we were little inexperienced, as we thought we can do it one year. But with the kind of action, the kind of locations we are shooting in, the kind of things we did for the movie...these things took a longer time than I thought of. But it doesn’t matter. As we all are satisfied with the finished product and happy to share it with everyone,” he said. — PTI
	Yehi hai right time Sudhir Mishra thinks it’s good time for experimental cinema in Bollywood Sudhir Mishra, the man behind cult films like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Dharavi, feels that the industry is going through a great phase as actors and directors are finding it easy to make experimental films. The manner of producing, directing and acting in films is undergoing a rapid change. It is good time in Bollywood for making different kind of films. During the 80s and 90s, making different cinema was fraught with all sorts of problems and obstacles, Mishra said. He said a new kind of cinema is taking shape and a new India is emerging in which people want to see stories that are connected to reality. The scriptwriter-director, on a brief visit to the city, said the challenge for filmmakers now is to make films which have a “real link” without being dull. He said directors like Prakash Jha, Imtiaz Ali, Raju Irani, Shriram Raghavan and Vishal Bhardwaj, who are working with big stars are not averse to making realistic films. Mishra said he and other directors like Anurag Kashyap and Dibakar Banerjee were making a different kind of cinema. The Yeh Saali Zindagi director said he did not agree with the view that the story in films is losing out to technique. — PTI
	Plus(h) point... Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke is set to director erotic thriller Plush, which is set in the music world of Los Angeles. The Red Riding Hood director is likely to reteam with her Thirteen star Evan Rachel Wood in the movie. Hardwicke wrote the script with Artie Nelson, and is attached to direct. The critically acclaimed 2003 Thirteen, Hardwicke's feature directorial debut, was controversial for its portrayal of teenage drug use and sex. The film earned Wood a Golden Globe nomination for best actress, while her co-star Holly Hunter was nominated for both a Golden Globe for best supporting actress and an Oscar for best supporting actress. Wood was recently seen in George Clooney directed political thriller The Ides of March. — PTI
	Rosie future! Model-turned-actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wants a part in the next Sherlock Holmes movie. The 24-year-old beauty, who made her Hollywood debut in blockbuster Transformers 3, has struck up a friendship with Holmes director Guy Ritchie, a shooting pal of her long-term boyfriend Jason Statham. "Rosie has suggested to Guy that she could play a femme fatale in the next Sherlock movie. She told Guy he would be doing her a huge favour and he has not ruled it out. There is every chance she will be considered," a source said. — PTI
	CHATTER BOX The return of Komolika Last seen in Apne ko liye Geeta ka Dharamyudh on Zee TV, television’s favourite vamp Urvashi Dholakia will make a comeback as a psychiatrist Dr Komolika Rana in the Life Ok's Saubhagyavati Bhava. Urvashi is making a special appearance on the show and returning to TV after a hiatus. What is your role in the show? Komolika is a psychiatrist who knows Viraj played by Karanvir Bohra inside out. Viraj has been her patient and she will tell dadi that Viraj suffers from OCPD and that he’s had issues in his childhood. The role is very positive and I am looking forward to this character. My role is introduced at a critical juncture of the show and it is a special appearance. How did it feel to play a positive role as you have been known for your vamp roles? It was tough and I didn’t expect it to be this tough. I was at ease about playing the negative role but I didnt realise that playing a positive one would be so difficult. Yet I am having fun. Tell us about the look. In the role of a psychiatrist, I have a subtle look. Though the name is Komolika, I wear big bindis and sleeveless blouses but not the eyebrow raising bit. It is a softer look. What was your reaction when you heard your character was called Komolika? It was funny and amusing. I didn’t know about it when I accepted the role. Only when I came on sets, I got to know about it. How was the experience of doing a Gujarati reality show? It was fun as I met numerous talented people. I am amazed at the talent we have in this country. How does it feel to be back on TV? It is wonderful to do a role that has substance and a show which is engaging. I am glad to be part of this show. Back in action Piyush Sahdev who was seen as Arjun in Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi is all set to return with Life Ok's upcoming show Hum ne li hai... Shapath, an anecdote of strong cops against the faulty system with exciting police cases weaved in. Piyush gets chatty about his character, role and more… How did Hum ne li hai... Shapath happen? I was on a break for few months post Geet to get back in shape and Shapath was the first role I was called for. I loved the role, it’s different, never done on TV. I really wanted to do it but the channel rejected me saying, "He is too fair and good-looking to be a cop". I was really disheartened but I never left hope. Somehow they called me back and this time seeing my performance, they finalized me for the role. Tell us about your role. Abhigyan is the son of a business tycoon but chooses to work for his country rather than doing his family business, he is tough and a very honest police officer. Hope through this role, we will be able to inspire the Indian police force to always fight for justice and support the common people. You play a cop in the show. Have you been preparing for the role? I lost seven kgs for the role to look really lean. I have been meeting cops, Observing their body language and especially how they interrogate. How's your rapport with Hasan Zaidi and Madura Nayak? My rapport with Hasan and Madura is great. Hasan has a great sense of humour, so I really enjoy his company! You also love to workout and have a great body. Share some fitness tips. I have a ligament tear in my knee and I had a small accident on sets recently in which I dislocated the same knee but I still don’t miss my gym. So you can imagine how crazy I am about my fitness. Enticing reality Singer Seal has postponed his upcoming Australian tour dates so that he can film reality TV show The Voice. The Kiss from a Rose hitmaker, who split from wife Heidi Klum last month, joins Keith Urban and Good Charlotte star Joel Madden on the upcoming Australian version of the hit US reality series. However, his commitment to the show has forced him to re-arrange a number of gigs, which were due to start this week. "I'm so excited to be going back and forth to Australia over the coming five months filming The Voice and touring. "I'm really sorry we've had to move the dates, but hopefully it hasn't put anyone out, and we'll just make sure the shows are even better to make up for it!" he said in a statement. The concerts, in cities including Sydney, Perth and Canberra, will now take place in April. — PTI Raising the bar Gajendra Singh, the pioneer of many super hit musical reality shows like Sa Re Ga Ma, Voice Of India, Music Ka Maha Muqaabla and Chhote Ustad is back with another big scale musical reality show, Sur-Kshetraon Sahara One television. The show will provide talents from India and Pakistan. Music has always inspired Gajendra Singh to explore new avenues. With this show he aims to touch newer heights and create a new musical world. We talk to him about the show. How did this show happen? Boney Kapoor, Sahara One Entertainment head came up with an idea to begin with what better than a show like Sur-Kshetra, with the best of singing talents from India and Pakistan competing against each other. It is a big challenging responsibility for me and I am really excited about it. Tell us about Sur Kshetra? The show will be judged by the legendary Asha Bhonsle, Abida Parveen and Runa Laila. There will be two teams of singers. Singer-music director turned actor Himesh Reshmmiya will captain the Indian team while his counterpart singer turned actor Atif Aslam will lead the team from across the border. The scale of this show is very big. What is USP of this show? It is a three month long musical show, the first on Sahara One TV in 2012. The shooting has already been started in Dubai and will have its finale in London. I have been making for the last three decades to better cultural ties between India and Pakistan through music. Sur Kshetra is the best platform which will provide true singing talents. How is this show different from the other shows? With this show, we are making an attempt to revive the golden era and to bring forth the best of talent. The show has a different format. There will be good musicians from both countries, including new bands. Viewers will experience and cherish a set of new generation of singing talents. — Dharam Pal SRK’s on edge It is IPL time again and Shah Rukh Khan is at the auction for the teams in Kolkata. He doesn’t feel really comfortable on the table with the bigwigs and spends most of his time outside having tea/coffee. Interesting! Preity in Paris Preity Zinta is shooting in France for her maiden production and it is super cold there! She plays a fashionista in the film directed by Prem Soni. Hands full Karisma Kapur has her hands full. She is busy with endorsements, family, and her comeback. She might do an item song in Rowdy Rathore. It will be raunchy and we know she is a fabulous dancer. Early to rise… Priyanka Chopra is shooting in Hyderabad and has to get up before sunrise! She likes watching the sunrise but doesn’t like the extreme weather there.
	ASTRO TURF P Khurrana ARIES: You start the day on a philosophical mood. Do not jump into conclusion. Not a good day for forming partnership. Ventures may fail when associates withdraw support. Savings may get used up. Tarot message: You must learn to accept responsibility for self and others. Lucky colour: Mauve. Magic number: 25 TAURUS: Kids will keep you busy. E-mails and SMS bring message of affection and hope. A few people could be making waves today. You will not be able to have things your own way. Tarot message: Your determination to succeed will pay dividends. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 44. GEMINI: Do what you can to improve your relationship with your spouse. Sensitive day for joint financial affairs. A personal project may have to be put aside for the sake of a social commitment. Tarot message: Use your instinct to get into the top circle of power. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 30 CANCER: Money problem will continue to trouble you. Keep calm even if people around you are losing their heads. Your parents need extra attention. A spiritual approach to the day will suit you best. Tarot message: Do not divest assets or transact in uncertain matters. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 47 LEO: Start making the changes you keep talking about, an exercise regimen, quitting smoking or dating a new type of person. An unsatisfactory relationship can come to an end bringing all the heartache fof seperating from kids. Tarot message: Emphasis on spiritual needs. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 51 VIRGO: The card The Lovers signifies that a friendly and helpful atmosphere surrounds you. People are likely to be drawn to you now, so dress to impress. You may clash with a partner or friend over a difference of opinion. Tarot message: You gain by being practical. Lucky colour: Black. Magic number: 63 LIBRA: A chance to get on with the movers and shakers can come your way. Your ambitions can be realised if you use your connections. A romance might have reached the stage of moving in together. Tarot message: You will be happier if you retain the fruit of your hard work. Lucky colour: Metallic grey. Magic number: 52 SCORPIO: You are likely to face too many problems. If you start to get confused, nothing will work. You are in danger of blowing your budget if you don’t practice restraint. Romance is exciting. Tarot message: Don’t waste an opportunity by not exploiting a contact. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 50 SAGITTARIUS: Give attention to little details today. Check all information regarding legal matters. Watch your thinking as it can easily spin you into a depression. Tarot message: Consolidate your gains instead of throwing security to the winds. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 56 CAPRICORN: Teamwork and happy relationships mark this day. Gossip will bring you down and you might hear something unpleasant. A class in music will be refreshing. Tarot message: Frankness and ability to state the truth are your strong points. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 33 AQUARIUS: Unstable influences suggest uncertainty. Stay in bed and relax. You may spend more time with your loved ones. Take a moment to be grateful for those small things that make everyday life so rewarding. Tarot message: Avoid frictions with business partners. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 41 PISCES: Any change made at work or in your job bring favourable results. Domestic wrangles are sorted out. A sudden shock, such as an exorbitant utilities bill, can shake your sense of security. Tarot message: Your own aims, ideas, opinion matter a lot. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 30
	THE YEAR AHEAD Madan Gupta Spatu If your birthday is February 7... Your birthday falls on Maagh Poornima this year, which promises several auspicious benefits. Enjoy living in the limelight and gravitate toward a fast-paced lifestyle, which offers glamour and romance. Romance is a high priority. In April, enjoy the excitement of dating and you may even distribute wedding cards! Pisceans hold on to their memories from childhood - good or bad. Even if they feel burdened by the past, it is almost impossible for these sensitive souls to cut themselves off from family. They make conscientious parents. You require harmonious surroundings to experience the peak of health. Some of you may suffer from coughs and colds or joint pains. Take care of food allergy or poisoning in May-June. Last year you succeeded in your career and in 2012, will need to consolidate your achievements. The luckiest time is from March to June. You want to be prominent; all the initiatives will bring excellent results. The period from August to September would be difficult, but you should not forget that Saturn is situated in the sector of career accomplishments, therefore the situation will change soon. You will make an interesting beginning by meeting some of your contacts. Businessmen will be required to work hard. You can delegate some work to your juniors, who will be happy to be trained in this fashion. You will regret if you don’t rectify the situation that steals your time. Social get-togethers in June are bound to be useful as you come across some interesting contacts. Mood: Very cheerful and gushy at times. Compatible signs: Cancer, Leo, Aries Lucky colours: Orange, Burgundy Lucky days: Sunday. Lucky numbers: 2, 7, 15, 16, 66 Lucky gem: Aquamarine Lucky flower: Black Bryont Suggestion on Birthday: Donate any black item to the needy or poor. Cerina Vincent (February 7, 1979 , Las Vegas, Nevada) made her big screen debut in Sony's outrageous hit spoof Not Another Teen Movie, where she bared it all (including her comic skills)." She then showed much of her skin as Marcy, in the Lions Gate horror success Cabin Fever.