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Lasting threads of tradition
When it comes to drawing inspiration for their collections, traditional Indian crafts and designs still come handy for fashion designers One step forward, two steps backwards. Yet there is nothing regressive about it. Those from the fashion fraternity term it as a holistic approach; we simply call it a fashion circle, it comes back full each time. At the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, while some designers worked on neo-fashion — new embroideries, newer patterns and motifs — in their newest collection, a majority of them drew inspiration from the traditional weaves of India. Nachiket Barve was applauded for the right mix of modern silhouettes and old lahriya tie and dye patterns, Pallavi Jaipur intelligently rustled up the bright colours and embroidery patterns of Rajasthan on knee-length dresses; intricate stone-work on brocade on Vineet Bahl's creations was a treat to the eyes, Manish Malhotra led from the front by using intricate Kashmiri embroidery and fine thread work in his collection, Gulaala and Giltoor — fashion boasted of the perfect mix of old works and fresh concepts. 'The India-inspired fashion week' was all the more surprising, given the fact that top-of-the-line brands have arrived at the DLF Emporio in Delhi, making fashion followers fall for international cuts and designs. Working on traditional Indian embroidery and craft in this scenario was thus a challenge. “Presenting collections enthused with Indian crafts and patterns was a risk, but it worked to our advantage,” says Nachiket Barve, whose collection, Caravan, was well-received by critics. Had Indian designers presented collections on the lines of designs by high-end brands, it wouldn't have titillated the fashion sense of buyers as it has done now. “Indian designs brought in variety, flavour and colour to the fashion week. The themes of collections became very interesting,” he says. The same was well-substantiated in Anupamaa Dayal's collection, Surat n Spice, which flaunted the print forms, Palampore and Machlipatnam, which are the traditional Indian prints. Says the designer, “Like embroidery, prints have been the strength of Indian designs. The collection was created assuming how Portuguese perceived Indian art when they established their bases in Goa and Vishakhapatnam.” As expected, a lot of orange, red and yellow was used. The advantage for Indian fashion designers is that they can draw a cultural reference each time they decide to come up with a new ensemble. The art and craft history is so rich that duplication of work of any two designers will only be a mere co-incidence. The trend at WLIFW also confirmed that designers have been able to combine Indian designs with Western silhouettes. “This has helped us create a market not only in India, but also in the West,” says Dev R Nil, whose collection comprised Bengal weaves. On one hand where such themes help revive the dying art forms, they also add to the bulk from where people can pick What's required is to judiciously team up the avant-garde fashion with the handicrafts of India. The perfect balance like this season's will work wonders. True to its name. — The (Wills Lifestyle) India Fashion
Week! ashima@tribunemail.com
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An architect's dream journey
Mona
Challenges maketh a man…born in a time at a place where architecture was not studied as a discipline, to creating a brand new city and getting the award for Creating Best Human Environment for the Common Man from the Institute of Life, Paris, MN Sharma has come a long way. The first Chief Architect of Chandigarh shares his momentous journey and what he considers made him achieve success. Follow your heart
Be it architecture or any other field, one must follow one's heart. Since my young days, I was keen on colours, drawings and sketches. Architecture was not a known subject then but once in it, I did design from interiors of a cinema hall to furniture, government offices, space research institutes and more. A flair for this field made me earn a name right from the very beginning. Guidance is a boon
My interest in the discipline was noticed by the engineer who was designing our house in Lahore, then the capital of Punjab. I was twelve then. During those days (1930s), engineers doubled up as architects as well. He not only persuaded my father but also secured a prospectus of the only architectural college of the country in Mumbai for me. GB Mahatre, then a young promising architect, put me on the right path. Like any plant, we all need guidance to find the right direction in life to reach our full potential. Integrity and passion matter
Total dedication to your cause is a must. From giving my best shot to studies to working from an age of 17 boosted my confidence. Le Corbusier's untimely demise left me not only in a shock like the rest of the world, but also saddled me with the responsibility to complete the unfinished plans. I was also looking after the development of Punjab as well as projects at the space stations in the southern part of the country. With the help of a young dedicated team of architects, I was able to do justice to each project. Update skills constantly
One must constantly update his or her knowledge as well as skills. After gaining experience in Mumbai, I wanted to explore architecture abroad. To gather money for that I did odd jobs in Lahore and with the help of a scholarship, in 1949 I went to London. London gave me exposure to European work. Rockefeller fellowship gave me first-hand experience and insight into the American scene. I believe it's important to share one's knowledge for that's another step to learning. Clearly define your purpose
Once one has acquired the knowledge in college and sharpened the acumen, it's time to find what one intends to give back to society. After gaining experience in London, I wanted to move to the US, but on getting the opportunity of becoming part of the team that was to design Chandigarh, I decided to let go off the dollar dream to serve my country. After successfully completing projects here, I took the project to lay a brand new city of Abuja, now capital of Nigeria. After designing and teaching around the world, sharing experiences and learning in the process, when I moved back to India in 1979 I could have been making buildings and money. But, I chose to create awareness to safeguard the interests of Chandigarh. I am doing that till now. I am working on my end and am hopeful that the administration here will make a sincere effort to get UNESCO's World Heritage Site for the City Beautiful. mona@tribunemail.com
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The Oscar effect
A lot of movies become popular in this part of the world after they receive an Oscar Award
Each year the Oscars throw a red carpet, put the spotlight on white gowns, black tie-dressing and one bold colour of the season. Amidst the whole lot of Kodak moments, some peek-a-boo wardrobe malfunctions and the other drama that unfolds at the Kodak Theatre at Los Angeles; the limelight is also on where it ought to — good cinema. The Artist emerged as the loud and clear winner, hopping away with the Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, awards, among others. Anyway, five Oscars is a serious business. Now who wouldn't be tempted to act in the black and white tale of a fading star who finds redemption through romance in a silent era? Shares Dr Cecilia Antony, professor, Department of French, Panjab University, “I have already watched The Descendents even before the Oscars happened. I am already clued into the Hollywood scene. But yes, on the whole Oscars do remain Indian audiences' introduction to the world cinema. So many times, I would be tempted to watch a movie if its story line is good and after it has won an Oscar.” Not many had bothered watching Slumdog Millionaire before the prestigious awards further moved up the cult status of the movie and also every incidental aspect of it! Continuing with this year, not many had even heard of Martin Scorsese's Hugo, before the nomination for eleven Oscars happened. It is the story of a boy who lives alone in a Paris railway station and the enigmatic owner of a toy shop there. Opines DJ Garry, city-based freelance musician, “Each year, after the Oscars list is out, I invariably end up watching a lot of movies that make it to the list. They are obviously more written and read about, which generates interest.” Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez's wardrobe malfunction is being tweeted about. AR Rahman's performance is being talked about and as always, who wore what is part of the conversations. “The likes of Eat, Pray, Love; The Rise of the Planet of the Apes or Twilight or other movies that have been shot here and have released in India have been seen around by everyone. Then there are some that we come to know about only after they have created some waves; it's these kind of movies that the Oscars increase the viewership of,” says Simrit Bajaj, economics student, Panjab University. Meryl Streep's The Iron Lady has a chance of being seen around mainstream now. Likewise, a Woody Allen film, Midnight in Paris, was comparatively unheard of till the Best Original Screenplay did the trick. Nods Rajat Juneja, owner of a DVD rental library, “We only stock such movies after they've become a big hit or won a couple of awards, but to say that it holds true for every movie winning the award would not be true either.” He adds, “Only one or two titles are in demand. You don't expect very arty cinema to go around circulating fast.” This is not to say that only the Oscars do it, perhaps the BAFTA'S and the Golden Globes set the ball rolling, but the Academy Awards put things on a different pedestal. To cut the long story short, back home, the winners do go down well with the audience! manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Astro turf
ARIES: Take proper care of your diet. Love life will be exciting. A friend of the same sex may be helpful to you. Financial matters may come under strains. There is an extremely positive sign for future growth. Tarot message: Do what is right and watch your best interests. Lucky colour: Yellow
Magic number: 56 TAURUS:
Make good use of the morning and you will be well prepared for the rest of the day. Personal relations may be neglected. Students, mind your language. Recognition and rewards on the cards. Tarot message: Delays are the only obstacle in your way to success. Lucky colour: Black Magic number: 38 GEMINI:
You may wish to break the routine of the day. A female co-worker could be jealous of your achievements. Rather than reacting to her jibes, be sensitive. Tarot message: Empty promises are certain, therefore try to put your terms and conditions in writing. Lucky colour: Red Magic number: 40 CANCER:
Your card the Judgement gives you strength and a strong vision. Communication over legal matters, travel plans and education will be held up or postponed. Do not be rash or impulsive. Tarot message: Be careful while striking a deal. Lucky colour: Crimson Magic number: 33 LEO:
Today you will have difficulty in getting along with associates. Women, avoid overeating and gossiping. Work and professional responsibilities will place demands on your time. Tarot message: Use careful judgment in handling issues involving property. Lucky colour: Orange Magic number: 44 VIRGO:
Health needs some care. You might be able to do yourself a bit of good with the help of influential people. Property dealers, you may find a tough encounter. Tarot message, plan your life to avoid the in-built delays that come your way. Lucky colour: Beige Magic number: 59
LIBRA: Today you are going to spend money on astrology or philosophical books.
Agreement made today can be very valuable to you. A meeting of your peers might introduce you to some very important people. Tarot message: You find within yourself a fountainhead of will power. Lucky colour: Teal Magic number: 63. SCORPIO:
The day starts with smiles and cheers. Business affairs are under control. Friends are pleasant but not particularly significant. A romantic overture to your working day might give you plenty to think about. Tarot message: Take responsibility for your own action. Lucky colour: Blue Magic number: 26 SAGITTARIUS:
Meeting new people will bring delightful opportunity for romance and minor flirtation. The energy of the day is suited to creative pursuits and having fun with your loved ones. Tarot message: You shall prevent a lot of trouble by taking timely action. Lucky colour: Violet Magic number: 54 CAPRICORN:
Avoid speculation today. Take proper care of your health. Social life, political activity will bring recognition. Be as cooperative as possible and make a special effort to help others. Tarot message: Don’t reveal your plans to your competitors. Lucky color: Rust Magic number: 40 AQUARIUS:
Don’t rush to make any hasty decisions regarding your family matters. Younger member in the family may offer you some valuable advice. Business plans can be reassessed with good outcomes assured. Tarot message: Don’t try to end the entire deadlock at one go. Lucky colour: Grey Magic number: 33 PISCES:
Dispute over small issue is possible at your work place. Women, don’t use harsh words or speech. Beware of hitch, delays and postponement. Mixed trends will prevail through out the day. Tarot message: You gain by being practical; don’t be emotional. Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 48
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The year ahead
If your birthday is February 28...
Leadership is in your stars as March begins and in the best possible world, you’re on both the giving and receiving end. Your challenge is to transform your general or abstract ideas into action. Dream it and do it. Your energy improves more and more. Choose quality over quantity and love may flourish. Don’t insist on doing things your way if the situation is too complex. Take on new interests. Try not to reflect too much on your loved one’s behaviour; accept his or her limits and you’ll receive more love. You’ll enjoy routines. Lately you’ve been craving for excitement. Travelling to a far away country seems fabulously romantic. If you’re single, you’re sure to find romance on this trip. Keep your ears open for an intellectual who speaks several different languages. If you already have a lover, the two of you will benefit from the change. Go ahead and splurge on a gift that will always remind you of this holiday.Watch out - don’t damage your image. Don’t suffocate your feelings; you should have been open from the beginning even if you are afraid that you might get a negative response from the person you have your eye on. It is important that you unite with others and feel part of a group; this will bring you luck. Approaching friends and people you trust helps in moments of need. Socially, May to June will be a busy period when you are likely to be very much in demand. People close to you will extend support to enable you to further strengthen your position. Some of you might experience some kind of difficulties or disturbances in family matters in July. Your financial status will remain stable despite your having taken risk in a new venture. If you are offered a competitive price while negotiating a sale, accept it rather than wait for a better offer. Celebrations are likely with a friend or family in August. You’ll lack your spirit and energy in November. You may as well get sick. But you’ll recover soon. It’s a good time to surround yourself with those that honour your sensitivity and encourage you to reach your highest potential. Be meticulous while preparing for a foreighn trip. Mood: Calm and focused Compatible signs: Capricorn, Pisces, Cancer. Lucky colours: Teal, Rose Pink Lucky days: Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. Lucky numbers: 1, 2, 40, 55, 68 Lucky gem: Sunstone Lucky flower: Bauhinia. Suggestion on birthday: Donate Masoor ki daal [pulse] at a religious place.
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Mona has a fan club
Famous as Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin, actor Mona Singh is enjoying the reception of her new role as Mona in Sony’s Kya Hua Tera Vaada. Sources claim, “She is getting letters, emails and messages from homemakers asking her for tips. They want to emulate her as she plays mom to three kids on the show. Though her character has to face many issues, she is always smiling, which inspires other women.” Mona claims that her source of inspiration is her mother who handled her and her sister. Mona is happy to dole out marriage advice to people. She also gets many proposals but that isn’t new for her.
Injured but not out
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Vikram Bhatt son of veteran cinematographer Pravin Bhatt teams up with Sahara One television which is on its growth path and brings to you a horror show, Haunted Nights. This one is Vikram Bhatt’s spine chilling horror show with shades of romance and is one of its kind. The acclaimed director, who has films like Ghulam and Raaz to his credit returns to small screen with a bang with Haunted Nights which airs from Monday to Friday. All these years, the director has brought the audience to the theatres. Now it’s time to get into people’s homes with this horror show. Vikram Bhatt gets candid and talks abut his show. How does it feel to return to small screen? It has been 30 years since I started my career at the age of 14 with Kanoon Kya Karega as an assistant director. Later on I have directed many hit films including horror show Anhoniyon Ka Andhera and now this time I am back on small screen because it has actually been a very long time that any horror show has been aired on television. Apart from being horror based, how is ‘Haunted Nights’ different from other shows? Haunted Nights is based on sci-fi horror stories in which best of the TV stars will appear. Rashmi Desai, Saakshi Tanwar, Shilpa Saklani and Manini De Mishra are some of the names. What is the USP of the new show? Scare and Fear are the two main USPs of the show. Besides this every week, Haunted Nights will have well known and renowned television personalities on the show. The show promises to be gripping. Horror is a challenging genre and more often than not, viewers lose interest in it after a few episodes... Horror is a challenging genre and there is no denying the fact. But I do not think viewers lose interest after a few episodes. What is the target audience of this show? Everyone who enjoys watching horror shows is the target audience for the show. This show will test the real mettle of those who deny being getting scared. What are the main challenges that you have to face while working on such a show? With films, horror becomes a little easier. We have captive audience in theatre. In theatre there’s none to bother you. While for television, you sit with your family at home, on your couch, there are phone calls, door bell ringing, neighbours visiting, etc. The atmosphere is completely different! What prompted you to select top television stars? Haunted nights needed seasoned actors and you will find all the stars deliver with flair. — DP
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Small screen, big shows
Sooraj Barjatya and his banner Rajshri Productions after entertaining the viewers with the popular family drama Woh Rehne Wali Mehlon Ki is back with a unique love story Jhilmil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga. With his upcoming show produced by his sister Kavita Barjatya, it propagates the family values he believes in. It has the trademark Rajshri style and flavour in their depiction of love stories with a twist in the tale. The show airs from Monday to Friday. Sooraj Barjatya tells about his show, memorable moments and more.
What is your expertise? I believe in story telling when it comes to daily soaps. I also believe that it is very important to express one’s ideals and reflect a reality we live with. Family serials can pretty well show how things are and how they should be. My new show has powerful story line. How did Jhilmil Sitaron ka Aangan
Hoga happen? After the success of Sahara One Television family drama Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, we owe it to the entire Sahara team to have had great faith in the Rajshri values and for having given us the opportunity to make shows that we believe in. What is the story of this show? The story is based in Indore. It is the tradition of Ghar-Jamai that has been running strong through the generations. The story is powerful and different, which will connect with audiences like our films. It will give out a social message in an entertaining manner. Why did you cast a new comer in the female lead? Shreya Jha from Orissa is already a big name in South films. She seemed right for the role of Angana. That she turned out to be a very good actor too was a pleasant surprise. She wasn’t camera shy. She is very sure of herself. Tell us about the star cast? Sudha Chandran, Jetender Trehan and Pankaj Tiwari are other leading stars. Sudha is playing Kalyani Devi, a stern and autocratic mother. Pankaj Tiwari plays Aakash, a simple righteous man who values principles a lot. Do you find easier to work with
Kavita Barjatya? I like her energy as a producer. I like her as a producer. The concept and story is written by me and she executes it with great power. So it is always easy to work with her.
— Dharam Pal
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Par Excellence
Putting the aim
While doing Sam Putt Lab readings on many good golfers we find that the putter may not be aimed perfectly. But the player manages to compensate sub-consciously and get the ball into the hole. If the player has a one degree open putter face at address he/she could either shut the face through impact or create an out to in path to get the ball to start left (in case of right handed players). The problem with compensations is that they are not repeatable and they lead to missed putts on both sides of the hole. (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)
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Riot of creativity
Creativity is all about the imagination of the designer; how far it goes depends on the perception of the creator and the ones who will sport the creations. And creativity was in full bloom when students of INIFD from across India showcased their designer garments at Sector-8, Chandigarh, on Monday, which will be displayed at 'The Source' during the Lakme Fashion Summer/Resort 2012, Hotel Grand Hyatt, in Mumbai from March 2 to 6.
As the students walked the ramp, we got a hint of what was going to rule this summer. The collection included single-piece dresses in bright colours like yellows and oranges along with typical Rajasthani embroidery and mirror work, puff sleeves, which are still going to be in trend; combination of black and white, stoles and kaftans to accentuate the look of the attires, frills and drapes in materials of georgettes, brocades, crepes, cottons and silk. The students get an amazing opportunity to show their creativity and enhance their skills while sharing the same platform with well-known designers like Manish Malhotra, Rohit Bal, Rocky S and many more. Some students from the Chandigarh campus explain in detail about their works. As for Preeti Gosain and Naiya Arora, third-year students, "Our theme is Fun Falgun Fantasy where we have experimented with laminating the fabric, which makes it water-proof and one can wear it during the rains. Thin cotton is used where silhouettes can be easily developed, which makes it easy and comfortable to wear." Talking of creativity, the duo has tried to create accessories with sand elements, which were once a part of paintings. Another pair has dedicated their collection to dyslexic students and has named it Typography. "Typography is all about words and alphabets. The dresses in black and white illustrate classroom confusion faced by a dyslexic student with laser-cutting technique and thread works," echo Mandeep Litt and Shubhangi Pandey. Virgin Spring is another theme with frills and falls inspired by the innocence of nature and spring. Say Simran and Charan, "The dresses have the base in pure silk, the cuts and frills in georgettes and nylon embellishments. We have tried to make sequence and quilting work for the neck-pieces." The themes get interesting every year such as The Heritage by Kriti Gupta and Harmanjot Saib, which is inspired by the carvings of the Taj Mahal. This is quite evident in the laser cuttings, embroidery and colours of the collection. Last but not the least, Let's Rewind by Tina Gupta is unique in its own way. She has tried to portray old memories with taping techniques, dresses with black and white combination and a futuristic look. sabiatalwar@tribunemail.com
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Green temptation
Vegetarian food has definitely moved beyond paneer dishes, thanks to the new breed of innovative chefs
A restaurants menu is never complete without some exotic dishes and the non-vegetarian delicacies always seem to grab the limelight. But it may not be the case anymore; veggies too are turning the tables and there is a whole lot of food being dished out. “Within a month of our opening, we got to know that more people in Panchkula are vegetarian. Initially our menu had 70 per cent
non-veg dishes and 30 per cent veg. But soon we went for a number of food tasting sessions and from 100 to 150 vegetarian dishes, we included the best ones in the menu. We now have a 50-50 menu, with equal number of dishes for both the vegetarians as well as the non-vegetarians,” says Swatantra
Gautam, executive chef of P3 in Panchkula. Though it’s a known fact that more people are turning vegetarian but it does not hold good for Punjab. So, are we still thinking vegetarian? “We have more of vegetarians in Delhi, Pune and Mumbai but people in this part of the country consume a lot of meat, especially chicken,” says Sous chef, Rameet Kohli from
Taj. He adds, “But that does not mean that we don’t include vegetarian dishes in the menu. The menu is always balanced.” Balance is the law of nature and when it comes to the food chain we bet we need equal number of non-vegetarians to even it all! But when it comes to vegetarian food, people always have in mind that it never goes beyond
paneer, but that’s not the case with our innovative chefs these days. And Soya Express in Sector 34 is one of the examples that lot can be done with the vegetarian stuff. A restaurant that makes use of soya products for their wonderful delicacies is quite delectable and is sure to give the veggies an extra punch in their eating habits. “From Afghani champ to malai
tikka, bharwan champ we have created dishes that will even make the non-vegetarians think twice after tasting them,” says an employee of the joint. With innovation at its best the vegetarian delicacies are definitely a must try. “The food industry has grown and a chef needs to innovate all the time. Cooking non-vegetarian dishes is much-more simple than veg dishes. And now veg has moved beyond paneer and we are now making delicacies out of English, Chinese and humble Indian vegetables like
lauki, tinds, pumpkin etal,” says Chef Ashish Bali from Hometel. So, take your pick!
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Listen to your heart
Researchers conducted a series of eight studies in which their participants were asked to predict various future outcomes, including the 2008 US. Democratic presidential nominee, the box-office success of different movies, the winner of American Idol, movements of the Dow Jones Index, even the weather. The results consistently revealed that people with higher trust in their feelings were more likely to correctly predict the final outcome than those with lower trust in their feelings, called the emotional oracle effect. The researchers explain their findings through a “privileged window” hypothesis. Michel Pham, professor of business and marketing at the Columbia Business School, who led the study, elaborates on the hypothesis, said a university statement. “When we rely on our feelings, what feels ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ summarises all the knowledge and information that we have acquired consciously and unconsciously about the world around us,” said Pham. “It is this cumulative knowledge, which our feelings summarise for us, that allows us make better predictions. In a sense, our feelings give us access to a privileged window of knowledge and information which is a window that a more analytical form of reasoning blocks us from,” said Pham. In another study, participants were even asked to predict future levels of the Dow Jones stock market index. Those who trusted their feelings were 25 per cent more accurate than those who trusted less.
— IANS
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Master Chef Kandla Nijhowne
The wedding season is on and we have invariably indulged in rich food and excessive drinking! I often feel I’ve had one too many heavy meals and need to give my tummy a day off. We have a mental block that low-cal food most certainly means low-taste too! Try this easy-to-cook, easy to digest, light, yet yummy medley of daal and veggies. It goes well with rice or chappattis. Remember, the magic mantra is flavour, not fat!
Cauliflower with lentils and coconut 1 tbsp oil 1 medium sized onion 3 cloves garlic 1 inch piece ginger ½ tsp black mustard seeds 2 tsp dhaniya powder ½ tsp jeera powder ½ tsp haldi ½ tsp garam masala 200 gm masoor daal 1½ cup vegetable stock 4 tbsp desiccated coconut 1 head of cauliflower
split into florets Method
(Nijhowne is a Chandigarh-based
culinary expert)
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Reflecting the night's big win of silent film The Artist, the fashion on the Oscar's red carpet this year was dominated by black and white giving it a retro feel. Angelina Jolie led the way stepping out in a dramatic dark velvet gown which boasted a thigh-high split showing ample leg on the red carpet as well as on the Oscar stage as she announced the Screenplay awards. The 36-year-old red carpet favourite was accompanied by partner Brad Pitt and she looked stunning in the simple strapless Atelier Versace number teamed with peep-toe heels and a flash of red lipstick. White was the chosen colour for a number of attendees at the black-tie event Sunday night as stars including Gwyneth Paltrow, Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz opted for the softer hue. While Paltrow looked incredible in her oyster coloured Tom Ford dress with caped detail, Cameron Diaz showed off her figure in a Gucci gown which boasted a simple basque with a feathered train. Best actress nominee Rooney Mara walked the red carpet in a flowing white Givenchy gown with a plunging neckline, while Octavia Spencer, who took home the Supporting Actress Oscar for The Help, wore a sparkling Tadashi Shoji gown. — PTI
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What a steal!
Niranjan Iyengar, the writer of Heroine, lost his laptop outside Karan Johar’s office. The laptop had the files which had the lines of Heroine. The shooting will be slightly delayed because of this.
The shooting of Heroine is on in full swing. Niranjan says, “I had the script of Heroine on my laptop. I parked my car outside Karan Johar’s office and the laptop was inside it. Somebody stole my laptop. I have lodged a complaint at Khar Police Station. I panicked at the time. I had mailed most of the lines to Madhur so that is safe. The other stuff is in my head and I will have to re-write it. I was supposed to go to Kashmir for the shooting of Student of The Year and was meeting Karan for the same but now I doubt I will be able to go as this has come up. The lines are in my head. Maybe they will turn out better than before. I usually go on location for most of my films but I will have to skip the Kashmir schedule of Student of The Year.” Niranjan helped convince Kareena to be a part of the film because he has worked with her on several Dharma Production films and is a friend of hers. He re-wrote the script to suit her preferences. Madhur says, “It is unfortunate that we lost the lines. I am very happy with Niranjan’s support on the film. He had agreed to be on the sets. I am sure he will write those lines again very well.”
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Is Kalki Koechlin pregnant?
Director Anurag Kashyap’s wife and actress Kalki Koechlin denied the rumours of her pregnancy and wrote on her Twitter page: “Apparently I'm pregnant (again), thanks (the publication), I had no idea.”
Kalki who married Kashyap last year is apparently not happy with being labelled as a ‘celebrity wife’ either. “i'm now labelled 'celebrity wife' does that mean i'm a celebrity and a wife or that i'm the wife of a celebrity? either way it’s depressing,” she tweeted last week. Meanwhile, Kalki is also reported to be pairing opposite Emraan Hashmi in Ghanchakkar. But we will wait for an official announcement!
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Love song
Romantic take It is a decent song. Atif Aslam and Shreya Ghoshal’s voce add an extra spark to the mushy romantic track. Seema Thakur, student, GGDSD College Sweet tune It is a hummable track and once you listen to it, it stays on your mind. It really evokes the romantic imageries when you listen to it. Nandini Sethi, housewife Addictive lyrics The lyrics are romantic and classy and the rhythmical music is well composed. The song no doubt deserves to be heard again and again. Saurav Khanna, employee, ICICI bank (As told to Sabia Talwar)
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Heart talk
— Ruchi, Chandigarh I don’t think that you are getting late for marriage. Give yourself time, study and follow your passion. Don’t rush into marriage even if your parents want you to. There is ample time for it. I am a 28-year-old bachelor who wants to get married. My problem is that I want to settle down with a girl who is like my mother, but my friends say this is not how it should be. Please suggest. — Neeraj, Rajpura I respect your feelings; most boys want to get settled with a girl who is like their mother. But you should look at a girl as an individual with her own qualities. I think this would make decision-making easy.
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Varsha Usgaonkar (February 28, Goa ) starred as the lead actress in Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi and Pathreela Raasta. In 2005, she appeared in Bollywood films Mangal Pandey: The Rising and Mr Ya Miss as a supporting actress. The role of Uttara, wife of Abhimanyu and mother of Parikshit, (in Mahabharata) was a turning point in her career. Now, she can be seen anchoring a late night programme on health.
Main lead Star Plus’ new show Sajda Tere Pyar Mein, Shaleen Bhanot injured his leg while shooting for an action sequence. He shot the action scene and later realised that his foot was swollen with injury. The actor who is known for being a thorough professional on the set and is loved by all stated, “When I got hurt my leg was paining terribly but I could not stop as I didn’t wanted to delay the shoot. I didn’t want my crew to suffer because of me. I am sad that now because of my injury I will not be able to shoot for a while.” Now that is some dedication and love for the unit.
The first and maybe the most important part of putting is to get the putter aimed correctly. This is not as easy as it seems. Apart from being able to read the line correctly, placing the putter on the aim line is the key to good putting. Aim is the placement of the putter face perpendicular to the aim line. The aim line is a line drawn from the middle of the ball to the point where we would like the ball to start when we make the putting stroke. Alignment refers to the lines drawn through the feet, shoulders, arms and eyes. All the alignment lines should be parallel to the aim line. The alignment lines do not point to the aim point except the eyes if they are directly above the ball. 
To assess whether you have a problem with the aim ask your caddy to stand behind you and check if your putter is actually aimed at the aim point. The simplest way to improve your aim is to draw a line on the ball. Make sure the line is not too thick. When you replace the ball after marking it make sure the line on the ball points exactly to your aim point. Make sure that you sit directly behind the ball and your master eye is directly behind the ball to aim point line. Now simply aim the line on your putter along the line on the ball. If your putter does not have a line try to get the putter face right angle to the line on the ball. Once you aim correctly you have a good chance of making a putting stroke without compensations. 
People who trust their feelings or follow their heart are able to perceive future events more accurately than those who subdue their feelings, a study reveals.
The recently married Bollywood couple, Ritiesh Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza, has won hearts with their real-life chemistry on screen with the movie Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya. The romantic Piya O Re Piya is a melodious track sung by Atif Aslam and Shreya Ghoshal which is quite a hit. The song is also available in a remix version.
I am a 19-year-old girl. My parents want me to get married but I want to study. However, my parents feel this is the suitable time for me. I am a little confused. Please guide.