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Young hands at work
If fashion grows on the ramps of fashion weeks, it germinates on the ramps of fashion institutes. It’s here that the aspiring fashion designers give shape to their initial ideas. It’s here that they learn what it takes to be fashion designers; what it takes to be different from tailors.
On the ramps of institutes, fashion actually comes into being for the first time, for the first-timers. At times in the form of a four-layered dress by Sabinder Kaur, at times through a one-piece asymmetrical outfit in kaleidoscopic print by Sapna Nanda; both students of the University Institute of Fashion Technology, Panjab University. Along with nine other students, they are all geared up to showcase 55 dresses at Shears and Ruban, the first collection show of
the department. The idea is not novel of course; every fashion institute makes it a point to showcase their annual collection. The execution of idea is, however, fresh. The creations have been made for the designers or the export houses that the students have interned with, “which means the dresses have already been sold or are a part of a designer’s collection. There is thus no wastage of money or fabric,” says Dr Prabhdip Brar, assistant professor, UIFT. The creations are the real-time projects of students, each of whom have made five pieces. The fashion show will use students as models and it has also been choreographed by them. “Partly because of the limited resources and partly for the fact that we wanted students to handle the complete project;
nothing has been outsourced,” he adds. Coming to the creations, a bit of everything from ethnic to Indo-Western to cocktail dresses will be showcased. Students have even done kids’ and men’s collection. Aarti Kashyap has worked on the theme Blooming Beauty in which she has designed evening gowns. The fabric used is satin and a lot of draping has been done. For embellishments, cut dana has been used with glass stones. Another student Simardeep Kaur has designed five one-piece dresses in white. “All the creations are for casual wear. Shiffly embroidery makes them even more suitable for the season.” But it’s again Sabinder Kaur’s creations that stand out in terms of
creativity. In all her five works, she has used four layers of neon colours, pink, purple, yellow
and green, (which is much in tandem with the neon colours’ trend this season) and then has
done cut-work to make it a single-layered dress. Even saris are a part of the small collection. Divya Chanana, inspired from the motifs found inside the Taj Mahal, has used similar pattern as cut-work on lehangas designed by her. As Prabhdip says, “We gave students a free hand this time. Rather than instructing them, we let them make what they felt like, so that we can know what they excel at and what they lack. Everything can be fine-tuned accordingly.” After all the aim is to push students on to the ramp — to give birth to fashion! ashima@tribunemail.com (The show is on Wednesday at the Law Auditorium, Panjab University)
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The apprentice
Not getting the difference between two similar-looking belts almost cost Andy Sachs her job in the Devil Wears Prada. A blue is not just blue, but it could be, as the movie says, turquoise, lapis, cerulean. And that’s exactly the kind of meticulous research the snobbish fashion labels put behind their collections. “A lot of big fashion labels worth their name are very particular about what they want. If they want thirty-two stitches in a particular garment, it has to be only thirty-two stitches. The count of thirty-four will have the garment rejected,” Bengaluru-based, Vipin Batra, a pass-out from NIIFT, Mohali, working for an export house in Delhi, shares some of the experiences and observations with us. He adds, “We would supply motifs and designs and such things to some of the major American brands; another thing that they are very particular about is fitting.”
Recalls Shweta Uttam, of Shoolin Designs, regarding her work experience with the likes of Armani and DKNY, “They are highly professional people; research is their USP. All the major brands will go to Asia, Europe, the US, so they see a lot of places, notice the people, the colours that are worn, the silhouettes and then roll out their collections accordingly. That is the kind of research that goes behind any collection.” Everything else is highly conceptualised. The trickle-down effect of fashion happens in unimaginable ways. What Karl Lagerfield makes today for Chanel will probably be worn by the bourgeoisie in the developing world half-a-decade down the line! “If you talk of French countries or for that matter even people in Hong Kong, they look down upon you if you aren’t updated with the fashion scene,” says Kamal Soni, a pass-out of INIFD, 2008 batch, and fashion stylist for Tommy Hilfiger, India. He says, “I closely work with international fashion stylists for my brand; we stylize mannequins and decide what celebrities should wear when they come for our store launches. There is a lot that you get to learn while working with any international brand. There is both reason and research behind every cut and fold.” Any average brand-conscious Janet will tell you why they value whatever labels they own. It cuts you apart from the rest. Says Vipin, “Another thing that is typical of high-end garments is that they want to retain their signature style at all costs but still want to adapt to the markets they are trying to penetrate.” The balance is very important for striking a chord. He adds, “Brands like Armani will send their own themes and ask you to put just the Indian motifs or embroideries. Sometimes, they even send their designs and only expect slight variations and modifications.” The more snobbish the label, the higher the typicalities; assembly line productions give way to hand-crafted works, which further give way to limited edition collections…fashion may not always make sense, but it is the world’s most successful institutions.
manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Threads of creativity
An artist’s work is a fine representation of how the mind works with paints and brushes. Showcasing the works of four very diverse artists, Active Threads, has exhibited their works at the Department of Fine Arts, Panjab University. From ceramics to installation to canvas, the exhibition is mix of mediums and ideologies.
“The concept of buying property has become a disease in India,” shares Anju Paliwal, a ceramist running her own studio in Lucknow. Her work, symbolic of how the modern age is becoming more of a concrete jungle also interweaves the daily ritual of reading a newspaper. “Even the newspapers are talking about it and the morning cup of tea revolves around property prices,” she says pointing to a tea kettle with buildings and birds created on it. In a remarkable contrast, her acrylic on canvas is a rush of colours. Based on the theme of man and woman, the paintings are the journey of a woman. Creation of woman, nar aur nari, and creation of a man, talk about complexity of relationships. Out of all her works, Waiting stands out. “Oh, it’s about break-up. I knew it was good riddance,” she breaks into a peal of laughter. Still not being able to comprehend the intricacy of human relations, colours speak louder than the images she makes. “The only way to get rid of a blocked mindset is by material change,” she says. Moving on, the hall delightfully showcases installation art. “Scrap tends to attract me,” says Ashish Mohan, a sculptor from the Lucknow College of Art. Being in the industry since the past eight years, the artist has developed a keen interest in pen and paper. “I work with the one philosophy of enjoying what I do,” he says. His wild cats playing around a plug point embody his friend circle. “I strongly believe that my friends are like wild animals,” he says. Not only has his works of art, Ashish’s poetry also adorns the wall. “I write in Hindi,” he says and points to his rather long poems pasted on the walls. One unusual concept of a few paintings is the round circular lines, which makes different visuals in the exhibit. Having gone back to Lucknow with some work, her creations fill in for her absence. The introduction by the side of the paintings talks about all that the mind captures from day-to-day life. The circular textures focus on the vicious circle of life and bring out her analysis of several situations. Among the women, paintings and wild cats, one in the hall is just about men. Guriqbal Singh Brar, an MFA in Graphics from RIMT, Australia, shares his journey through his sister, Preeti Brar. “He is still searching for his soul,” she says, pointing to Holy Sarovar. Most of Brar’s works take us through his love for photography, travel and reading. An untitled completion of his photographs on fire is enticing. “It shows the fire in his belly due to his unaccomplished dreams,” she adds. A rather orange work of art gathers attention. Made in serigraphy, it’s titled – What happened to the flower child. “He still needs to mend his relations,” his sister says. Art needs no language, it’s takes a new meaning every time an artist holds the brush! (On till Friday, April 20) vasudha@tribunemail.com
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Celeb Point Divya Dutta
I remember I was a papa’s girl, anything I’d ask for, was right in front of me. Pampered, yes! Spoilt, no! I was woken up at six in the morning and my dad used to take me for a scooter ride. I used to love standing in front of him when he rode his scooter. Then when we got back all fresh, he used to teach me spellings. He told me, what you learn early morning, you never forget. Till date, I learn my dialogues and my speeches early in the morning. I was sent to Delhi for my schooling for a few years and I used to miss dad, mom and Rahul very much. But they came to visit me very often and that was one time I used to wait for. I cherished those moments because dad made me a feel like a princess. He used to call me Gugu. His Gugu! He would always carry a suitcase full of dresses. He used to play with my group of friends too. Unanimously, he was the best dad. And he belonged to me. I used to beam with pride and happiness! It was my annual function in school and I was performing a dance. Dad had promised to be there to see his princess perform. And how eagerly I was waiting for him to come from Punjab! I was playing with my friends and telling them dad would be here to play with us any moment. And I heard my aunt calling out for me. She was crying. I asked her if dad had come but she hugged me and told me he would not be coming...ever! I was seven. And I could not digest this one. May be he was playing hide and seek game! May be he took a little longer to come back! He wouldn’t leave his princess like this! He kept his promise always… Years have passed, but the memories are as fresh! I have a lovely mom who has been my world and strong support but I do look back. To hear that voice that called me Gugu… Miss you dad! (Dutta is a Bollywood actor)
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Trust your feelings
A higher trust in feelings may result in more accurate predictions about a variety of future events, according to researchers. They say individuals who trust their feelings are consistently able to predict future events more accurately than people who do not trust their feelings—a finding called the emotional oracle effect.
The finding is based on a series of eight studies in which 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, the winner of a college football championship game, and even the weather. Despite the range of events and prediction horizons (in terms of when the future outcome would be determined), the results across all studies 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.
— ANI
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Loud & clear
Imagine the idea of expressing your feelings towards your loved one with the help of 250
perfectly coordinated dancers in front of the entire world!
Seems like a dream come true, right? Wrong! Thanks to the innovative concept of a brand new show on UTV Bindass, Live Out Loud, this dream is now a reality and is helping several youngsters from across the nation express their innermost feelings to their loved ones. Talking about the show, ex-Miss India Natasha Suri, who will be co-anchoring it with Parvesh Rana, says, “It is an innovative way to get rid of your inhibitions and express them.” Not only for love, the show will also help youngsters say sorry and provide a platform for making a person feel special. Going on air on April 28, the show has already received several applications. “It’s overwhelming to see how so many people want to share so much with the family as well as friends, and haven’t been able to do so,” she says. Today, an established model, Natasha has previously walked the ramp for the Rome Fashion Week and Dubai Fashion Week, apart from the several shows in India. Not very new to the television industry, Natasha has already worked on several shows like Cell Guru, Big Switch, Jaanbaaz and Super Stud. The model-turned-anchor considers television a great medium. “It has a great future today and of course is a great medium to reach out to a wider audience,” she smiles. For Natasha, films were never the first choice. “I have always been neutral about films. As and when a good script comes my way, I will consider it,” she adds. The show has chosen ten lucky people whose
feelings will be expressed with the help of the Bindass Dance Squad. Narrating an episode close to her heart, Natasha says, “It was the case of one family where the son wanted to pursue the father for something.” As it turns out, the father was reluctant and threw the son out of the house. “So, we helped out the son share his thoughts with his family. It made the family realise their immaturity,” she says. The idea of bringing people together is something that has kept Natasha hooked on to the show. Chandigarh has also recently churned out a Miss India. Opening her bag of tips for the young Miss India, she suggests, “The experience of representing India on the international platform is rare.” Hoping to be with her family soon, Natasha wants to make a mark on people’s mind. “I just try to take each day as it comes,”
she says. When was the last time you told someone you love them? vasudha@tribunemail.com
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Talk Dr Ashit Syngle
Most people understand the link between food and physical health but the link between food and mood is less clearly understood. However, there are some generally accepted trends and pieces of advice about what and what not to eat and drink. High alert Though proteins are conventionally considered as building blocks of the body, proteins can boost alertness. Protein foods are broken down into amino acid during digestion. One amino acid, called tyrosine, will increase the production of dopamine, nor epinephrine and epinephrine. These neurotransmitters are known for their ability to increase levels of alertness and energy. No one eats pure tyrosine, but eating foods high in protein will give you a slight mental boost. High protein foods include fish, poultry, meat, eggs, legumes, cheese and milk. Soothing agent Carbohydrates for relaxation and anti-stress. Carbohydrates have long been demonised, but your body needs carbs to produce serotonin—a feel-good brain chemical that elevates mood, suppresses appetite, and has a calming effect. About 45 to 65 per cent of daily calories should come from carbs. Some carbs, however, outshine others. Only complex carbs—high in fiber and packed with whole grains—have a positive effect on mood, whereas simple carbs (think candy, cake, cookies, and other sugary choices) bring you down. Performance driven Caffeine, the ingredient that gives coffee its kick, improves focus, attention, mood and energy. Coffee also has other health benefits — it protects against gout, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Too much caffeine can make you dependent and make you nervous, irritable, hypersensitive or bring on headaches. (Dr Syngle is a Chandigarh-based consultant physician)
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star track
Imran Khan was very choosy when he entered Bollywood. Post the success of Jaane Tu Yaa Jaane Na, he had directors and producers lining up outside his door and he refused films left, right, and centre. A few films such as Luck and Kidnap flopped but he has redeemed himself with the success of Delhi Belly, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu. He gives us funny tips on how to handle the matter of refusing films. 1 You can say that you want to take one year off to understand the meaning of life and your true purpose. 2 Saying that you do not comply or agree with the moral mindset of the character or that you would be going against your ideals by playing such a character is a good idea too. 3 You can fall back on superstitions and say that your astrologer has asked you to refuse any assignments that come your way since you are going through a “bad phase”. 4 You can vehemently recommend someone else for the role and try and convince the director that he would be better for the film. Obviously, the lack-of-dates excuse always works. 5 You can say that the current character is very similar to what you have just played and you want to try something “different”.
Man of the moment
Emraan Hashmi is known for his hit songs such as Judaai, Mera ishq sufiyana, Haal-e-dil, Aashiq banaya aapne, Jhalak dikhlaa jaa, etc. He is coming into his own as a star and with his record of hit songs and movies; he might just go on a world tour.
A source says, “Emraan’s next release is the much-awaited Jannat 2. His songs are bigger hits than most A-listers put together. It doesn’t matter how well the movie does, one or two songs always do well and are remembered years later as well. That is why world tour organisers think he is a good bet. People will come to watch him dance to his own songs.” The source continues, “Emraan won acclaim for his work in Murder 2 and The Dirty Picture along with Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai. He does not attend award shows because he doesn’t care for them but it looks like a world tour which is solely for audiences and fans will appeal to him and he will take time out for it. He is busy with promoting Jannat 2 and Shanghai. He is also shooting Raaz 3. A world tour will be the icing on his cake.” Emraan says, “It is amazing to receive all these offers of stage shows and world tours. I am overwhelmed and happy though I am yet to decide and make concrete plans so an announcement will be made later on.”
The new Ms Khiladi
Nargis Fakhri has landed the female lead in Akshay Kumar’s Khiladi 786. The film goes on floors in August and she has started attending workshops to prepare for it. She has a very glamorous role in the film and is excited about it. Glam factor:
Nargis Fakhri
Greener pastures
Even before his first film Vicky Donor hits cinema houses, VJ-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurrana has managed to impress John Abraham, who has signed him for his next home production, Hamara Bajaj. Ayushmann is making his acting debut in Bollywood with Vicky Donor, directed by Shoojit Sircar. He plays the central character in the story based on the concept of sperm donation and infertility. Now in Hamara Bajaj, he would be playing the role of a young man called Sanjay Bajaj, a struggling actor. “There is a two film contract and I have signed my next film with Shoojit Sircar and John. It is a story of a small time struggling actor called Sanjay Bajaj and that is why the title Hamara Bajaj. It is a drama about a small town guy, who wants to be an actor and eventually becomes a star. But there are challenges,” Ayushmann said. The shooting for Hamara Bajaj would begin in December 2012. “But this (Hamara Bajaj) will practically be my third film because I have ten months in between so I may do another movie. I am reading scripts and taking time. I took four years before doing my debut film, so I am in no hurry.” In Vicky Donor, Ayushmann essays a Punjabi cricket player cum sperm donor in love with a Bengali girl, played by television actress Yami
Gautam. — PTI
All work, no play
R&B star Rihanna’s month long vacation turned into a sour affair because of her anxiety about work. The 24-year-old We Found Love hit maker was headed to the Hawaiian Islands with a group of friends but now she says the time away was torturous as she was preoccupied with career concerns, reported a website. “I kept feeling like something was not getting done, like I was being irresponsible. I knew this was going to be a big year, and I felt like I was not doing anything about it. I had such anxiety, I was going crazy,” Rihanna said. However, the singer admits there was one daredevil activity she enjoyed on her holiday and that was swimming with sharks. “You have no idea the thrill. Let me ask you something. When you know you like a guy, or when you have been in love - that feeling when you see that person, what is it like? Is it the same feeling you have on a roller coaster? “That is the same feeling you have swimming with sharks. That is the same feeling you have when doing anything daring, risky, spontaneous, or unpredictable. I think having those butterflies is the closet thing to being in love,” she added.
— PTI
One is enough for Hilary
Actress Hilary Duff, who recently gave birth to a baby boy named Luca Cruz, insists she won’t be rushing into motherhood again any time soon.
The 24-year-old, who is married to Canadian ice hockey player Mike Comrie, said she doesn’t miss being pregnant, reported
a publication.
“To be totally honest, I had a really easy pregnancy and I did enjoy a lot of it. But a part of me isn’t like those women who love being pregnant. I love my baby and I miss that feeling of being attached to him when he’s kicking, but I was so ready to not be pregnant. “But then again, my sister (Haylie Duff) and I are very close so I want Luca to have someone close to his age — but not too close!” Duff said. The former Disney star says she couldn’t be happier with the latest addition to her family. “I felt my heart grew the second I met him. Everybody always talks about it, about how you don’t know love until you meet your baby, and you really feel that. “It was a really wonderful surprise. And there is no way to prepare yourself for the sleep deprivation and what comes with it,” she added.
— PTI
Decision to marry Olivier was shocking: Halle Berry
Oscar winning actress Halle Berry has admitted that she was shocked with her own decision to marry again. The Monster’s Ball star, who recently got engaged to French actor Olivier Martinez, had decided in 2007 that she would never tie the knot again, reported a publication. But Berry says one should never say never. “Who knew? I swore it off, right? Never say never, people!” Berry had said earlier, “I will never, never get married again. Actually it’s just that now I’ve come to a place where I think two people can share their lives without the ring, without the piece of paper.” The 45-year-old actress has a daughter Nahla, 4, from a previous relationship with Gabriel Aubry. She met Olivier on the sets of Dark Tide and is planning to move to France to be closer to him.
It will be the first marriage for Olivier - who has previously dated Kylie Minogue and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. The former Bond Girl has been married and divorced twice before. She was married to former baseball player David Justice from 1993 to 1997 and to singer Eric Benet in 2001 only to separate two years later.
— PTI
What a filler
Arjun Rampal is filling in for Pran in the remake of Zanjeer directed by Apoorva Lakhia. He plays Sher Khan. Priyanka Chopra is also a part of the movie. The people who made the original are not happy with the idea of a remake.
Ifs and butts
Tusshar Kapoor is paying a tribute to John Abraham’s butt scene from Dostana by doing a similar scene on a beach in Goa for a movie.
On an upswing
Ameesha Patel is busy with many movies now. She is shooting in Istanbul for Race 2 and will then attend the IIFA Awards. She will also prepare for her role in Paradise Street and is looking forward to shooting films with Sunny Deol and Neil Nitin Mukesh.
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chatter box
Foodfood, India’s most gastronomically loaded food and food lifestyle channel will launch its second season of Health Maange More. The show will be called Health Maange More with Anjali Mukerjee . The show is hosted by popular Chef Shantanu Gupte and renowned nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee. It will be aired every Monday and Thursday at 1 pm only on Foodfood Channel. What’s new in this season of Health Maange More? Every episode is now built around a theme where Dr Anjali Mukerjee and Chef Shantanu Gupte discuss lifestyle problems faced by people in their everyday life. Anjali Mukherjee will discuss the symptoms and control of these problems through Food while Chef Shantanu cooks tasty yet healthy recipes based on the same theme. Some of the topics that will be discussed include handling sugar cravings, weight loss, detoxifying, cholesterol problems, diabetes, acidity, heart burn and many more. Excited about the launch of the show, Sanjeev Kapoor, promoter of the channel said “We always aim to entertain our viewers with interesting concepts. Our show, Health Maange More is full of Food, Fitness & Fun and will help you make your daily life healthier, lose weight, eat better and even get kids to eat something more nutritious than junk food”. The host of the show, Chef Shantanu Gupte has worked with various well known Indian and international hotels like Taj Group of Hotels,
Mahek Chahal of Bigg Boss fame has been on one a roller-coaster ride, being inundated with shows, shoots etc. Recently she flew to four different cities of India in 5 days for a song shoot and 2 other events. In between the travelling she also rehearsed for the shows. This pressure of working round the clock and a punishing work schedule has taken a toll on Mahek’s health. She has been under house arrest due to high fever and body pains. Mahek has been asked by doctors to take a few days off but the way her work schedule is filling up and the workoholic that she is, we don’t think her fever will be able to hold her back.
A happy family
The sets of Bade Achche Lagte Hai is like a huge family claim the actors. Apparently everyone joins in for lunch and it becomes a picnic for all. Eva Grover, Sumona Chakraborty, Mahesh Shetty, Tarana Raja and Jai Kalra can be found chit chatting and joking on the sets.
Shake a leg
Rumour is that handsome Karan Singh Grover might be signed as the host for Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 5 on Colors. Karan who has been away from TVv for too long is interested in the project but he has yet to confirm it. Karan’s popularity is the primary reason for his being in demand.
FAN FOLLOWING
Shashank Vyas aka Jagya of Balika Vadhu is glad to be an actor. He is popular among audiences especially female fans. He loves this attention. The mischievous lad is a prankster on the sets and friends with all at
the same time.
Love struck
Very few television actors in this industry come up with their relationship publicly. But Sargun Mehta is one such exception here. The actress who is dating actor Ravi Dubey is content and happy with her personal life and feels it’s a different world altogether when one is in a healthy relationship. Ask her about Ravi and the response will be instant. “He is the most mature and considerate guy I have ever met. He will never harm anyone even if someone harms him,” she says. But what is that she dislikes in Ravi? “It is something trivial yet strange. He never does an eye contact while talking to someone. I have told him many times that people interpret it differently. Thankfully, he is working on it right now.” The two met on the show, Zee TV’s 12/24 Karol Bagh and then got to know each other before falling in love.
All praise for Ekta
Sudha Chandran is all praise for Ekta Kapoor with whom she made her debut in Kahin Kisi Roz. Sudha is thankful to the television industry for her second innings. She feels Ekta is still the queen of TV serials. She said that Ekta brought larger than life characters in shows and changed the game.
Actress Shweta Kawatra, is loving being pregnant and feels this is the most beautiful time for a woman. She is excited and is gorging on sweets because she doesn’t have to worry about her weight.
Aditya Redij had a ball on his birthday as he was out of the town with friends. He partied to his heart’s content. His girlfriend Natasha gifted something ‘secret’. He loved all the other gifts he got from his friends. The gadget lover has a cool collection and we guess the gifts this year would have added to that. |
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Astro turf
TAURUS: Overseas business inquiries are encouraging. Romance may blossom at work place. Journalists, teachers, advocates, models and cine stars are in the limelight.
Tarot message: You find within yourself a fountainhead of a will power. Lucky colour: Red
Lucky number: 31 GEMINI: Take the lead at work and propose overdue changes. All aspects of life will improve dramatically. Professionals should go slow. You will be able to expedite matters and make up for the lost time. Tarot message: Try a new off-beat style of handling things. Lucky colour: Sky blue
Lucky number: 57 CANCER: The employed may get a promotion. A person of the opposite sex may cause distractions. Safeguard your interests by being honest. Tarot message: Unless you make yourselves absolutely clear, you risk being misunderstood.
Lucky colour: Off-white Lucky number: 28 LEO: You’ll succeed in convincing even those people who are most stubbornly opposed to your ideas. A good day to resolve and settle practical matters. Love and friendship are a major support.
Tarot message: Make a deciding choice and then live with the outcome of your decision. Lucky colour: Golden Lucky number: 43 VIRGO: If you are looking at future plans then it could be time to think the unthinkable. You now have the power to make dreams come true. Tread carefully in romantic affairs for someone close to you is sensitive. Tarot message: Do not play into the hands of a shrewd set of colleagues. Lucky colour: Grey Lucky number: 59
LIBRA: You can make money if you’re willing to push your ideas on those in a position to support you. You must continue working at a
good pace as you are nearly there at the top, where you belong. Tarot message: Do not let opposition faze you when you decide to walk the path you wanted to. Lucky colour: Brown Lucky number: 47 SCORPIO: Your mind will be alert and clear, enabling you to find immediate solutions. Though you are a calm and easy-going person, you will become more talkative and curious.
Tarot message: Take care of interests and portfolios of your work. Lucky colour: Deep red
Lucky number: 35 SAGITTARIUS: You will receive support and co-operation by being gentle and generous. There could be opportunities for new business ventures or assignments. Build contacts with people who share your interests. Tarot message: Meditation is beneficial to keep your mind cool. Lucky colour: Black Lucky number: 33 CAPRICORN: Brilliant links between the Venus and the Moon indicate that any wishes and hopes that you have had now begin to take shape. There would be progress at work and your efforts of the past would be rewarded. Tarot message: Do not expect too much from others. Lucky colour: Purple
Lucky number: 61 PISCES: A small sum spent now will allow you to make big profits later. You have a tendency to be generous. Being genuine, warm and discreet would help you to achieve great things
in life. Tarot message: Do not take chances despite the assurance of people. Lucky colour: Magenta
Lucky number: 29
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The year ahead
You’re definitely the ‘go-to’ person, making friends and influencing people. If you don’t have the answer at hand, give them the big picture and then do some research, but beware of information overload over the next few days - both in how much you’re trying to assimilate and how much you’re giving. This year, you’ll have to be prudent and save your money; put aside the little you need, which will have to last until the end of 2012. Those born after 1970 should take a step back, watch their tone of voice and be open to all initiatives. Why are you repeatedly doubling your efforts in order to achieve a singular result? You should try to kill two birds with one stone. You will harbour lingering regrets if you don’t rectify the situation that steals your time. Parents, elders and other members may have special needs that will require additional considerations in most cases and extra money in some. It is a positive period for money matters. Liquidity will be tremendous. Income will rise too. There will be a jump due to your own efforts. New investment should be made with caution. Charm and charisma will be at a high; perfect time to travel. Family relationships will be positive. Your motivating factor will be a positive influence on others. Health will be wonderful. Those of you suffering from general weakness and headaches will find some relief. You’re at your cool, graceful best and can see relationships with some detachment. Your ability to unlock the passions of others can elevate both your romantic ties and friendships. Mood: Struggling for a comfort zone. Compatible signs: Gemini, Pisces Lucky colours: Olive drab, Pale green Lucky days: Monday and Thursday. Lucky numbers: 4, 9, 17, 25, 40 Lucky gem: Peridot Lucky flower: Forget-Me-Not.
Poonam Dhillon (April 18,1961 ,Kanpur), theatre and TV actress is most known for her 1979 hit film Noorie; Sohni Mahiwal, Saveray Wali Gaadi and Naam. A product of Carmel Convent High School, Chandigarh, Poonam gained fame when she was crowned Miss Young India at 16 years of age. Yash Chopra gave her a role in the star-studded hit film Trishul (1978) where the famous song Gapoochi Gapoochi gum gum was picturised on her. Subsequently she did about 90 films in Hindi. Poonam Dhillon may shine in politics after 2015.
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In my childhood, I used to dread this day, because it took away something very precious from my life, my daddy.
As Virginia Woolf once said, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Indeed, what we eat (and drink) affects more than just our waistline and cholesterol numbers. Even small choices could influence our disposition.
ARIES: Patience will be in short supply today. Don’t make any sudden move until you have all the information you need. Allow your heart to lead the way. You may have to take sides in a conflict at work. Tarot message: Now is the need to question your judgments regarding money. Lucky colour: Violet. Lucky number: 60
AQUARIUS: Your destiny may well be handed to you and it will make your dreams come true. People are attracted to you for your intelligent mind and gift of communication. Tarot message: Be careful not to go in too many directions at the same time.
Lucky colour: Sea green Lucky number: 32
If your birthday is April 18...
Suggestion on birthday: Feed green grass to a cow.