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Missing the cup of coffee!
“The warmth and the ease of the whole place was the best part,” shares Diwan Manna, chairperson of the Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi. From his first ever introduction to South Indian food and having those insightful conversations with friends, despite the dirty looks from the owners never diminished his affinity with the place. “The modern eating joints ensure that you don’t spend time there. The chairs are not comfortable and the interiors are not conducive,” he explains. For this exponent of art, it is the friendly ambience, familiar staff, inexpensive drool-worthy South Indian cuisine, which will be missed. “It was the thinking adda for the grey matters,” he laughs. “Yes, it’s as good as losing a close friend,” he adds. Not only for art-lovers, the place lead to simmering of several ideas as well. It was the urge of finding and grabbing some authentic South Indian food, which drove S Sundaram to the Indian Coffee House back in 1977. “I had just moved from Chennai and it was the only place which served real South Indian food,” he recalls. Today, running a flourishing business of Sundarams, a speciality South Indian Chain, he does not deny that the Coffee House motivated him. “Everytime I used to go there, I wanted to open a restaurant,” he smiles. The best part, according to him is, “Just how they have retained the old-world charm and of course Raagini’s poster,” he recollects, looking at the shift as more of a personal loss. Going back into her poetry, Nirupama Dutt shares her version of the story of the Coffee House. The absence of Baristas and Cafe Coffee Days definitely made it a joint for the post morning meeting interactions. The Coffee House, apart from being of great interest to youngsters was also the focal point of economic and serious discussions. “I remember John, one of the waiters ended up being a dear friend,” she adds. From the very typical menu, the special cup of coffee, vegetable burger will be missed. “The Indian Coffee House has been a regular feature in several books, poems and compilations,” she says. “I remember when we ever would perform in front of the Neelam theatre, The Indian Coffee House used to be the treat place,” shares GS Chani, theatre personality. The place for gupshup and all the fond memories will surely live long in the hearts, minds and souls of people. But, seriously, nothing will equal the pleasure of having that steaming cuppa coffee at the Indian Coffee House. vasudha@tribunemail.com
Cause & effect
The shift of the Indian Coffee House from the bustling energy of sector 17 to Shimla has come as an after-effect of the legal suit between the owners of the SCO and the management of Indian Coffee House over rentals. In 2007, the landlords sought the vacation of the premises and in January 2012, a compromise was struck to shift the premises to Shimla. On April 23, after 48 long years, Indian Coffee House will close its shutters.
— Diwan Manna
— S Sundaram
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Driving force
There is no harm in selecting a pink laptop given the fact that a good number of women make most of their selections on the basis of colour! So when we mention cars and criteria for selection, we are provided with the most interesting details. “It should be feminine-looking; bright coloured, maybe bloody red or sinful black; have comfortable seating, effective air-conditioning and one that can be parked easily.” Did we remotely hear them say torque, engine capacity or even model type! Never mind, we come straight to the point. What do women look for while buying cars - is it just the colour or something more and do car companies actually keep women in mind while designing cars? Do they? We wonder! Sukrit Kapoor, 34, who runs her own designer boutique in Mohali, picked up a Maruti Swift six months back. She says, “This is a very girlie car. I can’t define, but it has something very girlish about it. It is not too big like an SUV and not like a simple model; it is decent, offers nice space and looks good.” Do we get someone to say something beyond looks! Dr Paradeep Rakhra, medical practitioner from Mohali, drives a Safari and she is absolutely comfortable with the machine. “I always had a liking for SUV’s; Safari falls aptly in the slot I created in ‘my kind of cars’. I selected this model because it has a powerful engine and good ground clearance. Besides I like to take my family out for long trips, so this machine is just ideal for it.” Thankfully, someone talks of machines more than colour! All said and done, styling is one thing that women gravitate towards. In fact, according to an online website on automobiles (road and travel.com) some women are attracted to so-called ‘masculine’ designs, but most gravitate toward vehicles with softer curves. Cars from Asian automakers tend to have styling that’s much gentler and less aggressive. Eight out of the 10 models driven primarily by women are from Asian manufacturers. When it comes to gentler models that have all elements of an SUV, the ‘oh-so-sweet’ brigade has zeroed in on Maruti Ertiga. It is coming across as an attractive option for women who like things other than colours. Kiranjot Bakshi, executive director with Spin Wool, picked up an Ertiga recently. “Do you really think women are still stuck with pink colour,” she laughs, “they have much more on their mind like fuel efficiency, mileage and safety features.” A machine that scores well on all dimensions gets a thumbs up here!
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Salil Mehan, director Autopace Network Pvt Ltd, is also of the opinion that women look for specific features in cars. “Ertiga is a hi-end 5+2 seater from Maruti scores in comfort, and comes with power windows, electronic power steering; steering mounted audio controls, electronically adjustable ORVMs, heating with blowers for the second row of seats as well.”
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Agent Vinod was never a dream project: Saif Ali Khan
Actor Saif Ali Khan, whose debut home production Agent Vinod failed to create magic at the Box Office, says he never considered the film as his dream project.
The 41-year-old star was riding high on his solo project before its release, which also starred real-life girlfriend Kareena Kapoor. “To be honest I didn’t really look at Agent Vinod as a dream or anything. It was a film which came with a lot of intellectual ideas. I wanted to bring a new facet of the actor in me which has played quite a few comic and romantic characters in the past. “The idea was to play a hero of a different kind and produce a quality product. That’s the kind of offering I wanted to come with,” said Saif. The actor, who has signed three films - Race 2, Cocktail and Judwaa 2, feels this is an exciting period in his career as he has many interesting projects in his hands. “These are exciting times and there are quite a few interesting films that I would be kick-starting soon. Race 2 is turning out well and with Abbas-Mustan at the helm of affairs, it is going to be a stylish and fun affair. “Then there is Judwaa 2 which is going to be quite a challenge as it gets me into an altogether different zone when compared to some of the films that I have done in the recent past. However, after letting my hair down in Pungi, I am confident that the audience will accept a different side of me,” Saif said. Judwaa 2 is a sequel to the Salman Khan-starrer 1997 film.
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Direction my final destination: John Abraham
Actor John Abraham, whose first production Vicky Donor is receiving a positive feedback from all quarters, is now planning to try his hand at direction.
“If god wishes, I’ll turn director three years down the line. That is my final destination and I will definitely do it,” the 39-year-old said. John, who cast Ayushmann Khurrana and Yami Gautam in Vicky Donor, already has his plans as a producer in place. “I am doing a dark comedy under my production with Kunal Roy Kapoor. It will be directed by Aditya Bhattacharya, who had made Raakh (1989) with Aamir Khan. Kunal plays the lead in the film and I would be there as a supporting actor,” said John. “Then there is Jaafna with Shoojit Sircar, and then we will make another film with Ayushmann called Hamara Bajaj. It’s a beautiful film,” he added. On the acting front, the handsome hunk is busy shooting for “I, Me aur Main”, which also features Chitrangada Singh and Prachi Desai. But John’s most awaited project this year is Shootout at Wadala, where he plays gangster Manya Surve. — IANS
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Mirror motivation
Gone are the days when Shah Rukh Khan would sport the same look, irrespective of whether he was playing the romantic Raj in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge or the depressed Devdas.
Experimenting with looks is the in-thing and Bollywood actors have begun going to great lengths to get the skin of their characters. Salman Khan toned his body further and added a moustache for Dabangg. Akshay Kumar will follow suit playing a policeman in Rowdy Rathore. Aamir Khan actually grew a moustache to fit into the cop’s role in Talaash. And as if these are not enough, Bollywood has a new chameleon now. Sachiin Joshi, whose debut film Aazaan stunned the industry with its amazing action and production values last year and even bagged a Stardust Award for it, is pulling all stops to play a quirky cop in his next film Mumbai Mirror. To begin with, just like Aamir, the actor is growing a stylish moustache for it, instead of going for a
fake one. “Having the perfect look goes a long way in making the character look authentic. Its amazing,
the way Aamir manages to change his look to suit his character in almost every movie he does,” remarks Sachiin. But the newbie is not just stopping at a facial change! Just as Aamir did for his other film Ghajini, Sachiin is undergoing rigorous physical training, with his trainer having put him on a strict diet regimen too. Having lost a lot of kilos and toned up his body, the Aazaan star aspires to look every bit of the tough but whimsical cop he portrays in Mumbai Mirror. Directed by Ankush Bhatt, of Bhindi Bazaar Inc. fame, the movie mirrors the Mumbai underbelly and revolves around the nexus between powerful corrupt dance bar lords and the Mumbai Police.
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Hair and how
Jiah wears her lovely long tresses straight or curled and looks fabulous either way. Even Hollywood heart-throb Orlando Bloom complimented her on her enviable Rapunzel-like hair. She may not be in the limelight too much but one has to admit that her hair is an asset and she has maintained it well. She shares some hair care tips with us.
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Amrita is a closet writer
Amrita Rao has been out of the limelight for a while now but she is penning a story for the new Chicken Soup for the Soul book. She talks about writing and reading. Who knew she could write? Story of life
My story is about performing on stage and dancing since young age. Sometimes I would be relegated to back rows but my mother asked me to believe in myself and she said I would do well in life. I have become an actress and now the spotlight is often on me and I enjoy it. Writing about
Writing is in my genes. My grandfather and father have written books on various subjects such as Independence struggle, how to quit smoking, and extra sensory perceptions. So I enjoy writing too. I wrote poems as a child and some of them got published which was very thrilling for me. I cannot write for a living because I cannot handle deadlines. I have great respect for journalists now. Reading room
I read off and on. I take time reading a book because I like to use my imagination. I am reading a book on Javed Akhtar right now. I used to read Archies, Panchtantra, and Enid Blyton as a child.
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Vidya Balan’s radiant secrets
The very talented and pretty Vidya Balan has flawless skin and lovely long hair. The National Award winner who has carved a niche for herself and her type of beauty gives us some tips about maintaining the same. Sleeping beauty
It is essential that you sleep well. Get at least eight hours of sleep daily. Only then will all your efforts of eating well and exercising show on your skin. Beauty sleep is a must. Go green
Drink at least four litres of water to stay hydrated. Eat greens, and try switching to vegetarianism. Eat lots of fruits. Inherently, we know what is good and bad for us, especially when it comes to food. We must avoid sugary, fried, and oily foods. Oily talk
Oil your hair once a week and do not use mineral oil or non-sticky oil as that is not good in the long run and clogs your pores. So use pure coconut oil or olive oil and essential oils. Salty water (made with rock salt) is good to add volume to your hair. Positive vibes
Pray and be positive in life. Meditation gives you an inner glow, which reflects on your face and
in your attitude towards life. Do Yoga for complete wellness. Natural stuff
Use natural remedies on skin and hair and stick to one product (instead of changing brands frequently). Use what suits you and makes you feel good. Stay make-up-free and hairstyle-free when at home. Use a fruit face pack.
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All that glitters
When was the last time your friend or even your mother would have treated jewellery as a filler. Thought of wearing anything that would make the dress look better. With women revolving their dress around the jewellery, the pieces in your closet cannot be taken for granted. With Pavitra jewellery store opening their third outlet in Mohali, you just ignore anything that falls under jewellery.
Here, at the store is an attractive display of a range of designer, traditional and contemporary jewellery pieces. Different and elegant designs in 916 Hallmark gold, diamond jeweler, certified solitaries and gemstones, Pavitra offers a fine blend of style and elegance. Kunal Goyal, director Pavitra makes special emphasis to ensure he brings in designs that have a strong ‘different’ design element and wearibility to it. “The diamond collection from Pavitra has a distinct style and appeal to it. We always keep in mind the modern day who has to take care of all the fronts whether it is her home front or office, or accompanying friends to parties. This is also the reason why we have an array of designs that can suit every woman’s needs,” he says. Where every piece of jewellery speaks a story, Pavitra collection wants to make it unique and timeless. If gold is an investment, diamond jewellery has wearibility and added style quotient to it. Adds Harsh Goyal, director Pavitra, “We have introduced more than 200 new jewellery designs in the high value segment. These are exquistively designed pieces with hi value.” The collection has necklace, earrings bangles and other trinkets in the house. This new store in Mohali is for customers who appreciate quality, craftsmanship, diversity of designs and the finer objects of life. And jewellery buying isn’t the only thing here, the company offers a ‘Golden Tree Kitty Saving Scheme’, an opportunity to create your own diamond jewellery through an easy saving scheme. Kunal Goyal, “we offer a retailing experience to customers. We have a different range of wedding jewellery as well. Lastly, the hallmark facility that we offer assures maximum return on resale of jewellery, besides purity of gold.”
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Are you happy?
It’s important to have fun in life, otherwise what is life all about. It is the best way to relieve stress and maintain a balance in life. Fun is a natural part of our childhood, but as we grow into adulthood it becomes a conscious effort to have fun. Now just ask yourself… Are you having fun in life? Are you happy? We all thrive on joy and to reach onto our ultimate potential we always seek true happiness. That is the only way to true progress in every aspect of our lives. Many of us are not as happy as we would like to be. Making the choice ‘to be happy’’ isn’t a simple decision because most people have never looked deep within themselves to find what really makes them happy. Also, they don’t know if their overall level of happiness is ‘normal’ or if not, they don’t fully understand why they aren’t happy. How happy are you
There is definitely more
to happiness than just the absence of stress. Many of the areas we focus on in stress management are the same areas
in life that according to a recent research are co related with overall happiness as well. The happiness self test
Measuring the level of happiness a person has in certain areas is also measuring the persons overall level of happiness. Here are a few questions you can ask yourself to measure your level of happiness and see where you stand on the happiness scale in your life.
Answering all these questions will surely give you an idea as to which way you are headed. It will make you think about your levels of happiness and subsequently your levels of stress. If you see that you are dissatisfied in many of these areas, you’ll look for resources to reduce stress in these areas, increase your happiness and improve your life. So just spend some time with yourself and scale higher peaks of happiness by connecting within and restructuring your life. (Singh is a Chandigarh
based psychotherapist)
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Know the fact file
These few are a frequently asked questions that yoga practitioners come up with most often. Here’s providing answers to them. Anil Juneja Q. What is the difference between power yoga and regular yoga?
Power yoga is likely to appeal to people who are already quite fit, enjoy exercising and want a minimal amount of chanting and meditation in their yoga class. Regular yoga is a slow way of working out on body and mind which eases the tension. One doesn’t experience fatigue in muscles and joints. It also calms the mind and promotes harmony between your body and mind. It can be practiced for people of all ages. Q. Can people who aren’t very flexible practice yoga? A. Yes, then it becomes necessary to practice yoga if you are not flexible because yoga is the easiest and safest way to gain flexibility. Start practicing yoga and in a very short period of time, yoga practice will loosen up your tight muscles and will also give you plenty of other health benefits. Q. Should women do yoga during mensuration? A. It is very important that women should listen to their bodies during this time because every woman has different experiences during the menstruation period. You can practice yoga if you think you will enjoy it but it is suggested that inverted poses, extended holding of any pose and difficult backbends, twists, arm balances that put a lot of stress on the abdominal and pelvic region should be avoided. But if your cycle is not regular, Then you should avoid practicing yoga because it’s the body’s way of sending a message that you need to relax. Q. How many times in a week should one practice power yoga to get results? A. If you try power yoga session once a week even then you can feel the health benefits of it. But For optimal results in gaining flexibility and losing weight, consistency is the key to success. So 4 to 5 sessions per week can help you to achieve your targets. Q. Why Power Yoga shouldn’t be practiced more than 5 times a week? A. More is not necessarily better. Power yoga is a high-intensity workout and our body needs rest after 4 to 5 days of high-intensity workout. Over practice can cause chronic fatigue, muscle soreness or damage and pain in the body. So take rest at least 2 to 3 days a week and give your body a chance to recover. Q. How long should one hold a yoga pose? A. Yoga pose should be held as long as it is comfortable and does not cause any pain or discomfort. Each time you practice a pose, try to slightly increase the duration. While practicing yoga poses, it is very important to avoid forcing your body. Duration of the hold can also vary from pose to pose as well as depending on the fitness level of the practitioner. Q. Can yoga cure diseases? A. Yes, Yoga can cure diseases. It is an ancient healing technique which has therapeutic values. This art of healing is an excellent choice for those who need something gentle yet effective for creating the body’s actress. Even if someone is not able to sit on the floor he/she can practice it while sitting on the chair also. Q. Can power yoga build muscles? A. Yes, Power yoga can build lean muscles but it does not build huge muscles like weight training. Power yoga workout tones and stretches the muscles at the same time it builds strength, stamina and lean muscles. Q. How is it possible to build muscles with power yoga without using weights? A. It is possible because while practicing power yoga, we put our body in different positions and these positions can only be held with the control and support of our muscles. So we will be using our own body weight to build lean muscles. (Juneja is a Chandigarh based Yoga expert)
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Simply stylish
The snow-white skin, the blushing pink cheeks and the ever-present smile on her face! An epitome of beauty, Juste Raipaite from Lithuania, is on an exchange programmme to The Punjab Public School, Nabha. The young beauty talks about style and we are all ears. Your sense of style… Comfort screams style for me. Latest addition to your wardrobe… Flowery printed shirt that I picked up from Indore last week. Brand freak or street junkie? Definitely street pick ups. Choose a look; sporty, glamourous or chic? Glamorous. Without a doubt. You style icon would be…. Emma Watson, because she has an art of mixing trendy, elegant and elective clothing. So who is the worst-dressed celebrity around? Singer Nicki Minaj, because she is way too loud. One fashion trend that you don’t understand…. Colouring hair just to seem cool. I think natural hair colour is better, because it defines what you are. Your take on accessories Funky and colourful bracelets that I wear all the time Given a chance you would like to be dressed by Sarah Burton One thing that boosts your confidence? Comfortable and trendy clothes. (As told to Vasudha Gupta) If you think you fit in the profile, get in touch with us at lifestyletribune@gmail.com. We’ll sift the best from the rest.
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A lot of you guys are asking where I’m at. I’m taking a small sabbatical before raanjhna coz its going to be tough schedule.
— Sure, considering the effort that went into Mausam, we are certain about what to expect from Raanjhna Sujoy Ghosh jaipur is a city designed like home.
— Can we hope it will be a focal point of your next movie a la Kahani’s love for Kolkata. Gul Panag A sunday like a sunday should be. Lazing in the pool. Brunch. Run on the beach with HIM. Play with the dogs.
— We have concluded that all your days are like lazy Sinday’s, which explains your once-in-a-blue moon presence on screen. Karan Johar Shooting in a basketball court after 14 years!!! Brings back so many memories...
Now off to make some caramel custard with my daughter. Yummy. Then an evening flight to Bhopal. Have a great weekend. Love.
— Man, cooking with a kid, you sure know how to still hit the hammer on the head with women, Arjun. (Compiled by Vasudha Gupta)
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Katrina Kaif wants to get married but avoids answering questions posed by the media regarding the same. We think it is a good idea to use her right to remain silent. She has asked family members to find a suitable boy for her.
Temperature under control
Barfi! was supposed to release in June. It is not yet complete and the new deadline in August 31. This is because of Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra’s busy schedules.
Nargis Fakhri has a fun and wild personality. She was at a party at Shahid Kapoor’s place and was playing truth and dare. She chose a dare and went and kissed a guy standing near Shahid and everyone had a good laugh.
Neil Nitin Mukesh is rumoured to be dating Sonal Chauhan. They were spotted hanging out at a suburban eatery. They were later joined by common friend Mugdha
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Chatter box
The beautiful Daljit Kaur Bhanot had taken a break from TV after marriage to Shaleen Bhanot. She returned as the differently-abled but lively Anjali in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon. Daljit gets candid about her hit show and her role.
What are the reactions
you have been receiving for the role? I have been getting an amazing response from friends, family and fans. Many people have said that no one else could have played Anjali as well as I do. Another compliment is that Anjali gives people a reason to smile. How is it working with the team of the show? Our team is full of young people, so we have a lot of fun on the sets. I want to thank our directors for giving us so much creative freedom. They allow us to offer suggestions about how scenes should be enacted. I am so engrossed in my role that I am living my character Anjali. Share some memorable off-screen moments… The star of the show is our goat Laxmi. She is the one who gets pampered the most. In fact, we complain that we don’t get enough half the attention (laughs). Laxmi has her own customised clothes, shoes and accessories. You have to see her to believe how adorable she is. She sleeps in our lap like pet dogs and cats. Every moment spent with her is memorable. Why did you choose Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? I have worked in Santaan, Choona Hai Aasman and Nach Baliye on Star Plus and now Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon. I loved the role of Anjali who is an ideal bahu, religious and bubbly. Khushi (Sanaya Irani) represents the young generation and the issues they face. I enjoyed a good luxurious holiday after marriage and had been looking for a good role since the past few months. I did not like the kind of offers I was getting but the role of Anjali in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon is different. Anjali
is physically challenged but she is full of life. She does not seek sympathy and is in fact the biggest strength of her family. How did you spend your break? This has been the best break of my life. I had dreamt of marrying Shaleen and when it came true, I just wanted to spend time with him and get to know my new family well. We had to wait for seven months before we could go on a honeymoon because Shaleen was busy with Do Hanson Ka Joda, but the wait was worth it. When can we expect to see Shaleen and you together onscreen? In fact, we recently got
a call from someone who wants to see us together on-screen but I can’t reveal anything else. Let’s see how it turns out as
I am open to anything interesting and would love to work with my husband again.
Spotlight on mummies
The series Chasing Mummies on History channel, follows legendary archaeologist Dr Zahi Hawass as he pursues one of the most challenging and exciting jobs in the world—discovering new archaeological finds while managing 250 digs throughout Egypt. The cameras will be right there as he and his team unearth new treasures, graveyards like Cleopatra’s tomb. This unique series shows archaeology as never seen before — unfiltered and transparent, revealing and amusing, exasperating and dangerous. Viewers will see not only the whirlwind, international life led by Dr Hawass but also the hardships and very real risks facing the teams and camera crews as they work in Egypt’s scorching deserts and valleys. It is going to be an interesting show for sure. Airs every Monday.
Karisma Kapur graced the mega auditions of DID Li’l Masters. The actress was on the sets of to promote her upcoming film Dangerous Ishhq and to cheer on the selected kids from across the country for the final round of auditions. She danced with some contestants who were die-hard fans and was blown away by the sheer talent that came up on the stage! Role model: Karishma Kapoor
Disha’s Delhi darshan
Daya Ben aka Disha Wakhani fell in love with Punjabi meal makki di roti and sarson da saag during her recent trip to Delhi. It was her visit to the Capital, so Disha and her co-actors went to explore Delhi. “We went to Chandni Chowk, Khan Market, Connaught Place and many other places. I loved their chola bhatura but what I really fell in love with is makke di roti and sarson da saag. It was so soft and just melted in my mouth. After eating it, I even forgot the taste of my favourite dishes dhokla and khaman too,” says Disha. She had gone to Delhi to shoot the sequence in the serial Tarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah where her character Daya Ben goes to Delhi to plead with the Prime Minister to get her husband Jetha Lal released from Pakistani Jail. Will we now see her cooking Punjabi food more then Gujarati meals? “No no. Daya Ben is Gujarati and is a diehard Gujarati foodie too. But I now look forward to Punjabi food too,” she laughs.
During Star Parivaar Ka Tyohaar everyone from the Star Parivaar had come together to be part of the celebrations. Buaji from Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon suddenly popped a question to Viren if he knew how many festivals we celebrate in a year. When the heartthrob started counting the festivals, it was Aditya from Maryaada who took the cake. He yelled out loud, “Bua ji there are 13 festivals that we celebrate in a year”.
The heat is on
The competition now seems to be heating up between the champions and challengers on Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar 2. This weekend the show witnessed the immense rivalry between Champion Akanksha and Challenger Sonia. While Sonia has a strong grip on Sufi songs, Akanksha has proved her versatility in romantic Bollywood songs. In fierce competition to grab the champions’ position, Sonia asked Akansha to sing a Sufi Song which does not belong to her genre. Instantly Akansha also asked Sonia to sing Lataji’s any light music song which is not her genre. It seems that they have sincerely followed Mika’s lessons of bhaigiri from last episode. But what happens when the two throw an open challenge to sing the songs that do not belong to their genre? Who will win this challenge—Sonia or Akansha? Watch Akansha and Sonia on Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar Season 2 this Saturday on April 21 at 9 pm on Star Plus.
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The year ahead
If your birthday is April 23...
Like the Sun in the springtime, a genuine hug can’t fail to give a warm feeling. It also lets others know there is someone who cares. Don’t just rely on words to show your love. Show your feelings through your actions. Fine tune your intuition and emotions to match your loved one’s needs and expectations. Some days, they may need to share special moments just with you. Other times they might appreciate a thoughtful gift to let them know you care. Venus the planet of relationships (friendships, business, romance) is extra powerful right now. There are two powerful karma clearing events occurring this year. Going along with the crowd might be an excellent strategy. People are more likely to find faults than share the credit for your achievements. The stars smile down at you and invite you to not to reveal winning cards and to extend your ray of action whilst remaining prudent. Entrepreneurs will need to be particularly attentive to business. It is worth preparing a clear plan of action and keeping your eyes wide open. You will know what you have to do when the time is right, despite the fact that emotional demands distract you from practical endeavors. For some of you suddenness is in the air, uncertainty in the environment and yet your will power would provide you the strength and energy to adapt to new circumstances. Mood: Insightful Compatible signs: Aries, Libra. Lucky colours: Hot pink, floral white. Lucky days: Wednesday and Friday. Lucky numbers: 4, 9, 14, 19, 44. Lucky gem: Jasper. Lucky flower: Daffodil. Suggestion on birthday: Offer white flowers on Shilingam. Donate Ice Cream to underprivileged children.
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Astro turf
ARIES: Your powers of intuition and perceptiveness would be heightened and you would be able to detect that your trust is being betrayed by someone. This would help you deal with this person. Tarot message: Emphasise on spiritual needs.
Lucky colour: Navy blue. Lucky number: 32
TAURUS: Your patience and perseverance would enable you to achieve a great deal today and make up for any lost time. Some of you may need to change your style of working. Tarot message: Be careful as you are prone to making impulsive decisions regarding your finance. Lucky colour: Orange.
Lucky number: 44 GEMINI: This would be a good time to get a physical check up done. Socially, you may do some entertaining and partying today. Health and money would not give you any cause for concern. Tarot message: Believe in yourself, even if others disagree.
Lucky colour: pink. Lucky number: 23 CANCER: This would be quite a positive day and there would be an increase in your fame and fortune, making you feel good and motivated. The situation at home would be pleasant and comforting. Tarot message: Do not allow work to become drudgery but keep your enthusiasm alive. Lucky colour: Black. Lucky number: 50 LEO: You would be able to pick up new skills and knowledge and apply them to your job with ease and efficiency. Do not push yourself over the edge. You should try and learn from the past and move forward. Tarot message: It’s best not to have great expectations from your close friends. Lucky colour: Red. Lucky number: 62 VIRGO: Keep a sense of balance and harmony in everything that you do. Housewives, students and sportspersons would enjoy an easy and fulfilling day. The extra stamina would help you finish most things quickly. Tarot message: A shopping spree can upset your budget.
Lucky colour: purple. Lucky number: 55
LIBRA: Many of you would come up with profitable ideas to generate money. In relationships, there may be disappointments as some friends may not stand by you, in your time of need. Socially, this would be a busy day. Tarot message: Take responsibility for your own action. Lucky colour: White. Lucky number: 27 SCORPIO: This is a good time to plan new projects and think of innovative ideas for business. Due to the presence of Mars currently placed in supportive region, your finances would be stable and secure. Tarot message: You will be happier if you retain the fruit of your hard work. Lucky colour: Silver grey. Lucky number: 35 SAGITTARIUS: Due to the presence of Venus in your sign, you would witness great developments in the area of love, romance and relationships. There would be progress in all relationships. Tarot message: Listen carefully to words of wisdom even if you do not relish. Lucky colour: Golden brown.
Lucky number: 7 CAPRICORN: There are indications that you may receive good news from someone overseas or living far away from you. Relationships would be in the limelight during the whole day. Tarot message: Balance in all aspects is recommended.
Lucky colour: Green. Lucky number: 40 AQUARIUS: Focusing on your budget and planning long-term savings strategy would be the highlight today. Go over your main expenses and see what needs to be cut out.
Tarot message: You gain by being practical; don’t be emotional. Lucky colour: Peach.
Lucky number: 51 PISCES: Communication would continue to be vital today. There may be some delays and postponements, especially, before mid-day. Work and professional endeavors would be the highlight of this week. Tarot message: Emphasise on spiritual needs. Lucky color: Crimson.
Lucky number: 29
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If you are true-blue Chandigarhian, there is no way that the shifting of the Indian Coffee House from Sector 17 to Shimla will not affect you. The dedicated followers of the Indian Coffee House have spent several romantic evenings here lost in the eyes of their partners. Of course the intoxicating aroma of the coffee laced with traces of ghee which engulfs the sense leaves a whole lot of space for the very intelligent conversations.
The modern eating joints ensure that you don’t spend time there. The chairs are not comfortable and the interiors are not conducive. I will miss the friendly ambience, familiar staff, inexpensive drool-worthy South Indian cuisine. 
The best part is how they have retained the old-world charm and of course Raagini’s poster. The shift is more of a personal loss for me as it was here that I dreamt of opening my chain.
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