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Having contributed thirty-five hundred jingles in eleven languages, seasoned singer KK opines that it is the lyrics that make a song and not really the music
For any father, the joy of watching his son do well is perhaps a feeling of immense pride and that is exactly what happened with KK when he recorded with his son recently. "He wrapped it up in 15 minutes flat. It feels nice when children tend to stride ahead," he says. In Chandigarh for Season 2 of the Kingfisher Strong Indi-beats at the Parade Ground, KK shares some notes with us.
Not for the first time in the city, the prime reason KK still loves performing is just to watch the crowds sway. "The crowd in Punjab is full of energy. After my first performance itself, I found out that Punjabi music is not important, only enthusiasm is," he says. With a 15-year-old career in Bollywood, KK has witnessed a transition phase in the Indian music industry. "There was a time when no independent singer wanted to associate with the film industry. Today, it's exactly the opposite," he adds. More grounded today, the actor loves the fact that he has grown with each opportunity to perform better each time he is on stage. While throwing some light on his next album, he says he will always treat Bollywood with respect. "Your own album needs time and space, alongside singing for films, which is just a little bit tough." Missing out on independent musicians, this RD Burman fan feels that the magnanimity of Indian film industry is such that cutting through becomes tough. "Bollywood today does not really have a structure, which gives younger music directors the right platform to showcase their talent," he adds. Thirty-five hundred jingles down the line in 11 languages, the seasoned singer in several cases does not even know the actor he is singing for! "What is more important is who I am singing with," he says. KK gets nostalgic when he thinks about a live recording he did with Rajesh Roshan. "It was long back and when you have thirty people only on strings and thirty people just balancing the rhythm, the whole feel of singing changes," he says. He feels that collective work is missing from the industry today. "The industry has impeccable talent, but does not work collectively too often. The times of Kishore Da and Pancham Da were completely different. The element of the song came out from the ambience," he adds. With only one TV show to his credit, the actor thanks his stars that he came face-to-face with the fact that everything on TV is fake! KK does look at reality shows as good platforms, but regrets that young talent loses direction too soon in life. "Several of them get lost in public shows," he says. KK acknowledges the fact that it is lyrics that make a song and not really the music. "If the lyrics are good, the song is pure ecstasy," he says, with a grin on his face. vasudha@tribunemail.com
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What happens when a Jatt meets a Juliet? Let's
find it out from actors Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa, in Ludhiana for the
promotion of their upcoming movie Jatt and Juliet…
There is a Jatt — a naughty, roguish yet lovable desi guy - and there is a Juliet — a modern Punjabi kudi with loads of sophistication. And the hit pair of Jihne Mera Dil Luteya, actors Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa is back with a bang. This time around the venture is called Jatt and Juliet, for whose promotion they visited Ludhiana recently.
Talking about the movie, Diljit, who has established himself as a singer with several foot-tapping tracks like Lakk 28 kudi da, says, "The movie is very close to my heart. It shows how despite endless ups and downs in a relationship, life wants to give Jatt and Juliet another chance. It is a love story where the Jatt and the Juliet can love each other only when they stop fighting," he says. The movie, directed by Anurag Singh who has earlier given the super-hit Yaar Anmulle, revolves around two completely different people from two different worlds, who are leading comfortable lives till their paths cross when they are on their way to Canada. Says Neeru Bajwa, the heartthrob of Punjabi movie industry, "The two characters — Jatt and Juliet — have been very nicely scripted. Besides, the movie truly lives up to the age-old saying that the feeling of love is strongest at the point of separation." Most of the movie has been shot in Canada and parts of it in Chandigarh as well as various parts of Punjab. Talking about her stint in Bollywood movies, Neeru adds, "Although I have done a couple of Bollywood movies, good roles in Punjabi movies are very satisfying for me." Coming back to Diljit, why such a hue and cry over his songs? "I don't really know. In fact, I have also been doing culturally and spiritually-rooted songs, but they don't get any attention." Pitches in Bajwa, "Lakk kudi da track is one of my favourite; there is nothing vulgar in the song."
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The art of growing
Mona Life makes no promises except that it will be challenging — is the dictum that Ashok Chitkara lives by. The Chancellor of Chitkara University today, he started his journey alone, armed with just education, around three decades back. Working through the years, his yearning for learning and achieving has only grown stronger! The library in his office has the best of books on diverse subjects; he has recently learnt French and how to play drums (he is learning the piano these days). He doesn't carry a watch, wallet or phone, but still connects well with all those around and far in his own special way. He travels around the world, interacting with professors from universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT; sourcing learning opportunities for his students, and also heads faculty development programmes and research in mathematics. What has kept him going? "I am blessed and highly favoured by the god," says the man who shares his success with his family and team equally. Each new challenge for him is another step towards success. "Il y a du chemin a faire" (long way to go)," says the man in French. He shares his success mantras with us. Communication — without it you travel alone Day in and day out, I am constantly communicating with various stakeholders of the university, which primarily includes the faculty, students and parents. I firmly believe that it doesn't matter what you say, but also how you say it. In short, simplify your message, show the truth and last but not the least live by what you say. Focus every bit of your time and energy It's important to channelise resources well. This is how I do it: * Focus 70 per cent on strengths and develop them to their fullest potential. * Focus 25 per cent on learning new skills. * Focus 5 per cent on improving area of weakness. With this intense focus, I have been able to complete one of the highest levels in French language and also engage with music despite a very hectic work schedule. my colleagues every Monday. And I gel with my students by playing drums with them at functions. To connect with hearts, use your ears. Always remember that you have to be 'silent to listen' as both words are formed from the same letters! To keep leading, keep on learning I strongly believe in the following maxim: * Your growth determines who you are. * Who you are determines who you attract. * Who you attract determines the success of your organisation. * If you want your organisation to grow, you have to remain reachable. You get along, they'll get along The most important single ingredient in the success formula is knowing how to get along with people. With 10,000 students and more than 1,000 faculty members, this has become the most powerful tool in my life. Every morning the first thing I do is to send a meaningful mail to my family members. I send out mails sharing my experiences to In life, take challenges head on A successful man will never see the day that does not bring a fresh quota of problems and the mark of success is to deal with them effectively. I am convinced that life is 10 per cent what happens to me and 90 per cent how I react to it. And so it is with you. We are in charge of our attitudes. Make the decision to make everyday a great day! mona@tribunemail.com
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The crusaders
Bollywood star couple Ajay Devgn and Kajol will be seen together in a short film on female foeticide, being made as a part of the Maharashtra government’s initiative to tackle the issue. Ajay and Kajol, who have a nine-year-old daughter, have associated themselves with the Maharashtra government’s campaign against female foeticide and are making a film on the issue. “We are working on the script at the moment and should be ready to roll it within a month or so. Both Kajol and I will be a part of this, and we will speak about female foeticide,” Ajay Devgn said in a statement.
Recently, actor Aamir Khan had raised the topic of female foeticide in the first episode of his TV show Satyamev Jayate. A number of cases of female foeticide recently came to light from Beed, Solapur and Latur districts of Maharashtra. —PTI
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Proud to be a rowdy!
After a string of box-office failures, actor Akshay Kumar is again basking in the success of action flick Rowdy Rathore and the Bollywood star now says he wants to stick to the genre which brought him initial fame and recognition. Akshay began his acting career with action films like Khiladi, Waqt Humara Hai, Mohra, Suhaag, Elaan and Khiladiyo Ka Khiladi.
The 44-year-old then chose to take a break from action films and went on to star in a series of romantic, comedy and drama movies. However, box-office failure of his films like Chandni Chowk To China, Kambakkht Ishq, Khatta Meetha, Action Replayy and Tees Maar Khan dented his stardom. Director Prabhu Deva’s Rowdy Rathore marked the return of Akshay as action hero. The film, which hit theatres on June 1, has apparently joined the Rs 100-crore club and is said to have earned about Rs 114 crore in just two weeks. “I am very much happy and thankful to the audience for their love and support. I love doing action, as Prabhu is fantastic in that...I would love to do action all the time,” said Akshay. He would be seen next in Milan Luthria’s sequel of crime thriller Once Upon A Time in Mumbai, Khiladi 786, an action-comedy flick, Shirish Kunder’s adventure project Joker and Neeraj Pandey’s heist drama Special Chabbis. Akshay’s co-actor in Rowdy Rathore Sonakshi Sinha, too, was ecstatic. “I am on cloud 18...I feel I am lucky. I hope people keep accepting me and keep liking my work,” Sonakshi said. — PTI Playing safe: Akshay Kumar
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I fear being typecast: Vishwajeet Pradhan
Actor Vishwajeet Pradhan has played the role of a cop a number of times, and he is set to be seen in the khaki uniform yet again in Soham Shah’s Sher. However, he says he fears being typecast and so doesn’t say yes to playing the character easily.
“I have played a cop, a lot over the years and sometimes I get a bit scared of being typecast,” Vishwajeet, seen as a cop in 1998 film Zakhm and 2005 film Zeher said. “Many a number of times I say no when a producer or a director asks me to do a cop’s role, unless the film is very interesting,” he added. Vishwajeet says Sher will have a unique flavour of Bollywood masala. “Our commercial films have somewhat the same substance, but this film is about how the same masala is presented in a new manner. That way it is a very beautiful film with all the commercial elements put in the right place,” he said. Sher features Sanjay Dutt in the lead along with Vivek Oberoi. — IANS
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The namesake
Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit now has a star named after her shining in the sky. This was made possible by a group of the Dhak Dhak girl’s fans. “Wanted to thank my fans for the honour. They had a star in the Orion constellation named after me,” Madhuri tweeted. A group of 13 members of The Empress Fanpage met the actress recently on the sets of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, which she is judging, to present her the star certificate.
The certificate by Star Foundation reads: “A celestial body in the sky above has been named in honour of Madhuri Dixit-Nene and is officially located in the constellation Orion.” For Madhuri, it has been a glorious journey since she debuted with Abodh in 1984 and received wider public recognition with hits like Tezaab in 1988 and 1989 release Ram Lakhan. After that she gave some of the big hits such as Saajan, Dil, Beta, Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Dil To Pagal Hai. The 45-year-old has won five Filmfare Awards and holds the record for getting maximum number of best actress nominations at the Filmfare Award. In 2008, she was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, by the government of India. In 1999, the actress married Shriram Madhav Nene, a cardiovascular surgeon and relocated to Denver, US. After staying there for almost a decade, she has shifted her base back to Mumbai, along with her husband and two sons. Post-marriage, Madhuri worked in Aaja Nachle, which didn’t do so well. But her stint as a judge on the show gave her a chance to reconnect with her fans in a big way. Now she has signed Vishal Bhardwaj’s Dedh Ishqiya and Anubhav Sinha’s Gulab Gang. —IANS
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Meaty parts please: Sandhya
Actress Sandhya Mridul, who was last seen in Nishikanth Kamath’s Force, says she looks forward to roles that make her feel responsible as an actor.
“I look for meat in a part. I want responsibility as an actor,” Sandhya, who has recently returned from a holiday in Hong Kong said.
The 37-year-old actress can’t stop raving about her trip. “I received a call from Hong Kong Tourism Board and that call immediately got me excited as I was already headed to Hong Kong. “The highlight of my trip and my personal favourite place at Hong Kong was the Ngong Ping Village 360, a breathtaking 30-minute-long scenic cable car ride to the tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha at Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island,” Sandhya said. Films like Company, have been previously shot in Hong Kong, and the actress says the city welcomes Bollywood with open arms. “It is a friendly and a warm city and welcomes Bollywood to shoot in their city,” Sandhya said. She is currently busy with her play August Osage county and will soon start shooting for a film next month. A known name in showbiz, Sandhya has been seen in TV shows like Swabhimaan, Banegi Apni Baat and Koshish. On the big screen, she has been in supporting roles in movies like Saathiya and Page 3. Her big moment came when she participated in dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 and finished as a runner up. Now she is looking forward to watching the fifth edition of the series. “Definitely looking forward to some good talent on the show and hope they win too! Good ones never win,” she said.—IANS
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You’ve got votes
Will Smith was named the fittest dad in a Facebook poll conducted by Gold’s Gym recently. Surprisingly, fit and trim footie star David Beckham came in at second place. Smith, 43, — currently staying in shape fighting aliens in Men in Black 3 — got the most votes in the poll.
“We were surprised that Will Smith came out on top,” Gold’s Gym’s vice president of communications, Dave Reiseman, told a publication. “Not because he’s not fit, but because we figured the winner would probably be an athlete of sorts, like David Beckham,” he said. Chris Thor Hemsworth, who stars in The Avengers and Snow White and the Huntsman, rounded out the top three. Smith looked in shape while doing press for MIB 3 in June, looking quite fit for the red carpet events. The fitness chain also asked who were the Hollywood fathers most in need of a workout. The ones who got joke votes included Family Guys Peter Griffin and Homer Simpson, who never met a donut he didn’t drool over in 23 seasons of The Simpsons. — ANI
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100 crore club is just a fad: Shahid Kapoor
Earning 100 crores at the box office has become a new benchmark for a film to be declared a hit in Bollywood, but actor Shahid Kapoor says it’s just a trend and movies should not be judged solely based on this.
“The 100 crore club is just a “They are all mass films which are only high on entertainment. But if we run only to achieve these figures then we will restrict ourselves as actors. I feel that this could not be the sole agenda of making films. The idea is to discover ourselves in various spaces,” Shahid said during the promotion of his new film Teri Meri Kahaani. The 31-year-old actor will next be seen in Kunal Kohli-directed film opposite Priyanka Chopra. Shahid says he loved portraying poet Javed from the earlier part of the 20th century. “I have never played a character like Javed earlier. He is a little bit of a casanova. Whenever he sees a girl he starts flirting with her. He does shayari the whole day to impress girls,” he said. — PTI
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I’m fine with losing my money: Ashton
Two and A Half Men star Ashton Kutcher says he does not care if he loses money from the investments he has made in start-up businesses.
The 34-year-old actor, who has recently invested a lot of cash into a portfolio of start-up technology companies, said his main motivation is to make people happy, reported a magazine.
“I’m looking for that thing that’s so magical or so disruptive that you don’t understand how it works. I really think that technology probably has the greatest potential to accelerate happiness of most people in the world,” Kutcher said. Kutcher also looks at his investments as if they are characters he is playing. “What we deliver to people is love and happiness and connectivity and friendship and health, and whatever it is ultimately that leads to people’s happiness, I’m fine with losing my money,” he said. —PTI No problem: Ashton Kutcher
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Showers of blessing
Actress Uma Thurman, family and friends threw the third-time mother-to-be an intimate baby shower recently. The party was hosted by Thurman’s half-sister Taya Thurman at her apartment, reported a magazine. “Taya threw a wonderful, sweet party -– it was exactly what you’d hope your baby shower would be,” a source said.
Thurman’s friend Debra Messing and her Smash co-star and real-life beau Will Chase were amongst the 25 guests in attendance. “It was a baby pink elephant theme, so everything was around that. They had little pink elephant cookies for everybody to take home,” the source added. It was reported in February that Thurman, 42, was expecting with financier Arpad Busson, 49. After calling off their engagement in 2009, the couple reunited last year. —PTI
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Where there’s a Will...
Rapper Will.i.am was pulled over by cops after driving a car without license plates. The Black Eyed Peas star was driving his custom-made car through Hollywood when he was stopped by the police, reported a publication.
His car was seized after he failed to provide proper documentation for the vehicle, which wasn’t registered and did not have plates. Will.i.am reportedly told officers he was aware his ride wasn’t road-ready, but he was desperate to drive it. The car has since been impounded. — PTI
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Create ‘Lag’
Jesse Grewal
One of the hallmarks of great players in any game is that they hit the ball ‘late’. Top class cricketers , tennis players and golfers are considered to be ‘in form’ when they have the right timing. In most of these games the hands are always leading the bat/racket/club at impact which is what is considered hitting the ball ‘late’. For golfers this move is done by creating a lag of the club in the downswing. Casting is the opposite of lagging and leads to poorly timed shots and errors in direction, contact and trajectory. During the backswing the right elbow folds approximately 90 degrees (for right handed golfers) and there is another 90 degree or more angle formed between the forearm and the club shaft (wrist cock). At the top of the backswing these two right angles are seen in the right arm (picture 1). The downswing is initiated by the turning motion of the hips followed by a dropping action of the arms. The left side of the body is creating a pulling action which helps us retain these two right angles in the right arm during the first part of the downswing (picture 2). As the body rotates towards the target the centrifugal force generated begins to straighten the right elbow followed by the straightening of the wrist of the release of the club head (picture 3). These two moves happen automatically due to the rotation of the body as there is a conservation of angular momentum. In an incorrect release the right arm begins to throw out the club independently which leads to a loss of these angles on the downswing. This work of the right hand throws out the club too early which flips over the wrists at impact. This leads to duffed shots, loss of distance caused by adding or increasing the loft of the club and the ball going left. Most golfers associate this move as using ‘force’. Try and reduce the work of the hands on the downswing and let it happen with the turning action of the body. This will help create lag and a ‘late’ hit. (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.)
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High designs
Designing dresses is not just putting everything ‘latest’ in the creations. For young designer, Shruti Singla, designing is equal to creating personalities. And when this is a job, one just can’t take it easy. Sitting in her newly opened designer studio, Ruchi S in Panchkula, Shruti shares her little dream and passion, which has now become her profession as well.
This young designer boasts of making every person who walks in at her designer studio a fashion icon. “I realised it is how well one carries herself or himself is what makes heads turn,” says Shruti, whose chic designer studio is spread over 640 square feet of selling area. The studio caters to just about everything from casual, corporate, party to wedding dresses, but Shruti feels there is still a need to understand the difference between a designer studio and a boutique. “As I said, I believe in designing a complete personality for my client. I wouldn’t give him or her any dress that doesn’t look good. I would rather say a polite no,’ Shruti adds. Designing apparels for men and women, the designer has a quick tip to share with all working women. ‘Please leave black for men, they don’t have many colours to wear to office. Women can wear bright colours to the office as well.”
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Win(e)some tips
Dr Sonia Gandhi Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented fruit juice, usually from grapes. The natural chemical balance of grapes lets them ferment without the addition of sugars, amino acids, enzymes, or other nutrients. Yeast consumes the sugars in the grapes and converts them into alcohol. Different varieties of grapes and strains of yeasts produce different types of wine. Health benefits Red wine is a rich source of biologically active photochemical, chemicals found in plants. Particular compounds called polyphenols found in red wine—such as catechins and resveratrol (present in skin of the grapes)—are thought to have antioxidant or anticancer properties. It also helps prevent heart disease by raising good cholesterol levels and protecting the arteries from damage. However, there is growing evidence that the health benefits of red wine are related to its nonalcoholic components. Moderate consumption of any alcoholic drink with balanced intake of calories and nutrients can be recommended with the advice of experts. Nutritional value of red/other wines Calories: One 5-oz serving of red wine contains 125 calories. These calories come primarily from the 15.6 g of alcohol and 3.8 g of carbohydrates in each serving. One serving contains less than one gram of sugar and no fiber. Fat and protein: Very few of the calories in red wine come from protein or fat. One serving contains no fat and only .1 g of protein. Wine also contains no cholesterol. Minerals: Red wine provides small amounts of many minerals such as iron, potassium, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus. Red wine is also quite high in fluoride, important for cavity prevention and bone formation. Vitamins: While red wine provides numerous minerals, it is quite low in vitamins such as vitamin B6, riboflavin and choline. Each serving contains 1 percent or less of all other vitamins. Health risks of wine Wine, however, is not for everyone. Certain medical conditions are worsened by the consumption of wine, so it’s vital you seek the advice of your personal physician/nutritionist. Here are a few things to know: High triglycerides: One downside to wine consumption is that it can elevate triglyceride levels, which is associated with health problems such as diabetes. Those who already have high triglycerides should, therefore, avoid or dramatically limit their wine (and alcohol) consumption. Breast cancer risk: Studies have shown alcohol can increase estrogen levels and raise tumor progression in women with (or at high risk for) estrogen positive breast cancer. Migraines: Wine is often a trigger for people who suffer migraine headaches. Although white wine contains more sulfites than red wine (sulfites are added to white wine to preserve its light color), red wine seems to be a much bigger migraine trigger. That’s probably due to the accumulation of histamines and tannins from prolonged contact with the skin. Weight gain: People who drink alcohol also consume empty calories, calories that lack nutrients and can lead to weight gain. Alcohol is a drug that has the immediate effect of altering mood, but in fact it is a depressant. It switches off the part of brain that controls judgment, leading to loss of inhibitions. The liver breaks down and eliminates alcohol from the body. It takes the liver one hour to deal with one unit of alcohol. Excess drinking can harm liver and many other vital organs. Recommended intake of wine:
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A small glass of ordinary wine (125ml) contains (12% alcohol by volume) n
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Bang on
Manpriya Singh The music, at first, sounds like sticking your neck out in an industrial furnace. Heavy metal is not for the week hearted. The genre that did not got the respect it wanted but got the recognition it demanded. Also referred to as, metal, heavy metal is a sub genre of rock music that came to the fore only in the 1970s and largely in the US. The bands that came to be associated with heavy metal had a characteristic thick, massive sound, lots of loudness and overpowering guitar beats. Most popular musicians/ artists of the genre
Youngster’s version of the genre
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Best of the Orient
The heat is beating down and had it not been for something to divert your mind, it would have been impossible to cope up. And when the mind is diverted by newly opened The Oriental Blossom, a Chinese specialty restaurant at Hotel Park Plaza, in Sector 17, the heat takes a back seat. With Oriental music playing in the background, some interesting paintings and artifacts on the walls and a detailed oriental menu, the place sure spells luxury.
Says Har Avtar Singh Arora, managing director, Park Plaza, Chandigarh, who is settled in London, “I’m very passionate about dining at fine cuisine restaurants and I know what kind of taste buds people have all around the world.” The order can be made on a la carte basis and there is also an option of set meals, which costs approximately Rs 500 per head and can be made if there are eight people or more. The menu, which is beautifully designed in black and white, boasts of many appetisers, including lobsters, tiger prawns, pomfrets, squids, chicken, lamb and vegetables prepared in different sauces. But before all this, while you are waiting for your order to be served, there is kimchi salad, masala peanuts and jasmine tea. There are also barbeque platters, spring rolls and dimsums. Something that stands out is the chimney soup, which keeps warm in the dish that it is served in. The dishes are finalised by Master Chef Huang, who has trained the rest of the staff in preparing authentic Chinese food in Schezwan and Cantonese styles. The Oriental Blossom is already functional in metros such as Delhi, Mumbai and Ahemdabad, and getting a very good response. “Our main aim to is to serve our costumers with good food and that too at a reasonable price,” says Rajesh Rajan, director properties, Sarovar Hotels and Resorts. So what more is there fo0r the taste-buds? “There is a main course, which includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian items cooked in sauces with unique flavours to go along with the rice and noodles,” adds Rajesh. And last but not the least, to gratify your sweet tooth there are desserts like honey tossed noodles, banana fritters, coconut blossom served with portions of ice-cream! sabiatalwar@tribunemail.com
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Chatter Box
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list: Aamna Shariff
A still from Hitler Didi
Cash call
on a high: Priyanka Bassi
On the job: Siddhant Karnick
(fan)tastic: Vivian Dsena
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Ready, steady, go….
Rakesh Paul aka Pratap of Rajshri Productions’ Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga on Sahara One is a renowned Indian Television actor also known for his role in Woh Rehne Wali Mehlon
Ki. He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama. This smart actor from
Patna, who moved to tinsel town to be an actor is very soft spoken. He does justice to the character of
Pratap, he plays on screen. Rakesh Paul in conversation with Life+Style.
How is your show Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka… shaping up? Very good. The show has recently taken a new turn. My character’s devious ways will be revealed in the upcoming episodes. It is one of the best shows of my career and I love the shooting schedule. Are you shooting non-stop for the
show? Rajshri’s schedule is very hectic these days. I practically end up shooting the entire day and sometime even at night. How has been your journey to small screen? I did shows like Woh Rehne Wali Mehlon Ki and Sabka Bheja Fry. Currently I am doing Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan
Hoga. I am happy with whatever work I am getting in the industry and I hope to do well in future also. How do you pick a show? If I like the script, I discuss it with my wife. If I think that the show would provide impetus to my career, I go for it. Describe yourself in one word? Free soul with no baggage. Love to you is…. Genuine happiness of heart, it is a positive vibe. Your motto in life… Give your best shot to whatever you do and live peacefully. Where do you see yourself five years down the line? I hope to gain more experience and do well in my career. — Dharam Pal
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The year ahead
If your birthday is June 19...
On your birthday, you will enjoy greater will power and self-confidence. You will have somewhat self-centered approach to life that may be in conflict with some of the other influences in your life. Nineteen is a loner number and you may experience feelings of being alone even if you are married. Health remains good. Money gains from unplanned sources brighten up your day. Today you will benefit as family members will respond to you in a positive manner. Today you will be unable to express your feelings to your beloved. Pending projects and plans take a final shape. Make changes that could enhance your appearance. Unexpected travel can be tiring. Losses are likely if you invest without seeking proper advice. Relationship with your spouse might get strained because of unwanted interference of outsiders. Little manipulations and negotiations will bring unexpected gains. Emotions will run high and your behaviour will confuse people around you. Frustration could grip you as you seek immediate results. Even though funds will slip easily through your fingers, your lucky stars will keep the finances flowing. Home-improvement projects should be considered. Construction work undertaken today will be to your satisfaction. Health will be fine despite some mental pressures. Someone with big plans and ideas will catch your attention. Verify the credibility and authenticity of the person before making any investments. Older relatives are likely to make unreasonable demands. Tension clouds your mind as you attempt to sort out office problems. Stay away from gossip and rumours. Don't wait till the last minute; try to anticipate problems by concentrating well. Only in this way will you find solutions and come out with your head held high. As an employee, accept the duties Mood: Excellent and Cheerful. Compatible signs: Capricorn, Aquarius. Lucky colours: Pearl White, Cream. Lucky days: Wednesday and Friday. Lucky numbers: 4, 19, 29, 24, 49 Lucky gem: Topaz. Gemstone Lucky flower: Carnation (Red). Suggestion on birthday: Visit blood donation camp.
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Astro Turf
ARIES: Take proper care of your diet. Love life will be exciting. A friend of same sex may be helpful to you. Financial matters may cause you stress. Singles could be on the lookout for a partner.
Tarot message: Do what is right and watch your best interests. Lucky colour: Yellow Magic number: 56 TAURUS: Make good use of the quiet morning, and you will be well prepared for the rest of the day. Personal relations may be neglected. Students: Mind
your language. Tarot message: Delays are the only obstacle on your way to success. Lucky colour: Black Magic number: 38 GEMINI: Your card will give you extra rewards. You may wish to break the routine of the day. Try to keep your schedule varied rather than letting yourself get pinned down in one spot. 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 gives you strength and strong vision. Communication over legal matters, travel plans and education
can be held up or postponed and cause undue stress. Tarot message: Be positive and don’t make hasty decisions. 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:
4 VIRGO: Health needs some care. Do not be in a hurry to get financial plans underway. You might be able to do yourself a bit of good with the help of influential people. Stay at home and relax with your lover tonight. Tarot message: Plan your life to avoid delays that come your way. Lucky colour: Beige Magic number: 59
LIBRA: Today you are likely to spend money on astrology or philosophical books. Agreement made today can be very valuable to you. Personal and business partnerships work well today. 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. Sportsmen may feel lazy. You will glow and your self-esteem will grow. Tarot message: Take responsibility for your own actions. Lucky colour: Blue Magic number: 26 SAGITTARIUS: An auspicious day for businessman. Meeting new people will bring delightful opportunity for romance. Activity and social interaction will do you a world of good. Tarot message: You shall prevent a lot of trouble by taking timely action. Lucky colour: Violet Magic number: 54 CAPRICORN: Avoid speculations today. The married will enjoy a pleasantly romantic phase at home. Take proper care of your health. Social life, political activity will bring recognition. Put off dicey deals. Tarot message: Don’t reveal your plans to your competitors. Lucky colour: Rust Magic number: 40 AQUARIUS: Don’t rush to make any hasty decisions regarding your family matters. A younger member in the family may offer you a valuable advice. Defer a short journey. Move out of your place to socialise. Tarot message: Don’t try to end too many projects together. Lucky colour: Grey Magic number: 33 PISCES: Dispute over a small issue is possible at your working place. Women: Don’t use harsh words or speech. Heavy expenses make you frustrated. Mixed trends will prevail throughout the day. Tarot message: You gain by being practical; don’t be emotional. Lucky colour: Green Magic number: 48
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“There was nothing that appealed to me more than designing dresses; I just wanted to be a designer. I pursued my apparel designing course from NIFT and after completing studies, decided to open my own studio,” Shruti says everything in one breath. 
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