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Flight of fantasy
Men in uniforms, take note. These women in uniforms are doing what you have been confident about with more panache, elan and grace. Yes, they have taken over the driver's seat. Not of the car, but of something that is much more than a four-wheeler — the winged plane! We check out on these courageous women pilots from the region.
The unconventional approach
Noor Singh Maan
While most of us love our cushioned 9:00 am to 5:00 pm job scenarios, there is an entire breed of people who will never stick to a conventional work-place. "When you get up in the morning and dress up in a crisp uniform, trust me, everyone takes notice," shares 22-year-old Noor Maan Singh. This rather good-looking pilot went all the way to California for her flying training in 2007. "This was right after Class XII," she says. It was in 2009 that Noor landed a job in the Indian Coast Guard. "It was just too much to handle for me," she adds. Come July 2011, the youngster landed a job in a Nigeria-based commercial airline and has been a happy flier since then. "Aviation does tend to test your patience," she says. If you think studies are only an engineer's or a doctor's forte, look around. "Being a pilot is hardly an easy job. The study hours are gruelling and it does tend to get a lot tiring than a normal job," she says. Whenever a woman will step into a largely male-dominated world, there is sure to be a hue and cry about it! "The industry is such that people do tend to put us down," she says. Noor does credit her instructors for instilling confidence in her. "Fortunately, I found a good lot," she adds.
The private flying experience
Astha Nanda
While there are several commercial airlines, there are a few luxury bitten people who own aircrafts and for Astha Nanda, it is the joy of flying KJS Ahluwalia, one of the biggest miners of India. Despite her engineering degree and a conventional job, Astha quit it soon when she saw her younger brother taking a pilot-training course. "How you get handled in this job depends on how you tackle the situations," she says. For her it's not about the regular roster that comes each month, but a four-hour notice before flying out. "We pretty much do everything on our own in the plane," she says. From maintenance, handling, looking after the passengers and sometimes even carrying her own bags, she has done it all. "Though, no doubt, Orissa is the last place one is excited about, but trust me, when you have that perfect landing it just boosts your confidence to the highest level. I just love it," she says. For this 27-year-old, though the world above is far more beautiful than down below, the landing is the toughest part. "Apart from men, trying too hard to be cute, there really is no other problem in women flying," she laughs.
Love for the uniform
Sukhmani Brar
There is not an iota of doubt that pilot training is a man's domain. "The only reason I am a pilot today is because my parents encouraged me," says Sukhmani Brar. At 27 years of age, she has a swanky office in the air. It was after training in Canada for three years that Sukmani landed a job in Indigo airlines. "I initially trained at Northen India Flying Club in Patiala and left to train at Langley Flying School in Canada," she says. Her multi-engine training and instruments flying training got her introduced to Cessna 152, which made her love flying more. Despite the odd questions from relations and friends, it sure is the job she loves.
Thrill of take-off
Anjna Singh
After all, whenever a flight takes off, there are several who put their faith in the pilot, right? "It was the scariest moment when I was flying in dense clouds and heavy rainfall. For a moment, even I was uncertain where this will go," says Anjna Singh, a 21-year old pilot from Chandigarh. Her reason for flying is a common feeling. "Just the sheer thrill of flying and I went ahead with the course," she adds. It was 2010 that Anjna finished her flying course from the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi. After four months of ground training, she is currently taking her Airport Transport Pilot Licence exams. Sometimes the challenges are also a bit institutional in nature. "Whenever the weather conditions were bad, the flying would be suspended," she adds. Donning the uniform, for this young girl, is surely a matter of pride.
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success mantra Mona With little formal business training, Anu Saboo has accomplished a lot on the go. Head marketing, communication and training for Ethos, India's largest chain of premium and luxury watch boutiques; she is a home-maker, fitness enthusiast and an amazing cook. Anu has been involved with Ethos that started as a single store in Chandigarh in 2003 in creating the introductory marketing initiatives. The chain has grown steadily to 36 stores across 12 cities in India. They showcase over 60 global watch brands, including legendary Swiss brands. Having maintained a growth of 40 per cent per year and they will be touching sales of Rs 2 billion this year! Her role has expanded with the growth of Ethos to include handling the loyalty programme with over 40,000 members, the in-house magazine going to 7,000 customers, co-operative programmes with over 10 brands and coordinating an extensive training programme, covering brand and product-training. She also coordinates the mystery shopping internal audit programme for the group. Anu, along with her husband Yashovardhan Saboo, enjoys sports and likes to keep fit. They love music, dancing and travelling. Anu's passion for cooking has made her take up several professional courses at the Ritz in Paris and Le Cordon Bleu at London. In a corner of her heart, she dreams of opening a café that would combine music and good food. This high profile business-woman shares the five mantras that she thinks have been instrumental in her success. Clear focus We live in a complex world with hundreds of distractions and constant multi-tasking. To prioritise and focus on what is important and urgent is something that comes naturally to me and helps me keep order. This also means that I am not afraid to say no when it needs to be said. It has offended some, but almost always they have come back to appreciate my mantra of "doing one thing at a time and finishing it". Confidence pays I have no formal business education. I joined the retail business armed with little more than common sense, an ability to get things done and belief in myself. I realise that these are invaluable for any entrepreneur. I taught myself the fundamentals of watch retail by listening, reading and imbibing. I also experimented and my confidence helped me learn from every experience, whether a success or failure. Communicate well More than half of management problems arise out of poor communication - of ideas, directions and wishes. I remember a great Bernard Shaw quote: "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." I have to communicate constantly with our brand partners, our store managers and our vendors - often repeatedly - to make sure it takes place. I never forget communication, which also includes listening well. And, saying thank you. Seek perfection The only way you can distinguish yourself is by being better; better than others and better than you were yourself the last time. I always aim for perfection, even knowing that it is not always possible. We often do events with watch brands. I plan down to micro-details, something that surprises even our most finicky Swiss partners - every minute of the programme, every detail in the table-setting. Eventually it works out well. Maintain balance I believe women are home-makers first. My family is my highest priority. I am passionate about cooking. I follow a strict fitness regime. In India, unlike many foreign cultures, we often get so involved in business that we forget all hobbies, and can think and talk of nothing but our profession. I like dancing and music as much as working. Maintaining a balance between office, home and travel allows me to enjoy everything to the fullest. mona@tribunemail.com
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A slice of reality
If oppression lends words to writers, then it certainly gives vision to photographers. Only it became a lot more than just a vision for Kausiki Sarma, a Delhi-based researcher and photographer, whose initial sense of alienation led her to ask herself some important questions, 'who am I and how well do I know my own people.'
The hazy sense of reality, which emerged from her self-doubt, took the shape a solo photo-exhibition The Vignettes of Resilience: Armed Conflict and Women of North-East India, currently on at the art gallery of Allaince Francaise de Chandigarh. The exhibition, in fact, is the outcome of two different projects Kausiki undertook in her varied capacity — first was on the Impact of Armed Conflict on Women in Assam and Nagaland for the Centre for Northeast Studies and Policy Research, and the second Testimonies of Women Survivors of armed and Gun Violence in Assam and Manipur for Manipuri Women Gun Survivors Network. So, the exhibition is more of a documentation of the conflict the North-East has witnessed since the British Raj to the present day and enjoys the status of being the first-of-its-kind as no pictorial documentation is available on this subject. Kausiki, as a trained photographer, has captured the saga of brutality with the right amount of emotion, drama and aesthetics. "Interviewing those women who are the victims of the armed conflict was indeed an emotionally draining exercise and moreso because I am one of them. But I made a conscious effort not to be biased while presenting the images. I am just showing the world that these are the women who have lost their near and dear ones either to the brutality of the Indian Army or the ultras." True to her words, the frames highlight the misery of the women and children, who just got caught between the two cross-fires and still paying for it, for no fault of their own. "Initially, I felt like an imposter asking these women to re-live the horror of their lives but I took consolation from the fact that I was playing the medium of bringing their stories out to the mainstream." That was the emotional aspect of it. As for the physical difficulties, she had to walk for miles on the unfriendly terrain of Nagaland and Manipur to meet her subjects, sometimes an innocent victim and sometimes dreaded members of some extremist group. Does her role end here, presenting those painful images to the world? This is precisely what Kausiki has been asking herself. "No, I want much more than these frames becoming just the topic of drawing-room talks. I, in fact, wanted to bring along a few victims to wherever I am taking this exhibition so that people learn what North-East is going through first-hand but it was not possible as most of my subjects come from the economically backward class. But yes, I want to generate awareness among people." She is doing it in her own way. When she narrates the story of a boy from Upper Assam who joined the banned United Liberation Front of Assam at the age of 11, only to die at 16, not because he was driven by any ideology but cruel hunger pangs, one realises it is a story worth telling! (On till September 24)
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Zip zap zoom
Mercedes-Benz India flagged off its signature marketing programme in Panchkula.This exclusive drive experience puts to test the power and performance of the Mercedes-Benz product range, with the likes of the dynamic off-roaders; the ML-Class and the GL-Class and the sedans - the C-Class and E-Class. This provides an opportunity to prospective as well as discerning customers of Mercedes-Benz an understanding of the handling of critical road situations in a very safe and controlled environment.
New additions to this line-up of performance cars are the AMGs, which includes the exciting C 63 AMGand the iconic off-roader the G 55 AMG. Through the simulations, the different dynamics of the vehicles namely safety, agility and performance in both off-road and on-road conditions are brought to the fore. Says Manas Dewan, general manager, strategic planning and corporat communications, Mercedes-Benz India, "The North Indian market has been very successful for us with our SUVs, and the StarDrive will give our connoisseurs the best platform to familiarise themselves with the off-roading prowess of these vehicles." — TNS
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Talk Dr Vikas Sharma
The cause The most common cause of a red face and cheeks - Rosacea - is a skin condition where the blood vessels dilate excessively in response to certain triggers. The face and cheeks usually look flushed and bumps that resemble acne appear on the face, and the skin may burn. With Rosacea, the facial redness can last for several days at a time. Fair-skinned people are more often affected. People who drink hot liquids like coffee, get too much sun or wind exposure, eat extremely spicy foods, consume alcohol, have high stress and use highly potent topical steroids on face are at a greater risk. In this earliest stage, some patients may report stinging or burning sensations, including the feeling of dry or tight skin. What can be done Rosacea may be persistent and worsen over time, leading to permanent changes in appearance. The condition is controllable. Most cases can be controlled easily by avoiding factors that trigger flushing, using sun protection and by keeping the body well-hydrated with water. Reduce alcohol, stop smoking. Medications are essential and should be taken under the supervision of a certified dermatologist only. Other factors There are other less common causes of a red face and red cheeks, including some types of malignant tumors, diabetes, Fifth's disease, heart conditions and neurological diseases. An overactive thyroid and diabetes can also cause flushing and a red face. These conditions usually also cause other symptoms - not just a red face. (Dr Vikas Sharma is a Chandigarh-based dermatologist )
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Par Excellence Jesse Grewal
If you watch top professionals address the ball you would notice that they hold the putter initially with their right hand (for right handed players) and set their putter face and aim in this position. They place their left hand later and then set their body into its position. Aiming the putter face with the right hand is the first move and they try to return to this position of the right hand at impact. If the putter returns to the same position we would have the same loft as we had at address. De-loft is when we reduce the loft. This would happen if the right wrist would cup back a bit by using a little wrist cock on the back swing and then maintain this angle. The left wrist at impact would be a little bowed or flattened as compared to the address position. Try the right-hand-only drill to improve your stroke. Another way would be to focus on keeping your left wrist flat through the stroke. (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 the Director of National Golf Academy of India and CGA Hero Honda Golf Academy. If you have any queries get in touch with him at parexcellence@tribunemail.com)
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talk Parvesh Rana 
I am a 24-year-old girl and I am fed-up of the constant nagging from my parents who want me to marry a doctor (specifically). How do I explain to them ? Rajini, Mohali The best thing is to talk to them about it and also know why they want you to get married to only a doctor! This sounds strange, but there is a reason for this. You are too young to think about marriage.
Chetan, Chandigarh Many people face this problem when they come to a new city or place. Give yourself time, look around the city and meet people in office. Going back is no solution. (Rana is a Bollywood actor)
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star track Indian Canadian porn star Sunny Leone, who made her Bollywood debut with Jism 2, says her husband Daniel Weber is also getting Hindi film offers. "My husband has been getting good proposals from this industry. There are few people who have approached him and want both of us together in a film," said Sunny.
Weber, who used to be adult film star earlier, is currently managing Sunny's company, Sun-Lust Productions in the US, which makes adult films. Sunny admits that though she reads all the scripts offered to her, but the final decision is taken collectively by them. "I read my scripts and meet the directors and producers. It would look weird if he reads the script and takes a call and I am not involved in it. Both of us take the decision whether to work in a film or not," the 31-year-old said. Sunny has also signed her second Bollywood film — Ekta Kapoor's Ragini MMS 2. —IANS Looking forward: Sunny Leone
The casting coup
Kambakkth Ishq director Sabbir Khan, who is directing Jackie Shroff's son Tiger's debut film as an actor, says though he is excited about the project he also has an added responsibility of giving a fillip to someone's career. Sabbir is confident that casting a debutante in his second film is the right choice as Tiger fits the bill and can do justice to the character. "It is always a great responsibility to ensure that it goes well with the actor who features in the film. More so when it is the launch pad of someone. Today he is a blank page and totally impressionable and though he would be on his own tomorrow, right now I have a huge task shaping his mindset as an actor," said Sabbir.
The director didn't have Tiger initially in mind for the role, but after meeting him, Sabbir says he couldn't think of anybody who could suit the character better. "I remember meeting Tiger about a year back when he knew nothing about movies or the film industry. At that time I was scripting this film about a young boy and was totally open to any actor to be cast in it. "However, Tiger's personality continued to play in mind. The very fact that he was so raw coupled with the way he looked brought certain uniqueness to him," he added. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film is titled Heropanti and is set to go on floors soon. — PTI
All that she wants
Sonam Kapoor just wants to enjoy life at the moment and is not ready to get into a committed relationship.
The 27-year-old says she is too young to get into a serious relation and wants to wait until the right time. "I believe in love and all the happily ever after stories but I haven't found my Mr right yet. I think I am too young for a committed relationship right now and I just want to enjoy my life," says Sonam, who was in the capital to attend the India Today Mind Rocks Youth Summit 2012. The actress started her career in Bollywood with 2007 release Saawariya and went on to do films like Delhi-6, I Hate Luv Storys, Aisha, Mausam and Players. "I think trust and respect is the most important thing in a relation. I have seen my parents; they dated for 11 years before getting married and they have been together for 28 years now. So that is the kind of relation I want," she says. Sonam has been criticised previously for being too blunt in public hurting people with her statements but the actress says she has now become cautious of what she says. "I have no filter. I just say things from the heart so there are times when I am in trouble for saying something I shouldn't have and it makes for a good media story. But I have started being cautious now." — PTI
Caution, distortion ahead!
Actor Ranveer Singh exuded enthusiasm after a successful Bollywood debut with Band Baaja Baaraat. But his eagerness and frankness didn't go well with the industry and the actor has now mended his ways and has become cautious.
"I am very enthusiastic and excitable. That is the person I am. It's really sad that in the initial stage, my enthusiasm was viewed negatively and misrepresented. You have to watch what you have to say. Yes, my experience has made me cautious, but I am going to retain who I am and I think people will get used to my extra energy and enthusiasm," said Ranveer. "I have got a lot to give and I have got a lot of energy. I hope with time people accept me as who I am," he added. The 27-year-old believes one cannot pretend for a long time and added, “At some level you have to be who you are and show who you are. If you will try to put a front, it can only be for some time. It becomes very taxing to be someone you are not.” His enthusiasm is justified as director Maneesh Sharma's Band Baaja Baaraat bagged him his first Filmfare for the best male debut in 2010. This was termed as 'beginner's luck', but his next Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl too hit the bull's eye at the box office and proved naysayer wrong. But Ranveer is not resting on his laurels and says that “feeling relaxed and comfortable” is not seen as a good thing. “I don't want to get relaxed and comfortable. It will some way or the other lead me to be complacent which I don't want,” he said. "I think with every film you have to do something different. You can't get comfortable or take it easily. You have to keep pushing the envelope and pushing the boundaries," added the youngster who is trying new things with his new projects Lootera, Ram Leela and Gunday. Asked if cutthroat competition has made him insecure in any way, Ranveer said that he doesn't have that “competitive edge”. “If I am in a situation that makes me comfortable, then my alarm goes off. I think film-makers see me as a versatile actor and I think I had a great start, have a great line up of films with me. I am really not insecure," he said. Without divulging details about Vikramaditya Motwane's Lootera, he said, "In terms of performance, it is not something that people usually expect from me. I am very talkative, bright and chirpy in real life, but this is a part that is completely different from who I am. I surprised myself while playing the character. I hope people also get surprised by my work.” In Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Ram Leela, he plays a rural boy from Gujarat. "I think it is exciting for an audience to see the same actor get under a different skin. For me, it is the most exciting part to do something which is different from what you have done before," he said.
No TV for Jiah Khan
Actress Jiah Khan, who made her acting debut opposite megastar Amitabh Bachchan in Nishabd, is happy with films and is not interested in doing television. “I am a film actress. Television or reality shows are not my cup of tea. I would rather work in a non-governmental organisation (NGO). But yes I am okay with presenting a show on TV,” said Jiah. The 24-year-old was last seen in 2010 Housefull. —
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Phoren road, Bolly town
Legendary French actress Isabelle Adjani, who makes her debut in Bollywood with Preity Zinta's maiden home production Ishkq in Paris, was always looking to do an Indian film and the makers feel that they have made the right choice by casting her.
"It’s a big step for her. She is coming in a Hindi film for the first time and is speaking Hindi. We always wanted a French actress because the film is based in Paris," said writer-director Prem Raj. "We sent her the script and she said that she wanted to meet the director. So I flew to Paris and she said I was looking for an Indian film. She always said she had some connection with India," he added. "The biggest hurdle was for her to learn Hindi. She had to speak Hindi convincingly. I told her that I will not do subtitles. And I want my audience to understand the film and relate to it and if I give subtitles, connect with the audience will break," Prem said. — PTI
Tough call
Actor Brad Pitt feels raising six children is tougher than starring in action movies.
The Hollywood heartthrob raises Maddox, 11, Pax, 9, Zahara, 7, Shiloh, 4, and four-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne, with fiancée Angelina Jolie. The actor admits he gets a lot more bruises being hands-on father than he ever did doing the stunts for new film Killing Them Softly. "Does it ache? Sure. The knees have gone, the back is crunchy. Getting the kids ready for school is every bit as painful as anything I had to do in this film," reported a website. —
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Also she's realised that everyone from Shah Rukh, Salman, to Madhuri is milking this opportunity, so why should she be left behind?” Before getting into talks, Rani did take advice from her boyfriend Aditya Chopra who gave her the green signal. gimme money: Rani Mukerji
Calling it quits
Missing from Hitler Didi on Zee TV for quite some time now, Abhinav Shukla, who essays the role of Haryanvi cop Sumer Singh, has formally put in his papers. “One fine day in July, when I was reading the script, I realised that Sumer Singh would bid goodbye to Hitler Didi in due course of time. I asked my creative director to let me know the facts. When he told me that they were still deciding, I asked them to share the facts as soon as possible,” shared Abhinav. After a month-and-half of
“According to the law, one can give a month’s notice if one has a valid reason,” said the actor. So what was their reply? “They have not replied as yet. The least they could have done was inform me that my track will not be needed anymore. Looking ahead, Abhinav is in talks with a few production houses. “But I will not reveal anything till everything is finalised,” he concluded.
He came, he conquered
Ranbir Kapoor, the lead of the much-awaited movie Barfi and heartthrob of millions of girls across the country, spent a day shooting with the leading ladies of Zee TV's popular primetime shows - Hitler Didi, Punarvivaah and Phir Subah Hogi. Actresses Kratika Sengar (Aarti of Punarvivaah), Gulki Joshi (Sugni of Phir Subah Hogi) and Rati
The episodes will be aired on September 12 on Zee TV. During the shoot, it seemed that the actor also shared a few fun moments with the child actor Shruti Bisht, who was over the moon at the thought of meeting and shooting a scene with her favourite actor. The charming Ranbir was warm and friendly with all the actors."
On a melodious note
The show, Sur Kshetra, pioneered by Gajendra Singh has started with a bang on Sahara One and Pakistan’s Jiyo TV. It brings together 12 amateur singing talents from India and Pakistan. The judges for this show are three South Asian singing legends – Asha Bhonsle, Abida Parveen and Runa Laila. Best known for Dama Dam Mast Kalandar and Mera Babu Chhail Chhabeela, the legendary singer from Bangladesh, Runa Laila talks about Sur-Kshetra.
What is the concept of
this show? The concept of Sur-Kshetra is totally different from the other singing reality shows. The level of singing is very high. If a singer sings well he get 10 marks and if he does not sing well, he gets a zero. So, it is a very tough show for the singers. What made you say yes to
this show? The makers who pioneered SA RE GA MA, Voice of India, Music Ka Maha Muqabala and Chhote Ustad wanted a neutral judge. The other two judges are from India and Pakistan. I was offered to be the neutral judge and I took it up. How was your experience shooting this show? The show has been beautifully shot in Dubai. It was a nice experience because there are good singers from both the countries with melodious voices. It is really difficult to be a neutral judge and this made it tougher for me to judge it. What qualities are you looking for in a singer? I am very strict on the show. I am looking for correct sur in the singers. A good voice with right sur will be a winner. What do you have to say about the fellow judges? Legendary Asha Bhonsle and Abida Parveen are very soft-spoken. We all shared a good rapport on the sets. We are like a one big family. What is the scoring system in this show? There are two types of score – ten or a zero. The concept of the show is very unique. Either pass or fail is the motto of Sur-Kshetra. Who are your favourite singers? My favourite singers are Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhonsle, Sonu Nigam and Shreya
Ghosal. — Dharam Pal
Bargain for the best
Fox Traveller presents the second season of Market Values, a show that follows the flea market trail around the world, hunting for a good bargain. Gear up for a fun-filled journey through some of the most exciting bazaars, indoor and outdoor markets across destinations like Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Florence, Istanbul and Mumbai. The host Ishai Goran will take you on a journey where you can witness and explore the lesser-known shopping truths; from exotic spices, flowers and delicious food to the regional treasures of each place.
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Astro turf
ARIES: “The Prince of Pentacles” infuses financial stability. You will find appreciation and applause for your culinary talents. Delays can be expected today. Love stars twinkle. A good day for purchasing ornaments. Tarot message: Don’t do anything at the cost of health. Lucky colour: Cherry red.
Magic number: 43
TAURUS: Like the “The Knight of Cups” you are emotional in a personal relationship and graceful on social occasions. You are likely to find an ideal partner. Be bold to speak out what is in your mind. Tarot message: Lack of persistence can be disastrous in business matters. Lucky colour: White.
Magic number: 47 GEMINI: Plan some fun-filled and relaxing activities with friends and loved ones; leave stress behind. Today you will be quite amazed to find yourself taking on a more ambitious role.
Tarot message: Don’t waste an opportunity by being rash or impulsive. Lucky colour: Turquoise.
Magic number: 44 CANCER: “Ace of Swords” pulls you in the opposite direction when making a decision. A yearning for overseas travel and adventure could encourage a career of your choice. A celebration is on the cards. Tarot message: Keep your eyes on the future.
Lucky colour: Fiery red. Magic number: 28. LEO: Some very interesting people come into your sphere of business. Avoid new debt or excess spending. Loved ones may not fully understand your daily needs. Tarot message: Don’t do anything at the cost of health. Time will heal all pains and wounds
Lucky colour: Lotus pink. Magic number: 33 VIRGO: You are good at getting people to express their opinions and keeping your own hidden. You just try to understand what others around you are thinking so you can plan ahead. Tarot message: Be positive; you can make things happen out of the most unlikely circumstances. Lucky colour: Peacock blue. Magic number: 36
LIBRA: “The Lovers” facilitate you to be open and inspired by new ideas. A surprise phone call could put you back in touch with a friend you have not seen for a long time. Not a good day for starting up joint ventures. Tarot message: Do not be in the rush to spend extravagantly. Lucky colour: Silver grey. Magic number: 54 SCORPIO: “The Priestess” infuses promise and commitment in personal relationships. Bringing up sensitive issues will encourage some open and revealing discussions. A date with your lover will come up. Tarot message: Spend time meeting experienced people. Lucky colour: Crimson.
Magic number: 37 SAGITTARIUS: This should be a pleasantly sociable day. Activities with your mate or partner and your friends are likely to be good-humoured and cheerful.
Tarot message: Be positive; you can make things happen out of the most unlikely circumstances.
Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 56 CAPRICORN: A neighbour has some gossip to reveal to you. Make sure you really want to hear secrets or rumours about someone. If a family member is not co-operating; refrain from arguing or trying to persuade. Tarot message: Don’t try to end all the deadlocks at one go.
Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 25 AQUARIUS: Today you will be able to enjoy interaction with people who share your views and thoughts. Your ability to communicate effectively will help you to enhance your reputation. Tarot message: Do not let trivial problems haunt you.
Lucky colour: Deep red. Magic number: 28 PISCES: The “Wheel of fortune” turns in your favour. Do not put up with a headache or a neck-pain, visit a doctor before it gets too late. Sleep well and cancel the late night party. Tarot message: Capitalise on your strength and do not trust others.
Lucky colour: Forest green. Magic number: 32
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The year ahead
If your birthday is September 11...
Put on your best clothes on your birthday and head towards the nearest social event or party. It's exactly what you're in the mood for and you'll be in sparkling form. This is just what you need if you're planning to woo a certain person with your charms. Be careful of the way you express yourself as someone could inadvertently overhear you. This is a magical time where your relationship will consolidate; you'll be more spontaneous and able to clarify some situations. Having fun becomes your first priority. Lately, you've been staying up at home, attending to domestic matters and helping relatives. Now you have a chance to enjoy your favourite hobbies and friends. Don't worry about your relatives. If you're looking for work, you will be able to find a position that allows you to operate out of your house. Number 11 makes you a romantic in the idealistic sense of the word. You want to see good in people. You are a selfless lover, and extremely considerate. You won't push anyone to do anything. You hold onto your partners (and their friends). Elevens are tolerant and accepting. Fresh material keeps your creative juices flowing. Meet people and settle deals with new partners and co-workers, thus creating new alliances, which will open up alternative horizons. Employees could have a certain sense of dissatisfaction and look for new opportunities. The planets, however, advise a little more patience. It is time to carry on the tradition. You do not need to be reminded of what you can do. It is time for you to be the leader. Be ready for a small change, especially if the change is now going on in your household. You will have all loose ends tied-up with the help of people who really matter in high places and this will ease the cash flow. An acquaintance may come forward to seek your help and this is your chance to return a past obligation. Friends are supportive and helpful. Delegate work to Libra, Cancer or Sagittarius friends who will be willing to 'do their fair share.' A complete rest is advised for those suffering from acute asthma or hypertension. The Moon is perfect when you get to mix good deeds with personal pleasure that you desire and deserve. Mood: Seeking the ideal
Tulip Joshi (born as Sanjana on September 11, Mumbai) entered the Femina Miss India Contest in 2000. Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai was her very first Bollywood movie. This movie did not do too well at the box-office, but she was noticed. She made her re-appearance in a Telegu movie Villain and then in Dil Maange More in 2003. In 2005 she made a comeback with Matrubhoomi and this time she received adulation. She went on to sign lead roles in Shoonya and Hostel.
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Having red cheeks were considered glorious a few years ago, as a sign of beauty equivalent to the beautiful rose. However, persistent red cheeks accompanied by flushing and mild burning, or heat sensation becomes a source of embarrassment. Medical research has found that persons having persistent red cheeks and red nose are suffering from a disease, thus flush red cheeks are in fact a sign of an internal medical disorder. For those who suffer chronic red cheeks and facial flushing, it is not only embarrassing but is also uncomfortable.
To create top spin on the ball which helps it roll better on the green we need to have the loft of the putter at impact less than the rise angle of the stroke. Standard putters come with a loft of 3-4 degrees.If the rise angle or upward shape of your putting stroke is at an arc of 4 degrees, the loft at impact must be less than 4 degrees to get top spin. This basically means that if we look at the left wrist at address and find that it is relatively flat, there should be no cupping at the end of the stroke. If the left wrist cups or folds outwards we have flipped the hands which adds loft to the existing loft on the putter. As we add loft we create back spin. Some players like to check the angle of the right hand and feel that if they maintain that angle they would maintain the loft at impact. When the right hand supplies power near the ball it causes the hands to flip and add loft. Training the right hand could help in improving the stroke. Make as many putts as you can from 5 feet with only your right hand. This helps train your hands to understand their position at impact.
I am an 18-year-old boy who has recently shifted to Chandigarh for work. I am finding it extremely difficult to adjust to this place ?
"He would love to be in a Bollywood movie and
it's just an idea, which he is considering and might take it forward. He is open to it. It will be fun to see both of us together," she added.
Sonam says she wants a love story like her parents Anil Kapoor and Sunita, who got married after 11 years of dating.
In Ali Abbas Zafar's Gunday, in which he has teamed up with Arjun Kapoor, he will be seen as a Kolkata based thug. "Gunday is a very different film. I like a character with shades of grey or a bad guy with a heart of gold. These are characters I get more attracted to rather than clean cut good boys," he said. —IANS
According to the latest buzz, Rani Mukerji has attended several closed-door meetings a few weeks back with a leading TV channel to anchor a reality-based show. While the actress is yet to sign a contract, we are informed that money is being discussed at this stage. She is asking for big bucks because it’s her debut on the small screen. A source reveals, “Rani has been getting several offers in the past. But she's rejected all of them due to film commitments. However, now since she doesn't have too much work, this particular offer seems lucrative to her.
waiting, he decided to quit the show for he couldn’t just sit idle. “Accordingly, I couriered a letter to the production house Trilogy Krikos informing them that as per the terms of the contract, I have decided to move on,” informed Abhinav.
Pandey (Indira of Hitler Didi) were in an upbeat mood for they got a chance to share screen space with the talented young star
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