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Litterateur of fashion
The moment one sits across Wendell Rodricks, the perfect definition of an oxymoron shines through the glitz and the glamour. One of the most prominent names in the fashion industry lives in the rustic town of Colvale, Goa. Just as he enters, his enigma follows right behind him. Clutching his muse, Evelyn Sharma, he creates a sort of a flurry among the shutterbugs. Apart from the flash of colours on Evelyn, the humble purple shoes declare that Wendell is as effervescent as the industry he is in. In Chandigarh, as a part of the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, the ace designer senses a great opportunity and once again launches his book- The Green Room.
"Many designers are celebrating their establishment in the industry," he says. Instead of sticking to a conventional nostalgic trip, he sprinkles it with a dash of difference. "I was just trying to cut a clear picture of my life, the fashion industry and my family," the designer says. Unabashedly cinematic, the book is free from malice. But it has a few dark secrets about women who once had enough arm candy. They then quit the industry and now have children. "I just cannot do harm to the fraternity," he says. Belonging to the Goa's Writers Group, the designer will soon be leaving for another creative adventure. Securing a full bright scholarship, Wendell will teach American design students. "We Indians are born with the genes to cut fabrics," he says. Cutting On Squares, his next literary venture will be an interesting international perspective on the cutting formula. Celebrities are mostly very issue friendly. From donating eyes, to saving the tiger, issues are picked up every day. In wake of the burning controversy involving illegal coal mining, Wendell recently shut his boutique in protest. "We just need to examine our conscience. I have several miner friends. The problem lies when it gets illegal," he says. A member of the Fashion Design Council of India, Wendell does not just sit back on the topics which bother him. "I am totally against the fact that the government does not recognise the fashion industry. We pay so many taxes but still we are not being treated right," he says. He has taken the responsibility to initiate a dialogue to get results. It becomes integral to understand the future of the Indian fashion industry from a designer who knows the right pulse of fashion. He witnesses the problem in excessive expectations from the industry. "We are very fresh in the international fashion scene. People need to get real," he says. Unlike contemporaries of his taste, who look at fashion weeks as a platform to showcase talent and creativity, here is an unconventional thought. "The numbers represent a money making cabaret," he adds. The designer is unhappy with the fact that Men's fashion Week was given a miss this time. "We have so many menswear brand, no one took the initiative to sponsor the event," he says, visibly upset. An amalgamation of fashion and splash, his collection Fash Splash brings bright oranges, yellows and red. The name spells beach and resort glamour that moves effortlessly on the red carpet. Wendell keeps the silhouettes stylish and western with a hint of fusion, as always!
Born to a German mother and a Punjabi father, the tall lass is still grappling with Hindi. Evelyn Sharma’s recent film, To Sydney With Love may not have raked the box office, but she is upbeat about her upcoming ventures. She has Ishaq opposite Parteek Babbar and Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani opposite Ranbir Kapoor and Nautanki Saala opposite Ayushmann Khurrana. "I wrap several boys around my finger and Ranbir is one of them," she quips. Following the conventional route, the lady took up an acting course and polished her Hindi before she stepped in the industry. Let's see what this leggy beauty has in store.
STEPPING STONES: Evelyn Sharma
Creativity unveiled In most instances, the designers really don't even need a model to walk in their clothes. Her alluring personality elevates as Mandira Wirk walks in with her model. One look at her model donning a gown, we get a clear insight into her collection. "It is very fairytale and dreamlike," she says. Veils Unveiled is inspired from an English bride. Pure, romantic, simple and elegant, her collection uses a lot of apricots, peaches, aquas and lilacs. High in technique on layering, ruffles and lazer cutting, the lady uses rhinestones, silks, satins and organza's to make your English bride dream come true. Moving away from the leading fashion weeks in India, the designer is looking for more freedom and opportunity to create something different.
Dream girl: Mandira Wirk
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Reality takes the lead
Two inches taller than the actor cast opposite her, Huma Qureshi was then surprisingly asked to climb on to two inches of heels. The effect was Nawazuddin Siddiqui looked even shorter and the height difference between the two became apparent.
Not that the director of their film, Anurag Kashyap couldn't have done in Gangs of Wasseypur (GOW) what directors of Hindi films have been up to till date —making the heroes of Bollywood 'look down' at heroines — but he chose to keep it as unconventional as possible. "In fact that made our pairing in the film unique and chemistry sizzling in the film. Why is height the criteria to fall in love? The content of cinema is more important than sticking to the age-old practices," comes from the new find of Bollywood, Huma Qureshi, who was the show stopper for Raghavendra Rathore in Chandigarh on Saturday. Huma is enjoying her success thoroughly, as a result of which she walked the ramp in the last season of Lakme Fashion Week. But taking a few steps on the ramp, she says, is more terrifying than facing the camera. "I have experience of doing theatre that comes to my rescue when I act but giving company to fit and towering models, it's always a challenge. I get jitters in those high heels." Coming back to her priority, sensible cinema, she isn't taking fame for granted and is consciously choosing scripts. No wonder, next on the cards is a very different film, Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana. "I want to do larger-than-life cinema as well but reality is always stranger than fiction and is more appealing." She says that it’s the new breed of directors who have made all the difference. “They are very experimental, they are the ones taking risks by choosing concepts that are fresh and revolutionary at the same time.” Mindful of how Bollywood has treated its leading ladies in the past, she is happy that the change is finally happening. She admires Vidya Balan and Rani Mukerji for leading the front. “When directors now choose to make a women-oriented film, they don’t portray them as an object of pity and sympathy. Their subjects are the women of today, who aren’t scared of taking big bold steps.” Easy examples of The Dirty Picture, Aiyya and Heroine are used to prove the point. On the same note, even if GOW was a male actors' film, it gave her and Richa Chadda enough recognition. “What matters is the substance in the role rather than the length." Substance in this case was her rebellious outlook even though she was shown to be small town girl. The aviators that are used by her and Nawazuddin were part of the scheme. "In small towns, a boy can't openly approach a girl; the aviators were an indication of the green signal to the relationship." They were not just added as accessories to the film script. "It again brought a feel of reality to the film, nothing is without logic in Anurag Kashyap's films." Certainly not the aviators! ashima@tribunemail.com
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Driven by designs
Meenakshi Sharma, a designer at De Cosmolitan Afaire, Ludhiana creates pieces of fashion from old, thrown-away and waste cloth left-overs. Whether these are her rejuvenated painted old aluminium tea-pots or the accessories, she is keen to reinvent. Her handbags are created with colourful zippers. “Not only do these handbags look interesting, but are very functional as well, with multiple pockets,” she says. Another set of handbags is created from disposed off denims. The recycled products piques her interest and she doesn't let any part of the clothing go waste. I find it creative to create interesting stuff from waste material, she says. Thrown away buttons and ribbons add up beautifully to play an aesthetic role in her designs.
Painting spirituality Wearing the small pictures of dieties in chains for spiritual reasons might be passe, but Musskan, a young jewellery designer is trying to bring it back, this time as a trend. Using onyx, calsydney, corals, malachities, turk flower in the jewellery, many of her pieces thus have precious and semi-precious stones. A few pieces are also handpainted with pictures of dieties like Lord Krishna, Ganesha, Sai Baba, Durga Ma, Balaji etc. And if you thought these are mostly worn by spiritually-inclined elderly women, Musskan says, “These are rather favoured by girls. These look beautiful, elegant and different from the everyday jewellery,” she says.
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what’s on
The rich tapestry of north-eastern India interwoven in its fabric encompassing the traditions of different ethnic origins is on display at Lajpat Rai Bhawan-15, Chandigarh. Bamboo and cane furniture, the silks, traditional wear, all reflecting their rich culture is here. The drenched forests of the region with tropical flora and fauna have impacted their ways of life, their occupations and their crafts. Cane and bamboo being abundant in these forests have become a means for day to day lively hood in almost every sphere of life of the people of all the eight states. Craftsmen have brought many items of cane and bamboo furniture to suit modern tastes and preferences of the customers. Basketry and cane works from Assam and Tripura which have perfected to a fine art has exquisite specimen of cane work particularly of woven items which looks like weaving in golden fiber. Praiseworthy are the sittal Patti made with a kind of reed. The exhibition has Assam Muga silk sarees, mulberry silk sarees, endi (eri) chaddar, Naga shawls, Gamocha, Laishingphee and many more items of attraction. On till September 26. — TNS
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In the name of God
The magic of India lies in its religious aspect. More than how much it attracts those who live here, the kind of attention it gets from the outside world is surprising. On his seventh visit to India, Michael J Wright, along with Lucy Macey, Kerry Macdonald and Caroline Neave have put up a collection of their photographs taken in the last two weeks in India. “I have always been a very spiritual person, so the Vishnu temple at Deogarh was the first place where we started collecting the pictures from,” says Michael.
The exhibition kick-started when an enthusiastic group of 50 artists got together to create portraits of Nek Chand. Lining an entire wall in Rock Garden, they sure attract a lot of attention from the visitors. Also into painting, making sculptures and creating installations, Michael knows it is tough to bring sculptures to Chandigarh. “The best part of putting up the exhibition is that several visitors recognise the places,” he adds. The photographs have been clicked on the journey from Deogarh to Delhi. Needless to say the photographs captured all temples. On till September 16
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‘in’ side Sukhmani
A cowboy statue in front of a ranch style house, for instance, augments the house's style. Garden statues are a ‘hardscaping’ landscape element that coordinates well with ‘softscaping’ features like flowers and shrubs. They not only enhance the look of your garden but also act as space fillers in a large garden to avoid the garden from looking empty. The choice of the garden statues must be done on basis of certain guidelines—what type of a garden do you wish to create? What is the scale of your garden? What mood or theme do you want to convey? And what materials will best suited for your garden style?
(Sukhmani is a Chandigarh-based interior & landscape designer)
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Green
thumb Satish Narula
There is a vast wealth of flora in the wild. In some of the western countries, the craze is now for ‘weed’ flowers. See the accompanying picture. The name of the plant is cleome. The flowers appear at the terminal head of the plant. As the flowers start fading, the long pods take over; both look like a spider giving the plant another name, the ‘spider’ flower. They are available in pink, white or purple hues. Coming from the wild, needless to say, they grow without any fuss. They grow to a height of about four feet. The spread of the plant is, however, limited to a foot or so. The plants prefer a comparatively dry soil. They can be grown in partial shade too. The propagation is by way of seeds. Echinacea is another beautiful medicinal plant that grows easily in this region. A sister of rudbechia, it bears deep pink flowers that are cosmos like but with a much bulging central yellowish disc. The leaves are pointed and the plant hardly grows more than 10 to 12 inches. The flower heads appear at the top of the plants. The plant is however, sensitive to cold and the plants die in the winter, only to sprout back at the onset of spring. The plant can also be propagated by way of divisions. Gloriosa superba is another very attractive flowering plant that can be grown in gardens for its floral beauty. Called Laangli or Kalihari in ayurvedic medicines, it is a weak-stemmed plant that climbs up with the help of tendrils. No doubt, the flower of this plant is superb in look; almost all parts of the plant are poisonous. So one should be very careful while selecting the place for growing this plant. It is the state flower of Tamil Nadu. The bold and beautiful flowers are yellow margined with deep red in the centre. I know, the names are unusual and may not be known to most of the nurserymen, but these plants are available in this region as I have myself grown these in my garden. Try for yourself and get the seeds. Those who get these have an edge on others. (Narula is a senior PAU horticulturist)
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Master
Chef Kandla Nijhowne Come September, we bid farewell to the summer heat. Salads shall make way for soups. “Chai garam” will be the pick as opposed to chilled “nimbupaani”! While the humidity still nudges us to partake a cooling drink or a tangy salad, how about giving this year's summer its last hurrah with a show stopper salute? An ice-cream pie? This dreamy delight is a combination of biscuits, ice-cream, nuts and chocolate sauce; only these elements are layered together and re- frozen to create a pie effect. At the time of serving, you cut thick wedges of the pie and drizzle them further with lashings of caramel sauce, runny cream or custard. Don't count calories. Count the resulting hurrays instead! Method
(Nijhowne is a Chadigarh-based culinary expert)
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Stress buster Renee Singh Every area of our life is affected by stress and each one of us has created one’s own way of dealing with it. Sometimes we allow small things affect us and they slowly start impacting our personalities. Suddenly we find their impact grow tremendous on our lives. Stress accumulates, takes over and we become slaves to our own self created environs and circumstances. These are the few ways to judge whether you are allowing yourself head towards this disaster zone. In case you are, what steps you need to take to avoid this catastrophic situation.
If you do, you are suffering from some stress. Try and help yourself by setting an adequate sleep pattern and discover the secret to a healthy life. Are you prone to headaches? There are many kinds of headaches but a majority of them are caused because we are not able to handle our own stress. Are you getting sick very often? Stress affects our immune system and makes us more prone to colds and flu. Chronic stress raises our cortical levels and it weakens our immune systems. It makes us more susceptible to other serious lifestyle problems. Do you experience stomachaches and other serious gastro intestinal issues like constipation? Stress causes many digestive issues. An irritable bowel syndrome is one of them. Digestion issues are all attributed to this. Do you suffer from unusual weight gain or weight loss? Unnecessary weight changes are caused by stress. People under stress tend to store more fat in their abdominal area and this amounts to greater health risks. Are you bad tempered these days? Very often we are emotionally more reactive to events than we would normally be when we are under stress. Do you generally feel overwhelmed with what you deal with? In case you are, you need some quick acting stress relievers so that you calm down quickly and deal well with issues that are currently in your environs. Are you feeling less social these days? In case you are feeling less social than usual and feeling burnt out you are stressed. Under stress, we don’t enjoy social contact and like to keep to ourselves. We then need a supportive circle of friends to keep going. Are you anxious about things not in your control? Anxiety can be good and bad. The idea is to maintain a healthy balance between the two. Are you having trouble with your sleep patterns? Change your thought patterns, calm yourself and sleep well. Are you using alcohol or smoking as a means to relax? If you are then you need to rectify this. An occasional drink is fine but to create a dependency on it is can be dangerous. Are you prone to adult acne? This is a sign of stress. Do something about your stress level as the alarm bells are ringing. Many a time we are aware of where the stress is coming from but we feel helpless to handle it. Try and live a healthy life by staying constantly in touch with your stress level and managing stress before it can start playing havoc with your life. (Singh is a Chandigarh based psychotherapist)
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star track Katrina Kaif's success in Bollywood has been unprecedented. She is loving her world and her life at the moment. She talks about overcoming challenges and dealing with success. Success story I would say that my success has been a mix of hard-work, passion and destiny. I would give 33% to each. I believe I have been lucky and my life has changed drastically. I never thought of becoming a star in India. I worked hard because I am passionate about my work. Literature and language Initially Hindi was tough for me and I took time learning it. I speak to my staff members in Hindi and dub my own lines. My accent will always stay, I guess. Even today, I rehearse my long Hindi lines in advance as and when needed. I can move around the country speaking Hindi. Rumour spree Earlier, all the talk about my personal life would affect me and I would cry. Now, I have got used to it and I don't read the papers. I know who I am. I know who my friends are so I leave it at that. When I want to talk about my personal life, I will do so.
I have lived in Mumbai for ten years which is the longest I have stayed in any city. I have work and I have a home so this makes me feel grounded, secure, rooted and safe. I have also been able to provide for my family which makes me feel great. I am so busy and I never thought I would lead such a life. Cinematic touch I have more choice now than when I joined and for a few years later on. I can choose my roles and also turn down films. I am looking for meaty and varied roles. People are more receptive to individual and smart films now such as Kahaani. We can experiment with movies now though the formula will always work. —HRM High point: Katrina Kaif
No hang ups
Alia Bhatt, daughter of Mahesh Bhatt, is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year.
“I deliberately chose not to be introduced by my dad but by someone else. That would have been the easier way out, but I wanted to do it on my own. I am very fortunate to have got a chance to work with Karan in my very first film. It is a dream debut. He is such a down to earth person and went out of the way to take care of us,” she tells. Talking about her character in the film, Alia shares, “I play a rich stylish girl Shanaya Singhania who is crazy about shoes and clothes. She has her own share of problems back home and is on the lookout for that one guy who will love her unconditionally.” Ask her to choose between her co- star Siddharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan, she quips, “I am fond of both of them equally. Both are as different as chalk and cheese. If Varun is loud and fun loving, Sid is the sober types.” Since this is a school film, what kind of student was she in real life? “Average, but good in co-curricular activities (dance, acting and sports). I was never interested in studies hence quit college and moved to acting.” So what did her father say after seeing the rushes of Student Of The Year ? “He does not want to see it and he will wait for the release date (19 October) and check it out as an audience. Mom (actress and film director Soni Razdan) who was with me during shoots gave a very important piece of advice i.e. “less is more”. Looking ahead, this 19 year old says, “I will do both light films and the hard hitting ones, a variety which dad excels in as
well.”
A lot of details about the Saif-Kareena wedding which happens within a month are being kept under wraps. Members of the Pataudi family will not attend the functions because they are either travelling or are boycotting the event for their own reasons. Sharmila Tagore has been very busy and has been asked not to talk about the bridal attire. She is tired of talking to the media and planning everything at the same
time.
Wedding delight: Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan
Sridevi’s on a roll
Sridevi is having the time of her life, or should we say, the time of her laugh in Toronto where she’s attending the Toronto Film Festival with her English Vinglish (EV) director Gauri Shinde. Apparently, the two ladies are forever giggling because the local media there
“It’s hilarious, really. Because Sridevi has been asked to remain true to her character. So while in the film she’s struggling to speak English properly, in Toronto she struggles to not speak the language properly,” informs a source. This apparently has the two new best friends Gauri and Sridevi in splits. Apparently Gauri and Sridevi, spend all their free time in Toronto shopping and sight-seeing. Sridevi is no longer a babe in the woods even when Boney is around. Sridevi’s entire family, that is Boney Kapoor and her two daughters, are in Toronto to give her moral support during the first public screening of her comeback film.
Mutual admiration club
Ranbir Kapoor is lapping up all the well-deserved praise for Barfi! at the moment. He is not shy of praising his former girlfriend Deepika Padukone for her growth as an actress and as a person.
On Cocktail I am surprised, shocked, and amazed by Deepika's growth as a person and as an actress. I can see the confidence in her, the understanding of cinema, acting, life, etc. Deepika has learnt to surrender to her art which is acting and I absolutely loved
Personality matters I have always said that Deepika is a beautiful person. She is beautiful on the outside and the inside. She has a good heart. I am glad that we are friends now and we connect with each other in different ways. Chemistry and all that People can say what they want but we are working together on a romantic film and we are friends so we are comfortable spending time with each other. The film is our priority at the moment. Praise worthy: Deepika Padukone
Family photo
Picture perfect: Priyanka Chopra
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chatter box Sonali Bendre will soon be back on the telly with a brand new show, Hindustan Ke Hunarbaaz. The actress shares her excitement about the show and her film assignments. Tell us about your new show?
How come? The show will feature kids from five to 15 years of age who will showcase their talent. But unlike other reality shows, there won’t be any competition. We won’t have marks or any judging system. We will give prizes to all participants. Why did you choose this show? I like the fact that kids get a chance to showcase their talent. And they will be celebrated instead of feeling pressure of competition. As it is kids get much pressure on a daily basis in sports and school. They should also get time to do things they care about How did you feel being replaced in India’s Got Talent? I do one show in a year, so I had to make a choice. This show is very interesting. Terence Lewis too will co-judge the show which will air in October. You have signed a film too? Yes I have signed Milan Luthria’s Once Upon A Time sequel and will be seen opposite Akshay Kumar. I liked the
role but mostly this role is for Shobha aunty and Ekta. — HRM
Same old story!
Snap deal
After his spilt with Kritika Kamra, handsome actor Karan Kundra now seems to have found a new love. He is rumoured to be dating Madhura Naik. The duo has been seen together at different parties. Buzz is also that Kritika is dating her co- star Karan
Wahi. Who said love stories are eternal? in love, again: Karan Kundra Pavitra Rishta actors Mrinalini Tyagi (Teju) and Usha Nadkarni (Savita Tai) flew to Durban to perform at an event called Dhinka Chinka Nite. Mrinalini was excited about her performance on a song medley while Usha entertained the audience with her jokes. flying high: Mrinalini Tyagi
In style: Ankita Lokhande
Karishma Tanna who had disappeared from TV and signed a film has made a comeback. She has signed Sab TV’s new show Baal Veer which apparently is based on their previous shows like Gilli Gilli Gappa and Ring Wrong Ring. The show is about a kid who has supernatural powers. |
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Astro turf
TAURUS: Social events will be a positive stimulus for you. At trip out of town might be on the cards. Those in love will have an exciting day. Hobbies and extra-curricular activities will gain extra momentum. Take care of your health. Tarot message: Resolve conflicts through discussion. Lucky colour: Skin. Magic number: 29 GEMINI: Jealousy, possessiveness and control all suggest issues of code pungency. So this is a perfect time to start practicing independence. Push extra cash into safe scheme. Tarot message: Keep a close watch on any niggling health problems. Lucky colour: Copper. Magic number: 34 CANCER: Think twice before you start spending your cash on a whim. You may meet an interesting person today. Do not disturb jointly held fund without the consent of your partner. Tarot message: Boost your confidence with positive thinking.
Lucky colour: Maroon. Magic number: 33 LEO: You need to honour yourself first and foremost. An opportunity to work unsupervised will enhance your performance and lead to promotion. Family outing brings surprise. Smooth sailing at home. Tarot message: Wait and watch Impatience will lead to failure. Lucky colour: Blue.
Magic number: 30 VIRGO: Today will be a tiring day if you have to work. Be willing to change behavior. Think of the positive not the negatives, and you will finish the day with a smile on your face. Romantic luck will boost your spirits. Tarot message: Rivalry and competition would push you to do your best. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 44
LIBRA: Today you will be inspired by several things today. An issue that is niggling at the back of your mind should be addressed. Love life sparkles. Expect excellent news concerning finance in the evening. Tarot message: Cut away the frills and concentrate on what is truly important. Lucky colour: purple. Magic number: 32 SCORPIO: Friendly vibes of romance will spell romance for singles. Just remember that people may not be everything they say they are. You will be in a mood to find faults with people who are dear to you. Tarot message: A positive and caring attitude heals old wounds. Lucky colour: Grey. Magic number: 46 SAGITTARIUS: No matter how much you love your partner, do not compromise those things that are important to you. Relationships are based on give-and-take, so make sure you go both the ways. Tarot message: Do what is right and watch your best interests. Lucky colour: Coffee brown.
Magic number: 50 CAPRICORN: Recognise it from an unbiased perspective and you could stand to make quite a decent profit in the long term. In the evening there is an exchange of ideas with someone who means a lot to you. Tarot message: Take limited risks with you capital.
Lucky color: Burgundy. Magic number: 63 AQUARIUS: Gossip in the workplace can cause unexpected problems and upsets. If you work in an area where there are language barriers, be careful of misunderstandings. Take what is useful and discard the rest. Tarot message: You find within yourself a fountainhead of a will power. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 59 PISCES: Think wisely before you start spending your extra cash. Politicians draw flak. Do not avoid responsibility. Keep travel plans off. Romantic life takes upswing. Children will be a source of happiness and joy in the evening. Tarot message: Do not let anyone get the advantage over you. Lucky color: Yellow. Magic number: 48
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The year ahead
If your birthday is September 17...
Financial problems will be a source of tension. Investment in assets should be avoided. Do not let your children take advantage of your generous behaviour. You need to be in your best behaviour because it won't take much to upset your lover. Tempers will mount if you are too pushy at work so try to understand the need of others before you take any decisions. If travelling make sure you carry all-important documents. There will be sudden new developments at work that could necessitate change in strategy. You will be able to follow your goal despite of it being postponed or revised. An overseas business is also predicted for some. Several opportunists will try to jump on to your bandwagon for personal gains so try to ignore them. In fact, it would be wiser for you to work independently to safeguard your position. Creativity is rampant throughout the world; you aren't the only one who is coming up with some great suggestions. Inventive ideas will be shared, some being put to practical use at a rapidly increasing rate. With new incentives cropping up every day, don't spend too long thinking about how, why or when to put your own ideas into practice. Extra cash and possible winnings are expected. As an employee, accept the duties which have been given to you; avoid doing things your way as this could irritate a superior. Students may not be very happy with their grades. You might be unaware of the importance of current events. You must carefully consider the next step and start taking notes. Money may feel like it is 'running' out of your pocket and need. Cooperation from family members is essential, especially with spouse and parents. Caution while dealing with elder members is advised. There are bright chances for additional finance to flow in. You may encounter chances to earn profits in investments in yellow metal or Gold. Those suffering from some ailment can hope for a swift recovery before November. You can look for an improvement in mental and physical health on the whole. Overall it is a good year health-wise. Mood: Vulnerable and slightly gullible. Compatible signs: Virgo, Libra. Lucky colours: Grey, Off-White. Lucky days: Saturday and Sunday. Lucky numbers: 4, 8, 13, 14, 48
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The road ahead…
Gardens today are an extension of your homes. Garden statues have graced gardens for centuries. Statues add a decorative element to the landscape and highlight the architecture of your home.
Placements
You can use a garden statue as a focal point to enhance the aesthetics of your garden. Large statues can make a great statement without much supporting landscaping; a well-manicured lawn can make a large statue stand out prominently. Large statues might also be placed in front of a tall garden hedge. A bright white statue in front of a dark green hedge contrasts nicely.
There is a wide range of annual flowers to choose from. But those who want something new are always on the prowl. The innovative gardeners keep adding one or the other feature, plant or amendment in the garden. For this they keep visiting various nurseries or garden stores. But, have you ever explored the possibility of finding something different in medicinal plants?
Choco-peanut ice cream pie
Do you experience fatigue or exhaustion most of the time? 
Well grounded
Furthermore, Alia has no problems enacting bold scenes if the script demands it. “This film has a beach scene so I had to adorn a bikini.” 
expects Sridevi to fumble with English, just like her character in English Vinglish. Sridevi who speaks the language fairly fluently has a hard time trying to remain in character. 
her performance in Cocktail.
Take a look at Priyanka Chopra's family photo which includes her mother Madhu, father Ashok, brother Siddharth, and her grandmother. They were there for her music launch. His dad couldn't control his emotions after listening to her song and had tears in his eyes. Priyanka, on the other hand, dedicated the song to his family.
The show is produced by Sidharth Basu’s Big Synergy and will air on Life OK. I am excited about the fact that everyone on the show will be a winner.
Sargun Mehta was excited about signing Shashi-Sumeet Mittal’s next show titled Beauty and the Beast with Rohit Khurana. But due to change in script and role she has opted out. Apparently the channel wanted the girl to be on the lines of Jassi who later becomes pretty.
Small screen's big sensation Ankita Lokhande has been scouting for the best saris available for her character Archana that she plays in Pavitra Rishta. Ankita loves to dress up well and she puts in a lot of effort to get the look right. She's also loves the colour white, and that is the reason you have seen her in many beautiful white saris.
ARIES: You will enjoy a pleasant evening with your partner over a candle-lit dinner. Now, is the time to try your luck in speculative deals. The employed will be burdened with additional responsibility. Tarot message: You need to cultivate understanding and humility. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 36
Sanjay Kapoor (September 17, 1965 Mumbai) brother of actor Anil Kapoor and producer Boney Kapoor and brother-in-law of actress Sridevi celebrates his birthday today. He has in the past been linked with Tabu with whom he starred in a movie with as well as Sushmita Sen. It was Raja opposite Madhuri Dixit that brought him box office success and he became a star overnight. He has given critically acclaimed performances as a villain playing the obsessive psychotic husband of Esha Deol in Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe and playing a terrorist in the film Qayamat: City Under Threat.
Sanjay’s stars do not promise him to be successful as his brother. He can be more successful if he opts for some direction in time to come.