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Real shoppers in virtual world
There was a time when the entire family would dress up and walk around in a mall looking around for bargain offers. Cut to 2012, family does not dress up, does not walk around in a mall and still finds some worthy bargain offers. How? Everything has moved online and so have the discounts as well as bargains! As the trend grows, we find out more from the buyers and the sellers.
Another noteworthy point is that it is not only the cosmopolitan crowd in big metros that is attracting online shoppers, but our very own brigade from Chandigarh is growing bigger with each passing day. Recently, a trio fresh out of graduation, opened Digaaz.com. One punch and the very appealing models talk of a 40 per cent discount on Carlton products. Dixit Saini, co-founder, wraps it up in a simple sentence, “When we approach brands, we tend to buy in bulk.” The bulk orders tend to automatically bring down the prices. The website is also promoting the in-house brands of the trio. “We know of the costs and don’t mind giving heavy discounts,” he says. For him, it is more about building a name in the market than ploughing back profits. “We started out on 3, 42,000 on Alexa ranking, Google rating; today we are 29,000,” he proudly says. It’s not only garments, but also the cosmetics industry that is doing tremendous business online. Recently opened Browscart.com sells just about everything your skin can demand! Run by Ashok and Neelu Mehta, a couple, the website offers leading cosmetics brands on a discount of 20 per cent on a regular basis. The Daily Deals on the website offers an additional bargain on the discounted prices. “Our website works where the client knows what he is looking for,” Ashok says. Who would not want to buy a regular-use product on a cheaper price? Also covering bath-care products, the website will soon also have a phone offer; so with them around be ready to pick up the phone and order the kajal you just cannot step out without! And how can we forget fashionandyou.com, the Mecca of online shopping. Abhishek Goel, the CEO of the website, comes with a rich experience from Yahoo.com and Amazon.com. Says Abhishek, “Offline retail is heading into trouble. It has a lot of overheads and not everything gets sold.” No wonder whatever hits fashionandyou.com is sold out in a span of few hours. The deal clincher for an established brand like them is buying old season stuff. “India, as a market, does not classify something that is two months old as last season,” he adds. The only drawback is how hard it is operationally. “Sometimes we have delayed orders, but nothing beats the reaction of a satisfied customer,” he smiles. While there is set of youngsters who do not resort to online shopping due to size constraints and fearing dubious quality, there is another set who swears by anything online. Glory Khanna, a 22-year-old student of psychology, shops from forver21.com and kohls.com. “Since they are American websites, we can always be sure of quality standards,” she says. Not only this, the lady also goes for a pedicure as and when snapdeal.com offers one. “The bargains are great on e-bay as well,” she smiles. Did we tell you that even Pernia Qureshi sells Ritu Kumar and Varun Bahl at some amazing prices? vasudha@tribunemail.com
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success mantra Mona Everything is possible only if one has the intention to achieve...is the motto that RK Garg, chairman, Asia Resorts Limited, has lived his life by. Having received awards such as Himachal Ratna and Udyog Ratan, Garg started with a small grocery shop in a hamlet Sarahan, district Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. Not seeing any future there, he moved on to timber trade and then to his dream — Timber Trail, which he built just by the dint of his hardwork and determination. At 67, agile and enthusiastic, he not only intends to give a world-class character to his resort, but also explore fresh pastures. Being a nature-lover (while making Moksha, none of the tree was felled but each one preserved by constant modification in the designs), he sources plants from the best nurseries around the world. Here is what this man considers the pillars of success. Work hard On one of his visits abroad, he picked up a quote written on a grocery shop in Thailand, ‘We work 24 hours 366 days’. That’s been his routine. Monday to Sunday, he has taken no leave all these years. No sick leave either! Simple food (he is a vegetarian) and lifestyle has kept him well. Every morning waking up at five, browsing through papers, 40 minutes of yoga and he is at work by seven. And he is there till seven in the evening if not eight! Managing a property like Timber Trail, there are thousands of things to be looked after and this man likes to be in the know of them all. Remain truthful Being true to yourself and others is what Garg believes in. “If a payment is due and we are not able to deliver it, I say sorry and give another date. By god’s grace I have never extended that date,” says Garg. Truthfulness for him doesn’t end there. Being in the hospitality sector, he considers his duty to give the very best to his clients. So be it a trade show at Moscow, Berlin or London, he attends them regularly to gather the latest that is happening in the industry. His most recent is checking out Skylofts, MGM’s latest property in Vegas. Family support Garg found utmost support in his wife Swaran. “During the times of struggle, she has stood by me and never asked for anything in return,” he shares. “She is a vegetarian, but when needed she didn’t mind going to meat market to buy provisions for the resort. That’s been the extent to which she has supported me,” he adds. He is also extremely proud of his children; ‘all gold medallists’ as he points out. While son Akash mans the operations, daughter Naini heads marketing and like their other siblings Deepali and Ritu, have also have ventured out on their own. Zeal counts While on a trip to Dubai and Kuwait to sell timber in 1977, he backpacked to Europe looking for inspiration, which he duly found in the cable cars of Switzerland. Back with zeal to replicate that, he didn’t find favour with his family, but that didn’t deter him. He did live his dream and successfully. He is also hopeful that authorities are more supportive, as in the hills cable cars are the most economical and fastest mode of transport. Be positive There is no scope of negativity in Garg’s empire. No bickering is ever allowed and marching ahead is what he believes in. He had started with a nine-room property Timber Trail; Timber Trail Heights, Moksha Himalaya SPA Resort and the most recent The Deck have followed. To do something new, something constructive is what this entrepreneur aims at all the time. “Each night is introspection time. And each morning I am out to set right my mistakes.” mona@tribunemail.com
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artist’s studio Nonika Singh
Making a conscious and clear-cut departure from his well known panda series that mocked at religious hypocrisy, Viney Vadhera is currently occupied with romanticism. As his canvases speak in the new language of beauty and love, Vadhera puts in a disclaimer. This isn’t about eroticism. In man woman union he can sense the ultimate feeling of purity, of oneness with each other and hence with the supreme power. No wonder the paintings of his latest series are iridescent and luminous with a joy borne out of peace. Birth of the idea An artist, he says, is a sensitive being who responds to the world around him. After working on the duplicity of pandas of Haridwar, the trigger for which was sown by his brother’s death, he felt the need to create anew. Breaking free of the past, a new imagery unfolded itself. Like a torrent it has caught him in a spell. Images ad infinitum Though right now only one canvass in myriad hues of green is ready and another in blue is close to bearing fruit, he shares that like pages of book images are floating on his mind. Whether he will create ten paintings of the same kind or hundred he can’t say, right now he compares himself to a pregnant woman all set to deliver. Modus operandi Of course, beyond the mystical creative process lies the technique. His goes like this. He prepares the canvas in the colour that engages him at that point, uses more colours from the same family, crumples the canvas. Presto textures are created. Thereafter, forms are drawn. Rest he tells us is easy, just like putting surkhi bindi on a face. Colour palette The shift from sombre shades to effervescent colours he admits is indicative of one’s mindset at that particular point. On the reason behind choosing monochromatic compositions, he says, “We all work in the language we are most comfortable with.” Not to miss adept at. The manner in which he intermixes various shades of the same colour making each blend as well as stand apart is truly skilful. Medium and the master Its acrylics that he prefers for these dry easily and can be used whichever way and are ideal for both thick oil like and transparent water effect. Beyond the canvas Lies his proficiency for masks that he creates in paper mache. Only recently he produced a dazzling array of masks for St John School’s production, The Lion King. Journey so far Ever since he passed out of the Government College of Arts Chandigarh, he has been painting and has participated in prestigious workshops such as the one organised by SAARC at Shimla. He has participated in over 65 shows and won several awards. Working as a Senior Visualiser in the Educational Television Centre at National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research, art is both his muse and catharsis. Commerce of art He couldn’t care less about it. While his works sell for a reasonable sum, art market doesn’t beep on his radar. He neither creates for it nor will compromise for the dictates of demand. nonika@tribunemail.com
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Wardrobe malfunction!
Says Bhavneet Kaur Ahuja, a wardrobe stylist, from Chandigarh, “The very first thing one should get clear in the mind is that if one’s wardrobe is literally stuffed one needs to change it.” And the golden rule is to buy less but buy the best! “A wardrobe stylist is someone who revamps your wardrobe according to the budget. It is not simple though, as one needs to understand individual wardrobes,” adds Bhavneet. Women love to shop even if there isn’t an inch of space for keeping the new stuff!
A friendly suggestion is that one should not be obsessed with just filling up the wardrobe. “One can work towards becoming a balanced personality by clearing off the waste and giving it off in charity,” adds Dr Roopali. What about our men-folk? Says Vidur Varma, a law student form Panjab University, “I love to shop although guys are not very crazy about shopping. But cleaning up the wardrobe is only when I have to donate clothes or there is no room to place them.” Next time your wardrobe calls, please attend! sabiatalwar@tribunemail.com
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pet passion Manpriya Singh 
The cuddly ball of furs comes with terms and conditions, catwalks with a certain arrogance and be ready to be brushed aside or snubbed aside. That’s cats as pets for you. Even the legendary tomcat from the Tom & Jerry has a tough time with all the female cats. Tom either sings or woos them in a French-accented voice. “With dogs, you show them a little love, or give them something to eat and they are all yours, while it takes a lot of time to woo cats,” shares Rahat Mall, a psychology student at DAV-10, of her experience from the two feline creatures that she pets, called Patchy and Pooky. “Both the names just came about spontaneously. They were both born to Smokey and looked very similar, so much so, it was difficult to make out who was who. Later on, one developed fine patches and that’s when we named her Patchy while the other one Pooky.” And that’s the story of two sisters.
Winston Churchill got the nerves of the species right when he said, “Dogs look up to you, while cats look down upon you.” She shares, “They are cold creatures for sure, but they are also very neat. You generally wouldn’t see a cat messing around,” she says of the catwalk show at her door-step literally. “We don’t let them into the house and they have a territory of their own. But whenever you open the door, they come running,” she speaks of the five-month-old kittens that are a powerhouse of energy. “It’s like they are on Redbull 24/7.” Yours faithfully Sean Connery, Morgan Freeman, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Nicolas Cage, Giorgio Armani, Katy Perry, Christina Ricci, Carmen Electra, Penelope Cruz, Kurt Cobain, Cameron Diaz, Bill Clinton, John Travolta, Mark Twain, Audrey Hepburn, Earnest Hemingway…. never mind the celebrities from a broad spectrum who loved their furry companions. The sight of a cat is still a rare one. She laughs, “Whenever anybody comes to know, they are surprised and launch into a flurry of questions.” She adds, “That’s not it. We have a nursing home and whenever kids are crying, their mothers try to quiet them by pointing towards the cats in our house.” You own a dog, while you just keep a cat. She adds, “They stay out of their own free will, never submit to anybody.” manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Doc
Talk Dr Charit Vohra
Myths & facts
The acidic content can make the teeth lose calcium, which makes them strong and also gives them some of their off-white colour. Once teeth lose calcium, the loss is irreplaceable. If you put lemon juice directly on the teeth, the damage will begin right away. The acid of the lemon juice has been known to actually dissolve bones. Dentists often find cases of tooth destruction among people, which they have caused themselves by sucking on lemons.
A better option for keeping away plaque is regular brushing with a good toothpaste. This will remove stains as effectively as baking soda and will keep the tooth enamel protected too.
Salt is abrasive, and can damage tooth enamel. One of the kitchen remedies evidently aimed at deriving double benefit is using salt with vinegar to brush teeth. This is double whammy. The use of an abrasive material along with vinegar, which is acid-based, may make it seem that the teeth look whiter. But what you will actually land up with are not whiter but damaged teeth, caused by erosion of tooth enamel, and heightened sensitivity to hot or cold food products and beverages. Brush your teeth in the morning and at bedtime, and you have got the right regimen in place for a set of beautiful whites. (Dr Vohra is a Patiala-based dentist)
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From eastern coast
Artisans from Orissa have joined hands to bring their art and crafts to Chandigarh. An emporium Hastakala that was inaugurated on Wednesday at Chandigarh by IAS officers C Roul and PK Das has a huge collection of silver filigree, appliqué work, paintings, stone carvings, dhokra, brass, wooden carvings, wooden paintings, horn items, jewellery, gift items and sarees.
Find here lovely stone carved statues (Rs 1,500 onwards), palm leaf itching and patta chitra paintings (Rs 50 onwards). — TNS
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HEART
talk Parvesh Rana
— Dheeraj, Chandigarh Many people probably face the same situation that you are facing. Don’t look at it as some big deal, you should keep a professional approach. There is nothing to be scared of or feel strange. However, don’t fool around or go overboard to impress the team. I am an 18-year-old boy. I have recently moved with my sister and her in-laws in Mohali. I don’t feel comfortable. I wanted to invite my friends over for a small party; do you think I should ask my sister? — Simran, Mohali I think you should consult your sister whether she and her in-laws would be comfortable with the idea. Don’t push them if they are not okay with it. After all you are staying with them. If you have enough dough you can arrange a get together outside as well. (Rana is television anchor)
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Writing his own script
This is a case of role reversal and for once, it isn’t an easy one. Frantic calls to fix up an interview, long wait outside the vanity van, tracking, tracing, re-checking the Dictaphone…actor Jackie Shroff gets a real taste of a journalist’s life in his upcoming movie Cover Story. An adaptation of Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh’s film, The Interview, the film also stars Anjum Nayar.
Being chased by journalists all his life, it’s the other way round for Jackie now. “It is the most interesting character that I have ever played. This is an unusual story that revolves around only two characters,” says Jackie. Trying to interview a film-star, Jackie didn’t have to struggle too hard for the role. “Throughout my life I have seen and been interviewed by all kinds of journalists, the questions they ask and how they plan to get a story. It was real fun playing the character. It was nice to be on the other side of the firing line,” he adds. His bindaas self, ‘take-life-as-it-comes’ attitude, Jackie doesn’t believe in giving sermons, not even to his son Tiger Shroff. “I want him to go through the process of learning like I did. I am a journalist’s son who went to make his own place in the industry. I want Tiger to see and choose for himself. I am always there for him and he is well-turned-out kid, who is open to learning,” adds the actor, whose next project with Rajnikant Kochadaaiyan is something that is keeping him busy. “I am playing the main villain in the movie; there are a lot of stunts and it is going to be fun.” jasmine@tribunemail.com
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star track Kareena Kapoor is the czarina of Bollywood and with the release of Heroine; she will reclaim her status as the reigning queen of Bollywood. Here are some things we have learnt from her. Flaunt Your Man Kareena Kapoor has always flaunted her men. Whether it was Shahid Kapoor or Saif Ali Khan, she has been in love and is in love and you can see that. She talks about her relationship and makes no bones about being seen with her partner. She also takes time out for her relationship. She is getting married in a month and we are so happy for her! Be size zero Kareena had gained weight yet she looked sexy and pulled off Yeh Mera Dil. Then she lost weight and sparked a nationwide trend of weight loss (the healthy way) and launched two books on the subject. She changes her look and weight depending on her movies. Her size zero days are far behind her now. Be curvaceous
Say what you want Kareena says whatever she wants whether it is about her stardom, her rivals, her movies, her roles, her co-stars. She does not think twice. This has got her into trouble a few times but overall we like her frank attitude and her "I am the best" chant. Be friends with everyone Kareena has managed to make and stay friends with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. She is like Karan Johar's sister. She is Manish Malhotra's muse. She knows exactly what is happening where and is called the gossip queen of Bollywood. And she is a Kapoor, after all! Model act: Kareena Kapoor
Anurag, Amitabh patch up
Thirteen years ago, Anurag Kashyap was asked to write a script for Amitabh Bachchan as he was impressed by Kashyap’s work in Satya. He wrote the script which had Amitabh in a grey character. However, things didn’t work out between the two and Bachchan allegedly developed cold feet. Since then, they have been at loggerheads until recently when Amitabh praised him for Gangs of Wasseypur. Now, the two have sorted out their differences and Kashyap is again keen on making a film with him. “Finally met Big B after 13 years of silence and angst and sorted everything. Now to make a film with him someday. Dream come true and for the record @SrBachchan didn't approach me. I did,” he tweeted. Long due: Amitabh Bachchan
Is Sidhartha Mallya dating Anushka Sharma?
Love is in the air. At least, that’s what the buzz is. According to a report published in an English daily, Deepika Padukone’s ex-beau Sidhartha Mallya is seeing none other than Anushka Sharma.
But Mallya rubbished the reports and tweeted: “Have read some crazy stories about myself in the past, but today's one in the HT Cafe is complete madness! Where do they get these things?! And I would love to know who these so called 'close sources' are as well!! Very amusing....” —HRM Denial mode: Sidhartha Mallya
London Bridge is calling...
Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor's birthday gift is the release of Heroine on September 21. Saif Ali Khan has other plans for her though she wanted to have a working birthday.
Saif Ali Khan wants to whisk her away to their favourite hotel in London on the night of September 20 so they can bring in her birthday. She wanted to stay here and do post-release promotions for Heroine. Saif is okay with her talking on the phone and doing interviews as long as she is with him in London. They get married within a month.
Catching them young
Hollywood actress Jessica Alba wants her four-year-old daughter to follow in her mother's philanthropic footsteps by giving away her toys to less-fortunate children. The Sin City star is an avid campaigner for good causes, especially charities focusing on children and the environment, and she's keen for her daughter Honor to join in by handing out her old toys, reported a publication. "I talk to Honor about not wasting and recycling. I talk to her about having so many things and that there are children out there who don't have what she has. So when she is done playing with something or outgrows something it goes to a baby who doesn't have it," Alba said. —PTI Right lessons: Jessica Alba
Dear aunt Preity
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta's six-year-old niece will be seen in her younger avatar in her upcoming film Ishkq in Paris. A few months ago, Preity had launched a search for a child actor between the age of 4 and 7, who could play her younger role in her first home production.
"Maya is very young, so she didn't really care much about acting. For her, it was more of an adventure. She was more than excited to be a part of her aunt's film. From the professional point of view, she was extremely nice to work with," director Prem Raj said in a statement here. Ishkq In Paris is a romantic comedy starring Preity and newcomer Rhehan Malliek. The film releases on November 2. —PTI Child play: Preity Zinta
Miley & Liam are doing just fine
Following a string of depressing tweets from singer Miley Cyrus, many speculated that there is trouble in her and fiance Liam Hemsworth's relationship.
But a source close to the singer said that everything is fine between the couple, reported a publication. "Not everything means her relationship with Liam is on the brink of disaster. They are totally fine and couldn't be better," a source said. —PTI guessing game: Miley Cyrus
Three in one
Salman Khan says he can play all the Khans together. He can play SRK's Ra.One, Aamir Khan's Ghajini, and his own Dabangg in one film. Anybody doubts him? He was non-committal about his double role in
Dabangg.
Hat-trick: Salman Khan
Villain of the first order
Gulshan Devaiah was seen in Shaitan and Hate Story. He is playing the negative lead role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Raam Leela. Now that’s some deal. The film stars Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone.
Money matters
Barfi! has become a big hit. The film has been loved by critics and audiences alike. The movie released in 650 screens and has collected more than Rs 32 crore in three days. Meanwhile, Raaz 3 has collected more than Rs 55 crore and Ek Tha Tiger more than Rs 182
crore.
Character artist: Ranbir Kapoor
Around the country
Ranbir Kapoor plays a television travel show host in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. That is why, the movie has been shot in Mumbai, Manali, Rajasthan, Kashmir, South India and will move to France.
Rumour has it that Aamir Khan's latest film Talaash is based on or inspired by a novella titled An Act of Providence by Joseph Payne Brennan and Donald M Granf.
Lights, camera, cut!
Neha Dhupia is shooting for a Punjabi film with Jimmy Shergill in Punjab. For one scene, because of onlookers and retakes, she must have eaten forty gol gappas! Phew! Forty winks: Neha Dhupia
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chatter box
Pranks are enjoyed by everyone, especially if it’s on the set of a television serial. Recently, on the sets of IMRC a
Star-crossed lover: Sargun Mehta
Wreaking business
Discovery Turbo, India’s only channel dedicated to speed, brings all new episodes of
Sun, sand with some skin
Fun under the sun has got a new meaning with Fox Traveller’s Latin Angels! Now, travel to the most exciting places on the earth with sizzling angels by your side. Sun, sand, party, beaches and your dream tour guides will make your television screens hotter. The Latin Angels series will launch on September 24 on Fox Traveller. Be ready to get a scintillating dose of nature, nightlife, extreme sports, food and lots of fun. Watch these gorgeous hosts raid the world’s most exotic destinations — Miami, Ibiza, Barcelona, Madrid, Marbella and paint the town red hot! Spanish models, Mireia Canalda with Paty Cardona and many more sizzling angels
Playing the perfect host
Filmmaker Karan Johar is looking forward to a back to back judging sessions. As soon as Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa ends, he will be seen as judge of India’s Got Talent. Here he talks about the show and more.
Why did you choose India’s Got Talent? India’s Got Talent is the only show that does not limit itself to singing-dancing; it rather extends the stage to a variety of talent and is a launch pad for newcomers. At Dharma Productions too, we have given a break to various artists, directors, actors and been part of their success story, which is a huge high. I am looking forward to many life changing experiences like these on India’s Got Talent. How different is it to judge celebs and laymen in India’s Got Talent? While on Jhalak you have to sugarcoat your comments for the celebrities on the show. I wouldn’t like it if someone said to me--your film wasn’t good, go home. So is the case with the Jhalak celebs. While on India’s Got Talent you can be straightforward and even blunt with weirdoes, yet I believe in supporting the ones who have talent. Your chemistry with Manish Paul is being appreciated in Jhalak? I love Manish. I am a big fan. He’s superb, talented, his impromptu sense of humour is brilliant. I wish him all the best. In Jhalak it seems Madhuri has taken the charge of the show while normally you are the head of shows you feature in? Madhuri (Dixit) is beyond a movie star. She’s a legend and my senior –we all have respect and regard for her, she is an amazing talent. How can I be in charge of a show which also has her? In India’s Got Talent Kiron Kher is in charge as she has been with the show since the beginning and she’s outstanding. She’s the face of India’s Got Talent. What prompted you to cast newcomers in Student Of The Year? It’s a great step to launch new talent as I feel if people in our position won’t do, What do you think of Shahrukh’s new film title Jab Tak Hai Jaan? It’s beautiful, brilliant and has an old-world charm, yet has romantic aggression. — HRM Judging the best: Karan Johar
Heroine needs help
On Thursday afternoon the gorgeous heroine of Bollywood, Kareena Kapoor, shot for a special episode of CID on Sony Entertainment Television, where she played herself, an actress. The plot revolves around Kareena’s obsessed fan who threatens her to the extent that she considers leaving her career in films and considers marrying him. In the episode, while promoting one of her films, she discovers that her life is in danger and she solicits help from the CID bureau headed by ACP Pradyuman. The actor was excited to share screen space with the veteran actor Shivaji Satam.
When asked about her experience working with ACP Pradyuman and his team, she said, “CID is one of the longest-running shows on Indian television. I am happy to work with such talented people who are running the show successfully for over 15 years. I thoroughly enjoyed myself while acting with the CID team and wish them all the best as they continue to entertain their viewers.” This special episode that features Kareena Kapoor airs this Friday.
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Astro turf
ARIES: Your spouse may complain of back-ache. You may get some unexpected money. Deal with paper-work that has been building up. It is time to slow down and recharge yourself. Tarot message: Be sure of involving yourself as much as possible in a new project. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 52
TAURUS: Postpone work that requires concentration and physical efforts. Be diligent about sticking to your diet or exercise routine today; you need to pay attention to your body’s health needs. Tarot message: Let things run their course and start afresh later. Lucky colour: Saffron.
Magic number: 50 GEMINI: A neighbour may gossip, but lend an ear and hear something interesting that might turn out to be invaluable information. You may be destined for better things than you can imagine. Tarot message: Avoid the tendency to criticise or judge others too harshly. Lucky colour: Peacock-green. Magic number: 35 CANCER: A restless night’s
sleep can result in irritability. A love affair could turn sour. Anxiety might be at an
all-time high and one of you might snap. Tarot message: Avoid situations that may turn nasty. Lucky colour: Mauve.
Magic number: 27 LEO: You must not do anything to damage your reputation. It will be difficult to avoid conflict between home life and employment affairs. It would be best to deal with minor issues that do not arouse conflict. Tarot message: Focus on professional changes.
Lucky colour: Black Magic number: 32 VIRGO: Romance is your forte this morning.
Everybody will love you and small problems will disappear. Love on the home front will renew your hopes. Keep your mind on the business at hand. Tarot message: Try not to give money to strangers. Lucky colour: Crimson.
Magic number: 57
LIBRA: Confidence and good feelings are in abundance. Trust your own instincts. Don’t listen to other people as they could have hidden agendas.
Plans for a business merger will be successful. Tarot message: Do not leave things to chance. Lucky colour: White.
Magic number: 39 SCORPIO: A bright start
to the day. New contracts are likely to prove valuable. Communicating with people
at a distance should be extremely helpful. Clear thinking is necessary. Tarot message: Strive for perfection at work. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 64 SAGITTARIUS: The day starts on a jarring note. You will not be able to keep to schedule.
Do not rush jobs that require careful handling. It would be best to do one thing at a time. Tarot message: Take no chances despite the assurances of people. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 33 CAPRICORN: Do not project yourself too far into the future. You may have to be stricter with loved ones. A new career, overseas travel, a change of relationship or a residential move are all possibilities. Tarot message: Allow a sick situation to blow over.
Lucky colour: Aqua blue. Magic number: 40 AQUARIUS: Today you will get money from an unexpected source. Important business matters can be handled
carefully. Be more realistic. Students will have fun on the campus. Tarot message: Be honest to your desires. Lucky colour: Green.
Magic number: 31 PISCES: A house or office move is unlikely. In public meetings you will feel forceful or aggressive, but control your temper. If you are one of those people who can’t
say no, you are about to learn. Tarot message: Take one step at a time. Lucky
colour: Golden-brown. Magic number: 60
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The year ahead
If your birthday is September 20...
Nothing stands in your way as planetary forces turn you into a veritable steamroller; in fact, you may need to let off steam before you burst! This is a great day of 2012 to get things done, but you may also find yourself feeling uncompromising, irritable and demanding. Some of you may be having romantic ideas, which may be miles away from reality. You'll need to channel this creative energy positively. This is a good time to update your journal, practice an instrument or improve on your favourite game. There will be certain new developments around you that bring an opportunity for growth. Accept fresh proposal for a job or business, which may entail a lot of travel. Financially 2013 is full of promises. Those dealing in landed estate, stock market, foodgrains, transportation and consumer goods; will make handsome profit through their new transactions. Before splashing out on new items think about clearing out belongings that are cluttering your space. Try to be careful during the month of March. Rest everything will fall in place. State of mind: Very Impatient. Compatible signs: Aries, Cancer. Lucky colours: White, Beige. Lucky days: Friday and Sunday. Lucky numbers: 4, 9, 14, 35, 44
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Morning: get ready; reach out to your wardrobe. Evening: get fresh; reach out to your wardrobe. Party time: want to look the best, reach out to your wardrobe. The ultimate destination is always one’s wardrobe. But does one find just the right thing to wear in one go? And is one’s wardrobe sorted enough to accommodate anything bought new?
Says Isha Mittal, who works in a software company in Chandigarh, “Although I am a complete hygiene freak, but when it comes to my wardrobe I don’t really keep it that arranged. I make it a point to assemble my clothes whenever they come after laundry and dedicate sometime on weekends to actually dig into my wardrobe.” One can dispose of whatever is of little or no use, but shopping must go on! “I can’t even think of disposing some of my very expensive outfits even if I don’t wear them. Trust me, even if there is no space in my wardrobe I still shop till I drop,” adds Isha. We wonder whether a person’s personality is related to the activity of wardrobe clearance. Says Dr Roopali Virk, “Actually it is true that if one is an organised personality, he or she will tend to keep the wardrobe in order; those who have stuffed wardrobes have bought items under peer pressure or other compulsions.”
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Hollywood star Julia Roberts recently made headlines when she said that since childhood she has been brushing her teeth with baking soda–a habit she picked up from her grandfather. Roberts certainly has a killer smile, and her claim would make many wonder whether they should head for the kitchen cabinet for sparkling whites. However, the home remedies or village traditions may not really be the right solution for a bright, white smile. Here are some common mistakes people make.
Some people believe that lemon juice is the right thing to get sparkling teeth. This notion is wrong. Lemon juice is citric acid, which can be highly harmful for teeth.
I am a 34-year-old married man. I have moved to an all-woman team recently. I feel awkward interacting with them. Do you think I need to be measured
in my interactions?
For Jackie, who has been a part of all romantic movies, sitting on the other side of the chair for an interview must be different. He laughs, “Yes I know how to avoid uncomfortable questions. Just be your own self and that’s about it.” Jackie, who is being seen on silver screen after a long time, doesn’t have television appearances on his mind yet. “I keep getting offers and many actors are engaged on TV, but I would want to keep doing some meaningful films,” says Jackie Shroff. 
Kareena is quite curvaceous now and has said that she is happy being healthy. She eats several small meals a day and eats dessert as well. Her diet is planned by Rujuta Diwekar and Payal Gidwani takes care of her Yoga routine. She flaunts her curves in dresses and jeans and jumpsuits, sarees and gowns. She is comfortable in her own skin.
The rumour has it that Sidhartha recently flew Anushka to Heathrow airport (London) in his private aircraft (an Airbus 320) and one more destination where they had a mini-vacation together.
But the hunt ended in her own family with her Los Angeles-based niece Maya (her brother's daughter), who is apparently a replica of the actress and sports dimples like her aunt.
The 19-year-old recently tweeted "ever feel like you want just something more. Not sure what exactly passion perhaps? (sic)." "Miley and Liam are so still on and nothing has come between them. She's just talking and writing and expressing herself just like she did when she cut her hair.
telefilm being shot for Star Plus’ Teri Meri Love Stories, Ravi Dubey (Mukul in the story) kept talking about his real life partner Sargun Mehta who is the lead of the other upcoming telefilm by Shontara Productions. His actress, Vandana, (Jahnvi in the telefilm) who is his reel life partner in the film did not leave any chance to tease Ravi. Everyone on the set, paired up with Vandana. Everyone kept saying that he should think of her since she is his heroine for now and forget about Sargun. The gossip spread like fire and Sargun got to know about it. Joining everyone, she also took Ravi’s case, pretending to be upset. Ravi was trying hard to cheer Sargun up like a true lover, just then everyone burst out into uncontrollable laughter. Ravi was embarrassed and came to know that all of it was a planned prank and he then was announced as the bakra of the day.
the reality series, Wrecked, which is bigger, colder and more intense than ever, as the crew at O’Hare Towing, one of the biggest towing services is put to test. Bill and his team are amongst the first ones to be on the scene as they deal with accidents, flipped big rigs and cars out of control during ice storms, rain and other nasty weather. Be on the scene, with the crew from O’Hare Towing as they put their lives on the line.
will give you a lesson or two on how to party hard as they show you the famed Spanish nightlife like never before. Paty Cardonan, 26, was born in Medellin and currently resides in Miami. She has spent seven years in the modelling world. She likes skating, listening to music, going to the beach and reading. Mireia Canalda was born in Barcelona, this Spanish beauty began her career at the age of 12. She is friendly and loves to talk.
who will? I think the industry is short on new talent. People like us should leverage and contribute to our fraternity by introducing new talent in acting, direction and other areas.
Moon Bloodgood (full name Korina Moon Bloodgood) was born on September 20, 1975, in Anaheim, California. Moon Bloodgood is famous as an actress who has worked in a number of movies and shows like Eight Below. She got offers to appear in music videos of artists like Prince and Michael Jackson. This paved her way into the field of entertainment and it wasn't too long before Moon got her first success when she bagged a prominent role in the movie Pathfinder. She has appeared in the series Journeyman on NBC and featured in the comedy flick What Just Happened?