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	Two good! Amy Usher and Hamish Thomson, from the band Onelight, believe in making their own music Jasmine Singh It started on a rainy night in Vancouver in 2011, when after their first meeting they decided to proceed on a musical journey together, one step at a time. The duo from Onelight — Amy Usher and Hamish Thomson - never thought a chance encounter would change everything for them. After performing at the Blue Blazer, Chandigarh, the duo wouldn’t mind coming back again, if invited. “We met when Hamish came to teach music to my son. Later, we met over the classes and that is when he realised we had something in common. My lyrics and Hamish's music created magic,” says Amy. Amy has been writing songs almost all her life and Hamish, the drummer and producer of Onelight, has been into music since childhood. For the duo, music is an expression of the self. “The music of Onelight is spreading the message of following your heart's desires. It is through music that we want people to let go of their fears and live life whole-heartedly," adds Hamish, who along with Amy will be launching their debut album in April 2013 in Vancouver. “It has 15 songs in total. It has a blend of Hamish’s layered percussive beats and my vocals, which has created a unique sound that is reminiscent of Morecheeba, Massive Attack and Beth Orton,” Amy smiles, looking at Hamish for approval. “We do a lot of private-house band concerts in Vancouver. Our music is about strong vocals, live drum, guitar and some support from laptop background sounds,” they share. It is Amy's fourth and Hamish's first visit here; they are in India to participate in the Ra(g)asthan Music Festival. “The one thing that we love about being here is that the place has immense positive energy. People have an amazing ability to celebrate life,” they add. The interesting thing is that they don’t want to be categorized in a single genre. “We don’t like slotting ourselves in a single type of music. We play so that people can enjoy and have fun; we play according to their mood and not what we want.” But they wouldn’t call it a day before sharing their best moments ever. “It was when we played with Guilt & Company in Canada. We got they got amazing response, everyone just loved it,” they don’t put in any effort to hold back their excitement.
	All that bling! Aamara Bridal collection this festival season brings a collection of designer suits and designer jewellery. Suits in pure with brocade, net and gotta work, in georgette with nakshi work in bright colours add to the festive spirit. Vandana Singh, director Aamara creations Pvt Ltd has come with Anarkali suits in pure with imported net and golden embroidery. The one hand embroidery is something new in full straight georgettes. Hand embroidery is something that Vandana lays stress on this season. Full straight suit in net and georgettes with brocade churidaar and pearl work add bling to the dresses. You can also check row silk suits, cotton suits with satin duptta, anarkali with zari work and kaftans. — TNS
	green thumb Time to sow Satish Narula With little effort one can get a good harvest from the kitchen garden. Maybe by the time you get your produce, those will be available in the market too. But what is more important is the fresh produce obtained from ones own garden is that at least one knows what one is eating. It is the time to sow onion seeds for raising the seedlings to be transplanted in the first week to the mid of January. You will need 25 to 30 gm of seed for raising seedlings for one marla plot that measures 25 sq mt. The seed should be planted 1 to 2 cm deep with a little gap. The distance between the rows should be 5 cm. This will give a good growth to seedlings that is must to raise healthy bulbs. Adding fertilizers to various vegetable crops is very important. In case of garlic, the phosphorus and potash were added along with farmyard manure at the time of sowing. But the nitrogen fertilizer should be split in three doses. We need in all approximately 700 gm of urea per marla plot, that is, for 25 sq mt. This should be split in three doses. Three doses of approximately 225 gm of urea each should be applied one month, one and a half month and two months after planting. Normally when we plant peas in the garden, the common complaint is either the plants die or there is tremendous growth of foliage but not the flowering and pod formation. It is very important to understand that the peas have nitrogen fixing bacterial in roots that fix atmospheric nitrogen and thus the plants need very less external application of nitrogen. More of nitrogen leads to more of foliage and less of flowering and pod formation. After planting do not add any fertilizer to peas as all the manure and fertilizers are recommended to be added before planting. The selection of varieties can be done as per the changing weather conditions. As there is fall in temperature you can opt for European varieties. It is important to remove certain myths from the mind of gardeners. There are vegetables like peas that need bare minimum application of water. The first irrigation in peas is given 15 days after sowing. The second irrigation is given at the time of flowering and the third application of water is done at the time of pod formation. (Narula is a senior PAU horticulturist)
	Fan & frenzy Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding was mobbed by screaming fans after she left her hotel here. Harding, 30, was coming out of The Dorchester Hotel when she was caught off guard by fans, who had camped outside to get a glimpse of the Kardashian sisters— Kim, Khloe, Kourtney--and were thrilled to see her. The Kardashian sisters had made the hotel their base while promoting their new clothing range—Kardashian Kollection. Even though she looked unprepared for the chaotic scenes that greeted her when she left the hotel, Harding looked overwhelmed but pleased as she chatted to a small group of fans who approached her to ask for an autograph. — PTI
	Gerard’s regret Actor Gerard Butler, who briefly dated Jessica Biel during her split from now-husband Justin Timberlake, reportedly regrets not putting more effort into their relationship. "Gerard doesn't have many regrets but not treating Jessica with the respect she deserved while they dated is one of them. He believes she was the one that got away. Jessica liked Gerard a lot, she was into his boyish nature, but she wanted something more serious," a source said. However, Biel, 30, is now happily married to Timberlake and she recently said how their brief split made her realise what she wanted in life. "I needed to be alone for a while. It gives you a lot of strength, a lot of confidence, too, because it means you know that... any decision you make is an educated one. — PTI
	Back to work Actor Vivek Oberoi, who would be seen playing the main villain in Krrish 3, has finally resumed shooting the sequel of the 2006 superhero film. Oberoi, 36, was last seen opposite Mallika Sherawat in romantic comedy Kismat Love Paisa Dilli. "Back on the sets of Krrish 3 working with the legendary Rakesh Roshan and my buddy and delightful co-star Hrithik Roshan ...I Love my life," Oberoi posted on Twitter. "Krrish 3 will continue the story of Rohit Mehra and his superhero son Krrish after Koi...Mil Gaya and Krrish both of which were hits. The film also stars Priyanka Chopra and Kangna Ranaut and is expected to hit theatres next year. Working time: Vivek Oberoi
	I am scared to make a sci-fi film again: SRK After trying his hand in sci-fi superhero genre with Ra.One, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is scared to experiment with this kind of films again. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the 3D film, which hit theatres last Divali, was made with a whopping budget of Rs 125 crore and was recognised as a technological breakthrough in Indian cinema. "I am too scared to make a sci-fi now because they are expensive and it takes a lot of hardwork. But I will certainly try to carry forward what I have started when I have a script in mind. I am not going to give up," said Shah Rukh, who was in the Capital to promote his upcoming film Jab Tak Hai Jaan. The movie which hits theatres on November 13 is a romantic drama by the late filmmaker Yash Chopra. It also stars Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles. The 47-year-old actor plays the role of an Army officer, Samar Anand, Katrina playing a businesswomen named Meera and Anushka of a journalist named Akira. The Chak De star says coming back to his roots of playing a romantic hero was a beautiful experience especially because Chopra was directing it. "Yashji had a typical way of making romance. And I have given some of my major hits with him. I will keep on romancing Jab Tak Hai Jaan (till my last breathe)," he said. But the actor says he has started to feel pressurized by his King of Romance tag. "King of Romance tag is starting to pressurise me. I just love doing romantic movies and never wanted to be tagged, I thought I was a cool guy. I believe I am good at it and it has been with Yashji that I have given some of my romantic hits," he added. The actor, in his more than two decade-old career, has given romantic hits like Dil Waale Dhulania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dil Toh Pagal Hai and Veer Zaara. Although, present at the press conference were both the leading ladies of the film, it was Shah Rukh, who was the centre of attraction amongst the media. On working with Yash Chopra in his last movie he said, "When he used to say on sets that this is his last film I never took it seriously, nobody of us did. I used to think I can always convince him to do another one. But his death came as a shock and Jab Tak Hai Jaan is no longer just a film for me." — PTI
	Lindsay settles lawsuit Troubled star Lindsay Lohan has settled a $ 100,000 lawsuit with a limousine company and has reportedly paid her outstanding bill in full. The 26-year-old Liz & Dick star has settled out of court with Elite Transportation Limo and Security Services who were suing her for failing to pay her $90,585.79 bill from three years ago. Lohan, who still has other on-going legal troubles and believes that Los Angeles police have a 'vendetta' against her, has reportedly paid the limo company back the entire amount she owed after using their luxury services from February to May 2009. The company is said to charge a hefty $ 6,000 an hour for its services. News of the settlement comes after Lohan pulled out of a planned interview with Barbara Walters this week. She was due to appear on 20/20 to talk about her new TV movie about Elizabeth Taylor but with recent allegations of lying to police about a car accident in June and public spats with her parents, Lohan's PR team decided it was best to cancel the interview. The actress believes law enforcement in LA have a vendetta to bring her down" and thinks they are pushing for her to be jailed for allegedly lying about being behind the wheel of a car when she crashed in June. Reports suggest charges will be filed against Lohan, who is still on probation since being found guilty of stealing a necklace in July 2011, for which she was sentenced to 120 days in prison and 480 hours of community service for lying to police. Lohan is reportedly "terrified" of going back to jail because Judge Stephanie Sautner has told her she will violate her current probation if she breaks the law again. –PTI
	Dream come true Anushka Sharma is so proud to be part of late Yash Chopra’s last movie Jab Tak Hai Jaan that she doesn’t care much for the box office result. The actress has admitted that she signed the movie, also starring Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif, because it was Chopra’s. “I didn’t need anything else to attract me to the role,” Sharma said. “The fact that Yash Chopraji wanted me in his film and that I am going to be a ‘Yash Raj Heroine’ was an attraction enough,” she stated. “For any actor, it’s a huge dream because he’s a brand in himself. And to get that chance so early in my career and for that dream to naturalise so early is superb,” she added. Chopra, known as one of Bollywood’s most influential filmmakers for making lavish love stories, died at the age of 80 after contracting dengue fever last month. And Sharma will not be affected much even if the movie fails to do well at the box-office because in her eyes being directed by the legendary filmmaker Chopra and acting alongside King Khan is what all means to her. – ANI
	Rising star Actor Rana Daggubati's movie Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum is set to release in 1000 theatres worldwide on November 30. The action adventure directed by Krish, stars Daggubati as B Tech Babu and actress Nayanthara as a journalist. "KVJ is the story of a theatre actor called B Tech Babu, who goes to Bellary from Hyderabad to perform one last play reluctantly before he leaves to the US," Daggubati said. –PTI
	Low-key birthday for Moore Demi Moore was not distressed about the milestone, but opted for a private affair Actress Demi Moore has reportedly flown to Dubai to celebrate her 50th birthday and wants it to be a low-key affair. The actress, who split from 34-year-old Two And A Half Men star Ashton Kutcher last November after six years of marriage, is not distressed about the milestone but wants the occasion to be a private affair. "She's not unhappy about turning 50. She looks beautiful and is feeling good after a really, really tough year," a source said. The mother-of-three jetted to the United Arab Emirates from India after celebrating the 50th birthday of Naomi Campbell's billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin at a lavish party at the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Moore was photographed at the extravagant bash wearing a traditional ghagra choli by Indian designer Manish Malhotra. Sources close to Moore, who was hospitalised amid fears for her health earlier this year, say the actress has finally comes to terms with the end of her third marriage. "She's not desperate to date again but she is actually open to it which is a really good step. She wants to experience something new. She wants to fall in love again," the source added. — PTI
	Skeletal look Matthew McConaughey looks more skeletal after losing weight. Actor Matthew McConaughey was snapped looking shockingly frail as he caught a flight to New Orleans. The 43-year-old, who is losing weight for a role in the movie The Dallas Buyer's Club, is at his lowest point, weight wise. McConaughey has lost 30 lbs and gained a moustache for the role. In the movie, he plays a mid-1980s AIDS patient who seeks out experimental HIV drugs to prolong his life. "Matthew starts shooting this weekend, so he's at his absolute lowest weight. In a month, he'll begin to put it back on," a source said. The actor has flown to New Orleans to begin filming the new movie in which he plays Ron Woodruff. Earlier, the Lincoln Lawyer star admitted he found losing the extreme amount of weight to be a huge mental challenge. "I'm playing a guy who was sick and would have loved to have been healthier but wasn't. For me, it's more of a mental thing than a physical thing," he had said. — PTI
	the ‘in’ side Stone age Sukhmani Rock gardens are a favourite element of modern landscaping. It is not just a pile up of rocks haphazardly placed in your yard. They require as much planning as any other garden. A rock garden is an integrated combination of rocks and plants selected to enhance the aesthetic quality of the garden. Rock gardens can help bring a piece of nature right into your garden. They add an element of movement to an otherwise overly flat landscape. They require very little care and are thus easy to maintain. Rock gardens are ideally suited to a sloping piece of land but there is no reason why you can’t have one on a flat surface. There are however a few points to keep in mind before you start. * If your land is flat, create small mountains and re-sculpt the landscape. The base of this garden design consists of soil and coarse rocks. You will need to put these things over the entire area that you want to convert into a rock garden. * Determine the size of your garden, if it’s a large area, you will need more rocks and landscaping elements as compared to a smaller one. Make sure the garden will get sun for most part of the day. * Rocks are supremely important. Choose rocks carefully, note the colour and size you want. Odd and natural shaped rocks are best suited for recreating a natural landscape. * Create random groupings of large and small rocks all over the area. For a naturalistic look, use only one kind of rock. You will need one or two big dominating rocks and few smaller ones to complete the look. First place the large boulders and then work with the smaller ones around it. Create a footing to set the boulders so that they not only stay in place but look natural too. * Look for plants that are suited to your local climate. They should have multiple textures and colours to enhance the aesthetics of your rock garden and also require less water. * Use plants that are small in size. Take your time when setting your plants and flowers. Occasionally step back and observe if you have not grouped too many of the same flowers or plants together. * Rock gardens provide an ideal setup for a water feature. Make a natural looking stream, pond or a waterfall that compliments the garden. * As a final touch, add stepping stones or a pathway that makes you move around in your garden easily. (Sukhmani is a Chandigarh-based interior and landscape designer)
	New Releases Film: Son of Sardaar Producer: Ajay Devgn, NR Pachisia, Pravin Talreja Director: Ashwni Dhir Viewers have a good reason to make the most of this festive season as one of the keenly awaited films Son of Sardaar releases on Divali. The Rs 30 crore budget film opens at approximately 1700 screens all over. This action comedy has an ensemble star cast with Ajay Devgn, Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjay Dutt and Juhi Chawla playing the main roles. The film is focuses on the happy-go-lucky nature of sardaars. Bollywood is abuzz with praises for the fun comic-action look of the film. The film is a multi-starrer, and the most awaited one. Film: Jab Tak Hai Jaan Producer: Yash Raj Films Director: Late Yash Chopra Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma starrer Rs 50 crore big budget film Jab Tak Hai Jaan is late Yash Chopra’s 22nd film as director and first in eight years after Veera Zaara. It is a simple love story with SRK and Katrina playing the lead for the first time. The movie releases on Diwali. The promos of Jab Tak Hai Jaan has already created the buzz. The film also brings together the award winning pair of AR Rahman and Gulzar, who have created some wonderful and meaningful music for this film. Shot widely in Ladakh, Jab Tak Hain Jaan promises a beautiful love story. — Dharam Pal
	chatter box Vishal makes a BIGG entry TV actor Vishal Karwal who was earlier seen in reality shows like Roadies and Spiltsvilla and daily soaps Bhagyavidhaata, Pratha and the big budgeted Imagine TV show Dwarkadheesh, is now the new entrant in Bigg Boss. He spoke to us before entering the house... Why did you choose to enter the house? I think it would be fun, exciting and challenging for me. After doing TV shows, I am really excited for something different. Bigg Boss is just that. Have you been watching the fights and issues inside the house? Yes I have seen that all. I am sure it is natural that when there are so many people in one house there will be issues. Apparently you know Sapna well. What do you think of her behavior ? I don’t know her but yes I did get a haircut from her once and I know her socially. I will speak to her as a friend once I go inside. I really like Sapna as she doesn’t fake at all. That is a good quality. I think it is difficult for her to control her anger. But I also feel it isn't nice the way she expresses herself. You can be upset with many things in life but there is a way to deal with them. The way she spoke to Navjot Sidhu was absolutely wrong. I didn't like it. She shouldn't have said all that. Do you like to confront people? I am calm and composed. I hate negativity. With Bigg Boss, controversies are always attached. Do you think it will help your career? I don't know about what will happen. But I will be myself on the show which is important to me. In the plum role The production house, Cinevistas Pvt Ltd is working on two new shows for Life OK and one of them has Sudeep Sahir in the lead. After doing Main Lakshmi Teri Aangan Ki on the channel, he will be doing this new show with a newcomer named Jessy. The show will be Delhi centric. Amit Behl will play the role of a father. Time for a change The channel, Life OK is all set to launch new shows and soon they will have another serial going on air. Endemol India production show, Devki is about a girl whose life undergoes a huge change post her wedding. Rohit Purohit too stars in the show along with established actress Gopi Desai. Who’s the lucky girl? After the success of Jai Shri Krishna, Colors’ now will launch its second mythological show – Jai Jag Janani, produced by Sagar Group, makers of Ramayan, Hatim, Shri Krishna. After six months of research, the creative team finally found its Durga in Kolkata. The Bengali girl was selected because her looks suited the role, especially her eyes, a prominent feature of Durga. The actress whose identity is yet under wraps is slated to shoot nine promos that will showcase Durga in different avtaars with her shashtras – Trishul (Trident), Shankh (Conch), Chakra (Discus), Dhanush (Bow and Arrow), Shakti (Spear), Sword (Talwaar), Khadag, Parashu (Axe) and Dhaal (Shield). On the job Pavitra Punia is happy to do loads of work after doing well in her show, Honge Juda Na Hum. She is glad to have signed another show, which is a cookery show. Cook & tell: Pavitra Punia Once more Shahbaaz Khan who has done many historical shows will soon join the cast of Mahadev as the character of Bali. Shahbaaz is excited about his positive and powerful role in the hit show. Apparently he took the show because he loves the way the Mahadev is presented and narrated.
	The year ahead Madan Gupta Spatu If your birthday is November 13... The birthday evening with friends and family will be pleasant, but take care as excessive eating could upset your next morning. Simply ignore those who approach you for business credit. At home your children will present you with a situation that has been blown out of proportion - verify the facts before taking any action. You will be highly sensitive to remarks made by your lover - you need to control your emotions and avoid doing anything that could worsen the situation. You will have problems in convincing your partners to stick to your plans. Take care of your action and words as authority figure will be less understanding if you do something deceitful. People born on the 13th are very focused on their partners. Depending on your personality, you may find this unnerving or entirely flattering. They have a strong need to control their partner although this won't be immediately apparent and they may not ever admit to this. Their commitment can be so intense that it eclipses fun and makes loving them a very heavy experience. You'll be very determined, overcome all difficulties and make changes that will lead to increased earnings. You'll be soft towards your loved one and ask many questions to judge his or her sincerity; be careful as he or she could act in the same way. Personal issues may heat up; fun gatherings are likely. Whether you're looking to build your career or moving ahead in life, the stars are helpful. Don't overlook an unorthodox financial rearrangement. Try to get over your shyness. Step forward and speak to that special someone that you have not seen for far too long. The person, who is waiting, will soon be ready to move on. If a job is worth doing, it is worth doing well. Emotions may once again 'go on the rise' and if it is a spouse/partner, you may want to 'give them what they ask for.' Be careful - intimacy with someone of a dubious reputation could sully your image. In other words, you have to remain very cautious on the social front. At your workplace, you will have to be calm and patient. Do not enter into any discussion that can lead to hot arguments, which may be just trivial and of no consequence. Mood: Excited and slightly ‘over the top’. Compatible signs: Scorpio, Cancer. Lucky colours: Maroon, Olive. Lucky days: Sunday and Monday. You share your birthday with Juhi Chawla (November 13, 1967, Ludhiana), who after being crowned Miss India in 1984, starred in numerous films, including Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Darr Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (which earned her the Filmfare Best Actress Award) Yes Boss and Ishq. Chawla is married to industrialist Jai Mehta and they have two children. Juhi’s stars ensure her presence in films till 2018.
	Astro Turf P Khurrana ARIES: You will get some money from unexpected quarters. It is time to slow down and recharge your physical and spiritual batteries, so don’t push yourself. Tarot message: Be sure involving yourself as much as possible in a new project. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 52 TAURUS: Matters concerning the government should be taken up. Postpone work that requires concentration. 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. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 50 GEMINI: A neighbour will gossip, but lend an ear and hear something interesting that might turn out to be invaluable information. You are destined for better things than you can imagine. You will have difficulty getting along. Tarot message: Avoid the tendency to criticise. Lucky colour: Peacock-green. Magic number: 35 CANCER: A restless night’s sleep can result in irritability. An affair might distance you from your partner. Anxiety might be at an all time-high and one of you might snap. In litigation, co-operation is unlikely from lawyers. Tarot message: Avoid situations that can 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 will be best to deal with minor issues.Health problems can be addressed. Tarot message: Focus on professional changes. Lucky colour: Black. Magic number: 32 VIRGO: Romance is your forte this morning. Everybody will love you. Love on the home front will renew your hopes and wishes. You will be at the beck and call of others more than you like. Keep up the good work. Tarot message: Try not to give money to strangers. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 57 LIBRA: Confidence and good feelings are in abundance. Don’t listen to other people as they could have hidden agendas. There is a danger that overconfidence can trigger wasteful spending, so be prudent with your investments. Tarot message: Do not leave things up to chance. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 39 SCORPIO: Communicating with people at a distance will be extremely helpful. Clear thinking is necessary. You need to be on your toes in order to take advantage of the opportunities. Relationships with partners are likely to be problematic. Tarot message: Strive for. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 64 SAGITTARIUS: The day starts on a jarring note. You will not be able to keep to schedule. It will be best to do one thing at a time. Your harmonious nature is highlighted as you interact with friends and family. Tarot message: Take no chances despite the assurance of people. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 33 CAPRICORN: A new career, overseas travel, a change of relationship or a residential move are all likely. The lesson for you is to have faith in your own intellectual ability and make choices based on your needs. Tarot message: Allow a sick situation blow over before. Lucky colour: Aqua-blue. Magic number: 40 AQUARIUS: Today you will get money from an unexpected source. Important business matters can be handled carefully. Your ability to influence and persuade others is strong, but you need to be cooperative and willing to compromise. 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 be forceful or aggressive; control your temper. Your workload could weigh you down. 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 and avoid being hurried. Lucky colour: Golden-brown. Magic number: 60