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Animal instinct
There’s no stopping the bear and the bull metaphor. “There’s a bull within each of us; then a man’s struggling phase can be compared to a bull, it symbolises even the journey,” for professional artist, faculty NIIFT, Madan Lal, it’s been three complete years since he started work on the bull series. He adds, “Everybody hankers for dominance and power in society. A lot of works in the series depict animals and humans in mixed forms.”
Inspired thought
While some paint in ways that they later need to set the record straight, others don’t border on the abstract and draw upon the simplicity as well as beauty of an animal. Many artists find a metaphor in ways more than one. “We hardly sport sparrows as often as we would. For me, they stand for chirpy, bubbly women. The number of girls, too, in our society is dwindling reducing due to female feticide. That was an inspiration enough for me, to come with a series devoted to sparrows,” says Sadhna Sangar, professor, Government College of Art. She adds, “When sparrows chirp, they symbolise awakening of life. Similarly, women stand for beginning of life.” It’s been three-to-four years since she’s done thirty to forty pieces on the subject. Anjali Aggarwal, assistant professor at an arts college, didn’t have to go far for inspiration while working on a series on bull, birds and tigers each. “I was in Bhiwani, a place where you find a bull on every street. While I was scared of them, they also had a lot to them. A bull signifies power. It teaches us how to retain power and use it at the right time.” It could be something as threatening as a bull or a thing as harmless as butterfly; each has several lessons to teach. She adds, “Butterflies unfortunately are diminishing. Even a common observation says that now we hardly get to see any of the colourful species.” Yash Pal Seth, amateur photographer, couldn’t stop clicking the cat family during his visits to Africa. “The cat family is so powerful, yet if you don’t say anything to them, they don’t harm. You have to maintain eye contact at all times and stand facing them. It’s only when you show your back and run that they attack.” Each animal has a characteristic to tell, each artist a story to share. As Gaurav Jakhar, city-based artist, sums up, “Animals have always formed an integral part of story-telling, more so in art.” manpriya@tribunemail.com
Art through the ages
During the Middle Ages, artists used mythical beasts to decorate medieval manuscripts while commonplace creatures often took on secret symbolic associations. In the 17th century art, hunting scenes illustrating dramatic life and death struggles between man and beast became a popular subject. The 18th century artists chose to celebrate the natural beauty and majestic power of animals in their natural habitats. During the 19th century, Victorian artists painted sentimental pictures of their domestic pets and livestock. The artists of the 20th century explored the entire range of animal genres and invented a few more of their own.
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The magic is in words...
Mona Surjit Patar, the renowned Punjabi poet, found his calling right in his childhood. Poetry was not a vocation that got him much encouragement at home or school, but he chased his dream with utmost tenacity. Honours big and small have landed at his door, including the prestigious Padma Shri Award. The first time he saw his poems and name on a full page in Preet Lari, a Punjabi magazine, is the first instance that still stands fresh in his memory as does the rousing response he got at the International Poetry Conference in Medellín. Fifty poets from different countries were there as Surjit Patar represented India. The last of the seven-day conference, Patar’s poem Jadugar was a huge hit. The magician of words, shares his mantras of success. In love with poetry
A poet should be in love with poetry. I had such a thirst for poems to begin with. Soon after I returned one book, I would borrow another from the library. My first favourite poet has been Bawa Balwant. Ghalib, Iqbal, Dharamvir Bharati, Bertolt Brecht have been my other favourites. Follow your inner voice
To create true poetry, you must cross the layers of your heart to reach that innermost voice. You can take a momentous theme and might not end up writing well, however, the smallest thing you have felt might make a masterpiece.
Imbibe the technicalities
Just as you internalise the language without learning the grammar, so should you the canon of poetry. It must become an intrinsic part of you. The meter, rhythm and rules should flow naturally rather than mechanically. Focus on work
If your eyes are on your work and focus on how well you are doing it, it will take you a long way. All that is in our hands is to be diligent and sincere. Just leave the rest. I will quote Muhammad Bakhsh, here: Mali da kaam pani pauna, bhar bhar mashaqan paaven, malik da kaam phul luana, laven ya na laven. Learn from criticism
Ours is public life and criticism an essential part of it. When your work gets negative feedback, the first impulse is - ‘Why did I ever write it’? But one needs to move on; must objectively analyse each piece of criticism and see what’s there in it for you to learn. And finally his message to the youth — do not follow the mad trends; make your own way: Main raah ate ni turda Main turda haan ta raah bande. Yuga to kafile aaunde Ais sach de gawah bande. Yeh tapdi rait dasdi hai Ki rasta theek hai mera. Yeh sadle pair, tharde dil Mere sach de gawah bande… mona@tribunemail.com
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A century of running!
Wrinkled skin, drooping eyes, unkempt turban, he is just another old man on the street, until he puts on his shoes, that track suit and he is ready to go! He is a ‘youth’ icon in his own right. “I don’t consider myself old. I still feel the zeal to do anything,” he says during his visit at Arya College, Ludhiana.
When most of the old become effete and rely on medicines, the 101-year-old doesn’t take any medicine. “Prevention is better than cure,” he says. “During old age, one must abstain from things that cause cold or constipation,” he says. Not eating is better than eating wrong things in this age, he adds. He takes pinni made with flax seeds throughout the year in the morning. He takes a chapati twice; likes masur and moth dals. He loves Punjab and feels that drugs have become a blot on Punjab. “It hurts that the image of Punjab has become tarnished because of the menace of drugs,” he says. The youngsters must stop their peers who might be destroying their lives, rather than ignoring them, he says. Fauja Singh is still eager to learn at this age.
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Social calling
Upaasmar: The Taste of Hunger is a film that highlights the unfortunate deaths of children in Melghat, Maharashtra. And the director of the movie Ajay Saklani hails from a small village in Mandi District, Himachal Pradesh. He always dreamt of making films and this one is a dream start. A wanderer who kept changing cities for education and then work, Ajay came across Melghat, a cluster of 370 villages in the Satpura wilderness in Maharashtra in 2009. The tribals live in abject poverty out there, without basic amenities. Thousands of children lose their lives to hunger.
Ajay, while on a teaching job in Maharashtra, worked on his weekends on the film. "In the last three decades, Melghat region has seen electricity only thrice, that too when prominent politicians visited the area," says Ajay. The film took two years to complete and Ajay had to give up his teaching job in order to continue making it and work in the area simultaneously. His film, which has been shown in almost all medical colleges in Maharashtra, has received a rousing response. "Not only have we got funds, but also volunteers for Melghat," he shares. The film was screened at the Chandigarh Creative Cinema Circle's event on Sunday at Lajpat Rai Bhawan-15. Ajay continues to finance his films; his next is Life Beyond Hills that documents the life of people who have to trek days together to reach their villages. "It charts the journey of gaddis," he says. It is Satyajit Ray and Shyam Benegal's work that he watches; and it's his father who inspires Ajay the most. Izzatnagar Ki Asabhya Betiyan and Agaurav were the other two films by Nakul Sawhney that were screened during the event.
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On the face value
Nishtha Anand Shukla No, this is not what is expected of the Facebook Graph Search. I have been trying the new search product from our favourite social networking site and I am not impressed. In a highly speculated event, Facebook launched its Graph Search facility, which has been in Beta stage the last two weeks. However, most of the reviews pouring in have numerous reservations and fears. After Facebook gave me access to this fascinating new feature, I got down to trying it this week. And as I said, it failed to meet my expectations. Not smart enough
When a brand like Facebook launches a product in the face of falling stock prices, you expect to see something that would take us by storm. To start with, I expected it to be smarter than what it is right now. It shows results that are well expected. It often does not limit results to within my circle and there are a lot of privacy issues that the company will have to soon look into. Results and more
True, it allows you to look up people, places and things. So, I started out looking for 'My friends who listen to David Guetta'. It gave me standard results based on the information on friend profiles, something that numerous other social networking sites have been providing in various forms. With search results it showed me a sidebar where I can further filter results based on age, gender, occupation, city, school, friendship and likes. You can filter these results based on practically everything that is available on someone's profile. Again, no applaud for this feat. Some social and professional networking sites have been offering filtered results for a long time now. Now, while these are generic results that I could be looking for, specific results more often than not fail to yield results. While a search for 'My friends who like Disneyland' gave me results, 'My friends who have gone to Disneyland' did not give any results. Well, that latter would have been helped me better by seeking reviews if I was planning a trip there. A travel reviews website gives me better results in terms of places. No, Graph Search is not a replacement for web-based searches. For searches that are not available on Facebook, it generates results on Bing. That's as far as it can get. Privacy issues
In a press conference recently, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg reinstated belief in protecting the privacy of their users. The public announcement from Facebook said that you can only search for content that has been shared with you. However, when I looked up people who have been to say, a restaurant, it gave me pictures of people I have never known. This put out serious questions on the privacy policies that Facebook is following in practice. Good for the stalkers
At the end of this confusing story comes this one thing that might interest you. If you are fond of looking up pictures… pictures of friends, pictures of friends' friends, pictures of ex-boyfriends and pictures of ex-crushes, then this search will give you some interesting results. While most results I tried showed results that were few and far between, search for 'Pictures of my friends taken in Goa, India' gave me close to a 100 results. I can vouch that this number is lesser than what I have seen on my Facebook timeline. So how exactly is Facebook managing its results? Solving that will take the Beta time some time, as will we knowing it. (Shukla is a technology expert)
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Nature’s melody
The gallantry of art lies not in the audacity with which it beautifies the most ostentatious realms of intellect, rather it manifests deep within the shades of all possible colours of nature. Inspired by the same ideation, Anu Ganju, Gurgaon-based artist exhibits a host of paintings at IFM's Art Portfolio, Sector 9. The exhibition was inaugurated by Vijai Vardhan, IAS, Chairman Haryana Tourism Corporation.
It showcases as many as 20 paintings that are hung rather deftly around the walls of the gallery. The ambiance, the music and the paintings are perfectly in tune with the standards of utter refinement that is much characterised by the Marxist's bourgeois. Hold your ground, sip on a glass of soda and throw a tender glance at the paintings, it's a riot of colours, a rather too many, a little too much, yet beautiful in their own sweet way. Though most of the paintings are oil on canvas, there are others that break the monotony with water colour and acrylic and mix media. "This is my third exhibition in the city and I am delighted to see how the town has taken a liking to art in the last few years. I am an architect by profession. However, I choose to suit myself with painting because it's my passion," shares Anu, while exchanging an interesting banter, "You see, I have never had any formal training in painting and as a self-trained artist I paint straight from my heart." Needless to say, her paintings, especially Twitter, In the Rain, Outsider, My Red Parasol and Aquarius reflect her love for nature and her understanding of it. "My most recent work is the one on that wall," she says, while pointing towards a huge painting that was titled By the Sea, "I am an impressionist, the smallest of things intrigue me and I just sit down to paint. You'd wonder, but sometimes when I intend to paint something, it translates into an entirely different product during the course of its making. At times, even I don't know what the final painting would look like," she quips. Her paintings have been bought by the Taj Palace in Mumbai and they continue to adorn the walls of the fine Indian dining restaurant there. "Many foreigners who visit my exhibition buy a lot of paintings," says she. The show goes on, the visitors keep pouring as the sun melts down and we pick a few greens to match the cerulean shade of the day. On till February 8
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Sweet & sour
satish narula When a gardener plans a home garden, there are many preferences that are considered by the family and those likes and dislikes when executed make it every member's garden. But there are a few plants that are 'must haves' in a garden. One of these is lemon which, whether it is winter or summer, is of day-to-day requirement. At times, this fruit is so costly in the market that one avoids buying it. Lemon is one of the most docile garden 'pets'. It grows without any fuss and grows almost wild in the gardens in the sub-mountainous region and adjoining areas like Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Ropar, Chandigarh, Fatehgarh, Patiala, Ambala and Yamunanagar. These are the areas where lime is a failure due to diseases. As it is a rich source of Vitamin C, and nature's one of the biggest boons, a regular intake of which could help ward off diseases and give the body immunity. It is all the more important for those who do sedentary work as lemon water with a pinch of salt makes up for bodily liquid losses. Lemon starts bearing fruit in the third year of planting. Some gardeners had complained that when they bought lemon plant from some nursery, it was already in bearing but after that fruit finished, there was no fruit for a few years. Well, it is due to the fact that the plant was propagated from the twig that already had that 'factor' responsible for flowering and fruiting. But once planted in the ground, it reverts back to its juvenile phase and puts forth the required vegetative growth before it starts bearing fruit. So there is no worry for cause in case you are passing through that phase. While planting lemon tree, one should get only a recommended variety that is available with the nurseries of Punjab Agricultural University or State Directorate of Horticulture. However, since it is vegetatively propagated, one will get a true to type plant if the plant was prepared from any good mother plant. Propagation is also very easy. It is done by way of air layering, commonly called gooti. Almost every mali knows about this method. One of the main problems that confront the gardeners who have planted lemons is the rupturing of fruit with the onset of rains. Keep watering the plant regularly, twice a week. (Narula is a senior PAU horticulturist)
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Game On
With gaming becoming the new buzzword this season with Bollywood, the makers of Race 2 have tied up with Hungama Game Studio to announce the launch of several entertaining and exciting games across Mobile, Internet and DTH platforms.
Race 2 is the second superstar packed installment in the Race franchise. Saif Ali Khan said, "Movie goers today can get a taste of their most awaited films through various digital platforms. With our games for Race 2 with Hungama we move beyond creating awareness and ensure interaction with the film." The game is available for mobile downloads. — TNS
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Big B a hit with Bolly beauties
Amitabh Bachchan recently received the Star of the Century Award at the gala night and also picked up the award on behalf of his son Abhishek for his role in Bol Bachchan.
"So seems like everyone is keen on Stardust awards... here it comes, Abhishek for Bol Bachchan best actor comedy /romance. And one slightly tall gentleman who has been around for 44 years got Star of the Century Award," he tweeted. "Abhishek in New York for shoot, so I went up for his too... double trouble tonight (Saturday)! They asked me to dance to Jumma Chumma (from the film Hum). I asked during 'Jumma...' who do I have to kiss? And all the lovely ladies in the front row ran up the stage - guess who? "Vidya, Priyanka, Parineeti (Chopra), Anushka (Sharma), Bipasha (Basu)...and I gave them all a peck. It's been a generous day," he further tweeted.
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New kid on the block
Tell us about your background. I was brought up in Delhi and then in Australia. Showbiz always attracted me since childhood, but as per any Indian family I was asked to focus on studies. I did reasonably well in studies but I also kept doing modeling for prints, TVC's and music albums in Delhi during my college days. It was my first taste of real showbiz. After completing my BSc from Delhi University, I completed my masters in Business IT and Master in Commerce from Royal Melbourne institute of technology (RMIT University). My education enabled me for permanent residency in Australia under Highly skilled migration programme. I took on the option and started working in Australia as a business analyst. How did acting happen to you? I started learning acting during one of my long visit to India; this is when I enrolled for a full time diploma course with reputed acting teacher Barry John. This opened up the whole new avenue for me. I came back to Australia enrolled in Victorian college of Arts (Part of University of Melbourne) for their evening acting classes. I also kept doing theatre and roles in films made in Australia and India whenever I got a chance and later I finally decided to pursue acting in Mumbai professionally. Tell us about your film and your character. Tentative name of the film is I am the King. It's a UK-Indian cross over film on the lines of Bend it like Beckham. It's a youth centric entertainer that focuses on a journey of a young boy from UK and how he finds his roots in Punjab. I play second lead in the film and have a very interesting character name Harinder Singh Thind aka Harry. He is one of the boys who always dreams of going to UK and becoming an NRI. He is so focused on his goal that while living in Punjab he presents himself and behave like an NRI, he is sometimes clumsy and funny but also has a serious back story of his own that justifies his actions. Half the film is shot in Punjab and the other half will be shot in UK, most of our shooting was in and around Jalandhar and Amritsar. Being a Punjabi myself I felt proud shooting in Punjab and eating tasty food, I also loved the hospitality of locals and their strength of character, as we all know history is that Punjab has always stood first to defend our country against foreign invasions. How was it working with Puneet Issar? Puneet Issar is a charismatic personality. Working with him was superb. His ability to multitask amazed me. I believe he worked the most number of hours in a day probably 16-20 hours every day. Tough I still don't understand how he manages to do it and still stay vibrant.
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Aamir supports another cause
He addressed a press conference by Alcoholics Anonymous, an NGO. Aamir says the problem is more complex in India as women never come out and admit that they drink. "In India, the problem is more complex. There are so many issues that women would be afraid to even admit openly that they are drinking," the 47-year-old says. "So, the fact that you (female reporters) have come here, will give them a lot of strength, lot of courage and with the media reporting about it, the message that it is a disease will come across. Even if you are a woman and if you are suffering, you need to step out and there is help available to you," he adds. Aamir says eradicating the issue will be a continuous struggle and one has to be committed to take the struggle forward.
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Mallika Sherawat, who is playing the lead in Dirty Politics, says her brother has received threat calls because she is doing the film based on the alleged murder of Bhanwari Devi by a politician from Rajasthan. She plays Bhanwari Devi in the movie and is paired opposite Om Puri. She has a bold role in the movie and is happy with it.
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Amrita Puri won accolades for her stellar turn in Aisha where she held her own opposite Sonam Kapoor. She then did Blood Money. She will be seen next in Abhishek Kapoor's Kai Po Che. She met the director at a party and convinced him to cast her in the movie. At the audition she dressed according to her character and did a few scenes from the movie. He signed her on.
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John Abraham avoided his ex-girlfriend Bipasha Basu at the premiere of Race 2 by making a quick exit from the cinema as soon as he got to know that she had arrived. He did not want an awkward run with her. Bipasha has a special appearance in the movie and John is the villain in it.
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Back on track
Popularly known as Siddhi of Parichay, Keerti Nagpure returned to the shoot and falsified all rumours that the show would end. The actor had met with an accident earlier this month and sustained facial injuries. Although she has not recovered completely, she will still be attending the shoot. In the serial, they have shown her character as recuperating in the hospital, which is helpful for Keerti’s rest.
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Jay, up close & personal
Famous for his hosting antics, chocolate boy Jay Bhanushali is now on the other side of the fence. A part of Nach Baliye along with his wife Mahii Vij, he talks about his shows and much more.
You made a flying start with Kayamath, but you didn’t do many shows after that. Why? Television serials demand a lot of commitment and I like to do shows that are creatively satisfying. The role, the story and everything has to work for me. I can’t just do a television serial to keep myself busy or make money. I would rather host a reality show. You were part of Kairi recently, but didn’t stay on for too long. Why? When I signed on for Kairi, the story and my character seemed exciting. However, when the show went on air and developed, I felt a sudden disconnect with my character. So, instead of going on without much enthusiasm, I thought it was best that I quit. The makers and I were both on the same page and mutually parted. After hosting, why participate in a reality show Nach Baliye? I am doing Nach Baliye 5 only for Mahi, who convinced me for taking it up. Dancing is fun and I am enjoying it even more with Mahi. Recently on the show, Sajid Khan said you guys had a great chance of winning.
What do you think? Well, I am thankful for all the good wishes, love and support. I hope we win too. After a few years of marriage the constant question is
about a baby? Well, these two-and-a-half years simply zipped by. We both are the same as we were when we were dating. Nothing much has changed between us. As for kids, well, we haven’t planned yet. |
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Matter of time
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Sonali returns
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Grey matter
Using simple analogies, real-life case studies and latest CGI, an upcoming show, Brain, explains the frequent battle between instinct and reason while unravelling the mysteries of memory and decision-making. It takes us inside the mind of a soldier under fire to see how decisions are made in extreme situations, examines how an autistic person like Rain Man develops remarkable skills and takes on the age-old question of what makes one person good while another evil. Watch Brain on History on Saturday, February 2 at 8 pm.
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Health issues
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Buzz is that Sohail Khan may discontinue judging Comedy Circus with Archana Puran Singh, as he will start working on his next film. Meanwhile, the makers approached Arbaaz Khan to judge the show. However, Arbaaz has turned down the offer.
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The year ahead
If your birthday is January 31...
The year starts off smoothly with a positive working atmosphere and good communication with colleagues. You will be surrounded with happiness and share some beautiful moments with the family members. Money matters will turn in your favour. You might also get promoted at your workplace. Students are very lucky this time. Finally, you will be able to enjoy the success with comfort. Travelling this time will fetch you more profits. However, there are chances of getting stuck into disputes, which might ruin your image. We suggest you keep a control over your tongue and avoid trouble-causing situation. Your adventurous spirit might hurt you this time. You need to be very careful while taking any risky step; this might cause you heavy losses. Aggression will become your worst enemy in 2013. Due to this, your health and career might also suffer. If you are planning something since long, you need to hold it this time. Special care of your health is needed. Avoid initiating anything new, and watch out for small conflicts with coworkers around March. Difficulties will ease out slightly in September, but you’ll still have to tighten your belt financially. However, don’t worry as something will soon change. This is a phase where your relationship is consolidated. February is not the right month to accomplish great tasks. In fact, now you can obtain something by moving slowly and being constant. Be content with your position and this way you’ll go far. You’re definitely ready to innovate, implement and make an impact in all sorts of areas. Whatever happens, don’t make promises you can’t keep. When you’re happy and content, it’s easy to fall into a routine. Try something new to keep things interesting. Multi-tasking kills many birds with one stone, but some tasks require more personal attention. Try your best to focus your skills on one thing for maximum success; you’ve racked up enough failures as it is. Young people should not try to rush their plans for the future. There might be changes for those who are living in a joint family. Important decisions taken by you during this week could result in a major breakthrough in your career. The initial part of the year will fetch you financial stability. A long distance travel is seen in your chart. Mood: Forceful and dynamic Compatible signs: Gemini, Aquarius, Pisces Lucky colours: Sea-green and silver Lucky days: Saturday. Lucky numbers: 1, 6, 11, 15, 32
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Astro turf
ARIES: Get real about your daily routine and make it a happy one. Meetings and negotiation with potential contractors, employers, employees and consultants can be productive. Tarot message: You find within yourself a fountainhead of a will power.
Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 47 TAURUS: Your card is The Magician so you are not likely to be taken unaware by surprise happenings. Pay grocery bills on time. It is probably a better period for working in familiar surroundings than for travelling. Tarot message: At work don’t hold back anything from your employer. Lucky colour: Metallic Grey. Magic number: 42 GEMINI: Spend this perfect day with your sweet-heart. Drop whatever you had scheduled and dedicate yourself to the one you love. Answer business correspondence. Tarot message: You must share responsibility with others. Lucky color: Pink. Magic number: 35 CANCER: If you have recently taken on a new job or contract make sure to negotiate and organize all the specific terms and conditions. A greater work load is likely to be placed upon your shoulders. Tarot message: Don’t make impulsive decisions in relationships. Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 40 LEO:Today is a test of know how and competence in your profession. Your performance is on public view and those in charge will be carefully watching you.The day favours those of you now treading unfamiliar ground. Tarot message: You gain by being practical; don’t be emotional. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 32 VIRGO: Sudden encounters with extraordinary character leave a mark on your life. You are unlikely to forget such incidents quickly. Work follow a familiar pattern today. You will find it difficult to reach agreements with loved ones. Tarot message: You gain by being practical. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 25
LIBRA:Your lover may be insistent and want your amorous attention whether you are in the mood or not. Do your best to comply and satisfy them. Employment affairs may be somewhat unsettled. Tarot message: Do what is right and watch your best interests. Lucky color: Sky blue. Magic number: 28 SCORPIO:
The cash should be flowing into your account to-day. This abundance is not due to luck but all because of your hard-work. Long-term projects and contracts can be paying off handsomely. Tarot message: You are advised to focus on professional changes. Lucky colour: Deep red. Magic number: 32 SAGITTARIUS: The run of good business continues. It is a case of making hay while the sum shines. Relationships move to closer intimacy, deepening love and fulfilling sexuality. Tarot message: You have to push to succeed and your efforts will pay off. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 40 CAPRICORN: Customer and other relatives are a specialty for you today. Turn on the charm and the world’s your oyster. Be sure to take full advantage of the good opportunity that comes your way. Tarot message: By applying yourself you can build great success. Lucky colour: Peacock green. Magic number: 51 AQUARIUS:
A day is built for workaholics, which is great if you love your job and want to establish a powerful momentum of productivity. Income may dwindle and expenses could rise. Do what you can to improve your mind. Tarot message: Focus on the better to mitigate the bitter. Lucky colour: Forest green. Magic number: 65 PISCES: Make efforts to apply for a job you really do want. Do not neglect the daily grind. Do not let too many people in on what you are planning. Tarot message: Empty promises are certain, therefore try to put your terms and conditions in writing. Lucky coluor: Peach. Magic number: 61
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MF Husain’s ‘Sprinkling Horses’ sold for $1.14 million at an auction at the Christie’s — one of the highest prices ever paid and one of the highs for the Indian art market. The work brought out the dynamism of horses paired with a human figure. Pablo Picasso used the bull as a metaphor throughout his art works. James Seymour matches his love of art with love for horses and became widely recognised for his equestrian art. Elephants, horses, tigers, bulls, butterflies…while the interpretation of animals in art depends on the context, the inspiration doesn’t.
Fauja Singh is every bit a man of grit and courage, which is testified through his rise and the legendary journey that has made him a noteworthy figure throughout the world. “Once you have decided to achieve a target, just go on until you achieve it,” he says. “I just decide that I have to complete the distance, and it doesn’t matter even if I lose my life doing that,” he says. During his marathons, first half doesn’t cause too much exhaustion. But when the going gets tough for a few kilometers, he recites God’s name, he shares with us. 
At a recent award night was made glittering by renowned stars and what stole the show was megastar Amitabh Bachchan's performance to his hit number Jumma chumma. He was joined by three leading ladies of Bollywood, Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Balan and Anushka Sharma. The 70-year-old received the Star of the Century Award at the gala night and also picked up the award on behalf of his son Abhishek for his role in Bol Bachchan.
After appearing in several commercials, model Rahul Kohli makes his debut as an actor with a cross-over between UK and India. He recently completed the shooting and is now looking forward to the release. We catch up with the talented newcomer to talk about the film, his Punjabi roots and the journey so far…
Aamir Khan is a social crusader. He has brought into forefront many social evils prevailing in the modern Indian society and fought against social stigmas in the society through his show, Satyamev Jayate. Now, he has taken another most important issue in his hand to deal with. He lent his supports to the fight against alcoholism amongst women.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s show Saraswatichandra is in the news for various reasons, but mostly for the time slot at which it would be aired. Earlier, the buzz was that it might replace Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, but now rumours are that as it might air at 8 pm, as Kaali – Ek Punar Avatar isn’t delivering good TRP since its launch and might be shifted to 11 pm slot. Bhansali’s show might launch on February 18 or 25.
Sonali Bendre will once again be seen in a film and on television. She has signed up for an important role in Once upon a Time in Mumbaai 2 opposite Akshay Kumar and will also be judging India’s Best Dramebaaz.
Roopal Tyagi aka Gunjan of Sapne Suhane Ladakhpan Ke, who is dating Akhlaque Khan of Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha Season 2, was one of the couples to be offered Nach Baliye 5 as a wild card entry. But Roopal has been unwell since a while and couldn’t take up the offer due to her ill health.
You share your birthday with Preity Zinta (January 31, 1975, Shimla), who shot to fame as the cool model in the Liril advertisement. She also modelled for Perk and her dimpled smile won the hearts of million. Kya Kehna. Dil Se, Koi Mil Gaya , Dil Chahta Hai are some of her notable films. She won the IIFA Style Diva Award (2005). Astrologically Preity’s marriage is delayed, but career-wise she will continue to prosper. She should not indulge in cricket according to her planets.