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History revisited
Sawa lakh naal ik ladawa, tabi Gobind Singh naam kahawa...
“It has taken over three long years of research before I came up with a photo-realistic animation film on the subject that encompasses a wide historical and religious backdrop,” says Baweja while adding, “The most important part of the film is undeniably the story of four sons of Guru Gobind Singh, who sacrificed their lives for the sake of religion. However, I didn’t want any actor to essay the role of the Sahibzades. So, we used animation instead.” While waxing eloquent about the techniques used during the making of the film, Baweja shares, “I would shuttle between Amritsar and Mumbai to visit the SGPC members, who sought to reason each fact in accordance with the religious records of the same. We have paid attention to the detailing of each frame and as there are 24 frames in one second, we have cut every frame to perfection.” The movie is due for release next winter and has been produced by Pammi Bajwa. Also, Prasad Ajgaonkaz, while talking about the technology involved in the film says, “This is a 3-D stereoscopic war film and is perhaps the first-of-its-kind to be made in the world. We have made an attempt to cultivate photo-realistic film so that people don’t end up thinking that this is a cartoon film. We are trying to make it look as real as possible.” The trailer of the film does look promising and features the story of four sons of Guru Gobind Singh, including Ajit Singh, Jhujar Singh, Fateh Singh and Zorawar Singh and how they fought the battle against the Mughals on December 21 and 26, 1705. Also, the dramatic expertise with which the tale of four Sahibzades was presented during the trailer was truly distinguishable. amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Dance with a message
Following Osho and learning Kathak rather happened to Divya Dikshit. It was her grandmother who introduced her to Osho and Divya is fortunate to have actually heard and seen him. Kathak came to her as a hobby class and stayed on.
And on Sunday evening, Divya, at the Osho Film Festival being held at Bal Bhawan-23, is all set to bring both of them together. Guru Purnima is a concept that probably the young generation is oblivious to, she rues. The closest they come to is Teacher’s Day. “A teacher might be the closest word to Guru in English, but the latter is way more than the former,” says Divya. She has especially choreographed a show on Guru, which will be followed by a pure dance piece and conclude with an episode from Buddha’s life. Kathak is close to Divya’s heart for it lets her explore her inner self while still remaining within the tradition “I also feel that this is one of the classical dance forms that’s closest to ordinary life. And, its sheer energy is magical.” Divya, a double postgraduate, dabbled in the corporate world before she actually found her calling. “I owe this to my Guru and extremely supportive family,” she adds. A lecturer, Divya is on a sabbatical for a year and fully devoting herself to dance, which has won her much appreciation. Having spent 15 years under her Guru Yogini Gandhi, her learning continues. “Being a defence personnel’s wife, I am always on the move; my performances make me do that even more.” Divya follows dance for the sheer passion; while materialistic pursuits take a backseat. Although she loves to teach, a swarming school full of students is not what she dreams of. “To follow one’s own individual path while making meditation part of it is how I interpret Osho and it’s been hugely fulfilling,” she says. Osho Film Festival will have screening of his movies, including a short biography to begin with, starting at 4:30 pm. mona@tribunemail.com
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Classy notes
Noted classical singer Pt. Jasraj will perform in Chandigarh on February 12 at the Tagore Theatre, Sector-18, as part of the Basant Festival celebrated by Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi. Pandit Jasraj’s achievements can hardly be ove-emphasised. He has carved out his monumental global following, without depriving his domestic admirers. He has single-handedly paved the way for Indian vocal classical music to resonate across the world.
Born in a family of outstanding musicians of over four generations, Pandit Jasraj is blessed with a soulful and sonorous voice, which traverses masterfully over all four-and-a-half octaves. His vocals are characterised by a harmonious blend of the classic and opulent elements projecting traditional music as an intense spiritual expression, at once chaste and yet densely coloured. This gives his music a unique and sublime emotional quality, reaching out to the very soul of the listener. In this festival, celebrated every year on the fifth day of the month of Magha in Vikrami Calendar, he will be seen celebrating one of the most popular festivals with his unique recital. Kamal Tiwari, chairman of the Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi, says the event will celebrate the importance of festivals in our Indian music tradition. In Indian classical music tradition, Basant is one of the most important raga in the old raga-ragani system. In the present day system, Basant is known as Raga of Purvi Thata. The compositions in this raga appear in Holy Shri Guru Granth Sahib. Even contemporary artists of miniature paintings and other visual forms are creating raga ragani works in their chosen art forms. “Yellow being colour of Basant, we will appreciate if listeners could come wearing something in yellow,” he adds. Entry by invitation only after 6.30 pm on February 12. —
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Miniature magic
Miniatures by Sandeep Kaur Walia and graphics by Kaumudi Prajapati adorn Punjab Kala Bhavan's walls in sector 16
Chandigarh. Episodes from history come alive in some of her frames that show Guru Nanak Dev with Bala and Mardana, undergoing training as a young disciple and when he preached the pandits. The borders are kept in tandem with the theme. The ones depicting rural scenes have phulkari on them. Some of the frames have rural and urban juxtaposed, like in Basant, where women are wearing traditional attires, but a young boy is in a t-shirt. Other paintings like Pushtani Haveli, Nanak Mel, Tanga Lahori captures varied experiences that Sandeep has gone through in life. As for her, "I am happy polishing my art," says the girl.
Woman power Kaumudi Prajapati's 20 graphics celebrate womanhood and her impressions of her home state Goa. Mainly dry points, graphics with non- acidic techniques, some etchings, her works celebrate human figures and natural symbols like islands, clouds, trees, flowers, waves and more. Women empowerment is the theme close to Kaumudi's heart. "Being a woman I feel comfortable working on it," she says. Relationships between humans, with nature and different groups also figure in her work. "Being a daughter, wife, professional, we are constantly addressing relationships which I find intriguing," she says!
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Lucknawi treat
After scripting history globally, it's a proud moment for food-lovers of Chandigarh as Tunday Kababi (105-yr-old Lucknow fame) launches in Chandigarh, Sector 22-B. Get a chance to dig your teeth deep into not just succulent Kababs, but a wide array of other Awadhi cuisines.
Featured in some of the most prestigious travel magazines of the world, including The Lonely Planet and The New York Post, Tunday Kababi, in fact, incorporates as many as 160 special, secret spices and ingredients that their ancestors had developed. These were close to the gastronomic secrets of the kitchens of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah! Famous in Lucknow and established generations ago by Mohammad Osman Haji, Tunday Kababi, with their melt-in-the-mouth Galavati Kababs is a regular haunt of kebab-lovers. It was only after keeping themselves confined to a remote corner in old Lucknow for more than 105 years that Mohammad Usman persuaded his father to move out and start his chain of outlets across India in all major cities. Special chefs have come from Lucknow with these exotic recipes. A meal for two starts at about Rs 350 (taxes extra). — TNS
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Ancient wisdom, modern twist
Yoga is our ancient wisdom, which has been valued and popularised in the West. Well, now Tricity residents have access to Ashtang Vinyasa, a form of yoga that keeps Madonna fit, in a hip and happening way!
Synchronising breath with progressive series of postures, this form of yoga is said to offer physical, psychological, metals and spiritual benefits. Kavaljeet Kaur, who has been teaching yoga for last six years, feels sad that our ancient wisdom that has celebs in the West going crazy about it, has still not cut any ice with the young. So she and Dilshet Sukhija, director Hotel Icon have launched YogCafe in style. An hourly class of yoga in the morning followed by sattvic breakfast and added benefit of spa therapy, this programme is aimed at holistic growth. The programme is open for in-house guests as well as walk-ins. Says Dilsher, “Most of the clientele are from the corporate sector, people leading a competitive lifestyle full on stress. It’s our effort to get back to the roots.” Together this duo with chefs have prepared a special sattvik menu that has apple cinnamon halva, yogi porridge, vegetable mint parantha, spinach roti, aloe vera, amla juice, date milk, oatmeal pancakes and fruit salad with apple syrup. “When one goes to places like Rishikesh, with Ganga flowing on one side, one is totally relaxed. We can achieve this too provided we follow the four pillars of yoga,” says Kavaljeet. Yoga stresses on right achara, vichara, ahara and vihara. Achara is the discipline with self, vichara his behaviour with the outside world. Ahara is the food and vihara recreation. “Now the city folks need not run to Dharamshala or Rishikesh each time they want to purify ones body and mind,” offers this spirited yoga follower. “As a boutique hotel, we are committed to provide the finest and novel experiences to city folks, Yogcafe seems to be just what is ready to take off,” says Dilsher. You can walk in a yoga class for Rs 300 or shell out Rs 3,000 monthly for yoga. At Rs 4,500 you get access to classes, two sattvic breakfast meals and two spa treatments. The spa treatments are also on offer to in-house guests who get the treatment right in the room that gets converted to a spa parlour on asking!
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Go the distance
Tom Hanks didn't have a reason, one fine day he decided to run, so he ran and ran in the Hollywood blockbuster Forrest Gump. Rahul Verghese probably shares the similar uninspiring (as he calls) reason to run. "It didn't start as a passion; no medical need. I bought a treadmill to beat the dark winter nights of Chicago. Six months later I realised I could run five kilometres, which is not a big deal today. It felt good; a great accomplishment. So, I decided to run in the Chicago Marathon. I bought a book 100 days to your marathon and followed it like a bible," says Rahul, who for a minute would 'run short' of words to describe what he felt like when he crossed the finish line. "I felt I could do anything now. Marathon is now part of my DNA," adds the man who has forty-five marathons to his credit now.
d when we talk of a marathon,
the experience gets all the more exciting…
I want to run…with wind in my hair and sand at my feet, the animal song by Savage Garden plays softly and then picks up pace in the relaxed quarters of the mind. Steps gain momentum like a soldier who is all prepared; what to do, where to charge, he knows it all. Something just tells the lungs they better be doing a good job and the message is unanimously spread to the entire body. The marathon runner is all set for the experience. The marathon runner is about to enter into a new world, a space, a different life…and we are standing right at the finish line to ask them how it feels. Run a mile along with the marathon runners of the region and discover why they feel that if you want to run, run a mile, but if you want to experience a different life, run a marathon!
And I began running…. It is not the competition, it is camaraderie; it is the spirit and it is what they take from it is what defines marathon for some. Gagandeep Singh, general manager, Park Plaza-17 again didn't have a rhyme or reason to start running a marathon. He was twenty-two when he started. "I had no idea how to spend my extra time when I was in London. I am early riser, so I started running in the snowy mornings and one day I saw myself crossing the finish line for the London marathon," excitement in his voice says it was a big deal for him. "I have run two half marathons in Gurgaon, London marathon and aiming at a full marathon this year."
Keep at it Running is now like breathing for the 'serious' marathon runners. But you don't decide to run a mile one fine morning. Gagandeep shares his experience. "To run a marathon you have to start preparing at least forty-five days in advance. I divide my days accordingly. I do at least four days of ten kilometres a week, one day of twenty kilometres and then two days of complete rest with no running. I do yoga and stretching exercises, but no aggression," explains Gagandeep, who follows a '10 is to 1' formula while running marathon. "I run for ten kilometres and then stop for a minute, which prepares me for the run again." It has everything People have made best friends on marathons as Rahul puts it. Some have discovered themselves in a new perspective. "It is like brushing my teeth; it energises my day, keeps me in a positive frame of mind and I get to meet similar people with that frame of mind," says Rahul. They come for a different reason and stay together for a different reason.
You can run Yashovardhan Saboo, Chandigarh based industrialist has a different reason to run. It is definately not for medals or to break records. “I run because I enjoy doing it. I was in Switzerland when I first ran almost 17 kms in chilling conditions. I realised it is not the body but the mind that tells us to either go ahead or stop,” he says. The preparation for every marathon is not very different. Adds Yashovardhan Saboo, “of course one needs to be reasonably fit, and stay away from binging.” For a reason You are bound to get inspired by this. Dr Jaspreet Batth, a dental doctor from Panchkula, gets the best out of him through running. He also owes a great deal to his son Karanvir. "I wasn't comfortable with the extra weight that I carried. I started to run and within weeks I could see the difference. I did the marathon despite the weight and managed to cope up well," Dr Jaspreet has eight marathons to his credit and he looks forward to many more. "One gets bogged down, first few kilometres are taxing and then you gain momentum. Closer to the finish line you see your family cheer for you and you want to put in that one more effort to cross the finish line," he says enthusiastically. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Regimental Roger
Poonam Bindra "Roger is my Independence Day gift (being born on August 15)," exclaims the young lover of canines, Abhinav Jain, as his friend and mate the Labrador in his shining black coat comes running to meet his master but stops in his tracks after hearing the command "Stop!" He turns his head to an angle in a quizzing manner. "He is very observant besides being highly obedient and affectionate," says Abhinav. They have two other pets in the house-a German Shepherd and a Pug but for him Roger is his special chum. LOVE ME LOVE MY ROGER Abhinav cannot stop telling us about his companion's attributes-"Roger is friendly yet very autocratic and likes to take his time to be familiar with any stranger. I feel that being disciplined is also a very strong quality which I really feel proud of." Very neat and tidy in his ways, Roger has been no problem after he was suitably trained as a puppy. Enjoying his daily one- and-a-half-kilometer run, Roger loves outdoor. Not a fussy eater and a vegetarian, Roger will eat anything offered to him and of course, he is very fond of sweets. Though quite compatible with the other two in the house, Roger does like to maintain his distance and has his own private corner. YOUR'S FATHFULLY "How he welcomes me when I come home is a priceless experience and such a booster for my ego," Roger's master quips. He responds to orders like "Get the Newspaper, roll, salute, hand shake' etc. He can even judge Abhinav's mood and reacts accordingly, either snuggles next to him or drags him out to play. "But once a no, means a no! He has got the discipline of an Army dog," exults the proud owner.
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Such a pleasure!
Tube and Berger, aka Arndt Roerig and Marko Vidovic, began their career in music with a punk band at the age of sixteen. However, they progressed to producing organic electronic music after an introduction to house and techno during the late 90s. Since a mammoth breakthrough in 2004, the duo's independent label Kittball Records with DJ Juliet Sikora has found a consistent global appeal. They have already dominated DJ booths across the world in the renowned clubs, including Frankfurt's Cocoon and Manchester's Sankeys. They launched their first studio album Introlution in 2012, which features collaborations with Chicago House legend Robert Owens and trumpeter extraordinaire Thalstroem. Their new track, Imprint of Pleasure, was released on January 14 and it is topping the charts already. We advise you to lend your ears to it just like the music buffs in Chandigarh have. Here's what they have to say about the track. Beats and loops The first time I heard Imprint of Pleasure was on beatport.com and no wonder it is topping the charts. It has a fresh appeal to it. Needless to say, it is my recent favourite. I love it for the beats and the loops. Kanika Sehgal, student, New Public School Appeals to young When it comes to the new generation, electric music is the way to go! Though most of those who cross their 20s don't really fancy this kind of music but it has a lot of energy to it. Personally, I think that this song has a lot of drama to it, especially how the music rolls through the track. It's very energetic. Kavisha Mahajan, student, Vivek High School Original effect I have listened to a lot of electro house music, but this one seems to have a different appeal. Fortunately, it's nothing like the regular dose of Akcent and Armin van Buuren, though I like listening to them, but this one has a very authentic touch to it. Also, I love the beats and it's a very good way to start the day. Nipun Nagpal, student, Scholar Fields School
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Neha has no regrets
Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia, whose career has been a mixed bag so far, admits she has made mistakes in her career but says she doesn't regret any of them. The former Miss India has been part of popular films like Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Shootout at Lokhandwala and Singh Is Kinng as well as duds like Sheesha and Paying Guest. "I have made mistakes, but they are not regrets, and I don't want to talk about my mistakes," Neha said in an interview. "There is no such thing as wrong films. A mistake could be not waking up in the morning and going to the gym, or if you are rude to someone or someone misunderstands you. I am not god, so I am not perfect. But there are no regrets," she added. The 32-year-old admits she has turned down many offers that she thought were not suited for her. "I got many opportunities, but I didn't want to be a part of them. Sometimes you can't relate to something or you feel you are too young or old to do something. "I have refused a lot of work. It is not like I reject work, but I don't agree with some things at times. I just feel that roles should add value to me also. If it's a great role and even if there is one scene, I will do it," she said. Neha entered the film world after a brush with modelling. She says models are not very good actors, and there are better actors than her in the industry. However, she doesn't believe in competing with anyone. "There are better actors than us (models) in the industry. Everyone has a (different) magic and I feel that you can only last those many years and get those many more films. Maybe my magic doesn't come across that much, but everyone has something. There is something special about me, maybe not as much as someone else," she said. The actress said she loves being part of the film industry, and that having a star parent would have made it easier for her. "It is easier when you have a parent in the industry... you have someone who is selflessly guiding you. If I had a godfather, things would have been different, but even if it is not there, it is okay. I love being in the industry," she said. Neha also added that she doesn't agree with stereotypical assumptions about the industry being tough on girls. "People say the industry is a certain way and it is tough for girls, but I have never encountered anything like that...My morals are very high," she said. — IANS
Straight talk
Parineeti Chopra is a straight-shooter and loves to talk. The pretty and young actress is excited about her movies, link-ups and much more…
Romantic link-up Mahesh Sharma is my mentor. I am here because of him. I am not dating him. We are just friends. I understand that the media needs to gossip but at least they can clarify with me. I am friends with so many guys and co-stars like Sushant Singh Rajput, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and others. Weight issues I am a naturally healthy girl and I cannot be skinny, no matter how hard I try. I love being curvy. It also sets me apart and is a healthy image to promote to my fans. I try to wear clothes that suit my body type but I also have to mould myself according to my film roles. And I am a Punjabi so I love to eat too. Films & more films I got many offers after Ishaqzaade and they wanted me to play pretty much the same characters. I don't want to repeat myself. I have Maneesh Sharma's film, Shaad Ali's film and a film with Siddharth Malhotra. My diary is full. I love being busy with work. Rumours are rumours People have said all sorts of things about me that I did not have movies, I was charging too much for endorsements, I was broke, I was acting pricey, and other such things. My truth is that is love acting in movies and I want my work to speak for itself. Nothing else bothers me. Fashion mantra I like wearing clothes I feel comfortable in. I am lazy when it comes to dressing up but I have to do it for movies and events and the red carpet. I am learning and I have a long way to go. I dress in casuals when I am not shooting.
Frozen in wax
Madame Tussauds unveils 4 waxworks of Whitney Houston Madame Tussauds has unveiled four different waxworks of late Whitney Houston, which is the most the museum has created of one person in its 200-year-old history. The waxworks of the star, who died a year ago on the eve of the Grammy Awards last year, were created in London but they will be displayed at museums in separate cities, according to insiders.
The singer's former manager and sister-in-law Pat Houston was on hand to unveil the collection with her husband and Whitney's brother, Gary. "We were extremely honoured when Madame Tussauds approached us about doing four figures of Whitney from different points in her 30-year career. This is something we are excited to do for the fans," Pat said. —PTI
Unfair obsession
Chiyaan Vikram, who was seen in Raavan and David, says that South Indian film audiences are obsessed with fair-skinned girls from North India. Beautiful girls in the South do not act in movies. They pursue academics or get married. South actors do not even do stage shows or television shows.
Three in one
Rustic charm
Shahid Kapoor is going to get fuzzy again like his character of Charlie in Kaminey. He is currently clean-shaven and shooting for Phata Poster Nikla Hero. He will have a fuzzy look for Rambo Rajkumar because the character is rustic. Shahid is excited about his new look.
Family play
Ranbir Kapoor plays a street-smart orphan in Besharm. Neetu and Rishi Kapoor play a cop couple who nab Ranbir's thief character. The family is thrilled to spend quality time together on a movie set.
Life on Express highway
Shah Rukh Khan is having a great time shooting Chennai Express and has taken quite a liking to director Rohit Shetty. He is currently taking a short break from Chennai Express.
A source says, “Shah Rukh has been having several meetings with Farahan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. Don has done very well as a franchise and they want to take it forward. They are planning casting and things like that, including plotlines, locations, dates, etc.” The source continues, “SRK was also supposed to finalise details for Happy New Year and help Farah finalise the heroine too. As of now, only Abhishek Bachchan is finalised along with SRK. There are four heroes in that movie. The script is locked and the songs will also be recorded soon. The heroine has to be someone who holds her own opposite four heroes. SRK likes working with Rohit Shetty so they are also looking at two more scripts to work together on.” Farah Khan says, “I am waiting for SRK to finish Chennai Express so we can discuss Happy New Year. I need a heroine who is not too young, can dance, can act, and looks good.” We wish them the very best for Happy New Year.
Vidya to play MS Subbulakshmi
Bollywood filmmakers are showing much interest on biopics these days. Actors are also showing keen interest to portray legends in their career. From Irfan Khan to Ranbir Kapoor, stars are looking forward to play well-known personalities in movies and the latest to join the bandwagon of portraying fable in reel is best actress winner consecutively for four times, Vidya Balan. The Dirty Picture actress will play Carnatic classical singer MS Subbulakshmi in filmmaker Rajiv Menon’s upcoming film.
Rajiv Menon is currently busy finding producers for his film, whereas Vidya has many films lined up. “Vidya has almost wrapped up Raj Kumar Gupta’s Ghanchakkar with Emraan Hashmi. Post that, she will work on Shaadi Ke Side Effects with Farhan Akhtar and is likely to start either Sujoy Ghosh’s next or the biopic,” says an insider. Meanwhile, Vidya is a huge fan of the legendary singer but she is refrained from making any statement. The 35-year-old actress said, “I can’t reveal much as I’m bound by contract. All I can say is that I’m doing a biopic. The makers will make the necessary announcement.”
Arjun’s revenge
Arjun Rampal wanted to be alone while working out in his society gym. He even placed fitness equipment in the gym but did not like that other people were using it. So he took it all out because no one listened to him.
Action girl
Katrina Kaif likes doing stunts. She is training hard to pull off stunts with Hrithik Roshan in the remake of Knight and Day called Bang Bang. She will do bike stunts and is being trained by professionals from the US. |
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Some fun, some magic
Gurpreet Ghuggi, the funny man from Jalandhar, is back on television with Nautanki — The Comedy Theatre as the Jaadugar padosi. We catch him to talk about the show and more. What made you accept this show? The show offers a variety. The participants aren't really standup comedians but television actors. We also have Bollywood actors who are part of the show. Also, the theme keeps changing. So, it's great fun to be able to experience such variety. Can we expect anything different from you this time? Always. We always have to do something new. People can still enjoy an old song but they won't laugh at an old joke. So yes, you can expect something fresh and new. Are you doing any work in Punjabi? Yes, I am currently working for my next film. It's going to be a joint venture with Akshay Kumar. He will play a cameo in the film. TV actress Ragini Khanna and Juhi Chawla will be also be part of it. Anything in Bollywood? My last film Khiladi 786 received a good response. At the moment, this show is keeping me busy. But let's see, I don't get enough time. My work is mostly in Punjab, so I've a threshold. But if I get something worth doing, I'll definitely do it.
Wedding bells for Aman?
Stunts no more
Secret revealed
In Saath Nibhana Saathiya, Gopi will find out about Alka being Vansh's real mother and also that Urmi stole the kid (Vansh is not adopted). Gopi will feel cheated and betrayed and will in that moment decide to reveal Rashi and Urmi's true colours. Rashi tries to convince Gopi but she is adamant to tell the family. When finally she is about to tell the whole family, Rashi faints.
Credit card scam
In upcoming episode of Arjun, a foreigner is found dead in a hotel washroom, ETF sees an SMS on his phone about a credit card transaction, which ETF realises was done post his death but his credit card was with him which means someone stole his info. ETF starts investigating and uncovers a credit card scam.
Good friends
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Astro turf
ARIES: New business deals offered to you are worth considering. Artists get acclaim for their work and make good money. This day is going to test you mentally and physically. TAURUS: Business and work opportunities are plenty. Take one step at a time to climb up the ladder of success. You make an important effort to resolve family issues. Tarot message: Business problems must be solved without anybody getting hurt. GEMINI: You can have many public rivals. A loving interaction with your beloved is indicated. Focus on routine work and maintain a low profile. Overseas contracts are lucrative. CANCER: You are on your own, as friends and close relatives refuse to come to your aid. Poetry and literary gatherings hold your interest today. Domestic life will remain disturbed. LEO: Participation in a charitable activity is indicated today. The share market yields good profits after the recent uncertain phase. Tune in to your favourite music and unwind with loved ones. VIRGO: Finances need urgent sorting out today and your idea is to save wisely for a secure future. A happy event celebrated at home is enjoyable and keeps you on your toes. A father figure comes to your aid. Tarot message: Lack of confidence or caution can leave you in losses. Lucky colour: White. LIBRA: Thoughts of giving up midway are high. So weigh pros and cons wisely. Be extra-careful if you are signing any paper work as there could be more to the situation than meets the eye. SCORPIO: There can be new career opportunities due to your past efforts. Spending quality time with your partner will be a priority for you. There could be good news regarding a family member. SAGITTARIUS: Mediation takes you deeper within. Health and physical energy is good, but you need to take frequent breaks and watch out your diet as well as fitness routine. Work will be hectic.
Tarot message: Leave things open-ended for best results. CAPRICORN: There can be appreciation for your ideas from colleagues. Monetary gains due to astute financial planning are indicated. If there are important meetings today, you need to be focused. Tarot message: Don't read too much into ordinary situations. AQUARIUS: A trip or distant news is on the cards. Your past efforts will start to show results. You will be unable to make up your mind about an important decision, so don't hesitate to discuss things with close associates. PISCES: You will be in a cheerful frame of mind. Going out of your way to help colleagues or loved ones will earn you goodwill and appreciation. Students need to fine tune their plans for higher education. Tarot message: Concentrate on projects
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The year ahead
If your birthday is February 10...
Do not waste time in criticising others, as it may affect your health. Someone you trust will not be telling you the truth, but your ability to convince others will help you solve problems. Think twice before you take on any new project. It is not a very good period for travelling. Remain calm and tension free. You should look twice at investment schemes that are presented to you. You will upset your spouse if you spend money on things that you don't immediately require. Try to be a realist in your affairs. If you run from a situation, it will follow you in the worst possible way. Take care of the health of your parents and negative atmosphere at home. There will be a huge gap in the understanding of you and your family members, which will result into useless disputes. You will not like the interference of your relatives in personal matters. All these issues can be resolved by keeping patience. Professionally, you are going to fly high. Every risk taken by you will turn to victory and people will start seeking your advice for their betterment as well. You will be noticed, admired and praised for your intelligent work all over. If you are in a love relationship then you need to be aware of all the happenings. A so-called friend might try to create a misunderstanding between you and your partner. But it seems that your bond is above all the misunderstandings and trust is the thing that keeps your relationship alive. If you are single then there are chances of starting a relationship with someone really good. Stability in finances is also predicted. Business folk should be cautioned not to invest their money in fresh ventures for these could get blocked for a long period. Do not let a feeling of despair interfere with your day-to-day activities. Those employed will have to work hard to retain their present position at work. A complacent stance could give an opportunity to a colleague to supersede. You'll be very receptive and take every opportunity to improve your finances. You might seem to be stumbling over your own feet in April, but you will be blessed with better judgment by May. Stop avoiding what is scaring you; and confront your problem head-on. Although you might not be able to totally get your life in order, you can cut down the number of things that are bothering you. Financially, September will be fruitful. Mood: Happy and cheerful. Compatible signs: Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio. Lucky colours: Orange, Purple. Lucky days: Monday.
Lucky numbers: 1, 10, 17, 18, 22.
You share your birthday with Emma Roberts (February 10, 1991, Rhinebeck, New York), who is the niece of Julia Roberts. The big role was followed by another big movie "Spymate" starring Chris Potter. She became a teen idol, at age of 13 as Addie Singer in the Nickelodeon series Unfabulous. She got big roles in movies like Wild Child and Hotel for Dogs.
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