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All that 0jazz
What's in a name? It is not unusual for any Punjabi staying abroad to jazz up their name. So when Gagandeep becomes G Deep it isn't startling! “I moved to America when I was nine years old and you know how firangs pronounce a Punjabi name! Besides, my friends would often call me G and so did my producer with whom I started working. This is how I became G Deep. And it's kind of cool,” he laughs. My first “I have known the director of Naughty Jatts for a long time, so when he offered me work I was all for it,” shares G Deep, who has worked with best international artists. G Deep has three songs in the film, which guarantee full-on entertainment. “I understand Punjabi film music has a different taste; all the same, I feel the director hired me because he knows that I understand what Punjabi and NRI Punjabi audiences like in terms of music,” smiles G Deep, excited about his fun-filled track. Spiritual sojourn He is pretty sorted out in his thoughts as well as work. G Deep is god- fearing and doesn't forget to thank his murshid. “I am here because of god and I feel it is his blessings that have still kept me on track. I came out with a spiritual album that re-defined me and brought me closer to existence,” says the music director who currently has three more movies on hand. Actor calling Being an actor comes naturally to a Punjabi singer. “I would love to act, but want to learn first. This is the way I do things - learn first. I like films like Shaheed Bhagat Singh; I am patriotic at heart so would like to do those movies.”
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Stay connected
How many times do you find yourself guzzling down beer sitting alone at a bar or maybe watching a cricket match all by yourself? And how many times have you wanted to strike a conversation with a complete stranger at a restaurant? Well, we would have a good number nodding in approval.
If this has been the case, then Chandigarh-based young entrepreneur Abhishek Gupta has an answer to it. No he isn't setting you up for blind dates, but he provides you with an all new application Mink Me that makes conversation real quick! A Masters in Management from the Harvard University, Abhishek returned from the US last year. “I was sitting at a bar alone and thinking what is that one way through which I can connect to people in my city or people with same interests really fast. This is how Mink Me came into being,” he spreads the technical facts clearly. A really quick way of connecting application Mink Me is available on Android and Apple, and already has as many as 300 users in America. What's the story behind the name we wonder? “Fairly simple; it is something like Wink Me, but not everyone would have been comfortable with this name so we kept Mink Me,” shares this entrepreneur, who has a lot of plans for his application. “Mink Me has a separate ID; through the application you can see people who are sending you messages, but there is no notification for it. You can easily pick and choose the people you want to talk to,” adds Abhishek. Mink Me is an application that has been created to connect people in your city, in your building; those who share the same interests. Says Abhishek, “Moods is a feature that places Mink Me in a category of its own and allows you to set your mood, so that your friend is always there to share your happiness as well as sorrows. The app also allows you to connect to people from your area. One can see who is visible and wants to connect with you from the same location. The service has been aptly named Really Close.” Another option available in Mink Me is the 'Mink ID' to stay in touch with friends and peers without disclosing your identity. “In this, one can even hide his or her cell-phone number,” says Abhishek, who will be adding more features to the application. “We will be bringing this application on Blackberry once it catches up,” he smiles, checking for updates on his laptop. The icing on the cake is Minker: which helps you stay updated on Mink Me App updates related to new features, releases, events and parties. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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RAP & roll
The latest one to join the bandwagon is GOP Virk, an international rapper born in UK and brought up in New York. He hits Chandigarh for the promotion of his single Kee Gal. Before the talks of how, when, where and why get rolling, we needed to sort a small query regarding the name GOP. “My name is Gurvinder and my nickname is Gopi, so friends started calling me GOP,” he shrugs his shoulders. An answer we pretty much expected! Kee Gal…it is Gop's turn to do more explaining. “This is my new single which is already popular. It features Punjabi film actress Neetu Singh as the model. The video was shot in Punjab, Jagraon,” adds this rapper who had a clear reason for shooting the single in Punjab. “My friends back in Punjab would ask me to come here and so did my fans. Besides, my music always has an Indian element. So, this time I decided to shoot it in Punjab.” GOP is a rapper who has done collaborations with Juggy D and Dr Zeus. What separates his rap from the ones that we hear in Punjab? “I have a style of my own. The kind of rap I hear in Punjab is more or less the same,” he says. Does that mean very Bohemian style, talking about guns or drugs? He smiles, “A rapper or for that matter any artist can convey his or her feelings through their work if it is based on personal feelings. This is what inspires me as well. I always liked music and did not have any 'desi' influence when I was growing up. However, I still retained the element of bhangra, hip and hop in my style. You can smell desi flavours.” GOP plans to shoot his second single in Punjab too and do the must-happen-act in Punjabi films! “You never know, I might. As of now I am busy with the promotion of Kee Gal, which is a mix of east and west flavours,” shares the rapper, who wants to work with Gurdas Maan. For someone who wants to be close to his roots, this is definitely a thanks-giving! At the same time, it gives him a chance to peek into the evolving music scene in Punjab.
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Demystifying art The National Art Week, a tribute to Amrita Sher-Gil, will present eminent artists and their works
In the week-long festival, viewers of this region will witness 20 most significant signatures of the Indian art world. Internationally acclaimed artists, critics, curators, historians, museum directors, editors and cultural commentators will be presenting their work, which includes stalwarts like Anjolie Ela Menon, Atul Dodiya, Vivan Sundaram, Anju Dodiya, Dayanita Singh, Sheba Chhachhi, Mithu Sen, Pushpamala N, Ashok Vajpeyi, Sadanand Menon, Girish Shahane, S Kalidas, Alka Pande, Roobina Karode, Tasneeem Mehta, Kishore Singh, Kavita Singh, Bhavna Kakar, Navina Sundaram and Nanak
Ganguly.
The Amrita Sher-Gil National Art Week is going to be held by the Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi at the Government Museum and Art Gallery-10, from February 18 to 24. During the first six days, every evening at 5.30 pm an eminent artist will be presenting his/her work through a slide show and an eminent critic/historian/writer will follow it up with a presentation of his/her own. After this the two distinguished persons will engage in a dialogue. On the last day there will be a day-long seminar from 10 am to 6 pm, divided into three sessions, in which nine eminent personalities from the field of art will engage in discussions along with slide presentations of art works. Another big attraction of the art week will be an exhibition of photographs of Amrita Sher-Gil's father, Umrao Singh Sher-Gil and Re-take of Amrita by Amrita's nephew and renowned artist Vivan Sundaram. Amrita's niece Navina Sundaram, who lives in Germany, will be showing a film made by her on Amrita along with her accounts of Amrita in her presentation with visuals. The event is an attempt to display and watch, speak and listen and to understand, evaluate, expose, and demystify the aura surrounding the art. To sensitise the bystander by unraveling the hidden and abstract. The idea is to bring art to the forefront of the public agenda. Also, a possible platform to look back at the past; and ahead at the challenges facing the contemporary world of art. A place for all - students and teachers, seekers and givers, the established and the struggling. — TNS
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On the panel
Sukhmani
Installing these elements also enhances the architectural decor of any room. It is a great option for adding architectural and dimensional details to a space without having to make elaborate structural changes. In our modern age of minimalism, it's hard to imagine the use of any interior detailing, associated with earlier eras. The word "wainscot" immediately brings up images of traditional Victorian interiors with massive chandeliers and overstuffed furniture with ruffles. But by using simplified lines, and doing away with flowery ornament, wainscoting can be right at home in a modern home.
Height: Most wainscotings are installed between 32 and 36 inches above the level of the floor. As a general decorating rule, you should match the height of the wainscoting you use to the height of the room. In a room with low ceilings, stick with short wainscoting; otherwise, your walls may appear cluttered and space cramped. For rooms with higher ceilings, use taller wainscoting, as it will help anchor your space. The wainscot must always be less than half of the height of the wall.
Modern wainscoting consists of tongue-and-groove boards used on the lower section of a wall. The top edge is trimmed with moulding to create a stunning and distinct break on an otherwise plain surface. Stairways are an excellent and overlooked place where designing with wainscoting can achieve new heights. The pattern of choice is one of smaller vertical pieces of wood bordered on top by molding that reflects the height and slope of the post railing. (Sukhmani is a Chandigarh-based interior and landscape designer)
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Outsmarting time
Nishtha Anand
Gadget or assistant Smartwatches, as they have come to be known, will work like a virtual assistant for you. They will be able to make calls on your behalf, check for missed calls, give you social media updates and even monitor your heart rate while you jog. With the smartwatch, companies will be able to bring the browser to your wrist. Let's see what the existing ones do: Sony Smartwatch The smartwatch from Sony can initiate calls, can text pre-saved messages, view status updates and messages and suggest music. It also uses a training app to monitor your heart rate and launch a countdown clock. This is as good as it gets. MOTOACTV This smartwatch is a boon for the fitness conscious. It is able to monitor your heart rate, calories, lap time and pace. The GPS on the watch also tracks the distance of your run. It comes with a smart music player to play just the right music for your workout. You can also take calls with this one! I'm Watch This one was developed by an Italian start-up. And boy, it stands every chance against the smartwatches I have suggested above. I'm Watch has better features than the Sony Smartwatch or MOTOACTV. For instance, it has the ability to check emails and social media updates, dial calls for you, set up appointments and provide music of your choice. What to expect? With three leading players in technology lurking around there is a lot of excitement for the tech guzzlers out there. (Nishtha is a Chandigarh-based technology expert)
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Iron out those wrinkles
Dr Alka Dogra
Ageing skin droops and develops wrinkles, lines and furrows. The severity of these changes in an individual depends on one's genetic tendency, skin type and exposure to environmental factors. Dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons often use Glogau's classification when describing these ageing changes. Mild: Few wrinkles, requires little or no make-up for coverage. Moderate: Early wrinkles, sallow complexion, requires little makeup. Advanced: Persistent wrinkling, skin dis-colouration with broken blood vessels and solar keratoses. Wear make up to hide it. Severe: Severe wrinkling and furrows, solar keratoses. Wear make-up but it may not hide the ageing changes. How do facial lines and wrinkles form? Facial lines and wrinkles (rhytides) form because of the following factors like Ageing processes, sun damage, muscle movement, gravity, injury, surgery, acne, smoking and other skin diseases with a tendency to scar. There is often a degree of asymmetry to the lines, as people tend to smile or frown more on one side than the other, or consistently sleep on the right or the left cheek. Fine lines: Fine lines and wrinkles arise because of irregular thickening of the dermis and because of a decrease in the amount of water held by the epidermis. This is mainly caused by sun damage and exposure to environment toxins such as tobacco smoke. Furrows: Deeper lines or furrows are classified as dynamic or static. Dynamic lines appear with movement i.e. the activity of facial muscles. Static lines are unchanged with muscle movement. Eventually dynamic lines become static.
What to do
Remarkable changes in facial appearance can be obtained, giving a younger appearance and improving complexion. Often combinations of different cosmetic procedures are required for the best results. It is most important to protect the skin from the sun life-long using sunscreens on exposed areas daily, and to avoid smoking and exposure to passive smoking or other pollutants. Anti-ageing formulas
Many face creams may include so-called anti-ageing ingredients. These may include anti-oxidants and or exfoliants including:
With the exception of the topical retinoids, the effectiveness of many of these anti-ageing ingredients is unproven. Moisturisers
Ageing skin feels and looks better when moisturizers are applied regularly. These improve the water holding capacity of the skin. Choose one that feels nice to apply, doesn't sting or burn or provoke acne.
Resurfacing
Resurfacing refers to various techniques in which the top layers of the epidermis are peeled off using chemical or mechanical means. They can improve fine lines and static furrows but have no effect on dynamic lines. There are different types of resurfacing:
Other modalities include implantation (temporary or permanent fillers or grafts), botulinum toxin which is a temporary method i.e. 6 months and cosmetic surgery. (Dr Dogra is a Ludhiana-based skin specialist) --As told to Poonam Bindra
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Enjoy the journey
Simmi Waraich
Monika, Chandigarh First see why you wish to do masters and M Phil. Is it just for your own self or do you want to work later? If you want to work, rather than studying for MA and then M Phil where it will take another four years to get a job, there is something else that you could do, like B.Ed or NTT etc. If you are quite sure you wish to do MA and M Phil, then go ahead. At times, we cannot please everyone around us so if your husband is supportive, be patient even if your in-laws criticize you and slowly set up a system at home where most of your work is done in the morning. Slowly make the children independent like making their bags, polishing their shoes, etc- It's okay to study further but enjoy the journey too. It should not be that you worry about that constantly and in the meantime miss out on your life now. Have some playtime or easy time with your children too. I get very anxious and do not get along well with boys my own age. I don't trust people. I also do not get along with my parents and brother much. As a child I faced sexual abuse from another boy older than me and I did not tell anyone. Now, I am confused as I get attracted to both men and women physically. Is there something wrong with me? Vineet, Chandigarh Since you have said that you have a problem getting along with people and do not trust them that may be maintaining and exaggerating your problems. Also facing sexual exposure at a young age leads to an early awareness of one's sexuality and at times a person may be attracted to both sexes. Many people are bisexual. However, I would suggest that you get a full evaluation, including a personality test, by a trained psychologist and then get regular psychotherapy in order to get more comfortable with yourself. That can also help in building up your relationship with your family so that whatever differences you had are put behind. (Waraich is a Chandigarh-based psychiatrist)
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Warm up to Kashmiri cuisine
Serena Miglani
Kashmiri cuisine comprises aromatic spices and those have been specially brought to add that exotic touch. "We have specially imported the Kashmiri pran which is a kind of onion and essential for almost every dish, " adds Ajay Mathur, executive chef. The festival offers a wide variety of traditional preparations such as rogan josh, tabak maaz (lamb ribs), gushtaba, kanti kebab. It also has vegetarians delicacies such as chuk wangan (sour fried brinjal), waari muth (turnip and black beans), dum oluv (baby potatoes) and nadru malai kofta. "We have incorporated a different menu everyday for our discerning food lovers and have included all the culinary delights from Kashmir." says Bashr Ahemad, chef from Kashmir. On till February 24
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Leading by example
Gaga was forced to cancel her Born This Way Ball tour earlier this week after she was diagnosed with synovitus, a severe inflammation of the joints, and she is likely to undergo a surgery for it too, reported a publication. However, she made sure not to cancel a scheduled meet-and-greet with five-year-old Kaylee Gurbynski, who has an inoperable heart condition. Gaga flew down to Illinois for a surprise visit. "She (Gaga) can't do the show due to joint pain. She can barely walk herself and in spite of the fact that there's no show, she made an effort to meet Kaylee. I've never seen that happen in my history of being in radio," said local radio personality Tony Waitekus, who helped arrange the visit. "It just goes to show that no matter what you say about some of these stars, many of them do have huge hearts and put them to good use sometimes, and that happened here. She did the right thing, and she did it because she wanted to do it. I just can't say enough about her for doing that," Waitekus added. — PTI Inner beauty: Lady Gaga
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Trouble in paradise
"Stewart only got an engaged tone," a source said. The Snow White and The Huntsman star spent her Valentine's Day with her mother, Jules Stewart. "Kristen spent the day with her mom, and her little brother Taylor Stewart," the source added. — PTI
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Part of the package
She enjoyed working with director Vishesh Bhatt, who she feels has a sound knowledge of filmmaking and the commercial aspect of it. It runs in the family, after all! Praiseworthy: Aditi Rao Hydari
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Thought for the day
She is a non-religious but spiritual person because spirituality helps one connect directly with God.
Finally, we have someone teaching the right values and someone who knows the difference between spirituality and relgious beliefs. Food for thought!
The report card
Murder 3 is turning out to be a profitable venture, from day one, for its producers.
The film collected more than Rs 4.5 crore on its opening day, beating Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story which is sure to tank. |
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Wine and dine
The former judge of The X Factor (US) was caught on camera enjoying a Valentine's Day sushi date in Calabasas, California with an unidentified man, reported a website. Spears went casual for the evening with jeans, a white top, black jacket and boots. She arranged her hair in a messy bun and held an oversized handbag. Her mystery date matched her look in a Rolling Stones tee, black jacket and baseball cap. Before dining out with the man, the Hold It Against Me hit maker hung out with her mother in Malibu earlier in the day. Spears and Trawick amicably split in January this year after a year of engagement. — PTI
Mother's dairies
Show time: Tara Sharma
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No awards for Sridevi!
A source says, "Sridevi felt she had an edge and an advantage. Karisma Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit's comebacks Dangerous Ishq and Aaja Nachle were disasters. Her movie was met with unprecedented success critically and commercially. So the team of English Vinglish has been shocked that the film has hardly won any awards. It has been a clean sweep for Vidya Balan with her pregnant act in Kahaani." The source continues, "Actresses like Kareena Kapoor to Karisma Kapoor and Deepika Padukone were rooting for Sridevi to win because they adore the veteran star and also her performance in the movie. They have expressed their shock."
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Laughing it off ...
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India calling!
Lakshmi, who is based in New York, has written several cook books and is a big time foodie. Also, she keeps frequenting India. Buzz is that she is dating her long time friend and hotelier, Vikram Chatwal and the duo were spotted keeping close company during their holidays recently. Chatwal is an American hotelier who comes from an Indian Sikh background. According to sources, Chatwal, who has separated from model wife Priya Sachdev, has been close friends with Lakshmi for years now. Lakshmi was previously married to author Salman Rushdie.
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Vivek’s new avatar
Why did you accept this show? I had gone to meet the head of Zee TV to work out a way to promote my upcoming film on their channel when they told me about this show. I love kids and this concept really interested me. Soon we worked out the modalities. Also, the co-judges, Sonali Bendre and Anurag Basu, were very understanding as they were on the show before I came along, yet at times, they adjusted their dates because I was in the middle of promotions and shooting for my films. This was indeed an emotional decision for me. How was it an emotional decision for you? My father (Suresh Oberoi) made his television debut with Zee in a show called Dastaan years ago and now I am making my TV debut with IBD. It's a big deal. What is the purpose of this show? Kids who come on the show will not only get a chance to showcase their talent, but it will boost their confidence also. Moreover, there's a winner's prize at the end of it. Would you want your son to be part of such shows? Yes, if he's interested and inclined towards acting, then I would definitely say yes.
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Shamim bids goodbye
She spoke to the channel and production house as she kept falling ill due to hectic shooting schedule. But later things worked out and everything was sorted. So she stayed back
Back again
After keeping away from TV for a while now, Rohit Roy is back. He will soon be seen playing Hitler Didi aka Indira's (Rati Pandey) past in the show. He plays Saheb, a man Indira meets in Pakistan. Rohit was earlier seen in Star Plus's Sajda.
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Break free
Aamir took his wife, Sanjeeda to Udaipur. The couple spent time sight seeing and visited the famous Fateh Sagar Lake. After enjoying the cold weather and peaceful ambience, they came back refreshed.
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New home
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Astro turf
ARIES: You could be in line for a promotion or recognition. Your interest in overseas affairs is likely to stimulate. Enjoy and ride your luck in the evening.
Tarot message: Rivalry and competition would push you to do your best. Lucky
colour: Baize. Magic number: 52
TAURUS: Friction at workplace can slow down your production and frazzle everyone's nerves. Try to stay balanced and remember 'Silence is golden'. You will have more time to see to the needs of others. Tarot message: Balance in all aspects is recommended.
Lucky colour: Lotus pink Magic number: 25 GEMINI: Feeling of love and strong impulses come together in an exciting but frivolous mix. Avoid maiking an attempt to force the pace of the day. Do not neglect family matters.
Tarot message: Play your cards close to your chest. Lucky colour: Orange
Magic number: 40 CANCER: You are unlikely to get far while putting new plans into action. Putting energy into domestic life can lift you up. Some of you can be worried about finance. Pamper yourself.
Tarot message: Take no chances as despite the assurance of people. Lucky colour: Blonde
Magic number: 61 LEO: Sacrifices that you make today, can put you in a far better place in future. Rearrange your environment. Shop for some interesting artwork to decorate your room.
Tarot message: Be creative to retain your grip over your business. Lucky colour: Chocolate brown. Magic number: 24 VIRGO: Make an early start today and get to work on time. You will impress the boss and will feel an immediate sense of achievement. Ensure that your reputation spreads far and wide. Tarot message: A positive and caring attitude heals old wounds
Lucky colour: Citric blue Magic number: 33
LIBRA: You can get caught up with your natural ambition to be ahead of others. This will be a difficult day for dealing with business partners.
Tarot message: Remember the old saying, 'Penny saved is penny earned'. Lucky
colour: Lush Green Magic number: 62 SCORPIO: Patience and time are regiment to make progress. The advice of elders, professionals and people with greater experience can make a lot of difference. Use your imagination to get you want. Tarot message: Plan your life to avoid the inbuilt delays that come your way. Lucky colour: Pale yellow.
Magic number: 59 SAGITTARIUS: Excitement and happiness are on the cards. Socialising and attending gala events can be costly. You will have much energy. Students: focus on studies and career matters.
Tarot message: Strive for perfection at work. Lucky colour: Blood red Magic number: 63 CAPRICORN: Grinding through committee crowds and grid lock traffic will be annoying. Make this a day of solo activity. Someone may give you a useful business tip today. Tarot message: Be sure involving yourself as much as possible in new project.
Lucky colour: Golden yellow Magic number: 57 AQUARIUS: The day evokes fresh possibilities, start taking the first steps. Many policies that you have been following will bear fruits. Do not allow friends or family to distract you during study hours.
Tarot message: Do not leave things up to chance. Lucky colour: Cream Magic number: 50 PISCES: Finance and income are in the spotlight. Looking for a higher pay? Speak to your boss in the afternoon. Grasp the opportunity that comes your way today. Tarot message: Don't be too certain about obtaining a clearance.
Lucky colour: Sea Green Magic number: 41
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The year ahead
If your birthday is February 18...
Finally, you have achieved what you desired. Its time for you to now maintain what you have built. You'll be able to enjoy this phase by slowing down and simplifying your life. You are fascinating and sensual so, it'll be easy for you to conquer others and start a new relationship if you are single. As far as investment matters are concerned, except January 2013 to March 2013, other months will be quite good for parking money. However, take a wise decision and think logically before investing. You are energised and inspired creatively and emotionally on birthday. You express yourself more freely, playfully, and spontaneously. Moreover, you are willing to take chances. The dramatic and performing arts, sports and games, or other forms of self-expression and entertainment appeal strongly to you now. Meanwhile, disappointment in a business associate and/or the realisation that you have been neglecting your own needs and doing more work than someone else on a project arises now. You may feel put-upon, neglected and under-appreciated. Perhaps you are sacrificing your personal life for the sake of achievements or to meet responsibilities. You get more real and serious as March begins. Open-mindedness is a tremendous business asset. Get out ahead of the curve and find the thinking and/or methodologies that are relevant; bring it back and present it and voila, you're a star. After July, things will pick up positively. The wind favours you and you'll finally feel in harmony with those around you. If you work independently, you'll be favoured by fate, especially if you work in the field of medicine, psychology or paramedics. Avoid contact with Leos. Trust your gut feelings. Also, you must get rid of the negative signals that you are giving to yourself. 2013 is going to be a mixture of many feelings and experiences all at once. Your success at work place will take you to the cloud 9. Mood: Angry
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Generally it is the confused accent that bothers…but in this case the beginning was clear, very chaste and pretty much home-like! Gagandeep, the young artist from USA, has no fancy ideas about India, Punjab or music. Making his debut as the music director for Pankaj Batra's next Naughty Jatts, G Deep (as everyone calls him) has some interesting stories to share with us.
Once upon a time every Punjabi singer dreamt of releasing their tracks on foreign soil. The trend has just reversed; international artists of Punjabi origin are choosing their 'homeland' to not only release, but also create a big fan base.
The Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi is going to celebrate the birth centenary of Amrita Sher-Gil (born on January 30, 1913) by organising a National Art Week dedicated to her.
Wainscot is a panelling applied to the lower 2' to 5' of an interior wall. It runs along the lower sections of the walls of a room, similar to an over-sized baseboard trim. Wainscot instantly adds character, style and a sense of history to a home.
Selecting a style: It is important to select a style that matches your decor type. For example, in a sleek, modern-style living room, wainscoting with simple, linear horizontal borders would work well, while wainscoting with lavish ornamentation and complex patterns would work well in a traditional setup. Wainscoting panels were traditionally made of wood, like oak, which gave the walls a very rich and cozy look. In today's interior designing, these wainscoting panels are made of a number of other materials, for ease of installation and low cost values. You can use a traditional wainscot with sleek and modern furniture to achieve a beautiful blend of the old and new. 
Colour: Wood tones and shades of white are the safest and most common options. However, you can use darker colours provided you use a light, neutral shade for the rest of the walls in your space. Avoid bright and ornate wallpapers, as they, in combination with the wainscoting, will make your walls appear busy and overbearing.
Just when we thought technology was reaching its plateau, companies such as Apple, Samsung and Motorola seem to be working hard on giving us a watch that will practically know well, our heartbeats! Phones and tablets are passé for tech lovers. They are now waiting for a gadget that will become part of their daily routine-the smartwatch.
Ageing is the decline in the power of self-maintenance, the increase in susceptibility to disease and the growing probability of death as age advances.
I have been married for seven years and have two children. My in-laws are quite demanding but my husband is understanding. I try to go out of my way and do all the work. However, I also want to pursue my masters degree. My in-laws say there is no need to study further as there is no need to work. I have lately started feeling stressed. I feel I may get any disease that someone else has or I read about.
With the sun playing hide-n-seek, inducing a nip in the air, what can be better than authentic Kashmiri cuisine to warm up the Punjabi spirit? The Kashmiri Food Festival hosted by Pride KC Hotel & Spa is a welcome change for the Punjabi palate and provides the gastronomic pleasures of the valley.
Pop sensation Lady Gaga did not let her hip injury get in the way of fulfilling a promise she made to a terminally-ill fan.
Twilight star Kristen Stewart reportedly kept calling boyfriend Robert Pattinson on Valentine's day, but the actor didn't respond. The 22-year-old actress, who did not exchange cards with Pattinson, bombarded the 26-year-old actor with calls while he was in Australia filming for new movie The Rover, reported Sun.
Aditi Rao Hydari has got a lot of praise for her work in Murder 3 and she stands out in the film. She was absolutely spellbound at the story-reading session and then was delighted when she was offered the film.
Shazahn Padamsee says she believes in spirituality but not in religions.
Pop star Britney Spears sparked a new romance rumour, just a month after calling off her engagement to Jason Trawick.
Tara Sharma is hosting this show about babies and children on television called The Tara Sharma Show-Ek Nayi Maa Ka Safar, season 2. It is a video diary of her kids during their growing up years and how she brought them up. She hopes to educate and help young mothers through all the information, experience and guidance that has come her way while raising her boys. She has also garnered support from many Bollywood stars who are looking forward to her show.
Sridevi was absolutely brilliant in English Vinglish. The makers and many others expected her to sweep the awards this year but that has not happened, to the shock and dismay of fans and critics. Sridevi has definitely been sidelined at the awards this year despite a smashing performance in a wonderful movie.
Akshay Kumar stuffed his co-star Kajal Aggarwal's bag with 20 spoons from the hotel in Nagpur, where they were promoting their movie Special 26. She was stopped by the security at a hotel who pulled out 20 spoons and then all the cast and crew members laughed because they knew about the prank. Eventually, Kajal laughed too.
The Indo-American actress, Padma Lakshmi, who is the host of Top Chef, is in India for a friend's wedding. She is in South India, where the wedding took place and was seen in the picture with the bride's mother, Neela.
Vivek Oberoi will now don a new role as he debuts as a judge on Zee's show, India's Biggest Dramebaaz (IBD). Vivek will be seen judging the acting skills of kids on the show.
Shamim Mannan aka Bhoomi of Sanskaar, ( telecast on Colors') was so stressed out with work that she planned to quit the show.
Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Shaikh recently went on a brief vacation because their busy work was keeping them apart.
Gurmeet Choudhary of Punar Vivah and his wife Debina Bannerjee, who were seen in SAB TV's Chidiya Ghar lately, have shifted to their new house. The couple has been on a look out for a bigger place and they finally found their dream home. They wanted more space for their pet. Now, the two have happily moved in and are busy putting their new home together.
Sajid Nadiadwala