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When the heart rules
How to be successful in your career; if there is someone out there writing a book on it (well this is one of the most researched question), we must warn because the answer lies within you! Right with you, right inside your heart; all you need to do is hear it correctly.
The answer to the question is — follow your heart’s calling to be successful. Sonia Golani, the author of My Life, My Rules, apart from listening to her husband’s and kids, spared a moment to follow where her heart was taking her to. She was already dabbling in a successful career in consultancy when she had a creative itch to dig out something refreshing and purposeful; thus followed her first book, Corporate Divas, which featured 18 successful women in the corporate world. Her second book published by Westland, My life, My Rules, features 18 successful people from various fields. It finally comes to one thing -following the heart and making your own rules. Sonia looks at her husband Dilip and smiles, “Let’s just say for me, it was our rules. Both my husband and I have taken decisions that have complemented each other,” shares Sonia visiting Chandigarh with her better half to talk about the book. Meeting people, getting to know them on a more real level is what has been the basis of two of her books. “In Corporate Divas I wanted to know what sustained the ladies on leadership positions. As for My Life, My Rules, I have unraveled the stories of people who followed their passion; who gave up successful careers to be where they are,” she says, going through the pages of the book that features personalities such as Harsha Bhogle, Nalin Khanduri, Rahul Narasimha Ram, Rashmi Uday Singh et al. It would be unfair to ask the writer to take her pick out of the lot. Sonia smiles, quiet expecting the question, “All of them; they have this common streak of following passion. In the end, we decide what is good for us; we cannot follow any career blindly. I wanted to share stories of people who have made it in different fields.” Sonia’s next book is on the famous personalities of Bollywood and she has already started working upon it. We take a different route during the interaction, which makes us look at IIM’s, IITans and corporates turning to writers. A small, ‘I–know-that’ smile explodes on her face. “Well, you can say a lot of them. You should also know that they haven’t taken these decisions out of the blue. The change comes in gradually, but then again they did what they always wanted to.” jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Storming a male bastion
An advertisement shows a journalist asking actor Shah Rukh Khan why an actress’ name comes after an actor’s name! SRK takes the issue pretty seriously and decides to bring the actress’ name before the actor. Cut!
Janaki Vishwanathan, a National Award-winning filmmaker with two Tamil films and several documentaries to her credit, on the other hand, wonders why there is nothing like ‘men directors’ just as ‘women directors’. As Janaki turns her creative radar towards directing her first Hindi film, Bakrapur, the director has clarity on just about everything. We start with the awards her work have fetched and whether they have set a benchmark for her next projects. Janaki doesn’t take time to think…“I don’t believe in sitting on the laurels forever. They are of course a token of appreciation, but they don’t pose any hurdle. My films are generally based on social issues, if the audiences like them, it is the biggest award,” she says. A journalist by training, Janaki’s debut Kutty (Little One) won two National Awards apart from the Gollapudi Srinivas Memorial National award for best debutante director in 2001. The film was also part of the Panorama at IFFI in 2001. It won the Special Jury Prize at the Cairo International Film Festival for Children. Her second film Kanavu Meippada Vendum (Dreams Must Come True) was screened at the IFFK in 2004 and was also part of the Cairo International Film Festival apart from being screened at festivals in Holland and Italy. It is her first Hindi film Bakrapur that she likes to talk about now. “I don’t make over-the-top effort to be different in my films, my heart should be in place and the subject should be clear,” she smiles as she moves on to talk about the movie Bakrapur. “It is a social satire that focuses on the herd mentality of Indians. It shows the relationship between eight-year-old boy and his pet goat. It is also a take on the complex belief systems and superstitions in our society,” shares Janaki, who chooses satire to present her story. Cinema to her has a universal language and thus showcasing at film festivals is fine as long as the subject in the film reaches to a wider audience. It is, however, the social issues that she has zeroed-in for her works, dealing sensitively with each one of them. A woman director doing wonders… “Why don’t we say men directors? It is good that women are doing great work in direction as well. Films have a universal language so it doesn’t matter whether it is made by a man or a woman.”
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Hair we go!
Here's a quick check on the latest hairstyles for the summer… Gurvinder Singh
You might have 'ironed' your hair during the last couple of seasons, but now the straight look is quickly fading away from the fashion scene. "Waves and curls are in now," says Gaurav Gupta, from P&G Salon Professional. "The industry here in India is influenced by Bollywood," says Jyotsna, another trainer at the organisation. "A lot of stars nowadays are sporting the wavy look," she adds. Hairstyle makes a world of difference to one's personality. For example, really long and loose hair accentuate short height while the cut for someone having broader cheek bones has to be done below the chin to frame the face. "A lot depends on the facial features of the individual, the kind of hair and also personal preferences when it comes to hairstyles," says Gaurav. "How well a hairdresser plays with the lines (straight cuts), layers that cause wavy hair and gradation, which means adding volume to the hair, depends on the individual and also on the training of the hair expert," he adds. Colour code With the advent of summer, not only the attire changes but also the entire look. "People are generally going for cooler colours in summer, so blues and violets are in," says Jyotsna. "A lot of people have started going for shocking colours like greens, purple, and vibrant blues. Neon colours are also in, but cool colours for summer are more in demand," she adds. Special treatment Hair treatment options at salons are also increasing. System Professional Alchemy offers 100 personalised solutions for different needs. Their treatment was introduced in the country for the first time at Ludhiana. "Beauty industry is growing and India is an emerging market," according to Rob Samet, Country Manager, P&G Salon Professional. "Punjab is an upcoming market and people in Ludhiana have high income. This is the reason why we have introduced System Professional's Alchemy Hair treatment here," he adds.
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On a different note
A different rhythm Love and ego Recreating the magic Iron Man 3 Re-defining excellence Better than the best (As told to Amarjot Kaur)
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Lucknawi andaaz!
Chef corner Some people are like wine - they get better with age. To introduce Ghulam Rasool, we go back to the era of Jawahar Lal Nehru, Farookh Abdullah and Rajeev Gandhi, when he was the hot favourite of these legends! Since that time, carrying the legacy of the food of Lucknow, he has walked his way successfully towards the modern era. While everything turned around, got blended and modified over the years, what hasn't changed is the charm in his cooking. At present, living in early eighties, he carries a rich experience of forty years while he freelances and spreads the roots of his tradition worldwide by training chefs, conducting seminars and much more. Ghulam has also travelled across the world to present his recipes. Magic hands When you grab a bite and the food just melts in your mouth like cheese, you can't help but wonder how he did that! Is there a secret ingredient? He says, "Slow cooked food is how I do it; and that's how the food was cooked for the Nawabs in earlier times. However, when we talk about the taste, it all comes down to the magic in your hands. I remember this one time when I had to cook food for Rajeev Gandhi in ten minutes, now that was completely opposite to how I like to work and I wouldn't deny that I made the dish in anguish, but the result was still fantastic. I just used minced chicken to cook a kebab, nothing special! Yet he couldn't help but praise it. Till now, I call it the Gussey (anger) ka Kebab (he laughs)." Lucknawi influence I wouldn't deny the fact that since I belong to Lucknow, the taste of my region is most marked in whatever I cook. For instance, Biryani essentially is a Hyderabadi delicacy, but how we play with the masalas makes it all the more unique." He adds, "Although for specialties like kebabs, we do bring the special potli masala from Lucknow to add to the essence." His favourite From scrumptious starter to soups and salads, from an assortment of breads to the delectable dishes on the full-fledged menu, each dish is worth a try. Although when it comes to favourites, Ghulam has his own 'must-try list'. "Samundari Ratan and the Raan Mussalan, which goes perfectly with the raita and the veg biryani," he says. Price wise The starters range from Rs 300 to Rs. 350 for veg and Rs 400 to Rs 1,111 for non-veg. The soups and salads range between Rs 150 and Rs 225. The main dishes start from Rs 250 and go up to Rs. 400 for veg and Rs 1,111 for non-veg. The desserts start from Rs 150 and go up to Rs 200. (On till May 11)
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Something fishy!
Vishvesh Khanna
Ingredients
Fish: 1 Mustard oil: 50Ml Onions 100gm Curd 100gm Coconut milk 200Ml Mustard seeds 10gm Garlic 10gm Tomato puree 60gm Salt to taste Cumin seeds 5gm Red chilli (whole) 1 Procedure
(Vishvesh is a Ludhiana-based culinary expert) — As told to Poonam Bindra
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Shopping paradise
Being already established in the cities like; Zirakpur, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Yamunanagar and Gurgaon; the new launch marks BIBA's aggressive plans to tap the retail potential of the region.
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Stay away from fizz!
Dr Vineeta Munjal
Most obstetricians do not recommend the intake of carbonated beverages during pregnancy. There are reasons why obstetricians advise against the intake of carbonated beverages during pregnancy. Caffeine is harmful
A number of popular carbonated beverages clearly mention on the bottle cover that the drink contains caffeine. High consumption of products that contain caffeine has been associated with miscarriage. Caffeine makes your body lose calcium. Calcium is one of the major supplements a woman takes at the time of pregnancy. It is significant for building the baby's bones and teeth. If the body loses calcium through excessive intake of caffeine, it will harm both the infant and the mother-to-be. Caffeine also disturbs one's sleep pattern. During the difficult months of pregnancy, the mother may find that even small amounts of caffeine are disturbing her regular sleep hours. Artificial sweeteners
Saccarin, an artificial sweetener used in diet beverages, has been associated with birth defects in laboratory tests. Small doses of other artificial sweeteners and colours are not likely to cause any harm but since exhaustive research has not been done on this subject, it is advisable to stay away from these artificial ingredients as much as possible. Enough study has not been done on the effect of artificial colours on pregnancy. (The writer is a
Ludhiana-based gynaecologist)
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In conversation with Amitabh Bachchan
Out of the scene I miss the camera each moment and each day. But my absence was deliberate, or rather, the one that needed to be looked upon with some degree of caution and compulsion. I had two surgeries during the early part of 2012 and I was advised to restrict my work load. I have just finished shooting Prakash Jha's film and I am looking forward to it. In the recent past I enjoyed many and was most impressed by the fresh talent invading our film firmament. Paan Singh Tomar, Gangs of Wasseypur, Kahaani, Vicky Donor, Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, Dabangg 2, Bol Bachchan ... all were enjoyable. Well, I notice a marked shift in the appreciation level of our audiences. The industry is coming up with great subjects. Not only are the films being presented well but the makers are also giving an opportunity to new faces each day. This is true not just for Hindi cinema but the entire regional cinema as well. Centre of his attention All our activities are centered around Aaradhya and her timings. Her progress in speech and behaviour is most endearing and is closely followed. Her presence brings joy to us. On Gujarat My association with Gujarat is confined to its tourism. We have been able to achieve great interest in the region. The numbers have increased exponentially and there is rapid work being executed in the building of infrastructure to cater to the growing tourist visitors. I am non-political so I shall not be able to answer the other part of your question. But the victory of Narendra Modi is the outcome of a democratic election process and we respect that. On the Delhi rape-case I strongly feel that not just cinema but all our public mediums should conduct exercises to look within and ascertain what can be done to rid ourselves of this very grave situation. Every powerful medium, that has the capacity to form opinion, should make all efforts to give this situation in our society a primary spot, to make aware, to repair, to comment, so that such acts are not only erased but when perpetrated, be dealt with the severest punishment.
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One stone, two birds
Language no bar
Tamil actor Dhanush's wife, Aishwarya, is floored by his Hindi in the trailer of his debut Bollywood movie Raanjhanaa. 'The trailer of Raanjhana is out !!! Omg I love it :-):-) check it out ...love my hindi talking @dhanushkraja,' she tweeted. Dhanush, who underwent training for fluency in Hindi language for the film, has dubbed for the role.
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Fair and square
Loud and cheers!
With Bollywood celebrating 100 years of cinema, it seems that Cannes is going to be about Indian cinema as well. Actress Vidya Balan will be joining the jury panel of 66th Cannes Film Festival, which includes names like Hollywood star Nicole Kidman, director Ang Lee and the president Steven Spielberg. Vidya is excited!
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The balancing act
According to reports, Sridevi makes sure that her producer-husband also spends quality time with Arjun and Anshula as he does with Sridevi's daugther Khushi and Jhanvi. Well, that's sweet of her!
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Married and loving it
The Suit and Tie hit maker, who tied the knot with Biel in Italy last October, said that he is pleased he married his best friend, reported a publication online. "Every once in a while I catch a glimpse of her when she doesn't see me looking, and I have this moment where I'm like, 'If you never make a good decision - if you only make bad decisions for the rest of your life - you've made one really good decision.
It's nice to marry your friend. It's nice to marry your best friend. It suits me," he said.
Biel had previously revealed that her favourite thing about being married is being able to call Timberlake her husband. "It feels nothing has changed, and yet, everything's changed. It's like that intangible thing, you can't quite put your finger on it... But the word husband is pretty amazing," she had said. — PTI
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Cannes calling
If the latest buzz is to be believed then starlet Sherlyn Chopra will be seen walking the red carpet at the 66th Cannes Film Festival. She will be accompanied by director Rupesh Paul. The two will be there to promote their upcoming film KamaSutra 3D. They will also unveil the KamaSutra Booth, a new poster and trailer of the film, at the Cannes Film Festival. Well, we wonder what Chopra will be wearing for Cannes.
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On a swanky ride to fame
During the shoot in Singapore, Sukirti was to drive a swanky car along with her co-star. Though she knew driving, she was scared. However, when she saw broad roads of Singapore...all her fears vanished and she developed an immense liking for the car immediately and refused to let it go out of her sight. She was even seen driving her car during her break time. Well, as long Sukiriti had fun, there’s nothing to complain!
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She rose to fame as a host on the front burner of Comedy Circus. Sweet and charming, Roshini exudes confidence and is comfortable doing the show too.
Mandira Bedi can be called the queen of hosting as she has been there, done that for over years now. Now, she comes back after almost a year’s break to host Indian Idol Junior.
This good-looking guy charmed the audience with his skills as a host on Star Plus’ Nach Baliye 5. He was funny and would often flirt with Shilpa Shetty on the show. Now, he has bagged Indian Idol Junior, which will soon be telecast on Sony.
He took to hosting shows as a matter of chance and then there was no looking back for this television’s sweetheart as he was signed to host the kids’ reality show, India’s Best Dramebaaz. He pulls off the act quiet comfortably!
He has hosted many events and stage shows, including the celebrity dance reality show Jhalak Dikkhlaa Jaa and India’s Got Talent. Now, this eye candy will return with the next season of Jhalak Dikkhlaa Jaa.
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Little twist with a giant leap
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In seventh heaven
She has contributed a lot to my career. We started dating when I was nothing. She is a very strong person and my only emotional support.” Three cheers for Tina!
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Back again!
Benaf Dadachandji, who was last seen in Byah Hamari Bahoo Ka, will now be seen on Zee TV’s horror show, Fear Files, produced by Contiloe Telefilms. She will be part of a story with Sandit Tiwari, where she will play the role of a doctor. When her husband dies due to black magic, she tries to catch the killer.
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They’re loving it
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Astro Turf
ARIES: Not much out of the ordinary is likely to transpire today. Do not overload yourself with work. Control your temper and look after your health. Take some time out to relax and
reenergise. Tarot message: Boost your confidence with positive thinking. Lucky
colour: Blue. Magic number: 38
TAURUS: You feel over-stressed. Partners will not be supportive. Business meeting will go off smoothly under your guidance. Romancing with a friend will be a very productive alliance.
Tarot message: Avoid situation that may turn nasty. Lucky colour: Mauve.
Magic number: 59 GEMINI: Not a particularly busy day. Take an optimistic outlook to personal issue. You’ll prefer not to share your thoughts or ideas with people from your past. Rekindling a past love affair is a good idea.
Tarot message: Stick to arrangements. Lucky colour: Navy-blue. Magic number: 47 CANCER: Love life is controversial. Do not suppress your feelings. Love and friendship are likely to take up most of your time. A positive attitude will help you to achieve your goals.
Tarot message: Do not let anyone take advantage of you. Lucky colour: White.
Magic number: 53 LEO: You must try harder at work. Even within a social gathering, you will feel a little lonely today. Fantasy and romance will play a large part in actions, so try to exercise good judgment.
Tarot message: Keep the emotions aside. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 30 VIRGO: There will be new projects to deal with. Friends will introduce useful ideas. Social activities will get your thought process active. Send your apologies in order to avoid future confrontations.
Tarot message: Take minimum risk and be possitive. Lucky colour: Sky-blue.
Magic number: 31
LIBRA: Nothing is going wrong today. You will get more time to do what you want. Evening favours a social get-together. A spiritual thought will help you clear you mind. Pamper yourself a little today. Tarot message: Avoid gossip sessions.
Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 36 SCORPIO: Women will be bored with their daily routine. Love life will be controversial. Ensure that your health is up to scratch before making travel plans or making a career shift.
Tarot message: Try to get your work in order. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 61 SAGITTARIUS: Avoid tiffs and angry words in the heat of the moment. Focus on hobbies and personal matters. Someone close to you will be sapping your energy with their constant complaining.
Tarot message: Keep calm and stay possitive. Lucky colour: Silver. Magic number: 32 CAPRICORN: Overseas inquiries for business will be encouraging. Investments made in new ventures are sure to bring good dividends. Your mind will be off daydreaming. Health needs attention.
Tarot message: You are advised to focus on professional changes. Lucky
colour: Yellow. Magic number: 29 AQUARIUS: Do not sign new agreements. A strong independent streak will push you to get things done your way. Remember to be diplomatic and tactful.
Tarot message: Arrogance and pride will not be rewarded, so be humble. Lucky
colour: Green. Magic number: 43 PISCES: The wheels of progress and action are likely to come to halt today. The vibes now call for reflection and reevaluation. Finish odd jobs, research new projects, but don’t try to initiate them yet.
Tarot message: You need to be more creative. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 65
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The success of the Awadh Food Festival last year ushers in the second edition at Kava, Chandigarh, where Ghulam Rasool, the famous chef from Lucknow, is sure to delight the foodie in you with his delectable delicacies.
Who does not relish a well-made fish curry with rice? Fish being very 'easy to cook' is a nutritive option for many and according to cooking norms, the lesser cooked the better! So, here's a simple and quick-to-make homemade fish curry recipe. 
BIBA, a name synonymous with new-age Indian-wear has launched its first store in Chandigarh at Elante Mall taking the total store count to eight in Punjab and four in
Haryana.
Summer is here and one of the more preferred ways to 'chill' these days is to have a carbonated beverage. While it is easy for youngsters to dismiss talk of the empty calories loaded in these beverages, these may not be the right choice for a pregnant woman.
It's been a while since Amitabh Bachchan was seen on silver-screen. We will soon see him in Prakash Jha's next film Satyagrah. He recently finished shooting for the film. He talks about the film, his love for cinema, gender equality and more.
Actress Parineeti Chopra is miffed with the reports that she is losing weight for an upcoming Karan Johar production, Hasee Toh
Phasee. She denies specifically losing weight for the film. In fact, she claims to be losing weight to look her best. Either ways
Parineeti, we hope you do really lose some weight.
Actress Kalki Koechlin, who is married to filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, is quite a competent actor and knows the craft. However, she says that she is not interested in directing a film. She would not mind directing plays but she is not interested in going behind the cameras for a commercial film. Well, fair enough!
If the grapevine is to be believed then Arjun Kapoor's step mother, Sridevi, is taking a keen interest in his career and is really excited about his upcoming film Aurangzeb. Arjun and his sister Anshula are children from Boney Kapoor's first wife Mona.
Actor-singer Justin Timberlake reveals his marriage to actress wife Jessica Biel as a "really good decision".
Some women love spas, others love meditation and then there are some who like cars. Sukirti Kandpal, who rose to popularity with Pyaar Kii Yeh Ek Kahaani, is crazy about cars and her obsession for cars was apparent during her shoot for Life OK’s new show, Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hain...Ajab Sa Risk Hain.
Roshini Chopra
Mandira Bedi
Karan Wahi
Rithwik Dhanjani
Manish Paul
Get ready for a big leap, yet again. Yes, you guessed it! Bade Achhe Laggte Hain (BALH) is touted to take a leap of 20 years and this is scheduled to happen after two months. Actors, Ram Kapoor and Sakshi Tanwar, are also very keen on the new twist in plot of the show. And frankly, BALH needs a boost in story for good ratings.
With the release of his debut movie, Shree, the popular TV star and host Hussain Kuwajerwala is on cloud nine. In all humility, he gives credit to his wife Tina as he says, “The woman behind my success is my wife.
Sony Entertainment Television is all set to launch its upcoming show, Indian Idol Junior on June 1. Meanwhile, the judges of the show, Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani were very excited to shoot for one of the advertisements of the show. In the promo, they had to don a retro avatar and the judges were seen dancing to the retro tunes before the shoot, so that they could fit into the character. Looks like it’s going to be a rocking season with these three cool judges while they mentor the little ones on the show!