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Of angst and pain
Celebrated poet and lyricist Nida Fazli, a man of many moods and strong opinions, believes the concerns of a poet are beyond language, religion and borders...
Lafzon ka betaaj baadshah, a poet extraordinaire…Nida Fazli, Padma Shri, never ever fails to mesmerise listeners with the magic of his words. Nor he did on this Sunday evening at the UT guest house where he regaled audiences in a function organised by Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi. However, the acclaimed poet and lyricist, whose wizardry of words needs no reiteration, laments, "Words today have lost their value."
More the merrier!
Does growing up with siblings boost one’s chances of a happy marriage? This
Rakshabandhan, we check out with people from the region...
Growing with siblings has its own charm; there are challenges but scales tilt towards the positives. A recent study pegs it that growing up with more siblings boosts your chances of a happy marriage. Does it hold any merit? We check out.
Dazzling at 50
Boney Kapoor threw a bash to celebrate his wife Sridevi's 50th birthday and the party was attended by some of the well-known names from filmdom, including her co-star Rishi Kapoor and actresses Shilpa Shetty and Sushmtia Sen.
Inside story
Actor Tom Cruise reportedly wears a thong during the action scenes because it is comfortable and flexible.
The 51-year-old, who has done numerous action scenes in movies like Mission Impossible, Days Of Thunder and Oblivion, started wearing the undergarment after facing discomfort during heavy-duty scenes.
Live & kicking
Farhan Akhtar wears multiple hats. He is actor, director, producer, singer and activist and aces at all his skills.
In the recent past Farhan has been juggling with shooting Shaadi Ke Side Effects and also
promoting Fukrey and BMB with little or no time to give to his band, Farhan Live. However, now post the successful launch of both his film Farhan figured a way to get back on stage.
Physical commitment
Jennifer Aniston worked hard to stay in shape
Actress Jennifer Aniston says her toned figure in comedy movie We're The Millers was the result of commitment and hard work.
The 44-year-old had to bare all for a scene in We're The Millers and she said that she spent hours in the gym doing squats and yoga in order to be in shape.
Pitt too ‘dumb’ for museum board?
Actor Brad Pitt is reportedly too "dumb" for a spot on the board of the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, according to its bosses. The 49-year-old has been a long-time supporter of the centre, but its bosses have apparently decided that he isn't smart enough for a place alongside the intellectual elite.
Beauty sleep
Hollywood star Sandra Bullock thinks good sleep is essential to look pretty and glamorous. The 49-year-old Speed star, who is popular for her classy style, is conscious to wear a good sun screen every time she steps out in sun. For a beauty tip she insists, "I would say good old-fashioned sleep and a great make-up artist.
Is Satyagraha’s big secret revealed?
Though Prakash Jha's Satyagraha is reported to be inspired by the life of Anna Hazare, it has been said that the story also follows the journey of Satyendra Dubey, the young whistleblower who was murdered after exposing the road mafia in Bihar. Though Jha has not officially commented and the cast too has restricted themselves from talk about it.
Through a focused eye
Frozen moments in time are a cherished legacy for the coming generations. An exhibition of photographs at the Punjab Kala
Bhawan, Chandigarh, has many such moments to offer...
"You don't make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard and the people you have loved."
Par Excellence
Putting - the grip
There are many grips which could be used while putting. The grip on the putter is different from the grips on the rest of the clubs. While all other grips are circular in shape, the grip on the putter has a flat surface on the top where the thumbs are to be placed and a curved surface on the underside which is shaped to fit into the lifeline area of the palm. The principle behind this is that the hands are placed opposite each other with the back of the left hand (for right handed golfers) facing the target.
Thread by thread
A group of students at INIFD tries to get visible at the upcoming Lakme Fashion Week
You can't afford to take budding fashion designers casually. Because that's how almost every designer started before getting their big tickets to the fashion weeks. They began by contributing to the college collections, making creations that might not flaunt a label but promise a future on the ramp. The organizing body of two major fashion weeks of India too realised the importance of scouting talent from fashion institutes and thus reserved a slot for next generation designers. So, when students of INIFD, Chandigarh put up a show of their creations to be sent to the Lakme Fashion Week, it's given its due.
Get to the roots
Makeup and beauty care enthusiasts have a reason to rejoice. Italian salon brand Roots has opened a swanky salon café in Mohali. The salon is tastefully designed with plush interiors and offers in-house café serving a variety of beverages and various blends of coffees to its customers on complimentary basis.
Chills & thrills
Vikram Bhatt's horror fiction show Haunted Nights has a good viewership and it is getting stronger day by day. The show produced by Entertainment Hub is soon to undergo a change, post which there will be an introduction of some good television stars. This one is Vikram Bhatt's bone-chilling horror show in which the new format will be more spicy and thrilling during the coming days. We catch up with Vikram Bhatt.
chatter box
Bollywood calling
Deven Bhojani of Gattu fame will soon turn director on the big screen. He has
acted and directed in many shows, including Sarabhai v/s Sarabhai, and now will
direct a film for his friend, director-producer, Vipul Shah. The film will be a
romantic comedy.
Astro Turf
ARIES: You won't be able to count on anyone. Listen to what others have to say. It's time to clear the air and rid yourself of all the burdens you've been carrying on your shoulders.
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