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To sir with love
Teachers play such a significant role in our lives…sometimes holding our hand gently guiding us on a new path, at others challenging our inner potential and preparing us for the journey called life!
This Teacher's Day some of famous personalities share interesting anecdotes from their life. For radio jockey and actor Dhanveer, it's his professor Harjinder Walia at Punjabi University, Patiala, who stands out in his memory. "Walia sir was the one who embarrassed me the most in the class, yet he is my favourite!" Point of contention between the two — Dhanveer missing classes to chase girls! "Sir would watch me following girls and then when I was in class after four-five days, he would say: 'There are some students who study, but then there are some who skip classes wasting time seeing girls...isn't it Dhanveer?' and I would be really embarrassed." Dhanveer never got successful with girls but admits, "The little time I spent in his class paid rich dividends." For Meeta Pandit, the scion of the Gwalior musical gharana, one particular Teacher's Day is still fresh in her memory. "While studying in St Mary's, Delhi, for one Teacher's Day celebration I was made the 'music teacher' due to my family background and interest in music. It was really tough. Kids just refused to listen. I was in quite a harrowing state by the end of the day," she laughs. For Kathak dancer Shobha Koser, both her gurus Kanhaiya Lal and Kundan Lal, hold special importance. "When it comes to classical arts, the teacher-taught bond is exceptionally special," says Shobha. She started training under Kanhaiya Lal when she was barely five. "Once during class I couldn't do well and angered, he threw a pencil at me that hit my foot lightly. What a scene I made crying," she recalls. "It was only much later that I realised how much he loved me and was concerned about me." For entrepreneur Sachit Jain, Executive Director, Vardhman Group, this one day taught him the value of being honest. "In school there was this silent movie on for some other class by Mel Brooks. I wanted to see this though it was not meant for my class. I walked up to my teacher to seek permission to miss the class in order to see the film. And, he let me go!" While others would have lied, Sachit's honest gesture made his teacher happy. If after her parents there is anyone who theatre-person Gick Grewal holds in high esteem, it is her teachers. "In our times we shared such a valuable bond," says Gick, who has been a qualified teacher and been teaching as well. Always a teacher's pet, Gick holds one night as special in her memory, "While doing BEd, I was active in theatre and would miss classes for rehearsals. One of my teachers, Ms Grewal, would always worry about me not being able to study well. So the night before the Principles of Education exam, she sat with me through the night as I read the notes. I still remember that night." Anuj Sachdeva, who debuts with Punjabi movie Haani this Friday, fondly remembers his history teacher. "I was so shy in my school that even if I knew, I wouldn't be able to answer anything. My history teacher would always encourage me though by saying 'I know you have the potential, you are just not focused'." His teacher's confidence made Anuj complete his History Honours and move on to the field of entertainment. mona@tribunemail.com
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A dream run
It's all yet to sink in! Preeti Panwar insists winning a huge amount in Kaun Banega Croreopati, sharing screen space with Amitabh Bachchan, coming back home like a celebrity…still seems like a dream. Through word of mouth, everybody in her hometown, Rohtak, knows that she has come back with huge prize money and after meeting the iconic Amitabh Bachchan.
People are keen to know about her experience, her thought process as she answered one question after the other and how elated she was to come out as a winner. "I still can't believe that I have made it big in my hometown, where girls are asked to sit at home and help in household chores," says Preeti, who was the first contestant to appear in this edition of television show Kaun Banega Crorepati. A post-graduate in engineering, she is the first female member in her family to study beyond graduation and now works in an MNC. "I will soon join training with Infosys in Mysore, which also makes me the first girl from my extended family to move out of my town." The most interesting fact is that for KBC, she boarded a flight for the first time! "I know people travel a lot by air but for me it will always be special, for I never thought I would get such a rare opportunity." With the prize money, she aims to repay her education loan and help her two younger sisters study further! More than for herself, she thinks her win is important for women of the region. "It might serve as an example for women who are low on confidence. Education is still a luxury in some families, reserved for men." But mere education, she feels won't change the society's mental make-up. "Would that make men respect women?" she questions. She wishes that men should be taught to respect women, treat them as equals, from a very young age, so that they grow up as responsible adults. Preeti didn't prepare for KBC as such; it was knowledge gained over a period of time that she says helped her answer questions. The same she believes should be the premise of our education system, "To impart knowledge and not learn-by-heart syllabus." It's this approach that she feels has made her dream come true.
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Star struck
Preeti can't forget the few moments she got to spend with the living legend Amitabh Bachchan. She says if it wasn't for his encouragement, she wouldn't have gone that far in the contest. "He made me feel at ease. He carried no celebrity baggage; he was so humble that for some time I forgot what a star he is." She owes a part of her success to the Big B.
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Serious statement
When a title qualifies for an oxymoron, one can picture ample explanations coming along the way. Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya could easily be confused for a Hindi film credit and that too of three decades back. "You have seen and liked movies Heena and Veer Zaara. It falls in the same league and is perhaps, better than them," writer and director Thakur Tapasvi draws the right analogy at the music launch of the film.
The film is scripted against the backdrop of two neighbours; India and Pakistan and puts across the message as to how borders cannot hold hearts back. On the brighter side, the Punjabi film makes a bold attempt at breaking the jinx of romantic comedies ruling the industry. Nazia and Rajwinder meet in Bangkok while pursuing Ph.D, fall in love ad come back to their respective countries. Act wise
If the storyline doesn't sound novel, little facts and trivia will. There's a guest appearance by Akshay Kumar, his first brush with Punjabi cinema and a role played by the late comedy king Jaspal Bhatti, unfortunately his last appearance on the silver screen. "It's a matter of extreme pride and honour that Jaspal Bhatti agreed to do the film, and shot during his last days with us," shares Inderjeet Nikku, the lead actor and singer. He adds, "As for Akshay Kumar, he has one song, a few dialogues and scenes in the film. The song picturised on him has been sung by Sonu Nigam." The singer-turned-actor might not have taken a decision in sync with the norms of the industry, but is more than glad for the choice of the role. "It takes a lot more than money to make a film that does not conform to the formulas and current commercial trends." He adds, "There are so many people from both sides who want to be able to move onto the other. There's Nankana Sahib that draws a lot of Sikhs from this side and vice versa." Notes corner
Coming back to the music, there's a qawwali by Shaukat Ali and Sana, an actress from Pakistan, plays the heroine. While Raza Murad, Parikshit Sahni and Sardar Sohi add to the list of promising performers. Says Sardar Sohi, "I play the girl's grandfather, who decides to move to Pakistan after Partition. On his return to India, he is heart-broken to see the current state. It's a very emotional role." At the same time, a take-off from the current comic characters that he's quite popular for; "I also have a couple of movies in the pipeline. There's Moga to Melbourne via Chandigarh and Patiala Dreams." Just in case he fails to strike an emotional chord with his fans, there are comedies lined up! manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Know your nutrition
Sonia Gandhi There are countless nutritional myths in the health industry. The unfortunate truth is that once a theory becomes "accepted as scientific evidence", it becomes re-written until it is accepted as undisputed truth. However, some of these theories may not stand the test of time. Governmental organisations aren't likely to make a public announcement stating, "In light of new evidence, we must regretfully inform you that what we have advocated as healthy food is actually unhealthy". Organic foods are the safest and healthiest. The truth: Both organic and non-organic foods are nutritious and safe to eat when you're making healthy choices based on Standard Nutritional Practices. Many factors affect a food's nutritional value, such as where and how it was grown, stored, shipped and even how it was cooked. So organic foods may have more, about the same, or less nutrients than non-organic foods. Like any food purchase, buying organic food is a personal choice. Avoid carbs if you want to lose weight. The truth: Cutting carbohydrates (carbs) might help you lose weight in the short term, but it's mostly because you are eating less food and fewer calories. Drastically cutting carbs means you'll miss out on the nutritional benefits of healthy choices like whole grains, fruit, starchy vegetables, and legumes. Late-night snacking will make you gain weight. The truth: Late-night snacking can lead to weight gain, but it's not due to the time on the clock. The trouble is, after-dinner snacking can lead you to eat more calories than your body needs in a day, especially if you're having high-calorie snack foods and sweetened beverages. If you usually get hungry for an evening snack, try eating dinner a little later. Still hungry? Sip on water with a squeeze of lemon, or go for small portions of healthy choices like whole grain cereal with milk, a piece of fruit, or plain air-popped popcorn. You need vitamin and mineral supplements to be healthy. The truth: Vitamin and mineral supplements can't replace the benefits of healthy food or provide nutrients such as fibre, carbohydrates, essential fats and protein. Most healthy people can meet their vitamin and mineral needs by following Standard Nutritional Practices. There are some times in your life, however, when you might need supplements. Sea salt is natural so it's better for you than table salt. The truth: Sea salt, just like kosher and gourmet salt, has about the same amount of sodium as table salt. It is not a healthier choice. Too much sodium can be harmful to your health. The differences between sea salt and table salt are taste, texture and how they are made. Whichever salt you choose, use less. Drinking energy drinks is the best way to get energised. The truth: No one needs an energy drink. Energy drinks might give you a short burst of energy, but it doesn't last. Energy drinks usually contain lots of sugar; in fact, one energy drink can have up to 14 teaspoons of sugar! Most energy drinks have caffeine, and too much caffeine may cause unwanted side effects such as rapid heartbeat and insomnia. Superfoods will keep you super-healthy. The truth: Sorry! No food has superpowers to keep you healthy on its own. Even if a food is bursting with a beneficial nutrient, your body needs more than that to be healthy. Unfortunately, there's no official "superfood" definition, and the term is sometimes used to market trendy, expensive foods, like goji and açaí berries, that don't always live up to their superior claims. Enjoying a diet that is rich in a variety of healthy foods is the key to good health. All foods that contain probiotics will benefit your health. The truth: Probiotics are "good" bacteria that are either naturally found in food or may be added to foods such as dairy products, including yogurt, cheese and milk-based beverages. When eaten regularly, in the right amounts, probiotics may help keep your immune system healthy. Certain types of probiotics may help reduce some forms of diarrhoea and symptoms of irritable bowel disease in some people. (Gandhi is a Mohali-based dietician)
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One for the immunity
While the autumn's advent kindles much curiosity about the flavours of the season, Chandigarh is already stewing a welcoming delight that promises to fill up your appetite for taste and health. At the Kashmiri Cuisine Festival in Saffron at JW Marriott, Chef M Rehman, who is a food consultant with the premium five star restaurant chains in India, brings an array of delicacies straight from Kashmir.
"This is the perfect season to begin with a Kashmiri Food Festival because Kashmiri food is replete with spices that are known to generate heat in your body. So, one is advised to not have Kashmiri food during May and June. However, in this season, especially when the weather is changing, one stands at a higher risk of falling ill and Kashmiri food, with all its virtues, is known to improve one's immunity," begins Rehman, who is accompanied with his team of four Kashmiri chefs, who ensure the authenticity of the food. "Kashmiri cuisine is interspersed with several key masalas, including shaahi zeera, black cardamom and dry mint, which increase immunity and help in digestion. Also, this cuisine is a lamb-based cuisine and perhaps the only Indian cuisine that allows you to fry meat," he shares while bringing up a few names of the local delicacies. "Tabaki maaz for instance is an exotic regional delicacy that is made by frying lamb ribs after they are soaked in water and milk for a very long time and it tastes divine. Also, gushtoba, which is made by beating the boneless lamb meat by a wooden hammer, has a very fine texture," he adds. Rehman's passion for cuisine and his preference for Kashmiri cuisine become all the more evident as he continues to talk about the vegetarian course that the cuisine has to offer. "Besides offering a huge variety for meat lovers, Kashmiri food serves its vegetarian guests with a range of lip-smacking delicacies, including dum aloo, palak chaman, methi chaman, nadru yakhani (lotus stem), haak (Kashmiri spinach), aatish tandoori haider (mushroom and radish) and raajma," he says. The festival will remain on till the September 20 and the food will be served in the set menu format that includes one soup, five starters, five main courses and two desserts. A table for two costs Rs 1,900 for vegetarians and Rs 2,100 for non-vegetarians. "Do try the apricot halwa for the dessert," Rehman signs off wishing you a warm, Bon Appetite!
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Coffee and cookies
Kandla Nijhowne As always the summer rolled into a thunderous monsoon, giving us pure delight in cooling showers. And sheer disgust in the resulting onslaught of humidity, if I may add! This is the perfect timing for sitting in the verandah with a frothy strong brew of coffee in one hand and a cookie in the other. A book, some music of your choice and human company, definitely of your choice would complete the picture. Shop-bought cookies, no matter how much they tom tom about their fabulous list of healthy ingredients, contains chemicals. They are cloaked under the guise of "enhancers" and nothing beats the taste of a buttery golden brown cookie, straight out of the oven and popped into the mouth. Even better when it comes with the 'home made' tag! Here's my all-time favourite, the ginger-nut cookie, fragrant with cinnamon and ginger powder, guaranteed to please! Method
Add the egg and beat further. In a separate bowl blend together all dry ingredients, including the powdered spices. Add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture. Fold in till you have a stiff dough. Knead minimally and shape the dough into a ball. Flatten slightly, wrap and chill for 20-30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190 degrees C) Roll out the chilled dough onto a very lightly floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter and cut into any desired shape! Bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet for about 6-9 minutes. Remove from the oven when barely golden at the edges. Cool thoroughly on a wire rack before storing in an air tight container. Note: These cookies will spread a little so place them at least ½ inch apart on the cookie sheet. You can also scatter some sugar grains on the surface before you bake the shaped cookies. (Nijhowne is a Delhi-based culinary expert)
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Take home!
Kajaria, known for its ceramic and vitrified tiles, has announced the opening of its state- of- the-art Galaxy showroom in Chandigarh. Ashok Kajaria, CMD, Kajaria Ceramics Ltd, inaugurated the showroom.
"In our endeavour to provide the world class products and ambience for home décor, we are delighted to launch the Galaxy showroom. The objective of the store is to provide the entire range of Kajaria, be it ceramic wall and floor tiles, polished vitrified tiles, glazed vitrified tiles under one roof," said
Kajaria.— TNS
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Smart choice
Nishtha Shukla Anand Anything that can go wrong, will. This derivation of Murphy's Law stands true most of the times. You will be neck deep in work on the day that you are expecting Dhoni to complete a century. Or you will have an army of guests at home the day that your favourite character will make an exit from the show. With the dawn of some connected Smart TVs, we can put Murphy's Law to rest. It's now just so easy to catch shows that you might have missed online. No, you don't have to watch bits and pieces on Youtube. There are some superb places online where you can get access to great shows and films. More so, you can connect your PC or laptop to a Smart TV. There are some amazing TVs out there that have made the joy of online viewing on TV an absolute delight. It's easy to connect to these TVs using wi-fi or only a USB wire. At the same time, India now has a host of website offering content online for easy viewing. It's the perfect scenario to be in. Some of the hottest TV channels that have gone online with their shows include Star TV with the Star Player. You can watch all of the latest episodes and even hunt for the older ones. It's practically like watching live TV because the shows come complete with their own set of ads. However, the videos are set against a black background that strains you to get a good view-whether you are watching this on a TV or PC. Sony Liv is the other channel that has gone live on TV. They upload all their shows online the day after telecast. The video quality here is impressive and gives a bright ray of hope to online streaming in India. Although their popularity has not picked up yet, it's not long before we will all get hooked to this easy and engaging medium of entertainment. A number of online channels have created a small but sufficient library of Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil movies for online viewership. BIGFlix, iStream, ErosNow and BoxTV are some great places to access digitalized TV content. While Smart TVs entered the Indian market couple of years back, we are still shy of using them to our benefit. Stop doing that and watch your favourite shows at your convenience on your Smart TV. (Anand is a technology expert)
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No child's play
Ud Gayi Titli and Ghuggi Mur Aayi are two latest works by Darshan Singh Aasht. The man has spent thirty-five years writing for children. "The only way to connect our kids with our culture and language is to have interesting, informative, illustrative coloured books that people can afford," says Aasht.
Having received numerous honours, Aasht is happy at another award being announced for him by the Association of Writers and Illustrators for Children. "I have been honoured in India and also by neighbouring counties - Pakistan and Nepal. Awards fuel my desire to give something valuable to children and make me more responsible towards my work," he shares. A senior stenographer with Punjabi University, Patiala, Aasht started writing when he was in class eight. "My brother Bhupendar Singh Aasht would get children magazines like Nandan and Bal Bharti home; reading them I thought I could write such stuff as well," says Aasht. Over sixty books for children in Punjabi, Hindi and other languages, Aasht is busy compiling an encyclopaedia for children's authors in Punjabi. "It's going to be a 500-page volume. I will ensure that even if a writer has written a single children's book in any part of the world, it is part of my encyclopaedia." Anxious over children losing touch with values, he insists on introducing literature back to society. "There is so much that one can do. Mobile libraries for villages, story and poem writing competitions will re-introduce the lost interest in books and restore the relationship with native tongue and values," says Aasht, whose recent books are priced at around Rs 60. Aasht is also proud of children magazine Bal Preet, a multicoloured magazine funded by Child Welfare Council, Patiala, "The magazine goes to every school in Patiala," says this Sahitya Akademi
awardee.
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Song of peace
After the duo met each other and Mahesh Bhatt to seek his blessings for Dil ki udaan sarhad ke paar hai, the promotional song for the Punjabi film Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya and Bhatt saab once again launches the song and blesses the duo, thus unveiling to the world two young men across the border, who make music across borders for Bollywood and beyond. While the Indian singer Mudasir Ali is a Sufi singer, Hamza Akram from Pak is a traditional qawwal from generations, while lyricist Anusha Srinivasan Iyer is a journalist and image strategist from over two and half decades. Mahesh Bhatt said, "Any initiative that brings peace and harmony should be supported and these youngsters are very talented. The song Dil ki udaan sarhad ke paar hai and the film (that it is being showcased in Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya) are both following principles that Gandhiji strived for and that is why I am standing here, supporting them. It is something we all should do."
An incorrect report on the web has taken the Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani hottie Evelyn Sharma by total surprise. "I don't know whether to laugh or cry foul," she quips. An article on a site has claimed that Evelyn has "gone under the knife to shape her body" to enhance her looks. However, her publicist denies the report. He says that she is against plastic surgery. "Her figure is all natural. In fact, she has often gone on record saying that her hot body is a God's gift and all she does is lots of hard work with commitment to maintain it." Well then we hope to see more of her on-screen!
Ranveer & Ram Leela
Ranveer Singh talks about wrapping up Ram Leela, his new friends and working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I am done with Ram Leela. The film was shot for 197 days. I have shot for 140 days--enough time to finish three films. The unit gifted me chaddis or floral boxers. I wear those in the film's scenes. Party time We shot at Film City for 12 hours and after that we had a wrap-up party. Priyanka Chopra was also present. Her special song-and-dance number winded up too. We cut a nice, big cake and after that, I gave a small speech and struggled to hold back my tears. When you shoot a film for such a long time, it becomes a part of you. You don't want it to end. Working with Bhansali has given me many fond memories. His art and craft transports me to a different level. Shake a leg Initially it was quite emotional. But then I got my groove back and it wasn't long before we were all shaking a leg. I even coaxed Bhansali to join us. He has never danced in his life! We made him dance to Ramji ki chaal—the song that introduces me in the film. One regret I am part of Priyanka's special song. But I didn't get the chance to dance properly. I wanted to, but they stopped me saying: 'Bahut naach liya aapne iss picture mein'. So yeah, I am in the song, but my character (unlike me) is not in the mental state to break into a dance at that point in the film. Knowing Bhansali It was a dream come true for me to work with him and it is just my fourth film. It is an exaggeration to call him temperamental. He is one of the most creative guys in the business and so dedicated to his craft.
Deepika Padukone's two-week vacation in Europe with her family is over. The actress headed straight to Dubai to start shooting for Happy New Year, directed by Farah Khan and alongside Shah Rukh Khan. She has been catching up with him in her spare time as she was completely cut off from Bollywood for more than two weeks!
Now Sushmita eyes a comeback!
However, she finally revealed that she is keener to do a female oriented movie similar on the lines of Gauri Shinde's English Vinglish. Sushmita reveals her plan of returning to movies in Kochi while inaugurating the first Kerala salon of accomplished hair and make-up expert Ambika Pillai. Sushmita told reporters that she will be making a comeback this year. The 37-year-old was last seen in 2010 film No Problem and since then she has taken a three year break from cinema to spend time with her adopted daughters —Alisah and Renee. "For some years I celebrated with my children and have no regrets," she said. We aren't surprised that Sush wants to do a female oriented film like English Vinglish. Even Madhuri Dixit too will be seen playing a strong female character in Gulaab Gang. Remember what happened to Preity Zinta's Ishqk In Paris, guess Sushmita is being intelligent here again.
New andaz
Rajkumar Santoshi is planning to make the sequel to Andaz Apna Apna with none other than Ranbir Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor if he is unable to cast Aamir Khan and Salman Khan. He would like a fresh, new cast. He has already worked with both the actors.
Manoj Bajpayee has an impressive repertoire of films that he is proud of but he wants to do a children's movie that his daughter can watch and understand. Not too many people make good cinema for children here. We think that's really cute and we would love to see him in a children's film as well.
Raashi Khanna was seen in Madras Cafe and Vaani Kapoor will be seen in Shuddh Desi Romance. Both of them are friends and roommates who came to Mumbai from Delhi and have made their debut within two weeks of each other.
Jacqueline Fernandez is a fashionista but she actually hates shopping. She does not have the patience to try on clothes and stuff and likes to shop online for statement pieces. She wears what suits her instead of following trends.
Rumour has it that Anushka Sharma has done a lip job as her lips are noticeably fuller than before. She also has a fringe and looks like a new person altogether. Her spokesperson denies the allegations.
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No looking back
While audiences were happy to see Sandhya win in 'Sabse Baada Champion', many hearts felt sad when the couple left their house to start a new chapter of their life. "It is a dream come true for any newcomer to be a part of one of the most successful shows of all times. While making the show, we never realised that we would be touching so many lives. It is audiences' love and appreciation that has helped us work even harder to deliver our best," commented Deepika Singh. "Diya Aur Baati Hum's success has proven that good content will thrive, no matter what. The show's USP is its honesty. With viewers' support we will continue to win more hearts," said Anas Rashid aka Sooraj. Another important member from the cast, Neelu Waghela aka Bhabo expressed "I just can't contain my happiness. Diya Aur Baati Hum has given a lot to me. It gives me immense satisfaction to be part of this moment when we are trying to change the outlook of our society towards women."
The show stopper
The Ellen DeGeneres Show returns with its eleventh season on Zee Café after winning four Emmys! The daytime talk show that has been embraced by viewers, critics, and the entire entertainment community across the globe is all set to take on India starting on September 10.This season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show will be the most star studded ever with exclusive interviews and performances by Celine Dion, Simon Cowell, Hugh Jackaman, Pink, Elton John and Justin Timberlake just to name a few! In addition to celebrity interviews, the show includes chart-topping musical performers and new acts. The show has featured an eclectic catalogue of performances ranging from music legends Cher, Madonna, Paul McCartney, Prince, and Sir Elton John to pop superstars Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Pink, and Mariah Carey to smooth R&B and hip-hop artistes Kanye West, The Black Eyes Peas, and Mary J. Blige .The show continues to be a daytime talk show that blends genuine warmth, humour, and unparalleled celebrity interviews. Ellen's talent, personal warmth, and insight have earned her recognition as a global entertainer.
Brett's bigg chance
All work, some play
The latest victim in the cyber world is Rashmi Desai. She is not active on social networking websites but has many fake profiles. Due to her hectic schedule, she hasn't been able to address the issue. Recently she found out that someone was posing as her and asking people for money. She then decided to lodge a formal complaint at the cyber crime cell.
After Aamir Ali aka Bajrang Pandey, Kavita Kaushik aka Chandramukhi Chautala in Sab TV's FIR will now get a new male lead. Probably Vipul Roy will be seen in a cop's role. The handsome actor has done few shows earlier and is excited to shoot for this sitcom.
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The year ahead
Madan Gupta Spatu
If your birthday is September 5... Your impulsive nature will cause problems in inter-personal relationship. Simply ignore those who approach you for charity or financial help. Be careful not to pick up an argument with someone you live with. Get involved in jobs that are of a creative nature. Tax and insurance matters will need some attention. Your ruling planet Mercury moulds you as intelligent, unique, sensible, business-oriented, dignified, optimistic, charismatic, warm-hearted and friendly. Property matters mean sizeable profits. Be innovative and risk-taking in real estate or gold will be beneficial. Positive colours: Green, Turquoise and Blue. Select days: Wednesday and Friday. Favourable numbers: 5, 6. Gems recommended: Emerald, Ruby. Charity on birthday: Donate yellow pulses and fruits to the needy or at a religious place.
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Astro turf
ARIES: Minor pinpricks will provoke you. Workers in the factories will cause a number of delays. Home life will be interfering. Newly married will find home atmosphere tense.
Tarot message: Put your terms and conditions in writing. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 32 TAURUS: Your card "Four of Wands" promises an excellent day. Do not feel guilty about taking time out to look after your well-being; both mental and physical. Tarot message: Delays are the only obstacle in your path to success. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 42 GEMINI: If you want positive results, charm, diplomacy, respect and cooperation are far better attributes to employ in dealing with people. Tendencies for manipulation or revenge should be controlled. Tarot message: Do what is right and watch your best interests. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 65 CANCER: Be prepared for multiple invitations to social events and gatherings. Turn your attention to jobs that give you an opportunity to make the best use of your intellect. Tarot message: Don't dismiss advice from youngsters. Lucky colour: Royal blue. Magic number: 36 LEO: Now is the time to distinguish clearly between wants and needs. Your desires seem to have no end, but your bank account will dry up before your wants. Tarot message: Do not deplete your energy or resources on others. Lucky colour: Cream. Magic number: 33 VIRGO: A healthy competitive instinct can be harnessed for greater accomplishment. Stick to what you know and do your best. Do not let too many people know what you are planning. Tarot message: Versatility will bail you out of a situation. Lucky colour: Turquoise. Magic number: 64
LIBRA: Make the best of the day by doing what must be done quickly and effectively. A chance encounter with an ex-flame can revive old memories. Do not lose your temper. Tarot message: You will be highly motivated. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 24 SCORPIO: Give a serious thought to your business. Decisions that need to be made, especially involving career, should not be put off. Be alive to the danger of a minor injury. Tarot message: Focus on the better to mitigate the bitter. Lucky colour: Silver-grey. Magic number: 54 SAGITTARIUS: Students will be successful in written tests. Love life suffers due to family problems. Be assured of an abundance of fine food and drink, which you can thoroughly enjoy. Tarot message: Take limited risks with your capital. Lucky colour: Sea-green. Magic number: 60 CAPRICORN: Put knowledge into practice or learn how to do something better. Working women: be careful while dealing with the clients. Children will enjoy the company of their parents. Tarot message: Plan your life better. Lucky colour: Peacock-green. Magic number: 29 AQUARIUS: Your card "Fortune" predicts a good day on the financial front. Try your luck at a range of speculative possibilities. Women between the age group of 40-45: take care of your health. Tarot message: Use careful judgment in handling issues involving property. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 61 PISCES: Schedule a group meeting today. It can be both productive and enjoyable. Shareholders will find the day quite beneficial. Businessmen: think twice before signing a new deal. Tarot message: Work can pose minor difficulties, but don't worry. Lucky colour: Rainbow-pastels. Magic number: 55
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In a large bowl, beat together the butter and the brown and white sugar until pale and
fluffy.
Two young men Mudasir Ali from India and Hamza Akram from Pakistan meet on Facebook, compose and sing an Indo-Pak peace anthem. What helps them is skype, again a borderless software!
Evelyn denies plastic surgery
Over & out
Deepika back in action
For quite some time there has been a buzz that former beauty queen and Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen is making a comeback after a brief break. 
For daughter’s sake
Growing together
Online statement
Lip service?
Diya Aur Baati Hum (DABH), a compelling drama about a woman's ambition and her will to succeed has reached another milestone. The show has recently completed two successful years on Star Plus. One of the top rated shows on Indian television, DABH has turned out to be a game changer. The show is currently in an interesting phase when Sandhya (Deepika Singh) is a step closer to achieving her dream of becoming an IPS officer. With the support of her husband, she is trying hard convince her mother-in-law Bhabho (Neelu Waghela). 
Voted the 'funniest person in America' Ellen's charming personality and inimitable take on everyday life allows her guests to engage in entertaining and thoughtful discussions on topical issues. The environment that the host creates always leads to moments of fun. When members of Hollywood's A-list and Ellen get together, anything can happen-from dancing with First Lady Michelle Obama to Christmas Caroling with Britney Spears to catching up with George Clooney after setting numerous "Clooney traps."
Buzz is that Australian Cricketer Brett Lee might be seen in the Bigg Boss house. Apparently the money part is being worked out with the makers. Earlier Andrew Symonds had gone into the house. They were trying to get Brett last year too but things didn't work out.
After his exit from Jhalak, Karanvir Bohra is neck deep into his Punjabi film, Love You Soniye. He spent his birthday recently while working on the film's set and he's excited about paring up with his wife Teejay. She spruced up his day with a cake and inviting his close friends for dinner in the evening.
Caught in the web
Alternate theory
You share your birthday with Vidhu Vinod Chopra (September 5, 1956, Srinagar), who is known for producing the Munna Bhai films; as also 1942: A Love Story, Mission Kashmir et al. Being a Virgo, he has a good flight of imagination and creativity. He will come up with new films very soon.