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Corridors of power
There is no denying the fact that women bring the much-needed respite from the display of money and might on the campus. More than a democratic one, electoral process, the world over, remains a male-dominated one.
No wonder, there's something inherently newsworthy about women out there, caught in the rigmarole of campaigning to oath-taking. "One of the biggest apprehensions that girls have of entering the university polls are that their phone numbers will get circulated," Deepika Thakur, former INSO president and general secretary of the council, likes to start from the taboos rather than challenges. She adds, "When I was going to stand in the elections, a lot of my friends and classmates dissuaded me citing similar reasons but I had made up my mind. Then there's this misconception of entering politics." It's a long way to go before everything completely falls in place, when women come out in their true glory. Sums up Deepika, "First and foremost, they shouldn't think they are getting into politics. If they want to start making a change, contribute and make their presence felt, this is the right platform for the girls." Well said! manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Friends forever
Jasmine Singh No laughter, no regular punches, no forced romance in the name of romcom; Punjabi film Haani not only brings Harbhajan Mann back after a hiatus, it also ushers a new chapter in the Punjabi movie industry that is just focused on comedy. These days, you don't miss the artist you are growing up on; instead you can place a bookmark in Haani and return to it whenever you want - it will still be romantic and gripping. Directed by Amitoj Mann, Haani stars Harbhajan Mann, Sarabjit Cheema, Anuj Sachdeva, Mehreen Kaleka and Sonia Mann in the lead roles. Best known for his critically acclaimed projects Hawayain and Kaafila, Amitoj Mann has done complete justice to the story of the film, which he has written himself. The best thing about the film Haani is the 'detailing' of which the director has taken extreme care. Right from the old generation of Punjab and Punjabis to the newer ones, Amitoj hasn't left any loose ends in the movie. From the akhaaras, the homes, the dialect; everything is neat and worked on to the hilt. Amitoj has not only made the debutant actors look like they were born in the industry, he has also made Harbhajan's comeback as grand as it can get. The story and screenplay, written by Amitoj, encapsulates a love story and that too a believable one. Though, of course, the movie could have been a wee bit better with more finishing and fine-cutting. Before we get to Harbhajan Mann, here's some dope on the star cast. Singer-actor Sarabjit Cheema could not make a mark in his own film Punjab Bolda, but in Haani he has done a great job. He not only looks convincing but also acts the same way. As for the good-looking TV actor Anuj Sachdeva, who makes his debut with the film, his character Harman was made for him. Anuj has opened his innings with a good score! Coming to the part that we generally don't have much to say about — the actresses. The same doesn't hold true here! Mehreen, who also makes her debut opposite Harbhajan Mann, is a fresh and pretty face. However, the big news is that she can act as well, in fact, pretty well! Sonia Mann, the other actress opposite Anuj, is also okay. Returning to where the story started — Harbhjan Mann. He fits into the character of Ranjit with ease. It doesn't look like Harbhjan Mann was away from the screen for so long, even today he can give all the new Gen X actors a run for their money! In every way he is truly the 'man of the moment'. Haani has some great music, it oscillates between the folk and contemporary style. If you find Manpreet Akhtar in one of the songs, don't be surprised — it is a special appearance that was indeed special. Haani has some great music too. After a long time, you would experience tears of joy instead of forced laughter through monotonous punches. Haani doesn't fall into romcom or any other genre; it is a movie that will restore your faith in love and Punjabi films! jasmine@tribunemail.com Film: Haani Director: Amitoj Mann Cast: Harbhajan Mann, Sarabjit Cheema, Anuj Sachdeva, Mehreen Kaleka and Sonia Mann Rating: ***
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Drape it in style
Just when the handloom heritage was on the brink of extinction, Taj Khazana, an initiative by the group and Taj's in-house lifestyle store, stepped in to revive the ancient textile industry. The weavers were reduced to extreme poverty and the handlooms stood still, till the revival work happened.
Shares Sarita Hegde Roy, chief operating officer, Taj Khazana, "We've adopted the village Serai Mohan in Varanasi, where weavers weave for the Taj front desk. She adds, "This is for the first time we've put up an exhibition in Chandigarh. After this, it moves to other cities." Silk Route, the trunk show, brings along silks and cottons in all their ancient glory. The collection of Varanasi weaves comprises hand woven saris, salwar dress materials and dupattas." What else, orders can also be placed for the bespoke Benarasi saris during the show. For the uninitiated, it takes 10 to 15 days to set up the loom and meticulous craftsmanship to make one piece. There are traditional weaves called jamdani, jangla and brocade, among others. The colours are only as rich as the traditional hues can get. While the palette ranges from rich oranges to greens, violets and magentas rule. There's no dearth of quality, but certainly quantity for the show literally sticks to its philosophy of trunk show. "We are showcasing about 300 sarees in the exhibition. But they encompass some revivals too. We've been able to revive as many as 100 to 150 year old sarees. It was such a pleasure for the weavers as they could go back to classics and work on them," shares while pulling out a 250 year old design. "Where you see creeper like designs, they are called jal jangla." Moving on, there are shikargas, the fabrics with hunting and riding themes. "They were woven only for the royalty." On at The Shopping Arcade, Taj-17, Chandigarh till September 7.
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The creative cut
Plazzo suits made a grand entry into our wardrobes straight from Pakistan through the Wagah border! It’s been two years now and plazzo pants still make for an interesting alternative to the staple ethnic-wear — churidaars and salwars.
Maheen is in India to put up an exhibition of her designs from prêt, couture and diffusion line. It’s not her first time in India; she has come before and floored people with her work. If she is a celebrity designer back home, she is quite popular in the fashion circles of India as well. But there is more to Maheen than her beautiful creations. She started thirteen years ago, when the fashion industry in Pakistan did not even exist. Even better, her label, Karma, contributes to six segments of fashion. “From Karma’s inception, we resolved to function like a corporate firm,” shares the designer. By this she means that there is an audit department, separate production house for each segment, design sections, merchandise units, “Only creativity doesn’t guarantee success. You need to function wisely to achieve your aims.” Karma now boasts of thirteen stores across Pakistan and even has its presence in the Gulf. Coming back to her experimental bridal-wear, jumpsuit ghararas, she has designed keeping the modern bride in mind. While the silhouettes have been derived from the West, the embroidery and embellishments are very traditional. “Art Deco, a visual arts design style, has deeply influenced me. I have used motifs of the same on my creations.” She feels that jumpsuit gharara is a befitting tribute to the confident women of today, who wish to incorporate personal sense of style in their bridal-wear. While jumpsuit ghararas feature in the couture line, Julie jumpsuits, a nomenclature that she picked, falls under the luxury prêt segment — Karma Pink. “My label not only caters to the elite, but also to the masses; the reason why I have diversified. People can buy outfits that begin from Rs 1,000 even in India.” Her ensemble also comprises lehangas, but not without a twist. She has added an extra dupatta to her exquisite couture pieces. “One to cover the head and other to drape around the arm; all in a bid to up the royal quotient of the pieces,” says Maheen. She asserts that it is already a popular trend in Pakistan. Maheen feels fortunate to be a part of the Pakistan fashion industry that is trying to catch up with the flourishing markets of the Gulf and India. “Pakistan Fashion Design Council is giving opportunities to fresh talent. Fashion designers are getting experimental and selling their creations worldwide. And not just fashion designers, the allied professions of modelling, merchandising and fashion choreographers are also witnessing growth,” says the designer who adores Sabyasachi and Ritu Kumar in India.
Cut wise Maheen Kardar Ali presented the jumpsuit-cum-gharara collection at the Pakistan Bridal Week two years ago and it was an instant hit. As the name suggests, jumpsuit gharara is a one-piece outfit, well-fitted at the top and flared at the bottom. Maheen used chiffon and georgette to give tangibility to her creations. In exchange of the jumpsuit
gharara, she aims to take back saree designs. “We still haven’t been able to design
sarees, the way they are done in India,” she says.
ashima@tribunemail.com
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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. mona@tribunemail.com
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An embarrassing moment…
The British-Irish boy band was jeered by members of the audience when they stepped onstage at the New York City ceremony to accept a trophy, but they were later offered some words of support from Gaga, who urged them to ignore their critics. "It really upset me. It made me feel embarrassed for my country and for Mtv. If we were at the Grammy's or the Oscars that would have never happened so I found it really disturbing. "It's rude and nasty - keep your opinions to yourself," Gaga said. The singer's pep talk was filmed by an onlooker and the footage later surfaced online, but she is adamant she had no idea she was being recorded. "I had walked out at that point and I just happened to run into them. I didn't even know that anyone could hear me or anything. "I just genuinely wanted them to know that at least one person in the room thought that they deserved to be there because I know how I would have felt. They're really nice guys, very down to earth, sweet and handsome." — PTI
RGV and Karan Johar in a Twitter spat again!
Filmmakers Ram Gopal Varma and Karan Johar, who are quite known for their love-hate relationship, continue to mock each other on Twitter. In a random tweet, RGV took a dig at Karan's film Student of the Year and wrote: "If someone takes off from Karan Johar's Student of the Year and makes Teacher of the year it will become the Disaster of the year." Naturally, the tweet upset Karan and he quickly replied back: "Disaster of the year is your territory Ramu...no one can ever replace the comfortable place you have made for yourself there."
Royal outing
Model-actress Elizabeth Hurley is set to play Queen Helena in the upcoming drama The Royals. The series will follow the lives of a fictional British royal family. The series - which is also loosely based on Shakespeare's Hamlet - will centre on Hurley's character, who clashes with her son—the heir to the throne—and his new American girlfriend, while struggling with her failing marriage to the King. The actress starred in films including 1997's Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.
—PTI
Luxurious rides that Bollywood stars love
Shah Rukh Khan King Khan has a collection of the BMW series, to be precise, the 6 and 7 series. He loves them. He also has an Audi A6 and a Bentley Continental GT.
Katrina Kaif Like many stars in Bollywood, she owns an Audi Q7 as well. The car costs 70 lakhs.
Hrithik Roshan He rides a Porsche Carrera that has a starting price of Rs 1.22 crores.
Aamir Khan He owns a Rolls-Royce Ghost—a luxurious car that costs a whopping Rs 3 crore.
Abhishek Bachchan He has a similar taste as Mr Senior Bachchan. He prefers classy vehicles and loves them in white colour. He currently drives around a customised Audi A8L, which is worth a crore!
Salman Khan He owns numerous vehicles. The latest one that has caught his eye is a two-wheeler. It is a limited-run blue coloured Suzuki Intruder M1800RZ. Everybody knows he is a fervent biker and thus it was only normal for him to add this to his one-off collection. He also retains the Suzuki Hayabusa that was at one point the fastest. He also enjoys having an enviable collection of four-wheelers. He owns a long list of SUVs such as Range Rover, Audi Q7 and a BMW X6.
John Abraham Despite the fact that John is a bike fanatic, he owns an Audi Q7. But obviously he loves his two-wheelers more. He is known as an avid-biker and has an exclusive collection of bikes such as the Yamaha R1, Kawasaki ZX Ninja, Suzuki Hayabusa and Yamaha Raven.
Kareena Kapoor She could not have been far behind in this list. She owns a Mercedes-Benz S-Class and a Lexus LX470. The latter has been imported. The Mercedes is the costliest among the cars that have been assembled in India. It retails at a price of Rs 1 crore and more.
Priyanka Chopra She owns a Mercedes S-Class and a Porsche Cayenne. The latter is not owned by many of her colleagues. This car costs about Rs 77 lakhs. The Mercedes S-Class costs a whopping Rs 1.63 crore.
Buzz about Besharam
Looks like Ranbir Kapoor is pulling out all stops to create a buzz around his upcoming film, Besharam. Buzz is that RK is taking a month off to promote the film helmed by Abhinav Singh Kashyap. Ranbir recently flew back to the country after completing Bombay Velvet's first schedule on time. Currently, he is shooting for the promotional video for the film with his parents, Neetu and Rishi Kapoor. A source says, "Ranbir is in his elements after giving back-to-back hits. This film is an acid test for Abhinav." The actor had been shuttling between his Sri Lanka sets and the city to do his dubbing for Besharam. A friend of Ranbir says, "He is very excited about his film with Abhinav and he is making sure he keeps his slate empty for the next month. He will be completing some patchwork and also promote the film." The entire unit and some friends and family members of Rishi Kapoor celebrated his birthday while shooting a special song for Besharam.
Guest appearance
Actor Akshay Kumar, who agreed to make a free brief appearance in Punjabi film Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya six years ago, took to Twitter to warn the makers from using his name for promotions. He also apologised to his fans and tweeted: 'I would like to apologise to my fans, unfortunately a favour I did for a Punjabi film many years ago, has decided to abuse my honest handout & is now using me to sell their film. I would just like to clear the air, I did a favour for a late friend & shot for 3 hours for free, 8 years later they seem to think splashing my face around as if I'm the hero of the film is going to help their turn over. My part is merely a favour, I wouldn't want to disappoint anyone. But please still enjoy the film that I am hardly a part of....'
New team Shahid is doing Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation of Hamlet. Rumour has it that his heroine could be newbie Shraddha Kapoor who is dying to work with the maverick director.
Call of creativity Shirish Kunder has been ousted as the editor of Karan Johar's production Ungli and been replaced by Deepa Bhatia due to creative differences between him and the producer.
Celebrations Nargis Fakhri has to wait to celebrate the success of Madras Cafe as she is away shooting in Bangkok for Main Tera Hero with Varun Dhawan. She will party when she is back. Busy bee: Nargis Fakhri
Preity Zinta has returned from Los Angeles and will start shooting for Bhaiyyaji Superhit alongside Sunny Deol. They will shoot in Udaipur and the film is supposed to be completed in two months from now.
Look test Sunil Shetty was asked to go bald for his role in Prabhu Deva's next movie. He refused because he has other film commitments too and has bowed out of the movie.
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A thrilling ride for Tisca
We have seen her in movies and serials, now Tisca Chopra returns to fiction with Anil Kapoor's thriller series 24, an adaptation of the hit US TV series by the same name. Tisca talks about her project. It's an exciting and different show. I have always been a huge fan of the show. How excited are you about the project? When the original 24 came some years ago, I got the entire season on DVD and I remember my husband and I switched off our phones and watched the entire season without stepping out of the home even once. It's a complete addiction. I believe if you love something it gets attached to your life. Season after season we would follow it up. How different do you find TV and film acting? It was challenging for me to bring the intensity and authenticity into TV. One has to hold an emotion, do a scene multiple times, which was a tough part. You lost a lot of weight for the show. Anil pushed me to loose weight. He had come to see my play and told me that I am doing good work and I should keep doing it. He would text me asking about my diet too. What are your upcoming projects? I have two films lined up and I will be going to the Toronto Film Festival too.
This Saturday, on Jhalak Dikkhla Jaa, the judges will groove with Anil Kapoor who visited the sets for the promotion of his upcoming show 24. He danced with Madhuri Dixit on Dhak dhak, Koyal si teri boli and Kehdo ki tum meri ho warna. He also did his famous signature step. Contestants Drashti and Salman danced on his song Dhol bajne laga and Ishq bina while Lauren and Puneet danced on Hote rasile and Khoon chala. Manish and Kapil ended doing a funny aerial dance on Kaate nahi kat te. Irfaan too came on the show to promote his film the Lunchbox.
Missing notes
This Saturday on CID, officer Nikhil needs money for her mother's operation otherwise she will die. The CID team tries to collect money but the amount is too big for them-Rs 9 lakh. They somehow manages to collect Rs 4 lakh but the operation will not take place till the rests of the money gets deposited in the hospital. Nikhil is desperate and he is ready to do anything to get money when cops assure him that ACP will find some way and will manage to collect money. But one day an accident takes place in front of Nikhil and Pankaj. Pankaj takes the injured man to the hospital and Nikhil locks the car and rushes to his mother. Later it is revealed that the injured man who is dead now was carrying Rs 50 lakh but the money is missing. Who could take the money? Nikhil was the last person to lock the car. Is he involved in the robbery because he is missing and nowhere to be found? Mother's operation takes place and cops are shocked that the serial number of the notes which Nikhil had deposited in the hospital matches with the serial number of the money missing from the man's car.
Life OK will soon come up with a special series titled Ganesh Leela, starting September 14. The show will replace Police Dial 100 at 7 pm. The story starts from when Ganapati and Kartikeya move to Gurukool, and culminates in an eight-weekend series. Saadhil Karan Kapoor will play lord Ganesha and Rushiraj Pawar Kartikeya, while Mohit Raina will make a special appearance as Mahadev from Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev.
Sudesh plays a serial killer
Sudesh, who has done various films and TV shows, is more than excited to be back on the telly tube. The impressive actor exclaims, "I am married to television and cinema is my girlfriend. I love doing great work and I enjoy acting. I have played diverse roles and I am very happy to get a chance to play Shankaryadav, an auto rickshaw driver, who is a serial killer. The role is fantastic and I hope my audience accepts me in such a different avatar." While Sudesh gears up to play an antagonist, another piece of great news is that he has been confirmed to play Drupad, Draupadi's father on Star Plus' grand epic — Mahabharat. — HRM
After Aamir Khan's popular show Satyamev Jayate, now yet another big show will air on Sundays at 11 am. The new mythological TV show Buddha will replace Ramayan on Zee TV. The show is based on the life of Gautam Buddha and the makers hope it will do well.
Down the memory lane
Colors recently announced the launch of Asian Paints Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai produced produced by BBC Worldwide India to be hosted by Vinay Pathak. The programme will showcase homes of celebrities from different walks of life during their childhood days to unravel some of their most cherished memories. Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai will feature the childhood home and memories of self-made Indian celebrities including Govinda, Waheeda Rehman, Irfan Pathan, Sakshi Tanwar and Ila Arun among others who have carved a niche for themselves through sheer talent, hard work, grit and determination. Each episode, going back in time, more often than not is hugely emotional with memories of friends and families, good neighbours and friendly shop owners, and images of rooms and special corners that emotionally connect them to a life that will always seem like the "Good Old Days". The show will bring to the forefront some never-heard-before stories that have formed the backbone in the formative years of the lives of today's most celebrated personalities. It promises to bring to light the first flicker of ambition and true grit of those individuals who have inspired and served as idols for generations to come. Starting September 7 the show will revisit the legacies that have motivated some of the country's most ambitious individuals every Saturday at 6.30pm only on Colors.
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The year ahead
If your birthday is September 7...
Number Seven is the deep thinker; he or she has spiritual vibrations and is not very attached to material things. Ruled by Neptune, you are unusual, intuitive, wise and reserved. If expressed negatively: melancholic, odd and hard to reach. You could be quite surprised about a contact you make because you never expected the situation to turn out as it has. You will be in high spirits at the work front. There will be moderate gains in finances, but you will not be able to save well. Egoistic tendencies can affect peace in the family. Take care of your food habits. A very busy and demanding time lies ahead. A professionally successful year. Be ready for additional responsibility in family as well as the office front. Positive colours: White, Sky-blue, Cream and Yellow Select days: Monday and Sunday Favourable numbers: 2, 7 Gems recommended: Pearl, White Coral and Diamond Charity on birthday: Donate mustard oil/tea/utensils/black edible items to the needy or at a religious place.
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Astro turf
ARIES: The temptation to help out a friend with a financial loan should be discussed with your partner first. Today you can become conscious of your projected fears and start letting go of negative patterns.
Tarot message: Be articulate. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 32 TAURUS: Your boss as well as partner supports you. Do not allow yourself to be talked into an erratic move. Avoid eating out. Working toward your goals will seem a little harder than usual. Tarot message: Don't dismiss the advice of youngsters. Lucky colour: Sea-green. Magic number: 52 GEMINI: Do not try to hurry jobs that require meticulous handling. Arguments will arise with your mate or partner. Consult the experts when cash questions Tarot message: Use your instinct to get into the top circle of power. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 64 CANCER: You draw "The Emperor" so the day promises all comforts. Spare time for family and children. It should be much easier for you to meet challenges today. Stay tuned in to the work at hand. Tarot message: It is time for action. Lucky colour: Turquoise. Magic number: 53 LEO: An irritating co-worker can push you to your limits. Practice deep breathing and you can maintain your composure. A desire to retreat to the comfort of your own home can be overwhelming. Tarot message: Learn to accept responsibility for yourself and others. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 40 VIRGO: The card "The Moon" indicates an emotional setback. Stick to what you know and understand. Money problem
will still prevail. Children: enjoy with your friends. Tarot message: Your determination to succeed will pay dividends. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 61
LIBRA: At work, a colleague steers you into a new direction. Financial rewards can get delayed. Love stars are behind the clouds. A small celebration at home is likely. Tarot message: Work can pose minor difficulties. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 26 SCORPIO: Get cracking
early. What you need now is energy. You must push yourself harder. Be careful
with money. This is not the right day for writing official letters. Tarot message: Plan your life better. Lucky colour: Mauve. Magic number: 47 SAGITTARIUS: Your card "The Nine of Cups" reveals inner strength and enthusiasm. Arguments can arise with your spouse or partner over money. Love life is exciting. Tarot message: Don't forsake a new learning opportunity because of pride. Lucky colour: Rainbow-pastels. Magic number: 65 CAPRICORN: It will be a progressive day. Health problems can be satisfactorily attended to. Personal plans are likely to progress without too much opposition Tarot message: Emphasise on spiritual needs. Magic number: 50 AQUARIUS: Business is likely between you and your associates. Attempts to improve your health will be successful. Your mind can wander on the job and cause unnecessary mistakes. Tarot message: Balance in all aspects is recommended. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 62 PISCES: Entrepreneurs will go through an anxious period. The married or those in love will find the day exciting. Students: success in competitive sports is assured. Do not borrow or lend. Tarot message: Do not deal in uncertain matters. Lucky colour: Blue. Magic number: 45
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GET PHYSICAL Is your neck constantly hurting? Are you suffering from chronic headaches and stiff shoulders? Well, it could all be due to Cervical Spondylosis, a common cause for chronic neck pain. Cervical Spondylosis is a universal term for abrasion from wear and tear on the neck vertebrae and the cartilage between them. Although this is an age-related medical phenomenon, more and more people in the 20-40 years of age group are suffering from this condition due to unhealthy lifestyle, poor posture, prolonged sitting hours, bad habits and stress. Lack of nutritional foods is also a contributing factor. Lifestyle changes Watch how you sit. People with jobs that require sitting for long periods of time or those who work with a laptop or computer tend to have a bad posture. This can be a major cause behind cervical spondylosis. Moreover, if you are already suffering from this condition, then wrong posture or sitting on the wrong kind of chair can aggravate your condition. Don't crouch while sitting. Make sure that your spine is straight and your neck is relaxed. Do not sit for prolonged period in stressful postures especially if working for long hours in front of the computer. Take a break after every 15 minutes or half hour. During this break, you can walk around the room or just stretch your hands and neck.
External massage of the neck and shoulders can provide instant relief in case of mild neck pain and stiffness. Don't go in for violent massages with deep pressure as they over work the muscles. Cold packs and heat therapy may help your pain during flare-ups.
Yoga and meditation are probably one of the best ways to deal with cervical spondylosis. Yoga can help in efficiently stretching the muscles of your neck, relieving stiffness and strengthening spine, muscles of the neck and shoulder. Meditation on the other hand can work wonders at calming you and eliminating the stresses of your life. Avoid sleeping on your stomach. This position puts stress on your neck. Choose a pillow that supports the natural curve of your neck. Also use a firm mattress. You need to have an intake of essential nutrients to lead a healthier life with this condition. Make sure that you take at least one glass of milk everyday as people with low amounts of calcium are more prone to this condition. Also, include salad or raw fruits and vegetables in your eating routine to get essential nutrients. Have foods rich in vitamin C and D as they help in dealing with the pain. Keep medically fit. Reduce your weight if you are overweight. Quit smoking as it contributes to degenerative disk disease. (Kalra is a fitness expert)
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Politics, the word that's further misunderstood and only read in conjunction with preconceived notions. There is no spectrum of society more male-dominated than politics. It's tough to break male dominance in old democracies but it's certainly easier to try and modifying the newer ones. In the process, there are many challenges. "At times, there would be violence on the campus and being a girl it would be difficult to step out," Vibha Sethi, former vice-president of PUSCS, shares some of the instances of being the only girl among the big boys. "But you manage, learn and survive. Campaigning and comments go hand-in-hand. When I stood for elections, a lot many smirked and challenged me to win," she likes to focus on problems beyond the gender issues. "As council members we get only nine months in term. Out of which it takes you to two to three months to understand the system and start functioning. The rest of the time goes in arranging festivals and functions. The only reason I entered the council was to make a change." When 75 per cent of the electorate is girls, it only makes sense that women should be the majority of contestants and winners! "At any given point of time, there were almost ten girls campaigning with me. The support we received was also overwhelming," current winner and general secretary Abha Sharma, shares her take on things. The dream run came not without a fair share of teething problems. "Being a doctorate, it was tough to convince my parents to let me contest the elections." Council responsibilities are often mistaken for late nights and ignored curriculum. "When it got difficult to stay late nights, my parents came and stayed with me," shares Disha Arora, student, Master's in English and current vice-president. With her, like with most women on the campus, security remains a prime issue. "I'll ensure there are some steps and measures in place for women's security near the hostels." 
As neighbours, at least on the fashion front, Indian and Pakistan have more often than not shared a lot. This time, from Pakistan, the contribution has been made by Maheen Kardar Ali in the form of jumpsuit gharara, already a popular trend in her country, which she hopes will trigger a trend in India as well.
Pop star Lady Gaga felt embarrassed after One Direction was booed loudly at the Video Music Awards last month.
But Ramu didn't stop there and wrote back: "hey karan my tweet was in a series I put on teachers day and that tweet was about someone taking off from you meaning it a compliment."
Why did you sign on a TV show?
Groovy time
In the lord’s name
After almost a two-year-long hiatus, popular Sudesh Berry has finally decided to make a comeback on TV with Star Plus' weekend thriller series — Arjun.
Fingers crossed
You share your birthday with Mammootty (September 7, 1953 ,Chempu, Vaikom,
Kottayam), originally Muhammad Kutty, who set a trend in the role of a police officer in the movie Yavanika. He made his debut in Hindi films with Thriyathri and his first film as a hero was Dhartiputra.