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Consider yourself warned!
His movie, his right—here we ask cine-viewers if they are cool with the warnings scrolling through as they enjoy a flick… Surbhi Singh, who works at IT Park, is all for it. “Whatever we see on screen has huge impact on us. What hero/heroines do is copied mindlessly by the youth. The statuary warning does register somewhere in mind and gives a reality check!” Surbhi feels concerned about youngsters of her age and enjoys movies with her gang, their favourite genre being romance! Ritu, a mother of two and a homemaker from Chandigarh, finds the footage they show at the beginning of a film is enough. “We all know smoking is bad for health. But how much, not all have a clue. I can’t say about elders, but I assume the visual probably would desist the young from trying it,” says Ritu who agrees that when the warning scrolls time and again, it does gets annoying. Realistic films are what she likes and Satyagrah was the last film she enjoyed. She believes sometimes it is necessary to add scenes in films that evoke statuary warnings in India. However, Shavinder Singh Sandhu is appalled at the warnings. “There are so many thing that one shouldn’t do. Not only smoking is bad, so is driving without helmet or giving/taking bride. Guess they should come up with warnings for each and then one can watch warnings running all through and forget about the film,” says Shavinder. Those making decisions are not art lovers, believes this director of Leads Ads Private Limited, an avid movie buff. An Anurag Kashyap fan, he admits, “I would watch The Lunchbox over Chennai Express. I am not a a larger-than-life Sanjay Leela Bhansali fan, who makes all goody goody films. I like films that bring alive the reality and I would like my films minus the statuary warnings please!”
mona@tribunemail.com
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On a high altitude
Often improvement and success cannot be expressed with words, for they shoulder a larger concern of keeping up with the momentum of growth. While elaborating on the journey of Alliance Francaise, Chandigarh, Mac Sarin, the president of the institute, tenders a metaphor for its success as he calls it not an institute, but a “plane”.
As the Saturday evening at Alliance Francaise celebrated its 29 years of existence and the appointment of its eighth director, Dominique Waag, who took charge of the office last month, the event was accentuated by the presence of Didier Willard, the first director of the institute. As we exchange words with the two directors and link up the dots that connects the past with the present, we are acquainted with a series of interesting revelations. Presence of present
“I had been serving as a director at the Alliance Franciase, France, for 11 years and I visited Chandigarh for the first time in February last year,” begins Dominique Waag as he sips his wine. Of what interests him the most about the city, he beams, “Well, academically, I am an art historian and while in France, I was aching to visit India for its rich heritage. Also, what interests me the most about India is the fact that everybody has a smiling face and that the people here are extremely hard working and responsible.” However, he treads upon the sound turf that capacitates and fosters the academic and cultural exchange between the two countries. “I want to propel an academic initiative and a meeting with the city schools, which teach French, to come over to the institute and encourage the kids to take part in several activities. Also, I will be looking forward to organising several cultural activities here at the alliance,” he shares while adding, “We are also planning to initiate special courses for tourists, who want to visit France.” Blast from the past
“When I first came to India to teach French at the Alliance Francaise, it was at Madras, where I served for over three years. However, later in 1984, they made me an offer I could not refuse. It was to know if I wanted to start a new venture at the Alliance Francaise, Chandigarh and the year was 1984,” smiles Didier Willard, while the relevance of the year isc rather obvious. “It was very tense here in Punjab during that time and I had been warned too, but I was looking forward to an adventure. My wife and I rented an accommodation in Sector 4 where we started teaching French to 10 students,” he quips. For Didier, the biggest challenge was to initiate the Punjabi folks to take to learning French, for which he played a rather impressive card. “Most of the people during that time were planning to leave Punjab and go to Canada. So, I got them hooked to the idea of how learning French will help them score more points on their visa,” he smiles. When we ask him of how Chandigarh has changed in 25 years, Didier replies, “While I was here in the early 80s, there were not many cars, but one would spot camels occasionally. Also, the trees, which have now grown in size, were little shrubs. It has now turned into a forest from a desert.” Just when he’s about to leave, he smiles and says, “Do you know who was the first one to join the class?” he keeps you guessing, soon after which he promptly replies, “A journalist like you, he was Khushwant Singh’s son, Rahul
Singh!” amarjot@tribunemail.com
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A realistic take on life
Were you expecting such a rousing response from Aashiqui 2? No. I hadn’t thought in my wildest dreams that it would connect so well with audience. On a personal note, I try and keep my expectations realistic. What kept you going when you did not get success at BO in the beginning of career? It was not easy. But my family's faith in me kept me going. So there I was fighting my battle everyday. With dad Shakti Kapoor, brother Siddhanth Kapoor and aunt Padmini Kolhapure in the same field, how does it affect your career? It’s good to have guidance available right at home. However, expectations become high and people want to know if you can act as well as your father or masi. There goes the bar up and one needs to work extra hard. Films, fashion events, brand endorsements-- is it difficult striking a balance? Yes. If travel is one, you need to show up prim and proper all the time. I am trying to find a balance now as we speak. Your favourite hair colour icons? How do you like your hair best? Dimple Kapadia is my all-time favourite. I love my hair freshly washed with Wella Professionals Brilliance range, which helps to protect colour; while it also enhances its brilliance and vibrancy. The range is infused with multi-sensorial ingredients such as diamond dust and orchid extract, the conditioner leaves hair free-flowing movement with an irresistible touch. After treating them with this range, I leave it to dry naturally. What are you like in
real life? I like doing adventurous things. mona@tribunemail.com
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Par Excellence
Practice in golf can be of two types - block and variable. Block practice is when we place a lot of balls in the same spot and hit the same shot or putt repeatedly. This is good to build a stroke or a swing. Variable practice is about hitting shots to different targets or with different clubs or different shot shapes. Variable practice is great in improving speed control while putting. Here are a few drills for speed control while putting-
(Grewal has coached several national champions and professionals apart from being coach of the Indian golf team for the Eisenhower Cup (World Cup) in 2008 and 2012. He is currently the Director of National Golf Academy of India and CGA Hero Honda Golf Academy. If you have any queries
get in touch with him at parexcellence@tribunemail.com
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Go-getter
Motivation
"I am always willing to learn more than what I already know and knowledge inspires me to move towards my goals. Also, I am a very inquisitive person and I was curious since my childhood even when my father would explain to me various intricacies of our surroundings. Later, I learnt that these were the basic concepts of sciences. Developing patience for analysis coupled with a strong presence of mind laid the foundation for initiating me into experimentation and reasoning to reach logical conclusions," she says. Feathers in the cap
Shrishti is an all rounder. She achieved A+ grade in all subjects throughout the academic session which is why she was awarded the "Scholar of the year" award for 2011-12. "I was chosen for one of the 15 global finalists in Google Science Fair 2013 for my project-Solar light assisted nanoZnO Photocatalytic Mineralization-The Green Technique for the Degradation of Detergents. I was the only Indian to be selected as a global finalist," says Shrishti, who competed for the grand prize at The Google Headquarters, California, USA from September 21 to September 25, 2013 and was declared as the runners-up in her age category. Shrishti has also been selected for the National Camp of the Bal Shree Award in Creative Scientific Innovations 2012-13 that was held from July 8 to July 14, 2013 at National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi. "Last year, I was selected for the zonal camp of the Bal Shree Award in Creative Writing in English," she adds. "Even in the NTSE (National Talent Search Examination) I stood first in Punjab in the state round and I am now a NTSE scholar. I also qualified the National Standard Examination in Biology, 2012, the Stage-1 of the International Biology Olympiad, when I was in Class X," she shares. Shrishti secured AIR-8th in Stage-II of the Indian Philosophy Olympiad. In the State Science Seminar, 2012, organised by National Science Centre, Delhi, on Mathematics in India: Past, Present and Future, she secured third position in the state. She has been selected for a month-long Oxbridge programme under Cambridge tradition in Cambridge University on 100 per cent scholarship. She was selected for EPGY programme (Education Program for Gifted Youth) by Stanford University, USA for a high school programme on Particle Physics in 2012 and was given 100 per cent scholarship by Stanford University, USA to attend the programme. Shrishti qualified the National Standard Examination in Junior Science (NSEJS), the first stage of selection of students in the International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO), 2012. She was also selected to appear for the International Junior Astronomy Olympiad, 2012. "I qualified the Australian National Chemistry Quiz with a high distinction and secured All-India Rank I, securing 93 per cent marks in START-2012 (Scholarship & Talent Reward Test), wherein I won an 11 day Tour of NASA - USA, a gold medal and a merit certificate," she says. Flip side of being an achiever
"A teacher once told me that when people start expecting from you that's when they start praying for you. I have been too busy with my academics and I missed out on spending more time with my friends and my younger sister," she says. Words of wisdom
"Measure what is measurable and make measurable what is not," by Galileo Galilei has been one of the basics of my foundation in scientific realms. Using the scientific knowledge that we possess, we should try to bring about a positive change in the world, as small or as big as the change could be.
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pet passion
There is something about Sohnie that keeps Angad Anand rather amused as he romances the notion of having her around. Perhaps, it is her nakhras, of which he speaks so fondly, or probably, it is just her sheer presence, that translates into their expression of togetherness that further speaks volumes about their bond. "Oh! She is the prettiest little thing I have ever known and we could not have made it more obvious with the name—Sohnie (which means beautiful in Punjabi)," says Angad, who swears by Sohnie's looks. "It would be one's greatest folly to assume that because Sohnie is a Mongrel, the Indian street dog, she would be 'street' too. She takes to comfort more seriously than any other living being that I have come across," he affirms with a rather stern voice as he weaves a beautiful mosaic of memory while visiting their first meeting. Love me, love my dog
"Sohnie was a stray dog and she came along with our new neighbours, probably she just followed them and she was so pretty that everyone nicknamed her Sohnie. She stationed herself outside our house, where we had made a kennel for her, and because we kept getting fond of her with each passing day, we decided to adopt her," explains Angad. "What reasons my choice for adopting Sohnie, a stray dog, rather than buying a fancy dog, which belongs to a good breed, was the compassion that I felt for the homeless dogs. Sohnie was protected at the kennel and I didn't have the heart to leave her among other dogs, who can sometimes turn very hostile," he adds. It's been over two and a half years that Sohnie has been residing with the Anands. "Sohnie is very independent and disciplined. She goes for walks twice in a day. Mongrels are usually very comfortable with Indian weather, and are easy to maintain as they are naturally well trained. Also, they are very emotional," he says. Yours faithfully
"Sohnie actually is very snooty and she does have a lot of tantrums, which she throws in abundance. Also, she does not quiet fancy other street dogs, who do try to woo her. In fact, she looks the other side and is capable of subjecting them to a royal ignore," he laughs. "Nevertheless, Sohnie is actually very nice with kids though she is a little fussy with food. She has the capacity to reject the best food, if she is not in the mood to eat. I really like irritating her sometimes, and sometimes when I go overboard, she does tend to get very agitated. I still remember when I troubled her way too much only to get back home and found most of my clothes torn to tatters. Well, we all know who did it," he laughs. Well, so much for those who believe that dogs are a man's most faithful friends!
amarjot@tribunemail.com
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TROUBLE SHOOTER
Aman, Chandigarh Were you happy earlier? Did this start as a child and at what age? A number of things need to be considered for this. CBT or Existential psychotherapy may help you. Some people have Dysthymia, which is a low grade depression that persists over two or more years. Look around you. Notice the people in your life and people outside. Often it's the children who are happy as they live moment to moment. Many of the adults will be preoccupied with the future and with regrets and general worries. Some people are happier and more fulfilled than others. What is the difference? They are not necessarily different- maybe they just view life differently- through rose tinted glasses instead of dark gloomy glasses. If you observe your own self for the next two hours, you may find you have something we call Automatic thoughts- thoughts that pop up in our head almost all the time- they may be thoughts of- " How you may want something in your life " or " Something you didn't get in your life" Or what you expect of people etc." Start by noting these thoughts because often they are the key to identifying what makes us sad. Try being open to new things and leaving the past behind. Write down what you think of the past and see whether you are focussing on the negatives- what would you say to a friend in a similar situation? Look at people around you- Why is the bus driver happy? Or for that matter a shopkeeper who greets you happily? What do we need to be happy? Appreciate little things- the raindrops, the sun, and appreciate others- pay a compliment to a friend, call your family and tell them that you are thinking of them. Don't hold back. Express gratitude for little things—the beautiful flower in the garden, the music, a good meal daily. Meet old friends and if they are not around, meet or talk to a neighbour or a colleague at least once or twice a week. Try to do a good deed for someone. Find a meaning in life. My son has tics in his shoulders and face at times. How can I control them? Mandeep Singh,
Mohali Tics are rapid, repeated muscle twitches, such as eye blinking, facial grimacing, forehead wrinkling, head turning, or shoulder shrugging. Most tics last only for a second. Tics usually happen more often when a child is under stress. When a child is relaxed, he will not have as many tics. Also, tics do not occur when a child is sleeping. They are three times more common in boys than girls. Usually they change and pass off, mostly disappearing by adolescence. Avoid commenting on them. A child does not do it deliberately. If they are severe then sometimes medication is used or Habit Reversal done.
(Waraich is a Chandigarh-based psychiatrist)
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Dressy affair
Dresses' adorning western styles fusioned with Indian embellishments to conceptual sarees in neon colours, and a lot more is what Aliyana is all about. It promises to be a satisfying and enriching shopping experience in Chandigarh presented by Meena Bazaar, which has been launched in Sector 17.
Rajnish Jain of Meena Bazaar says it's for the first time that Meena Bazaar has come up with an independent brand, Aliyana, which is answer to women's fantasy to charm by their looks. He adds, "The concept behind Aliyana is the way you are seen and what you actually are. To sum up its 'The Beautiful You' that the new store is all about. The store which is first of its kind in North India would showcase creations by over 50 designers from Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Jaipur and other places. "Aliyana offers stuff crafted by a bunch of young, exceptionally talented creative team of dynamic designers well versed in the art of fashion styling who have already created a niche for themselves," says Jain. The price range of the Indo-Western collection is from Rs 3000 to 10000, while you can get a variety of readymade suits from Rs 5000
onwards. — TNS
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Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro returns!
"It talks about things that are much more relevant today like politics and the way people are manipulated. People relate to the humour in this film. My kids are fans of the film. They don't want me to lose the chance to do its Part 2," he said. A sequel to Kundan Shah's cult classic will soon go on the floors and the part two will start exactly where the previous one had ended. Both Naseer and Irrfan will be seen in double roles in the sequel to be directed by Shah himself. Irrfan said: "I am also very excited because of the director, the subject and Naseer sir. It would be fun... I still need to hear the second draft... we are still about to finalise certain things."
— IANS
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Richa Chadda’s traditional avatar
The actress who was last seen in Fukrey in a very bold avatar will be seen playing a very traditional character in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Ram Leela. She will be seen in elegant ghagra cholis and has learnt many Gujarati dialogues for the role.
Commenting on her role, Richa says, "My character is called Rasila. As the name suggests, she is a beautiful, voluptuous and very sugar and spice. I'm shown to be a woman who's very committed to the family and is traditional. She's the peacemaker in this story. I am kicked about playing such a unique and traditional role because in the past I have done bold characters. Also, I took on the part without even reading the script because of Mr Bhansali. It's any actors dream to work with him and I am lucky I got this opportunity at the beginning of my career."
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Two’s company
Nephew of actor Vinod Khanna Akhil Kapur is all to make his debut as an actor in Bollywood. He will be seen in Anand Kumar’s Desi Kattey with TV actor Jay Bhanushali.
The film has Shasha Agha Khan and Tia Bajpai; Suniel Shetty and Murli Sharma will play an important role in the film too.
A drama set in a small town near Kanpur, the film is about two boys who work in a katta (desi gun) factory. "Both the boys are sharp shooters who are trained by a pistol shooting coach played by Suniel Shetty. The boys (one becomes a criminal and the other a national sharp shooter) will be played by two star kids, but I cannot reveal their names as their families want to announce them in a big way. The film will be shot in Mumbai, Delhi and Kanpur," said Kumar.
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Get well soon
A source says, “She has not been keeping well and was advised complete rest. She was down with viral fever and the strong dose of medicines had an adverse reaction. It led to swelling on her face.” Though the actress does not have any film shooting now but she has few ad shoots. The source adds, “As Bang Bang and Kabir Khan’s film shoot has been pushed ahead, she had time on hand to complete some of her brand assignments before November. The actress has decided to finish dubbing for Dhoom 3
instead.”
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Boss makes a record
Boss entered the Guinness Book of World Records for having the largest poster after beating Michael Jackson's This Is It. Created by the 46-year-old superstar's fan club, the poster is 58.87 metres wide and 54.94 metres high. Made at a budget of Rs72 crore, the Anthony D'Souza-directed film will hit 3,700 to 3,800 screens, including screens in Panama, Latin America. A remake of Malayalam film Pokkiri Raja, Boss is a situational comedy about a father and son and their relationship. In one of his interviews Akshay said that he enjoys the father-son relationship the most. The makers have gone all out to promote the film — they launched their song Har kisi ko nahi milta in Dubai. Interestingly, Akshay will be seen in a Haryanvi avatar in the film. Presence of Mithun Chakraborty as his father in the film is expected to heighten the entertainment quotient.
— IANS
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Vir Das's first solo film is round the corner for its release. The film is titled as Sooper Se Upar However, the actor has been diagnosed with dengue recently. After Ranveer Singh, it is Vir Das who is fighting dengue. Also as the release of the film Sooper Se Upar is coming up, makers doubt if the actor will be able to give his time for the promotions of the film. As it's Vir Das first solo release, the makers had planned to go all out with the film promotions and create visibility. The film will be hitting theatres on October 25.
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Mallika Sherawat has eyes on Modi!
Known for wearing her heart on the sleeve, Mallika Sherawat, Bollywood's sexy siren, is definitely not shying away from making headlines in the show, The Bachelorette India-Mere Khayalon ki Mallika that is telecast on Life OK. After choosing the 30 most desirable men from over 1,27,000 entries, she is all set to take the television world by storm. She may have publicly professed her desire for India's most eligible bachelors, with Karan Johar and Narendra Modi being No 1 on her list, but Mallika has no qualms admitting that 'maybe sometimes things just don't swing your way!' Have you found what you were looking for on the show? I've finally met my suitors, all of whom are willing to move the moon and the stars for me. All I'm looking for is honesty, integrity and genuine affection, and of course, a good sense of humour. These dashing men have declared a war of love to impress me. Also, what interests me the most is the fact that they are willing to accept me for who I am. Ultimately, it's a battle that will separate the men from the boys. How has the journey been on the show? It has been a very emotional and rather sentimental journey for me, especially the rose ceremony when someone had to leave (the show). It was really tough. I was emotionally attached with all of them. Earlier too we have seen Swayamvars but none of them really came to a pass. What according to you is the reason
for the same? There is no promise of marriage (on this show) anyway. It is a journey of finding true love and not about the destination. I am not going to make false promises and cheat people. What was the most shocking moment
on the show? There were many, but the one in particular was the one when one guy engraved my name on his hand. I was shocked to see something of that sort and I think that was wrong because love should not be an obsession. It should be about sharing a unique bond. There were other pleasantly shocking moments like when a guy got a Bakri (goat) for me as a gift and then another one got me a Dabba of ghee as he felt I should put on some weight. Who do you find the most eligible bachelor in India? India has only three most desirable single people-Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi and me! But for me, it's Narendra Modiji. He is smart, progressive and often misunderstood like me.
Dancing through the festivities
Two of the Jodis from the up and coming season of Star Plus' Nach Baliye 6 were revealed at Falguni Pathak's Dandiya Night. Television actress, Amrapali Gupta and her baliye, Yash, along with Kanica Maheshwari (popularly known as Meenakshi of Diya Aur Baati Hum) and her husband, Ankush Ghai, decided to flaunt some garba moves. They danced on Nach Baliye's dandiya mix that set the tempo for the season. While audience witnessed the sizzling chemistry between Yash and Amrapali, Kanica and Ankush learned few traditional 'Ghoomar' steps from Gujarati girls, as they were dressed in their traditional attire. Delighted by the occasion, Amrapali said, "It was like a dream come true as we've always admired Falguni Pathak. This is the first time I'm attending a garba fest; hope will get a chance to perform dandiya in our Nach Baliye stint."
Gopi Bahu celebrates Navratri Devoleena Bhattacharjee who plays the sweet and simple role of Gopi in the show, Saath Nibhana Saathiya, decided to celebrate Navratri with great gusto. She decorated the Puja Thali, lighted the Diyas and ensured that some of the famous Guajarati delicacies were made. She also sang bhajans in the praise of Ambe Maa and performed all the rituals in true traditional way. Talking about the Navratri celebrations, Devoleena said, "Though I'm originally a Bengali, Durga Puja is our biggest festival and I personally celebrate it in a typical Bengali style. However, playing the role of Gopi Bahu has familiarised me with Gujarati traditions and now I know almost all rituals that are performed during the Navratras in Gujarat. Also, I love singing bhajans, offering prasad and doing the Garba." She further adds, "In the show, we have planned a huge Navratri track for the viewers. The entire Modi family will be seen celebrating the festival in its true spirit. In the show, Gopi will be seen trying to bring Rashi and Jigar back together with Ahem's support."
Sound wise
When questioned, the actor says, "Voice modulation, pitch, etc are very important for dialogue delivery which a lot of us take very lightly. Each dialogue has its own beat and pitch, so learning singing will definitely add more versatility and finery in my voice as I emote. Besides, entertainment is not just my business, it's my passion, so one more weapon in my artillery won't hurt anyone, on the contrary it will only entertain!"
Hail the fish in a spacesuit!
ZeeQ, launched a new animated series-Fishtronaut. The show explores the environment and addresses social skills with a fun and interactive approach. It is tailored for children between the age group of 4-7. Fishtronaut is a fish in a spacesuit, which allows him to fly and breathe out of water and he is a secret agent who along with his friends, solves mysteries with the help of a magical multicolored ball containing clues vital to the mission known as a POP (Primary Objective Pod) in the series. Fishtronaut will be aired from Monday to Thursday at 5 pm on ZeeQ.
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: Your skills will be noticed by those who matter. Networking will help you build contacts to further your career plans. You gain insight by looking at truths and listing priorities.
Tarot message: Don't give up your rights or freedom. Lucky colour: Saffron Lucky number: 36
TAURUS: Don't waste your time getting into arguments with colleagues or loved ones. Pay attention to health matters and don't neglect any persistent symptoms. Listen to your inner wisdom. Tarot message: Think positive and be optimistic.
Lucky colour: Forest green Lucky number: 28 GEMINI: You may be in an irritable frame of mind so refrain from making impulsive decisions. Differences could lead to tense moments so be careful. Tarot message: Handle your relations carefully and don't antagonise anyone.
Lucky colour: Brown Lucky number: 48 CANCER: Take a moment to
think about what you need. Avoid being impulsive. There could be a favourable news regarding a family member.. Avoid a Virgo as they can be
cold and objective. Tarot message: Live in the present. Lucky colour: Yellow Lucky number: 45 LEO: You may have an opportunity to make an impression on seniors or new business associates. Colleagues and seniors will appreciate your ideas. Reconsider your career plans. Tarot message: Adapting to new technology will keep you at pace with the world.
Lucky colour: White Lucky number: 29 VIRGO: You may start a long term venture that explores your potential. Financial gains are on the cards. Your sense of humour will put you in the spotlight. Do not shirk responsibility. Tarot message: Unfinished business will unleash new problems.
Lucky colour: Navy blue Lucky number: 32
LIBRA: Allow your heart to lead the way in personal relationship. Disruption in a business venture is temporary. You will be focused and well prepared for important meetings. Tarot message: Don't intervene in maters that don't concern or affect you.
Lucky colour: Maroon Lucky number: 47 SCORPIO: You are generous and giving in personal relationships and command respect from family and friends. Mastery of your skills or craft brings appreciation and
fresh opportunity. Tarot message: Play your cards close to your chest. Lucky
colour: Peach Lucky number: 31 SAGITTARIUS: Finances brighten considerably. Aim for the proper method of organizing things and you may be able to set up a stable environment. Love and romance are on the cards.
Tarot message: Delays are the only obstacle in your way to success. Lucky
colour: Ebony Lucky number: 53 CAPRICORN: Tension in the home will affect you emotionally. Reach out to a close friend or family member for long-term solutions. The big ideas you have been setting out for, will gain recognition. Tarot message: Watch your best interests.
Lucky colour: Aqua blue Lucky number: 41 AQUARIUS: A romance that you might have thought was headed your way arrives on its own terms. Your boss is as stubborn as you are, so adopt a flexible attitude. Keep up with exercise routine.
Tarot message: Learn to rely on your intellectual abilities. Lucky colour: Pista green
Lucky number: 26 PISCES: It is a good time to build up positive patterns that foster growth. A classic afternoon get-together between you and an old friend could be the antidote to your boredom. Your love life will be good. Tarot message: Learn how to cope with success.
Lucky colour: Cream Lucky number: 65
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THE YEAR AHEAD
If your birthday is October 15...
Venus, makes you lively, elegant, attractive, helpful, diplomatic and realistic. Health will remain fine despite a busy schedule, but you need to get your medical checkup done on a regular basis. Finances improve this year with new business plans. You will be successful in multiplying your investments, which would result in exceptional profits this time around. Some losses due to carelessness are certain. Opportunities for a romance are apparent, but they will be short lived. Towards the end of the year, you may get married. Seek expert advice before you make any financial commitments, especially if you intend to invest in the stock market. Positive colors: Dodger blue, lawn green and rose Favourable numbers: 3,5,6,9 Gems recommended: Diamond & emerald jade Charity on birthday: Donate Saffron/Oranges/Sindhoor to religious place.
Victor Bannerjee [October 15, 1946, Calcutta] has worked with many prominent directors including, Shyam Benegal and Satyajit Ray. He has also dabbled in Indian politics, and was once a parliamentary candidate for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from West Bengal. His career may not flourish now.
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Indian cine-goers missed the chance to see Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine. The acclaimed director did not want any additions to the final cut of his movie. The statuary warning that appears each time anyone on screen lights a cigarette is what Allen believes takes away the attention from the scene.
Well, there would be those who are in favour of it and others against. The king of commercial cinema, Anil Sharma, opines, “There are plus and minus of everything. You can’t call this right or wrong. It’s up to the viewers and their individual preference,” says the director who is okay with the warning running on his films.
Shraddha Kapoor is the new girl in news. Be it success of Aashiqui 2 or her decision to do some films and leave others has kept her in limelight. Her kitty is full with endorsements and while working on one of them, she took time to answer our questions.
Feel for speed while putting is built with practice and must become part of the sub-conscious mind. Good putters have great 'touch'. They do not need many practice putts to get the speed correct. They read the green well and their sub-conscious mind creates an image of the stroke required which they are able to execute without second thoughts.
She was only 14 when she adopted a 4-year-old under-privileged girl child and shouldered the responsibility of financing her education with 2/3rd of her scholarship money. Shrishti Asthana, a product of the Millennium School, who is presently pursuing non-medical, encapsulates in her existence the reflection of youth today. As she performs diligently in academics and excels in serving the society with her best, she says, "Equipped with a fundamental knowledge of sciences and maths, I would like to pursue a career in pure sciences." 
I have no real problems; I just don't feel happy with my life in any sphere. I am single, I have no worries about money, my family is supportive and I am not working currently.
Versatile actor Irrfan will team up with seasoned actor Naseeruddin Shah for the sequel to 1983 classic Jaane Bhi Do
Yaaro. "It is a cult film. The film is much more relevant today than the time it was made. You can watch it even after 50 years. It will always be relevant because our society will always be corrupt," Irrfan said in an interview.
We hear that health has taken a toll on Bollywood diva Katrina Kaif. Our sources inform that she is down with high fever and is on heavy dose of antibiotics for the past few days. The actress was even advised complete bed rest.
Akshay Kumar is synonymous with action and he is ready to entertain his fans with another action drama Boss. Releasing Wednesday, this is his first film after the not-so-successful underworld drama Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara and it has already created a buzz by entering the Guinness Book of World Records and being the first Hindi movie to release in Latin America.
Buzz is that actor Manish Raisinghani wants to learn singing and will soon be taking up singing lessons. While it is common for actors to take up dancing or martial arts, it comes to us as a surprise that Manish wants to take up singing. 
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