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Fast, felicity...festivity
Here comes Karwa Chauth when women fast for the long life of their husbands. Traditions, like everything else, have undergone a change. We take a closer look.
Actor Teejay Sandhu picked up the tradition once she moved to India from Canada. Her husband Karanvir Bohra also fasts with his lovely wife. Why fast? It's the fun and festive spirit that I love. I am not that traditional to believe that my husband will live longer or behave well, but I love the whole celebration part of it. The high The mutual camaraderie that women enjoy makes me go for this fast. It would be no fun doing it alone. Also, Karanvir keeping the fast with me makes it extra special. The low I am not too happy with the number of rules that come with the fast. If you have an elderly woman around, almost everything is banned…I like to keep it my way. Memory lane My first Karwa Chauth; I was dating Karanvir then. I knew little about the tradition, I fasted during the day, saw the moon from my terrace at night and asked Karanvir on what next…he said, "Touch my feet, I'll kiss you and then we will have dinner." So it was sweet and simple. Bonds of love Ritu Kochhar, founder director INIFD, has been keeping the fast for the last fourteen years, all out of personal choice for her husband Lt Col Sumit Kochhar, who joins her as and when he can. Why fast? It was a way of life while growing up — seen my mother and grandmother keeping the fast. When I got married my mother-in law left it entirely to me. I wanted to keep the fast for it is tradition; I am also a bit superstitious about it. The high My husband keeps the fast with me and we love dining out on that night. There have been days when we have been out on adventure and picked up Thumbs Up instead of water! The low I don't want to sound negative, but I don't like it that little rituals have been replaced with overtly materialistic things like playing cards and stuff. Memory lane It was the first Karwa Chauth after my wedding. My husband was on duty in Operation Vijay. The moon was out, everyone was eating, making merry. However, sitting in a corner I was sulking…waiting for his call. He did call and said, 'I am looking at the moon from here, you too look at it now and open your fast.' I loved that. This year too, he's busy in rescue operations at Gopalpur where cyclone Phailin struck. I will again be waiting for his call!
Monica Sood, entrepreneur known for her cakes, took on to the tradition. While she loved the elaborate rituals with her mother-in-law Satya Sood, now that she's no more, her daughter Gayatri has stepped up to give her company. The high It's the food at the end of the day — Ghar ke dal chawal. Food after staying hungry the whole day is bliss. The low I wish all men kept the fast with their wives. I wonder why everything challenging comes to women. Memory lane I had the best times with my mother-in-law. We were very good friends. It was only on Karwa Chauth that I would touch her feet; seemed so filmy and both of us would burst out laughing. "Chodo, jhappi
pao," she would say and we were back to our normal mother-daughter
stuff. Tahira Kashyap, author and theatre enthusiast keeps the fast for she feels it's the only day she can do something special for her hubby. It's generally her husband Ayushmann Khurana who pampers her through the year. Why fast? Ayush spoils me the whole year and it's my turn to do something special for him. And, it's a tradition in his family that I am only too happy to follow. The high Although I keep it for Ayush, it turns out to be my day by the end of it. I am treated in a special manner the whole day. He makes it a point to fly down home wherever he is, even if it is for a couple of hours at night. That's sweet indeed. The low I don't like it the way some people project the fast as a torture for women. Otherwise, these very people will go for low-cal diets and not eat, but for this special day the same thing is not done. Memory lane It was my fast the year I was engaged to Ayush. I was programming head at a radio station in Jalandhar and he was working in Mumbai. He came by plane; I drove all alone to Chandigarh after winding up my work quickly. We made it in time. As mother didn't keep the fast I had no clue whatsoever, so when asked to offer water to the moon I threw it the way you water plants! It was funny but sweet. mona@tribunemail.com
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From darkness to light
Never mind the fact that Straight Line, Open Spaces at Alliance Francaise is Ajay Bhatia's second photography exhibition, he has a personalised expression of articulating his thoughts as he sieves them through his lens. Look around the gallery and you are treated to a rather unusual aspect of Chandigarh's architecture and while you stand baffled about the exquisite aptness that defines each photograph, you are acquainted with Ajay Bhatia, who has been patiently waiting to catch you at the right moment.
"I have been in Chandigarh for more than 30 years now and when I came here in 1979 to study commerce, I ended up spending those three years in the Central State Library, Leisure Valley and Sector 17. While at that time I took these places for granted, I see exactly the reason why I should click Chandigarh's architecture," Begins Ajay as he explains his reason to choose Chandigarh as his subject of photography. Straight Lines and Open Spaces is his personal take on the city's design. "If you look at the architecture of Chandigarh, you will see, either straight lines or open spaces. While the straight lines refer to the commercial and residential places, the open spaces include gardens and lake. What adds to the city's aesthetics is the beauty with which these straight lines co-exist with the open spaces," he shares. The contents of Ajay's frames are some exquisite views of Sukhna Lake, Garden at Sector 4, Natural trail, Leisure Valley, IT Park road, High Court complex, Alliance Francaise, The Government Museum and the exteriors of Vidhan Sabha and Central Secretariat. "I have employed techniques to define the character of each photograph and the one in which I have captured Carburiser's typical style of making the ceilings, I have used Ansel Adem's zone system, which represents the darkest shade and progresses to the exposed area. It's like going towards the light from the dark. Also, I have used fish lens to take some pictures." While stating his influence, which he credits to art cinema, he says, "I think every photographer is heavily influenced by cinema. If you fancy mainstream cinema, you will click mainstream photos, and I am the sorts who takes to Satyajit Ray, Francois Truffaut, Akira Kurosawa and Ingmar Bergman," he smiles. (On till November
9) amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Music to the ear
The first evening will have a flute recital by Debopriya Chatterjee and her sister Sushmita Archarya (both disciples of the legendary Hari Prasad Chaurasia), followed by Ranjani Ramachandran, a well-known vocalist from Pune and disciple of the well-known Veena Sahastrabudhe and Pt Ulhas Kashalkar. The second evening will present Nivedita Singh another acclaimed vocalist from Patiala who represents the Rampur Sahaswan gayaki, followed by Ganapati Bhat from Karnataka who represents the Kairana Gharana and is a disciple of the renowned late Basavraj Rajguru. The third day presents a morning concert by Ganapati Bhat.
— TNS
WATCH OUT Friday, Oct 25 (from 6.15 pm) Debopriya Chatteejee & Sushmita Acharya: Flute Recital Ranjani Ramchandra: Vocal Saturday, Oct 26 (from 6.15 pm) Nivedita Singh: Vocal Ganapati Bhat: Vocal Sunday, Oct 27 (from 10.30 am) Ganapati Bhat: Vocal
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A happening Thursday
It had all the ingredients to make you unwind, enjoy and groove the night away. Sports Bar & Grill—Underdoggs, organised an exciting party—Thirsty Thursday Girls Night Out, to announce the entry of the trendy party concept in Chandigarh's night life circuit.
The party was sporty, racy and happening. A major attraction for the girls partying was the wide and special cocktail menu which was tailor-made to suit the theme of the celebration. The line-up of some exotic cocktails at Girls Night Out were available at just Rs 99. A list of some of these drinks--Sunset Caprioska, which says--Happy girls are the prettiest, one of these will make you happy. Strawberry Daiquiri says-Because a party without one of these is just a meeting. Sexy Martini says-Be a bond Girl!! It's Classy, Fabulous & Never out of style. No Drink has ever been so sophisticated. Watermelon Smash says--It's tough to stay friends with this drink, you will probably fall in love. The party saw fashionista Anupreet Sidhu also rocking the party. The party had lots more on offer—DJ Nikhil spun some hot mix-ups and music videos that the girls loved. But what pumped up the adrenaline was the enticing option given to the partying girls - a lot many games. A guest could engage in Flip Cup & Beer Pong Face-off's all night long and much more from the elaborate games menu available at the place.
— TNS
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A progressive step
The Jaipur Art Summit, a multihued palette of colour, form and texture opens in the Pink City from November 7 - 11. It is a joint effort of the Progressive Artists Group (PAG) of Rajasthan and other likeminded artists of the state to lend contemporary Indian Art a centre-stage in this city.
The festival will include a large gamut of artwork in different mediums. It will open with a pan India artists' exhibition where a total of 150 artists' work will be displayed. An art camp, an important part of the summit will draw in some of the biggest names from across India, some of the eminent ones, including Anjolie Ila Menon who is also the guest of honour of the summit. Others include art masters like RB Bhaskaran, Jatin Das, Prabhakar Kolte, K Muralidharan to name a few. An added attraction at the summit is surely the installation art by eminent artists like Chintan Upadhay-a marquee name in today's international arena, Mithu Sen and Surendra Pal Joshi, artists who have earned their rightful place in Indian art. — TNS
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Par Excellence
The Trackman also gives a lot of data regarding impact from the club face position, path and angle of approach and lots more. The using of the angle of approach in understanding the starting direction is a new approach. The golf club travels in an arc and therefore in an ideal swing the club head should be square when the club reaches the bottom of the arc. So, if the club catches the ball before it reaches the bottom of the arc the club face would be open. Similarly if the ball is caught on the upswing the club face would have closed by this time. Therefore in an iron shot when a player hits down on the ball (steep) the club face would not have squared up and the ball would start to the right (for right handed golfers). While using a Driver we hit the ball on the upswing which would make the ball start left as the club face would have shut by then. Keeping the above in mind we would require a different way of aligning with an iron and a driver in a relatively perfect golf swing. For an iron the golfer would stand open or aligned left as the ball would go to the right if the angle of approach is steep. With the driver they would have to stand closed or aligned to the right to compensate for the ball going left due to the club face being closed. This contradicts some of the old views of never-standing in a 'closed' position or aligning to the right. This could change if the plane is either in to out or out to in. The combination of the plane and the angle of approach would be given in next week's article. (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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Doc Talk
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder......or is it? Now you can appear beautiful no matter who the onlooker.
With a vast range of treatments from the invasive to the non-invasive, cosmetic dermatologists now offer the latest technology to turn back the years with ease. Starting with a bespoke consultation each treatment is tailor-made to your exact requirement, and ensures both skin perfection and rejuvenation.
The latest treatment available is the state of the art dual technology with radiofrequency and ultrasound which ensures significant inch loss by permanent death of 70 per cent of the localised fat cells. There is also stimulation of collagen production ensuring toning and tightening of the overlying skin, delaying the use of botox and achieving results which cosmetic surgery and exercise are unable to achieve. The end result is facial rejuvenation and a beautiful contoured body. This non-invasive treatment requires no local anesthesia and is likened to having a hot massage. It is described as a lunchtime makeover as it has virtually no downtime, with instantaneous results and better still ... No side effects! There are currently a variety of machines available on the market, namely;
Thermage, Ulthera, Pelleve and Exilis all with good results and minimum downtime. There are no significant side effects, however minimal redness over the site. Intermittent nausea is also experienced over the following few days, indicating the breakdown of fat cells and subsequent release of toxins. The treatment lasts 30-60 minutes and 4 treatments are recommended for optimum results. In order to aid the elimination of fat cells and to achieve optimum results, it is advised that large quantities of warm water be drunk on the day of and on those days following the procedure. Although seen as a relatively "quick fix", a good diet and regular exercise are always advocated, again aiding in the achievement of the best possible results.
(Dr Deo is a dermatologist)
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green thumb
Any memory associated with the childhood makes one nostalgic. It is for this reason that when one sees any such thing somewhere, one is tempted to record it. But one feels why it has to be a fruit? Why these were lost? Why do we have to call it a lost treasure? Why such fruits were easily available then and not now?
One thing I admire about Delhi. It is the only place where I find most of those long- lost fruits when the season comes. Most fruits are available in old Delhi, sold exactly the way I saw 50 years back. Be it the jamun, phalsa, mulberry, khirni, katha ber or bael. The accompanying picture is of carambola taken near Chawri Bazar metro station. Abhrak is the name by which we knew this fruit. It was an essential part of fruit chat or a roasted shakarkandi (sweet potato). A rich source of vitamin C, it was borne on medium-sized trees, even on the main trunk. A strongly sour-sweet fruit, even the mere mention of it brings a burst of saliva in the mouth. In Chandigarh I saw this fruit growing in Government Nursery, Sector 23 and also in Haryana Raj Bhawan. Most of the fruit that belong to that era and that are now almost lost were raised from seeds. The seedling thus raised took many a year to give fruit. But now with the improvement in technology, fruits like jamun, bael, ber etc are now grafted and with that comes early bearing. It is because of this reason that some of the gardeners have started putting a few trees of different kinds, though not commercially. Bael is another fruit that is valued for its properties. It is a good source of minerals and has tremendous medicinal properties. The fruit is very good for gastric complications and cleanse the system. The fruit are borne aplenty. In summer months, the leaves are shed and that is also the time to get fruit. The pulp of the fruit is preserved as sherbet and is a boon during hot summers. The tree has religious significance too as its leaves are offered to Lord Shiva. There was another fruit called Khirni which we used to call 'ghirni'. It was only after I studied during my graduation that Khirni rootstock was used to graft chicku that I knew about its correct name. The fruit looked like an unripe date, only smaller in size and the fruit was astringent too when a little unripe. Otherwise it was very sweet with oval but flattened shining black seeds. The fruit was sold in the market while keeping it on a slab of ice that kept it cool. Though there are trees of khirni seen sporadically growing here and there at some places yet Old Delhi is the only place now where I see this fruit in summer season. Apart from the lost fruits that we are discussing for the last two weeks, there are still more like loquat that are vanishing with
time. (Narula is Chandigarh-based horticulturist)
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Arunachal ideal for Bollywood: Vivek
The 37-year-old Grand Masti star attended the curtain raiser event of Tawang Festival-2013 beginning today and said that Arunachal Tourism under the leadership of Chief Minister Nabam Tuki could undergo a sea change to become a global tourist destination as well as prime target of Bollywood directors to shoot films. "We spent millions of rupees in shooting films abroad, but we could shoot films here as much lower cost too. Promotional trip: Vivek Oberoi Moreover, the people here are so welcoming and warm that would make our job easier," the actor said. Applauding the mystic beauty of Tawang, Oberoi said he would be back soon with his entire family to explore the natural beauty of Arunachal. Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has urged Oberoi to become the brand ambassador of Arunachal Tourism and promote the state, known as the Last Sangri La on the Earth, at global level, particularly in Bollywood in the greater interest of the country. "Arunachal is no more a hidden paradise rather it is a global tourist destination," said Tourism Parliamentary Secretary P D Sona, adding that Tawang would soon become a Bollywood destination because of Oberoi.
— PTI
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Akshye’s woes
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police today launched an investigation into a complaint of cheating filed by Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna against a firm.
In his complaint, Akshaye alleged he invested Rs 50 lakh in the firm on the advice of its president and his wife and director who assured him of doubling the amount by investing it in the commodity market, sources said tonight. Akshaye approached EOW through his lawyer and filed a complaint as the firm failed to return the amount promised, they said. Following the plaint, the EOW yesterday registered a case of cheating with Malabar Hills police station.
— PTI
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Records are meant to be broken: SRK
Any good film will do well and it feels fantastic when such film does well. It's important to make better films. The film (Chennai Express) had finest commercial director...great actress Deepika...It feels heartening to see this kind of response," SRK said. Shah Rukh and Deepika-starrer Chennai Express, directed by Rohit Shetty and released in August, has earned Rs 220 crore at the box office. Talking point: Shah Rukh Khan "There are so many platforms to release a film today. It's natural there won't be a golden or a silver jubilee today. There's speed today in terms of theatrical release and enjoyment of a hit film is amazing," he said at an event. With the trend of sequels, the actor ruled out any ‘concrete plan’ to make any second installment of Chennai Express. The actor said director Rohit Shetty and his co-star Deepika deserved awards for Chennai Express. "She (Deepika) looks beautiful. She is very hardworking and a good actress. She was amazing in Cocktail, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani. Deepika has done a good job. She made the film (Chennai Express) lovable and hit through her role as she represented south India," he said. Shah Rukh will be seen with Deepika in Farah Khan's Happy New Year along side Abhishek Bachchan,
Vivan Shah, Sonu Sood and Boman Irani. "Farah has said dancing in this film will be difficult. We are working on this film and its great fun," he
added. — PTI
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Viral infections
"It's a dream come true. I have got a solo lead film, my hoardings are all over Mumbai...I used to see film hoardings around Juhu whenever I visited Mumbai as a kid. So, it's a dream come true," Manish said. He says all actors who come to Mumbai aim to do films. "I also had similar dreams when I came to Mumbai in 2005. But I thought I needed grooming. I didn't have a filmy background, and so I did television, radio jockeying and then I thought it's the right time to do films," he added. Big dreams: Manish Paul Directed by Saurabh Varma, Mickey Virus also stars Elli Avram, who is currently seen in reality show Bigg Boss Saath-7. The film hits theatres October 25.
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The students graduate
SOTY released October 19, 2012. "SOTY completes a year today! I am really proud of my three students and the entire cast and crew of this young, fun and special film of my career," Karan posted on Twitter Saturday. The romantic-comedy revolves around the lives of three college students, who compete with each other for the title of Student of the Year. True mentor: Karan Johar The film proved to be a good launch pad for its three lead actors, who managed to pocket plum Bollywood projects post the film's release. Alia, daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, will be seen in Imitiaz Ali's Highway and Abhishek Verman's 2 States. Thanking Karan, Alia tweeted: "SOTY completes one year and so do I.. one year since I've been in the industry! Thank you Karan Johar for giving us the perfect break."
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Johnny's gesture
Hollywood star Johnny Depp presented legendary actor Christopher Lee with a British Film Institute (BFI) fellowship for his contribution to film and television at the 57th London Film Festival Awards.
The 91-year-old star has acted in more than 250 films, among which include the titular role in Dracula, the role of Count Dooku in the 'Star Wars' prequel trilogy and Saruman in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. The Pirates of the Caribbean star surprised the big screen veteran by attending the event to present him with his award. "The BFI Fellowship is awarded to those at the pinnacle of their profession. It is a truly illustrious moment to be honouring Sir Christopher Lee for his enormous and unique contribution to film during a festival that is committed to excellence," BFI chief executive Amanda Nevill
said. — PTI
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Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia dreams of a house where she has enough space to keep her humongous wardrobe. She also wants a comfortable place to watch movies.
"My dream house will be the one where the wardrobe size will be bigger than the bedroom because I have more clothes and less time to sleep," Neha said. “I am always looking for more and more places to keep my shoes, dresses and handbags. So, my dream house will be where I will have a walk-in wardrobe and a place where I can watch my movies with a lot of comfort because I love watching movies,” she added. As for her own movie front, the actress will next be seen in Karan Johar's production Ungli.
— IANS
Priority list: Neha Dhupia
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Let the body decide
Jackie Chan has confessed that he will allow his body to decide when to quit and declare retirement. The 59-year-old actor said that when he was 40-something, the media would regularly question him about his retirement and he would always reply—another five years.
However, star explained that he was going to be 60 soonand unlike earlier times, he becomes tired and even gets hurt while performing the stunts. Chan also joked that he can continue his career in Hollywood only if the audience forgives him for using a body
double. — ANI
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Matching steps
Why did you choose to do the show? Since I love dancing, I felt that this was the right time to take it up. Also, in this show, I will be able to show a new facet of my personality. You are already doing a television show, so with Nach Baliye, do you think you be able to manage? Yes, it is difficult to manage, but once you make up your mind, you can do it. I am working towards giving my best to both the shows. Shake a leg: Debina Banerjee This year, the show promises to be bolder. Are you ready for that? Yes, I am. I am not worried at all as I will be dancing with my husband. So anything that is in store can be worked out. We will give our best. Have you learnt to dance? Yes, when I was eight or nine years old, I did take up some dancing lessons. Now with the new dance styles and rigorous practice, I guess I will learn a lot on the show. Since Gurmeet won Jhalak Dikhhla Ja, will there be a competition between the two of you? No way. This show is about couples so there can be no competition. We are going to work together as a team. What do you think of Gurmeet's popularity and the fact that he has a large female fan base? It's great. I am proud of what he has achieved in life.
May the best Machine win!
Technically yours: A still from World's Top 5 With the help of scientific experts from across the world, audience will be treated to spectacular visuals and unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to these life-changing technological titans. Find out how a train without wheels reaches world-beating speed and explore the features of world's fastest cars. A panel of expert judges tests, analyses and rates each machine in five categories; all the while, revealing the secrets of their innovative success. The show will focus on the top 5 super cars, pitting the fastest against the most powerful, and the Al Anabi Dragster with an explosive accelerator against the ultimate racing gems. While each is a marvel of engineering, which one will lead in the five key automotive categories? Which will be crowned the world's Ultimate Super Car? In mega factories, NASA, the hub of USA's Space Programme, will go head-to-head with the world's largest oil refinery, India's Reliance Factory, among other engineering giants. The expert panel will enter the premises; rate each mega factory on five industrial categories, and countdown to the ultimate winner.
Couple chemistry
IN SYNC: Kiku Sharda and Priyanka As the crowds gathered to see them, Kiku and Priyanka took to the stage and were seen enthralling the audiences with their moves. He said, "We are very passionate about dance and need Durga Maa's blessings to take us ahead. While comedy comes naturally, dance will need hardwork but there was no way we wouldn't be part of one of the most popular dance reality shows like Nach Baliye, which allows working with your partner. Now I can spend all my time shooting and dancing with Priyanka." So with ten jodis to compete, it looks like Kiku and his beautiful wife Priyanka are all geared up to fight this dance battle!
Rakesh Paswan's Ek Ghar Banaunga is one show that has a truly impressive star cast; one can never ignore the lean Salina Prakash who plays the role of Kanu in the show. She is the one who constantly weaves the trap for Poonam (Ishita Dutta) and Akash (Rahul Sharma).
Telly Tale: Salina Prakash Salina who has done shows like Mission Fateh and Shakuntala hails from Chandigarh. Talking about her role in the show, she says, "I have to shout a lot in my scenes and at the end of the day I feel so tired because in real life I am a very peaceful person; I love to be with myself. But since acting is my profession, I have to do what the role demands."
Actress Pooja Kanwal, who has been on a hiatus post her delivery, is all set to make a comeback. After bagging the role opposite Anurag (Meer Ali) in Life OK's Hum Ne Li Hai Shapath (Fireworks Productions), she is most likely to join the cast of Sanskaar-Dharohar Apnon Ki 2. Buzz is that she is presently in talks for the parallel lead role. Role call: Pooja Kanwal She is slated to play the role of a sister to Ketki (Divya Bhatnagar), the elder bahu of the Vaishnav family. Her character will be extremely positive and she will have a track opposite Kishan (Jay
Soni). — HRM
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: The self-employed and business owners will feel like putting in a few hours to supervise property matters. Conditions at home will be pleasant. Do not speculate. It's critical to have a balanced lifestyle.
Tarot message: Act for yourself and no one else. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 28
TAURUS: If there is work to be done and you feel like doing it, go right ahead. Consider helping a relative. You will be in an up and about mood. You have more freedom of action at the workplace.
Tarot message: Focus on your goals and don't let temporary setbacks affect you. Lucky colour: Violet.
Magic number: 36 GEMINI: Today is the day to do something for your pleasure. Do all in your power to get agreements settled with your co-workers. A close rapport will be developing between you and a colleague.
Tarot message: Don't dismiss the advice of youngsters. Lucky colour: Orange.
Magic number: 62 CANCER: Remember, dreaming big is the key to success. Many of you have been working constantly on an ambitious career path. Teamwork is the keynote of the day. Club and social activities are favoured. Tarot message: Retain the fruits of your
hardwork. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 56 LEO: The crowning fulfillment of achieving your goals and gaining recognition will arrive soon. Stay focused on personal vision as you take the last steps to reach a journey's end. Property matters are highlighted. Tarot message: Infuse your efforts into decisive action.
Lucky colour: Bottle-green. Magic number: 59 VIRGO: Get on with any job that is on hands. A secret love affair will bring you added pleasure. Do not get involved in any land deal. Pedestrians, in particular, should watch out for careless drivers.
Tarot message: It is no longer necessary to take risks. Lucky colour: Rust.
Magic number: 44
LIBRA: The Page of Swords reveals a good time to tie all loose ends together and take care of precious details with absolute perfection. You are in for a mixed day. Lunar position highlights your service matters. Tarot message: Avoid situations that can turn nasty. Lucky colour: Blue.
Magic number: 49 SCORPIO: Searching for a soul-mate? You will be able to make the right connection effortlessly, with the added assistance of intuition and trust. All in all, it will be an interesting and stimulating day.
Tarot message: Trust your heart and intuition. Lucky colour: Red Magic number: 61 SAGITTARIUS: The doorway to profound knowledge and insight can open through a wise acquaintance. Love blossoms in the workplace. Little will be achieved by a show of force at this stage. Tarot message: Do not let anyone take advantage of you.
Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 31 CAPRICORN: This can be a day that starts calmly and uneventfully, lulling you into a false sense of security. Trusting people who have just appeared on the scene will be a foolish move. Hidden assets can be uncovered. Tarot message: Balance in all aspects is recommended. Lucky colour: Grey.
Magic number: 27 AQUARIUS: Minding your own business is a nice choice. Live and let live is a good motto currently. If a task seems overwhelming, break it down into simpler steps. Concentrate all your energy and efforts towards concluding the task at hand. Tarot message: Strive for perfection at work. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 38 PISCES: Life seems full of contention at the moment and it is hard to get along with others. Postponement of a certain deal can cause anxiety. Love life will be quite intriguing. Your social reputation is on the rise. Tarot message: Don't be too certain about obtaining a clearance. Lucky colour: Purple.
Magic number: 40
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THE YEAR AHEAD
If your birthday is October 22...
Conflict between the old and the new is going to be a clear battleground within a professional environment. Try to get over your shyness. Step forward and speak to that special someone that you have not seen for
far too long. At your workplace, you will have to be calm and patient. Do not enter into any discussion, which can lead to hot arguments. Be careful, an intimacy with someone of a dubious reputation could sully your image. You have to remain very cautious on the social front. Select days: Saturday, Sunday. Favourable numbers: 2, 4, 8. Gems recommended: Sapphire, Red Coral and Cat Eye Charity on birthday: You may (irrespective of gender) observe Karwa Chauth fast for the longevity of your spouse.
You share your birthday with Kitu Gidwani (October 22, 1967, Mumbai), who has starred in some movies as well as television serials. She became popular after her television series Air Hostess and the film Fashion.
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The 36th Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan is being organised by the Indian National Theatre (INT) from October 25 to 27, 2013, at the Bal Bhawan—23, Chandigarh.
The Indian National Theatre President, N Khosla, informed that the annual Sangeet Sammelan will witness performances by renowned artists.
The use of technology is changing some of the old views relating to the golf swing. One of the most advanced tools being used today by leading professionals is the Trackman.
The Trackman is able to track the real ball flight and not assume the distance by a calculation of launch, spin and speed which most other gadgets do.
Actor Vivek Oberoi feels Arunachal Pradesh could be a hot destination for Bollywood filmmakers considering its scenic beauty, perennial streams, snow-clad mountains and lush green valleys.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan feels that box office records are meant to be broken. "I don't do films to make records. Every film will make some record...It's stupid to think records will not be broken.
Popular TV anchor Manish Paul, who is making his Bollywood debut with Mickey Virus, feels proud to see his hoardings all over Mumbai. He says it's a dream come true.
Filmmaker Karan Johar looks back at Student of The Year (SOTY) with pride. He says his ‘students’— Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan, who made their Bollywood debut with the film, have made him proud.
This year in Nach Baliye, Debina Banerjee will heat up the stage with her husband Gurmeet Choudhary. The couple is eager to hit the dance floor and Debina talks to us about her husband's popularity as well as her dancing skills.
Discovery Channel, India's favourite factual entertainment channel, will now go on a global hunt for the ultimate engineering geniuses as it aims to Bring the greatest manmade machines, from super plane and trains to mega factories built to an unimaginable scale. The new show, World's Top 5, will pit these super machines against each other, measuring them in five major categories as it aims to reveal the world's best machines.
Star Plus' popular celebrity dance reality show Nach Baliye 6 has been filled with television's most popular faces this season. To make it even grander, another couple, Kiku Sharda and wife Priyanka, was revealed to the audiences on the auspicious occasion of Maha Saptami at a special Durga Pooja in Bandra,
Mumbai.
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Pooja set for comeback
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colours: Grey, Electric blue.