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The craft of art
While imagination has wings, artists have imagination! Perhaps that reasons their evident influences, which transcend all barriers and geographical boundaries. Do artists from Chandigarh get their due when they exhibit their works in the region or do they need to move to greener pastures? We check out with a few city-based artists.
About him: A well known name in the city's art scene, Madan Lal, a contemporary artist, professionally started exhibiting his works in 1991. Exhibitions so far: Madan Lal has exhibited his works across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Sweden, London, and the US. His take: "Chandigarh folks appreciate the work that we do, but outside the city one tends to get more exposure. You develop connections with artists and galleries. Chandigarh does not have a big market, except for five or six people who invest in art. In Delhi and other areas, people prefer to buy original works. Chandigarh has a major chunk of the middle-class and also there is a marked absence of private art galleries," he says. Foreign appeal: "When I exhibited my works abroad, I felt there was more awareness and people valued original work much more."
About her: Sadhna is a contemporary modern artist and she uses acrylic on canvas. She is the founder-member of We, a group of contemporary women artists, and is also the secretary of Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi. Exhibitions so far: I have exhibited my works in Dharamsala, Chamba, Shimla, Mumbai, Delhi and Maldives. Her take: "I had a good experience in Himachal Pradesh since most of the buyers are tourists. In Mumbai, the crowd understands art and the buyers question the artists. However, in Chandigarh and Delhi people don't talk to artists. There is no culture of private galleries in Chandigarh." Foreign appeal: Abroad, people appreciate and value art that is original.
About her: Guneeta makes semi-figurative paintings and now she has shifted focus from abstract form to minimalist abstract. She uses acrylic on canvas, soft pastels and mix media on paper. Exhibitions so far: Guneeta has exhibited her paintings at the solo shows in Chandigarh and Kolkata, and in group shows across Chandigarh, Mumbai, Patiala, Jalandhar, Amritsar and Delhi. Also, her works were sent to the New York National Gallery of Modern Art through an exchange programme. Her take: "Since Chandigarh is a small city, there are only a few people who take interest in art. When I exhibited my work in Calcutta, I saw that people were very receptive to artworks."
About her: She is working as an assistant professor in the Government College of Art, Chandigarh, and has been actively participating in art-related events since the last two decades. Exhibitions so far: Apart from showcasing her works in Chandigarh, she has taken them to Italy, New York, Singapore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Jaipur, Bhopal, Dehradun, Shimla, Gwalior, Rohtak, Karnal, Ludhiana and Patiala. Her take: "Chandigarh has been very responsive just like foreign countries or other cities in India. Actually, when it comes to enjoying art the geographical conditions dissolve. Abroad, people have a more experimental approach. But underestimating Chandigarh's maturity and taste for art is unfair.”
About him: He is an eminent artist with an experience of almost twenty-five years. Sanjay has as many as thirty-three awards to his credit. Exhibitions so far: He has showcased his work in India as well as abroad, including Mumbai, Lucknow, Goa, Kolkata, New Delhi, New Jersey, Canada, Switzerland and Mauritius, among others. His take: "I am blessed as the city folks have showered lots of love on me. Chandigarh has mature audience, art lovers, collectors and critics. It is injustice to compare it to other places, as Chandigarh was established later than most other cities. We must appreciate the growth in art here." amarjot@tribunemail.com
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No problem!
After rising from the ashes like the proverbial phoenix, the Punjabi film industry is now treading on a wooden bridge that can break any day. While the Chinese whispers are about a crash, the news about a big Bollywood production house Viacom 18 buying a Punjabi film comes as a surprise and also brings in some hope. All isn't lost still!
The most-awaited Punjabi film Bhajji In Problem, starring Gippy Grewal, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Ragini Khanna, Harbhajan Singh and Om Puri, is being released by Viacom 18. The film has been produced by Akshay Kumar's Grazing Goat Pictures and actor Gurpreet Ghuggi's Round Square Production. News has it that the movie has been sold at a record price. With so many big names, Bhajji In Problem is being touted as the one that will bail out the Punjabi film industry. Gurpreet Ghuggi, who is the co-producer and has acted in the film, explains it as a labour pain, "We will see the outcome the day it is released." Gurpreet and Akshay Kumar decided to start this project together; Gurpreet can now count the many USPs of the film. "For the first time, audiences will see Bollywood star Akshay Kumar in a Punjabi film. He doesn't have a blink-and-miss cameo; instead Akshay has three big scenes and a song picturised on him. Also for the first time, cricketer Harbhajan Singh will be seen romancing Japji Khera and last but not the least, the film is being released by Viacom 18." As for Gippy Grewal, the film brings many new elements. "This is not a comedy for the sake of comedy; you will laugh, sing and dance like you never have." jasmine@tribunemail.com
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A gifted Hand
On the face of it, two months seem a lot of time. And when it is just about readying a capsule collection of 22 pieces, setting deadlines don't feature on the priority list. Ask Gaurav Jai Gupta and his opinion differs, "Each minute of every day is important".
What he is creating for the Hong Kong Fashion Week to be held in January is not a mere machine-woven and stitched translation of his designs. From the time he ventured into the Indian fashion industry and gave birth to his label, Akaaro, post his mastery in textile designing from London, he has remained true to his prime cause - working with handlooms. And that certainly demands time! He will fork out a slice of autumn winter collection for 2014, dominated by signature season's fabrics, silk and wool. "There will be long jackets, coats, stoles and straight-fit trousers," Gaurav informs, who this time chose South-East-Asia over a trade show in London, where he has been a regular for four years. "Change of venue is due to the recession-hit Europe. Moreover, South-East Asia, comprising Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong are profitable markets from the business point of view. It's actually a recession-proof market, where people are eager to follow fashion and don't mind spending on luxuries," he says. Besides his international project, what is keeping him busy is making a full-fledged collection for men. "I have always focused more on women-wear; this is the first time that I am coming up with an entire collection for men." It suggests that he has in the offing jackets, textured kurtas, shirts and everything to do with dressing up in winter. The handwoven aspect remains integral here as well. "That is our strength. There is a demand for Indian designs because we still make handwoven clothes." If the first-generation of fashion designers took Indian embroideries to the international markets, the second and the next generation takes pride in highlighting the traditional weaving techniques. "There are designers who have pledged to work only with handlooms. Take Aneeth Arora and Rahul Mishra, and industry's veteran Rajesh Pratap for that matter." He is happy to be featured in the same list, though handwoven he admits is costlier, complicated and a time-consuming affair. On the cards is a collection he has to design for the next edition of Wills India lifestyle Week —everything to be done without compromising with the 'hand-woven'
factor. ashima@tribunemail.com
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Paint it right
renu soni
These tips will help you to make the right choice but do remember two things. One - whatever colour you opt for, it will always be more intense on the wall. So, go for a shade lighter or murkier. Two- you've decided you don't like the final wall colour. It's ok, don't fret. Paint colour will be the least expensive and time consuming to change. (Soni is a Chandigarh-based interior designer)
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In the creators’ den
Art in all its glory subjugates all norms of creativity that stand witness to the evolution of mind and talent and that is precisely the facet of art that one is acquainted with at the 16th exhibition by The Creators, a group of artists from the region.
As one walks across the Shoba Singh Art Gallery, Punjab Kala Bhawan-16, the walls reflect candid expressions that transcend from an artist's imagination to the canvas and eventually to the viewers' understanding. It's a yet another endeavour by the artists at designing perceptions, of self and the society. As many as 10 artists from Patiala, Ambala and Chandigarh exhibit their paintings and sculptures at the gallery. While Mahesh Prajapati's contemporary art in mix-media continues to fascinate ones aesthetic and intellectual faculty, Shiv Singh's abstract geometrical patterns in psychedelic colours project his interpretation of woman empowerment as he uses water colours on paper. Meanwhile, Ram Binod's water colour landscapes border along the theme of magical and surreal scenic views of nature, the elements of which remain the trees, skies and rivers. The works of Sukhwinder Singh, for which he uses ink, dry pastels and charcoal and gives texture to the paper by using his thumb, appear abstract when looked at closely and transform into realistic landscapes, as one moves further away. His paintings are priced at Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000. Dr Vandy Jais makes use of art paper and acrylic and plays upon her topic—The Rock. "My paintings are related to vastu, especially the colour scheme and I have tried to depict the movement from darkness to light," she says. All her paintings are priced at Rs 40,000. Rajgopal Sharma, who paints oil on canvas and does the sketches in pen and ink, plays upon two distinct ideologies, which are applied to painting, and sketching. While his paintings are figurative abstracts, his sketches draw influence from mythological stories of Lord Indra and from The Mahabharata. Also , both, Dalvinder Singh and Jaskanwal Kaur take to the contemporary school of thought, only their subjects vary. While Dalvinder projects the game politics and dwells on the psyche of a common man, who gets played at the hands of politicians, Jaskanwal focuses on the spiritual aspect of human psyche and of how it loses track of time, when they do what they love. Also, Basudep Biswas's sculptures, which are as innovative as exclusive, titled Ganesha, Towards Heaven, Ocean Life and Cleopatra are a delight to look at. They are priced within the range of Rs 30,000 to Rs1 lakh. On till November 15 amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Be the real you
Divya Dutta Hi! Let's talk about some interesting misconceptions related to the glamour world. More so, the film industry. Some I have experienced and some have been observed. It’s a common knowledge that people in general think that the so-called filmy people come from the Mars. They are perceived as different! “Aapke paas kahan time hoga ji?” Kyu ji, are we not normal? Are we machines continuously working? Unpredictable schedules, yes! Continuously busy? No! We all take out time to do what we want to do. Yes, it’s a life of too much running around but that's how it is with many other professions. Some misconceptions, we, in the industry suffer from. Me, Farhan and Javed saab were discussing the other day that a star can choose to live a normal life if he wishes to. Of course, that doesn't mean you plonk yourself in a crowded place and get mobbed. But it’s been seen that if you go unannounced anywhere and people see you, they will only come up to you for a picture or autograph and happily move away unlike when you go announced and a crowd awaits you, where obviously the herd mentality shall take the better of them. The point is, you will definitely catch a Salman Khan coolly cycling on the Mumbai roads. An Akshay taking a pillion ride when stuck in traffic. That's the real people! Grounded, yet stars! One huge misconception many actors have is that they should have an attitude! When I meet people, they say, “Aap to bade normal ho! Nakhre ni maarte? But why? Because I am an actor? It might be a genuine defense mechanism, so people don't get overfriendly but for many, I've seen when they enter an event with dark glasses at night and an entourage of 10 people and the audience wonders who just got in, it amuses me! That facade of glamorous jackets, glasses and security to make a statement, wonder how they see anyone through the darkest possible glasses they wear in the dark! Another interesting behavioural pattern in the industry is, never be too approachable! Talk through your agents, which in many cases is fine if you are dealing with new people but when, among your own industry folk, you play hard to get, not replying, saying madam is busy in a shot, and not calling back, you wonder what they get by doing so? Sending a message that you are too big and busy for the other? Weird, this ego trip! Yes normal is taboo here! I mean it’s not glamorous if you are normal, you are too real. Like the rest of the world. So, then where is the fantasy, where is the make-believe? Where is the idiosyncrasy, where is the, ‘we are different’? But fortunately in many of these kinds, I also find many of real ones too, the real people, the real stars, the real actors who live a normal life, who don't depend on any such patterns to convey how they should be perceived! Because as they say, ‘respect is commanded, not demanded.’ It’s so liberating to be the real you. Try it. (Dutta is a Bollywood actress)
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An apple a day!
Kandla Nijhowne Apples, apples everywhere and plenty to do with them! Rosy red and shiny, apples are full of goodness and nutrients to boost our immune systems. The old saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is more than justified! They are packed with phyto-nutrients, vitamin C, Beta carotene and B complex that are indispensable to optimal health. The peel has a lot of nutrition but I recommend you pull out that peeler from the drawer and do away with the apple-skin! Due to unscrupulous and repeated spraying, it has too much pesticide absorbed into its surface. Here comes a recipe that combines the fragrant fruit with a kick of ginger in a delicious, moist cake! Ingredients
Apple gingerbread
Method (Nijhowne is a Chandigarh-based culinary expert)
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Pet & pretty
Thirty pigeons and a Dalmatian together make for a pet happy household Poonam Bindra
His brood of pigeons come from the exclusive breed known as 'saraje and they are a mix of white and black or red and white. These pigeons, 30 in number, have their own den where they retire to at night, otherwise they love to hop around here and there inquisitively. According to Harvinder they do not fly very high and just like to perch on the roof and have to be just called out to the strains of aa jayo and they swoop down to be with their owner and of course expecting the goodies which is mostly wheat and mustard seeds. Once Harvinder holds out his hand with the food they come forward eagerly to peck at it but with someone else it is only the seeds on the ground. They also share a comradeship with Jack the two-and-half -month-old Dalmatian canine who regards them as his friends. Still in the process of training his small puppy, Harvinder finds lot of peace with his pets and reminisces his grandfather's words who used to say, "It is rewarding to give an infant, a flower and an animal extra care." Calling his pets stress-busters, he tells us that the pigeons who are now with him for the past five to six years lead a very disciplined life and they keep grooming themselves and remain spotless white all the time. With thirty white and black and red and white pigeons fluttering about and the spotted Dalmatian looking on benignly it sure paints a picture of "a pet happy household."
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All about Rahul
Rahul Khanna clarifies that he is not shy of commercial and mainstream films. He is happy with the work he does. He talks about movies, fashion and television. Pick & choose I don't think I am overtly choosy. I am always on the lookout for new, exciting projects. Most people think I shy away from mainstream cinema but that's not true. The fact is, I have worked with commercial filmmakers like Imtiaz Ali in Love Aaj Kal, Karan Johar and Ayan Mukherji in Wake Up Sid, Vikram Bhatt in Elaan and even Raj Kanwar in Raqeeb. For me, the joy of being an actor is working in as many different genres as possible. I enjoy being a part of a complete commercial set-up as well as independent ones. In any case, those lines are becoming increasingly blurred these days. Television debut A television series wasn't something I was really looking forward to do. However, when Anil told me about the quality and scale that they were aiming for with 24, it did sound great. It seemed that they were setting out to chart a new territory and I was excited to be a part of it. It was great fun to work with a good and talented young team. As for Anil, he is disciplined and completely involved in his work. Also, being the producer of the show, he was incredibly hospitable and went out of his way to personally make sure that I was comfortable. He has a gorgeous, state-of-the-art trailer and an exceptional chef, the highlight of my shooting days were lunch time with him. Style mantra I'm flattered that people like the way I dress up. I enjoy clothes but style interests me more than fashion. Wit, manners, the way you treat others, the choices you make in your everyday life, even the pet peeves you have are all as important as your clothes. Your individuality, not advertising campaigns and trends, should tell you what to wear. That said, I think it would be great fun to start a man's clothing line. But then, I am guilty of being somewhat of a nerd. That's the reason why, I would love to write a book or script some day. Dream team There are many wonderful filmmakers today. I'd love to work with Dibakar Banerjee, Vishal Bharadwaj and Anurag Kashyap to name just a few. I also think Farah Khan's films are such a blast. A dream project would be a really stylish heist film or a murder mystery, a Sherlock Holmes or Agatha Christie adaptation perhaps. Future project Right now, I'm looking forward to the release of my next project, a cool, Indie film. Its set between today's Mumbai and the tea plantations of Ooty in the1980s.
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Ranbir learns his lesson
Ranbir Kapoor’s schedule is blocked with back to back projects.
According to sources, he has completed shooting the first schedule of Anurag Kashyap's Bombay Velvet. Now, he wants to start shooting for Jagga Jasoos as soon as possible. Rumour has it that the actor is being extra careful about his upcoming films and has asked the makers of Bombay Velvet to show him every scene shot and edited. The buzz is that Ranbir has taken this move after Besharam flopped. Now, that's what we call professionalism!
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Poster perfect
Take a look at the poster of Heartless, directed by Shekhar Suman and starring Adhyayan Suman and newbie Ariana Ayam. The buzz is that the film is very good. The dialogues are by Niranjan Iyengar and the screenplay is by Nina Arora who wrote Page 3.
Friendly gesture
Director Punit Malhotra has clarified that Shraddha Kapoor has a friendly appearance in the movie Gori Tere Pyar Mein and she is there in the first half of the movie. She will appear in the promos now and was signed on before Aashiqui 2 released. The film is not a love triangle.
In foodie’s paradise
Siddharth Malhotra hails from Delhi and he is a complete foodie. He loves hanging out with his friends and relishing his favourite Indian food on the streets of Delhi.
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Security problem
The residents of Srinagar are being perturbed by the shooting of Shraddha Kapoor-Shahid Kapoor-starrer Haider directed by Vishal Bhardwaj as the areas have been shut down due to the shooting, causing them inconvenience. There is a lot of security cover.
Soft target
Evelyn Sharma has been targeted again by a website that insists that she is not 23 but 27 years old. There have been allegations that she has done plastic surgery but all these rumours are baseless and Evelyn is tired of making clarifications.
Match making
Rumour has it that Pankaj Kapur is making frequent trips to Punjab to find a suitable bride for his adorable son Shahid Kapoor, who has not yet found a woman to settle down with. Shahid trusts his father's judgment better than his own.
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Neetu Chandra’s moment of glory
"My stage debut doesn't need such props. There were so many senior theatre artistes present for my stage debut like Benjamin Gilani, Kunal Kapoor, Om Puri, Nida Fazli, Javed Siddiqui and Govind Nihalani. How come no one wrote about them?" Meanwhile, Neetu is thrilled by the response she got for playing Umrao Jaan earlier this week. "There have been two shows so far, both houseful. It's my first play and the response is overwhelming. 'Umrao Jaan' was offered to me when I needed it the most. Thanks to Purva Naresh, the play's writer, producer and creative head of Reliance, I got a chance to play a dream role in stage debut." Neetu is specially happy since the play's historical context translates so well on stage. "It expresses the thoughts of today's girl. I want to take the play all over the world now. Umrao Jaan is the journey of a girl's life in two hours. It's the story of every girl, no matter which era she belongs to." "Every girl looks for financial and emotional security, love and respect in the man in her life. Tragically, men don't seem to offer these basic requirements in a relationship. Umrao's dilemma is as alive today as it was when she lived. I plan a world tour of Umrao Jaan." — IANStage presence: Neetu Chandra
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Sallu’s Bigg issue
Being a host isn't easy, especially if the show is Bigg Boss. Following recent drama inside the house, host Salman Khan is upset and expressed his disappointment on Twitter.
"If there is something that bothers you, makes u uncomfortable, don't like then don't do, b a part or see it. It's the best, most simple solution. It's ok that some people have not liked BB7. Each 1 is entitled to their opinions so no point in u guys fighting like BB7 on twitter. Sometimes even I don't like what I do on BB, so don't blame them at all," the 47-year-old actor tweeted. "The format of the show is such that every week the games to win get complicated, contestants get upset, fans hurt but this is the show. It's very complicated dealing with self-respect, egos, anger, games, language, lies, drama, nominations, and evictions every day it teaches you. Some times what to do, how to react and what never to do,’ he said.
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Back on screen
She adds, “I am serious about my career and the character in Buddha will keep coming and going. I am good at time management as well.” Rishina says that she enjoys challenging roles. “I enjoy anything that is challenging, actually each role I have played has been different and I've enjoyed it. I still look forward to doing challenging work. I'd do anything if it's creatively challenging,” she says.
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Stress no more
Gautam Rode is juggling hosting and acting with his celebrity dance show Nach Baliye 6 as well as Saraswatichandra. The actor, who enjoys acting more than hosting, continues with it as it allows him to be 'himself' on stage. "It's fun and stress-free," says Gautam.
Goodbye time
After five long years on the television, it looks like Uttaran has finally run out of steam. The show, which has seen a dip in ratings, now might go off air. Apparently, the contracts of actors will soon expire and not all of them seem keen to stay on.
What's cooking?
Arjun Bijlani's wife was most thrilled to know that he was doing a show where the husband was a cook. She told him that now he would learn how to cook and make delicacies for her. Arjun hopes that the show helps improve his culinary skills.
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Candy’s 0Bigg Boss stint ends
Candy Brar, was a name not known to many, until the wild-card entrant Viveik Misra mentioned it during his fight with Kushal Tandon on Bigg Boss. With people wondering who this girl actually was; the mystery behind her identity was revealed after she was discovered as Kushal's ex-girlfriend.
After her two-week short stint in the house, the time has come for her to bid adieu to her fellow housemates. She had entered the caravan section of the house along with Ajaz Khan, who was her sole companion in the forlorn place. After spending a few days in the caravan, Candy entered the main house during the luxury budget task 'Ignore the obvious'. This was the same task that had also historically marked Kushal's exit from the show, after his much talked about scuffle with Andy. Candy had entered the show to clarify her connection with Kushal and crack down Viveik for misusing her name during the fight. Unfortunately, she never got an opportunity to talk face-to-face either with Kushal or Viveik. During her stay in the Bigg Boss house, she was seen getting friendly with Armaan, who she had met earlier before the show. She also had on and off tiffs with Ajaz who used to tease her with Kushal's name. Talking about her exit Candy said, "I had entered this show without any pre-conceived notions or game plan. I came on the show to reveal who the real Candy Brar was before they could make any assumptions."
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A thought for the ecology
This Diwali, Gaurav Chopraa asked his fans on Facebook not to burst crackers and in return promised to send them a personalised voice message. Apparently, as many as 900 fans listened to him and he sent them messages.
He is thrilled to have helped in creating a healthier environment.
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Negatively positive
The new show on Colors, Rang Rasiya, which stars Ashish Sharma and Sanaya Irani, has now got its negative lead. Producer Saurabh Tewari has roped in Tarun Khanna in the role of a landlord. The show is based in Rajasthan and also has Barkha Bisht in the lead. Tarun was last seen in Life OK's Devon Ke Dev… Mahadev as
Raavan.
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Astro turf
ARIES: Now is the time to try your luck in speculative deals. Those employed will be burdened with additional responsibility without incentive. Domestic compulsions will make your life uneasy.
Tarot message: You need to cultivate understanding and humility. Lucky colour: Peach.
Magic number: 36
TAURUS: Social events will be a positive stimulus for you. Those in love will have an exciting day. Hobbies and extra-curricular activities will gain extra momentum.
Tarot message: Resolve conflicts through discussion. Lucky colour: Camel. Magic number: 29 GEMINI: This is the perfect time to start practicing independence and letting go off things. Planning an investment? Push extra cash into a safe scheme. Girls should plan to join a hobby class. Tarot message: Keep a close watch on any niggling health problems. Lucky colour: Copper.
Magic number: 34 CANCER: Think twice before you start spending your cash on a whim. You can meet an interesting person today. Teenagers: love stars twinkle. Do not disturb jointly held funds without the consent of your partner. Tarot message: Boost your confidence with positive thinking
Lucky colour: Maroon. Magic number: 33 LEO: You need to honour yourself first and foremost. Your plans for the day can be changed by others. An opportunity to work unsupervised will enhance your performance and lead to a promotion. Tarot message: Impatience will lead to failure.
Lucky colour: Blue. Magic number: 30 VIRGO: A most tiring day if you have to work. Be willing to change your behaviour. Think of the positives and you will finish the day with a smile on your face. Women: emotionally you will feel rather insecure. Tarot message: Competition will push you to do your best. Lucky colour: Red.
Magic number: 44 LIBRA: Inspiration is kicking around in your brain waves today. An issue that is niggling at the back of your mind should be addressed. Love life sparkles. Health is fine. Tarot message: Cut away the frills and concentrate on what is truly important.
Lucky colour: Purple. Magic number: 32 SCORPIO: Friendly vibes bode well for singles. Just remember that people will not be everything they say they are. You will be in a mood to find fault with people who are dear to you; curb this habit. Tarot message: A positive and caring attitude heals old wounds.
Lucky colour: Grey. Magic number: 46 SAGITTARIUS: No matter how much you love your partner, do not compromise things that are important to you. Relationships are based on give-and-take, so make sure you go both the ways.
Tarot message: Do what is right and watch your best interests. Lucky
colour: Brown. Magic number: 50 CAPRICORN: Recognise from an unbiased perspective and you stand to make quite a decent profit in the longer run. Relatives will be sensitive and difficult to get along with. Do not get involved in any land deal. Tarot message: Take limited risks with your capital.
Lucky colour: Burgundy. Magic number: 63 AQUARIUS: Gossip at the workplace can cause unexpected problems. If you work in an area where there are language barriers, be extra-careful of misunderstandings.
Tarot message: You find within yourself a fountainhead of will-power. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 59 PISCES: Think wisely before you start spending extra cash. Politicians draw flak. Do not avoid responsibility. Do not make travel plans. Children will be a source of happiness and joy in an evening party. Tarot message: Do not let anyone take advantage of you.
Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 48
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The year ahead
If your birthday is November 13...
This time your birthday falls on Dev Prabodhini Ekadshi and the beginning of Bhisham Panchak. Born on the 13 day of November, you are focused. Your ruling planet Uranus shows a vibrant nature. You are well aware of the rules of life and consider everything with a realistic eye. Settle your property related legal matters to your satisfaction; it will bring you mental peace. Professional career is satisfying. You will receive lots of gifts from your partner, which will make your love stronger than ever. You should take care of the elders and children in the family. Your financial position will be good. Your health will require some attention. Positive colours: Dark blue, Dark grey, White. Select days: Wednesday, Saturday. Favourable numbers: 2, 4, 8. Gems recommended: Smoky quartz, Gomed and Cat’s Eye Charity on birthday: Feed green, wet moong dal to birds. Donate green dress to eunuchs.
You share your birthday with Juhi Chawla (November 13, 1967, Ludhiana), who was crowned Miss India in 1984. She pursued a career in acting and starred in many films, including Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Darr, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Yes Boss and Ishq. Juhi’s stars ensure her presence in films till 2018.
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Size matters
Good market
Great scene
Choosing the right paint colour for a wall can be quite a challenge. The industry's leaders, Dulux, Asian Paints and Nerolac, offer such a huge range you just don't know where to start.
You can start with a reference point in that room. For example a piece of artwork or a sofa, curtain fabric.
However, BC Prasad's paintings come across as a mix of varied influences, ranging from the lips of a woman to the hills and a topic as serious as terrorism. "In my paintings, which depict the morbid scenes of terrorism, I have used the element of agony, despair and horror, for instance in the one that is titled Encounter, which shows dead bodies wrapped in a dirty cloth and bullet marks in the background," he says. "Also, the first nuclear explosion that happened in India was in 1974 and the code word for it was Buddha is Laughing. But in my painting, Buddha is Burning, I have shown that while the peace is destroyed, Buddha can possibly not be smiling," he adds.
It was a family tradition to enjoy the company of rare breed pigeons which Harvinder is now following. "My great grandfather was fond of these feathered friends and now I know why he had such a long peaceful life," quips the proud owner.
Write-ups suggesting that actor Randeep Hooda, once a very close friend of actress Neetu Chandra, showed up at the Prithvi Theatres to witness her stage debut as Umrao Jaan for old times' sake, has her fuming. "This isn't what I want to be known for. I don't want my moment of glory to be diluted by talks about whom I am seeing or whom I am broken up with," said the actress of films like Traffic Signal and Garam Masala.
Rishina Kandhari, who was last seen in Devon ke Dev Mahadev, is quite lucky to be back with two shows — Khelti hai Jindagi Aakh Micholi and Buddha. She says, “In Khelti Hai Jindagi Aakh Micholi, I play a character called Vidhi who is actor Manav Gohil’s sister and in Buddha I play a character called Mohini, whose objective is to distract Buddha and drive him towards pleasures of life.”