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Sizzling salsa
The International Salsa Festival that concluded recently in the Tricity beckoned dance enthusiasts from different parts of the country to celebrate their common passion. Salsa has spread its foothold in City Beautiful as well. The reason why people love it range from it being a fabulous workout, great way of finding a date, confidence booster and a relaxing finish to the day! Hear it from salsa aficionados. Dr Priyanka was trained in Bharatanatyam before she picked up Salsa. In advanced level now, she is in absolute love with it, so much so that she cannot think of moving beyond. “I am the happiest when I dance. Keeps you fit too, what else can you ask for,” says this doctor from PGI. For Rohit Kwatra, Salsa clicked and led to him exploring more forms of Latin dancing. Salsa remains his favourite for it lets you explore countless combinations, adapt to different partners and is high on energy. “Salsa is fun. If you know it, party goes on and on,” says Rohit. And, it’s not like Salsa lovers are limited to a particular age group or profession. Aishwarya Kalra took to Salsa when she was just twelve. Pursuing engineering now, Aishwarya has continued her love affair with this form, earned many new friends and is a party regular. “I love its music. Over the years, Salsa lovers have only grown in the city and it feels great to be part of a fraternity that shares the same passion,” says Aishwarya, happy to dance with a number of trainers who showed up at the event. And Salsa has moved beyond being just a hobby; many have taken it up professionally. For Aman Sohal, who is into real estate business, Salsa started as a passion and has now turned a profession as he takes classes also. “What I love about Salsa is that it’s not an isolated activity but a very social thing; you dance, conversations flow and you forge new bonds” so much so that he has a query for dance sessions every day! Varun Rana, who has been teaching Salsa for about a decade now, calls this dance form addictive. “Once you are into it, you are there forever.” Chandigarh has opened up to Salsa but Varun thinks there is so much more to do. “Learning Salsa offers a lot. It is a lively work-out and one meets a lot of like-minded people. Go anywhere in the world and you will find salsa clubs.” Well, sizzling it sure looks on screen whether you check out those sweating it out on So You Think You Can Dance or Dancing With The Stars! Wanna put on your dancing shoes? mona@tribunemail.com
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Loud & clear
Even as a third-generation into the family of classical artists, music was never a predicted path. It happened only at the ripe age of 17, an outcome more out of acceptance of an open challenge rather than inheritance of an illustrious background. Pt Kaivalyakumar quotes his civil engineering degree followed by a Bachelors in Commerce before he speaks of how post-graduation in music finally happened.
“I like open challenges. In college, at the age of 17 they challenged me to sing Marathi stage songs. Each song has two to three ragas and is quite difficult. I accepted and asked for a few days before performing; later I spent a year perfecting Marathi stage songs. That was my entry into music,” the Karnataka based vocalist gets started on his rather unusual journey. In Chandigarh on an invitation by the North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala, for a concert on Indian Classical Vocal Music, he shares, “Nevertheless, my engineering background made me research on voice culture; something which hadn’t been done till today and something that was badly needed.” Some believe in propagating the tradition, others in preserving it. It was an effort that came out of a desire to merge the two. “I’d wonder why singers put so much of pressure on their voice or why do they shout. There is no need at all.” The youngest artist ever to be designated as All India Radio’s Top Grade Artist at the age of 35, Pt Kaivalyakumar has spent two-and-a-half decades in research — all intended towards a higher purpose. “If you know how to teach the younger generation, they’ll learn. One should know how to catch them young.” He adds, “Indian classical music is deep, intense and fulfilling. It is for the soul. I can sing any Western song. For younger generation to realise that, first of all classical musicians need to stop scaring them.” Currently running an academy, it’s time well spent and fairly divided between teaching, researching and performing. “While teaching you get to learn a lot. As for every performance I give at medical or engineering colleges, the idea is to introduce them to good music and not to perform. I start with a commercial song and gradually move on to bandish songs.” He adds, “Among my audience, I like to concentrate on the ones that don’t know anything about music.” It’s an approach with a difference and an effort with a purpose! manpriya@tribunemail.com (To perform on February 19 at
Kalagram, Manimajra, 11 am onwards)
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A young take
It all depends on what you think is more important - the end product or the intentions. In this case, if you give priority to the first, you might get disappointed but the intentions do matter. The debut short film by Samarth Mehta and Mohit Gupta, two city-based youngsters, can at best be seen as an attempt at film-making. The quality is debatable, but because it takes courage to try a hand at film-making and telling an original story, the effort should be appreciated. The 18-minute film is a story of a boy who suffers from the guilt of believing that he is responsible for his girlfriend’s death. “It’s because he wished that his girl has no right to live after she left him,” Samarth says.
It’s over a bottle of liquor that the protagonist and his best friend make confessions that clear the air. “It also explains the name of the film, Teqsir, Persian translation for the word guilt.” Pursuing graduation, Samarth and Mohit conceptualised the film last year in June and shot for it within a month’s time. “Rest of the time, we took to edit and produce background music,” says Mohit, who named their banner Life Broadcast Factory. “Ours is a production house that aims to tell stories that are relatable.” They plan to release the film on You Tube soon and hope their effort will be appreciated. The film has original score by the band Rosh. Made in a small budget, the funds for production came from the pocket money of the cast and crew of the film. Shot with an SLR camera, the audio quality of the film is barely good but if intentions are again the criteria, then there is undoubtedly room for improvement and the film-makers accept the fact! Followers of Christopher Nolan films, they aim to create cinema and characters that people can identify with. ashima@tribunemail.com
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John to reopen
Though the 1959-Nanavati murder case has long been forgotten, John Abraham is set to re-open the case once again on celluloid. He is set to produce a film on the same and will also act in it.
The Nanavati murder case saw naval commander KM Nanavati tried in court for the murder of Prem Ahuja, his wife's lover. The case which remained in the headlines for a long time inspired a lot of filmmakers, one among them being Sunil Dutt who made Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke that starred Ashok Kumar, Leela Naidu and Rehman in pivotal roles besides him. The script of the film has been written by Vipul K Rawal, who comes from the Navy background. So much did John like the script that he has now bought the rights to the film as he wants to produce it himself. John was approached by another producer with a similar subject but unfortunately the project failed to get off.
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Rajat writes to Anna, Arvind
Rajat Kapoor, who has directed the movie, has been very keen and elated to show the movie to the people involved in the Aam Admi Party. A very unusual storyline Akhon Dekhi is a story of a man who decided to believe in what he sees rather then what people ask him to believe. Rajat feels that the theme of the films and the Aam Admi Party is same. Like Aam Admi Party when some common people came together and now stand as a powerful group who have decided to bring a change themselves. Akhon Dekhi is also a change that has been bought by a man for himself. The director has written a letter to the them and have invited them to come and watch this movie. Rajat Kapoor says, "We all talk about the 'common man' a lot. There are big discussions around this common man but he has just become a symbolic being. What does he really look like? Who really is he? What are his needs? His aspirations? His desires? Perhaps Bauji in Ankhon Dekhi embodies that common man. It would be interesting to see how somebody like Arvind Kejriwal, for example react to this common man…I think it would be an interesting encounter."
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Visa issues
Bipasha Basu was supposed to be in Malaysia for the Temptations Reloaded tour but she had to stay back in Mumbai due to visa issues. The organisers could not get her work permit on time.
Back in shape Shilpa Shetty has long lost her baby weight. She is hotter and fitter than ever. She has been working out very hard and has built abs for her item song in Dishkiyaaoon. She used to be known for her item songs.
No joy ride! Farhan Akhtar and Vidya Balan were supposed to go on a hot air balloon ride but the weather in Mumbai did not permit it. So they just posed for pictures by the hot air balloon.
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Undercover couples
Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor
They are Bollywood's greatest undercover couple that practically lives together but denies that there is something special between them. They recently holidayed in New York and are shooting for a movie.
They are among Bollywood's hottest couples and their romance began during the making of Ram Leela. They holiday together and indulge in PDA but have not officially announced their togetherness.
Shahid Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha Their romance began towards the end of the shooting of R...Rajkumar and blossomed during the promotions of the movie. Their comfort level with each other is evident. The duo denies dating each other.
Bipasha Basu and Harman Baweja Both have had high-profile break-ups but have finally found solace and true love in each other. A wedding is on the cards this year.
Shraddha Kapoor and Siddharth Roy Kapur They began dating during the making of Aashiqui 2 and it helped that the movie was a great success. They make appearances together but have been quiet about their romance.
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For women, by a woman
As she slowly lifts her book, sifting through the pages that took two years to get into a form, Sucheta politely talks about her book and the earlier ones — Indian Memsahib in 2008 and Memsahib's Chronicles in 2011. "My first book was my experience as a bureaucrat's wife, it got a great response. Then I thought I should write about the 'woman' and her strong spirit." Women Extraordinaire is a women-centric book that accounts for three generations amidst in a social and political set-up. "Women have the capability to think out-of-the-box and with it, she can set an example for the coming generation as well," adds Sucheta on her protagonist — a girl called Kaushalya and her roller-coaster life. The book derives its title from a simple yet real fact. "The people in this book are ordinary, it is, however, the situations they deal with that are extra-ordinary," she says. Sucheta Malik falls in line with authors like Jane Austen and Thomas Hardy. "I wanted this book as a classic; unlike other books that are being written today, I have used a simple language that one can understand and relate to." Sucheta finds inspiration in two books — Mother Courage and Mother, nonetheless she accepts the fact that writing is a lonely job. She smiles, "Sometimes you have to just shut yourself and write. But then the whole feel of seeing your name on a book, I guess, is worth it."
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Brush off the residue
Manpriya Singh The list of brushes and what you use them for is just as important as how do you keep your brushes and how often should you clean them. Residue of old make-up, oil, grime, dead skin cells, bacteria…there is too much piling out there on the bristles to be scrubbed clean. Frequent cleaning of the vanity kit is as important as it is overlooked. Typically most experts suggest washing them every week, however, if that appears too much then they must be given a bath at least every fortnight. Anything less, is not good enough. Shares Dr Ashima Goel of Parisa Skin Clinic, "The skin hazards that expired make-up and unclean applicator pose are several and serious. Many women come to me especially with rashes and reactions caused by eye-shadow. In technical terms we call it, irritant contact dermatitis. Expired or contaminated lip gloss can cause cheilitis." She adds, "For, women in the hospitality sector or where they have to use make-up everyday, I would recommend every alternate day cleansing. However, if that is not possible, it should ideally be twice a week." With labels that come with a clear cut expiry date, the task is done. With the ones that don't there are no fixed rules over what to keep and what to fling. Opines Meera Bhardwaj, Chandigarh- based cosmetologist, "Ideally, every make-up item should be updated every 12 months. Eighteen months if it is something that has a longer shelf life." She adds, "Make-up sponge, brush and other applicators must always be shampooed and never soaped. It's as important as cleansing your face every night before bed." Cleansing ritual need to be extended to every object that is in direct contact with the facial skin! manpriya@tribunemail.com Operation clean-up Rest assured, cleaning the make-up tools is not as complicated as using them right. A good clarifying shampoo, or a baby shampoo, a small bowl of warm water and beginner's washing skills is all you need. * Wet the bristles completely with warm water, before shampooing them mildly. Rub the brush head back and forth in gentle circular motions repeatedly till all the colour has bled. You can rub it on your palms, a damp cloth that does not lint, or even paper towel. * Pour a spoonful of organic mild conditioner in a faucet and dip all the bristles of the brushes on it for two minutes. * It wouldn't be wise to dry your brushes in an upright position because that would settle the water to their roots causing hairs to come off. Lay them flat at some distance and let them dry completely.
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Tomato matters!
Kandla Nijhowne Yes dear readers, tomatoes do matter! They don't just liven up our meals in gravies, sauces and salads, they also have amazing health benefits for our body. A good source of vitamins C, A and K; potassium, and fiber, they are a nifty low-calorie, low-fat package. Tomatoes are rich in Lycopene, an anti-oxidant that protects against chronic diseases. Here comes the best part! Lycopene within tomatoes is even better absorbed in our bloodstream when they are cooked. This southern style tomato chutney will be a hit with your family.
Tomato chutney
Ingredients * 2 tomatoes medium sized * 1 tbsp chana daal without skin *
2-3 dry red chillies * ¼ tsp heeng * Small piece of fresh coconut(or 1 tbsp desiccated coconut) *
1½ tbsp oil * 1 tsp mustard seeds * 1 sprig curry patta * Salt to taste
Method * Chop the onion and tomatoes into cubes. Keep separately. * Heat one tbsp of oil in a pan. Fry the red chillies and channa dal until the dal turns golden brown colour. Set aside. *
In the same pan, fry the onion until transparent, then add the tomato and fry till they both turn soft. *
When cool, tip onto a blender jar with some salt and coconut, then grind to a paste. You will need to add little water while grinding. n For tempering, heat the leftover oil in another small pan. Splutter the mustard seeds in it, adding curry patta a few seconds later. Turn off the heat. Pour the tempered oil on to the waiting chutney. *
Stir in and serve with paranthaas, rice, dosas, idli or vadaas. (Nijhowne is a Chandigarh-based culinary expert)
Note: There are no compulsions that you grind the chutney to a paste. I personally prefer the chutney to be chunky as it is.
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green thumb
We have normally been talking about big gardens with sprawling lawns, beds climbers, shrubs or even trees. But that does not make any sense for those who have limited space but have love for plants and want to have these in the household. What should they do?
You cannot stretch the land but can make the area look bigger. This is done by creating curves in the beds. The edges could be marked using white river stone. You can also give the feeling of vastness by creating pockets of different species even when a few plants of each are planted. This will also give a colourful look to the garden. As the space is the constraint, one should use every possible place and move the garden upwards. This can be done using hanging baskets or baskets that can be used on the walls. But make sure you use some water-proof paint. It would be better if you use some seasonal flowers as this will bring more colour to the garden. The perennial plants used at times become dull due to cold and in small gardens we don't have space to place such plants under the shade or canopy. You can also use climbers under the space constraints conditions. These could be used to extend and fill any space left without colour. The corners should be given a special treatment. These should not be kept in continuance of the beds. In the corners you can develop features by placing small tops, artifacts, statues, pitchers etc. Only four by four feet area would be sufficient. If you use imagination, you could also make themes, like a village scene, a mela or a road with miniature toys or above all a corner with Japanese features in miniature. (Narula is Chandigarh-based horticulturist and landscapist)
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Chin up
Dr Vikas Sharma A double chin occurs when the skin located under the chin area loses elasticity from the breakdown of elastin and collagen fibers.The term double chin generally refers to the presence of a flab fold below the chin resulting in a loss of contour between the lower face and the neck. Double chins, the unwelcome destroyers of facial contour, tend to come with advancing years as we naturally gain weight-and the loose skin, weaker muscles, and free-falling fat do their thing. The people concerned, generally complain of a heavy, drooping neck. A double chin occurs when the skin located under the chin area loses elasticity from the breakdown of elastin and collagen fibers. Generally, a double chin is part of the natural ageing process, but can occur because of dominant genetics, sedentary lifestyle, excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, loose and weak facial muscle, bad eating habits, bad posture and even excess sun exposure over the years. The severity of a "true" double chin is related to accumulation of fat in the neck area below the chin. It is often related to an individual's weight and is accentuated with additional weight gain. The pouches of hanging fat not only makes one look heavier but this makes one look older as well, since the flab makes it impossible to demarcate the chin and jaw lines. Also, despite weight loss via controlled diet and exercise a double chin can still remain an issue for some people. In such cases the fat becomes "lazy" and refuses to budge despite all efforts. The double chin becomes prominent more when the bottom jaw is lowered or the head is titled down. Eliminating the double chin is a challenging situation for a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon. It requires patience and complete dedication to reduce or remove the flap of double chin. One has to alter the lifestyle routine, sticking to a diet plan, avoiding alcohol, smoking, fast food and foods with high glycemic index is essential. Good exercise routine with special emphasis on chin, jaw line and neck exercises. However, double chins have proved to be a stubborn area in terms of reducing fat stores through diet and exercise alone. The various procedures for reducing or eliminating the double chin include: Ray of hope In laser liposuction, a small laser fibre is placed beneath the skin and the laser beam heats the double chin fat. Laser liposuction technology is a targeted therapy which melts the excess fat and helps tighten the skin without possible scarring in the neck and jaw line area. Such double chin procedures are much less invasive and less expensive than other surgical options such as the neck lift. Double chin liposuction can be done under light sedation and is considered to be relatively non-invasive, with no visible signs of surgery and often only a few days of down time. After the treatment a chin strap has to be worn by the patients over the treated double chin area for two or three days. For more severe cases of loose skin or muscle, the demi-facelift or mini-facelift involving the lower face and neck are the most effective options. The aim of this procedure is to redefine or restore the contours of the lower face and neck while preserving a natural, balanced appearance. Drug therapy Scientists have developed a new treatment for reducing double chins. The new treatment targets unappealing fat deposits beneath the chin, better known as submental fat. They have created a drug which, when injected, targets and kills off fat cells which build up beneath the face. This research is a very exciting step towards a safe and non-surgical solution to removing unwanted chin fat. There are other non-surgical treatments for submental fat too, but there is limited clinical evidence to prove their effectiveness. Sound advice Ultherapy is a skin care treatment that is approved by the FDA. It uses ultrasound technology to stimulate the collagen cells deep within the skin, essentially "waking them up" and making them firm up the skin. The other non-surgical approaches include the non-invasive use of vacuum therapy to break up pockets of fat combined with multiple radio frequency to encourage tightening afterwards. (Dr Sharma is a Chandigarh-based dermatologist)
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Pick & choose
He played Yuvi in Remix and since then hasn't looked back. Raj Singh Arora, who now plays Mihir in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, is glad to be doing a second lead as it gives him the freedom to do different work. We catch up. How did Yeh Hai Mohabbatein happen? I gave an audition and got selected. I am very choosy about doing daily soaps, but as YHM was based on a book I wanted to be a part of it. I have not done many shows and the last one was The Serial. Why were you away from TV? I like to do work that is different and cutting edge, especially in television shows. Doing the same routine stuff isn't for me. This show I also picked because Ekta Kapoor was producing it. You were busy with films. Which ones are you working on currently? I am doing Gabbar, which stars Akshay Kumar. Then I also have a film with Eros, which should begin in April or May. In June, I have another film. You do ads, TV and films. Does it get too much? Not really. I enjoy all three mediums. However, lengthy commitment on TV is tough and if you play the lead, you have to shoot thirty days a month. That is something I don't want right now. If there are weekly shows, I wouldn't mind playing the lead as I would be needed for perhaps twelve days a month. What do you think of your girlfriend Pooja Gor participating in Khatron Ke Khiladi? I am excited for her and glad that she is doing it. She's achieved a lot in life and I am happy for her. — HRM
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Dressing down
Known for its lavish sets and extravagant costumes, Zee TV's top-rated historical drama Jodha Akbar always sees its lead pair — Jodha (played by Paridhi Sharma) and Akbar (played by Rajat Tokas) in royal finery. Investing time and effort in ensuring that their look is authentic, the costume designers have always worked on designs that are both well-researched and bear that unmistakable Mughal imperial stamp.
However, last week, the lead pair went the de-glam route and was seen disguising themselves as commoners. Paridhi loved the new but temporary look and says, "It was a welcome break for us to not wear our usual princely attire. It's not half as heavy as the rich, ornate sarees and jewellery that I generally wear as the queen."
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The year ahead
If your birthday is February 19...
Work and career goals continue to be top priorities for you in 2014. You've got loads of planetary support to keep you thriving in whatever new projects you decide to take on. It's easy to overdo it with your scheduling during the first half of the year, so be careful not to bite off more than you can chew. You will enjoy a wonderful phase of time. Apart from your health, you are going to turn the card of success in your favour in all walks of life. You can be promoted to a higher level at your workplace. Relationships with all the members of the family will get stronger. Positive colours: Golden, Red, Brown, White, Orange. Select days: Sunday, Monday. Favourable numbers: 1, 4, 2, 7. Gems recommended: Yellow Sapphire, Bloodstone (Chalcedony), Ruby. Charity on birthday: Donate green fodder to cows; copper utensils to the needy or at any religious place today.
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Astro Turf
ARIES: It is important that you use your time in a worthwhile manner. Pointless arguments and debates will only waste time, therefore, do not engage in them. The future looks bright and hopeful. Tarot message: Try to avoid serious discussions with loved ones. Lucky colour: Peacock-blue. Lucky number: 61.
TAURUS: Some long overdue tasks will be completed successfully. Socially, you will be quite occupied, meet new people and also catch up with old friends as well as acquaintances. Tarot message: Seek advice, but don't feel you have to stick to it. Lucky colour: Lotus-pink. Lucky number: 65. GEMINI: Many of you will not be feeling energetic and upbeat today. Spending some time on
your own will enable you to recharge your batteries and focus on the tasks at hand. Tarot message: A shopping spree can upset your budget. Lucky colour: Crimson. Lucky number: 40. CANCER: This will be a demanding day for many of you, since family and friends will not be very open and welcoming towards new relationships that you may have formed lately. Tarot message: Make the best of a bad situation by being polite. Lucky colour: Pale-yellow. Lucky number: 32. LEO: Decision-making and strategising should be done today, since it will be a time when you will be quite realistic and practical.
You will be quite active and motivated to take on pending tasks. Tarot message: Spend time
on fitness routines. Lucky colour: Ebony. Lucky number: 63. VIRGO: Since the past few days, you have been coming up with productive ideas and now is the time when most of them can be put into practice. As far as relationships go, you will have to help someone out. Tarot message: Renew energy in a relationship. Lucky colour: Deep-red. Lucky number: 44.
LIBRA: You will be able to achieve much more in lesser time and this will increase your productivity as well as confidence. There can be social gatherings and celebrations to attend, which will put you in the limelight.
Tarot message: Adopt a diplomatic approach. Lucky colour: Forest-green. Lucky number: 51. SCORPIO: Family matters will be fairly uneventful and some of you will have to help out a younger sibling or relative. Keep an eye on your spending and ensure that
you stick to the budget. Tarot message: Beware of making rash moves. Lucky colour: Purple. Lucky number: 46. SAGITTARIUS: Being a part of an exhibition, conference or meeting will be vital for your growth and success. This is also a day in which traveling will hold a lot of significance, personally and professionally. Tarot message: Keep your eyes and ears open for new opportunities. Lucky colour: Saffron. Lucky number: 55. CAPRICORN: Today many of you will spend time in exploring and broadening your spiritualistic as well as philosophical dimensions. This activity will enable you to plan for the future and also make the most of the present. Tarot message: Try to be as charming as possible in all situations. Lucky colour: Peach. Lucky number: 39. AQUARIUS: Efforts of the past will bear fruit and bring rewards. Finances will gain from speculation and investments. There will be changes in several aspects of your life and this will put a fair amount of stress on you. Tarot message: See what you can do for others. Lucky colour: Mauve. Lucky number: 26. PISCES: You would be focusing on dealing with pending tasks and official procedures today. You will be mentally and physically agile as well as energetic, which will help you accomplish quite a lot. Tarot message: Take life the
way it comes. Lucky colour: Orange. Lucky number: 64.
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A Latin American dance has people in its grip all around the world! But then, why not — great music, sensual moves, meeting and greeting people from the opposite sex; Salsa is a sizzling dance form that has won supporters all across the world.
Rajat Kapoor has written to Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejiriwal to show them Ankhon Dekhi. Rajat Kapoor recently launched the trailer of his upcoming movie Ankhon Dekhi, which has got great response from the audience.
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone
She has indomitable spirit; she can think out-of-the-box and this thinking can define a change. It is to this spirit, to this strength of a woman that Dr Suchita Malik dedicates her third book Women Extraordinaire.
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See the accompanying picture. It is absolutely amateurish, I agree, but then this shows the owner wants to have a garden which he can call his own. Some of those who have small spaces may say I should have shown this when it was time to plant winter annuals in October. But then I wanted to show you the garden in flowering. What should be then done to make the garden colourful and look bigger? 
You share your birthday with Sonu Walia (February 19, 1964, Delhi), winner of Miss India pageant who hails from Chandigarh. Khoon Bhari Maang and Aakarshan are her notable films. She has come back after a break and is busy with new productions, but her stars are not favourable now.