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Game for it?
Ra.One gave a tough time to G.One, however, if you play well, you can make G.One win with all extra points. If you want Krrish to jump from the seventh floor on to a truck…Bollywood already has its fingers moving fast on the 3D games based on some of the popular films.
In fact, gaming is one of the most important merchandises and a promotional call for any Hindi film. For the first time ever, a similar thing will happen in Pollywood — the makers of upcoming film Jatt James Bond have launched a 3D game based on the film's main character Shinda (Gippy Grewal). In his slim-fit avatar, Gippy Grewal and the new face in Punjabi films, director Rohit Jugraj, excitedly share every move behind the game. This 3D game can be downloaded for free on any android phone and also played on Facebook. Gippy Grewal, who doesn't fiddle with his phone and keeps it light, however, will definitely have this game downloaded on his phone. "In the movie Jatt James Bond, my character Shinda runs for his life, which has been aptly used in the game. The users can control Shinda's moves." To win this game, players have to overcome various obstructions like boulders, drums, bullock carts, wagons etc. The winner will be assessed on the basis of minimum time taken to complete a given distance. Punjabi films have come up with new promotional activities; this is, however, for the first time that a Punjabi film has launched a game on a film. Prabhjot Mahant, proprietor of Prinday, who came up with the concept, promises thrilling and breathtaking moments through this game. The JJB game comes with unlimited 3D running action along with simple controls, eye-catching 3D graphics and foot-tapping music in the background. Says Gippy, who definitely takes pride in this gaming, "As an actor, I want to entertain my audience and also make sure they connect with my character. Also, this is a good promotional activity." Gippy, who will soon start working on his upcoming projects, Double Di Trouble and Carry on Jatta 2, will be taking this game to every city in Punjab. The unassuming director of the film Rohit Jugraj, who is a crazy gaming fan, couldn't ask for more for his debut film. Rohit has also given the music for the game. "The music, which comes straight from the film, pumps up the adrenaline while you are playing the game. For me, nothing is more satisfying than seeing my lead character Shinda coming close to the audience." Another good thing about the game is that the lead hero of the game, Gippy Grewal, is dressed like his character in the film — wearing hand-knitted sweaters and rings in his ears. "Now, I am not leaving; I am on your phone now," Gippy laughs.
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Rhythm unlimited
To find ultimate joy in your calling paves the path for pure bliss...precisely what reflects in Valentine Shipley's disposition. As a musician, he started at the tender age of four since music came naturally to him. At the Kasauli Rhythm and Blues festival, Valentine shares with us that he is the sixth generation of musicians in his family.
"My mother is a classical singer and I am the namesake of my uncle, popularly known as Val Shipley, who introduced Western music to Bollywood. As a teenager, I have sung for various musicals such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Oliver, Mikado, Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Evita," he says. When Valentine decided to get on with the Indian music scene, he started playing with one of the country's most popular bands Parikrama. Later in 1998, he decided to play with Silk Route. Now that Valentine plays as a one-man band, he unfurls the complexities of being a part of the band. "When in a band, one shares similar interests with five different people and sometimes personal differences crop up. It happens to the best of bands, including Beatles or Doors even," he says. While Valentine believes that it is important to move on when a situation runs out of hands, he also does not believe in sacrificing the sanctity of friendship. So, he is still friends with his ex-bandmates. "Also, there comes a time when musicians should rediscover themselves and I guess that is important for individual growth," he shares. Valentine's style of music ranges from Rock & Roll, Jazz, Funk, Blues, Jazz-Rock to contemporary Indian music. And what sets him apart from other musicians in his ability to connect with the audience. "In these twenty years, I have never made a song list for any concert," he quips. He released his debut instrumental album, Shararat, which features hit songs from classic Hindi movies played on Acoustic, Nylon and Slide Guitar.
"The album includes as many as least 20 ghazals by Jagjit Singh and he, in one of his interviews, acknowledged that he listened to my songs as well," he says. Valentine has also launched his second album, The Wandering Mystic, which has a couple of poems of Kabir Das. "I am a huge fan of Kabir and singing his poems is the most beautiful way of remembering him," he says. Valentine is the founder member of a club Friends of Music, which provides a platform to young artists for the promotion of original music and brings together performers from various genres. He is also associated with various charities that work for issues ranging from environment, AIDS awareness to autism, besides being an avid photographer. "These days I am busy doing concerts for my wife's NGO called the Sunshine Foundation. Also, I am a part of another Florida-based band Absolute Ensemble." Like Radiohead and Parikrama, Valentine also belongs to the 'music-for-free' school of thought and says that he keeps uploading a lot of his songs on Soundcloud for his fans.
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Back in time
History has been biased. It has always been in favour of winners, who might have won the wrong way but they were the ones written about, praised in songs and quoted as ideal examples to generations. And history has also been unfair to Dara Shikoh, eldest son of Shahjahan, who remains an unsung hero despite the fact that he was a liberal and philosopher who vouched for secularism.
Instead, it was Aurangzeb who was given all the importance, despite his cruelty. It was these facts that inspired KK Kohli to produce the play Dara Shikoh. Based out of Delhi, Kohli shared the idea with Danish Iqbal, who then wrote the play in 2004. Kohli feels Dara Shikoh's life story is relevant in the present times as well. "Just like teachings of Kabir are very relevant even today. The play has a very pertinent message. Also the story is very credible, since it is part of history and is not fiction," says Kohli, founder of Impresario Asia, who is in Chandigarh to present the play at the Tagore Theatre in association with Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi. While many films and plays have been made on the life of Akbar, Shahjahan, Jahangir and Aurangzeb, there is hardly any visual documentation on Dara. "And the fact is that he was as great as other Mughal emperors. He was the one who brought Hindus and Muslims together, who translated Upanishads and Bhagwad Gita from Sanskrit to Persian, making it accessible to larger populations," informs Kohli. He also propagated the fact that Satyam, Shivan, Sundaram and Haq, Jamal, Jalal are two sides of the same coin, and also highlighted other similarities between Islam and Hinduism. But he lost to Aurangzeb due to the fact that he was a scholar and not a soldier. Before this, Kohli has come to Chandigarh with a play based on the letters of Mirza Ghalib. Although he is a known personality in the theatre circles, outside it only a few people know him. "I don't network or self-propagate my work. That I think is only the prerogative of stand-up comedians." And even if he did that, he says it would have marginally affected his life in terms of luxury. "Let your work speak for you and you are assured to win silent followers." For theatre to do well in India, he says, theatre lovers must come forward and demand more plays. Also, they should enjoy ticketed shows, the concept, he feels, should have become very popular by now. "While people don't mind spending Rs 200 on a pack of popcorns in multiplexes, I hope they would happily shell out half the sum for quality theatre." As for his play, Kohli hopes that it gives youngsters a new perspective on history.
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Nordic charm
Renu Soni
With all eyes on this trend and its expanding popularity, importers of European furniture are now including carefully selected pieces to their repertoires. Simplicity, utility, and beauty are what sums up Scandinavian design. It's a pure, pruned backed style that is focused around warm functionality, clean lines, flawless craftsmanship and understated elegance. So what do we actually know about Scandinavian style? Well, it mainly originates from Sweden, Denmark and Norway although Finland and Iceland are sometimes mentioned in this category as well. It's all about well-being and is recognised for its signature simple and minimalistic style and is intended to be functional instead of decorative. Most traditional Scandinavian homes will contain a small number of furnishings to help create a minimal look.
Touch wood
Wall to wall carpets never took off in Sweden and all truly Scandinavian interiors will have a wooden, preferably light, floor in all rooms apart from the bathrooms. Great for the Indian climate and available in light wood shades too with scatter rugs. Colour palette
While white and black have always been a constant in the Scandinavian palette, cool grey and blue textiles definitely gives off the right ambience of a Scandinavian interior. The cool, blonde woods and organic shapes of Scandinavian furniture harmonise beautifully with the greyed-out pastels, cream hues, bleached wood, and painted furniture - already feeling relaxed. Wood, and don't be afraid to show it. Textured non-synthetic fabrics, natural and tinted glass and metals such as steel, brass and aluminium. Antique touch
There are such incredible pieces of furniture from several manufacturers. From the mid-century period designers like Hans Wegner, Alvar Aalto and Arne Jacobsen stand out and their pieces are just as beautiful today as they were when they were conceived. Combine modern, light wood furniture with a pickled white floor and grey walls, or a pair of bookshelves painted a muted dove hue. Play with fire
Depending on one's location, having a fireplace is definitely worth considering. These are often very simple columns (many originals from the 19th century are beautifully tiled) and are located in the corner of the room. Even when not in use, these fireplaces can still look very appealing. These days you don't even require a flue and chimney thanks to the bio-ethanol fuelled designer fire places. Nothing fancy
Any Scandinavian would shudder at the sight of curios collected from here and there. Declutter! This piece of advice adheres to any type of interior style and one that is preached on a regular basis by me. Less is more please. If you have reached that level of satisfaction and are looking for a more holistic approach to life, this Nordic style of aesthetics may well be for you. Shed that elitist blanket that has enveloped you for so long and simply enjoy good durable design aesthetics with a neutral
palette. (Soni is a Chandigarh-based interior designer)
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Romancing life
It is a genre that might not make noise but nevertheless commands a devoted fan following. Ghazals have withstood the influx of electronica, remixes, fusion music, pop artistes and any musical trend that the West has had to offer.
"Even now, a lot of youngsters like listening to ghazals. That is because it is a very expressive genre where the lyrics and music reach out to the soul," shares Chandigarh-based 32-year-old Ranbir Kumar, on the release of his album Chubhan. "It is my first album as a singer, while before this I have given music to various albums and songs. I have composed the music myself and it took me three years to come up with the album," shares the music graduate and a table player. "I work with All-India Radio and have been into music since I was six or seven year old. I have done a couple of Yaad-E-Jagjit concerts." Joining him is Kamaal Ahmed, who too believes in the power of the genre and shares how music happened to him, even as he charts his journey from Bihar to Jamaica. "I am basically a businessman settled in Jamaica. I came across Ranbir on Youtube, we met in Delhi and a couple of months later I am coming up with my own ghazal album," he shares, on the release of his album titled Rafta Rafta, for which music has been given by Ranbir Kumar. He adds, "As you grow older, you connect more with the meaning of lyrics and even music." As for the lyrics, the songs in both albums come with a message and revolve around the subjects of pain, romance and life. Shares Ranbir, "The album was supposed to have been released by Jajit Singh himself. But it could not happen." The ghazal maestro he idolises for several reasons. "I admire Mehdi Hassan a great deal. He was the pioneer of ghazals but it was Jagjit Singh, who pulled the genre to its current status of mainstream acceptance and popularity." Chubhan features seven classic meldodies, one of which titled Insan features in the video as well. Rafta Rafta has six tracks that have been penned by S.Rakesh and Roshan Dehalvi among others.
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Raw passion
Sushi, widely known as it might be, still runs short of becoming a popular starter. Blame it on the apprehensions attached to raw fish or the late arrival of Japanese cuisine.
"People are still not very comfortable with raw fish, even though vinegar and raw fish together takes care of a lot of doubts they have…Raw fish needs to be handled very carefully. It needs a temperature of minus 20 to 28 degrees and needs to be cut extremely precisely," Surinder Singh, general manager, The Taj, educates while announcing the Sushi and Teppanyaki Food Festival at The Black Lotus. Japanese, while still plays a second fiddle to other Oriental cuisines, scores on various counts. "It is oil-free food, there is a perfect balance of carbs, proteins and minerals. Moreover, we needed to give exposure to our guests and chefs alike. Moreover, sushi can be a great food for an early supper or lunch." To begin with, the non-vegetarians can feast on four types of sushi, comprising karai shake maki, smoked salmon maki, California maki (think crab meat, avocado, cucumber and iceberg) and a crunchy prawn tempura roll. The main course comprises grilled lobster, hibachi chicken, tiger prawns, among others with a choice of teriyaki sauce, lemon butter sauce, kawayaki sauce and karai sauce. While the vegetarians can look forward to three varieties of sushi namely, kai age jumbo (crunchy vegetable tempura), rainbow maki (think avocado, cucumber, takuwan and carrot) and ame shiake maki, a shitake mushroom roll. While it might be difficult to distinguish the taste of individual ingredients, they taste right enough to convert one into a sushi lover. There is also the option of Bento Box wherein one can go for a variety of starters served in a box. Rice, fish, meat, pickled vegetables all served aesthetically in a box. "Some of the key ingredients in Japanese cuisine is mustard, udon noodles, steamed rice and pickled ginger." (On till April 27 at Black Lotus, The
Taj)
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Master stroke
The films are on the masters Marcel Duchamp, Yves Klein and Andy Warhol. The film screening will take place on April 20 at 5 pm at the Auditorium of Government Museum and Art Gallery-10. Entree to the films is free. — TNS
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Enjoy the summer
Artfile presents Smell of Summer at Hotel Aquamarine-22, an exhibition of paintings. Smell of Summer features local artists presenting their rendition of summer on canvas and paper. As many as 23 artworks showing scenes from nature, flowers and women are on display.
Colours of summer like yellow, orange and white splashes dominate the show. There is something for everyone as far as themes and prices are concerned. The price range starts from from Rs 4500 and goes up to Rs 15,000. This is the first show for Alka Saxena, who specialises in space enhancement works based on Feng Shui. Others include Alka Kalra, Dalvinder Singh, Kamal Sohal, Anita Gupta, Jaskanwal Kaur and Satwant Sumail.
— TNS (On till Sunday)
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Style file
Walk through the enchanting swirl of colours on a bouquet of roses, daisies and orchids with 109°F. Inspired by rich floral print yet a feminine palette with soft romantic element, Sugar Candy collection from 109°F is an ideal look for summer. Be pretty as poesy in summer's florals, or choose excess for a tougher look. From floral dresses and tunics to exotic blouses and tops to demure printed jumpsuits, Sugar Candy has everything the fashion conscious would want to indulge in.
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The world at her feet!
Winning a competition as big as Miss India is quite an achievement, but Koyal is setting her sights on winning the Miss World title. Her dreams also include going on a vacation with actors Bradley Cooper and Hugh Jackman! The big dreamer isn't new to the glamour world, as she was crowned Miss Teen India 2008 at the age of 15. We catch up with Koyal to talk about her journey so far.
Did this pageant challenge you? Yes, it challenged me in several ways, since we had to perform many activities. There were about 20 sub-contests and we had to perform different tasks for each one. So, it was definitely challenging. Did you expect to win? Not really. I never thought that I would come this far. I believe that you should give your best and move on. I had no expectations, because all of us were equally deserving. We all worked very hard during the competition. Who has been your constant support? My mother has always been there for me. My friends and family have been supportive too. Tell us about yourself. I come from Delhi, but I am originally from Jaipur. I am doing Bachelor in Business Administration and recently finished my last semester. I like to travel and I am a big adventure junkie, but dancing is my passion. No matter what style, I love to dance. What you have learned most by competing in
this pageant? I have learnt to appreciate things and live in the moment. This pageant taught us to work hard and play hard. It has been one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. How are you going to prepare for Miss World? I have just won Miss India, so I am taking a breather. But, once this calms down, I will obviously work very hard towards my goal of bringing the Miss World title back to India. Do you have any plans to act in a Bollywood film
in the future? I have no plans as such. At the moment, I want to focus on international pageants. After that, if anything interesting comes along, I will think about it. It's too early to talk about it right now.
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Down to earth
Jhataleka Malhotra, the 19-year-old runner-up, may have her sights set on the upcoming Miss Earth 2014 pageant for now, but she doesn't see this competition as her last stop. Jhataleka is extremely ambitious.
This Mumbai girl will represent India at the Miss Earth International pageant, after which she wants to continue with her studies. In an exclusive, she talks about her journey, the pageant and much more. Did you expect to come this far? Not really. The competition was quite tough. I was just focusing on myself and I wanted to give it my best. I hadn't really thought about the results. If you were judging a pageant, what quality would you look for most in the winner? There are several qualities. But, the most important are hard work and perseverance, because they ultimately help you to achieve your goal. What personal sacrifices have you made so far while preparing for this pageant? I wouldn't say that I have made any personal sacrifices for the competition. Participating in this pageant has been one of the most wonderful experiences of my life and it was all my choice. What skills are lacking the most in today's teens? I don't think teens today lack anything. With gadgets, social-networking and the internet, they are more connected to the world. They know and understand more and they are very savvy. Has this pageant changed you in any way? I wouldn't say it has changed me. People never change. But, it has given me a lot of exposure. It has broadened my views and has been a great learning experience. Are you going to continue with your studies? Yes, I am definitely going to continue with my education in the future. Education is extremely important to me. However, this year is going to be extremely busy and I may not be able to attend classes. So, I will continue my studies next year.
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State of mind
After playing the action hero in Ishaqzaade and Gunday, Arjun Kapoor essays a lover boy in his latest release 2 States, and he can only be thankful that it has given him a chance to explore a different look and genre. "I am thankful that people have broken that stereotype about me in their head.
I wasn't planning on becoming an action hero or a lover boy...the idea is that people should watch my work and with every passing film, they should feel confident about me," the 28-year-old said. Arjun loves that his 2 States character Krish is non-heroic. "The feedback till now tells that they have liked the subtlety of my character which at a selfish level, I aspire for. You see the front-footed texture of Parma (in Ishaqzaade) and attitude of Bala (Gunday), but you see the simplicity of Krish," he said. "He is not a hero, which is what I like about him. He gets stuck between his mother and his girlfriend and I like the idea of him being non-heroic," he added. Arjun will continue to do different things in his future films. He believes directors can look beyond a person to find things that the actor himself doesn't know
exist. — IANS
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Is Chitrangada officially divorced?
Actress Chitrangada Singh and her golfer husband Jyoti Randhawa got legally divorced in a family court last year on November 11. The couple separated on the ground of irreconcilable differences between them. The couple got married in 2001 and were blessed with a son
Zoravar.
The custody of the son was given to the actress mother. Things between them turned worse when Chitrangada went to Mumbai to pursue her Bollywood dream. She became so involved in her work that she rarely visited her husband in Delhi. Jyoti has been leading a lonely life in Delhi. However, Chitrangada's spokesperson denied the reports and said the actor's frequent trips to the family court are to settle 'an internal settlement of a property issue'. Chitrangada's counsel Osama Suhail said, "I can neither deny nor confirm the divorce. It is a matter of public record."
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More the merrier!
Naadan Parinde explores the thrilling and captivating journey of an Indian family living at the border. The story brings alive the reality that nothing is what it seems at the border and for the people living there, it is a life full of surprises as well as challenges. Nadaan Parinde has been produced by Imtiaz Punjabi and his company Scaling Heights. It is a story that will inspire and hold the viewers' attention with its lead character, Sameer (played by Karan Rajpal), who is an affable boy who lives life to the fullest. Other characters include Meher, portrayed by Gulki Joshi, who plays Sameer's childhood friend, and Bebe, played by Tanushree Kaushal, who embodies the love of a mother.
Zee TV brings this comedy show with a difference. This new finite comedy series has elections as its underlying theme and will star Suresh Menon, Bharti Singh, Raju Srivastav, among other comedians. Tanisha Mukherji and Mandira Bedi will judge the show while Ragini Khanna will host it.
Family drama Replacing the immensely successful show Pavitra Rishta on Zee is Ekta Kapoor's Kumkum Bhagya. Based loosely on Jane Austen's classic Sense and Sensibility, it is about the life of a Punjabi matriarch Sarla Arora, who runs a marriage hall and lives with the hope of seeing her two daughters Pragya and Bulbul, who're poles apart, happily married some day. It stars Shabir Ahluwalia, Supriya Shukla, Sriti Jha and Mrunal Thakur.
Seeking justice Set in Kolkata, Ek Hasina Thi is not a revenge story but a story of a woman seeking justice for a crime committed in the past. However, her methods of claiming justice are unconventional as she steps out of the shackles of traditionalism and utilises her mind to conquer might. Ek Hasina Thi tracks the journey of such a woman Durga (played by Sanjeeda Sheikh), who has decided to become an active agent of change to achieve her motive of justice. However, Durga's fight is not easy as facing her are the extremely powerful and influential Goenka family - the main antagonists and the target of Durga's actions. Will Durga be successful in her mission or will she too fall aside like every other person who has stood in the way of the Goenkas? Who will reign supreme in this challenging battle of wits and intellect, where everything seems to be a fair game?
Getting real Farah Khan and Anu Malik will be back on the tube judging Sony TV weekend reality show Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega. Mona Singh will host the show once again.
Adrenaline rush
High five: Everest Jump Live The world renowned wing-suit jumper Joby Ogwyn will attempt the first flight off the summit of the mountain. Discovery will air Everest Jump Live in 224 countries. The channel will take viewers along the journey with two one-hour pre-shows revealing Joby's intense training and preparations. It will culminate with a live two-hour broadcast — showing Joby as he battles the gruelling conditions on the way to summit and ultimately takes the final plunge from the top. Joby's custom-made wing suit will be equipped with cameras bringing a bird's eye view as he descends more than 10,000 vertical feet at speeds of over 150 mph.
Two much of saxx
Actor Vir Das will play a double role in Saxx Ki Dukaan. He says those who enjoyed sex comedy Delhi Belly would like his film too.
Weight loss
Actor Rajeev Khandelwal, who loves eating, managed to lose some weight while filming his forthcoming movie Samrat & Co. He had to lose about 6 kg for the film. Hrithik Roshan is likely to fly to Abu Dabhi for a month for the next shooting schedule of his new film Bang Bang. His co-star Katrina Kaif will also join
him.
Onscreen couple: Hrithik Roshan & Katrina Kaif Come November
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has officially announced that his film Bombay Velvet will release November 28 and not during the Christmas season. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Karan Johar in lead
roles. Mujra time
Actress Deepika Padukone is apparently going to learn the traditional dance form mujra for a song in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani. She has started working on the film. Poster boys
The latest poster of Filmistaan is out. The film revolves around a Bollywood buff and wannabe actor Sunny, who works as an assistant director but wants to become a
star.
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: You start the day on a philosophical note. Do not jump to conclusions in haste. It is not
a good day for forming partnership. Savings can get used up. Tarot message: Learn to accept responsibility.
Lucky colour: Mauve. Magic number: 25.
TAURUS: Kids keep you busy. A few people can be making
waves today. You will not have things your own way. Marital difficulties can be eased through
a mutual friend. Tarot message: Your determination to succeed will pay dividends.
Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 44. GEMINI: Do what you can to improve the relationship with your spouse. It is a sensitive day for joint financial affairs. Emotions must not be allowed to rule
your head. Tarot message: Use your instinct to get into the top circle of power.
Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 30. CANCER: Money problem will continue to persist. Keep calm even if people around you losing their heads. Your parents need extra care as far as health is concerned.
Tarot message: Do not transact in uncertain matters. Lucky colour: Orange.
Magic number: 47. LEO: Students suffer from lack of activities. Start making the changes you keep talking about - a new diet, an exercise regimen, quitting smoking or dating a new type of person.
Tarot message: Emphasise on spiritual needs. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 51. VIRGO: The card 'The Lovers' signifies that a friendly and
helpful atmosphere surrounds you. People are likely to be drawn to you now, so dress
to impress. Tarot message: You gain by being practical; don't be emotional.
Lucky colour: Black. Magic number: 63.
LIBRA: Your ambitions can be realised if you use your connections. Don't make a secret of your aims, as they will manifest. Be practical in your dealings.
Tarot message: You will be happier if you retain the fruits of your hardwork. Lucky
colour: Grey. Magic number: 52. SCORPIO: Keep a clear mind; if you get confused, nothing will work. You are in danger of blowing your budget if you don't practice restraint. Students: hobbies can be made lucrative.
Tarot message: Don't waste an opportunity by not exploiting a contact. Lucky colour: Red.
Magic number: 50. SAGITTARIUS: Pay attention to little jobs today. Taxation matters will get adjourned. Check all information regarding legal matters. Watch your thinking as it can easily spin you into a depression.
Tarot message: Consolidate your gains. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 56. CAPRICORN: Gossip will bring you down and you might hear something you would rather not know. Your creative juices are flowing. Your popularity is on the rise. Tarot message: Frankness and ability to state the truth are your strong points.
Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 33. AQUARIUS: Unstable influences suggest uncertainty. Stay in bed and enjoy the relaxation. Be compassionate and try not to judge harshly. Be grateful for small things that make everyday life so rewarding. Tarot message: Avoid friction with business partners.
Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 41. PISCES: Any change made at work or in your job brings favourable results. Domestic wrangles are sorted out. Do
not take people on face value. Tarot message: Your own aims, ideas and opinions matter a lot.
Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 30.
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THE YEAR AHEAD
If your birthday is April 20...
Your birth on the 20th adds a degree of emotion, sensitivity and intuition to your readings. The number 2 makes you very social, allowing you to make friends easily and quickly. You have a warm-hearted nature and emotional understanding that constantly seeks affection. However, you are very prone to becoming depressed and moody. The number 20 is a doubtful one as far as worldly success is con-cerned.You can receive false information, which will add to mental pressure. Do not go according to the advice of outsiders. Festive atmosphere at home will ease your tension. It is a good year for implementing plans and signing new ventures. Positive colours: White, Pink. Select days: Sunday, Monday. Favourable numbers: 1, 4, 2, 7. Gems recommended: Pearl, Opal, White Sapphire. Charity on birthday: Donate wheat and gur to the needy or at any religious place today.
You share your birthday with the mother of Kareena and Karisma Kapoor, Babita (April 20, 1948), who appeared in 19 films. She married actor Randhir Kapoor on November 6, 1971. After their marriage, Babita left the film industry. Her domestic life will not be comfortable due to the position of her Saturn.
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Scandinavian or Nordic design is creeping its way into the Indian market. The more discerning of you may have already had a whiff of it many moons ago, thanks to the low budget retailer IKEA. And now we hear H&M is entering the Indian market coincidentally!
There is a strong inspiration drawn from nature in Scandinavian design from the use of wood taken from the local landscape to the natural shapes, colouring and features of the furniture itself. This aesthetic is timeless and enduring, six decades after its original heyday, the light, airy, and clean-lined look is as appealing today as it was then. Versatility is another boon. Scandinavian modern design is the ultimate chameleon, and plays well with a variety of other styles. But how do you incorporate this aesthetic without looking like page 876 of the IKEA catalog or a slick, impersonal showroom? Not difficult at all!
Material world
Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi and Alliance Française Le Corbusier de Chandigarh are organising the screening of a film From Duchamp to Pop Art.
This is a set of three films of 30 minutes duration each, directed by Alain Jaubert and produced by Arte France, Palette Production and Delta Image.
Usher in this spring with a chic and classy bouquet, Sugar Candy from 109°F. Fashion's ongoing love affair with floral prints continues for Spring-Summer 2014. Don't discard your floral fantasies just yet; take a peek at the season's greatest trend with a high-octane dose of flower power.
Border line
Comic angle
Discovery Networks is set to telecast an unprecedented feat, with five nights of live programmes in the lead up to Everest Jump Live, starting May 6 and culminating with the live jump on May 12.
Off to
Abu Dhabi