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A fakir called Batalvi
Better half Aruna, his wife, fondly remembers Shiv Kumar Batalvi. "He was a very sincere husband," she puts the record straight from her side. "Shiv needed no equipment to write. He would write anywhere, even when I would e sleeping right next to him." Aruna gets surprised when she sees pictures of Shiv's 'friends' or the 'table and chair' that he used to write on, "People ask me why I did not contest the phoney stories doing the rounds, but had I gone giving rebuttals to everyone that claimed to be close to Shiv my kids would have been neglected." Aruna was just 25 when Shiv left for his heavenly abode. "The years we were together, he prepared me for this eventuality. He would always tell me who is like what." Aruna remembers Shiv as a doting father who would wake up with her to tend the kids the whole night." Both dreamt of their kids' education, a dream which Aruna fulfilled. She remembers Shiv as a fakir. "He loved to wear good clothes. Lekin man se ek dum fakir they." Ask Aruna on her favourite poem by Shiv, she quotes, "Maye ne maye mere geetan de naina vich virah di radak pade..."
Honest take Theatreperson SK Punia, who has been active on Chandigarh's art and cultural scene, had the fortune of spending many evenings with Shiv Kumar Batalvi. "There was Pagoda restaurant in Sector 19, which was frequented by Shiv Kumar Batalvi. He would sit there with friends (me being one in the company); eat, drink and sing his latest compositions," remembers Punia, who admires the late poet as someone who would stand with friends. "That man had a wealth of knowledge on every aspect of life. The real meaning of his compositions we only understood once he left us." Punia’s favourite of Shiv, “Maye ni maye main ik shikra yaar banaya.”
Great look Story-writer Lalli Gill remembers seeing Shiv Kumar Batalvi face-to-face as a Class 10th student at the Tagore Theatre. "I was in total awe. If my memory serves me right, he recited Maye ni maye main ik shikra yaar banaya that evening," recalls Lalli. He shares that Batalvi was a quite a rage in his times not only for his impressive verse but also his looks. "He would dress up very well. He was seen in kurta pajama mostly or in suits. Many would wonder why he never tried his luck in films." Lalli's childhood was filled with anecdotes about the notable poet. "Batalvi, who was posted as a patwari, had kept a patwari under him who would do his official duties while he would immerse himself in writing." As for his favourite composition, he says, "Mainu tera shabab le baitha, rang gora gulaab le baitha".
Total recluse Theatre-person Rani Babir was doing a play Gagan Mein Thaal during the early seventies when she met Shiv Kumar Batalvi. She even sang a few lines written by him in a play that Shiv attended. "I would call him our Punjab's PB Shelley. Both poets' works had sorrow and a beautiful depiction of it. Rani has sung many of his compositions on stage. She renders his favourite, "Wasta e Mera Mere dilan deya mehrama'n ve"
Friendly nature Bishambar Shambhi remembers Shiv as a good friend. Together they would attend mushairas. "When I was posted in Delhi with Air India, Shiv would come and spend time with me. We would together go to Amrita Pritam's house; we have spent many nights singing there." Shambhi remembers Shiv's visit to London emphatically, "When he was to go he took along four to five shirts of mine and brought back many presents. On his arrival, he was wearing a long leather coat and had a wine bottle in the inside pocket. He looked so handsome...just like young Dharmendra. He laments, "Selfish friends kept him drunk all the time and made him bid goodbye to this world way too soon." What Shambhi loved about his friend was, "He was very honest and very sincere. People took him for granted; they never understood him." In fact, his favourite by Shiv remains...Mainu vida karo.
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The grace of beauty
Hair neatly pulled back in a pony, lips polished with a dash of red; Yami has added tons of confidence (in the right measure) to her small frame. In Chandigarh to launch Filmi Keeda Merchandise by Jaspal Bhatti's Mad Arts Film School in Mohali, Yami is 'freshly back from IIFA'. Her second film Total Siyapaa couldn't tickle our funny bone much, but this level-headed actress is all sorted. Take it easy I was flooded with offers for conventional films, but I didn't want to rush into anything. It was a conscious decision to take my time before I went to the next project. Competitive spirit The year I made my debut in Vicky Donor, as many as eight other actresses were making their debut alongside. Competition is there; I don't want to make my decisions because of any scare or fear or being left behind. Right act It is the way we look at things, undoubtedly, to be in the industry an actor or actress has to look presentable, which means they have to spend time in the gym as well. In the end, I totally believe that it is what you have in you in terms of acting that will take you far. Nothing else matters in the end. Priority matters On second thoughts, we still see Vidya Balan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and even Kajol acting. In the kind of cultural set-up we come from, family is always a priority. Don't we look for security in marriage? Number game People say that the shelf-life of an actress is always less. They say that a 60-year-old actor can romance a 22-year-old actress, but let me ask you something — would you like to see a 60-year-old actress romancing a 22-year-old actor? I don't think so! Screen shot When I see youngsters who know they want to act, I look at myself; I was never sure that I wanted to be in Bollywood. It is only when I started doing TV and went on the sets that I realised I wanted to act. This is how it all started. Social eye If I were to do a film on a social issue, I think it would be on education. If you ask me, I think a film belongs to the director and the script; I would go along with it completely. Struggle is on I could never relate to the word struggle; even though this is the most accepted word in the industry. Struggle is something everyone has to undergo before and even after a hit. I can never say I have arrived; the struggle is there and will be on. Be prepared I would suggest be sure of what you want and come prepared. Once you are in Mumbai, you wouldn't have the time to think what you want to do. A place like Mad Arts prepares you for many things. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Instinct vs technology
Jesse Grewal
Whenever a golfer feels the need to improve their level of the game which may be from the golf swing to the short game or putting stroke they need an accurate analysis of the fault before trying to make an attempt to fix it. The common approach is to take a tip found in a magazine or on Internet and put it into practice. They might get lucky and even when that happens it does not last too long. The key to creating a plan is to be able to understand the ball flight and the factors which influence it. If golf lessons were based on seeing just a golfer's swing we would actually have call centres which you could send a video of your swing to and receive the corrections required. Fortunately for us golf teaching professionals, this has not been possible because it is very important to see the ball flight and change only those factors which would improve the ball flight. Once we have repeatability (as mentioned in my previous article) we look for shortcomings in direction which is both in the starting direction and curvature, the trajectory and the distance the ball flies. The key to direction is to be able to understand the relationship of the club face to the path of the club. When the club face is closed to the path the ball would hook and when the club face is open to the path the ball would slice. When the path is a lot in to out or the other way around it influences the starting direction of the ball. So, if you have a ball which starts a lot to the left (for right handed golfers) and then slices it would be safe to assume that the path of the club is out to in and the face is open to the path. The problem in analysis would be if the ball starts left and then goes further left or hooks. In this case we would not be sure whether this was caused by a club face being extremely closed or a combination of an out to in swing with a club face slightly closed to the path. The same applies to the opposite which is a ball which starts to the right and then hooks or a ball starting right and then slicing further. Video analysis could give us a good idea of the path of the club provided we have a repeatable impact position. The impact tells us the angle of approach which can also influence the starting direction and curvature as ball hit on the upswing would tend to go left and a ball hit on the downswing would tend to go to the right. If you have a direction problem it would be advisable to get the golf swing analysed so that you could make an effective plan to improve the ball flight and thereby the level of your game. (Grewal has coached several national champions and professionals apart from being coach of the Indian golf team for the Eisenhower Cup (World Cup) in 2008. He is currently the Director of National Golf Academy of India and CGA Hero Honda Golf Academy. If you have any queries get in touch with him at parexcellence@tribunemail.com)
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Decoding the flavour of Italy
At the launch of Zola's Italian Trattoria, Sector 26, the first of its kind in Chandigarh, that makes for a perfect authentic Italian eatery, there is certainly more to this Trattoria than just good food. In conversation with the owner-cum-architect of the eatery, Anu Bains, we stand acquainted with the place and its concept over a glass of sangria while the Italian music fills our ears. "While keeping in view the changing needs of the city and an evident drift towards the continental, we realised that we were serving enough continental at the Brooklyn Central in Elante, so we wanted our other restaurant to be cuisine specific," says Anu, who also owns The Brooklyn Central at Elante. While Zola's opens into three rows of long benches with an array of vintage metal lights hanging with Edison bulbs from the wooden ceiling, it tenders much warmth to the ambiance, especially the shades of orange and blue, which builds up on the drama and character of the restaurant. However, it would not be all that good if the food weren't right, so we are served with judicious helpings of bruschettas, and the ones with smoked chicken and caramelised onions, leaves about a the taste of manna dew, which simply means divine! "While most of the Italian food served in the city is Americanised, the general conception is that Italian dishes are creamy and cheesy, which is absolutely false. The Italians love their ingredients and it's mandatory that they are fresh. That's what we are focusing on," says Anu. A traditional trattoria is less formal than a ristorante, but more formal than an osteria. There are generally no printed menus, but Zola's has a rather swanky menu, with a couple of traditional black boards. The service is casual, wine is sold by the decanter rather than the bottle, prices are low, and the emphasis is on a steady clientele rather than on haute cuisine. "We are the only ones in the city serving family size pizzas and pastas, which serves over 5 to 6 people," says Anu. Zola's offers a series of interesting starters, including antipasti platters, marinated olives and rosemary and sea salt crispy bread. The place also serves special paninis, like chick pea and sesame while the mains have a wide range of risottos, meat patties, and cottage cheese parmigiana. However, what truly makes this place customer savvy are alternately coloured recommended dishes which makes it easier to make decisions for those who like thinking too much. Our advice, try it out! amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Biriyani gets a makeover
The new birizza range has been created to please local palates and comes in three variants of veggie, paneer and chicken for Rs. 99, Rs.129 and Rs.149, respectively. Speaking on the launch of birizza Sanjiv Razdan, general manger, Pizza Hut & Restaurant Excellence, said "As a part of our strategy 'Amazing taste, astonishing value', we want to reach out to a wider consumer base through great taste and variety at very affordable prices.. The first step in that direction was launching Magic Pan last year at a sub 50 price point. This was followed by a series of pizza innovation with the same filter. With birizza we aim to offer relevant variety to our consumers and also open doors to a whole new set of consumers. Biryani is one of India's favourite dish and has great appeal across the country and we are serving it with a Pizza Hut twist. The new birriza range is a unique rendition of tawa biryani sealed with a flavourful crust and accompanied with masala gravy. All this is served at an extremely affordable price starting at Rs 99 and we hope that consumers across the country will enjoy it as much as we do!" — TNS
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Coat unquote
"Though it's challenging to keep pets comfortable during the peak summer, professional help comes handy," says Sikander. One of the major mistakes that most owners do is cutting the coat short. "Dog's coat helps maintain temperature and cutting it short makes the dogs prone to diseases like skin problems or ticks." What he suggests, however, is professional grooming sessions the kind that are available at his Planet Pets. "Depending on the breed and condition of the dog, we use suitable shampoos, conditioner and blowers. If after a bath a dog is not dried properly, it would give a foul smell and end up with skin diseases." Apart from grooming sessions, Sikander is all for one meal a day and plenty of fluids for dogs. "Dogs in the wild have only one meal a day. Try that for pets at home, they will have better health. Be sure to give them loads of dahi, lassi and water." The guidelines to look after cats are the same as the dogs, keep them clean, tangle free and feed enough fluids. mona@tribunemail.com
Grooming funda
— Sikander Singh
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Going traditional
The winners of various competitions are—Queen of event—Sheetal Gagandeep Singh, best dancer— Shyna, most elegant lady—Rajni Sharma , best hair do— Indu, best body stat- Sabby, reflection of Punjab— Alta, best accessories—Jashan. The winners for other competitions, best dress up, beautiful eyes, punctuality, cutest Punjaban and best jewellery were also declared. — TNS
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Turban tales
Bollywood’s top five on-screen Singhs Once again, Bollywood's Khiladi actor Akshay Kumar is going in for a turbaned look in Singh Is Bling. In recent years, 'Punjabization' has taken over Bollywood and it seems that playing a Singh has become trendy with quite a few actors donning the turban. Here are the five top actors, who wore the turban with aplomb on big screen: Akshay Kumar: He first played a Sikh in Singh Is Kinng (2008) and the audience loved his character so much so that the film turned into a blockbuster. It still rules the heart of the Singhs in the country. The film was appreciated so much that the 46-year-old Akshay was nominated for the best actor award at the 3rd Asian Film Awards for his performance. He will now be seen playing a Sikh again in the film's second installment, Singh Is Bling, which is slated to release in July. Saif Ali Khan: Known for his metro sexual image, Tiger Pataudi's son Saif Ali Khan too wrapped the turban to essay Veer Singh in Love Aaj Kal (2009), directed by Imtiaz Ali. The 43-year-old, who played a double role in the romantic comedy, impressed girls across the country with his style statement in the film. Sunny Deol: In recent times, Sunny Deol is the one who has perhaps turned Sikh on the celluloid the maximum number of times - Border (1997), Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), Jo Bole So Nihaal (2005), and Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011). The 57-year-old was appreciated for his work in all of his endeavours. Ajay Devgn: Ajay Devgan furnished an exquisite performance of his career as freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in The Legend of Bhagat Singh. For the 2002 release, directed by Raj Kumar Santoshi, he received the National Film Award for best actor. Later, the 45-year-old did a humorous role in Son of Sardaar (2012) as Jaswinder Singh. Ranbir Kapoor: Current heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor was seen with turban in Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009). Rachel Saltz of New York Times called it "a smart, focused Bollywood movie" and commended the 31-year-old for "turning in a skillfully understated performance". — IANS
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Power packed
Deepti Kakar and Fahad Mustafa, whose documentary Katiyabaaz (Powerless) has won the best investigative film at the 61st National Film Awards, received the prestigious award in New Delhi on May 3.
The award was conferred by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan. While announcing the award, the jury headed by the esteemed director Saeed Akhtar Mirza issued a statement commending the film. "For its cutting edge investigation into the life of a typical Indian city, the film uses strong characters, juxtapositions and humour to create a visual arch that delineates the haves and have-nots of power," it said. The proud duo says, "We are honoured and humbled by this award. Many thanks are in order, to our team for their patience and hard work and for sharing our dream; to our founders, for believing in our vision; to our families, the wind beneath our sails; and to the all those of you who have watched, critiqued and celebrated Katiyabaaz with us, a big heartfelt thank you!" Katiyabaaz/Powerless depicts the struggles over electricity in the city of Kanpur through the eyes of an electricity thief and an IAS officer. The film is set to release in India soon.
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Living life Queen size
Being Vijaylakshmi Vijayalkshmi has flaws, lives life on her own terms but was just as pure as Rani. No one can look into her eyes and say she's a bad girl. It's easy to judge people, put them into little boxes, but with Vijay you have to have an open mind. Vijay and I are a lot alike...and different too. I'm temperamental; I like to run, read, travel and have fun. Then there are times I just go inside my shell and be on a silent mode. Take it easy Slow and steady wins the race! (Laughs). The transition from ramp to movies just happened and I've never wanted to do more than one film a year. In fact, after Rascals I was ready to wait for a character I felt passionately about. And playing a bohemian like Vijaylakshmi was well worth the wait. There are some other offers but though shooting is fun, I don't want to be on the sets 24x7. I want to have fun too. Relationship status I don't know if I'm dating someone. Right now the focus is work. I'm very much single and that's the end of this discussion.
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Playing Nina wasn’t easy
Actress Zoe Saldana has said that she felt a lot of "responsibility" for accurately portraying Nina Simone in biopic Nina. The 35-year-old portrays the late jazz legend in an upcoming biopic and despite facing criticism for not looking enough like the singer, Saldana felt the most important thing was to stay true to the memory of the iconic star, who passed away in 2003 aged 70. "I felt a huge responsibility and a lot of pressure to be true to her, to respect her legacy because she was real and so iconic and one of the most beautiful women to walk this earth," she said.
"So in a way it was a difficult role for me. It was heartbreaking at times as it demanded a lot of emotional work on some days and becoming this person; to walk in her shoes was sometimes not a happy place to be," added Saldana. — IANS
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A brainy project
The memoir follows the author's true story of waking up in a hospital with no memory of the events of the previous month, and piecing together the medical mystery that landed her there. — PTI
Body beautiful
Jacqueline Fernandez was recently announced as the new brand ambassador of beauty brand Body Shop. On the occasion, the extremely excited Race 2 actress said that Body Shop is a product which she has been using since she was a kid. "Throughout school, though college, up until now they have seen me through many years and it's kind of surreal that I am standing here right now and I have my picture and name along with the brand which is synonymous of so many amazing products, reliable products, inspiring products", she said. Talking about her beauty secrets, the 28-year-old actress revealed that she believes in the inner beauty of a person and is not too concerned about weight. — ANI
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So much for shaadi
UTV Motion Pictures, a leading studio that is committed to push the envelope with concept driven films has announced its next production Satra Ko Shaadi Hai together with John Abraham's JA Entertainment and Shoojit Sircar's Rising Sun Films to bring to the audiences a fun and entertaining film revolving around Indian shaadis.
The film will introduce young new talent not only in front of the camera but also behind it with debutant director Arshad Syed and starring Barun Sobti and Sapna Pabbi as leads. With an ensemble cast of over 50 actors and based in the heartland of India —Bhopal, Satra Ko Shaadi Hai promises to bring out the flavour of real Indian weddings on the big screen. The film will capture all the elements, including inflated egos, juggling budgets, rooftop romances, messed up arrangements, generation gaps, confused ceremonies, last minute emergencies, chaos, cacophony and also the fun, frolic and emotions that are an integral part of any Indian wedding.
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Comic caper
Sumit Vats has been roped in to play the character of Chintoo Singh Chautala in Big Magic's upcoming show — Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai. Produced by Red Dot productions, this comic caper is slated to go on air later this month. Shared Sumit, "The comedy genre is working well with audiences and I'm excited to be a part of this show. My character is the youngest son-in-law of the house which is a web of madness. The show, with several eccentric characters, is going to definitely make the audiences laugh!" Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai is the tale of family that follows a tradition of bringing home a son-in-law instead of sending the daughter to her sasuraal. While the household is run by the matriarch, lovingly called Naniji, there are four jamaais across generations who try their level best to prove their worth to her. Chintoo Singh Chautala is the youngest Jamaai of the house and is a shrewd fellow. All of his time in the house is spent in plotting ways to manipulate Naniji, who outwits him every time.
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Super effort
This May, Discovery Channel brings an exciting new series of Superhuman Challenge, which will take viewers on a global quest to track down and investigate individuals with unusual as well as extraordinary abilities. The ten-part series premieres at 11 pm (Monday to Friday) starting May 5, only on Discovery Channel. Prepare to be amazed as Tim Fitzigham takes viewers on a global mission and search to find if superhumans really exist.
Once he tracks down an individual claiming to be a superhuman, he goes head-to-head with them and challenges them to three unbelievable super tests, following rigorous testing in a high-tech lab. With the aid of the Mission Doctor, Doctor Megan John, Tim pits himself against them to find out just how super they really are. These people didn't get their superpowers from a radiation experiment gone horribly wrong as shown in movies, but are born with a rare genetic mutation that allow them to do things that are not ordinarily possible. These are the real people with superpowers!
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Monkey act!
Fans in foreign land
The cast and crew of Saraswatichandra, one of the most popular shows of Star Plus, recently shot in London. Actors Gautam Rode and Jenifer Winget, better known as Saras and Kumud, got a feel of shooting at Trafalgar Square and Big Ben. Fans flocked to the shooting area and as they spotted their favourites, many wanted to click pictures with the stars. In fact, the shoot had to be put to a halt as managing the crowd became quite a task for the crew. Their 'fanatic' encounter did not just end there; fans even invited Gautam and Jennifer for dinner and the humble stars obliged. "I am so thrilled by the love and admiration people have shown for us. It's unbelievable. When your work is appreciated so much, it does make you feel on top of the world," says Jennifer.
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Seeking blessings
Ssharad Malhotra, who has two films up for release — My father Godfather, a web film by director-actor Pankaj Dheer and a mainstream thriller titled Ek Tera Saat — returned from a trip to Vaishnodevi recently. He has been visiting the holy Shrine since he was a kid. Ssharad says, "Visiting the holy Shrine gives me immense peace and happiness. I am an ardent believer of Maa Vaishno Devi and my life doesn't move a step without her blessings. I believe if you pray with a clean heart, it can move mountains. This is my second visit to the shrine this year."
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Image makeover
Donning the hat of an antagonist in most of his roles, Anupam Shyam is a name synonymous with 'villain'. Making a comeback on the small screen with Zee TV's Doli Armaanon Ki, this time around he will be seen playing the kind of role he has rarely played.
Playing Samrat's (played by Mohit Malik) uncle 'Garjan Singh', Anupam is glad to be reunited with Mohit who has been his co-star in the previous shows. With the show taking a three-year time leap, apart from Anupam Shyam, the show will see the entry of two more new faces, Samrat and Urmi's son Shaurya (played by Mitansh Gera), who is three years old and Samrat's elder brother's daughter, Mandira (played by Sanchi Tiwari), who is five years old. Anupam shared, "When I first heard the character I would be playing, I was relieved to know it wasn't a negative one.”
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Astro Turf
ARIES: Love, celebration and romance are on the cards. You will be able to accomplish many things today. You are generous and giving in family as well as personal relationships.
Tarot message: You shall prevent a lot of trouble by taking timely action. Lucky colour: Yellow.
Magic number: 25.
TAURUS: You can get involved in noisy confrontations with close companions today. If you feel a close relation is tense, then you need to be honest. Everyday mates at work seem easier to handle.
Tarot message: Arrogance will not be rewarded. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 36. GEMINI: You need friends around today to make you feel loved and appreciated. You want advice about long-term issues. Beware of over-indulgence in emotion, food or drink.
Tarot message: Don't read too much into ordinary situations. Lucky
colour: Red. Magic number: 59. CANCER: Professional entertainment and communication flows well. Organisation and negotiation brings favourable agreements. Take the chance to throw off all your worries and cares. Tarot message: Don't get embroiled in long-term ventures.
Lucky colour: Sea-green. Magic number: 40. LEO: Money you have been waiting for finally arrives. Don't be in too much of a hurry to spend. Be wary about making new joint commitments of a financial nature.
Tarot message: Do not cover up your own mistakes and keep emotions aside.
Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 33. VIRGO: You achieve an aim through hardwork and endurance. A happy event calls for a celebration. Do not hesitate to make settlement and compromises in business matters.
Tarot message: Do not let anyone take advantage of you. Lucky colour:
Metallic-grey. Magic number: 45. LIBRA: Your relationships are especially affectionate and friendly today. This is a good time for parties, social gatherings and other pleasurable activities. A journey is on the cards.
Tarot message: Learn to accept responsibility. Lucky colour: Black. Magic number: 39. SCORPIO: It is an excellent day to take stock of your life, to see how you are holding yourself back and to determine your next steps. Relationships at work will progress smoothly.
Tarot message: Take time before reacting. Lucky colour: Golden. Magic number: 62. SAGITTARIUS: You will be focused and alert at work; this will enable you to get through your tasks without putting in much effort. Those in creative fields will have a very productive day.
Tarot message: Learn to cope better with success. Lucky colour: Electric-pink,
Magic number: 36. CAPRICORN: Forgive a friend for an error of judgment despite losses incurred in a speculation. You will be in a sensitive frame of mind and can overreact to perceived criticism.
Tarot message: Boost your confidence with positive thinking. Lucky
colour: Peach. Magic number: 27. AQUARIUS: You will be enthusiastic and optimistic about your assignments; Spend time in creative and sporty activity. Ego stands should be avoided as they only brings conflicts.
Tarot message: Focus on your emotional and spiritual life. Lucky colour: Crimson.
Magic number: 46. PISCES: You will be energetic and confident about your abilities. Students need to focus more on their studies. Love and romance lead to lasting commitments. A spiritual experience is elevating.
Tarot message: You are on the right track. Lucky colour: Fuchsia. Magic number: 32.
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The Year Ahead
If your birthday is May 6...
Plan things out to the last dot. However, do not act unless you feel the time is right. While investing your money, remember that the larger your portfolio the better it is. Take good care of your health. Exercise regularly and have nutritious food. Although the period between March and May 2015 will be slightly dicey for you, overall the scenario looks good from your career point of view. You are likely to be offered more lucrative opportunities. You'll meet people who will stimulate your creative nature. Positive colours: White, Cream. Select days: Friday, Thursday, Tuesday. Favourable numbers: 5, 6. Gems recommended: Diamond, Emerald. Charity on Birthday: Donate saffron at a religious place today.
You share your birthday with Leslie Hope (Leslie Ann Hope (May 6, 1965, Nova Scotia) who is a famous actress. On television, she appeared in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Kira Nerys' mother Kira Meru, and in the Gemini award-winning Human Cargo. She appeared as Attorney General of the United States, Melanie Blackston, in five episodes of Commander-in-Chief.
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Mainu tera shabab le baitha, rang gora gulaab le baitha, Ajj din chadheya tere rang warga, Maye ni maye…are some of the famous compositions that have flowed from Shiv Kumar Batalvi's pen. The famed Punjabi poet passed away in his mid-thirties, but his stories still do the rounds. On his death anniversary, we remember the great poet and how he created a marked impact on the life of those who got a chance to meet him.
The whirlpool of fame and success can easily drown anyone, but not this petite beauty. Encircled by her sister Surilie, brother-in-law Jasraj Bhatti and aunt, Savita Bhatti, looking bright like sunshine, actress Yami Gautam says, "Bollywood can really suck you in, it is reassuring to have your family around."
For some the use of technology confuses the game and for others it has led to far greater levels of performance. As a golf coach it is a very important analysis tool and also helps in communicating the problem clearly as well as creating a planned or structured training programme. The same applies to the medical profession. With advanced technology we are able to get accurate diagnosis irrespective of the fact that we may not have a cure. The golfers who have great instinct believe that if they can get the job done they do not need an analysis tool. This is quite true. If it is not broken why does one need to fix it!
If there is one thing about appetite that Italians have truly understood, it is the knowledge of differentiating between good food and great experience. Perhaps, that reasons their traditionally intrinsic acumen for picking just about the right ingredients while juxtaposing them with diverse eating styles.
Be prepared to be blown away by the delicious taste of Pizza Hut's latest Hut Kay offering a special biryani called birizza. This scrumptious biryani is sealed with a flavourful crust and comes with masala gravy starting at just Rs 99.
The summer is especially hard on pets. With many breeds from colder regions finding home in tricity, Sikander Singh, Rottweiler breeder, shares tips to safeguard them during the Summer Grooming Workshop for Pet Dogs at Planet Pets in Mansa Devi Complex, Panchkula on Monday.
In a unique event to promote old Punjabi culture the Chandigarh-based Glliterati Events organized an Old Punjabi Traditional Treasure at Alpha Q-9. The aim was to highlight the old Punjabi traditional and culture by holding different rounds of fashion shows, Punjabi dances, old folk songs, display of Punjabi antique arts and games. Over 70 women from the tricity, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh participated in the event with much zest and zeal. In fashion shows the participants performed catwalks by holding charka, madani, chakki etc. They also walked the ramp by holding matka in same style as rural Punjabi women used to fetch water in matka from wells and bowris. Bhupinder Kaur an artiste from Mohali sang old Punjabi songs.
Lisa Haydon is the toast of the town ever since Queen which turned out to be her breakthrough film. She talks about movies and her relationship status.
Hollywood star Charlize Theron's production company has brought the rights of the best-selling memoir Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness and is planning to turn it into a film. The Simon and Schuster book is currently number five on the New York Times' paperback nonfiction list after first being published in 2012. The film will see Twilight' actress Dakota Fanning in a leading role.
Television's favourite bahu Sakshi aka Krystal D' Souza is getting new ideas to entertain her fans. A little birdie from the sets informed that recently while shooting for a picnic sequence in the show, the cast had gone to a jungle. Krystal, who has always been adventurous, thought of trying something really bizarre. She climbed up a tree upside down just to have a little fun!