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Bulky business
You could run your fingers neatly on every contour like you would do while writing your name on sand. Pulsating muscles, swelling in pride, stacked together in a group of fours, Aamir Khan flaunted his abs hanging from the hoopla in the song Malang Malang in Dhoom 3. He is definitely not the only one; Bollywood's obsession with well-carved out muscles is not new…Sanjay Dutt, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ranveer Singh have all flaunted them! Lifting weights, controlling diets…a well-toned body comes at a price. Fitness instructors from the region and the dedicated lot of body-builders share their side of the story.
Body zone For those who can only conjure up an image of a man twisting his arms and legs to highlight his muscles, body-building is actually a progressive resistance exercise to control and develop one's musculature. Rakesh Sharma, who works as a fitness expert at the Golf Club, Panchkula, believes fascination for films is the main reason why most men get into body-building. "Who minds a chiselled body with well-outlined abs!" says the instructor who has recently won Mr Chandigarh and Mr Panchukla title in body-building. However, Rakesh adds that a body-builder doesn't necessarily have to go for competitions. "Building a body is a fad and anyone who does that is called a body-builder."
Get it right There is no defined age to start body-building or let's say, building your body. As Naveen Kala, fitness instructor with Chandigarh Golf Club, says, "Nowadays men mostly start body-building after 30." On the other hand, Rakesh quips, "The reason why men start after 30 is because they are free from their responsibility of marriage and can devote more time." The ideal age for body-building, nevertheless, is 18-25 when the body is ready to take shape. Now that you are pumping iron in the gym, checking out on the progress of abs, you should also know that body-building requires a strict regimen. As Pratap Singh Sandhu, a personal fitness instructor, adds, "The diet should be low in carbohydrates, high on proteins and strictly no alcohol. We check the body type before recommending anything. People who have high metabolism have a good digestion and thus can make a body fast. Also, contrary to the myth that short-heighted boys go for body building, if you have a particular height then you should have a proper body weight to go with it." Check me out So, it isn't the models, wannabe models or actors; men who have taken up body-building like to flaunt and simply love the idea of a good body! Sohal Chabbra, 27, a mechanical engineer from Chandigarh working in Surat, has decided to give himself four pack abs on his birthday. "I wasn't inspired by any Bollywood actor; I just wanted those muscles. Although I have heard that body-building is not very safe and might affect the kidneys, I am doing it for the last 6-7 months." Another 27-year-old, Tarun Tyagi from Ludhiana, is working on his body since he was 21. "My friends have nicknamed me builder; I workout in the gym for one-and-a-half-hour everyday without fail. Yes, I have six pack abs; I had four earlier, then I lost all. I haven't taken part in any competition, but I still like a good body." Contrary to the popular notion, not all men who build bodies go for competitions. There are many who just want to feel good. "I am into body-building; at the same time, I am very careful as to how much pressure my body can take. I don't abuse it. I don't take steroids or excessive supplements, and, honestly, I don't want to become a professional body-builder," adds Harman Singh from Mohali, who has been into body-building for long in addition to pursuing his family business of retail. jasmine@tribunemail.com
Do's * To begin with, work with an experienced bodybuilder or trainer who can teach you the basics. *
You must follow the basics in diet and training; build a solid base before moving to advanced routines. *
Follow a diet chart that is required for body-building. What you are eating is vital to bring the muscle-building ingredients to the right areas; therefore it is important that we are mindful of what and how much we eat. *
You will need to focus on more than just lifting weights; set goals on what you wish to achieve out of your body. *
Rest is equally if not more important for the body. When we do weight training, we effectively rip or damage our muscles. During rest, our bodies get to work on the damaged muscles by growing the muscle fibres.
Don'ts * While body-building, you should be strictly off alcohol. *
The gym session should not exceed more than one hour. *
Don't leave it mid-way; the body will not be able to handle it. Even if you want to quit, do it slowly over time and not abruptly. *
Don't start picking dumbbells just like that if you don't want to end up with some fracture or injury. *
Understand your body's components and how the different muscle groups work, not just only on what muscles you want to make bigger.
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Messenger of peace
Anita Krishan, of all things, loves to look at the brighter side of life…her latest novel Tears of Jhelum talks of life in Kashmir, the travails and turmoil of living in the troubled state. But her book doesn't stop at challenges, it looks for hope! An English teacher, writing came to Anita late in life, when her children flew abroad to pursue higher studies. In Chandigarh, on Wednesday, for Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi's Annual Round Up Anita talks of her life, writing and much more.
First take Her first novel Running up the Hill talks of her growing years in Shimla. It is a story of a girl and a puppy; the adventurous journey they share. "Leaving the mountains has never been easy. Running up the Hill gave me much solace as I could put my nostalgia in words," says Anita, who had Chandigarh as her home after marriage and later Delhi. Root cause While in school, Anita's father told her of the home their ancestors had left some 200 years ago. "My father told me that we are Kashmiri Pandits, and that our elders left home when Afghans ruled the state and Pandits had to flee. They settled in Chamba after an arduous track to start life afresh," shares Anita. Tough life It was in her visit to Kashmir in 2004 that made her question the stereotype that she had formed about the state. "Living in peace, we tend to think that everybody in troubled areas side with the terrorists, something that was proved wrong when I visited Kashmir in 2004. I met and interacted with so many moderate Kashmiris who wanted to put an end to the mindless violence." Problem free "Tears of Jhelum is a novel but almost reality," she claims. Story of Wali Mohammad Khan, it is an attempt by a common man to lead a normal life. It took a couple of years for Anita to write down the novel. She is happy that through her book she has been able to give the message of peace. "The book is against terrorism. We have to find a violence-free solution to the problem." Anita is heartened that post the launch, she has got many Facebook requests from the youth in Kashmir. "If they have read and liked my book, youngsters are totally looking at an amicable solution," says Anita. Beyond normal Next up is the sequel to Tears of Jhelum. The book takes the story of Wali Mohammad Khan forward, his life in Delhi. Also, Anita has come across people who have had supernatural experiences. "I want to put these experiences in a book some day." Modern decadence Anita misses Shimla, where she grew up. She is pained when she visits her hometown though, as the dense forest on the hill opposite her home has turned into a concrete jungle. And that too in seismic zone 5 location! "I don't remember if I ever littered even as a kid. That's no more the case. Those who grew up in Shimla have a sense of belonging still." mona@tribunemail.com
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Going on air
"I am not leaving films, just exploring another medium of entertainment…radio," Nav Bajwa makes himself loud and clear at the very earnest. Post all the thanking and just before signing off, Nav Bajwa reassures that he hasn't called it a day as an actor. Taking up a radio show is an effort to strengthen bonds with his existing fans and create some new ones.
The clarification though comes several times during the interaction but Nav knows that people will assume that his doing a radio show is due to less work in Pollywood. "That's not true. I am doing another Punjabi film Teri Meri Ek Zindagi." And graduating to Bollywood is in the scheme of things as well," says Nav, whose new show The Big Funjabi Show goes on air every evening on Big FM. He has also signed a movie with Partho Ghosh and Chinni Prakash. And another one is in the pipeline, in which he plays a negative character. Yet, films are few and far between. "Two films in a year are just not enough to stay connected with fans or be a part of their memories. Also I am not singer, who can cut an album to make headlines." In that case, a daily show like this, he says, would help him build a fan-base. Ironically, when Nav first introduced himself in his debut film Fateh, he didn't forget to flaunt his six packs and that he was the first Punjabi actor to get them! Now that the medium is audio and not video, where looks matter as much as the skill, he knows that the task at hand is challenging. "I am blessed with a baritone voice, which I hope will appeal to my fans." That he sure has and that is what got him the show too. Nav also hopes to use his contacts and experience in the Punjabi film industry to his advantage on radio. "I am the first celebrity-turned-RJ in the region. I won't host other celebrities as an RJ but as a friend, who is also a part of their industry," adds Nav, who is a trained commercial pilot as well. His first guest on the show was Master Saleem and the second, Pammi Bai. As for the host he admires and tries to follow, it is Karan Johar. Although he has a script for his show, he says prompt questions to celebrities and a good sense of humour are mandatory for an RJ, which is what he is working at. "And that I hope will help me make way into the hearts of people." There is a possibility indeed! ashima@tribunemail.com
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What a vision!
In ones attempts to calculate the magnitude of perfection that manifests in an artist's genius to create and express, which is in equal proportion with ones intensity of thoughts and perception, one discovers an uninterrupted flow of perspectives.
At the exhibition titled Festa Paleta at Sobha Singh Art gallery, Punjab Kala Bhawan, the works of various artists from across the country creates a riot of colours and images, which stirs some of the most rigid corners of one's heart and soul. Inaugurated by Gurdas Maan, the exhibition showcases subtle shades of thoughts, some which satisfies the aesthetics, while others frame the concerns of a rather significant conscious and passive cognition. The ones that first catch our attention were the works of Nishu, a Delhi-based artist. Infused with a flavour of contemporary with the mythological, the most prominent element in her paintings are the peacock feathers. She captures the element of mystic as she paints Lord Krishna in her paintings titled, Nimit and Bhramandchakra. Exploring yet another magnificent panorama of surrealism and the mystic are the detailed figurative narrative paintings by Sonia Kumar. The most striking feature about her paintings vests in her talent to articulate the story of several images on one canvas. Meanwhile, Tejinder Singh Ladi's paintings witness a certain drift from his usual medium, which is oil pastels on archival paper. This time, he uses his artistic calibre to experiment with mix media as he uses acrylic, oil pastels and charcoal to paint the Paani series. "Mark my words when I say that the next civil war will spiral out of only one radical reason and that is water. There already is a lot of hue and cry because of the water usage and when I see people wasting water, I am tempted to scorn at their foolishness in my paintings," says Tejinder Singh. Hutansh Verma's paintings of Buddha and Sai Ram reflect his artistic genius to create magnificent stone textures in the background. M Ramani's paintings of the Durga series speak volumes about the status of women in today's world. Her paintings titled, The Ride Begins Now is a tribute to the Nirbhaya act. Among other artists, the works of Kamal Nath, with his traditional style of painting human features, exudes his understanding of art and aesthetics. The works of Rangoli Garg focus on women as she elaborates on the aesthetics while using contrasting colours and fine patterns. The paintings by Satbir Singh Waraich are quite an interesting blend of textures, which he implements on portraits. He uses monochrome tones to reveal the emotional parameters of his subjects. If your soul aches for the fulfilment of emotional, mental and aesthetic parameters of your existence Festa Paleta is your pick. Did we forget to mention the footnote as Tejinder quotes Ernest Levy-Man will begin to recover the moment, he takes art as seriously as physics, chemistry and money. The paintings start from Rs 5000. On till May 15. amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Baby blues
Simmi Waraich When my husband and his parents learned that my baby was a girl; they were not satisfied. It was an unpleasant surprise for them. I feel very upset. What can I do? Should I talk to them or should I leave him? — Shivani, Panchkula Such things can be difficult. Talk to your husband and in-laws about changing values. About frontiers that girls are crossing these days. Be patient yourself and be an example. Have a good support group of friends in the neighbourhood. Talk to your own parents about this. I don't know what you are doing but in time try to make yourself financially independent. Parents must impart skills to women that help them to be independent. That will help you to be less influenced by others around you. Bringing a child into the world is a big responsibility. Be there for your child by staying positive, active and social. Usually as children grow, fathers become more participative. Initially they may hesitate as they find a newborn, who mostly just needs the mother, daunting. You can get him to notice small changes in her, talk of other girl children in extended family or friends positively. How do I tell me older son to be nice to his younger sister. At times he pinches her when he thinks no one is looking. We are scared he may harm her. — Kumar, Chandigarh Children get bored with babies. You should never tell the older child that he will have a baby sister/brother to play with. It will be a long time before that happens and children get bored when the baby just cries and sleeps. Usually it is better to teach a child to bond with the baby before it comes by showing pictures of babies, by teaching children to be gentle with other babies. Touch him gently yourself (touch him gently on the cheek yourself and say gentle softly to him while he is falling asleep) to teach him to be gentle to others. Also, get the older child into a routine long before the new baby comes like a separate bed or room with his/her favourite toys. Tell the child the new baby will cry and sleep a lot. Discuss on a calendar how for six months the baby will just eat and sleep. At six months the baby may sit and start eating banana etc. You can ask him to help you with the baby - fetch a wiper, bottle etc. It helps them to feel like a big boy who is helping out. Use each occasion to teach. Having your own time with the elder child in which you play or tell stories helps too. (Waraich is a Chandigarh-based psychiatrist)
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Tender and succulent
The South African Casual Dine Restaurant Group Nando's has announced the commencement of 45-day-long Discover Espetada Carnival at their restaurant in Elante Mall, Chandigarh.
This carnival offers the Portuguese cuisine delights and is made up of tender flame-grilled Peri-Peri chicken legs, generously stuffed with garlic, parsley and feta, skewered alongside mixed peppers. This meal gets even better, thanks to the new designer drink to complement it. The Espetada Carnival is served with the brand new butternut squash and cornside that add colourful feel to the meal. It is served with tasty Peri chips. Last, but definitely not the least, is a refreshingly mango sangria—a fruity mango infused drink with a spicy kick. Six well trained chefs from South Africa along with its thirty staff members will leave no stone unturned
to make this food carnival successful. — TNS
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Seed of happiness
Satish Narula There are certain myths in horticulture that need to be broken. They not only discourage a gardener or consumer but also cast avoidable aspersions on established institutions and their working.
In vegetables, always insist for varieties that are season suited. In some of the crops like cabbage, cauliflower, peas, radish, carrot etc there are varieties specific to the time of the year. There are varieties specific for early, mid season or late season. The trouble starts when you plant late season variety in early season or otherwise, with the result the produce is poor in quality or is not obtained at all. Similar is the case with fruit trees. For example, now there are low chilling cultivars like peach, pear, plum etc that are suitable for planting in the plains of Punjab and Haryana. The trouble starts when one buys plants from local nurseries that are procured from nearby hills. The hill varieties are not suitable for growing in plains. The result, there may be profuse flowering but no fruiting. The fruiting in such trees is otherwise too after three to four years and even after such a long wait there is no fruiting, one can do nothing but remove such trees with a loss of resources and enthusiasm. (To be continued) (Narula is Chandigarh-based senior PAU horticulturist and landscapist)
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Formal entry
Describe your sense of style … I always love to don a professional look. I feel at ease when I'm formally dressed and ready to face the world. Latest addition in the wardrobe… Well, there are two actually. There's a wallet by Mont Blanc and a watch by Bvlgari. Brand freak or street smart? Absolute brand freak. Money spent on brands is like a one time investment. I quite like Bvlgari for accessories. Choose one-sporty, glamorous or chic Glamorous. That's the category where my sense of dressing best fits in. Your style icon … It would have to be my father. He always dresses as per what suits him. Who's the worst dressed celebrity around? I find Anne Sweeney badly dressed. She is the co-chair of Disney Media. One fashion trend you don't understand… Dhoti kurta doesn't really go down well with me. So, this is one trend I don't understand. Your take on accessories… For me, the accessories are limited to shoes, belts and watches. I don't believe in investing in any other piece of accessory. One thing that boosts your confidence… Small victories over day to day challenges really boost my confidence. I would love to be dressed up by… Giorgio Armani. He is a fabulous designer and I love his suits. As told to Manpriya Singh
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Priyanka’s love advice
Priyanka Chopra may not talk about the fair share of relationships that she has been in but she is more than happy to give advice on matters related to the heart. Read on to find out what it takes to woo her. Being respected Being disrespected is not acceptable! Many situations in life could demean you but the man you love has to treat you with respect. And that's what a woman wants. No physical harm Physical harm must never be accepted nor compensation in the form of gifts when you're not getting all you want in love. A guy spoiling you is lovely but not because he's not able to give you the real things. My dad used to spoil me and I've been fortunate to have always been spoilt in love. But it should never be as compensation. Also, don't accept someone who is cheating on you. No way! Goodbye... Face the truth If you're not loved back, it's not really love, it could be infatuation. If he doesn't love you, it's not love; it's something what you desire desperately. That's one thing women forget all the time. You can put the other person before yourself but not at your cost. Building a home The woman is the one who builds the home. In order to keep your man, be the best you can be, feel your best and look your best. Make him feel that you are his 'home'. Do not nag or crib all the time. The family that you create is in your hands. And if it becomes a man's business, then the relationship will never work. You have to keep a home together; you have to keep love in the house. And if you let go of that, if a guy has to compensate for what you don't do, then it'll always go off balance. Being guarded I do not talk about my love relationships because I am shy. Also I believe nazar lag jaati hai.
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Desi titles for Prabhudheva
Although Prabhudheva's latest film starring Ajay Devgn is going to be titled Action Jackson, he says that he won't use any foreign names in his titles ever again. Warner Bros had sent the makers of the Bollywood film a notice to change the title as Action Jackson is registered by them. However, the matter of the title being a copyright infringement of the 1988 Hollywood film of the same title has been sorted out by the producers.
But Prabhudheva is very upset by the way the title's validity was questioned by the international producers. He says, "I don't understand how or why every film title we use in India has to be cleared abroad as well. In that case the law should work both ways. We also should be allowed to question them as to why their films have titled that sound like ours. Why was James Cameron's film called Avatar? Years before that some Bollywood director Mohan Kumar had made a film called Avatar. Please explain how the same title found its way for Cameron's film." Just to be on the safe side, he has decided not to use non-Indian titles in his films. So far four of his five Hindi directorial ventures have had proper names in the title. He will now restrict his titles to desi names only. "We have wonderful names in our country and they make excellent titles," Prabhu adds.
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Salman is bhai even in Poland
Salman Khan is being called bhai by his NRI fans and locals in Poland where he is shooting for Kick.
Everyone knows about the huge fan following that Salman Khan has in India. We now know about the craze of his fans in the overseas market.
A source close to the actor reveals, "Salman, who is working on Sajid Nadiadwala's upcoming next film Kick, has just finished a 40-day shooting schedule for his Eid release in Warsaw, Poland. During his stay in the city, a lot of NRIs who live around the area, and even those from neighbouring cities, would throng the sets just to get a glimpse of the actor." The insider adds, "They would shout out 'bhai' every time they would spot him. After a point, the name caught on. Initially, those who weren't aware of the moniker, especially the locals and foreigners, were amused as to what the people were saying. Once they figured what it was, even they started calling him bhai." Salman was gracious and sweetly greeted his fans. "Every day, Salman would sign autographs and pose for pictures with his fans," adds the source. When contacted, the spokesperson of the film confirmed the news.
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Jimmy sheds his boy-next-door image
Film buffs are in for a treat with Akshay Kumar and Ashvini Yardi's next film Fugly, directed by Kabir Sadanand, starring Jimmy Sheirgill, Mohit Marwah, Kiara Advani, Arfi Lamba and Vijender Singh.
The youth entertainer will give the audiences an opportunity to witness versatile actor Jimmy Sheirgill transforms from his more typical 'romantic, guy next door' roles to an outright bad boy villain. A talented actor and producer, Jimmy (Mohabbatein, A Wednesday, My Name Is Khan) will once again reunite with his Special 26 co-star Akshay Kumar for the latter's production venture Fugly, which is billed as a riveting youth comedy drama film. Both Akshay and Jimmy share a great friendship, and enjoy collaborating on film projects. Speaking about his role and what attracted him to the script, Jimmy says, "When I heard the narration, I could sense that the story was inspired from real life. It feels it's an in your face kind negative role." He added, "Kabir (Sadanand - the director) said to me that he had written the part especially for me, as he felt that if I played it, I would give a different shade of villainy. Also, it was great to reconnect with Akshay."
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All set for the big day
Bipasha Basu has already started preparing for her wedding with actor Harman Baweja. The couple is set to tie the knot around Diwali. But among this blooming romance, another budding bond is being formed between Shilpa Shetty and Bipasha Basu. Shilpa, who has recently turned a jewellery designer is not only designing exclusively for Bips but is also helping her out with her wedding shopping!
Delayed action
Tiger the pin-up boy
Ayushmann sees red
Sisterly love
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Juggling many roles
Karanvir Bohra is juggling multiple genres. From daily soaps to reality shows, he is doing it all. Here he talks about experimenting and balancing both. How is it going in Qubool Hai? It's different, especially the way the love story has been unravelling. They are building the show and want to create the magic between the jodi. It's interesting. I just love every moment of it. I didn't expect it to be so cool. How is Khatron Ke Khiladi? It is once-in-a-lifetime experience. It's about how much one person can take. The next week is even crazier. I had loads of fun doing the show. You have a different beard. Whose idea was it? I researched on Arabic men to find out what kind of look they carried. The style of the beard is inspired from Wolverine and Tony Stark. I love to experiment and yet make it believable. Do you enjoy reality shows more? Rarely do actors say that they enjoy daily soaps, but I am enjoying Qubool Hai. I look forward to it daily. Working with Surbhi Jyoti is great. The channel is putting money in the show to make it grand. Reality is fun as you get to travel and don't have to act. I am in an envious position today as I am on air seven days a week! What is happening on the movie front? We are working on something and will soon make an announcement. — HRM
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Chota Bheem!
Teen actor Aman Sharma, who is better known as Anshu from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is all set to play Sutsoma, the son of mighty Bheem and Draupadi in Siddharth Kumar Tewary's Mahabharat. "After so many years the epic is being made and as an actor I don't think I will get this opportunity again in my lifetime. So when the production house approached me, there was no reason to say no. After getting the role, I first read the book Yugant by author Anant Tibile and got a fair idea about my character," he shared.
Aman, who lost a lot of weight for the role, is in the right shape to play a young warrior. "For the last one month I have enrolled myself in martial arts because this form of physical training gives you a good frame," he added.
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Growth curve
Divyanka Tripathi is happy that her Star Plus' show Ye Hai Mohabbatein has achieved a rating of 3.3. She celebrated it by treating the unit with a cake. The show made a slow start, but has steadily been growing.
Vampire avatar
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The year ahead
If your birthday is May 15...
The year will bring some major upheaval on the family front. Some of you can lose your friends because of impulsive and rash behaviour. Family affairs will improve in the latter part of the year 2014. Be careful about your health this year. There will be small ailments that will keep visiting you over and over. However, these can be treated easily if you take prior steps to prevent them. The areas of concern are throat, teeth, nerves, abdomen and lungs. Some of you can go on educational or business tours. Positive colours: White, Cream, Blue. Select days: Friday, Thursday, Tuesday. Favourable numbers: 5, 6. Gems recommended: Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli. Charity on birthday: Donate 21 copies of Hanuman Chalisa or Chopai Sahib at any
You share your birthday with Madhuri Dixit (May 15, 1967, Mumbai), who is one of the most successful actresses of the 80?s and 90?s. She rose to fame with the movie 'Tezaab' and since then has given numerous blockbusters. The number 6 as well as the sign Tauras has made Madhuri a symbol of beauty and brains.
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Astro Turf
ARIES: This is an important day for any job that you can tackle away from public scrutiny. An unexpected guest may gatecrash on your hospitality. A romantic mood can colour even the toughest situation.
Tarot message: Plan your life to avoid delays. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 41. TAURUS: You draw the Ace of Pentacles; so you will begin the day full of energy and confidence. People are drawn to you, but do not trust them. New ventures that are launched have a better chance of being a success. Tarot message: Bury an old quarrel. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 33. GEMINI: This is a great day to get your ideas down on the paper and start planning your next project. Do not let people intrude in your space if you need solitude. Tarot message: Be careful not to go in too many directions at the same time. Lucky colour: Lemon. Magic number: 39. CANCER: Romance and creativity are highlighted. This is also the perfect time for initialing a new personal project. Family matters can keep you busy in the evening. Tarot message: Listen to your voice of wisdom. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 27. LEO: The 'Queen of Swords' suggests that the spotlight is on fashion, appearance and charm. Romance is on the cards. Do not allow feelings of frustration to overtake you. Tarot message: Learn a lesson from past mistakes. Lucky colour: Coral. Magic number: 60. VIRGO: Your card 'Five of Swords' reveals physical activity and pleasure. Do not start this day by being extravagant. You must cut down on spending. Loved ones will not be very helpful. Tarot message: Think before you open your mouth to avoid misunderstandings. Lucky colour: Indigo. Magic number: 42.
LIBRA: It is the time to begin new projects and contracts. Make important calls, write up a proposal and do anything that requires a starting point. Travel
will prove futile. Tarot message: Follow a fitness routine. Lucky colour: Lime-green. Magic number: 54. SCORPIO: Business dealings can fall due to lack of details and information. Confusion over priorities can also cause havoc at the workplace. It is not such a sensitive day for financial matters. Tarot message: Perseverance is the key to success. Lucky colour: Sky-blue. Magic number: 63. SAGITTARIUS: A career switch can mean having to move out of state or overseas and upsetting the applecart at home. You will spend quite a lot of time on planning. Tarot message: Beware of depleting your energy on others. Lucky colour: Sea-green. Magic number: 55. CAPRICORN: Stick to the beaten track today and look after yourself. At the end of the day, you will be proud of what you have achieved and can be rewarded with a bonus. Tarot message: Be honest to
your desires. Lucky colour: Rust. Magic number: 38. AQUARIUS: A special romance in your life might seem aloof and hard to communicate with. Students: light reading will keep you busy today. Health problem can be satisfactorily treated. Tarot message: Arrogance will not be rewarded. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 40. PISCES: Your card 'The Devils' boosts your enthusiasm and self-confidence. Take this time to expand your social circle, develop new talents, learn new hobbies or plan a vacation. Tarot message: Versatility will bail you out of a situation. Lucky colour: Golden. Magic number: 28.
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First of all let us talk about the correct use of seeds for gardens. We are encouraged to grow our own fruits and vegetables but we fail even when we put all our efforts. This kills the enthusiasm. We start blaming the recommendations. But no, there are reasons for your failure. We have been advocating the use of correct kind of seeds and plants for your garden. Normally, we are guided, rather misguided by local sources to go in for a particular kind of variety. Believe in established research institutions that recommend only the suitable cultivars that are also area specific. The states have been divided into agri-specific zones like sub-montane areas, arid zones, kandi areas, irrigated areas or un-irrigated areas. For specific areas and zones, specific varieties are recommended. Only go in for such varieties for assured success. Procuring seeds from unspecified sources you will never be able to achieve success. 
Every person has a sense of style in his own right. Yet there are only a few who'd attract the second glances, who have the power to make the camera go zoom on them. It could be tuxedos, it could be the torn jeans. Our this week's face in the crowd Jogvinder Singh, 30, entrepreneur, likes to keep it as formal as it gets.
religious place.