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We know what you will do this summer…
Sultry heat, long summer days and nowhere to go? Fret not. There is a host of summer workshops coming up in Chandigarh to keep you and your tiny tots gainfully engaged
Medieval touch: Sanskrit Academy Chandigarh
For those who'd rather take time and opportunity to connect with their roots, there's Sanskrit Academy Chandigarh with its Sanskrit Speaking Camp. Well, just in case it sounds intimidating, there is no previous knowledge required to participate in the camp. What's more? Age is no bar to attend the camp.
Dates: June 1 to June 10 Timings: 9.30 am to 6 pm
Venue: DAV Model School, Sector 15
All-in-one: The Roller Coaster Club
Don't want to be shuttling from art classes to dance workshops, in the crazy heat? Want theatre, dance, communication skills, art and craft all rolled into one? The Roller Coaster Club rolls forth a summer bonanza that packs in all of the above activities. Shares Harleen Virk,"I have been conducting summer camps for the past seven years now. The above workshop looks at inculcating fun with creativity." Dates: May 26 to June 15 Timings: 10 am to 1 pm (six days a week) Venue: Sunshine Meadows School, Sector 35, Chandigarh
Word count: Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi
Dates: May 26 to May 30
Timings: 10 am to 1 pm daily
Venue: DAV Senior secondary School, Sector 8, Chandigarh.
Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi
They are as active as it gets in theatre. Apart from a theatre workshop, there will be a Puppet Theatre Workshop for families and children and an Actor's Training Workshop for adults, held by none other than, Nadira Zaheer Babbar. The one week workshop will ensure that participants not only get to learn the finer nuances of theatre but get to learn it from somebody with a rich experience in cinema and theatre.
Dates: 1st June to 6th June
Timings: 4 pm to 8 pm daily
Venue: CSNA Hall, State Library Sector 34, Chandigarh
Carnival time: Tiny Feet Giant Leaps
Want to keep your little ones entertained and yourself free at the same time? Tiny Feet Giant Leaps takes care of all age groups through three different summer workshops, titled Peek-a-Boo, Global Cruise and Crazy Carnival. Peek-a-Boo ensures that little ones from 2 to 5 years-old play, explore and have fun through planned activities like freestyle dancing, science experiments, water fun et al. Global Cruise is a fun workshop for kids, aged between 5 and 8.
Dates: On various dates starting May 31 to June 28
Timings: 2 hour classes each with several different timings spread 10 am to 5.30 pm
Venue: # 11, Sector 8A, Chandigarh
Art circle: Punjab Arts Council
Punjab Arts Council organises a creative workshop wherein the students have a close brush with an art form in all its aspects. Think theatre, folk, painting and crafts with origami (Japanese Art). Meant for children aged five and above, the workshop will see professionals in their respective fields, along with their team, train children.
Dates: June 1 to June 15
Timings: 9.30 am to 1 pm
Venue: Punjab Kala Bhawan, Sector 16, Chandigarh
Play ground: Tagore Theatre Society
For those who want to spend the summer exclusively learning theatre, this one is tailor made. Department of Culutral Affairs, UT Chandigarh and Tagore
Theatre Society will conduct theatre workshops for children in the age bracket of 6 years to
12 years. What's more? There will be no charges for these workshops.
Dates: June 5 to June 25
Timings:10.30 am to 12.30 pm
Venue: At Tagore Theatre, Sector 18 and at different Community Centres in the city.
manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Hopping on music
Dj Shaan’s music is all about passion, vibe and experience, which cannot be learnt
He was only thirteen when he took to the console and two years later, in 2010, Shaan performed at the Sunburn, Goa, which is one of the most popular electronic dance music (EDM) festivals in India, thereby becoming the youngest Dj in Asia. However, while elaborating on his music genius, Shaan, 18, is a man of few words, rather reticent, but firm and confident as he traces his journey towards becoming a Dj. "I was always interested in music, but I was yet to consciously explore its compositions and technical details until in school, I started playing trombone and that's when it all started," says Shaan, who was in the Chandigarh to perform a gig at the F Bar. Considering that Shaan inherits most of his knowledge and passion for music from his father, Shailendra Singh, inceptor of Sunburn, he was introduced to the console at his residence, post which he did many gigs across the country, including Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore and abroad. "I would take the flights to the desired destinations to do gigs and my father has always been supportive. Perhaps that is the reason that he took me on for Sunburn, which was my first official gig," he smiles. Shaan has performed with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Afrojack, Avicii, David Guetta, Tiesto, Dash Berlin and Micheal Woods, and is currently studying event management in London. Though his constant candidness, coated with sheer honesty, lets the conversation flow quite easily, one is prompted to question him on why he chose not to study music and event management instead. The answer was prompt and frank, "I am not really a sitting in the class and studying something kind of a person and my music is more about experience, passion and vibe, which can neither be taught nor be learnt," he says. When Shaan defines his music framing it in a comfortable dimension of progressive house, he says that he draws much influence from Axwell, who he considers his mentor. He says, "In the name of house music, one gets to hear a lot of reverb and bass. I try to keep these two elements at bay and infuse melody into my tracks, which makes it commercial, yet different and original." He adds that the music scene in India is still oscillating between the talent and commercial platforms available at hand, which seem to be at two extreme ends of exploration, leaving very little opportunity for what he calls, the commercial music.
Future perfect
After having performed at the Minestry of Sound, Shaan is all set to perform at
Tomorrowland, the world's most celebrated and popular EDM Festivals, which is known to have had the finest international Djs perform at the venue. "I am excited and nervous at the same time because I will be the first Indian Dj to perform at Tomorrowland," he says. Also, Shaan will soon be releasing his three singles in the nest month. "One of the single is a collaboration with the Delhi-based progressive brothers and I will also be performing at Sunburn Reload, Chennai, next month on the 14th with Dj Arnej," he shares. Also, Shaan will be performing at the Love Week Festival, Croatia and Marenostrum in Spain.
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Howzzat
Sony MAX & Sony SIX carried out a weekend of extremely engaging consumer initiatives for Pepsi IPL 2014 in Chandigarh and they did it in grand style! Pepsi IPL 2014 is the most widely anticipated cricketing extravaganza in the country. Taking on from this year's marketing campaign, "Come on Bulaava Aaya Hai", the channel has organized unique on ground activations that have been orchestrated on a national scale.
The promotion had kickstarted In Chandigarh on April 27 with one of its kind Bulaava Express - an open air bus this unique open air bus is designed to capture the imagination of the citizens with a host of entertaining and unique activities leaving the audiences hungry for more. The journey finally ended with a specially created energetic 'Buckram dance' which left the people spellbound. The Bulaava Express bus then toured the country cross 13 cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Indore, Jaipur, Chennai, Nashik, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Nagpur between April & May traveling in the lanes and by lanes of these cities welcoming citizens to hop aboard the open top bus, join the fun activities and get a chance to participate and win exciting
merchandise. enjoyed the specially created energetic 'buckram dance' which concluded this fun-filled evening. Commenting on the same, Vaishali Sharma, Vice-President Marketing, MAX said, "Every year we raise the notch with unique and innovative activities, which not only engages our viewer but also creates a lasting impression on them. These unique open air Bulaava Express & mall activation are an endeavour from our side to let each and every IPL fan feel the pulsating energy associated with the tournament. We hope our viewers enjoyed them and experienced the ultimate bulaava of their
life." — TNS
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Of heartache & soothing words
Manpriya Singh Music is cathartic. Period. How else do we know but through the countless break-up songs that take a successful shot at giving words to emotions and some rhythm to the blues. Literally. The list of break-up songs runs long enough to be termed a genre. And why not because break-up might feel a little less painful and the heart might ache a little less when there's Justin Timberlake Crying a River alongside you. Hall of Fame
Although a female territory, the list of
angry break-up ballads surprisingly, packs in a fair number of male voices too.
While boys have just as much right to shed tears but nevertheless we begin with
the ladies first and switch back to Marie Fredriksson of Roxette crying over
lost love almost as if spilt milk, in It Must Have Been Love. There's Mariah
Carey in Love Takes Time, singing some heart breaking lyrics Couldn't see that I
was blind to let you go? I can't escape the pain inside. Cathy's Clown by The
Everly Brothers easily passes as a heartbreak classic with dignified lyrics.
Sinead O' Connor talks of the single most overwhelming feeling after a break-up,
loneliness in his classic Nothing Compares 2 U. Some speak of revenge, others of
indifference, while the rest of plain melancholy. There are a dozen ways of
dealing with a break-up. George Michael's classic Careless Whisper, talks of
never being able to be the same person; I'm never gonna dance again, the way I
danced with you. Nobody Knows by The Tony Rich Project has some old school
loyalists voting the song in. The end of a relationship always spells a
beginning and changes both persons involved inevitably. Fast forward to a
couple of recent commercial hits, there's Rihanna in the very infectious Love
The Way You Lie. The song, that is actually said to be narrated from her
perspective, takes up the issue of violence in relationships. There's Adele's
Rolling In the Deep, with lyrics that talk about what love could have been. It's
as catchy as a heart break song possibly can be. Lady Antebellum in the song
Need You Now hints at another shot of whiskey not working. The song Apologise by
Timbaland scores well on two counts, catchy beats and connecting lyrics. It
talks of a guy not taking lies anymore and refusing to be apologized to. Burn by
Usher speaks of a mutual partition. There a whole lot out there who know that
break-ups can be a good thing too. Kelly Clarkson seems to know it really well
and all the girls who love the song. Country music provides a perfect backdrop
for a heartbreak or getting over it. Tune in to Keith Urban's You'll Think Of
Me. Youngster's take
Among the recent artists, Taylor Swift is known for
narrating her personal experiences in the songs, speaking of most of her exes.
While counting hit singles Adele is quite a queen of break-up singles. Shares
Shubhreet Sangha, M.Com student, "I like Someone Like You by Adele.
Especially for its lyrics that run like Never mind I'll find someone like you, I
wish nothing but the best for you. A perfect ending for a love gone sour. She
adds, "There's Bon Jovi as a bleeding Romeo in Always. I love the song,
again for its soulful music and lyrics." Who says the hardest of emotions
cannot be overcome with laughter? Did we leave out spoofs? Not a commercial
hit but there's I'm Not Crying by Flight Of The Conchords, mocking a break-up.
Of not been crying but only been chopping onions for lasagna. Take some hint. manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Plan a meal ahead
Planning to lose weight reinforces that you're committed to change, and it keeps you more accountable. Beginning a weight loss diet is like beginning a journey. Like any other journey, it needs good preparation. Planning your meal ahead helps to beat the temptations and difficulties that we might face, once we attempt to modify our consumption habits and life style. Be loud and clear
Tell the few people closest to you that you are on a diet and, if you're comfortable, spread the word even further. Learn to say NO. Say goodbye to junk food. Self possession
Give priority to your meals. Understand the importance of taking time to enjoy your meals, indoors or out and savoring every bite. Relaxing while eating also gives you a chance to de-stress and clear your mind. Regular meals
Eat mini meals throughout the day that equal the number of calories you need. Think of healthy food only as it is a fuel for the amazing machine, that your body is. Listen to your body
Do not think of food every time you are free. Find other ways to spend your time that do not involve food. Make efforts
Saying goodbye to past failures in a concrete way can help you focus on succeeding this time. Jot down a list of the reasons you didn't lose weight in the past. Reward yourself
Plan a picnic to reward yourself. Prepare a picnic salad using spinach, radishes, shredded carrots, slices of grilled chicken and some nuts for crunch. Dress it up with a lemon and vinaigrette. Plan a cheat food once you reached your target weight, with your favourite junk food. Keep hydrated
Drink more water. Reduce your daily calorie intake by replacing soda, alcohol or coffee with water. Thirst can also be confused with hunger, therefore, by drinking water, you may avoid consuming extra calories. Be accountable
Create accountability for yourself — try keeping a journal to keep track of the food and calories you eat each day. Healthy food choices
Have dark green leafy vegetables and seasonal summer fruits in your diet plan . Plan meals and snacks prepared with little or no added fat, sugar or salt. Prefer home made food
Cook your own meals. Cooking meals at home allows you to control both portion size and what goes in to the food. Have patience
Shed your extra pounds in a planned way, do not make hasty decisions. Aim to lose one to two pounds a week to ensure healthy weight loss. (Renupreet Kaur is diet therapist and obesity expert)
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Take charge
Renee Singh
The question of course remains as to what is the best way to relieve stress. The answer may be slightly different for everyone. There are stress relieve techniques that are generally more effective than others. Best ways to relieve stress
It is best to assess one's situation by judging one's personality through some self assessment tools and then direct oneself to stress relievers that best fit into one's particular situation. Stress management techniques fall into two categories which is Problem Focused Coping or Emotion Focused Coping Problem focused coping
This aims at eliminating the sources of stress or work with the stressors. Emotion focused coping
The techniques here enable you to become less emotionally reactive to the stressors you face. Or altering the way you experience these situations so that they impact you differently. For most people the best solution to resolving stress is by cutting away those things from our lives that seem to cause us stress. In this way we don't need to alter our responses to any stressors as there are none available in our lives. This may sound very improbable as it is not possible to cut away all stress from our lives. Advantages of emotion focused coping
Emotion focused coping strategies
Meditation
Journaling Allows us to manage our emotions in many ways:
Reframing Allows you to change the way you see the problem. You can trick yourself from being stressed to not being so or pretend your stressors don't exist. It changes your perspective. Positive thinking Being an optimist means finding new and specific ways of perceiving problems. Ways that maximize your power in a situation and keep you in touch with your options. (Singh is a Chandigarh based
psychotherapist)
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Sushmita: I will certainly get married
Former Miss Universe and actress Sushmita Sen celebrated two decades of winning the Miss Universe title recently. The 38-year-old actress, who shows no signs of aging, celebrated the day by watching Amole Gupte's recently released film Hawaa Hawaai with children. Here she talks about her social work, returning to films, her wedding and much more... Brave souls
We have 100 kids here from CPAA (Cancer Patients Aid Association). Prevention and early detection in cancer is needed and CPAA is doing that in several countries. I think we should help people celebrate their lives. Vote of thanks
I am thankful to India. I feel fortunate to have represented my country at the Miss Universe pageant, 20 years back. Time has flown. I was 18 when I won the crown. I wanted to celebrate these 20 years. I wanted to celebrate life with kids as they teach us how to be brave. Next production
My next production will now depend on the mathematics of the film. If I produce a film it will be of the Vicky Donor genre and budget. I have gone past the stage where I should make a film no matter what. It has to make sense financially. We have the bank now and we are approaching the directors slowly. Team work
Production isn't about me but a team of people who can run them. Acting is about me and that's what I am working on right now. I would like to produce the right scripts. I am not aiming to join the 100 crore club, but aiming for a film that is a clear cut victory for everyone involved. Food for thought
I don't think I should walk with the system. Our society has made this system that graduate at 18, by 22 start panicking to get married and by 27 have your first child. I don't believe in that. Every person's DNA is different. I will certainly get married and for sure, it's going to be a beautiful wedding (Masha allah bahut khoobsurat hogi meri shaadi).
Kim, Kanye say Socialite Kim Kardashian and singer Kanye West walked down the aisle in Florence, Italy. West's representative has confirmed the news. "Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were married in a private ceremony in the presence of family and friends in Florence, Italy," a website quoted West's representative as saying. The couple, that has been together for two years, exchanged vows at the 16th-century Forte di Belvedere in Florence in front of their family members and friends including Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, LaLa Anthony, Lorraine Schwartz and Q-Tip. A source said that the ceremony would be a "princess fairy tale for Kim," adding, "Kanye thought of every detail." Kim and West, who are parents to 11-month-old North West, will reportedly attend a friend's wedding next and will go for their honeymoon sans North, said a source. This is the first marriage for West. Kim was previously married to music producer Damon Thomas.
— IANS
Star kid on the block, yet another!
AR Rahman has composed and sung the song Khalifa for Armaan Jain in Lekar Hum Deewana Dil. Armaan is the youngest actor that the music legend has lent his voice to. Armaan is the son of Raj Kapoor's younger daughter Reema Jain and apparently, B-town has been gushing about his debut film.
A prank gone awry
Varun Dhawan and newcomer Sidharth Gupta played a prank on Nargis Fakhri. The prank was planned as a part of a reality show but it scared Nargis so much that she fainted. Poor girl.
The X appeal
Looks like the X-Men fever has gripped audiences and B-Town. After Ranbir, Shahid and Katrina have been spotted at X-Men screening. Now looks like B-Town has got another X-Men connection. Action hero Vidyut Jammwal received this image on his official Facebook page from a fan who called him "India's Wolverine". The images do have a striking commonality. Who knows, maybe this successful franchise could have Jammwal essay the Indian version of Wolverine. For now, he's enjoying being India's new age action hero!
Saif’s nap routine
Saif Ali Khan would have to shoot during night and early morning hours for Humshakals in London. So he would take a nap in the famous black taxis over there instead of going to his vanity van. That is because his van would be parked far away.
Putting academics first
Kangna Ranaut has opted out of Sujoy Ghosh's Durga Rani Singh to complete her screen writing course in New York. Now that is some dedication.
At the box-office
In a shocking turn of events, Rajinikanth starrer Kochidaiyaan has got a very poor response at the box office in Mumbai and some shows have been cancelled due to poor
turnout.
Cheryl’s latest pursuits
Former Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole has sparked dating rumours with French businessman Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini. Believed to have been dating for a month, the couple were spotted together at the Cannes Film Festival celebrations, reported a publication. The businessman's luxurious Cosy Box restaurant is reportedly the place where the pair made their coupling public during the Cannes Film Festival. The restaurant shared a black and white picture of the party. "Gorgeous. Lady Cole at Cosy Box. Amazing. Stunning," the picture was captioned. Since splitting from Ashley Cole in 2010, the X Factor judge had a brief romance with dancers Derek Hough and Tre Holloway.
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Astro turf
ARIES: Keep your eyes open. Be particularly wary if dealing with property matters. Get to bed earlier than is normal for you. Don't let dogmatism close your mind to various possibilities. Tarot message: Do not expect too much from others.
Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 52. TAURUS: Expensive plans will have to held back. Your mate may feel that you have been devoting time to outside interests. An optimistic and compassionate turn of mind will create a passionate aura. Tarot message: Do not swing away from the course you have charted so far. Lucky colour: Sea green. Magic number: 26. GEMINI: You might have some difficulty in controlling your emotions. Agreements that have been dragging on for some time can be successfully negotiated. Work behind the scenes today. Tarot message: Take one step at a time and avoid being over-anxious. Lucky colour: Purple Magic number: 55. CANCER: Plug away steadily in the back ground. This is not the time for grabbing centre stage. Consider your course of action seriously before jumping into anything new and untried. Tarot message: Make compromises outside and come to terms within yourself. Lucky colour: Golden Yellow. Magic number: 46. LEO: Improvement will continue in the general financial picture. Business matters are fairly well under control. A former friend might turn up on your doorstep and have some exciting stories to tell. Tarot message: Don't do anything at the cost of health. Lucky colour: Jade. Magic number: 29. VIRGO: Conditions are too weak at the moment to contemplate fresh
operations. Children can cause worry. A massage or manicure can make you feel like a million bucks. Social affairs will be exciting. Tarot message: Don't reveal your plan of action to anyone. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 27.
LIBRA: Aim at teamwork. An accident could occur if you don't keep your mind on the job. A change of house or job is possible. Students: Focus on hobbies. Do not take risk for quick gains. Tarot message: You shall prevent a lot of trouble by taking timely action. Lucky colour: Deep red. Magic number: 35. SCORPIO: Do not give into lethargy. Emotional people may change their mind. Earnings can be increased if you try. You may already be having trouble making your monthly payments, so don't add to this debt. Tarot message: Don't reveal your plans to your competitors. Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 27. SAGITTARIUS: An early morning will give you a chance to catch up some housework. Renovations can progress well, especially if you have help from friends. Tarot message: You will receive a useful tip at the stock exchange which can be put to profitable use. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 44. CAPRICORN: The day is going to be rather slow; plan ahead. Take advantage of other people's experience. Focus on meditation or yoga. Tarot message: Dare to accomplish those tasks which normally take up a lot of time. Lucky colour: Bottle green. Magic number: 32. AQUARIUS: Social activities that are offered will not be worth attending. There should be no special problems to deal with at home. Tarot message: Don't make hasty decisions as it could lead to a waste of time and money. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 41. PISCES: This day will be marked only for the lack of activity. Business will tick over smoothly enough. You should finally feel your self-esteem rising. Avoid speculation. Tarot message: Lack of confidence or lack of caution can leave you in losses. Lucky colour: Forest Green. Magic number: 43
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The year ahead
If your birthday is May 26...
Select days: Sunday, Tuesday
Favourable numbers: 1,4,8
Gems recommended: Blue sapphire, diamond & emerald
Charity on birthday: Donate white clothes at a religious place.
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A role with a difference
Playing a complex character is something that Geetanjali Tikekar enjoys. She plays a submissive, dominated woman Anjali in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 2. She talks about her role and the message the character sends out. What do you like the most about your character? It's different from other characters on TV. I don't think I can play such a role again. Emoting on such a range is exhausting. Once I pack up, I am too tired and numb, so I simply sit quietly when I go back home without music or phone to get back to myself. Your character has shades of grey yet it is submissive. Yes. It is quite complex. Initially she was shown as a harsh and rude person but later people realised that it was a mask that Anjali was hiding behind. She exposes Niranjan's character by being bad in front of the family. She cares about her family so much that she lets Niranjan be horrible to her. What message do you think the show and your character sends out to women? The reason we are showing this extreme version is to show people that there is a way. Many times victims of domestic abuse never realise that they are being abused. They feel this is the way of the world. Through the show, we are educating and entertaining people, making them realise that they should fight injustice. Is playing a mother to someone your age tough? It is not tough as I have played a mother to actors of my age before as well. I would love to play my age but now I think I am slotted for the role of mothers on TV. How tough is it to manage home and work? It's actually about balancing your life. All thanks to my mother-in-law that I can manage my home and work. She takes care of my son for which I am thankful to her.
On the go
Playing a baba on Zee TV's Gangs of Hasseepur, Rajkumar Prashad says that he has struggled a lot to reach where he is today. Starting his journey almost 6 years ago with the impersonation of Baba Ramdev, Rajkumar has perfected the art of mimicking a lot of famous personalities such as Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal and Lalu Prasad Yadav. Talking about his journey, he said, "A few years ago, I heard about a show that was auditioning fresh talent. Being a resident of Jamshedpur, I took a few days off and travelled to Mumbai to audition for the role and to my surprise, I was glad to have bagged it."
When asked about his knack of mimicking personalities, he said, "I used to mimic my teachers and my principal in school and my friends used to love it. Slowly I started observing all these actors I would see on television and mimic their style of acting. I started with Nana Patekar and slowly moved on to mimicking others as well." Having lost his father really early in life, he has come a long way from fending for the entire house to now making a living for his family. Currently working as an RJ in his hometown, Jamshedpur, he has a show dedicated to himself where he mimics various local famous personalities on the show. Hoping to get a daily soap soon, he vies to make it big in Bollywood as well but wants to take one step at a time. Do not miss, Gangs of Hasseepur, Every Saturday and Sunday at 8 PM, Only on Zee TV! The name game
Veebha Anand is excited about her upcoming show Humko Ishq Ne Maara on MTV because of her character's name: Navya Naveli, which incidentally, is also the name of Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter. "I am excited beyond explanation to play a character named after Mr Bachchan's granddaughter. We share nothing else in common other than the name. My character hails from Bihar. The show is about the journey of two girls and their love, passion and break-ups." And while other actors end up playing the older characters, 22-year-old Veebha will play an 18-year-old. "Having always been in saas-bahu sagas, this show is a welcome change." She is also playing Subhadra in Mahabharat. She says, "I am getting good response from my fans they tweet on twitter about my character and am getting a very positive response."
In a league of their own
Sangram Singh recently met the Great Khali who was in India after almost three years. The two had a long chat about Big Boss, a reality show both were seen in. Both wrestlers want to start a wrestling league in India.
Of twists & turns
In the upcoming week on Doli Armaano Ki, Samrat will bring his proxy wife to meet his foreign delegates. But she will misbehave and put everyone off. Samrat then will realise that Urmi can't be replaced in his life.
The next big step
Indira Krishnan is enjoying her acting stint not just on TV but also in films. Slotted in motherly roles, the actress will now be seen in a film playing mother to Sonakshi Sinha. Though she says she would love to do a negative role, she also feels playing a mom means she has a longer career. Priority call
Karan Tacker was apparently approached to do Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa's latest season. But he couldn't take it up due to other commitments. He is busy with hosting Halla Bol and hopes to catch up with the new season of the dance reality show, which will air soon.
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Fiat Group Automobiles India Private Limited (FGAIPL), the fully owned subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has Punjab as a part of its K2K Passion Tour. Senior Company officials will be travelling with the Fiat team to multiple locations across the country as part of the K2K Passion Tour as a mark of commitment to every part of India. Fiat is going aggressive to cater neighbourhood districts with its All-In-One Camp, which comprises of ride and drive event, service camp, exchange and new product display. The company is increasing consumer interface with hub and spoke model of operation as part of its commitment to strengthen footprint in tier II and III towns. Fiat has an exciting line up of products for 2014. Company has launched brand New Linea and will be coming out with New Punto soon. Avventura, a contemporary utility vehicle (CUV) will be making its global debut in India. Company is also launching the Abarth brand with Abarth 500 aggressive with plans this year and intend to reach out to all our fans who have supported for the excellent products that roll out. Punjab is an important market for Fiat Group. Fiat has made its presence felt strongly in India by opening 112 dealerships across the country in just a span of one year and wants to establish 150 dealerships by 2014 end. Fiat India unveiled 3 cars at Auto Expo this year with an intention to bring the same to the country this year. FIAT has recently launched the New Linea in Mumbai. The launch of the Avventura and Abarth 500 is slated in the later part of the year. FIAT India has also associated with Jaipur Foot, an organisation that enables mobility to the differently abled. The company has pledged to support individuals by sponsoring artificial limbs to ensure their freedom for mobility. — TNS
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A catchy whistle
For those of you who like shaking a leg to the Bollywood beats, the recent track from the movie, Heropanti, titled Whistle Baja, is your tune for this week. Sung by Manj and Nindy Kaur, the music of the song has been given by Manj Musik while the lyricist is Raftaar. Woven in the flute loop of the good old signature tune of Jackie Shroff's career-making film, Hero, the song is peppy and contemporary. Good ol' tune
I really like the song, more so because it has a fragment of Jackie Shroff's movie, Hero's tune and his son, Tiger dancing to the same old tune in the movie titled, well, Heropanti. The song has a good vibe to it. Gurpreet Kaur, student, Microbiology department, PU Cashing on nostalgia
It's a catchy song on a very catchy tune. I like the way the singers have elaborated on the tune and added a peppy feel to the nostalgia that the tune brings in. A perfect Bollywood mashup! Kiranjot Kaur, Private bank employee Desi magic
I like the song very much and the beats, the music and the lyrics. It's a perfect desi club song that forces one to get to the dance floor. Jaskaran Singh, student Manipal
University — As told to Amarjot Kaur
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Long days and lazy afternoons pretty much sum up the summer. But that's not how it should be summarized once the schools re-open. There are those who love to eat, play and sleep and there are others who would rather get breathless narrating some experiences, activities and new found interests. Here is a host of summer classes to prevent the restless souls and idle minds from turning a devil's workshop.
While there might be a deluge of summer workshops for tiny tots, hardly a handful pay attention to children aged 10 to 15 years. It doesn't get more creative or even imaginative than the right words put together. A creative writing workshop is being organised by Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi with enrollment on first-cum-first served basis. The mediums of instruction available are English, Hindi and Punjabi.
You share your birthday with Sushil Kumar Solanki (May 26 1983), who is an Indian World Champion wrestler who won the gold medal in the 66 kg freestyle competition. He was the final baton bearer in the Queen's Baton Relay for the 2010 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.
