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Romancing the rain
Silver threads falling from the sky, a steamy cup of tea and a soft number in the background—the monsoon season can make a romantic out of anyone. And these celebs are no exception
Monsoon sure has something magical about it. The pitter-patter of the rain drops, a refreshed look all around—it's as if the rain rejuvenates one's soul. Rain also has a certain bit of romance associated with it. As rain makes its presence felt all around the country, some rain lovers get together to share what they adore most about the season.
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Slow, steady and sure-footed
From RJ Qureishi in Tere Bin Laden to Azad Reddy in Khiladi 786 to Vikrant Mharia of 24, actor Rahul Singh is known for a diverse range of roles, the latest being a lead role in a Punjabi film His career graph has been moving steadily over a period of time. There are no lows certainly, but the kind of high that would put him in the A-list category of actors is missing too. Rahul Singh, however, is in no hurry. He believes in winning the race slowly and steadily. As of now, over two dozen films and a couple of TV shows (that includes the highly acclaimed 24) shine in his resume and each time the count is added to, his acting skill is appreciated bagging him more offers. The latest addition being a Punjabi film, for which he is in Chandigarh these days. He shares about the past, present and future of his journey in the film industry. Versatility formula: He was the RJ Qureishi of Tere Bin Laden, Rajiv of Delhi Belly and Azad Reddy of Khiladi 786, Vikrant Mharia of 24. The sole aim behind picking up a diverse range of roles over the years was to be known as a versatile actor. "So even while I sign a big budget film like a Khiladi 786 or a limited-budget film like Tere Bin Laden, I listen to the narration and read the script of the film. My role and my lines are important to me." Even when his artiste management company informed him about the role in a Punjabi film, he stuck to the protocol. "I don't mind playing an antagonist or doing comedy, my only condition is that it should justify my love for acting." Punjabi no bar: Language, he says, is not an issue. The content is. "If I could speak Arabic in TBL, Punjabi is still an Indian language." Now that Punjabi cinema is experimenting with storyline and is delivering results at the box office, he says that it is a great option for actors to display their talent. He is entering the industry at the right time and the film he has signed is a socio-political thriller. Though he didn't get time to learn the language properly, he hopes he will perform well. "I have a lot of Punjabi friends. So, I have an idea about the language. On the sets also, I learn the language." Write way: He has written close to fifty plays in school and has done theatre at college. Taking a cue from that he went on to write dialogues for films like Kaante and for many others. Next is what: He will be seen in the sequel of Tere Bin Laden, has a substantial role in 17 Ko Shaddi Hai (a John Abraham production) and ZPlus. The latter is a Chandraprakash Dwivedi film in which he will play the lead role. "It's a socio-political satire and I am playing the part of a PM's commando in the film." All the films he is picking up are very different from each other and that he says helps him in exploring the actor in him better. While Tere Bin Laden was a laugh riot, Rahul promises the sequel will be, "crazier and funnier. It's a notch above the first even." As for 24, he will soon begin shooting for the next season. "In fact, a lot of Indian TV show producers are willing to make season based shows. I did get offers from a lot of them but nothing appealed as much as 24. It was a breath of fresh air for Indian television." The best part of playing the antagonist in the show, he says is that people love to hate him. And this gives him a kick as an actor! ashima@tribunemail.com
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Director’s special
We take a look at directors and their favourite actresses or muses. Some have gone beyond the professional collaboration Karan Johar and Alia Bhatt: Karan has mentored the talented and young actress and their equation is totally clean. Alia was directed by Karan in Student of the Year and now he has produced Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya. Sudhir Mishra and Chitrangda Singh: He launched her and is also responsible for the slow pace of her career. They have worked together on Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Yeh Saali Zindagi and Inkaar. Chitrangda has done a few films outside his banner. She also got divorced from her husband but she and Sudhir are no longer on talking terms. Tigmanshu Dhulia and Mahie Gill: He has a soft corner for Mahie Gill whom he directed in Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster 1 and 2 and she also did an item number in Bullet Raja. Obviously, this is a personal and professional collaboration. Prachi Desai and Rohit Shetty: Rohit played a lot of pranks on Prachi during the making of Bol Bachchan. They went shopping together after that and apparently were also living together. Huma Qureshi and Anurag Kashyap: Anurag has a reputation of being linked to almost all his actresses and he even married Kalki. He gave Huma a break in the Gangs of Wasseypur movies and pushed her career. Huma, Anurag and Kalki deny that his marriage to Kalki broke up because of Huma.
Bang on action
The first look poster of Bang Bang is out. The film starring Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif has been directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Fox Star Studios. The first look promises that film will have tremendous action and sizzling chemistry between Hrithik and Katrina.
The hugely anticipated film has been talked about for its scale as Siddharth has reportedly shot some breathtaking action sequences that have never been seen in Bollywood. Bang Bang releases on October 2.
The next level of vanity
With long hectic shoots, going to gym becomes nearly impossible for many celebrities. However, Ajay Devgn has converted one of his vanity vans into a gym as he needs to workout between shots on the sets of Singham Returns.
Deepika Padukone is back in Mumbai and shooting. She returned from Barcelona where she met her beau Ranveer Singh. Break ke baad: Deepika Padukone
A gift to watch out
Salman Khan attended the success party of Ek Villain and gifted his watch to Sidharth Malhotra as a token of encouragement and appreciation.
Sushmita Sen and Manish Paul are likely to star in a movie together which will be a comedy. Sen's last film was No Problem in 2010. Screen presence: Sushmita Sen
Sallu’s hangover
The next chart busting track from Kick is titled Hangover and Salman Khan has sung it himself. Jacqueline Fernandez and Salman are still shooting for it and Ahmed Khan is the choreographer.
Indian brothers & sisters
Sources say that Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do is an Indian version of American television series Brothers & Sisters.
No problem!
Sonakshi Sinha has no problem with Jacqueline Fernandez's alleged friendship with her alleged beau Shahid Kapoor and the three of them are doing a concert abroad together.
An Ugly opening
As the country's most eagerly awaited event, the 5th
Jagran Film Festival draws closer it has been revealed that this edition
of the festival will open with the screening of Ugly as its
opening film, a psychological thriller and an emotional drama film
written and directed by Anurag Kashyap. It has also been announced that
renowned film makers Amol Palekar and Goutam Ghose are going to head the
feature and short film juries, respectively, at this edition of the
Jagran Film Festival. Ugly is an emotional drama with an edgy thriller element. An astounding tale of corruption, coldness, and violence, the film opens with the kidnapping of an aspiring actor's 10-year-old daughter. Ugly was earlier screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. The film also had the privilege of opening the 2014 New York Indian Film Festival. The film stars Girish Kulkarni, Ronit Roy, Tejaswini Kolhapure, Vinit Kumar Singh, Surveen Chawla and Vipin Sharma in pivotal roles. The film marks Anurag's return as a director after Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2. The film has officially been scheduled to release on September 19. The festival promises to feature an interesting lineup of movies from across the world. The festival has a competition for Indian features and International short films. Amol Palekar, who is also known as an accomplished actor who set off a trend in the 70s with his the guy next door image, will head the jury for Indian Showcase which is the Indian competition for feature films. Bengali film-maker Goutam Ghose will lend his expertise in judging the international short film competition. The Indian Showcase and the International Short Film Competition have 25 entries each from over 35 countries jointly. The juries will meet during the Mumbai leg of the festival in September and the results will be announced at a gala in Mumbai. Party-ing shot Sidharth Malhotra is euphoric with the positive feedback and appreciation his film Ek Villain has been receiving. The film has opened at a magical number crossing Rs 16 crores. He wanted to thank everyone who was in any way a part of the film and recently hosted an impromptu party at his place for them. The young actor personally put together the guest list and made the calls. Even though Sidharth has been in Mumbai since a couple of years and his last two outings at the box office have been very successful, one has not seen Sidharth celebrating success in this fashion. It was a small get-together celebration at Sidharth's bachelor pad in Bandra and it went on till the wee hours. Sidharth who doesn't drink usually did have three four drinks to mark the big occasion. This is the first time the actor has thrown any kind of a party himself. He was anxious before the release. It is a different role for him and he was pushing the envelope with this one. The actor who has earlier done romantic roles and has the boy next door image was seen in an edgy and grungy space this time. Sidharth has been receiving calls and positive feedback from all quarters.
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Aiming high
Amarjot Kaur Prakash Gupta, who has bagged the fifth rank in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) entrance exam, believes in the power of honest hardwork
Motivational factor "The only thing that motivated me were the words of encouragement from my teachers and parents, especially my father, who stressed on the importance of hardwork," says Prakash. "My father, who is also a doctor, told me that whatever I had to make of my career was my own responsibility and that shook me up as well as motivated me," he adds. Prakash also shares that he would often compete with his friend, Dhruv Sarwal, whose father is also a doctor, and that motivated him to do better. Feathers in the cap While Prakash has always been bagging a top score in academics, he has also been participating in a series of general knowledge quiz competitions that were held in his school while he was in Class tenth, at Bhawan Vidyalaya. "I have participated in the inter-school competitions, including Bournvita quiz contest, Ignite, Inquisitive, KM Munshi Quiz, where I stood first among many other science and maths Olympiads," shares Prakash. Meanwhile, he also scored all-India rank 26th in the All-India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) and got through NSTSE (National level Science Talent Search Examination). Moreover, he also cleared his KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana) exam, scored twelfth rank in Manipal University and stood second in CMC Ludhiana examinations. "I also attended a two-week-long Infosys Mental Ability Workshop, when I was in tenth," he smiles. Flipside of being an achiever "I think the only thing that I sacrificed in these two years of preparing for medical exams was cutting off from the phone, television, and games," shares Prakash, who also confesses that he was burdened by the weight of his own expectations. "I was pushing my limit and expecting more from myself, so that was my little constant battle with myself," he says. Words of wisdom With a simplicity that reflects in his disposition, Prakash makes a simple statement, "There is no substitute for hardwork and one must never lose hope." amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Mind your waist
Get rid of excess fat around the back of the waist Dr Renupreet Kaur
It is not possible to spot-reduce fat from a certain area of your body. Lots of efforts are required to reduce your total body fat percentage, which will result in a reduction of the fat from your target area such as around the back of your waist. Main factors
Check it Back fat cannot be tackled without reducing fat deposits. Healthy eating and lifestyle are the basic requirements. Exercise in addition to healthy balanced diet can create wonders. Weight loss is very important to reduce fat deposition in a particular area. The only thing you can do is lose weight all around and eventually the problem area will also improve. The way to burn fat is through a calorie restricted diet in conjunction with an exercise routine that will burn calories. Eliminate high-calorie drinks: Empty calorie sodas and juices should be replaced. So often, we forget about the liquid calories we consume; unfortunately, they count. Replace them with water or lemon water. Get plenty of healthy proteins and fat: Choose good quality proteins like eggs, lean meats and fish that are high in protein and rich in Omega 3. Add on healthy nuts and seeds in your recipes of soups as well as salads. Restrict alcohol consumption: Alcohol raises blood sugar levels and leads to fat accumulation around abdomen areas as well as the back and sides. Have more water: Drink more water to stay hydrated. At least eight glasses of water should be taken in a day. Without drinking enough water, your body won't flush out toxins. Avoid stress: Stress leads to overeating. Cortisol, a hormone, is released in the body when a person is under stress, which leads to fat accumulation. Recommended diet
On the exercise front Besides taking dietary precautions, one should go for physical exercises like running, swimming, strength training, sit-ups & cycling etc. Such exercises will tone up your muscles. It will also boost up your metabolism to help in weight reduction and eventually you will succeed in achieving your target. (Renupreet Kaur is a diet consultant and obesity expert)
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A matter of choice, always
Divya Dutta Our industry follows success and success formulas. They will follow what clicks to play safe. Very rarely will they walk against the tide and dare to think different. Where money is invested, I understand the herd mentality but not on the creative side? I wonder why most of them follow trends and not use their imagination to present things differently rather than follow a hit formula to the extent that the audience gets bored of it. I have fought this battle all through my career. Not to be image-bound. It's difficult for actors to not have an image. Some, in fact, thrive on set images and are happy doing the same stuff again and again. I could never get myself to do that. I recently met a director who said the best thing about watching you on screen is that it's the same face, but it presents something very different every time I see it! That for me was the best compliment coming from a big filmmaker. I've slogged for it; it's taken a lot of effort to get there. When I did Veer Zaara I was flooded with offers from the best in the business. And yet I sat home free for a year as whosoever came to me wanted to cash-in on the Veer Zaara image! The offers were great, but similar so I refused even though my mother was upset with me. 'Who says no to such good work?' People are dying to be in your shoes and you are refusing!' she would say. That was another battle for me to make her understand! My confusion was cleared up by Aditya Chopra, a friend and mentor, who said, 'You are different Divya. You don't have to do everything that comes your way. All you have to do is good work and leave a legacy of your own behind.' I came home very reassured and happy. The wait for a different film went on and one fine day Rakesh Mehra called me to play the sensuous Jalebi in Dilli 6. I was surprised and asked despite not being a Punjabi role, why was I being offered it? And he said, 'You can pull it off.' I gave that role everything I had. I had to live up to his faith in me. He had dared to think different and I had to prove him right. And I did, by walking away with most of the awards that year. What happened after that was not surprising. I was flooded with sensuous roles! Again, I politely refused. And Ma seemed happy too! (Dutta is a Bollywood actor)
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More on the platter
It's new, it's refreshing and it documents yet another link of evolution that determines the changing trends in the food and beverage industry. It's the brand new hotel lover's choice menu at Hotel Taj, Chandigarh. One is led to the Café 17 through the swanky vestibule that goes into the usual looking restaurant, which does not show any sign of change. However, on observing closely, the small-sized vases have been replaced with table pots. Also, the table-mats look different from the last time. And then a waiter arrives with an all-new menu of the Café 17.
"Taj believes in exceeding the expectations of food lovers, which is why we came up with the new menu," says Surinder Singh, General Manager of the Hotel. "This menu offers a variety of global cuisines, including Italian, Mediterranean, North and South Indian," he says while adding that the menu has a special kids' section. While the new menu features a variety of comfort food with a choice of Chef Special Cappuccino of porcini, Buffalo mozzarella and Plump tomato salad or a Classic Caesar salad, Lasagne Bolognaise and Grilled pepper prawns, it also serves a daily flavoured water of the day. The Indian menu features local cuisine, including Kapurthala da shahi kukad and South Indian Meen elittad (fish wrapped in banana leaf) or Karavalli mutton curry cooked in special South Indian spices. The restaurant also has a huge variety of vegetarian food and serves broccoli bell pepper quesadillas, mutter paneer and mustard-infused cottage cheese steak. The desserts include chocolate indulgence flavoured with cointreau, cappuccino cream brulee banana & chocolate smoothie or yoghurt and blue berry shake. "The restaurant will also host a Sunday brunch in association with a celebrated live band where guests can enjoy their meals over a glass of finest champagne," shares Surinder Singh.
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Vocal appeal
The Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi will organise a vocal recital by Pandit Yashpaul on July 5 at the Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, from 7 pm onwards. Pandit Yashpaul 'SagunPiya' is a highly trained perfectionist and eminent performing artiste of Hindustani Classical Vocal Music in the region. Having bagged the National Akademi Award, 2010, among many others, Pandit Yashpaul has dedicated his entire life towards the education, performances, promotion and propagation of our cultural heritage. He has made significant contributions through his tireless hardwork by cultivating a nursery for disciples according to the hereditary tradition of 'Guru-Shishya Parampara', training, educations, discourses and performances. The last 60 years of his career have been a history of striving for perfection, greater efficiency and excellence. He is an excellent composer, experienced educationist, performer, musicologist and a proponent of the Agra Gharana. — TNS
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Juicy affair!
Haqiqat Foods Pvt Ltd, which has its headquarters in Ludhiana, launched its range of natural and nutritious juices in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Senior company functionaries, including Taqdir S. Brar, MD, Sham S. Brar, Director, Ravandeep Kaur, Director, among others, were present on the occasion.
Ravandeep Kaur, Director, said, "Haqiqat has launched a variety of juices — Mango, Litchi, Guava, Pineapple, Apple and Mixed Fruit. These have been made with pure fruit pulp and will provide all the essential nutrients that the body needs. The natural variety of fruits and technique used will keep one's body healthy and boost the immune system. The objective at Haqiqat is to provide nutritional value to our products." Taqdir S Brar, MD, added, "Haqiqat Foods is looking at Rs 500-crore turnover in the first three years. We are planning to position Haqiqat as India's leading company dealing with beverages and food."
— TNS
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A fruitful decade
Actor Karan Wahi, who started his acting career at the age of 18 with Star One's Remix, recently completed a decade in the industry. He will soon be seen making his Bollywood debut in Habib Faisal directed Daawat-E-Ishq, which stars Parineeti Chopra and Aditya Roy Kapur in lead
roles. Om Puri is back
Veteran actor Om Puri, whose stint on television includes Govind Nihalani's award-winning Partition drama Tamas, is all set to return to the small screen. Buzz is that Doordarshan has approached Puri with a non-fiction show, which deals with crime and he has agreed to do
it.
B-day bash!
Celebrities like Gautam Rode, Karan
Wahi, Shashank Vyas, Eijaz Khan with girlfriend Natlie, Ritwick Dhanjani, Ravi
Dubey, Lauren Gottlieb, Karishma Tanna, Sandeep Sachdev, Anu Ranjan, Anushka
Ranjan, Munisha Khatwani, Hanif Halal, Karanveer Bohra, Kishwar Merchant, Suyesh Kumar, Ken
Ghosh, Anupam Bhattacharya, Raakesh Vasistha and Riddhi Dogra were spotted at the party.
— HRM
Cop story
ROLE BOUND: A still from Encounter
Shake a leg
If the latest rumours are anything to go by, Grand Masti actress Kainaat Arora will enter dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa through a wild-card segment. The other celebrities who have been finalised are RJ Malishka, Kushal Punjabi and Tara-Jean Popowich, the winner of Season Two of Canada's So You Think You Can Dance.
Realistic touch
Upcoming TV series Yudh is going to change the way audiences look at prime-time television with unique methods being implemented. One such feature is the minimal or no make-up for the artists. Anurag Kashyap, the creative director, took the deliberate decision of 'no make-up' for the artists and surprisingly, the entire cast welcomed the suggestion. In war zone
Actor Ankit Mohan, who plays the character of Ashwathama in Siddharth Kumar Tewary's Mahabharat, is a key person in the war. Talking about his character, Ankit says, "I feel Ashwathama is very different from all the characters in Mahabharat. The jealousy between the brothers has had a major impact on him. Duryodhan knows this and wants to use it to his advantage. And also while playing this character, I realised he is very powerful and loyal." As for his friends on the set, he says, "I am friends with everyone because I had worked with the same team in Swastik's previous show on Zee. Rohit and Lavanya I know for quite some time." Ankit is also happy the way his war scenes are getting constructed in the show. "I am happy that these people are really focusing on my role in the fights. I have been fighting with everyone on camera! My action director appreciated my skills and the fact that I did not use a duplicate or a body
double."
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: A real estate transaction should not be started today. Sudden travel can disturb certain plans. BP patients: get more rest.
A long-awaited issue finally
gets settled. Tarot message: Take care of your finances. Lucky colour: Black. Magic number: 60. TAURUS: 'The Moon' reveals that you can stretch your relationship a bit too far. Speak your mind to your beloved to clear any misunderstanding. Property deals get concluded today. Tarot message: Don't be too certain about obtaining a clearance. Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 42. GEMINI: It is a day to forget worries of work. Talk to superiors and see what they can offer. Romance is likely to weigh on your mind. Uncooperative family members will throw a spanner
in your life. Tarot message: Take things slowly. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 62. CANCER: Today you will be in an enthusiastic frame of mind. Matters connected with the state or government agency will go through smoothly. Loss through speculation is on the cards. Tarot message: Change the status quo both at work and in relationships. Lucky colour: Grey. Magic number: 29. LEO: Getting some time for your own self can be the hardest thing to achieve today. Relax and be a little more tolerant. You will be in a mood to find fault with people
who are dear to you; curb this habit. Tarot message: Follow your instincts. Lucky colour: Purple. Magic number: 30. VIRGO: Teamwork is the keynote of the day. Home life will be pleasant. Older people can drum up certain problems. Check your car before you set out for a long journey today. Tarot message: Begin moving from thought to action. Lucky colour: Rust. Magic number: 64.
LIBRA: Life is not always a bed of roses. Relatives will be insensitive and difficult to get along with. Do not get involved
in any land deal. Emotions have to be controlled. Tarot message: Confrontations need to be managed with care. Lucky colour: Blue. Magic number: 59. SCORPIO: Let a project take its time. You will be happy in the company of friends. It is a good time to strengthen ties with partners. Handle property
matters carefully. Tarot message: It is important to enjoy your dreams. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 41. SAGITTARIUS: Relax; there is no work pressure at all. Friends will be easy-going and willing to fall in love with your plans. A romantic alliance is likely to blossom by
the evening. Tarot message: Do not let anyone take advantage of you. Lucky colour: Burgundy. Magic number: 46. CAPRICORN: It is the best day to get things done by people in power. You will get an opportunity to become a member of an important club. Family affairs run along smoothly. Tarot message: Be determined and increase your self-confidence. Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 25. AQUARIUS: Love relations bubble with excitement. Making
a spontaneous trip can fill the need for variety. Students will get down to their tasks and creative hobbies. Tarot message: Win the war with honesty, not by distorting facts. Lucky colour: Cream. Magic number: 27. PISCES: Tendencies for manipulation or revenge should be controlled and contained. Believe in your own worthiness. Political bosses: danger looms large over the head. Tarot message: Trust your heart and intuition. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 43.
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THE YEAR AHEAD
If your birthday is July 3...
The number 3 is essentially optimistic, definitely verbal and originally creative. It is astrologically linked to Gemini and is influenced by Jupiter as well as Venus. The number is ruled by fire and earth. March and December are good months for number 3 people, while Wednesday is a good day for them. Career will require you to compromise on certain things. Finances are less favourable. You need to stick to moral values in personal life. You'll have more intuition and be able to make the most of the current opportunities. Positive colours: Golden, Red, Brown. Select days: Sunday, Monday. Favourable numbers: 1, 4, 2, 7. Gems recommended: Yellow Sapphire, Red Coral, Ruby. Charity on birthday: Donate cooked yellow rice to the poor.
You share your birthday with Sachin Khedekar, best known for his roles in Astitva, Imtihaan and as Netaji in Shyam Benegal's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. He has also directed Kalchakra. His career will remain average according to his stars.
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Beginning of life
Shower of love
O what fun…
A view to behold
Love-hate relationship
Back from Barcelona
Sush comes back
To have a heart that harbours a dream of
becoming a doctor, there is not a better shore than the All India
Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, but it's a tough journey
and there is more to test than just one's academic excellence. In
conversation with the Chandigarh lad Prakash Gupta of Sri Guru Gobind
Singh College, who scored the fifth rank in the AIIMS exam, one is
acquainted with perhaps the only key to success-hardwork. While he cleared
his tenth grade with a perfect 10 in CGPA, he scored 91 percent in Class
12 and he credits all his achievements to the motivation that he received
from his father. An ardent football fan, Prakash also loves listening to
music, which remained his constant companions even during the stressful
times when he was preparing for medical entrance exams.
Excess fat commonly
accumulates on the back, an indication of being overweight. Poor nutrition
and lack of exercise are also related to excess body fat, the second being
a contributor to back fat. If you have excess 'flab' lingering around your
lower back and sides, make some necessary changes in your eating habits as
well as lifestyle. Excess fat tissue accumulation around the back promotes
the appearance of back flab around your upper and lower back as well as
around your sides because this type of tissue is not very dense.
Vivian Dsena turned 26 last week and his lovely wife Vahbiz Dorabjee planned a special bash for her loving husband. Dsena, who plays RK in Colors' Madhubala-Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, might be an introvert, but he's reportedly enjoying all the attention that is coming his way. Interestingly, the birthday cake was missing as Vivian finds it childish. However, he did cut cakes at midnight with his friends and family. His co-actor Drashti Dhami was conspicuous by her absence. 
Himmanshoo Ashok Malhotra who has been missing from television since a year, recently appeared in Encounter. He is playing a cop for the second time. About his role, he says, "I am playing a cop who exposes a sex racket. While interrogation, he finds the girl is innocent and with the passage of time falls in love with her. The girl has been played by Shivshakti Sachdev. Playing a cop is always an attraction."