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Life’s lessons
You are God’s own creation; he has put everything in you to achieve your purpose — is what Ramon Lamba practices and preaches. How else would you explain the rise of a girl, raised in conservative business family; married soon after class XII in an equally rich conservative business family?
Neither in Ramon’s birth home or the one she married; daughters or daughters-in-law worked. But here is Ramon managing her two verticals seamlessly—being president of a real estate company and also a certified life coach! Not only she found her ‘purpose’ and achieved it, but also managed beautifully the role of an entrepreneur, daughter, wife, daughter-in-law, mother and a life coach! Here is how: Ramon knew she had to do something in life. That something came after a lot of soul searching. “I began my career as a designer for bridal wear, also taking marketing and sales along with it. But soon realised I wasn’t cut out for just selling.” Ramon has always maintained the balance between four major quotients of life that she names — PQ, IQ, EQ and SQ. “Unless you take care of all four — your physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well being, you are not doing justice to your life,” she says. And, so followed an enriching journey. Ramon undertook Reiki as Master from Ushui Shiki Rhoyo, past-life therapy from Dr Brain Weiss, is a life coach from Louis L Hay, has done astrology and vastu from Lal Bahadur Shastri Vidyapeeth and business coaching from American Institute of Business Psychology and many more. “In life there are two factors — one is you and other the circumstances. While Reiki helped understand the person, astrology in finding the right times, vastu helped managing energies around. And, there are things that are beyond one’s control here. Past-life regression helps in understanding our karmic cycle.” The only thing that stops us from form achieving our true potential is fear and not having belief in our own strength. But Ramon had none of it. She spent first five, six years in her in-law’s home winning each member’s trust. That won, her father was flummoxed by her desire to do business. “His first reaction was how much money do you need, but by and by he realised what I was set to do, and so did others and are totally proud of me today.” Having been a motivational speaker and a life coach, Ramon (she was born Raman but changed her name due to numerological reasons) is happy bringing in positive changes in people’s lives. But it’s not here that she stops. “I have realised that schools do teach us languages, science and maths but no life skills. It’s important to know how to keep relationships healthy, manage anger or emotional set backs; so I want to have life schools all over India that teach you what we miss in regular schooling.” Her message for you, “Believe in yourself and your dream. Luck is nothing but Labour Under Correct Knowledge.” mona@bunemail.com
You can do it
Here is what sought after motivational Guru Ramon Lamba prescribes you to achieve your full potential...
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Raw and uncut
Since the term reality shows has come to be associated with all things etc, he's done away with the very concept often associated with random reality shows ruling the television. Scouting for talent and presenting it should have nothing to do with a clutter of anchors, the glitterati in the name of jury, well rehearsed wit, larger-than-life stage and sparkling costumes to present raw talent.
Just some of the fluff you do not get to catch up on in Zee TV Punjabi's Ehh Waaris Punjab De. A reality show? Yes, quite like it but not the image that immediately conjures up in your mind. "It is truly a show where we unearth the real talent of Punjab. The singers that are so mesmerizing that most of them will re-define our perception of the art of folk and Sufi music," promises host Param Parminder of the upcoming show. He adds, "We always talk about immensely talented singers from Pakistan but once anyone sees this show, they will change their perception. Punjab houses some unmatched talent and hidden musical gems." Hence the name Ehh Waaris Punjab De. "What's shocking is that most of them are leading a life of anonymity, some even penury. Some of them are labourers, some are children." The journey of unearthing content for a 52 episode show wasn't easy. Then there were no frills and star dust to fall back upon. "There are no sets, there's no stage. We straightaway take you to remote places where the singers live. Once the audience has been introduced to their life, house and hardships they face, we set up a stage in the middle of their house or room by just putting up two cots and whatever available. That is where they sing their kind of songs." Each episode unearths one gem from the inner cities and villages of Punjab. "Our team has already been to Nabha, Patiala, Malerkotla, Ahmedgarh, among other places." In one of the episodes, the audience gets to see and hear Bawa Sikander, the nephew of Sardool Sikander. "He still lives in one room abode and he was chosen not because he is related to the renowned musician but because he is exceptionally talented." Then there are several Sufi artistes from Malerkotla. "Manak Ali, Nanak Ali are god-gifted.” If it weren't for the personal interest in music, his role would have stayed restricted to a host's job. Shares the radio jockey-turned-anchor, "This programme is very close to my heart. We had a lot of feedback from Canadian viewers before starting the programme. They wanted us to do something related to Sufi and folklore music of Punjab." manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Incredible tadka
Tony Singh played a major part in burgeoning cultural cuisine explosion in Edinburgh and Cyrus Todiwala, who was awarded the MBE by the Queen of England for services to education and training and his contribution to the hospitality industry, have teamed up for a TV show.
Chef Tony Singh was born to a Sikh bus driver in Edinburgh, who moved to Scotland from Lahore in the late 50s.
Quite obviously, Tony harbours a rich lineage of traditions, inherited from his parents. Meanwhile, Chef Cyrus Todiwala, who was born to a Mumbai-based Parsi family, was struggling through the regular boarding school days, where, like in every boarding school, good food was manna from heaven. And only Cyrus hit the jackpot as he found a hotel that served traditional dishes, where he met his first love-food. With food being the only thing common between this Edinburgh-born-Punjabi and Mumbai-born-Parsi, the two Indian chefs have taken upon their shoulders the mammoth task of spicing up the British cuisine. Talking about their show titled, The Incredible Spicemen, which was earlier aired on BBC2 and will now be telecast on TLC, the chefs speak of their culinary journey. "Mine was a large family. So, the portions were equally large and my mother required several helpings, including mine. That was my introduction to food," says Tony, has broken through a few barriers by opting for fine dining using classic Scottish produce and exotic flavours at the much-acclaimed Oloroso. While talking about the show, he shares that he, in association with Cyrus, the executive chef and proprietor of Café Spice Namasté, will be revamping traditional British dishes with several spices. "The British are quite ritualistic about their food and while shooting the show, we had quite a hard time convincing the old British women, who are known for their traditional culinary expertise. However, Cyrus charmed his way through their hearts," says Tony. While explaining the incident further, Cyrus adds, "It was a food battle and when we made kakdi ka sandwich with chillies, an old woman exclaimed 'wooo! That's hot! It was all that it took to break the ice as we broke into splits of laughter." Having worked at the Taj Palace in Mumbai, Cyrus's experience in culinary world is vast and it only gets another dimension of creative exposure with the knowledge of British food that comes quite naturally to Tony. "Fusion food is quite a difficult turf to tread on and one has to be very careful about the measures," says Tony, whose statement is backed by Cyrus as he opines, "Even we, as Indians, have taken much influence from the Mughals, Turks and the Portuguese, when it comes to our traditional cuisine. So, where there is food, the fusion is inevitable." However, the chefs are quite delighted by the evolution of cookery shows on television, which have gone beyond the boring and demonstrative to being competitive and innovative. "I am in for anything that promotes food and the new shows are a bag full of culinary ideas," says Tony while adding, "A good food show is the sort that encourages the people to cook." The Incredible Spicemen premiers on TLC on August 23, every Saturday at 8
pm. amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Taste & tell
From experimental measures popping up as the dish of the day to largely attended ball room events, food festivals have come a long way. Long enough to have done travelling through the familiar terrains of Kashmir, Hyderabad, Awadh or Rajasthan. If there's a comfort in the familiar, there's a kick in the unfamiliar.
The culinary endeavours in Chandigarh lately have been bringing us the food stories from far flung parts of the world, of the places where the palate is yet to reach. Culinary exposure
If the food could travel, it would be a food festival! Or, so it seems and that is from where the idea of a food festival springs. "We had a lot of guests from down South already staying with us. So, we thought why not come up with a food festival celebrating their food and culture. It would also give some exposure to people here," shares Karan V Siag, food and beverage manager, Hotel Hometel, on the idea behind the Coastal Food Festival. The cuisine that put together the coastal areas of Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh right on the city tables. "We were already done hosting events like Kashmiri, Mughlai, or even the street food festival. The idea is to offer our guests something new. Coastal food is one of the cuisines that have not been touched in the city." He adds, "Moreover, monsoon is just about over in South, while it is still on in North India." It was only logical that along with the clouds, food travelled upwards. Fresh flavour
It's a check with almost every continent in terms of cuisine, Italian, Oriental, Continental…Most have either been given their due or are a part of the food widely available in the region. The already popular Chinese made the base strong for Thai and other Oriental cuisines. Just when hardly any segment of pan-Asian cuisine remained unexplored we started charting the streets of individual cities. "Our city already loves food with strong flavours and rich consistency. The whole idea behind hosting Singapore Street Food Festival was to introduce people to a kind of new food yet something they already have the palate for," shares executive chef, Vijay Thapliyal, The Lalit, Chandigarh. Also, it has never come to limelight in the city, so trying our hand on something new for the market was also the idea." He adds, "With regards to growing familiarity towards pan-Asian cuisine, Singapore street food encompasses dishes from Malaysia and Indonesia and even Coastal areas of India. The chicken curry, mutton curry, Malabar paranthas—all have a very decent place in Singapore streets. What differentiates the food is the very predominant flavour of Singapore cuisine." Unfamiliar taste
If it were not for the entire weekend of recognition, sometimes a week, the finer nuances of the cuisine and place of origin would remain unexplored. Perhaps, some of the reasons for Ligurian Food Festival held last year at JW Marriott, Chandigarh or Sicilian Food Festival held at Hyatt Regency in Ludhiana recently. "Most of the guests are familiar with the term Italian food but in a very generic way. We wanted our guests to know and experience the flavour of the regional Italian cuisine. Sicilian cuisine is a regional cuisine from Italy and it is distinct in terms of raw material and products used in it," shares Rajdeep Rana, Chef de Cuisine, Hyatt Regency. He adds, "Moving forward we are planning to bring flavours from other regions of Italy, starting with Tuscany, to make our guests more aware. Also, lined up is Pashtuni cuisine, apart from desserts of the world." The known cuisines leave scope for much deeper exploration. While the regions keep changing, the reasons remain the same. manpriya@tribunemail.com
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It’s a sweet world...
Imagine pleasing your sweet-tooth with delicacies from around the world, like a Concorde Cake from North America or a cheese cake from Greece or a Linzer Torte from Austria in your hometown? In Kitchen at 95, Hyatt Regency, Ludhiana you surely can! "European desserts have a taste that is more fancy, light and innovative," says Vibhor Shahi, the pastry chef. He shares that the French methodology for making desserts, which actually melt in the mouth, is due to the use of subtle flavours.
For globe-trotters Nancy and Avesh, regular visitors to the place, it was a treat to savour the white and pink strawberry mousse with balsamic vinegar, which is shaped like a Swiss roll. The chef shares, "As the technique of making desserts becomes more sophisticated, new methods, like using the scientific art of molecular gastronomy, are being tried to give endless variety to the sweet dishes. Using one such method, we convert liquid milk into powder so that we have a look-alike of caviar with mango." Guests at the place can be seen relishing a tamarind mousse or a mango one in multiple hues. "The tastes are so different that I can't imagine having them in Ludhiana," exclaims Diana, who is here on a professional visit. On offer are the 'Panalova' from New Zealand or a 'Tiramisu' from Italy or maybe a Flan from Spain. Combinations of chocolate and ginger, chocolate and chilly with raspberry chips are also popular. The chef has also experimented with a 'gulab jamun cheese cake', which is again a huge hit with foodies. (On At Kitchen at 95, Hyatt Regency, Ludhiana, till August 31)
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Just be yourself
Parvesh Rana
Preet, Chandigarh I suggest you talk to her; why should you walk out for no reason? Don't be extra friendly with her; give her some time to settle down. She could also be feeling awkward. You just continue to be yourself. I am a 39-year-old married man staying alone. I met a beautiful woman and now I make it a point to see her everyday. I don't know her name or anything about her, but I think I am in love. You think I should approach her? Rahul, Mohali Instead of watching her from a distance every day, why don't you approach her decently? Strike an interesting conversation. You can't just love her without knowing her. You have to know her beyond her looks. So, I suggest, first talk to her and then take things further. (Rana is a Bollywood actor)
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Humble pie!
Manju Dewan
Frosty coffee almond pie
Ingredients
Method
(Dewan is a Ludhiana-based culinary expert) (As told to Poonam Bindra)
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Staying on, forever
If you are the sorts who like pop music with a sentimental flavour, there's not a better song for you than Stay With Me. Sung by British singer-songwriter, Sam Smith, Stay With Me is the third single from his debut studio album, In the Lonely Hour, and was released in the United Kingdom as a digital download in May. The song was written by Smith and Jimmy Napier. Stay With Me is a pop ballad that is about the protagonist pleading that his significant should not leave him. The song has since become Smith's most successful single to date, peaking at number one in the United Kingdom, becoming his third chart topper there (second as a solo artist), as well as in Canada and New Zealand. It has so far peaked at number two in the United States, becoming Smith's first top five single there and has reached the top ten in over eleven countries worldwide. Deep voice
I read somewhere that Vin Diesel covered the song recently. He can definitely keep a tune, but it's pretty hilarious to see that deep voice coming out of Sam Smith's mouth. However, the timing of the audio is too spot-on and it keeps me singing 'sat with me' on repeat
mode. Kudrat Chadha, serving in the Merchant Navy Catchy lyrics
I love the song, especially for its catchy lyrics. The music is brilliant too. It's the sort of song that gets stuck in one's head and there's not a better way of appreciating it than humming it over and over
again. Eshita Gurang, student, MCM DAV College Special quality
I really think that the song has a very special quality to it and that gives it a certain kind of character. It stays true to its pop music genre and it also has a very interesting contemporary twist, which spells ease with respect to its lyrics. Siddharth Sharma,
businessman (As told to Amarjot Kaur)
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A hottie’s confession
The versatile hottie Sonali Raut (of The Xpose fame) got quite a surprise when she found out that she beat another beauty Chitrangada Singh in the recent Celebex poll, charting the up and coming celebrities of 2014.
The newbie debuted the polls at Number 35, just after hot and happening names like Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai, Sonakshi Sinha, Anushka Sharma, Vidya Balan, Sonam Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra. But what bothered Sonali is that she beat Chitrangada, who came at Number 44. "I really like Chitrandaga and I also know that a lot of men swoon over her. I wish I was placed after her in the poll," she remarked. Now now! That's a first for a gal in any cat race. But Sonali's goodwill doesn't end there! She has a word of praise for some other more contemporary names like Shraddha Kapoor, Kajal Aggarwal, Nargis Fakhri, Ileana Dcruz, Jacqueline Fernandez, Tamanna Bhatia, Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon who preceded her in the poll. "They are all making an impacting presence with some spectacular movies. I felt privileged to be placed among them too," quipped Sonali. Guess many would want to learn humbleness from this gorgeous new-age girl.
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Generous & gentlemanly
Bobby Jasoos actor Ali Fazal could've been the Indian face in American TV series "Homeland", but Bollywood projects took away the chance. Nevertheless, he is content with the films in his kitty and is happy for Nimrat Kaur who has bagged a role in the series. He is busy shooting for Khamoshiyan, produced by Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt. He will also be seen in Rohan Sippy's "Sonali Cable", set for an October release.
"I had signed up the film (Khamoshiyan) before and Bobby Jasoos was releasing in July, Sonali Cable in October. There was no chance for me to consider that ('Homeland'). It would've been great...but I am so happy for Nimrat. "She is a dear friend of mine. We did a couple of plays together. I am happy that she is doing Homeland...," he said. If not Homeland, Ali is excited about his Hollywood project - the forthcoming edition of the "Fast and The Furious" series. "It's not an Indian part. It's essential to the script which is why I got excited. My work is with the entire gang. It was exciting to work with Vin Diesel and all. We all grew up watching it...lot of action and cars," said the 27-year-old. The fan of sports cars is all set to get his hands on one soon. "I don't even have a car yet. I am looking forward to buy one. I can't give that out yet. It's sports version of something. There are few cars that make sports version," he said.
— IANS
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Actors should take discredit too: Ajay
Filmmaking is team work and when a film doesn't work, actors should take discredit for the failure, suggests actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn, who is gearing up for the release of Singham Returns, his ninth film with director Rohit Shetty. Currently director Sajid Khan, a college friend and colleague of Ajay, is in the line of fire for the Humshakals fiasco.
His cast is blaming him for its box office debacle. "When a film works, every actor tries to take the credit for the film, but when it does not work, you should take the discredit too because filmmaking is a teamwork," said the 45-year-old in a group interview. The actor-producer, who has come a long way since his first film Phool Aur Kaante in 1991, admits that the director is the captain of the ship and as a result the onus is on him. "Yes, the director gives maximum inputs. Sometimes he says, 'Trust me'. But somewhere it's your mistake too. If you felt the script wasn't right, then why did you do it? "I accept my fault in Himmatwala because I thought it would be made in a different way, but it was made differently. But I won't blame the director for it because everyone is equally responsible," said the actor. Recently Saif Ali Khan described his stint in Humshakals as a "mistake", while his co-actor Bipasha Basu has declared that she will never work with Sajid again. But the failure of Humshakals had no repercussion on Ajay and Sajid's friendship. "If the film didn't work that does not mean we won't remain friends. We are very good friends even now," said Ajay when asked about his bonding with Sajid post the failure of Himmatwala, a remake of 1983 Jeetendra and Sridevi starrer. "I have known Sajid since college days... What is important is that you have a friendship that goes on." More than directors, actors should give priority to script. "I think most important is the script. When a director narrates the script, there comes an understanding and you know you will be able to pull it off," said Ajay, adding that with each new film actors want to push the bar for themselves. "You should go one step ahead of what you have done in the past," he said. "We have involved youths and women in the film. Women will be inspired by the film," he said.
— IANS
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Regally yours
Queen star Kangana Ranaut gave a sensuous twist to the traditional wedding look as she donned a royal avatar on the ramp at the ongoing India Bridal Fashion Week. The 27-year-old actress turned showstopper for designer Suneet Varma, making a bold statement in a velvet red saree worn with an embellished blouse and completing the regal look with a Rajasthani headgear.
"It is an amazing collection and because Suneet is a dear friend, it feels great to have walked for him. He did some mirror work in some of his clothes and I have told him I want that for my wedding," Kangana said, adding that she would like to wear a light-weight lehenga on her special day. Varma said he would like to style a red lehenga for the actress as he feels the colour suits her daring and fiery personality. "Kangana is a gutsy actress, very forward-thinking. She has found a relevant, important niche for herself, which very few actresses have been able to do. She represents the Indian women with lot of power and will. So, I think red is her colour," the designer said. Varma's golden crowns, which became the talking point of his collection, drew inspiration from Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. "Inspiration for the headgears and my collection was Shekhawati. I incorporated the miniature paintings from Rajasthan and the drawings and art works from Shekhawati for these crowns and then used our own elements and added two shades of gold, making them not too bright and not that dull," Varma said. The designer's line was high on bling and colour, as he used heavy embellishments and experimented with hues of pink, peach, red, white, golden and black on lehangas, kurtis and sarees. The show also saw a mid-air performance by an artiste.
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Tiger follows Aamir Khan
It's rare to see an actor being punctual. Taking a leaf out of his mentor's book, Aamir Khan, Tiger is known to reach ten minutes before his appointment time. Even after the stupendous success of Heropanti he hasn't changed one bit. Tiger Shroff is very punctual. The young actor who made a roaring debut with Heropanti this year is extremely particular about time. Tiger ensures he reaches at least 10 minutes before time.
A source close to him says, "Tiger is very disciplined. He starts his day very early... almost around dawn. He dedicates 6 hours to his practice and exercise regime and he has been doing this for years. All of this has instilled a strict sense of time in him. Even during shooting he used to report on sets much before the call time. Even during shooting he used to report on sets much before the call time." He also reports at media events on time. Recently he got honored by Kukkiwon, The World Taekwondo Headquarters, which is part of the South Korea. They felicitated him with a 5th degree black belt at an event in Mumbai. "The organisers of the event were highly impressed that he came in much before time. They were very glad that they got more time to interact with him and learn about his regime and other activities," adds the source. With his punctuality, hard work and charm we believe he has a long way to go. Another thing he has learnt only on in his career is that he does not want to share screen space with anyone and wants to do solo-hero films. He recently turned down a film with Ajay Devgn. Now, that is starry confidence and a starry stand.
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Rani is Mardaani and Mardaani is Rani: Pradeep
Rani Mukerji launched an anthem song of Mardaani which is a special promotional video that has been shot for the film. The song has bold and powerful lyrics written by Kausar Munir. The anthem talks about the various things women go thorough and talks about how they should stand up for themselves and fight back.
Rani said, "Women should stand up for themselves. I feel girls should be taught self-defense in school and also about protection of their bodies against molestation. Basic sex education is necessary without the squeamish factor. I underwent a lot of physical training for the character and had to change my mindset too." Pradeep Sarkar, the director, added: "Rani has portrayed the character of an officer, Shivani Shivaji Roy, flawlessly and how we should all collectively act, rather than attending candle marches." Also, present at the event was the lyricist Kausar Munir and script writer Gopi Puthran. Mardaani anthem is extremely powerful in its rendition. Supported by stark visuals, foot tapping and hard- hitting lyrics, it's a song that has potential to influence. Kausir says, "I watched the film before I wrote the lyrics. And, I felt that we needed a song that spoke about the inherent strength and grit of a woman. While we may be weak physically we are not weak as people." This is first YRF film that has no song... Mardaani anthem is a promotional song. This is also the first YRF movie rated 'Adults.' The antagonist in the film is a newcomer from New Delhi.
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Sophie’s brave act
Sophie Choudry, who is currently participating in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, had a bad fall while performing this week. We hear that though the actress already had a back injury and was on physio and injections, she took up a challenging act or Acrobatia with human water fountains.
One of the background dancers was supposed to catch Sophie but he forgot his cue and didn't catch her in time, which resulted in a very painful injury once again. Like a true professional, she completed the act but last we heard Sophie had to take a tetanus shot for the cut on her back and pain-killing injections. The judges appreciated that Sophie continued her performance despite being injured and she received a near-perfect score. Sophie, post her performance tweeted stating "I've worked damn hard! Despite injuries & pain, I'm not ready to give up! Really hope audience supports my dream of gettin to #Jhalak finals". We wish her a speedy recovery and hope she makes it to the finals!
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KBC is here again!
This grand extravaganza will launch the new season of KBC on August 17, 2014, at 8:30 pm on Sony Entertainment Television. Produced by Big Synergy Media Ltd, the new season of KBC will then air regularly every Monday to Thursday at 8:30 pm. The legendary host along with a bevy of dancers kept the audience captivated with a never-seen- before performance where he grooved to songs sung especially by him for KBC. Kapil Sharma, the host for the evening, left the audience in splits with his impeccable comic timing. He also sat on the 'hot seat' for the first time and underwent the tension that contestants undergo. Adding to the excitement were the iconic cops Dayanand Shetty (Daya) and Aditya Srivasatava (Abhijeet) from CID, Sony's landmark and record-breaking show, who also interacted with the audience. Then the valiant warrior and Rajput hero Maharana Pratap aka Faisal Khan left the audience spellbound with a stellar dance performance. The trio of Neeti Mohan, Meiyang Chang and Anirrudh Dave also added to the entertainment quotient.
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Adding up spice
Moving out Anshuman and Paakhi's love story was the stuff romance stories are made of. But after the makers ran out of story tracks to keep the show going, they brought in a lookalike of Anshuman, who turned out to be his twin, Aryaman. Soon they killed Anshuman to heighten the drama on the show. But, later as actor Iqbal Khan wasn't keen to turn negative, so as Aryaman he too will be out of Tumhari Paakhi soon.
Modern avatar Sanaya Irani's character in Rangrasiya was of a docile village belle who falls in love with her protector, Rudra. Later, they marry and try to live happily till a villain murders her. Their love story is shattered, but soon Sanaya returns to the show, albeit in a modern avatar. This change has spiced up the story. Whether it has made any change to the rating, only time will tell.
End note Saras has been the backbone of the show Saraswatichandra, even if the pretty Jennifer Winget is the lead. Now that the makers seems to have exhausted all story angles in the show and Gautam Rode has signed on another show on Life Ok, the sister channel of Star Plus, they have decided to kill his character and free him to take up the new show.
Break time Cunning Rashi has managed to stay alive through many of her schemes, but soon will be killed on the show. Rucha Hasabnis has been on the show for three-and-a-half years and wants to take a break. There is confusion about bringing another actor as Rashi or a new character altogether.
Double trouble Uttaran was all about Ichcha, as the show focused on her life as a kid, grown-up, girlfriend, wife, mother and later, a grandmother. But, once again, due to story demands, the makers had to ultimately kill Ichcha so actor Tina Dutta could focus only on one role, that of Meethi instead of a double role as Ichcha and Meethi.
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: You will be focused and alert. Working with colleagues and gaining their support will lead to faster progress on assignments. Don't take impulsive decisions regarding your finances.
Tarot message: Don't accept situations you dislike. Lucky colour: Blue. Magic number: 63.
TAURUS: You're not undecided, just trying to understand what others around you are thinking so that you can plan ahead.
Avoid new debt or excess spending. Tarot message: Take thing one at a time.
Lucky colour: Sea-green Magic number: 48. GEMINI: Do not overlook a chance meeting that may lead to a future romance. Kick old habits; adopt a healthier lifestyle with more time for meditation and relaxing.
Tarot message: Polish your public relation skills. Lucky colour: Mauve. Magic number: 43. CANCER: You are likely to find an ideal partner. Be bold to speak out what is in your mind. Delays can be expected today. Relax; things will clear up.
Tarot message: Beware of depleting your energy or resources on others. Lucky
colour: Peach. Magic number: 38. LEO: You will be able to enjoy interaction with people who share your views and thoughts. Your ability to communicate effectively will help you to enhance your reputation.
Tarot message: Arrogance will not be rewarded. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 55. VIRGO: You find ways to express your creativity and emotion. Your personal interests are likely to be stagnant. This should be a pleasantly sociable day.
Tarot message: At work, a setback will be followed by a rapid advance. Lucky
colour: Burgundy. Magic number: 49.
LIBRA: Business people may need to get some permission from government agencies and would be able to rely on influential friends for the same. Money matters would not pose a huge concern. Tarot message: Frankness and ability to state the truth are your strong points.
Lucky colour: Rainbow pastels Magic Number: 62 SCORPIO: Youngsters should be capable of entertaining themselves and they will be happiest left to themselves. Don't be unnerved. Complicated family issues or repeated social patterns require consideration.
Tarot message: A dissatisfactory phase will need gentle handling. Lucky
colour: Sky-blue. Magic number: 44. SAGITTARIUS: Inception of a business venture is just on the cards. Minor jealousies are best addressed in the moment. You can plan creative distractions or group events today. Tensions will be easily forgotten.
Tarot message: Feel free to change your mind. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 37. CAPRICORN: A close friend needs delicate advice concerning strained relationships. Past disappointments and old memories will now provide valuable social wisdom.
Tarot message: If you insist on leading a fast life, you will aggravate your problems.
Lucky colour: Maroon. Magic number: 54. AQUARIUS: This is a good time for shared enjoyment with family. Avoid acting as mediator and wait for obvious cues from loved ones. Beware of over-indulgence with food. Do watch for ongoing romantic attractions.
Tarot message: Trust your heart and intuition. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 61. PISCES: Expect loved ones to propose new forms of entertainment or ask for greater involvement in your daily life. This is an excellent time to adopt new routines, foster friendships or develop unique hobbies.
Tarot message: Do not get tied down by any promises. Lucky colour: Orange.
Magic number: 46.
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THE YEAR AHEAD
If your birthday is August 12...
Being born on the 12th day of August is likely to add a good bit of vitality to your life. You are subject to rapid ups and downs, but the energy of 3 allows you to bounce back rapidly from setbacks, physical or mental. There is restlessness in your nature, but you seem to be able to portray an easygoing attitude. At work you'll be noticed and singled out as being one of the best in your field. Your generous and big-hearted tendencies are about to become exaggerated in an irresistible way starting this summer. Do not overspend on entertainment and luxuries. Health condition of a family member will cause some stress. Positive colours: Golden, red, brown. Favourable numbers: 1, 4, 2, 7. Gems recommended: Yellow Sapphire, Red Coral. Charity on birthday: Donate saffron-coloured edible items to the poor.
You share your birthday with Cara Jocelyn Delevingne (August 12, 1992), who is an English fashion model, socialite, actress and singer. Delevingne signed with Storm Model Management in 2009 and modelled in Clements Ribeiro and Burberry fashion shows in 2010. Delevingne had a small part in Tolstoy's Anna
Karenina.
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