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Lyrical freedom
Soorma panj pistolon waley kardey fire firangi tey…fire in his eyes, stretching his vocal chords, Punjabi singer-actor Nishawn Bhullar croons this patriotic number in his national award-winning film Nabar. This, however, is not a 'mere' promotional track.
Nishawn, an avid reader, in fact, has sung quite a few patriotic tracks, including Tere photo Bhagat Singh and Jugni.
"Patriotic songs are not just a trend; they are a tribute that every Punjabi singer has given to national heroes," he says. Here are patriotic songs from the Punjabi music industry that inspire and remind you what it feels to be a proud Indian!
True tribute
Asa Singh Mastana sang Baley ni Punjab di sher bachiye, Kuldeep Manak raised patriotic fervour with Vaar Baba Banda Singh, Gurdas Maan rang a bell with Lakh pardesi hoyi apna des ni bhuli da, and later with Sarbans daaniyan ve as well as Mera desh dildaaran da…stories of our national heroes have always inspired Punjabi singers. As singer Sarthi K shares, "We have grown up listening to the stories of Banda Bahadur and of heroes who laid their life for freedom; naturally as a singer I have the urge to sing praises of such heroes." Youtube and other online music sites are flooded with old-time songs and those by some relatively new singers. However, none of them deny that such songs are few.
New chapter
Some of the relatively new singers have also contributed their bit. Although their tracks are released around Independence Day each year, they still inspire. Azadi Independence Day, a track that was released last year is a collaboration by four singers — Vinaypal Buttar, Jassi Gill, Ranjit Bawa and Harf Cheema. The song definitely calls out to the younger generation to respect the freedom that our heroes fought for. Punjabi singer Ranjit Bawa, who has also sung Mainu fir dobara bapu galan das Lahore Diyan, recalls that for him a song on desh bhagati is not bound by time. "Patriotism is a feeling that I carry in my heart and I don't need an appropriate moment to sing about it." Another young singer Ammy Virk's Love India is a young, upbeat track wherein a boy leaves a girl he has just proposed because she shows disrespect for the National Flag. "This is so true; at least it highlights the love the newer generation has for its country, contrary to what people think." Undeniably, whether it is the old or the new generation, songs on 'azadi' have neither been a choice nor a compulsion for any singer; it is something that they all consider a privilege. Punjabi singer-actor Ravinder Grewal's Hathi ni putt waar hundey dhan jigra guru Dasmesh da shows how our gurus sacrificed his sons for freedom. Phullan wali palki is yet another inspiring song by him. Miss Pooja's Ucchi Shaan Tiranga, Ki Ki Nahin Gujri and Nankana Sahib are some of tracks that will give you all the reasons to value freedom and respect it!
jasmine@tribunemail.com
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A royal salute
Sushmit Sen's musical tribute to India's National Anthem has a certain kind of meditative quality, which gives the song a defining edge. With an illustrious career spanning 20 years, Susmit Sen, who is the founder-member of the band Sushmit Sen Chronicles, for long has also been the lead guitarist of the band Indian Ocean.
The Indian National Anthem is a song from his upcoming album Depths of the Ocean. Performed live on Balcony TV Delhi, the Six String Salute will indefinitely touch the nationalist in you. "Sushmit Sen is a highly respected musician known for combining Western Classical Jazz and Rock with Hindustani Classical and Folk Styles. He is known for his innovative style of playing, which is quite evident in the Six String Salute," says Jaspal Sahib, a Chandigarh-based musician. While Susmit Sen's fluid guitar lines recall Jerry Garcia and John McLaughlin at their best, he has a very distinct original style of playing. "I am a huge fan of Sushmit Sen and there is not a better way for a musician to pay a tribute to India than to play the national anthem," says Aman Suraj, a Chandigarh-based musician with the band, Aayat. Himanshu Kappal, a Chandigarh-based musician, who also performs at the Blue Frog and Hard Rock Café, Mumbai, shares, "Sushmit Sen mentored several young musicians, collaborated with a wide array of celebrated ones and performed solo concerts across the world. His Six String Salute is the greatest salute any musician can give to
his country." amarjot@tribunemail.com
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The patriot within
If most of your contacts have a tricolour for their display picture on your whatsapp, you know the Independence Day is around the corner! The youth today don't shy away from wearing their love on their sleeves, even if it's love for the nation!
While changing DPs has come under fire for being just brags and little service to the nation, there are many who have stood by this and many others are making unique patriotic gestures to profess their love for their country, we explore.
Ride to freedom
Neck deep
Jagdeep Joshi proudly bears the Indian map on his neck. This 25-year-old aspiring actor got the tattoo with an outline of the Indian map and saffron and green colours in it. "I would rather carry patriotic spirit than a foreign branding on my body," says Jagdeep proudly.
In fact, more and more young people are getting inked in patriotic colours. Says Rishabh Narang from Immortal Tattooz, "Today the young people are not shy of carrying the national colours on their body. I have done tattoos of Bhagat Singh, Indian flag and many other patriotic themes. And, it's not like they want to share with others every time. I once did a tattoo of an Indian map with a dot for the guy's birthplace. He got it for it was special to him."
On her toes
Suvaina Sharma, a young professional with Swami Devi Dyal Group of Institutions, Barwala, loved distributing Indian flags to friends and colleagues to mark Independence Day earlier; technology has only made things easier for her. "Don't you feel good already with most DPs to be tricolour celebrating the upcoming Independence Day," questions Suvaina. She elaborates, "Together we stand," says the girl who might or might not listen to the Prime Minster's address but has all the intentions of painting her nails saffron, white and green.
Poorvi Kautish is opening a Live Midnight Online Concert put together by Oxigen Wallet that would feature Farhan Akhtar, Aditi Singh, Shannon Donald too. "You know what, I sang Aye mere watan ke logon for my debut performance at Rose Festival when I was just three," says the Chandigarh girl. She will be opening the online concert in all probability with this song too. Poorvi is totally upbeat about Independence Day concert and believes that we all must exhibit our patriotic streak. "I am proud to be an Indian and the day holds special significance in life and I am glad that I will be able to do something this year on the
day."
Sing along: Poorvi Kautish Fighting mood
Michelangelo Francis with his students and ex-students has formed Soaring Eagles Moto Club. They duly go for an Independence Day ride. "We take the ride beyond just carrying Indian flags. Freedom from social evils is what we want. If we think and talk about it and people join in wouldn't that be a good thing for the nation?" This year some 50 riders would get together for the ride that will start at the Leisure Valley on Independence Day. mona@tribunemail.com
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Love ka side effect
Love, lust, anger, jealousy, disappointment, hurt, rejection — are some of the emotions that young ones go through while exploring relationships some that fall within societal norm and some not. Backed by research that pegs youth's interest in relationship stories, the channel is ready to roll out the new series that explores the extent that people in love can go. "There come weak moments in every relationship. The step that the person takes in that moment holds immense significance not only for the two in a relationship but also those around," says a channel spokesperson. While most of the stories are built around love gone sour, the channel representatives claim that the idea is to warn the youth of being wary of not taking a wrong step. One story talks of a man in a relationship with a girl and how a flirtatious boss (female) and her advances to the man lead to his girlfriend's suicide. But yes, they promise, you will see men on the receiving end as well. While
Bindass' Emotional Atyachaar also brought out the ugly side of love, this show only goes a step ahead in the same direction and is claimed to be inspired by real instances. And, the channel merrily subscribes to its intention of 'mirroring the society'. So, get ready to see the length that a person rejected in love can go to and more stories like this if that's what you love to watch. The show goes on air from August 15, 7
pm. mona@tribunemail.com
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To win the race, slow down
Dr Aditya Rattan
n Don't burden your brain with too many things to memorise. Keep a simple organiser diary handy or use your smartphone organiser apps to note down the to-do list for the day. Plan your day ahead; keep separate time slots for work, meals, family and social calls. Keep your mind clutter-free by noting down even the smallest things like greeting someone on a birthday, anniversary or payment of bills etc.
(Dr Rattan is a Panchkula-based consultant cardiologist)
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Don’t let them bug you
Keeping insects at bay becomes essential in this weather Satish Narula
Insect pests came to this earth much before we did. In fact, we invaded their world. But then, it was evolution. Now, we choose to co-exist, and mark their presence in our bedrooms, kitchens and lawns. They may be present in visible or invisible form. Whatever may be the case, the crawling or flying creatures are annoying and irritating, mostly. There are friendly insects too, but for some, an insect is an insect and has to be out of sight! Yes, they have to be out and away at safe range. Many insects like mosquitoes, lice, houseflies, ticks and roaches are known to cause some of the most deadly diseases. Others like beetles, butterflies, moths, bugs and hoppers devour plants and finish the crops in no time. Not only this, insects like aphids, thrips are known to spread some deadly diseases in plants besides devitalising them. Insects like borer and butterfly larvae invade fruits and render them unfit for consumption. The insects are identified by their physical presence or the damage caused by them as symptoms. However, nature has given them powers to camouflage in one or the other form, to be able to escape our sight. They may live inside the fruit or the tree, may change colour to merge with the surrounding environment, may hide in the crevices of the tree trunk, live on the underside of the leaves or even hide in soil. They may also create artificial covering over their body to be out of direct vision. We may see the damage caused, but not the insects, as they either withdraw to safety or are nocturnal in feeding. Nature has given them the power to live through tough times and also to multiply in comfortable numbers in no time! It is very important to understand their nature of life cycle to control them. Not at any stage of their development can they be controlled or their intensity be contained. Studies have been made and a particular stage of development has been identified when these can be controlled effectively. But, how to identify the attack of insects in plants and how to control them is a big question for a layman. (To be continued) (Narula is a Chandigarh-based senior PAU horticulturist and landscapist.)
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Flavours from the Far East
The highlight of the festival, however, remains the variety of rice and noodles on offer—Lemon Grass Fried Rice, Nasi Goreng (Indonesian fried rice) and Mee Goreng (Indonesian fried noodles). For mains, besides the regular Thai Red and Thai Green Curries, they also have the Soya Bean Kaprao on offer. The festival carries on through the month of August at Mailand China, Sector 26, Chandigarh. Meal for two in the fest costs Rs 800 (approximately). — TNS
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Southern delights
Poompuhar is back with its rich repertoire of authentic handicrafts from Tamilnadu. Artifacts in bronze, brass, stone, sandalwood and rose wood in day-to-day utility pieces like lamps, wall brackets, door handles, tableware, lamp shades as well as decorative items are on display at Lajpat Rai Bhawan, Sector 15-B, Chandigarh.
The high point of this exhibition is Tanjavur paintings in gold ornamentation. The exhibition also offers attractive brass lamps, woodcarvings and marble dust statues of deities. There is a special discount of 10 per cent on handicrafts and 20 per cent on handlooms. The exhibition is on till August 24.
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Remembering the Yahoo
star
Shammi Kapoor belonged to the 60's, and was loved along with Elvis Presley and Cliff Richard. He portrayed the urban debonair in movies that were light compared to wholesome family dramas depicting joy and sorrow. Shammi preferred acting in less cumbersome dramas and exploited lighter and easy-to-watch movies filled with comedy, romance and, above all, the happy Hindi movie songs that remain unrivalled to date.
Shammi Kapoor's first major break came with Nasir Husain's Dil Deke Dekho where he played the role of a young musician with debutant Asha Parekh. His success reached heights with China Town, followed by his first colour film, Junglee, released in 1961, which proved a blockbuster hit. The song from this film, Yahoo Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe became an anthem for young romantics all over the country. His Western-style garb of leather jacket and T-shirt, and catchy, upbeat musical numbers cemented his appeal amongst teenage film-goers. Kashmir Ki Kali had the star with seducing green eyes and fair complexion opposite a raw Sharmila Tagore in her maiden film role. He paired with ravishing Saira Banu in Junglee, the performance-conscious Nutan in Laat Sahab, debutant Rajshree in Budtameez and Sadhana in Rajkumar. Alongside, he acted with Kalpana in Professor. Shammi Kapoor's name guaranteed success, no wonder many heroines made their debut in films starring the Yahoo star. After being the nonchalant and charming matinee idol who teased so many belles for a whole decade, Shammi Kapoor grew more serious by acting in the hard hitting Bramachari (1969) which won him the Filmfare award. Shammi's last film in the main lead was Andaz (1971). In 1974, he moved to character roles with Zameer. He also directed the unsuccessful Manoranjan in 1975. His dance moves, the amorous looks and the nonchalance of an evergreen hero made the man, Shammi
Kapoor.
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Dimple adores Deepika
Dimple Kapadia has worked with Deepika Padukone in Cocktail and again in Finding Fanny. She treats her like a daughter. Deepika talks about their equation and more. Equation with Dimple Ji
What I feel for Dimple Ji and my equation with her, I can't describe it in words. She took me for lunch and shopping while we were shooting for Cocktail. She pampers me and spoils me. She treats me like her daughter. Different film
I will not call Finding Fanny a bold film, it's a different film. When I saw the promos first, I found it to be different. It's refreshing, it's quirky and cool. I completely enjoyed being part of the film as I also got to speak in my mother tongue — Konkani. It's a nice feeling when you have a command over your language. We are used to shooting in Hindi, but English was a different experience altogether. Learning curve
I feel honoured to share screen space with veterans such as Dimpleji, Naseer saab, Pankaji together at this point in my career and it is an even bigger achievement for Arjun because this is just his fifth film or so. We got to learn so much from them as human beings and as actors.
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A new beginning
Ganesh Chaturthi will be more special for the young actress, Shraddha Kapoor this year. The actress will be personally looking into all the preparations of this big occasion. From booking the idol of Ganesha to planning the decorations, speaking to the decorators and inviting friends and family home, the actress is doing all.
A source close to Shraddha shares, "Both Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain have been huge successes and Shraddha is very happy with the way things are going. She wants to do all that she can personally do for the festival." Being a half
Maharashtrian, since childhood she has grown up around the festivities. It is family time for them as the entire family comes together and celebrates it. When contacted Shraddha
Kapoor, she said, "Ganesh Chaturthi is very special for my entire family. I will be personally looking into all the preparations. It has been a great year for me and I am thankful for it all. I feel so blessed."
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Beauties from around the world
Call it an obsession with fair skin or a hunt for exotic women on foreign shores, Bollywood has been blessed with an influx of beauties from around the globe. Many have been inspired by the success of Katrina Kaif, who, let’s face it, is not Indian. We take a look at some of these beauties and admire
them. Model way
Jacqueline Fernandez came to India as a model years ago and made her debut in Aladdin. After Murder 2, there was no looking back. She has the biggest blockbuster of her career in Kick and will go places from here. She has a Malaysian mother, a Sri Lankan father and was raised in Bahrain. Dancing diva
American dancer Lauren Gottlieb made it big in India after she participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6. Post that, she was seen playing the lead female role in the 2013 Indian dance film ABCD: Any Body Can Dance. Now she will be seen in the sequel with Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor. She is not only good-looking but also a great dancer. Top slot
Amy Jackson is a gorgeous and sexy British import who debuted in Ek Tha Deewana and even dated Prateik Babbar. She is known for a couple of topless shoots and is now doing a South Indian film with Ram Charan. Item girl
Maryam Zakaria is often remembered as the girl from the Dil Mera Muft Ka song. Her moves overshadowed Kareena's and soon she started to receive acting proposals. Although this Iranian-Swede actress hasn't been seen in a Bollywood film since Grand Masti, she recently shot an item song for a Tamil film with Surya. March ahead
Lisa Haydon is Indian-Australian and has been raised in India and Australia. After taking the modelling world by storm, the sultry chick made her debut in Aisha and had a role in Rascals too. She made waves with her hippie turn in Queen and there has been no looking back since. Heady cocktail
Evelyn Sharma is an Indo-German cocktail and is known for her pretty face and fabulous figure. She has been seen in side roles in movies like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Main Tera Hero and is quite a sex icon already. Star appeal
Nargis Fakhri made her debut in Rockstar and has been linked with a bevy of pretty boys like Ranbir Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor and the not-pretty Uday Chopra who was lattoo over her. Apparently, they were dating. She has been mostly panned for her acting, but her beauty and sex appeal are unmatched. She was last seen in Devil, the item song in Kick and has done well in Main Tera Hero and Madras Cafe.
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Playing a tough cop
Eijaz Khan is glad to have bagged the role of a tough cop in Life Ok's show Laut Aau Trisha. He talks about his role, his focus in career and more.
What are the reasons for doing Laut Aau Trisha? I do things that I enjoy. That is the most important factor in my life. What I like the most in this character is the fact that there are certain shades that are like me. I am playing a very strict and tough cop who has a case to solve. He only does things according to his own conditions. We heard you get bored easily? Yes, this is true. For me, mediocrity is a crime. If something is going wrong then I change my track or I extract myself from the situation. I am hitting 38 and I am not rushing. As an actor we are so lost in thinking what others are thinking about us. I don't want to fall in that trap. Is there any pressure from your family to get settled in life? Marriage is like sky-diving; once you take the plunge you have to hit the rock bottom and I do sky diving professionally! What are you focused on right now as an actor? I want to work with capable people in my career. I will be working for another 12 years at the most and after that I will do farming. How did you meet your girlfriend Natalie? We met four years ago while returning from Canada. At the airport she forgot her bag and I returned it to her. Someone in the flight told her that I was an actor. We got to know each other slowly. She is young and a very talented soprano singer. She stays in Mumbai and Canada. I know her parents and family very well. Long-distance relationship is tough because it requires a different level of understanding. What has the industry taught you in this last decade? The industry has taught me 'what not' to say in front of people. I said something that cost me dearly in the past. I am very positive and happy right now. —
HRM
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There were reports that Amisha Patel and Ragini Khanna were approached for Bigg Boss Season 8. But both the girls have clarified that they are not doing the reality show. Ameesha tweeted, "4 all those free people who have nothing betr to do than to spread rumors...I'm not gonna b in bigg boss 8 9 10 11 12 or any bigg boss."
A bigg no: Amisha Patel,
KBC rocks!
Thousands of fans of the most-awaited game show Kaun Banega Crorepati on Sony Entertainment Television were living a dream when they witnessed the spectacular opening of the 8th season of the show live in the city of Surat. The legendary host Amitabh Bachchan and popular small screen stars Kapil Sharma, Faisal Khan, Dayanand Shetty, Abhijeet, Chang, Neeti Mohan and Anirudh Dave will be seen regaling the audiences with their outstanding performances. All the acts are bound to leave the audience in splits.
Slimming down
Karan Kundra has been on a weight losing spree. He lost eight kilos last month, as he needs to look leaner to play the role of a college student in MTV's show Fanaah. He quit gymming and took to cycling for an hour and stuck to a strict diet.
Dating game
Kritika Kamra is in love again. After her breakup with Karan Kundra two years ago, there were rumours of them patching up time and again but none were true. Now comes the news that she is dating someone outside the industry and is thrilled about the relationship. But she is keeping mum as it is too new.
Back on telly
Ssharad Malhotra will soon be back on TV. He has been finalised for the role of the grown up Maharana Pratap. The makers had a tough time choosing an actor and finally have zeroed-in on the Banoo Main Teri Dulhan actor.
Neetu Chandra had gone to Delhi for Raksha Bandhan celebrations with her brother and she lost her bag at the Mumbai Airport. Another person took her bag because it was of the same colour and brand, but ultimately the passenger realised and returned her bag. Not many get this lucky.
Baggage claim: Neetu Chandra A movie date with kids
After divorce, actor Hrithik Roshan has been playing doting dad to the hilt. He has been spending more time with his sons Hridhaan and Hrehaan. They even workout with him. He also took them out to watch Guardians of the Galaxy at a suburban multiplex. Lo and behold!
Emraan Hashmi, who will be next seen in Raja Natwarlal, has resumed shooting for Vikram Bhatt's upcoming film Mr. X. It takes him a good four hours of make-up session to get this look before facing the camera. Emraan's character in Mr X assumes a variety of looks. The film is going to be a 3D thriller. Friends forever
Rohan Shreshta and Ranveer Singh are buddies and are also working together. They studied together in the same school in suburban Mumbai and used to act in school plays. Rohan chose to be behind the camera and Ranveer chose to be in front of the camera. Rohan handles his photo shoots now. Farhan goes viral!
Farhan Akhtar and Shefali Shah have fallen sick with viral fever while shooting for Dil Dhadakne Do. So the shooting schedule has gone awry. Zoya Akhtar has to shoot with cast members who are available so that dates are not wasted. Watch out for Katiyabaaz
Phantom Films chose to associate with Katiyabaaz because Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane thoroughly enjoyed the docu-movie and Vikas Bahl linked it to Kaalia. They launched a promotional song for the entertaining documentary.
Of release dates and box-office
The makers of Daawat-E-Ishq approached Sanjay Leela Bhansali to shift the release date of Mary Kom but Bhansali refused because he has already done it once. So they shifted their film to September 19 and now it will be a solo release.
A football club for Rihanna
R&B star Rihanna is reportedly planning to buy Liverpool football club. Liverpool are currently under the ownership of the Fenway Sports Group, reported a publication.
There were reports earlier that the 26-year-old singer wants to set up her own foot balling academy in Barbados before branching into football ownership. The Diamonds hit maker had a great time during the World Cup, tweeting her views on matches, attending the final.
— PTI
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: Be careful, as you are prone to losing your temper with loved ones. Spending time with your partner should be a priority. Significant gains through commission or speculative trading is on the cards. Tarot message: Use your instinct to get to the top circle of power.
Lucky colour: Royal blue. Magic Number: 27
TAURUS: Success is certain. A joint venture or partnership with a close friend or a colleague will make for a profitable alliance in the long run. Your beloved or mate will go all out to make it up to you for past digressions. Tarot message: Plan your life to avoid delays.
Lucky colour: Ebony Magic Number: 40 GEMINI: Whatever you have planned today is likely to undergo a change, whether you like it or not. Partnership could be a problem. Tensions at home can be resolved with tact and understanding. Tarot message: Allow a sick situation to blow over before you start
afreash. Lucky colour: cream Magic Number: 47 CANCER: Hard work and perseverance will be rewarded. Put behind the unpleasant events of the past and look forward to a nice day. Genuine appreciation and understanding will come your way.
Tarot message: Lack of confidence or caution can leave you in losses. Lucky
colour: Parrot green Magic Number: 48 LEO: Meetings will go very well. Be patient and consider all factors before making a decision. Loved ones may feel dejected and ignored. It may require you to make an extra effort to keep them happy. Tarot message: Listen carefully to words of wisdom.
Lucky colour: Crimson Magic Number: 38 VIRGO: Financial gains are assured to those who are bold. An out of turn promotion with additional benefits is on the cards. To maintain peace and harmony at home you may have to make a little extra effort. Tarot message: Restore ties with business people.
Lucky colour: Deep red. Magic Number: 28
LIBRA: The employed can look forward to a comfortable working environment. An
advance payment will materialize. Health needs attention. You will be in a happy frame of mind.
Tarot message: Make an effort to boost your income. Lucky colour: Off white Magic Number: 55 SCORPIO: You will strike a good bargain, which will get you immediate benefits. Concentrate on your routine work. Personal relationships will be disappointing. Remember, you can't please everybody. Tarot message: Take one step at a time and avoid being hurried and overanxious or you make mistakes and unsteady moves. Lucky colour: Orange
Magic Number: 46 SAGITTARIUS: Try to remain calm and give your version of the situation. There are times in a relationship when it is wiser to be silent. Take the plunge and implement new plans and schemes.
Tarot message: Polish your public relation skills. Lucky colour: Florescent green
Magic Number: 45 CAPRICORN: You will be discussing expansion plans but try to resolve disputes, if any, amicably. You may be concerned about your mate or beloved who has not been keeping well or may be depressed.
Tarot message: Don't be afraid to lend a helping hand to others. Lucky
colour: Brown Magic Number: 41 AQUARIUS: Someone will borrow money and not return
it at all. Any temptation to criticise a family member must be avoided. Business people will
reap rich dividends from old/new ventures. Tarot message: Be cautious as it is better to be safe than sorry.
Lucky colour: Violet Magic Number: 51 PISCES: An office romance may get you into trouble. Be
assertive where and when you have to. Look for stability and inner strength. You will find a Taurean to be helpful.
Tarot message: Tread on a familiar ground if you want to make a breakthrough in your career.
Lucky colour: Golden Magic Number: 30
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THE YEAR AHEAD
If your birthday is August 14...
This is a year to return to your childlike spirit when it comes to love and romance. You are in a bit of a self-nurturing mode until July, when Jupiter comes out of your house of retreat and brings major abundance to the relationship axis of your horoscope. Drive with care especially if you happen to travel late night. Do not overspend on entertainment and luxuries. Be careful as someone could try to tarnish your image. If you run from a situation, it will follow you in the worst possible way. Do not worry about you health as it may worsen your sickness. Certain important work will come to a halt due to bleak financial position. You will face some problems but be realistic and do not expect miracles from people who extend help. Keep away from joint ventures and partnerships. Positive colours: Green, turquoise, sea green, coca cola and rose Select days: Wednesday and Friday. Favourable numbers: 5, 6. Gems recommended: Emerald and ruby. Charity on birthday: You may donate yellow ladoos at a religious place. You share your birthday with
Sunidhi Chauhan (August 14, 1983, New Delhi), who started her singing career at the age of four. Her performances on Doordarshan’s show, Meri Aawaz Suno, won her the Lata Mangeshkar Trophy. Though her horoscope indicates marital problems, her versatile voice will push her on the top of singing world after 2015.
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What's Independence Day if not celebrating freedom? And Himalayan Harley-Davidson riders are taking their freedom ride to Mcleodganj (Dharamshala) this year. "Last year we went to the Wagah border, and this year too we, a group of 50 plus riders, would take this two-day trip," says Navi Sidhu, chapter manager. "Occasions call for celebrations, and why waste Independence Day sitting idle at home or running around shopping in malls. We chase freedom on our bikes and tour around the country enjoying and spreading the patriotic fervour," he adds.
Midnight fervour
Pyar tumse kuch bhi karwa sakta hai, sawal yeh hai ke tum sahi karoge ya galat — is what channel Bindass is dishing out to its young viewers through their latest show Pyaar Ka The End!
In today's fast-paced world, it is aptly said that stress is nothing but a socially acceptable form of mental illness. Stress often results from mismatch between expectations and abilities. Those who are stressed are likely to be unhealthy, less motivated and less productive. However, most of the stress can be easily managed. Here are a few simple steps that will help.
Why do we to need discuss insects now, at this time when plants are getting a new lease of life? Well, this is the time for insects too to be active as feeders and breeders, as plenty of food is around. It is nature. Be very vigilant and take proper measures to keep them at bay, lest they feed on your plants and you lose not only a season, but also the fruits of your hard work.
Bringing together flavours from the streets of Asia — Indonesia, Korea, China, Hongkong and Thailand - is Mainland China's new food festival, Asia Kitchen Festival. The festival tactfully combines the flavours of the Far East, in dishes like Corn Cakes in Sweet Chilli Sauce (Thai), Dynamite Tofu (Hongkong), Garlic Shrimps (China), Chicken Kaprao (Thai), Barbequed Pepper Chicken (Korea) and Java Grilled Fish with Sambal Salsa (Indonesia).
No reality show, please
Lost and found, literally