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Cut to size?
While we were rolling with laughter, tip tapping on the floor, engrossed in a fun and frolic ride, someone just dropped a thing that landed with a thud, leading to an uncomfortable silence. We still went ahead through this silence, coming out with a thought at the end of it. There has been much rib-tickling in Punjabi cinema, however of late, some sensitive and issue based-films have grabbed eyeballs, some even inviting the word 'ban' on them. The recent Punjabi film to taste this is Kaum De Heere. The movie has been cleared by the Censor Board with several cuts. The film, which apparently glorifies the assassins of Indira Gandhi, is releasing on August 22. Kaum De Heere is not the only example. Earlier, Sadda Haq had gone through the same drill of facing a ban, but finally making it to the theatres. With a handful of Punjabi filmmakers exploring volatile topics, bringing out the skeletons from the closet, it's like stirring a hornet nest. Is it because, we are not ready to see pieces of history soaked in reality on reel or just that Punjabi cinema is growing intellectually that the world has started to take us seriously now. This regional cinema is now dealing with 'ban', which was unheard of till sometime ago. Stop here….
Actor and lyricist Raj Kakra, who makes his acting debut with Kaum De Heere, wouldn't want people to form an opinion without seeing it. All the same, Raj sees a ban on the film as a statement that not everyone is happy when we dig into history. He adds, "The problem is that Punjab has a rich history and when someone brings out something that is not comfortable, people are likely to react." For another filmmaker, actor and writer Kuljinder Sidhu it is a classic case of 'been there done that'. He knows what the word 'ban' means to a film and what it does. His film Sadda Haq had to go through a ban, one time too many before it saw the light of the day. "The first two censor committees disproved of our film, it finally got a go ahead with the third committee and then again before the release we had to face hiccups," shares Kuljinder. The film created a wave of curiosity and it went on to do pretty well at the box office and garnered critical acclaim too. Films are seen as an expression that takes a creative path. At the same time, it is not always possible that a particular topic finds favour with everyone. Punjabi film Sikander had to deal with the censor board too. The film's initial title Sarsa had to be changed to avoid problems.
Why now?
Before the release of Punjab 1984, all eyes were on it. Industry insiders were keeping their fingers crossed, but not only the film came out without a scratch but also it went on to win accolades. Director Anurag Singh was pretty sure of what he wanted to depict in Punjab 1984. "I did not want to get into the religious or political angle; I just wanted to depict the emotional side of a relationship disturbed by the riot." Anurag's film came out clean; the director also feels that putting a ban on a film is fundamentally wrong. "Censor Board can have issues as how the film is depicted, but it should not have a problem with a film just because it is based on facts that nobody wants to discuss." Kuljinder Sidhu shares, "We don't have many sensitively made Punjabi films. So far we have only been exploring comedy. It is only recently that we are seeing films based on historical facts.” which of course are taken in the right sense by everyone." jasmine@tibunemail.com
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History repeats…
As much as entertain, cinema is obliged to educate. Then there are peripheral roles of sensitization, creating awareness and raising issues. No wonder, cinematic adaptations on true incidents are most welcome and if they happen to be biographical accounts, then all the more.
The 84 riots' moment under the arc lights has been long suppressed and overdue. No wonder the makers are jumping into the bandwagon to explore every conceivable angle. Yet another upcoming Punjabi film, Kaum De Heere, a true story on 1984 incidents, explores the angles of Beant Singh and Satwant Singh. While their contribution to the community might be objected by a certain section of individuals, the significance in Sikh history cannot be discounted for. "It is based on Beant Singh's life history. It is both a historical and a musical film. I would say it is a family film and an emotional film, once can easily go and watch it with their family. Rather it is not been seen alone, but with others," shares Satish Katyal, the producer. Any queries on character, preparation, shooting or research take a backseat. While singer-turned-actor Raj Kakra plays the role of Beant Singh, model- turned-actor Sukhdeep Sukh gets to play Satwant Singh. Isha Sharma and Sardar Sohi also share the credit rolls. Like with any cinematic attempt, even tangentially connected to the riots; heated discussions, censor objections and the accompanying ruckus are well expected. A couple of edit and additions in negotiations with the Censor Board, the film is all set to make its way to cinemas. Shares Raj Kakra, "We have put in three years of research and hard work. Even though the film got a worldwide release earlier this year and was deeply appreciated, it is only now we have been able to release it in India." Based on true events and as per the findings of Justice Thakkar Commission, the movie does not aim at creating any controversy. Shares Katyal, "Our only motive is to share with the audience, the actual chain of events. We cannot change history, but we can certainly learn lessons from it as human beings." He adds, "The film has been made after thorough research of legal records, published books and other material available in public domain. There is nothing fictitious." Then of course, the families whose permit was mandatory to begin with. "If you are working on any true story, you have a prime responsibility to get a yes from them." We hope they get a yes from the audience.” manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Flair & flare
Apart from the expected show schedule comprising a healthy mix of upcoming talent, established designers and emerging names, there is much ado about four Pakistani designers. Noisy enough to keep the fashion forecasters, comprising front row audience and the paparazzi fidgeting. It's been a while since the silhouettes from across the border have been doing the rounds, it is time the designers came and took a bow. Lakme Fashion Week rolls out Winter/Festive 2014 edition. After music, followed by cinema, fashion seems to be taking its fair and serious chances at connecting people. Apart from the four Pakistani designers namely, Faiza Samee, Rozwan, Beyg, Zara Shahjahan and Sania Maskatiya, there will also be a children's moment of limelight. The children's fashion show will be hosted by Hamley and Mattel's, in collaboration with Barbie and Hot Wheels, where children get to take a round on stage. Then there's Australian fashion designer duo, Easton-Pearson, who forays into the Indian market. So much for things from across the border, the fashion week claims to once again pay tribute to rich Indian heritage of Indian fabrics. As for the collections and designers, let's begin with the best, that is often saved for the last. Manish Malhotra, the blue-eyed boy of B-town, does the grand finale with what is expected to be a bridal trousseau in rich and glossy colours and with actress Kareena Kapoor slated to be the show stopper. Still high on lasts seasons' Flirty Flamingos, designer Farah Sanjana is all set to present Chandelier Chic. While blacks and whites are in store, there is also an unexpected splash of lilac, burst of blush and a sprinkle of gold.
Shares Farah, "This collection draws inspiration from the elegant spaces that sport chandeliers, fine China and all the other embodiments of style." She adds, "It caters to all age groups with silhouettes like sleek body hugging pencil skirts, crop tops, tuxedo style trousers, jackets, flowing capes and floor hugging drapes." Anita Dongre brings to the fore, her fictitious muse Nayantara-The Jaipur Bride through her new range titled India Modern. The collection is inspired by the grandeur of the Mughal era. Actor Esha Gupta will brighten the ramp for designer Neha Agarwal's collection titled Mille Fleurs, a collection celebrating a thousand flowers and miscellanea of seventeenth century's regal embroidery. Other big names to find a mention in the show schedule are Vikram Phadnis, Rocky S, Anju Modi, Varun Bahl, Shantanu and Nikhil and Priyadarshini Rao among others. Only ramp will unfold as to what they have in store. manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Putting: Speed control
Jesse Grewal
Within the technique the speed imparted to the ball depends upon the length of the stroke and the acceleration. Acceleration is the rate of change of speed and during the putting stroke the acceleration must not vary for different distances. We should make a longer backswing to hit the ball further, but have the same rate of acceleration. The longer stroke takes more time and allows the putter head to gather more speed with the same rate of acceleration. Consistent acceleration is what we call rhythm. If we maintain the same rhythm we have only one variable, which is the length of the backswing for different distances. When we use the small muscles in the hands we vary the rhythm while we have better rhythm when we use the shoulders and arms during the stroke. There are three kinds of strokes - short backswing and long follow through, a pendulum stroke having both of the same length and the third is a long backswing with a short follow through. The first type is used on slow greens and was the method used some decades ago. As the greens got faster the pendulum stroke became popular and on very fast greens we find that golfers are taking a longish backswing and a short follow through. The principle is that the putter head has kinetic energy and when it strikes the ball the ball takes the energy slowing down the putter head and thereby creating a short follow through. Practice varying the length of the backswing while keeping the rhythm constant. Read the next week's article for speed control drills. (Grewal has coached several national champions and professionals apart from being coach of the Indian golf team for the Eisenhower Cup (World Cup) in 2008. He is currently the Director of National Golf Academy of India and CGA Hero Honda Golf Academy. If you have any queries get in touch with him at parexcellence@tribunemail.com)
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Mind games
Online games or outdoors: What’s good for your child? Nishtha Shukla Anand Television, tablet, cellphones, gaming consoles...as technology becomes an interesting part of our lives, it also becomes the centre of all discussions. Almost every parent wonders-is technology good for my child? Exposure to technology has its advantages because of the innovative games being developed and educational apps available. However, as with anything else, excess of technology is not good either.
Children these days increasingly depend on technology for their entertainment. This has meant sedentary lifestyles and lower creativity levels. Their imagination and logical thinking is not being challenged enough. Clearly, this does not augur well for the development of growing children. Research has shown that overuse of technology has a detrimental effect on developing children, especially when it is not monitored. Psychologists have suggested four important factors that are necessary for healthy development of children — movement, touch, human connection and exposure to nature. This means, a child needs 2-3 hours a day of active gaming time when they are out in the fields to rumble. It aids development of posture, better coordination and tactile stimulation. However, there is an interesting corollary to this theory. A recent study at Oxford University suggests that some hours of gaming could actually be beneficial for the child. The study looked at boys and girls between 10-15 years of age. Research suggests that playing video games for about 60 minutes a day could actually be beneficial. These children are happier, more sociable and less hyperactive than ones who do not play games at all. The study looked at 5,000 children, where some of them played console games such as Nintendo Wii and Sony Play Stations. The study said, "Young people who indulged in a little video game-playing were associated with being better adjusted than those who had never played or those who were on video games for three hours or more." (Anand is a Chandigarh-based technology expert)
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A warm handshake
Divya Dutta Once I was told by a senior actor, it's always better to greet people with a namaste rather than keep shaking hands. One, it's more hygienic and two nobody feels bad that he was left out! This is in relation to meeting complete strangers. It's obviously different when you meet familiar people. Along with mom, my brother Rahul, my bhabhi and our pet Sakhi, I decided to go to my house in Karjat, two hours away from Mumbai. My mother packed sumptuous paranthas and aloo ki sabji for the trip. As luck would have it, midway our car broke down. We all got off till the mechanic did his job. I forgot that we were on the highway. There were lots of passersby recognising and wondering what was I doing in the middle of the road. I was obviously blissfully unaware and was busy looking at what the mechanic was doing. As we got sorted, three bikers stopped before us. The first thing they did was bring their hand forward for a handshake. Complete strangers! What my senior had said rang in my head and I greeted them with a warm namaste. I wondered about the moment when one really feels like shaking someone's hand tightly. I didn't have to wait too long for it. As I got back, I had a meeting at a coffee shop overlooking the main road. We were chatting when a jeep stopped right in front of us. A lady was driving it. She must be in her 50s and an older lady sat beside her. There was a grown up boy sitting on the rear seat. As the lady got off, she opened the rear door and helped the boy get out. She carried him on her strong and confident shoulders. I just looked at her in sheer amazement. It was her special child — a teenager. Tall and grown up, but totally dependent on her. She happily did it and there was no wheelchair. Her smile made me forget my own conversation. No helplessness or self-pity! My eyes were fixed on the glowing woman and she flashed a very warm smile to me. Suddenly, I felt like shaking hands with that lady. I moved behind and tapped on her shoulder. She looked back in surprise and I just said: 'I have this huge urge to shake hands with you mam.' She put her hand forward. A gripping, strong and positive handshake! I came back very happy. At my door I saw a group of youngsters waving and putting their hand forward...this time I shook it with reassured warmth of knowing these strangers and respecting their love for me. Thanks mam, whoever you were and stay blessed! (Dutta is a Bollywood actor)
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Trousseau treasure
DLF Emporio, India's first and finest luxury destination returns this August with the much awaited wedding show 'The Treasury of Trousseau', slated to start on August 27 and conclude on August 31.
The Treasury of Trousseau is the only wedding show that brings top stylists in the country to assist and advice patrons with all their wedding shopping as well as trousseau needs. This year DLF Emporio is proud to associate with Aki Narula, Niharika Khan and GautamKalra to style and build a dream trousseau for every bride and groom. Our celebrity stylists will personally consult and advise prospective brides as well as grooms in putting together special looks for their wedding celebrations. — TNS
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In the face of adversity
For answers to all your 'modern' problems, return to your roots. The dichotomy isn't unfamiliar. Following the same tradition is author and former journalist Janaky Sharma, who has recently brought forth her fourth mythological book, Sita: the Furrow Princess, which she says stands tall in the wake of gruesome, never-ending crimes against women in the country.
Kerala-born 53-year-old Janaky believes the modern woman can learn everything she needs for a life of fulfillment through the goddess of sacrifice, Sita. "Sita was a woman of substance. She proved her mettle by denouncing all comfort and accompanying her husband on exile. Some would say that she was being the perfect grehni (wife), but the truth is that Ram asked her not to come. He thought she shouldn't have left the comfort of her house, as she was raised as a princess. She, however, illustrated her perseverance by fulfilling her duty as a wife and life partner," says Janaky. The author of Panchali: the Fire Princess, Yuhavataar and Devi Puran, Janaky says it was Chandigarh that inspired her to write. "I was born and brought up in Delhi, studied at Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University, worked for PTI (Press Trust of India) for 12 years there, and finally moved to Chandigarh in 2003 due to the husband's job. This city gave me a sense of freedom to write. The sheer perception of space in Chandigarh inspired me to let my creative juices flow. And I chose to write about mythology because I've always had a fascination towards it." Ask her how a modern woman can imbibe lessons from Sita's life and she says, "First and foremost, Sita's strength lied in accompanying her husband through good and bad. Then, during the Agni Pareeksha, when Ram asked her to go into oblivion, she still had the consciousness to unite Ram with their children, Luv and Kush. But, once Ram doubted her character, she chose to remain in the lap of nature. She had a very tenacious and no-nonsense approach towards life, back in that day and age. If the modern woman adopts the same approach, and stands strong in the face of adversity, nothing can touch her. A woman's tenacity is her strongest weapon." (Janaky Sharma's book, Sita: The Furrow Princess, by Abhishek Publishers, is now on the stands) somya@tribunemail.com
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Fit & fine
Having originated in Austria, Hypoxi, a natural, easy and targeted fat-loss programme recognised worldwide, has been launched in Chandigarh. It is present in as many as 40 countries with 2,000 studios and more than 2, 50,000 users. Headquartered at Salzburg, Austria, Hypoxi offers specialised body shaping, cellulite and fat-loss treatments, which utilise the latest technology from specifically developed body-shaping equipment.
Polad Group has brought Hypoxi to India and after the success in Ahmedabad, Delhi and Faridabad more studios are soon to be launched in other cities like Bengaluru, Pune and Surat. The company has tied up with Veer Kaul, Managing Director of Headmasters Salon, in Chandigarh. Hypoxi is a fast and sustainable way to achieve targeted fat-loss. The users are required to do gentle 30 minutes workout, thrice a week and follow by a simple nutrition guideline. The Hypoxi sessions are safe, pain-free and completely natural. The unique method is so effective that users can see visible results after just a few sessions. — TNS
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Spirit of India
Actress Raveena Tandon, who is currently in New York City, attended the Indian Independence Day parade, which was celebrated on August 17. Hundreds of people were present at the parade and Raveena looked ravishing.
Riteish kools off
The buzz is that Riteish Deshmukh wants to move away from sex comedies and so he has turned down the third franchise in the Kya Kool Hain Hum series. He has been replaced by Aftab Shivdasani.
Daler goes Tunak Tunak
Popular Punjabi singer Daler Mahendi visited the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square to celebrate Indian Independence Day on August 17. He was the guest of honour at the closing bell ceremony and his popular song Tunak Tunak was also played at the Times Square. Meanwhile, he celebrated his 47th birthday on August 18. Sweet gestures
Shraddha Kapoor is riding high on the success of Ek Villain and she recently was a showstopper for a designer at BMW India Bridal Fashion Week. She gave little gifts to her team members as a gesture of gratitude for their support to
her. Expendables make way for Singham
The release of The Expendables 3 has been postponed by a week to avoid a clash with Singham Returns, believe it or not! The foreign franchise stars Sylvester Stallone and many others and has had a flop opening. Dancing diva
Kriti Sanon is dancing like a maniac and listening to salsa and ballroom dancing music all day long as she prepares for her role in Singh is Bling. She plays a dance instructor in this movie. Myra leaves India
Myra Kam of No One Killed Jessica fame was supposed to be a part of Revolution 2020 because director Rajkumar Gupta is fond of her but the producers are not. So, she has moved to New York for work and is unlikely to return to
India.
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Breaking away in 2014
Kangna Ranaut in Queen
She is a terrific actress and is known for her portrayal of dark and troubled characters in movies like Fashion, Woh Lamhe, and Gangster. She has not played a simple girl before her adorable turn in Queen. She has won accolades for the same.
Riteish Deshmukh in Ek Villain
Riteish has been pigeonholed as a comic actor but he is an exceptionally talented and versatile actor. He showed us his dark side in Ek Villain and made us loathe him. He also won rave reviews for Lai Bhaari which has become a big hit.
Parineeti Chopra in Hasee Toh Phasee
She is known for her effervescent image but she played a rebellious and lost prescription medication addict in the movie which won her rave reviews. Compared to her previous roles, she really got into the skin of the character in this one.
Alia Bhatt in Highway
Alia was not recognized as an actor in Student of The Year. She was dismissed as another glam doll but she silenced all with her powerful and straight-from-the-heart act in Imtiaz Ali's Highway. After that, she has been on a roll and got her due as an actress.
Siddharth Malhotra in Ek Villain
He debuted as a college student in Student of the Year and then played a boy-next-door in Hasee Toh Phasee. He underwent an image makeover and played an angry and brooding young man in Ek VIllain with aplomb. He earned respect.
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SRK lonely at the top: Jackie
Jackie Shroff, who has done a number of films with Shah Rukh Khan and is part of the cast of Happy New Year, is heaping praises on his producer and co-star. He was speaking on the occasion of the first look and trailer launch at a grand event held at a Mumbai suburban hotel.
Their first film was King Uncle and Jackie Shroff recalled how a well-mannered and charming Shah Rukh with a beautiful smile would sit in a corner, smoking his cigarette during the shoot at a Goa hotel. SRK played his younger brother in the film. What he found most amazing about SRK was how he shaped his career and life. He is truly like a king and one has to learn so much from him. This led to applause from the audience and a reprimand from the senior actor that this is something that should not get lost in the din of the applause. He said that the people have to learn a lot from the Badshah of Bollywood. Jackie said, "Guys (bhidu), he is a good boy and is very deep. He is a king and lonely. Kings are lonely since they are at the top. He has reached the top and stayed there…as a 'badshah' even today. He respects us…Let me not praise him much but he is praiseworthy. Kids should be like him. Nothing has changed in him since the days of King Uncle…He is a kid with a big heart, but lonely."
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Shake It Off with Swift
Country singer Taylor Swift has dropped a new single Shake It Off which she says was inspired by all the negative stuff that came her way.
Swift, 24, also promised fans that her fifth studio album is on its way. "To be honest with you, it's kind of scary up here," she said from atop the Empire State Building via Yahoo/ABC event from New York. "I have a new song I'm going to play you in 30 seconds. The idea (behind the song) that I've had to learn a pretty tough lesson in the last couple of years: People can say what they want about us, at any time " ... and we cannot control that. The only thing we can control is our reaction to it. I figure we have two options: We can let it change you ... option two is you just shake it off," she said before dropping off the single. The singer has been slammed in past for writing songs inspired by her break-ups be it I Knew You Were Trouble or We Are Never, Ever, Ever Getting Back Together. Talking about her fifth album after two years, Swift says she has tried to make new style of music. She revealed that her fifth studio album, and her first official pop album, is called 1989, after her birth year, and will hit shelves October 27. — PTI
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Big B’s real fan
Only a fortunate few get a chance to meet the legend of Bollywood Amitabh Bachchan, but lucky fans like Khushboo Singh from Ajaigarh, Madhya Pradesh, can be counted on the fingertips. Being on the hot seat was a dream come true for Khusboo, however, she had a bigger request for Big B. Apparently, the young mother had made it to the 'fastest finger first round' about two years ago, but, unfortunately, she couldn't make it to the hot seat. As destiny would have it, her newly born girl was blamed for the lost opportunity! To prove the society wrong, she vowed to name her daughter once she got a chance to be on the KBC hot seat once again. Luck played in her favour and she got selected for the show again! When she narrated the story and requested AB to name her daughter, he happily obliged and named her Naveli, inspired by his own granddaughter Navya Naveli. Like an elder in the family, Big B also gifted Khusboo gold kadas for the child. The real avatar
Kiku Sharda entered reality show Jhalak Dikhla in the role of his hit on-screen character Palak, but later switched to his real avatar. He feels perhaps that was the reason why he got ousted from the show. While Palak is quite popular, as she got many votes, the change in appearance confused
people.
Nothing negative!
Dimple Jhangiani, who plays a negative role in Colors' Beintehaa, will once again play a similar role in Life OK's Savdhan India. She is excited about getting meaty roles and has no qualms if they are negative.
Playing Lord Shiva
Himanshu Soni, who starred in the show Buddha, will now essay the role of Lord Shiva. He will be seen in a new show called Neeli Chatri Wale on Zee TV. The show is supposedly based on Akshay Kumar-Paresh Rawal's movie Oh My God.
Uttaran coming to an end?
Once again there are rumours that the long-running show Uttaran will soon wrap up. With Rashami Desai and Gaurav Chopra having quit, and Sreejita De also wanting to leave, it seems the show might come to an
end. Veera turns 500!
Popular show Veera recently completed 500 episodes and the cast celebrated the landmark with a cake-cutting ceremony on the sets. Producer Yash Patnaik says, "It has been an extremely satisfying journey so far. I feel blessed to have such a wonderful cast and crew. We still feel fresh and passionate even after completing 500 episodes.” Neha Marda, who is busy with Doli Armaanon Ki, fainted while shooting recently. She had low blood pressure and some weakness. She was also, apparently, fasting and unwell. Everything took a toll. Her husband, however, took good care of
her.
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From small to big screen
The dashing and fit winner of Best Potential award in Gladrags Mr India 2004, actor Abhinav Shukla is all set to translate his success of the small screen on to the big screen with his debut movie Roar. Television shows like Geet, Jersey No 10, Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, Jaane Kya Baat Hui, ChottiBahu—Sindoor Bin Suhagan and Hitler Didi have made him a household name. He is currently seen in Zee TV's show Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan. Abhinav is well-known for commercials for high-end brands like Raymonds and Renault's Duster. He talks about his journey so far and much more.
What is the movie Roar about? Roar: The Tigers of Sundarbans is a realistic film directed by Kamal Sadanah. The trailer of the movie was recently launched by actor Salman Khan. I play the role of Pundit, who ventures into ‘No Man's Land' land to take revenge from the man-eating tiger that kills his brother. He forms a team to carry out his mission. How was the experience of shooting in the outdoors? I am an outdoor guy, an adrenaline junkie and an avid traveller. I love living the 'bush life' when I am not shooting. Roar has been like a dream project for me, where I am not only playing the character of an Army commando but also got the opportunity to stay for 40 days in the 'No Man's Land', Sundarbans. It was like a jackpot for me. How did you feel with tigers around you? Shooting with tigers was a humbling experience. Our movie will remind people of the forgotten land of Sunderbans and the magnificent creature our national animal, the Tiger, is. A lot of people have been wondering where I had vanished; well I was almost lost in the world of Roar. This is a big and realistic project; big things take a lot of time. Do you like challenging roles? Yes, I have always been keen to take up adventurous and challenging roles. I was one of the 22 castaways in Season 1 of the show Survivor India. I won the immunity twice in a row and was among the top 5 survivors." — Dharam Pal
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The year ahead
If your birthday is August 20...
Number 2 is the mediator and peace-lover. It indicates the desire for harmony. It is a gentle, considerate and sensitive vibration. Ruled by the Moon, you will be diplomatic, warm, peaceful and sensitive. If expressed negatively: too dependent and manipulative. Positive colours: White, Pink. Select days: Sunday, Monday. Favourable numbers: 1, 4, 2, 7. Gems recommended: Pearl, Opal. Charity on birthday: Donate utensils to
the needy.
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Astro turf
ARIES: Your card 'Eight of Wands' suggests that extra money is likely to come from somewhere. TAURUS: There is breathing space now to get your act together and clear your mind. Stay with a focus on business because that's what will pay dividends. Family members are congenial and co-operative. GEMINI: Reckless spending will be a cause for regret. So no matter now tempting or urgent the purchase is, think twice before pulling out your credit card or handing over the cash. CANCER: Although you have sufficient funds, stick to window shopping. Arrangements you made to meet with friends can change at the last moment. Expect a degree of chaos and mayhem in traffic and at airports. LEO: You will enjoy tidying VIRGO: Do not bottle up emotions and become agitated. Plan some fun and relaxation with loved ones; leave stress behind. Influential people will like your style. Health issues should be treated right away. LIBRA: Your personal skills and style of working are likely to shine and be noticed by people. SCORPIO: Lots of secrets SAGITTARIUS: It is a day CAPRICORN: Career affairs can be reaching a triumphant climax. You are in an ideal job, doing what you have and showing the world just how capable you are. Health will show signs of improvement. AQUARIUS: 'The Page of Swords' reveals that you are resilient. Romance takes a turn for the better. Keep extra cash in hand to cope with additional expenses. PISCES: You need more clarity in financial or business matters. It is important that you get expert advice to help you sort out any problem. Creative work is |
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Imparting the correct amount of speed for a putt is probably the most complex part of putting. Most 3 putts happen when the speed of the putt is incorrect. To get the speed correct, the golfer must first be able to read the green well. Most of them focus on reading the line, but do not pay enough attention to the components which affect speed. The speed of the greens depend on the amount the grass is cut, the type of grass, the grain of the grass (direction of growth) the slope of the green and the moisture content. Golfers who are able to read greens well are considered to have good 'touch' while those who practice to get the speed correct develop good 'feel'. Feel may not help if the speed differs on different greens due to different grasses used.
You share your birthday with Randeep Hooda (August 20, 1976, Rohtak), who made his Bollywood debut with Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding in 2001. He was subsequently noted for his performances in Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster (2011), Jannat 2, Jism 2(2012) and the most recently in Kick. According to his stars, he will do well in the world of cinema.