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The thinking jatt!
Oh the pride of being a jatt… that 12 bore flung over the crispy kurta…a gypsy plastered with stickers that read 'We dare to dare' (of wooing women, of picking up fights at the drop of their hat)-Punjabi singers have been crooning on these lines one time too many.
And now, on a serious note, they have decided for the jatt do something better. The jatt is now talking about domestic violence, he's worried about youngsters migrating to foreign shores leaving their old parents behind, he is talking about his style and how he is not just a laughing stock. Some of the singers, who are rapping and singing notes highlighting important social issues, are Yo Yo Honey Singh, Raftaar and Badshah-Raxtar. As a part of the MTV Spoken Word, they have given their concerns a voice. Next on line is Diljit Dosanjh with This Singh is Stylish and others like the Jutsin Beiber of Punjab, A Kay have been strongly raising such issues on various platforms. Much is happening in society that is affecting each of one of us and it's high time our singers too talked about it.
Speak out loud Diljit Dosanjh is one of the few singers in Punjab who has talked about sensitive issues either through his recent films or tracks. His upcoming song This Singh Is So Stylish comes with a strong message. "Wear your attitude, what you have is unique to you, so just go ahead and flaunt it." Diljit's new track is about the Singh being stylish in a turban and how it is a symbol of pride and should be carried likewise. Adds the actor-singer, "The Singh has gone to the far off land, won hearts and done so well. This track is just about that and since it features on MTV Spoken Word, many will get a chance to know what I am trying to say. It is indeed a great thing the channel is doing." If you had Punjabi singers only talking about hathiyaar and ghar di khadi daru, you have young singers like A Kay who made his debut with the song Kalyug that had a social message. All his tracks, like Lost Life and Maapey, have a strong message. "I think being a part of this Yo-man generation gives us a lot of exposure but at the same time, we owe it to society to raise certain issues," says the singer who is the youngest singer to perform live at an international concert in Canada. A Kay calls his tracks as poems with tune. "My song Munda I-phone Varga also has a message. If I can't make any impact through my music then what good it is?" Wear your style
Songs are a reflection of the state of mind, or what's going on around us. Noted singers like Gurdas Maan or Debi Makhsoospuri have been highlighting social issues for a long time; it is only now that singers are finding popular platforms to talk about it. Most recently Badshah featuring Raxtar in Bandook released on MTV Spoken Word received rave reviews. The song talks about karma and the video has the message of domestic violence. Badshah, of Saturday Saturday fame, is glad that he could do something like this. "Music is a channel for change, it builds bridges then why don't we use it to send the message across." The lyrics of his song has a profound thought behind—Ye jo kahaani maine tumko sunaani hai, Purani jaani-maani suni kayion ki zubaani hai, Banda banta tezz lekin kudrat badi sayaani hai, Jisne thooka hai muh pe, Usne muh ki hi khaani hai, Ab gaur se sun meri har ik baat ko
Kaam tere hi wo aayega, Tu jo bhi karega, Upar wala tere hisse me likhta jayega, Jo bhi khoyega, wahi paayega, Jo bhi boyega, wahi khayega. Adds Badshah, "Can we escape karma? No. For, karma is a b****, boy." jasmine@tribunemail.com
The right cause Bandook, the track by Badshah featuring Raxtar, talks about karma. At the same time, it also highlights the issue of domestic violence. Karma is something Badshah believes in and he wants to send the message that we shouldn't hurt anyone, because what we do to others is what we get back in return. This is the philosophy of karma on
which the song Bandook is based on. Badshah, an award winning rapper, lyricist and music producer of Saturday Saturday from Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya along with Raxstar, a British recording artiste, who has attained substantial fame in the Asian Music scene since 2008 and has a mammoth fan following in the UK come together for Panasonic Mobiles MTV Spoken Word, a unique platform for music of the ‘spoken’ genre – where Rap & Hip Hop artists collaborate to make a song and a music video for the bespoke property. The music track is superbly produced as one of India’s first trap music songs with a combination of a soulful haunting melody and hard hitting lyrics. The stylized music video deals with the theme of domestic violence and is set in heightened reality; it has beautifully crafted dark undertones,
with a surreal ending.
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Lisa picks up the pen
We all know actress Lisa Ray to be a multi-faceted personality. She has had a booming career in India and abroad. The actress was at the top of the ladder when tragedy struck and she was diagnosed with cancer. She had to take a break from a flourishing career to go in for treatment. Now, the actress is ready to step into her writing shoes. The actress was approached by world's leading publication house Harper Collins for the same. She has been a figure of inspiration for people not just in India but the world over. Lisa has won a very tough uphill battle against cancer, a true survivor. The actress has since worked a lot towards awareness and support for cancer patients. Lot of women in India look up to Lisa as a lady of substance and self-dependence. Even her body of work has never drifted towards frivolity. The actress said, "It is a great honour to be approached by Harper Collins to pen down my life. My journey up until now is almost surreal and I know it is not going to be an easy task to put it on paper. Often one has to relive some very tough moments in order to give an honest account of things. I am done with a major chunk of the manuscript and to wrap up the book I think I need to revisit some locations in India where my roots lie. I hope that my book will be a source of confidence of people, the facts that you really can beat the odds without compromising who you are." Lisa is almost done with the first draft. The book is expected to hit the stands early next year.
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Tigers in India
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi-starrer Tigers, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) recently, will hit theatres in India in January 2015.
The film, directed by the Oscar-winning Bosnian filmmaker Danis Tanovic, is based on the true story of a salesman, Syed Aamir Raza, with a multinational pharmaceutical firm in Pakistan.
Tigers, which seeks to relay a broader message about the benefits of breastfeeding, delivers a harsh judgment on the practices of MNCs in developing countries like Pakistan. Tanovic said that the film is likely to be released in India in January next year. Hashmi, who is making his Hollywood debut with Tigers, said the film is a brave, new breed of cinema. "It is a global project with Indian and foreign cast and crew, directed by a Bosnian, set in Pakistan, and filmed in four countries including Patiala in India," the 35-year-old actor said. Hashmi also met the man he portrays on-screen, Aamir, who is now a cab driver in Toronto and lives with his family in Mississauga. "We have had fabulous screenings and the reviews have been great but for me personally meeting Aamir and his family was the biggest high. I am so glad he liked the film and my portrayal of him. Aamir was the real tiger," he said. After watching the movie, Aamir who is now a Canadian resident, said, "It is a very powerful film which showed things exactly how they happened. Emraan has done a great job." — PTI
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Celebs support Deepika’s stand
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone slammed India's leading news daily for creating a story and publishing a series of snaps of her cleavage. The 28-year-old actress took to Twitter and lashed at the publication, which had named the gallery "OMG: Deepika Padukone's Cleavage show," writing "YES!I am a Woman. I have breasts AND a cleavage! You got a problem!!??," a publication reported.
The Finding Fanny star stated that this was the news in one of India's biggest news organisation, and said that they shouldn't be talking about women empowerment issues if they didn't even know how to respect women. The video stills showed the beauty in white anarkali dress, which wasn't revealing, but the video, which had been shot from above in an attempt to catch a glimpse of her chest, made it look sleazy. The original footage used by the news organisation comes from a YouTube channel that specialises in sleazy videos of actress' bodies. It also included similar images of leading actresses Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anushka Sharma and Kangna Ranaut. Meanwhile, celebrities, including Alia Bhatt, Illeana D'Cruz, Ranvir Shorey, stylist of the featured outfit, Anaita Shroff Adjania, 'Finding Fanny' director Homi Adjania and Huma Qureshi among others, backed the actress for her brave step, expressing their respect for her and disgust at the news. — ANI
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Zindagi Khoobsurat hai!
Pakistani actor Fawad Khan says as much as he is excited about his hit TV drama Humsafar premiering on Indian television, he is also nervous about audience's reaction to the show and hopes it lives up to the hype surrounding it.
"I have seen the promos of Humsafar on Zindagi and I am thankful to all those who have loved the show before and who are waiting for it now because the show is special to me. But I am also scared about its outcome here, I just hope it fares well and people like it. I have mixed feelings about it," Fawad said. The 32-year-old actor is making his Bollywood debut with upcoming Sonam Kapoor-starrer Khoobsurat, which is the remake of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 1980 film of the same name. Fawad, who has already charmed the Indian audience with his performance in Pakistani TV show Zindagi Gulzar Hai, says though the drama has given him a fan base here, it has also put the pressure of fans' expectations. It is true that ZGH has given me a foot-hold in the industry and people like me before my film has released. This is an advantage but it can be a disadvantage too because now people expect a certain performance from me. So, that adds to the pressure. I just hope they like me in Khoobsurat as much as they liked me in the show," Fawad said. Khoobsurat, directed by debutant Shahshank Ghosh and produced by Anil Kapoor will release on September 19.— PTI
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Too much to handle
Richa Chadda is among the busiest actors in Bollwood right now. The star has four movie projects lined up and a touring play Trivial Disasters staring Kalki Koechlin, Purabh Kohli and Cyrus Sahukar. The actress is in Lucknow shooting for director Sudhir Mishra's latest adaptation of the classic Devdas.
On the other hand Richa's next film Tamanchey is ready for release where she stars alongside Nikhil Dwivedi. Richa will soon get busy with the promotional tour for the same. This super hectic schedule has put the star in big dilemma as far as the dates go. The actress was quoted saying, "I really did want to be a part of Tamanchey promotions. It's one project which I am really looking forward to. But unfortunately, I am here in Lucknow where we are shooting night shifts and have already suffered delay due to the rains. Plus Tamanchey's release got pushed unfortunately and I had committed my time to Sudhir's film and another film I am doing."
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Under cover
Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan claims her controversial stint on Oprah Winfrey's reality show left her little choice but to relocate overseas.
Lohan talked about it in an interview with the Britain's Telegraph to promote her upcoming gig in a London production of drama
Speed-the-Plow.
The 28-year-old says her own docu-series, which exposed her alcohol relapse, alleged miscarriage and many emotional meltdowns on the small screen last spring, made her a target in her hometown of New York City. "After the Oprah show it was kind of hard for me to be in New York," she said. "There were problems with the paparazzi, and I didn't have that in New York in the beginning… Every time I left my house, they were at the corner," she said. She also criticises a judge's decision to sentence her to community service at an LA morgue for violating her probation in 2011. "It was "f***ed up and inappropriate," she said. "Because a lot of other people were meant to do it, and they were like: 'No, they can't handle it. Lohan can.'" — IANS
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Baby boy wants babies
Singer Justin Bieber reportedly wants to start a family with on and off girlfriend Selena Gomez.
The 20-year-old Baby hit-maker has been dating the 22-year-old pop star for four years, and he reportedly wouldn't be upset if she got pregnant soon.
"They have a very romaticised and immature idea of what it means to have a child. When they first fell in love, they promised each other that they'd be parents one day, and Justin still says he wants Selena to be the mother of his children, especially when he wants to make her happy," said a source. "They're rolling the dice, because they think whatever happens is god's will," added the source. — IANS
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Chipping — keep the club face open
Jesse Grewal There are two kinds of shots played from around the green - one is from a good lie and the other from a bad one; could be a thick fringe or a bare lie. By definition, a chip is a shot from a bad lie, which requires a steeper angle of approach. The shot from a good lie around the green would be like a putting stroke with a lofted club. This would have a shallow angle of approach and get the ball to roll.
The two key ingredients for good chipping are to create a steep angle of approach and keep the club face slightly open so that the bounce of the club works. For the steepness, make sure that the club head is outside the hands in the backswing which helps create a slightly out to in path. During the follow through, the club head will be outside the hands with the hands finishing in front of the left pocket (picture 2). The club face would remain slightly open. One can also hold another shaft or a stick along the club's shaft so that it is extended upwards. Make sure that it does not hit your left side on the follow through (picture 1). This helps in stopping the flip as well as keeping the club head outside the hands on the follow through. (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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Play on
The Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi, in association with Wings Theatre Academy, St Kabir School, will stage the famous play Death of a Salesman by well-known playwright Arthur Miller, on September 21 at the Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, Chandigarh, from 7 pm onwards. The play has been directed by Zubin Mehta and its duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes (with an interval).
The play tackles universal human questions about the nature of happiness and success, of ageing and of family responsibility. — TNS
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Brush with the best
With the inauguration of an Art Gallery on its premises, Kalagram, Chandigarh, is all set to provide the city with an avenue that caters to local artists and that too free of cost! As we walk through the sparkling white swanky floors of the gallery, it looks somewhat like a tunnel with only a few twists and turns that extend into two-by-two feet boxes at regular intervals. However, the walls of the gallery, which are newly plastered and painted with snowflake white, are decked up with the paintings of eminent artists from the city for the exhibition titled 'Colours of Tricity'.
Prabhinder Lall, a city-based artist who has recently been awarded a senior fellowship by the Ministry of Culture, details on his paintings, which are abstract visuals of city's architecture, "I have always been inspired by architecture because my father was an architect and most of my paintings are influenced by the city's architecture." The gallery also exhibits paintings by Madan Lal, Mahesh Prajapati, Ravinder Sharma, Shiv Kumar, Anand Sharma, Neenu Vij and Simrit Luthra. "The gallery aims to promote art and all the exhibitions that will be held in this gallery will be sponsored by the North Zone Cultural Centre. We will be printing their invites and coordinating the event," says Yashwinder Sharma, programme officer, NZCC, Kalagram. "However, the criterion remains that the work should be good and original," he adds. (On till September 18) amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Face of beauty
The Quan Spa at JW Marriott, known for its calming and rejuvenating spa therapies, has launched its new menu and brings to the city a refreshing range of spa treatments and facials. 'Quan' is the Chinese word for the 'source of pure water'. Water is the source of all life. It has the ability to cleanse physically and spiritually. 'Quan' draws on these restorative qualities to provide a haven of peace and relaxation.
The new menu offers guests an oasis of healing and wellness through the all new spa treatments, which are a blend of Ayurvedic and Thai massages along with series of contemporary body refinement therapies. The Earth & Hot Stone Massage to relieve physical stress, Aroma Fusion Massage to stimulate the nervous system, the Ancient Shirodhara medicinal massage and the exotic cocoa-milk ritual wrap to revitalise your body are some of the many beauty therapies in the new menu. — TNS
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Curry a favour!
Kandla Nijhowne Malaysian flavours of peanut, coconut, kaffir lime leaves, chilies and galangal create many a magical curry. Food from this sub-continent is infused with the delightful fragrance of lemongrass. One of the surprising elements of a Rendang curry is Madras curry powder. One would imagine this condiment would not cross our Southern borders ever, leave alone participate in Malaysia's favourite curry! Here is the recipe for Chicken Rendang Curry. Chicken Rendang Curry
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1 tsp pepper powder
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A three-inch stalk lemongrass
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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½ cup refined oil
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750 gm boneless chicken (see veggie options)
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2 medium-sized onions, roughly chopped
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3 cloves garlic
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3-4 thin slices of fresh ginger (peeled)
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4-5 cashew-nuts
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3 dried chilies
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¾ cup coconut milk
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¾ tbsp light brown sugar
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¾ tbsp desiccated coconut
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Use a bowl and combine the curry powder, pepper, lemongrass, lime juice and 1 tablespoon of the oil.
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Cut chicken into cubes, add to the bowl along with some salt; turn to coat well.
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Dry roast the desiccated coconut till it is fragrant. Keep aside.
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Blend to a paste the onions, garlic, ginger, cashew-nuts and chilies.
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Beauty & brains
From her dancing moves to her peppy songs, actress and singer Sophie Choudry has created a niche for herself in the industry. In an exclusive chat, the diva shares her beauty secret. How would you define beauty? It's a light from within. Someone who has beautiful, positive thoughts, a kind heart, carries herself confidently and gracefully is beautiful. A great smile makes a person beautiful too. Beauty is truly not just about the outside, but what emanates from within. Who are your favourite designers? Elli Saab is amazing; I love Stella McCartney, DVF and McQueen right now. In India Manish Malhotra for Indian, Cue by Rohit and Rahul, Pankaj and Nidhi and more! Do you follow a fitness regime? I believe in eating healthy, avoiding oily food, working out regularly, drinking enough water, keeping my skin clean and not having too many late nights. I wash my face morning and night, moisturise and never sleep with my make-up on. I exfoliate once a week and use a mask when I feel my skin needs it. The simpler the regime the better! What's your style? Feminine, glamorous and chic; I love being a woman. I enjoy dressing up and looking good. Style is something that must reflect not only in the clothes, but also the way you speak and carry yourself. What are the five things you always carry in your purse? Phone, lipstick or lip balm, hair-brush, wallet, and perfume. — HRM
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A world of notes
Young singer Swagata Sarkar is fast emerging as one of the brightest stars in the world of music. She wants to prove her talent in the music industry and is ready to strive hard for it. She talks about her journey so far and more. When and where were you born? I was born on November 12, 1985, in Assam. I hail from a Bengali music-loving family. Life at Silchar was simple, pristine, unpolluted and far from the maddening rush of a city. When did you first start singing? There used to be cultural programmes and social gatherings at my native place very often. My father is a singer himself; in fact my parents were very much culturally inclined and involved in all those activities. As a child, I picked the first lessons of music there. I used to copy whatever my father sang and so began my journey at the age of seven. I have been a regular performer in musical events since I was 12 years, both in India as well as abroad. Who were your gurus? My father was my first guru. I am also the disciple of Anupam Chowdhary, Aradhna Kharade and Suresh Kharade, all eminent music maestros of the country. I have done Vishaarad in Hindustani Classical Music from Bangiya Sangeet Parishad (Santiniketan) and also pursuing Hindustani Classical Music from Gwalior Gharana (Hyderabad). What all awards have you won? I won the runners-up trophy in Idea Rocks India, Aurangabad, 2013, which was a competition judged by Shankar Mahadevan, Eshaan and Loy. I have also participated in Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa challenge 2007, Voice of Assam, 2008, Zee Bangla Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, 2009, Hero Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012, among other competitions. What are your upcoming projects? I am singing for three Tollywood projects. I am also trying to make a name in Bollywood and have recently come out with my own album titled Bollywood Dandiya 2014. — Dharam Pal
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Trip to remember
When we asked Aishwarya, she said, "Yes, I just came back from a lovely trip from Bhutan. A trip with friends was something on my to-do list before I get married. I am planning to get back to work soon; I had a good time with friends."
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Twitter tale
The third season of the popular television show Satyamev Jayate with Aamir Khan, on Star Plus, will be exclusively promoted on Twitter. This season the audience will be engaged in many unique ways on Twitter.
Star Plus will give fans the power to unlock and enable the release of the promo of the new season of Satyamev Jayate exclusively on Twitter before any online or offline platform. Star Plus will become the first broadcaster to use the 'Flock to Unlock' card that will incentivize followers to generate awareness about the show and unlock exclusive content on Twitter. Fans are encouraged to Tweet with hashtag #MumkinHai to generate the required number of Tweets needed to unlock the video and be the first to view it.
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The year ahead
If your birthday is September 16...
The Sun enters Kanya Rashi (Virgo) on your birthday making it Ashwin Sankranti, which is an auspicious occasion astrologically. Meditation and retreats will be particularly helpful for you now, as they regenerate and invigorate your spirit. Much pleasure and growth will be found in solitude and contemplation. This is a time when you can rid yourself of self-destructive tendencies, deep-seated fears and deeply-ingrained tendencies towards guilty feelings. You are able to get in touch with your subconscious mind and, in fact, confronting your fears can be quite pleasurable during this period. You will enjoy a sound health this year. Positive colours: White, Cream. Select days: Monday, Sunday. Favourable numbers: 2, 7. Gems recommended: Pearl, Diamond. Charity on birthday: Donate clothes to the needy.
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Astro Turf
ARIES: Take proper care of your diet. Love life will be exciting. Financial matters will come under strain. There will be good potential for future growth. Singles can be on the look-out for a partner.
Tarot message: Do what is right and watch your best interests. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 56. TAURUS: Make good use of the quiet morning and you will be well prepared for the rest of the day. Personal relations will be neglected. Students: mind your language. Tarot message: Delays are the only obstacle in your way to success. Lucky colour: Black. Magic number: 38. GEMINI: The card 'six of wands' will give you extra rewards. Try to keep your schedule varied and flexible rather than letting yourself get pinned down in one spot. A female co-worker can be jealous. Tarot message: Put your terms and conditions in writing. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 40. CANCER: Your card the 'Judgement' gives you strength and strong vision. Communication over legal matters, travel plans and education can be held up or postponed, which can cause undue stress. Tarot message: Empty promises are certain. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 33. LEO: Today you will have difficulty in getting along with associates. Fraud and trickery can be the order of the day. Women: avoid overeating and gossiping. Expect tremendous joy at an evening party. Tarot message: Be careful with property issues. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 44.. VIRGO: Health needs some care. Do not be too much in a hurry to get financial plans underway.
You will be able to do yourself a bit of good with the help of influential people. Tarot message: Plan your life better to avoid delays. Lucky colour: Beige. Magic number: 59.
LIBRA: Agreement made today can be very valuable for you. Later in the day, you should be able to get your ideas for home improvement into action. Personal and business partnerships will go well.
Tarot message: You find within yourself a fountainhead of a will-power.
Lucky colour: Teal. Magic number: 63. SCORPIO: The day starts with smiles and cheers. Business affairs are under control. Friends are pleasant, but not particularly significant. It's a good day to release anxiety, so stop holding on to old ideas. Tarot message: Take responsibility for your own action. Lucky colour: Blue. Magic number: 26. SAGITTARIUS: Meeting new people will bring delightful opportunity for romance and minor flirtation. Get out and about early; activity and social interaction will do you a world of good. Tarot message: You shall prevent a lot of trouble by taking timely action. Lucky colour: Violet. Magic number: 54. CAPRICORN: Avoid speculation today. Those married will enjoy a pleasantly romantic phase at home. Take proper care of your health. Social life and political activity will bring recognition. Tarot message: Don't reveal your plans to your competitors. Lucky colour: Rust. Magic number: 40. AQUARIUS: Don't make hasty decisions regarding your family matters. A younger member in the family will offer you valuable advice. Defer a short journey.
It is a day to socialize. Tarot message: Don't try to end the entire deadlock at one go. Lucky colour: Grey. Magic number: 33. PISCES: Dispute over a small issue is possible at your work-place. Women: don't use harsh words or speech. Heavy expenses will frustrate you. Beware of hitch, delays and postponement. Tarot message: You gain by being practical; don't be emotional. Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 48.
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To be able to hit the ball from a thick fringe or bare lie the club should make contact with the ball on a descending arc, so that it does not catch the grass first or the ground behind the ball. The problem with a steep angle of approach is that the club head could dig into the ground and stop leading to a duffed shot. The leading edge of the club is sharp and when the club is closing through impact, it tends to dig even more. The only way to avoid this is to keep the club face open so that the bounce of the club hits the ground, helping the club skip through without losing speed. 
While the gallery opens to the paintings of Mehar Singh and Jodh Singh, which elaborate upon the vibrant culture of Punjab, it explores various dimensions of art by 32 city-based artists. The paintings by Sadhna Sangar depict her interpretation of nature taking the form of abstract, whereas Bheem Malhotra's works in watercolour extend a rather structured and well-defined version of nature, which translate into visually appealing landscapes and seascapes. Anand Shinde's works on figurative abstracts delve deep into his perspective of humans as do the works of Vinay Vadhera. The works of Satwant Singh display the element of animalism, while paintings by Balwinder Singh make use of rather vibrant and soothing contrast of colours. Also, Subhash Shorey's pen and ink sketches on paper elaborate on his abstract nature paintings.
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Actress Aishwarya Sakhuja, who recently wrapped up shooting for Main Na Bhoolungi, took some time off with her friends for a bachelorette trip to Bhutan. We hear that the actress, who is getting married this December, wanted to take a trip with her friends before her wedding.
You share your birthday with Sukhwinder Singh (September 16,1968, Amritsar), who has sung the famous song Chaiyya Chaiyya. The sum of the year 2014, which comes to 7, will coincide with Sukhwinder's lucky 7 and would prove a milestone for his career.