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Festive cut
Fuschia, Anarkalis, neons; might be on their way out. Or wait, maybe they already are. Here's coming back to the historical cycle where trends have left for good, and those left behind high and dry. But festivals need not be about fads; only the cheerful spirit and happy wardrobes. Shares Ritu Kumar, "The most appropriate way of dressing up for an Indian festival would be pulling out a really good dupatta or an antique saree and teaming it up with a stunning blouse." Or else, she adds, "One can also go for kurtas or can give our tops a real modern look by investing in a corset and teaming it up with anything classic that you might have."
Fashion industry has long heard the rant of going traditional, only very few will advocate going classic. Don't trends make for huge markets? However, shares Ritu, "The first thing to keep in mind is to go classic, the days of fusion may be a thing of past. Elegance and underplay is in, so even go quiet on the bling!" It's been a long while since the designers and buyers have bid adieu to Swarovski crystals, stone work et al. As for the colours, she advocates, "Go for deep vegetable colours such as burgundy, bottle green and saffron in traditional motifs that are a rage this season." The colours that can stay! Colour code Last season, while Anushka Sharma managed pulling off neon green, pink, black and gold put together, others drowned in the bright and beautiful, festive and cheerful spirit. Dressed in an Abu-Sandeep saree, while turning up for Aamir Khan's Diwali bash, she made for eye-catching yet easy on the eye invitee. Then there was coral in its electrifying form on quite a few celebrities, who didn't disappoint with their sartorial choices. But then so many of them did! Manish Malhotra has time and again let us all know his penchant for Indian wear, with a simple yet categorical, "I like wearing Indian clothes during festival celebrations." Perfect look With all due respect to the essays on Diwali we've grown up writing, wherein there is invariably a reference to new clothes, a lot else needs be looked into for the perfect look. It is as much about functionality as about festivity. Opines Shilpi Gohri from Adah Designer Attire, "I would personally go in for ethnic-wear like kurta or an Indian suit. Whatever one wears needs to be comfortable because Diwali is not a festival that one can just sit back and enjoy." That gives Indian couture a leave of absence in favour of formal ready to wear. "I recommend cottons instead of nylons, keeping in mind the explosive nature of the festival. A long kurta with light embroidery teamed with appropriate lowers in any silhouette or saree with a slightly heavy border would be just right," opines Meeta Kukreja, a Chandigarh-based designer. She adds, "One need not look like one's decked up for a wedding. The outfit needs to be bright and festive, not bridal and overwhelming." Along with the celebrations come the ceremonies, which could require the hosts or even the guests to be at their active best while offering prayers, bursting crackers or even lighting candles. It all starts with the right outfit giving the perfect confidence.
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R(a)iders on the storm
No matter how philosophically you try to put it, we know a winner is someone who finishes first! No matter how fast you ran, you will not be counted as a winner if you don't finish. Standing tall at the finishing line are two fairly young boys (they say age has nothing to do with eccentricities of mind) - Amartej Buwal (winner in the Xtreme category) and Jagmeet Gill (winner of the overall adventure category) of the 16th Maruti Suzuki Raid De Himalaya. So, like they say these are the two men who went ahead, an extra mile with extra speed and extra precision because they couldn't have settled with anyone lesser than that. Action zone He is careful with his words, which are precise and decent. His words don't lose track, they don't create noise. This is Amartej in real life. But to witness a 360-degree change, all you need to do is…see this Mohali-based rallyist get behind the steering, accelerate his gypsy and roar away at top speed! The words, all soft ones, have taken a back-seat; it is his mind that is now running at a fairly decent pace. This is Amartej in a motorsport event. He laughs, "My family is happy with what I do. I don't speed on roads; it's only at an event like this where it is required," shares the rallyist whose first encounter with Raid was in 2008 in the Adventure Category. In the subsequent years, Amartej rallied in the Xtreme category but never bagged the first position. However, in the 16th edition of Maruti Suzuki Raid De Himalaya he had luck by his side. "And a stable head on my shoulders," he is quick to add. "I took care of my machine totally, kept it going without a single flat tyre during the entire event," says Amartej, who was overall third in 2009 event as well. A young entrepreneur, he has only learnt to follow his heart. "I would like to keep rallying as long as I can balance my work and passion," adds Amartej, who is one of the members of the team Thunderbolt that he represents. Adrenaline junkie He is the 'been-there-done-that' man; each time he registers his name for the rally, he has a fair amount of idea on what to expect. He has gone through those terrains, he knows his machine like the back of his hand; nevertheless, when Jagmeet Gill tucks the seat belts, adjusts his helmet, throws a quick glance on the 'tripy', he is not sure what he is getting into. Jagmeet goes in for a hat-trick in the 16th chapter of Raid. With laurels running from 2012 overall 3rd and category pro-stock expert; 2013 overall first, and 2014 overall first and category pro-stock expert, Jagmeet keeps coming back for new thrills each time. "Given the situation and conditions in which I rally, it is nothing short of a mini-adventure. Every time there is something different in the terrain, which changes the sense of challenge," shares Jagmeet, rallying with Maruti Suzuki from the adventure category. This winner stands with a simple trick, "Keep holding your vehicle and go for minimum penalty." He has created a record with a penalty time of 3 minutes 20 seconds! He smiles, ready to answer something he is expecting. "Minimum error; this is the whole idea when it is the adventure category. Besides, rallying is certainly about speed and precision." jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Par
Excellence Jesse Grewal To tee shot is an important shot as it first puts you into a good position for the next shot if you find the fairway and makes the next shot shorter, and therefore easier if it is longer. The day we 'drive' it better - which means both length and accuracy - we tend to score better.
To achieve a repeatable shot from the tee we need a centre strike, a repeatable swing plane and club face position, and the maximum club head speed. The length of the driver in the past used to be 43 inches, which research showed was the maximum length that could still create a centre strike. Every inch the driver gets longer increases the club head speed, but also increases the chance of an off centre strike. The first priority is to get a driver with the correct length of shaft so that the ball is hit from the sweet spot. The ideal swing plane for a driver should be shallow, which means the club should approach the ball from the inside and catch the ball on the upswing. This would produce a slight draw or a straight shot depending on the position of the club face. This helps the ball get a higher launch angle and have less backspin, so that it rolls more upon landing. Steep swings which are commonly found amongst slicer's have an out-to-in-path, which catches the ball on the downswing resulting in a low initial launch with the ball rising later due to the high backspin. In this case, the ball rolls very little upon landing. To achieve a shallow plane set up with the ball forward in the stance and tilt the spin away from the target. The ball is positioned opposite the left heel (for right- handed golfers) and the weight is slightly more on the right side (picture 1). Make sure that the club head stays outside the hands during the backswing (picture 2). If the club goes inside the hands on the back swing, it will come on an out-to-in path on the downswing resulting in a steep swing. The backswing should begin with the turning of the shoulders and is completed when the shoulders turn approximately 90 degrees (picture 3). The first move of the downswing should be with the hips and not the shoulders and arms. This helps the club drop inside to find the correct plane and angle of approach leading to better shots of the tee. (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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Go-getter Amarjot Kaur
Though most students take up scoring subjects in Arts, Kudrat wanted to take up subjects that fuelled both her knowledge and passion. Here too, she scored 90 per cent with subjects like economics, political science, sociology, psychology and English. Having returned from a month-long summer programme at Kings College, London, on scholarship basis, Kudrat talks about her experience at several scholarship workshops that she has been a part of and her passion for law. Feathers in the cap Kudrat has been studying on a scholarship for the past three years at Army Institute of Law and all by the virtue of her academic merit. "I have been awarded with the Army grant insurance fund and it's given to the students who do exceptionally well in studies," begins Kudrat. She also went for a month-long Rhode Island government internship programme last year. "As a part of the Rhode Island government internship programme, I went to the US and worked as a legal intern at the Superior Court of Rhode Island and provident plantations. I learnt about the jury selection and jury trial, and was attached with the clerk's office and assistant justice Daniel Proccaccini," shares Kudrat, the student member of the American Bar Association. Dream catcher "I wanted to be a lawyer because I think 'manipulation' is in my blood, as I come from a family of lawyers," quips Kudrat. However, on a serious note, she shares that studying widens her spectrum of knowledge and awareness. "I am a very opinionated person and law makes me frame a better perspective of my thoughts," she says. Kudrtat informs that she went to London School of Economics last year for a summer programme where she studied corporate law and governance and got an A-grade. "This year, I took up a summer programme by Kings College, London, in Delhi and it was on International Relations. Out of 100 students, I secured the first position got a fully paid scholarship by Kings Collage, London, for a month, where I studied criminology and criminal justice." Motivational factor Kudrat shares that her motivation is self-built and it stems from the knowledge that the world has a lot offer. "I don't believe anything is impossible. My life's goal is to gain knowledge and even if there's a problem, I take it up as a challenge," she says. Ultimate goal "I want to be a very well-travelled and knowledgeable person. My ultimate goal in life is to grow intellectually," shares Kudrat. Success mantra Kudrat swears by dedication and 'The Secret' ideology! "I think if you truly want something, you really get it," she opines. Flipside of being an achiever Kudrat shares that the only problem with being an achiever is that one has to face a lot of criticism and hear a lot of rumours about oneself. "But then you eventually learn how not to care. I think the worst rumour I have heard is that I have achieved success because I was born with a silver spoon," she says. Chill zone Spending time in her room, painting, listening to music and spending time with family. Kudrat shares that she has presented a couple of her paintings in pen and paper medium at the Annual exhibition of Bama Academy at Sector 10, Art Gallery, in 2008 and 2009. Words of wisdom "I think we should not let anyone make us feel that we are not worth it. Self-belief is the key to success and happiness," Kudrat signs off. amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Grab a healthy bite
If eating healthy figures on your menu, Chandigarh offers a new address. Aja, which throws its doors open in Sector 11, has it all going for the health-conscious. With no fryer in the unit, you can be certain that no oil seeps into your snacks. And, boy, they offer aplenty!
Aja, an African word, refers to herbal healing. And herbs play an important role in Aja's menu. The décor of the unit is plain and simple, with tulsi, pudina and palak growing in the neat planters. A brainchild of Rajkanwar Singh Bhangoo, a trained chef with years of work experience, Aja culls from cuisines around the world to offers dishes that are fresh, grilled and healthy. Fries here are baked with sprinkling of herbs; salads combine a base, protein and dressing; and shakes priced at Rs 150 each, steer clear of milk and use soy milk instead. Rajkanwar opens up on the idea, "We wanted to have a place that offers healthy and fresh stuff. So we have dishes on our menu picked up from the cities and farmer markets across the world. We have taken care that not only our food, but also menu, packaging and the unit is as eco-friendly as possible." One can see what he means with herbs growing on the side wall, the feel of the menu paper and packaging...all biodegradable. Now the mainstay - the food: Yes, if you are looking for snacking a la American fast food way, this is not the place for you. The food is non-greasy but rich in flavours. Pasta party is a fresh salad with vegetables and tofu thrown in together; Humma Humma Hummus is not out-of-the-box but freshly prepared chipotle hummus served with pita bread; Yogurt Parfait combines together the goodness of fresh fruit, nuts and fresh fruit. What we love best - Quesi's cheese and salsa in freshly baked tortillas and maple crackled almonds. The menu offers a chance to customise. Make your salad with option of protein - prawns, salmon, tuna, paneer or tofu; for your sandwich too you can pick up between whole grain wrap, homemade rolls of gluten-free bread, protein and a choice of as many as 12 sauces. There is an interesting array of drinks too, right from flavour-infused coconut water, with a hint of orange juice. A high protein snack post a workout or a cure for hangover, you will get it all here. No additives or preservatives will make this place a hit with those looking for 'healthy' options. Then those on dairy or gluten-free diet can also enjoy a meal without worrying too much. Every thought matters, the place is accessible to the wheel-chair bound too. If on a health diet or aiming to make a change from fast food to fresh, Aja is surely the place for
you! mona@tribunemail.com
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stress
buster Renee Singh
When people sit down to ponder over this one initial question it is a response to their own inward journey. They surprise their own selves by going inwards in their thoughts, by thinking or saying to themselves — I am so and so or I am a manager or a writer or a painter. Most commonly it is believed that who we are is a collection of one's experiences, memories, thoughts, feelings and beliefs. Are we our thoughts? The human being is a creature of attitudes and thoughts and by changing these he is capable of changing his whole persona. Descartes said, "I think therefore I am." So we presume from the statement that we are our thoughts. But can we change a thought? Yes we know we can. The thought cannot change by itself. We need to make a conscious effort. We can affirm — I can do it. Once you have mastered the art of changing your thought you can also change your stress levels and thus your whole persona. Are we our feelings? As with thoughts, we have feelings and a lot of times we believe that we are our feelings. We also have belief systems that define us. People also feel they can change or update a belief or an attitude. It may be hard to do but it can be done. So stress can be eliminated in variance with our belief system and attitude. Now it could also be questioned as to who is this person having thoughts, memories, feelings and beliefs. We could say it is our personality. The word person comes from the Latin word persona which means a 'mask'. People all the time wear all kinds of masks that enable them to play in the drama of life. But whatever the mask we may wear we will always remain the same face inside. The core self There is a certain person we actually are. No matter what are the kind of masks we wear or how we present ourselves to others, we are this one person inside of us. We present many selves including the self we think we are and also the self we want others to think we are. When we take off the mask only the do you find your true self. Awareness exercise Over the years of playing different roles we accumulate a lot of stress and even though we may not accept it, it does leave an imprint on our personalities. Stress could be positive or negative but it is a part of creating our mask. Our core self is the spiritual essence of what we are really made of. Underneath the ego and mental processing is the core self, the real "you". In order to be more with ourselves, we must reduce our preoccupation with our thoughts and feelings and be aware of our surroundings without being critical or judgmental or complaining. Live purposefully
Healing within is very important and this only happens when we connect to our inner core.
Be aligned with your inner self. For this, you can try the following:
Take a deep breath
Exhale slowly
Suspend all your mental processing
Feel you connection with the cosmos
You will get your answer to who you areBe yourself, live and enjoy. It is a stress free life… (Singh is a Chandigarh-based psychotherapist)
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Doc Talk Since the festival season is around the corner, here's some safe advisory on skin care Dr Vikas Sharma
Hair treatments Be wary of hair-straightening treatments. During this procedure, formaldehyde is applied to the hair and flattened with a straight iron. Formaldehyde is an aggressive carcinogen, and its fumes are extremely dangerous, especially when heated. The FDA doesn't allow for stylists to use products containing more than 0.2% formaldehyde but many use formulas containing up to 7% of the noxious chemical. For safe treatment, carefully check the chemical levels in the product your technician is using. Keratin smoothing treatments can also lead to breathing problems and nosebleeds. Long lashes Long eyelashes are considered a sign of femininity in many cultures. Accordingly, some women seek to enhance their eyelash length artificially, using eyelash extensions. The negative effects of false eyelashes mimic the negative effects of hair extensions. If you're not an ideal candidate, they could damage or weaken your lashes, which may cause you to tug them out. Trauma to the eyelid or picking at lashes can destroy the hair follicle, resulting in fewer, thinner eyelashes or even permanent hair loss. Face brightening Chemical peels can brighten and lighten the facial skin to a dramatic effect and help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. But, some of these formulas are so powerful that they can cause burns and even scarring if handled incorrectly. Nail art Many people who indulge in beauty treatments for their fingernails can develop skin and nail reactions. Common chemicals used in nail beauty treatments include acrylates and formaldehyde-based resins. Reactions to acrylic coatings on fingernails are a common cause of contact dermatitis. Always know the ingredients of products being used on you. (Sharma is a Chandigarh-based dermatologist)
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star track
While shooting for their upcoming film, actors Ranveer Singh, Parineeti Chopra, Govinda and Ali Zafar got along extremely well. A source informs, "They would chat around the bonfire, which was put on every night post the pack-up. These sessions used to go on till early morning. Ali used to sing live for them and the rest of the cast would join in. They bonded over old classics, as Ali sang unplugged versions of the songs." Ask Ali and he says, "Shad is a music buff like me. Ranveer is a great sport and a co-star. Parineeti loves to sing herself and was an ideal partner. So does Govinda. Luckily we had a mix of people who connected through music and I believe none of us would be able to forget the moments we all shared during the shooting of the film and also after wrap-ups. Sometimes we would be up and singing till dawn! And again return to the set to shoot in a few hours. I still carry the guitar Shad gifted me."
Homage to honesty
Actress Aditi Sharma, who appeared in Mausam and Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, talks about her latest film Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami and more.
Right character I play Taanya Srivastav. She aspires to become a writer. She is very courageous. She works at the chief minister's office and writes speeches for him. She comes from today's generation and is quite open-minded. Good intentions I enjoyed working in this film. It was a treat. There were no stars on the sets, as we were all actors working in this film. This one is homage to honesty and our intention was to make a good film, so feedback was always welcome. We tried our best to make a good movie and I am really proud that people love it. Greedy actor I keep looking for good roles. I like to be a part of films that I can be proud of. Normally after reading the script, I know if I want to be a part of any film or not. If you look at all the films I've done, you will see that all of my characters were strong. I look for substance. I've done some Telugu films and I would like to do films in other regional languages as well. In fact, I'd like to do Punjabi films as I know the language well. Tight schedule I believe in eating healthy. It's okay to slip sometimes, but eating healthy is my fitness mantra. I like to run, as it clears my mind. Also I love to
swim.
It’s a Merc for Shraddha!
Shraddha Kapoor has been getting a series of congratulatory messages recently. First it was for the super success of her film Ek Villain (entering Rs 100-crore club), then for the phenomenal performance in her recently released film and now for her all-new luxury car. The actress has just been thanking everyone around her for all the love and appreciation. Post the series of hits right from Aashiqui 2, the actress has managed to buy herself a new luxury car, which is a black Mercedes ML. The actress was contemplating which model to buy and she considered a few options before she zeroed-in on this one, which was her personal favorite.
Shraddha shared, "It has been an eventful year with so much to look back and smile about. So much love and appreciation first and now being able to buy my own car, which feels great! Yes, it is a Mercedes ML. With the way things are turning out to be, I feel truly blessed."
Amitabh Bachchan in demand
British director Peter Webber, best known for his Scarlett Johansson-Colin Firth starrer feature debut Girl with a Pearl Earrin, says he would love to make a cross-cultural film with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
"I would love to work to with Amitabh Bachchan. Who would not? He is a living legend. He is amazing and I would like to make a movie with him, which has elements of both India and England, basically a cross-cultural film. That would be interesting," Webber told in an interview. The director is in India to judge the International Competition section at the ongoing Mumbai Film Festival with filmmakers Mahamat Saleh Haroun, Ritesh Batra and Ron Mann. Webber said Bachchan and other Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan enjoy huge popularity in England. "There is a big Indian community in England, so we all know about Bollywood actors and they are really famous." Webber is looking forward to watching some Bollywood films as he is not well acquainted with contemporary Indian cinema. "I am not an expert on contemporary Indian films. I have not watched any but I am fond of the old era of Satyajit Ray and Guru Dutt's times. I like those movies. I am hoping to catch on some good Indian stuff now," the filmmaker said, adding that he would like to collaborate with Indian filmmakers. As a part of the jury, Webber says he does not have any set criterion to mark the films in competition but will look for storyline and performances. — PTI
Queen of good times
Lisa Haydon shot into limelight with her role of pub-loving Bohemian, Vijaylakshmi, in the movie Queen. She talks about life and movies.
Star struck The Shaukeens just fell into my lap. I thought a little before committing nearly three months for the shoot. It would be silly to turn it down then. It was my first lead role. Ahana is a star-struck flower child. Role call Director Abhishek Sharma revealed that he chose me for The Shaukeens after seeing me in Queen. He said that there is nothing obvious about my beauty or deliberate about my sensuality. Personal note Randeep and I were spotted having dinner together because we just signed up with the same talent management agency, so the owner took us out for dinner together. I am not saying anything about Ness Wadia because the last time I was candid, it made horrible headlines. Screen shot I don't know what is happening with the Milan Luthria film. I know that Vikas Bahl has me on his radar and that he is making Shandaar right now. I am not silly enough to ask people to cast me in their movies. Fitness first I love watching movies and reading books. I love going to the beach for yoga or a stroll. I also like to run marathons.
Huma bags accolades
Huma Qureshi is getting a lot of praise and congratulatory calls for her appearance in Ayushmann Khurrana's music video Mitti di khushboo. She is overwhelmed by the response.
Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha will get married in Arya Samaj style in Delhi. It will be a small affair. They have not revealed their honeymoon and reception plans as yet.
Knotted affair: Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha
Transistor is back
The old radio transistor has made a comeback. Shahid Kapoor used it in Haider and Aamir Khan has made it famous with the poster of P.K. where the transistor protects his modesty.
First look
The first look of Tevar, starring Sonakshi Sinha and Arjun Kapoor, is now out. The movie releases in January 2015.
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chatter box
Coming soon: Ali Quli Mirza
Look who is back!
Neelam Panchal, who was earlier essaying the role of Rajeshwari in Star Plus' show, Hamari Devrani, is now back on television after a break of two years and she will be seen playing a very important role in the show, Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera. Neelam will essay the role of Bansuri's (Vishwapreet Kaur's) close friend, Amrit, who would come to stay with her daughter at their place. Reportedly, Nisha Nagpal of Qubool Hai fame will play the role of Amrit's daughter named Simran. The up and coming episodes of the show will witness Simran pleasing Bansuri to the extent that Bansuri would want to fix Simran's marriage with her son, Baldev (Vishal Vashishtha). We hear that her role will have shades of
grey.
The good bad boy
Actor Vatsal Seth, who is currently seen in a negative role while essaying a spoilt brat in the show, Ek Hasina Thi, talks about his character, the show and more…
Tell us about your role… I play the role of Shaurya Goenka, who is unlike a hero. He is a spoilt rich brat and an arrogant playboy. Shaurya is an edgy character and an utter contrast to the roles I have played so far. Were you sure about playing this character? I was sceptical at first because I was not sure if I could pull off a negative role. I didn't really know how the character would be received, so I was a little confused. What made you choose the show? I found the script very engaging and all the characters in the show are quite unique. Even if we talk about my character, it is not completely a negative character. Shaurya is actually a lovable negative guy. How has your experience of working on the show been so far? So far, I've had a great time. I am lucky that there are so many variations to the character. I'm getting to learn a lot. Tell us something about the current track of the show… My character, Shaurya, is currently paralysed and is on a wheelchair. So, I have to act through my facial expressions. It's quite a learning experience for me.
Of drama and emotions
The show, Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke, recently took a leap of six months post which Gunjan (Roopal Tyagi), who has lost her memory is seen re-visiting college. In the up and coming episodes of the show, the viewers will get to see an emotional sequence between the sisters, Gunjan and Rachana (Mahima Makwana) this week. The sisters will come face-to-face by chance, when Gunjan's car will hit Rachana and even though Rachana will recognise Gunjan, Gunjan will not recognise her. Immediately, the nice and helpful girl, Gunjan, will try to help Rachana as she has been responsible for causing the accident. However, Rachana will be heart-broken when Mayank will tell her about Gunjan's memory loss.
At the end of it, Gunjan will decide to take Rachana home and nurse her back to recovery after the accident.
Knotty affair
If the latest rumours are to be believed, Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput, will tie a knot next year. Apparently, Ankita wants a full Rajasthani style wedding with Sushant arriving on an elephant in the baraat. How romantic!
Wedding bells: Ankita
and Sushant
Talking of tasty twists
Fox Life has announced the launch of the fourth season of its highly successful and most watched show, Twist of Taste-The Sweet Life that features chef Vikas Khanna on a sweet adventure. Vikas will travel to the cultural capitals of India, including Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, Amritsar and Mysore, where he will be meeting people and giving his signature touch to the Indian traditional desserts and mithais.
During his culinary journey, Vikas will experience the country's oldest and most classical sweets and desserts, uncovering what inspired its creation. He will also meet locals, who have been significant to the formation and preservation of these desserts and sweets. Vikas will then return to his kitchen, and experiment with the local desserts to present a rendition that is unique. From turning Gulab Jamun into yummy Souffle, Rosogulla into cake with cherries, Ghiya barfi into Macarons, Shahi Tukda into Cannoli and many more such never seen before twists; Twist of Taste- The Sweet Life is truly a culinary adventure showcasing a different side of Indian sweets. "It feels great to be a part of this exciting show again. In this season of Twist of Taste- The Sweet Life, I have had a chance to explore and experiment with India's classic and traditional sweets. It has been a great adventure and an enriching journey to discover these culturally rich cities and its unique flavours," says Khanna. This festive season, watch Vikas Khanna take your breath away with his unique twists to Indian sweets every Monday and Tuesday at 9.30 pm only on Fox Life.
How Tweet!
Chetan Bhagat has been in the news for his new novel, Half Girlfriend. The author promoted it on popular TV show - Comedy Nights with Kapil. He tweeted: "Thanks @KapilSharmaK9. Always wanted to meet the guy who became a motorbike!"
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Astro turf
ARIES: Self-employed and businesspersons must put in a few hours to supervise property ventures. Do not speculate.
It's critical to adopt a balanced lifestyle. Tarot message: Learn to take responsibility.
Lucky colour: Peach Magic number: 28
TAURUS: You must run the household errands efficiently and consider helping relatives with their domestic needs. You have a more freedom of action at workplace.
Tarot message: Focus
on your goals. Lucky colour: Violet Magic number: 36 GEMINI: Today, do something for your pleasure. Do all in your power to settle agreements with your co-workers. This is not the right time to contemplate changing jobs.
Tarot message: Do not be dismissive of advice from youth. Lucky colour: Orange
Magic number: 62 number: 62. CANCER: Teamwork is the key note of the day. Older people may drum up certain problems for you. Do not walk about in a daze. Clubbing and social activities
are favoured. Tarot message: Do not let temporary setbacks affect you. Lucky
colour: White Magic number: 56 LEO: The crowning fulfilment of achieving your goals and gaining recognition may arrive soon. Stay focused as you take the last steps to reach a journey's end.
Tarot message: Put your efforts into action for professional gains. Lucky
colour: Bottle green Magic number: 59 number: 30. VIRGO: Like a game of snakes and ladders, you should step back down and need to retrace your steps over again. A secret love affair will bring your way an
added pleasure. Tarot message: It is no longer necessary to take risks. Lucky
colour: Rust Magic number: 44
LIBRA: The "Page of Swords" reveals a good time to tie all loose ends together and take care of precious details with absolute perfection. You are in for
a mixed day. Tarot message: Avoid situations that may turn nasty. Lucky colour: Blue
Magic number: 49 SCORPIO: Searching for your soulmate? You will be able to make the right connection effortlessly, with the added assistance of a dash of
intuition and trust. Tarot message: Trust your heart and intuition. Lucky colour: Red
Magic number: 61 SAGITTARIUS: The doorway to profound knowledge and insight may open through a
wise acquaintance. Love blossoms at workplace. Friends will be helpful. Tarot message: Do not let anyone take advantage of you.
Lucky colour: Brown Magic number: 31 CAPRICORN: The day will begin on a calm and uneventful note, lulling you into a false sense of security. Trusting people who have just appeared on the scene is a foolish move.
Tarot message: Balance in all aspects is recommended. Lucky colour: Grey
Magic number: 27 AQUARIUS: You should mind your own business. Live and let live should be your motto currently. If a task seems too difficult, break it down into smaller, simple steps.
Tarot message: Strive for perfection at work. Lucky colour: Yellow Magic number: 38 PISCES: The postponement of a certain deal could cause anxiety to you. Homemakers: This is a good day for buying a piece of jewellery. Love life will be quite intriguing.
Tarot message: Do not be too certain about obtaining a clearance. Lucky
colour: Purple Magic number: 40
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The year ahead
If your birthday is October 16...
Your birth on the 16th day of October suggests a sense of loneliness and a desire to work alone. You are relatively inflexible, and insist on being independent. If you are married, do not take your relationship for granted. If you are wavering about commitment, this is the time to make up your mind and stick to your guns. In any case, for you, relationships will be a priority if not an obsession. Your career continues to run smoothly. Lucky, 2015 will bring success, opportunities and even fame your way, especially during the first half of the year. You are finally starting to see that you work quietly behind the scenes in your own relaxed, but productive fashion. Positive colours: White, sky blue, cream, and yellow Select days: Monday and Sunday Favourable numbers: 2 and 7 Gems recommended: Pearl, white coral, and diamond Charity on birthday: Donate yellow coloured edible items to the needy or at a religious place.
You share your birthday with Hema Malini (October 16 ,1948 Ammankudi,Tiruchirappalli), who started her Bollywood career with Sapno Ka Saudagar and appeared in over 170 films. Owing to her strong Moon and Venus, she will remain in films, media and politics for long.
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