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Wheels of fortune
You might just hear them roaring at the traffic points…shining chromes and beefed- up bodies, the minute you straighten up to get a full view, the pack has already moved on.
The ride, the attitude and a careful torque, superbikes and their owners, knees exposed to the wind, riding ahead of five super cars, will definitely move you. And those who own one will not be able to give a logical reason for owning a mean super expensive machine, other than the fact that they like being hit by the wind, rain and even hailstorms, if any.
Bikers will be bikers
You would probably be surprised if any one of them told you that they sneak out in the middle of the night to check on their bikes, and you would be taken aback if they were to tell you that they get drunk on the wind they feel on their face. Dr Saurabh Kapoor from Malerkotla loves his Iron 883 CC, which he gifted to himself on his birthday. "I love riding, which should ideally answer all the questions related to the bike," he says. "I love to ride alone, and life really gets interesting at 150," he just smiles knowing that he has said enough. There is no tomorrow for them. You can't even throw in any logic, trying to explain why a Rs 30-lakh motorbike when they could have easily gone for a super luxury car! Well, bikers are bikers, and all they know is to ride.
Super exciting
Sartaj Sandhu from Mohali rides a Ducati Multistrada 1200 which he thinks is his best communication device. "Nature, do we interact with it," he asks adding, "When I ride my bike, taking it up the hill, I am talking to nature. I couldn't do the same in a super luxury car. I own three super cars but nothing compared to the high of riding a bike. I know the sound of wind, I know when someone says, I want wind in my hair… and it is because I ride." The love for nature explains many things, but what still needs to be known is what is it that a superbike does and a normal bike doesn't?
Getting high
It is the rubber that they like to burn, but they want to do it in style as well, and they technically define it as well. Jagmeet Gill from Mohali wouldn't have settled for anything but a Harley Davidson Iron 883
Sportster. "Yes, it's an expensive bike but definitely not a replacement bike. Also, superbikes give a cruise kind of feeling and an ego boost as well. The feeling that I own a HD or a Ducati is great. Besides, for those who like riding, these are the best bikes. Of course, they can't be slotted as everyday bikes, so this why there is that oh-what-a-ride factor attached to them." It is the attitude and not the brand that they are actually going in for. Charandeep Singh, a businessman from
Ropar, owns a white-coloured Fireblade that paints the city red whenever he takes it out. "Indeed with the price tag, I am getting value for money. This bike is a head-turner. More than this, it is a cruise bike that zip zap zooms on the highway, the whole feeling that I can't put together in words," adds Charandeep who looks after his precious machine just like he looks after his cars and any other important piece of property. "Not that I spend hours on the bike, all the same, not a day goes when I don't give it a loving look." Life is too short and they wouldn't want to waste it in the traffic. So, they ride and ride with élan showing the super nature of their
superbikes. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Calling all pan friends!
It's time to fasten your apron and wave the spatula like a magic wand while throwing caution to the winds! With the advent of the fourth edition of MasterChef India, that will be telecast on Star Plus, the battle for the next MasterChef just got spicier, tastier, and more vegetarian. You read it right!
In Chandigarh to announce the auditions for MasterChef India, Chef Vikas Khanna explains the vegetarian concept of the show with only one sentence as he exclaims, "I love it!" As he invites the city folk to audition for the show, he shares that the concept of the show shares the likes of many Indians, who would usually switch to some other channel every time a meat-prepared dish was flashed on their screens. "Even my mother would complain about the dead fish and meat shown on the show and I think most Indians had the same issue with the show. So, we came up with the vegetarian concept," he shares. As he lists the reasons for making this edition of the show absolutely vegetarian, he says that vegetarian food offers more scope for variety and is also in trend. "If you talk to the elderly women of the house, they will tell you how vegetables can be prepared in different avatars. This is the beauty of vegetarian food. Also, I think it's in trend to be a vegetarian as I see most of the Europeans are turning vegetarian," says
Vikas. As he talks about the show, he reveals that the basic criteria for judging the dishes would depend on the participant's capacity to think out of the box and give the dish a creative cut. "It basically works like the Oscars, the dish that we remember, courtesy its good taste, is the dish that gets the participant through to the second level. The idea is to select a dish that stands out," he says. While talking about the line-up of the judges, he shares, "At the moment, both Sanjeev and I are in the show. However, we
are yet to finalise the third judge." That Vikas's association with television has gone a long way in honing his talent as a host, it has also added several folds of creativity to his disposition.
Vikas, who is presently hosting a television show titled Twist of Taste, says, "I am really happy with the response I have received for the Twist of Taste and the experience has inspired many of my culinary creations, including ravioli and date paranthas and peach cobbler." To this, he adds that the travel cookery show has also gone a long way in both pacifying and kindling his passion for
travelling. With a judge so talented, there is no better scope for objectivity and for those who seek fame, knowledge and success, wear your jogging shoes and run to Sood
Bhawan, Sector 44-A, on November 6 at 9 am. amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Let your body move…
It's no more dance like no one's watching. The proverbial definition has given way to reality shows and here millions are watching. Hereon it is a crazy pursuit of synchronization, where absolute command over body language is more important than spontaneous expression of human emotions. Each step ought to be taken with precision because each performance is bordering on the gymnastics. What with the difficult props and challenging platforms.
"They have gone way too serious about dancing. More important than dancing is how to dance with all your heart," Chandigarh contestant Naveen Arya waxes eloquent about the ongoing dance reality show Dil Se Naache Indiawale on Zee TV. During times when choreography has invaded even the most spontaneous and joyous of occasions like a wedding in the family, how does one do that? Err…dance with all your heart. "One can achieve that state when you are neither bothered about people's presence and nor about your body movement. Just give into the music, your emotions and dance." Not a care in the world is perhaps, the only restricting factor. He adds, "All this dance forms have come from western countries. But whereas Indian form of dancing has been about pure movement and expression," shares the 25-year-old from Chandigarh. Ga ga over Govinda
While dance happened early on, reality shows not until recently. "I had auditioned for DID Season 4, when I received a call from the channel this year, asking me to send them a video. This was followed by auditions." He adds, "I must be 10 when I did my fist stage show. I have learnt dancing only by observing Bollywood and television and stars like Govinda." The Bollywood yesteryear actor he is incredibly influenced by. "Govinda is my icon. In every reality show I participate, I just have to perform on at least one song by Govinda. I can act, dance, speak like him." Currently running a dance studio in the city, he has also worked as a dancer in the Prabhudeva production Ramaiya Vastavaiya. "For me, dancing has always been full time while studies have been part time," which explains his still pursuing bachelor's studies from Panjab University. "Earlier, parents used to worry about me but now when they see me traveling for one reality show or the other, they feel very happy. Moreover, they see me on television." Along with the reality stints came a brush with stars. "I was judged by the team of Happy New Year. Abhishek Bachchan really liked my performance. So much so that I was almost eliminated at a later stage when he ensured that I got a wild card entry and made it to the finale." As for Govinda, "I'm
hoping to meet him someday. But I'm sure he must have seen my performance in some reality show or the other. I have been to so many." Finale to be aired on November 9 and
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All eyes on Kisna
The nine-year-old boy with superpowers, Kisna picks up the name from the mythological character and represents the charm, wit, humour, sense of adventure of Lord Krishna but he is a boy that children of today can totally relate to. Yes, this boy with a peacock feather tattoo on his left arm also loves to have milk products—ghee, butter, buttermilk and curd. This Kisna is naughty and lovable. The man behind the show, Ketan Mehta, the acclaimed filmmaker, talks about it, "What's beautiful about this show is that it's not mindless but mindful entertainment." Having produced shows like The Adventures of MotuPatlu, Ramayana: The Epic and Captain Vyom, Ketan while giving a green signal to a children's project, keeps in mind the basic storyline which according to him should be engaging. "India is full of superheroes. We have a team of writers working on the script, while we are careful that no negative values are communicated," says Ketan. The audiences see Kisna battle against Andhernagri's wicked Raja Durjan and his evil plans of creating terror in Kisna's hometown. Ketan, who has produced the show, is happy the way the Indian animation industry is coming up. "Largely our industry was working for foreign studios. Now, there is a spurt in Indian content. We are just ready to explode." A celebrated director who has given documentaries, feature films and TV programmes with an equal finesse, Ketan loves to dabble in all. "That's what I relish most about being a filmmaker; each new project can take you to an altogether new direction. A Charlie Chaplin fan during his childhood days, it was Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, that's shaped up Ketan's sensibilities. "Being in the institute, I learnt the ropes of film-making, its craft for it is a technology-driven medium. And knowing about filmmakers from all across the world was truly life changing." Apart from Kisna, two of his films are soon to be released. Rang Rasiya will open in big screens in November and following it is Manjhi—The Mountain Man. While Rang Rasiya has Randeep Hooda playing the 19th-century Indian painter, Raja Ravi Varma; Nawazuddin Siddiqui leads in Manjhi. Any current favourite actor, we ask Ketan. "Well, there is this whole generation of bright actors. It's difficult to name a few, but, yes I quite like Randeep Hooda and Nawazuddin and have enjoyed working with them both," he says. The series Kisna will be showcased everyday at 2 pm.
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Read between the lines
Call it beginner's luck; Bhaavna Arora's debut novel made it to Crosswords Bookstores' bestsellers' list placed besides the author, who grew up reading Paulo Coelho. Call it a coincidence; Adultery and The Deliberate Sinner touch on the same topics albeit in a different way.
One would place the blame with Fifty Shades of Grey for unleashing era of desi erotica, but Bhaavna likes to disagree. "When I started writing, around this time last year, I hadn't heard, forget reading, Fifty Shades of Grey." Another one that her book is constantly compared with is Sita's Curse; she defends, "I haven't read that either, I started but found it too heavy." The Deliberate Sinner, in her words, is straight out of the gut. The book that she finished in about 20-25 days took its sweet time to find publishers. "But once it came out, I got an overwhelming response. Launched around July, it is now a national bestseller having sold over 30,000 copies." Story of Rihana (Totta is her surname, yes, the same one you thought; Bhaavna is settled in Patiala if you need the hint) touches on two topics — lack of sexual satisfaction in seemingly happily married women, and how adultery is perceived differently for a man and a woman. Not an easy subject to be accepted, "But when I sat writing, I wasn't thinking of reactions or whether the book would find favour with readers." And, she places the credit for touching a subject that is still a taboo with Shobhaa De. Her debut book, is it also autobiographical, as is generally assumed? "Not really. Yes, I have picked up a lot from relationships I have seen around me. My parents, uncles and aunts and how both emotional as well as physical aspects are equally significant and related in a marital bond," says Bhaavna, who shares that her second book draws more from her real life and the protagonist is like herself — an Army officer's daughter and the story is told from her eyes. She insists, "I was able to write this book because I have faith in this. Having read Shobhaa De, I grew up to believe that I can talk about a woman's sexual needs too." A full-time writer now, having been an academician, Bhaavna happily opts for leadership lectures, is busy writing and practising yoga. She places her book for anyone 18 plus. "Going by fan mail I am receiving on a daily basis, the book is a hit with the young and old alike," says the writer. "It is an out-and-out entertainer and no erotica, as lovemaking scenes are integral to the plot," she adds. Published by Srishti, the 148-page book is priced at
Rs 120.
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Crafting a sweet tale
It's so pretty, I could eat it up! Well, you can. Baker and sugar crafter Swati Jain's creations are a treat for the eyes as well as the palate.
In Chandigarh to hold her third workshop on sugar crafting, under the name SugarCraft India, Swati believes molding fondant is an art that requires ease and leisure.
Her work, however, is just limited to molding and decoration after your beloved cake cools down. Sharing her journey, Swati says, "It started off as a hobby; I learnt sugar crafting from South Africa. But, as I learnt and experimented with the craft, I realised how much I was in love with it. Even after my classes got over, I returned home and kept experimenting. Thanks to a lot of research and trial and error, I learnt techniques like airbrushing by myself." Having travelled to Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chandigarh, besides other states, for her workshops, Swati says she likes to keep it simple by choosing not to teach baking simultaneously. "I prefer being known for my specialty. It's better to excel in one field than try your hand at everything. Besides, now every city has many baking classes around the year. So, baking isn't as difficult to learn." Does she plan to return to the city? "Yes, the response has always been tremendous, that's why I keep coming back to Chandigarh. The end of this month, November 29 and 30, I'd be holding another workshop here." Swati charges
Rs 13,500 for a two-day, nine-hour workshop and holds batches of 12.
Handy tips
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Under the spotlight
"We took up theatre when there was practically no television, no films, no multimedia. Just theatre it was for us. In the jargon for technology how much space is left for pure talent and a true actor is what we need to think about," he shares, while in Chandigarh to stage his plays, on an invitation by Chandigarh Sangeet Natak
Akademi.
He shares a few hours before staging his second play based on Rabindranath Tagore's story. "It is titled Smapti and it is about the journey of a girl who is quite naughty and does not fit into societal norms. It is about her self-discovery and transition to a mature woman."
Having translated several famous works from English into Hindi and directed numerous plays, he currently spearheads Sambhav Theatre Group. "I am interested in any subject that focuses on relationships, whether it is relationships in a family, between an individual and the system, or between a man and a woman."
Observation skill
While they still crystallise the moot point whether theatre can be taught or only explored in an individual, he focuses on self-learning. And also, the power of observation, experience and rehearsal. "Theatre academies have emerged only in the recent past. Earlier too we had great actors. Then how did they learn? By observing, practicing and making mistakes. Today's impatient generation just doesn't believe in seeing others' works." Meanwhile, he has just wound up with Kissa Maujpur Ka, a production for a college in Delhi.
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Nine-yard wonder
Love for saris made Priyadarshini Nehru turn her passion into a profession. A holiday in Indore at her sister-in-law's place made her buy thirty Maheshwari saris, which sold like hotcakes in her circle. "I had little business acumen at that time," Priyadarshini says. She sourced more on demand and soon she was holding a small exhibition at a friend's salon!
"Soon the demand increased and I set up this small store," says Priyadarshini, who runs Shradha Saburi next to the same salon she started off in Sector 8. The small collection tucked in the corner of this place has frequent footfall, she claims, with all the women coming for all kind of beauty treatments. Priyadarshini, who loves saris and traditional weaves, has expanded beyond Maheshwari and has some Kaanjivarams, Banarasi and Tussar ones in her store. And, there are suits too, a few dupattas and some readymade
blouses" — TNS
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Will Jennifer Lawrence visit India?
Starting November 1, the entire cast of the highly anticipated movie The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, kicked off the film's promotions across the globe in Beijing, Seoul, London, New York and Los Angeles.
Now if sources are to be believed, J Law who is currently nursing a broken heart, is keen to visit India before the movie hits theatres in November. J Law's wish list for her Indian sojourn includes indulgences like traditional designer Indian wear and precious diamonds to pamper herself. With so much of hype & excitement about the movie and the lead actress' love life, will the Indian fans get a chance to meet the real Katniss Everdeen? The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, the third in the global blockbuster Hunger Games film franchise, will release in India on November 28, 2014.
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Imaginary take
Actress Anne Hathaway, who plays an astronaut in science fiction Interstellar, says she believes in aliens, but is unsure about how they would look like.
The 31-year-old actress shared her views about extraterrestrial life during an interview with a publication, reports a website.
"I've never had any problem with the idea that there is other life in the universe. Does that life look exactly like us? Probably not. In fact, I couldn't even imagine what these other life forms might look like, or what set of values they might hold or knowledge they might understand," she said. "I've always thought it's highly unlikely there's nothing out there. I certainly don't struggle to believe that they exist," she added. The Devil Wears Prada actress also said that she dreamed of exploring the solar system as a kid.
— IANS
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When fame doesn’t matter…
Jessica Chastain says that she has little desire to participate in the fame game. The 37-year-old actress, who skyrocketed to fame and won critical acclaim in the last few years, said her motivation comes from the craft, not the recognition, reported a magazine.
"I'm a shadow whisperer, I hide in the shadows.
I tend to avoid places where I might get photographed... I just don't think of myself as a movie star - I'm an actress," she said. Chastain's private life has affected her dating process, as she chooses not to date other celebrities. "It just puts a magnifying glass on you. If you want to be really famous, then date another famous person. But fame is not a part of my life that I am excited about." Chastain, who is currently dating Italian fashion executive Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, said she is not attracted to the bright lights of male stars. "I think you have to date someone who understands some aspects of the film industry. I mean, I'm going to be in Northern Ireland kissing Colin Farrell, so I have to date a guy who is really confident of himself and isn't insecure about all of that."
— PTI
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On the spiritual side
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen and her family met spiritual leader Dalai Lama. Bundchen, 34, shared a photo on Instagram of the meeting, reported a website.
In the photo, Bundchen's 4-year-old son can be seen standing in front of His Holiness who bowed and cupped the boy's face.
She stands behind her young son as she carries her 23-month-old daughter. "What an inspiring and kind man... Grateful for this magical moment #dalailama #wisdom #gratitude," she captioned the picture.
— PTI
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All set to replace
Nicole Kidman is in talks to replace Gwyneth Paltrow in the English remake of famous Argentinian thriller The Secret in Their Eyes. If the talks go through, Kidman would team up with Julia Roberts for the first time in the movie. Billy Ray wrote the script and is directing the movie, which will also star Chiwetel Ejiofor.
The originally Spanish movie also the best foreign-language Oscar winner in 2010, revolved around the life of a retired attorney, who revisits an unsolved rape and murder case and his unrequited love for his former boss by writing a book. In the process of writing the book, he ends up unlocking many secrets. The original film was written and directed by Juan Jose Campanella, according to a publication. Kidman will be next seen portraying the role of explorer Gertrude Bell in Werner Herzog's Queen of the Desert.
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An unlikely pair
While Salman Khan refused to work with Deepika Padukone in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo stating that he doesn't want to work with a very busy actress, the latest buzz is that the two actors might come together for a film.
As per the latest rumours, the two are currently in talks with Yash Raj Films for a movie. Though Salman and Deepika have never shared screen space before, buzz has it that YRF is planning to cast them for a film, which will be directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. While Salman has given blockbuster hit Ek Tha Tiger with Yash Raj, Deepika has worked for the banner in Bachna Ae Haseeno and Lafangey
Parindey.
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Role with a difference
Barkha Bisht, who is all set to vow her fans in the daily soap Tum Saath Ho Jab Apne on Sony Pal, talks about her show and more.
Tell us about your role. I play a Muslim widow called Mariyam who has a young daughter (Ashnoor Kaur). The show has been shot in Lucknow and most of the characters on the show are Muslim. Is it a regular rona- dhona show? Not at all, in fact it's a story of a mother who helps her daughter achieve her dreams as she fights against all odds. Who is your daughter on the show? Ashnoor Kaur plays my daughter on the show. She wants to be a badminton player but my family, friends and relatives are very conservative and don't want Ashnoor to play in front of public in skimpy shorts and parade before sports lovers which is a taboo in their community. But then does she play any sport? Yes. She takes up tennis and with the help of her mother and a character played by Hussain Zaidi she becomes quite successful at the sport. However, there are obstacles in the form of a character played by Aasif Sheikh who is a rigid person and doesn't want the girl to play any sport. Was it difficult for you to step into this role? Yes. Generally I have played glamorous characters in TV shows and films but in this show I am fully clothed in white and speak refined Urdu. I had to strive hard to get the nuances of Urdu right but with the help of my director and Aasif and Haasan I managed to get it
right.
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Elementary my dear Watson!
A still from Elementary Saurabh Yagnik, executive vice-president and business head, Sony Pix & AXN India, said, "We are happy to bring back the latest season of Elementary, a show that is constantly evolving. This season Elementary will become more gripping than ever before and we hope to get a bigger and better response from our viewers." Elementary offers a fresh take on the famous British detective Sherlock Holmes who is now living in New York after drug rehabilitation, played by Jonny Lee Miller, the star from the film Trainspotting. Lucy Liu of Charlie's Angels fame plays the character of Dr Watson. After the death of her patient in London, Dr Watson's licence is revoked and she is forced to accompany Sherlock to New York as a sober companion by detective's rich father. Elementary season 3 brings some twists and turns as Sherlock Holmes gets a new apprentice and Joan Watson has a new boyfriend which may lead to dynamic changes in their already twisted equation. Actress Minissha Lamba is the latest contestant to be eliminated. During her stay, Minissha went through an emotional phase where she also had a heated argument with Aarya Babbar. While Minissha seems reluctant to admit that Bigg Boss 8 was a mistake, she still doesn't hold any grudges against anyone in the
house.
All is well: Minissha Lamba A grand treat
Every girl dreams of a fairy tale wedding and what better than having a designer like Swapnil Shinde design a wedding outfit. Soon to live this dream will be Pal's leading faces, Adaa Khan and Preeti Chaudhary. Swapnil Shinde, who has designed for top Bollywood actresses like Priyanka Chopra, Soha Ali Khan, Mandira Bedi, Pooja Chopra and Urvashi Sharma is being approached to dress up telly's popular faces. Khan and Chaudhary who play the lead role in Pal's Piya Basanti Re and Ek Rishta Aisa Bhi will be seen wearing an ensemble specially designed by Swapnil for their grand wedding on the show. Coming up
Popular TV show Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya is all set to see a shocking twist. In the coming episodes, Virat (Bharat Chawda) will yet again mastermind a plan wherein he would want to kill Raj (Mishkat Varma). However, destiny will have something else in store! And it will be Avni's brother Abhaas (Parichay Sharma) who gets killed. Star-struck
Recently, actor Vishal Singh, who plays Jigar in Saath Nibhana Saathiya got to meet Big B. Vishal says, "I have seen him many times at various award functions, but this was the first time when I got a chance to speak to him in person. My heart skipped a beat when I stood next to him.” Aishwarya Rai Bachchan announced that she has given the go-ahead for Jazbaa and is excited about her comeback. She looks better than ever! She has also green-lighted a couple of more
films.
Project pipeline: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan From clothes to camera
In 2015, fashion designer Vikram Phadnis completes his silver jubilee in the entertainment industry and will celebrate it by turning director. The film, an emotional drama, stars Bipasha Basu, whom the fashion designer has known since she came to Mumbai to be a model. They are best friends. The film will be shot in Australia. The date sheet
Bombay Velvet is releasing in the summer of 2015. Ranbir Kapoor will shoot for a new song in the movie in January 2015. The song will be shot over four days and has been composed by Amit
Trivedi. Miranda on a Cruise! It seems that actor Tom Cruise is smitten by Australian beauty Miranda Kerr as he has been romantically linked to the supermodel.
According to a report, he met Kerr at a social event just a month after she announced her split from her husband Orlando Bloom in October last year, reports a website. "Tom hasn't been able to get Miranda out of his mind!," said a source.
— IANS
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: The day can be somewhat tricky for relationships, so avoid getting into confrontations. The highlight of the day would be handling your finances and not letting them run out of control. Tarot message: Don't do anything at the cost of your health. Lucky colour: Pomegranate Red
Magic number: 41
TAURUS: There would be changes at the work scene and these could have positive consequences on your career. Some of you may need to help out at home.
Tarot message: Lack of persistence can be disastrous in business matters. Lucky colour: Cream Magic number: 53 GEMINI: The stress and strain of work and relationships would catch up with you and you may have to consciously stop expressing your emotions in the wrong direction.
Tarot message: Don't waste an opportunity by being rash or impulsive. Lucky colour: Sea green
Magic number: 27 CANCER: Today you would be dominated by your past, especially, your relationships with family or a situation at home. Towards the end of the day, there may be some discussions about these topics and things may be resolved suitably.
Tarot message: Keep your eyes on the future.Lucky colour: White Magic number: 30 LEO: The assignments at work may be more interesting than usual; however, there may be some ambiguity about certain projects, which could lead to delay. Financially, you would be advised to go over all your records. Tarot message: Don't do anything at the cost of your health. Lucky colour: Aqua Magic number: 37 VIRGO: Change is vital and you would need to change the way you think, form opinions and react to situations. Even in personal relationships, let go off grudges and move forward. Socially, you would remain quite popular and busy. Tarot message: Time will heal all wounds Lucky colour: Turquoise
Magic number: 32
LIBRA: It is important that you remain calm and balanced since future growth would depend much on your attitude. There may be some confusion at work. Work and finances would be relatively trouble free and things would flow smoothly. Tarot message: Be positive. Lucky colour: Lotus pink
Magic number: 26 SCORPIO: Relationships with loved ones would demand a lot out of you today so, you may have to work hard at balancing home and professional lives. This is a good day for finalising property. Tarot message: Do not be in the rush to spend extravagantly.
Lucky colour: Purple Magic number: 43 SAGITTARIUS: Today many of you would connect with your inner self and be calm and content with your life. Meeting old friends and loved ones would heighten this feeling.
Tarot message: Spend time meeting experienced people. Lucky colour: Saffron
Magic number: 57 CAPRICORN: Your confidence and energy would be on a high today and as a result you would be able to shine brilliantly in everything that you do. Do not be rash or impulsive.
Tarot message: Don't try to end all the deadlocks at one go. Lucky
colour: Peach Magic number: 65 AQUARIUS: Most of you would be reckless and strong-willed at work and at home. This may lead to some difficulties in relationships and in achieving goals. Use your innate charm to win over people rather than brute force. Tarot message: Do not let trivial problems haunt you. Lucky colour: Orange Magic number: 50 PISCES: Though the beginning of the day may seem strenuous and emotionally exhausting, you would be able to learn a great deal from it. Certain financial commitments may have to be reviewed.
Tarot message: Capitalise on your strength and do not trust others. Lucky
colour: Black Magic number: 41
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THE YEAR AHEAD
If your birthday is November 5...
You are Number 5 and a Scorpio; you love competition in both work and play. Today your birthday falls on Wednesday, which is denoted by number 5, which means you have a strong year ahead of you. Solutions to the problems will come naturally to you. You will have a minor spat with your colleagues and partners. You have to handle your property and investments with utmost care as they tend to be in critical condition this year. Don't take any personal engagements lightly. Certain delicate situations will come to a happy conclusion. Financially you will be stable. Saturn in Scorpio has a new role to play in your life. Certain events which happened in 1984 may recur in 2015. Positive colours: Green, sea green, blue and all
shades of green. Select days: Wednesday & Friday Favourable numbers: 5,6. Gems recommended: South Emerald, Sapphire & Ruby. Charity on Birthday: Feed a cow.
You share your birthday with Andrew Hayden-Smith (born Andrew John Smith, November 5 ,1983 in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear) is a British actor and television presenter best known for his work with
CBBC.
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As the elders get ready to say Happy New Year this Diwali, juniors have their own reason to celebrate. Kisna makes its debut on Discovery Kids
pre-Diwali. Set in 200-year-old states-Anandnagri and Andhernagri, this animation reflects modern India.
It was not even two decades ago when theatre was neither confused nor encroached upon by multimedia, multiplexes and all things technology. Each era comes intact with a flipside. The one, former NSD director DR Ankur, would not want the students to be corrupted by.
AXN is going to bring the latest season of Elementary, a thrilling show for the fans of Sherlock Holmes closer to the US airing. The show goes on air from November 7 every Friday at 10 PM.
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