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Women pack a punch
Belly game It is basically the belly fat that the women are dealing with; the midsection or the beach area, as the fancy lingo goes, is where the women iron out their abs. Amanpreet Gurm, who works as a fitness instructor in a gym, Body Right in Sector-38, Chandigarh, recently got a photoshoot done to show off her abs. “It was for some fitness magazine,” insisting on not sharing the name. “The way women make abs is different from how the men do. Women make abs on the belly or the midsection area, which are achieved by toning muscles on the entire core area. And obviously they are not as neat or carved out as you see on men,” she adds. Here, women are saved from following a killer routine; it is basically tummy crunches that help do the trick. Tone up Seema Kapoor, a model who has acted in two Punjabi and one Haryanavi music video, loves the abs that she has made in a month’s time. “All supermodels abroad have abs, it looks sexy; models who get bikini shoot done always make abs,” she shares. Seema has maintained a diet and an exercise routine and the only thing she has stayed away from during this process is fast food. “My friend, who is a body-builder, made his six packs in three months with a strict diet. He was off salt as well, something he didn’t recommend for me. “Basically, there are myths about abs when it comes to women. It is just a way of toning the belly
area and in this process you get curves,” says Jonita Doda, actress. Good shape Don’t run for those 6-8 stacks, one or two nicely sculpted ones look good on a woman! Charu Mehndirata, a homemaker and a mother of a six-year-old, participated in the regional pilates contest held in Mohali and was declared the first runners-up. “My brother-in-law was Mr Chandigarh and I would often laugh at his obsession of making abs, till he told me that I could do the same.” Charu was put on crunches that gave her a flat belly and shaped her abs. Cardio, core strengthening and diet were the other things that she had to concentrate on. It isn’t easy all the way! Rhythm Arora, model quickly, lists some exercises that can bring out toned, well-sculpted abs. “Almost 4-5 cardio sessions a week for 45-60 minutes is something you should go for. You could then go for cycling and high intensity exercises, followed by the right diet.” All you pretty women, be ready to bare your abs and maybe give SRK a run for money! jasmine@tribunemail.com
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A thinking man’s world
His debut novel, Serious Men, won four, world-renowned literary awards. His second, The Illicit Happiness of Other People, won rave reviews and The Hindu Literary Prize (2013). Former editor of Open Magazine and the journalist behind Radia Tapes, Manu Joseph, who was recently in Chandigarh for the literature festival, talked about the state of Indian media and the way ahead.
What are your views on the state of Indian media, in context of corporate-run publishing houses? I don’t know why this question is so frequently asked to former editors and others who pretend to be martyrs of a sort. To be very honest, I like the fact that journalism is run by corporations and not JNU! I have no doubts that journalism is at its best when it is a ‘for-profit’ business. This does not mean that journalistic integrity has no value. In fact, it is the only thing that matters and would matter if anyone in the corporate world with a brain that is bigger than a pea (not always guaranteed) wants to make serious money from journalism. The editorial management should and can assert itself forcefully with the corporate management to seek its absolute independence. It is not easy, but nothing that is worth anything is easy. What is the way to sustain institution-based journalism? Are NGO-based or trust-run set-ups the answer? NGOs running journalism would be a hilarious disaster. In a way they do already run ‘developmental journalism’ within the mainstream media. In an ideal world, in an ideal newspaper, the wall between activism and journalism would be as high and strong as the one between journalists and corporates. Is there an alternative to ad-generated revenue for publications? Yes, but we don’t have to be so contemptuous of ad revenue. In India, the news media earns its revenue almost entirely through ads. In America, say, the premier news media does earn a high component of its revenue from advertising, but not entirely. I see a world where high quality journalism becomes a sophisticated up-market niche for which consumers pay good money. People who do not consume high quality journalism would become dunces compared to those who are willing to pay for it. I see very few players left standing in journalism and that is how it should be. But those who are left standing would make money. I see a future for exquisite journalism. I have bought shares of New York Times even though conventional investors think I should be daft to do that. That’s my point. What is your advice to young journalists who’re entering the profession in a corporate-conducive environment? In any business, and not just journalism, it is important for the young to be wisely ethical. Ethical not in a silly or pretentious way just for posturing, but in a well-reasoned way! Practicality is so overrated. It is being ethical that is a unique form of intelligence and the young should aspire to attain it. Young journalists should ensure that they don’t do anything they would regret later. It is not easy to stand up to corporate pressure when you need your job, your income and when you find that there are many who are willing to take your place, but they must struggle to assert their independence and integrity. Let’s not forget that financial corruption is the simplest form of corruption. Journalism has for long been afflicted by ideological corruption. So, the struggle was always there, will always be there. To be young is to struggle to find what is your own. It can be a lot of fun, I really mean that. We must never forget to have fun. somya@tribunemail.com
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A young voice
Fashion isn’t the only sphere where trends change in a flash; Punjabi music industry follows close behind. Releasing single tracks is the latest. So, while a singer is preparing for an album, the time in between is utilised for cutting a single track. Er Nitish is latest to join the bandwagon; the singer comes up with the song Teddy Bear. If you have, by any chance, moved beyond the word Er, it is only a short form for ‘engineer’! So, here is an engineer turned singer from Harayana. At the launch of his new track, Nitish, flanked by singer-actor Nisha Bano, talks about the single track with is composed by Mandeep Singh of Dron Evolution and penned by Monu Barwala.
“Teddy Bear is a fun song, more like a party track; I have had a great time shooting for it, and I bet the youngsters are going to enjoy it too,” says Nitish, whose first album Out Of Range gave him confidence to get into singing professionally. It’s only been a year and Nitish has already chalked out his plans. “I am already working on my next album, so this means I believe in a balance between albums and single tracks. Actually, both the things are important for a singer.” Nitish, who auditioned for Awaaz Punjab Di when he was 15, always wanted to sing. “My folks wanted me to finish my studies before I decided on any career. So, I successfully finished my engineering and then decided to get into singing, something I have always loved,” says Nitish who feels a singer should never stick to one kind of genre. “My second album will have romantic tracks, I want to experiment and sing in as many genres as possible.” The song will be available on Youtube soon. The video has been shot by Puneet Batra. “A video gives life to a song, a face to a song; so it is important for every singer to select the right video.”
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Talk It is very important to winter-proof your hair so that they do not become dry and lifeless Dr Vikas Sharma
Before the winter winds can wreak havoc with your hair, treat them to deep conditioning. Increase the amount of time you leave conditioners in your hair when you shampoo. Deep conditioning will also replace and maintain moisture. Regular trims to prevent split ends will also keep your hair healthy. Since the cold weather tends to dry your hair, a gentle oil massage will help your hair restore its softness. But it should not be vigorous and be done only once or maximum twice a week. Continue to pre-shampoo your hair with essential oils like coconut, jojoba, emu and olive. Olive oil can provide the much-needed moisture to the hair. Heat the oil before using and allow it to soak for a while. Style your hair with a braid, twist or a knot. If you keep your hair loose, it will be exposed to cold winds and environmental damage. Avoid exposing your hair to frequent colouring, streaking or ironing as they can rob off its moisture. It is advisable to avoid using heating appliances on your hair, especially during winter. Expose your hair to natural drying. If you insist on washing hair every-day, try switching showers to the evenings, allowing your hair to air-dry indoors. This will eliminate the need for using the blow dryers, which can worsen dry scalps. If you have to use, use one with a hood. As much as 13 per cent of our hair is made up of water. When hair is dry, it loses its ability to stretch so it breaks off. Go gentle with hair appliances like curling irons and blow dryers. Tip talk
(Dr Sharma is a Chandigarh-based dermatologist)
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Slice of Italy
There are only a few things in life that can warm up the heart and incite the beginnings of a smile. Italian food is one of them. The Italian fare at Oregano, JW Marriott, has always drawn us to it partly because of its endearing chef Antonello. Well, former Italian chef Antonello! Carrying the torch forward, Italian chef Alessio Banchero, from Geneva, has brought to the five-star some choicest new offerings.
Executive Chef Pallav Singhal, while throwing open the new menu, says, “Traditionally, Italian main course has no vegetarian offerings.” Chef Banchero adds to it, “For us, main course is meat, chicken or fish; usually served with a vegetarian side dish. So, we’ve presented vegetarians of Chandigarh with appetiser options in our new menu.” With 18 years of experience, Chef Banchero also brings with him a modern take on Italian cuisine. “Chef Banchero likes to keep to himself, unlike our former chef. His presentation is also not as rustic and traditional as him. Chef Banchero believes in a little bit of showmanship and that goes a long way!” says Chef Singhal. Vegetarians can pick from options of starters such as Bocconcini Di Mozzarella Impanata Con Verdurine (buffalo mozzarella fritters with crispy vegetables and bell pepper dip), Torta Di Spinaci E Bietole Con Fonduta Tartufata (spinach and ricotta puff pastry cake), Fagottini Di Funghi E Pomodori Secchi All’ Arrabbiata (mushrooms, sundried tomato and cheese parcels over arrabbiata sauce). For main course, you have delectable options like Risotto Ai Porcini Con Riduzione Di Vino Rosso Al Miele (porcini mushrooms risotto, red wine and honey reduction) and Polenta Ai Funghi E Asparagi Con Fonduta Di Parmigiano (soft polenta with sauteed mushroom and asparagus, permesan cheese fondue). As for non-vegetarians, seafood is all over! Our favourite starter, however, is Bocconcini Di Pollo Piccanti Alle Olive (sauteed chicken bites with garlic, chillies, kalamata olives, red wine reduction, jus). For main course, trying the chef’s modern taken on risotto, Risotto Al Crudo Di Parma E Arancia (parma ham, braised onions, orange zest risotto) is worth a try.
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Sizzling stuff!
After successfully organising Sizzler Food Festival, Season 1 & 2, Hotel Hometel, Chandigarh has come up with the season 3. The festival is already on and will be held till November 23 at the open-air Terrace Grill in the evenings. The beautiful ambience is the perfect match to the sizzling sound of food!
Celebrate the taste of smoky sizzlers with a variety of delicacies in vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, right from Indian, Lahori, Oriental, Mexican, French, Italian; North American to the Mediterranean, skillfully prepared by the chefs at Terrace Grill. There is a variety to choose from - Oriental Prawns tossed in burnt chilli flavours, Chappli Kebab marinated with traditional Indian spices, Juicy Cajun Spiced Chicken served with smoked mushroom sauce, Mustard-crushed Bhekti, Fillet fish marinated with crushed mustard; Lamb Kebab and Mix Non-Veg Grill Kebab, among other delights that will melt in your mouth. Vegetarian Sizzler specialties include Mix Grill Kebab, Mezze Platter and Creole Paneer Tikka marinated with Creole spices, Enchiladas, Cottage Cheese Escalope, Enchiladas, Turkish Style Pizza & Grilled Tofu with Mediterranean Chopped Salad, and more. Finish your meal with Terrace Grill Signature desserts - Greek yogurt cheese cake with poached fig, Sizzling chocolate with homemade apricot ice cream & Baked Alaska. — TNS
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Master
Chef Kandla Nijhowne Be it whole daals, beans, kaala chana or kaabli chana, sprouting makes them all healthier by a mile. The process increases the anti-oxidant values as well as the fibre content of lentils and legumes, thus making them very beneficial. Weight loss candidates, rejoice! You stand to gain and stand to lose plenty by adding sprouts to your routine. Most of us including me are lazy to go through the motions of sprouting, because it sounds tedious and time consuming. You may choose to buy a sprout maker, but allow me to share my improvised contraption with you — take a glass carafe and pop in the pre soaked mung daal, kaala or kaabli chana into it. Pour in some water and snap on the plastic lid. Swirl the water around, then pour it out completely through the spout, which is structured within the lid itself. Do not allow any water to sit at the bottom of the carafe. Repeat the procedure about twice a day. The carafe lid has tiny perforations, which allow air into the cafe. Air is important for the germination to proceed. The glass carafe allows you a perfect view into your process. Keep the carafe some place warm and watch how the tiny thread like sprouts begin to emerge. In cold weather, this may take a little longer. When they are reasonably long, remove them from the carafe and store them in the refrigerator. They will last for three to five days.
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Note: Diced paneer, cooked corn, shredded chicken or any other ingredient of your choice can be added to the chaat. When making sprouts, don’t put too many chanas or grains into a container. They must have space to breathe. Their volume also increases dramatically when the sprouts begin to elongate. Ideally, sprouts should be consumed raw, but you can also flash fry them with onions, chilis and tomatoes. To create a “jhaal muri” flavour, add a heeng and mustard oil tadka towards the end. (Nijhowne is a Chandigarh-based culinary expert)
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Child’s play
India’s Kids Models (IKM), the Chandigarh-based agency that promotes kids’ talent in fashion organised North India’s biggest fashion show for kids at the Elante Mall recently. As many as 70 kids from this region took part in the event. There were also dance and singing performances. Interestingly, the show witnessed a 12-year-old female anchor.
Within one year, IKM has organised five successful fashion shows for kids besides brand shoots for Max Fashions, Big Bazaar, Euro Kids International and Canola Cooking oil. Prashant Bhardwaj, creative head of IKM, said, “We have received a very good response in just one year. We provide regular training platform for 40 kids. Some of them have even walked the ramp with 2013 Miss India contestants.” Kajal Gupta, former model and official choreographer of the show added, “This year, we have started one exclusive model hunt venture. For this, we have conducted auditions in cities like Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Ambala, Shimla and Jalandhar. The 35 shortlisted kids would be contesting for the title in different categories.” — TNS
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star track
Ranbir Kapoor starrer Bombay Velvet will release on May 15, next year. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the period drama also stars Anushka Sharma and Karan Johar in key roles. The film has been produced by Fox Star Studios and Phantom Films. “We are all gearing up for the release of Bombay Velvet on May 15 next year. The film needed time to complete given the work that was pending and now we have locked a release date. An exciting marketing plan is being crafted as we speak to promote the movie in a way films have not been presented before. Just wait and watch as the action on Bombay Velvet begins soon,” Anurag said in a statement. “Bombay Velvet is a very special film, a beautiful love story set against the rise of Bombay. It’s authentic, good cinema with amazing performances by Ranbir, Anushka and Karan. — PTI
Shah Rukh, Salman unite at Arpita’s sangeet ceremony
It is not everyday that Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan are spotted with each other but the two Bollywood superstars came together to bless the former’s sister Arpita on her sangeet ceremony.
The Happy New Year star dropped by Salman’s residence, Galaxy apartment to attend the function. The bride-to-be took to Instagram to post the adorable picture, which sees the two actors, both 49, hugging and kissing Arpita on the forehead. Salman’s brother-in-law, actor-director Atul Agnihotri also shared the same picture with the caption, “Bhai.” In the recent past, SRK and Salman have displayed united front in many occasions, dropping hints that their five-year-long enmity has come to an end. Arpita, who is Salman’s adopted sister, is set to marry her Delhi-based businessman beau Ayush Sharma at Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad on November 18 and the reception is to be held in Mumbai on November
21. — PTI
Mexico outing
Richa Chadha is the lucky one to have represented India at the famous Los Cabos film festival in Mexico. Richa is a part of a short film titled Words with Gods by Mira Nair alongside Rajkumar Rao and Ram Kapoor.
The film premiered earlier this year at the Venice film festival and earned rave reviews. Richa was seen sashaying the red carpet in a Manish Malhotra traditional attire and was seen to be bonding with the creator of the movie Guillermo and has also previously directed films like 21 Grams, Babel and Rio, I Love You.
Talent hunt
Reality TV star Kylie Jenner reportedly aspires to be a rapper. According to a source, the 17-year-old is working with Tyga in the recording studio in order to follow Iggy Azalea’s footsteps.
“Kylie wants to be a rapper. She loves Iggy Azalea and thinks she could be on her level, with Tyga’s help,” a publication quoted the source as saying. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star’s parents, Kris and Bruce Jenner, are said to be amused by her career goals, although Tyga thinks she has the potential to do it. “He (Tyga) actually thinks Kylie has some talent, but tells her she needs to polish her lyrics before he’ll agree to do a song with her,” the source added. — IANS
Strategic move
Shiv Pandit who was recently seen as Akshay Kumar’s brother in Boss, is now the proud owner of Chandigarh Cubs along with actor Anita Hassanandani which is a part of Box Cricket League (BCL). This year BCL will be a vast event as 150 actors have taken part in the league and it is produced by Ekta Kapoor. BCL will be like a reality show which will air on Sony TV.
Reportedly, Shiv is working hard on making the strategies for his team and will be seen in each and every match to cheer his team mates. Not only this, but Shiv is taking active part in the practice session and for this he wraps up his work early so that he can give his more time to the team. Chandigarh Cubs is owned by Shiv Pandit and Anita Hassanandani. Very soon Shiv will be also seen on big screen with the film Meet The Petals. The film is directed by Saurabh Verma and the film also stars Shahzahn Padamsee and Vaishali Desai in it. “As we say cricket is a religion of every Indian and Shiv is not an exception for it. Shiv is currently busy with his few projects but he makes sure that as and when he gets the time he involves himself in the practice sessions of his team. Shiv is often seen making the strategies for his team on field,” says source.
Kim to enter Bigg Boss house
American reality TV star Kim Kardashian is going to enter Bigg Boss 8 on her maiden trip to India. The 34-year-old will be seen in the Bigg Boss house on November 22 as a guest to interact with the contestants including Karishma Tanna, Diandra Soares, Gautam Gulati and Upen Patel. Kim is excited to visit India and her stay in the Bigg Boss house.
She said in a statement, "Namaste India (hello India), main Kim Kardashian aa rahi hoon India (I, Kim Kardashian, am coming to India), Bigg Boss ke ghar mein (at the Bigg Boss house)". Andre Timmins, director of Wizcraft Entertainment, said, "It gives us pleasure to welcome and facilitate Kim Kardashian's maiden visit to India." —IANS
Dance of democracy
Television actress Mona Singh who has dominated the television industry with her TV series like Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi, Kya Hua Tera Waada among others will now be seen in a Bollwyood film Zed Plus which is a social political drama and she says it’s very satisfying for an actor to do a film like Zed Plus.
The queen of television industry Mona Singh says, “It is very satisfying for an actor to be a part of a film like Zed Plus because there is wide range of emotions which you will get to see while you watch the film.” Zed Plus is a socio–political satire, a very humorous take on existing polity and dance of democracy where the protagonist is the common man. The actress who took very long to face the camera for the big screen says there is scarcity of good scripts in our industry.
A significant change
Bollywood actress Dia Mirza, who tied the knot with her longtime partner Sahil Sangha last month, says the couple is so busy with their work commitments that they are yet to plan their honeymoon.
Besides being life partners, the 32-year-old actress and Sahil are also business partners as they co-own a film production house Born Free Entertainment, which was founded in 2011 and has produced two films —Love Breakups Zindagi and Bobby Jasoos. Dia said she understands that it is important for a newly-married couple to take some time off but she has no complaints as both she and Sahil are having fun with their work at the moment. “I can imagine that people are concerned that a young couple should take time off and go on a honeymoon. We are planning it. But currently both Sahil and I are having a lot of fun with our work. It is exciting for us. So, I am not really thinking of a holiday currently,” Dia said. The actress is enjoying all the extra love and attention being showered upon her post her marriage to Sahil and said that there has been no significant change in their lives after the nuptials. “It is a wonderful period. I am enjoying all the extra attention that I am getting these days. But nothing much has changed for both of us. There is no added responsibility... it is an outdated
concept. — PTI
Shields regrets marrying Agassi
Model-turned-actress Brooke Shields says that soon after her marriage to former tennis star Andre Agassi, she realised it was a mistake.
The actress and Agassi split in 1999 after being married for two years, but Shields feels she always had relationship doubts, reports a publication. “It hit me all of a sudden — I knew I had made a mistake. For the next two years we saw very little of each other. I was working on my show, Suddenly Susan, and he was playing at various tournaments. “He alienated me when he lost and was on to the next tournament after he won. We were drifting apart,” she wrote on her biography. Andre confessed he’d been “addicted to crystal meth” since their dating life began, but she says she had always hoped to work things out. — IANS
Happy New Year script lands at Oscars
After the bumper success of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Happy New Year, filmmaker Farah Khan has one more achievement to add to it. The movie’s script has been included into the Oscars library.
The filmmaker took to social networking website Twitter to share her joy and delight over the news and thanked her co-writers for penning the script. The heist drama, with dollops of dance and music, minted Rs.108.86 crore, becoming a movie with the biggest opening weekend at the box office in India. “1 more reason 2 celebrate!! #HNY script goes to the Oscar library!! Bigg kiss to my co writers @mayurpuri n Althea k,” she tweeted on Sunday. The film had a starry ensemble with Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani and Vivaan Shah and was released Oct 24, Farah Khan is one of the few female directors to carve a niche for herself with a number of successful films like Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om. The filmmaker will be attending the closing ceremony of the 20th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on Monday to showcase and emphasise women’s power. — IANS
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chatter box
True artist: Ali Zafar and Amitabh Bachchan
What makes CID successful?
CID is the longest-running series on Indian television, having had a 15-year uninterrupted run on Sony Entertainment Television since January 21, 1998, when it first began. Its actors, or at least the core of the cast, who have been a part of the series since its inception, ACP Pradyuman and inspectors Abhijeet, Daya and Fredericks, are so popular that they have become household names!
“This brings us back to the question — what explains the show’s success, especially since as a genre crime thrillers have had very little success on Indian TV? The main reason, perhaps, is the fact that it’s a programme that can be watched by everyone from 10 to 80 years of age, in the A-cities as well as the B-towns. Although crime is the subject, there’s very little of violence or blood actually shown and ‘no crime against women or children’,” said Ajay Bhalwankar, the programming head of Sony. “The serial enjoys a huge following among the youth,” says Niret Alva, chairman of production company Miditech, who confesses that he watches it regularly with his two children. “The stories are basic, not too clever; not too smart. Much of the credit for the success of CID should go to Singh, and its cast, especially Shivaji Satam, who plays ACP Pradyuman,” Alva
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A historical journey
Actor Ssharad Malhotraa, who is currently seen in Bharat Ka Veer Putra: Maharana Pratap, talks about the show, his role and more.
How did the show happen for you? After shooting for my upcoming movie three months ago, I wanted to come back to television in a big way and what better combination than Contiloe Telefims and Sony TV. Out of 500-odd people they auditioned, 10 to 15 people were shortlisted. Some of them are my close friends. Bagging this role was a great achievement. Maharana Pratap is a larger-than-life character and playing him on screen is a great challenge. Is there a continuity of character that you need to maintain? If Faisal has played my younger version, I will have to be equally good or probably a notch better. To achieve that, I am training in horse-riding and martial arts for the last three weeks. As time goes by, I hope to perfect my skills. How are you preparing to match up to the younger Pratap’s martial arts and horse riding skills? Initially, I was very scared of horses. But thankfully, I have a lovely trainer in Jeetu Verma. He and his team got me hooked on to it and now I have a full grown beautiful white horse. This is just like the Maharana’s Chetak. You find these stately horses only in Rajasthan. He’s a very intelligent horse and understands all the instructions. I’m bonding with him every day. Every morning I carry a lot of carrots, chana and jaggery for it. That’s how I need to woo him, since we have to be on the same page. We’re getting really close to each other. Have you met your younger version, Faisal? I met him for the first time when I went for my final look test on the sets. I was in my costume, he barged into my room and said, ‘Bhaiya, I’ve heard a lot about you and I really wanted to meet you.’ So I asked him ‘Good or bad?’ That’s how we cracked the ice. We got along very well. Faisal is known for his back flips and cart wheels. Did he give you any tips? He has played the character of Pratap so beautifully for the last one year, so I was very keen to know what was going on in his mind. I was very keen to know how he felt about me playing the character. But when we met, he just smiled and said, ‘I’m really happy that Maharana has gone to you and nobody else!’ Whenever I’m on the sets and if he’s there, I always meet him. I’m being trained and I am hoping to match up to his level.
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Astro turf
ARIES: ‘The Emperor’ gets you in touch with you leadership qualities. Today your best approach is not to confront people, but to go about your own tasks with great dedication.
Tarot message: Be firm in extracting a commitment. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 29.
TAURUS: The third eye of ‘Lord Shiva’ opens for an infinitesimal moment to instigate a major transformation. You have a renewed sense of enthusiasm in that have meaning for you.
Tarot message: Do not leave things to chance. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 32. GEMINI: ‘The Moon’ takes you through a difficult Karmic situation today. Important issues come to light before 4 pm. You must address them even though there is a dark underside to them.
Tarot message: Be active in catching financial opportunities. Lucky
colour: Yellow. Magic number: 47. CANCER: You draw ‘The Ace of Cups’, which brings beauty, pleasure and happiness. Subtle pressure within organisations, or even on friends, seems necessary to get things done.
Tarot message: It is the thought that counts. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 45. LEO: ‘The Lovers’ inspire you to climb new heights and actualise creative ideas. There are shakeups in relationships today; the challenge is to control them so that they occur in positive ways.
Tarot message: Balance your energy before making important decisions. Lucky colour: Peach.
Magic number: 51. VIRGO: You make an impact and shine like ‘The Star’. You take the lead today; set the pace and control the emotional agenda. You are likely to work closely with children.
Tarot message: Work can pose minor difficulties. Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 33.
LIBRA: ‘The wheel of fortune’ spins in some good fortune. Today you are capable of handling more than two or three situations at the same time. A partner can be a stabilising influence.
Tarot message: Involve yourself in a new project. Lucky colour: Burgundy. Magic number: 58. SCORPIO: ‘The Priests’ usher in a pure, exalted and gracious influence. You are in a confused situation where what you want to do, but do not exactly agree with what you’ve been taught.
Tarot message: Try to relax today. Lucky colour: Purple. Magic number: 61. SAGITTARIUS: ‘Nine Golden Cups’ predict happiness. After an active night, you will appreciate a peaceful, restful day. You’re in a position to stir things up but be very careful about arousing a reaction.
Tarot message: Retain the fruits of your hardwork. Lucky colour: Black. Magic number: 27. CAPRICORN: ‘The Queen of Wands’ allows you to achieve professional success with calm authority. You can blend logic and intuition to come up with new, creative ideas.
Tarot message: Try to accomplish longterm tasks. Lucky colour: Rainbow-pastles.
Magic number: 39. AQUARIUS: ‘The Queen of Swords’ brings mental clarity and perspective in a chaotic situation. You work best with people who share a common vision.
Tarot message: Take care of interests and portfolios of your work. Lucky
colour: Orange. Magic number: 42. PISCES: ‘Three Wands’, representing the universal - Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh - greet you today. You are able to establish your business and expand in new directions.
Tarot message: Do not play into the hands of a shrewd set of colleagues.
Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 34.
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The year ahead
If your birthday is November 18...
Mars provides courage, energy, determination and enthusiasm. Take care of your health this year. If your Moon sign is also Scorpio according to Vedic horoscope, Saturn will cause delays and cause agony. Saturn is known to be a hard taskmaster and it tests an individual on different aspects of life, including marriage, progeny, education and health. On the brighter side, you can expect financial gains. If you are a businessman, create a lot of new contacts as this would help you enhance your business prospects. You would heave a sigh of relief as career would shape well too. On the personal front, you are bound to gain and spend money for auspicious events. Poor health of elders would involve expenditure. Positive colours: Red, Golden. Select days: Tuesday, Friday, Thursday. Favourable numbers: 3, 6, 9. Gems recommended: Red Coral, Yellow Sapphire. Charity on birthday: Donate saffron clothes to saints.
You share your birthday with Zubeen Garg (November18, 1972, Jorhat), who is a singer and composer from Assam. He plays dhol, dotara, mandolin, keyboard and various percussion instruments.
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It is a done thing to be inspired by the six-pack abs of a good-looking actor like Hrithik Roshan or Shah Rukh Khan. But you might want to give it a good ear if we introduced you to some women who have taken upon them the task to cut out abs like men! Reasons vary across to as easy as ‘why should boys have all the fun,’ to “it looks sexy on a woman too’ to something as vague as ‘I just wanted to get abs like Shah Rukh.’ Women sweating it out in the gym to get the right abs are something you wouldn’t get to see everyday, well; this doesn’t mean there aren’t any!
The winter, along with cold, brings dry and luster-less hair too. So, winter is a time to change your hair-care routine. The cold robs the hair of its bounce, often leaving it limp and lifeless. The scalp constantly flakes, leading to itching, scratching and aggravated hair loss.
Pakistani actor Ali Zafar, who has been a huge fan of Amitabh Bachchan, recently met up with his icon on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati. He also got the opportunity to sketch the superstar live, fulfilling a long-standing dream. Ali said, “I am a huge fan of Amitabh Bachchan, I have grown up watching his films and songs. I used to draw as a child and I had taken a sketch of Amitabh, which I had done when I was a 13-year-old. When I gifted it to him, he adored it and asked me to draw him ‘live’ even as the episode was on. It was a dream come true.”
