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Wall of fame
Most of us feel that graffiti is a boisterous art form pertaining to the rebellious or punk culture. What else could possibly explain the ‘Inqulaab Zindabaad’ sprayed on the campus walls in Rang De Basanti or even Banksy’s popularity for splashing satirical images and messages on the public walls across the UK, making them look like the epitaph of socio-political issues? Well, admittedly, there is no comparison between the quality of graffiti shown in Bollywood films to that of Banksy’s work, but the graffiti scene in India has certainly evolved in the past decades. Influenced by the aesthetics of Indian art and Bollywood, today most cities in India have walls done up with imaginative and colourful murals. So what makes you think that Chandigarh is far behind?
Even in its nascent stage, glimpses of graffiti art can be seen across the geri route, including the villains painted at the park opposite Government Museum and Arts College, Sector 10. Apart from that, there are evidences of graffiti art if you care to look around at the back-market of Sector 10. However, for those of you who have seen the Shahpurjat, Khirki village, Hauz Khas village and the great wall of Tihar Jail in Delhi, you may stand acquainted with a different, and a rather well defined face of graffiti and street art scene. Keep looking out for the paintings on the public walls as we introduce you to the graffiti underground scenes, the artists behind them and if they consider graffiti as an act of vandalism or just as their freedom of expression! Reality bites So how many of you, on you visit to Delhi, have noticed the paintings on the walls showing a hand with a middle finger inked with a vote mark on it? Well, Daku is a member of the international graffiti artists’ collective called 156, which includes artists from France, Germany, and the US, is the man behind that wall print and more. One of the most popular graffiti artists in India, Daku was a student of typography and started off as a graphics designer. Tags of his name can be seen strewn across the Capital. Some of his most noticeable works are a blind protestor at ITO, Delhi and the ‘F’ signs written in Hindi around Mumbai. It can be safely said that ‘Daku’ has become a brand, thanks to his unique style. “Well, graffiti is all about passion. Why else would anyone want to hide their identity and paint the big walls and that too for free?” laughs Daku. However, he looks at graffiti as art rather than an act of vandalism. “I look at graffiti as an artist’s freedom of expression rather than vandalism and I think that certain areas must be designated for street arts and graffiti,” he says as we think of the graffiti alleys in Toronto, Melbourne, and Baltimore. Yantr is another graffiti artist whose work can be found in Assam and Delhi. Most of his works are stories told without words, which makes them awe-inspiring. Both Daku and Yantr use their skills as graffiti artists to highlight socio-political issues. Some of his noticeable works highlight grave topics like corruption and rhino killing in Assam. Art attack Ranjit Dahiya, an alumnus of Government College of Art, Chandigarh, is the man behind the Bollywood Art Project, which encourages graffiti artists to paint Bollywood actors, and film posters on the walls. He shares with us his views about street art and graffiti, “Every Indian knows that Mumbai is synonymous with Bollywood, but when I went to Mumbai, I did not see much of Bollywood art, so we decided to do a street art show where we asked for permission and painted the walls with the classic Bollywood portraits,” says Ranjit. However, he feels that graffiti and street art must only be done to add to the beauty of the character of the city. “I do not really approve of vulgar words or any ugly thing to be painted on the public walls, the basic purpose of public art should be to beautify and add to the aesthetics, which is what graffiti should be done for,” he opines. Oh My God! When they say that it’s the intention that matters, the graffiti gods were certainly referring to Harshvardhan Kadam of Pune, who uses graffiti for a cause and not necessarily as a language of rebellion. He paints Gods on the walls! “Well, you see this whole idea of faith in God and sacredness was very overpowering, especially in India where God has a huge fan following. So, I decided to paint mythological characters on walls,” says Harshvardhan. However, it was only later that he realised the effect of painting Gods on the wall. “On the walls where I painted mythological characters, I figured that people stopped spitting or taking a leak there,” he
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Of forms and figures
Artists’ voracity for inspiration often leads them to explore several realms of creativity. At an art exhibition titled, Untitled, at Punjab Kala Bhawan, we stand acquainted with Padma Shri Biman Bihari Das.
In the capacity of the chief guest, Biman takes a quick stride across the gallery, thereafter engaging in a candid conversation about his key influences and the situation of art and artists in India. Born in a traditional Bengali family, Biman has for long been shuttling between Delhi and Kolkata, now finally settling in the frames of a Dilliwala, as he fondly calls it, but not quite confiding in the idea of boundaries. “This entire country is my own and that is the way it has always been. I have loved dearly every form of creativity that this country has to its credit and that often even reflects in my sculptures,” begins Biman in the true blue sprit of nationalism. As he tells us about his sculptures that have been inspired by the traditional performing arts of the country, especially dance and music, Biman reveals his strong affinity towards classical music and dance. “I am a dance and music enthusiast, especially Indian classical dance and music, which has inspired me all along,” he shares while dropping a few names from the industry, who he admires, including Pt Jasraj, Ali Akbar Khan, and Indrani Rahman. Though Biman speaks about the traditional and cultural heritage of India with pride, while also calling India an “open museum”, he rues over the indifference with which the country folks, especially the media treats the artists. “I remember when I was being given the Padma Shri along with Vidya Balan, the reporters and photographers swarmed around her. Considering her accomplishments, which are only limited to Bollywood, the kind of attention she got as compared to me, was very disappointing,” he shares. “In that respect, Europeans value art and artists more than we do. Such a pity,” he adds. Biman, who believes that art is for the sake of people and not only for the sake of art, gives complete liberty to the people to judge his works, while regarding them as his audience. Proficient with both, painting and sculpting, Biman shares that it is not his love for the medium he works in that makes him an artist, but his love for the art that makes him so. “I love both painting and sculpting and it’s hard to choose one over the other. I love art and I will soon be exhibiting my new works, one of which is a tribute to Bharatnatyam, in Shridharani Gallery, Delhi, on November 26,” he signs off. On till November 28 While the most significant of the works on display include a monochrome meta narrative photograph of a papaya tree wrapped in a cloth by Surinder Mohan
Dhami, Baldev Gambhir’s painting on nature, and Sanjay Kumar’s Apple Tree series, it also features the works of Madan
Lal, Prabhinder Lall, Anjali Aggarwal, and Mahesh Prajapati. As Anjali adds a wooden twist to her Tiger series, which are painted on the deco wood in ink, Mahesh takes to displaying his etching and aquatint works on food wastage, his works scoring a cent per cent on originality, but bereft of the detailing which Rabi Narayan’s and Rakesh Bani’s works have. Also, the exhibition features a variety of content ranging from nature paintings, mythological temple art to abstract. Nevertheless, it’s as much a fodder for thought as much a feast for eyes it is and Virendra Kumar Gupta’s pen on newspaper ads validates that point to a degree beyond words. |
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GET PHYSICAL Having shapely arms is essential for an attractive upper body. Here are a few exercises to help you attain perfectly toned arms Vishal Thukral
Arm circle: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended straight out to sides at shoulder height. Keeping shoulders down, do 20 small backward circles; switch directions; do 20 forward circles. Intermediate high V: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended overhead in a V, palms facing out to sides. Slowly bend elbows to hips, palms facing body. Press back up into V. do 20 reps. Overhead bend: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Bend right elbow to hip and hinge over to left from waist. Extend right arm overhead and to left, keeping shoulder down. Lower elbow to hip. Do 20 reps. Switch sides and repeat. Bicep curls: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes forward and knees soft (not locked). Place a five pound dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward. Slowly exhale and curl the dumbbells towards chest. Inhale and lower the dumbbells, three quarters of the way down, maintain tension in the biceps. 10 reps, four sets. Lateral raises: Standing in the same position as the biceps curl, turn dumbbells to face thighs. Slowly exhale and lift arms straight out to the side. Pause, then inhale and lower three quarters of the way down. Note: always move slowly through each repetition. Do 20 reps. Push-ups: Resting on knees and toes, position on a carpet or towel. Place hands in front, shoulder-width apart, fingers spread. Tuck in abdominals, keeping upper body in a straight line. Slowly inhale and lower chin above fingertips. Exhale as you press up. Do 20 reps. Diet tip: Put food on small plates so that serving size can be more accurate. This simple trick can convince the brain that we have eaten enough, saving us hundreds of calories a day. (Thukral is a Chandigarh-based aerobics and fitness trainer)
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Excellence Jesse Grewal
The path of the putter has approximately a 20% effect on direction while the face has an 80% effect. So, if the face is 1 degree open, the path would have to be 5 degrees to the left to get the ball to start straight. The problem with an incorrect path of the putter is that it has an effect on the point of contact. If the putter travels on an excessive in-to-out path, the impact would tend to be on the heel of the putter. So, while the in-to-out path would make the ball start to the right, a heel contact shuts the face, making the ball go left. The further the off-centre strike, the more the putter twists and offsets the effect of the path. The opposite is true for an out-to-in path — the path would get the ball to start to the left, but the out-to-in path leads to toe strikes, which twists the face open the face of putter causing the ball to go to the right. This leads to inconsistency in putting. There is confusion amongst some golfers as to what the path of the putter should be. The correct path of the putter would have an arc and cannot be absolutely straight back and through. The amount of the arc can vary for different styles of putting. Golfers who use a face balanced putter have a relatively less arced stroke and closer to the concept of straight-back and through stroke. The face balanced putter would not let the face open much during the backswing and therefore, a less arced stroke keeps the face square to the path. Golfers who use a toe weighted putter should have a more in-to-square-to-in path, as the toe weighted putter makes the face open during the backswing and an arced stroke keeps the face square to the path. Whichever path you use should ensure a centre contact and the type of putter should match the path, so as to keep the face square to the path to enable the ball to start on the intended line. (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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TROUBLE SHOOTER Simmi Waraich We have been married for two years. I had to move to a different metro and learn how to be a housewife and manage work at the same time. My husband is very particular about things and interferes in little things such as how much time I spend with my parents and how much time I spend with his. I try to handle both fronts, but he pressurises me. We have stopped going out because we fight constantly and differ on things. I feel a lot of anxiety due to all this. Sheena, 29, Delhi Dear Sheena, Getting married after living on your own can be daunting. One has problems when living with parents and siblings. So, getting used to each other in a marriage needs time and patience. First, everyone has differing views; so, agree to disagree on issues. One spouse may be more liberal and another more conservative. Learning to listen to the other is the first step. Often, people have different expectations from a marriage and they take time to adjust. Communication is the key; listening to the other person and giving your opinion patiently will slowly make the other understand where you are coming from. Also, don’t get pressurised — it’s normal, parents pressurise kids, kids pressurise parents. It’s just that people who are assertive and confident are able to take the pressure and handle criticism. For instance, a woman, after marriage, was pressurised to quit working. She listened to everyone, expressed her views that for the time being it would be difficult to leave her job, as she had to pay off some loans and had pending work, which she wanted to finish. She decided to avoid a confrontation, as that would lead to stress for her too, but just tried to explain her point of view. Understand one thing, if your husband still gets upset, be patient. See how much stress you can take. If you look around you will find women who work and handle pressure well. Take tips from them. Talk to family. Look up assertiveness training or see a counsellor and get some help. My son does not listen to me. If I tell him to do something, he never does it. He does not fight or argue, but makes sure he does not do the things he has been asked to do. How can I get him to do things? An upset mother, Chandigarh. These are kids who use resistance as a way to get back at you and to gain control or power. They’ll tell you they don’t care and that it doesn’t matter, but then you’ll see them resisting you over something that’s meaningless. They do it by being really slow in getting their homework started, not answering when you talk to them and ignoring your requests. By resisting you, your child is often training you to give up and he’s often successful. But, realize that once you do this, you’re only setting your child up for failure. If you let them off the hook with a few responsibilities, they simply won’t gain the skills they need to move on to adulthood. I think from the time your kids are young, you need to encourage them to voice anger or hostility appropriately. You can say, “Just like parents get angry sometimes, it’s okay for you too.” However, try to handle your anger reasonably. Express anger, but without too much drama. Avoid shouting. Be firm and clear about what is required; set consequences, discuss consequences of behavior, for instance, early bedtime or no TV if work is unfinished. Give rewards or use praise often. But be clear that the work has to be done. (Waraich is a Chandigarh-based consultant psychiatrist)
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Get set for Sunday indulgence
Come winters and everyone wants their fair share of sun. Encashing just that is Elante, city’s current favourite destination for dining, entertainment and shopping.
Sunday brunch is bigger and better now with a variety of 16 different eateries to choose from. Mum wouldn’t have anything but chole bhature for Sunday brunch? Worry not, they have Sindhi Sweets on board; kids need to be tempted out of their beds? How about pizza with garlic bread, while you can sit under the sun and enjoy your cuppa with a steaming hot meal at Mocha? If you need us to elaborate, the entrees are very competitively priced, starting at ~130 to ~999 per person; you can suit not only your taste but your pocket too. And, the offers are especially crafted for Sundays at Elante. For example, you can enjoy a medium pizza, a side entry and a soft drink at ~799 at Pizza Hut. “Keeping in mind our patrons’ expectations from us, our recently rolled out brunch menu caters to different tastes. Right from Indian to continental to a large spread buffet — we have it all under one roof,” says Manoj Agarwal, head of operations, Elante Mall. To add to your experience, there will be theme-based live performances at the courtyard, the opening theme being jazz. They have a ‘kids carnival’ on the agenda with activities being offered that might do with less monitoring on children on your part. And, there is an option of making the most of a few supervised play areas at the top floor of the mall. While sipping on your smoothie in the sun, be ready to loosen your purse strings, as clamouring children want that ride in the toy train. But then, if that makes them happy while earning you your moments of togetherness, who minds? Some of the delicious offers include the ones at Bluo, where you get two glasses of mimosa or two pints of KF premium pints or two virgin mojitos + veg grilled cottage cheese steak on sizzler/non veg choice grilled chicken/fish steak on sizzler at ~499 (plus taxes). Brooklyn Central brings eggs to order or hash browns with ham or bacon and your choice of bread; pancake stack, pita bread or veggies accompanied by your choice of coffee/tea at ~299. Girl in the Café has ‘One Pan Meal’ (veg or non veg) with your choice of tea/coffee/soft drink on offer. Biryani lovers can head to Cuppa Bistro for veg biryani and soft drink at ~200 and its non-veg counterpart only at ~225. Other restaurants offering tempting offers include Asian Plum Bistro, Underdoggs, Kylin, Nando’s, Monica’s, Barista, Food Court and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. And, they are open from 11 am to 4pm. So, another reason to head to Elante coming
Sunday? mona@tribunemail.com
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Chef Kandla Nijhowne A cartload of roasted peanuts on the roadside is one of the first heralds of the winter season. I impulsively insist that my husband jams brakes so I can step out of the car and buy a bagful of the smoky warm nuts. Honored to be amongst the World’s Healthiest Foods, peanuts offer us a serious nutritional punch. A big ally for a healthy heart, they are also rich in antioxidants, which are a key to cardio protective benefits. Peanut butter is a delicious spread, which can be made at home with very little effort. Blender meets peanuts, that’s it! This way we ensure that there are no preservatives in the spread.
Peanut Butter
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Note: Roasting the skinned peanuts in a kadhaai gives the spread a deeper, richer flavour. A spoonful of cocoa powder or a few spoonfuls of Nutella can elevates the flavour to a different level! (Nijhowne is a Chandigarh-based culinary expert)
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star track
Singer Selena Gomez got emotional during her performance at the 2014 American Music Awards (AMAs). It left her friend Taylor Swift concerned. The 22-year-old, whose latest single The Heart Wants What It Wants is rumoured to be about her on-and-off boyfriend Justin Bieber, appeared to be teary-eyed as she performed it live for the first time here at the AMAs on Sunday. Gomez looked emotional towards the end of the song and even looked down to the ground, perhaps to avoid the cameras catching her mid-sob. Her performance moved Swift, who appeared to be concerned for her emotional friend as the camera panned to her following Gomez’s moving performance. In a prelude in the opening moments of the song, a tearful Gomez said: “When I was on stage and I was thinking of... I felt like I know... I know him, though, and I know his heart and I know what he wouldn’t do to hurt me.” —IANS Emotional moment: Selena Gomez
Dadi to doctor
Actor Ali Asgar, popular for his comical act as Dadi in Comedy Nights With Kapil, has landed a role in the quirky comedy film Meet The Patels.
In the movie, Ali will play a character named Doctor Thanawala. Talking about the role, he said: “Dolly Dadi has received immense love and respect all over, but I assure you that Doctor Thanawala will unveil another dimension which was somewhat hidden within me.” “Let’s hope I get the same love and affection for Doctor Thanawala as much as I am getting for Dolly Dadi.” Meet The Patels director Saurabh Verma feels that “playing this character will unleash the untapped talent” of Ali. “It will also introduce him in a different avatar away from Dolly Dadi, which has given him such immense popularity. It’s a difficult job but we will be able to achieve it,” said Varma of Mickey Virus fame. Produced by Krian Media, Meet The Patels also features Shiv Pandit, Shazahn Padamsee, Ketan Singh and Vaishali Desai. —IANS
Big leap: Ali Asgar
Message from SRK
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has posted his first audio tweet to mark his fan following crossing 10 million mark on Twitter and proposed to start voice blogging if his post gets a good response.
Introducing himself in the voice message, Khan said, “This is first ever that you’ll be hearing me on Twitter and what better reason than to say ‘I love you’. Of all the love that you have given me. All the 10 million heartbeats of love.” Among Bollywood stars, only Amitabh Bachchan is ahead of Khan with over 11.6 million followers. Khan said, “If you guys like this experience than I would start voice blogging. I am scared. Love you all and thank you once again.”
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Social responsibility
“I will bear cost for higher education of 50 underprivileged girls from Sanjan Nagar. Education is the key to progress,” said Ali, who has worked in Bollywood films like Tere Bin Laden and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. He added: “Let’s all inspire and motivate each other by doing more good than the other. Let’s compete in generosity. For those asking, Sanjan Nagar is based in Lahore. Everyone can contribute.” The Sanjan Nagar Public Education Trust is an NGO that works for girl child education.
—IANS Good gesture: Ali Zafar
In the super league
Singer Katy Perry is all set to rock the stage at the 2015 Super Bowl.
Officials of broadcast network NBC have confirmed that the 30-year-old will lead the 2015 Super Bowl halftime show. Acknowledging the news, Perry posted on social platform Twitter: “Yeppers! And I’ve already started testing out ideas! http://bit.ly/KPSB49 #halftime.” The 49th edition of the Super Bowl will be held Feb 1 at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona.
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Shades of success
Singer Rita Ora, who has a cameo in long-awaited movie Fifty Shades of Grey, says it has subsequently brought in more opportunities for her in the film world.
The 23-year-old singer is making her movie debut in the film, which is an adaptation of an eponymous raunchy novel. “For me this was such a great cameo to be involved in, and even though I’m only in it for a little bit, it’s opened the door to a lot of movie things that I haven’t actually announced yet. “It was nice to be a part of it and it opened a lot of doors. I mean, definitely more roles. People have been calling a lot,” Ora told Britain’s OK! Magazine. She is confident her fans will enjoy the movie, which stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson in the lead roles. “Everyone is going to have their own opinions. (But) ‘Fifty Shades’ is going to make a lot of waves, I’ll tell you that much. It’s going to be awesome. “I’ve seen the film but you’ll have to make up your own opinion on that — but you can expect a lot of goodness,” she added.
— IANS
Dick Clark Award goes to Swift
Singer Taylor Swift has been named as the first recipient of Dick Clark Award For Excellence at 2014 American Music Awards (AMAs).
The 24-year-old, who is enjoying a great year with her latest album 1989 selling more than a million copies in a week, will receive the new honour at the award ceremony. In a statement released on AMAs’ website, the organisation revealed that Swift has been chosen as the recipient of the award because of her album sales. Swift is one of the first artists to create three albums all of which sold more than a million copies within their first week on the market. The inaugural award is named after the founder of the AMAs. Clark acted as the host of American Bandstand for thirty years from 1957 and became a hugely influential figure in the music industry. The AMAs producers, in their statement, said the new award is ‘given to an artist who achieves a ground-breaking feat’.
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Welcome the new boss
Actress Jennifer Aniston and her Horrible Bosses’ co-stars spent a plane journey with Benedict Cumberbatch discussing a potential role for him in the next movie.
The former Friends star appeared alongside Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis, in the original comedy, and they have all returned for a sequel, Horrible Bosses 2, with Chris Pine and Christoph Waltz joining the cast. Aniston said they were all keen to make a third film in the franchise, so they made the most of a meeting with Cumberbatch on a plane to London and attempted to persuade him to take on a nasty role in the next movie. “I just flew on an airplane with him, we all did. We think we recruited him to be in number three as the new boss. “Could you imagine being on an airplane and being bombarded by the three boys and me and all of us going, ‘So you’re going to be the new boss?’— PTI
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chatter box
Aarya Babbar, who recently got eliminated from the controversial reality show Bigg Boss, talks about his fights with Puneet Issar, his experience on the show and more. Are you shocked about your elimination? No. I somehow knew I would be out, because I myself wanted to get out. I was not so active in the house after I was nominated. I could not breathe in the same space as Puneet Issar. When goodness was not valued, I knew I would be the one to come out and I did. You and Puneet have known each other since before the show started. Were you shocked to see Puneet’s other side? More than shocking, it was educational to see Puneet ji’s true colours. The individual characteristics of every person were highlighted on the show — selfish, dumb, positive, quarrelsome, negative and hypocritical. But Puneet Issar was obnoxious, cheap and vulgar. He mocks people and poisons their minds. He would call someone beta and then later talk bad behind their back. Would you like to be in touch with Puneet after he comes out of the house? I come from a background where I am taught to respect elders. If I meet him socially, I will definitely touch his feet. Have you been following the show after your eviction? No. I have been busy with my book. Also, I am getting used to the phone and socialising. Who would you like to see win the show? I would like to see Upen Patel win. But, he is a nice and sober guy and I think he will get evicted soon. The other contestant would be Ali (Quli Mirza). Despite the controversies, he is a good guy at heart.
A homecoming for Renuka
Actress Renuka Shahane, who returns to acting after a long gap, talks about her show Mere Rang Mein Rangne Waali, her role and more. Tell us about your show, Mere Rang Mein Rangne Waali. It is absolutely a youth-based show, where the protagonists are young. Being young, they make mistakes and then they try to rectify their mistakes. Their story starts with their mistake. What is your role? My character in this show is going to be a cameo. I am playing the role of Radha’s best friend’s mother, who is a lawyer by profession. She will be the guiding force in Radha’s life. I am also playing the narrator of the story. You disappeared for quite some time. What kept you busy? I had to look after my children when they were young, so I could not take up any projects, as they required most of my time. Moreover, none of those projects excited me enough. My children have always been my priority. So, what made you accept this show? My kids are growing up, so I’m finally thinking of taking up shows and I couldn’t have asked for anything better. A show with Rajshri Productions feels like homecoming. It has always been special working with them. What’s so unique about this show? Unlike many shows that contain bold plots, Mere Rang Mein Rangne Waali is a family drama. It can be watched by the audience of every age group.
A shot at success
Actress Divyanka Tripathi, who plays Ishita in daily soap Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, is a mult-talented person. Other than acting, she is into mountaineering, riffle shooting and even cooking. In a quick chat, she talks about her hobbies and more. What do you do in your free time? If I’ve a half day or a day, I would prefer going on a long drive with my friends. I love reading books and watching movies. I’ve grown up watching movies. My parents used to take us to the movies and we used to watch almost all the movies, including the ones with poor ratings. Now I really miss all that, because now I’ve to find company. At times, my friends are busy, so I just watch rom-coms at home, because watching a movie alone in a theatre ain’t fun! You’re quite experienced in mountaineering and rifle shooting. Do you still do it? Whenever I go back to Bhopal, I always do it. Every alternate Sunday, they’ve rifle shooting practice in Bhopal, so I still try doing it. In fact, last year they had the rifle shooting competition, I went there, I participated and I won! So, I just go there, bag prizes, come back to Mumbai and feel extremely good about it. I’m a good rifle shooter and I still miss it a lot. I would like to join the Eklavya shooting academy here in Mumbai sometime, but then, I don’t have time as of now. If I ever get time, I would definitely love to join it. Do you cook? I’m not much of a cook. I cook only to impress people. When I feel like I’ve to impress someone and have to extract some compliments, I cook and I sit in front of them to notice their expressions while they eat! I want compliments; I’m very clear about that. I’ll serve the food only if the taste is apt. I don’t eat non-veg. I only cook it to impress my non-vegetarian friends. What have you learnt through Yeh Hai Mohabbatein? I’ve learnt that one should have faith in life. One should keep faith. You never know what’s in store, so you should never feel hopeless in life, because life can never be really rude towards you, we are rude towards ourselves. We say that we cannot do this, we cannot do that, we lose hope, we act negative. Life always gives you surprises. If we talk about Ishita, she couldn’t be a mother, but now, she is a mother and an amazing one at that! If we see, another point then, people say a step-mother cannot love her children the same way. There’s this stigma attached with ‘step-mother’, but here Ishita is the best mother possible. I believe if I would’ve been a step-mother then I would’ve been like this only. If you see Raman, he had no love in his life and now he has the love of his life. He hasn’t realised it yet, but he has it.
Birthday surprise
Veteran actress Vidya Sinha, who is still remembered for her performance in Bollywood films like Rajnigandha (1974) and Chhoti Si Baat (1975), celebrated her sixty seventh birthday recently. Vidya, who is currently seen in daily soap Itti Si Khushi, was surprised by her team members. She cut the cake with cast members as they sang happy birthday for her. Actress Kiran Bhargava also got a special homemade cake for her. Producer Rajan Shahi was also present at the celebrations.
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Astro turf
ARIES: You won’t be able to count on anyone, so if you are going out, prepare to walk, take a cab or stay home and have friends visit you. Listen to what others have to say.
Tarot message: Do not divest assets or transact in uncertain matters. Lucky
colour: Royal blue Magic number: 51
TAURUS: Love can take a turn if you aren’t thoughtful, generous and loyal. Be attentive toward the ones you love, and let bygones be bygones with those who have upset you in the past.
Tarot message: Don’t reveal your plans to anyone. Lucky colour: Red Magic number: 50 GEMINI: Be attentive towards the ones you love and let bygones be bygones. Start off with a clean slate. A chance to hook up with someone interesting will spark an idea for a new project.
Tarot message: Be articulate to prevent people from making their own conclusion. Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 40 CANCER: Be careful not to do anything that might get you into trouble. Going away for visiting good friends will be a great way to bring happiness. This is a good time to reflect on days gone by.
Tarot message: There is price to pay for over indulgence. Lucky colour: Yellow
Magic number: 34 LEO: You will dazzle everyone if you put yourself in the mainstream today. This is the perfect time to entertain or to let others entertain you. You may be in a laidback mood. Tarot message: Results are guaranteed if you stick to arrangements.
Lucky colour: Tomato red Magic number: 40 VIRGO: You will be in a cheerful and optimistic frame of mind and will want to spend time with family and close friends. Romantic relationships will bring fulfillment and moments of tenderness.
Tarot message: Handle your projects secretly and carefully. Lucky colour: Pink
Magic number: 60
LIBRA: You will be enthusiastic about some developments in your personal life. Those in new romantic relationships may want to make a deeper commitment. Social events will keep you busy.
Tarot message: Prevent trouble by taking timely action. Lucky colour: Orchid Magic number: 66 SCORPIO: You will be in a very creative frame of mind and will come up with interesting and innovative ideas and solutions, which will be appreciated by seniors and colleagues.
Tarot message: Do not let trival problems haunt you. Lucky colour: Blue Magic number: 49 SAGITTARIUS: You will want your space as you mull over recent events. Don’t make financial decisions impulsively to avoid disappointment with the outcome. Make an effort to reach out to your partner. Tarot message: Guard against duplicity, fraud or trickery. Lucky colour: Forest green
Magic number: 62 CAPRICORN: You will be inspired to make some changes in your lifestyle. Your insights and inputs will be valuable to colleagues and loved ones. Don’t make impulsive decisions in personal relationship.
Tarot message: Take limited risks while speculating. Lucky colour: Silver
Magic number: 32 AQUARIUS: You will be very optimistic about certain developments on the career front. Chance encounters will help you clarify some of your reservations about new business ventures.Tarot message: Set the unpleasant set of events in motion.
Lucky colour: Metallic grey. Magic number: 49 PISCES: You may have sudden insights into vexing issues and this will help put you in a cheerful and relaxed frame of mind. Your love life will be smooth sailing and your partner will appreciate your thoughtfulness. Tarot message: Emphasis on spiritual needs.
Lucky colour: Deep red Magic number: 37
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The year ahead
If your birthday is November 25...
The date 25 indicates that you will be optimistic and freedom-loving, jovial and good-humored. You have put in a lot of effort in the past few years into changing your circumstances and your personal habits and you are now reaping the results. In 2015, your goal is not so much as self-improvement, as maintaining the changes you’ve implemented in the past few years. You’ve already done the hard work, now you just have to make sure you don’t fall back into bad habits. Honest and straightforward, intellectual and philosophical — 2015 can be a delicious year and one of your favorites of all. Health wise, some problems may creep in, but with proper care they can be kept under control. Positive colours: Floral white, slate blue, dim gray Select days: Monday and Sunday Favourable numbers: 1, 2, 7 Gems recommended: Pearl, Jasper Charity on birthday: Donate ornage coloured pulse like malka or oranges.
You share your birthday with Rupa Ganguly (November 25, 1965, Kolkata), who became popular as Draupadi in Mahabharat (1988). In her horoscope, personal life does not indicate happiness, but career will bloom once again.
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Having a shapely upper body is just as important as having shapely legs. Arm-toning and strengthening is important throughout life. Toning the upper arms is particularly important to women, those who are aspiring for those sexy sleeveless fashions. In other words, the key to looking fabulous is toned arms. Listed below are a few simple arm-toning exercises:-
The direction the ball travels while putting is primarily influenced by the face of the putter and the point of impact and to a small amount by the path of the putter. The position of the face (open or shut) has the maximum impact on the starting direction of the ball as has the point of contact. If the ball hits the toe of the putter the face opens and the ball starts to the right (for right-handed golfers). If the impact is on the heel, the putter face shuts and the ball starts to the left.
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Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar has announced that he will bear the cost of higher education of 50 underprivileged girls in Lahore. He believes the key to progress lies in education.
