2. July 31, 2009
2 TV
Shweta quits Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao!
Shweta Tiwari, the drama queen has finally decided to call tity of food received on a daily basis is quite meager. work. “If you don’t work, people complain of you being
it quits. The sexy bahu has decided to walk out of the jungle The drama queen doesn’t forget to mention the jungle bad lazy and not helping.
to get back to her cozy life in Mumbai and to be beside her boy, Akaashdeep Saigal’s behavioral swings as well. She And if you work, then they gossip that all the work is done,
daughter Palak. quoted her displeasure towards Akaash’s uncouth behavior to gain publicity out of it.” About her experience in the show
Shweta claims her exit was due to unhygienic living condi- towards Fiza. she said “Mein yaha pe jungle experience ke liye aayi thi,
tions, which lead to skin infections. She also quotes about “Tum padhe likhe ho, acche ghar ke ho. Tumhare bhi ghar pe woh mene kar liya hai... ab mujhe Iss Jungle se bachao.”
their stay in jungle as scary and dangerous (they saw a live mummy, ya behen, bhabhi hogi... tumhe kaisa lagega jab koi
huge green snake the other day). Even the other jungle in- aise baat karega unse. Mein yeh sab appreciate nahi karti”.
mates have decided to pit against each other, since the quan- She also pointed out what the other celebs felt about the
3. July 31, 2009
NEWS 3
I want Love Aaj Kal to break Dhan Te Nan - It’s Shahid
all records: Kareena versus Saif in the charts
Her recent release “Kambak- acters - Jai Vardhan Singh much from him. He has great
kht Ishq” has seen the best and Veer Singh (the younger sensibilities of a storyteller It’s Shahid versus Saif in my Twist have a old-fash- in Vishal’s Dhan te nan
opening of 2009 so far. But version of Rishi Kapoor) and can’t set a foot wrong. the charts. And if Shahid is ioned sub-layer just goes to sounds suspiciously simi-
Kareena Kapoor wants boy- - “Love Aaj Kal” touches I really hope and pray that jiving to Vishal Bhardwaj’s prove, retro is back.” lar to the opening musical
friend Saif Ali Khan’s “Love upon the universal essence ‘Love Aaj Kal’ manages to Dhan ten nan in Kaminey, Both tracks have a ravishing interlude of Laxmikant-
Aaj Kal” to even surpass her of love. strike a chord with audiences Saif grooves to Pyarelal’s Hai hai
film’s record and enjoy phe- According to director Imtiaz in the same way as ‘Jab We Twist in Love yeh majboori from
nomenal success at the box Ali, “the process of relation- Met’, “ she said. Aaj Kal as though Manoj Kumar’s Roti
office. Remembering her stint in there’s no tomor- Kapda Aur Makaan.
“I really want ‘Love Aaj “Jab We Met”, Kareena row. While Pritam’s Twist
Kal’ to break all box-office agrees that it was an extraor- As far as listen- openly acknowledges
records. Yes, ‘Kambakkht dinary experience. ers’ choice goes, its debt to its source
Ishq’ is my film but then so “To play a character like Vishal’s track has material Vishal pooh
is ‘Love Aaj Kal’. For both ‘Geet’ (her screen name in a marked market poohs the suggestion
Saif and me ‘Love Aaj Kal’ ‘Jab We Met’) doesn’t hap- edge, and Pritam that his Dhan te nan
is a not just a prestigious pen all the time; it just hap- has no qualms in bears any resem-
project but also something pens. When you begin work- admitting it. blance to the older
which is very close to our ing on a film, you of course “I’m the biggest song.
hearts”, Kareena told. know about the story and Vishal Bhard- Vishal does agree
Releasing Friday, “Love Aaj your character. However, no waj fan, no two though, that Love
Kal” is Saif’s first produc- one knows how audiences ways about it. His Aaj Kal is the main
tion venture. Tell her that would eventually react to Dhan te nan is competition for the
expectations are huge from it. ‘Geet’ did strike a chord awesome.I can’t music of Kaminey.
the movie as well as Saif and ship might be different in with the audiences and be- stop listening to it. However the two
she nods in agreement. different eras, but the expe- came a household name, “ I wish I had com- current chartbusters,
“Yes, I’m aware about the rience of being in love re- she said. posed it, ” says the bumper-to-bumper
huge expectations and I also mains the same”. One expects something sim- exuberant com- hits of the kind not
know that ‘Love Aaj Kal’ Another factor that makes ilar from “Love Aaj Kal” as poser. seen for a very long
has turned out to be a lovely “Love Aaj Kal” a special well that also stars Deepika Says Pritam, time, have more in
film. The good part is that the film for Kareena is the fact Padukone. Apart from them, “Never before common than it first
film has generated all around that it has Imtiaz at the driv- Rishi Kapoor and Rahul have two dance appears to the eye …
positive vibes and everyone ing seat. Khanna will also be seen numbers been so retro feel to it. While Twist and ear. And only one
expects good things from the “I have worked with Imtiaz in pivotal roles with Neetu closely competitive in the has borrowed its main riff of them will finally pull
film, “ she said. in ‘Jab We Met’ and ever Singh in a guest appearance. charts. The fact that both from Hemant Mukherjee’s the product beyond the
With Saif playing two char- since then we all expect so Vishal’s Dhan te nan and Nagin, the main hookline finish line.
4. July 31, 2009
4 BUSINESS
Kingfisher Airlines Indian law firms category, claiming a market share of over 10%.
This is a huge leap for Indian law firms, not only
A StarBuzz Media posts FY09 loss, emerge top for achieving global ranking, but because they
have on their way managed to beat some of the
issues pay delay dealmakers
Publication world’s biggest firms on a global stage includ-
ing Clifford Chance, DLA Piper, White & Case,
warning to staff
Published by
Meena Chopra Ashurst, Latham & Watkins, and Allen & Overy.
Indian project finance is hitting a purple patch, ‘‘Dealogic is a highly regarded source of data
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Tia Virdi, Toronto biggest to emerge top legal advisors to global scale of infrastructure projects across sectors in
Airlines Ltd said on Wednesday it posted
SS Anand, New Delhi India has allowed Indian law firms to showcase
a net loss of 16.09 billion rupees on net project deals, says a global investment bank-
MP Singh, New Delhi
ing report. best-in-class global standards and intellectual
Gautam Chaturvedi,
Mumbai The Indian legal profession, perhaps after In- depth, particularly of India’s complex regulatory
dia’s famed BPO/outsourcing/IT sector, is the environment,’’ Bank of America, India MD &
Photograhers first to get global recognition on this scale. The CEO Vishwavir Ahuja told ToI.
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5. July 31, 2009
NEWS 5
It’s official! Katrina Nandana Sen’s kiss gets a miss
confesses love for Salman
Nandana Sen is making news, why? Well because the pe-
tite actress choose to scorch the screen by kissing co-star
Anubhav Anand not one or two but three times!
Nandana seems no holds barred when it comes to her on-
Finally, the ‘kat’ is out of diva has also hit out at all of her overtly possessive screen image as a sexy diva and really didn’t seem to shy
the box. Katrina Kaif has those who try to hamper his beau, the swishy babe has away from kissing a newcomer like Anubhav for her new
made a confession that was spirits by speculating about stated that she is extremely film Perfect Mismatch. For her new flick Nandana shared
long due. After using every him. happy in her relationship. three on-screen smooches with her co-star.
trick in the book And as for But seems like even three time smooching didn’t prove
to keep her ro- the marriage lucky enough for Nandana Sen, as the filmmakers decided
in the end to cut out the kissing scenes from the film Per-
mantic alliance question rul-
fect Mismatch, to make it a family entertainer. So eventu-
with Bolly- ing everyone’s
ally in the end the whole kissing shots were edited from
wood’s angry mind, Katrina the film, well Nandana it was a Perfect Mismatch to begin
man Salman stated that with, kissing a newcomer for a family entertainer is a seri-
under wraps, though Sallu ous no-no.
and snubbing is all set to tie Looks like someone is going Mallika Sherawat’s way. But
every contro- the knot, she then darling like they say if its too hot to handle then just
versy with her is not ready give the kiss a miss!
coy smile, Ka- to settle down
trina Kaif has any time soon,
boldly owned thereby mak-
up to her ing Salman
cushy clandes- wait.
tine love affair Well, Katrina
with the ma- and Salman’s
cho actor. love affair
In a candid in- What’s more, unlike popu- might be com-
terview given to a maga- lar belief that Katrina feels mon knowledge but it just
zine, the swishy babe has suffocated in company became official.
thwarted all murky
speculations surround-
ing her ever so guarded
personal life.
Stating loud and clear
that she is romantically
involved with Salman
Khan, the stunner has
lashed out at all those
stating that her love af-
fair with the feisty Khan
has gone kaput. And it’s
not just a one-line ad-
mission of her love for
her beau, but Kat has
snubbed aside her shy
girl image to divulge
some saucy details
about their rocking rela-
tionship.
Speaking to a maga-
zine, the stunner stated
that she is so hooked
on to Salman that she
carries his picture with
her at all times. Besides
stating that Salman’s a
‘wonderful person’, the
6. July 31, 2009
6 NEWS
Konkona finds business of cinema boring
She is known as an intel- “What I like is that’s like a general account.
ligent actress but Konkona playing different I don’t have a very huge,
Sen Sharma doesn’t want characters, meeting Bollywood-like account.”
anything to do with the busi- and interacting with The National Award-win-
ness of cinema - in the literal creative person- ning actress, known for do-
sense. alities and not the ing offbeat roles like “Mr &
“I find the business of cin- profits, “ she added. Mrs Iyer” and “Page 3”, will
ema very boring - the trade Asked how she be seen next in a fully-com-
of cinema, the facts and fig- manages her own mercial movie “Wake Up
ures, the money - that’s not accounts, Konkona Sid” with Ranbir Kapoor.
what appeals to me about said: “I have a CA She is also doing “Mirch”,
cinema and frankly, I don’t (chartered accoun- where she will play a double
even know about it..., “ said tant) who handles role for the first time.
Konkona. my account. But
Madhavan to pair up with
Kangana Ranaut
Madhavan is a busy man Another film ‘Teen Patti’ re-
these days with whole lot make of Hollywood movie ‘21’
of Hindi projects in hand. (teams up with Amitabh Bach-
Moreover, this lucky- chan and Ben Kingsley) is in
chap of Bollywood has the pipeline.
no plan to make his way Recently, he has signed up
back to Kollywood. for a Hindi film titled ‘Madhu
With his film ‘Sikandar’ weds Tanu’ directed by Anand
produced by Big Pictures L Roy.
ready to hit the screens Kangana Ranaut has been
shortly, he has also al- signed for starring opposite
most finished shooting Madhavan in lead role. Madha-
for Aamir Khan starrer ‘3 van’s ‘Naan Aval Adhu’ remake
Idiots’ a novel adaptation of Ram Gopal Varma’s ‘Dar-
of Chetan Bhagat’s ‘Five ling’ will soon hit the screens
Point Someone’. by the first week of August.
7. July 31, 2009
NEWS 7
Trisha and Asin’s competition in
Bollywood
It was Asin who made a But now the wait is over wait and see, who wins the
rolling start of her career for Trishna as she has been final battle and has a pro-
in Bollywood with Aamir signed by non-other-than di- longed career in Hindi film
Khan starrer- Ghajini, rector Priyadarshan for his industry.
the Hindi remake of upcoming flick Katta Meeta,
Tamil flick which starred wherein superstar Akshay
Surya in it. Kumar will be paired with
Meanwhile, Asin was the gorgeous lady. Not only
shining bright in Bolly- this, Trishna has also signed
wood; Trishna was wait- three other big budgeted
ing for the right project Bollywood flicks.
to come her way so that It seems the cold war be-
she can jump into the tween the two southern
competition with her beauties is about to start
southern counterpart in in the glam-world of Bol-
the world of Bollywood. lywood. We would have to
8. July 31, 2009
8 FASHION
Look hot in cool citrus
shades!
Is the harsh Sun taking the freshness and
oomph out of your wardrobe? If yes, then it’s
time to slip into some happy hues!
Playful, fresh and flamboy- sen according to the occa- for a sunshine yellow bag or
ant – shades of yellows and sion. Also, the cut of a dress a pair of stilettos in electric
greens are ruling the stylo- can either enhance or mar green. Adds Ranna, “Lemon
meters of city’s citrine and buttercup
fashionistas this gold are colours that
summer! Slip into mark new begin-
a tangy lemon nings.”
tee or a chirpy Oft referred to as the
fluorescent green tricky colours, here’s
dress, and let the how to wear them
colours work their right and bright.
magic. “Yellow is hot. But
“These are the since it does not go
must-wear colours well with all skin
for this season. I’d tones, one should be
suggest a lemon careful about sport-
yellow dress for ing it,” says Thenny,
that extra zing and adding, “Tanned
freshness,” says skin and yellow is a
designer Abdul complete no-no.”
Halder. And these “Avoid wearing yel-
fresh hues look low pants,” says Ab-
good in all fabrics dul. However, Amit
like cotton, linen, Sandhu, a model,
etc. the colour,” says designer thinks otherwise. Says he,
“It is natural that every- Ranna Gill. “If you have the attitude then
one wants to sport the ‘in’ Citrus colours allow for di- don’t be afraid to slip into a
colours, but the outfit type verse accessorising opportu- pair of yellow or green trou-
and colour should be cho- nities too, so you can go in sers.”
9. July 31, 2009
COMMUNITY 9
Tushar Unadkat’s views on Art in Canada
Tia Virdi The role of art is to teach about human rights and responsibilities by highlighting our common
Tushar Unadkat is an internationally acclaimed and award winning art director. He is the humanity and prompting a deeper understanding of issues of justice, peace and progress.
CEO and Creative Director of Mukta Advertising. He is also the moderator of Noveau IDEA You are multifaceted, what is your favorite art form?
(New Indian Dimension in Entertainment and Arts. StarBuzz, recently got an oppurtunity to With ten years of professional academic training in the art & design discipline, I believe that
explore with Tushar Unadkat his opinions about arts in Canada the most influential medium of education is “films”.
What are your opinions on art in Canada? Where do you see it going? With years of experience in advertising, film & photography, fashion & choreography, event
My opinion on art would in comparison to Mum- direction & management, I’ve gained skills and knowledge in the entertainment industry.
bai, London, Paris, New York, Germany and I’ve written scripts that I wish to transfer to a silver screen. Film-making is my passion and
Netherlands as I’ve lived and worked in these favorite medium for art expression.
places before moving to Toronto. Tushar Unadkat, 416 716 8582, http://www.tusharunadkat.com
Artists in Canada are like farmers and they live
by seasons. Summer is the harvest time, so art-
ists need to make the most of it while it lasts.
Entertainment business slows down during the
Riteish has doubts about
honest journalists
winters and there is less to do for professionals.
Post 9-11 incidents, the US/Canada immigration
border rules got stricter and reduced the oppor-
tunities that American film-makers brought to Actor Riteish Deshmukh says he was per- media today who take up issues and use the
Canada. The film-industry got affected signifi- plexed when film- medium to bring justice, as
cantly due to this and we see limited number of maker Ram Gopal also bring in a certain sen-
projects through the year. Varma narrated his sibility among society, but
However, here is where I see it going… role of an honest and a lot of them don’t. Facts
In 2006, the government announced to build sincere journalist in are blown out of propor-
“Filmport” on the harbor-front that holds the de- his media-based film tion and a lot of them sur-
velopment rights to the lands that are leased to “Rann”. vive on rumours.
the city of Toronto economic development cor- “Ramu (Varma) nar- “So I had my doubts about
poration (TEDCO) for a long term. rated the role to me. how real my character
Filmport will be the “convergence district”, anchored by the state-of-the-art film and televi- He said you have to is. But the experience of
sion production facility with the World’s largest purpose built sound-stage. It is claimed that play an honest, sin- shooting for the film was
the Filmport will stand at the leading edge of the world’s film, television, music and interac- cere and fair journal- great, “ he added.
tive cultural industries over the total site area of 20 hectares with an estimated total develop- ist in my film. And “Rann” also stars Amitabh
ment cost of $275 million and an economic contribution of $400 million. my first reaction was, Bachchan, Paresh Rawal,
Besides, Canada is family oriented beautiful country for bring up children and have a con- ‘I hope this is not a Rajat Kapoor, Manisha
servative life-style. More and more immigrants are attracted to this economy who has settled fictitious character’, Koirala, Purab Kohli as
here peacefully. “ Riteish told. well as Gul Panag.
What do you feel is the role of art in the growth of humanity? “I agree there are
The role of art in the growth of humanity is to encourage conscientious development in loads of people in the
public awareness.
10. July 31, 2009
10
Britain’s biggest DVD
pirates jailed
Khalid Sheikh and two sons claimed housing benefit, ecuting, told the court they
made £7m operating from supplemented their already “worked round the clock in
warehouse and houses and multimillion-pound turn- conditions of virtual slav-
exploiting illegal immi- over by copying so many ery”.
grants porn and bestiality films All three were previously
The pirate operation sold some sex shops were driven found guilty of conspiracy
multiple copies of new out of business. to acquire criminal prop-
films, some even before erty, while the broth-
their cinema release. A fa- ers were also convicted
ther and his two sons who of conspiracy to break
kept dozens of Chinese the Copyright Act and
workers in virtual slavery conspiracy to break the
to run Britain’s biggest Trademarks Act.
DVD piracy operation The brothers were each
were jailed for a total of 16 jailed for six years while
years today. They used their profits on their father was jailed
Khalid Sheikh, 53, and sons luxury cars and first-class for four. Sentencing, Judge
Rafi, 26, and Sami, 28, of flights around the world but Martin Beddoe told Khalid
Walthamstow, “hid beneath police believe much of the Sheikh: “What I find really
a veneer of respectability”, money has been smuggled distasteful is you corrupted
using their previously legiti- out of the country. and exploited your children
mate business selling DVD Southwark crown court for your own financial in-
accessories as a front, as heard how, after two years terests.” The judge told the
they made up to £7m from of operating out of a small brothers they were “moti-
the three-year scam. shop in Walthamstow, east vated by greed and selfish
They used industrial equip- London, the fraudsters were interest”.
ment imported from the far able to buy a £658,000 After the case, Detective
east to burn box-office hits warehouse headquarters in Superintendent Russell
such as Ice Age 2, The Da Essex. They farmed their Day, of the Met’s film pira-
Vinci Code and Iron Man business out to a string of cy unit, said three years of
and sold them for £3 on “factories” or semi-detached hard work and investigation
street corners, sometimes houses, staffed by largely il- had resulted in the disman-
even before their cinematic legal Chinese immigrants. tling of “an extensive crimi-
release. The family, who John Hardy, QC, pros- nal network”.
11. COMMUNITY
July 31, 2009
11
LISA RAY - The internationally acclaimed actress Lisa Ray has been featured in the Canadian edition of Hello magazine as one of the ‘50 Most
Beautiful People’ of the country.
In an exclusive tete-e-tete with Tia Virdi of StarBuzz
Here goes the chat:
“Yes, definitely Water. It has been the most significant film of How are you liking Masala Mehndi Masti?
It’s really cool. I’m liking it very much. I am honoured to be here.
my career so far. Also because I really value Deepa Mehta. As
What kind of works are we going to be seeing you in?
a director and as a friend and as a mentor. It’s just one of those I’m working on a few movies that will come out soon. Most don’t have any South Asian
really special experiences.” context. The list is online on imdb.com. (Trader Games, Defender, Let The Game Begin,
Somnolence etc)
Lisa Ray was born in Toronto, Canada to a Bengali Indian father and a Polish mother and
grew up in the suburb of Etobicoke, Toronto. She excelled academically, doing five years Is there anybody in particular you would like to work with?
of high school in four. She spoke Polish to her maternal grandmother and watched movies I don’t really define it that way. I’m very open. A great actor is someone who is dedicated
to their craft, that’s all. That’s all that matters. I
of Federico Fellini and Satyajit Ray with her cinephile dad. Ray was get along in anyway with a variety of
spotted by an agent in a crowd during a family vacation in India when she was 16, when people. So there is no one person.
she began modelling. Her first assignment was for Bombay Dyeing and then she went on In the past has there been a
to the front page of Glad Rags. She has never looked back once she got a break in to films. project that has been special to
Incidentally her first foray into films was a Tamil movie called ‘Nethaji’ with Sharath Kumar
in 1994. Her Bollywood career started with ‘Kasoor’ in 2001. She then got a chance to work you?
with the famed Deepa Mehta in Bollywood Hollywood and Water . Yes, definitely Water. It has been the
most significant film of my career so
far. Also because I really value Deepa
Mehta. As a director and as a friend
and as a mentor. It’s just one of those
really special experiences. Everything
just worked. We also had an amazing
time shooting the film. I am very very
proud to have been a part of it. World
unseen was also something that has
been very close to me. I do like films
that are challenging, not to say that I
don’t enjoy light films or commercial
films. I just recently shot an episode of
psyche, which is really popular in the
US. But yeah I am definitely more into
intense work.
What are your opinions about
the kind of work MMM is doing
in the GTA for the South Asian
community?
Well they are really doing amazing work. I really admire the dedication of Abhishek and
Jyoti, I am really honoured to be here, I’m being honoured by the festival. I think it’s about
celebrating the community. It’s giving us a chance to dissolve boundaries.
13. SPORTS
July 31, 2009
13
Dhoni remains on top in ICC
ODI rankings
DUBAI: India captain Ma- blaster Sachin Tendulkar is 10 ODI bowlers list which is
hendra Singh Dhoni contin- way behind in the 15th posi- being headed by Sri Lankan
ued to top the ODI bats- Nuwan Kulasekara, fol-
men ranking while his lowed by Kiwi Kyle
deputy Yuvraj Singh has Mills and spin wizard
managed to cling on to Muttiah Muralitharan.
his second position in the India’s lone entry in the
ICC ODI Players Rank- chart is pacer Zaheer
ing issued on Wednes- Khan who is at the 16th
day. place.
Dhoni held on to his nu- Indian players also don’t
mero uno status with 828 find a place in the ICC
rating points while Yu- ODI all-rounders table,
vraj, who had achieved which is being led by
his career-best ranking Shakib Al Hasan of Ban-
earlier this month, has gladesh. England all-
784 points in his kitty. rounder Andrew Flintoff,
Australian Mike Hussey
is third with 767 points.
who is retiring from Test
cricket after the on-going For Adver tising in
StarBuzz call
The only other Indian Ashes, is at the second
to feature in top 10 is tion and Gautam Gambhir in spot, followed by Paki-
Virender Sehwag in the 19th place. However, no In- stani duo of Shahid Afridi
seventh spot, while master dian finds a place in the top and Shoaib Malik.
647.802.2899
Kirsten vows to come hard
at next T20 World Cup
NEW DELHI: India may even make the semifinals for so long,” he told a news
have been outplayed in the this time, losing all their su- channel.
Twenty20 World Cup this per eight stage matches. Kirsten also said the IPL,
time but coach Gary Kirsten The former South African which was held in South Af-
says they will come back opener once again stressed rica this year, should stay in
hard in the next edition of on the importance of pre- India.
the event which is just eight serving Test cricket. “The fans here enjoyed it
months away. “We just need to be care- immensely. It was an amaz-
“We will make sure that our ful. Twenty20 and the In- ing experience for them but
preparations next time are dian Premier League are a IPL should remain in India
good,” Kirsten said. great product, very popular. because it’s an Indian prod-
India, who won the inaugu- But Tests is what the game uct,” he said
ral edition in 2007, did not stands for. It’s been around
14. July 31, 2009
14 LIFESTYLE & RECIPE
Eggs are good for the heart
Eggs are not bad for heart health, say experts.
US egg expert Dr Don McNamara insists that their buy in the supermarket for the lowest cost, and they con-
bad reputation is no longer warranted and even Heart tain every vitamin and mineral we need except for vita-
Foundation has lifted its recommended intake to six min C,’’ he said. “So they easily fit into a healthy diet for
eggs a week. “Seniors have been afraid to eat eggs people with normal cholesterol levels, people with high
because for 40 years they have been worried about cholesterol levels, diabetics and people with metabolic
the dietary cholesterol,’’’’ the Herald Sun quoted nu- syndrome,’’ he added. The Heart Foundation had con-
tritional biochemist McNamara as saying. ducted a survey earlier this year and reissued its guideline
“But, over the years, the research has clearly shown to recommend people eat up to six eggs a week.
that cholesterol in our food doesn’t impact our risk “Cholesterol in food doesn’t equal cholesterol in the
for heart disease - (what causes) that is saturated fat blood,’’’’ said the foundation’s healthy weight spokes-
and trans fat,’’’ he added. woman Monique Blunden.
Eggs are low in saturated fat and consist of some of “It’s the saturated fat and trans fat we consume that is
the vital compounds like choline that are considered directly related to the rise in cholesterol in the blood,’’
good for metabolism and for foetal brain develop- she added.
ment during
Mr. SS Anand,
pregnancy
It also contains
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lunch.
“Eggs have the
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fight for a cause you believe in.
Taurus: This week’s scenario is highlighted by big questions of life! They occupy your
attention and you may be drawn to study philosophy, religion, metaphysics, or other
areas which open up new worlds for you.
Gemini: This week’s scenario is highlighted by your career, social standing, or reputa-
tion is favored at this time, especially by making personal contact with superiors or by
socializing and making friendly contacts at work.
Cancer: This week’s scenario is highlighted by hard work and concentrated effort and
are the key issues for this time period. You are faced with tasks that are tedious and
difficult but which must be completed at this time.
Leo: This week’s scenario is highlighted by your plan or take a journey to a distant
land. Travel and exposure to new ideas and ways of thinking about the world interest
you now.
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Sneha’s bikini act soon?
Looks like actress Sneha is all set to experiment with differ-
ent roles in the industry.
The soft spoken actress, Anushka and Priyamani, Sneha too will join the bi- kini brigade!
who’s famous for her Sneha, in a recent in-
girl-next-door im- terview, made some
age in movies like observations about the
Anandham, Parthi- bikini act. She said that
ban Kanavu and Pi- she wasn’t reluctant to
rivom Sandhippom, don a bikini if the script
turned glamorous demanded it, and if it
last year with Pandi, would work out com-
starring Lawrence. mercially for the film.
She wore reveal- Meanwhile, the actress
ing clothes and also has been on a crash diet
shook her hips to a and has become pen-
sensuous number in cil-thin. This has lent
the film. credence to rumours
Then, she turned to making the rounds that
action with Bhavani Sneha has done a two-
IPS, which is still piece bikini act for
under production. Venkat Prabhu’s Goa,
And now, the lat- which is being shot
est buzz doing the in Langkawi beach in
rounds is that, after Malaysia.
Nayanthara, Shriya,
Just Do It !
A class professor was giving
a lecture on company slogans
and was asking his students
if they were familiar with
them.
“Joe,” he asked, “which com-
pany has the slogan, ‘come fly the friendly skies’?”
Joe answered the correct airline.
“Brenda, can you tell me which company has the slogan, “Don’t leave home without it?”
Brenda answered the correct credit card company with no difficulty.
“Now John, Tell me which company bears the slogan, ‘Just do it’?”
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16. July 31, 2009
16 MOVIE TALK
Movie Preview : love Aaj Kal
Starring: Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rishi Kapoor,
Viki Rajani.
Director: Imtiaz Ali
Produced by : Saif Ali Khan, Dinesh Vijan
love Aaj mein... yehi meri votti ba- Jai does not understand how
london, San Francisco, negi - Harleen Kaur.” Veer Singh could have been
Delhi - 2009. He travels a thousand kilo- so naïve and silly about
Jai and Meera is a modern- meters by train to stand un- Harleen in the days of his
day couple in London. They der her balcony only to have youth.
are very happy to- But as both
gether but do not stories unfold,
believe in tying we realize that
each other down. the process
So when life of relation-
pulls them in dif- ship might
ferent directions, be different
they decide to go in different
with the flow. eras, but the
“These Heer- experience of
Ranjha, Romeo- being in love
Juliet type janam remains the
janam ka saath same.
type couples ex- So there is the
ist only in story frolic and de-
books,” Jai says. spair of mod-
In the real life, ern living, the
we have to be liberation and
practical. confusion.
love Kal a glimpse of her face. And And there is
Delhi, Calcutta - 1965. yet not speak a word with the past - the times of in-
Veer Singh is struck by a her. nocence and compulsion.
thunderbolt when he sees love Aaj Kal And there is distance, and
Harleen for the first time. Veer does not understand the fondness that increases
Soon after, he stands under how Jai can treat matters of with distance. Gaps widen
a tree and swears that “is the heart without passion, between two people, but
janam mein aur har janam like a financial transaction. bridges keep growing too.
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