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January 2012

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Deepika Padukone is all geared up for some action in the upcoming Abbas-Mustan action thriller Race 2. After Cocktail, she will again be seen in a glamorous avatar.

Race 2 has been a great experience: Deepika Padukone Deepika Padukone says the actionpacked Race 2 also has dollops of glamour, and says shooting for it has been a great experience.

“It has been great. ‘Race 2’ has been a wonderful journey for me.

I am very proud of it. The movie is an action thriller, but it also has a lot of glamour. The first film of the franchise did well too,” Deepika said on the sidelines of the launch of a new skin cream BB by Garnier, here Friday.

The actress says the movie is important to her, and she will readily devote adequate time to its promotions.

“Race 2 is very important to me, and even its promotion is very important as well,” she said.

Deepika says she shares a good camaraderie with her Race 2 coactors; Saif Ali Khan and John Abraham.

“Saif and I have worked before so that comfort level comes. The same is true for John too,” she said.

About her b e a u t y secrets, the actress says she often uses natural tricks to make her skin look beautiful.

“I believe that less is more. So a healthy diet, drinking lots of water and adequate sleep really helps. All these things reflect positively on your skin,” she said.

Talking about brand endorsements, she said that she ensures that every brand she decides to endorse is an extension of her personality.

“I believe that every brand which I endorse has to be an extension of my personality and it has to come naturally,” she said.

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The actress says the movie is important to her, and she will readily devote adequate time to its promotions.

Daughter of badminton champion Prakash Padukone, Deepika grew up into a sultry model with dreams in her eyes to make it big in showbiz industry. The girl who has her head firmly placed over her shoulder has films like Om Shanti Om, Bachna Ae Haseeno, Love Aaj Kal to her credit. Be it endorsements, big production houses queuing up at her door, or her break up with Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika is always in the news!

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Glamorous roles too need acti Deepika Padukone

For Deepika, it is important that not only her role is appreciated but the film also does well at the box office.

“When you set out to do a film, one hopes that your performance is appreciated and the film also goes on to do well. Fortunately with me, in Cocktail, I got both. The film did well and the performance was appreciated. I hope this happens in all my films,” she said.

“I think the role is more important. It is a misconception that a glamorous role doesn’t require acting talent. It’s a bit strange, because I think at the end of the day, any kind of film -- whether it is glamorous or ‘deglam’ (non-glamorous) requires acting.

Acting is acting,” Deepika told IANS in an exclusive interview.

The 26-year-old actress made her Bollywood debut with Om Shanti Om and has since been part of successful films such as Bachna Ae Haseeno, Housefull,

acter closer ar ch i an ew De i Ha ni aa w Ja h Ye Actress Deepika Padukone, whose performance as Veronica was highly appreciated in Cocktail, says her character in her upcoming film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is more close to her real self.

“Actually Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is very similar to me in person like Veronica was not. I

think Veronica, as a character, as a person is very different from how I am personally but Yeh Jawaani... is very similar to how I am,” the 27-yearold said here on Sunday at the Big Star Entertainment Awards.

Directed by Ayan Mukerji, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani also stars Ranbir Kapoor and Kalki Koechlin.

Asked about her supposed tussle with actress Anushka Sharma, Deepika said, “There is no truth to this and I always wish her well.”

Apparently, the two actresses are vying for the lead role opposite Salman Khan in Kick, which has led to a tussle between Anushka and Deepika.

Love Aaj Kal and Cocktail.

Asked if she fears being over-exposed, Deepika said: “I think as long as you are doing good work, that is the most important thing. I don’t think that it can result in overexposure of any form.

Also I am someone who has always believed in quality versus quantity,” she said.

The former model also endorses several brands and has just been made the face of a new range of a cosmetic brand alongside actress

ng talent : Priyanka Chopra.

With so many films and endorsements in her kitty, does she get time for herself?

“It’s about the kind of lifestyle you lead. I can say that I have been the busiest in my career because I am juggling three films at a time.

But I think I know how to conserve my energy, I know where to conserve it and spend it. I think things like my diet, workout, exercise, the water I drink and products I use add to me looking and feeling better,” she said.

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She has done glamorous as well as non-glamorous roles but Deepika Padukone feels sad when people think a glamorous role does not require hard work.

to my real self:

After a commendable performance in Homi Adajania’s Cocktail, actress Deepika Padukone is said to be stormed with offers to dance on film’s hit song Angrezi beat at award functions.

Deepika’s spokesperson said: “She has been approached to perform to Angrezi beat. However, Deepika still has to work out her dates.”

Angrezi beat, sung by Yo yo Honey Singh, secured its place as a chartbuster, and is a popular number among the youth.

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News

Gujarat polls : Modi slams Rahul Gandhi

Gujarat election result: Narendra Modi pulls off hat-trick, will it be Rahul vs him in 2014?

AHMEDABAD / NEWDELHI: “You should now get used to hearing me speak in Hindi,” Narendra Modi told the adulatory droves, gathered to celebrate his emphatic victory, when they insisted he speak in Gujarati.

The sudden switch to Hindi for someone who spoke in little else but Gujarati throughout the election campaign led to an obvious interpretation - Modi, having scored a hat-trick, was now flashing his fortified claim to be the BJP’s choice for prime minister in 2014, thus setting the stage for a presidential-type race with

Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha polls.

Although Modi said he did not plan to camp in New Delhi and would visit the capital only for a day on December 27 for the National Development Council meet, his devotees were already serenading him with “desh ka neta kaisa ho, Narendra bhai jaisa ho” chants.

Modi won 115 seats, just a couple short of his previous tally of 117 seats in the 2007 election. Modi’s victory came against the backdrop of indifference, even opposition, from a section of the RSS, hostility of an influential and tenacious faction of the civil society and Congress’s tacit understanding with BJP

rebel Keshubhai Patel who sought to rally his community against the chief minister.

His Dabangg-3 act instantly triggered a clamour from the rank and file of the BJP and the Sangh Parivar for outfitting him as the prime ministerial candidate for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections: something that will pit him in a direct contest with Rahul, who is expected to be given a bigger role.

Printed placards declaring Modi the next PM surfaced in Ahmedabad on Thursday as soon as trends indicated a BJP win, indicating that his supporters had written the script for his acquiring a bigger role in national politics even before the results were out.

Bhopal gas tragedy : On 28th Bhopal anniversary, Compensation demanded for vict

Bhopal: As the city observed the 28th anniversary of the Bhopal gas disaster Monday, various organisations working for the cause of the people affected by it held rallies while criticising the government for not doing anything for the victims.

Even after 28 years the disaster, no one has been punished for it and the victims given only inadequate compensation, ``It’s back to square one. We will go back to the Supreme Court again,’’ says N D Jayaprakash of the Bhopal Gas Peedith Sangharsh Sahyog Samiti, which is one of the victims’ organisations spearheading the struggle.

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Stung by the injustice of this paltry compensation, the victims had approached the apex court, which had approved the 1989 agreement. It was only in 2004 that the Supreme Court admitted a plea by gas victims seeking to reopen the compensation issue. Three years later, in 2007, the court rejected it, asking the victims to approach the state government.

The gas leak from Union Carbide’s pesticide plant in Bhopal in 1984 killed an estimated 20,000 people and left over 5.69 lakh people with a range of injuries and disabilities. In 1989, the Supreme Court approved a settlement between the central government and Carbide under

which the company agreed to pay $470 million (Rs 713 crore in the exchange rate of the day) as compensation and the government agreed to drop all civil and criminal proceedings against it.

Criminal cases against Union Carbide officials too are still pending after they were reopened in 1991. A non-bailable warrant against Warren Anderson, chairman of Union Carbide was issued in 1992 by a Bhopal court but remains unserved. Anderson was arrested three days after the disaster and bailed out immediately, after which he fled the country never to return.

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Sitar maestro Ravi Shankar passes away 92-yr-old sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar passed away at a San Diego hospital. He was admitted at the hospital after he complained of breathing difficulties. Shankar was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1967, Padma Vibhushan in 1981 and Bharat Ratna in 1999 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh described his death as the passing away of an era. He said in New Delhi Wednesday that Pandit Ravi Shankar was a “national treasure and global ambassador of India’s cultural heritage”.

Dubbed the “godfather of world music” by George Harrison of the Beatles, Ravi Shankar was born in Varanasi. He spent his youth touring Europe and India with the dance group of his brother Uday Shankar. He gave up dancing in 1938 to study sitar playing under court musician Allauddin Khan.

A performer, composer, teacher and writer, Ravi Shankar is well known for his pioneering work in bringing Indian music to the West.

Shankar engaged Western music by writing concerti for sitar and orchestra and toured the world in the 1970s and 1980s.

From 1986 to 1992 he served as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha.

Shankar was awarded India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1999, and received three Grammy Awards. He was nominated for a Grammy award for 2013 too.

Tribute to martyrs On December 13, 2001, five heavily armed gunmen stormed the Parliament complex and opened indiscriminate fire, killing nine people.

All five terrorists were shot dead.

It’s been 11 years since the audacious attack on India’s Parliament. At a memorial service held at the Parliament on Tuesday morning, MPs across party lines paid tribute to those who died in the attack.

Vice President Hamid Ansari led members of both Houses of Parliament in paying tribute to the martyrs on the 10th anniversary of the Parliament attack.

Six security men, four Delhi Police personnel and one each from the CRPF and Parliament watch-and-ward staff were killed in the attack.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pays tribute to the bravehearts who lost their lives while securing the Parliament from heavily-armed terrorists ten years ago.

Sushma Swaraj tweets: “The whole incident is fresh in my memory as I was inside the Parliament that day. My husband was also a Member of Parliament then.”

A blood donation camp was organised by the Red Cross Society to mark 10 years of the Parliament attack.

13th December is remembered for the attack on India's symbol of democracy - Parliament.

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Delhi gang rape

The 23-year-old physiotherapy student who was stripped, beaten and raped in a moving bus in south Delhi on December 16, passed away in a Singapore hospital after a strong fight against all odds.

Family hopes girl’s death will Indians in Australia pay emotional tribute to Delhi gang-rape victim MELBOURNE: Indian diaspora in Australia paid an emotional make India safer for women SINGAPORE: The distraught family of the young gang-rape victim hopes her death will contribute to making India a safer place for woman, an Indian diplomat said on Saturday.

Indian high commissioner TCA Raghavan said the family was “deeply affected” by the death of the woman who was brutally raped and tortured in a moving bus in Delhi on December 16 and left to die by a roadside.

But the family was also moved by a large number of messages of support they had received from everywhere, Raghavan told the media.

“They hope that the death of their child will lead to a better future for women in Delhi and India,” he quoted them as saying.

The gang-rape victim was shifted out of Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital to Singapore on Thursday in a desperate bid to save her life after she suffered multi-organ failure.

tribute to the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim, who died after battling for life for nearly a fortnight, and demanded stern action against the culprits.

A large group of Indian men and women gathered in front of the Indian Consulate here and lit candles to express their outrage over the incident.

Expressing her anger and grief over the loss of the young girl's life, lawyer Navjeet Jhaji said the Indian government should take stern actions against the culprits. "There should be freedom for the women to just move out freely on the streets."

The memorial service for the girl, who was brutally gang-raped and assaulted by six men in a moving bus in Delhi on December 16, was organised by a social website group called Indian Solidarity Group.

The community members also observed a two-minute silence to pay their respect to the departed soul.

A memorial service was also being held in Sydney.

Nagpur is most difficult wicket I have played on : England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Thursday said that the slow-paced pitch prepared for the fourth and final Test in Nagpur is the toughest he has played on as far as scoring runs in concerned.

“It’s toughest wicket I have played Test cricket on in terms of scoring runs. I don’t have a clue what the pitch will do later. Its playing pretty similar to what it did at the start of the day,” said Pietersen after the first day’s play.

Pietersen, whose 73 in 198 minutes off 188 balls is the top score in the tourists’ end-of-day first innings score of 199 for five, said his team was in a reasonably good position but the runs doesn’t mean anything until the game is over.

“Like I said after the runs in Mumbai, it doesn’t mean absolutely nothing until the game is over.

“I think we are in an okay position. I don’t know what that pitch will do later but it’s slow.

I think the key today was to try to bat as long as possible because I don’t think that wicket is

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getting any better,” said Pietersen.

The England batting stalwart sounded happy that his team had two seam bowlers to bowl on this pitch, as he thought it was very difficult to score runs off Ishant Sharma, the home team’s lone pacer in the playing XI. “I think we are in a position of strength, if I am allowed to say that, as we have two seamers.

I found Ishant incredibility difficult to play today,” said Pietersen.

Jadeja, on the other hand, had claimed that the Indian team’s strategy of playing four spinners, including himself as a frontline bowler, would pay dividends in the second England innings as they can use the bowlers’ footmarks to extract spin more and more.

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Dilip Kumar, turns 90.

Respected, loved and adored by millions, Dilip Kumar, who turns 90 on December 11th, enjoys a legendary status across India and several other continents. Revered for not just his longevity in the entertainment business, the actor was and still is celebrated for the form of art that he chooses to practice.

He was nicknamed ‘the gentleman’ upon his arrival in Bollywood land in the early 1940s. The much-loved thespian has come a long way, and how!.

Dilip Kumar was born Muhammad Yusuf Khan, on December 11, 1922, in Peshawar, Pakistan, to a fruit merchant.

He began his acting career in 1944, and starred in some of the biggest commercially successful

films through the 1940s, ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s.

A leading actress at the time, Devika Rani, spotted the young actor and even assisted his launch into the Bollywood film industry.

She is also credited with giving him the screen name - Dilip Kumar. He was then offered a salary of Rs. 500 with an annual raise of Rs. 200.

His first film ‘Jwar Bhata’, did not fare too well. It was the 1949 film ‘Andaz’, which also featured Raj Kapoor that made him a star..

Although a versatile actor, Dilip Kumar was typecast for playing heart-rending roles, earning him the title of the ‘Tragedy King’.

He has been referred to as the

‘ultimate m e t h o d actor’.

Some of his most memorable films include ‘Jugnu’, ‘Devdas’, ‘Madhumati’, ‘Mughal-e-Azam’, ‘Ganga Jamuna’, ‘Kohinoor’, ‘Duniya’, and most recently, ‘Saudagar’.

Dilip Kumar married actress Saira Banu in 1966, when he was 44 years old. They have remained together ever since, and have one of the longest lasting marriages in Bollywood

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Birthday Bash

Celebrations or not, we wish our Dilip Kumarji a very happy day on his milestone birthday!.

Rajinikanth keeps 62nd birthday simple, fans celebrate

Superstar Rajinikanth, known for his unassuming attitude and charming aura, celebrated his 62nd birthday Wednesday with close friends and family at his residence.

“Though early in the morning he stepped out on to his balcony to wave to his fans outside his house, he spent the rest of the day with his family and select friends from the industry,” a source from the industry told IANS. Nevertheless, Rajinikanth fans had every reason to celebrate to the fullest. Members of a Rajinikanth fans association cut cakes and unfolded banners in different parts of the city to mark this special day. “’12.12.12’ is a very special day and our superstar’s birthday falling on the same day makes it much more auspicious. This day comes only once in 100 years and, therefore, we wanted to make the best of it,” Sarathy, a member of Rajinikanth fans association, told IANS. “We also performed puja in the temple, wishing our superstar health, happiness and prosperity,” he added.

Meanwhile, some members of the Tamil film industry also celebrated the actor’s birthday in style.

At the audio launch of a Tamil film titled “Payapulla”, a 63kg cake was cut by Rajinikanth’s mentor, K. Balachander.

On the other hand, two books - “My Days with Baasha - The Rajinikanth Phenomenon” and “Rajinikanth 12.12.12, A Birthday Special” were launched. The former is authored by veteran southern filmmaker Suresh Krissna.

Rajinikanth’s “Sivaji 3D” also hit screens Wednesday. All the fifteen screens showing the 3D film across Chennai had sold-out shows. The film was released in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka.

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Sridevi is back in Mr India 2!

There was a time when she was the charmer who almost held Bollywood to ransom. She was called the Queen B. So, the fans of Sridevi, who took a break from acting in 1997 before English Vinglish happened, can rejoice. The Hawa Hawai girl is all set for Mr India sequel being produced by husband Boney Kapoor production.

It remains to be seen if Mr India 2 will have the magic number Hawa Hawai, but bonus entry Salman Khan in the upcoming Anil Kapoor-Sridevi starrer is sure to add more masala.

"I am looking forward to it and I must show him more respect and love so he gets going on the project," says Sridevi, when asked about the plans for Mr India sequel. Anil kapoor will be there too and will there be Hawa Hawai number?, "Why not?, Let's see."

Says Boney, "We've already locked in the script. In two weeks, we'll finalise the director."

What about Salman? "I don't think I can make a film without Salman. He is in Mr India 2 and also in the sequels to No Entry and Wanted. I'm his new Sooraj Barjatya," Boeny was quoted as saying.

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Siddhivinayak: Paris Hilton Experiencing spirituality at the famed Siddhivinayak temple here was “amazing” for international socialite Paris Hilton, who was here on a brief trip.

After spending time with children at an orphanage, Paris visited the temple.

“Went to the Siddhivinayak temple for a blessing. Amazing to be in such a spiritual and special place. Blessed,” she tweeted.

The 31-year-old was here to spin the disc at the recently concluded India Resort Fashion Week held in Goa and also walked the ramp for designer duo Shane and Falguni Peacock. She had a stopover in Mumbai.

Hilton, who was on her second visit to India, went to an orphanage named Ashray in suburban Bandra and spent some quality time with the children there. She even grooved to popular song “Chammak challo” with them, and distributed presents.

Her first visit to the country was in 2011, when she came to launch her range of handbags and accessories for the Indian market.

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Priyanka receives her first music award nomination

Priyanka Chopra is on a roll. After winning accolades on her performance of Barfi, and bagging Gunday and Krrish 3, now she is on roll for her music.

On the global music circuit its nomination time and Priyanka Chopra has received her first music nomination for her single ‘In My City’ by World Music Awards.

A multi ethnic platform it’s the biggest platform for world music.

Source says, “Her music has been liked a lot in the west. She has been nominated under three categories - Best Debut, Best Song and Best Video.

Her collaboration with Will.i.am for ‘In My City’ has been received well. It’s a matter of pride for an Indian artiste to be recognized and nominated alongside some of the best names in the world. Priyanka is absolutely delighted.”

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Bollywood actress Vidya Balan has married her boyfriend Siddharth Roy Kapur at a ceremony in the western Indian city of Mumbai.

The wedding, a mix of Punjabi and Tamil traditions, was attended by the families of the bride and groom.

Balan, 34, has played the lead in many hit Bollywood films and won several Indian cinema awards for her acting.

Mr Roy Kapur is the CEO of UTV Motion Pictures, India’s leading film and television production company.

The wedding festivities began on 11 December with a private dinner which was followed by a mehendi (henna) ceremony on 12 December, reported the Press Trust of India.

The couple are due to host a reception in the southern city of Chennai.

Balan has acted in Hindi, Bengali and Malayalam language films.

She made her Bollywood debut with the 2005 film Parineeta and went on to act in the superhit Lage Raho Munnabhai.

She won critical acclaim for her roles in Paa (2009), Ishqiya (2010), No One Killed Jessica (2011), The Dirty Picture (2011) and Kahaani (2012).

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Vidya Balan married Siddharth Roy Kapur

Monsoon Wedding to make Broadway debut in April 2014 Mira Nair doesn’t work on the same subject twice. But, in the case of her acclaimed

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film Monsoon Wedding, she is making an exception. She is converting the film into a musical that makes its Broadway debut in April 2014. She is currently in India to record songs for it, with music being scored by Vishal Bhardwaj.

Speaking to TOI, Mira said, “The songs propel a musical. We are creating 12 songs for the musical. We’re done with six songs and I am here to record four. There are also two-hour reprises from the movie. A Punjabi rock band from New York called Red Baraat will perform the music live on stage. It’s all very hard, detailed work because it is live. We are finishing the creative work now.”

She adds that she is visualising the musical as a complete spectacle. “The film is about upstairs and downstairs — the upper class and the working class — so, I’m translating that on to the stage by having Dubey (originally played by Vijay Raaz) and his sidekicks as aerial actors. They will be above us because they are fixing the tents as we speak down below,” she says.

While casting hasn’t started yet, Mira says she will definitely take a couple of stars from India. Initially, her plan was to debut the musical in India and then take it abroad. But, now, the plan has changed.

She says, “After Broadway, Inshallah, we will come here for Diwali. That’s my dream.”

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9th ‘Harry Potter’ flick being filmed in secret The cast of ‘Harry Potter’ have apparently reunited to shoot the ninth part of the super successful franchise.

According to The Sun, a mini movie - to be shown exclusively at Harry Potter theme parks - is currently in production, News.com.au reported.

“The cast have really enjoyed getting back together - they are so tight-knit,” a source said.

Helena Bonham Carter is said to be among the cast currently filming and will apparently reprise her role as the villain Bellatrix Lestrange.

The short film will reportedly be shown at ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.

The movie will also be made available at two new parks that are currently under construction, one of which will open in California in 2014 and another in Japan in 2016.“The shooting schedule is nowhere near as long as the films, so though filming has been intense, the stars have enjoyed being able to pop in and out,” the source added.

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Fashion

Fashion has come a long way from the time when sporting two contrasting trends together was akin to committing a sartorial crime! Today, mixing and experimenting with two or more seemingly opposite styles can open up your wardrobe to dozens of new options.

12 fashion combos that work wonders While there are no fixed rules when it comes to merging different patterns, prints, silhouettes or colours, you want to make sure that when you do so, you highlight the USP of each trend, even if it means thinking out of the box and straddling the fashion fence! With a little confidence and a few smart choices, you can transcend your fashion sense to a whole new level.

Patiala & Pumps

If fusion fashion is your calling, take a cue from a leading designer’s collection and add a western touch to your traditional patiala salwar, by teaming it with a short jacket kurti and pumps in pastel shades!

Gold & Nude

You can’t go wrong with this combination. Pick any shade of nude for your dress and detail it with dainty metallic gold embroidery or embellishments to create a glamourous cocktail dress.

Sports luxe & colour blocking

If loud prints and patterns aren’t your thing, don’t sweat it. Wear smart colourblocked sports staples instead, to bring out the best of the sports luxe trend.

Peter pan collar & Polka dots

A Peter Pan collar on a polka dot dress is a classic combination the world over.

But combine these two hugely popular trends by sporting a polka dot Peter Pan collar on a plain dress. Femininity personified!

Leaf print & petal skirt

If you want your wardrobe to have a nature-inspired outfit, choose a blouse with a leaf print and team it with a girlie petal skirt. But instead of using the usual shades of green, opt for a monochrome palette.

Dress & shorts

Loose, long shorts over a drop-waist dress sounds like a tricky mix-andmatch look to pull off but it can make a drab dress look quirky. Do away with accessories for this one.

Floral & military

While wearing a ditzy floral print dress, think out of the box and add an androgynous touch, by carrying a khaki bag. Alternatively, you can wear a well-fitted military jacket.

Sheer & applique

Strategically-placed cutwork appliques on a solid-coloured sheer fabric can enhance any dull-looking outfit. The applique can be knit, woven or printed.

Make sure the garment is semi-transparent and in the same colour as the applique.

Ombre & peplum

This unique peplum dress was a winner on the ramp, especially because of the ombre scheme, which is a subtle alternative to colour-blocking.

Handkerchief hem & sheer

Looking for an asymmetrical sillhouette? Find a dress with a handkerchief hemline in a sheer fabric. This combo is not for pear-shaped women.

Long jacket & playsuit

Designers gave jackets a twist by combining long jackets with playsuits and shorts. You can do the same by opting for sheer fabrics, with embroidery or applique for your jacket.

Tribal print & neon

Make tribal prints eye-catching by wearing them in vibrant neon hues of yellow, indigo, orange, pink and electric blue, instead of dull earthy tones, to give a nostalgic yet contemporary touch to your ensemble.

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Fashion You totally love handbags and cannot do without one.

While you might have a great collection, out of all the bags you own there’ll be that one special bag that you love to carry time and again.

Not just because its design and colours are perfect, but because it’s super convenient, functional and handy for your busy schedule. Bags are a key element of a woman’s overall style, and believe it or not studies show that the kind of bag you carry can actually say a lot about the personality and temperament of a woman. From the petite clutch to the hobo, there is something to be learnt about yourself. So sit back and prepare to be stunned.

What your bag says about you The Clutch

Women who love carrying clutches love elegance and class. Just the way she has a tight grip on her bag, so it is with things that are close to her heart. She is a confident woman and a headturner. She knows how to leave an impression, cherishes her friends and has lasting relationships with the people in her life.

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The Bowling Bag The Satchel

Fans of this type of sling bag are soft of heart but firm and professional when it comes to other matters. The soft look of the bag is reflected in the friendly personality of the wearer. They are dreamers by nature and have big ideas that they want to pursue with a solid plan in mind. As the bag is not big, the owner knows exactly what she wants.

A woman who loves Bowling bags has a strong personality and is a no-nonsense woman. She does not follow trends and has a very distinct personal style. Her day is a happy mix of work, friends and family. She has a grip on whatever she undertakes, is a loving person and always has friends by her side.

The Hobo

Like the bag, which is typically large and can accomodate everything, the woman carrying it too is a practical chick with a lot going on in her life.

More often than not, curiosity takes the better of her. She has a wide range of hobbies and interests and does not like complacency or stagnation. Those who love Hobs have an artistic bent of mind and are brimming with ideas. They also have an eye for perfection.

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Nail Art

Tips to Do Your Nail Art at

Home

Choosing the right shade

Although it’s a personal choice, one should be careful of certain colours that make your hands and feet look darker.

Opt for those that enhance your complexion. The current trends suggest Hawaiian colours like neon pinks and oranges, fluorescent greens and yellows and funky peaches and plums. They go very well with Indian skin tones.

The latest trends this party season

“This season the trend is all about Swarovski crystals, metallic colours, glitters and other abstract patterns,” says Amyn Manji, director NailSpa Experience — Style Salon & Spa, Mumbai. Watch out for metallic and shimmery shades in gold and bronze.

“If your hand isn’t steady enough to do nail art, try techniques that don’t involve painting on your nail, like splatter nails or cutting sections of “To start, wipe the surface of your nail clean with stickers to create neat effects. Instead of using a nail-art brush, buy a nail-polish remover before applying polish or very tiny, cheap paint brush from your local art store. The longer stickers. This will remove any oil and makes the handle gives you more control manicure last longer.

Once you learn the basics, you can easily create your own nail art with intricate designs and lots of colors.

use your imagination and have fun with it!

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Even if you sweat it out at the gym regularly, sitting for long hours and working without a break can put you at an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and obesity, a new study has claimed.

While regular exercise is beneficial, it doesn’t reduce the risks of a sedentary lifestyle, found the study, published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, the New York Daily News reported.

"We all know someone who gets a good workout in every day, but then spends a large portion of their day sitting in front of a computer with few breaks," said Lynette Craft, lead author of the study and adjunct professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.

"If these people could replace some of the sitting with light activity just getting up, moving around, maybe standing up when talking on the phone, walking down the hall instead of sending an email we do think they could gain health benefits," Craft said.

The study looked at whether women who exceed the federal government's current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans getting at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week are less sedentary than those who don't meet the guidelines, the report said.

While many of the women in the study met or exceeded 150 minutes of physical activity per week, in reality only a fraction of the women's days were spent being physically active.

T h e women in the study

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spent an average of nine hours a day sitting. That number is consistent with previous results from much larger studies that examined the number of hours Americans spend sitting every day.

Emerging research has led health experts to believe that sitting is the new smoking, and women and men both need to be mindful about being couch or desk potatoes.

"I think some people assume, 'If I'm getting my 30 to 40 minutes of physical activity a day, I'm doing what I need to do for my health," Craft said, noting that people now sit even longer than they sleep.

"Of course, exercise is very important and is associated with many positive health benefits, but negative health consequences are associated with prolonged sitting, and this study shows that just because you're physically active doesn't mean you're sitting less," Craft added.

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5 Ways to Cut

Your Heart Attack Risk Finding out what puts you at risk for a heart attack can help you learn what precautionary steps to take in avoiding one.

Recognize the symptoms One study of 30 women younger than 50 who’d had heart attacks found that most failed to realize they were having one, mistaking it for fatigue, indigestion, stress, or overexertion.

Learn your family history

Diabetes, heart disease, strokes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure all can run in families, hiking your risk. (In fact, having a mother or father with early heart disease can raise your risk by 25 to 50 percent.) If you know risks early, you can address them early.

Exercise

Health

Women are more at risk of dying from a heart attack than men, partly because we don’t recognize the symptoms, which can be more subtle than the cinematic heart-clenching ones typically seen in men.

By Laurie Tarkan

Eat right

Eliminate saturated and trans fats from your diet, and replace them with antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables.

A 2009 Harvard study found that women whose diets most closely resembled the Mediterranean one—more vegetables, beans, nuts, and monounsaturated fats, and less meat—had a 29 percent lower risk of heart disease, compared with those whose diets were least like it.

Do at least 30 minutes of moderateintensity exercise every day and weight-train twice a week to lower your percentage of body fat.

Exercise alone can reduce your risk of heart attacks by 35 to 50 percent— and we’re not talking boot camp here: Women who gain the most benefit are those who were relatively inactive before beginning regular moderate exercise.

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You’re still at increased risk up to five years after quitting, but the risk steadily decreases.

Having trouble quitting? Talk to your doc about the latest strategies.

Know your numbers

If you have no known risk factors, keep your BMI below 25, LDL cholesterol at 130 or below, HDL at 50 or above, total cholesterol at 200 or below, triglycerides at 150 or below, and your waist circumference smaller than 35 inches.

Turns out your waistline is really important: Research suggests that having a larger waist size, even if you’re not obese, may be a predictor of heart disease in women.

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life Style

Create a livable bedroom for

yourself

The average person spends around 3000 hours a year in their bedroom, and while, admittedly, a lot of that time is in the dark, that’s an awful lot of time to spend in one room.

Bedrooms should be more than a place to sleep. They are an opportunity to create a haven from the world, somewhere that relaxes and refreshes you, and they should be as individual as you are. Here are some bedroom ideas to get you dreaming...

Romantic Choose pale colours and light fabrics for a pretty, romantic look to your bedroom. Antiques look good with this style, and the more battered, the better. Pick an old fashioned bed, and cover it in pretty bedding in floral prints or applique.

Keep walls soft with pastel shades, colour wash looks nice, and hang soft voile or lace at the windows.

Keep floors wood or plain carpet, with rugs, and add a pretty beaded chandelier or lamp to finish.

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Clean If you prefer Gap to Laura Ashley, the clean minimalist look may be best for you. Simplicity is the key, with walls painted in cream or white, and plain flooring.

Furniture should also be simple, but in bold interesting shapes.

Use plenty of wood, but add a touch of chrome for a modern look. Choose unfussy bedding in crisp white linen, soft jersey, or denim. Keep the room light, and put away all that clutter!

Opulent If you’re the dramatic sort and you want your bedroom to make a luscious statement, you’ll love this look. Walls are rich vibrant colours plum, red or deep pink.

Fabrics should be really tactile, velvets, satins and silks. Choose a dramatic style bed, in wrought iron, or dark wood. Pile the bed up with glamorous cushions and finish up with a deep pile carpet to sink your toes into.

Natural Indulge your nesting instincts with a natural style bedroom. Nothing should grab the eye; everything should work quietly together to create a calming space.

Use soft natural shades of cream and brown, and choose furniture in materials such as wood, bamboo and rattan. Floors should be wooden, or carpeted in neutral shades, or some natural flooring such as sea grass matting. Use cottons and linens for blinds or curtains and bedding, and add some accessories in wood and stone.

Candles add a soft touch to the look.

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Glowing

mmended the best home reco Here are some of in tone. complexion and sk tips to lighten the

Y A mixture of ground almonds and

Oats with honey and yogurt should be applied on the face for around 5-10 minutes and then washed with lukewarm water, to get a smooth skin.

Y Mash a banana and mix it with milk. Apply this mixture on your face and keep it for 20 minutes. After that, wash it with cold water to get a glowing skin.

Y Honey is wholesome and all-natural. Hence, apply honey on face and neck for 20 minutes and wash it with cold water.

For oily skin, a mixture of grapes, lemon and egg white should be applied on the face for around 15 minutes. This may cause a tingling sensation due to active ingredients. Wash with warm water. The mixture acts as a natural cleanser, softens the skin and tightens it.

Y Make a home made scrub by using 1 tablespoon walnut powder, honey and lemon juice. Scrub your face with this and leave it to dry. Wash your face with cold water.

Y For oily skin, buttermilk is dabbed on the skin for around 15 minutes. This will soak up the oil from the face without drying it.

Y A paste of 2 tablespoon turmeric powder mixed in orange juice should be applied on the face. Leave it for 20 minutes and wash it with cold water.

Y Mix 2 tablespoon of tomato juice with 4 tablespoon of curd and apply it on face. Leave for drying and wash away.

Y Dry orange peels and powder them. Mix this with milk, apply on face and leave it for 25 minutes and wash off. This is natural bleach which will make the skin fairer.

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Dark skin is a bane or one can say a curse for people craving for fair pigmentation. The reasons for dark pigmentation may be many, ranging from sunburns to heredity to skin disorders.

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Y Boil cabbage or cauliflower in water. Wash the face with this water. This is a great remedy for warts.

Y Mix egg white and polenta flour and apply the paste on your face. Keep it for half an hour and then massage your face with warm water using your fingers. Repeat the remedy every fortnight for a glowing skin.

Y Wash your face with a mixture of carrot juice and pineapple juice. Keep for 15 minutes and wash away.

Y Make a paste with ½ teaspoon of milk powder, ½ teaspoon lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon egg white. Apply it on your face and wash off after drying.

Y Wash your face with basin or green gram flour mixed with milk, instead of soap. This will impart a glow to your skin.

Y For soft skin, apply a paste of red sandalwood powder and coconut milk on your face and wash after drying.

Y Make a paste of egg yolk, olive oil and lemon juice. Apply the paste on the face for 15 minutes and wash off. This works wonders on dry skin.

Y Rub a piece of papaya or banana on your face for 15 minutes daily. This will make your skin supple.

Y Apply a mixture of milk and honey on your face. This will make your skin glow.

Y Prepare a face mask by mashing a piece of pumpkin with egg yolk and milk. Allow the mask to set on your face for 30 minutes and wash off. This will give a glowing skin.

Y Water therapy- drink lots of water daily for a healthy glowing skin.

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Recipe

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Gulab Jamun

Til ke Laddu

Gulab Jamun

Kesar Peda

Ingredients

• Mawa (khoya) 1 1/2 cup • Chenna 1/4 cup • Soda bicarbonate 1/4 teaspoon • Refined flour (maida) 3

tablespoons • Green cardamom powder 1/4 teaspoon • Sugar 2 cups • Ghee to deep fry

Method Grate khoya and mash chenna and keep aside. Mix the two along with soda bicarbonate, refined flour, green cardamom powder and a little water to make a soft dough. Divide into sixteen equal portions and shape into balls.

Prepare a sugar syrup with sugar and two cups of water. Clear the syrup by removing the scum, if any. Heat ghee/ oil in a kadai. Add the balls and deep fry on low heat till golden in colour.

Drain and soak in the sugar syrup for atleast fifteen to twenty minutes before serving.

Chef’s Tip Temperature of the oil should be low or the jamuns will remain uncooked from inside. You may stuff Gulab Jamuns with saffron and pistachio nuts or mishri.

Til ke Laddu

Ingredients

1 cup sesame seeds (til) 2/3 cup jaggery (gur) 1 tsp ghee 1/4 cup crushed peanuts 1/2 tsp ghee for greasing

Method 1.Roast the sesame seeds till they are light golden in color. Cool and keep aside.

2.Heat the ghee in a pan and add the jaggery.

3.Simmer over a slow flame till it caramelises and forms a hard ball when you add a drop in cold water.

4.Add the roasted til and peanuts and mix it thoroughly with the melted jaggery. You may need to put out the flame during this process.

5.Grease your palms with a little ghee, divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape the til mixture Tips 1.To make peanut ladoos substitute sesame seeds with unsalted, peeled and roasted peanuts and add ¼ teaspoon dry ginger powder at step 4.

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Kesar Peda

Ingredients

• Saffron (kesar) a few threads • Khoya/mawa 2 cups + 1 tablespoon • Sugar 1/2 cup • Liquid glucose 1 teaspoon • Liquid yellow food colour 1/4 teaspoon • Liquid orange food colour 1/8 teaspoon • Green cardamom powder a pinch • Pistachios,sliced a few

Method

Cook the khoya and sugar together in a large non-stick kadai on low heat, stirring continuously, till the sugar dissolves and the khoya starts to melt.

Add the liquid glucose and continue to cook, stirring continuously. Add the yellow and orange colour, and mix well. Cook for twenty minutes or till the mixture thickens and begins to leave the sides of the kadai.

Sprinkle the cardamom powder and saffron, and mix well.

Let the mixture cool sufficiently so that you can handle it. Divide into sixteen equal portions and shape each one into a peda.

Place a pistachio slice on each peda and press lightly.

Makes 16 peda /400 grams

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Tourism

The Pradise on Earth

Set like a jewelled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a multi-faceted diamond, changing its hues with the seasons always extravagantly beautiful. Two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan Range and the Pir Panjal, surround the landscape from the north and south respectively. They are the source of great rivers, which flow down into the valleys, forested with orchards and decorated by lily-laden lakes.

The Mughals aptly called Kashmir ‘Paradise on Earth’ where they journeyed across the hot plains of India, to the valley’s cool environs in summer. Here they laid, with great love and care, Srinagar’s many formal, waterfront gardens, now collectively known as the Mughal Gardens. Anecdotes of four and five centuries ago describe their love for these gardens, and the rivalries that centred around their ownership. They also patronized the development of art & craft among the people of Kashmir, leaving behind a heritage of exquisite artisanship among thes people and making the handicrafts of the land prized gifts all over the world.

SEASONS

Kashmir has four distinct seasons,

each with its own peculiar character and distinctive charm. These are spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Autumn- the onset of autumn,

perhaps Kashmir’s loveliest season, is towards September, when green turns to gold and then to russet and red. The highest day temperatures in September are around 23oC and night temperatures dip to 10oC by October, and further drop

by November, when heavy woollens are essential.

Spring-

Winter-

which extends roughly from March to early May, is when a million blossoms carpet the ground. The weather during this time can be gloriously pleasant at 23oC or chilly and windy at 6oC. This is the season when Srinagar experiences rains, but the showers are brief.

from December to the beginning of March is winter time, which presents Srinagar in yet another mood.

Bare, snow-covered landscapes being watched from beside the warmth of a fire is a joy that cannot be described to anyone who has not experienced it. Some houseboats and hotels remain open in winter-these are either centrally heated or heated with ‘bukharis’, a typically Kashmiri stove kept alight with embers of wood, quite effective in the winter.

Summer- extends from May until the end of August. Light woollens may be required to wear out of Srinagar.

In higher altitudes night temperatures drop slightly. Srinagar at this time experiences day temperatures of between 25oC and 35oC. At this time, the whole valley is a mosaic of varying shades of green - rice fields, meadows, trees, etc. and Srinagar with its lakes and waterways is a heaven after the scorching heat of the Indian plains.

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GULMARG

Tourism

Gulmarg’s legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill resorts in the country. Originally called ‘Gaurimarg’ by shepherds, its present name was given in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah, who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes emblazoned with wild flowers. Gulmarg was a favourite haunt of Emperor Jehangir who once collected 21 different varieties of flowers from here. Today Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty- it also has the highest green golf course in the world, at an altitude of 2,650 m, and is the country’s premier ski resort in the winter.

The journey to Gulmarg is half the enchantment of reaching there-roads bordered by rigid avenues of poplar give over to flat expanses of rice fields interspersed with picturesque villages. Depending on the season, nature’s colours could be the translucent green of spring, summer’s rich emerald, or autumn’s golden hues, when scarlet chillies festoon windows of village homes. After Tangmarg, the climb to Gulmarg begins through fir-covered hillsides. At one point, known simply as View Point, travelers generally stop their vehicles for a few minutes and look out a spectacle of snowcovered mountains, almost within touching distance.

PAHALGAM - The Valley of Shepherds.

Situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river, Pahalgam (2,130 m) was once a humble shepherd’s village with breathtaking views. Now it is Kashmir’s premier resort, cool even during the height of summer when the maximum temperature does not exceed 250C. A number of hotels and lodges cater to all preferences The most and budgets, from luxurious hotels beautiful to unpretentious trekkers’ lodges. of these is Pahalgam has within it no fewer than eight tiny villages, one of which is Mamal. There is a Shiva temple here, generally considered to be Kashmir’s oldest existing temple, dating to the 5th century.

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the huge, undulating meadow of Baisaran, surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine.

Hajan, on the way to Chandanwari, is an idyllic spot for a picnic. Filmgoers will recognize it instantly as it has been the location of several movie scenes.

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"According to the legend, somewhere in the valley, there is a well whose water turns any substance into gold.This is 'Sonamarg' means 'Meadow of Gold'."

SONAMARG -

The Meadow of Gold.

The drive to Sonamarg is through the Sindh Valley which presents yet another spectacular facet of countryside in Kashmir. Situated at an altitude of 2730 m, Sonamarg (‘The meadow of gold’) has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh River that meanders through the valley abounds with trout and mahaseer. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer months.

Sonamarg is the base of a major trek that passes along several mountain lakes –Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and Gangabal. Sonamarg is also the take off station for the drive to Ladakh across the Zojila, a major pass in the Great Himalayan Range, through which the Srinagar-Leh Road passes.

Sonamarg is also a base for undertaking the yatra to the holy Amarnath cave, during Sawan Purnima.

Kashmir is a land where myriad holiday ideas are realised. In winter, when snow carpets the mountains, there is skiing, tobogganing, sledgeriding, etc. along the gentle slopes. In spring and summer, the honey-dewed orchards, rippling lakes and blue skies beckon every soul to sample the many delights the mountains and valleys have to offer. Golfing at 2,700 m above the sea, water-skiing in the lakes and angling for prized rainbow trout, or simply drifting down the willow fringed alleys of lakes in shikaras and living in gorgeous houseboats are some of the most favoured ones.

Srinagar, is the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, and is located in the valley of Kashmir at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level. The city lies on both banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus River.The Dal and Nagin lakes enhance its picturesque setting, while the changing play of the seasons and the salubrious climate ensures that the city is equally attractive to visitors around the year. The city is famous for its lakes and houseboats floating on them. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits. Srinagar is 876 km north of Delhi.

Srinagar has several tourist attractions; some of these are the Dal Lake, the Nagin Lake, Shankaracharya Hill, the Hari Parbat Hill that is situated on top of the Sharika Hill and the Charar-e-Shareif shrine, which is situated on the way to Yusmarg.

The Dachigam National Park is situated at some distance from Srinagar. There are several travel packages for those interested in visiting Srinagar. Srinagar also offers adventure sports facilities for tourists to Kashmir.

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Many tourists are attracted to Srinagar by the charm of staying on a houseboat, which provides the unique experience of living on the water in a cedarpanelled elegant bedroom, with all the conveniences of a luxury hotel.

Srinagar’s thousand or so houseboats are moored along sections of the Dal and Nagin Lakes and river Jhelum, each decorated fancifully and named romantically and even whimsically.

Like hotels, houseboats vary in degree of luxury and have been accordingly graded by the Department of Tourism.

HOUSEBOATS IN KASHMIR When we think of Kashmir, the first thing that comes to our Mind is “Houseboats”. Staying on a Houseboat means like living in Paradise, an experience one is not likely to find anywhere else on the surface of the earth.

Every standard houseboat provides a balcony in the

front, a lounge, dining room, pantry and 3 or more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.

All houseboats not moored to the bank of the river or lakes provide a shikara as a free service from the houseboat to the nearest ghat (jetty). Virtually every houseboat in Srinagar has been provided with a municipal water connection.

Kashmiri Culture and Craft The arts and crafts of Jammu and Kashmir have recognition all over the world and everyone in the state is affiliated to this occupation in one way or another and is the major economic sector of the state.

Kashmiri handicrafts are prized everywhere for their exquisite craftsmanship. Kashmir carpets, in both wool and silk with their Persian design, are a lifetime investment and the shoppers’ selection range from the simple to the most extraordinarily intricate patterns handed down the generations.

Then there are papier-mâché items ranging from jewellery boxes to mirror frames, a range of intricately carved walnut wood furniture and accessories, stone jewellery boxes, beautiful woollen shawls, crewel embroidery on furnishing material sold by the meter and more.

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Place to visit of this Heaven on Earth Shankaracharya Hill, Srinagar Pahalgam Golf Course, Pahalgam Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden, Srinagar Gulmarg Ski Area, Gulmarg Baisaran Gulmarg Gondola, Gulmarg Nagin Lake, Srinagar Betab Valley, Srinagar Pari Mahal, Srinagar Jamia Masjid, Srinagar Sinthan Top, Srinagar Betaab Valley, Pahalgam Nishat Garden, Srinagar Diskit Gompa (Diskit Monastery) Yousmarg, Srinagar Dal Lake, Srinagar House Boat Fairy Land, Srinagar Lamayuru, Lamayuru Mughal Gardens, Srinagar Manasbal Lake, Srinagar Shalimar Bagh, Srinagar Jama Masjid Mosque, Srinagar Gulmarg Golf Course, Gulmarg Hemis Monastery, Hemis Apharwat Peak, Gulmarg Hazratbal, Srinagar Amarnath Ji Caves, Anantnag Chashme Shahi Gardens, Srinagar Thajiwas Glacier, Sonamarg

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Festival

Kite Festival All over the country, Makar Sankranti is observed with great fanfare. However, it is celebrated with distinct names and rituals in different parts of the country. In the states of northern and western India, the festival is celebrated as the Sankranti day with special zeal and fervor. The importance of this day has been signified in the ancient epics like Mahabharata also. So, apart from socio-geographical importance, this day also holds a historical and religious significance. As, it is the festival of Sun God and he is regarded as the symbol divinity and wisdom, the festival also holds an eternal meaning to it.

Gujarat celebrates 2,000 festivals every year! Among these, the festival of Uttarayan is one of the grandest and stands tall.

In Gujarat, Uttarayan is a holiday when every family can be met outdoors. People of all ages fly kites from dawn to dusk.

Crowded rooftops, fun-loving rivalry to outdo each other in kite flying skills and delicious traditional Gujarati feast are the hallmarks of the day.

As millions of kite enthusiasts pitch themselves at the rooftops, waves of flying kites overwhelm an otherwise deep blue sky. On January 14, watch the sky change colors... like a rainbow in a glittering sun after the rain and bask in the glory of Uttarayan, when the skies of Gujarat give way to colorful kites.

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Makar Sankranti is a major harvest festival celebrated in various parts of India. According to the lunar calendar, when the sun moves from the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn or from Dakshinayana to Uttarayana, in the month of Poush in mid-January, it commemorates the beginning of the harvest season and cessation of the northeast monsoon in South India. The movement of the earth from one zodiac sign into another is called Sankranti and as the Sun moves into the Capricorn zodiac known as Makar in Hindi, this occasion is named as Makar Sankranti in the Indian context.

It is one of the few Hindu Indian festivals which are celebrated on a fixed date i.e. 14th January every year.

Makar Sankranti, apart from a harvest festival is also regarded as the beginning of an auspicious phase in Indian culture. It is said as the ‘holy phase of transition’. It marks the end of an inauspicious phase which according to the Hindu calendar begins around mid-December. It is believed that any auspicious and sacred ritual can be sanctified in any Hindu family, this day onwards.

Scientifically, this day marks the beginning of warmer and longer days compared to the nights.

In other words, Sankranti marks the termination of winter season and beginning of a new harvest or spring season

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There’s not a Gujarati in the world who doesn’t enjoy the sport of kite flying.

So, now it’s celebrating in many countries and in australia also like Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Blacktown (ISSO – Sydney) organises the festival every year, there is such a huge turn-out. The first time it was celebrated was in Fagan Park, then for three years it moved to Parramatta Park, and then for the last two years the event has moved to the Blacktown sports ground.

This agricultural winter festival is celebrated throughout Punjab and in parts of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu.

The origins of Lohri are many and link the festival to the Punjab. Many people believe the festival began as a celebration of the eve of the winter solstice. With time, the festival spread to the states adjoining Punjab - Sindh, Jammu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Other communities also participate in the festival - such as the Bengali and Oriya communities.

According to folk lore, in ancient Punjab Lohri was celebrated on the eve of winter solstice day. It is for this reason that people believe the Lohri night is meant to be the longest night of the year and on the day after Lohri, day light is meant to increase.

Lohri is traditionally associated with the harvest of the rabi crops.People take peanuts, rewri, flour, butter and various food items to places of religious worship to thank God for a good harvest.

This year a dazzling aerial armada of colourful cartoon characters, animals, flowers, fighter box and delta kites packed the skies above Sydney’s most famous beach.

Organised by The Australian Kiteflyers Society, the event featured food stalls from all over the world, free dance workshops, puppet shows and kite-flying demonstrations.

The vibrant and colourful kite festival marked with fun and gaiety d r e w hundreds o f devotees a n d visitors o f diverse faiths, cultures and a g e groups.

It is full day event of fun and enjoyment for all.

Everyone thoroughly enjoy the kite flying as well as the delicious food with a divine touch. Laddu of til made with Jaggery is a specialty of the festival. everyone like to eat indian food and sweets .

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Lohri Festival Punjabis usually have private Lohri celebrations, in their houses. Lohri rituals are performed, with the accompaniment of special Lohri songs.Singing and dancing form an intrinsic part of the celebrations.

People wear their brightest clothes and come to dance the bhangra and gidda to the beat of the dhol. Punjabi songs are sung, and

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everybody rejoices. Sarson da saag and makki di roti is usually served as the main course at a Lohri dinner. Lohri is a great occasion that holds great importance for farmers. However, people residing in urban areas also celebrate Lohri, as this festival provides the opportunity to interact with family and friends.

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Kids

Picture Story Ollie is an eel. He likes his home in a jar.

When he comes out he swims over his jar.

He swims under his jar.

He swims through his jar.

Now there are two eels, Ollie and Izzy.

When Ollie and Izzy come out they can swim over, under, through, around, and He swims around his jar.

When he is done, he swims back into his jar.

back into their jar together.

Times Table Are Fun For the Genius

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Scorpio

Ego & general level of conflict possible during this time till the 14th January 2013. You will make some good gains in older investments now too. Caution about the relationship with father & children should be continued too till the 14th January 2013. A rise in support from your seniors as well as people in government positions possible too. Issues could come up with friends after the 14th January 2013

Pisces

23 November - 21 December

Issue could continue with family while you will make good progress at work. Your status would rise despite pressures till the 14th January 2013. Worry about children and marked rise in ego possible after the 14th January 2013. You will find some very smart gains from investments during this time. Be cautious about the relationship with your father now.

Aquarius

21 January - 19 February

A progressive & gainful period would run till the 14th January 2013. You will enjoy life and get gains from various aspects at this time. Friends would be high on your agenda till the 14th January 2013. Beyond the 14th January 2013, a dip in activity and stamina could be felt. You might feel tired or sleepy often. Expenses will rise. You should avoid too many commitments or expenses after the 14th January 2013. Avoid the tendency to get into arguments with influential people.

Taurus

21 April - 21 May

Low energy will continue this month, till the 14th January 2013.

Some unnecessary ego in speech as well as issues with the extended family possible till the 14th January 2013 too. 14th January 2013 onwards you will find very good growth as well as rise in your luck.

There would be higher income and better health. The dip in energy will give way to a robust period in the second half of the month.

Virgo

24 August - 23 September

Issue could continue with family while you will make good progress at work. Your status would rise despite pressures till the 14th January 2013. Worry about children and marked rise in ego possible after the 14th January 2013. You will find some very smart gains from investments during this time. Be cautious about the relationship with your father now.

Sagittarus

23 November - 21 December

Ego & general level of conflict possible during this time till the 14h January 2013. You will make some good gains in older investments now too. Caution about the relationship with father & children should be continued too till the 14h January 2013. A rise in support from your seniors as well as people in government positions possible too. Issues could come up with friends after the 14th January 2013

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Horoscope

Leo

July 24 – August 23

20 February - 20 March

Career progress will be high & you will make your point & position in life very clear till the 14th January 2013. This would be a very good month. You will make all round progress. Gains & income will jump up after the 14th January 2013. Socially it would be a rewarding period as you will have a great time socially as well as with friends. You will make gains from government or high placed officials after the 14th January 2013.

Gemini

22 May - 22 June

Pressures in joint areas of work would remain high till the 14th January 2013. There would be issues in marriages too. You need to cross this period cautiously. Further energy levels and stamina could fall after the 14th January 2013. There could be lower immunity, which could create some challenges in health matters. Avoid very heavy commitments for the second of half of this month & the first fortnight of the coming month.

Libra

24 September - 23 October

Capricorn

22 December - 20 January

The month would open with a positive outlook as you will be in an outgoing mood and have an easy ability to promote work.

Networking skills would be well honed and positive. There would be change after the 14th January 2013 as you will find strength in what you do and be able to take a stand. There could be issues with the extended family while there would be gains in real estate.

Happiness about home, cars etc possible.

The period of low activity, low immunity and energy would continue till the 14th January 2013. You should continue keeping away from controversy connected with high placed people. A revival of activity and position would come after the 14th January 2013. Ego would remain high, while there could be issues about competition with people close to you. Anger & diet should be controlled after the 14th January 2013.

Aries

21 March - 20 April

Luck will be high while progress will be good this month. You will be religiously inclined this month till the 14th January 2013. Travel will bring in gains too, till the 14th January 2013. Career progress would take off significantly after the 14th January 2013. You will do well at work. Governmental sources as well as people in authority would favor you well. You will be in control of all you do and exert authority after the 14th January 2013.

Cancer

23 June - 23 July

Work would do well and you will find growth in most of the areas that you work on till the 14th January 2013. You should avoid animosity with people close to you. Aggression with superiors in work environment could back fire. 14th January 2013 onwards you could see a rise in opposition to your ideas. Partnerships could feel some amount of ego & issues. Ego hassles with spouse could rise too, after the 14th January 2013.

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