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ONE ON ONE
Mumbai (IANS), Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who started her career as a costume designer, says she wanted to be an astronaut and that it was fate which crafted her switch from fashion to cinema. The daughter of Bollywood actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha forayed into the Hindi film industry with Salman Khan-starrer “Dabangg” in 2010. Bollywood’s “Shotgun Junior” shared her sentiments in an interview on Colors Infinity’s show “Born Stylish” with host and designer Pria Kataaria Puri. She said: “To be honest, I wanted to be an astronaut, my math was so bad though that no institute would have given me admission. I love sports, I like to swim and play tennis so I also thought of becoming a swimmer once. “Being in fashion designing, I used to sketch well, I thought of becoming an artist also but eventually, I landed up being an actress. There were a lot of people from different walks of life who inspired me while making a career choice. I was always a courageous girl!” A simple dialogue like “Thappad se darr nahi lagta saab ji. pyar se lagta hai” from “Dabangg” is still a rage among cinema buffs. The actress, who is busy shooting for her upcoming films “Akira” and “Force 2”, says she “never thought a heroine can get famous for her dialogue”. She said: “For me, the switch from fashion to cinema was all destiny. Arbaaz (Khan) spotted me at one of the fashion shows and approached me for the movie ‘Dabangg’, though I never wanted to be there, it was an offer I could not say no to. I had never thought a heroine can get famous for her dialogue; my father’s expertise has clearly rubbed-off on me”.
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BEAUTY SECRETS
From Size 38 To 30 - The Stunning Weight Loss Secrets Of Parineeti Chopra Revealed - This Punjabi kudi has won millions of hearts with her acting talent. Her bindaas attitude makes her different from the rest of the actors. Yes, we are talking about Parineeti Chopra. This bubbly girl soon hogged the limelight, first due to her acting skills and then due to her tremendous weight loss be fat and weighed around 86 kilos. But now Parineeti certainly looks quite in shape. Want to know how she got her curves ? Read on. Losing weight was not easy for Parineeti, considering her love for food. But, with a rigorous workout regime and a strict diet plan, she has finally shed those extra pounds. Not many actors openly admit about being overweight. However, Parineeti is one of the few actresses who not just accepts, but also talks about her weight issues openly to the media. In one of her interviews, she was quoted as saying: "I am a 25 year-old and there is no reason for me to look fat. I want to look great. I am taking care of myself and I am losing even more weight because I want to look better." To achieve this, Parineeti changed her fitness routine drastically. Here is the exercise regime she swears by: Starting the day with jogging, Meditation, Doing yoga for an hour, Involving into activities that she likes, such as swimming and horse riding, Running on treadmill, Using some deadly dance moves to kill those extra calories along with improving her dance skills Cardio and regular exercise. Here is the diet that she follows religiously now: Breakfast: One glass of milk, brown bread with butter, two eggs- white portion only, juice sometimes. Lunch: Dal, Roti, Brown Rice, Green Salad and Leafy Vegetables. Dinner: Simple food with less oil, one glass of milk and sometimes a chocolate shake. She also makes sure that she eats her dinner atleast two hours before going to bed. 16
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FASHION TRENDS
Simple Styling Tips We Can Learn From Alia Bhatt, Classy, fresh, edgy and chic: all these words define her style and personality. Regarded as the youngest fashionista to have entered Bollywood, her remarkable dressing can make any 20-something girl green with envy. Play it cute with shorts and skirts: Try to put together an adorable summer look by incorporating denim shorts and mini skirts in it by pairing them with graphic t-shirts and blowy blouses. You can increase the style quotient of the look by going with printed skirts and shorts. Go with similar hues, when wearing vibrant Indian with more than 2 colors: When wearing mix-and-match Indian outfits with three or four colors, try to play with the hues on the same side of the shade plate, and go with prints and embroideries that complement each other. When wearing a printed dress, keep the rest of the look simple: When wearing printed, don’t let the other parts of your look: footwear, accessories or makeup hog the limelight. Let accessories be light, hair be pulled up and makeup be min. For an edgier look, go with leather: The everyday look can be replaced with the power of leather to your mundane style by opting for leather jackets, boots, skirts pants and teaming them with their appropriate counterparts. To elevate the girl-next-door image, team flowy tops with snug skinnies: You can jazz up your everyday feminine image by teaming bright-colored flowy blouses with neutral skin-tight pants. Give a fresh twist to dresses, pair them with trainers: Wish to wear a flowy dress but not the prim and proper footwear? Go with your smart trainers instead! Throw your Adidas and Nike sneakers with printed dresses to give a fresh new twist. When in doubt, wear white: Well, they say black does not go out of style ever, but there is another color that never loses its charm: the classic white. For a dewy fresh look, go with a white statement dress and add a pair of classic metal pumps. 18
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FINANCIAL NEWS
As a personal bank customer today, you need to be cautious and pay close attention to activity in your account. Bank errors and the potential of identity theft have made it imperative that you become proactive and follow simple safeguards. In addition, changes in bank policies can create confusion. Here are a few of the most common personal banking mistakes to avoid. Not reviewing your bank statement promptly. The biggest personal banking mistake is not opening and looking at your bank statements when you receive them. This is the only way to know immediately if there is a mistake in the account or if the balance is below the minimum level for which you will be charged a fee. Take a few minutes to look over the bank statement. Paying unnecessary fees and bank charges. Banking is a competitive business. There are banks that charge fees for various services and others that do not. Don't pay unnecessary fees because you are too lazy to shop around. Likewise, don't settle for lower interest rates if there are higher ones at another convenient bank. Leaving A Literal Paper Trail. Leaving discarded bank documents behind makes you an easy target for identity thieves and con artists. If you make a mistake on a deposit slip, for example, don't just toss it on the counter or even into the bank garbage can without tearing it up first. shred them or tear them up into small pieces. Banking Online In Public Places. Wi-Fi access allows you to go online from your favorite hangout. However, you should think twice before doing any online banking transactions over a wireless service from a public place. The level of security 22
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is not the same as it is when using your own router. Using An Easy Password. First, don't use an obvious password like your birth date. Second, change your password periodically. Third, do not write your password down, particularly anyplace outside of your own home. Failing To Take ATM Precautions. ATMs can be lifesavers when you need cash. However, you need to be smart and not write down your pin number, especially on your ATM card. Also, do not carry money openly out of the vestibule or use the machine at all if you do not feel physically safe. Signing And Endorsing Checks Prior To Entering The Bank. People do this all the time to save time. However, if you lose a signed or endorsed check, you can lose the money. Do your signing inside the bank, even if it takes a little longer. Leaving Bank Account Numbers. If you are reviewing your bank statement at the office, put it in your pocket or purse when you are done. Assuming You Must Borrow From Your Bank. If you need a loan or are in the process of seeking a mortgage, it is not necessary that you give your bank the business. You can certainly include them in your search, but you should certainly shop around. Not Establishing A Relationship. Whether you are banking online or in person, you should get to know the customer service staff. Meet the branch manager and establish a rapport with the people holding onto your money. FOR ADVERTISING CALL 404-246-3256
LOVE PRESCRIPTION
New York (IANS) If your romantic relationship is in trouble and you always want your partner to initiate reconciliation after a conflict, please read on. Researchers have found that when conflict occurs in romantic relationships, the negative emotional climate that results hinders a person's ability to recognize their partner's attempts to reach out to them. However, talking things out with your partner can undo much of the damage, the findings showed. "When conflict occurred, it influenced the way persons rated their partner's general efforts to work on their relationship,� said study co-author Brian Ogolsky, professor at the University of Illinois in the US. "If partners withdrew or become contemptuous or critical, the bad feelings lingered, and that negative emotion dampened people's ability to process or perceive their partner's attempts to repair what was wrong between them," Ogolsky noted. For the study, 98 same sex couples kept a 14-day diary in which they recorded conflict and answered questions about how they had responded to it. For example, did they withdraw? Did they lash out? Did they blame the other person? Did they threaten to leave? Or did they take a more positive approach? Did they persist in their attempts to communicate? Did they prioritise solving the problem? Answers to these questions predicted whether they were able to recognise that their partner was attempting to mend the relationship. After an argument, in a newly chilly emotional climate, communication styles can be very important, Ogolsky explained. "Hostile feelings do not gain a foothold among constructive communicators - people who talk things out and work through the problem in a constructive manner. That is a game changer for the way a couple's relationship will develop," he noted. "If you use effective strategies to manage conflicts on a daily basis when those conflicts are small, you are likely to create a warmer emotional climate and have better outcomes,� Ogolsky noted. The findings appeared in the Journal of Family Psychology. (Correction: It has come to our attention that last month - December 2015, this article was printed incorrectly, therefore, we have again included the same article with the corrected text this month.)
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SPOTLIGHT Best-tressed of the 1960s heroines, Sadhana was more than just that sophisti-cut fringe or the mascot of many a shot-incolor-in-Kashmir musical. She was a gamine, fragile beauty in the Audrey Hepburn-Leslie Caron mould (think Gigi) heart-breakingly waifish or heart-stoppingly glamorous. Sadhana once told me, "R K Nayyar (the director of her debut Love In Simla), and later my husband said they loved my nose, one could land a helicopter on it!" She added with characteristic candor, "I was attractive, but never beautiful."
'As the burkha-clad beauty Husna in Mere Mehboob, she inspired Shakeel Badayuni to compose Mere Mehboob Tujhe Meri Mohabbat Ki Kasam/Phir Mujhe Un Nargisi Aankhon Ka Sahara De De. Hasrat Jaipuri showered epithets like Nargis-e-Mastaana and Phoolon Ki Rani, Baharon Ki Malika on her in Arzoo.'
A top-rung Bollywood star in the 1960s and 1970s, Sadhana was born in Karachi, now in Pakistan. However, after partition, when she was barely seven, her family migrated to India and settled in Bombay (now Mumbai). The Shivdasani saw difficult times but indulged Sadhana, named after the famed actress Sadhana Bose, in her choice pastimes eating golas and watching films, especially those starring her favorites, Dev Anand and Nutan. Thanks to actor-cousin brother Hari Shivdasani (actress Babita's father), Sadhana too was drawn to the profession. A teenaged Sadhana faced the camera as a chorus girl in Raj Kapoor's Shri 420 (1955). An Arts undergraduate at Jai Hind college, Sadhana was approached to play second lead to heroine Sheila Ramani in the first Sindhi film, Abana (1958). She entered films as a child artiste in 1955 with a minor appearance in Raj Kapoor’s film, “Shree 420″. Later, in 1958, she acted in India’s first Sindhi language film “Abaana” in a significant role, on a token payment of Re.1. When a promotional picture of the movie appeared on the cover of a film magazine, it was noticed by a prominent producer, Sashadhar Mukherjee, and she joined his acting school.
and She never looked back since and followed with highly-acclaimed and awarded film “Parakh” the following year and another musical superhit “Hum Dono” with the legendary Dev Anand. Sadhana is credited with introducing the famous ‘fringe’ haircut – known as her trademark ‘Sadhana Cut’ – and tight body-hugging churidar-kurtas as a much-copied fashion in Bollywood. Leave me alone, Sadhana would often say, for she wanted to be remembered just the way she was in the 1960s. She died alone at Fortis Hospital in Mahim, Mumbai; alone, and away from the glare of spotlight. Perhaps that is how it should have been. A silent farewell to a woman with quiet grace. Veteran Bollywood actresss Sadhana Shivdasani passed away December 25, 2015 in Mumbai. She was 74 and a widow, and is survived by her foster daughter.
Sadhana’s co-student then was her future co-star Joy Mukherjee. The duo starred in “Love in Shimla”, a musical superhit of 1960 produced by Sashadhar Mukherjee for Filmalaya Productions and directed by his son R.K. Nayyar, whom she married later.
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ASTROSCOPE 2016
The wheel of life is constant at move. In this move change is inevitable. Changes usually affect our profession, family, health, monetary and other aspects at one or other point of time. Each one of us has an inbuilt desire to know the future so that one can plan his or her moves for a better Success.
Aries 2016 is likely to start on a very positive note, but you will need to recognize the opportunities. Expect some changes in terms of new interests in January, while period from 19th April onwards may bring interesting career developments. It will be a time to concentrate on work or studies. You will launch right into creative action, a definite change from the more passive energies. Allow for the new alignment to guide the action and notice where the inspiration is and what is coming into your life. A blast of personal energy comes your way and showing your leadership skills works for you now. This can be a time for getting down to business and of stripping away and discarding 30
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nonessentials. During the period from 17th June, when Venus enters Cancer, if you are single, you are likely to meet someone who is fun, but who is quite a demanding individual. You can separate the wheat from the chaff, concentrating on important things. From 30th July, when Mercury enters Virgo, concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Romance from 30th August, when Venus enters Libra through to December looks fabulous, but cash matters during this period may be strained. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Tension or concerns over shared resources or money is possible. Avoid the tendency to over-analyze. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others Pleasure and amusement will play an important role in your search for freedom of self-expression Favorable Dates: From 1st Jan – 20th June : 2, 4, 11, 13, 20, 22, 30 From 21st June – 31st Dec : 5, 8, 14, 17, 23, 26. Favorable Colors: White & Purple. FOR ADVERTISING CALL 404-246-3256
Taurus This is a really good year for collaboration and bringing new creative ideas to the table where they can finally have the support to take root. Projects that have been unmoving or feeling stuck for a while will break loose and either die a good death or find new support and become energized and active. Trust your support and go with cooperation, collaboration, the sharing of tasks and accepting help whenever possible. You are likely to discover resources that you never knew you had. Help seems to be magically there when you need it. Watch for disruptions in personal relationships and general plans from 24th March to 2nd August when Saturn becomes retrograde. From 20th May when Sun enters Gemini, you will feel energetic and showing your leadership
Gemini You will be feeling more dynamic and determined than you can remember ever feeling before. Make sure you have a good sense about what you want and what you don’t want. You may have to do some purging of stuck energy related to old alliances and agreements made in the past that can no longer “get with the program”. FOR ADVERTISING CALL 404-246-3256
skills will work for you. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. Monthly money and income peak from 20th June when Sun enters Cancer. You would be looking at the world in terms of value and worth, and what you have (or don't have) will be on your mind. When Venus enters Cancer on 17th June, relationship tests are likely. Avoid making premature decisions. Expect the unexpected. These disruptions and surprises are likely to occur in the realms of career, intimacy, and finances. Working on relationships that are mutually supportive is a good idea at this time. If you find yourself sensitive to the feeling of lacking support from partners, this may be a good time to ask yourself how companionable you are and work on developing yourself in this area of life. Favorable Dates: From 1st Jan – 20th May : 1, 3, 10, 12, 19, 21, 28, 30 From 21st May – 31st Dec : 2, 6, 11, 15, 20, 24. Favorable Colors: Red &Yellow
The months ahead are likely to start on a highly sociable note, but your finances may be strained by this burst of social activity. February’s positive planets may enable some impressive developments at work or in studies. The period from 19th April will bestow a message of creativity and reflection. Now is the time to relax and be on enjoyable mode and to let your creativity flow and your mind to let go of it's usual restrictions. A romance related problem that develops
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ASTROSCOPE 2016 after 20th June should be resolved towards the end of September. After 23th June seems a money making scheme yielding results more from luck than strategy, so tread carefully. July is very home-focused, while period from 22nd October could see you taking on a noble or good cause, which in turn leads to a romantic encounter. Emotionally, this may be an intense year especially in the first few months. to explore and you may feel a little tired
Cancer This is a year for making good on all those promises you have made to yourself over the years. The positioning of the planets indicates that the next twelve months are all about focusing on the future and moving forward with confidence and self belief. Will-power, strategy, and financial ability are accentuated now. The Sun is energizing and spotlighting all when it enters Aquarius sign on 20th January i.e. transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes. From 17th April when Mars enters Sagittarius, it is time to take all of the other variables and people out of the picture and find time to think on your own and not worry about anyone else. 32
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However, there are issues that you need and wiped out jumping through all of the hoops and obstacles to grab your victory. So be sure to take some time out for yourself, to lend it's energy, to help you strengthen relationships you may already have or start new ones. Favorable Dates: From 1st Jan – 22nd July : 2, 8, 11, 17, 20,26 From 23rd July – 31st Dec : 3, 4, 12, 13, 21, 22, 30 Favorable Colors: White & Green
You feel attracted to intelligent people with whom you can communicate well and exchange ideas during this cycle. You know how to relate to others and you do it in a natural and warm manner. You may be a little too caught up in material matters and ignoring the emotional things going on around you. Decisions will weigh on your mind but now is not the time for quick thinking. Take the time you need to figure out the pros and cons, get all of your ducks in a row then move forward. From 9th May when Jupiter goes direct in Virgo re-thinking of a partnership arrangement is possible, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with partners; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely. Health issues may surface in December. Favorable Dates : From 1st Jan – 22nd August : 4, 6, 13, 15, 22, 24 From 23rd August – 31st Dec : 2, 3, 11, 12, 20, 21, 29, 30 Favorable Colors : Blue & Yellow FOR ADVERTISING CALL 404-246-3256
Leo This is a highly productive period excellent for manifesting as long as you can trust the process and don’t get lost in the chaos. Look at all of the things in your life that you have been “putting off” due to a lack of knowledge, support or motivation. Set new intentions in January that you will receive everything you need in order to move ahead with creativity and inspiration and then trust that it will be so. If you happen to find yourself in a leadership position from 6th March when Mars enters Sagittarius, don’t shy away from the responsibilities. This could be just what you need to show everyone what you’re really made of. You feel like the clouds have lifted and you’re ready to make a go at all the new ideas that have been popping into your head a reality. Approach things with the intelligence you possess and keep your optimism on par with your determination and willpower.
Virgo You could be feeling a little sluggish till 20th March and no one but you will be able to get that motivation back, so try not to take your frustration out on anyone that you come in contact with. If things aren’t going how you thought they would, you might need to have a brainstorming session, but don’t switch things around just yet. FOR ADVERTISING CALL 404-246-3256
From 22nd August when Sun enters Virgo, if you start to feel your energy becoming pessimistic, remember that you can’t have a rainbow without the rain! Life is always changing… as long as you’re working towards what you want with the passion you hold, things will turn out the way that they are supposed to. When Venus enters Libra on 30th August, instinctively, you might scope out who might be easy prey if you’re looking for a partner. While those in relationships, will be finding a closer and deeper connection. This period will bring about such pleasure and feeling of contentment in relations that you’ll wonder if a magic spell was cast. Favorable Dates : From 1st Jan – 22nd July : 1, 10, 14, 19, 23, 28 From 23rd July – 31st Dec : 1, 8, 10, 17, 19, 26, 28 Favorable Colors : Blue & Red
Financial matters on the job can come into play. However, some disappointments surrounding finances are likely to spring up, and it's wise not to make any premature decisions or purchases concerned,
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ASTROSCOPE 2016 opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur from 30th April when Venus enters Taurus. These are power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. This heralds a time when new diet regimes, healthy routines, and satisfying work schedules can be successfully initiated. It is a time of taking care of business, handling details and increasing your efficiency by re-organizing or simply by working enthusiastically at tasks that help you get caught up in your work. This period is marked by a desire
Libra There is an opportunity this year to create a better balance in your life so that you can handle more. The challenge will be to trust that things will still continue to unfold and manifest even if you are not tracking and micromanaging things every second of the day. From 30th April when Venus enters Taurus to 23rd September when Venus leaves Libra, intimate connections can be especially rich and meaningful during this cycle. Your magnetism revolves around mysterious fascination rather than outgoing charm. Intensity appeals in your relationships. 34
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to sort things out, but also to be useful. Jupiter enters Libra on 9th September and you have the power right now the warmth and glow that can become the beacon of light for someone in need. So, don't hold back, when it comes to lending help, giving and receiving and letting people know that you care. Make use of your emotional energy to make yours and others lives beautiful. You shall be gifted with an amazing ability to sense others' needs. Favorable Dates : From 1st Jan – 20th May : 2, 6, 11, 15, 20, 24, 29 From 21st May – 31st Dec : 3, 8, 12, 17, 19, 21, 26 Favorable Colors : Yellow & Red
This can also be a time in which you discover untapped resources or talents. A new personal cycle begins for you from 19th April when Sun enters Taurus and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's time to put your best foot forward, so go on a roll now. A blast of personal energy comes your way. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Singles could find themselves impulsively jumping into a new affair, or suddenly attracted to someone, particularly from 12th July when Venus enters Leo. From 22th September, the Sun energizes your sector of transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. FOR ADVERTISING CALL 404-246-3256
This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery. Instead of simply shooting the breeze,
Scorpio It's a time when you are guided by intuition more than reason. Taking action towards the attainment of a dream can also figure now. Interesting twists to your life story could occur now, particularly surrounding domestic matters, joint finances, taxes, and intimacy. When Mercury enters Pisces on 5th March, taking action on a communication matter is apt to bring success. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur from 17th February to 5th April. A taste for the exotic takes hold during the cycle from 24th May when Venus enters Gemini to 18th October when it leaves Scorpio. Routine affairs simply don't seem to satisfy. You receive pleasure from anything that expands your horizons, both physically and mentally. Foreign people and places may particularly appeal now. You tend to be expansive and generous when it comes to love.
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you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Favorable Dates : From 1st Jan – 20th June : 1, 6, 10, 15, 19, 24, 28 From 21st June – 31st Dec : 1, 4, 10, 13, 19, 22, 28 Favorable Colors : Yellow & White
A love interest who attracts you during this cycle may be somebody who you previously wouldn't consider attractive, or someone whose cultural background is very different than yours. If you are feeling especially angry, frustrated, or restless from 22nd October, it would be wise to find little projects and things to do so that you can channel excess energy constructively. If health is affected, fevers or infections are more likely. Special attention to and from a partner is in focus, and flattery will get you everywhere if you use it wisely. From 21st November, when Sun enters Sagittarius, you might be inclined to miss important details in your paperwork, or might experience frustrating delays that result from co-workers' errors. Travel plans may go awry, or have a change of heart. Favorable Dates : From 1st Jan – 22nd August : 3, 7, 12, 16, 21, 25, 30 From 23rd August – 31st December : 2, 5, 11, 14, 20, 23, 29 Favorable Colors : Red & Purple
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Sagittarius Your interests are especially varied now, and perhaps scattered. It's an ideal time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it, as your tendency is toward a certain level of intellectual detachment just now. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have or don't have is on your mind. Money issues pop up from 19th April when Sun enters Taurus upto 7th October when Mercury leaves Virgo, your mind would be often distracted, particularly when circumstances call for you to stick to routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project. Your mind is especially inquisitive from 22nd October when Sun enters Scorpio, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly.
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You've been focusing on what brings you pleasure your hobbies, romantic activities, and so forth. A partner revisits old issues, however, in the second half of November, drawing your attention to relationship matters the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible. From 30th July when Mercury enters Virgo and the need for compromise arises. Capitalize on opportunities that appear in November and December, when respect and even admiration come your way. Now you realize that the role you play in others' lives (as a spouse, parent, friend) is an important element in your overall happiness. You're looking for validation from friends and group activities now. You may be called upon to perform a humanitarian gesture. Favorable Dates : From 1st Jan – 20th May : 2, 4, 11, 13, 20, 22, 29 From 21st May – 31st December : 1, 4, 10, 13, 19, 22, 28 Favorable Colors : Red & White
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trip with a loved one or a group of friends can turn into a reality if you let it. Some indecisiveness is possible from 22nd July to 22nd September, because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. It can be difficult to get a point across or to move about effortlessly. Others may be rebellious, resistant to change, or simply hard to pin down. Confusing circumstances surrounding a close loved one or domestic matters could figure now. From 23rd September, you will have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history. Intimate matters are especially
Aquarius Your popularity is increasing, and is reinforced by your own ability to cooperate and harmonize. Your ego and pride are tied up in how you relate to others now. This may be an especially busy time for people who consult or work with clients one-on-one. During February to May, you may also be inspired and motivated to spend time in building new relationships, connecting with new people perhaps even around new projects or new interests. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the big picture rather than the mundane circumstances and FOR ADVERTISING CALL 404-246-3256
important to you during this cycle. This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. Clearing out psychic junk or ridding yourself of bad habits may be part of the picture now. Make an effort to initiate new projects or activities that expand your mind, feed your spirit for adventure, and stretch your imagination. You may feel renewed by a new perspective on your life or an adventure that takes you away from the mundane routines in your life. Favorable Dates : From 1st Jan – 19th April : 4, 9, 13, 18, 22, 27 From 20th April – 31st Dec : 7, 8, 16, 17, 25, 26 Favorable Colors : Yellow & White
details of your life. There is movement and action in relationships both towards and away from current configurations during April to June. Those who need to sever unhealthy alliances will find the motivation and courage to do so, and those who have been attracted to each other from a distance will find opportunity to finally connect. And those who have only been dreaming about someone new in their life may actually find themselves creating it in this period From 22nd September, you will have good team spirit and would be more tactful and obliging with your co-workers.
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ASTROSCOPE 2016 You would be most successful doing tasks that involve cooperation and team harmony. You could find that your talents or skills are especially appreciated. You may be drawn into some form of service that will bring deep personal satisfaction. You would be conscious of your mental and physical
Pisces You are especially productive, although not always focused. Gifts, rewards, and other forms of support are likely to arrive, and nagging money problems are resolved. You need the energies, companionship, and support of other people, and they may also seek out your support and companionship. It's important to include others rather than to go solo for the time being. However, bending too much to the will of another is not advised either. Social interactions of a personal, one-on -one kind are emphasized. Period from June is likely to be pleasant rewarding for you. You will have a taste for the exotic and the spirit to match. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. There could be special rapport with foreigners
health, daily routines, everyday working life, and your working methods. Favorable Dates : From 1st Jan 22nd August : 2, 5, 11, 14, 20, 23, 29 From 23rd August – 31st December : 4, 9, 13, 18, 22, 27 Favorable Colors : Red & Green
and with women if you are travelling during this period. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. Striking a balance between energy spent on work and energy spent on domestic matters is essential now. Your communication style tends to be sharper, more direct and to the point, and it may be hard for you to bite your tongue when you see something that is amiss in your environment Balanced attention to your public and personal lives is what you need to focus on from July. It's time to prioritize. Otherwise, you run the risk of over-extending yourself. A home, family, or property matter could grab your complete attention in November – December. Favorable Dates : From 1st Jan, 22nd July : 1, 3, 10, 12, 19, 21, 28 From 23rd July – 31st Dec : 2, 9, 15, 18, 24, 27 Favorable Colors : Yellow & Blue
Manish Kumar Arora K.P. Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Card Reader& Vastu Consultant Phone: +91-9871062000 E-mail: manishastrologer@rediffmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/manishastroconsultant All astrological predictions are to be considered friendly advice based on the author’s personal opinions and used for entertainment purposes only. These are not to be considered as promises, guarantees, or psychic predictions. They are simply potentials to be used at the reader’s own discretion For important decisions, consult your personal intuition, doctor, accountant, lawyer, educator, or clergy as needed. It is best to be informed on all levels.
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Close to 400 people of different races, religions, and communities came together at the HOPE Garba to celebrate three years of HOPE (Helping Organizations & People Everywhere), by dancing to Bollywood style Garba, eating Indian street foods, and smiling for the photo booths, but this is only the tip of the iceberg of what HOPE strives to accomplish. HOPE is a local nonprofit founded by young adults in Atlanta who seek to change the world. They focus on building awareness, engaging the community and fundraising for nonprofits focused on basic needs with sustainable solutions. To help accomplish these goals, HOPE hosts a variety of events to bring the community together in a fun way. HOPE Garba was used as a unique opportunity to show off the Indo-Pak culture to the community at large while bringing everyone together through the universal love of dance and philanthropy. While sharing the Garba-floor with such a diverse community the attendees learned about the efforts taken by the three nonprofits HOPE
has partnered with for the past 3 years. They learned about the sustainable initiatives taken by Men Stopping Violence as they attempt to educate those around them to reduce the prevalence of domestic violence. They opened ourselves to understand the progress made by Atlanta Community Food Bank to assist those who cannot feed themselves. And about Beautiful In Every Shade is a grassroots empowerment movement affirming and celebrating the beauty found in every human being. HOPE hopes to encourage other young professionals to realize that changing the world is not a task left for the politicians or corporations but that there are small things each of us can do to make the world a better place. Check them out at their next event: HOPE Dodgeball at Philips Arena on Jan 16th, 2016! Contact them at HOPE.FSM@gmail or 313.312.HOPE (4673) to participate, volunteer or partner. By Umer Rupani Co-Founder & Executive Board Member HOPE Inc
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Well over four hundred music- lovers in Atlanta attended the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA’s “Shaam-ESangeet” program, showcasing the talented artists of GeetRung School of Dance and Music and their delightful presentation of old classics, ghazals, riveting dances, new upbeat foot tapping numbers and a vibrant grand qawwali finale, at the Ashiana Banquet Hall, Global Mall, Norcross, GA on Saturday, December 12, 2015. The veritable musical feast was graced by the presence of the Vice-Consul, Consulate General of India in Atlanta,Shri Tarlok Badhan, and luminaries of the Atlanta community. After meeting and greeting, and enjoying the delicious dinner and dessert, the attendees were warmly welcomed by enthusiastic and bubbly Vice President of Ekal Atlanta and the recently elected President of IACA Rina Gupta and Ekal’s Cultural Coordinator Rachna Gupta. After Shri Tarlok Badhan lighted the traditional diya(lamp), Trisha Dalapati, who recently had made her Arangetram as Ekal’s DIY project and donated her money gifts to support Ekal school for four years, performed an opening invocation to Lord Ganesha through a scintillating Bharatanatyam dance. Ekal’s Regional Administrator Ajay opened with Ekal’s message through the lilting number Bholee See Soorat, Pankaj Muhi had the audience humming to their melodious voices. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation (EVF) is a non-profit organization which opens, supports and runs non-formal, one-teacher schools (vidyalayas) for the disadvantaged and neglected tribal and rural children of India. By providing free basic education, healthcare, vocational training and social empowerment Ekal is bringing about far-reaching changes in rural India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India is the largest
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grassroots non-government education movement and has grown into a People’s movement with chapters in Australia, Canada, Dubai, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States (42 chapters). Four young children and VP of Ekal’s Corporate Outreach Kiran Kodithala highlighted Ekal’s one-teacher school model which exists in all the Indian states, from Kashmir to Kerala, on an annual sponsorship of only $365 and provides basic education to nearly 20-30 students and vocational training to adults. Aarti Aggarwal and Kinjal Kakadiya introduced Ekal’s Youth Initiative which is geared more towards college students and young professionals. Ekal currently runs 52,526 schools which benefits 1.45 million students, with an almost equal boy-girl ratio. The emcees with their infectious enthusiasm were exhorting the audience to sponsor Ekal schools. Soon, the attendees were vying with each other to sponsor schools. Some sponsored 5 schools anonymously! And by the time, the program concluded a record number of 111 schools were sponsored. Dr. Randeep Bhullar donated two Amazon Fire Tablets and one Samsung Galaxy Tab and iiTworkForce offered New Year eve gala ticket for one couple for the Ekal raffle. With the 111 schools sponsored at this hugely entertaining night, Ekal is slowing inching towards its goal of 100,000 vidyalayas. Atlanta Chapter President, Shiv Aggarwal, effusively thanked the dignitaries, numerous sponsors, donors, media, volunteers and supporters for joining in the task of nation building through Ekal. Sponsors can track the progress of their school at www.ekal.org. All in all, it was a well organized, enthralling, much appreciated and enjoyable program for a very worthy cause! FOR ADVERTISING CALL 404-246-3256
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Berries are long known to have positive effects on a person’s health. Let’s find out why these fruity wonders make for healthy eating They’re lush, delicious and colorful and that’s what makes berries a favorite dessert fruit. It is a little known fact that berries make excellent consumption for good health. Namrata Desai, nutritionist at Abs Fitness & Wellness Club, says the common function of all berries is that they are excellent antioxidants which help in delaying the ageing of tissues and some berries are great at improving memory. She adds, “Blueberries are a rich source of vitamin K, strawberries are rich in vitamin C and cranberries help in treating urinary and gastrointestinal tract infections. Their consumption can prevent food-borne diseases as they are anti-bacterial agents. Berries also increase the production of HDL, which is good cholesterol, and bring about the oxidation of bad cholesterol, and hence are good for the heart.” She advices to eat berries as a snack and also have them with plain yoghurt. “Crushed berries combined with flax seeds and plain yoghurt make for good protein and fiber intake. However, one must limit 46
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consumption of berries to the daytime, as their sugar/ glycemic index may cause people to gain weight if regularly consumed during the evenings, when the physical activity slows down,” Desai says. Another nutritionist, Vrushali Bani of Endurance Fitness Club, says, “Blueberries are a nutrition powerhouse. Apart from their antioxidation properties, they also improve night vision. Raspberries are healthy as they have low calories and low fat, are cholesterol free and high in fibre. They help fight cancer and are effective in weight loss supplements and for weight management.” — By Renuka Deshpande
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MONEYWISE Whether you file as a corporation or sole proprietor here's what business owners need to know about tax changes for 2015.
deduction is $500,000 of the first $2 million of qualifying equipment placed in service during the current tax year.
Standard Mileage Rates The standard mileage rates in 2015 are as follows: 57.5 cents per business mile driven, 23 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes, and 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations. Health Care Tax Credit for Small Businesses Small business employers who pay at least half the premiums for single health insurance coverage for their employees may be eligible for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit as long as they employ fewer than the equivalent of 25 full-time workers and average annual wages do not exceed $51,600 (adjusted for inflation).
Extended through 2019, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit has been modified and enhanced for employers who hire long-term unemployed individuals (unemployed for 27 weeks or more), and is generally equal to 40 percent of the first $6,000 of wages paid to a new hire. Please call if you have any questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. SIMPLE IRA Plan Contributions
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The 50 percent bonus depreciation has been extended through 2019. Businesses are able to depreciate 50 percent of the cost of equipment acquired and placed in service during 2015, 2016 and 2017. However, the bonus depreciation is reduced to 40 percent in 2018 and 30 percent in 2019. Please call if you have any questions about Section 179 expensing and the bonus depreciation. Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
In 2015 (as in 2014), the tax credit is worth up to 50 percent of your contribution toward employees' premium costs (up to 35 percent for tax-exempt employers). For tax years 2010 through 2013, the maximum credit was 35 percent for small business employers and 25 percent for small tax-exempt employers such as charities. The Section 179 expense deduction was made permanent at $500,000 by the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH). For equipment purchases, the max.
now indexed to inflation in increments of $10,000 for future tax years.
The deduction is phased out dollar for dollar on amounts exceeding the $2 million threshold amount and eliminated above amounts exceeding $2.5 million. In addition, Section 179 is
Contribution limits for SIMPLE IRA plans increased to $12,500 for persons under age 50 and $15,500 for persons age 50 or older in 2015. The maximum compensation used to determine contributions increases to $265,000. Please contact the office if you need help understanding which deductions and tax credits you are entitled to.
No Rendering of Advice : The information contained within this article is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for obtaining accounting, tax, or financial advice from a professional accountant. Information presented does not intended to create, and does not constitute, an accountant-client relationship. Readers are advised not to act upon this information without seeking the service of a professional accountant. Any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this article is not intended to be used for the purpose of avoiding penalties under U.S. federal tax law. Accuracy of Information : While we use reasonable efforts to furnish accurate and up-to-date information, we do not warrant that any information contained in or made available through this article is accurate, complete, reliable, current or error-free. We assume no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this article.
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CHAI LOUNGE MESSAGE FROM CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA - ATLANTA Make in India Week (February 13-18, 2016): Government of India launched Make in India to encourage manufacturing of products in India by multinational and domestic companies. Make in India week is being organized from February 13-18, 2016 in Mumbai. The event intends to spark a renewed sense of pride in Indian industry by showcasing the potential of design, innovation and sustainability across India’s manufacturing sectors in the coming decade and take corporate and public participation to the next level. Complete details available on the website of the Consulate General of India Atlanta. The below facilitation arrangements are made for visiting business and industry delegations: 1. Foreign companies already manufacturing or planning to make manufacturing investments in India will be allowed to set up pavilions in the specially designated exhibition area of the Make-in-India Center. If a large number of companies from a particular country are planning to visit Mumbai for the event, they could consider setting up a Country Pavilion. Any queries received by Missions / Posts in this regard may kindly be forwarded to ITP Division. 2. Country-specific seminars (with a focus on investing in India or partnering with Indian companies) can be arranged if there is interest in such a platform. 3. G2G and B2G meetings to discuss business opportunities and investment plans will be facilitated. 4. A designated website: www.makeindia.com has detailed information.
FATCA PROMPTING US NRIS TO SELL PROPERTY IN INDIA MUMBAI|NEW DELHI: Many US-based non-resident Indians are considering selling their property in India - even at a discount - amid confusion and fear that a new information-sharing protocol may bring their assets, bank accounts, mutual funds and capital market investments in India under the scanner of US tax authorities. India and the US recently agreed to implement the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act ( FATCA), a law aimed at ensuring that tax is paid on income generated from generated from wealth parked overseas. Under the agreement, they would share information about citizens with assets in each other's countries. Unlike the case of mutual funds and bank accounts, it isn't as easy for the Indian government to identify property held by NRIs in India. However, the NRIs anticipate that as systems become more robust, details of their assets will be shared with US authorities automatically and they want to act before that happens.
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CHAI LOUNGE GOVERNMENT TO RELAX COMPLIANCE NORMS FOR PAYMENTS TO NRIS NEW DELHI: The Revenue Department today said reporting and certification requirements in case of payments made to non-residents will be relaxed from April 1, 2016. The Finance Ministry said amendment in the Income Tax Rules have been made to "strike a balance between reducing the burden of compliance and collection of information" in case of payments made by domestic entities to non-residents. As per the amended rules, a Chartered Accountant certificate will be required to be furnished "only in respect of such payments made to non-residents which are chargeable to tax and the amount of payment during the year exceeds Rs 5 lakh". Also, the requirement of furnishing two types of Forms (15CA and 15CB) by an individual for remittance which do not require RBI approval has been done away with. Further, the list of payments of specified nature which do not require submission of the those two Forms has been expanded from 28 to 33 including payments for imports. The Income Tax Act empowers the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to capture information in respect of payments made to non-residents, whether chargeable to tax or not.
BANKS, MFS ASK US NRIS TO SUBMIT FATCA CERTIFICATES MUMBAI: Indian banks and mutual funds have in the past fortnight started warning NRIs who hold an American passport or are working in the US that their accounts could be frozen unless they get a taxcompliant certificate from US authorities, thanks to a treaty signed by New Delhi and Washington. Under the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), the two countries would share information about citizens who own properties, bank accounts and other investments in each other's territory. As per the new regulations, US citizens or those working in the US on H1B visa would need a FATCA-compliance certificate to be submitted to their banks. The same certificate needs to be provided to also mutual funds and before making direct investment in the capital market. Banks including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India, as well as mutual funds like Reliance Mutual fund, Franklin Templeton and DSP Blackrock have asked their customers to submit the FATCA certificates. This means that going ahead US citizens who don't give these declarations would not be able to invest or keep money in India," said Lloyd Pinto, director at Grant Thornton India.
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CHAI LOUNGE AAMIR, ANUSHKA CROWNED PETA'S HOTTEST VEGETARIANS Mumbai (IANS) Superstar Aamir Khan and actress Anushka Sharma have been named the hottest vegetarians of 2015 by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The two winners beat a strong group of competitors, including Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Kangana Ranaut, Shahid Kapoor, R. Madhavan and Dhanush. "It is very important what you eat, as that is what you are. So it's very important to make sure you're eating enough vegetables and drinking enough water, which I've always done," Anushka said in a statement. Visitors to PETAIndia.com had cast their votes to help the organization to decide whom it would choose as the most alluring celebrities.
INDIAN-AMERICAN PROFESSOR TO RECEIVE NATIONAL MEDAL OF SCIENCE President Barack Obama will present the National Medal of Science to Dr. Rakesh K. Jain, an Indian-American professor at Harvard Medical School and director of tumor biology laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital. Jain, a B. Tech in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur, will receive the honour along with 16 other winners of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation at a White House ceremony early next year. A White House announcement on Tuesday described the medals as “our nation’s highest honors for achievement and leadership in advancing the fields of science and technology.”
SUNIDHI TO LEND VOICE FOR HINDI TV PREMIERE OF ‘FROZEN’ Mumbai (IANS) Oscar winning animated film “Frozen” is set to be premiered in Hindi on Disney Channel. And songstress Sunidhi Chauhan has decided to lend her voice to the popular character of Elsa. “After a lot of research and watching the movie at least three times, Sunidhi will bring the magic alive of the Kingdom of Arendelle by playing the iconic role of Elsa, which will include singing ‘Fanaa ho’, an Indian adaptation of the hugely successful song from the English version of the film, ‘Let it go’,” said a source. “Frozen” is about a newly crowned Queen Elsa, who accidentally uses her power to turn things into ice and eventually curses her home in infinite winter. The story is about how her sister teams up with a mountain man, reindeer, snowman to change weather condition. 56
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MOVIE BUZZ
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum 3 RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 22, 2016 STARRING: AFTAB SHIVDASANI, KRISHNA ABHISHEK, MANDANA KARIMI, MEGHNA NAIDU, SHAKTI KAPOOR, TUSHAR KAPOOR New Delhi (IANS) After announcing her arrival in Hindi filmdom with cameo appearances in films like "Roy", Mandana Karimi, who is participating in "Bigg Boss Nau", feels she is yet to have a formal debut in Bollywood. The Iranian actress has pinned her hopes on forthcoming sex comedy "Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3", which is close to her heart. Mandana plays the role of a Punjabi girl in the third installment of the “Kyaa Kool Hain Hum” franchise. "I hope people like me and accept and understand that I'm trying to be a part of the industry and to be a part of this nation," said Mandana, whose roots trace back to India with her father being an Indian and mother an Iranian.
Saala Khadoos RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 29, 2016 STARRING: MUMTAZ SORCAR, R.MADHAVAN, RITIKA SINGH Mumbai (IANS) Actor R. Madhavan went to the US and worked out extensively to prepare for his role in the forthcoming film "Saala Khadoos". He says he even built biceps which came close to the biceps' size of Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger. Asked why he went to the US for training? he replied: "Because had I been here, I would've just eaten dahi chawal and puri bhaji. I went there because you need to put yourself into a mental state before you get the physical state right. I first learned boxing when I went there. During training I realized that if you have to do boxing for even 40 seconds, how much preparation strength, stamina and energy - you need," said the actor, who plays a boxing coach in the forthcoming film.
Mastizaade
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RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 29, 2016 STARRING: SHAAD RANDHAWA, SUNNY LEONE, TUSSHAR KAPOOR, VIR DAS Mumbai (IANS) Canadian porn star-turned-actress Sunny Leone has clarified that her forthcoming flick "Mastizaade" is "not a sex comedy, it's an adult comedy. I want to tell this to everyone that Mastizaade is not a sex comedy, it's an adult comedy for adults. As far as the censor board is concerned... the board is doing their job and it's our job to push boundaries and create something different ...our country is ready to see these kind of content... though it's an adult comedy, the story is very nice."
RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 08, 2016 STARRING: ANSHUMAN JHA, RIDDHI SEN, BIDYUT DAS, SANJAY SURI, BIDYUT DAS Mumbai (IANS) Actor-producer Sanjay Suri says content is the star of his forthcoming production "Chauranga". The film is a fictional account of six days in a dark corner of India, telling a story of violence of class oppression that still exists in rural India. The film centers around the story of a 14-year-old boy falling in love with a 16-year-old from an upper caste. Asked what prompted him to back the film, Sanjay said: "I read the script and I loved it. When I read the script, I could visualise the film and there was clarity in it. So, I decided to produce it. It took time to make, but we made it. The journey has been long but, we had fun making this film."
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BOLLYWOOD BUZZ
SRK-SALMAN COME TOGETHER FOR ‘BIGG BOSS’ It was a reunion of Bollywood’s ‘Karan Arjun’! Superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan came together to shoot for a promo of special episode of “Bigg Boss Nau”. SRK and Salman are known for their bittersweet bond behind the camera. But of late, they have been promoting and supporting each other and their work. Taking this a step forward, Shah Rukh went and shot for an episode of the controversial reality show , hosted by Salman, to promote his forthcoming film “Dilwale”. Over some time now, it seems they are setting new example of healthy competition in Bollywood. Shah Rukh unveiled the first look of “Bajrangi Bhaijaan”, and Salman has maintained that there will be ‘double dhamaal’ with his “Sultan” and Shah Rukh’s “Raees” releasing on Eid in 2016.
NO ‘NOSY QUESTIONS’ FOR ANUSHKA SHARMA, PLEASE ... Varun Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Her personal life is always under public scrutiny, be it her relationship status or marriage plans, but actress Anushka Sharma says she doesn’t like to open up about her personal life and “nosy questions” irk her. During a live Twitter chat session, when one Twitter user asked the actress about “one question you are tired answering in interviews”, she said she doesn’t like to be snooped around. “In life I only do things if I’m completely sure. Proud of all my films. taught me a lot,” NO SIZE-ZERO FUNDA FOR PRIYANKA CHOPRA - THIN OR NOT IN BOLLYWOOD
New Delhi (IANS) At a time when her cousin Parineeti Chopra sparked a debate over to be thin or not in Bollywood, actress Priyanka says “I am not a believer of size-zero and I have maintained this stance for many years. I believe that everyone is beautiful in every shape and size. Indian women, especially, are born to be curvaceous and they should take pride in that,” Priyanka said at an event here. Priyanka is not particularly a supporter of starving to get thin. Instead, she says having a healthy and nutritious diet is a must.
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SUPERSTAR SALMAN ‘PREM’ BHAIJAAN KHAN CELEBRATES 50TH BIRTHDAY Mumbai (IANS) Superstar Salman Khan, loved by many for his iconic ‘Prem’ avatar, was greeted with wishes and love for ‘truly Being Human’ on his 50th birthday. He has played a police officer, a simpleton and a bodyguard on the big screen, but it’s Prem – his onscreen name that many associate him with as he has taken on the name several times in his films like “Maine Pyar Kiya” and “Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!”. This year, he returned with a bang as Prem in Sooraj Barjatya’s directorial “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo”. Pouring in lots of love on the superstar who has Being Human foundation that supports the underprivileged in India
AAMIR KHAN TURNS SANTA FOR CHILDREN ON X-MAS
Mumbai (IANS) Superstar Aamir Khan turned Santa Claus for children on Christmas. The “PK” star took to Facebook where he wished everyone on the happy occassion and also shared photographs, where he was seen donning a santa suit, beard and round glasses. He was seen gifting goodies to his son Azad and his friends. “Just finished playing Santa at home for all the kids at our annual Christmas party. Merry Christmas everyone.” Meanwhile, the “Ghulam” actor will next be seen in “Dangal”, where he will portray the role of former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat.
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PHILIPPINES BEAUTY CROWNED MISS UNIVERSE 2015 AFTER BOTCH UP Las Vegas (IANS) Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach of the Philippines was crowned Miss Universe 2015, but only after some stage drama. The ceremony's host Steve Harvey mistakenly mixed up the winners' names at the event, where India failed to clinch the title for the 15th straight year. The top three contestants included beauties from the Philippines, Colombia and the US, who beat others in rounds like national costume, swimsuit and evening wear. Earlier while announcing the results, Miss US Olivia Jordan was placed third and Wurtzbach was announced as the first runner-up. As a result, there was a mix up in the crowning ceremony too. It could have been two Miss Universe titles in a row for Colombia but soon after Guiterrez took her first walk as the winner, the host admitted to have made a mistake in announcing the winners. Vega then returned to the stage, took away the crown from Guiterrez and placed it on the head of Wurtzbach, who looked equally shocked as the others. HOW EATING 'HEALTHY' FOOD CAN MAKE YOU FAT! New York (IANS) Eating too much is typically considered as one of the prime reasons for obesity but when people eat what they consider to be healthy food, they eat more than the recommended serving size because they associate "healthy" with less filling, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin. HYDERABAD BECOMES FIRST AIRPORT TO OFFER E-BOARDING FACILITY TO DOMESTIC FLIERS On Monday, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ashok Gajapathi Raju inaugurated seamless E-boarding facility, built in-house by GMR Hyderabad Airport Limited (GHIAL) at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) at
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IN A FIRST, TAJ MAHAL TWEETS HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EIFFEL TOWER London (IANS) In a perfect New Year greeting, the Taj Mahal and Statue of Liberty warmly greeted the Eiffel Tower as the 126-year-old monument joined the micro-blogging site Twitter for the first time this week. “Welcome to Twitter, my sister,� tweeted Statue of Liberty on its handle @LaTourEiffel, later joined by the Taj Mahal, indisputably the most famous example of Mughal architecture and a Unesco heritage site, The Telegraph reported on Monday.
INDIAN CHEFS TAKE CAIRO BY STORM Cairo (IANS) Two Indian chefs took Cairo by storm at the second Cuisine International Food Festival, wowing Egyptians and over 1,000 members of the international community that attended the glittering event, which also included fireworks, music and presentation of folklore. Chefs Vikas Anand and Baijanath from New Delhi's Ashok Hotel offered Amritsari fish as the appetizer, butter chicken with saffron rice as main course and gulab jamun as dessert. Indian Ambassador Sanjay Bhattacharyya said Indian cuisine represents the diversity of the nation and highlights local ingredients, tastes, customs and seasons. The event, organized by the leading Arab publication Al Ahram at the Dusit Thani Hotel, also
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WHAT’S YOUR RASHI ? Aries ( 21 March – 19 April ) - This will be a favorable month for your career and work duties. You'll be very well financially too. There will be money from collaborations and you'll benefit from various material advantages. You'll have amazing work capacity that can provide you immediate successes and can also help you make progress in the future. You might now lay the foundations of a future business. This is prime time for an office romance and allure and mystery may surround your relationships. A secret liaison, a furtive flirtation fit the bill. Favorable Dates : Jan 3, 7, 12, 16, 21 & 24. Favorable Colors : Green & White
Libra ( 23 September – 22 October ) - Financial interests will be highlighted demanding action. You might experience an irresistible call for transactions, investments or other business initiatives. If big amounts of money are at stake, you'd better go for a detailed analysis of the opportunity. You'll be very skillful with relationships with the opposite sex, so take advantage of it. In relationship you'll have a sentimental decision to make or you'll have your feelings tested. The issue of children, maternity or parenthood could also be on the agenda for January. Favorable Dates : Jan 2, 8, 11, 26, 20, 26 & 29. Favorable Colors : White & Yellow
Taurus ( 20 April – 20 May ) – This will be a complicated month, in which you might have other priorities and love might come second. If, however, you happen to be in the middle of a love story then you can expect important developments, maybe even dramatic. Tendencies will be passionate and doubled by a direct, extremist attitude. Tension, stress, and serious incapacity to relax in work atmosphere would be felt. Even when you think you're having fun, the inner tension is very big, and the subconscious is dwelling on all kinds of worries, anxieties or frustrations. Favorable Dates : Jan 1, 6, 10, 15, 19 & 24. Favorable Colors : Green & Red
Scorpio ( 23 October – 21 November ) – The period will be favorable to team projects and collective actions. Collaborations will be profitable, contracts advantageous. You'll be appreciated and extremely popular. All this can considerably contribute to your success. Business will go well too (if you have any). If you don't, you'll end up with some material advantages anyway, Be spontaneous, strike up conversations with people you meet and be open-minded. It'll be a good period for the beginning of a new relationship, for reviving an old one or re-launching the current one.. Favorable Dates : Jan 2, 4, 11, 13, 20, 22 & 29. Favorable Colors : White & Purple
Gemini ( 21 May – 20 December) - Relaxation and humor will be missing from the picture due to over stress in profession.. Reproaches, anger, ambitions and vanity won't make couple life any nicer. If you're single and you're looking for a partner, be careful No matter how fascinating attraction is, a love story born in the current circumstances will tend to become too burdening. There's also the probability for your partner to go through a difficult period as well. You will not take personal criticism well. Don't retaliate verbally or tempers will escalate. Favorable Dates : Jan 1, 6, 10, 15, 19 & 24. Favorable Colors : Green & Red
Sagittarius ( 22 November -21 December ) - You would be wise to delve into creative projects or hobbies to keep out of trouble. It will encourage your initiative and help you with communication and intellectual preoccupations. The period will help you promote your image, aptitudes and talents. Unexpected collaboration opportunities can appear, but at the same time already existing collaborations can be severely shaken. You'll stand a good chance when negotiating or attending interviews. Instant romance will not be lasting. Take precautions if you wish to spare your heart. Favorable Dates : Jan 1, 6, 10, 15, 19, 24 & 28. Favorable Colors : Yellow & Blue
Cancer ( 21 Dec – 22 July ) - If focused you'll initiate your professional objectives vigorously or you'll climb the social ladder with the help of your partner or of your personal charm. Reckless spending may bring its own worries and unexpected experiences. Partnerships could be involved work and business, mainly, but also sentimental. One partnership could end, while another could start. Upgrades are highly likely as even relationships with dim outlooks or even 'in peril' can improve quickly this month. Favorable Dates : Jan 1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 20 & 29. Favorable Colors : Purple & Yellow
Capricorn ( 22 December – 19 January ) – You will pursue gathering information, finding out about new trends, passing on advice and experience, using social media to good effect. If you’re asked to teach others or guide others in any way this month, ensure this is high priority. This month could also be the recuperation of some goods and an inheritance or issues related to other people's money. No matter what the situation is, you'd better not take risks and act with more diplomacy. The nervous system will require protection. Make sure you'll have enough sleep. Favorable Dates : Jan 6, 7, 15, 16, 24 & 25. Favorable Colors : Yellow & Green
Leo ( 23 July – 22 August ) - It's time you define your financial objectives. Things shouldn't rely on intuition and chance anymore, but they should be considered wisely, based on a plan. The charm, sensuality and tendency to express your feelings will draw sentimental opportunities. You'll be successful in studies, conceiving work and anything that involves superior intellect, knowledge and inspiration. The favorable circumstances will also be supported by your cheerful and optimistic mood, the tendency to socialize more often, to go out, and meet a lot of people. Favorable Dates : Jan 2, 4, 11, 13, 20, 22 & 29. Favorable Colors : Purple & Red Virgo ( 23 August – 22 September ) - You'll feel attracted to people high on the hierarchical ladder or special by their performance. Intellectual work will be favored, as well as anything related to communication, either written or oral. You'll find love in professional circumstances. You'll have high expectations of your partner whom you'll have top standards for. Your concern for older family members and those who need help will enhance your reputation. You'll catch the public attention due to the couple relationship or that your relationship will acquire social confirmation/recognition. Favorable Dates : Jan 2, 3, 11, 12, 20, 21 & 29. Favorable Colors : White & Red
Manish Kumar Arora K.P. Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Card Reader & Vastu Consultant Phone: +91-9871062000 E-mail: manishastrologer@rediffmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/manishastroconsultant
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Aquarius ( 20 January – 18 February ) - As long as you manage your finances intelligently, you won't have reasons to complain. You'll probably have to deal with your share of stress but you can rely on a good physical resistance and morale. The second part of the month will bring some psychological discomfort on account of increased relational tension, which can entail physical discomfort. Things might develop in an unusual direction or move very slowly. Choose your battles wisely and take care if you recognize that your deep emotions are being triggered. Favorable Dates : Jan 1, 5, 10, 14, 19, 23 & 29. Favorable Colors : Red & Purple Pisces ( 19 February – 20 March ) – This month seems to have important financial connotations. You could become more active in the business area, do some important transactions, invest, have more interaction with banks and with the insurance companies. You'll also be successful with preoccupations related to psychology, investigation, research, esoteric studies. Your love life will start a long period of changes in which you can rediscover your sexuality, and can experience pure passion generated by instincts or love as spiritual means. If single, new love may come soon Favorable Dates : Jan 2, 9, 11, 18, 20, 27 & 29. Favorable Colors : Red & Blue All astrological predictions are to be considered friendly advice based on the author’s personal opinions and used for entertainment purposes only. These are not to be considered as promises, guarantees, or psychic predictions. They are simply potentials to be used at the reader’s own discretion. For important decisions, consult your personal intuition, doctor, accountant, lawyer, educator, or clergy as needed. It is best to be informed on all levels.
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