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India slips to 5th position from Obama bored with BlackBerry! 3rd in global steel output Washington: Barack Obama fought hard to keep his BlackBerry when he became the US President, but with only 10 people authorised to email the super-encrypted device, he admitted today that it is “no fun.” Obama also demonstrated a passing knowledge of popular culture, in the ﬁrst-ever appearance by a sitting president on a daytime television talk show, as he increases campaign-style events ahead of November’s congressional polls. The US President said that only 10 people have the address of the BlackBerry he was issued, and the conversation is a bit stilted because messages will likely be archived along with all other White House documents. “I’ve got to admit, it’s no fun because they think that it’s probably going to be subject to the presidential records act, so nobody wants to send me the real juicy stuff,” Obama said on a TV show. “It’s all very ofﬁcial. ‘Mr. President, you have a meeting coming up and we’d like to brief you,’” he added. Obama, however, was happy to reveal the contents of his iPod, which tears down musical barriers, including Jay-Z, Frank Sinatra and opera legend Maria Callas. Obama said he had no tracks by teen heartthrob Justin Bieber, but did once meet the singer when he performed at the White House.

ndia has slipped to the fifth position in terms of global steel production with a 32.5 million tonnes output in the first six months of this year, Lok Sabha was informed. In 2009, the country occupied the third rank in global steel production with 62.8 million tonnes (MT) output whereas China topped the list with 567.8 MT. Japan secured the second place with 87.5 MT production, as per the World Steel Association (WSA). “As per provisional data released by WSA, India is the fifth largest producer of crude steel during January-June 2010,” Minister of State for Steel A Sai Prathap told the Lower House replying to a query that whether India’s steel production has come down. China with 323 MT production during January-June period continued to occupy the top slot of global steel producers, followed by Japan recording 54.6 MT, Prathap said. The US and Russia superceded India during the first half of the year occupying third and fourth positions with 41 MT and 32.6 MT production, respectively during the first half of the year, he added. Prathap, however, said the government is encouraging steel production through sustainable promising measures. “As per the latest estimates, the crude steel capacity in the country is likely to reach 120 MT by 2012 from 72.9 MT in 2009-10,” the Minister said.

“Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) envisages increasing its crude steel production from existing 12.84 MT to 21.40 MT per annum in phase I to be completed by 2012-13 at an estimated cost of Rs 70,000 crore” The fall in the country’s output is said to be on account of a dip in demand and prices of steel in the wake of global economic crisis and a gloomy global steel scenario. Prathap said massive -- about Rs 98,000 crore -- capacity expansion programmes were on by domestic players like Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL). “SAIL envisages increasing its crude steel production from existing 12.84 MT to 21.40 MT per annum in phase I to be completed by 2012-13 at an estimated cost of Rs 70,000 crore,” he said. RINL is expanding its existing capacity of 2.9 MT of crude steel production to 6.3 MT per annum to be completed by December 2011 at an estimated cost of Rs 12,228 crore, he added. Another PSU NMDC plans to set up a 3 MT per annum integrated steel plant at Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh at an investment of Rs 15,525 crore, likely to be commissioned by 2014.

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Canada-bound female spouses from India need counselling TORONTO: With rampant domestic violence, including honour killings, against women in Indian and other South Asian communities in Canada, a study here has recommended bold steps to confront the problem. These steps include counselling sessions by Canadian missions for women in their native India and Pakistan before they land in Canada after marriages. In her study titled “Culturally driven violence against women” among south Asians here, Indo-Canadian social activist Aruna Papp says the fast-growing community has the highest domestic violence in Canada. “Since 2002, the murders of 12 women were identiﬁed as honour killings; three other murders identiﬁed as domestic violence also have the hallmarks of an honour killing,” she says, giving examples of young Sikh and Muslim women killed by their fathers and brothers to protect ‘family honour’. Since spouses coming from India and Pakistan bear the brunt of domestic violence, Papp says these sponsored women should be provided mandatory counselling sessions in their country of origin before they land here. “The session would be administered and staffed by Canadian citizens. The goal of this training would be to educate women about their rights and Canadian culture and values,” she says in her recommendations. This training will educate women how to approach help centres in Canada in case they

are subjected to domestic violence. Papp has also recommended “mandatory orientation” for men in Canada sponsoring women to educate them about sponsorship rules and regulations. “Men, too, should be educated on the values and laws regarding gender equality.” With a record number of men and women entering into fake marriages to come to Canada, the study

has recommended that “cultural competency training for frontline personnel would ease the process for immigrants”. Papp has also urged the Canadian government to stamp out ‘ghost consultants’ in the South Asian community who run fake services for immigration, sponsorship and marriage. To draw attention of policy makers to the cases of honour killings, the report begins with the 1999 killing of ﬁve-year-

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U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed concern over the unrest in Kashmir, which exploded last month claiming the lives of seventeen people. “In relation to recent developments in Indianadministered Kashmir, the Secretary-General is concerned over the prevailing security situation there over the past month,” Farhan Haq, Mr. Ban’s spokesperson, said in a statement. “He calls on all concerned to exercise utmost restraint and address problems peacefully,” it added. Meanwhile, the Indian government said that it was aware of anti-India elements based in Pakistan provoking the people of Jammu and Kashmir with the support of certain sections of secessionist groups based in the state. Kashmir Valley has been wracked with demonstrations since June 11, which led to the police and military cracking down on protestors. Among the several victims was a 17-year-old boy who died after being hit by a police tear gas shell. The

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Hits Kapil Dev for a six! British Prime Minister David Cameron (L) prepares to shake hands with his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh after a joint news conference in New Delhi July 29, 2010. India welcomed a pledge by Britain to end “complacency” towards its former colony and forge a special relationship, which ministers said would translate in coming years into economic beneﬁts for both.

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73yo Indian woman runs Malaysian race A 73-year-old Malaysian-Indian woman has become the oldest participant in an annual running competition in Malaysia. Sinnaponnu Seenivasan from Kepong was in the limelight after completing the 3.5 km race in the Siemens Run 2010 under its Dream Run category. She caught the eyes of everyone on Sunday when she completed the race dressed in a batik sarong and blouse, New Straits Times reported. Sinnaponnu, who has been participating in the event for the last 30 years, was awarded a participation certiﬁcate and RM1,000 ($308) as a token of appreciation.

Bollywood driving steroid use in S Africa A desire to have six-pack abs like Bollywood actors Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and John Abraham is driving Indian teenagers in South Africa to use illegal steroids, a study has claimed. Jarred Martin at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban investigated the relationship between traditional masculine beliefs, body-image discrepancy and socio-cultural inﬂuences on appearance among Indian boys between 13 and 19, the weekly Sunday Times Extra reported.

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‘Chinese beliefs pose gravest threat to Indian tigers’ Have the tiger parts really got healing and aphrodisiac powers? Or is it just a myth?

hina might have banned the use of tiger body parts in traditional medicines. But the demand for the big cat’s bones and other parts has not come down because of the Chinese people’s belief in the healing and aphrodisiac qualities of tiger parts. Reports say the sale of alcoholbased health tonics with tiger bones in them is thriving in that country. The Chinese believe that these tonics can treat rheumatism, reduce joint stiffness, and increase sexual vigour. Have the tiger parts really got healing and aphrodisiac powers? Or is it just a myth? “Tiger parts don’t have any such powers. It is only a superstition,” says well-known wildlife and conservation ﬁlmmaker Shekar Dattatri. Shekar, who has spent over thirty years observing and ﬁlming tigers, says this Chinese ‘superstition’ poses the gravest threat to the tiger in India. While interacting with the audience after the screening of his documentary ‘The Truth about Tigers’ at the Dakshinachitra in Chennai on Saturday, he said the

Chinese demand for tiger parts is fuelling poaching by organised criminal gangs. These gangs, mainly members of highly-skilled hunting tribes like the Baheliya and Bawaria from central India, travel to wildlife reserves across the country on poaching expeditions. These gangs are paid Rs 2 to 3 lakh for every tiger they hunt down. The lack of enforcement of wildlife laws helps the poachers. State forest departments have neither the resources nor the expertise to prevent poaching, he says. There are over 20,000 ﬁeld staff vacancies in forest departments across the country because of ‘lack of funds’. But at the same time, there was no dearth of budgetary allocation for unnecessary and undesirable ‘civil works’ in the forests in the name of saving the tiger, he points out. The poached tiger’s parts are being smuggled to China via Nepal. Only the Chinese government can stop the smuggling. “But they don’t do anything to prevent it,” rues Shekar. “Lots of countries are concerned about the fate of the Indian tiger. But nobody wants to antagonise the

Shekar Dattatri calls ‘The Truth about Tigers’ an educational documentary. He says his aim in bringing out this documentary was to tell ordinary people how they can contribute to saving the tiger. Chinese government since China is a more powerful country,” he said. Does he believe that the poaching of the tigers in India will end if the Chinese government lifted the ban on farm-bred tigers? It wouldn’t change the situation, he said, since the Chinese believe that the healing and aphrodisiac qualities of the wild tigers are greater than those raised in farms or cages. If the poaching of the tigers is the most serious threat to the tiger population, equally serious is the illegal hunting of their preys by locals, which makes it impossible for the tigers to survive. When the numbers of their preys come down, the tigers enter human habitats to kill cattle and other animals. This creates a man-tiger clash that ultimately results in the

death of the big cat at the hands of the locals. So, how many tigers are now left in India? Less than 1,500, says Shekar. But the tiger is a proliﬁc breeder, he goes on to add. Their numbers can be increased drastically if we approach the issue with determination. “We have seen the number of tigers increasing in places where the anti-poaching drive was enforced and hunting of prey animals was controlled. The Project Tiger also helped. But we should see a drastic increase in the number. For that we need to take four crucial steps.” The four steps Shekar suggests are: Stop poaching totally, modernise forest departments, create space for the tiger and make the best use of the knowledge of the wildlife biologists.

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The Mumbai airport has ranked fourth in world, beating foreign airports such as San Francisco and Zurich, for offering best quality services in the category of airports handling 1.5 crore to 2.5 crore passengers per year. The ranking was awarded by the Airport Council International (ACI), an independent global agency that conducts quality audits on airports. This also makes the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport the best airport in India in the particular category. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International airport is the only other Indian airport to qualify in the category. Seoul’s Gimpo International Airport, Vancouver

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services from the airport staff, rates offered by the retail stores and connectivity within terminals. On a passenger satisfaction index of ﬁve, Mumbai recorded a score of 4.34. This is a distinct improvement over the earlier satisfaction scores of 4.20 in the ﬁrst quarter of 2010 and 3.83 in the second quarter of 2009. “This is one of the few independent surveys that truly echo the views of passengers,” said GV Krishna Reddy, chairman, Mumbai International Airport Limited (MAIL). Across three categories, divided on the basis of airports’ passenger handling capacity, Mumbai airport

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CHENNAI: A non-resident Indian has taken the University of Madras and many students in the United Arab Emirates for a royal ride by allegedly siphoning off several lakh rupees collected as fees for courses offered through an overseas offcampus centre of the university’s Institute of Distance Education. Ofﬁcials of the university and the Indian consulate in Dubai are in touch to take legal action against Nandan Balakrishnan, a native of Kerala, and recover the money. Balakrishnan had established the Campus Educational Institute in Karama, Dubai, through which the Institute of Distance Education was offering various academic programmes for the past ﬁve years. It is alleged that he did not remit fees to the tune of Rs 30 lakh to the university till date. Consequently, the university withheld the results of some students who had written examinations and also declined permission to some others to appear in the examinations. “We learnt about the scam only when a girl whose result was withheld showed us the fee receipt, issued by the Dubai centre, during the monthly grievance redressal meeting here,” University of Madras vice-chancellor G Thiruvasagam told.

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What does the new Rupee symbol mean to a layman? S

ince Indian Government announced the new symbol for Indian Rupee last week, the country is abuzz with comments and statements on what the new symbol means to the economy in the international arena. The Rupee symbol is a blend of the Devanagri ‘Ra’ and Roman ‘R’ and is meant to provide a distinctive character and identity to the currency. With this, the Indian Rupee has joined the elite club of currencies like US Dollar, British Pound, Japanese Yen and the Euro, which are the only other four currencies in the world to have a distinct symbol. Many luminaries have chorused the view that the new symbol heralds India’s arrival on the international scene and that the country is now ready to take on the world. But are we? Is this statement more an aspiration than reality? What does the new symbol mean to the common man? A reality check is essential. First, economic progress in grand manner notwithstanding, a

recent report by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative indicates that there are 421 million multi-dimensionally poor people in eight of the Indian states (Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal) as against 410 million poor people in 26 of the poorest African countries. This simply means the common man needs basic things first to be able to appreciate and participate in India’s ascension to global biggie status. Second, four currencies before the Indian Rupee opted for unique symbol in order to distinguish themselves in global financial transactions. These four are also the most freely convertible currencies in the world today. Can you think of a major international financial transaction dealt in any other currency other than these four? It’s a rarity. Where does Indian Rupee stack up here? Indian Rupee is neither treated as a reserve currency nor is it as convertible as these currencies, which simply means

The design was chosen in a competition won by a teacher at one of the country’s Indian Institutes of Technology. Uday Kumar’s design was chosen from a shortlist of five and he was awarded around £3,500 in prize money. Indian Rupee does not carry the same weight as the four currencies carrying a symbol today. There is no doubt that the new Indian Rupee looks classy. It aptly represents our cultural heritage. But it stops there. Everything else the symbol is intended is statement of aspiration and seems far away from truth. If the genius cartoonist R K Laxman was in good health he would have explained in his typical inimitable style what the new Indian Rupee symbol means to the common man.

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Gurpreet Singh shows his artwork depicting Uday Kumar’s new graphic symbol for the Indian Rupee.

Interestingly, the short-list of ﬁve that was in circulation didn’t include the chosen option.

DOWNLOAD the new rupee symbol Mangalore based Foradian Technologies Pvt Ltd has created a new font Rupee_Foradian. This way one can download the all new rupee symbol on to the computer for free, according to a report on OneIndia News website. The Rupee font can be downloaded from Foradian blog at http://blog.foradian.com The report says that the

company created a vector image of the new rupee sign and mapped the ‘grave accent’ symbol, the key just above the tab button on the keyboard, with it. This keystroke was chosen because most users and programmers don’t use it. The users can watch a video showing how easy it is to use the symbol in Youtube, report said.

25 percent world’s biggest rat British babies born to Indians, Pakistanis Australian Scientists discover

Skull of the Giant Rat

rchaeologists have discovered the remains what they believe of the world’s largest rat that scurried on the Earth nearly 2,000 years ago. The skeletal remains of the monster rat, which is believed to have an estimated body weight of about six kg, were found during cave excavations in East Timor. The excavations carried out by a team from CISCO --Australia’s national body for scientiﬁc research -- also turned up 13 other species of rats, 11 of which are new to science, with eight of the rats estimated to have weighed more than 1 kg.

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The researchers believe the giant rat survived up until about 1,000 to 2,000 years ago. Today’s heftiest rats weigh around 2 kg and live in rain forests in the Philippines and New Guinea. Dr Ken Aplin, who led the excavation, said the latest ﬁndings indicate the rodents dominated the East Timorese animal kingdom about ﬁve million years ago. “It was rat land with at least 13 species of rodents on an island that isn’t that big,” he was quoted as saying by the ABC News. “So it’s incredible diversity,” he said, adding large-scale clearing of forest for agriculture probably

caused the extinctions. “This may have only been possible following the introduction of metal tools,” Aplin said. The team now plans to investigate an area of swampy rain forest where they believe some rare grass-eating rat species may still survive. “I do hold out that hope that some of the smaller species and some of possibly one or two of the largest animals, these grass-eating specialists, might still survive,” Dr Aplin said. “And if so we need to act quickly to conserve them.” The ﬁndings have appeared in the Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History.

Almost a quarter of babies in Britain are born to immigrant mothers, mostly from India, Pakistan and Poland. The numbers of babies whose mothers were born abroad went up by around 3,500 in 2009, from 170,834 to 174,400. The three most common countries of origin of foreign-born mothers are India, Pakistan and Poland, the Daily Mail reported, citing a statement by the Ofﬁce for National Statistics (ONS). In London, around half of babies have foreign-born mothers. And in some London outskirts, around three quarters of children have mothers who were born abroad. The number of children born to mothers from outside Britain has been growing fast in recent years as immigration has reached record levels. In 1998, there were 86,456 babies born to mothers born abroad. Over a period of 10 years, the share of babies with foreign-born mothers rose from 13.6 percent to 24.7 percent, according to the ONS.

The ONS also said women born in Britain average 1.84 children each during their lifetime, while women who came from abroad will have 2.51 children during their lives. Immigration and higher birthrates were the biggest factor in pushing up the population rate. The British population will hit the 70 million mark in 2029, the ONS said.

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Women enjoy best sex at 40 Women have higher sex drives in their thirties and early forties than in their younger years because they fear their “biological clock” is ticking. A study showed that despite the fact their bodies may be in decline, women are more likely to have sexual fantasies and affairs as they approach 40, reports telegraph.co.uk. Experts said that as women approach the milestone, they may sense that their “window of opportunity” to have children is closing and their fertility is declining. Their instinctual reaction is an increased appetite for sex, the researchers said, an explanation which could explain the rise of the “cougar” - a woman who seeks out ﬂings with younger partners. The survey of nearly 900 women divided respondents into three groups: those at their most fertile age (19 to 26 years), those whose fertility was declining (27 to 45 years) and those who were approaching or had reached menopause. “Results indicate women with declining fertility have greater sexual motivations and increased sexual behaviours than do women with relatively high fertility,” David Buss, a researcher, said.

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Steps to make your Partner feel SPECIAL E

xpressing love to a spouse is important for all couples, no matter how long they’ve been married. For newly wed couples, it is more signiﬁcant as love is the basic tool of foundation for a fruitful marriage life. Becoming comfortable with one another can lead the partners to express their intimate relationships. There is a saying ‘In every good thing, disadvantage follows’. In the same way the good partners will face hurdles and pains which is a part of life. But those pains can be erased through proper dialogue between the two, by understanding

each others short comings. So in order to avoid alienating or hurting your spouse, here are some few steps to express your love for your spouse. 1. Firstly, cook the favourite food of your spouse. Let him know that you made it to make him feel loved and appreciated. This is one of the small and unselﬁsh act that can show to your spouse how much you love him. 2. Always do anything he want from you or go to a place he likes. If there’s some place your spouse has been wanting to go, make

sure that you take him there. Be at best to make him enjoyable and memorable. 3. Ask your spouse what words or actions make him feel loved. Then say or do those things. If you struggle to figure out what makes your spouse’s love clock tick, just ask him. Your spouse will be pleased at the simple act that you’re making an effort to show your love 4. Appreciate your spouse infront of others. This is because public praise can have the benefit of enhancing your spouse’s selfconfidence as you let others know your love for him.. This is similar to the effect of the public declaration of your love that you made on your wedding day. 5. Look at your spouse when he addresses you. This is a way of knowing that he loves you and you understand the depth of his love. In case you’re watching a movie, playing a video game or reading a book pause it or put the book down when he calls you and give him your full attention to whatever he says. If you follow these steps, your partner will feel special, loved, and appreciate your selfless love for him.

Rejection leads to addiction! Romantic brain signals are the reason why people have cravings for booze and chocolate after being dumped, say experts. Adults who had been rejected were shown pictures of past lovers and scientists found parts of the brain linked to addiction suddenly became active, reports dailystar.co.uk. “The pain of romantic rejection may be built into our systems,” said Lucy Brown of Yeshiva University.

Kids are scared of Drunk Adults Children get scared to many things in and around the surroundings. It is said that one third of children feel scared when they see adults are drunk. According to a survey says, half of the children saw their parents getting drunk at some point of time. Children said that their parents drink alcohol and also reported that out of 10 children seven of them have seen their parents drunk. Children with 46 percent who were surveyed expressed that adults should not drink in front of children, while 32 per cent thought this was all right, and 22 per cent were unsure.

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BOLLYWOOD MUSIC Atif Aslam to team up with Guns N Roses

AISHA Singers: Amit Trivedi, Anushka Manchanda, Neuman Pinto, Nikhil D’Souza, Raman Mahadevan, Samrat Kaushal, Anusha Mani, Ash King and Tochi Raina Music Director: Amit Trivedi Lyricist: Javed Akhtar

Pakistani pop singer Atif Aslam has revealed that he will soon work with renowned American hard rock band ‘Guns N’ Roses’ on a fusion project. Terming the project a milestone in his singing career, Aslam said that he would have the opportunity to work with the band’s former lead guitarist Slash, Gliby Clarke and Chris Martin, reports Dawn.com. He even said that by collaborating with ‘Guns N’ Roses’, he would try to bring closer the people of the USA and Pakistan. The pop singer also said that he would also like to invite other prominent Pakistani singers and musicians, including those doing classical music, to join hands with him when it came to work with the western musicians. He also admitted that he had recorded a Punjabi track with some of the band members, which was his own composition.

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ith the stupendous music of “Dev D”, Amit Trivedi proved his prowess and now with the soundtrack of forthcoming film “Aisha”, he has reaffirmed that he is a young composer to look out for. The music of the film, starring Sonam Kapoor and Abhay Deol, is young, hip and has a raw feel to it. The album offers six originals and two remixes. The album kickstarts with the title track “Suno Aisha” crooned by Ash King with backing vocals from the composer himself. The prelude holds the interest with the inclusion of the saxophone in the musical arrangement. It is foot- tapping, exuberant and full of rhythm. A great beginning to the album. Next in line is “Gal mitthi mitthi bol”, an amazing folk outing by Tochi Raina. The Punjabi song is not like any run-of -the-mill track. It has the potential of becoming a chartbuster with its unpredictable orchestration and a fun element. The remix version of the song is

equally engaging. “Shaam” by Trivedi and Neuman Pinto touches the heart instantly. The acoustic version has a raw feel, as if someone is singing live in front of you - which is the song’s USP. Its soft rendition of words and melodious music enchants the listener. Then Anushka Manchanda, Samrat Kaushal and Raman Mahadevan sing “Behke behke”. The song has a complete carnival feel. The sound of the accordion and the fast-paced vocals are intermixed with English and Hindi lyrics. While the male singers have done a good job, Anushka has surpassed them with the throw of her impressive voice. It is more of a dance number. A contrast to this is the soft, me-

lodious “Lehrein” sung by Anusha Mani, Neuman Pinto and Nikhil D’Souza. The soulful, poignant track is quite likeable. The song also has a remixed version, but the original is more appealing. Finally Anushka sings “By the way”, a track with a powerful starting. Neuman gives ample support to Anushka and adds to this youthful, energetic and electrifying song. The rock-pop song has a punch and will be liked by the younger generation a lot. Amit Trivedi deserves to be applauded for the soundtrack of “Aisha”, which is contemporary yet different. The composer has tried to fuse new sounds in the music of the ﬁlm, which has worked very well.

Aamir Khan ticks Radio City 91.1FM

amir Khan gave away the prize to “Radio City 91.1FM Tick Kiya Kya contest winner’ Mrs. Smita Kadam a fully paid trip to Dubai. The very charming Khan made the grand ﬁnale of this contest exhilarating. The contest was conducted from 26th June to 17th July. Mrs. Kadam, who has never traveled outside Maharashtra, was delighted on winning the

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grand prize - a fully paid trip to Dubai for one couple, which includes accommodation in a 3 star hotel, all meals, sightseeing, local transport and return airfare all sponsored by Shreenathji Holidays. She was on cloud nine after receiving the gift from Khan! Courtesy T –Series, Khan spoke at length with Radio City listeners about the most awaited release ‘Peepli Live’.

The FM station was buzzing with excitement as Khan interacted with listeners and Radio City’s staff sharing his experience during the making of the ﬁlm. Radio City gave a warm welcome to the ‘Peepli Live’ actor by adorning the set with upcoming ‘Peepli Live’ effects. Adding appeal to the station’s Whatte Fun mantra, Radio City RJs along with lovely kids made Khan to sing ‘All izz Well’.

Thank got nobody killed in stage collapse Music composer AR Rahman has thanked God that nobody from his crew was killed when his stage collapsed last month. Rahman’s staff was injured and instruments were destroyed when a lighting rig collapsed during preparations for a gig in Detroit. “I thank God they’re all still alive,” the BBC quoted him as saying. The incident forced the composer to postpone several American and European dates on his ‘Jai Ho’ tour. At the time, Rahman said the accident had “a profound effect” on his band, dancers and crew. “But it is the fans to whom I send the most heartfelt apology. It was a stressful time,” he added. Rahman has rescheduled shows in North America for September. But on Tuesday he announced

that shows planned for Zurich, Paris and Mannheim this weekend have been cancelled “due to circumstances beyond our control”. However, he has promised to go back to the US to perform later this year.

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Is it end of Facebook success? WASHINGTON: Facebook may have ﬁnally reached a saturation point, with only 320,000 new US users in June after a blockbuster gain in May of more than 7.8 million, suggest a new report. It could be that controversies over privacy policies and dominance have kept users away. Or the numbers could simply be misleading. But with 125 million active US accounts, and nearly half a billion accounts worldwide -- it seems like everyone who had to, has joined the site, so what now? Although it’s the second most visited website, after Google, it is not a money making machine like Google yet. Facebook’s ads are all about what you are interested in; according to the data you tell it. So the ad revenue is lesser -- close to 1 billion dollars, compared to Google’s 25 billion dollars annual revenue. Finally, if Facebook really has reached a tipping point, the only way to go from there is down, and the website will have to look for more innovative ways of managing its users, and retain them.

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`Signal in iPhone 3GS better than iPhone 4’ SEATTLE: Gripes from some people about the iPhone 4’s antenna design have overshadowed many buyers’ comments that the newest smart phone from Apple Inc gets far better reception than previous models. As it turns out, the iPhone 4 drops more calls than the older iPhone 3GS — “less than one additional dropped call per 100,” Apple CEO Steve Jobs said during a news conference Friday. Although that doesn’t sound like a big difference, a typical U.S. phone only drops one to 1.5 calls per 100, said Dan Hays, who focuses on telecommunications at management consulting ﬁrm PRTM. So another one per 100 could mean that the iPhone 4 drops nearly twice as many calls as the older model, Hays said. IPhone 4 owners in the U.S. have endured other service issues in the three short weeks the phone has been on sale. AT&T Inc., Apple’s exclusive iPhone partner in the U.S., acknowledged that because of a software defect, its network was slower than it should be for people trying to upload photos, videos and other content from the phone to the Web.

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Nikon D3000 As long as you don’t expect too many fancy bells and whistles, you won’t be disappointed with the quality and performance of the D3000. Editor’s rating: 8.0/10 User rating: 8.9/10 Good: Very lightweight and easy to carry • Excellent image quality at low ISO levels • Speedy performance for an entry-level digital SLR Bad: LCD screen is a little grainy • No live view • ISO only up to 1600 • SD card door is ﬂimsy Specs: Digital SLR • 10.2 megapixels • 3 inch • Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity RRP: AU$999.00 (approx.)

Canon EOS 1000D The Canon EOS 1000D is a good entry-level dSLR, but only its photo quality stands out among the competition. Editor’s rating: 7.2/10 User rating: 8.2/10 “Epic provides a uniquely Indian browsing experience. Epic’s India sidebar supports Indian content by providing users access to the latest national and regional news from popular publications, live television channels, videos, stock quotes, live cricket scores, top music albums, and local events,” Hidden Reﬂex, a Bangalore based software startup said.

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Good: Excellent photo quality for its class • Solid performance Bad: Maximum ISO of 1600 • No spot meter • Annoying, in-viewﬁnder, focus-point display Specs: Digital SLR • 10.1 megapixels • 2.5 inch • Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity RRP: AU$899.00 (approx.)

Indiantimes’ more picks with the price range AU$800-$1500:

Canon EOS 550D, Olympus E-620, Nikon D5000, Sony Alpha DSLR-A550, Pentax K-x

Do you have a particular price point in mind? Under AU$1000 is a common target, which mostly limits your choices to the entry-level models in each manufacturer’s range, such as the Canon EOS 1000D or the Nikon D3000. With a bit more to spend you can get a camera with a few more features; that way as your skills progress, the camera can grow with you.

Features The biggest trend to take off in the digital SLR space over the past few years has been HD video. The Canon 550D and Nikon D5000 are competent digital SLRs, and both feature HD video recording as part of the feature set; the 550D at full 1080p, and the D5000 at 720p. The 550D also offers full manual control in movie mode to give the greatest ﬂexibility in choosing exposure. Some digital SLRs come with an articulating LCD screen, and all SLRs listed here apart from the D3000 come with Live View, which allows you to compose an image on screen rather than looking through the viewﬁnder.

Batteries and weight Most of the digital SLRs listed below come with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, but for AA battery compatibility you will be limited to a number of models in the Pentax range, such as the K-x. You may also want to invest in a dedicated battery grip for your camera which holds extra battery charge and attaches to the SLR to provide a larger grip area as well. If you’re looking for a lightweight camera, the Canon 1000D, Olympus E-620 and the Nikon D3000 are the most feather-like of the options here, weighing in at 450 grams, 475 grams and 485 grams respectively (body only). You may also want to consider a Micro Four Thirds camera.

Lenses All cameras listed in our round-up below come in a kit conﬁguration, with one or two lenses to get you started. Remember to be aware that each company uses different lens mounts: Olympus bodies have the advantage of being compatible with the Four Thirds system; Nikon uses the F-mount, which means you can use most old lenses, even 50-year-old ones, from the company (though autofocus and metering may be unavailable); and Sony is compatible with some old Konica Minolta lenses.

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Creating wealth through property investments and managing a successful property investment portfolio

he objective is to create and manage a healthy non speculative property investment portfolio which is able to provide for your lifestyle in the future. To achieve financial freedom or financial security by using property investments as the preferred wealth creation vehicle.

The Start

Most people fail to achieve a certain level of financial success in their lives because they never start. They fail to do something about it. Whatever the reasons may have been so far of for not starting, that should all be kept behind and a fresh attempt should be made as to finding out how to start or to start? To do something, to take control, that’s should be the attitude. Most people don’t start because of fear, lack of knowledge or laziness. When you establish that there is certainly a need for you achieve financial security, that element, that drive with education can remedy all the three, fear, lack of knowledge and laziness. I remember a conversation with a gentlemen and it went along the lines of this “I migrated to Australia in 1986 and in 87 I had an opportunity to purchase a 3 bedroom townhouse in Hawthorn for $180K and I had the means to purchase but then I thought nah who would want a townhouse in Hawthorn nah, then again in 97 I almost purchased a 2 bedroom apartment in Richmond for $230K, I was close but then I thought nah who you’d want an apartment in Richmond nah. He was not able to find that special property he was looking for till that day in 2008, now he was quite flustered that the Townhouse he saw in 87 went for over $800K in an Auction recently and how it is too hard now”. Start, start somewhere, starting to do something about it is by far the most important part in this whole wealth building plan. Starting as soon as you’re working career begins is ideal or otherwise make endeavor to start as soon as it is possible. Starting to do something will give you the confidence which will be apparent and it will help you define your goals, it will create discipline, it will improve your knowledge and it will give you options in the future. So start, plan and take action to execute it.

The Plan

A careful, conservative and correct long term property investment plan should be prepared taking in consideration of all of the individuals financial and personal circumstances. You plan will allow you to look at the bigger picture. The mind is a commanding might and mental picture can help turn goals into reality. The plan must have the right attitude about it; it must provide a blueprint, a guide and the plan must be followed stringently. The plan should have the objectives of the investments explained clearly. The plan should be a safe plan and

it should consist of only non speculative investments, property investments in this context. The plan should be based on facts and figures merely; it should be commercially feasible; it must stack up in numbers. The plan must also be simple. If quality time is spent on planning and structuring the whole property investment portfolio at the beginning, from there on its more of implementation than anything else, there may slight variations along the way but the core of it remains the same. Most investors turn to financial planners or financial advisors for property investment planning and get served with a dose of financial planning, securities, equities, managed funds, superannuation, insurance, growth assets, units, trusts, syndicates etc everything else but direct property investing. Accountants can do their tax but property investment planning is not their trade, they can tell you the tax benefits of it but to list real estate or to advice on real estate, they are not licensed, as estate agents to do so. We can help you prepare a property investment plan if you are starting out or if you are an active investor already we can help you to consolidate your existing investment properties in a plan to add further value to the portfolio.

Options, Other than Property

Property, Equities or Cash. Equities, shares, managed funds etc are growth assets like property but are more volatile. You may have the prospect of better short term gains with the risk factor attached to it that you may lose more as well. Cash is for reserve purposes and flexibility reasons. Cash doesn’t grow in itself and it doesn’t protect itself from the detrimental effects of inflation. We are property centric, our confidence and passion for property as a preferred wealth creation vehicle over the long term remains strong, as compared with other forms of investments such as shares and managed funds etc the rates of return on your money is similar to that of property investments however, the risk factor attached to it is lower. Whereas equities (Shares etc) fluctuate on speculation therefore exposing you to more danger, residential housing market remains stable and steady, less volatile. *For shares, the annual gross return between 1980 and 2000, based on the All Ordinaries Index (Source: ASX) was 13.2 %. Based on the Residential Investment Property Index (Source: REIA) for the 6 major capital cities over the same period, for property it was 15.6% The ability to borrow is higher in property investing then share investing. Property can be geared with Loan to Value Ratios (LVRs) of up to 80-90%, while shares safely can only be geared to 50%, therefore lenders also preferring to lend more on investments where property is used as security. On the other hand if you borrow money to invest in shares, you run the risk of a margin call, usually requiring you to sell shares in a down market to reduce the LVR to a limit acceptable to the lender. You can gear or borrow against residential property to a much higher level because of the lower risk, ensuring you a huge leverage advantage that ultimately increases your returns and your wealth. *Direct property investing gives you a complete control over all aspects of your investments in comparison to share investing where you are at the whim and mercy of the directors of the company. Small investors have a very little say in the destiny of a company and control usually lies with larger institutions. When you buy residential investment property, the ultimate control of your wealth building plan lies with you. You can choose your extent of involvement and do as much or as little as you like. *Investing in median-priced residential property for the long term may not

be exciting, but it is relatively safe and rewarding. Time *Building wealth is achieved through borrowing, buying and keeping residential property for the long term. It requires time – not timing. If you endeavor and that your circumstances allow you to buy invest for the long term, you will see enormous benefits from property investments, like I’d mentioned an incident before in The Start section, if that person at the time in 1986 had invested in that 3br Townhouse in Hawthorn at $180K, held it for the long term, geared it correctly acquiring more properties in likes of that 2 br apartment in Richmond, by now in 2010, over 24 years that is, he would have amassed an fortune and ready to consider part time consultancy or semi retirement, well and truly into his financial freedom and financial independence zone, just having the confidence of that feeling that things of doing fine, its under control and things are getting taken care of. Time keeps passing by, unnoticed, relentlessly, utilize it towards your advantage, in terms of property investments use time for your advantage by trying to get in the market as soon as possible with a long term view of planning and servicing the investments correctly and holding on to them for long term. Using the equity which is continuously building up with time and carefully gearing it further to acquire more investment properties, again with time; will lead to a healthy non speculative property investment portfolio on which you can retire comfortably. Often there is a pursuit amongst novice investors to time the market, they want to get in the “right time” or wait till the “right time” comes and they will know then weather it is the “right time” then. There is no need of trying to time the market; it is the “right time” to enter the market whenever you are possibly ready. *Capital growth for residential property in major capital cities has averaged 7.8% per year for the last 20 years; it is not a constant growth rate each and every year. While property values do not experience the extreme ups and downs of the share market, there are times when they stagnate, and times when they surge, creating cycles, for a long term property investors, time soothes out these fluctuations. How long in terms of time is the question which can be differentiated between a property investor against a property trader, speculator or developer, as per our property investment philosophies we recommend our property investors to have a time mind set of 10, 20, 30 years, never sell there is no need to. *The whole reason of investing is to have future wealth and security. Then, when your property has grown in value and the rent has outstripped your interest payments, you should be receiving a great income from your tenants. *Buying property to keep is a whole new way of thinking. Yet when people talk about superannuation they immediately think in phrases like retirement package, future security, income assurance, nest egg and a time frame of 30 years or more. it is time to use these terms too when talking about property because property can be the best form of ‘superannuation’, the best ‘pension fund’ and the best ‘insurance fund’ you will ever have. *All comes at the proper time to him who knows how to wait.

The Strategy

The goals and objectives must be clearly defined before you begin with it. It is important to decide when you would like to retire and what other benefits you want to achieve out of your property investment planning and then work out accordingly the assets that you will need

to give you that income you require for financial freedom and financial security. >> Begin with your principle place of residence, *Start saving as early as early as possible, so that when you buy your first home, you’ll already have a large deposit. Borrow to buy your first home (P&I Loan). Make sure it is affordable, functional and within your means. All other mod cons come later. Pay off your home loan as quickly as possible, although there is no need to completely pay it off before you start the next step. >> Acquire your first investment property, *Use your own home to as collateral to borrow the entire amount for your first investment property, plus the associated costs. Ideally the loan should be fixed rate, interest only. Only invest in non speculative investment properties. >> Pursue to build a healthy non speculative investment property portfolio, *Acquire more properties, as cash flows increase, refinance to buy more and more properties using the growing equity as collateral. Apply for a tax variation to enhance cash flows. Be organised, careful and prepared. Budget carefully and learn to handle large sums of money. Set up access to credit lines. Keep some cash on hand. Fix the interest rates for at least 3 years. Take out insurances. Set reasonable rents. Maintain the property. Be patient, stay committed and disciplined as you wait for cash flows and values to rise. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking the grass is greener elsewhere. Don’t sell just to see how much you have made. >> Balance the debt on retirement, *When you retire, rents become your main source of income. Manipulate the debt levels by selling one or more properties to reduce the loan so that you now have a positive cash flow. Buy any luxuries you want, enjoy your retirement and celebrate living longer comfortably with champagne.

Finance

Correct loan structuring is almost as important as choosing the right investment property. With the most banks and other financial institutions providing a large range of property investment financing options it is more likely that you will be able to find a solution suiting your circumstances the most. There is a range of products available in the market from straight forward fixed rate loans to more complex and flexible, variable and split loans. In general on investment properties interest only loan is favoured as you can claim the interest as deductions whereas, owner occupiers should favour principle and interest loans on their principle place of residence and try to pay it off as soon as possible. Investors should carefully look at the degree of flexibility attached to the finance When ascertaining your borrowing capacity the lenders usually look for three main things from the applicant its status, security and serviceability Ideally it is suggested that you liaise with a experienced mortgage broker to ascertain your financial circumstances, explain to them your objectives and goals related to the pursuit of this financing, how your tax is relevant etc and generally the mortgage brokers can come up with appropriate solutions. Our company has associations with reputed financiers from the mortgage broking industry, which our clients can choose from.

Tax

Property investment strategy should complement the investor’s tax planning that should be the objective. Weather to negatively gear or positively should rely on each individuals personal and financial

circumstances. Comprehensive information regarding investment properties and tax can be obtained from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and other qualified tax practitioners. Resources such as Rental properties, Capital Gains Tax and Guide to depreciation have useful and relevant information. Our associations with experienced accounting practices can help our clients to get expert advice on effective tax planning and structuring.

Maintaining the assets

Building wealth through residential property means not only following the right principles, but also preparing for all that might happen before it happens, A Financial management plan should prepared, you should know manage large amounts of money flowing in and out of bank accounts. Managing your portfolio needs a businesslike approach. Develop the mindset with which you can manage and master your finances and protect your wealth building plan • Prepare a budget • Fix the interest rate • Take interest only loans • Set up a credit line • Reduce tax instalments • Aim for a reasonable LVR • Don’t count on unreliable income • Don’t speculate • Look into rent insurance • Check out mortgage repayment insurance • Consider income replacement insurance • Take out term life and disability insurance • Invest in health insurance • Get property insurance • Avoid external partnerships • Make a will • Gain more knowledge • Don’t get too greedy Building wealth through residential property gives you complete control over the management of your investment – but don’t confuse management with involvement. Unfortunately, some investors feel that they must be actively involved in everything that happens to their property. You don’t have to be personally responsible for every little incident. Do-it-yourself investment in residential property does not mean do it all yourself. The returns from property can be so good that you can afford to pay a specialist to do the maintenance and management, yet still achieve great results. It is a matter of putting a value on your own time. Whether you use a professional manager or not, you should consider the following points to maximize your returns and minimise the fuss • Keep an eye on maintenance • Distinguish between maintenance and improvements • Screen your tenants • Set a reasonable rent • Prepare a sound lease • Follow up quickly on arrears • Prepare ahead for change of tenants • Minimise the vacancy rate • Make sure you have a bond • Keep a business relationship with the tenants • Do regular inspections • Seek professional property management In general have a positive, professional and business like approach and that will help you create and manage a successful property investment portfolio. *We have in this article referred to extracts from a very good book written by Jan Somers called More Wealth from Residential Property, it’s an excellent publication and we recommend it to everyone to read it, whether you are investing in property for the first time or whether you are an experienced investor

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ncient people found that instead of ruining the grape juice, the yeast changed it into an entirely different drink, and one with a kick, because fermentation also changes any sugar present into alcohol. Ancient peoples also decided that this, too, was not such a bad thing, and began to deliberately make juices, mostly grape juices, into wines. At that time, wine storage solutions weren’t much of an issue. The choices were just crocks and ewers and with little way to control temperature or humidity, it was never certain that anything kept for long would be anything but vinegar when opened. Eventually, caves and cellars were found to be good conditions for wine to reach its peak and the ﬁrst wine cellars came to be. Just as they learned that wine needs different conditions to develop and quite another set for aging and storage, modern wine lovers have learned that wine storage solutions need to meet different situations. For modest wines in a home that is kept at a reasonably moderate temperature and humidity, open wine racks provide adequate wine storage for many tastes. Wine storage coolers can be purchased to control the

Are you an oenophile? If you even know what the word means, the chances are that you are indeed a lover of wine. Wine is an almost mystical beverage that came into being simply because yeast is almost everywhere, and when it landed in grape juice or almost any other sweet liquid, it would cause fermentation.

exact conditions your wine will be stored in. Coolers can be found in a multitude of sizes, ranging from a single bottle cooler, best for individual use, to refrigerated walk-in coolers for extensive collections. An individual’s choice of wine storage solutions will depend on both the size of the collection to be stored and the individual’s budget. If wine is to remain at it’s peak flavor or to reach it through careful aging, it is fussy. Wine has a very narrow temperature array ranging from 40 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit with as little variation as can be. Temperature variations should occur as infrequently as possible. Under one time per year is recommended, and humidity should be kept at more than fifty per cent as well. A cooler should be free from light or out of direct sunlight that is harmful to wines. One important factor to consider in a wine storage unit is the angle the bottles will be housed at. Preferably, the bottles should be stored on horizontally on their sides, but can be stored at up to a 45 degree angle. Wine racks are the best storage method, but coolers are also sometimes used to stack bottles. A storage rack should be able to accommodate both standard wine bottles and unique sizes and shapes. A final consideration is appearance, if the storage unit will be on display.

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2 lbs of any white ﬁsh ﬁllets (cut into 2-3-inch pieces) 1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger 4 cloves garlic 1/3 cup vinegar Salt To Taste 1 tbsp ground coriander seeds 1 tbsp ground cumin seeds 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper 1/2 cup vegetable oil

How to make barbecued fish : 1. Blend together ginger, garlic, vinegar, salt, coriander, cumin, cayenne and oil in the blender to form a fine paste. 2. Marinate the fish pieces into the paste for about 4 hours in the refrigerator. 3. Pre-heat the oven on maximum heat at broil. 4. Cover the oven tray with foil to avoid mess. 5. Place the marinated fish pieces on the tray and broil for about 8-10 minutes. 6. Turn over and broil for about 8 minutes again. 7. Keep a constant check. Broiling time may vary depending on the thickness of fish pieces. 8. Serve the tandoori fish hot with your favorite chutney.

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ast year a group of ‘no fear’ wombats headed up to Mt Baw Baw in what would eventually become a yearly pilgrimage at the commencement of each snow season in Australia. This year (2003) we got up at the crack of dawn on a cold and damp Saturday morning to check out what Mt Buller had to offer those who enjoy snow sports, and we found it to be quite pleasing. One of the highlights was careening down the aptly named ‘Wombat’ run at Mt Buller - a spiritual experience for our group indeed. But ﬁrst the vitals: Mt Buller is located some 3.5-hours drive from Melbourne in the Victorian alps, roughly 250km north-east of the city. The Summit at Mt Buller rises to 1805m above sea level and on a good day, the views are absolutely spectactular, with mountain ranges stretching far off in to the distance and snow gums swaying gently, covered in the glorious white stuff. The alpine resort offers some 180 hectares of ski trails, which range from wide open straight runs, to intricate and varied slopes, with plenty of breath-taking tree skiing for those brave enough to try. The Mt Buller Alpine Resort has some 7000 beds available in hotels, ski clubs and lodges and a further 2300 beds are on offer in nearby towns, including Mansﬁeld. All up, there are some 25 ski lifts, which have the capacity to shift some 40,000 people every hour. Generally speaking, the ski season at Mt Buller (and most of Australia’s alpines resorts) kicks off in early June (Queen’s Birthday long weekend), and usually closes during October where the resort turns into an extreme sports haven for, well, extremists.

The Journey After packing the 4WD with two snowboards, one pair of skis, chains, sandwiches, choccies, apples, mandarines and the all important drinking water, we set off from Melbourne city centre at 5:13am. After passing many a plain-clothes cop car, our wombat-mobile arrived at Mt. Buller at bang-on 8:30am, though it must be said that the trafﬁc was almost non-existant: It usually takes a little longer.

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While the entire mountain wasn’t covered in metres of fresh pow-pow, the major runs had a solid 30cm snow base, with a covering of manmade snow for extra carvability. There was a lot of cloud cover, which reduced visibility signiﬁcantly on many runs, but it was truly inspiring to catch the chairlift up to the summit, rising above the clouds, to see the village buildings peeping through the mist (see photo ->). As was expected, we spent most of our daytrip on the Wombat run, which has a number of turns and tight switch-backs at the upper-most section, followed by a long, wide and often very steep decent to the chairlift, which was very exhilirating at full speed. Mt Buller is a beginner-friendly mountain, with the Bourke St run often the place of induction for newbies, though there are plenty of testing blue and black runs for those who crave something a little more challenging. Mt Buller has a new rail park, which can used by both snowboarders and skiiers, and is located right of the bottom of Baldy with a number of different beginner and intermediate rails.

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Kapoor ‘befriends famous fan Campbell’ Anil Kapoor has made friends with supermodel Naomi Campbell, according to Real Bollywood. The actor allegedly met Campbell at the ﬁnal of the World Cup in South Africa where she told him that she is a big fan of his work. Kapoor, who appeared in Slumdog Millionaire and 24, was apparently surprised that the model knew who he was. “During the meeting the exsupermodel kept addressing Anil Kapoor as ‘President’ and he kept wondering [why]. Later, he realised the reason. The actor had essayed the role of Omar Hassan, president of the ﬁctional Islamic Republic of Kamistan in the TV series 24,” a source revealed. “Anil exchanged number and email IDs with Naomi and they promised to keep in touch. She also noted down [Kapoor’s daughter] Sonam’s number knowing that she is now shooting in London and promised to contact her.”

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[File photo] Cast member Anil Kapoor poses at the party for the television series ﬁnale of “24” in Los Angeles

Stunt School in Mumbai soon Action choreographer Allan Amin is in ﬁnal talks with US-based Taurus Academy to open a stunt Academy in Mumbai. Taurus Stunt Academy, in its intention to branch out in India, approached Amin to set up a stunt school in Mumbai for them. “I think it’s a great idea because

they have the best stunt coordinators in the world,” avers Amin. Amin is now on the lookout for big names in the ﬁlm industry who could be brand ambassadors of the Academy for which he has zeroed in on Sunil Shetty, Akshay Kumar and Nagarjuna.

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Shilpa is Malaika’s only competition in item numbers

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Monthly Astrology - AUGUST 2010 ARIES – MESHA You should take proper care of your health as you will be prone to suffer from minor ailments. Your enemies could ferment some trouble and try to tarnish your image. You should remain alert, avoid all temptations and overcome irritations. You must avoid all conﬂicts and disputes; being diplomatic and tactful you should handle the situations. The period is not propitious for gaining favours at workplace. In family-life too you should try to avoid disputes and quarrels by retaining your cool. This is not a favourable time for socializing or for forming new relationships. You should take care for avoiding the possibility of separation from your dearest. TAURUS – VRUSHABHA You will have success in all your endeavours and may have gains from various sources. You may have good gains from a new venture and also from prudent investments. Some of your ambitions will be realised and you may secure a lucrative promotion that offers liberal perquisites as well. In academic persuits also you would gain distinction. You will be fortunate in respect of romantic liaisons. Your family-life will be joyful and happy; some of your children could be a source of pride. You may have journeys in connection with your profession which will be fruitful. GEMINI – MITHUNA You will have a pleasant time to enjoy the luxury and comforts of life. You may have some costly acquisitions which will increase your satisfaction

and raise your social status. All your efforts during the period will bear fruit and contribute to your progress. You will receive favours from your superiors and secure betterment in career. Your family-life will be joyous and comfortable with all it’s members becoming very loving and caring. There could be a happy celebration in the family. You may spend money for renovating the interiors of your house by decorations and procuring attractive furnitures while the exteriors may have a face-lift too. CANCER – KATAKA You will enjoy good health and so will do the other members of the family. Your family-life will be blissful and bright with happiness. Your earnings will receive a boost and you will have new acquisitions which will improve your living condition and increase your satisfaction. Your relationships with relatives and friends will improve. In professional sphere, things will be in your favour during this period. You will secure favours from persons of rank and authority, besides enjoying many other beneﬁts. Opportunities will come your way and you will make timely use of them in a prudent way. Socially you will gain more popularity and prestige. LEO – SIMHA You will get an attractive youthful appearance and you will be endowed with an inquisitive intellect. You will be studious, intelligent, quick and restless. You will be fond of writing much and will have many journeys. Socially you will be very popular and enjoy your time merrily. You should try to concentrate more and engage yourself

in some creative endeavours which will bring in success and honour for you. VIRGO – KANYA You will tend to become impulsive which you should try to overcome. You should closely watch your words as this can spoil relationships and cause bickerings in the family and also in the sphere of profession. The health of your spouse may cause serious concern. Your children may be prone to feverish complaints and sustain minor injuries. In financial matters you may face some problems. LIBRA – TULA You must excercise care and caution as your enemies could otherwise ferment troubles for you and make you a victim of slander or disrepute. Time is not propitious for romantic liaisons and extravagant tendencies if not curbed could give rise to financial problem. Your health also needs more care as you may suffer from minor ailments. You may feel irritated but you should try to diffuse your tensions which will smoothen things for you. By adopting a compromising attitude and dealing in a tactful manner you could be able to tide over domestic conflicts. SCORPIO – VRUSCHIKA Your earnings will improve and you will have gains from various sources. You may be benefited by receiving a windfall quite unexpectedly. You will form new friendships and will become very popular in your friends’ circle. Some of your ambitions may

be realised and you may have new acquisitions that will add to your comfort. You will lead a prosperous and happy family-life; there could be a celebration in the family. The performance of your educational activities, will instil a sense of pride and joy in your mind. You may spend a lot for having some renovations done to your house-building. Your mother may suffer from some minor ailments. SAGITTARIUS – DHANU You will be very fortunate and will receive special favours from the authorities. You will be successful in all your endeavours and rise to a powerful and lucrative position. Some of your cherished desires will be fulfilled and you may have new acquisitions. Your family-life will be happy with comfortable surroundings and socially you will gain more popularity. Your relationships with relatives and friends will become more cordial. You will be a centre of attraction in social gatherings. CAPRICORN – MAKARA This position offers mixed influences. You may become less energetic and lose confidence. Your wandering tendency and wasteful expenditures may increase. The health-condition of some of your male relations may deteriorate and arouse your anxieties. Your earnings will be somewhat increased. The position however is favourable for securing higher education, having long journeys and pilgrimmages; it is also a propitious period for developing foreign connections from which you can derive benefits in future.

Readers please note that the below predictions are given according to North Indian tradition of Hindu Vedic Astrological methods, using your Lagna as the base. AQUARIUS – KUMBHA You should remain alert and careful as problems may appear in any or many areas of your life. Your state of health may deteriorate and you could also become emotionally disturbed. You should try to retain your cool otherwise you have difﬁculties in professional sphere . You may face ﬁnancial problems owing to blockage of funds. This time-period is not good for gaining favours or forming new relationships. You should let the time-period pass over by lying low and by handling people and things more tactfully. Family-life will be ordinary and uneventful; if you take care and do not spoil the mood of your spouse. PISCES - MEENA You may have problems either with your business or marriage partner and the health of your spouse may make you anxious. Romantic liaisons if any could take a bad turn and you may become a victim of slander and disrepute. You may be emotionally disturbed and may not be in good health. Journeys in connection with profession may not bear fruit excepting in the direction of east. For securing new deals the period is not favourable. You should try to avoid quarrels and confrontations by being diplomatic. If you wish to know the difference between Eastern & Western Astrology , you are invited to visit http://jyotisha.00it.com/Difference.htm)

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Celina’s English title mantra Director : Manoj Tiwari Music : Pritam Starring : Gul Panaag, Celina Jaitly, Eesha Koppikhar, Jaaved Jaffrey, and Chunky Pandey.

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ELLO DARLING is a film about three young, beautiful, smart girls (Gul Panaag, Eesha Koppikhar Narang and Celina Jaitley) who work in a fashion design company in Mumbai. Each are targets of their lusty boss (Jaaved Jaffery) who eventually manages to trap them all a sticky situation in which all three are made to dance to his tunes. They must find ways to wriggle out of his control and unite to cook up their own scheme to be free of him and his notorious intentions once and for all. Who outsmarts whom is the basis of this fun filled

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hilarious comedy with chart-busting music by Pritam & lyrics by Shabbir Ahmed, Ashish Pandit & Kumar. The film is directed by debutant Manoj Tiwari and written by Pankaj and Sachin who wrote blockbuster comedies like APNA SAPNA MONEY MONEY and KYA KOOL HAIN HUM. Produced by Ashok Ghai under Mukta Arts banner, HELLO DARLING is a rib-tickling, feel-good film all the way! The film also stars Chunky Pandey in a brief role. HELLO DARLING is slated to release on August 27, 2010.

Celina Jaitly has a strange superstition. She believes that English titles work well for her. Her No Entry experience has been very good. And the light-eyed actress says that most of her future films have English titles, which should work for her. These movies include Anees Bazmee’s Thank you, Neeraj Vora’s Run Bhola Run and Subhash Ghai’s Hello Darling. And she feels it is sheer coincidence that her next two films Will you marry me? and Showman are in angrezi. Glad Celina thinks this way. But honestly, what happened to the belief in things like performances. Shouldn’t actors be worrying about that rather than inane stuff like film titles. Well Celina, we fervently hope the English mantra works.

August 2010 Aashayein Benny And Babloo Dunno Y...Na Jaane Kyun Sep 10, 2010 Dabangg Knock Out We Are Family

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PEEPLI [Live]

amir Khan Productions in association with UTV Motion Picture present upcoming film PEEPLI [LIVE], a satire on the farmers’ suicides and subsequent media and political response. Written & directed by Anusha Rizvi, PEEPLI [LIVE] is her directorial debut. The cast of PEEPLI [LIVE] was selected after an extensive and exhaustive casting process. Legendary Indian theatre director Habib Tanvir’s Naya Theatre repertory provided the mainstay. This is the first feature film for most of the actors who appear in the film but several have a background in theatre. It stars Raghubir Yadav, Omkar Das Manikpuri, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Malaika Shenoy along with a number of newcomers. Actors Naseeruddin Shah and Aamir Bashir will be seen in an brief appearance. The music of the film is given by Mathias Duplessy and Indian Ocean. PEEPLI [LIVE] is distributed by UTV Motion Pictures and scheduled for release on August 13, 2010. PEEPLI [LIVE] is competing in the Sundance Film Festival, the first film from Bollywood to achieve this feat. However for the Indian release the film got an ‘A’ adult certificate. The movie has been picked up by specialty German distribution company Rapid Eye Movies for a special screening at the ongoing Berlin International Film Festival.

Synopsis: Natha a poor farmer from Peepli village in the heart of rural India is about to lose his plot of land due to an unpaid government loan. A quick ﬁx to the problem is the very same government’s program that aids the families of indebted farmers who have committed suicide. As a means of survival Farmer Natha can choose to die!!! His brother is happy to push him towards this unique ‘honor’ but Natha is reluctant. Local elections are around the corner and what might’ve been another unnoticed event turns into a ‘cause celebre’ with everyone wanting a piece of the action. Political bigwigs, high-ranking bureaucrats, local henchmen and the ever-zealous media descend upon sleepy Peepli to stake their claim. The question on everyone’s lips - ‘Will he or Won’t he?’ As the mania escalates what will be the fate of Farmer Natha; nobody seems to care how he really feels?

Aamir Khan Productions’ PEEPLI [Live] CHARACTER SKETCH: Omkar Das Manikpuri as Natha Raghubir Yadav as Budhia Malaika Shenoy as Nandita Mallik Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Rakesh Shalini Vatsa as Dhaniya Farrukh Jaffer as Amma Vishal O. Sharma as Kumar Deepak Aamir Khan as Champ Naseeruddin Shah as Agriculture Minister Aamir Bashir as Vivek Dan Hussain as Vijay Ranjan Prasad

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‘Peepli Live’ received overwhelming response in Melbourne After being awarded with the Best First Feature Film award at the 31st Durban International Film Festival in South Africa, “Peepli Live” is on the tracks to win recognition and appreciation from all quarters. Aamir Khan has left no stone unturned to promote his home production “Peepli Live” Worldwide. After Durban it was being screened in Melbourne International Film Festival 2010. “Peepli Live” was showcased under exclusive category “Not Quite Bollywood” which was being specified chiefly to spotlight Bollywood movies. Four other films were also screened along with “Peepli Live” under this sort and those are The Japanese Wife, The Well, LSD, and Ishqiya.

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“Peepli Live” received overwhelming response at Melbourne International Film Festival 2010. Several Indians and Australians amassed together to be part of premiere of the movie. They were dieing to get a glimpse of Mr. Perfectionist. The movie was acknowledged and applauded by the jury at the event. Australians are really fond of Bollywood movies and are keen to learn more and more about India and its diverse culture. Aamir Khan made the most of this opportunity by showcasing “Peepli Live” here at Mebourne. “Peepli Live” is slated to be released on Aug 13. It is third product of Aamir Khan’s production house. It is being directed and written by journalist turned director, Anusha Rizvi.

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Raveena Tandon (L) and Gulshan Grover pose at the opening of an exhibition at The Museum Art Gallery in Mumbai Jimmy Shergill (L), accompanied by actress Neeru Bajwa (R), addresses journalists during a press conference in Amritsar for his upcoming ﬁlm ‘Mel Karade Rabba’

Mugdha Godse (R) poses with actor Bobby Deol as they arrive to attend the release of the soundtrack for the Hindi ﬁlm ‘Help’ in Mumbai late July 20 John Abraham attends a promotional event in Mumbai

Manisha Koirala and her husband Nepalese businessman Samrat Dahal pose in Sievi, Finland, while in honeymoon.

Bollywood actress and model Maushmi Udeshi takes part in the shooting of a music video in Mumbai

Sophie Chaudhary in the premiere of LAMHAA

Rani Mukherjee poses at the inauguration of fashion designer Sabyasachi’s shop in Mumbai

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Salman Khan addresses reporters at a media conference in Colombo. Khan has chosen Sri Lanka for the shooting of his ﬁlm ‘Ready’ which is expected to be a Bollywood hit.

Bobby Darling (R) and actress Rishika Kaushal (L) pose for photographers after attending a press conference of his forthcoming ﬁlm ‘ Saloni ‘

Sameera Reddy, Sunil Shetty and Bhagyashree Patwardhan attend a promotional event for Hindi ﬁlm ‘Red Alert’ in Mumbai

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Cinema goers watch Bollywood movie “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” inside Maratha Mandir theatre in Mumbai July 11, 2010. The movie has set a record of completing 770 weeks of continuous screening at a cinema, a feat unmatched by any other Bollywood movie the world over. The movie is screened only in the morning and has special ticket rates which range from $0.30 to $0.40 (15 to 20 Indian rupees). According to Maratha Mandir owner Manoj Desai, the movie, which is still being screened, enjoys at least 60 to 70% occupancy on weekdays and a full house on weekends at his theatre.

Rahul Bose (L) and Celina Jaitley (R) pose during a fashion show event in Mumbai on July 11, 2010.

Kangana Ranaut poses as she arrives at a promotional event for the ﬁlm ‘Once Upon A Time in Mumbai’

Emran Hashmi (L) and Ajay Devgan pose during a promotion of their ﬁlm ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai’ in Mumbai on July 10, 2010.

Aishwarya Rai, cenre, and actor Rajinikanth pose during the audio launch of “Enthiran” in Putrajaya, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Saturday, July 31, 2010

Priyanka Chopra poses with a laptop computer as she unveils her ofﬁcial website in Mumbai late August 8

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Deepika Padukone launches Namita Jain’s ‘Jaldiﬁt’ exercise DVD and book in Mumbai on August 4

Amitabh Bachchan, left, and Sourav Ganguly pose for the media during a promotional event for the Champions League Twenty20 cricket in Mumbai, India, Friday, Aug. 6, 2010.

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Indian radio jockey Raju Shrivastava and actor John Abraham launch ‘Asli No.1’ in Mumbai on July 28, 2010.

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Katrina Kaif in Sheela ki jawani Farah Khan brings sexy back this time round with Katrina Kaif in her forthcoming ﬁlm, TEES MAAR KHAN. Director/Choreographer Farah Khan renowned for capturing actors at their glamorous best is all set to make Katrina Kaif give Shakira a run for her money. The song titled ‘Sheela ki jawani’ will see Katrina Kaif belly dancing much on the lines of Shakira videos for which Farah Khan has ﬂown down one of the world’s most renowned trainers from Brazil. Talking about Katrina’s hottest song yet Farah says, “You will see Katrina in an all new avatar. She has never looked this hot. Audiences are

in for a treat.” Sources also reveal that Katrina Kaif who is currently shooting in Spain is working hard on her physique and adhering to a special diet for the song. Reveals a production source, “Farah is known for creating iconic ﬁlm songs. She revealed Shah Rukh Khan’s six packs in Dard-E-Disco and this time round she is going to exhibit to audiences Katrina Kaif’s hottest side yet as she gyrates to the song Sheela ki jawani.” Katrina Kaif is soon to scorch screens this December in Farah Khan’s TEES MAAR KHAN also starring Akshay Kumar.

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LAFANGEY PARINDEY Neil Nitin Mukesh as Nandu He is wild. He is born to fight. He is One-Shot Nandu. For the raw, champion street fighter, one-shot is literally what it takes. Absolutely wild, fierce, and hungry to win, this fighter takes boxing to a new level by knocking down his opponents BLINDFOLDED. Needless to say, One-Shot lives life on his own terms and is a local hero amongst his friends. But all that soon changes, when he meets Pinky Palkar.

Deepika Padukone as Pinky She is blind. She is born to ﬂy. She is Pinky Palkar. A unique girl, a powerhouse of talent! On one hand she works at a regular, boring 9-to-5 job at a mall but on the other hand, she is a kickass dancer on skates! Strong headed, talented and ﬁercely ambitious - these traits make up Pinky Palkar’s deadly personality. Her life’s ambition is only one - to rise above all the ‘losers’ living in her locality and carve a niche for herself. She will use her talent to show the others that she can win in life. There is only one, tiny, obstacle... She is blind.

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Yash Raj Films presents LAFANGEY PARINDEY. Directed by Pradeep Sarkar (of PARINEETA & LAGA CHUNARI MAIN DAAG) and produced by Aditya Chopra, the ﬁlm stars Neil Nitin Mukesh and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles. It is scheduled for a 20th August 2010 release. The music of the ﬁlm is composed by R Anandh. Cinematography is by N. Natarajan Subramanian.

Synopsis: A dash of style with loads of attitude and a hunger to reach the stars, LAFANGEY PARINDEY is about a group of youngsters living in the backstreets of Mumbai. It is an unusual love story of Nandu (Neil Nitin Mukesh) and Pinky (Deepika Padukone) whose path to love is paved by friendship, grit and hope. LAFANGEY PARINDEY. Two different personalities. Two different lives. Destined to meet. Set in the grungy streets of Mumbai, Lafangey Parindey is an unusual, edgy love story about the never say die spirit even when your last chip is down. It is an intriguing journey of a blindfolded street ﬁghter and a blind dancer who, along with four friends, set out to achieve the impossible.

Born wild, will one-shot Nandu ever learn to love? Born to fly, will Pinky Palkar ever learn to see?

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It’s scary that EK ANOKHI guys like John PREM KAHANI If there is one thing that Bipasha Basu is afraid about, it’s the number of guys liking her boyfriend John Abraham. John is again teaming up with Abhishek Bachchan for DOSTANA 2. The beautiful actress revealed this at a press conference to unveil jewellery brand Gili’s new ad campaign. ‘It will be good only if girls like John. After DOSTANA, guys have also started liking him, which is very scary,’ said the Bong beauty. Speaking about her engagement ring, Bipasha said, ‘I’m hoping my engagement ring comes from John’s side. He needs to worry about it. I hope it’s nice and beautiful. Not too big, not too small. It has to be just the right size for my finger. But my engagement won’t happen soon. When we plan to do it, everyone will know.’ Bipasha’s film LAMHAA, which released last month, received mixed responses from the critics and audiences. So is she upset about it? ‘Every film has its own destiny. I am very proud to be a part of LAMHAA. The kind of appreciation I got from whoever saw the film was excellent. I have got fantastic feedback for my character Aziza. We can’t really control what happens to a film. The director of the film, Rahul Dholakia is a brilliant man and I would love to work with him again,’ stated Bipasha.

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After a long hiatus, Mahesh Manjrekar and Sanjay Dutt are back in Manjrekar’s ambitious film EK ANOKHI PREM KAHANI that will also star Kareena Kapoor. The film is a story of a blind girl and a badly disfigured man. Says Manjrekar, “The film was planned with Sanju and Kareena in mind after the latter debuted in J P Dutta’s film REFUGEE in 2000. Her pristine beauty and innocence was what I needed to play up against the character Sanju will play in the film.” Dutt and Manjrekar, who had worked together in sensitive films like VAASTAV and VIRUDDH among many others did not see eye-to-eye for a long time till they met up at the recently held IIFA awards ceremony and patched up.

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Karisma tries to Deepika has forgiven save her marriage not forgotten Ranbir? It’s all in the hands of destiny. While on one hand we see Kareena Kapoor enjoying the taste of success and leading a peaceful life with her dedicated boy friend Saif Ali Khan, on the other hand Bebo’s sister Karisma Kapoor, seems to undergo some problems in her married life with Sanjay Kapur. After her second child Kiaan Raj Kapoor, Karisma who stayed at Delhi after marriage, came to Mumbai to meet her mother. She come home to take rest and give some quality time to her mother. But the truth behind the visit to her mother’s place was a different matter all together. She was having problems with her husband Sanjay. Babita guessed the cold relation of her daughter with her husband and discussed the problem with Karisma. Babita came to know that it was the lack of time which has led into miss-communication between the couple. She, asked Karisma to call up her husband Sanjay and clear all the differences between them. Karisma obeying her mother took the step to communicate with her husband and tried to clear all the miss understandings between them. After a long chat the couple decided give their marriage another chance. Well soon we will see Kareena in zero size ﬁgure in her upcoming ﬁlm titled Short Term Shaadi, while Sanjay is willing to give more time to Bebo’s sister to make their shaadi a long term one. Hope the chemistry works out between them.

Well its not clear what was exactly the reason behind the break up but the new Bollywood prince charming and the tall and the beautiful Deepika where a sweet little pair. Anyways, grannys say that people don’t forget their first love especially girls and maybe that’s the reason why Deepika is still having the tattoo that reads ‘RK’ meaning Ranbir Kapoor on her nape. She was recently spotted with a new one on her ankle but she was wearing sandals so this bee couldn’t see it properly so can’t describe what it was exactly. But the girl is not ready to get ‘RK’ out from her nape confirming what the old grannies say about first love. Pehla pyaar pehla gham……. No not really as the lass was in high spirit answering questions to the scribes. Hmmmmmm forgiven not forgotten Ranbir … ah… Deepika?

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Foreign Actresses 2. Alice Patten (Rang de Basanti): English actress, and the daughter of Chris Pattern, a prominent British conservative politician and the last governor of Hong Kong. She had a key role in the Hindi film Rang De Basanti (2006). She displayed excellent chemistry with Aamir Khan and her Hindi dialogue delivery was amazing. 3. Barbara Mori (Kites): Mexican actress started modeling and later became a telenovela actress when she starred in the soap opera Azul Tequila.Her big break came in 2004, with the remake of the telenovela Rubi by rival network Televisa, in which she played the title character. Indian film producer Rakesh Roshan signed her as the leading lady for his movie Kites opposite his son, Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan. It was shot in New Mexico, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. It went into production by the end of July 2008, and was released on May 21st, 2010. Barabara was highly appreciated throughout India. 4. Giselli Monteiro (Luv Aajkal): Giselli Monteiro made her film-debut playing the role of “Harleen Kaur” in the 2009 Bollywood film Love Aaj Kal, directed by Imtiaz Ali. She was purposely kept under wraps during the film’s promotion. Following the film’s release, her identity was revealed, and it was also revealed that she had approached Ali through designer Anaita to audition for the role of Jo, Saif’s Caucasian girlfriend in the second-half of the film, but, on his wife’s suggestion Ali took her for Harleen’s part, especially since he had not been able to cast for that role despite auditioning girls from all over India.

From last decade, Indian film industry has seen a flood of foreign actress making their way into films. Nothing seems to be stopping them then be it the language, the culture difference or the climatic conditions. As a matter of fact these foreign faces gives a film an edge over others films, considering the fact- Indians even today are mad about Hollywood actress. Let’s have a look at top 5 foreign actresses worked in Bollywood.

Rachel Shelley (Lagaan) An English Actress and model. She was born in Swindon and graduated from ShefﬁeldUniversity with a B.A. Hons in English and Drama. She played Elizabeth Russell in the ﬁlm Lagaan. Just like Lagaan, Rachel and her role is unforgettable for audience. Rachel did full justice with her character and received appreciation world wide.

5. Linda Arsenio (KabulExpress and Aloo Chat): With her cute and innocent look, Linda Arsenio has predominantly appeared in Indian films in various languages. She is probably best known for her performance as Jessica Beckham in the 2006 Hindi film KabulExpress. Her first Bollywood movie is Kabul Express. This movie was entirely shot in Afghanistan. She currently resides in Mumbai where she continues to be active in Bollywood after the success of Kabul Express. She also appeared in the Bollywood movies Mumbai Salsa , and Aloo Chat with Aftab Shivdasani.

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Karan Johar will soon begin work on the third season of his popular chat show Koffee With Karan. The shooting begins in September this year and there are quite a few surprises and changes in the show. KJo promises that this year, the koffee will deﬁnitely taste spicier. Read on for your koffee ﬁx... Three changes in KWK this time?

We have been putting our heads together trying to make a few changes in the format. The segments will change along with new and interesting combinations. There will be a bit of shufﬂe in the format to make it edgier. KWK will also get a new set decor. Director Ravina Kohli (Kunal Kohli’s wife) who had been directing the earlier episodes of KWK won’t be with us this time and will be sorely missed. What else? The coffee mug which had been blue and green in the last two seasons, might go red this time...

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You are back on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC) though on a different channel this time. What made you agree to host the show for a third time? Sony TV now has the rights for KBC and they approached me. They shared with me their research and the changes that they wished to incorporate in the show and I agreed. Earlier you also hosted ‘Bigg Boss’. Doesn’t television eat into the precious time that you have for movies? No it does not. The schedules get planned accordingly. Film and Tv get different slots and it all works out nicely. I was not shooting any film during the time of ‘Bigg Boss’ and its very likely that for KBC also the film shoot shall begin only after the season is over. But even if it doesn’t, adjustments in dates would be made and incorporated. KBC changed the relationship between cinema and television forever. No other game show since then has had the same impact. Do you in some ways feel responsible for bringing cinema closer to the homes? That is too large a credit that you put on my shoulders. Innovators of the game show, its presenters and broadcasters and then the public are the ones that decide what shall work and how. I was merely a fortunate bystander that climbed on to the KBC joyride. I am happy that it worked. This is not the first example of such a fusion. It has happened many times before, both here and in the West. You’ve done two seasons of KBC. How would season 3 be different?

The format of the show is binding by contract, but yes there are some innovations that will be different from the earlier one. The channel does not wish me to disclose this right now. They wish to bring that up at an appropriate time. Anil Kapoor played host on KBC in Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire. Do you think he played the role well? Yes, he was very good!!

Its host and anchor is 10 years older and wears glasses!!

You’ve so far done only non-ﬁctions on television. Are you at all tempted to take up one of the many soaps?

Your connection with the Tv audience has proved to be exceptional. How do you intend to carry that connectivity forward this time?

There has not been a concrete proposal to do a soap, but if there were to be one I would not mind considering it.

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ndian sportspersons want to win a medal at home in the Commonwealth Games and in chasing their dream, some of them are cutting corners and taking recourse to illegal means. As the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee is busy meeting deadlines and answering allegations of corruption and diversion of funds, the stakeholders seem to ignore a ticking bomb that may embarrass the country at the mega event to be held from October 3-14. The issue is of rampant doping by sportspersons that has left India humiliated at the Asian Games, Olympics and World Championships this decade. There has been a spurt in sportspersons, including power lifters and bodybuilders, caught for doping in the country with a whopping 101 positive cases detected in the ﬁrst seven months this year. According to information provided by the Sports Ministry in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, the total number of positive cases in 2009 was 76 while it was 66 and 44 in 2008 and 2007 respectively. Though one reason for such high detection could be the setting up of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NDA) and the increased number of tests being conducted, the high number of positive cases also indicates the rampant doping in the year of Commonwealth and Asian Games because for each positive test there could be many that have gone undetected.

of finances. The programme will also make sure that cricketers learn how to speak English, handle the media during press conferences, and conduct themselves in public. BCCI’s contracted players will undergo this training. With recent infamous off-field behaviours of the players, it seems that the programme will be of great benefit for them.

Isaac gets green signal from ICC The International Cricket Council (ICC) conﬁrmed it had received New Zealand and Australia’s nomination of Alan Isaac to be vice-president of the global governing body from 2010-2012. Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket put forward Isaac after their previous nominee, former Australia Prime Minister John Howard, failed to get sufﬁcient backing from the ICC board for a post which will eventually see the holder become president of the international body.

BCCI rejects Delhi 2010 for funds India’s cricket chiefs turned down a request from beleaguered Commonwealth Games organisers for a grant of one billion rupees (22 million dollars). Games organiser Suresh Kalmadi earlier this month asked the cash-rich Indian cricket board (BCCI) for ﬁnancial assistance as costs escalated for the Games to be held in New Delhi from October 3-14. “The committee expressed its inability to agree to the request of the Commonwealth Games to be the lead partner by donating one billion rupees,” a terse BCCI release said, giving no reasons.

Isaac, an experienced cricket administrator and former captain of Wellington’s 2nd XI, has been the chairman of New Zealand Cricket since 2008.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni with his wife Sakshi Rawat on his 29th Birthday at Ranchi Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrates his 29th birthday on 7th July, three days after his surprise marriage to childhood friend Sakshi Singh Rawat. Earlier in the day, hundreds of cricket fans celebrated Dhoni’s birthday by cutting cake at the Mecon Stadium near his residence in Ranchi, and wished him success and more explosive knocks. Dhoni’s supporters plan to burst ﬁrecrackers and distribute sweets through the day to mark the occasion. Neighbours of the Indian cricketer are eagerly awaiting his arrival with his newly-wed bride, saying they are ready with folk songs and other activities to welcome the couple.

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SACHIN TENDULK A R

You want blood with that book? A special edition book on Sachin Tendulkar with a signature page made from his blood, costing £49,000 or $75,000 or Rs 35 lakh. Fan fanaticism or ingenious marketing? Sachin Tendulkar is all set to break another record, only this one doesn’t seem to be on the right pitch. A luxury book publisher is bringing out a special edition biography on him which will have unpublished family pictures and previously unprinted thoughts about his career, weigh 37 kg and have all 852 pages edged in gold. And the icing on the cake will be a special ‘signature page’ which will be made from the Master Blaster’s blood! (His blood will be mixed into the paper pulp to get a red resin tint.) There will just be 10 copies printed of The Tendulkar Opus ‘blood edition’ and each book will cost a whopping £49,000! No doubt, Tendulkar is a sporting legend, a cricketing icon, a worldfamous name, but is this taking things a bit too far? Is it a case of fan fanaticism or just a smart marketing ploy?

Sachin Tendulkar (L) talks with former West Indian cricketer Brian Lara during the 2010 Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Tennis Club, in south-west London.

We got Sachin fans and book readers to comment... Vinod Kambli, Tendulkar’s childhood friend This is absolutely justified, after all, it’s Sachin Tendulkar we are talking about. Why just a fan, it would be a prized possession even for a layman. Readers will love it as they will get to know everything about him, considering he’s such a private person, and the fact that his blood will be a part of the book makes it outstanding. It’s not a marketing gimmick, it’s just a brilliant way for a fan to get closer to Sachin. Kapil Dev, former cricket captain I wouldn’t call this book a biography, I’d call it a souvenir. Today’s marketing situation has changed drastically; however, I would not like to comment on the subject until I know more about the contents of the book. Sonia Garware, huge fan of Tendulkar No way, I’d never buy a book like this, even if it’s about Sachin Tendulkar! No doubt it’s a very cool marketing gimmick, but I wouldn’t want anything with his blood on it! I love the game and the man, but I’d be happier not knowing details of his life than spending that kind of money on such a book. Piyush Pandey, adman I wouldn’t call it a gimmick, but it’s definitely a good marketing device. I’m sure the publishers will find 10 people willing to buy the book, Tendulkar has that sort of crazy fan following. People who are fanatic about the game and about him would love to know more about him and his personal life and be the owner of one of only 10 such books in the world.

After scoring his double-century during the second one day cricket match between India and South Africa, in Gwalior, India. It was the ﬁrst ever double-century in oneday international cricket.

Shobhaa De, columnist-cum-publisher As a publisher myself, I can see it’s a headline grabbing gimmick (albeit in exceedingly poor taste — literally and metaphorically). ‘Anything for instant attention’ seems to be the thinking behind this ‘bloody’ strategy. Tendulkar’s Opus has already generated enough controversy to make it a bestseller. Though at $75,000 a pop, you really have to be a very wealthy, die-hard Sachin fan to buy the tome. One would expect such a stunt from a rock star — Lady Gaga — perhaps. But not from an iconic cricketer of Sachin’s stature. Mandira Bedi, cricket anchor Sachin Tendulkar is a legend but the idea of his blood in a book is more gory than something to be cherished. If the book had to have a part of him in it, then probably a couple of strands of his hair would be better!

Sachin Tendulkar waves as he arrived on Centre Court at the 2010 Wimbledon tennis championships.

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Gaurav Kapoor, IPL anchor I think it’s a bit much. Sachin’s given enough sweat and blood to the country already. I think this gimmick is to cash in on America’s craze of vampires and the Twilight series.

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COLDS AND COUGHS AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

(SWASA AND KASA)

>> Dr. C.R.S. Kumar

ccording to Ayurvedic Medicine recurrent Colds and Coughs (SWASA AND KASA) are usually a Kapha (water) disorder. They are mainly caused by the accumulation of mucus, or by irritation to the mucus membranes of the respiratory tract. The modern science do not regard cough as a disease but the rather consider it as only a symptom of an impending respiratory disease or disorder or a manifestation of some cardiopulmonary distress. CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS The common symptoms of colds and coughs are a running or blocked nose, sneezing repeatedly specially when exposed to cold air or by drinking cold drinks, a sore throat, cough, congestion, headache and sometimes a low fever with body pains. Anorexia, laziness and difﬁculty in sleeping are also seen when the symptoms become severe. According to Ayurvedic Medicine Colds and coughs are very common problems and are caused by aggravation of Kapha Dosha. It may sometimes be caused by a weak digestion. When the food we eat is not fully digested it changes into mucus, which in Ayurvedic language is known as Ama (TOXINS). This mucus or ama mixed with circulation reaches the respiratory system and causes colds or coughs.

Other causes are exposure to cold or humid condition and cold air. Exposure to hot and cold condition alternatively within a short period and exposing the body to extreme temperature condition also aggravates the condition. The most common instance of this is drinking ice cold drinks when we are hot and perspiring. Eating hot and cold food at the same time e.g. ice cream with hot coffee is also not advised. It is also generally caused at the time of change of season. Eating foods that increase Kapha like milk products, foods heavily fried in oil or ghee (clariﬁed butter) will accelerate the problem. DIFFERENT TYPES Kapha cough involves expectorating thick or slimy mucus of clear or white color and an infrequent cough. Distaste for food, feeling of heaviness, and sweet taste in the mouth with excess saliva or feeling of nausea will be symptoms. The patient will complain of cold, and the lungs may be full of phlegm. Pitta type cough involves expectorating yellow phlegm, sometimes streaked with blood. There will be a burning sensation in the throat and chest, along with fever, thirst and dryness of the mouth. The mouth will taste bitter or pungent.

Vata type cough is usually a dry cough with little expectoration. Cough will be frequent, painful and with a particular sound. Pain in the chest and heart, or a headache is typical. There will be dryness in the mouth, hoarseness and perhaps nervousness, anxiety or insomnia. . AYURVEDIC TREATMENT Treatment involves anti-Kapha diet, avoiding dairy and other mucusforming foods. Ice, cold water and fruit juices should not be taken. Hot spicy herbs, particularly long pepper, dry ginger or chitrak as a milk decoction, are helpful. Treatment is much like that for Pitta type colds. Ghee can be used to soothe the throat. Powdered lotus seed with honey is helpful. Licorice combination can be used. Treatment involves anti-Vata diet. Anti-cough and demulcent herbs are prescribed, licorice, marshmallow, comfrey root, shatavari and ashwagandha. Formulas include Cardamom combination and Draksha, plus formulas indicated under the common cold. IF STILL SYMPTOMS PERSISTS PLEASE TAKE AN ADVICE FROM AN AYURVEDIC DOCTOR. AYURVEDIC TIPS 1. Cold foods, cold drinks, ice cream,

sweets, fried foods, milk products like cheese, creams, yoghurt etc. should not be taken. 2. Hot milk without fat can be taken if boiled with a pice of crushed ginger. 3. Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder mixed with the milk is effective. 4. Sweet fruit juice should also be avoided, Breads, meats, nuts and pastries are not advisable. 5. It is good to take a light warm diet like boiled or steamed vegetables; vegetable soups and fruits

6. Spiced teas, herbal teas and other hot drinks are beneﬁcial. 7. Sleeping during the daytime should be avoided. 8. Taking cold showers, exposure to cold winds, fans, air conditioners etc. should be avoided You may ask your personal query to Dr Kumar via Email drsathi@aurahealth. com.au or by phone 9440 5091/ 0402 282 745 regarding any of your health problems. You will be offered authentic Ayurvedic information and an opinion, as to what best can be done pertaining to your ailment.

by Dr Kumar C.R.S

B.A.M.S (Gold medalist), Dip in Yoga, Master of Public Health (Deakin), Master of Health Promotion (Deakin), Consultant Ayurvedic Physician and Panchakarma specialist Ph 0402282745 Email: drsathi@aurahealth.com.au www.aurahealth.com.au/ayurveda

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High-heel wearers can’t walk on flats O

ne would think wearing a pair of high-heeled Jimmy Choos was painful for your ankles, but many a time, habitual stiletto wearers feel discomfort while walking flat footed. In a study, Marco Narici from Manchester Metropolitan University and Robert Csapo, from the University of Vienna, Austria, compared two groups of women – one regular high-heel wearers and another who didn’t. Csapo and Olivier Seynnes, another researcher, then compared the muscle fibre length in the women’’s calf muscles. The results revealed that the high heel wearers’’ muscle fibres were 13 percent shorter than those of the women who wore flat shoes. Narici explains that when you place the muscle in a shorter position, the fibres become shorter. However, by shortening the fibres, the muscles would have to contract more to shorten by the same length, and if this was the case the high heel fans’’ calf muscles could no longer function optimally and thus would produce less force than the flat shoe wearer’’s calf muscles. Also, the high heel fans’’ tendons were much thicker and stiffer than the flat shoe wearers. The Achilles’’ tendon compensates for the shortened muscle fibres in the calf muscle, allowing the fashion addicts’’ calf muscles to function optimally as they walk, but causing discomfort when walking on flat feet because the tendon cannot stretch sufficiently.Narici suggests stretching exercises regularly to avoid the soreness when women kick off their high heels. The study is published in the Journal of Experimental Biology.

Physiotherapist Sammy Margo, from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy says, “My advice would be to wear a variety of heel heights, so that the calf muscles have a bigger range of movement.”

Trash the crash diet T

hinking about going on a crash diet to lose a few extra kilos before you slip into that form-ﬁtting outﬁt? Well, do not fall into the trap of believing that crash diets are miracle diets that produce an immediate — and permanent — windfall in weight loss. With the body not being supplied with enough calories, it slows down its metabolism and gets tuned to needing very few calories for its functioning. The decreased metabolism may be maintained for months, even after you resume a normal diet, making it more likely that you’ll put back all the weight that was lost, in addition to some additional kilos.

INJURIOUS TO HEALTH Crash diets imply a serious lack of concern for proper nutrition, and differ from outright starvation only slightly. The body is deprived of essential nutrients, making it susceptible to health problems. Very soon, your skin loses its glow, hair tend to fall and nails become brittle. Long term dieting can put the vital organs at risk as the lean tissue around them and eventually their own muscle is burnt to produce energy for sustaining life. Such diets are hard on your mental and emotional health, too. The sudden changeover from normal eating routine to a stricter diet can wreak havoc with your mood. You may get irritable, feel depressed and dizzy and want to sleep more to conserve energy. Those who stick to such diets for long may even become uncoordinated and frequently suffer from anemia, osteoporosis, kidney failure, heart attack and stroke, apart from having reduced life expectancy.

LOSE WEIGHT THE HEALTHY WAY The only sensible way to lose weight is to shed it gradually. You should eat regular meals, pairing them with regular exercise. Focus on limiting the portion sizes, and always choose healthy foods, including plenty of vegetables, fruit, skim milk and yoghurt, enough of dals and whole grain cereals, and only small amounts of sugar or sugary foods. Stick to a moderate fat intake — remember that while a low fat diet is okay, a fat-free diet is not. Drink plenty of water and control alcohol intake.

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No time to work out?

Get fit in a flash Our recommendations, if you want to get ﬁt but don’t have much time, are to change the way you do simple things. » Forget the car for short journeys, walk or cycle instead » If you get a bus or a train, get off one stop early and walk the rest of the way » Use the stairs instead of the lift or escalator » Try a few gentle exercises while you watch TV » Do your housework at a faster pace If you have a little bit of time to slot in some exercise, just half an hour a day of moderate activity, enough to get you warm and slightly out of breath, is all it takes. » Walk briskly for thirty minutes, ﬁve times a week » Garden for an hour a week » Walk your dog, or a friend’s » Go for a walk in your lunch break » Set your alarm clock half an hour early and start your day with exercise

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ADENOIDS

stuffy nose resulting in breathing through mouth rather than nose, snoring and trouble getting a good night’s sleep, during sleep, lack of concentration during the day, trouble swallowing, swollen glands in the neck, ear problems, the inability to pronounce certain consonants, including ‘m’ and ‘n’, mucus from nose and a typical ‘pinched nose’ quality to the voice and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (this is condition in which along with snoring the child goes through brief periods of pauses in breathing during sleep. This can lead to low oxygen levels with daytime sleepiness).

H o m eo p a t h i c H e l p Raj Kothuru

The adenoids consist of lymphatic tissue and helps protect against upper respiratory tract infections.

WHAT ARE ADENOIDS? The adenoids are lymph nodes located in the back of the throat behind the nose. Lymph nodes located in the neck, armpits, chest, abodomen, groin etc make up part of the lymphatic system, which helps the immune system to ﬁght infection. The adenoids are part of the ring of tonsils at the top of the throat. They sit high on each side of the throat behind the nose and the roof of the mouth. They are not readily visible like tonsils.

Germs normally enter the body via nose and mouth. However, they are ﬁltered and trapped by hairs and mucous in the nose. Adenoids contain white cells that make antibodies to help destroy these bacteria. CAUSE FOR INFECTED ADENOIDS: Primary cause of infected adenoids is caused due to recurrent infections. Adenoid tissues temporarily swell as they try to ﬁght off infection. They can get overwhelmed by a bacterial infection that they become infected themselves. In most cases, the swelling goes off by its own while medical treatment is necessary in some cases.

ROLE OF ADENOIDS IN CHILDREN: Adenoids and tonsils often surface together in discussions. Adenoids are situated above the tonsils. Just like Tonsils, Adenoids form part of the ‘ﬁrst line of defence’, which protects the body from infections.

SYMPTOMS OF AFFECTED ADENOIDS: Since adenoids are constantly in the path of germs (micro-organisms), infections are common. Infected adenoids swell, which can reduce the airﬂow through the nose.

Adenoids do important work as infection ﬁghters for babies and little kids, especially when they are very young. As the children grow older, the reliance on adenoids as a guard against infection decreases as the body develops other forms of defences. Nevertheless, adenoids are a very important part of our body.

Most of the times, children do not get treatment for the swollen adenoids themselves unless they start to cause other health problems or symptoms. Symptoms include dry and sore throat, enlarged tonsils, breathing difﬁculty,

CONVENTIONAL METHODS: Use of pain killers, antibiotics and if swelling persists, surgical removal of adenoids (and tonsils if deemed necessary) is the standard practice. Removal of adenoids should be the last option. HOMEOPATHIC HELP: Homeopathy offers a very safe and effective way to cure enlarged adenoids and also tonsils and can possibly avoid surgery in most cases. Homeopathic opinion is that these organs are an important part of the body’s defense system and should not be removed. Infact, Homeopathy and other systems of natural medicine believe that no organ, considered useful or not should not be removed if possible. If nature has given it to us, there should be a purpose for its presence.

Homeopathy takes a two point approach, pain, inﬂammation or symptom handling, to provide quick relief and recovery for the child so that he or she can get on with their day without struggle and constitutional handling, where the child is treated on a totality basis to strengthen its immune system as a whole so that the adenoids themselves become stronger and are better equipped to wade off infections. A wise option would be to consider Homeopathy in any case where there are recurrent infections and health conditions. You may ask your personal query to Raj Kothuru (Homeopath) via email drraj@ aurahealth.com.au or phone 0425 761 826 / (03) 9478 8649 regarding any of your health problems. You will be offered authentic information and an opinion as to what best can be done pertaining to your ailment.

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