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Actress Reese Witherspoon says that she wanted to be completely honest to her role and that’s why she did the nude scenes in her forthcoming movie ‘Wild’.
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t is never easy to work with children, it requires a lot of patience,” says Paresh Mokashi, whose debut film Harishchandrachi Factory (2009) was an official India entry to the Oscar awards. “I have been on a hiatus, solving the puzzle of life, finding time for ongoing research on the scriptures, writing a script and getting married,” Mokashi said. Elizabeth Ekadashi, Mokashi’s latest film, is being released on November 14, Children’s Day. It will be screened at a number of film festivals and was selected as the opening film of the Indian Panorama section at the International Film Festival of India, 2014. It is a story of siblings Dnyanesh and Mukta, who help out their mother after their father’s death and how they save their beloved ‘Elizabeth’ (watch the film to know more). “The subject of this film came about while chatting with my wife and writer of this film Madhugandha Kulkarni, her memories of growing up in Pandharpur and her attachment to her favourite thing. Things moved on from there and soon we had a story that could be made into a film. The film revolves around Elizabeth and it takes place during Ekadashi,” Mokashi said. “It is set in Pandharpur, to capture the inno-
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Right now I want people to watch the film and feel the nostalgia of childhood days cence of the children, whose lives are not filled with gadgets and technology, although they are really smart, are good at studies and love to play like normal kids do,” Mokashi says. The child stars, Srirang Mahajan, Sayali Bhandarkavthekar, Pushkar Lonarkar and the others hail from
Solapur, Pune and Pandharpur. “I don’t believe Ramanyan and Mahabharata, focusing on each in auditions. I just told the children to do what shloka and couplet. I am passionate about this they normally do because spontaneity was imand I hope that my work will go far beyond portant. Most of my cast are from one class,” just reading these scriptures. We don’t reMokashi said. connect with these books and we don’t He has been know enough about them. I am trying involved with to gauge the period of the scriptures, Child’s research on the the relationships, and all the geoplay scriptures for graphical and scientific references. It a long time. “I is a multi-layered research and once it have been conis done, I want to put it up on a public ducting research on platform,” Mokashi said. He also has a script the Vedas, Puranas, the for a Hindi film and other scripts in the pipeline. “Right now I want people to watch Elizabeth Ekadashi and feel the nostalgia of childhood days full of happy memories,” Mokashi says.
Tennis great Vijay Amritraj on celluloid By Ashish Phadnis
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hreyas Talpade was in city as brand ambassador for the Pune Marathas team in the Champions Tennis League (CTL) starting from November 17, and announced that he was planning a biopic on Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj. The CTL is Amritraj’s brainchild. “Movies like Mary Kom, Bhag Milkha Bhag and Chak De India, have made a huge impact. Similarly, a movie on Amritraj will be a great inspiration. His autobiography, Vijay Amritraj: An autobiography with Richard Evans, has proved to be a huge success. There’s nothing more inspiring than a sports story, especially when it’s true,” said Talpade. Amritraj said that he would like to see me portray him, but that won’t be possible. He is much taller than me and an undersized Vijay Amritraj will never do. We are chalking out things. From childhood I have been fascinated with tennis. I have watched the greats like Björn Borg and John McEnroe on television. My father was aware of my passion for tennis but my family couldn’t afford to finance an expensive tennis career. So I turned to cricket instead. And today it is a thrill to be a part of a tennis league.”
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The Accidental
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Stand-up Comic
Vikram Sathaye’s book, How Sachin Destroyed My Life was launched recently in the city. He speaks to TGS News Service about his accidental introduction to the world of cricket, his friendship with Sachin, his book and much more Ishani Bose
book, you will realise that Sachin was the reason that I got an easy access to the world of cricket. I fi rst met Sachin during one of my performances. Incidentally, I was mimicking him and he loved my performance. Thereafter, ikram Sathaye is reputed to be the fi rst English Stand-up comedian we started meeting more often. If the most powerful entity of cricket likes in India and has performed in over 1200 corporate events across what you do, then automatically everything falls in place,” he said, adding the world over the last 11 years. His stand-up repertoire comprises that, that’s how he became an insider to the world of cricket. “It is funny everything from sports, politics, current affairs, Bollywood, how the person who I claimed had destroyed my life, was to popular culture and solutions for marital disputes. the sole reason why I got connected to the world of cricket However, he is best known as a cricket humorist, thanks to eventually,” he said. his stints as a presenter on Set Max during the World Cup The foreword of the book has been written by in 2003, Champions Trophy in 2004, India’s Tour of South Sachin himself. “When I approached Sachin and told Once you Africa on ESPN, Star Sports in 2006 and the ICC World him about the book, he was very happy. But when Cup 2011 on IBN Lokmat among others. The talented read the book, he heard the name of the book, he found the whole comedian has now added yet another feather to his cap, with you will realise thing bizarre and looked confused. However, on his latest book, How Sachin Destroyed My Life, which was reading the fi rst chapter of the book, he loved it that Sachin recently launched in the city. so much that he asked me to go ahead with it,” With an MBA degree in marketing from Symbiosis was the reason he said. Institute of Business Management (SIBM)Pune, and a work The book is however, not just about that I got an experience of seven years in MTV and PMG, Vikram calls Sachin but about other national and easy access himself an accidental comedian. “ I was a funny guy way back international cricketers. In the in college. While I was at MTV as a marketing manager, I book he has put into account the to the world performed stand-up sketches with MTV video jockeys like incredible journey he has had in of cricket Cyrus Broacha and Nikhil Chinappa. People found my the world of Indian Cricket. “I’m jokes funny and I felt there was certainly something I was very lucky that whoever has read my doing right. However, in those days there weren’t that many book so far has loved it. I have had platforms for stand-up comedians and the only places I could cricketers like Ajit Agarkar, call me perform were in corporate events,” he said. up and tell me that the book is not only a learning In order to escape from the corporate world, Sathaye started his own guide for cricket fans but for cricketers as well. Rahul business whilst performing at various corporate events. It was in one such Dravid, Harsha Bhogle, Virender Sehwag, Murli Karthik event that the then head of Sony Entertainment Television, took notice of among others have all read my book and loved it,” he said. Sathaye and approached him with an offer. “What was to follow completely Commenting on the changing scenario changed my life forever. I was given an opportunity to perform some of my of stand up comedy sketches on the World Cup tour to South Africa in 2003. When I returned in India, Vikram to India, I realised that people had really liked my sketches and thus started said, “I believe offering me shows,” he said, adding that in 2004, he quit his business and that over the Write became a full-time professional stand up comic. “When I realised that Yana years, Indians choice Gupta was making more than the CEO of my company, just by doing an have evolved a item number, I realised I had to change my profession altogether and be lot. Th ings are an item number in that field. Hence stand-up comedy as a full-time career much better now. happened,” he joked. When I started off, The book chronicles how Vikram accidentally became a stand-up there was no platform for comedian and cricket humorist and got to live the ultimate fan boy dream stand up comedy. People of having an “All Access Pass to the world of Indian Cricket”, and being up did not understand what it close and personal with Indian as well as international cricketers for more was all about. Today we have than a decade. the Comedy Store in Mumbai, For a book that is laced with crackling humor and brimming with All India Bakchod, and other interesting anecdotes, insights and quotes, it doesn’t come as a surprise to digital platforms for young note that the title of the book is equally satirical. “The satire was on the talented comedians. However, Vikram Sathaye fact that we belonged to a generation where we (the youth) were forever should India still improve? Yes, compared to Sachin. My mother would often tell me, ‘Look Sachin achieved it should, because there are still so much when he was 16 and look at you! Bagh Sachin Kasa Vaghto ani tu some topics that people are not okay kasa vagto’. In a way an entire generation was demoralised because Sachin joking about,” he said adding that he Tendulkar had achieved success at the age of 16,” he said. is an optimist and that he believes the Vikram, however, adds that although in the beginning he cracked jokes society will evolve further. about Sachin being the one who destroyed his life, there were several events in his life that led the two to become very good friends. “Once you read the ishani.bose@goldensparrow.com @ishani_bose
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Nolan’s universe: Interstellar Film: Interstellar Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, and Michael Caine Director: Christopher Nolan
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nterstellar is a piece of art where genres collide into each other seamlessly to form that ideal piece. Seldom does this happen (and happens only in Christopher Nolan movies) that a viewer’s imagination is comfortably stretched to encompass the expanse of storytelling. Interstellar’s power lies here, in its convincing of scientific concepts, people would not generally read. Nolan renders these concepts into the movie’s soul, telling his viewers of the amazing possibilities of the theories that Kipp Thorne, a popular physicist wrote down on a piece of paper. Christopher Nola’s direction is the hero of this movie. He infers a location which arrive in the form everything from the reality. of dust in his dear daughter Right from the setting, Murphy’s bedroom out of TGS Rating which is a future dystopia — a gravitational anomaly. a world literally smothered lead him to NASA, ooood They in dust to the probable now operating secretly. habitable planets, Nolan’s NASA decides to take him devising is very convincing. on board, use his pilot training The protagonist, Cooper (Matthew to dock their aircraft to a space McConaughey) finds co-ordinates to station called Endurance. He along
with Dr Brand (Anne Hathaway) then embark on a journey towards a wormhole which is expected them to open into a different galaxy where they hope to find a habitable planet. The story goes far beyond what seems like difficult science (but is not) and says how sentiments can transcend any barrier in theory and practice. A strong bond stays unaffected and has the power to work towards your ambitions, without losing hope. The cinematography, besides the story and screenplay deserves a special mention. Hoyte van Hoytema’s camera imitates Nolan’s vision. The cinematic and the sets are real integrated with images and metaphors of life, love and death. The camera is visual, the audience can see what’s happening out there in the space through the spaceship’s perspective when it enters the wormhole or surfs on waves as big as mountains or brushes past frozen clouds or when it becomes a black hole’s prey. There are some genuinely heart wrenching images. And as if the perspective was not enough, there are the visuals. The universe is not depicted as a fantastical canvas of stars and coloured star-streams, but it is crude. It is only illuminated by the sun, black holes, reflecting lights and rugged textures of planets. Nolan does not employ char or flying sparks to show horror, he shows it as if it would happen through blasts, absence of sound and a breaking human-spirit. There are real images of destruction and horror, of falling into nothingness that will bring you at the edge of your seat. Nolan has re-employed a few things in the visual department. For instance, a wormhole till today was depicted as a simple portal. In this movie the wormhole is spherical, a bubble which physically cuts across dimensions. Then there is the Gargantua, a giant black hole which sucks time and gravity. It is shown as an illuminated chaotic mass of energy. Besides the technical completeness of the film, the narration is taut and whole. It does not leave loose spaces but presents a large interpretive canvas towards the end. It is frightening and yet will stimulate you to think about the imaginary situation.To describe Interstellar in few words does injustice to the movie. It is a voyage within stars, a journey of cinema as an evolving and reinventing medium and a story of different worlds, human bonds, longing and eternity. yashdaiv@gmail.com
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Sweet & Salty By Barnalee Handique
Shailesh Kolte, owner of Mahalaxmi Sweets & Namkeens that was launched in Pune, recounts the origins of the family business
him a job and my father started making chiwda. He worked with Taishete for two years and then returned to Jalgaon, where he opened his own shop. Taishete had e belong to Pimpalgaon. We didn’t given him the recipe for chiwda. He started making have our own land so my father, poha and corn chiwdas. Govind Kolte, worked in our He sold chiwda, pedhas and ratlam sev till 1993. neighbour’s paddy fields, sowing He believed that hard work and patience would bring the crop, and protecting it from results. He was still not earning enough but travelled insects, birds and rodents. He even worked nights to from Mumbai to Nagpur without a ticket and surveyed earn extra money. the food stalls at every station. Now he knew what he Later he found a job at a motor workshop in Thane. needed to do. He returned home and between 1994 and He worked the night shift as he had no place to stay. 1998, came up with 50 different varieties of namkeens He would go to movie halls and sleep there till the last and sweets like kaju katli, barfi, Bengali sweets and show was over. wafers. Though he was not earning enough, he would splurge In 1998, I joined my father’s business when he set up on kalakand and milk. In 1978, he was transferred a manufacturing unit at MIDC in Jalgaon. My to Konkan. But the workshop closed down and younger brother Deepak, did a food technology he was left without a job. course and joined us in 2002. My father Sweet There he used to buy chiwda from a store launched Govind Sweets and Namkeens, of owned by Pradeep Taishete, who offered which Mahalaxmi Sweets & Namkeens is a tooth brand. Mahalaxmi Sweets & Namkeens was Our motto recently launched in Pune, at Sujoy Garden at 1. We use Pharma grade sugar in our sweets. Mukundnagar. The 3000 sq ft manufacturing unit is at 2. We use food grade packaging for all sweets. Kothrud. For an authentic taste, the mawa, ghee, spices 3. We use groundnut oil for frying of all namkeen. and besan are made under strict supervision. 4. We use indirect heating manufacturing systems We use pharma grade ingredients in our milk sweets, for production of our products. dry fruit sweets, desi ghee sweets, Bengali sweets and 5. We use desi ghee in sweets shrikhand. The namkeen include chiwda, sev, dal, 6. We use silver leaves which are certified and are wafers, khadka and mathri. by FDA standards. barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com @ barnalee
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Birds in my neighbourhood Research Assistant at Deccan College, Manjiri M Kulkarni, shares her experience of capturing birds across the city on film TGS NEWS SERVICE @TGSWeekly
I 1. Red-whiskered Bulbul, Scientific name: Pycnonotus jocosus, Clicked at Aundh, Size: 20cm 2. Brahminy Starling, Scientific name: Sturnus pogodarum, Clicked at Aundh, Size:21cm 3. Asian Koel, Scientific name: Eudynamys scolopacea, Clicked at Aundh, Size: 43 cm 4. Oriental Magpie Robin, Scientific name: Copsychus saularis, Clicked at Aundh, Size: 23 cm
have been working as research assistant at Deccan College for 29 years on An Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Sanskrit on Historical Principles. I have been interested in bird watching since childhood. The Deccan College campus has many old trees and over 40 species of birds can be seen here. Working here has helped me immensely in my hobby of bird watching. Since March 2014, I have started photography and my favourite subjects are birds. I have also visited other bird habitats in and around Pune. I am a member of Kiran Purandare alias Kika’s (Kirankaka) Bird Club, under whose guidance I am constantly discovering and learning more about our feathered friends. tgs.feedback@ goldensparrow.com
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5. Rose-ringed Parakeet, Scientific: Psittacula krameri, Clicked at Aundh, Size: 42 cm 6. Black Kite, Scientific name: Milvus migrans) Clicked at Deccan college, Size: 60 cm 7. Scaly-breasted Munia, Scientific name: Lonchura punctulata, Size: 10 cm 8. Shikra, Scientific name: Accipiter badius, Clicked at Aundh 9. Spotted owlet, Scientific name: Athene brama, Clicked at Deccan College, Size: 21 cm 10. Red-vented Bulbul, Scientific name: Pycnonotuscafer, Clicked at Aundh, Size: 20 cm
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FEATURES
Pune's
Pedal Pushers Many in the city are rediscovering the thrills of bicycling. TGS takes a peek at the riders and the machines
Braze-ons
Young cyclists Jeetu Chavan and Rashmi Uttam at Taljai Hills
"I take up cycling as it is a childhood passion -Andy Shetty
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une’s over-congested roads are hardly ideal or safe for bicycle riders. But that does not deter either the riders nor the bicycle industry. Quite the opposite, in fact, because bicycling is seeing quite a revival, harking back to an era when Pune was a bicycle town and pedal-pushing was the commonest means of mobility and bicycle sales have been rising constantly over the last five years. Thanks to new technologies and
the easy availability of world renowned brands, bicycling has now taken on a sportier than ever before dimension. The new all-terrain bicycles have put adventure biking within the reach of anyone with a willingness to use their lung and pedal power, besides giving those willing to brave through the bumper-to-bumper traffic a completely environment-friendly style of mobility and transportation.
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"Personal health is why people may have taken to cycling." -Nachiket Joshi
The bicycle buyers
No waiting in queues at bus stops, or paying for highpriced fuel, just swing into the saddle and pedal bicycle is an integral part of their daily life. It’s the best nonmotorised transport they can think of and allied to its bonus benefit as a means of keeping physically fit, as well as a fun recreation, bicycling is a win-win situation for every cleat wearer of the city. Owner of Life Cycle store, Nachiket Joshi says, “Personal health may be the single greatest factor why people may have taken to cycling. It can be integrated into one’s daily life easily and economically. The sport is a stress-reducing activity that simply makes people feel better. It is easier on ageing joints than jogging especially for folks over 50, lets riders cover greater distances than walking and allows for a more intimate, up-close experience than cars, buses or trains.” Businessman Andy Shetty vouches for its many benefits. “I want to stay fit and decided to take up cycling as it is a childhood passion. Now I cycle to most destinations, including short-haul trips to places in and around the city. This way I am also contributing to a pollution-free environment,” says Andy, who also participates in all kinds of cycling events. No carbon emissions, zero noise pollution, no parking problems and a boon for the lungs and even the heart probably, cycling seems like such a wise option.
The cost Bicycle stores in Pune now stock national and high end international brands, like Montra, Mongoose, Schwinn, BTWN, Bianchi, GT Bikes, Trek and Scott, with prices starting from Rs 26,000 and going up to a couple of lakh rupees. And there are as many types of bicycle as there are users. From a bicycle to ride around town, to the extreme adventure bikes to hit the mountain trails with, or the sporty hi-speed machines to go racing with, Pune’s cycling enthusiasts now have options galore and in fact, zeroing in on the bicycle of choice may prove to be quite task, unless you know exactly what you want. Of course, your age and physical ability will also determine the kind of machine that will suit you best.
Rent a bike For the occasional ride or adventure, you can also rent a bicycle. Rents range from Rs 400 to Rs 2000. Surendar Cycle Stores on Karve Road has 25 bicycles for rent, including high end racing bikes, hybrid and road bikes. “For those who are not sure about investing in a bicycle, we rent them our bicycles on a weekly basis so they get into the groove of cycling,” says store owner Bakshish Singh Talwar. The typical bike renter is a young IT professional, whose work schedule does not allow him a regular bicycling regimen. It makes more sense for him to rent a bike before purchasing one. Le Plaisir, Bhandarkar Road, is a shop that is promoting the cycling trend. “The owner bought six bicycles from us for
Padmini, Nachiket, Ulhas and Gayatri Joshi at Khardung La
his employees who now commute to work on their cycles,” said Nachiket Joshi of Life Cycle.
Dream destinations
Team Life Cycle racing at one of the races in Bangalore
The hardcore bicycle enthusiasts of Pune are not content with just routine rides but take off on real adventure rides to their dream destinations such as the lofty Leh and Ladakh, with the highest motorable roads in the world, not to mention the legendary passes such Baralach La and Khardung La. Of course, such endeavours are for those who take their bicycling very seriously indeed and have the adequate experience to undertake such arduous physical feats. But for those who can and do, Leh and Ladakh, 5000 metres above sea level, are the ultimate riding thrill. Cymour of Kalyani Nagar had organised ‘The Land of High Passes’, a Ladakh tour in August. Life Cycle conducts such tours regularly, with contingents of 30-40 riders. “We have taken cycling enthusiasts on tours of the Deccan, to Sinhagad and the hinterlands,” said Nachiket Joshi. He also organises racing events, such as the 100km race to Panchgani, on September 28, that featured 28 male and two women riders. Joshi who participates himself, has been conducting these races since 2011. barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com yashdaiv@gmail.com
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ACROSS: 1 Quick sharp bark [4] 4 Methods of a quack [8] 7 Atomic Mass Unit (abbr.) [3] 8 Exclamation of Surprise [3] 10 Young beef animal [6] 12 Calculating device [6] 14 Greek God of Battle, War [4] 15 Clumsy boat [3] 16 Abbreviation of currency of Israel [3] 17 Cavalryman [6] 20 One behind the other [6] 23 Beaten egg dish [6]
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Astrology Aries: Ganesha says yours is a sign that really thrives on work, because it leads to creating the living conditions that you’d ideally like. You get going at work, also within the family circle on creating the proper, infact ideal conditions for the progress you want. It will work most specially in the area of your work and profession, and also in the domestic setup. Ganesha ensures that your finances will definitely show steady gains with careful handling and some wise moves to make the future as secure as possible, both money-wise and relationship-wise.
9 Acquired pattern of behaviour [5] 10 Let sink [4] 11 Great Age [4] 13 Dressed [4] 18 Air-to-air missile [3] 19 Expelled [7] 21 A Polynesian Pepper [3] 22 Mild oath [4] 23 Leered [5] 24 Bird of prey [5] 25 Norwegian estuary [5] 26 Halogen element [5] 27 Canonised person [5]
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Libra:- From your strong, even single-minded focus Capricorn: Your domestic commitments and your Cancer: You home in true realization of your on work, you now shift your concentration to your personal life, your ultimate interactions could have work potential in terms of efficiency, work-pracfamily, both immediate and extended, you have taken a back seat as you concentratedon getting tices, and therefore, recognition. Your professional both the time and the inclination to spend it with ahead in your professional life. They both will now skills and performance will be awesome, as will them. Even weekend outings, a home-away frommake great demands on your time and attention. your choices and decisions. 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Where this will reflect,well, of course, be in Scorpio: Your future goals will now be your main the money angle, you will also find therefore ways priority. These will be concerned both with your Aquarius: Given the background of last week’s acand means to augment your income, even making Taurus: This phase will help to create power, status, work profession and your home. There is a marveltivities, this week will be the logical progression to therefore quick profits. prestige for you in a spectacular way. Good PR, sinlous blend of both expertise and innovation in the relationships, bonds, ties of love and affection as cere and regular work-all on your part will ensure way you go about your planning. It will seem that your primary focus. Even your work concerns will Leo: You will feel a great desire to grow further this. You have to handle people as well as you try you’re virtually able to reach out and touch your be geared differently now. Major and minor changes and search for fresh new avenues to explore. The to handle your work requirements. Your attitude dreams/hopes/ambitions. The obvious temptation and upheavals are likely at home and/or in the house two somewhat demands on your time, talents, c – by Vivek Astunkar will be the most important actor, bothCrossWord Puzzle Tel : 27545639 practical and for you is a strong tendency to overdo things or and also in your interactions both emotionally and mental resources will be conflicting money and reemagic@gmail.com Page Cell :over-extend 9821341496 other-worldly, caring yet detached. There may # be 1 of 3 ligion or spirituality. Both will draw and hold your yourself at work. Rest, regular hours, in terms of reorganization. Once again, the money atone, secret deals and involvements, some hushrelaxation will be the 3 R’s for you and will lead to will be good(not spectacular). This is not the only interest and attention, Deals, mergers, joint-financhush matters and activities to deal with which crethe fourth R-Result. thing that will make you happy-hobbies, speculation es, collaborations may prove money-spinners and ate experience all kind of withdrawal and along with and happy investments, going out, amusement and spiritual pursuits, tantra, mantra, meditation will it an equally strong desire for a good time, meeting Sagittarius: You’ve got just the right mindset and entertainment. Your children will be a source of spebe attractive. Some drastic or radical changes are people, having fun. attitude for truly great progress and advancement, cialjoy, too. likely, either athome or in the office. It may even be says Ganesha. You want to go full steam ahead, so relocation, moving house or changing jobs. Pisces: The bonding and relationship theme will inGemini: You’ll definitely be aiming now at genuine, you just might be looking for a change of scenartensify much further. Those you love and cherish will physical, mental, emotional expansion, wider horiio in your work/career/employment/profession. Virgo: Achievements and gains will be yours for really get close to your heart, and be likely to stay zons. Finances will be more than adequate, and you Job-hopping, promotions, a different line of similar the asking, More practically so will better income, there, as well. There could even be a long-term friendcan turn your attention to other areas. Your own or even new business could be some of the posperks, benefits. You therefore acquire a sparklingly ship that will be a source of both inspiration and true growth will obviously be the most vital, you’ll deal sibilities this month, or you may even hold down bright image, on both home/family scene and very companionship. At the same time your other contacts with your own professional work-matters, the stamore than one job and you experience a tremendefinitely at work. In fact, it will be in the profeswill remain steady and useful. Journeys are likely and tus, you enjoy relationships, travel, spirituality and dous rush of energy and power and feel you can sional angle that you’ll really shine. You will be the will also be successful and gainful in terms of both finance. Your work will be truly a vacation now. It cope with much more than you’re doing. You feel a ultimate success story. Romance and marriage are the other strong possibilities, adding to the good pleasure and profit. The “feel-good” factor will be encertainly gives you several sources of both income tremendous need to do full justice to your potential feelings. hanced further. and inspiration. and talent.
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your gladiators Gladiator sandals are more of a look than a trend at this point. TGS Life tells you
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f you’re a woman who has yet to convince her man to wear sandals, or if you’re a man who’s not completely sold on the idea of wearing “mandals”, then reaching a compromise is an absolute must. While you can try and avoid all sandal-appropriate activities as much as you can, chances are, you’ll still come across a place and a time that requires you to reveal more of your feet and toes (say, a beach maybe?). When you cannot put off wearing sandals any longer, don’t fret because there are alternatives. There are shoe styles out there that offer all the comfort and breath-ability of sandals and all the sophistication and support of closed shoes. These are Gladiators. Sahil Kejriwal, director, Estd 1977 talks about the inspiration for gladiators for men. “Estd 1977 brand brings in European sensibilities into the Indian footwear market and Gladiators are one of the few masterpieces which G Shoe has innovated keeping in mind Indian customer looking out for new designs and style in footwear. With their roots in Italian history, Gladiators are stylish with a vintage touch which combines outstanding craftsmanship and elegant aesthetics,” says Kejriwal. Gladiators are meant more for the fashion-conscious men, as it’s become pretty
Shoe tips for men
Fashion for men synonymous with the metrosexual look. Gladiator sandals are more of a look than a trend at this point. “Depending on your feet as well as ankle dimension try and go for a much more refined appearance. Make sure your sandals match your outfit and choose at least two different styles and colours. Male grooming is on the increase. Make sure you look after your feet. Women do look at men’s feet, and judge by what shoes they wear, it tells a lot about personal style. Be inspired by the current collections and ditch your chunky sandals and update your shoe rack,” adds he. Refrain from wearing sandals that look massive on feet. Try not to neglect your feet
as all in all it can look very unattractive. Don’t wear socks with your gladiators it just looks awful. Gladiator sandals do not go with formal attire. Darker colours such as black, tan and various shades of brown are current
1. Your shoes should be darker than your pants 2. Your socks should be a nice bridge between your shoes and your pants 3. The darker your suit, the darker your shoes 4. Match your socks to your shoes 5. Your shoes should match your belt 6. Know how to shine your shoes, and if you can’t do it, find a professional shoe shiner. You’ll get great looking shoes and an interesting conversation 7. Loafers go with just about anything 8. When in doubt go conservative over edgy 9. Always choose fit over style 10. Buy a nice pair of brown oxfords, they go with almost anything favourites. It generally takes 7- 10 days to construct a piece designed for men. anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com
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hat comes first - a wedding dress or wedding your night your feet will probably be screaming at you to shoes? What if you buy the best of attire for your take them off. Blisters and corns can form on the toes due D-day but the shoes are not comfortable? Footto constant rubbing, friction and the toes trying to grab the wear is equally important and while buying them comfort floor of the shoe for stability. should be given priority. * If you have developed bunions or hammertoes over Lauren Rudy, an associate buyer at David’s Bridal - a the years, you now have to accommodate those bony tissues clothier that specialises in wedding dresses, says that “there when buying your shoes. Having a narrow heel can also cause definitely seems to be an attachment to a certain brand, problems when buying shoes because of heel slippage. wanting something to work back to their dress, Bunions can trigger the big toe joint to get red, something that complements it without taking away swollen and painful by the end of the night; on the Best from it, and being on trend.” other hand hammertoes can increase the chance of Wedding shoes like any other pair of fashion developing blisters. foot footwear should fit properly and not be too tight, * Always look for shoes with soft leather because forward too small or too big. Even if it is the only night the last thing you want to do is break in your wedding you wear those shoes, walking down the aisle, shoes. Placing over the counter arch supports in your standing in a reception line and dancing the shoes is the best way to solve muscle spasms and arch entire night away should be as painless as fatigue during the wedding day. They will also reduce possible. the burning or ball of the foot pain from wearing four* Feet come in different sizes, widths five inch heels. and shapes with lumps and bumps in all the * Bring only those wedding shoes that can wrong places but shoes only come in sizes provide enough room for both your foot and the and widths. If you are purchasing your shoes arch support, as some products can be too bulky. online, in a bridal shop or at a department store, Buying arch supports online is another option and always buy your true shoe size not ones that there are arch products that can just fit in the arch almost fit, reports huffingtonpost.com. of the wedding shoe regardless of heel height or * The landmines to avoid when purchasing style. your shoes is making sure they do not pinch in the * Another way to provide your feet with toe box or rub the top, tip and sides of your toes. instant comfort is to place a soft thin That could lead to the formation of blisters and inner sole in your shoes they will reduce corns. So make sure you have enough wiggle room friction and burning as well as provide in the toe box of the shoe. extra padding. * If the shoes are too narrow or wide, by the end of IANS
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Seven Lions aka Jeff Montalvo Seven Lions aka Jeff Montalvo will be performing live at the Penthouze Nightlife, this November. This innovative and versatile record producer, DJ, remixer, instrumentalist from USA has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry that includes Above & beyond, Skillex, Paul van Dyk and likes. Seven Lions is a highly respected name whose powerfully emotive as well as visionary brand of bass driven electronica tunes offers a unique musical experience. Where: Penthouze Nightlife When: November 15
Two day workshop for parents
LetArtWork has taken up the challenge and a social responsibility To spread awareness about “child art”. The workshop will help build a strong relationship and understanding with your child by a specially designed workshop. Where: Let Art Work gallery, 301, 18high street, Baner-Pashn Link Road When: November 15 and 16, 10.00am to 12.30pm Contact: 8888808233/ 9325640224
This ‘Guilt Free’ campaign by Eatsome is designed for you to enjoy your food to the fullest. Eatsome presents ‘morning se evening pet puja’, food for every occasion in your daily life; be it a satisfying brunch, a quick lunch or for those moments when you feel like eating fresh Indian food. Where: Eatsome, JM Road, www.eatsome.in When: Ongoing
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Tejashree Khanvilkar will be exhibiting a solo painting exhibition of 100 paintings which include acrylic, oil, poster colour paintings, miniature paintings, landscape, potraits, canvas paintings,colour pencil sketch of actors Amitabh Bachchan, Madhubala and Rajesh Khanna. Where: Balgandharva Art Gallery, JM Road When: November 15, 10.30 am to 8 pm
Winter foods
A6 offers ‘happy hours’ from 12pm-8pm and later in the evening some fine Sundowner tunes played by DJ Akshay Yeole to kick start your evening and groove into the night-life. It also offers a new menu which offers a wide spread of piping hot kebabs, soups, juicy salads, mixologists blend the perfect cocktails/mock-tails. Where: Atmosphere 6, Viman Nagar When: Ongoing for Winters
The workshop will give you all the tools to incorporating Yoga into your daily life, improve your flexibility, focus, balance and coordination. Make your entire body strong and in proper equilibrium. Where: The Diva Dance Studio-Camp, MG Road When: November 16, 12:30-3.00 pm Entry: Rs 1,200 SB Road
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Mi A Mi presents Berlin, Germany based house, tech house, and electronic mixing master Thomas Gold live and loud. His success in dance music is unmatched and as per performer his stage presence is dynamic. Where: Mi A Mi When: November 15
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Name: Dimple Alnesh Somji Profession: Director, First Five Preschool. Three words to describe me: Adventure junkie, passionate, traveller I love my job because: It keeps me connected with the child in me Best advice I’ve received: When you truly want something, the whole world conspires to give it to you When buying something, the first thing that catches my eye is: Uniqueness What’s your inner animal? Lion The first thing you notice about an attractive person: Inner glow The perfect start to a day is: Cuddles with my 2-year-old daughter Your current four-wheeler: BMW 7 Series Your fitness regimen: I swear by Power Yoga Your food indulgence: Chocoholic to the core Books by your bedside: The Secret, Half-Girlfriend, Chicken Soup for the Soul The first site you visit when you fire up your comp: www.google.com Your favourite city: Queenstown, New Zealand. Ideal holiday: Adventure sports and road trips (As told to Barnalee Handique)
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f you dream it, it you can achieve it. Your thoughts give shape to the physical world,” says Manoj Pandit, 46, owner of Techniart Hair Salon. A random encounter inspired Pandit to start his unisex salon. “In 1985, I happened to visit Mumbai. Wandering around the neighbourhood, I saw a boy expertly snipping a girl’s hair. I was impressed. Before that I had never thought that a man could fashion a woman’s hair. Those days there were just a handful of women parlours in Pune, while Mumbai was brimming with famous parlour. That’s when I decided to go in for proper training in the grooming profession. “I stayed with my relatives in Mumbai to pursue my career. There were not many institutes and I could not afford the steep fees. So the best thing to do was to join a parlour and work as an assistant. I was very observant and very interested in hair cutting and styling. I was a quick learner unekar and for six months Manoj Pandit, 46, owner, Techniart Hair Salon worked in a number of reputed parlours, and acquired all the skills and knowledge that I could in Mumbai. I also gathered more information about the latest styles and techniques from books and magazines. “I returned to my home town, Pune, and started work at the unisex parlour of The Pride Hotel in Shivajinagar. From there I moved to the Nalini Yasmin and Lakme salons. I learned a lot from Nalini, who also showed me the secrets of the trade. I was also fortunate to work with international hair stylist Eric Landor,at the Lakme salon. Along with all the experience and knowledge, I had also developed my own methods and distinctive style. “In 2002, I launched my Techniart Hair Studio at F C Road, with an investment of about 2 .5 lakh rupees. Since then, I have worked steadily and creatively, and today I can boast of a large and faithful clientele that includes celebrities, students, working professionals, and housewives. Our services include hair cutting, hair colouring, straightening etc and we even have a spa. Our prices start from Rs 500, according to the services. I also conduct training sessions, and I have trained 0ver 400 hair stylists,” Pandit said. (Second floor, Rachana House, FC Road. Contact: 9822024191) barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com
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How to age gracefully with the help of diet
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our diet doesn’t only make ance throughout the body. These you healthy and fit but also actions aid in prevention of chronic helps in playing a big part in disease such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. They your ageing process. From increasing your antioxidants to also aid in reducing the signs eating more fruits, one can of ageing by repairing Age keep a count of a few diet damage to the skin from tips to stay younger always. sun and pollutants and game Erin McCann, nuimproving skin elasticity. tritional consultant, shares Increase antioxidants by: l Eating more fruits, like some advice on getting the right berries and citrus fruits and vegetanutrients from your diet to help you bles like leafy greens and squashes. age gracefully and naturally too, rel Take a quality, natural supplement ports femalefirst.co.uk. l Increase your antioxidants: Anticontaining antioxidant rich plant oxidants play an important role in extracts. l Maintain a balance between Omereducing inflammation, repairing ga 3 and Omega 6 Fatty Acids: damaged cells and restoring bal-
The balance between Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids is important for reducing inflammation in the body, supporting cognitive function and for maintaining cellular. This balance can be maintained by: l Reducing processed, refined foods and takeaways in your diet. l Eating fresh oily fish like wild salmon, mackerel, haddock and sardines 3 or more times a week. l Cooking with coconut oil as an alternative to butter, margarine and other oils. l Eat balanced meals and snacks regularly: Research has found that excess insulin can speed the ageing process and create inflammation in
your body. You can balance insulin and blood sugar levels by: l Eating meals with a combination of complex carbohydrates, quality vegetarian or lean animal proteins, and antioxidant rich vegetables. l Having quality snacks between meals, such as hummus with vegetables or oatcakes, to maintain energy and balance insulin levels. l Reduce stimulants like coffee which can increase insulin production. l Exercise regularly: Exercise not only aids in weight management but it supports your body with improving energy production, immune function and bone density. Increase your exercise throughout
the day by: Taking a brisk 20 minute walk each day. l Opt to use the stairs or walking to destinations when you can. l Incorporate resistance training into your regime such as yoga, pilates or weights l Support immune function: As you age, your immune system may not work as efficiently. A well-functioning immune system will aid your body’s natural defences against infection and chronic illness. The best ways to support immunity are: l Get adequate sleep and rest. IANS l