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Entertainment
Ronan Keating wants ‘Game of Thrones’ themed wedding
The big risk that Julia Roberts has taken
Singer Ronan Keating says he would like a ‘Game of Thrones’ themed wedding if he and Storm Uechtritz ever tied the knot. The singer met Uechtritz on the Australian ‘X-Factor’.
Actress Julia Roberts feels she has taken a “big risk” by not going under the knife to fight the ageing marks.
Looking at HNY as a cut-off point in my career: Sonu Sood Hopefully, ‘Happy New Year’, directed by Farah Khan will do the trick for Sonu By Subhash K Jha
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fter the release of his big-ticket picture Happy New Year (HNY) Sonu Sood has pressed the “pause” button in his career. The idea is to watch the audience and the film trade’s reaction to his performance in the movie and to take his career to the next level. “I am looking at HNY as a cutoff point in my career. I am hoping that one phase of my professional life has ended and a new one will begin. I’ve therefore signed no films after HNY. I want to see the reaction to my performance as one of the film’s protagonists,” said Sonu. Sonu confesses that the confidence to take such a big Brawn decision comes from Shah Rukh Khan who has propower duced the film and also acted in it. “It is to his credit that he gave me prominence in all the promotion and marketing of HNY. He praises my performance at every given opportunity. That has boosted my self
The break between what I’ve done before ‘Happy New Year’ and what I’ll do after would be decisive confidence. I’ve done dozens of Hindi, Telugu and Tamil films in strong supporting roles, both negative and positive. It’s time for me to take the lead now,” he said. Hopefully, HNY would do the trick for Sonu. “I can’t believe audiences are clapping and cheering at my entry. It’s almost unreal. It’s time for me to indulge in some serious herogiri,” said the actor who visited theatres to see the response. “The break between what I’ve done before HNY and what I’ll do after will be decisive,” he added. IANS
It’ll be great: Nawaz on again working with Salman Award winning actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is upbeat about once again sharing screen space with Salman Khan after Kick. “It will be great to work with Salman Khan in Kabir Khan’s Bajrangi Bhaijaan...releasing on Eid 2015,” Nawazuddin posted on his Facebook page Tuesday. Nawazuddin and Salman belong to different genres of Hindi cinema, but together, they gave the audiences an entertaining ‘kick’ with their last movie together, Kick.
Katti Batti goes on floors Katti Batti, a Bollywood take on new age love relationships has gone on floors.The shooting of the UTV Motion Pictures’s film started Monday. Starring a unique onscreen pair of Imran Khan and Kangana Ranaut, the film is directed by Nikhil Advani. It will release next year.
Can’t say no to Bhatt sir: Rajkummar
I’m choosy because I can afford to be choosy: Monica Dogra
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S-based Indian origin singsomeone else to give me the opportunity to be an artist,” Monica, who er-actress Monica Dogra, is also into writing, told IANS in an who anxiously awaits the release of her forthcoming movie e-mail interview. Fireflies, feels as an artist she can afThe 31-year-old, who had ford to be choosy about the projects shared screen space with a star like she is offered. Aamir Khan in Dhobi Ghat, is not so concerned about acting in She tried acting as a full-fledged actress with big films or being in Dhobi Ghat, which came the limelight. Music out in 2010. Since then “I’m not really conshe has had only one cerned about working in tales release David. commercial films and be“I don’t really consider ing a mainstream actor,” she me not doing films as somesaid and added that her name thing bad,” she said when asked is “quite known” for what she is and why she is not seen frequently on the what she does. big screen. “I prefer to be an individual than “I am choosy about the something sellable. That’s kind of my projects that I do because I can afford ethos,” she said. to be choosy, because I am an artist. In Sabal Singh Shekhawat’s I create work. I don’t really rely on directorial debut film Fireflies, she
plays a writer. The film’s story revolves around two estranged brothers — portrayed by Rahul Khanna and Arjun Mathur — and how fate brings them together after 15 years. She is not only acting in Fireflies, she has also penned two songs for the film and would be seen in a bolder avatar in it. “My character in Fireflies is named Michelle. She is a writer and she experienced success with her first book but is experiencing what all creative people experience after one thing is successful, which is writer’s bloc and finds it difficult to turn out work. “She goes on a journey to find inspiration and that’s how she finds Raunaq (Arjun Mathur),” she said. IANS
Rajkummar Rao had two reasons for giving a nod to a special appearance in Humari Adhuri Kahaani! Talking about it, Rajkummar told IANS: “I am doing a special appearance in the film. Bhatt sir (Mahesh Bhatt) really wanted me to play this part and I love him too much, can’t say ‘no’ to him. “It’s a really challenging part for me, so that’s also the reason I thought I should do this special appearance because it’s going to challenge me as an actor.” Humari Adhuri Kahaani stars Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi, and it is directed by Mohit Suri. The National Award winner says he is “looking forward” to work with the team.
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Rege
TOP 5 must-watch
Marathi films
TGS Life picks five Marathi films that managed to grab eyeballs for all the right reasons TGS NEWS SERVICE @TGSWeekly
Laai Bhari
3. Social message with a twist Film: Poshter Boyz Actor Shreyas Talpade has produced Poshter Boyz, written and directed by Sameer Patil. The cast includes Aniket Vishwasrao, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Hrishikesh Joshi, Neha Joshi and Pooja Sawant. This film turns the subject of vastecomy and into a laugh riot. The cast manages to hold your attention.
1. Parents watch out! Film: Rege Rege, a film directed by Abhijit Panse, focuses on the youth of today getting caught up in criminal activities. A commercial and critical success, the film replicated the ‘crime encounter’ trend of Hindi cinema. The film is shot in non-chronological order, with the 4. Mauli, Mauli! plot continuously moving back and forth in time. The Film: Laai Bhaari highlight of the is the brilliant portrayal of Aniruddha It has all the essentials of a big-budget Bollywood Rege by newcomer Aaroha Velankar, who steals the entertainer. show. This movie marks Riteish Deshmukh’s debut in The story starts a year in the past. Top cop Marathi cinema. Salman Khan and Genelia D’Souza Pradeep Sharma presents himself before play cameos. Riteish plays a double role. The the court in a case. A college teen named film went on to become the highest grossing Aniruddha Rege becomes engulfed in the Marathi movie of all time. Watch the film for Must underworld when he crosses the path of Riteish’s performance and a mysterious small-time gangster named a great attempt at making watch “M Bhai”. He is depressed by the prsopect a Marathi film of this of becoming a doctor, because his father magnitude. is a famous doctor. When he sees M Bhai’s getting away with crime during a Hindu religious 5. Beating the odds for celebration, Rege becomes enamoured of his power. love The cast does complete justice to the hard-hitting script. Film: Pyaar Vali Love Story Starring Swapnil Joshi and Sai 2.The Real Hero Tamhankar in the lead roles, it also stars Film: Dr Prakash Baba Amte Upendra Limaye, Urmila KanetkarNana Patekar, Sonali Kulkarni and Mohan Kothare, Sameer Dharmadhikari and Aagashe have delivered commercially and critically Nagesh Bhosale. The film is set in acclaimed performances. A man whose amazing life the 1990s. The Hindu-Muslim love is an example for the world. Dr Prakash Baba Amte’s story has a heavy Bollywood influence contribution to society is immeasurable. The story when it comes to the characters. showcases an individual who was unaware of his Dialogues are quirky and some scenes destiny but became an inspiration to the world by being have good comic timing. Swapnil the epitome of self-actualisation. The film is a biopic Joshi is undoubtedly Marathi cinema’s on the lives of Dr Prakash Amte his father Baba Amte chocolate hero, as he plays his role with and his wife Mandakini. It throws light on his selfless an amazing ease. His punchline ‘Arre service to the tribals of Maharashtra. The film received Aao Na Phir’ draws laughter almost positive reviews. It has been shot in different locations every time. including Hemalkhasa and Mumbai. editor_tgs@goldensparrow.com
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Insipid and humourless
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Film: Sex Tapes Cast: Jason Segel, Cameron Diaz, Rob Corddry, Rob Lowe and Ellie Kemper; Director: Jake Kasdan Director: Jake Kasdan
By Troy Ribeiro The Sanskrit proverb Vinaash kaale vipreet buddhi (When your end comes, wisdom is the first casualty) aptly describes director Jake Kasdan’s Sex Tapes. Sex Tapes spools and unspools the lives of Jay and Annie, who are obsessed with each other and soon decide to get married because of their good sex life together. Soon, the married couple become parents of two kids and albeit madly in love, they now lead a harried lifestyle. While Jay works at a radio station, Annie TGS Rating writes a blog on motherhood and parenting. Being at the radio station, Jay lands up receiving od222 iPads. Whenever the next generation comes out, he gets two of those and gives the iPads he’d been using to friends, family members and even the mailman. But the real gift isn’t the iPad, it’s the playlists Jay puts on them But by then, it becomes clear that someone has already seen and keeps updating through a complicated app he doesn’t their tape and is out to blackmail them. fully understand. “A mistake”, which Jay admits, forces them to take a One fine day, an image-conscious company considers route that is ridiculously paved with uncalled for buying Annie’s blog. In order to celebrate this, Annie drops and intolerable actions. the kids to their granny’s place so that she could spend some Cameron as Annie and Jason as Jay have a solid chemistry quality time with Jay. between each other, but unfortunately their characters are In the flow of the moment, they realise that the sexual flat and one-dimensional, making them seem like freaks chemistry between them is weather-beaten. So, to spice up enacting a play. their moment, they consume a large quantity of tequila, Rob Lowe as Hank add an interesting shade to his but to no avail. They then decide to use their iPad to film character. But it is Rob Corddry and Ellie Kemper; playing a themselves having sex. couple who are friends with Jay and Annie that develop a keen In the next three hours they try out every position from interest with the sex tape, that add an interesting dimension a Kamasutra type of book called The Joy of Sex, and exhaust to the narration. Unfortunately, their performances are themselves. Jay drifts off to sleep without remembering to short-lived due to the limited screen time offered to these delete the video from his computer as he’d promised. characters. So, naturally, their sex tape syncs to every one of those Director Jake Kasdan’s plot is sloppily drafted with an iPads, including the one Annie loaned to her would-be-boss unoriginal climax. And his direction seems like an overegged Hank (Rob Lowe) as it is connected by an iCloud! Jay realises pudding that is not at all hilarious. this after he receives a text message from an unknown source. Overall, this much-anticipated Sex Tapes, which seemed Now, faced with embarrassment, Jay and Annie, race promising, is a big letdown. against time trying to stop their sex tape from getting viral. IANS
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‘My daughter is more important to
me than what people say’ Chitra Palekar beseeches parents to stand by homosexual children, lest they lose them to suicide or depression
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about homosexuality, such as it is a lifestyle choice among those in the film and fashion heatre personality and film director industries. Homosexuality exists in every Chitra Palekar is the proud mother of profession; it’s just that some professions Shalmalee, a professor at the University restrict its expression. Also, people think of Western Australia. Shalmalee disclosed her homosexual kids can “corrupt” heterosexuals, sexual preference to her parents Chitra and actor- which is impossible. I was already close to her, director Amol Palekar, just after she graduated. but now we became even closer. Through TGS Life, 66-year-old Chitra Slowly, she introduced me to other reaches out to parents by sharing how gay and lesbian people. I became she dealt with her child’s sexuality, aware of the pain and the stress and the tools that she used to educate that children with “different Love all herself about homosexuality. sexuality” undergo when they are “The people of our country are not accepted by their families; finally understanding that being and of the fears and discrimination homosexual is not a sin. Twenty-one years they face in society. I realised how our ago, my child disclosed her sexual preferences. I predominantly heterosexual society is insensitive was certainly taken aback since the thought that to their concerns and rights. How it denies she might be anything but heterosexual had never them justice. occurred to me. But I accepted her immediately. I chose to be different. I have had absolutely My daughter was anxious — she did not no problems with her bringing her partner home. know whether we, her parents, would support They have been together for over 14 years now her or condemn her. But her father, the and she is regarded as a part of the family, just rest of the family and her close friends like a daughter- or son-in-law. accepted her. This was our way of showing her I was never afraid about societal pressure full support because an individual’s desire and happiness is important. I was not upset with my daughter’s lesbianism, but I was upset with the fact that when she suspected she was different, she was too scared to confide in me. This is something all children face because they are not given the space to think. They are constantly under pressure and worry about disappointing their parents. As my daughter grew up, she realised that nothing was wrong with her. She became confident and wanted to live an honest, open life. So, she confided in me. If you try to instil the same kind of confidence in your child, no person — whether bisexual, homosexual or transgender — would suffer just because they are different. I admitted that After Shalmalee came out to me, I admitted that I knew very little about homosexuality and I knew very asked for her help. We had many conversations, little about and they continue even now. She gave me books such as Straight Parents, Gay Children by homosexuality and Robert Bernstein, Facing the Mirror by Ashwini asked for her help Sukhtankar, Different Daughters by Marcia Gallo and news articles to read. She pointed out myths prevalent in society
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and stigma, but I worried whether they would insult or hurt my child. I realised that since my child has done nothing wrong, there is no need for me to be afraid. My love for my daughter is more important than ‘What will people say’. If someone makes a negative comment, I just reply confidently with the correct facts. I became informed to deal with such people. I keep in mind two things: Firstly, that she’s my daughter and I love her regardless of her sexual preferences. Secondly, sexuality is a private part of a person and you can’t judge someone based on it. Hence, I was never scared of answering questions such as ‘When is your daughter getting married?” Eventually, Shalmalee told everyone herself and it became easier to deal with the extended family and social circle. If we pay more heed to the love we have for our children than what the world thinks, we wouldn’t lose them to depression or suicide. Most homosexuals go through a self-harm phase after parental rejection. I was never depressed as I know my child has many talents. Her sexual orientation is only a part of her life. If we look at out child’s positive qualities and don’t negate them for their sexuality, it becomes easier to deal with the situation. A radical fear which most parents face is that of not having grandchildren. Whether your child wants children or not is their choice, regardless of their sexuality. Besides, now with advanced medical science, it is possible for gays and lesbians to have children through surrogacy or through a sperm-donor. Adoption is also a choice, although the laws are restrictive. It is the inclination which is crucial. Homosexuality is natural; it is neither a physical nor a mental disease. This is now accepted by international medical bodies such as World Health Organisation. Society’s prejudice is based on misinformation, myth and outdated morality. It has not come from the West; there are references to it in our ancient culture. If you force your children to live a lie, they will never be happy. Your children need your acceptance and support. Give it so they can flower. It is very crucial that we parents share information so that the prejudice towards homosexuals reduces, and society embraces them.”
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Mothers and Daughters: I See You In Me A photography exhibition that celebrates the mother-daughter bond
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here is nothing more resonant in human nature than the flow of energy between two biologically alike bodies, one of which has lain in amniotic bliss inside the other, one of which has laboured to give birth to the other. The materials are here for the deepest mutuality and the most painful estrangement. OF WOMEN BORN, Adrienne Rich On the occasion of International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, Pune-based photographer and artist Uma Dhanwatey organised a photography exhibition entitled, ExtraOrdinary Women, ‘I See You In Me’ at Independence Brewing Co, Mundhwa. The photographs include portraits of motherdaughter duos experiencing life separately and together, with each other. The project aims to draw attention to the issue of women’s empowerment and how the mother-daughter bond plays a crucial role in empowering
each other. The artist wants to show that all women face similar struggles in self-actualisation and need the help of their closest counterparts (mothers) to succeed. The mother-daughter pairs, photographed in black and white, include authors Sonja Chandrachud, Sudha Menon, and a cancer survivor teen and her mother, three pairs from Hope For the Children Foundation (HFCF), a NGO working to empower underprivileged girls and their mothers. Proceeds from the sale of the photographs will go to HFCF. The Method The subjects were urged to speak about issues of safety, boundaries, and expression at home and the outside world. Does the mother see her daughter grow into a certain role that she chooses or does she let her daughter choose her role? How does an empowered mother eventually empower her daughter? What are the sentiments she passes on to her daughter about being a woman?
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1. Ashwini and Anjeli Melwani 2. Lisa Pingale and Aarya Tikekar 3. Photographer and artist Uma Dhanwatey 4. Prachala and Dhriti Malhotra 5. Arya Tikekar 6. Anuh and Joesna Shiroor 7. Ishita Dharap 8. Saaz and Veda Aggarwal 9. Sweety and Durga 10. Devika and Kruttika Nadig 11. Anu Aga and Meher Pudumjee
The Artist in her own words The idea for this portrait series came from the process of examining my own bond with my mother and its dynamics; how it has shaped me as a woman and how it still influences who I am today. The feeling that most mothers feel of being alone in the responsibility of raising their children and whether they know how to or not, or whether they choose it or not, can be shared with their daughters in an intimate way, creating a more self aware and empowered generation of women. The idea is to bring back the inherent worth of being a woman, not based on the labels that a patriarchal society has placed on us, but living from the inside out, from deep within. I wish to continue this photo series, exploring issues of women’s health, aspirations, gender inequality, domestic violence and sexual health.
About Uma Dhanwatey Uma worked with Childline India, in Mumbai after doing her Masters in Social Work. Her desire to explore her creative side drew her to photography and she assisted ace photographers Farrokh Chotia and Girish Mistry in Mumbai while working on her own, doing portfolios and street photography. She later pursued Masters in Communications from the State University of New York, Albany. Subsequently, Uma honed her skills at the International Center of Photography, New York, where she worked for two years. The mainstay of her work is with people in the fields of fashion, documentary and portraiture. She has worked with the Times of India, and with other private clients.
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Features
Pune is safe for women
Women find Pune safer than any other city in the country. Ishani Bose investigates...
The police have been conducting workshops and seminars to educate women about their rights
Not having one's own vehicle is a real problem as bus services are very unreliable. -Abhilasha
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wenty-five-year-old Richa Mahendra moved to Pune from Dubai, to complete her graduation at the Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC), in 2007. This was Richa's first experience of living away from her family, on her own, in an unfamiliar city. She says, "Even though I was on my own, I never felt unsafe in Pune. My room-mate had a bike that we used to go around on. After spending a year in Pune, I can say that Pune is a safe place, unlike other cities. Here, girls can go out to a late night dinner or movie, without having to worry about safety and security." Once Richa's room-mate's bike got punctured when they were in the Pune station late at night. "It was about 2am but we found a tyre repair shop. We had to wait for some time before the puncture was fixed. We were the only two females out there at that late hour. But not a
single person said or did anything to trouble or threaten us. That is when I realised how safe the city was," Richa says. Satara resident, 26-year-old Abhilasha Ranjeet Chavan came to Pune four years ago, to do her MBA at the MIT. Abhilasha travelled from Sinhagad to the Phase III area of Hinjewadi, for her internship. "I had to travel 25-30 km daily and I did not have a bike of my own. Since I was an intern, I wasn't eligible for the company bus service. Hinjewadi, Wakad, Chandni Chowk are rather fringe areas of the city and not having one's own vehicle is a real problem as bus services are very unreliable, as I experienced," she says. Abhilasha attracted quite a lot of unwanted attention and stares from the male populace, which made her feel not just uncomfortable but downright unsafe. "I just
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By keeping a female receptionist, we have tried to address the basic apprehension of woman, that if they go to the police station they will not be treated properly. -S S Solunke, Addl Commissioner of Police, Crime
Dowry Deaths Molestation by family members Cheating
Abuse faced within homes
feigned ignorance of the stares, and at times even walked away to what I thought was a safe distance. It is essential for women to have their own vehicles in Pune. It is not advisable to rely on public transport, especially in unsafe areas like Hinjewadi," says Abhilasha. The issue of women's safety is not restricted to any particular place and every girl should take care to not put herself in any danger or threat, Abhilasha feels. "Women should not take their safety for granted. Irrespective of which city they are in, they must be careful as bad things can happen without a warning. Our safety is our prime responsibility. Women should never disclose their phone numbers at malls, restaurants or shops, as I have been harassed often with prank calls," she says. Women's safety has been in the spotlight especially after the 2007 Jyotikumari Chaudhari and 2009 Naina Pujari rape and murder incidents. The Pune Police has intensified its vigilance in this regard. The police initiatives include: a) Setting up a counter at the station with a woman constable in attendance; b) Preventing eve teasing by setting up squads at schools, colleges and other likely places; c) Patrolling by motorcycle-borne mahila beat marshalls with walkie talkie, carbine etc at banks, malls, societies and other sensitive places; d) Mobile patrolling; e) Setting up of a 24x7 helpline for women, with a toll free single number and a back office social legal support system to provide assistance to victims;
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with Janwani, a social initiative by Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, have published a book about the rules and acts pertaining to women safety. Commenting on these issues, St. Mira's College for Girls, Sociology HOD Dr Vaishali Diwakar said, "While on one hand, we stress on the importance of women going out and getting educated, on the other hand we feel that the situation outside is so bad that it is very difficult for them to venture out and explore all the possibilities. I would like to emphasise that the solution is not for women to be confined to her home because women are not safe even in their own homes. Women are neither safe at home nor outside." She feels that the patriarchal nature of Indian society needs to be changed. "Rather than telling women not to step out of the house, we should ask men to change their outlook and mentality and respect women. We need to change the patriarchal control over
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f) Seminars, presentations at corporate houses, schools, colleges to educate women on safety issues. Additional Commissioner of Police, Crime (Pune), S S Solunke says, "By keeping a female receptionist, we have tried to address the basic apprehension After of every woman, that if they go to the police station they will not spending a be treated properly. Women have year in Pune, started reporting atrocities and I can say that crimes against them more openly after the Nirbhaya case. The police Pune is a safe has been undertaking various place, unlike initiatives at the community level these issues." other cities. to address However, according to -Richa Inspector Pratibha Joshi of the Women Assistance Cell (Pune), Mahendra domestic crimes against women are on the rise. "We usually deal with cases of domestic violence, for reasons of dowry etc, women ill-treated by in-laws, infidelity etc. While street crimes against women have been curbed to a great extent, women are still being exploited inside their own homes. We provide counselling to these women, their families and take action against the oppressors," Joshi said. The police have been conducting workshops and seminars to educate women about their rights. The police in collaboration
Statistical data on the number of crimes against women registered with the Women Assistance Cell, Pune from January to August 2014 Murder for dowry
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Molestation
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Eve teasing/Street Crimes
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women. This cannot happen overnight. But more and more emphasis must be given to men being educated and changing their attitude towards women. It is only then that women could take up challenging jobs that require them to stay out late at night. The solution to this problem is to stop the objectification of women," she says. ishani.bose@goldensparrow.com
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ACROSS: 1 Wedges together [6] 5 Clear from a charge [6] 8 Praised [6] 9 The American manned lunar project [6] 10 Trades [5] 13 Aishwarya’s name in Devdas [5] 14 A glass bead found buried in the earth in Ghana [5] 15 Pen point [3] 16 Radiation Unit [3]
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Aries: Ganesha says from expertise and performance at work you shift these qualities and skills to all your interactions. Both friends and lovers fulfil all your needs and that’s much to be grateful for. It is not seen to happen too often in these days. It is your own behaviour, attitude and gentle handling that achieves this-professionally, too. You will pay great attention particularly to the work front. You’ll therefore find that it is much easier to get work done. To accomplish/achieve targets, deadlines, make presentations, you name it.
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God [4] 6 Allotted quantity [5] 7 Lazy people [6] 11 Cavalry sword [5] 12 Aggression (colloq.) [5] 13 Funeral Fires [5] 17 Capital City of Angola [6] 19 Gentle slope [6] 21 Enthusiastic [5] 23 Freely [5] 24 Vases [4] 25 Hip Bones [4]
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all, luckily, and all matters will ease since pleasing Cancer: You’re taken on a lot, both in terms of work Libra: You feel you’ve got the knack of accomplishfallouts, will make you able to spend well. and of social and family commitments.PuzzleMagic You realise ing what you want to a certain – by Vivek Astunkar Sudoku-Kids Puzzle confidence, even a Tel : 27545639 Email: puzzlemagic@gmail.com Page # 1 of 1 Cell : 9821341496 Capricorn: You’ve worked hard and long and also very the need for both effort and ingenious thought, to sense of daring or bravado enter your psyche now, sincerely to get your professional commitments and make a success of it all. Money, too, will be vital. and influences your activities and total approach to PuzzleMagic – by Vivek Astunkar Puzzle personal and family Sudoku ones balanced well. All your efforts, You’ll be willing to take audacious risks and chanclife. The area that will be influenced most will be Email: puzzlemagic@gmail.com Page # 1 of 1 you work and inputs now start to yield dividends in es, both in money matters and in matters of the your financial dealings, activities. You will have to terms of success, happiness, and achievements. You’ll be heart, in order to get, in order to get the results your deal with funds, joint finances and loans, and a fair successful at the workplace and contented, fulfilled hapheart desires. These will centre around a happy mix amount of buying and selling, too. This buying and py, at home. All the deals that you make now and in July of fun and work. There will be hectic activity, much selling may also include acquiring property, perwill pan out beautifully, as well. Thus this monetary sehustle and bustle, but you’ll feel its will worth it. haps a house shift or move, or renovation of propcurity coming this week firmly sets the trend. Monetary erty to upgrade it, enhance its value. All round gains gains are not all you get, in addition you will love and Taurus: This is as time of genuine achievements, Leo: You might even feel that you’ve bitten off more will be seen now. laughter, good times and romance, marriage, friends, progress, success in the eyes of the world. Even than you can chew, and there, could be both overt good partnerships, companionship, collaborations. though expenses will soar, money will fly in equal and hidden stresses to cope with, as well. A kind of Scorpio: This is a phase in which your really shine case, so that you can both afford and enjoy the rebellion, or some hidden resentment might make at the workplace. There will be truly be no stopping Aquarius: A time to look ahead at the final or ultigood things of life, and comforts and necessities for you take unusual activities. Sly movements, hidden you now. Inspiration coupled with steady work mate gains, even as your work steadily now. All your the quality of life that you’re targeting. This will be and secret transactions, hush-hush deals, surreptimakes an unbeatable combination. Your work hard future ambitions, plans and projects will necessitate in the areas of both leisure and pleasure, of home tious meetings, and tie-ups. Even romance and love and play hard. That, essentially, is the week in brief. a load of work to make them happen. Your activities and work. Both family life and personal interactions, will be a bit of a “walk on the wild side”. You could It should need no further explanation, actually. You will involve you heavily with collaborations and ties, as well as professional ones, will not only blossom also feel at least a strong desire, if not a compulsion will not only look for ways and means, to ensure c – by Vivek Astunkar but bear fruit, too. You will make all the CrossWord Puzzle Tel : 27545639 (may be even romantic and/ or marital ties) a fair right moves to float social worms in your desire to taste new progress but now you will also try to identify, imamount of risk-taking and also travelling, or short in both sectors. in fact, streamline your own contribution to lemagic@gmail.com Page # 1 of 3 thrills and experience. Cell : prove, 9821341496 trips possibly with a stopover, or just week ends out. your progress. However says Ganesha, your profession and your Gemini: You are smart enough to know what is Virgo: You’re back to your usual self – committed, earning power are what you will concentrate on. required and know that now your skill at handling sober and respectable. You’re had your thrills and Sagittarius: Recognition of your worth and efforts people that will be vital. You will be undertaking, or now want to settle down to a more regular way of comes, with all the benefits and add-ons that this Pisces: Ganesha likes to reward genuine effort. He doing a lot of public relations work, and interacting life. You realise that this what you really wish to do. implies. It’s not going to be a walk-over, though. therefore makes this phase truly a pleasing one. with distinguished or influential people those in the It will lead to joy and fame, and yet centres you You will have to resolve some personal matters of This theme will have the 3 Ps of power, position and hot seat, or in positions of power. This will be an more in the home, the family your debts to sociyour own, align fresh priorities, and reassess your pelf (money, in poetic language!) and also wealth, important new trend-and your work, projects, plans ety and the world. With this line of thought coming own values. You decided to put in the same effort, true gains and advancement socially and at work. will check smoothly. The focus and concentration to you, you will naturally turn to house and home, at domestic joy and success as you’ve done for You’re raking in all kinds of benefits, and going from will, however, be equally on work and social activifamily and property matters. Happy makeovers will your profession/business. Family matters will be strength to strength. It reflects on family and personties, You’re in the mood to be really good giver, now definitely be the theme-in all spheres of activity. such that a long spell of hard work required and al life, very positively and pleasantly and also spurs Pets and dependents will also need attention and Buying/selling, shopping for goods and chattels will be the issues on the home front will have also you on not only in your ideas, true inventiveness but care, along with children, extended family, relatives and assets, even investments on the stock market have to have time and effort, also a lot of attention. your creative talents and inspired moves, too. who look to you for guidance and support. will all be successful and profitable. You will handle financial matters skilfully, and above
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WRITERS’ RETREAT
Story contributed by: Prabha Venkat Age: 64 Place of residence: Baner, Pune
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The Rose
The red rose hung low from the he red rose hung low from the sleek black vase. It seemed a glass top. On it was a sleek vase, carved out of darkened Last like blood, rich scarlet dribbling down on the glass table. It blackwood. It held two dark red roses. sleek black vase. It seemed like reminded him of that turbulent date, which had ended as “I’m Vivek. “ week’s blood, rich scarlet dribbling miserably as the disintegrating flower. Last night’s unexpected date “I’m Rosie.” premise down on the glass table. It had started so well. Yet it had ended so abruptly. “Do you live around here.” Vivek was on a holiday. This year, he chose to go to the Nilgiris “Yes I do,” she smiled enigmatically. reminded him/her of that and stay at his company guesthouse. Most of his time was spent “Don’t you get lonely?” turbulent date, which had ended outdoors, exploring this beautiful hill station. “No. I’m used to this place.” as miserably as the flower. The guesthouse was built on a vast property surrounded by Soon piping hot tea was served in a big tea pot. tea estates. It had many small trails snaking He poured out a cup. “Sugar?” he asked. their way into the hills. He would take one “I don’t drink tea. You go ahead please,” Next fortnight’s premise: of the paths and reach the top of a hillock. she answered. The fawn coloured dog stood on Often the mist would envelop the hillside, The tea scalded his mouth as he gulped it the doorstep, scrutinised the person draping the entire landscape with a blue veil. down. As he finished his tea, she poured out The next The cool touch of mist was soothing, like a some more for him. standing at the gate. The dog’s gentle spray. It would make his nose moist “I would like to go back now.” morning he expression changed in the next and tingly. “Yes, it’s getting late. Let me escort retraced the moment... It was getting dark when he came down you home,” he said as he paid the bill. He path and the trail that day. The leaves on the path picked up one of the long stemmed roses and made sounds as he stepped over them. He presented it to her. went to the hurried along, for it would soon be difficult She accepted it and smiled. What was Writing tips restaurant. to find his way back. As he turned a sharp the story behind that sad, poignant smile? by Sarah Waters corner he saw her. She walked briskly ahead. He located The waiter 1. Don’t panic. Midway through writing “Hi,” he called out to her. his small torch. It’s anaemic light did not a novel, I have regularly experienced remembered “Hello,” she had a low musical voice. reveal much. It was now really dark and his moments of bowel-curdling terror, as “Do you stay nearby?” torchlight was fading. He looked around the generous I contemplate the drivel on the screen “Yes.” in the velvety darkness. Menacing shapes before me and see beyond it, in quick tip and wanted “It’s getting dark. May I escort you loomed around, the brooding silence broken succession, the derisive reviews, the to help. home?” only by the whispering of leaves. friends’ embarrassment, the failing career, “I’m fine. I’ll find my way.” Suddenly she turned a sharp corner and the dwindling income, the repossessed house, the divorce . . . Working doggedly “Is there any place where we can get a disappeared. He called out her name. He on through crises like these, however, has hot cup of tea?” ran ahead, stumbled and fell. Frantically always got me there in the end. “There is a nice restaurant a mile away.” he crashed along the path. But she was 2. Leaving the desk for a while can help. “Will you join me for a cup of tea? I will drop you home after nowhere. Where had his beautiful date disappeared? Why had she Talking the problem through can help that.” done this? She seemed to like him. He wanted to know her better. me recall what I was trying to achieve Vivek wanted to spend some more time with this beautiful He would come again tomorrow and find her. before I got stuck. Going for a long walk girl. She looked so ethereal in the misty evening. She wore a gauzy The next morning he retraced the path and went to the almost always gets me thinking about my white chiffon frock, embroidered with small pearls. A pretty restaurant. The waiter remembered the generous tip and wanted to manuscript in a slightly new way. embroidered belt adorned her slim waist. Her hair was a mass of help. But he had no idea who she was. Vivek walked back along soft brown curls, held back by a silver band. But it was her eyes that the path, carefully examining the path. At one point, there was a mesmerised him. In the soft light, they glowed like emeralds; they fork. She must have gone by the other path. A board said ‘Glendale spoke of deep sorrow and loneliness. Estate’. He walked along towards the estate bungalow he could see About Writers’ Retreat: She trod on the path lightly and walked at a brisk pace. The ahead. Suddenly, he saw something red glinting at a distance. He Send in your story of around 800 words, with dim lights of the restaurant welcomed them. Inside, the fireplace walked ahead and saw a tombstone which read: with the aroma of a wood fire beckoned them. The glimmer of flames ‘Rosalind Victoria Woods’ your name, place of residence, age and a recent as they fl ickered and the soft glow of the candle on the table made 1921- 1942 photograph to writersretreat@goldensparrow.com for a magical atmosphere. They sat in wicker chairs on comfortable On the grave was a long stemmed red rose, wilting in the sun. cushions. In front of them was a table made of a tree stump, with
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Photography seminar by Raghu Rai
Railway enthusiast Suhas Dixit presents an exhibition of working miniature train models. The show will feature express trains, goods trains, diesel engines and electric engines made in England and America set against the backdrop of terrain, tunnels, mountains and bridges, models of platform with commuters and handmade roads, lights and signals with audio narration and sound effects. Where: 281, Narayan Peth, Kelkar Road When: Ongoing till November 2, 5:00pm and 9:00pm Fee: Rs 20 per head.
Nikon India is organising ‘Power Your Clicks’, photography seminar with photographer Raghu Rai. The focus of the workshop is to understand the nuances of art photography and an in-depth knowledge of advanced photographic techniques. When: Sunday, November 2, 10:00 am - 01:00 pm Where: Hotel Aurora Towers, 9 Moledina Road (Mahatma Gandhi Road), Hulshur, Camp, Pune Fee: Nikon users Rs. 500 Other Uses Rs. 750 Mundhwa
Blues music with Moonstruck Project
On Friday November 7, Oak Lounge presents a night of blues music with Moonstruck Project, and a performance by Anaida. Moonstruck Project is a blues funk band based in Pune. Where: Oak Lounge When: November 7, 8 pm
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Exhibition of miniature Train models
Indo-Japanese Dance Festival – ‘Divine Confluence Kathak danseuse and recipient of many prestigious awards Pandita Maneesha Sathe has organised an Indo-Japanese Dance Festival – ‘Divine Confluence’. Where: Ganesh Kala Krida Manch When: November 8 and 9, 6:00pm and 8:00pm
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Pottery exhibition
Art2Day Gallery has organised a terracotta workshop titled ‘Fun with clay’ to explore clay handling basic techniques. Where: Art2Day Gallery, Tilak Road When: Ongoing till November 2, 11.00 am to 2.00 pm
City events High Definition Quartet from Polland and Francesco Cafiso Duo from Italian will perform at the jazz festival. When: November 1, 6pm onwards Where: Courtyard, Phoenix Marketcity, Vimannagar Camp
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Mazda Hall is hosting a jazz musical evening with Arne Jansen on guitar, Andreas Edelmann on bass and Eric Schaefer on drums. Known as the Arne Jansen Trio, these three performers have done shows all across the globe. Arne is a Berlin based musician who has studied jazz guitar at University of the Arts, Berlin and this trio has released two critically accliamed albums. The third album tilted, The Sleep of Reason has been released recently Where: Mazda Hall, Camp When: November 2, 7pm Vimannagar
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