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One of the earliest dancing stars of the country, Javed Jaffery still finds solace in shaking a leg. For him, dance is an expression of joy. Proud to be a part of the longest running reality show on TV, Boogie Woogie, he said, “The show is respectful and honest and that is the secret of its success.” He also informed that there have been occasions when the judges have stopped a performance half way, like when they found an eight-year-old child dancing to Ae Ganpath chal daru la... |
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| ‘Romeo’ On The Prowl |
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He has just finished his second project titled Puneeth, A Romantic Boy, under the banner of Creative Mind Production. He plays a rich flirtatious boy in the film. Dileep quickly clarifies to Metrolife that the film has nothing to do with Appu star Puneeth Rajkumar. “As the movie’s title suggests, it’s the story of a boy called Puneeth who keeps on flirting with girls. Finally, he falls in love and becomes serious about it. I accepted the project for its punching dialogues... |
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| ‘Vivek, The Real Hero’ |
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After learning that Vivek has gone the veggie way, members of the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India sent a gift to the actor thanking him for his kind choice.“By going vegetarian, Vivek Oberoi has proved that he is a real hero for all animals," said a PETA representative. Vivek reportedly left eating meat after being persuaded by his Kurbaan co-star Kareena Kapoor, who is a strict vegan. Another Bollywood heartthrob, who prefers vegetables... |
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| Harmony Of Young Talents |
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The Bangalore School of Music (BSM) recently celebrated Children’s Day with musical celebrations at the Alliance Francaise. Young artists of BSM from grades one to five performed at the event.The programme included a variety of shows like piano string trio, a string quartet, piano, classic guitar, violin solos and duets. The opening string was a duo of the piano and violin, which was followed by a medley on keyboard. A group of six children performed the songs If I Were a Butterfly and... |
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| Showcasing Rhythmic Movements |
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The annual festival of classical events had in the past featured various dance forms and has brought to Bangalore many artistes of international fame. This time, the dazzling stage was embellished with traditional props and witnessed vibrant performances by acclaimed artistes. The hall was jam-packed with music enthusiasts. Versatile Bharatanatyam dancers Preeti Sunderajan and Sheshadri Iyengar unveiled the evening of classical dance through their performance. Their profound and perfect... |
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| No Sex? Huh? |
| Chastity is climbing out of the closet and making itself seen and heard. The sexual revolution of the 60s has given us so much sexual freedom and has made sex so easily available that it’s no longer a challenge for today’s generation. Abstaining from it is. And so, virginity is in vogue and celibacy no longer looked upon as prudish — it’s something to be celebrated.That’s the story behind the silver ring some young people have started wearing these days. Former... |
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| Celeb Cause |
| She told British GQ: “People think I sleep with everyone, but I’m not like that. Kissing is all I do. I’m not having sex for a year. I’ve decided. ... I’ll kiss, but nothing else.” And this year, Peter Andre made a vow to remain celibate until he was legally separated from British glamour model Katie Price. “It’s not to do with lawyers, I just want to do the honourable thing by Kate,” he said. Then there’s the boy band, Jonas... |
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| The Truth About Dialysis |
| Renal failure or End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), which is often related to diabetes or hypertension, is a serious medical problem. An understanding of the scope of this condition is essential for optimising treatment of ESRD and establishing meaningful strategies for prevention.The incidence of terminal renal failure is rising at an alarming rate inspite of impressive advances in the management of ESRD. An estimated one lakh people develop ESRD every year. This is in addition to a... |
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| Well-Being |
| AA twitching finger usually signifies nothing more than pressure on a nerve at the wrist. Between the front of the forearm and the wrist is a band of tough ligamentous tissue, which acts as a tunnel that nerves and blood vessels pass to and from the hand. The band can thicken, causing pressure on the nerves that lie between it and the bone beneath. Such pressure can cause pins and needles in the fingers, and their muscles to twitch and even weaken and shrink. The combination of these effects... |
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| Caring For Your Pearly Whites |
| It is a painful reaction in the teeth triggered by hot, cold, sweet or sour food and drink. If the pain is very high in intensity, see your dentist because this may be a sign of unhealthy teeth. Causes Apart from a cavity or a missing filling, the most common cause of tooth sensitivity is exposed dentin on the roots of the teeth. Normally, dentin (the second and sensitive layer of the tooth) is surrounded and protected by enamel on the crown and cementum on the roots and gums. Causes of... |
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| Women Take To The Skies |
| It is a common practice in all three wings of the armed forces the world over. Even in the civilian world, several countries recognise it as a sport. But in a cricket-crazy country like India, skydiving has very few takers. Several small groups have tried out the seemingly saner sports of paragliding and tandem jumping. But skydiving has so far not caught on. In such a scenario, four regular women have got together not only to popularise the sport but to fall from the skies for a... |
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| Surviving Soldiers And Settlers In The West Bank |
| While driving around Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem during a recent visit to the city, I passed a tent erected by the Ghawi family on a street corner in the Shaikh Jarrah quarter. As it was dark, men, women and children were sitting in plastic chairs around a table, beneath a street lamp, under the broad leaves of a fig tree. In early August, the Ghawis were evicted from their home of 50 years by Israeli security forces, making way for settlers who claimed the building had belonged to Jews... |
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| Else Where |
| Friends, family and neighbours are expected to drop everything, and hurry over to eat, often at some five minutes’ notice. After arranging a reunion dinner recently, I’m seriously considering adopting the same policy.These days, it seems it’s quite acceptable to ignore invitations if you think you might get a better offer, or don’t want to put yourself through the awkwardness of refusal. Ask 70 people to a Christmas party and (I speak from experience), only about... |
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| Movie Reviews |
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| Devru |
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Given the present mindset of Kannada filmmakers, a section of the audience and the powers-that-be, remakes seemed a godsend to revive the fortunes of an industry suffering from indigestion and wrong diet of subjects. But ‘Devru’ proves that the innate strength of the filmmakers is waning - they can’t even make a decent remake anymore!True, there is Vijay, all-rounder in acting, dancing and fighting. There is Sadhu himself, whose raised eyebrow is enough to bring out a... |
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| Kurbaan |
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Yet another Karan Johar’s film joins his K-club. But hang on; this one is not like typical KJo’s romantic hits such as ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham’, ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ and real life couple Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan share reel love in ‘Kurbaan’, a film based on the burning topic of terrorism.Avantika (Kareena Kapoor) arrives in Delhi from the US. She meets Ehsaan (Saif Ali Khan), a lecturer of Islamic... |
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| Kerala Cafe |
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Touted as the first-ever anthological production in Malayalam cinema, ‘Kerala Café’ is more of an experiment and less of merriment. Of course, it has a few touching stories of contemporary relevance. But the flippant ones that give the bitterness of boredom can’t be overlooked. All are loosely threaded together with a humdrum cafeteria as their common resting point.The package opens with ‘Nostalgia’ directed by Padmakumar. Dileep in the lead plays an NRI.... |
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| A Christmas Carol |
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True to the original Charles Dicken’s classic ‘A Christmas Carol’, this animation film follows the transformation of an old miser and money lender Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carey) into a kind and loving person.After his closest friend and business partner Marley passes away, Scrooge always complains about life. He is also unpopular with the people around him. He not only burdens his clerk Bob (Gary Oldman) with his endless criticisms but refuses to have dinner with his nephew... |
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| Peraanmai |
| Inspired by Oscar nominated Russian film — ‘The Dawns Here Are Quiet’, based on Boris Vassilyev’s novel, national Award winner Jananathan presents a commedable ‘Peraanmai’ (Pride of Man). ‘Peraanmai’ is a meaningful social and patriotic movie compared to the run of mill films foisted every Friday. A tad tedious in the first half, ‘Peraanmai’ gains pace post interval with a scintillating climax. Drawing inspiration from Marxism... |
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