With a growing number of people becoming fashion conscious these days, Chandigarh is carving out a niche for itself in the world of fashion. It is all set to become countrys new fashion hub, as being a home to several fashion institutes in Punjab, the satellite city offers a valuable platform for all budding designers in showcasing their creative work, writes Mandeep Puri, as he talks to the style icon Ashley Rebeloo.
Clothes makes a man, believes Ashley, who was in the city to judge the designer collection of the INIFD, which were displayed at INIFD ‘Designer Medley’ 09, the annual passion out fashion show.
After all when it comes to Bollywood and long successful innings there, no one knows it better than Ashley Rebello. He’s been essentially a ladies’ man, having dressed up the likes of Aishwarya Rai, Katrina Kaif, Tabu, Sushmita Sen, Isha Koppikar in Bollywood to Nicole Kidman and Hunter Tylor in Hollywood.
“I am really impressed when I see the way students are churning out creative collections...I think when it comes to fashion and making a statement, the kids in Chandigarh have an edge over the others,” he points out. He is the first Indian Designer to design clothes for the Oscar winning director.
Worked with Salman in the past Veer and his show Dus Ka Dum,” informs Ashley who will dress up the actor in forthcoming films like ‘Wanted’ with Ayesha Takia, ‘London Dreams’ where he stars opposite Asin and ‘Main Aur Mrs Khanna’ with Kareena.
He’s also doing clothes for the beautiful lady Katrina. “She’s definitely a style icon,” believes the stylist who also rates Sonam Kapoor as someone who has a style of her own.
Beside this, Ashley has been designer the wardrobe for some the most hottest Bollywood celebrities, which includes Mallika Sherawat for her appearance at the Cannes Film festival, movies like Page 3, Shabad, Laram, Kya Kool Hai Hum, Jo Jeeta Vahi Sikander, Chandani Bar, Biwi No-1, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Sarfarosh, Hera Pheri and many more.
About the Show
Many top fashion models walked the ramp during a fashion show INIFD Designer Medley 09. They were wearing collections of students graduating from International Institute of Fashion Design.There were 17 collections used in the fashion show that characterized original style and elegance expressed by student designers.The students presented their innovative concepts, as they tried to present the fusion of Indian wear with contemporary clothes.The event provided these students an opportunity to showcase their creativity as well as try to understand the nerve of potential buyers beside looking at public inclination for something distinct.Be it clothes, shoes or accessories designer wear is in great demand in India.Sneha Sharma, one of the participating student, say, “ Earlier, not many people were aware about the fashion industry, today they are becoming fashion conscious. Customers have started taking interest in accessories, gears from head to toe. The industry holds a lot of scopes since students are very fond of fashion these days and so they are studying fashion. It’s not limited to dressing well and looking good but about your forecast for trend and fashion and your creation.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Madhur Bhandarkar, Mughda and Neil, the three stars
Though new but choosy, they both are conscious about the kind of cinema they does, while the other is I do.
In the city, for the promotion of his latest movie Jail, along with Madhur Bhandarkar, Mughda Godse and Neil looked as much enthusiastic about the movie as the probing journos. The calm actor suddenly turned live wire the moment you mention Jail. "It is obvious to have high expectations from every movie you work in. But more than that the hard-hitting realities shown in Jail should strike with public to make it work," he says.
“I have been conscious about the kind of cinema I do. This script fit my bill,” he is quick to add.
That holds true for model turned actor Mugdha Godse who was last seen in Bhandarkar’s super-hit film ‘Fashion’. “I am new to Bollywood but at the same time I want to be choosy about the work I do. I am extremely lucky to have a director like Bhandarkar cast me twice,” Godse remarked. While ‘Fashion’ saw her play a glamourous role, in ‘Jail’, Mugdha goes totally de-glam. “It’s a more serious and demanding role and I hope the audience appreciates the hard work we have all put in,” the actor remarked.
As far as future projects, this new generation of actors wants to take on Bollywood on their own terms. “At the end of the day, it’s the work you do that speaks for you. I have so far done done a few genres but it’s action that I really want to do next,” pitched in Neil. Mugdha agreed: “It’s not that there’s no work in the industry. It’s what appeals to you that make you take the final decision.” It’s a new breed indeed!
Mugdha Godse is conscious of the horde of lensmen eager to click her. She's conscious of the eyes on conscious of the eyes on her at the launch of her new film on BSNL Live. She's constantly fidgeting with her hair, moving them back and forth, preening and posing for the cameras, smiling as she talks, smiling as she acknowledges the oft-repeated prefix of "gorgeous" to Mugdha Godse as it comes from different BSNL officials from the dais. She is conscious she is a known face now.
"It's my second film with Madhur. The first was Fashion where I played a model, so there arose no question of being unglamorous. Now Jail, which is a realistic subject. It was a nice experience,"Mugdha says.
In the city, for the promotion of his latest movie Jail, along with Madhur Bhandarkar, Mughda Godse and Neil looked as much enthusiastic about the movie as the probing journos. The calm actor suddenly turned live wire the moment you mention Jail. "It is obvious to have high expectations from every movie you work in. But more than that the hard-hitting realities shown in Jail should strike with public to make it work," he says.
“I have been conscious about the kind of cinema I do. This script fit my bill,” he is quick to add.
That holds true for model turned actor Mugdha Godse who was last seen in Bhandarkar’s super-hit film ‘Fashion’. “I am new to Bollywood but at the same time I want to be choosy about the work I do. I am extremely lucky to have a director like Bhandarkar cast me twice,” Godse remarked. While ‘Fashion’ saw her play a glamourous role, in ‘Jail’, Mugdha goes totally de-glam. “It’s a more serious and demanding role and I hope the audience appreciates the hard work we have all put in,” the actor remarked.
As far as future projects, this new generation of actors wants to take on Bollywood on their own terms. “At the end of the day, it’s the work you do that speaks for you. I have so far done done a few genres but it’s action that I really want to do next,” pitched in Neil. Mugdha agreed: “It’s not that there’s no work in the industry. It’s what appeals to you that make you take the final decision.” It’s a new breed indeed!
Mugdha Godse is conscious of the horde of lensmen eager to click her. She's conscious of the eyes on conscious of the eyes on her at the launch of her new film on BSNL Live. She's constantly fidgeting with her hair, moving them back and forth, preening and posing for the cameras, smiling as she talks, smiling as she acknowledges the oft-repeated prefix of "gorgeous" to Mugdha Godse as it comes from different BSNL officials from the dais. She is conscious she is a known face now.
"It's my second film with Madhur. The first was Fashion where I played a model, so there arose no question of being unglamorous. Now Jail, which is a realistic subject. It was a nice experience,"Mugdha says.
City a hub of Web Developers
From the good old days of the tag, to the XML-savvy Web services of today, applied Internet language has come a long way. And nowhere is this more evident than in the field of Web application development.
As the Internet grew into a major player on the global economic front, so did the number of investors who were interested in its development. So, you may wonder, how does the Internet continue to play a major role in communications, media and news?
Web developments are business strategies and policies implemented on the Web through the use of User, Business and Data services. These tools are where the future lies.
Who Needs Web Applications and Why?
There are many entities that require applications for the Web-one example would be Business-to-Business interaction. Many companies in the world today demand to do business with each other over secure and private networks. This process is becoming increasingly popular with a lot of overseas companies who outsource projects to each other. From the simple process of transferring funds into a bank account, to deploying a large scale Web services network that updates pricing information globally, the adoption of a Web applications infrastructure is vital for many businesses.
The city beautiful is fast becoming a highly attractive sourcing destination for companies looking for business process outsourcing, offshore software engineering and contract manufacturing service.
According to Amit Dua, who runs a web development company ‘Signity Solutions’, Chandigarh is the employment node for the entire northern region, known for its entrepreneurial skills and perseverance, qualities that are targeted by companies of the new economy. Many professionals who migrated to other parts of the country or the globe are now aspiring to come back to this region due to the growth potential available here.
Moreover, in this present day, even a small entrepreneur probably has a presence on the Internet and increasing the business.
“Unlike your company's office that may be open from 8-5, Monday to Friday, your company’s website is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There are many different time zones that may affect your business, which is why being on the web makes it time convenient for everyone, but still firms hesitate in building company’s own website”, says Priyanka Sachdeva, a web designer.
Although, there are a lot many benefits of having a web presence, but millions of companies continue to snub the Web — potentially limiting their growth and that of e-commerce and the economy , but now, the companies are realising that a Web site is just one of several ways to reach customers — not the only path to fast growth, that is reaching out to the prospective customers in just one go.
However, certain businesses have launched and some are on the verge of launching their own Web sites that allow customers to place orders and pay online, making not only a convenient mode but also helps in increasing company sales and presence.
It’s never too late; still a small step can do big. Come forward, and LET US SERVE YOU …
As the Internet grew into a major player on the global economic front, so did the number of investors who were interested in its development. So, you may wonder, how does the Internet continue to play a major role in communications, media and news?
Web developments are business strategies and policies implemented on the Web through the use of User, Business and Data services. These tools are where the future lies.
Who Needs Web Applications and Why?
There are many entities that require applications for the Web-one example would be Business-to-Business interaction. Many companies in the world today demand to do business with each other over secure and private networks. This process is becoming increasingly popular with a lot of overseas companies who outsource projects to each other. From the simple process of transferring funds into a bank account, to deploying a large scale Web services network that updates pricing information globally, the adoption of a Web applications infrastructure is vital for many businesses.
The city beautiful is fast becoming a highly attractive sourcing destination for companies looking for business process outsourcing, offshore software engineering and contract manufacturing service.
According to Amit Dua, who runs a web development company ‘Signity Solutions’, Chandigarh is the employment node for the entire northern region, known for its entrepreneurial skills and perseverance, qualities that are targeted by companies of the new economy. Many professionals who migrated to other parts of the country or the globe are now aspiring to come back to this region due to the growth potential available here.
Moreover, in this present day, even a small entrepreneur probably has a presence on the Internet and increasing the business.
“Unlike your company's office that may be open from 8-5, Monday to Friday, your company’s website is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There are many different time zones that may affect your business, which is why being on the web makes it time convenient for everyone, but still firms hesitate in building company’s own website”, says Priyanka Sachdeva, a web designer.
Although, there are a lot many benefits of having a web presence, but millions of companies continue to snub the Web — potentially limiting their growth and that of e-commerce and the economy , but now, the companies are realising that a Web site is just one of several ways to reach customers — not the only path to fast growth, that is reaching out to the prospective customers in just one go.
However, certain businesses have launched and some are on the verge of launching their own Web sites that allow customers to place orders and pay online, making not only a convenient mode but also helps in increasing company sales and presence.
It’s never too late; still a small step can do big. Come forward, and LET US SERVE YOU …
St.Stephen's
School gardens can be a powerful tool to improve the quality of nutrition and education of a child. Not only the children learn how to grow healthy food but also how to use it for better nutrition.
Beyond this, school gardens also serve for environmental education and for personal and social development by adding a practical dimension to these subjects. They may also reinforce basic academic skills like reading, writing, biology and arithmetic. A beautiful garden and a class education, nothing beyond you can ask for your kid.
A similar Environment prevails in one of the most reputed schools within the tricity, the ever growing St.Stephen’s School.
St. Stephen’s has won many laurels and in recent times the St. Stephen’s Football academy won the under 15 Manchester United Premier Football league in Goa defeating professional clubs of India thus becoming the undisputed Champions of India; no mean feat for a school club and now will represent India at Kuala Lumpur in June 2008.
St. Stephen’s truly exemplifies the glorious achievements by way of its ambassadors who have shone bright on the National and International arena - to mention a few - Abhinav Bindra, an Olympian, an Arjuna Awardee and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna recipient - Mohammed Tanveer, a National Champion in Carrom - Jaideep Taluja, represented India in Seoul in Football - Raghu Mahajan who topped AIEEE, IIT JEE, and was second in ICSE all over India - that lays testimony to the honest fact that theirs is a story of inspiration from a mentor indeed besides this, St. Stephen’s School has won the “Best Garden” Award in Chandigarh in the school category three times in a row.
This aptly summarises Mr. Harold Carver’s absolute devotion to the cause of environmental issues. The school showcases a beautiful Japanese styled garden that can easily be compared to the very best in Chandigarh; arguably the best planned city in India. The school building has been designed with every minute detail being taken into consideration that pertains to the classrooms, laboratories, staff rooms and a latest state-of-the-art air conditioned auditorium. The auditorium is equipped to stage many a stellar performance, and each aspect has undergone careful thought in presenting only the very best a school can offer “Perfection in quality”.
Replete with lush bamboo, ferns, herbs and a queen-size lounger are nestled in a Japanese-style, with features more than 10 varieties of flowering shrubs, ferns and herbs cascading down his wall.
The rich green carpet along with a mix of carefully planned blossoms, creepers, seasonal and ever-green plantations gives a soothing to every eye. The entrance is framed with a vivid Bignonia Venesta, the porch is resplendent with palms and the serenity of pathways is dotted with larkspurs, stalks, dahlias, salvias and anteherinums. The little landscape is complete with pansies, orchids and cactus.
St. Stephen’s school has been synonymous with ideals, which are pillars of education, namely discipline and integrity. There is a unique exuberance amongst the students and the teachers as they assemble for morning prayers in the huge quadrangular area of this magnificently built school. The prayers are said and all students and staff stand silently as if waiting for what might be essential to their day’s working.
Turning dreams into reality, Mr.Carver explains how St. Stephen’s School was initiated in 7 very small rooms in a residential area and now the School stands proud in a campus that has infrastructural facilities comparable to the very best in terms of global standards.
“In 1979 my father who was ill at that time, called me in one day to discuss what he considered was important. During the course of the conversation, I understood my father’s dream of opening a school. Taken aback by this sudden expression of my father’s dream, I simply told him that I was confident of being a good teacher but had my own doubts over my capabilities of being an administrator. In other words, I did not want to take the risk. That was when my father said, “You don’t know. I know. I have nurtured you as a son. So I know your capabilities as a son.” These words of inspiration grew to be a guiding factor all my life thereafter. Soon after my father passed away, it was my mother who urged me to define my father’s dream into a reality. By the time my mother returned from England, bookings for St. Stephen’s had begun. The school which then had begun in a residential area with students from various strata of the society”, he adds.
In 1991, the school shifted to a 4 acre site in the southern sector of the city. The grand plans were however put a spanner into by a group of people in the management with vested interests. The group wanted to take over the school and turn it into a commercial institution compromising on the student friendly and educative ambience the school was now famous for. What followed then proved beyond doubt the love of the students, teachers and parents for Mr. Carver. For the first time probably in India students and staff struck work and declared a strike to ensure that Mr. Carver would not step down. On October 1, 1993, the day celebrated even today as Thanksgiving Day by all the students and teachers; Mr. Carver was reinstated as the rightful principal of St. Stephen’s School, Chandigarh.
An enigmatic personality at times, Mr. Harold Carver has ushered in many a novelty in the field of education that spans a period of over 43 years
St. Stephen’s is but incomplete if Mr Carver is not sighted in every nook and cranny of the school, be it the auditorium, classroom, garden, laboratory, sports field or even the toilets to say the least, that reflects a very strict disciplinarian. The staff and students are very aware of the high expectations in all issues relating to punctuality, dress code, campus behaviour, protocol where upholding the traditions of St. Stephen’s is crucial. This is also evident in the concept in School wherein the closing of class periods is not indicated by the ringing of the bell, but by the watches worn on the wrist; for every minute counts. Aptly put by Mr. Carver “Time is no mans slave, but master of all”.
The experiences of all the trials and tribulations in establishing St. Stephen’s School with a difference, has only been achieved with the determination and grit that overcame all adversity with a simple saying, “Never give up, try again”. One can only better oneself with perseverance and it is this belief coupled with inspiration that made Mr. Carver the legendary educationist that he is. His inherent traits of Leadership blended with a steel resolve to achieve the very best in providing a holistic, child oriented and an all round development of personality for children is very much evident in the par excellence of performances in his School. Be it in academics, literary activities, cultural activities and sports, St Stephen’s very much lives up to its Mentor, Confidante and Guide Mr. Harold Carver. His motto Semper Sursum-meaning ‘always aim higher’ has found its true reflection in the School and all in it.
Beyond this, school gardens also serve for environmental education and for personal and social development by adding a practical dimension to these subjects. They may also reinforce basic academic skills like reading, writing, biology and arithmetic. A beautiful garden and a class education, nothing beyond you can ask for your kid.
A similar Environment prevails in one of the most reputed schools within the tricity, the ever growing St.Stephen’s School.
St. Stephen’s has won many laurels and in recent times the St. Stephen’s Football academy won the under 15 Manchester United Premier Football league in Goa defeating professional clubs of India thus becoming the undisputed Champions of India; no mean feat for a school club and now will represent India at Kuala Lumpur in June 2008.
St. Stephen’s truly exemplifies the glorious achievements by way of its ambassadors who have shone bright on the National and International arena - to mention a few - Abhinav Bindra, an Olympian, an Arjuna Awardee and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna recipient - Mohammed Tanveer, a National Champion in Carrom - Jaideep Taluja, represented India in Seoul in Football - Raghu Mahajan who topped AIEEE, IIT JEE, and was second in ICSE all over India - that lays testimony to the honest fact that theirs is a story of inspiration from a mentor indeed besides this, St. Stephen’s School has won the “Best Garden” Award in Chandigarh in the school category three times in a row.
This aptly summarises Mr. Harold Carver’s absolute devotion to the cause of environmental issues. The school showcases a beautiful Japanese styled garden that can easily be compared to the very best in Chandigarh; arguably the best planned city in India. The school building has been designed with every minute detail being taken into consideration that pertains to the classrooms, laboratories, staff rooms and a latest state-of-the-art air conditioned auditorium. The auditorium is equipped to stage many a stellar performance, and each aspect has undergone careful thought in presenting only the very best a school can offer “Perfection in quality”.
Replete with lush bamboo, ferns, herbs and a queen-size lounger are nestled in a Japanese-style, with features more than 10 varieties of flowering shrubs, ferns and herbs cascading down his wall.
The rich green carpet along with a mix of carefully planned blossoms, creepers, seasonal and ever-green plantations gives a soothing to every eye. The entrance is framed with a vivid Bignonia Venesta, the porch is resplendent with palms and the serenity of pathways is dotted with larkspurs, stalks, dahlias, salvias and anteherinums. The little landscape is complete with pansies, orchids and cactus.
St. Stephen’s school has been synonymous with ideals, which are pillars of education, namely discipline and integrity. There is a unique exuberance amongst the students and the teachers as they assemble for morning prayers in the huge quadrangular area of this magnificently built school. The prayers are said and all students and staff stand silently as if waiting for what might be essential to their day’s working.
Turning dreams into reality, Mr.Carver explains how St. Stephen’s School was initiated in 7 very small rooms in a residential area and now the School stands proud in a campus that has infrastructural facilities comparable to the very best in terms of global standards.
“In 1979 my father who was ill at that time, called me in one day to discuss what he considered was important. During the course of the conversation, I understood my father’s dream of opening a school. Taken aback by this sudden expression of my father’s dream, I simply told him that I was confident of being a good teacher but had my own doubts over my capabilities of being an administrator. In other words, I did not want to take the risk. That was when my father said, “You don’t know. I know. I have nurtured you as a son. So I know your capabilities as a son.” These words of inspiration grew to be a guiding factor all my life thereafter. Soon after my father passed away, it was my mother who urged me to define my father’s dream into a reality. By the time my mother returned from England, bookings for St. Stephen’s had begun. The school which then had begun in a residential area with students from various strata of the society”, he adds.
In 1991, the school shifted to a 4 acre site in the southern sector of the city. The grand plans were however put a spanner into by a group of people in the management with vested interests. The group wanted to take over the school and turn it into a commercial institution compromising on the student friendly and educative ambience the school was now famous for. What followed then proved beyond doubt the love of the students, teachers and parents for Mr. Carver. For the first time probably in India students and staff struck work and declared a strike to ensure that Mr. Carver would not step down. On October 1, 1993, the day celebrated even today as Thanksgiving Day by all the students and teachers; Mr. Carver was reinstated as the rightful principal of St. Stephen’s School, Chandigarh.
An enigmatic personality at times, Mr. Harold Carver has ushered in many a novelty in the field of education that spans a period of over 43 years
St. Stephen’s is but incomplete if Mr Carver is not sighted in every nook and cranny of the school, be it the auditorium, classroom, garden, laboratory, sports field or even the toilets to say the least, that reflects a very strict disciplinarian. The staff and students are very aware of the high expectations in all issues relating to punctuality, dress code, campus behaviour, protocol where upholding the traditions of St. Stephen’s is crucial. This is also evident in the concept in School wherein the closing of class periods is not indicated by the ringing of the bell, but by the watches worn on the wrist; for every minute counts. Aptly put by Mr. Carver “Time is no mans slave, but master of all”.
The experiences of all the trials and tribulations in establishing St. Stephen’s School with a difference, has only been achieved with the determination and grit that overcame all adversity with a simple saying, “Never give up, try again”. One can only better oneself with perseverance and it is this belief coupled with inspiration that made Mr. Carver the legendary educationist that he is. His inherent traits of Leadership blended with a steel resolve to achieve the very best in providing a holistic, child oriented and an all round development of personality for children is very much evident in the par excellence of performances in his School. Be it in academics, literary activities, cultural activities and sports, St Stephen’s very much lives up to its Mentor, Confidante and Guide Mr. Harold Carver. His motto Semper Sursum-meaning ‘always aim higher’ has found its true reflection in the School and all in it.
Next Birth: Of course a cricketer says Yograj
Cricket was an ambition, which was not fulfilled, but in case the almighty gives me a rebirth, I would want to be a world class cricketer, says Yograj Singh, a name which needs no introduction.
Yograj Singh, popularly known as Yograj, is a pillar of the Punjabi film industry and was also a former member of the India Cricket Team.
Cricketer turned actor has played one Test and six ODIs for India as a right-arm fast-medium bowler, he lately entered Punjwood, Punjabi film industry, which the man himself calls his two professions.
As a cricketer, Yograj made his first-class debut in the 1976-1977 seasons and played for a Combined Universities team against the English cricket team (MCC). Yograj made into the Indian team on the 1980 ODI tour to Australia for the Benson and Hedges World Series, which involved Australia and New Zealand. He had a modest record, taking four wickets in total at an average of 46.5 with his best figures being 2/44 on debut against New Zealand at the Gabba, which gave him a berth in the Indian team that was touring New Zealand in 1980-81 seasons.
However, his passion didn’t go for long. His cricketing career soon came to an end due to an injury that affected his eye and Yograj got retired from first-class cricket in 1985.
He started his career as a cricketer, but lately went into. It is a very sad story and Yograj still feel bad about it. He had an injury while playing and because of that he was forced to retire from international cricket. However, cricket still is his first love. “I eat, sleep and dream cricket. I run a cricket academy in Chandigarh and that is why I spend two weeks in a month there. Life without cricket is not possible for me”.
After his retirement from cricket he became an actor, appearing primarily in Punjabi films. He has appeared in about 150 films. He is best known as a villain for his performance in “Badla Jatti Da”. His son Yuvraj Singh is a current member of the Indian cricket team.
Explaining how his passion for playing cricket for his country ended due to an inquiry, Yograj full of emotions said, “Cricket is precious possessions, but somehow somebody snatched my right to play for the country. I have only bad memories of the only Test I ever played. I was fielding at fine leg when the ball flew to me. I tripped over a slight bump near the boundary and the ball hit my left eye. Within five minutes I was bowling with one eye.
On the third day I tore my neck muscles while was exercising , following I was hospitalized. All I played was a day-and-a-half in that Test match. After that they chucked me out of the team, then the state side, and that was the end of my career.
Then God gave me a son in 1981. When he was one year old I thought I would take my revenge. My son is a very talented kid; he was very good at every sport he played, be it skating or tennis.
One day I told him, 'Son, how do you want me to live in this world with the same face if you don't complete my dream? I want you to play cricket for the country and complete my unfulfilled dream.'
Yuvraj realised what I meant. The whole house was changed. I built nets in the backyard, laid a cement pitch, and installed lights. I bought him a new bat every day. There are about 200 bats lying in the house and tons of gloves. I got plastic balls, with which current cricketers practice now, for him.
And then began his training -- six hours on the ground and four hours at home in the nights. People said I had gone mad. They said I was inhuman with my son. I was harsh with him, but not inhuman. But I did not want to miss the train a second time in my life. Yuvraj realised my agony; felt my pain. He knew I was rewriting my destiny through him.
On asking, if Yuvraj is taking the place of David and is turning out to be the next dependable for the India Team, Yograj said, “ I Don’t compare my son with anyone. My son will be a world champion and I breathe through my son. The time, when Yuvraj will retire, people would then remember the talent that my son has. His excellence is still to come”.
Yograj, an emotional feels sad , as people and the young generation are getting away from their traditions, their customs. “Love for a people is fading, infact it is seen nowhere. I feel sad, when I seen people copying the delicacy”, says, the giant Yograj.
Cricketer, then an actor and now Yograj is into Hindi serials. “ I have acted in more than 150 films in Punjab and wanted to do something with Hindi serials. Though I have done a Hindi film with Jeetendra and Rekha called Insaaf Ki Devi earlier, I have never acted in a Hindi serial. So when Deepti Bhatnagar (producer of the serial) personally requested me to do Mohe Rang De there was no way I could refuse. The role I am playing in the serial is also very significant and close to my real self. And last but not the least, Deepti’s in laws are very close friends of mine, so that made me more inclined towards this serial”, he asserted.
Is it true that your younger son Zorawar is entering Bollywood? Yes. I don’t want Yuvraj to venture into acting before he retires from cricket. But I want Zorawar to make a mark in the film industry and as such he is currently undergoing a training course at Kishore Namit Kapoor’s acting school. My life is a mix of cricket and acting — I want my sons to become great cricketers and actors.
His life is full of events and he is a busy man. “I am keeping extremely busy with a couple of films and Mohe Rang De. God has given me a new life with these opportunities. At my age, I have completed my responsibilities as a son, wife and father and now I am doing what my hearts wants me to”, opined Yograj.
Yograj Singh, popularly known as Yograj, is a pillar of the Punjabi film industry and was also a former member of the India Cricket Team.
Cricketer turned actor has played one Test and six ODIs for India as a right-arm fast-medium bowler, he lately entered Punjwood, Punjabi film industry, which the man himself calls his two professions.
As a cricketer, Yograj made his first-class debut in the 1976-1977 seasons and played for a Combined Universities team against the English cricket team (MCC). Yograj made into the Indian team on the 1980 ODI tour to Australia for the Benson and Hedges World Series, which involved Australia and New Zealand. He had a modest record, taking four wickets in total at an average of 46.5 with his best figures being 2/44 on debut against New Zealand at the Gabba, which gave him a berth in the Indian team that was touring New Zealand in 1980-81 seasons.
However, his passion didn’t go for long. His cricketing career soon came to an end due to an injury that affected his eye and Yograj got retired from first-class cricket in 1985.
He started his career as a cricketer, but lately went into. It is a very sad story and Yograj still feel bad about it. He had an injury while playing and because of that he was forced to retire from international cricket. However, cricket still is his first love. “I eat, sleep and dream cricket. I run a cricket academy in Chandigarh and that is why I spend two weeks in a month there. Life without cricket is not possible for me”.
After his retirement from cricket he became an actor, appearing primarily in Punjabi films. He has appeared in about 150 films. He is best known as a villain for his performance in “Badla Jatti Da”. His son Yuvraj Singh is a current member of the Indian cricket team.
Explaining how his passion for playing cricket for his country ended due to an inquiry, Yograj full of emotions said, “Cricket is precious possessions, but somehow somebody snatched my right to play for the country. I have only bad memories of the only Test I ever played. I was fielding at fine leg when the ball flew to me. I tripped over a slight bump near the boundary and the ball hit my left eye. Within five minutes I was bowling with one eye.
On the third day I tore my neck muscles while was exercising , following I was hospitalized. All I played was a day-and-a-half in that Test match. After that they chucked me out of the team, then the state side, and that was the end of my career.
Then God gave me a son in 1981. When he was one year old I thought I would take my revenge. My son is a very talented kid; he was very good at every sport he played, be it skating or tennis.
One day I told him, 'Son, how do you want me to live in this world with the same face if you don't complete my dream? I want you to play cricket for the country and complete my unfulfilled dream.'
Yuvraj realised what I meant. The whole house was changed. I built nets in the backyard, laid a cement pitch, and installed lights. I bought him a new bat every day. There are about 200 bats lying in the house and tons of gloves. I got plastic balls, with which current cricketers practice now, for him.
And then began his training -- six hours on the ground and four hours at home in the nights. People said I had gone mad. They said I was inhuman with my son. I was harsh with him, but not inhuman. But I did not want to miss the train a second time in my life. Yuvraj realised my agony; felt my pain. He knew I was rewriting my destiny through him.
On asking, if Yuvraj is taking the place of David and is turning out to be the next dependable for the India Team, Yograj said, “ I Don’t compare my son with anyone. My son will be a world champion and I breathe through my son. The time, when Yuvraj will retire, people would then remember the talent that my son has. His excellence is still to come”.
Yograj, an emotional feels sad , as people and the young generation are getting away from their traditions, their customs. “Love for a people is fading, infact it is seen nowhere. I feel sad, when I seen people copying the delicacy”, says, the giant Yograj.
Cricketer, then an actor and now Yograj is into Hindi serials. “ I have acted in more than 150 films in Punjab and wanted to do something with Hindi serials. Though I have done a Hindi film with Jeetendra and Rekha called Insaaf Ki Devi earlier, I have never acted in a Hindi serial. So when Deepti Bhatnagar (producer of the serial) personally requested me to do Mohe Rang De there was no way I could refuse. The role I am playing in the serial is also very significant and close to my real self. And last but not the least, Deepti’s in laws are very close friends of mine, so that made me more inclined towards this serial”, he asserted.
Is it true that your younger son Zorawar is entering Bollywood? Yes. I don’t want Yuvraj to venture into acting before he retires from cricket. But I want Zorawar to make a mark in the film industry and as such he is currently undergoing a training course at Kishore Namit Kapoor’s acting school. My life is a mix of cricket and acting — I want my sons to become great cricketers and actors.
His life is full of events and he is a busy man. “I am keeping extremely busy with a couple of films and Mohe Rang De. God has given me a new life with these opportunities. At my age, I have completed my responsibilities as a son, wife and father and now I am doing what my hearts wants me to”, opined Yograj.
From roadside “milam” to popular discotheque
Chandigarh is no more a city of retired and tired people. The city which used to wear a dead look after 8.30 pm, some years ago, is finally discovering its late night identity.
It was in 1991 that the cable TV invaded homes of peace-loving people. Many serials and programmes for youth began. Hence, started the introduction of disco and late night parties.
The first discotheque to open in the city was Las Vegas in 1996. But it was not considered a respectable idea for women to socialise at disco parties. Now, with more than 2 dozen discotheques, the presence of the female gender is more than the male.
Lovers meeting points were fetes in schools and colleges or roadside’ milan’. But with introduction of discotheques and the pub culture things began changing. Voodoo, Score are some of the places, which the youngsters does not want to miss.
Now attending late night parties for women are no big deal. Not only youngsters but many middle-aged persons revel in the bright glare of disco parties. A lot of middle-class parents are allowing their daughters to enjoy this new found freedom.
The serene city is waking up to the glitz of night life. Psychedelic lights, rocking music, fine blends, rings of cigarette smoke and sipping of beer and dancing on the floor till the wee hours packs enough passion in the late night parties.
People forget their busy schedules and shake a leg to dissolve stress with DJ playing the musical numbers. Now the trend of theme parties is also in. For the youngsters it was a much needed change. The white foam surcharged the mood and the crowd danced with gay abandon. They didn’t mind getting drenched. The foamy liquid seemed to wash away their worries.
Ramandeep, a college student says, “I have just completed my graduation and want to pursue career in modelling. I think that more and more girls should join in. These kind of parties can change the narrow attitude of people too”.
Ashish Chaudhary, a businessman too has his own view point, and considers this upcoming trend the only way to freak out. “ I am basically a party animal. I like to dance at a party to unwind myself. This is the only way to enjoy and freak out. One wishes that these late night parties spread their wings and change the ambience of the city”, he says.
It was in 1991 that the cable TV invaded homes of peace-loving people. Many serials and programmes for youth began. Hence, started the introduction of disco and late night parties.
The first discotheque to open in the city was Las Vegas in 1996. But it was not considered a respectable idea for women to socialise at disco parties. Now, with more than 2 dozen discotheques, the presence of the female gender is more than the male.
Lovers meeting points were fetes in schools and colleges or roadside’ milan’. But with introduction of discotheques and the pub culture things began changing. Voodoo, Score are some of the places, which the youngsters does not want to miss.
Now attending late night parties for women are no big deal. Not only youngsters but many middle-aged persons revel in the bright glare of disco parties. A lot of middle-class parents are allowing their daughters to enjoy this new found freedom.
The serene city is waking up to the glitz of night life. Psychedelic lights, rocking music, fine blends, rings of cigarette smoke and sipping of beer and dancing on the floor till the wee hours packs enough passion in the late night parties.
People forget their busy schedules and shake a leg to dissolve stress with DJ playing the musical numbers. Now the trend of theme parties is also in. For the youngsters it was a much needed change. The white foam surcharged the mood and the crowd danced with gay abandon. They didn’t mind getting drenched. The foamy liquid seemed to wash away their worries.
Ramandeep, a college student says, “I have just completed my graduation and want to pursue career in modelling. I think that more and more girls should join in. These kind of parties can change the narrow attitude of people too”.
Ashish Chaudhary, a businessman too has his own view point, and considers this upcoming trend the only way to freak out. “ I am basically a party animal. I like to dance at a party to unwind myself. This is the only way to enjoy and freak out. One wishes that these late night parties spread their wings and change the ambience of the city”, he says.
PIK n MOVE
Recession has hit salaries, expenditure and also has affected the spending capacity of an individual or a family. Be it an Auto Industry or an Education Industry, recession has effected all. But one industry, which is least affected is the food industry.
As the average restaurant meal costs almost three times more than a home-cooked meal it was expected that in times of financial concern the public may shy away from restaurants. An economic slowdown or even a dreaded recession, however, is not usually as damaging to restaurants as one might think.
But the figures of restaurant visitors indicate that during a recession the number of restaurant visitors can still increase; indicating that convenience, the enjoyment of a good night out and higher quality food may override the hip-pocket-nerve.
Though, there has been a plethora of changes happening all around, but one thing which has proudly remained constant is the city’s quality of life and quality of food. The eating trends and habits among the people living in the tri city have always remained high, thus opening a wider option for the expansion of the food industry.
One such restaurant, which is not only a unique place but is also a junction that has gained a lot of popularity among its customers over the years. PIK-N-MOVE in Sector 8 was established in 1978 with a single minded objective of delivering the unsurpassed quality of exotic cuisine to its patrons.
31 years have gone since then and the quality not in piecemeal, but all across has remained stable, the way it was, when the restaurant began its services. Be it the fresh chicken or preparing its own home-grounded fresh spices, hygienic food and services are the top most priority of Mr.Sibia, the owner of Pik n Move.
They have the quality, the taste, which is second to none and truly belongs to the region; one does not need to wonder much as to why their customers have been coming to Pik n Move for over 30 years.
Though, the initial concept was to serve just the starters such as soups and snacks, but now Pik n Move has everything that one wish to choose from over 40 main dishes, starting from the so popular spicy Tandoori Chicken, to the soft and succulent Malai Chicken Tikka, the luscious Chicken Keema Nan and the quintessential Butter Chicken.
The mini meals are most preferred by the customers, which includes Butter Chicken/ Masala Chicken/ Chilli Chicken with naan for Rs 95. There is no particular speciality with the Pik n Move, as the customers are in habit so taste all that the restaurant has. The popular Chicken Keema Mushrooms (Rs-150), Chicken Seekh Kabab Gravy ( Rs 170), Chicken Kathi Kabab ( Rs 90), the chicken Tikka Tandoori ( Rs 150) and the Malai Chicken Tikka Tandoori ( Rs 150 ) are some of the hot picks of their customers.
Pik n Move is probably the only restaurant in the city that serves only chicken based non-vegetarian delights. “This is primarily to drive home the point of quality and when we say chicken, we mean chicken. Not like a lot others which take short cuts to profits at their patrons’ behest and serve mutton disguised as chicken”, says Sabia.
Be it the Amritsari naan or the favourite Chicken Naan with gravy, Pik n Move has a whole lot of exotic dishes to serve.
The Pik n Move has not only gathered the loyalty of their customers, but has maintained the standards. They have customers all over the tri city, which even includes Zirakpur, Kharar and surroundings.
“We, along with the city beautiful has come a long way together and the grace of our patrons’ the journey continues. It is the same trust and belief of giving the best, all the time, all year round”, adds Sibia.
So next time you are in town and wish to try some exotic non vegetarian dishes, pay a visit and your taste buds shall be treated to the finest culinary experience the city has to offer at Pik n Move.
As the average restaurant meal costs almost three times more than a home-cooked meal it was expected that in times of financial concern the public may shy away from restaurants. An economic slowdown or even a dreaded recession, however, is not usually as damaging to restaurants as one might think.
But the figures of restaurant visitors indicate that during a recession the number of restaurant visitors can still increase; indicating that convenience, the enjoyment of a good night out and higher quality food may override the hip-pocket-nerve.
Though, there has been a plethora of changes happening all around, but one thing which has proudly remained constant is the city’s quality of life and quality of food. The eating trends and habits among the people living in the tri city have always remained high, thus opening a wider option for the expansion of the food industry.
One such restaurant, which is not only a unique place but is also a junction that has gained a lot of popularity among its customers over the years. PIK-N-MOVE in Sector 8 was established in 1978 with a single minded objective of delivering the unsurpassed quality of exotic cuisine to its patrons.
31 years have gone since then and the quality not in piecemeal, but all across has remained stable, the way it was, when the restaurant began its services. Be it the fresh chicken or preparing its own home-grounded fresh spices, hygienic food and services are the top most priority of Mr.Sibia, the owner of Pik n Move.
They have the quality, the taste, which is second to none and truly belongs to the region; one does not need to wonder much as to why their customers have been coming to Pik n Move for over 30 years.
Though, the initial concept was to serve just the starters such as soups and snacks, but now Pik n Move has everything that one wish to choose from over 40 main dishes, starting from the so popular spicy Tandoori Chicken, to the soft and succulent Malai Chicken Tikka, the luscious Chicken Keema Nan and the quintessential Butter Chicken.
The mini meals are most preferred by the customers, which includes Butter Chicken/ Masala Chicken/ Chilli Chicken with naan for Rs 95. There is no particular speciality with the Pik n Move, as the customers are in habit so taste all that the restaurant has. The popular Chicken Keema Mushrooms (Rs-150), Chicken Seekh Kabab Gravy ( Rs 170), Chicken Kathi Kabab ( Rs 90), the chicken Tikka Tandoori ( Rs 150) and the Malai Chicken Tikka Tandoori ( Rs 150 ) are some of the hot picks of their customers.
Pik n Move is probably the only restaurant in the city that serves only chicken based non-vegetarian delights. “This is primarily to drive home the point of quality and when we say chicken, we mean chicken. Not like a lot others which take short cuts to profits at their patrons’ behest and serve mutton disguised as chicken”, says Sabia.
Be it the Amritsari naan or the favourite Chicken Naan with gravy, Pik n Move has a whole lot of exotic dishes to serve.
The Pik n Move has not only gathered the loyalty of their customers, but has maintained the standards. They have customers all over the tri city, which even includes Zirakpur, Kharar and surroundings.
“We, along with the city beautiful has come a long way together and the grace of our patrons’ the journey continues. It is the same trust and belief of giving the best, all the time, all year round”, adds Sibia.
So next time you are in town and wish to try some exotic non vegetarian dishes, pay a visit and your taste buds shall be treated to the finest culinary experience the city has to offer at Pik n Move.
SAGAR RATNA
'Sagar Ratna' is a well known Brand of Restaurant chain in Northern India serving vegetarian cuisine with a speciality in south Indian delicacies. Sagar Ratna has established its own identity in whole of Northern part of India for their high quality food, quick, homely and personalised service and utmost hygiene and upkeep of premises added with low and affordable price.
Sagar Ratna, a place where thousands of customers dine daily and feel that very good value for their money spent. The restaurant believes in simple décor, high quality marble/Granites flooring besides simple Furniture and wall ceiling.
The chain of restaurants has outlets in Sector 17, Sector 35 Chandigarh, Fun Republic, Mani Majra, Panchkula and also at the Mohali Kharar road. On an all-India level, there are about 40 branches.
Come, eat and go. That seems to be the mantra of the place. And this credo holds true especially during the dinner hours, with people waiting in queues for a table. This has been the scene since day one, when the branches were opened. The reasons are not hard to fathom. One, the craze for the “healthy, non-fattening, vegetarian and tasty” South Indian fare among residents of City Beautiful, cutting across age and race barriers.
Start your meal with a fresh fruit juice, a glass of chilled grape juice (Rs 60). It is soothing in its mild sweetness. Do remember though that only seasonal fruits are available here.
Ready to move on? Try a Rava idli (Rs 70). It’s delicious with the accompanying Kurma, a ginger-rich spicy chutney!
Do cast my vote in favour of the Dahi Vada (Rs 62). You can taste the finely ground lentils, and it melts in your mouth to let the yoghurt spurt through. A slight sweetened dahi vada with a dash of boondi, ginger, tomato and green chillies remains the common favourite. “Our special Dahi Vada is an all time favourite and loved by every customer”, said Santosh, the manager of Sagar Ratna, Sector 17.
The Badam Milk (Rs 60) is a hot favourite among Sagar Ratna’s regulars. Try it and you’ll know why!
A meal at the Sagar Ratna means a South Indian thali, all vegetarian. Though tangible but nearly untouched is the gleaming executive thali with soup , chapattis and rice, neatly set with enticing bowls of steaming rasam, sambar and other homely South Indian delights (2 vegetables, a dal, papad, pickle, rice, 2 rotis, curd, salad) and it costs Rs 115. Dosas, uthpams, vadas and idlis accompanied by mouth-watering sambar and chutneys are just as sumptuous as ever.
Next on their menu is the rajmah rice (Rs 75), chana bhatura ( Rs 60) and pav bhaji ( Rs 58). They also serve an impressive line-up of soft drinks and beverages. Most preferred are fresh lime soda, mango panna, milk shakes, jaljira, lemon tea, lassi, tea and of course, filter coffee.
After an exotic south Indian meal, the Sagar Ratna has special sweet for you. A unique ‘Pan’ , which is made from South Indian leaves and other south ingredients (Rs 7).
Price Tag: An average meal here is about a hundred rupee.
Sagar Ratna, a place where thousands of customers dine daily and feel that very good value for their money spent. The restaurant believes in simple décor, high quality marble/Granites flooring besides simple Furniture and wall ceiling.
The chain of restaurants has outlets in Sector 17, Sector 35 Chandigarh, Fun Republic, Mani Majra, Panchkula and also at the Mohali Kharar road. On an all-India level, there are about 40 branches.
Come, eat and go. That seems to be the mantra of the place. And this credo holds true especially during the dinner hours, with people waiting in queues for a table. This has been the scene since day one, when the branches were opened. The reasons are not hard to fathom. One, the craze for the “healthy, non-fattening, vegetarian and tasty” South Indian fare among residents of City Beautiful, cutting across age and race barriers.
Start your meal with a fresh fruit juice, a glass of chilled grape juice (Rs 60). It is soothing in its mild sweetness. Do remember though that only seasonal fruits are available here.
Ready to move on? Try a Rava idli (Rs 70). It’s delicious with the accompanying Kurma, a ginger-rich spicy chutney!
Do cast my vote in favour of the Dahi Vada (Rs 62). You can taste the finely ground lentils, and it melts in your mouth to let the yoghurt spurt through. A slight sweetened dahi vada with a dash of boondi, ginger, tomato and green chillies remains the common favourite. “Our special Dahi Vada is an all time favourite and loved by every customer”, said Santosh, the manager of Sagar Ratna, Sector 17.
The Badam Milk (Rs 60) is a hot favourite among Sagar Ratna’s regulars. Try it and you’ll know why!
A meal at the Sagar Ratna means a South Indian thali, all vegetarian. Though tangible but nearly untouched is the gleaming executive thali with soup , chapattis and rice, neatly set with enticing bowls of steaming rasam, sambar and other homely South Indian delights (2 vegetables, a dal, papad, pickle, rice, 2 rotis, curd, salad) and it costs Rs 115. Dosas, uthpams, vadas and idlis accompanied by mouth-watering sambar and chutneys are just as sumptuous as ever.
Next on their menu is the rajmah rice (Rs 75), chana bhatura ( Rs 60) and pav bhaji ( Rs 58). They also serve an impressive line-up of soft drinks and beverages. Most preferred are fresh lime soda, mango panna, milk shakes, jaljira, lemon tea, lassi, tea and of course, filter coffee.
After an exotic south Indian meal, the Sagar Ratna has special sweet for you. A unique ‘Pan’ , which is made from South Indian leaves and other south ingredients (Rs 7).
Price Tag: An average meal here is about a hundred rupee.
Be sure about your gymnasoum
Everyone wants to get fitter but with the pace of today's lifestyle it can be difficult to find time and place where people can avail all fitness activities under one roof.
Many of us have even considered working out at home and have purchased gym equipment that is currently being used as a 'clothes horse' in the spare bedroom!
Thus, to cater to the need of fitness conscious people, a fitness centre has everything that one desires to be fit. From ultra-modern facilities like spa, steam bath, aerobics, yoga to fitness machines, Platinum Fitness and Spa Centre in Sector 8 has a whole lot to offer to its clients.
Besides exercises, the experts conduct aerobics, body sculpting and yoga classes. Platinum has a team of 14 qualified trainers, which impart training to about 650 members.
“People have wrong notions about physical fitness. They have set their own standards and examples for it. But physical fitness in real sense is entirely different from what they conceive”, say Manish Kumar the manager. Platinum fitness centre call people with five components, physically fit.Aerobic fitness: Aerobic, is the ability to do moderately hard activity over a period of time. During the work the heart and lungs work together to supply oxygen to the body. Heart and lungs of people with aerobic fitness work well and they are able to do moderate hard activity over a period of time. The aerobics classes are held eight times a week, which is complimentary for their platinum members.
Power YogaThe classes for the Power Yoga is held eight times in a week (6 in morning and 2 in evening). The trainers aim not only on the relaxation part but also takes keen interest in toning the body, which includes yoga meditation and body toning.
Ab Blaster Classes
The aim of the Ab blaster classed is to the ton the stomach, which takes place six days a week.
Gaqattack Classes A 45 minute class that helps to ton the lower part of the body (Six days a week).
The Aerobics, Power Yoga, Abblaster and Gaqattack classes are given complimentary to all platinum members.
Muscular EnduranceAre you able to hold a two-pound weight above your head for five minutes or lift that weight 20 consecutive times? Then, you have muscular endurance. Muscular endurance is the capacity to hold a particular position for a sustained period of time or repeat a movement many times. At Platinum, a special guidance is given keeping in mind the aim for the exerciser.
Muscular StrengthIt is the ability to use maximum force or to lift the heaviest weight that you can move. Only when you have Muscular Strength in all area of your body, you can lift the heaviest weight that you can move. The cardio and strengthening exercise at the Platinum are given keeping in mind the medical and the exercising history of the member. ”A through discussion is held before any member start s with the exercises. Our main target is to retain the customers for a longer period providing them with personal touch and care”, explains Manish.
Walking is a lifetime exerciseWalking is a good exercise. Nowadays people walk rarely. They greatly depend on vehicles to reach the, even though it is at walking distance. Walking on a treadmill is a best exercise for all age group. The treadmill at the Platinum takes undue care so that the body joints or the muscles does not pain.
Many of us have even considered working out at home and have purchased gym equipment that is currently being used as a 'clothes horse' in the spare bedroom!
Thus, to cater to the need of fitness conscious people, a fitness centre has everything that one desires to be fit. From ultra-modern facilities like spa, steam bath, aerobics, yoga to fitness machines, Platinum Fitness and Spa Centre in Sector 8 has a whole lot to offer to its clients.
Besides exercises, the experts conduct aerobics, body sculpting and yoga classes. Platinum has a team of 14 qualified trainers, which impart training to about 650 members.
“People have wrong notions about physical fitness. They have set their own standards and examples for it. But physical fitness in real sense is entirely different from what they conceive”, say Manish Kumar the manager. Platinum fitness centre call people with five components, physically fit.Aerobic fitness: Aerobic, is the ability to do moderately hard activity over a period of time. During the work the heart and lungs work together to supply oxygen to the body. Heart and lungs of people with aerobic fitness work well and they are able to do moderate hard activity over a period of time. The aerobics classes are held eight times a week, which is complimentary for their platinum members.
Power YogaThe classes for the Power Yoga is held eight times in a week (6 in morning and 2 in evening). The trainers aim not only on the relaxation part but also takes keen interest in toning the body, which includes yoga meditation and body toning.
Ab Blaster Classes
The aim of the Ab blaster classed is to the ton the stomach, which takes place six days a week.
Gaqattack Classes A 45 minute class that helps to ton the lower part of the body (Six days a week).
The Aerobics, Power Yoga, Abblaster and Gaqattack classes are given complimentary to all platinum members.
Muscular EnduranceAre you able to hold a two-pound weight above your head for five minutes or lift that weight 20 consecutive times? Then, you have muscular endurance. Muscular endurance is the capacity to hold a particular position for a sustained period of time or repeat a movement many times. At Platinum, a special guidance is given keeping in mind the aim for the exerciser.
Muscular StrengthIt is the ability to use maximum force or to lift the heaviest weight that you can move. Only when you have Muscular Strength in all area of your body, you can lift the heaviest weight that you can move. The cardio and strengthening exercise at the Platinum are given keeping in mind the medical and the exercising history of the member. ”A through discussion is held before any member start s with the exercises. Our main target is to retain the customers for a longer period providing them with personal touch and care”, explains Manish.
Walking is a lifetime exerciseWalking is a good exercise. Nowadays people walk rarely. They greatly depend on vehicles to reach the, even though it is at walking distance. Walking on a treadmill is a best exercise for all age group. The treadmill at the Platinum takes undue care so that the body joints or the muscles does not pain.
Party Girls in City
PARTY GIRLS, relatively a concept that came to the city beautiful with am aim to promote the release of ‘Leo One Music’, an album that was sung by the melodious Richa Sharma.
Party Girls concept comprise of four girls who are professional and will perform in parties and prove to be delight for party-lovers. Tanya, Seema, Mollira and Kelly were gorgeous girls hailing from Delhi, Allahabad, Assam and Goa respectively, who also gave live performance at VooDoo, Sector 26 at night.
Sandeep Shukla, owner, Leo One Music, said, “The concept of “item girls” is not new in India. And after IPL T20, Cheer Girls have grown popularity amongst the people. Now, LEO One Music has come up with entirely innovative concept of Party Girls in India and it would be well-accepted by the party lovers. This concept has uprooted prevalence in Western countries. Undoubtedly, this album and their live performances will ensure absolute entertainment for party-animals.”
Richa Sharma has several hit numbers under her belt. Taal, Zubedaa, Sathiya, Kal ho na ho, Gangajal and Omkara are few of the blockbusters which had been voiced by her. And now she is whole and soul part of Party Girls album. The husky and intense voice of Richa is well-suited to this album. If Richa Sharma is the soul then these four stunning girls are body of this concept. They are going to display their moves on songs sung by Richa Sharma.
The Lyrics are given by Saajan Agarwal, who is also the director of the Video and this Video has been choreographed by the famous Bollywood choreographer Jojo Khan. This innovative idea will be well-appreciated by people in India because occasions and celebrations are integral part of our society. LEO One Music’s upcoming project includes Hindi feature film starring Anupam Kher, Rushad Rana, Rajpal Yadav, Vijay Raj, Krishna Bhatt, Shehal Dhami and Rituparna Sengupta and a Marathi film.
Party Girls concept comprise of four girls who are professional and will perform in parties and prove to be delight for party-lovers. Tanya, Seema, Mollira and Kelly were gorgeous girls hailing from Delhi, Allahabad, Assam and Goa respectively, who also gave live performance at VooDoo, Sector 26 at night.
Sandeep Shukla, owner, Leo One Music, said, “The concept of “item girls” is not new in India. And after IPL T20, Cheer Girls have grown popularity amongst the people. Now, LEO One Music has come up with entirely innovative concept of Party Girls in India and it would be well-accepted by the party lovers. This concept has uprooted prevalence in Western countries. Undoubtedly, this album and their live performances will ensure absolute entertainment for party-animals.”
Richa Sharma has several hit numbers under her belt. Taal, Zubedaa, Sathiya, Kal ho na ho, Gangajal and Omkara are few of the blockbusters which had been voiced by her. And now she is whole and soul part of Party Girls album. The husky and intense voice of Richa is well-suited to this album. If Richa Sharma is the soul then these four stunning girls are body of this concept. They are going to display their moves on songs sung by Richa Sharma.
The Lyrics are given by Saajan Agarwal, who is also the director of the Video and this Video has been choreographed by the famous Bollywood choreographer Jojo Khan. This innovative idea will be well-appreciated by people in India because occasions and celebrations are integral part of our society. LEO One Music’s upcoming project includes Hindi feature film starring Anupam Kher, Rushad Rana, Rajpal Yadav, Vijay Raj, Krishna Bhatt, Shehal Dhami and Rituparna Sengupta and a Marathi film.
He love flowers just as his own kids
Those who have a passion for horticulture knows what it means to have a well maintained garden, which is obviously a proud possession of the gardener.
Mention a sprawling lawn with neatly carved flowerbeds and unique garden accessories in the corners and we know the Sethi’s in Sector 21 are being referred to. Whoever thought that gardening requires huge space was proved wrong by a dedicated Harmohan Singh Sethi, whose garden is on a winning spree in the Rose Festival over the past few years, barring last year when he didn’t participate.
Out of all things, why gardening, comes the obvious question. “Both me and my wife, Avinash Sethi were the only ones in the family who were inclined towards gardening and inherited it from our grandparents”, reveals Sethi. Starting about 5 years back with palm trees, today Sethi has more than a hundred pots with seasonal and regular plants, flowers and her latest fancy is nothing less than the tiny old bonsais’.
Lush-green carpet grass with chuckling red and gold flowers and a shining pebble around a palm tree wipes every tear that flows out from a depressing heart as and when you come across Harmohan Singh Sethi's garden, who is still actively practicing at the Punjab and Haryana High Court. .
As Sethi switches on the high-wattage halogen bulb for allowing the light to flood the garden late in the evening, you realise if heaven has a place on earth, here it is.
The whiff of freshness emanating from so many marigolds bordering the flower beds full of salvias and geraniums, along with dahlias and roses, is enough to sooth even the tired nerves.
As you stand there looking at the Junipers--the desert shrub of Syria and Arabia--with tiny white flowers and zebras along the walls shrouded in the pleasures of ivy, you realise that the garden has been nurtured from the sweat of the brow.
Sethi says he and his wife Avinash Sethi have been bringing up the garden just like their own kids. “There is no substitute for personal attention. We have a dedicated and hardworking gardener, who smiles along with the grinning flowers. But that does not mean we can take it easy”.
You may find it incredible but Sethi says they spend good two to three hours daily taking care of each and every flower, along with the evergreens. For, the flowers bring bloom to their lives. The couple tills and ploughs with constant nurturing and caring, spending every evening among the blooms. “We have got flood lights installed so that we can enjoy the garden any time of the day. The little landscape is complete with pansies, orchids and cactus. “About 3 hours a day is what that is required to have a maintained garden”, says Avinash Sethi.
“We relax here,” the lady is quick to add that the gardener adds the extra touch. “I instruct the gardeners and make a schedule for the month. Here, there’s a mix of carefully planned blossoms, creepers, seasonal and ever-green plantations”, she adds.
The couple believes in reproducing their own plants from the stored seeds rather buying new plants. “We never buy plants rather we reproduce them. The couple who love to holiday took the concept of a landscape garden from England and mushroom from United States and further applied here at our garden.
The guest that comes to their residence calls the garden a land of heaven and they have come here to enjoy the bliss of nature.
Mention a sprawling lawn with neatly carved flowerbeds and unique garden accessories in the corners and we know the Sethi’s in Sector 21 are being referred to. Whoever thought that gardening requires huge space was proved wrong by a dedicated Harmohan Singh Sethi, whose garden is on a winning spree in the Rose Festival over the past few years, barring last year when he didn’t participate.
Out of all things, why gardening, comes the obvious question. “Both me and my wife, Avinash Sethi were the only ones in the family who were inclined towards gardening and inherited it from our grandparents”, reveals Sethi. Starting about 5 years back with palm trees, today Sethi has more than a hundred pots with seasonal and regular plants, flowers and her latest fancy is nothing less than the tiny old bonsais’.
Lush-green carpet grass with chuckling red and gold flowers and a shining pebble around a palm tree wipes every tear that flows out from a depressing heart as and when you come across Harmohan Singh Sethi's garden, who is still actively practicing at the Punjab and Haryana High Court. .
As Sethi switches on the high-wattage halogen bulb for allowing the light to flood the garden late in the evening, you realise if heaven has a place on earth, here it is.
The whiff of freshness emanating from so many marigolds bordering the flower beds full of salvias and geraniums, along with dahlias and roses, is enough to sooth even the tired nerves.
As you stand there looking at the Junipers--the desert shrub of Syria and Arabia--with tiny white flowers and zebras along the walls shrouded in the pleasures of ivy, you realise that the garden has been nurtured from the sweat of the brow.
Sethi says he and his wife Avinash Sethi have been bringing up the garden just like their own kids. “There is no substitute for personal attention. We have a dedicated and hardworking gardener, who smiles along with the grinning flowers. But that does not mean we can take it easy”.
You may find it incredible but Sethi says they spend good two to three hours daily taking care of each and every flower, along with the evergreens. For, the flowers bring bloom to their lives. The couple tills and ploughs with constant nurturing and caring, spending every evening among the blooms. “We have got flood lights installed so that we can enjoy the garden any time of the day. The little landscape is complete with pansies, orchids and cactus. “About 3 hours a day is what that is required to have a maintained garden”, says Avinash Sethi.
“We relax here,” the lady is quick to add that the gardener adds the extra touch. “I instruct the gardeners and make a schedule for the month. Here, there’s a mix of carefully planned blossoms, creepers, seasonal and ever-green plantations”, she adds.
The couple believes in reproducing their own plants from the stored seeds rather buying new plants. “We never buy plants rather we reproduce them. The couple who love to holiday took the concept of a landscape garden from England and mushroom from United States and further applied here at our garden.
The guest that comes to their residence calls the garden a land of heaven and they have come here to enjoy the bliss of nature.
Salman is a clay, who can molded into anything
"I was in London last week and the press asked me about the film’ Kisaan’. But I did not talk. I had committed myself to presenting the first look in Chandigarh only”.So here we are," said actor, producer and writer Sohail.
The city beautiful will be the first one to be treated to the first look of Kissan.
Sohail, who is looking for a tax rebate on the film in Haryana and Punjab, met the Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda to explore the possibility of a tax exemption. “The film’s target audience, the farmers, cannot spend Rs 100 on a ticket. If the tax goes, the price is halved. We wouldn’t have asked for a rebate had this been any other film. But we want the film to reach out to the maximum number of people,” says Sohail
Whether happy being a procurer or an actor, Sohail was straight -- producer. The idea of making Kisaan was stuck when they came for the shooting of Heroes in Punjab. “I decided to make a film on farmers, and because Punjab dominates north India, we focused on this state. Moreover, 70-75 per cent Bollywood revenue comes from the north, hence the choice,” Khan insists that while ‘Kisaan’ is a commercial film, at its heart lies a very serious issue - that of the rising suicides among farmers and the constant conflict with land grabbers.
“The younger generation wants to sell and live comfortably in the city while the older wants to hold on to their ‘mother’, their land. I feel ‘Kisaan’ is a universal story, one that’ll cater to all states pan India,” Khan gives an insight into the script - two brothers divided over land. “I have four meals a day, and I take it for granted without realizing the amount of sweat and sacrifice that a farmer puts in producing it. Our life begins from here,” he zooms in. Films, he reflects, is a powerful media. “And if we get to make a meaningful one, our job is done,” says Sohail.
His production house is busy with ‘Partner 2’, ‘Do Knot Disturb’ and ‘Main aur Mrs Khanna’, and we hear he’s working with dad Salim Khan on a love story with Salman bhai in the lead. “Salman bhai is like clay…you can mould him in any fashion you want to. He’s the best. So this is there, then Amar Akbar Anthony with all three of us in it, and maybe another meaningful film before I go back to my first love - direction by say 2011-12,” he says.
The city beautiful will be the first one to be treated to the first look of Kissan.
Sohail, who is looking for a tax rebate on the film in Haryana and Punjab, met the Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda to explore the possibility of a tax exemption. “The film’s target audience, the farmers, cannot spend Rs 100 on a ticket. If the tax goes, the price is halved. We wouldn’t have asked for a rebate had this been any other film. But we want the film to reach out to the maximum number of people,” says Sohail
Whether happy being a procurer or an actor, Sohail was straight -- producer. The idea of making Kisaan was stuck when they came for the shooting of Heroes in Punjab. “I decided to make a film on farmers, and because Punjab dominates north India, we focused on this state. Moreover, 70-75 per cent Bollywood revenue comes from the north, hence the choice,” Khan insists that while ‘Kisaan’ is a commercial film, at its heart lies a very serious issue - that of the rising suicides among farmers and the constant conflict with land grabbers.
“The younger generation wants to sell and live comfortably in the city while the older wants to hold on to their ‘mother’, their land. I feel ‘Kisaan’ is a universal story, one that’ll cater to all states pan India,” Khan gives an insight into the script - two brothers divided over land. “I have four meals a day, and I take it for granted without realizing the amount of sweat and sacrifice that a farmer puts in producing it. Our life begins from here,” he zooms in. Films, he reflects, is a powerful media. “And if we get to make a meaningful one, our job is done,” says Sohail.
His production house is busy with ‘Partner 2’, ‘Do Knot Disturb’ and ‘Main aur Mrs Khanna’, and we hear he’s working with dad Salim Khan on a love story with Salman bhai in the lead. “Salman bhai is like clay…you can mould him in any fashion you want to. He’s the best. So this is there, then Amar Akbar Anthony with all three of us in it, and maybe another meaningful film before I go back to my first love - direction by say 2011-12,” he says.
RC SORTI, V-C, PANJAB UNIVERSITY
Dr. Ranbir Chander Sobti, a name which needs no introduction. Prof Sobti's name was one among the three names that was suggested for the ‘Vice Chancellor
of Panjab Univeristy by the search committee under the chairmanship of the former Chief Justice of India Justice J.S. Verma in 2006.
A senior-most professor of biotechnology in the region, Prof Sobti, who began his career as a zoologist, has been responsible for the establishment of the Department of Biotechnology at the university which he has headed for many years. He is a member of the PU syndicate from the medical faculty and also Director of the Academic Staff College.
Dr Sobti has been serving as V-C since 2006 and has several books and research papers published in reputed national and international journals to his credit
Vice-Chancellor of the Panjab University, Professor R C Sobti, has been offered an extension of three years by the Vice-President of India.
The ever-smiling Dr Sobti started his career as a ‘Teaching Assistant’ in 1974 and later became a Lecturer in 1976. He was promoted and was appointed as a ‘Professor’ in 1994 and now is serving as a ‘Vice-Chancellor’ of Punjab University.
“It’s all about destiny”, feels the Vice-Chancellor. Though, he never thought of getting into this profession but now he counts the circumstances that led to his entrance into the education field. “It was circumstances nothing else. Once you are in, you have to contribute and give your best”, he says.
Dr Sobti did his M. Sc. (Hons. School) from Panjab University in the year 1970 and hen completed his Ph. D. in 1974.
Dr Sobti apart from serving the Vice Chancellor, and held various office in the careers of 39 years. He created and headed the Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University first as Coordinator (1989-94) and then as Chairman (1994-2000, 2002-2005).Then he was appointed as the Dean, Alumni Relations 1998-1999 and later as Dean Foreign Students, Panjab University, 2001-2004.
Though, Dr.Sobti has been awarded with various awards and certificates but his last was the most prestigious for him. He was awarded with the Padma Shri. The Vice-Chancellor of Panjab University, Dr R C Sobti, has been conferred with Padma Shri for his contribution to literature and education. "This award is a recognition not only for me but for Panjab University and the city", he says in an special interview with TRICITY CALLING.
Sobti has credited this award to his family and colleagues at the university and says,
"It has come as my morale booster and in future I will carry on the work more energetically and will continue making efforts to carry the university forward".
He had also been awarded with the Punjab Rattan Award and Punjab Sarkar Parman Patra-2008.
Sobti, who takes every day as a new challenge always balances both his academic and professional life. “With days is a new beginning for me. I am enjoying both my professional and as well as academic life. I still visit the laborites and also deliver lectures.
Apart from holding the high position in Panjab University, Dr.Sobti has been well assigned and is being given various responsibilities such as the Member of Selection Committees, Research Degree Committees, Board of Studies of various Universities. Besides all these, a large number of lectures have been delivered in the rural areas, schools, colleges, Universities etc. to popularize Science.
Right after joining as Vice Chancellor Dr. Sobti has made all out efforts to bring all round developments and changes in the University, for the cause of students, teachers and non-teaching staff. He has made following notable contributions.
The examination system has totally been revamped and the results were declared in June and July with no result late. In that way the students have got admission to the higher classes, previous year when more than 50% were RLs and students were given provisional admission. DMCs have been provided right on the same day of declaration of result.
The work carried out by Dr. Sobti has direct relevance to human health as he has purified the thermostable and Novel enzymes CMCase and Beta galactosidas.
Dr. Sobti has single handedly established Centre (now full fledged department) of Biotechnology at Panjab University which has been recognized by the DBT, UGC (under emerging areas), and DST (under FIST programme). The students who have got M.Sc./Phd. Degree from this department are occupying prestigious positions in the reputed institutes in the country and aboard.
The course curriculum that is being run by the department was originally designed by Dr. Sobti.
It is under his leadership that Panjab University has got PURSE Award from the DST as well as special grant of Rs. 100 crores has been recommend by the PMO.
Sobti who has high hopes of making Panjab University best with international standards is always busy in planning for the betterment of the university. “I am always thinking for the betterment of the campus. I want to do something extra ordinary for the student for which I need serious contribution for my teaching and non-teaching staff. Students should not forget the Indian culture, rather should work hard and leave behind all materialistic things”, says Sobti.
The Vice Chancellor has no free time. His day starts as early as 6 in the morning. Though, he has no time for the family, but still his family never complains, says Sobti.
Sobti has two daughters, Aditi and Aastha. Aditi is an engineer in America, while Aastha is pursing BDS from Chandigarh itself.
His wife, Vipin Sobti, who is a principal of Government College, Mohali feels that his husband is doing a wonderful job and has no grievance with him. “He really has no time for us, neither does he has time to discuss or share things. At times we have really snatch time. Whenever he is at home, he is always busy with work. It seems that work is the only aim in his life. ”, she says.
Vipin is into gardening, which is her favourite pastime. Vipin has maintained a wonderful garden at her residence in Sector 14.
Dr Sobti and his wife are now planning for vacation to Hemkund Sahib. “Vacations in hills that have a religious touch is what we are planning. Though, Dr.Sobti has agreed, but still a lot more depends on time”, she adds.
Sobti feels himself as a pride citizen of Chandigarh. “I am proud of being a Chandigarhian. The people of the tri city should be proud of themselves. People should come forward to save and improve the pride of the city. Chandigarh and its counterparts should work together to deliver best results. The Punjab, Haryana and Himachal governments should form a coordination committee to avoid duplication”, says Sobti with a glimpse in the eyes of doing something different.
of Panjab Univeristy by the search committee under the chairmanship of the former Chief Justice of India Justice J.S. Verma in 2006.
A senior-most professor of biotechnology in the region, Prof Sobti, who began his career as a zoologist, has been responsible for the establishment of the Department of Biotechnology at the university which he has headed for many years. He is a member of the PU syndicate from the medical faculty and also Director of the Academic Staff College.
Dr Sobti has been serving as V-C since 2006 and has several books and research papers published in reputed national and international journals to his credit
Vice-Chancellor of the Panjab University, Professor R C Sobti, has been offered an extension of three years by the Vice-President of India.
The ever-smiling Dr Sobti started his career as a ‘Teaching Assistant’ in 1974 and later became a Lecturer in 1976. He was promoted and was appointed as a ‘Professor’ in 1994 and now is serving as a ‘Vice-Chancellor’ of Punjab University.
“It’s all about destiny”, feels the Vice-Chancellor. Though, he never thought of getting into this profession but now he counts the circumstances that led to his entrance into the education field. “It was circumstances nothing else. Once you are in, you have to contribute and give your best”, he says.
Dr Sobti did his M. Sc. (Hons. School) from Panjab University in the year 1970 and hen completed his Ph. D. in 1974.
Dr Sobti apart from serving the Vice Chancellor, and held various office in the careers of 39 years. He created and headed the Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University first as Coordinator (1989-94) and then as Chairman (1994-2000, 2002-2005).Then he was appointed as the Dean, Alumni Relations 1998-1999 and later as Dean Foreign Students, Panjab University, 2001-2004.
Though, Dr.Sobti has been awarded with various awards and certificates but his last was the most prestigious for him. He was awarded with the Padma Shri. The Vice-Chancellor of Panjab University, Dr R C Sobti, has been conferred with Padma Shri for his contribution to literature and education. "This award is a recognition not only for me but for Panjab University and the city", he says in an special interview with TRICITY CALLING.
Sobti has credited this award to his family and colleagues at the university and says,
"It has come as my morale booster and in future I will carry on the work more energetically and will continue making efforts to carry the university forward".
He had also been awarded with the Punjab Rattan Award and Punjab Sarkar Parman Patra-2008.
Sobti, who takes every day as a new challenge always balances both his academic and professional life. “With days is a new beginning for me. I am enjoying both my professional and as well as academic life. I still visit the laborites and also deliver lectures.
Apart from holding the high position in Panjab University, Dr.Sobti has been well assigned and is being given various responsibilities such as the Member of Selection Committees, Research Degree Committees, Board of Studies of various Universities. Besides all these, a large number of lectures have been delivered in the rural areas, schools, colleges, Universities etc. to popularize Science.
Right after joining as Vice Chancellor Dr. Sobti has made all out efforts to bring all round developments and changes in the University, for the cause of students, teachers and non-teaching staff. He has made following notable contributions.
The examination system has totally been revamped and the results were declared in June and July with no result late. In that way the students have got admission to the higher classes, previous year when more than 50% were RLs and students were given provisional admission. DMCs have been provided right on the same day of declaration of result.
The work carried out by Dr. Sobti has direct relevance to human health as he has purified the thermostable and Novel enzymes CMCase and Beta galactosidas.
Dr. Sobti has single handedly established Centre (now full fledged department) of Biotechnology at Panjab University which has been recognized by the DBT, UGC (under emerging areas), and DST (under FIST programme). The students who have got M.Sc./Phd. Degree from this department are occupying prestigious positions in the reputed institutes in the country and aboard.
The course curriculum that is being run by the department was originally designed by Dr. Sobti.
It is under his leadership that Panjab University has got PURSE Award from the DST as well as special grant of Rs. 100 crores has been recommend by the PMO.
Sobti who has high hopes of making Panjab University best with international standards is always busy in planning for the betterment of the university. “I am always thinking for the betterment of the campus. I want to do something extra ordinary for the student for which I need serious contribution for my teaching and non-teaching staff. Students should not forget the Indian culture, rather should work hard and leave behind all materialistic things”, says Sobti.
The Vice Chancellor has no free time. His day starts as early as 6 in the morning. Though, he has no time for the family, but still his family never complains, says Sobti.
Sobti has two daughters, Aditi and Aastha. Aditi is an engineer in America, while Aastha is pursing BDS from Chandigarh itself.
His wife, Vipin Sobti, who is a principal of Government College, Mohali feels that his husband is doing a wonderful job and has no grievance with him. “He really has no time for us, neither does he has time to discuss or share things. At times we have really snatch time. Whenever he is at home, he is always busy with work. It seems that work is the only aim in his life. ”, she says.
Vipin is into gardening, which is her favourite pastime. Vipin has maintained a wonderful garden at her residence in Sector 14.
Dr Sobti and his wife are now planning for vacation to Hemkund Sahib. “Vacations in hills that have a religious touch is what we are planning. Though, Dr.Sobti has agreed, but still a lot more depends on time”, she adds.
Sobti feels himself as a pride citizen of Chandigarh. “I am proud of being a Chandigarhian. The people of the tri city should be proud of themselves. People should come forward to save and improve the pride of the city. Chandigarh and its counterparts should work together to deliver best results. The Punjab, Haryana and Himachal governments should form a coordination committee to avoid duplication”, says Sobti with a glimpse in the eyes of doing something different.
India’s first WHITE MAGIC queen
A white magic queen with a long bindi, huge crystal rings a stone necklace, a crystal wand and a purple cape. No, there is no supernatural being figured out. The lady in the picture, Renu Mathur can make anything happen with her white magic , a herb healer or a Shaman Witch. One of the only, and country’s first Shaman Witch, this Panchkula-based tarot card reader, Reiki master and now a High Priestess, promises to remove all negative energy.
Coming up with a all new Scandinavian method of divination known as “Rune Casting” , wherein a set of 25 crystals with symbols on them are casted in a specific manner and can be used as a guidance tool on our spiritual journey. The special 78 cards are easy to understand and are meant not only for divination but with pictures and hints for students who are learning this method from her. She also has her own medicinal values of the various crystals.
“Rune Casting method is very effective and runes are predominantly used to judge karmic balance when problems seem unsolvable”, explains the tarot card reader.
Talking to TRICITY CALLING, she further explains that there are a numerous benefits of the Crystals, as healing or supplement to healing. “Crystals can be used as direct healing method or can be used to supplement other healing methods, i.e. Labradorite can be used alone or in conjunction with medicine to heal high blood pressure, gout, premenstrual tension, rheumatism, stress,” says the Wiccan Practitioner.
Malachite, also known as Midwife Stone, is a beautiful green crystal used for cramps, asthma, arthritis, epilepsy, bacterial infection and also facilitates childbirth. Rutile is a crystal known for stabilizing relationships, marriages, strengthens immune system, helps resist ageing, and general breakdown caused by time. Excellent for astral travel in sight, awareness, communication of that beyond realm. The tarot expert also puts forward the benefits of Snowflake Obsidian, Sodalite, Smoke Quartz, Tigers Eye, Serpentine, Rose Quartz, Lapidolite, Citrine, etc.
Having being recently elevated to status of “Mother” in her Wiccan hierarchy, Renu Mathur reaffirmed her efforts to fight and remove domestic violence and abuse through W.I.S.E (Where Inner Strength Enlightens), which is an effort to fight this menace.
New age therapies and healing through a host of skills, including hypnosis, tarot reading, astrology and witchcraft are being accepted by a majority of people in the tricity. Renu Mathur can predict the future of her clients by reading tarot cards and even suggests remedies
For their problems.The images on tarot cards energize and help identify problems and solutions, and Renu's clients believe she explains everything logically.She claims that she receives the energy from Gods and Goddesses as also from the four elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water."Although this may not seem like a straight fight against superstition because what I am doing is very logical like the use of colours, use of fire, use of crystals all of which has been validated by everybody in all fields. This is just a concentrated form of using them and invocations of a Wiccan or a person like me used has a very scientific oath -"Do what will not harm anyone". We cannot harm anyone. If we even think of doing so we lose our energies," says Renu.
She translates, “Shaman means a herb healer and Wiccan is a person who uses the natural power to cast a spell.” Her tools, as she points out, are candles and crystals in various colours, an anthame (read, a crystal or metal wand) and a purple cape, helps invoke blessings from natural elements. Purple, the strongest colour of the spectrum is the colour of her coven. Coven? “It’s essentially a group to which one belongs. And after 19 years of learning Wicca from my teacher in the U.K. now I can start my own coven.”
Honesty, proper counselling and tools, and the positive energy can bring results in five minutes to a month’s time. For the layman, a lavender colour candle is for relations, a pink for spirituality, yellow/green for money, same goes for the colours in crystals. And all this together helps in the cleansing process i.e. bidding goodbye to evil and negativit. She tells, “Around 65 per cent of my clientele comprises victims of domestic violence, sadly a majority of them are women.”
Crystals and their uses
Rutile is a beautiful crystal known for stabilizing relationships, marriages, strengthens immune system, helps resist ageing, and general breakdown caused by time. Excellent for astral travel in sight awareness communication of that beyond realm.
Snowflaked Obsidian also known as flowering obsidian relieves muscle cramps , is a de-toxification stone used to aid disorders of intestines and digestive systems. It is also known as a protective stone for women.
Sodalite unites logic and intuition brings mental clarity, encourages self esteem, self trust and self acceptance, balances emotions calms panic attacks relieves insomnia lowers B.P. Treats Vocal Chords LARYNX.
Smoky Quartz also known as good luck stone excellent stone for protection and grounding. Have some negative energy in life, keeping you from being focused and getting things done, feeling depressed? Keep a smoky quartz, wear it, keep it in your car or bedside and feel the negativity clear away.
Tigers Eye excellent protective stone against curses, psychic protection encourages creativity and ambition, useful for treating spleen, pancreas, digestive organs, colon wounds, bruises, eyes and throat.
Crystal Serpentine is protective against snake bites, poison venom, parasite infection, aids calcium, magnesium absorption, treats hypoglycemia and diabetes.
Crystals like Rose Quartz are used as passionate love stones which stabilize relationships and bring success in love and business matters.
Lapidolite - Stone of transition helps to get one with transition with trust. Emotional Healer decreases Stress, anxiety and manic depression, despondency, anger, panic attacks and addictions. Also brings success in business and career.
Citrine - A large citrine geode is a beautiful object in its own light will attract wealth and also help to retain wealth if placed in the wealth office or home.
Crystals like Black tourmaline and aventurine have ability to absorb negativity and electromagnetic smog or geopathic stress if placed on your desk or laptop.
Lapis Lazuli - Its a stone of awareness , best crystal for psychic protection , balances throat chakra , elevates migrain, insomnia, brings fidelity within marriage, benifits respiratory and nervous system , overcomes hearing loss , arthritis, increases communication skills, dyslexia, learning difficulties , loneliness, sinus problems, and depression.
Crystals like topaz and jade, aventurine, fire opel, amazonite, tourmulated quartz, turquoise, tigers eye, enhance your availability of money flow in your direction and brings good luck and prosperity.
Coming up with a all new Scandinavian method of divination known as “Rune Casting” , wherein a set of 25 crystals with symbols on them are casted in a specific manner and can be used as a guidance tool on our spiritual journey. The special 78 cards are easy to understand and are meant not only for divination but with pictures and hints for students who are learning this method from her. She also has her own medicinal values of the various crystals.
“Rune Casting method is very effective and runes are predominantly used to judge karmic balance when problems seem unsolvable”, explains the tarot card reader.
Talking to TRICITY CALLING, she further explains that there are a numerous benefits of the Crystals, as healing or supplement to healing. “Crystals can be used as direct healing method or can be used to supplement other healing methods, i.e. Labradorite can be used alone or in conjunction with medicine to heal high blood pressure, gout, premenstrual tension, rheumatism, stress,” says the Wiccan Practitioner.
Malachite, also known as Midwife Stone, is a beautiful green crystal used for cramps, asthma, arthritis, epilepsy, bacterial infection and also facilitates childbirth. Rutile is a crystal known for stabilizing relationships, marriages, strengthens immune system, helps resist ageing, and general breakdown caused by time. Excellent for astral travel in sight, awareness, communication of that beyond realm. The tarot expert also puts forward the benefits of Snowflake Obsidian, Sodalite, Smoke Quartz, Tigers Eye, Serpentine, Rose Quartz, Lapidolite, Citrine, etc.
Having being recently elevated to status of “Mother” in her Wiccan hierarchy, Renu Mathur reaffirmed her efforts to fight and remove domestic violence and abuse through W.I.S.E (Where Inner Strength Enlightens), which is an effort to fight this menace.
New age therapies and healing through a host of skills, including hypnosis, tarot reading, astrology and witchcraft are being accepted by a majority of people in the tricity. Renu Mathur can predict the future of her clients by reading tarot cards and even suggests remedies
For their problems.The images on tarot cards energize and help identify problems and solutions, and Renu's clients believe she explains everything logically.She claims that she receives the energy from Gods and Goddesses as also from the four elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water."Although this may not seem like a straight fight against superstition because what I am doing is very logical like the use of colours, use of fire, use of crystals all of which has been validated by everybody in all fields. This is just a concentrated form of using them and invocations of a Wiccan or a person like me used has a very scientific oath -"Do what will not harm anyone". We cannot harm anyone. If we even think of doing so we lose our energies," says Renu.
She translates, “Shaman means a herb healer and Wiccan is a person who uses the natural power to cast a spell.” Her tools, as she points out, are candles and crystals in various colours, an anthame (read, a crystal or metal wand) and a purple cape, helps invoke blessings from natural elements. Purple, the strongest colour of the spectrum is the colour of her coven. Coven? “It’s essentially a group to which one belongs. And after 19 years of learning Wicca from my teacher in the U.K. now I can start my own coven.”
Honesty, proper counselling and tools, and the positive energy can bring results in five minutes to a month’s time. For the layman, a lavender colour candle is for relations, a pink for spirituality, yellow/green for money, same goes for the colours in crystals. And all this together helps in the cleansing process i.e. bidding goodbye to evil and negativit. She tells, “Around 65 per cent of my clientele comprises victims of domestic violence, sadly a majority of them are women.”
Crystals and their uses
Rutile is a beautiful crystal known for stabilizing relationships, marriages, strengthens immune system, helps resist ageing, and general breakdown caused by time. Excellent for astral travel in sight awareness communication of that beyond realm.
Snowflaked Obsidian also known as flowering obsidian relieves muscle cramps , is a de-toxification stone used to aid disorders of intestines and digestive systems. It is also known as a protective stone for women.
Sodalite unites logic and intuition brings mental clarity, encourages self esteem, self trust and self acceptance, balances emotions calms panic attacks relieves insomnia lowers B.P. Treats Vocal Chords LARYNX.
Smoky Quartz also known as good luck stone excellent stone for protection and grounding. Have some negative energy in life, keeping you from being focused and getting things done, feeling depressed? Keep a smoky quartz, wear it, keep it in your car or bedside and feel the negativity clear away.
Tigers Eye excellent protective stone against curses, psychic protection encourages creativity and ambition, useful for treating spleen, pancreas, digestive organs, colon wounds, bruises, eyes and throat.
Crystal Serpentine is protective against snake bites, poison venom, parasite infection, aids calcium, magnesium absorption, treats hypoglycemia and diabetes.
Crystals like Rose Quartz are used as passionate love stones which stabilize relationships and bring success in love and business matters.
Lapidolite - Stone of transition helps to get one with transition with trust. Emotional Healer decreases Stress, anxiety and manic depression, despondency, anger, panic attacks and addictions. Also brings success in business and career.
Citrine - A large citrine geode is a beautiful object in its own light will attract wealth and also help to retain wealth if placed in the wealth office or home.
Crystals like Black tourmaline and aventurine have ability to absorb negativity and electromagnetic smog or geopathic stress if placed on your desk or laptop.
Lapis Lazuli - Its a stone of awareness , best crystal for psychic protection , balances throat chakra , elevates migrain, insomnia, brings fidelity within marriage, benifits respiratory and nervous system , overcomes hearing loss , arthritis, increases communication skills, dyslexia, learning difficulties , loneliness, sinus problems, and depression.
Crystals like topaz and jade, aventurine, fire opel, amazonite, tourmulated quartz, turquoise, tigers eye, enhance your availability of money flow in your direction and brings good luck and prosperity.
Recession, the effect shows
‘Recession’, a single word, which has effected every individual and family, be it a nuclear or a joint family.
The written statement of recuperating Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was presented in the parliament reads, “India would emerge one of the least affected among the countries of the world from this current economic crisis” , Manmohan Singh can only afford to be optimistic, otherwise Indian corporate world and common Indian are finding it difficult to deal with this meltdown. It would have been great if a common citizen of the nation can afford to be as optimistic as the statement. Question need to be asked about the reason of this optimism on the side of the Government, though every Indian pocket is losing its weight. India’s one of the most revered economists Mr. Singh can only provide valid reasons for his sanguinity, because every single Indian is clueless on how to manage financial problems. Every economy, be it developed or developing, is simply become stagnant and showing no sign of recovery. Seems every one is under the aura of the US, raising no fingers towards it, who is the sole conspirator of this recession. Policies of the US Government were the single largest reason, people and businesses allover the world is coping with this problem. Smart and intelligent finance experts of the US found a unique way to earn the money by providing the security to sub prime loans from the tax payer’s money. When it comes to the economy, a recession is not what you want. Typically the nation's economy has to be doing poorly for at least six months before the officials start talking about a recession. There has to be a trend. There are many reasons a recession could start. Something might happen with the stock market or in the business world that scares consumers, which we all are in some way or another. Something that makes people hang on to their money instead of spending it.
As far as Indian prospects are concerned, our banks are safe because of string regulations of the RBI. Corporate India is in the deep water and feeling jittery only looking for the way of surviving this man made calamity. Business institutions are finding it very difficult to cope up with the crunch of liquidity and low consumer confidence. Off-shoring firms, especially Info-Tech and BPO sector are severely blemished. Manufacturing industry is also finding it hard to run the businesses with such a high cost and low return ratio. India may survive these crises by whisker as did in year 1999-2000, but its impact on “aam aadmi” could not be avoided as it has already started taking toll in almost every single house hold in India. Many experts have started making prediction about the revival of the global economy soon. We hope it will, but consequences will leave its impression for many years to come.
Recession has hit salaries, lowering the earning potential. Though there are consumers in the market but the actual capacity of the consumer to buy is almost nil. Be it an Auto Industry or an Education Industry, recession has effected all.
In India due to lack of overseas demand for Indian goods and services, the export industry and the production driving it has slacken, throwing labour out of their jobs. In a scenario of lack of demand, the goods and service would be sold at a loss, bringing in lesser cash realised in the market making people poorer.
As the markets are disrupted the effect shows. Unemployment is the greatest dread of any man. How will he feed his family now? Expatriates are being shown the doors. Even the America which has been home to many people is now turning them out.
A cut in the weekly budgets has changed the priorities of a common man. Worst effected are the female employees, which felt the winds of change first as they are more vulnerable. They know they will be laid off the jobs. It is difficult to believe, but it is true. Women who work as receptionists, doing odd jobs in the office, public relations and communications are picked out when downsizing is done. Recessions have the tendency to touch sore spots of business. Those which are no longer viable are shut off. For instance publications that are now low on subscription, advertising and sales get the first cut. Most companies spend large sums on advertising in print and electronic media. The PR companies have to work on tighter budgets with maximum mileage. Chances are that different agencies that were used for different products are now merged. A single agency is given the job to do. Staff in the office faces retention as now the work load is divided between only the most necessary employees. The ones left can also forget about the raise in salaries and also work hard.
“As the recession lengthens, more men are becoming unemployed and assuming the role of Mr. Moms. That leaves a lot of working moms as sole breadwinners. This is due to the fact that men are usually employed in the financial sector and other businesses closely linked to the current credit crunch”, says Guneet Singh, Regional Head in Sales and Marketing of a private Multinational company.
“On an average, one earning member of a family has lost his/her job, thus affecting the family structure. The families are now made to do more with less”, he adds.
It's not just adults who have been affected by the economic recession we are experiencing; children too have had to withstand all sorts of changes due to our current economic position feels Komal Chawla, a working woman. “ Whether a pleasant gift last year were not as plentiful as usual, to the forgoing of family vacations, to even less food available for eating, every family is feeling the heat. I have not met a single person in the past six months who is not suffering substantially from the economy. Unlike 911, where a particular trauma "shocked our system" causing some, but not all people, to struggle, this time, everyone is feeling it and anxious on some level”, she says.
“ The reduced spending by the consumer means companies have to reduce their output. If this happens for long enough it will mean a reduction of jobs. When people become unemployed, they typically stop spending. The more jobs are lost, the less the consumers consume. The less the consumers consume, the more jobs are lost. It turns into a vicious cycle”, explains Harmohan Singh Sethi, a resident of Sector 21.
“This recession has adversely affected the life of students as this has led to the decrease in employment opportunities available for us. Besides freezing the jobs, the companies have started cutting salaries and the jobs of their staff”, opines Sonia Singh, a student of a private college.
A year gone, but still the effect remains. . Let’s hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
The written statement of recuperating Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was presented in the parliament reads, “India would emerge one of the least affected among the countries of the world from this current economic crisis” , Manmohan Singh can only afford to be optimistic, otherwise Indian corporate world and common Indian are finding it difficult to deal with this meltdown. It would have been great if a common citizen of the nation can afford to be as optimistic as the statement. Question need to be asked about the reason of this optimism on the side of the Government, though every Indian pocket is losing its weight. India’s one of the most revered economists Mr. Singh can only provide valid reasons for his sanguinity, because every single Indian is clueless on how to manage financial problems. Every economy, be it developed or developing, is simply become stagnant and showing no sign of recovery. Seems every one is under the aura of the US, raising no fingers towards it, who is the sole conspirator of this recession. Policies of the US Government were the single largest reason, people and businesses allover the world is coping with this problem. Smart and intelligent finance experts of the US found a unique way to earn the money by providing the security to sub prime loans from the tax payer’s money. When it comes to the economy, a recession is not what you want. Typically the nation's economy has to be doing poorly for at least six months before the officials start talking about a recession. There has to be a trend. There are many reasons a recession could start. Something might happen with the stock market or in the business world that scares consumers, which we all are in some way or another. Something that makes people hang on to their money instead of spending it.
As far as Indian prospects are concerned, our banks are safe because of string regulations of the RBI. Corporate India is in the deep water and feeling jittery only looking for the way of surviving this man made calamity. Business institutions are finding it very difficult to cope up with the crunch of liquidity and low consumer confidence. Off-shoring firms, especially Info-Tech and BPO sector are severely blemished. Manufacturing industry is also finding it hard to run the businesses with such a high cost and low return ratio. India may survive these crises by whisker as did in year 1999-2000, but its impact on “aam aadmi” could not be avoided as it has already started taking toll in almost every single house hold in India. Many experts have started making prediction about the revival of the global economy soon. We hope it will, but consequences will leave its impression for many years to come.
Recession has hit salaries, lowering the earning potential. Though there are consumers in the market but the actual capacity of the consumer to buy is almost nil. Be it an Auto Industry or an Education Industry, recession has effected all.
In India due to lack of overseas demand for Indian goods and services, the export industry and the production driving it has slacken, throwing labour out of their jobs. In a scenario of lack of demand, the goods and service would be sold at a loss, bringing in lesser cash realised in the market making people poorer.
As the markets are disrupted the effect shows. Unemployment is the greatest dread of any man. How will he feed his family now? Expatriates are being shown the doors. Even the America which has been home to many people is now turning them out.
A cut in the weekly budgets has changed the priorities of a common man. Worst effected are the female employees, which felt the winds of change first as they are more vulnerable. They know they will be laid off the jobs. It is difficult to believe, but it is true. Women who work as receptionists, doing odd jobs in the office, public relations and communications are picked out when downsizing is done. Recessions have the tendency to touch sore spots of business. Those which are no longer viable are shut off. For instance publications that are now low on subscription, advertising and sales get the first cut. Most companies spend large sums on advertising in print and electronic media. The PR companies have to work on tighter budgets with maximum mileage. Chances are that different agencies that were used for different products are now merged. A single agency is given the job to do. Staff in the office faces retention as now the work load is divided between only the most necessary employees. The ones left can also forget about the raise in salaries and also work hard.
“As the recession lengthens, more men are becoming unemployed and assuming the role of Mr. Moms. That leaves a lot of working moms as sole breadwinners. This is due to the fact that men are usually employed in the financial sector and other businesses closely linked to the current credit crunch”, says Guneet Singh, Regional Head in Sales and Marketing of a private Multinational company.
“On an average, one earning member of a family has lost his/her job, thus affecting the family structure. The families are now made to do more with less”, he adds.
It's not just adults who have been affected by the economic recession we are experiencing; children too have had to withstand all sorts of changes due to our current economic position feels Komal Chawla, a working woman. “ Whether a pleasant gift last year were not as plentiful as usual, to the forgoing of family vacations, to even less food available for eating, every family is feeling the heat. I have not met a single person in the past six months who is not suffering substantially from the economy. Unlike 911, where a particular trauma "shocked our system" causing some, but not all people, to struggle, this time, everyone is feeling it and anxious on some level”, she says.
“ The reduced spending by the consumer means companies have to reduce their output. If this happens for long enough it will mean a reduction of jobs. When people become unemployed, they typically stop spending. The more jobs are lost, the less the consumers consume. The less the consumers consume, the more jobs are lost. It turns into a vicious cycle”, explains Harmohan Singh Sethi, a resident of Sector 21.
“This recession has adversely affected the life of students as this has led to the decrease in employment opportunities available for us. Besides freezing the jobs, the companies have started cutting salaries and the jobs of their staff”, opines Sonia Singh, a student of a private college.
A year gone, but still the effect remains. . Let’s hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
Punjabi Firm Industry
Once there was a time, when the Punjabi films were produced quite in numbers, but slowly the industry started seeing dark days and it was even predicted that Punjabi movies will become part of history. But now with a release of couple of good Punjabi movies, once again the there has been a new momentum in the Punjabi film industry.
According to what we have been listening and reading around, it seems that Punjabi film industry is now following the Bollywood.
To start with, a hit of Harbhajan Mann, Dil Apna Punjabi, has proved that still there is a good production left, Although the past three movies by Harbhajan Mann were also good , but the craze for Dil Apna Punjabi was quite high. The film did a good business, especially in Indian, UK and Canada.
Another good one released was Mannat, starring Jimmy Shergill and Kulraj Randhawa. Jimmy’s previous punjabi film was “Yaraan Naal Baharaan , which also did a good business.
Punjabi cinema has moved from the balle-balle to the Oscars.
The Punjabi film industry, which was once left far behind and the average Punjabi hero was, most probably, considered a Hindi film reject. Then Jee Ayan Nu, with singer-actor Harbhajan Mann in the lead happened. It turned out to be the most popular Punjabi film ever.
Before critics could write it off as a fluke, came Waris Shah — Ishq Da Waris. The film based on the life of the 18th century Sufi poet, played by Gurdas Mann, was India’s official entry to the Oscars. Finally, Manmohan Singh could leave behind his “movies-for-NRIs” stamp for a global audience.
For those in Punjab’s film industry who resented Hindi film’s stereotyping of the sarson da saag, makki di roti and balle balle factor, the frames were changing fast.
While the star trek has begun with Juhi Chawla, Nagma, Jimmy Sheirgill, Anupam Kher, Sushant Singh and Aryan Vaid in the lead, bigwigs like Yashraj and BAG Films have entered the Punjabi market with films like Yaaran Naal Baharaan and Mannat.
Speaking of which, Chitraarth who worked on Chann Pardesi, came back with Raj Babbar’s Shaheed Udham Singh.
Punjabi singers Gurdas Mann and Harbhajan Mann’s success is not just inspiring many youngsters towards singing but also instilling a feeling to take to acting world in Punjabi cinema.
And if the Khans are ruling Mumbai, the Manns are the Kings of Punjabi cinema. Both Gurdas Maan and Harbhajan Mann still command huge audiences, “being close to our roots, culture and tradition.
Punjabi film industry has received a huge boost with almost all leading Punjabi singers and comedians also acting. Comedians Gurpreet Ghuggi, Jaspal Bhatti and Vivek Shauq have not only make a mark in Punjbai films but Hindi Cinema as well. “Every good looking and handsome boy goes to Mumbai first to struggle, he doesn’t focus on Punjabi cinema. But it’s not his fault because earlier the Punjabi cinema was not good enough to fascinate young generation. But now it is slowly progressing. Punjabi film industry is not yet ready to give change to new actors, but if Punjabi singers, who already have a fan following, enter the industry, it will be a great help to uplift the industry,” said Gurpreet Ghuggi, comedian-turned-actor. With the success of Punjabi films in India as well as abroad, Bollywood directors like Manmohan Singh are now producing Punjabi films. His recent film is `Munde U.K. De’. It looks the new generation of Punjabi singers is now ready to rule the Punjabi film industry and take it to places.
Jimmy's Punjabi foray has turned out to be quite fruitful for him. His TERA MERA KI RISHTA, touted to be the costliest Punjabi film ever made, has been carrying such positive buzz around it that it has destroyed all competition.
Luv U Bobby, which was out in theatre this June had a promising music with a fusion of rock, folk and classical music and has a cosmopolitan appeal.
The movie boasts of bringing two legends of Punjabi Cinema, Guggu Gill and Yograj Singh, together on screen after a long gap of 13 years. The film introduces Vikram Sidhu and Poonam in lead roles. The film also introduces Jiya Chopra, cousin of Bollywood star actress Priyanka Chopra.
According to what we have been listening and reading around, it seems that Punjabi film industry is now following the Bollywood.
To start with, a hit of Harbhajan Mann, Dil Apna Punjabi, has proved that still there is a good production left, Although the past three movies by Harbhajan Mann were also good , but the craze for Dil Apna Punjabi was quite high. The film did a good business, especially in Indian, UK and Canada.
Another good one released was Mannat, starring Jimmy Shergill and Kulraj Randhawa. Jimmy’s previous punjabi film was “Yaraan Naal Baharaan , which also did a good business.
Punjabi cinema has moved from the balle-balle to the Oscars.
The Punjabi film industry, which was once left far behind and the average Punjabi hero was, most probably, considered a Hindi film reject. Then Jee Ayan Nu, with singer-actor Harbhajan Mann in the lead happened. It turned out to be the most popular Punjabi film ever.
Before critics could write it off as a fluke, came Waris Shah — Ishq Da Waris. The film based on the life of the 18th century Sufi poet, played by Gurdas Mann, was India’s official entry to the Oscars. Finally, Manmohan Singh could leave behind his “movies-for-NRIs” stamp for a global audience.
For those in Punjab’s film industry who resented Hindi film’s stereotyping of the sarson da saag, makki di roti and balle balle factor, the frames were changing fast.
While the star trek has begun with Juhi Chawla, Nagma, Jimmy Sheirgill, Anupam Kher, Sushant Singh and Aryan Vaid in the lead, bigwigs like Yashraj and BAG Films have entered the Punjabi market with films like Yaaran Naal Baharaan and Mannat.
Speaking of which, Chitraarth who worked on Chann Pardesi, came back with Raj Babbar’s Shaheed Udham Singh.
Punjabi singers Gurdas Mann and Harbhajan Mann’s success is not just inspiring many youngsters towards singing but also instilling a feeling to take to acting world in Punjabi cinema.
And if the Khans are ruling Mumbai, the Manns are the Kings of Punjabi cinema. Both Gurdas Maan and Harbhajan Mann still command huge audiences, “being close to our roots, culture and tradition.
Punjabi film industry has received a huge boost with almost all leading Punjabi singers and comedians also acting. Comedians Gurpreet Ghuggi, Jaspal Bhatti and Vivek Shauq have not only make a mark in Punjbai films but Hindi Cinema as well. “Every good looking and handsome boy goes to Mumbai first to struggle, he doesn’t focus on Punjabi cinema. But it’s not his fault because earlier the Punjabi cinema was not good enough to fascinate young generation. But now it is slowly progressing. Punjabi film industry is not yet ready to give change to new actors, but if Punjabi singers, who already have a fan following, enter the industry, it will be a great help to uplift the industry,” said Gurpreet Ghuggi, comedian-turned-actor. With the success of Punjabi films in India as well as abroad, Bollywood directors like Manmohan Singh are now producing Punjabi films. His recent film is `Munde U.K. De’. It looks the new generation of Punjabi singers is now ready to rule the Punjabi film industry and take it to places.
Jimmy's Punjabi foray has turned out to be quite fruitful for him. His TERA MERA KI RISHTA, touted to be the costliest Punjabi film ever made, has been carrying such positive buzz around it that it has destroyed all competition.
Luv U Bobby, which was out in theatre this June had a promising music with a fusion of rock, folk and classical music and has a cosmopolitan appeal.
The movie boasts of bringing two legends of Punjabi Cinema, Guggu Gill and Yograj Singh, together on screen after a long gap of 13 years. The film introduces Vikram Sidhu and Poonam in lead roles. The film also introduces Jiya Chopra, cousin of Bollywood star actress Priyanka Chopra.
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