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Fast-track
benefits
Feasting and fasting both have been significant in our religious ceremonies cutting across different cultures and religions. While old practices had certain logic behind it, over the period of time, many rituals have lost their significance.
A romantic note
He wanted to study music; he was equipped with desire and passion. As he walked into a room full of interviewers, sitting stiff, asking him to show a certificate to validate his interest in music, Punjabi singer Amber Vashisht, a Ludhiana boy, could only shrug his shoulders. "I had no degree, not even a certificate, but I wanted to learn music," the singer says, remembering his days.
Tipsy turvy
It is the starter of every Punjabi occasion, every party, every wedding, and every festival. Since the importance of this starter has been highlighted one time too many in Punjabi songs, it is pertinent to shift the radar on this sleek looking bottle of whisky.
Akshay Kumar grooves to Johhny Johnny in the upcoming film
It’s Entertainment
Crystal clear
As if bling on the eyes and lips weren't enough, we have a new fashion accessory on the block—face crystals.
Nothing to hate about it
Fire fire everywhere… you bet! This is image that comes to mind after watching the smoking hot trailor of Hate Story 2. And this is the line people are now dedicating to the actress of film, Surveen Chawla. The last we saw her was in an oh-so-sweet role in Punjabi film Disco Singh, all covered up fashionably. In the up-coming film, Hate Story 2, the beautiful actress sheds quite a bit… inhibition and as well clothes!
green thumb
Bite into the delicious litchi
It's my favourite…litchi time! I am lured by the very sight of the fruit that is red with blush. But for God's sake, don't make the blush the colour of 'blood' seeing some of the reports in daily vernaculars where the death of a few children have been associated with litchi.
TRENDSETTER
Cool confidence
Designers are aplenty today, but the younger generation is quite aware of whom and what to choose' thanks to the wide exposure through the media. Abhijot Singh, a student of animation, likes to be his own designer.
It’s Rocking
Aussie treat!
Topping the Billboard charts, Fancy is a song by Australian recording artist, Iggy Azalea from her debut studio album, The New Classic.
first-day-first show
Chemical bonding
Directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Karan Johar, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania is a Bollywood romantic-comedy film that stars Varun Dhawan as Rakesh 'Humpty' Sharma and Alia Bhatt as Kavya Pratap Singh in the lead roles.
A still from Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
Bright & shining
Tanishq introduces Mia 5, the fifth in its series to continue its journey of celebrating minimalism! An absolute indulgence, Mia adds different colours - yellow, mint green, sky blue and purple - to give new direction to work-wear
jewellery.
TROUBLE SHOOTER
Instil confidence
My 24-year-old daughter has self-esteem issues. Lately, she has become very conscious of her diet. What can I do to increase her self-confidence?
 Master Chef
Terrific Tofu
Tofu is the latest food that is grabbing attention because of its nutritive value and versatility, especially due to the Chinese cuisine, but somehow we in the north of the country are addicted to our cottage cheese — the wonderful paneer! Here is a recipe that will make you like Tofu and leave you asking for more.
Master Chef
Kofta couture
We call them koftas and make them with 'lauki' more often than not. The Arabs call them kufteh and shape them out of minced lamb more often than not.
Doc Talk
The beautiful man!
More and more men today want to 'beautify' themselves. Perhaps, it stems from the fact that they have to cope up with the beautiful damsels!
star track
Mini vacation
While shooting for Raja Natwarlal in South Africa, director Kunal Deshmukh wanted to have a short vacation there; though he had shot in South Africa thrice, he never got the time to explore the place due to his busy work schedule.
 Style talk with Bipasha
One more time…
The UK boys are back
chatter box
Akriti on bed rest
Singer Akriti Kakar, who entered Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 7) as a wild-card entry, has ended up hurting herself. She was rehearsing when she fell on her back and had to be rushed to a hospital. She has injured her tailbone and has been advised three weeks' bed rest.
Content with the new role
On a break: Akriti Kakar
The year ahead
If your birthday is July 12...
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