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City takes a stance for World Cup
With just a few days left for the opening match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, companies, restaurateurs and businessman are busy signing deals, getting organised and finding means to boost sales, so that cricket buffs can enjoy a game that is almost a religion here.
Cricket has simply overshadowed every other sport and brings the country to a literal halt - more so if India is winning! So, here's a list of things to look out for to enjoy the game even more.
Screen presence
If you are planning to watch the World Cup from the cosy comfort of your home, Sony is offering Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000 discount on LCDs. Says Sahil Marjara, from Prem Sons Sony Digital Store in Sector 20, "Considering the World Cup fever, apart from the discount Sony is also offering an Airtel dish free with the LCD." With an increase in sales of LCDs and LEDs, Amit, sales person from Amar electronics in Phase 3B2 in Mohali, says, "The footfall and the enquiries have definitely risen, but the sales are picking up slowly." LG too is offering a Tata Sky dish free along with a LCD and a discount of almost Rs 10,000. "Earlier, a 32-inch LCD was for Rs 47,000, but after the discount it is priced at Rs 35,000," says Amit.
On offer
All geared up to catch the cricket buffs, city restaurants are offering lifesize screens, food and drinks. The Piccadily at Sector 22 will play host to the World Cup fever on an 8X8 feet screen in their restaurant Curry's and on a 42-inch LCD at Pomodoro. Listing the menu, Jagpreet Pal Singh, general manager, says, "For the World Cup we will have a special dish from the country that is playing and it would be named after the captain. Fusion drinks would also be on offer." At Hometel, you can watch the matches on an 8X6 feet screen at the Chill bar and on a 42-inch LCD at coffee shops. Having made a special menu for the World Cup, Sabyasachi Chatterjee, general manager, says, "Apart from the main course we will have cocktails, mocktails and snacks. Considering the World Cup fever, we have also come up with a liquor buffet where we are offering unlimited packages; happy hours would also be there from 5.30 to 7.30 pm." Barryo Fiesta, a restro-lounge-cum-bar in Sector 8, Panchkula, would also host the World Cup on a live screen. Tao, Sector 26, would kickstart the World Cup with a performance by Pakistani music band Jal. "With five projector screens at the Lounge we will be serving some special dishes for the matches," says Santosh K Sreedhar, general manager, Tao. For the World Cup Cafe Oz in Sector 9 transforms into a unique cricket cafe. It will give the look of a virtual stadium with big flags and screens.
Sport the look
There is a wide range of bath, hand and gym towels with a cricket theme, which are already available in stores across the tricity. The merchandise can be picked from stores like Mom & Me and Easy Day in Sector 20, Panchkula. Similarly, the official mascot of the event, Stumpy, is available in various sizes and is priced between Rs 299 and Rs 2,499. The World Cup range does not end here, as there is theme-based bed linen, watches and other personal care products as well. Pantaloons has the sole merchandise rights for the World Cup T-shirts and Arun Dhand of Ankita Impex who have made the world cup T-shirts, says, "We have made the tees for all the 14 participating teams and even for celebrities, who would be part of the cheer groups. Designed with country logos, so far we have made 1, 50,000
tees." jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com
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Bryan Adams fans down, not out
The lucky ones
On February 12 at 2 in the night, Viplov Rana uploaded four videos and over 30 pictures of Bryan Adams concert on Facebook. His status read, "Had an amazing tym.... experienced smthng tht I had never even dreamt of...got to c d legend Bryan Adams in front of me...singing d tracks I alwazz loved listening to...it was such a great ambience all around...had goose bumps seeing him performing...dis amazing fling wud stay thr fr long... it ws d best thng tht cud hv happened" Pursuing MBA in Pune, he is one of the few from Chandigarh who could attend Bryan Adams show. "After my friends couldn't attend his concert in Delhi as it got postponed, I realised how lucky I was." Manisha Sharma feels equally lucky. "The high point came when he sang his all-time hit Summer of 69. The crowd sang in chorus with him and the whole experience was exhilarating." Check out her Facebook profile and you will see that she has updated her status every hour a day before the concert. "I called up everybody in my family and friend circle to share my happiness. It's not always evil to make people feel jealous of you," she quips. After spending Rs 2,000 on the pass for Bryan Adams' concert, all Bhumika Sharma got was a seat in the last row of the stadium. "I didn't mind that; I just wanted to be present there so that I could go on telling everybody around me what an experience it was. It's not everyday that you have Bryan Adams in India performing live." The disappointed lot
Pallavi Kapoor, a young entrepreneur, and her friends had reached Panipat when they were informed that the show might be called off. "We still took our chance and went to Delhi, only to realise that the show was indeed postponed." The planning to attend the show began a month back and so buying passes wasn't a deal. "We came to back to Chandigarh the same night. It was a little embarrassing. Friends jokingly called up to say that we couldn't watch it because we didn't buy passes." It wasn't different for Ketan Kalra, a student, who went to Delhi and came back the same day after the concert was cancelled. "It was very annoying. The publicists should have made announcements only after addressing the security concerns." He is not sure whether he would go again on February 20, which is when the concert is supposed to take place. "I might skip it. It's not easy to travel 250 kilometres only for a concert." A little disheartened, Manu Gupta still would make every effort to be there at the show, when Bryan Adams will perform. "I can't let go this opportunity of seeing Bryan Adams performing live. I spent Rs 4,000 on the pass, which will be wasted if I miss the concert. I hope authorities in India learn how to manage a grand event like
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Is dating still a no-no?
Adolescents would mingle with their ilk, but not many parents are comfortable with the idea, especially in India where it’s still considered a Western concept. The same audience that views Dare to Date and Date My Folks gets uncomfortable when their wards want to try the same. While some parents from the city are trying to take things in their stride, the others wouldn’t hear of it. “Dating is a Western concept. Nothing like this has ever happened in my family, so I cannot allow my children to do it. It’s time to make careers and that’s where my kids need to put in their energies,” says Parwinder, mother of a teenaged daughter and son. One can see teenagers hanging out in the city parks, cinemas, and eateries, reason enough to send some parents into a deterrent mode. “Adolescents don’t have the maturity to handle relationships,” says Arti, mother to a teenaged girl. “I am not comfortable with the idea of dating at all,” she says. Says Kiranpreet Kaur, sociologist, “Privacy and freedom is everyone’s right, but the traditional mindset of parents makes it difficult for them to accept it.” “Intergenerational relationships are not happy today. It’s avoidance on the part of both kids and parents that makes communication more difficult,” she points out. At the same time she stresses that mutual trust and sense of belongingness can go a long way in ensuring safety of the kids. And some of the city parents are trying hard to achieve it. “My girls have both boys and girls as friends and I encourage it because it is part of growing up,” says Anuja Lath, mother to two teenaged girls. Anuja is fine as long as they are going out in a mixed group and she knows them. “I am aware that many times teenagers see their friends secretly, but I believe that parents being transparent and open can take care of this,” says Anuja. Siddhartha Wig is another doting father of two school-going girls who believes in fair play. “Dating is a healthy way to interact. Why make a big deal of it?” questions Siddhartha. “Children are aware today. If trusted, they do act responsibly. If stopped, they would anyway go ahead and explore. It’s better that parents are in the know,” he says. (Some of the names have been changed to protect
identify) mona@tribunemail.com |
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Britain is a nation of happy couples A majority of couples in the UK - whether married or cohabiting with their partners - are happy in their relationship. Initial findings from Understanding Society show that around 90 per cent of individuals who are living with a partner are happy with their relationship. Researchers at the Institute for Social and Economic Research asked both individuals in the couple to rate their happiness on a seven point scale; from the lowest score of ‘extremely unhappy’ to the middle point of ‘happy’, the highest point being ‘perfect’. The self-reported happiness rating revealed that 90 per cent of married women and 88 per cent of cohabiting women are happy in their relationships. Ninety-three per cent of married men and 92 per cent of cohabiting men said they were happy in their relationship. The findings indicate the happiest couples are those in which both are educated to degree level, have no children, have been together for less than five years and the man is employed. Factors such as being married or cohabiting, age of the individuals and duration of the partnership all have an effect on the level of happiness in a relationship. Professor John Ermisch, one of the authors of a book due to be published later this month that showcases a range of findings from the survey, commented: “Understanding Society has opened up many new avenues of research in studying both marriage and family life across the UK’s population and will continue to do so over the years to come.” The study also showed that after taking into account a variety of factors, including age, gender, number of children, relationship duration, employment status and education married people are happier than their cohabiting counterparts. One of the unique strengths of this study is that the researchers are able to study all members of a household. — ANI
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However, these tests are yet to be scientifically proven. Also, the website doesn’t cater to same-sex partners because founder Neil Clark Warren, an evangelical Christian, does not believe homosexuality should be encouraged. Steven Carter, director of research at eHarmony, offered little or no scientific support for the tests’ claims, but he did state, “to date, we estimate that over 9,000 eHarmony couples have married.” But how many such liaisons were successful? If, by one estimate, there are over 20 million eHarmony members looking for matches or marriage, 9,000 is not really that impressive a success ratio. Neither has Warren published any research in peer-reviewed journals on the subjects of marriage or relationships. It’s not impossible to find your love online but if people are choosing certain dating websites because they believe that there is some validated science behind the matching, beware. — ANI Lifestyle invites responses on the following issue: What’s your favourite Holi memory? Please e-mail the responses in around 200 words to lifestyletribune@gmail.com or post along with your photo and contact number to ‘Relatively Speaking’, Lifestyle, The Tribune, Sector 29, Chandigarh. The best responses will be published
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BOND WAGON
Stuti, Swasti, Bhavya, Bhumika
Relationship: Best buddies Time together: Nine years Same to same: We all love food, reading and have a good sense of humour. We love playing pranks, but we all are responsible girls! Yet different: Stuti and Bhavya are quiet, amiable, patient and love long hair. Swasti and Bhumika are impatient, tolerate no nonsense, are ‘don’t mess with me’ types and prefer short hair. Something special: We love winters because our birthdays fall in this season. Funny takes: We think puppies are cute but run away on seeing a dog! Memorable moments: Bhumika’s birthday. We enjoyed shouting in the balcony. Also, on Swasti’s birthday, we played fancy dress, applied horrifying make-up, played truth and dare and enjoyed an auto ride. Wishful thinking: We wish to be together forever and excel in every aspect of life. Take on life: What is a friend? One devil inhabiting two bodies. — Bhumika World is a big cake full of sweets and nuts. Sweet like me and nuts like my friends. — Swasti Never laugh or cry alone, knowing that an idiot is there to share. — Stuti Life without friends is like a house without furniture and food without spices. — Bhavya (These friends are students of class VIII in Sacred Heart-26)
— As told to Mona If you want to feature here, please email at lifestyletribune@gmail.com or mail at Bond Wagon, Lifestyle, The Tribune, Sector 29, Chandigarh, along with a photograph and contact number |
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Renee Writes
Unwind yourself
Anupama Rawat It seems that you are suffering from a condition of extreme stress. Living in the same situation day after day, we allow ourselves to slip into a routine that after a while seems dull and boring. The best way for you is to take a holiday. Just get away from everything you are familiar with. It will give you a new lease of life. As the famous adage goes, ‘familiarity breeds contempt’. Seek new and refreshing pastures in your holiday schedule. Open up
I am 29-year-old, married for two years and working in a multinational company. I normally work till late and never get home before 10 or 11pm. My husband and I get to see each other only on weekends. Recently, I got a call from a friend telling me that she has spotted my husband hanging around in a coffee shop with another girl. First, I did not think much of it until a colleague of mine also confirmed it. Now, I am disturbed. Should I confront him? He is very short tempered and I am afraid of annoying him. Please guide me on how to handle this situation. Namita Panday Please do not overreact to the situation. Just because your friend has seen your husband with another girl could hardly mean anything romantically. He could just be with his colleague. Nevertheless, the best course for your is to ask him. A relationship is all about integrity, honesty, compassion and enthusiasm. You are responsible for making your relationship happen. So please do not hesitate to ask and do not be a martyr and suffer in a dishonest relationship just because you don’t have the courage to speak your heart and mind. Avoiding a confrontation or brushing the issue under the carpet is not going to help in any which way. You can only handle a situation when you know what the situation is. I feel once you have everything in the open in a relationship, it always breathes new life into it. So please do not spend sleepless night over a most probably non-existent relationship. Just handle it correctly. Be positive
I am a 35-year-old guy married for the last six years and have a daughter who is three. I am sailing through most of the year since I am in the merchant navy and consequently, my wife and daughter have to live in the city. Earlier, my wife used to travel with me but since our kid is now going to school, she has to stay back at home. My main problem is that I am unhappy, as I have found that my wife has been attending parties every night. She leaves my daughter with the maid and comes back in the wee hours of the morning. How do I deal with this? Naresh Kapoor Please do not be so agitated with your wife’s behaviour. You have to handle the situation carefully. Bring the spirit of acceptance into your life. Look for courage within yourself to focus on your partner’s positive qualities even though you are compelled to be critical. It is not easy to be spending lonely evenings. Maybe attending parties is her way of getting away from loneliness. Give her the feeling that you are always there for her so that she will find comfort even in being alone sometimes. If she feels totally and unconditionally accepted by you she would not feel the need to lie to you. Do not be consumed by negativity. Allow your relationship with your spouse to be in better gear by perceiving things more positively, giving a lot of love unconditionally. It is only when you perceive things and situations with a positive attitude that they will work your way. |
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Hair quotient for 2011
Short ‘n’ smart
If you are lusting for a complete makeover, it's time you go for a pretty short haircut. Helping you cut back on the time spent in front of the mirror, Mohammad Aasif, hair stylist, Tress Lounge, Sector 8, says, "Gone are the days of long and exhausting hours of styling, instead enjoy the endless benefits of classy short crops. If you are looking for a chic hairstyle, leave the front section longer to sport a drop-dead-gorgeous bangs hairstyle. Other than this, a veg hair cut, inverted horizontal veg, pointed viscous hairstyle are also the ones to look out for." Short hair & city
There are only a few girls in the city that will go for a punishing short hairstyle. Girls here like to keep the length, but have a ravishing style. Hairstyle icon: Katie Holme looks super cool in her latest short haircut. In the middle of hair
Medium hair and the city: Most of
the city girls support medium length hairstyles. Hairstyle icon: Deepika Padukone is the star to look out for a chic hairstyle. Long locks
In terms of long haircuts, 2011 marks the revival of the classy and complex hairstyles. "With long hair one can explore various aspects of styling. The most popular hairstyles worth keeping an eye on are the stylish long layered haircuts," says Meenakshi Veermani from Cyprus Salon in Panchkula. Long hair and the city: Girls are ready to experiment with their long locks, but not with the length. Style icon: Sonam Kapoor is the girl to look out for her long locks in
Bollywood and Penelope Cruz is the one from Hollywood who supports long
hair. jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com |
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Now, a treadmill for your dog
It could be the perfect indoor exercise machine for your dog or it could be another eyewash, one thing is sure - in this era of commercialisation everything sells, even treadmills for your dogs!
So, are we now going to do away with a stroll in the park with our dog in the evening or a morning walk at Sukhna Lake? Opinions vary. We present a few. However, confining your pet within four walls and denying it a daily dose of outdoor exercise does not seem to be going down too well with dog owners. Says Sukhin Chawla, a student, "I am against this treadmill totally. I want my pet Labrador to enjoy its freedom and I am sure parks are a better bet." "I do not want to confine my pet Tanya, an Alsatian, to the house. I want it to see the world and enjoy evening strolls," says Thangu Jeyaraman, a young rock musician. So, after a treadmill, are we heading towards a full-fledged gym for dogs or for that matter a spa? |
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Youngsters abroad like Sufi
Representing the seventh generation of Sainia Gharana of Rampur, Gulfam Sabri has explored new dimensions in Sufiana and ghazal singing.
In the city for a concert organised by ICCR in collaboration with Pracheen Kala Kendra, Sabri, son of sarangi maestro Padma Bhushan Ustad Sabri Khan, shares his
experiences. "I started learning instrumental music like my brothers, Ustad Kamal Khan (sarangi) and Ustad Sarwar Khan (tabla), but due to the quality of my voice and love for poetry, my father and guru trained me as a singer," says Gulfam. Gulfam has also performed in a ghazal concert in Afghanistan on the invitation King Zahir Shah. "I have performed in the US, Europe, Africa, Australia and South Asian countries, and what pleases me the most is the interest of youngsters in my lectures. It is encouraging that they are showing more interest in Sufiana and classical music," adds Gulfam. |
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CLKA announces scholarships for young artists
The Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi has introduced scholarships for budding artists. This year the Akademi has increased the scholarship amount from Rs 2,000 per month to Rs 3,000 per month.
Artists between the age group of 20-35, residing in Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali are invited to apply for scholarships for the year 2010-2011. The last date for applying is March 1. Scholarships will be awarded in the field of visual and plastic arts under the disciplines of drawing, graphics/print making, installation, multimedia, painting, photography and sculpture. Forms are available at the Akademi office in State Library-34, Ravinder Sharma, Lecturer, Govt. College of Art-10, Bheem Malhotra, assistant professor, Chandigarh College of Architecture-12. Also, forms can be downloaded from the Akademi Website: www.lalitkalachandigarh.com. The Scholarship programme is a part of Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi's continuing efforts to promote, disseminate and encourage art and culture in the region. The scholarships are being named after eminent personalities like Amrita Shergill, Rabindra Nath Tagore, Dr. M. S. Randhawa, Le Corbusier, Dr Mulk Raj Anand, Jamini Roy, F N Souza, J Swaminathan, Manjit Bawa and Ramkinkar
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City women love shopping and clothes top their list. Or, so it seems after a visit to the exhibition, Indian Weaves, at Lajpat Rai Bhavan-15. "We received a tremendous response during our last exhibition at Kisan Bhavan, but couldn't extend it as the venue was booked. So, we are here again, with a few more artisans and a fresh supply of stock," says Rajesh, a craftsman and president Rashtriya Sanskriti Samaj Avom Sabhyata, which has organised the exhibition. Stitched suits, kurtis, causal and semi formal, men's cotton kurtas that start from a range of Rs 150 have a good variety to choose from. To welcome the summer, there are pretty dresses in white, skirt tops and long skirts. Also, on display are mats, table runners from Andhra Pradesh and starts from a modest range of Rs 10. Jaipuri, Benarsi, kalamkari, chikan, kantha - there is a range of fabrics to choose from that start from Rs 80 per metre. "Running materials sell well in the city. Bagru prints are selling well this time," says Kali Choudhari, who has brought stuff from Jaipur. Another must check is multi-utility covers in which you can pack shoes, slippers, bags or saris. Start from a range of Rs 60. A silver jewellery stall, saris, terracotta figurines and wood and wrought iron furniture from Saharanpur are the other things you can pick up. On till February 27. — TNS
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Painters’ workshop in Chandigarh Punjab has given birth to many a talent in the fields of literature, art and culture. To promote and encourage art and talented artistes, Magma Fincorp Limited is holding a two-day painters’ workshop in the city. The Magma Painters' Workshop, has 10 promising city artistes colouring the canvas with their unique imagination. "Magma has always encouraged and nurtured talent in the field of art. We are holding Magma painters’ workshop for the past few years in Kolkata and decided to take this activity to a national level. Kochi, Bhubaneswar and Pune are some places where we held such workshops in this financial year," says Sanjeev Chandhok, general manager, Magma Fincorp Limited. The participating artists are Manju Negi, Kanika Kakkar, Kamaljeet Kaur, Sapna Sharma, Monami Bhattacharya, Ritika Singh, Jagseer Singh, Narinder Singh, Sonica Gupta and Varinder Singh. — TNS
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Actor Priyanka Chopra is all praise for veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah’s son Vivaan, who forays into Bollywood with Vishal Bhardwaj’s 7 Khoon Maaf and says the newcomer has got acting in his genes. Acting unko viraasat mein mili hai (acting is in his genes). He is very good at what he does. It didn’t feel like this was his first film. We hung out a lot. I guess we connected. We got to spend a lot of time together because the film is from Vivaan’s character’s point of view,” Priyanka said. 7 Khoon Maaf is the big screen adaptation of renowned author Ruskin Bond’s short story Susanne’s Seven Husbands”. Both Vivaan and Naseeruddin Shah play one of the seven husbands of Priyanka in the movie. When asked about the experience working with the father-son duo, Priyanka said: “Both the actors were cast for their credibility as actors in individual...because they fit the character they were playing. I don’t think it has anything to do with the relationship they share in real life. Moreover, they don’t even cross paths in the film. But yes it was something interesting and different.” The film also stars Neil Nitin Mukesh, John Abraham, Irrfan Khan, Russian actor Aleksandr Dyachenko and Annu Kapoor. — IANS
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Malaysia gripped by Shah Rukh mania When it comes to catching a glimpse of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, 27-year-old Mehjabeen Alim will stop at nothing, even if it means spending more than Rs 1lakh. The young Bangladeshi, who is a student at a local university in Kuala Lumpur, said she has spent Rs 1,50,000 in the last two months just to have a photograph taken with her idol who is currently shooting in Malaysia for Don 2. “I paid about RM 8,000 (1,20,000 rupees) last month to get a VIP seat at Marina Bay when he was in Singapore on January 14 for the Zee awards,” she said, adding that “sadly, I only got to see the back of his head.” To pay for that trip, she worked part-time for a month and saved her birthday money. Her latest pursuit of the celebrity saw her renting a car and booking into a hotel in Malacca after she found out that King Khan was filming there. Accompanied by her boyfriend, she braved the scorching sun yesterday to catch a glimpse of the Bollywood heartthrob outside the location set in Sungai Udang yesterday, local Star newspaper said.“I have been his fan ever since he first appeared as an actor on TV. I know everything about him and my dream is to have a photograph taken with him,” she said. — PTI
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Natalie Portman voted most desirable spouse
Rehab hitmaker Amy Winehouse was voted the least desirable Wife with troubled star Lindsay Lohan and singer Britney Spears trailing in second and third slot, Daily Star reported. Britain’s Prince Harry was voted the most desirable husband toppling his engaged brother William and Twilight hunk Robert Pattinson. Sheen, 45, who recently checked into rehab following his hospitalisation has been voted the least popular fantasy husband with scandal-plagued Mel Gibson in second slot. “We were stunned by the results. The least attractive celeb brides and grooms were the party monsters. And now that Harry has cleaned up his act and proven himself to the world with his work in Afghanistan, he has topped the poll beating all the expected candidates like Robert Pattinson and even his brother William,” a spokesperson for My OK! Wedding said. — PTI
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Alec Baldwin gets star on Walk of Fame
The 52-year-old actor is thrilled about the honour and says it is also special for his 15-year-old daughter Ireland, his child with Kim. “I’m kind of blown away. My daughter has the distinction of both of her parents have this. I think it’s kind of cool for my kid,” he said. — IANS
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Hollywood actor Matt Damon has revealed that he was offered to star in 2009 blockbuster Avatar but turned it down due to schedule conflicts. “I talked to Cameron and I read the script and I knew the movie was gonna be a big hit. I really wanted to do Avatar and work with Jim Cameron and watch him direct and learn a lot,” Damon said. “But we were finishing The Bourne Ultimatum and I couldn’t leave; it was a scheduling issue.” In the end, actor Sam Worthington was offered Damon’s role. — IANS
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Looking for merchandise to show support? Just drive to Pantaloons and Big Bazaar. At Big Bazaar you can pick the Sach brand (co-created by Future Group and Sachin Tendulkar). They have a special edition of ICC Cricket World Cup-2011 gel toothpastes and glycerine bathing bar for cricket buffs. At
Pantaloons you can even pick Sach brand clothes and accessories.
March 3, 2011: Africa vs Netherlands at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali. 
There are the lucky ones who just can't stop bragging about seeing Bryan Adams perform live in Pune, and then there are those who despite trying hard missed out on the opportunity after the show in New Delhi was postponed. We talk to die-hard Bryan Adams fans from the city. 
A girl going out on a date still gives nightmares to many parents. Considered as one of the most powerful man in the world, even the US president Barack Obama is no exception! Recently in one of the interviews, he shared that once he prayed, “Lord, give me patience as I watch Malia go to her first dance where there will be boys. Lord, let her skirt get longer as she travels to that place.” Malia is Obama’s elder daughter, 12.
A new trend started by websites like eHarmony.com and Chemistry. com promises to find you the love of your life by using science - but does it work?
According to eHarmony’s website, its marriage profile, ‘developed by a team of clinical experts... is rooted in classical psychometric theory, which uses well-established standards to measure mental abilities and traits in a reliable way’.
I am 32 and completely at loggerheads with life. Everything seems totally out of gear. I am completely tired of my job routine. My marriage is not in order. My relationships with friends and relatives are out of sync. I feel extremely pressurised. It is as though time is running and I am not able to keep pace with it. I used to be a calm and simple girl, happy with my life. Please help. 
Looking for a trendy and stylish haircut in 2011? Those who are eager to experiment, we list hairstyles — long, medium or short — to choose from.
Women's haircut in 2011 celebrates the renaissance of the retro era, so if you have decided to stick to medium length hairstyles make sure you add some definition and volume to your strands. Tips Rachit Malhotra from Femina Plus- Sector 44, "Keep your look up-to-the-minute and dapper by complementing the blunt or layered designs with the hottest bangs trends. Uniformly trimmed as well as choppy styles look stunning when matched with various face shapes, from round to square. Layers, texture and volume are what women should go for when deciding upon a mid-length haircut." 
"I trained my dog on a treadmill. This concept is very new to our country and it has a long way to go. I like the treadmill because outside there are many risks especially with the growing traffic. I totally support this trend and would want all the dog owners to give it a thought," says Shiv Kaushal, a city-based dog trainer. 
Actor Natalie Portman has topped a poll to find Hollywood’s most desirable wife, while Two and A Half Men star Charlie Sheen has been named the least desired husband.
The Black Swan star has beaten the likes of Megan Fox, pop singer Cheryl Cole and bride-to-be Kate Middleton to be crowned the most desirable celebrity wife in a poll by the magazine, My OK!
Wedding.
Actor Alec Baldwin has been honoured with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for his accomplishments in television. The 30 Rock actor’s tribute was unveiled Feb 14 outside actor Eva Longoria’s restaurant Beso on Hollywood Boulevard — just seven blocks away from his ex-wife Kim Basinger’s star.
