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Goodbye Mowgli, hello Muskaan!
Move over Nancy Drew and find out the problems of teenager Muskaan in Talking of Muskaan. With a new crop of writers writing for youngsters, children literature in India is indeed entering an exciting phase
“If you look at the number of children in our country and you look at the number of children’s books, there is obviously a huge gap,” Anita Roy, editor Young Zubaan and children’s author herself, points towards the potential growth and the huge market. The mismatch that directs everyone in the industry to the scenario that there aren’t enough books around! Or perhaps, they are not reading enough. She adds, “But definitely we are in the middle of very exciting times. Many new Indian authors are coming up and they are touching upon subjects hitherto not thought of before. There’s Himanjali Sankar’s Talking of Muskaan that takes up teenage problems. Or, our upcoming Eat The Sky, Drink the Ocean, which is a collection of sci-fi and fantasy short stories for young adults.” While we have come a long way from early children’s literature consisting of spoken stories, oral traditions, songs and poems used to educate and entertain children, the market is still a shifting one. Opines Pankaj P Singh, chief execustive, The Browser, “There is definitely a positive trend. Though international fiction sells better, there is a growing demand for something new.” A major part of the market continues to be ruled by Enid Blyton, Ruskin Bond, RK Narayana, Rudyard Kipling, CS Lewis... Let alone Indian names, we are yet to find International names to step in the shoes of classic series and authors. Save for JK Rowling. He adds, “Among the newest bestselling titles in foreign and Indian children’s fiction, there’s Heroes of Olympus (The Blood of Olympus), Diary of a Wimpy Kid (The Long Haul) and Vanamala and the Cephalopod by Shalini Srinivasan, Junior Premier League by Joy Bhattacharjya, among others.”
Doing it right
A huge part of the credit goes to promotional activities. Literary festivals and several activities around children’s books have contributed to the market that is today. “However, pushing a new crop of Indian authors in children’s literature among teachers and librarians remains of the challenges for publishers,” opines Anita. Till Indian names find just as much of credibility and space in school libraries, there are efforts galore. Tina Narang, senior editor, Scholastic India, shares some of the measures used to enforce a stronger reading culture, “We go directly to schools through book clubs and book fairs. This also makes for a very direct and effective way to promote books and reading. We also send our authors to schools so they can engage directly with children. Besides, the standard methods of book promotion in bookstores, we also try to promote our motto of ‘Read Every Day. Lead a Better Life’ through social media.” It is a long way covered, long way to go.
manpriya@tribunemail.com
The story so far…
Whoever said children’s literature is meant for children, hadn’t probably read JK Rowling and many of her kind. Just some of the myriad classics that have entertained generations, age groups across the board and continue to do so.
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A prayer gets answered Demons of 1984 continue to haunt; not just a chosen part of the nation. Apathy, however, is not an easy emotion to evoke. That's where artistes come in. Completing his common-man trilogy with the upcoming film, Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain, actor Rajpal Yadav has taken a big leap towards Hollywood. "I never aimed for Hollywood. I did what came my way and made sure I did justice to it. In 2005, I received a mail saying they'd seen my work in Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon and would like me to work on their next project. It's been nine years that the makers of the film have been researching on the topic. They'd made four drafts of the film and the final one is now finally up for release. This is how you make a thorough film, I understand now. For the first time in my career of about two decades, I feel entirely satisfied with a film," says Yadav, a National School of Drama (Delhi) pass-out. Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain is being directed by Indo-American director Ravi Kumar, who originally belongs to Jabalpur, and also stars Mischa Barton, Martin Sheen, Kal Penn and Tannishtha Chatterjee. In character's skin
"I'm playing the role of Dilip, a rickshaw puller from Bhopal. He is a survivor, a victim, of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of December 3, 1984. In fact, it is also being released in India on December 5 this year, which marks the 30-year anniversary of the tragedy. Like Titanic had two sides of the story-one emotional (involving Jack and Rose) and the other technical, about what went wrong where —Bhopal also has two sides—one about the facts, happenings and impact of the tragedy and the other through the eyes of a wife and husband. Working for this film gave us actors an insight into what actually happened in Bhopal three decades ago; how the common man had to bear the brunt of one man's greed; how a grain of rice became his enemy. It was heart-rending. Thus, I dedicate this film and my role to all the victims of the tragedy," says Yadav, adding that the film will also act like a cautionary warning for the unforeseen future. Giant leap
Stepping into the professionalism Hollywood is known for, Yadav says it's thanks to his unique experiences in Bollywood that he was able to handle an international film of such stature. "My biological mother gave birth to me, but what instilled life in me was cinema. It is thanks to the varied characters I've played in Bollywood that I was sure of pulling off a subject like Bhopal. The difference between the workings of the two industries is phenomenal, though. Bollywood has definitely more energy, but we don't know how to make the best of that energy. Hollywood, on the other hand, is very systematic. So, their limited energy too produces wonders, because of the system in place." Any star-struck moments, working with Martin Sheen and Mischa Barton? "As a student of the NSD and the Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts (Lucknow), we were taught to observe everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Robin Williams. So, I'm overwhelmed about working with the very same people we used to study about!" Emotional shift
Once a comedian, always a comedian. To have made a smooth transition, in his first Hollywood film at that, is no mean feat. "In the 150 films I have done so far, I've consciously not repeated myself . So, to have made a transition from a so-called 'comedian' to a serious actor was not as big a deal. I believe that people shouldn’t use this word 'comedian' for me. A comedian can only entertain you in a certain manner. I, however, have adapted roles to various patterns, which makes me an entertainer; not just a comedian." somya@tribunemail.com
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In the right frame
There are those who try to associate with ‘social causes’ through their work. And then there are those whose work is social cause. Photographer Randeep Singh belongs to the latter part of the world. With his doting eyes fringing that earnest smile every time he talks about photographing ‘his people’. From finding his first-ever camera in the dump to holding his second solo exhibition at Alliance Francaise – photographer Randeep Singh has come a long way.
“I’m from Maddoke village in Moga district,” he spells it out for us and adds, “I did schooling till senior secondary in the village. My parents were labourers; working in other people’s fields. Photography wasn’t a childhood dream. As a youngster, I only knew how to scribble on walls with charcoal. I just knew I was drawn to visuals. My parents didn’t dream of higher education for me. Being a truck driver was the highest form of success in our village, getting to roam the country on a vehicle, you know. After Class 12 I started doing hard labour in farms and factories for eight years. Then, I landed up in Chandigarh for further studies, took admission in Chandigarh College of Arts (BFA) and learnt about photography. What appealed to me the most was that I could express so much in one frame with this art; more than a painting.” A firm believer of ‘visual literacy’, Randeep says being aware of your society is of utmost importance for any art form. “Before Art College, I was also an activist, supporting the union of landless labourers of Punjab. Obvious questions like why people don’t get their due started arising,” he says, before pointing out to a picture, ‘Landless’, of a sprawling farm land in stark contrast with women labourers going about their day’s work. He then moves on to a black and white shot from Kathmandu and says, “I went in search of traces from the civil war of Dhaka. I try and go back whenever possible; have been working at it since 2008. The monarchy has ended; the king has left, but, how’s democracy treating them? Is it in line with India? So, each of these photographs has a piece of my journey in them.” Not surprising then, Randeep’s pictures speak about the socio-political status of each state he visits – be it from Himachal Pradesh to Haryana, Kathmandu to Gurgaon. A photographer for the past decade, Randeep’s projects have varied from gender discrimination to Kathmandu’s ‘Dream of New Republic’ to ‘The Paradox of Prosperity’ on the Green Revolution. “People say artists are ‘different’; deep thinkers. I sometimes just wonder what’s the content of those deep thoughts, if not the blatant atrocities of the society we inhabit. We are who we are because Currently, Randeep is working on a documentary film on the Ghadar Movement of India and another on The Paradox of Prosperity of the Green Revolution. His solo exhibition, Sculpted Moments, is on at Alliance Francaise, Sector 36, Chandigarh, till November 25. somya@tribunemail.com
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De-stress the tress
It is very important to winter-proof your hair so that they do not become dry and lifeless Dr Vikas Sharma
Before the winter winds can wreak havoc with your hair, treat them to deep conditioning. Increase the amount of time you leave conditioners in your hair when you shampoo. Deep conditioning will also replace and maintain moisture. Regular trims to prevent split ends will also keep your hair healthy. Since the cold weather tends to dry your hair, a gentle oil massage will help your hair restore its softness. But it should not be vigorous and be done only once or maximum twice a week. Continue to pre-shampoo your hair with essential oils like coconut, jojoba, emu and olive. Olive oil can provide the much-needed moisture to the hair. Heat the oil before using and allow it to soak for a while. Style your hair with a braid, twist or a knot. If you keep your hair loose, it will be exposed to cold winds and environmental damage. Avoid exposing your hair to frequent colouring, streaking or ironing as they can rob off its moisture. It is advisable to avoid using heating appliances on your hair, especially during winter. Expose your hair to natural drying. If you insist on washing hair every-day, try switching showers to the evenings, allowing your hair to air-dry indoors. This will eliminate the need for using the blow dryers, which can worsen dry scalps. If you have to use, use one with a hood. As much as 13 per cent of our hair is made up of water. When hair is dry, it loses its ability to stretch so it breaks off. Go gentle with hair appliances like curling irons and blow dryers. Tip talk
(Sharma is a Chandigarh-based
dermatologist)
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Time is ripe
Satish Narula At this time of the year, the gardeners are under tremendous pressure. They are working overtime to fill the pots and plant seedlings. They are worried that planting of the seedlings in the ground should finish by now. They are also running around to get good quality bulbs to plant these to get blooms at the right time. Roses are his other concerns. Let us tackle these problems one by one and let the king of flowers, the rose, be tackled on priority. The plants have been pruned and have started putting forth new growth. Keep an eye that the new emerging leaves do not get injured by the leaf-cutting insects or even aphids that suck sap. Also keep a watch to check the appearance of leaf spot that enhances ageing and falling of leaf prematurely. It would be better if you spray metasystox and bavistin, dissolved in water at two milliliter and one gram, respectively. These two chemicals could be mixed together and sprayed. This will save you much time and give healthy blooms. Also apply Thimet 10-G granules at 20 grams per bush to keep the scales under check. Procure healthy bulbs from the market and put these dipped in bavistin solution for two hours. The solution could be made by dissolving the powder at two gram to a litre of water. After the bulbs are taken out, dry these in shade and wrap in wet gunny bag for two days or so. You will find the roots at the base swollen and ready to be planted in soil. Put these in soil and provide water only once, till when they sprout and come out of the soil. As it is also the time to fill the pots and plant seedlings of winter annuals, one should make the pot mixture healthy as the initial growth is very important. A good amount of farmyard manure is added but at the same time it is also important to add superphosphate and potash. For this you can add two single-handful of NPK mixture in case these are available only in mixture form. This should be thoroughly mixed with soil and pots filled. After planting the seedlings one should shift the pots in shade for a day or two, till when the seedlings stand erect. Always keep a few seedlings extra so that you may fill the gaps at a later stage. Similar is true about planting these in soil beds. Once these seedlings are established, one could broadcast urea, mix it with soil and give water. We also get the query as to should we add urea to soil at this stage? Yes, why not. Once you are finished with lawn-mowing, you can add urea and provide water. But this should not be delayed more as late mowing may keep the lawn brown due to minimal growth in lawn grass during winter.
(Narula is a Chandigarh-based horticulturist and landscapist)
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Good going for Kriti
Young actress Kriti Sanon, who made her big Bollywood debut with Sajid Nadiadwala’s Heropanti, is the only actress of her generation, who is visually compatible with all generation of heroes. The actress starred opposite debutant Tiger Shroff in her debut film. Going forward, the actress has signed two projects namely Singh is Bling and Farzi. In these films, she will be seen romancing Akshay Kumar and Shahid Kapoor, respectively. Both the films are from different genres. So, keeping Kriti’s co-star, Tiger Shroff and her future co-stars, Akshay and Shahid together, you can make a point that all three of them belong to different generations. However, her chemistry with Tiger Shroff was well appreciated. Also, audiences are very excited to see the actress opposite Shahid and Akshay. Directors and producers feel that Kriti’s tall frame and model like figure allows her to look equally good next to Shahid Kapoor and Akshay Kumar. She is a decent actress and dancer too and looks good in Indian and Western outfits. She can pull off various roles with different actors and her fresh pairing with heroes of various generations gives her an edge over her contemporaries. Kriti says, “I am very happy with the way my career is shaping up and I get to learn so much from actors of different ages and generations. I am looking forward to working with Shahid Kapoor and Akshay Kumar.”
From actor to producer
Sanjay Kapoor has turned a producer with Tevar. He talks about the movie and his family members. Arjun over Sonam
Why Arjun? Because he suits the part. Tevar required a young guy. It’s not a role for Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan or Ajay Devgn. The kind of body language and body structure he has, he fits into this role. Also, he was keen to do the film. Whether he is your nephew, brother or son, the actor has to be convinced about the role. Earlier, an actor used to do 40 films. So, he could do 10 films for himself, 20 for money and 10 for his chachas and mamas etc. Today you do one film at a time. He has to do a film which he believes will help him. Once Arjun was finalised, we couldn’t take Sonam as the heroine. After Raanjhanaa, she’s suddenly got in. Earlier, she was getting her due only for her looks and fashion. The only thing that went in her favour is, and I believe Anil must have played a great hand in that, she didn’t sign riff-raff films in desperation. She will go ahead now. This is not the only movie I’ll produce. Maybe tomorrow, if I get a subject, I’ll cast her. Bonding with Arjun
I have a great bond with Arjun. I won’t say I brought him up. But we all lived together and then Boney had to move out because he had another marriage. At that time, I was the one male in the house with whom Arjun spent time. I was the one who used to take him out. The first drink he had was with me. He has travelled a lot with me. So, I share a special bond with him. He’s too close to me to not think of him as my nephew. I remember he was shooting for a song in Tevar. And he had to stand at the edge of the Agra Fort some 20 feet high and do the step. I was shouting ‘flash mat lagao’. They said they couldn’t because it was in the frame. I was sitting at the monitor and I walked away. I told them to call me when the shot was over. There I was a chachu and not a producer. He did it successfully, which all actors do. But you can’t watch someone you’re close to doing a dangerous shot. Being a producer
Whether I start acting again or not, this is something I will continue doing. Had I been a successful actor, then too I would have turned a producer. I’m more of a producer than Boney and Anil. I am practical. I have more sense about the economics of filmmaking. I am passionate but I’m not stupid. I don’t get carried away. I have got a correct balance. Let’s see what the future holds for me.
Watch Garm Hava this Children’s Day
MS Sathyu’s National Award winning movie Garm Hava, which was India’s entry for the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign film, will re-release across theatres in select Indian cities on November 14. PVR Director’s Rare will release the movie, digitally restored by Indikino Edutainment, in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune and Ahmedabad. Sathyu is ‘touched’ by the gesture. “The film tells a tale of the troubled times when Partition ran family-deep. Showcasing this film to the people today will help bring about an empathetic connection with those who suffered the plight of Partition,” the noted filmmaker said in a statement. Starring Dinanath Zutshi and Balraj Sahni in the leading roles of the two Mirza brothers, Garm Hava is the story of the Mirza family at the time of the Partition in 1947. Halim Mirza (Dinanath Zutshi) decides to immigrate to Pakistan as he feels there is no future for Muslims in India while his younger brother Salim (Balraj Sahni) stays back in hope for better time. The re-release of the film is an opportunity for the generation of today to experience the cinematic brilliance on the big screen.
Gauri replaces Shilpa
If sources are to be believed, Shilpa Shetty had recently been approached by a reputable construction company
to become its brand ambassador. However, after getting her nod, the company is said to have reconsidered its decision and signed Gauri Khan, who has her own interior
design store. Shilpa was shocked at their change of heart but she handled it in a dignified manner. The construction company wanted a mature woman with a good family image and connect with audiences. So, Gauri fit the bill.
What’s up?
Katrina Kaif recently attended Ranbir Kapoor’s cousin Nitasha Nanda’s birthday bash. Nitasha posted a picture with Katrina Kaif on Instagram while Neetu Kapoor posted a picture without Katrina on the same portal. Hmm, what’s the problem? We wonder!
Welcome Anushka!
Anushka Sharma has debuted on Facebook, after creating a buzz on Twitter. This debut is just in time for the promotions of PK and her fans wanted her on Facebook. She even asked her fans to send entries of her pictures to set as her cover photo and she has been overwhelmed with the response.
Super hot
Ileana D’Cruz sizzled in a super hot maroon avatar on the sets of a reality show to promote Happy Ending. She wore a Zara faux leather skirt, and JImmy Choo pumps. She looked oomphy and classy!
Tanuja unwell
Tanuja inaugurated the Kolkata Film Festival but a few hours later, she complained of breathlessness and was taken to the hospital where she was put on oxygen. She was visited by Mamata Banerjee in the hospital. She is fine now and was recently flown back to Mumbai.
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A warm gesture
A few of the shawls and stoles have the characteristic paisley pashmina patterns and while others come inspired by relatively newer digital prints - a couple of them being in stripes and bright-coloured patterns to appeal to the younger lot. “The idea was to have a mix of both everyday wear and exclusive pieces. We have also brought along a range of very high-end pashminas. But not everybody wants to be investing in them or be wearing them every day. Thus there’s also slightly lighter stuff to take care of casual needs.” Meanwhile, the summer lace has seamlessly made its way into winter wear, as the outer border adding the dressy touch to shawls and stoles. Only it picked a little shimmer along the way. Most of the pieces in beige and pastels come intact with lace borders (think Chantilly lace). For the other single coloured stoles and even shawls, there’s bright embroidered lace offsetting the dull winter shades. There are also pashmina kaftans, reversible shawls and pashmina wraps. A piece or two could even be mistaken for the classic check Burberry plaid pattern. She adds, “I have not curated these pieces. These have been manufactured at our units.” Those not really into ethnic winter wardrobe can go take some clues and come inspired - with both the colours and the treatment; of both the traditional weaves and newer designs. (On at Whistling Duck—26, till November 14) —
Manpriya Singh
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End of the road
If the latest rumours are anything to go by television show Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya will soon go off air. The daily soap, which was launched in January, will wrap up in the first week of December. It stars Mishkat Verma and Kanchi Singh as the lead couple.
Kid’s play!
Comedy Central is set to present nine hours of family shows during their special line up on November 14. Shows like Growing Up Fisher, About a Boy and more will be showcased.
Original flavour
It is time to welcome the ever-conniving, the manipulating and the very dangerous vampires. The Originals, a spinoff of the very popular show, The Vampire Dairies, is all set to hit the television screen this November. The Originals is the story of the original vampires — Klaus, Elijah and Rebekah, known to always running and living in the shadows — returning to the city of New Orleans for the first time since 1919. Having originally built the city, they had been forced to flee from their vengeful father but, no more, as The Original siblings are back to rightfully take back what they own. Starting November 14, Monday to Friday, 10 pm, Zee Café will bring you the much-awaited show. With multiple nominations and wins under its belt, the show promises to be a favourite. On the brand front, Micromax is on board as the presenting sponsor of the show. Speaking on the Indian Television Premiere of The Originals, Anurag Bedi, EVP & Business Head of Zee Café, shared, “We at Zee Café are proud to announce the new series The Originals for our viewers. Renowned globally for having one of the largest audiences, this series will surely be enjoyed by the viewers here, as its compelling and excellent storyline is bound to grip their attention.” Continuing the Vampire fervour, Zee Café will also be airing the exciting season 6 of The Vampire Diaries, starting November 9, every Sunday 2 pm and 10 pm. Looks like it will be double vampire fun this November for all the viewers!
Everybody Loves Raymond in Hindi?
After Anil Kapoor brought the US thriller 24 to Indian shores, a channel is planning to come up with a Hindi adaptation of hit American TV series, Everybody Loves Raymond. The Emmy Award winning sitcom ran in the US from 1996 to 2005. A source close to the development reveals, “One of the show’s most prolific writers, Steve Skrovan, is in Mumbai. He is taking workshops with a bunch of Indian writers who will work on the desi adaptation that will go on air next year.” The source added that the decision for a Hindi spin-off was triggered by the fact that the plot revolving around the misadventures of a large family is something Indian audiences can easily connect with. The show’s protagonist Raymond Barone (Ray Romano), a sports writer, lives with his wife and three children. His eccentric parents and older brother, who are his neighbours, frequently show up at his house. The show won several Emmy Awards, including an acknowledgement for Outstanding Comedy Series.
Up for a new role
Kishwer Merchantt, who is currently seen in Ek Hasina Thi, has bagged another prominent role. She will be soon seen in Ekta Kapoor’s upcoming show, Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyar. The show stars Ronit Roy and Pallavi Kulkarni Nerurkar. Kishwer will play Ronit’s childhood friend.
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Girl power
Elante Mall, Chandigarh, organised a workshop on self-defence for as many as 80 girls recently. The workshop was conducted as part of Elante Wednesdays, a customer-centric concept introduced by the mall to create an open forum for interaction. The workshop was conducted by Master Bikram S Thapa, a fifth-degree Black Belt from USA and the Managing Director of Choi Kwang Do (CKD), India, a martial arts training academy.
Women and young Girls from schools, colleges, an NGO named Navsankalp along with customers at the mall participated in the workshop. Thapa gave handy self-defence tips to the young girls. During the session, the girls learnt how to anticipate potentially dangerous situations early on, how to respond verbally when harassed and how to react physically when attacked, keeping their personal limitations in mind. They were also taught how to face such situations collectively and stop viewing themselves as victims. Master Bikram S. Thapa said, “This practical self-defence training workshop has gone a long way in reassuring girls and given them the confidence that they can tackle such situations without depending on anyone for help.”
— TNS
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To mark the occasion of Children’s Day, the awesome twosome Motu-Patlu brought delight to Chandigarh kids by paying a surprise visit to the city. The dynamic duo enthralled the kids by engaging in fun activities and entertained everyone. Motu Patlu also awarded the Chandigarh winners of the channel’s latest initiative “Nickelodeon Be the Boss” campaign. The two winners from Chandigarh, Aditeya Goyal (7) and Rohit Gupta (13), along with the other three kids from across India will be the boss in the corporate office of Nickelodeon in Mumbai for a day where they will decide exactly how their favourite channel will run. They will call all the shots! Excited about the new role, Aditeya Goyal said, “Finally I get to be the boss and show the biggies how it’s done. I will make my favorite toons at Nickelodeon work hard to entertain all my friends at school.” Thrilled about running his favourite channel, Rohit Gupta said, “This is my dream job as I get to hang out with my favourite Nickelodeon toons at work. I will ensure that all my colleagues and toons work hard and have fun along the way.” — TNS
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Astro turf
ARIES: Not much out of the ordinary is likely to transpire today. Do not overload yourself with work.
A relaxed night lies ahead. Pearls of wisdom from an older person are valuable.
Tarot message: Boost your confidence with positive thinking. Lucky colour: Blue. Magic number: 38. TAURUS: There are too many problems to cope up with at home. Partners will not understand much. Business conferences and organisational meetings will go off smoothly under your directions. Tarot message: Avoid a situation that can turn nasty. Lucky colour: Mauve. Magic number: 59. GEMINI: It will not be a particularly busy day. Take an optimistic outlook to a personal issue, so that it can be solved amicably. You’ll prefer not to share your thoughts or ideas with people from your past. Tarot message: Results are guaranteed if you stick to arrangements. Lucky colour: Navy blue. Magic number: 47. CANCER: Work-wise you will be doing fine. Love life is controversial. Give more time to domestic duties. Sportsmen perform well. Do not suppress your feelings. Good vibes will be around you. Tarot message: Do not let anyone take advantage of you. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 53. LEO: You must try harder at work. Avoid speculation. It is a hectic day for business activities. Travel plans need a double check. Even surrounded by friends, you will
feel all alone today. Tarot message: Do not cover up your own mistakes.
Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 30. VIRGO: There will be new projects to deal with. Friends will be coming up with useful ideas. Mothers: take proper care of your child. Bizfolk: you can expect to double the output; if not less. Tarot message: Don’t get embroiled in longterm ventures. Lucky colour: Sky blue. Magic number: 31.
LIBRA: Nothing will go wrong today. Home and family life run smoothly. You will get more time to do what you want. Evening favours a social get-together. Co-workers will be controversial. Tarot message: Avoid
gossip sessions. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 36. SCORPIO: Women will be bored with their daily routine. Love life will be controversial. Your health can stand in the way of travel plans. If you are heading overseas, ensure that your health is up to the mark. Tarot message: Try to
get your work in order. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 61. SAGITTARIUS: Avoid tiffs and angry words in the heat of the moment. Focus on hobbies and personal matters. Someone close to you might be sapping your energy with constant
complaining; stay away. Tarot message: Be articulate. Lucky colour: Silver. Magic number: 32. CAPRICORN: Overseas inquiries for business will be encouraging. Investments made in new ventures are sure to bring good dividends. Your mind can be off daydreaming today, plotting fabulous ways to get the things you want. Tarot message: Focus on professional changes. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 29. AQUARIUS: Do not sign new agreements. Use your sympathy more than your ambition for best results. A strong independent streak will push you to get things done your way and in your time. Tarot message: Arrogance will
not be rewarded. Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 43. PISCES: The wheels progress and action is likely to come to a halt today. The vibes now call for reflection and re-evaluation. Contracts and agreements can be stalled. Finish odd jobs today. Tarot message: Be creative to retain grip over your business. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 65.
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The year ahead
If your birthday is November 14...
There will be average results for your educational pursuits. There will be delays and obstructions in the path of your success. Tension and anxiety can spoil your performance in an examination. However, stay calm as those engaged in higher education will get favourable results during the second half of the year. Mercury makes you smart, sentimental, sharp, practical, dignified and unique. You make friends easily as you are trustworthy. Positive colours: Green, Turquoise. Select days: Wednesday, Friday. Favourable numbers: 5, 6. Charity on birthday: Donate cosmetics
at the marriage of a poor girl.
You share your birthday with Olha Kurylenko (Ukraine, November 14, 1979), a French actress and model. She is best known as the Bond girl, Camille Montes, in the 22nd James Bond film, Quantum of Solace.
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How booming can the literary market be during times when most children will happily sprawl in front of the infamous idiot box than place a book in their lap? From being held ransom to play stations and satellite networks, children’s books have survived both technology and television. Blame it on the Harry Potter or having come a full circle, book reading sessions are back in vogue and so are the books themselves. Albeit as slowly as steadily. A brief look at the children’s literature at the moment…
The winter, along with cold, brings dry and luster-less hair too. So, winter is a time to change your hair-care routine. The cold robs the hair of its bounce, often leaving it limp and lifeless. The scalp constantly flakes, leading to itching, scratching and aggravated hair loss.
A winter’s welcoming ought to be with all things warm and all things wool! Taking the right cues, Nadia Sud with her label Down The Ages, throws open her two-day trunk show to the women in Chandigarh. “It is a family business. We have our workshops as well as karigars in Kashmir and Delhi. Each year I do an exhibition in Chandigarh. I have been exhibiting annually at Chandigarh for the past ten years,” she shares.
Gems recommended: Onyx, Diamond.