Gurpurab Greetings: To All Our Readers
Gurpurab Greetings: To All Our Readers
Gurpurab Greetings: To All Our Readers
Deepika Padukone gets injured during Ram Leela shoot.... Page 7 Never looked at Aamirs eyes, feared falling in love: Rani.... Page 8
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She made her Bollywood debut with the blockbuster Dabangg in 2010 and now actress Sonakshi Sinha, who is also a part of Dabangg 2, says she is upbeat about being a part of the franchise. I am very excited. When a film gets a good response, it feels good. I started with Dabangg and now doing Dabangg 2 is very exciting for me, the 25-yearold said on the sidelines of an event here on Sunday. Sonakshi was joined at the event by director Milan Luthria, who is working with her in the sequel to Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai. In the movie, Sonakshi features opposite Akshay Kumar, who plays don Shoaib Khan. But she refuses to call her own part negative. Its negative? No. Its a very interesting character. For me, as an actor it is a very challenging role and the film is set in a very interesting premise. It is a great role, thats all I can say now, Sonakshi said. The film also features Imran Khan and Sonali Bendre. It is to release around Eid next year.
Dabangg 2 is very exciting for Aamir Khan to direct his dream project me: Sonakshi Sinha
After making a highly successful directorial debut with Taare Zameen Par, actor Aamir Khan is contemplating another stint behind the camera. His 2007 film Taare Zameen Par received accolades from both critics and viewers. The 47-year-old actor had also worked as an assistant director for his filmmaker-uncle Nasir Hussains movies like Manzil Manzil (1984) and Zabardast (1985). I have a story that I have chosen and hope to direct. But right now I have responsibility as an actor, plus I have (TV show) Satyamev Jayate season 2, said Aamir . The script is written by someone else. I have told the writer it (direction) will take time. I dont know when I would direct next. As I have Peekay, Dhoom 3 and Satyameva Jayaate 2 in hand. I might produce it as well, he added. Aamir said that he is fascinated with Mahabharat and will love to be a part of the epics presentation on big screen one day. It is a desire. The project is huge. It is a dream project
for me. But if I decide today that I am making it, I will have to give 20 years to it. This is why I am scared, if I say yes and decide to make it, five years will go only in research and then to execute it.... the material is very exciting for me, he said. Aamir also cleared the air on reports of creative differences between him and director of his upcoming movie Talaash
Reema Kagti. As far as Reema is concerned, these rumours are not true. Lots of times they are untrue. Like Lagaan, this time around also there was something about me not being happy with the film. If I go around explaining every rumour I will have to stop working. I have to let go and decide that ultimately the film will speak for itself, he said.
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Halton Regional Police & Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation Announce New Partnership
In support of Toys for Tots & Miracle on Main Street Oakville, ON The Halton Regional Police will be launching their annual Toys as Halton Regional Police Services, says Tiger Jeet Singh Jr, President of the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation. We are humbled in becoming
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sport. On hand to commemorate the event were Steve Kellher, the president & CEO Hyundai
multiple analyst upgrades. Facebook shares rose $1.94 to close at $25.94 per share. The movement marks the latest potential for Facebook for Tots holiday fundraising drive on Friday, November 23 at 10 AM in front of Canadian Tire in Oakville; and also announce their new community partnership with the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation. Both wrestling legend Tiger Jeet Singh and his son, former WWE superstar Tiger Ali Singh (Tiger Jr) have been invited to attend and will say a few words about their Foundations new association with Halton Regional Police. Today marks a milestone in our Foundations continuing effort to forge new relationships with community leaders such by 7 per cent the consensus estimate for $8 billion. Bernsteins analyst expects that such news feed ads will be Facebooks main driver of revenue growth. In September, Facebook unleashed its Gifts service. The gift-giving feature could unlock new forms of revenue as the company experiments with such social commerce their new community partner and look forward towards developing a strong cross promotional campaign that will benefit both fundraising efforts. Halton Regional Deputy Chief Andrew Fletcher remarked that, the Service is delighted to have been invited to participate and well have a significant presence at the Miracle on Main Street event. Halton Regional Police will have a significant presence as the Foundations partner at Miracle on Main Street in Milton on Monday, December 17 from 6 AM to 9 AM.
to emerge as a steady-growing business in the wake of a tepid initial punlic offering response and growth concerns. The round of optimism comes from BTIG analyst Richard Greenfield and Bernstein Research analyst Carlos Kirjner. Greenfield forecasts Facebooks revenue is poised to boom in the fourth quarter because more ads are appearing in the mobile news feeds on its application. Facebook probably can increase the number of ad impressions per user per day, Kirjner said, with limited chance of seeing material deterioration in user experience. For 2014, the analyst expects Facebook will hit revenue of nearly $8.7 billion, surpassing
that allows people to exchange gift cards. Starbucks, Magnolia Bakery and 1-800-Flowers were among Facebooks 100 launch partners. Facebook added iTunes digital gifts. Shares of Facebook have been slowly gaining ground from a 52-week low of $17.55 on an improved advertising outlook for the company.
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Brad Pitt on Marrying Angelina Jolie: The Rihanna: Shirtless on Instagram, Time Has Come (But Theres No Date) Again, Yay, Whatever
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie do not have a wedding date set, although the Killing Them Softly says they seriously do He then joked, We may just tape it; then you can air it! Pitt did insist that it will happen - and sooner than later. the 48-year-old joked. It will be a matter of convenience location-wise. The time is nigh. Its soon. I got a good Knock us over with a feather, but Rihanna posted a topless photo on Twitter last night!!! Wearing tiny spandex shorts and, like, NO SHIRT, the done numerous times over the years), and drawing a particularly harsh rebuke. Her reason for not being a fan? That he shows no remorse for what he did to Rihanna. His response: Rihanna isnt mad at me anymore, why are you? Also, he wrote about taking a dump on her face. Classy.
plan on tying the knot at some point. We really dont [have one], he told celebrity news program Extra, when asked about the timetable. I dont know whats going to happen in two weeks. I certainly dont know what the new year is going to bring!
I will admit, we have had some pressure from our kids, he says. We didnt realize how much it means to them. We didnt realize how much it means to us. One major issue they have to figure out? Location. We are both migratory workers,
feeling about it. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie got engaged earlier this year after years of insisting they wouldnt wed until gay marriage was legal in the entire U.S. of A. Look for it to happen by the end of next summer. Just a hunch.
Diamonds singer shared a risque photo of herself on Instagram with the hashtag #LondonNightLife. Maybe if youre Chris Brown. Speaking of her ex, Rih recently Tweeted a pic of him shirtless in bed, leaving no doubt that hes hitting it again. Figuratively, that is. Not like ... you know. Johnson started the feud with Chris Brown by calling him out on Twitter (as shes
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Its talent over fair skin for TV show producers, who prefer dusky beauties like Hina Khan, Kratika Sengar are ruling the TRP charts are Gulki Joshi in Phir Subah Hogi, Mitali in Afsar Bitiya, Sakshi Tanwar in Bade Acche
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More than fair skin it is the features that matter. We had introduced dusky Rajshree Thakur in Saat Phere. When I first saw her, I was quite surprised because I had never seen such a dark complexion before, but her features were remarkable and she looked really nice on screen, he added. Another dusky actress, Vindhya Tiwari, has recently replaced Ragini Nandwani as the lead in Zee TVs Mrs Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein.
and Mitali Nag. In a welcome trend, these actresses have broken the fairness is the only beauty mantra myth by not just becoming popular but also fetching high TRPs for their respective shows. Hina-starrer Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai recently completed 1,000 episodes, while Kratikas Punar Vivah is notching high TRPs. For us, when we cast any actress, it is more important for us to see that she fits the character and is a good actor. Complexion doesnt really matter at that moment. It is mind over beauty now, said Suzana Ghai, fiction head, Star Plus. Other dusky actresses who
Popular Bollywood item girl Rakhi Sawant is all set to enter the mud house of Bigg Boss and entertain the inmates. The ex-contestant would be making a special appearance on the
Laggte Hai, Niaa Sharma in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai and Deepika Singh in Diya Aur Baati Hum. Today if people see Sandhya (Deepika), Akshara (Hina) and Maanvi (Niaa), they see them as characters they play and their complexion doesnt really matter, said Ghai. This new change is surely encouraging, said Mitali, who faced rejection in real life due to her darker complexion. It is good to see that the perception is gradually changing, though it hasnt changed completely. It is encouraging for girls who used to get sidelined due to their complexion. I, too, was rejected so many times, said
was tailor-made for me, she added. The choice of actors largely depends upon the requirements of a script, according to Wasim Sabir, who is helming Phir Subah Hogi. We should really not differentiate between fairer complexion or dusky complexion because Indian skin colour is naturally dark. However, the reason behind roping in dusky actresses depends upon the requirement of the script, said Sabir. If you have to show a village girl, then you have to cast someone who can bring that authenticity to the character. When we get on to cast, it is very important for us that
Dinesh Lal Yadav, model-cumactor Karisma Kotak, model and actor Sana Khan, model Niketan Madhok and celebrity hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani.
reality show and enter the neigbouring house on Friday. Season 6 of the hit TV show now has a second house on the same premises in Lonavala where the first one is located. The new house is created around a rural theme and does not have any luxurious facilities. Titled Bigg Boss Ke Naye Padosi, the mud house has
Meanwhile actor Rajeev Khandelwal will also be coming on the show to meet host Salman Khan to promote his movie Table No 21. Participants this season include popular television vamp Urvashi Dholakia, actor Rajiv Paul, actress Delnaz Irani, Vishal Karwal, modelactress Mink, comic actor Vrajesh Hirjee, Bhojpuri actor
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Deepika Padukone gets injured Bollywood awards during Ram Leela shoot Abhay Deol
Deepika Padukone is known to be very professional when it comes to her shooting schedules. And recently, the Cocktail actor further reinforced her image. Deepika, who is currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansalis next, tentatively titled Ram Leela, apparently suffered a few bruises and scratches on her arms and feet. But despite the swelling that the wounds caused, the actor continued to shoot. A source reveals, Deepika was wearing a heavy ghagra choli and weighty jewellery for a song she was shooting that day. Ranveer Singh (coactor) was also dressed in a dhoti. But he was wearing lots of bracelets and armlets. The choreographer required him to lift her around the place for the song, which is how his accessories ended up bruising her. The actors were shooting the song at the set which has been created at Film City, Goregaon. Since they were also required to stay barefoot for the traditional number, Deepika apparently Taking a dig at the numerous Bollywood awards, actor Abhay Deol said Saturday that most awards are either rigged or actors attend them because they are paid for their presence. Talk to any actor off record and he will tell you, you either go because you are winning an award or you go because you are getting paid. Otherwise, you dont go, Abhay said during an interactive session at the 43rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here. In that case, pay me and Ill perform. If you tell me you are awarding talent, then no. It is just an exercise in appeasing those you have worked with or appeasing those you want to work with, he said candidly. He recalled an instance from 2009 when his movie Dev D, a radical take on the iconic Devdas film, rocked the theatres, and despite an electrifying and a wellappreciated performance, Abhay was not nominated for any awards. I was promoting Road, Movie at the time the Filmfare Awards were happening, and
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Katrina Kaif is never out of work, it seems. Even when the actor isnt shooting for one of her many film projects, she is still making money by utilising her free time to perform at weddings and awards functions. Now a source close to Katrina reveals that the actor was paid in crores for her recent appearance at a high-profile wedding at the Jodhpur Palace in Rajasthan. Incidentally, A-list Bollywood leading ladies are known to usually charge only between Rs. 30-45 lakh for a performance. She performed to some of her hit songs. Of course, her item number Chikni Chameli was one of them and she was paid Rs. 1.5 crore for it, says the source. And she was not the only one to enthrall the guests there. Priyanka Chopra also took to the stage, but we are not sure how much she charged to be there. But the figure is definitely not more than what Katrina was paid, says the source. But the story doesnt end here.
even developed blisters on her right sole. But none of that deterred her from completing the shoot. She didnt utter a word. It was only after the crew noticed her wound that the situation was brought to
the directors notice, adds the source. Deepika and Ranveer will come together for the first time in Ram Leela, which is rumoured to be a Gujarati take on Shakespeares Romeo And Juliet.
no one wanted to talk to me about Road. The entire press wanted to know why I wasnt selected for an award. And I said, It was a family fare. If you are part of the
family, then you will get it. And I stick by that, Abhay said. The validation that I might be doing something right is the fact that I didnt get the award, he joked.
The actor will perform again, early next month, at an event in the city, and she will be paid an even larger amount of money. She has already bagged a deal for another wedding performance. This will be at the Taj Lands End, Bandra, on December 3. She is getting paid Rs. 2 crore for it, says our source. And who are the people who
broker such deals for these stars? There are a number of agencies functioning across the country that negotiate on behalf of their clients to have a star performance in a wedding and other social ceremonies, says the source. Katrina is free until midDecember, after which she will be shooting a song for Dhoom:3.
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Never looked at Aamirs eyes, DAV VIRSA GEARS UP FOR HIS DEBUT feared falling in love: Rani Mukerji RELEASE GIDDA PAO
There was a time when Rani Mukerji didnt have the courage to look into Aamir Khans eyes and now is a time when she keeps gazing into his eyes until he asks me not to. They worked together for the first time in 1998 release Ghulam. At that time Rani was a newcomer and Aamir was already a star with hits like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Dil and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander to his credit. After hit film Ghulam, RaniAamir came together on screen after seven years for the notso-successful historical drama Mangal Pandey and now they will be seen as a couple in forthcoming thriller Talaash, their third film in 14 years. Reminiscing her experience on the sets of Ghulam, Rani said: When I did my first film with him, I used to look at his shoes as I used to be all tensed and nervous. I was a huge Aamir Khan fan. I had a crush on him. When I had seen QSQT (Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak), I was in school. I was very nervous while doing a romantic scene with him. I would look at his shoes because I couldnt look into his eyes because I feared I would fall in love with him, she said in a group interview. Now I look into his eyes. I keep gazing into his eyes until he asks me not to, added the actress who did a special appearance in Aamir-starrer Mann. The two enjoy a good friendship off the screen and Rani hopes it is for lifetime. Over the years, Aamir and I have built a friendship which, I would like to believe, is for Gidda Pao Produced: Dav Virsa Singer: Major Chanalia and Miss Jasrina Lyricist: Bhinder Khanpuri Record Label: VIP Records Press and Media: Sahdev Media Release Date: 6/ 12/2012 Web:http://www. virsaentertainment.com/ Midlands based producer, Dav Virsa is set to release his debut single Gidda Pao sung by Major Chanalia and introduces the brand new voice of Miss Jasrina. Dav, the founder and main DJ for reputed Virsa Entertainment was born and raised in West Midlands. His passion for music began at a young age where he began putting mixes together in his bedroom and playing them at family parties. It is from then Dav went on to launching his Dj career and developing a passion for music production. Dav went on to learn the harmonium and Piano before he walked in to the studio. Gidda Pao is a modernised version of the classic Punjabi
track by Mohinder Kaur Bhamra which rocked the dance floors in the early 90s. In this rendition you will hear Gidda Pao with a twist of a male and female vocalist with a new hook line. The beat is sure to set the dance floors on fire fusing Bhangra and modern fast beats to please the party goers. Dav is excited to transit from Dj to Producer Im looking forward to the release, its
taken 18 months to get this project together so Im hoping everyone enjoys the track. Weve tried to keep true to the original beat but just add a modern touch, its been a great journey so farbut this is just the beginning Gidda Pao release 6th December 2012 Press and Media: Nisha Sahdev Sahdev Media [email protected]
life. I would like to believe that I will be attending his 80th birthday also, she said. Rani, 34, is all praises for Aamir, 47. He was a superstar when I did my first film with him and he is a much bigger superstar even now. His focus, dedication and
sincerity towards his craft, his approach towards filmmaking, performance and character, has become greater and bigger with time, she said. Talaash, directed by Reema Kagti, is hitting theatres Nov 30.
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Vikas Kohlis Association with the Gemini/Genie Awards, Award-Winning Indian Playwright, & Award-Winning Canadian Director
Composer and Music Producer Vikas Kohli of FatLabs is keeping busy with a myriad of projects. The following is a summary of three such projects: Where Theres A Will Vikas Kohli has written the music for Sawitri Threatres production of Where Theres A Will. This was the first fulllength play written by Indian playwright Mahesh Dattani. Dattani is the recipient of Indias National Academy of Letters Sahitya Akademi Award and is famous for his film Morning Raaga starring Bollywood legend Shabani Azmi. The play, directed by Christina Collins, is the story of a rich businessman who tries to control his family through his will. The characters in this play are stuck in such an awkward situation so I had a lot of fun writing an equally awkward original score, says Composer and Music Producer Vikas Kohli of FatLabs. Showings from Dec 6, 2012 through to Dec 9, 2012 at Sampradaya Theatre, Mississauga. Visit www. sawitri.ca for tickets. Canadian Screen Awards This year the Gemini Awards for Canadian television and the Genie Awards for Canadian film have merged into the Canadian Screen Awards. Composer and Music Producer Vikas Kohli of FatLabs has been selected to be part of the inaugural jury for recognizing the best talent in Canadian film, TV, and digital media. Someone must have switched the ballots for jury selection, jests Kohli adding, I feel that Im reviewing the work of Canadians who I look up to. Its humbling and an honour to be selected to be a part of such a prestigious event. Produced by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, the awards will be hosted by legendary comedian Martin Short and broadcast live by CBC Television at 8pm (8:30pm NT) on Sunday, March 3, 2013. MallaMall Composer and Music Producer Vikas Kohli of FatLabs has written the music for the feature documentary MallaMall, by award-winning director Lalita Krishna. The film tackles how the aff luent middle-class in India have created demand for superstores that threaten the small entrepreneurs of traditional bazaars and corner stores. We used the music in MallaMall to ref lect where
we are chronologically and geographically in the film. Perceptive viewers will hear South Indian f lavours in shots of the Bangalore farmers market and Punjabi f lavours in shots of Dehli; And the music evolves with the inf lux of western corporations, comments Kohli who also points out Unusual for documentaries, I wrote the background score as well as several songs. This included an original Bollywood song, a song created from an ancient Sanskrit prayer, and creating a modern arrangement of a devotional Bhajan. MallaMall has so far screened at the Calgary International Film Festival, Vancouver South Asian Film Festival, and FILMI Torontos South Asian Film Festival.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Nov. 8, 2012 The top three iconic characteristics connecting overseas Indians most to their roots are, perhaps not surprisingly, Indian food, Bollywood and festivals reveals an international survey released today by Western Union (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payment services. The Western Union Great loves that binds overseas Indians back home survey conducted by Nielsen asked Indians by birth or descent across major regions of the world with large Indian diaspora, the top three things that connected them most to India. Over a fifth (21%) said it was Indian cuisine, 15 percent named Bollywood films and music and seven percent said traditional festivals such as Diwali. Rounding out the top five were the sporting game of Cricket at 6 percent and Ayurveda herbal healing at five percent. The Ministry of Overseas Indians estimates that over 25 million Indians lives overseas in 194 countries based on documented statistics representing NonResident Indians and Persons of Indian origin. Western Union in 2011 remitted money from 196 countries into India via its network of more than 110,000 Agent locations located in 6000 towns, 497
INDIAN FOOD, BOLLYWOOD AND FESTIVALS VOTED TOP THREE LOVES CONNECTING OVERSEAS INDIANS WITH INDIA SAYS WESTERN UNION
Western Union. The 12-country survey conducted by Nielsen covered over 600 respondents. Thirty percent were overseas born and those born in India had a median length of stay of nine years.
Brian Fox, Sr. VP & GM Western Union Canada speaking to the media at the special screening of the movie Jab Tak Hai Jaan on Nov 13 2012 in Toronto cities across all 28 states in India as of 30 September 2012. The ranking of the top three Great Loves was similar for respondents originally from India and those with Indian descent. However, those with Indian descent were more enthusiastic over Bollywood and Festivals, versus those emigrants from India who favoured Indian cuisine and Ayurveda more. As a company moving money for overseas Indian for more than 19 years from nearly every corner of the globe, we are familiar with their adaptation as global citizens. The Western Union survey unsurprisingly proves that the spirit of India has transcended global borders and is alive and kicking just as it is within the Indian nation, said Kiran Shetty, regional vice president and managing director, India,
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Kareena Kapoor played a sex worker in Chameli and does so again for Talaash, a role she describes as amongst her most sensitive and powerful. I play a prostitute, who is kind of an escort. Its a very deep character. I have hopefully achieved a sensitive performance. Its by far one of my most sensitive performances, I believe, said Kareena ahead of the release of Talaash this Friday. Her role in Chameli cannot be compared with what she has portrayed in Talaash, says Kareena, who will be seen sharing the screen with Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji in the thriller. Chameli was totally different. It was very raw. The lingo and the language, body language and the outfit everything was different. Here from head to toe, the performance, and everything is different, she said, adding that she signed on the dotted line for Talaash because it allowed her to work with Aamir again. I dont look at the project with
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Idiots in 2009 and wife Kiran Raos directorial debut Dhobi Ghat last year. After his last three hits - 3 Idiots, Ghajini and Taare Zameen Par - released on Christmas, Talaash will get a work-day release (November 30) across 2400 screens in
of the same amount, which is one of the highest ever. Even the 47-year-old actor is leaving no stone unturned for the promotion of the film. He was recently seen on TV series CID and also made other appearances for the film.
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Dhoni should not be judged by Kevin Pietersen rested from T20 just one bad game: Harbhajan squad but named in ODI team
Mahendra Singh Dhoni might have drawn flak for Indias poor performance against England in the second Test at Mumbai, but Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday came out in support of his skipper, saying one should not judge him on the basis of just one bad performance. The off-spinner, who was part of the playing eleven at Wankhede Stadium, said one should not forget Dhonis contribution in making India the world champions. Winning and losing is a part of the game and players and captain like Dhoni, should not be criticised for just losing a single game, Harbhajan said. We should not forget that Dhoni is the same captain who won us the first World Cup after 1983 triumph. He is one of the best rated captains in the country. By losing just a single match, one should not raise questions at his ability, the tweaker, who like his other spin mates was put to test by the English side in Mumbai, added. The 31-year-old deposed Star batsman Kevin Pietersen returned to the ODI side but was rested from the Twenty20 Internationals as England announced their squads for the limited-over series against India starting next month. Pietersen, who returned to the Test side for the ongoing series after being sidelined due to the text message scandal during the home rubber against South Africa earlier this year, did not figure in the 13-strong England squad for the two T20 Internationals in Pune (Dec 20) and Mumbai (Dec 22). He was, however, named in the 15-member ODI squad for the five-match series which begins at Rajkot on January 11. Pietersen played his last ODI in February against Pakistan in Dubai and was not picked for the home ODI series against South Africa following the text message scandal. Off-spinner Graeme Swann, who contributed substantially in Englands 10-wicket defeat of India in the second Test, has been omitted from both the squads as the England and Wales Cricket Board went for rotational policy. Stuart Broad will lead the Twenty20 side which has Surrey pace bowler Stuart Meaker as the only uncapped player. Two members of the 13man squad were not involved in Englands recent ICC World T20 campaign -- James Tredwell and Stuart Meaker.
faith in his team and said the side will bounce back in the forthcoming Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. People should not forget that we have beaten England in their home on many occasions. They should not criticise players and captain like this. We will perform better at Kolkata and will win there, he said. Asked about Sachin Tendulkars poor run with the bat, Harbhajan, who was here along with teammate Suresh
Raina, said: Sachin has priceless contribution, not only to Indian cricket, but to the world cricket. If he fails in one or two matches we should not criticise him. My wish is that he should keep playing for the country. His presence gives an edge to the team. Kolkata has always remained one of Sachins favourite venues and I am hopeful that he will silence his critics with a brilliant knock there.
Steven Finn, who missed the first two matches of the ongoing Test series against India due to an injury, figured only in the ODI squad to be led by Alastair Cook. We are constantly looking to manage the workload of players as effectively as possible and this winter is no different so there are number of players who are being rested for parts of the winter programme. This will enable them to take part in fitness and conditioning programmes in preparation for a busy 2013, he said. We have selected squads containing experienced international players alongside younger players who have impressed playing for England Lions and the England
Performance Programme recently and who deserve an opportunity to establish themselves in the England side, said Miller. England T20 Squad: Stuart Broad (C), Jonny Bairstow, Tim Bresnan, Danny Briggs, Jos Buttler, Jade Dernbach, Alex Hales, Michael Lumb, Stuart Meaker, Eoin Morgan, Samit Patel, James Tredwell, Luke Wright. England ODI Squad: Alastair Cook (capt), Jonny Bairstow, Ian Bell, Tim Bresnan, Danny Briggs, Jade Dernbach, Steven Finn, Craig Kieswetter, Stuart Meaker, Eoin Morgan, Samit Patel, Kevin Pietersen, James Tredwell, Jonathan Trott, James Anderson/Stuart Broad.
criticised. Sachin is not just a personality, he is an institution. He is a Kohinoor and cant be turned into glass. I am confident he will return to form in the next two Test matches, he insisted. Sidhu, however, admitted that Tendulkars reflexes have gone down with age. His reflexes might have gone
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Seeing reflections of Mumbai under the red light, `Talaash` is a tale of love lost, fatal attraction and above all the quest to solve a perfect crime. Suspense at its core, `Talaash` explores Mumbaisunderbelly like never before.InspectorSurjan Singh Shekhawat(Aamir Khan) who receives a phone call early in the morning, informing him about death and an accident and how everything starts to unfold from there.The case turns into a life altering chase for Inspector Shekhawat when he is forced to reel under the repercussions of a broken marriage with his wife, Roshni,(Rani Mukherji) and come face to face with his suppressed grief. Being on his investigational quest and fighting it out with personal struggle, Inspector Shekhawat meets a sex worker Rosie (KareenaKapoor) who further adds shades of mystery to the puzzle.What looks like a simple car accident investigation turns into a haunting mystery as further investigations show many anomalies linked to the victim`s death. Talaash is now playing at Albion and Woodside Cinemas and tickets can be purchased online @ www.albioncinemas.com .
MOVIE TALK
The weather gods played spoilsport on the sets of Neil Nitin Mukesh and Richa Chaddas forthcoming romantic comedy, Ishqueria, which was being shot in Mussoorie. As heavy rains lashed the hills, the shoot first got stalled, and then the makers were compelled to cancel it altogether and move base to a new location. We had to leave the schedule midway and come back due to bad weather conditions in Mussoorie, reveals an insider from the unit. This is Neils first film since Lafangey Parindey in 2010 where he will be seen in a solo lead role. Richa Chadda, who last starred in Anurag Kashyaps Gangs Of Wasseypur, is playing the female lead. The film is touted to be a romantic story, which is why debutant director Prerna Wadhawan decided that the beautiful locales of the hill station would be the perfect setting for it. But after shooting for a month, the weather became unbearably
Pictures Kai Po Che!, which is being directed by Abhishek Kapoor, will see cricketers Ashish Nehra, Zaheer Khan and Ajay Jadeja take to the field for a four-city promotional tour in January. An industry insider reveals that the event, that will take place in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Mumbai, will involve the three professional cricketers, along with the cast and crew of the film, playing against local teams from these cities. Delhi is Ashishs home town
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cold, and then there was a hailstorm a few days ago, says the source. Besides the storm, the other challenges of shooting in the winter are the shorter days and the light, which is faint during the day. The production team is now scouting for similar locations at other hill stations. When contacted, Prerna says, We will most probably
recreate the set in Manali now. The production team is scouting for a similar setting, and we should leave for our next schedule as soon that is finalised. Meanwhile, Neil has survived a string of flops, and is now banking on his next two films. Besides Ishqueria, he also has an action release called David (by director Bejoy Nambiar) lined up.
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Leggy lass Anushka Shetty took some time off from the sets of Alex Pandian, where shes paired opposite Karthi, to interact with the press. The first question posted to her was on her ability to impress everyone regardless of which industry or film she is a part of. Now before the young lady could respond to the question, the films director Suraaj sprung up to say that the reason for her success is her smile, to which Anushka said that even if she was not smiling, her costar Karthi would ensure that she had a good laugh on the set. But on the topic of having got the opportunity to work with the top stars like Vikram, Suriya and Vijay, Anushka was very matter of fact in saying that it was only common that talented professionals would prefer to work with people who are of the same kind.
Popular singer and actress, Andrea was in the news recently for her role in the Jiiva - Trisha starrer, Endrendrum Punnagai directed by Ahmed. It was reported that she plays a model in the film and was going to do some nude scenes. The director has rubbished these rumors. Ahmed said that it was true that Andrea was playing a model but there will be no nude scenes. He added that they were planning to make a family entertainer so there could be no question of nudity in the film. Andrea herself has chosen to maintain a dignified silence and let her work do all the talking.
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HAPPY DIWALI TO ALL
Aries: The past is a deadend street! Move on and embrace tomorrow, there is plenty of good news waiting for you in the future. Life is about to change; get ready to make long lasting commitments, but also think about how your choices will affect those close to you. Money is a serious matter, make wise choices.Lucky Numbers: 45 36 30 11 17 27. Taurus: Mixing business with pleasure can introduce you to some interesting people. Stand by to be wooed and charmed. If youre single and on the lovehunt, finding a suitable lovemate is all very possible now. The stars support a longterm relationship rather than a frivolous fling. With money, be candid but careful with your communications. Lucky Numbers: 37 36 10 18 16 19. Gemini: Your future is about to rocket skyhigh! When it concerns work, dream big and at the same time be realistic. Plan your next move carefully. Every action you do can result in a reaction. With passionate Mars injecting energy into your relationship, either you can experience ecstatic love heights or be breaking up. Lucky Numbers: 48 14 49 17 28 43. Cancer: A picture perfect love mate could cross your path any day now. If you are already locking lips with your soul mate, making your relationship more permanent could be up for discussion. If youre working around the clock, give yourself a break. Lucky Numbers: 8 35 25 4 31 40. Leo: There is more to love than lust. Be careful of basing a relationship on passion alone. After the honeymoon is over, you need some areas of compatibility to fall back on, as well as family support. Work is on the fast track. Portray an air of confidence to win the vote of the people who count. Lucky Numbers: 41 46 31 34 42 6. Virgo: Your career path is about to turn to gold, but there is a full Moon in your career zone so changes could be sudden and emotional. When you join forces with work peers it can put you in touch with the right people. Get out and network with the people who can help you advance to the top. Confessions from the heart can build a stronger love bond with someone wonderful. Lucky Numbers: 35 23 2 20 19 6. Libra: When looking for love, find someone who walks the same path as you and is interesting enough to keep you on your toes. An inner ahha moment gives you confidence to say how you feel and do what you want. At work, try not to be inflexible, you may not want to give in, but you can meet someone half way. Lucky Numbers: 25 40 34 26 19 37. Scorpio: You are entering a positive new phase. The people you meet now can be beneficial on a business and personal level. Trust and respect is the glue that holds these relationships together. Look after your health, and update your image. The best really is yet to come, be patient! Lucky Numbers: 16 2 11 5 42 10. Sagittarius: Love can develop into a deeper bond, but in the process of getting to know someone, dont let a minor irritation upset the lovenest. Leave the battles for important issues. If someone causes you chaos at work, especially with money matters, think carefully before you share your opinion. Keep your schedule flexible, and be prepared for anything. Lucky Numbers: 38 23 41 29 3 2. Capricorn: Life is fast and furious! Whether its work or love, planet Mars provides the energy and motivation to achieve the toughest challenges on your todolist. Planet Venus sends love vibes your way! You can sweet talk your way into or out of anyones heart, but with mercury coming out of its Retrograde move make sure you dont give mixed messages. Lucky Numbers: 3 27 21 12 38 29. Aquarius: All relationships take work to stay on track. Love can overcome just about anything; you just need to want it badly enough. Prepare for a financial discussion, it can set the scene for the future, but keep in mind Mercury is retrograde so dont make assumptions. Be careful of giving unwanted advice to a friend, it could be seen as big time interference. Lucky Numbers: 27 16 30 1 3 29. Pisces: You career can be a runaway success! Prepare to think fast and act faster. What you do and say is under the microscope. Think carefully before offering an opinion, especially if it is not asked for. Dont let money come between you and someone special. Lucky Numbers: 17 15 23 11 13 20.
a good idea to have a furnace protection and maintenance plan, especially if your trusty heating system is more than five years old. Protection plans give you an annual inspection as well as 24-hour emergency service by licensed technicians. These specialists do safety tests for carbon monoxide and natural gas leaks, and they also test the combustion exhaust of the furnace. Other important low-cost steps for better efficiency include: closing the registers in unused and non-insulated spaces;
sealing up air leaks around windows and baseboards; and boosting the insulation (to at least 30 centimetres/12 inches) in the attic and basement. If you really want immediate and long-term savings however, investigate the advantages of replacing your conventional furnace with a high-efficiency one. Reports show that this one step can result in cost savings as high as 15 per cent making it well worth the investment. More information is available online at DirectEnergy.com.
Super easy and Super tasty! Feed your family in minutes, anyone can cook with just a few simple ingredients. Give it a try! As the summer is nearer than before, you will require more of such recipes sooner or later, to escape from the heat of the kitchen. The fried Potatoes in thick sweet Tomato gravy, with the sourness of Lemon is absolutely inviting. Things Youll Need: Potatoes 200 grams Tomatoes 400 grams Onions 2 Curry Leaves 2 sprigs Garlic 15 grams Ginger 10 grams. Chili Powder 1 tbsp Coriander Powder 1 tsp Lemon Juice 1 or 2 tbsp Mustard Seeds tsp Water 200 ml
for about 2 more mins. Add Chilli and Coriander powders, and Salt to taste. Saut for a min. till the raw flavours leave the powders. Do not allow to burn as it will turn them bitter. Add the crisp Potatoes and cook till soft, about 15 minutes, covered on low flame. Golden Touch Service Just before serving squeeze a generous amount of Lemon juice. Serve hot with Rice, Chapatti or Naan.
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More and more Canadians are choosing Canada again as a holiday travel destination and theyre seeing it roll by in its full romantic splendor on the train. In fact, a new era in train travel has emerged as VIA Rails ridership numbers continue to increase on certain routes while higher fuel prices, environmental concerns and chronic road congestion continue to rise. With this in mind, here are the five most popular Canadian rail trips chosen by travelers according to Mylne Blanger, Senior Advisor, Media Relations for VIA Rail. 1. Prince Rupert, British Columbia - Jasper, Alberta Its easily the best-kept scenic secret in train travel, said Blanger describing Via Rails unique rail adventure across the wondrous Canadian Rockies and the coastal range in northcentral British Columbia. The 1,160-kilometre two-day journey winds past jagged peaks and glacial streams to ocean vistas as it runs between Jasper and Prince Rupert The prestigious touring class service includes meals served
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at your seat and exclusive use of the park car and its superb 360-degree view of the majestic scenes and wildlife rolling by. This trip has an overnight layover in Prince George where guests can book a hotel room or bed and breakfast. 2. Journey on the train The Canadian | Toronto, Ontario - Vancouver, British Columbia On VIA Rails The Canadian passengers get to discover the true sense of the breadth and diversity our country has to offer. This journey begins in Toronto and after four days, more than 4,400 km and five
provinces, reaches Vancouver on the Pacific Coast. Delicious onboard fine dining has always been a big part of the legendary Canadian experience, as travelers can enjoy the rare opportunity to dine surrounded by unforgettable images of the Rockies, the expansive prairie grasslands, forests and lakes. The Canadian now boasts a new menu featuring an array of made-from-scratch dishes created with local flavors. (This is a repetition of the first chapter) 3. Churchill - Winnipeg, Manitoba
The 1,700 km two-day journey from Winnipeg to the subarctic region of Northern Manitoba gives passengers the chance to see the Northern Lights and the beautiful northern landscape. In addition to allowing travelers to familiarize themselves with the First Nations culture, Churchill hosts families of polar bears that can be witnessed between October and November during the annual polar bear trek. 4. Montreal, Quebec - Halifax, Nova Scotia on The Ocean The 1,346 km overnight trip runs through two of eastern Canadas most dynamic cities.
Montreal and Halifax represent the different cultures and rich history that make up Canada. You begin your journey in Montreal, a culture immersed in European tradition, and end in Halifax, a busy port city marked by its renowned Maritime hospitality. In less than 24 hours youre swept away by the romance of train travel and gorgeous scenery. 5. Montreal - Gaspe, Quebec The Montreal - Halifax train
separates in the early morning to allow a portion of the train to continue on to Chaleur Bay to Gaspe. Passengers on this train wake up to a beautiful display of seaside scenery featuring charming small towns. The 1,041 km journey makes a stop in Perc in the afternoon where you can take in the breathtaking views of Perc Rock and Bonaventure Island.
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Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Sonata GL Auto/Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto with an annual finance rate of 2.95%/0%/2.95% for 84/24/84 months. Bi-weekly payment is $96/$432/$166. No down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $1,689/$0/$2,925. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495/$1,565/$1,760 fees, levies, and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Finance Offers exclude registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P .D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2013 Sonata GL Auto for $22,450 at 0% per annum equals $432 bi-weekly for 24 months for a total obligation of $22,450. Cash price is $22,450. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,565, fees, levies, and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Example price excludes registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees. Fuel consumption for 2013 Elantra Sedan L 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.2L/100KM; City 7 .1L/100KM)/2013 Elantra GT GL 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7 .8L/100KM)/2013 Sonata GL Auto (HWY 5.6L/100KM; City 8.7L/100KM)/2013 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto (HWY 6.7L/100KM, City 10.1L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. Friends & Family prices for models shown: 2013 Elantra Limited/Sonata Limited/Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD is $23,080/$27 ,475/$39,145. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,495/$1,565/$1,760, fees, levies, and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees. Friends & Family Selling Prices are calculated against the selling price less all factory to dealer price adjustments (including Friends & Family price adjustments). Friends & Family Selling Prices include Delivery and Destination, fees, levies, and all applicable charges (excluding HST), and exclude registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees. Factory to dealer price adjustments (including Friends & Family price adjustments) are calculated against the vehicles starting price. Factory to Dealer Price adjustments of $1,750/$3,250/$1,150 available on 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Sonata GL Auto/Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto includes Friends & Family price adjustments. Factory to dealer price adjustments are applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations (NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). Hyundais Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions. s)
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