Articles Archive for 21 January 2009
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has committed to bear all the expenses for the treatment of two Kashmiri orphan children who suffered severe burns during a terrorist grenade attack in Srinagar, doctors said on Tuesday.
“He has made it clear – ‘no limits’ – to the expenses for treating Mudassar and Amina,” said Ali Irani, the head of department, physiotheraphy & sports medicine at Nanavati Hospital, Vile Parle.
A little over two months ago, the home of the two kids in Jammu & Kashmir’s summer capital Srinagar was attacked by terrorists. Mudassar …
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If there is one actress who must be feeling really frustrated looking at the stupendous success of Ghajini is Genelia D’Souza. Many must be aware that Kangana Ranaut and Ayesha Takia were being considered for a role in Ghajini but that was for the role which eventually went to Jiah Khan.
Sources inform, “The makers had zeroed down on Asin but her dates were getting to be a big problem. Finally as no word came from Asin, Genelia was brought in. Genelia too infact shot for 3-4 days with Aamir. But …
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A facemask of egg white and honey gently removes the tan from your face.
. Mix oats with honey, yogurt and ground almonds. Apply this in your face, leave it for five minutes and wash with lukewarm water.
. Cucumber is a natural cleanser. Mix cucumber juice with milk and use it instead of a cleanser.
. For oily skin, apply a mixture of grapes, lemon and egg white. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. While lemon acts as a natural cleanser, grapes will soften your skin and egg …
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ISLAMABAD: An exhibition of contemporary lacquered sculptures and paintings by US-based artist Maylene Rasmussen is starting at Nomad Art Gallery today (Tuesday).
As many as 35 caches of delicate yet quirky sculptured paintings are being put on display. Figurative images in paintings titled ‘Kalash Mother’, ‘Lady Black and Red’, ‘Sleeping’, ‘Undressing’ and ‘Solitude’ depicts diverse themes.
The artist not only plays with different colours brilliantly but also uses different foils of silver and gold as well as eggshell, river shell and fabrics to make designs and motifs. Rasmussen is a self-taught artist …
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Bipasha Basu is feted as Asia’s sexiest woman. Asiya Andrabi is India’s most militant female Muslim leader. Now the two are set to meet in court in a row over whether a Bollywood babe can portray a burqa-wearing Muslim on the silver screen.
Andrabi decided to sue the makers of Lamhaa, a Bollywood blockbuster about the plight of Kashmir and the lives of militants fighting Indian rule, when she discovered Basu had been cast to play her character.
She had held a number of earlier meetings with the film’s producer, she said, …
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LAHORE: A Tribute to Lahore- an exhibition of paintings by renowned artist Dr Ejaz Anwar opened at the Contemporary Art Gallery of Lahore Museum after a gap of decades.
The museum hosted group exhibitions in the past. However, it is unprecedented that a solo exhibition of an artist is organised in the museum. The exhibition showcases art pieces that show Lahore in its old glory and colours. Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) organised the exhibition with the Lahore Museum. The exhibition is part of a series of activities that were …
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1-The first few days after a breakup prove to be the most difficult time to manage. Do not demand too much from yourself – take each day as it comes. If you want to cry, do not restrain yourself. This would at least lighten your emotions and bad feelings.
2-Do not think about who was at fault or whose mistake it was. If you let the thoughts linger in your mind, you would never be able to come over it.
3-Relaxing your mind and soul is very important. Go for a hot …
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Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan will now sensitise people to preserve India’s rich cultural heritage and teach them to be welcoming to foreign tourists. Khan has been appointed Brand Ambassador of the tourism ministry’s Incredible India campaign.
He has shot two TV commercials as part of the ministry’s Social Awareness Campaign this year. The commercials shot at Kanheri caves in Mumbai will be aired from Wednesday on TV channels followed by print advertisements in newspapers and posters.
“The Bollywood actor will sensitise people against spilling of garbage and scrawling of graffiti at tourist …
