Tuesday, 25 October 2016

Modi to inaugurate first National Tribal Carnival

Prime Minister #Narendra_Modi will inaugurate the first National Tribal Carnival in New Delhi on Tuesday, seeking to promote a sense of inclusiveness amongst the tribals.

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"Main purpose of this four-day carnival is to promote a sense of inclusiveness amongst the tribals. The carnival will showcase and promote various facets of tribal culture on a large scale," an official release said.

About 1,600 tribal artists and around 8,000 tribal delegates from across the country are expected to take part in the carnival. 

Besides, eminent tribal personalities who have excelled in various fields like sports, arts and culture, literature, academics and medicine have also been invited. 

Anoushka Shankar to tour India in December

Internationally acclaimed sitarist #Anoushka_Shankar will be travelling to India for a six-city tour in December for her new album "Land of Gold".

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The album was released on Deutsche Grammophon earlier this summer.

Launching on December 2 and culminating on December 11, Anoushka will travel to cities like Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad.

"Land of Gold" embraces electronics and cross-genre collaborations, and is Anoushka's fervent response to the humanitarian trauma of displaced people fleeing conflict and poverty. 

Taiwan promotes tourism targeting Indians

With its lush green mountains, sea, culture and high speed trains, cable cars, amusement parks and other attractions, #Taiwan is targeting Indian families, movie industry and businesses, said an official at Taiwan's Tourism Bureau.

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The two-way traffic is also set to increase between India and Taiwan given the Act East Policy of the Indian government and increasing Taiwanese industrial investments in India, an expert in international relations said.

"We are looking for Indian families to visit Taiwan. The travel agents have been asked to promote Taiwan as a locale for shooting movies. We are also promoting Taiwan as the destination for corporate meetings and conferences," Shuhan Pan, International Affairs Division, Tourism Bureau of Ministry of Transportation and Communications, told.

Monday, 24 October 2016

How to stay fit during festive season

Drink adequate amount of water and walk for 30 minutes daily to enjoy the festive season in a healthy way, says an expert.

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Sonia Narang, Nutrition Expert, Oriflame India, has shared the route to a healthy festive season. 

♦ Remain focused: This will ensure that you do not miss your workouts, or eat bizarre at every point. Constantly remind yourself that the pleasure of eating fats and sweets is temporary whereas the pleasure of fitness and good health lasts forever. Respect your body by nurturing it, not abusing it with excess of alcohol or fried snacks.

Easy ways to get glowing skin for festive season

Maintain a balanced diet, include fresh vegetables into your diet and wash your face at least twice daily to get glowing skin for Diwali, says an expert.

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Reema Arora, Medical Head Facial Aesthetic, Cocoona Centre of Aesthetic Transformation, has shared a few tips on skincare: 

♦ Eat fresh vegetables and fruits always, no matter the season or your schedule. This keeps your essential supply of vitamins intact and also keeps the bowel movement good, contributing to general health and good skin.

♦ Make sure that you remove your make-up and cleanse and moisturise your skin well before going to bed. Residual make-up often causes break-outs and can harm the skin. 

♦ Wash your face at least twice a day with a gentle, foaming face wash to avoid dust from sticking to your skin. If it is not possible for you to keep a face wash with you, then keep facial wipes that suit your skin and use them often to wipe clean your face. 

Colin Farrell has never read 'Harry Potter' books

Actor #Colin_Farrell never read the "Harry Potter" books before starring in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them".

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The Irish actor plays the role of Percival Graves, the director of security at the Magical Congress of US, in the eagerly awaited-new movie, which is based on J.K. Rowling's book by the same name.

Farrell shared that he has never read Rowling's most popular books but is a self-confessed fan of the "Harry Potter" film series, reports femalefirst.co.uk. 

My films have never made money: Vishal Bhardwaj

National Award-winning filmmaker and composer #Vishal_Bhardwaj says his films have never worked at the box office.

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Asked about his way of dealing with failures, the filmmaker said at a panel discussion at the Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival with Star here on Sunday that his films so far, haven't minted money.

"No film of mine has worked at the box office. They never made money... none of my films. 'Haider' just recovered money. Not even 'Omkara' I was told. But it doesn't bother (me). I have chosen to make such kind of films. I don't expect a big 'dhamaka'. If it ever happens, I will probably introspect," he said.

What lip colours to pick this festive season

Lipstick adds another dimension to your look. If you want to play with your look, then opt for hues of orange, black or purple this festive season, says an expert.

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Gunjan Gaur, Make-up Expert and Executive Director of ALPS Cosmetic Clinic, has listed some of the hottest shades.

♦ Classic red: The season has been all about standing out with classic red. This colour never fades and works well for every occasion. 

'Golmaal Returns' was a crap film: Rohit Shetty

Rohit Shetty's 2008 directorial "Golmaal Returns" was a blockbuster, but he says he knew that it was a crap film.

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The comedy drama, starring Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Tusshar Kapoor and Arshad Warsi, is a part of the highly successful comedy franchise "Golmaal".

While speaking at a panel discussion at the Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival with Star here, Shetty said that he can sense it when his film goes wrong.

"I start getting that feeling when you are going wrong. My films are hardcore commercial films catering to a particular audience. So, you start getting that feeling that it won't work at that level. I have been right about it twice or thrice," he said.

Nishtha Sharma wins 'The Voice India Kids'

#Nishtha_Sharma of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday emerged the winner of the first edition of the popular children's singing reality show #The_Voice_India_Kids.

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The show started with 94 contestants coming from across India, with playback singers Shaan and Neeti Mohan, and music director Shekhar Ravjiani playing mentors to the child artistes.

Towards the countdown to finals, 18 contestants were left in the fray. They got eliminated week-on-week through audience votes.

From amongst the six finalists, three contestants from Team Neeti (Kavya Limaye, Vishwaprasad and Nishtha), two contestants from Team Shaan (Pooja Insa and Priyanshi Sharma) and one contestant from Team Shekhar (Shreya Basu) contested for the title.

Aamir Khan refused to be a part of 'Josh'

Film director #Mansoor_Khan says actor #Aamir_Khan refused to do "Josh" because of superstar Shah Rukh Khan's role in the 2000 film.

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Mansoor, who directed Aamir in 1988 hit romantic drama "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak", added that he still thinks that Aamir and Shah Rukh were the perfect casting for the film. 

"I still think Aamir and Shah Rukh were the perfect casting for the film. However, Aamir refused to play that role. That's his choice," Mansoor said. 

He added: "Aamir wanted to change his image also. He no longer wanted to play that lover boy, romantic guy. The second reason is the character Max (played by Shah Rukh) is a very charismatic character. Everybody wanted to play Max." 

Tips to stylishly dress up toddlers in autumn

It is time to rebuild the cool-weather wardrobe of your toddler as the season changes. Stock it up with bright colours like red and green and pay special attention to fabrics when you buy your child's clothes, says an expert.

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Here are some clothes-shopping tips for toddlers' winter clothing from Mrs Sakshi Arora, fashion connoisseur from Kids Around multi-brand clothing store. 

♦ Avoid bulky outfits: Toddler winter wear has to do more than keep a little body warm and dry. The child shouldn't be so bundled up that he can't climb the playground ladder. Plus, any item that he can pull on or take off himself will be most acceptable to an independent toddler's me-do-it mind-set.

Style your hair differently this Diwali

Paying attention to your hair is as important as paying attention to ensembles and make-up during #Diwali. Try opting for buns or fish tails to stand out this Diwali.

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Aashmeen Munjaal Make-up expert and director of Star Salon n' Academy, has shared hairstyling tips for this festive season.

♦ To highlight your hairstyle go for a french hairstyle with a messy fish tail.

♦ Side swept soft curls will go look beautiful both Indian and western wear. 

♦ Make French Braid from front till back, both the side and then make Ponytail.

♦ on saris and lehenga braided bun or small puff hairstyle with open hair will give a royal look.

♦ Those women prefer short hair can go for asymmetrical angled bob blunt cut or long bob.

Drashti Dhami sprains leg in Austria

Actress #Drashti_Dhami sprained her leg while shooting for TV show "Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil" here.

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According to a source close to the actress, when Drashti tried to roll down and jump on ice she fell down and sprained her leg. The incident happened last week, and the shoot had to be delayed for five hours due to the injury. 

"I witnessed my first snowfall in Austria. Most days, you will see me roll over ice, playing with it and throwing it around at the crew and Arjun Bijlani. Once I recover from my leg injury, we have a plan to go skiing," Drashti said. 

Produced by Ekta Kapoor, the show is reportedly inspired by the 1997 film "Pardes".

"Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil" will go on air on Star Plus from November 7.

Bhandarkar happy over end of protests against ADHM

Filmmaker #Madhur_Bhandarkar on Sunday expressed happiness over Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) calling off its protest against Karan Johar's movie "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" (ADHM) featuring Pakistani actor #Fawad_Khan.

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Bhandarkar says all films shot before the recent attacks should get released.

"I am happy that the problem has now been resolved. I have always said that all those films with Pakistani artistes, which were shot before the recent attack, should be released without any problem," Bhandarkar told reporters.

The "Fashion" and "Page 3" fame director was in the city to inaugurate a charity exhibition organised by Jagriti Art Initiative and Ficci Ladies Organisation.

Karan received a major breather when MNS on Saturday allowed the release of "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" but with a condition. All the producers who employed Pakistani artists, must pay Rs 5 crore each into the Indian Army's welfare fund as atonement. Distributors and cinema owners have also come forward in support of the film.

The MNS decision followed Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis' direct intervention in the matter after Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh visited Mumbai and met representatives of Bollywood.

10 Heads Festival rescheduled for February

The second edition of 10 Heads Festival, which was slated to be held in October, has been rescheduled for February in view of the current security situation.

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10 Heads Festival, one of India's few family-friendly events, was scheduled to be held at PSOI, Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri here on October 21-23. The fest brings together interactive and curated experiences across ten key interest areas ranging from music and entertainment, food and drinks, fashion and beauty, art and culture, magic and a kids zone. 

The three-day festival will now be held at the same venue from February 3.