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DLD‰‰‰†‰KDLD‰‰‰†‰DLD‰‰‰†‰MDLD‰‰‰†‰C Salma Hayek and No reel reunion THE TIMES OF INDIA Edward Norton: for Salman Khan Wednesday, July 30, 2003 Love’s labour lost & Aishwarya Rai Mexican plays soccer with pet crocs Page 7 Page 8 He’s game for anything! Er- crocodiles,’’ says Rios, ‘‘I roerto Piza Rios, a Mexic- have a gift of speaking with an, claims to have tamed 47 crocodiles.’’ Rios can’t cha- crocodiles over rge tourists bec- the past 24 yea- ause he perfor- rs, and kicks a ms on a public ball around wi- beach. But he th his pets. certainly knows Rios kicks the his reptiles. ball against the Rios reclines reptiles, or plac- on the backs of es the ball on th- the reptiles, scr- eir heads so they atches their bel- can raise their jaws and let lies, and even kisses the sm- the ball roll down to their aller ones. Crocodiles havi- OF INDIA backs. ‘‘I am the king of the ng a ball? Blame it on Rios! MANOJ KESHARWANI Children at the gym: Not a healthy school of thought... ANUBHA SAWHNEY amples are just a case in point to illustrate how Times News Network gyms have become an integral part of the mod- ern-day curriculum. six-year-old girl steps into a toy shop in ‘‘Fitness is a way of life and we believe that a south Delhi to choose her birthday gift. fit body will enhance the mental abilities of stu- A‘‘What would you like to buy,’’ask her in- dents,’’ says DPS International principal R Willi- dulgent parents, pointing at the dolls and teddy- am, ‘‘We have installed machines such as the er- bears around. The little girl decides on a Barbie gometer,treadmill, elliptical, free weights, multi- doll... and a fitness centre for Barbie! The symp- gym and the twister at the school gymnasium.” toms are clear. Fitness figures high on you- NEELABH William further informs that, while we- ng minds. So much so, working out — ights are used by students of class IX, even with weights — has become part aerobic training — done using the of the psyche of the Capital’s school- ergometer, treadmill, elliptical children. But doctors have their do- and twister — is undergone by st- ubts about the merits of indoor udents between classes II and IX, calorie-burning techniques wh- all of whom come in the 7-15 ye- en compared to outdoor physi- ars age group. cal activity. The question is: how healthy ‘‘The best way for a child to are such activities for growing bo- burn calories is by playing out- dies and minds? ‘‘It is a fact that door games, walking or joggi- most children today are overweig- ng. Artificial methods to lose ht and need to exercise. In fact, it is weight should be avoided far these obese children who are pre- as possible,’’ points out RK disposed to ailments such as hy- Puri, senior consultant, paed- pertension later in life,’’ says prac- iatrics and teenage health, In- tising physician HS Kukreja, ‘‘At draprastha Apollo Hospital. the same time, there is no substi- In a day and age when fast- tute for playing in the park and ou- food has become the staple di- tdoor games such as cricket, foot- et of young children, the need ball and basketball.’’ In other wor- to monitor their health has ds, artificial methods of staying fit become all the more rel- are not prescribed. And evant. Today’s schools, DISTURBING DIAGNOSIS not just because the use of in turn, come equipped weights at an early age HIGH FIVE! Delhi Times unplugs the pulse of Tania, Jose, Mary, Liz and Charlie as the members of the Latino band Coronatino Doctors are alarmed by the increasing strike an upbeat note at the Maurya Sheraton (To send this photograph to a friend, log on to www.timescity.com/delhi/) with not just the latest can have a bearing on ph- in educational aids, but incidence of the Capital’s children, ysical health. also hi-tech gyms. ‘‘Sch- some as young as seven, working out As psychiatrist Sanjay ools are increasingly Chugh, MD, puts it, ‘‘Any showing their concern indoors, rather than playing outdoors physical, mental or psy- over the fitness needs chological activity which Designs on Krishna? Good Lord! of their students, particularly in a city such as is age-inappropriate can cause intra-psychic fr- New lingo 4 SMS Delhi, where a large percentage of children are actures. Unfortunately, the effects of these frac- Three Delhi designers will dress up the Krishna idol at the ISKCON temple for Janmashtami obese,’’ informs Raman Sood of Grand Slam, wh- tures can’t be detected by X-rays and a child will VINOD NAIR The designers, on their part, APARNA GUPTA ed? TV anchor Sajid Khan is- ich provides fitness equipment to various sch- be forced to pay the price later in life.’’ Times News Network DIVINE DRESS maintain that this is a chance Times News Network n’t: ‘‘SMS keeps the sense of ools in the Capital. The diagnosis reveals an unhealthy develop- of a lifetime. ‘‘Lord Krishna humour at a healthy level. In the current context, Sood’s equipment is be- ment. If the health of tomorrow’s health is tod- here’s always a first is the designer of the univ- ere’s how it goes: INBO, Or,in messaging lingo, it will ing used at four schools in the city — DPS (RK ay’s wealth, we need to pay attention to games yo- Ttime for everything. Of erse,’’ says Leena Singh of HTARFU, GASP. No, this prevent TSOHF (Total sense Puram), DPS International, ITL Public School ung children play.It’s what the doctor orders. course, there’s nothing new the Ashima & Leena label, is not gibberish, but a crash of humour failure).’’ and New Era Public School. Of course, these ex- [email protected] about fashion designers wo- ‘‘We have decided to design a course on the latest SMS lin- Moreover, with the mon- rldwide seeking celebrity saffron dhoti, a nice brocade go. In the arena of cellspace, soon pouring down, it’s time endorsements for their cre- kurti and a crystal-studded where size does matter,small for sweet nothings. SMS to ations. But what about cou- mukut with peacock feathers is beautiful. the rescue! turiers designing clothes for for Lord Krishna.’’ Read again When Anant the Almighty? Well, come For designer Anjana Bh- — In my hu- and Rima ze- Janmashtami, and three fa- argav, ‘‘Designing for the mble opini- roed in on shion designers from Delhi deity is a dream come true.’’ on (INBO); Darna Mana will design garments for Bhargav will decide on the things are re- Hai together, Lord Krishna. exact details of what she is ally f****d up he got a mes- Invited by the Internatio- going to create for the deity (TARFU); go sage: GMTA nal Society for Krishna Con- after a meeting with the IS- away silly (Great minds sciousness (ISKCON), Ash- KCON team. ‘‘I have certain person (GA- think alike). ima and Leena Singh and concepts in mind,’’ she rev- SP). And this However, he Anjana Bhargav will design eals, ‘‘I am planning to ma- is just the be- was unable the dress to be worn by the ke a beautiful poshak for ginning. NEELABH to sit next to Krishna idol when the clock the Lord in fabrics such as So, sample his lady love. strikes 12 at midnight on georgette and silk in vibr- these short Why? Let his Janmashtami. ant hues. I will decora- and sweet SMS speak: Informs ISKCON’s te this outfit with za- messages. JAZZY JARGON FUBAR FOG CWYL (Chat in sight, (F**- Prabhupadacharya Da- rdozi, crystal and ■ AIIC: As if I care sa, ‘‘We have sought the sequins. The outfit with you lat- **d up beyo- ■ AYF: All your fault cooperation of these will have an ornamen- er); CSY (Ca- nd all recog- ■ Delhi designers to fash- tal appeal to it.’’ n’t stop yaw- BTDT: Been there, done that nition, Fath- ion clothes for the deity. As for Lord Krish- ning); FIG- ■ EOD: End of discussion er of girlfrie- Although we have not na, this Janmashtami MO (Forget ■ FYEO: For your eyes only nd in sight!) Ashima Anjana Leena given any specific brief- promises to be one of a it, I’ve got my ■ HTH: Hope this helps Well, SMS ing to these designers on the will wait for the final product kind. After all, with new clo- orders); HO- ■ IBM:Inadequate,but marketable has the last kind of clothes sought, Ashi- and see what kind of designs thes to wear, there will be a PR (Hang on, ■ IDGAD: I don’t give a damn word! ma and Leena Singh and Anj- these designers come up with. new dimension to the Bansh- phone’s ring- ■ IIRC: If I remember correctly aparna-gupta ana Bhargav are currently de- If need be, we will request th- idhar’s rhythm divine. ing); Confus- @indiatimes.com signing outfits for the idol. We em to make changes.’’ [email protected] It s a win-win situtation for Aparna & Ajay Times News Network one of Bollywood’s most versa- Aparna, who won the Best Mani Ratnam’s film, making it tile performers, this is his sec- CASTING COUP Director Award for Mr and Mrs easy for Aparna to meet him. If oth are winners at the 50th ond National Award. Iyer, confirms that she Ajay takes up the film, this will B National Film Awards an- ‘‘I won the award for has spoken to Ajay.

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