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TO D AY S LUCKY Qutab Minar 81 810 Downing street Red red wine 829 OF INDIA 848 Four dozen THANK GOD IT’S SUNDAY MANOJ KESHARWANI Now, it’s Operation Colour ARUN KUMAR DAS ile the colour scheme entails Times News Network the dominance of brown and green, the fauna attendant on The cement look isn’t exac- a typical vineyard — birds, tly popular in a city known squirrels, butterflies, snails, Tas a concrete jungle. Ye dil caterpillars — will find a maange colour — specially aft- presence,’’ informs DCA pri- er The Times of India has sho- ncipal Vijay Mohan. wn the way by becoming the first Quite clearly, colour is the newspaper worldwide to go all- buzzword. And it’s just what colour. Freedom from black and wh- Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit ord- ite is the mantra of the moment. And ered: “To begin with, we will that’s official. For, officialdom sarkar start work on a few flyovers. plans to leave no stone unturned — and Depending on the response to no grey area unpainted — to add a VIBG- our pilot project, flyovers acr- YOR meaning to Delhi’s life. Starting wi- oss the city will be covered in th flyovers and stretching across to rou- a phased manner.’’ ndabouts, the road taken now leads to the NEELABH But that’s just a sneak peek united colours of the rainbow. at all things bright and beau- Of course, to ensure that Operation tiful. ‘‘Our primary objective Colour emerges with flying colours, it is is to make Delhi a beautiful important that it gets off to a city. Artistically painted ur- flying start. So, what if the fly- ARTISTIC LICENCE ban structures will go a long overs criss-crossing the city way in making Delhi a tourist were touched up with an eye- After the newspaper showed hub,’’ says DTTDC chairman catching coat of colour? Pic- Romesh Sabharwal. So, ther- ture perfect? Say thanks plea- the way, colour has become e’s artistic licence to take col- se — for, the city sarkar plans the buzzword in the Capital our into more diverse areas. to paint the town red... blue, If the DCA will redesign and green and what have you through the creativity paint the bathing ghats on the Yamuna’s banks of the Delhi College of Art (DCA). at Wazirabad, the NDMC is all set to plant vi- ‘‘For starters, the Moti Bagh flyover will be brant flowers at all 48 roundabouts in Lutyen’s done up with ceramic tiles to appear as a vineya- Delhi. No, it’s not Holi yet. But who said it can’t rd, complete with rows of grapes encircling its be Rang Barse time in Delhi? pillars and spreading across its underbelly.Wh- [email protected] The hitch after the itch... HALL OF FRAME! Delhi Times greets its readers on the occasion of Republic Day as Ankita Aggarwal courts the spirit of freedom in a creation designed by fashion students of Wigan & Leigh College, at The Oberoi (To send this photograph to a friend, log on to www.timescity.com/delhi/) ANUBHA SAWHNEY Does Mohit have a point? Analyse this. Sex Times News Network expert Prakash Kothari cites the case of a fem- ale patient who expressed her frustration at her ourtship. Marriage. Honeymoon. And th- husband’s lack of interest in foreplay.‘‘She gave Cen, been there done that. ‘‘I don’t enjoy sex me a month’s time to talk to him, after which with my husband anymore,’’ she claimed she would not thi- MALLIKA SARABHAI: IN STEP WITH LIFE says Priya Tuli, a market anal- nk twice before having an affa- yst, ‘‘There’s no excitement left ir,’’ he elaborates. I am an amalgam of my pa- Papa’s death shook my life: in our relationship.’’ The sev- Medical men call this condi- rents: My parents, Vikram SUNDAY SPECIAL I was 17 when Papa passed en-year-itch in reverse? tion the Coolidge Effect which, and Mrinalini Sarabhai, lived away.He was 51. Barely 24 ho- ‘‘Gone are the days when the by definition, is the situation of Her footsteps bear the imprint of with my grandparents on the urs earlier, I had chided him concept of the seven-year-itch a couple married for some ti- eastern bank of the Sabarm- creativity. To this celebrated exponent for working so hard. I was to was limited to men,’’ points out me no longer finding each oth- ati. I was born in Ahmedabad of Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi, the appear for my IIM entrance psychiatrist Sanjay Chugh, er sexually attractive. That a on May 9, 1953, into a home art of communicating through the exams the day after the crem- MD, ‘‘More and more women relationship suffers after the with no stereotypes. My pare- unspoken word comes as naturally ation. My brother was away are outlining how dissatisfied initial euphoria of marriage is nts are famous names in the as the singular finesse with which at his university in the US they are with the sexual prow- now an inevitable reality. fields of science and dance. she maintains a pluralistic profile and I lit the funeral pyre. I ess of their husbands and how Psychiatrist Samir Parikh, Our family has four generat- as dancer, actress, activist, publisher was in no condition to appear they would prefer other men.’’ MD, suggests counselling and ions of larger-than-life wom- and single parent. But if destiny has for the IIM test. But my frien- What was a man’s adultero- enhanced communication as en. My bua Mridula Sarabhai scripted recognition for this Sangeet ds dragged me to the exam us fantasies in The Seven Year the best way to prevent the kn- is a legend in Kashmir,where Natak Akademi awardee and hall. All I remember is that I Itch, has today become a way of ot from coming apart. So, even NEELABH she helped people cross the recipient of the French Palme d’Or, was blinded by tears and the life. ‘‘I think it’s unfair to if there is no itch after border during Partition. it has also brought dejection in its exam sheet got wet. have blamed the men all INTIMACY INTERRUPTED seven years, all it takes School shaped my life: I att- wake. Yet, be it the tragedy of her Dance saved me from depr- along,’’ grins Mohit Sha- to understand your spo- rma, a graphic designer, ‘‘Who would be able to use is scratch below the surface. Yes, that night ended a Montessori school father’s demise or the torment of ession: My first crush dates resist thinking of the voluptuous Marilyn Mon- in shining amour could be just an intimate pil- run by my aunt Leena. It was divorce, Mallika Sarabhai has taken back to when I was 12. I was roe? Technicalities aside, men are much less pr- low talk away. a project-oriented school with life in her stride. DIVYA VASISHT in love with love then. Now, even carpentry and leather- the same guys I had a crush one to being fickle than women.’’ [email protected] traces the spectrum of silhouettes work being taught. While I on make me feel sick. I had a sketched by a self-sustaining soul was growing up, Amma was broken engagement at 22 — out on tours more often than he turned out to be an MCP Papa. But there was always one parent at home to and a mama’s boy. I went through a period of deep depression — but look after me and my brother Kartikeya. emerged with the conviction that all I wanted to do was dance. I wasn’t drawn to dance: I took to dancing My marriage fell apart: I first met Bipin Shah when I went to the US early in life — just because all my friends to hire him as a consultant for my magazine Inside Outside. I just knew danced. Darpana, my mother’s dance ins- we were made for each other. We were married two months later. Unfortunate- titute, was part of the house — our dining ly,the marriage didn’t work. If asked for a single reason, I would point to the fi- room was used to teach dance! I was a la- ve years of separation when I was abroad for Peter Brooke’s Mahabharata.I zy child. More than dance, I was interes- came back as a different person, having lived Draupadi’s life for five years. To- ted in theatre — it was less taxing physic- day,Bipin and I have been separated for 12 years, but are still co-parents to our ally.But Amma never forced me to dance. children Revanta and Anahita, and co-publishers for Mapin. She said that only frustrated parents for- Motherhood is the ultimate joy: I grew up believing that I could never put ced their children to do things. myself second. But my parents showed me that, whatever their achievements, College was a shock: I was 14 when I st- children came first. I felt that since I could never give this kind of uncondi- epped into St Xavier’s. My background tional love to my children, I had no right to become a mother.But once I was taught me to look for information rather married, I wanted children. And I think I have been a terrific than be spoon-fed. But I discovered that ev- mother. I enjoy motherhood — the friendship, the confusion. erybody was only interested in grades. Coll- I have taught my children to be responsible: Even when I was ege would have been a disaster but for an econ- a child, I was responsible for my actions. And this is how I have brought omics professor who, sensing that I hated atten- up my children. When Revanta was three years old, he would smash his toys ding classes, gave me the option of completing when he was upset with me. I said: ‘This is wrong. There are countless chil- weekly assignments in the library. dren who have no toys. How should I punish you?’ He thought about this I dared to be different: At college, I was for a couple of days and said, ‘Each time I break a toy,I will give away into sports and was the captain of the two of my toys to someone who doesn’t have one.’ badminton team. Parveen Babi and Kavi- I go through life breathlessly: Work is the real motor of ta Chandani, who went on to become a Miss India, we- my life. And by work, I mean developmental issues wh- re my classmates. We attended jam sessions in ich affect human lives. I am always in a hurry.I need micro-minis and leather boots! If the guys st- to do several things at the same time. My relaxation ared at us, we stared right back! I was the first comes from switching from one form of work to ano- woman in Gujarat to possess a two-wheeler licence and zipped ther. I enjoy being hyper and feeling hassled. around on my motorbike. I was seen as a rebel. But since I had Love is important, but not vital: I trust peop- nothing to rebel against, I never accepted that I was one. le explicitly.But this is the way I am. So, ev- I protested against societal norms: My mother warned en if I get cheated, I would rather be me. me that society labelled women: ‘I don’t want you to say I At this stage of my life, if I fall in love, it didn’t warn you. Go out with boys in a group. Don’t be sin- would be great. But even if I don’t, I will gled out.’ I protested because, sometimes, I couldn’t find a gr- be just as excited about life. I am who I am oup when I wanted to see a film. Those were the only times wh- and I am happy in my own skin. en I had differences with Amma. But Papa was super-liberal. [email protected] AJIT NINAN ‘Whatever film I make, it will have my stamp on it’ What inspired GURINDER girl with strong family values. An arr- What kind of music can the audie- you to adapt Ja- CHADHA ogant character such as Darcy falling nce expect from the film? ne Austen’s Pri- Film-Maker for an Indian girl seems to be fascinati- Bride And Prejudice will have seven so- de And Prejudi- On her latest ng. The contrast is enchanting and ne- ngs composed by Anu Malik, with lyr- ce into Bride film Bride eds to stand out. With due respect, and ics in English by Farhan and Zoya Ak- And Prejudice? And Prejudice without offending anybody,I feel Eliz- htar. The score will be a combination I wanted to adapt abeth is India personified. This is why of Hindi music, Westside Story,Fiddler a classic which I I have brought in the Indian angle. On The Roof and a little bit of Grease. had studied at sc- Why did you choose Aishwarya Rai Besides, there is a Punjabi song and hool and put my to play Elizabeth? the film, in general, will have a little stamp on it, while working with Indi- Aishwarya stands for the typical Indi- bit of ‘Pinglish’ (Punjabi-English). an, British-Asian and American acto- I know what I want from my adaptati- an beauty — beautiful, intelligent and Will you make a Bollywood film? rs. Bride And Prejudice will be a musi- on of Pride And Prejudice. Darcy is an with a mind of her own. I wanted som- No. Whatever film I make, it will have cal shot in India, England and the US. arrogant, pompous guy from high-cla- eone who would be the kind of strik- my stamp on it. It will always be a Gu- How do you plan to go about your ss society,whereas Elizabeth is a midd- ing woman even an arrogant charact- rinder Chadha film. adaptation of the novel? le-class, strong-willed, self-respecting er would give up everything for. AFSANA AHMED

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2 DELHI IS TALKING ABOUT DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA SUNDAY 26 JANUARY 2003 Photos: SUNIL KATARIA WHAT’S HOT ’N’ HAPPENING? On the occasion of Repub- with ‘Pure and Perfect’ lic Day, the TP Jhunjhun- vegetarian food, organ- wala Foundation is organ- ised by MTR Foods Limit- ising Ek Ghazal Bhari ed. The cuisine will offer a Sham, featuring Anita Si- blend of the ever-popular nghvi. The evening’s con- traditional South Indian cert will begin with devo- food, a variety of South In- tionsl songs by Madhu dian and North Indian Dayal. Also part of the ready-to-eat preparations evening is a presentation as well as innovative spe- ceremony of the XIV Na- ciality recipes created per- tional Excellence Awards. sonally by the chefs here. FICCI Auditorium Delhi Ka Aangan, 5.30 pm Hyatt Regency Gautam Sen with Dominique Fontenat Amit Saksena and Ramesh Pathania „ On till January 27 Proud to be an Indian? Pa- 7 to 10 am (breakfast), triotic pride takes on a 12noon to 2.30 pm HAPPY new high at Blues that will (lunch), 7 to 11.30 pm rock to this theme, and on (dinner) some all-new mixes by DJ „ In the fast lane Tony. Celebrate Republic Shoppers, get set for a utomobiles in all their showed the gizmos in an here only for the exhibition Day over dinner and mu- great shopping experience splendour. That’s what amazing light — something looked pleased by all the ap- sic for Rs 300 per head (all — at the newly launched Awas on display at the that fascinated all automobile preciative words that came inclusive). Shoppers Stop in Gur- two-day exhibition ‘Art of the lovers who his way.And yes, India holds a Blues gaon. Spread over 28,000 Automobile’ by world- walked in to special place in his heart — it 7.30 pm sq feet, this store offers see it. dates back to the time he came „ two floors of shopping ex- The ex- here to work in an auto-com- This one’s for the vegetar- perience. And over 125 hibits were pany in Bangalore. ians. Hyatt’s Delhi Ka An- brands. probably Also on display here was gan restaurant offers an Shoppers Stop, Gurgaon best explai- the stamp collection by Tarun experience-unparalleled 11 am onwards ned by dire- Thakral, who also takes an ac- ctor Mahe- tive interest in vintage cars. sh Bhatt Amongst those seen appreci- as, ‘‘Dream ating the photographs on dis- machines play here were artists Subroto handpick- Kundu with wife Nupur, ed out of Harshvardhan, Shamshad love.’’ Lo- Husain, auto-expert Ronojoy oking at Mukherjee, actor John them wi- Abraham and Titu Dhavan of th the ho- Auto Motor and Sport. SNIPPER Nupur Kundu and Sunainatel-GM renowned Tarun Tha- he New Year has been time for a Shocked reactions from the family added to photographer Dominique kral,he new avatar for Shobhaa De. ‘‘New- the fun. Her daughter burst into tears (‘‘She’s Fontenat at Le Meridien Ho- said he had T ness’’ is the celebrated columnist and still not talking to me,’’ confides Shobhaa tel. From Bentleys to Cadil- walked in writer’s mantra for the year and it begins while her husband, Dilip, initially gave her lacs and other dream ma- here with right at the top. Shobhaa had her trademark the silent treatment, before finally melting chines..., each photograph the pre-con- long tresses shorn for a chic crop designed down.) The hairdo is not all that’s new in her ceived noti- by a men’s hairstylist! Firoz, the stylist at the life. Shobhaa is also working on another tel- on of it bei- Taj President in Mumbai, who does men’s evision serial script, following the success of ng a ‘‘rather manes exclusively, made an exception this Kittie Party for Zee. But new look or not, the boring af- time as he styled Shobhaa’s new hairdo. talons are very much in place and well fair but was ‘‘Even he chickened out of cutting it too honed. Shobhaa remains the the wickedly amazed to short!’’ she laughs. As Shobhaa explains, it sharp commentator we all know. ‘‘In fact, it’s see the pho- was a birthday gift for herself, to decon- given me the license to kill — it makes me tos.’’ Fontenat, PICTURE PERFECT: Subroto Kundu with struct the old look. look completely wicked!’’ she laughs. who was Harshvardhan and Shamshad Husain MEDIANET PROMO Partners in rhyme t’s cold and wintery dark one is free to their own outside their Alaknanda interpretations and musical Irecording studio, but for perceptions. Music belongs partners in rhyme — Gaurav as much to the purists as it Raina and Tapan Raj — the belongs to anyone else and sun is shining really bright. electronica is representative Last year, their electronica of today’s time. Infact, some- band MIDIval Punditz beca- one just credited us for bring- me the first ever such Indian ing Indian classical music group to sign an internation- into the 21st century.’’ al label. Now, post a nine-city There’s something which US tour and an excellent rati- bothers them. ‘‘It’s time to st- ng on Billboard World Music op calling this music ‘under- Charts, the band which put ground’. Gone are the times, Cyber Mehfils on Delhi’s ‘mo- when labels thought this mu- st-favoured’ status, have more sic won’t sell... when DJs and reason to celebrate. Their self- producers made this style of titled album is now available music only for their own across the Indian subconti- niche. Now people play this nent through Times Music. music at home, in cars. And ‘‘It’s been a long walk, but this is happening every- A Spanish feel for the city we have enjoyed every step where across the world, not in the journey. From the just in UK and USA. People othing acts more like a bracing tonic restaurant — the Marbella — and impres- small Green Park work stu- are now open to music that than a peaceful holiday,they say.And sive banqueting options provide a perfect dio we started four years does not necessarily conform Nthe Tivoli Garden Resort set in a getaway for holiday seekers. These are also back, to performing with Us- to a set formula.’’ Surely, the lush-green Spanish Hacien da architecture ideal for holding conferences and seminars. tad Zakir Hussain at San Punditz patronage has in- with sprawling lawns not only strikes the The evenings are specially done up. Francisco in front of a creased exponentially wher- mood for a perfect holiday, it also brings to Trafalgar’s, the bar and nightclub, also has 13,000-strong audience. Now, ever the album has been re- the city a touch of Spain. Just 17 kms from the exquisite Spanish-touch apparent in its the most significant thing for leased so far. the international airport and 14 ground-plus-one-floor concept built us is the fact that home audi- Currently, the duo is busy kms from the domestic on the to include a live band with MEDIANET PROMO Chattarpur Temple Road, the a DJ thrown in. The Re- resort promises the luxury of a sort’s La Terraza, amidst 7-star hotel at rates astonish- palm trees, a poolside and ingly customized to suit your a sunk-bar, offers a relax- wallet. ing experience. With the The Resort boasts of a Span- Emperor’s Court, a Grand ish courtyard and a swimming Ballroom, Oakwood Lawns, pool with delightful water Oyster Greens or Terrace fountains and falls. And there Banqueting like Bougain- are 35 exclusive suites and villea and Magnolia, the Re- guestrooms to choose from. sort will also prove to be a The swiftness of service unique venue for weddings. alongside the 24-hour dining medianet promo

ences can finally listen to storming night clubs in India MIDIval Punditz.’’ and beginning April, they wi- So, what sort of music is ll embark on a 60-day tour of it? Check the Bill: Indian nearly 30 US cities, along classical raagas, traditional with Karsh Kale, DJ Zakhm Indian instruments like and DJ Cheb-I-Sabbah. With bansuri, shehnai, rabaabs, such options in store, per- mridangam, dhols mixed haps a Grammy’s nomina- with trance, drum ‘n’ bass, tion is not a far design, but why even a voice from a the band is focussing on In- phone answering-machine. dia before that. Says Tapan, ‘‘Actually,Indian ‘‘It’s ironical how some- music is our first love, but thing so Indian, took so long we also love so many musical to be recognised in India,’’ styles which are pred-- says Guarav. But also before ominantly Western. Putting going abroad, Gaurav and the two together was a logical Tapan want to relish as much progression.’’ of Delhi’s synonymous But- Wonder how this amalgam ter Chicken and famed Dal of raagas with club sounds, Curries which are still their goes down with the purists. favourite meals, ‘‘Kyunki... ‘‘So far, the album has been dil hai Hindustani.’’ As we received well by everyone. see, MIDIval Punditz subtly And why should there be any display a firmament of emo- negative comment? Music is tions that scarcely need elec- the wealth of a culture, not a tronics to enhance them. personal commodity. Every- medianet promo

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oasts are being raised. Jism has been appreciated by audiences. Friday af- Tternoon saw its team, minus Pooja It’s all about Youth Power! Bhatt and Bipasha Basu though, touch down in the Capital to celebrate at Le Meridien. There was John Abraham posing for the heady mix shutterbugs at the poolside, while Mahesh of sports Bhatt was busy giving interviews about Jism Aand glam- and his forthcoming venture Saaya. Seated biz. Friday evening at the Hotel Oberoi witnessed the pres- ence of 12 youth icons from the Scripting a world of Indian cri- cket and Bolly- wood who touched down in the Capi- SUCCESS Mahesh Bhatt tal to commemo- & Amit Saksena rate 2003-2004 as the Youth Year, de- said, ‘‘It was great working with Pooja, be- clared by the Sahara Mohd Kaif, Yuvraj STORY Neha Dhupia, Celina cause she has the courage to stand up and India Pariwar. Singh & Zaheer Khan Jaitley & Diya Mirza next to him was Jism-director Amit attempt subjects that are different.’’ Mahesh Photos: SUNIL KATARIA Naturally then, Saxena. Bhatt too was upbeat. ‘‘Despite it being a being made for him by all those who repre- The moment John entered the bad year for the industry, we’ve had hits like the police. And how sent youth and power hall, Mahesh, in a loud excited Raaz and Jism, both dealing with different his team is all geared were there. All dressed voice said, ‘‘Jism, is running to subjects.’’ According to him, the audience went up for the forthcom- in the Sahara uniform packed houses.’’ Needless to say, to watch Jism with the notion that it is about sex, ing World Cup. — the men, look- John looked thrilled. ‘‘The audiences but that’s not what it was about. ‘‘It’s about prob- Asked if there is ing suave in for- went to theatres without any expec- lems with relationships and emotions — which all any possibility mal blue suits tations from me. But I am happy that of us have felt and undergone at some point in our of the Cup com- and the pretty they liked and appreciated my work lives.’’ A success-story for sure! ing here, he ladies in white in the film,’’ he said modestly. (With contributions from Arun Kumar Das, smiled, ‘‘Hum sarees with About his experience as director, Amit Ashok Chatterjee, Manisha Almadi & Jasmine Malik) black-and-red koshish karen- John Abraham border. ge....’’ And each Also part one of them of the Preity Zinta and made an ef- evening’s pr- Saurav Ganguly fort to de- ogramme fine what were players the word ‘youth’ Yuvraj Singh, signified to them. Zaheer Khan, While for Bipasha Mohd Kaif, Basu it meant being Harbhajan fearless, for Preity Singh and Zinta, it was syn- Virender Se- onymous with free- hwag, besides the dom.... Femina Miss In- But, of course, dias Lara Dutta, there was more than Diya Mirza, Celina this. The captain of Jaitley and Neha the Indian cricket team Dhupia besides Saurav Ganguly, looking Sushanto (son of Sa- fearless and unfazed by the hara-chairman Sub- life-threatening calls he roto Roy) — all of received, spoke about the whom represent Sushanto Roy & Virender Sehwag security arrangements Bipasha Basu Youth Power.

Photos: NITIN MALIK colleague B Prasad. Joint Delhi-assembly speaker police commissioner UR Chaudhury Prem Singh, fi- Katna who cracked the Shiv- nance minister MS Saathi, ani Bhatnagar murder case, health minister AK Walia, was there too. But, he was education secretary Geeta tight-lipped about it. ‘‘Let’s Sagar and MLA SC Vats.... wait for the trial,’’ he said. Also present were police- chief R S Gupta, surround- ed by many admirers, and Maxwell Pereira. Amongst those also spot- ted were secretary to CM, Renu Sharma, in a colourful saree, which she said was Manju Kapoor and Sheila Dikshit embroidered by her mother, CELEBRATING FREEDOM! t was a warm winter af- ternoon. The well-man- Iicured lawns of Raj Ni- BV Selvaraj & Renu Sharma was was the venue for a do to celebrate India’s Repub- lic Day. Bureaucrats, min- isters, MPs, MLAs, corpo- rates and freedom fi- ghters — they were all there to enjoy rounds of hot samosas and jalebis.... The hosts of the evening — L- G Delhi, Vijai Kapoor, and his Choudhary Prem Singh & Vijai Kapoor gracious wife Manju went arou- saree and matc- nd greeting guests hing shawl, Del- and ensuring they hi-CM Shiela Dik- were being well shit, looked rela- looked after. ‘‘I’m xed. She too spoke glad the weather about the severe is in our favour,’’ winter this year. ‘‘I said the L-G, had taken out who is all set to warm clothes, some move into his even 40 years old, to new house, at battle the cold we Raj Niwas it- faced,’’ she smiled. self. Also seen was chief Elegant as secretary Shailaja Ch- always in a silk Fatima Madhi andra talking to fellow

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problems in both your personal and (Mar 20 - Apr 18) Aries professional relationships. There Group activity of any BIRTHDAY FORECASTS will be good news and prosperity on kind is favoured. Look one hand and delays and disap- forward to get-togeth- terialised. Questions of spend- January 26 pointments on the other. Negotia- ers, unions and re- ing and sharing pleasures need a Ganesha says, you love someone tions, secret deals, and a lot of unions. You will be able touch of freedom and delicacy. who is at a distance and sums up movement characterise the week. to do justice to any position of re- beauty and prosperity.You know January 30 sponsibility or trust offered to you. how to use skills of leadership Sagittarius You may, however, have to assert splendidly. Marvellous money fortune is yourself in order to enjoy your yours, and good things flow to (Nov 22 - Dec 22) rights and your love. January 27 you. Communicate with loved Another quarter of You share space and ideas with associates. Foods or therapies mixed influences and re- Taurus (Apr 19 - May 19) people you idolise. Hopes are help you integrate various func- sults. This is actually tions. true of most of this A week devoid of ten- supported by those who truly month. Journeys with a sion and worries. free- wish you will. You’re able to January 31 stop-over, marriage (or problems dom from restraints and guide. therein) legal matters and collabo- opposition, romance, You’re having a lively time, with rations, and creative pursuits all journeys there is all that January 28 bright new ideas circulating. make demands on you. Paradoxical- and more to make you feel on top of Friends are truly loving and gen- Happy friendship, luxury, love ly,moments of genuine inspiration. the world. ‘That and more’ of the erous. You are able to get what and prosperity bless you. you wish. You enjoy a cloistered, last sentence means money,wise in- February 1 Capricorn (Dec 23 - Jan 19) vestments, better prospects. pleasant spot. children may want what seems inappropriate. Time to talk one-on-one with The quarter moon phase Gemini (May 20 - Jun 20) your boss. Hard work gets no- is a period of healing and January 29 ticed, enhancing chances of pro- coming to terms with yo- You will find yourself ac- It is marvellous to see ideals of motion. You have a clear idea of urself; of teaching your- ceptable to one and all. love, beauty and fulfilment ma- things to come. self the karmic lesson. A Popularity will be at an period of inner rebirth. This is not to all time high. You will be dismissed as an exaggeration. It is have plenty of savvy, a clear message from Ganesha, my class, polish, intelligence and wit. lord, master, mentor, preceptor. Romance will, therefore, be thrilling GANESHA SAYS and wonderful, career moves and Bejan Daruwalla Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) money matters all handled with much insight and wisdom. Luxu- For Janampatri and personalised predictions You could run into prob- ries, comforts, a sense of well being log on to http:// astrospeak.indiatimes.com lems this week, either come as gifts from Ganesha. personal or at work. Or even both. You may need Cancer (Jun 21 - Jul 21) ll be generous with favours, advice, Libra (Sep 21 - Oct 22) to deal with separation, hospitality.You will have the capaci- even death. Accidents and injuries, Pending assignments Your introversion con- ty to do the right thing at the right however small, cannot be ruled out and work will be com- tinues, but worldly con- time. Very strangely indeed though, either.Riots, losses, natural calami- pleted, new ones started. siderations will take up you will feel a tremendous feeling of ties, danger from the elements can Deeds and documents, a lot of your time, ener- being alone. Health may also cause affect you. Take heart, though, this contracts and communi- gy and attention. Also, you a few twinges of anxiety. may be your last tunnel before cations will keep you busy. Also money,pets, your own performance and slight ill-health and both big emerging into the sunlight. travel, visitors, relatives. Some (Aug 22 - Sep 20) Virgo and small projects for the future. kind of goal realisation, if not Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 19) wish-fulfilment, is likely. The Fiances and clandestine All this requires an extroverted ap- strongest element will be the per- and secret activities will proach. That means you are living A phase of attending to sonal one, though. be at the forefront with on different planes at the same strictly practical mat- the new moon. You will time. Exciting! ters. You will be level- be introspective, medi- headed, pragmatic, effi- Leo (Jul 22 - Aug 21) (Oct 23 - Nov 21) tative, searching for a meaning to Scorpio cient and derive much You will feel that your ba- life and your place in the universe. A week of tremendous benefit from it. The real world as tteries are recharged and You will, however, be sociable and swings, of being up one they like to call it, reclaims you and you are ready to attack gay at the same time performing on minute and down the demands management skills, or- life with renewed gusto two levels as it were. Strange and next, a real roller-coast- ganisation, techniques, but it may and enthusiasm. You wi- exciting. er ride. There may be yield perks and promotions.

ne object Oalways accompanies A NEW SENSE OF DIRECTION me wherever I go: a com- the god of wealth, and Varun, angle. This promotes good letter’s cut-off corner is bad of equal length. pass. I use it the wind god, meet in the no- saatvic energy.Sadly enough, news, so is a cut-off corner in But I’ve come across a busi- to see which rth-west. Varun and Yama-de- many architects don’t keep a house or a factory. nessman whose bedroom was direction bu- vta, the god of death, meet in this in mind when they de- Yet we come across rooms a multi-cornered one with zig- ildings face and which direc- the south-west. The south-ea- sign a home. For so-called not with four walls, but five. zagging walls. He was defeat- tions I’m heading for. As al- st is the meeting point of That destroys a home’s sym- ed by life. The architect who ways, I used my compass wh- Yama-devta and the Surya-de- VAASTU SHASTRA metry. Once you have a five- had designed his home had en I stayed at New York’s fam- vta. And the Surya-devta and sided room, other rooms also forgotten one thing. Squares ed Manhattan district some Kuber meet in the north-east. Jugal Kishor have to be made like that. and rectangles have stood the years ago. And I was stunned A house facing a cor- UDAY SHANKAR Vaastu believes that test of time. to see that the place was per- ner is like a man fac- the best homes are (Vaastu queries may be addressed fect vaastu-wise. Because bui- ing a corner. It’s a those which reflect to Jugal Kishor, c/o Delhi Times, ldings faced one direction sq- punishment schools a human body’s the Times of India, 7 BSZ Marg, uarely. use to discipline a straightness. Ore New Delhi - 110 002) This is best. It’s better for a child. Vaastu consid- bodies have straight house or building to face no- ers a home as an ex- lines. Our back, rth, south, east, or west than tension of the human arms, legs, they are to face south-west, north-we- body.If a man should- all straight. Our st, north-east, or south-east. n’t face a corner, nor posture is erect. Yet see how Delhi’s DDA co- should a home. Our feet are at right lonies are planned. Governm- Talking of corners, angles to the legs. In ent architects draw plans on Chandigarh is per- short, everything paper and scores of DDA flats fectly planned, and so about our bodies is are erected. Nobody cares is Jaipur. The roads symmetrical. Our which direction the flats face. run in straight lines. Between style, they cut off a corner. legs or hands are of equal Many of them face corners. them lie homes in square or This is disastrous. When post- length. Our cheekbones are Vaastu shastra attaches gr- rectangular plots and they man delivers a letter with a identical and so are our eyes. eat importance to corners be- face one direction squarely.A corner cut off, they know the A home has the same symme- cause every corner is a meet- corner in a home should have receiver is being given news try when it has four walls ing point of two gods. Kuber, two walls meeting at a right of somebody’s death. Just as a where the opposite walls are Energise the study table... n one of my Iprevious ar- ticles on feng shui for educa- tion, I men- tioned some earth-element objects that you can use to energise the study table. This time, I’ll tell you how to activate the fire ele- ment to enhance study luck. Having a study lamp on the study table is a necessity as well as excellent feng shui, but it’s important to choose a suit- able lamp carefully. Lamps that come in high-tech, mod- ern shapes may look good, but just make sure that they are not threatening-looking or FENG SHUI & YOU Gita Kapoor

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shaped in a hostile way, with pointed ends or cutting edges. It’s much better to get a lamp that is rounded rather than an- gular, as anything sharp sends out ‘poison arrows’ that will adversely affect whoever it’s pointed at. With a suitable lamp, you create valuable yang energy,which is a great fire en- ergiser. You should also make sure that the light is just bright enough for the purpose of studying, but do not use spot- lights, as the yang energy emit- ted by these bright lights is too strong and will be harmful rather than helpful.

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he loves him and he loves her. „ Do you know each other’s weak not get along well with his I am a mar- tough time supporting me and would They think the world of each points? Do you accept them? Do not ex- own family often has trouble ried woman remain depressed all the time. Then, Sother. So they get married. And pect him/ her to change drastically af- adjusting to his/ her spouse. of 29. My she met someone a little while ago live happily ever after? Not necessarily. ter marriage. You will have to live with „ Can you take his/ her tem- marriage and for the first time that I can re- Why? That is the point to ponder. most of those weaknesses. per? You may have to go was an arra- member, I saw her looking happy

Perhaps the commitment of the old- „ Are you sure you are in love with the through many more such mo- & SOUL nged one and and cheerful. She is planning to mar- er generation is lacking in the genera- person, not the persona? Once the nov- ments, maybe more intense, I never quite ry this guy. Now, for the last three to tion today. They were determined to elty wears off, outward beauty matters too. liked my four months, I have started noticing make the marriage work, come what no more. The very smartness you liked „ Is he/ she of the same social husband. He this man taking an undue interest in may.They knew life was difficult after before marriage may begin to be irk- status as you? Are you pre- was involved me and I can feel it in my bones that HEART a separation. So they adjusted more. some after a couple of years. pared for the major problems Sanjay Chugh in a serious it is anything but paternal love. I Any happily married couple would „ Is your partner giving you enough a drastic difference in status accident five don’t know what to do because I have a bagful of issues buried deep, space for growth? Does he/ she expect may cause? The ridicule from years ago can’t bear to see my mom getting up- the spouse’s family you might and was paralysed from waist below. set. Please help. have to face? He also became impotent as a result. If you think that by not talking about „ Are you ready to sacrifice Intensive medical care was required this to your mother you are securing her your ego on the altar of love? and I found myself getting attracted happiness, you may be in for a rude Ego is very often the culprit in to his doctor. After some time, we de- shock. Step-fatherly love is, in most cas- a broken marriage. veloped physical relations as well es, quite different from fatherly love. Before you „ Are you prepared to give and though my husband somehow And physical, emotional and sexual your all? Give is the magic came to know of this he has never re- abuse of step-children is not unheard of. mantra. In a marriage, the sented the fact. However, I often feel This usually continues unchecked be- more you give, the more you guilty and don’t know what to do. cause the child is either ashamed of or receive. Please advise. afraid of the consequences of talking For her: The only person I would really blame about what is happening to him or her. SAY I „ Does he think you are intel- in the entire episode is the doctor who Once you are convinced that it is actual- never to be unearthed. ligent, or does he ridicule you? should have known better than to take ly going on, you must talk to your moth- Perhaps, the wife had to adjust more No relationship survives „ Does he respect women, or advantage of your vulnerability.You felt er and decide what needs to be done initially,but rest assured, men have al- does he think them inferior to that you had your physical needs and with your step-father to be. Your happi- ways made equal, if not more adjust- solely on love and fresh men? you took care of those. Your husband ness must not be sacrificed at the altar ments. Their fulfilled togetherness is „ Does he think husband and would have been hurt when he came to of his gratification. In any case, a man their reward. Before you take the air. Sangeeta Manocha wife are equal, or that a wife know of what was going on between you with this kind of roving eye is not able plunge, be prepared to adjust. For that helps you decide if should know her place? two, but he has manfully decided to stay to provide any kind of stability in a re- is the only magic word in any lasting „ Does he consult you on im- out of it because probably he holds him- lationship and is certainly not the kind relationship. you’ve found the ‘one’ portant issues? self responsible for ‘‘letting you down.’’ who would keep your mom, or any But before all this, let us try deciding For him: I am not going to pass any moral judg- woman for that matter, happy. Perhaps who is Mr or Ms Right for you. Take you to always agree with him/ her? „ Does she get along with your mother? ments, but I must say you should con- you would be actually doing your mom a your time, make sure you are selecting „ Does he/ she make big issues out „ Does she think you are intelligent tinue taking care of your husband’s favour by letting her in on your doubts the right person; for you are going to of small matters? and smart? needs, be they physical, emotional or and fears. spend your entire life with him. „ Is he/ she self-centred? Too full „ Is she a hardcore feminist? otherwise. For all you know, it could For the couple: of himself ? Will he/ she care for „ Does she think herself superior to have been you in the wheelchair instead Sanjay Chugh, MBBS, MD (Psychiatry) is a practising „ Do you both trust each other totally? you in your hour of need? you? of him. And then YOU would need HIM psychiatrist. Readers should send their queries to Heart Mistrust slowly and steadily destroys a „ Does he/ she respect your fami- Think well before you decide. If pos- like he needs you now. & Soul, c/o Editor, Delhi Times, The Times of India, 7, marriage. ly? Be prepared to love each other’s sible, seek the advice of a mature per- Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110 002. Or chat „ Does he respect you, and you him? families, including parents. son, preferably your parents. For mar- I am a 20-year-old girl studying in with him live every Friday 5 to 6 pm (IST) about any of * Do you both confide in each other? „ Does he/ she share a good rela- riages in India are not just between the Delhi. My mother left my father a their interpersonal problems concerning love, marriage „ Are you good friends? Do you share tionship with his/ her own parents boy and the girl, but between the two long time ago and I have been stay- and friendships. To participate go to www.indiatimes.com your joys and sorrows? and siblings? Someone who does families. Good luck! ing with her since then. She had a and click chat

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fact, she’s producing yet anoth- and his wife. er film titled Pehchaan. Distributors are usually wary of Did the success of the a film without a big star cast. Al- Oops! Britney in a lawsuit cricket-based film Lagaan though you yourself are a fabu- ritney Spears is ready to ed in U.S. District Court in Los have anything to do with lous actress, did the lack of more Bgo to war over what she Angeles on Monday, claims your decision to make stars have anything to do with claims was a Skech-y deal. fraud, trademark infringeme- Stumped? your decision to rope in Salman The pop princess has filed a nt and breach of contract af- Not at all. Stumped is actual- for a special appearance? $1.5 million federal breach- ter Skechers all- ly a very good film and it’s not No. Actually our film is already of-contract lawsuit against egedly violat- based on cricket. We sold. So the Salman song is like an Skechers USA, saying ed its agr- are talking about added attraction. That has nothing to the deal she signed eement war and how do with the selling of the film, both with the footwear man- with Spea- futile war is. overseas and in India. ufacturer got off on the rs by fail- And it shows How did the Salman Khan song wrong foot when the Los ing to hire how much come about? Did he agree to it im- Angeles-based company a middle- the soldiers’ mediately? improperly used her im- man busine- loss of life It’s just that my very first film age to promote its regular ss to manufa- means to us. Patthar Ke Phool was with Salman line of roller skates instead of cture her Britn- Cricket is a and I thought it would be a good thing her signature collec- ey Brands Inc. ska- topic in the if he was also a part of my first pro- tion of skating tes in a tim- film, but duction release. And he agreed at merchandise. ely ma- Stumped is cen- once to do the film. He didn’t even The suit, fil- nner. tred around the want to hear the song. So far I’d only life of this army heard that Salman stands by his major friends, but now he has proved it too. We hear it is a naughty song? Naughty, as in it doesn’t have any Jolie knows double meanings or anything. On the contrary, it is a song that talks about life and death, actually it’s her mind... got this carefree attitude. You have two films releas- ough actress Angelina Jolie has ing within a gap of two Tclearer goals in life since she split Ravs leaves all weeks. Do you think that’s with husband Billy Bob Thornton. good or bad? The Tomb Raider star is embracing Yes, actually Satta was sup- her new found freedom and inner posed to release on January strength following the surprise end 31, but it got pushed back to to her intense marriage last year. February 7, which inciden- She says, ‘‘I think the biggest th- ‘stumped’! tally happened to be the day ing I’ve gained from my marriage I planned to release has been the knowledge that I can aveena Tandon has been weeks later on the Stumped as well. So I de- take anything that’s thrown at me out of circulation for a 21st. Indeed, cided to release Stumped and not worry about collapsing. I while, what with the has- there’s a lot of two weeks later on Febru- feel a kind of inner strength, R sles of production telling on speculation about ary 21. which I never felt I had before, so her time. But the actress now has two Raveena’s role as Any particular reason I was always very insecure. After great films lined up for release. While a producer. But why you wanted Satta to re- those times when things were Madhur Bhandarkar’s Satta (mean- the National Award lease first? hopeless and the world was clos- ing, speculation) is all ready to re- winning actress would (Laughs) No particular reason. I ing in, I now feel like I can stand lease on February 7, Ravs’ home pro- rather move on with the job guess the actress in me took prece- up and face anything.’’ duction Stumped too will release two than belie their doubts. In dence over the producer. Lopez free Kareena’s new toy Jason Lee to Dutt’s just like Sanjay! Julia is to wed! areena Kapoor has a latest model of her cell here is something about Sanjay Dutt. Agreed that Knew toy to play with, phone. ‘‘I wanted this phone wed again ennifer Lopez will be free TSanju Baba has had a pretty chequered acting ca- and get exasperated with. and so I got it,’’ she said lmost Famous star hopeful! to wed fiance Ben Affleck reer, but the fact remains that every time he’s got his J Nope, we aren’t talking while fiddling with the Jason Lee used the this Sunday - as her divorce A teeth into a meaty role, he’s walked scar-winning actress about a new pet or a board phone. Sigh, the lives the Hollywood premiere of from dancer Cris Judd will be away with accolades. Take his last Julia Roberts’ vie for game, but rich and the famous lead. his latest film A Guy O motherhood seems to the Not really.While Bebo Thing to announce his release Kaante, for instance. have been successful - has the phone, engagement to actress Buddy and director Sanjay she’s now looking for an ob- she con- Beth Riesgraf. The ac- Gupta made sure that Dutt got stetrician. A month ago, tor, who divorced first a tailor-made role. In some reports emerged that the Pret- wife Carmen scenes, he looks every inch the ty Woman star was attending Lee last ruthless, unemotional ruffian and America’s Cornell Medical year, is in others, he exposes his raw Center for fertility treatments wasting no and most recently she called a time in hea- sensibility in the form of favour from an old friend that ding down crude humour and crass she helped out in the past. the aisle ag- language. A source said, ‘‘She put a ain - the cou- friend of hers, Michael, thr- ple are planning to ough medical school in New wed later this year. A de- York. Julia called him up and said, lighted Lee told re- ‘So - can you deliver babies?’’ Unfor- porters he knew Ries- tunately for Julia, Michael is not fessed graf was the girl of his finalised over the weekend. an obstetrician or gynecologist that it is not dreams on their first The singing and acting super- and can’t help his generous pal. the easiest date. He explains, ‘‘The star had previously promised phone to use. day we met we took a to marry the Good Will Hunt- ‘‘Can’t sms people or road trip up to Big Sur ing hunk as soon as her seven use the digital camera,’’ in California - we had a month marriage to Judd was she moaned. five-day-long first date.’’ officially over. Sultry Sophie ophie Dahl has once her in a knitted cardigan Sagain proven her ca- and pedal pushers. pacity to surprise. The mod- While the label is more of- el, who once shocked the ten associated with golf co- fashion urses than world by catwalks, appearing Sophie is naked in not the first ads for the famous na- Yves Saint me to reach Laurent for a comfy perfume Pringle car- Opium, is di. David now prese- Beckham, nted as the Robert Ca- epitome of rlyle and classic cas- Jodie Kidd ual by swe- have all be- ater com- en pictured pany in the com- Pringle. pany’s tim- The 23- eless swe- year-old, aters. The who last su- ‘Miss Ar- rprised us gyle’ cam- by dropp- paign is a ing from a size 14 to a size far cry from Sophie’s eight, has signed as the face provocative poses for the of the 188-year-old firm. YSL fragrance, which was Starting in March, she will the most complained-about appear in a series of 50s- advertisement of the last style advertisements which five ye- kick off with this shot of ars. Hema, Esha come together er magic and mystic has Hcharmed the Indian au- diences for decades, she was like every shayar ki ghaz- al. Dream girl! Yes, that’s exactly what the gorgeous Hema Malini was called in her hey- days — Dream Girl. Hema launched Es- ha, her doting daughter in Boney Kapoor’s film Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche. Following that Esha gave good performances in Na Tum Jaano Na Hum opposite Hrithik and Kya Dil Ne Kaha opposite Tusshar Kapoor. However, this year will be dream come true for the starry-eyed Deols. The re- cent buzz is that Hema Malini will be directing a film that will cast none other than the beti and herself in the lead. Now that’s surely a dream cast for any filmmaker!

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8 BACK BEAT DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA SUNDAY 26 JANUARY 2003 An era of Getting his ‘back’ right ne rumour that’s doing the rounds is that remakes? OShah Rukh is facing a back problem and he’ll be heading for London soon for surgery. he girl who’s proven to The actor’s last film as leading man was Dev- Tbe a fabulous producer das which won him rave reviews and has al- is ready with her next proj- ready landed him a couple of awards. In fact, ect Kuchch Toh Hai starring industry sources say the actor will sweep the awards this brother Tusshar and Jr year for the Sanjay Bhansali Dreamgirl Esha Deol. This film. His leading lady Aish- film, a re-make of the warya Rai too has received Hollywood flick I rave reviews for her role. We’re Know What You Did sure SRK’s fans Last Summer, is are just wait- heard to have en- ing for the ac- sued into a very scary tor to get HRITHIK film, increasing Ekta’s back on screen and gets choosy anxiety levels. The lady, that won’t e ended last year on a however, has her future take Hbad note. After a se- plans well in place, one of long. ries of flops, Hrithik Ro- which may be another re- shan’s career almost make of a Hollywood flick came to a grinding ha- titled Sleepers starring Brad lt. Blame his down- Dimple: A dream woman! Pitt. Someone surely seems fall on too many he starry-eyed gorgeous And now sources claim that to be internationally in- films that he TDimple Kapadia has aged Dimple will be seen opposite spired. The trend of Holly- signed. But so gracefully, it’s almost as tho- the brawny Rahul Dev for wood films being remade in at the same ugh the deepening lines on her Sameer Nair’s debut venture. By coincidence! time, no one Hindi is currently gripping face reflect the timeless beauty Now this is gonna be one hellu- ntara Mali and mentor can deny the that lies skin deep. No wonder, va battle of emotions, a tussle Bollywood these days. ARam Gopal Varma were fact that the she’s any man’s dream woman. with the muscle. spotted at their usual table at their actor still has enough fire favourite Chinese restaurant to ignite box-office. This recently. Onlookers insist that year he wants to play safe. when some more filmi types No more signing spree.He dropped by, Ramuji tried to wants to concentrate on make it seem like the two had ac- quality than quantity. So cidentally bumped into one an- right now he’s concentrat- other at Versova and decided to ing only on two films. His More aces up have a quiet dinner together. home production Koi Mil And Antara was even more ca- Gaya and Farhan her sleeve sual when she said, the restau- Akhtar’s next. Do we rant is one of her favourite see another Aamir ctress-turned-produc- haunts. ‘‘I eat there quite of- Khan in the making? Aer Pooja Bhatt is turn- ten.’’ With or without Ra- ing out to be quite a prolif- muji? ic producer. With Jism per- forming better than her earlier productions at the box-office, this was only to be expected. So she’s now decided to produce two more films, and yes, she’s sticking to the thr- iller genre once aga- in. What’s more, she’s going to direct one of them herself. The other film will be directed by Jism director Amit Sax- ena.

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ustin Powers beauty Heather Graham has rector of Graham’s upcoming film The Guru. Astruck up a romance with About A Boy co- Graham says, ‘‘He’s a great guy.’’ But the pair’s director Chris Weitz. Weitz, whose first public romance didn’t get off to the greatest start — outing with the 33-year-old actress was at the Weitz tells that he was so nervous about his first Golden Globe Awards says he met his new date with the beauty that, he says, ‘‘I took her belle through Daisy Von Scherler Mayer — di- to a really bad restaurant.’’

Crowe turns singer hands. It would seem she is- n’t exactly a Palmolive user.’’ ollywood hunk and as- Hpiring musician Russell Dannii goes solo Crowe has recorded a secret track with The Pretenders annii Minogue has an- star Chrissie Hynde. The pair Dnounced that her rela- have hooked up to duet on tionship with former Bros ‘Never Be Alone Again’ — bassist Craig Logan is over. which will feature on Pals say that the 31-year-old is Crowe’s band Thirty Odd very upset, one source saying, Foot Of Grunts’ new album, ‘‘Dannii was distraught when Other Ways Of Speaking.The they decided to call it a day but veteran rocker met Crowe at she’s coping. She thought he a party in London last year — was ‘the one’ and loved every minute of their relationship but their heavy work sched- ules and hectic lifestyles haven’t helped.’ Kylie, her big Kidman caught sister, has been helping con- red-handed! sole Dannii. The former Home and Away star was married to nlookers at this years fellow soap-star Julian Mc- OGolden Globes were Mahon in 1992 — the couple stunned by the appearance split the following year. Since of Nicole Kidman’s bright then she’s been engaged to F 1 red hands. The pale-skinned driver Jacques Villeneuve. beauty — who received an award for her turn as Vir- Vol. 03 No. 26 ginia Woolf in The Hours — RNI Registration No. DELENG/2001/5765. Published for the proprietors, Bennett, revealed palms that looked Coleman & Co. Ltd. by Balraj Arora at Times like ‘she had spent a lifetime House, 7 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi — 110 002 and printed by him at Times in the laundry’ — according of India Press 7, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, to one witness. Kidman’s New Delhi — 110 002 and 13 & 15/1, Site IV and the Gladiator star’s Industrial Area, Sahibabad (U.P.). Regd. group are now also planning crimson hands also caught Office: Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Road, Mumbai — the attention of the Sydney 400 001. Editor (Delhi Market): Sabina Sehgal to tour with The Pretenders Saikia, responsible for selection of news in America next month. Morning Herald newspaper under PRB Act. © All rights reserved. in her native Australia. The Reproduction in whole or in part without Crowe will next be seen on written permission of the publisher is the screen in this summer’s paper says, ‘‘Our attention prohibited. Circulated with The Times of India Master and Commander. focused on Nicole’s dishpan in Delhi & adjoining areas.

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