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THE TIMES OF INDIA Claudia Schiffer evening to Monday, April 7, 2003 is over the moon! remember Page 7 Page 3 TO D AY S LUCKY 819 Bye-bye teens Independence day 815 833 T wo little fleas T ime for fun 841 Your Dambola Ticket available in Delhi Times on 6th April, 2003 OF INDIA Numbers already announced : 10, 82, 7, 1 MANOJ KESHARWANI Desi missions aren’t foreign to SARS scare With SARS rampant worldwide, Indian embassies abroad are taking no chances to ensure the well-being of desis in pardes ARUN KUMAR DAS that the Indian community he- most of the Indians in Beijing steps to fight the virus,’’ says a the Hong Kong Polytechnic has Times News Network re does not panic.’’ and Shanghai are MNC empl- senior official at the Indian hi- now been postponed. ‘‘There After initially erupting in oyees, it is Indian businessmen gh commission in Singapore, are around 23,000 Indian pass- ith no immediate China, SARS has now report- who are prominently placed in ‘‘But as far as Indians are con- port-holders and 12,000 of Indi- end in sight to the edly spread across 18 countri- the south. cerned, there are no SARS pa- an origin in Hong Kong,’’ says W global outbreak of es, including Hong tients in hospital. RP Chaturvedi of the Indian the killer pneumonia infection Kong, Malaysia, Sin- Moreover, the Long high commission in Hong Ko- called severe acute respiratory gapore, the US, the Seranguan Road — ng, ‘‘Although numerous SARS syndrome (SARS), the staff at UK, France, Germa- also known as Little cases have been reported here, Indian embassies abroad is lea- ny, Italy, Australia, India — has not been not one case involves an Indi- ving no measure unexplored to Switzerland and Tha- affected. We are in co- an. While the number of flights ensure the well-being of NRIs iland. But it is China, nstant touch with In- between India and Hong Kong and desis in pardes. where 1,190 cases had dian community.’’ has been cut and non-emerge- ‘‘We are on high alert and ha- been reported at the Meanwhile, an off- ncy staff of the US and the UK ve adopted the wait-and-watch last count, with a sig- icial of the Singapore consulates have been asked by policy as of now,’’informs P Ve- nificant proportion Tourism Board expr- their governments to send ba- rma of the Indian embassy in of this number prov- esses concern over ck their families, our staff now Beijing, ‘‘While a number of ing to be fatal, that is “the SARS scare hav- operates with surgical masks.’’ SARS cases have been reported the worst-hit country. NEELABH ing affected the tou- Extraordinary circumstanc- here, pinpointed information Official figures re- rist flow from India to es call for extraordinary meas- on Indians suffering from this veal that there are ap- PRECAUTION PRESCRIPTION Singapore.” ures. After all, with SARS in mysterious form of pneumon- proximately 100 Indian fami- Singapore, which attracted Beyond China and Singapo- the air, the present makes for a ia has not come to our notice. lies in Beijing, 250-odd Indian around 4 lakh Indian tourists re, where SARS has resulted in time when being caught off At the same time, we have ma- families in Shanghai and rou- last year, has 100-plus SARS atleast 17 deaths and 734 report- one’s guard could lead to tragic de a number of anxious calls ghly 500 Indian families in the cases so far.‘‘The Singapore go- ed cases, an Indian cultural pr- consequences. seeking additional details so southern parts of China. While vernment has initiated tough esentation slated to be held at [email protected] OUT OF SIGHT, Sachin faces CA’s bouncer SMITA DESHMUKH The Tendulkars believe that Times News Network the bill has been submitted so that Bhatkhande can keep the ON THE MIND nethical professional con- money. Jagtiani, in turn, adv- DIVYA VASISHT the film industry, but I have Uduct, says the master blas- ised Sachin to approach the In- Times News Network now moved on to issues close ter; pay my fees, counters the stitute of Chartered Accounta- to my heart such as animal chartered accountant (CA). If nts of India (ICAI). ‘‘This inci- ime was when they we- welfare. I am a voracious re- Sachin Tendulkar loses his dent,’’ says Jagtiani, ‘‘has ma- T re the toast of tinsel to- ader and love travelling. And battle with Madhav Bhatkha- de Sachin wake up to managi- wn. They had followed the fo- yes, if a good film comes my nde, he will have to shell out Rs ng his affairs better. Sachin otsteps of their parents and way,I’m game.’’ The last has- 15.5 lakh; but if he wins, Bhat- has been advised to fix his acc- stepped into the starry world n’t been heard of Pratibha khande may have to forego his ountant’s fees before inking that is showbiz. Slowly, but Sinha — no, not yet. licence and face disciplinary contracts and to keep to himse- surely, they faded from the His father is still a force to action. Sachin has filed a case lf what he is paid.’’ limelight... and public mem- reckon with on the silver sc- against Bhatkhande with the According to Bhatkhande, ory.Their bright images mi- reen, but Sunil Anand will National Consumer Forum to in February 1996, a bill of over ght have receded into the re- probably go down in reel his- recover money loaned to him. SHORT PITCH Rs 40 lakh was given to Sachin cesses of the mind, but they tory as another star son who But there’s a story within a for services over 13 months. It do flicker from time to time. bit the dust. The second chi- story.By 1995, Bhatkhande, Sa- CHRONOLOGY was mutually decided to pay And seep through the shad- ld of Dev Anand, Sunil was chin’s CA, had become a close an advance of Rs 27 lakh to ■ ows of the past. launched by the Navketan family friend. ‘‘Bhatkhande th- Bhatkhande is introduced Bhatkhande’s wife Ujjwal and Faisal Khan, son of pro- banner. Two films and a not- en asked for a loan of Rs 27 la- to Sachin in 1989 by Sandeep his partner Shirish Sohoni. ducer Tahir Husain and bro- too-warm reception later, kh,’’ says senior advocate Har- Patil’s family; he handles tax- Bhatkhande agrees that Sac- ther of Aamir Khan, seemed Sunil drifted away from the esh Jagtiani, who is represent- planning for Sachin. hin did pay Rs 5 lakh in fees for ■ to have stepped on a thorny limelight. Currently promot- ing Sachin, ‘‘The family agr- Bhatkhande’s fees are fix- work up to October 1997, but path once he decided to be- ing Love At Times Square, eed and said it would incorpo- ed at Rs 5 lakh between Janu- claims that he returned it. In come a hero. Madhosh was Sunil maintains that he is rate Bhatkhande’s fee of Rs 5 ary 1995 and March 31, 1996. April 1997, he says, a meeting ■ IN GOOD TASTE: With today being World Health Day, Delhi Times captures the forgotten seemingly as soon still a part of the film world. lakh in this amount. However, In February 1996, Bhatkha- was held between the Tendul- colours of creativity with a healthy hue as Tina Chatwal makes a style statement as it was released. But Mela, ‘‘I acted in Master last year, Bhatkhande insisted on keep- nde gets a loan of Rs 27 lakh kars and GG Desai of Little in a creation designed by Gaurav Jagtiani of Wigan & Leigh College, at the Taj in which he played second fi- but the film didn’t do too we- ing both matters separate. A from Sachin. and Co to confirm the fees. Bh- ■ Palace (To send this photograph to a friend, log on to www.timescity.com/delhi/) ddle to Aamir, turned the ll. Meanwhile, I am busy year later, Bhatkhande sent a Bhatkhande issues a bill of atkhande maintains that it is tide in Fai- managing bill of Rs 42.5 lakh to Sachin Rs 42 lakh in February 1997 only after several reminders sal’s favo- my fath- for his services, including cha- for his services. about his fees that they moved ■ ur.Box-off- er’s studio rges for advising Sachin on ch- Sachin approaches the ICAI the High Court in May, 1999. ice succe- and plan oosing his computer,redecora- on August 5, 1999. Sachin gets The ball, quite clearly,is in the Little ones for the big cats ss, howev- to make an ting his house, buying the ri- a High Court summons in the legal court now. er, eluded internatio- ght car, etc.’’ case filed by Bhatkhande. [email protected] Times News Network tion no doubt, but there’s also reason for cauti- him. Curr- nal film on. After all, while the female jaguar in question ently in soon.’’ No t’s baby-boom time. Things couldn’t have been is in the family way for the third time, her track Mumbai, Faisal Khan Pratibha Sinha two ways I more purr-fect for the Asiatic lioness and fem- record points to her devouring her own babies Faisal has about it, ale jaguar at the Delhi Zoo. Some mothers do after they are born. ‘‘This time round, we will no regrets FORGOTTEN FACES Sunil Ana- have ’em and these feline members of the Capit- make sure that the earlier incidents are not rep- in life. ‘‘I nd will be al’s animal farm have great expectations. eated,’’ offers the zoo official, ‘‘While the the ja- started my back. The most recent additions to the zoo are three guar has been put on a protein-rich diet, we will career as Once panther cubs, which have raised the separate her cubs from her immediately after an assista- upon a ti- panther population there to nine. they are born. The cubs will be nt director me, he What makes the arrival of these hand-reared.’’ to Manso- won milli- cubs special is that panthers have Meanwhile, even the or in Qay- ons of hea- bred in captivity at the zoo after lion and jaguar famili- amat Se rts throu- Sunil Anand Karan Kapoor 23 long years. In the current es are expecting new arriva- Qayamat gh an ad context, Vasanti, the moth- ls, the tigers at the zoo are Tak and Jo Jeeta Woh Sikan- campaign and even burned er panther,has been kept being kept at a safe dista- der, but I was never accepted bright on the silver screen in a separate enclosure nce from each other as by the audience as an actor. with a role in Sultanat.To- with her cubs and is the the zoo authorities do not This fact did disappoint me day,the light-eyed son of Sh- picture of happiness. encourage the mating of initially,but I plan to stage a ashi and Jennifer Kapoor is Then, after being all- these majestic animals in comeback. I hope my second a happily married man with owed to mate with her captivity.so, for the time be- innings turns out to be bet- two children and lives in Lo- male counterpart John, NEELABH ing, there will be no addition ter than the first.’’ Faisal mi- ndon. ‘‘I am a professional the Asiatic lioness at the to the existing tally of seven wh- ght have been down for some photographer now and shoot zoo — Anita — is expected to deli- BABY BOOM ite tigers and four Royal Bengal time, but he is still not out. everything barring war.Giv- ver a cub. Kab? Soon! ‘‘We are ke- tigers at the zoo. She came, the audience en a choice, I wouldn’t chan- eping a close watch on Anita as A lioness and female Still, there’s egg-citing news in saw, and everybody was con- ge a thing,’’ philosophises the present is a crucial period for jaguar at the Delhi Zoo the air for the birds at the zoo, wi- quered. Pratibha Sinha, dau- Karan Kapoor. her,’’ informs a senior zoo offi- th swans, silver pheasants, emus, ghter of actress of yesterye- For these once-famous fa- cial. ‘‘This is a heartening piece are in the family way parrots and jungle fowl at the zoo ar Mala Sinha, took Bollywo- ces, life has come full circle of news. Everyone is very excit- readying to hatch their eggs. ‘‘We od by storm with her maiden since the days when attenti- ed about this rare happening.’’ have initiated steps, including the planting of movie Kal Ki Awaaz. Then on and adulation accompan- Rare, because the last occasion the zoo celeb- trees, to make the environment here suitable for came Dil Hai Betaab and Tu ied their star status. No, they rated the birth of lion cubs was almost three ye- bird-life,’’ says zoo director BS Bonal, ‘‘With the Chor Main Sipahi. The ini- are no longer at the forefront ars ago, when Saraswati, another Asiatic lione- enclosures replicating their natural habitat, tial spurt, however, failed to of their fields, but as men ss, delivered two little versions of the big cat. birds are in the process of hatching eggs.’’ take her the complete distan- and women who do not beli- While the lion population at the zoo currently st- Meanwhile, the stork is on its way to the Del- ce. Pratibha’s celluloid care- eve in looking back, past per- ands at seven, this number will go up shortly. hi Zoo, with feline mew-sings on its mind. So, er ended with all of 10 films. fect will make way for pres- But that’s just Part II of the cat-side story.For, don’t blame a certain lioness and female jaguar But there’s no looking back ent continuous. the pregnant jaguar at the zoo is expected to be- for feeling like the cat’s whiskers! now. ‘‘I enjoyed my stint in [email protected] come a mother soon. There’s reason for celebra- [email protected] ‘I try to grasp the plot and what is required of me’ What is Haasil JIMMY haunt him for life! ever been able to decline Haasil. And if all about? SHERGILL You woo Hrishitaa again in the fi- anyone did turn down this offer,I must Today,everybody Actor lm. Is she your favourite co-actress? let him know that he missed a chance is out to make Spoke to A lot of depth is required in the char- of a lifetime; that he has given that ch- the most out of www.filmfare.com acter she plays. Being the only girl in ance to Jimmy Shergill; and that I’m vulnerable and on his role in Haasil Haasil, she had to really stand out. She grateful to him for this! volatile youth. is a brilliant performer. What was your most memorable Haasil is about a It is heard that you stayed up all ni- experience while shooting? series of such re- ght to achieve the tired looks: eye- The first day of shooting was at the al-life moments. bags, dark circles et al. True? Kumbh Mela in Allahabad. And this It is also a hard-hitting film that says a Yes, I used to be on the Net all night, or year people claimed it was a Maha-Ku- lot of things in a subtle manner. ow and Punjab, and have spent time in watch a movie. I made it a point to mbh. The situation was chaotic. Hats What is your role in the film? Delhi. So, I understood the plot and sleep for only two hours. You can say I off to all those who helped pull it off. I play a talented student who is going what was required of me. In fact, I wa- spent sleepless nights’ for Haasil. We were required to give just one perf- through the growing-up process. I was rned the Haasil team director that if What have you gained from Haasil? ect shot — there were no re-takes. born in Gorakhpur, studied in Luckn- he signed up anybody else, I would All I know is that no actor would have URVASHI ASHAR

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2 DELHI IS TALKING ABOUT DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA MONDAY 7 APRIL 2003 SATISH JAISWAL Photos: SUNIL KATARIA

KANAV PURI:A SUITABLE BOY

FELICITATIONS: Vimal Choudhury and CK Khanna; SK Uppal and Brig Sanyal Geeta and Shweta Uppal shirt and jeans, Ashish looked relaxed and col- lected. But the shy star He bowled ’em over! declined to speak in front of the crowd. fter the hard cultural events However, he was fight for the including dan- most obliging when AWorld Cup, it ce shows, be- his fans gathered is time for celebra- fore Ashish around him with re- tion. One of the ar- was called quests for auto- chitects of Indian on stage. graphs — not just on cricket team’s good Needless to paper but even on show in South Africa, say, a huge cricket balls and bats. Ashish Nehra, who is crowd had Accompanying him also a resident of the gathered to were his proud parents, DS Capital, was felicitat- catch a glimpse and Sumitra Nehra. Also ed at a public ceremo- of the hero of present to congratulate ny at the Delhi Cantt, the India-Eng- Ashish was the chief guest on Saturday. land match. deputy GOC Delhi area SK Up- The evening sh- Dressed in a ca- pal, besides Vimal Choudhury owcased a number of itraitra NehraNehra sual black T- along with BCCI’s CK Khanna. DS and Sum Ashish Nehra WHAT’S HOT ’N’ FOR THE LOVE HAPPENING? Literatteur V S Naipaul will launch Ram Jethmalani: The Authorised Biography by OF THE GAME Nalini Gera. mong other things, Dubai- hence it’s limited edi- Taj Palace Hotel based business tycoon and tion. CCI is helping 7 pm Acricket aficionado Shyam me to distribute it in „ Bhatia is in India specifically for two various schools and li- For art lovers, Gulzar’s play Haraashein purposes this time — to attend the braries. Thereafter, I will be staged this evening. It will be fol- grand wedding of good friend Sunil will proceed to Eng- nother one gets That is why I know the city prefers to keep under lowed by cocktails. and Marshneil’s son Rohan, and dis- land, followed by Pak- bitten by the act- by the day. And also by wraps for the time being Habitat World tribute his coffee table book Por- istan, where Imran ing bug. And this night,’’ he adds. The only and partly in his home- 7 pm traits of the Game to the many Khan will help me in Shyam Bhatia A time it’s the guy place where he is a rather town, London, which hous- „ schools and cricket libraries across popularising the with Kapil Dev from London, Kanav Puri. ‘‘gone case’’ are the people. es his first love — ‘‘my The Indian Art Circle is holding an exhibi- India. book,’’ he said. Bhatia Cool, confident and easy- ‘‘I do not know the people family business — real es- tion of various artists called Spirit of Art. ‘‘The book is a collector’s item, has got wide appreciation gave me — irreplaceable knowledge, going is how he describes here. In fact, I got this film tate.’’ Hotel Crowne Plaza from the cricket fraterni- information and entertainment to- himself. Ask him what his project because of my As for now, what he real- On till April 12 ty,purely for taking initia- gether.’’ Sunil Gavaskar, who has USP is and he gets back: mother, who is a good ly takes pride in is being 11 am to 8 pm tive and bringing out a written the foreword of the book has ‘‘Everything. Even the last friend of the director of an Indian. ‘‘I speak Hindi. „ book that doesn’t have any helped him immensely with sugges- five digits of my cell num- the film, Shamim Akhtar.’’ I speak English. I love Lon- tions. An exhibition of paintings will be inaugu- commercial gain and ex- ber spell out my name — don, But at the end of the Bhatia says he is touched by the rated by Manjit Bawa in the presence of the tracting interesting de- 5(K), 2(A) 6(N), 2(A), 8(V).’’ day I am an Indian. Delhi fact that none of the players fea- SPOT LIGHT Austrian ambassador Jutta Stefan-Bastl tails from the players. This NRI, who left Delhi means a lot to me and so, I tured in the book has been paid. ‘‘Be- and Vinod Khanna. Gary Sobers calls it a com- at the age of five, thinks And he sure is all geared am glad that I am shooting cause it’s a novel concept with no Rabindra Bhavan plete book on cricket. that he is perhaps the up for the release of this my first movie here.’’ commercial gain,’’ he explains, 6 pm As his business inter- ‘‘most suitable guy’’ for the film. ‘‘I hope it clicks,’’ he Any dream roles? ‘‘players co-operated very much.’’ „ ests escalated, so did his lead role in his forthcom- says crossing his fingers. ‘‘None. As an actor — all I Bhatia will soon begin his next This one is for the Punjab da puttars! To travels to watch the game ing movie, Dilli Raat Mein. While he plans to stay back want is to act with Aish- in far-flung corners of project — an archive and a gallery ‘‘Though I have been away till after the film’s release, warya Rai or Karisma mark it’s 70th year, Punjabi magazine on world cricket... at his home. Preet Lari is organising ‘Baisakhi di the globe. ‘‘This book is from India, I make it a his future dreams lie else- Kapoor. That’s it.... Okay, not a rich man’s fanta- ‘‘Memorabilias, old and rare articles point to visit the country, where. Partly with his girl- Al Pacino and Big B bhi Preet Milni’. and photographs of cricketers and India Habitat Centre sy,’’ he says. ‘‘I want to especially Delhi, at least friend — ‘‘a typical Dilli- chalega.’’ give back cricket what it other related stuff from players two to three times a year. wali’’ — someone who he ALLEN O’BRIEN 7 pm ...... andand withwith ImranImran KhanKhan across the world will be kept there.’’ Text & Photos: AMIER RAJPAL The art of the pencil! e was the nupuran as clearly Prahlad. Mean- Hthe star while, he was also that afternoon. one of the three The little lad who adorable children makes his drea- in Ajay Devgan’s ms come true just Raju Chacha. by drawing them And now,of co- with a pencil! Yes, urse, he is the he- that’s Kingshook ro of every child Summer’s here. And with it comes the Vaidya, better kn- as Shakalaka Bo- time to just chill out. And relax. While own as Sanju, the om Boom’s Sanju. whizkid from the The popularity of many prefer taking to the hills, others popular teleserial the serial is evi- — like our celebs — beat the heat in Shakalaka Boom dent as hordes of Boom. He was young kids their own way. Here’s how they do it.... down in the city walked up to him to inaugurate a to shake hands kiddie store. and say how Acting since he much they wish

was four, Ki- they too had that

ngshook who is magic pencil! ▼ currently in class Ask him how ▼ VII, made his de- he handles this but in the world adulation and he YANA JOHN of showbiz with a says with a cute GUPTA: I just ABRAHAM: Marathi film. smile, ‘‘I like it.’’ relax in my I love There’s been no No wonder then favourite wearing looking back that Kingshook orange top whites in since, and King- wants to grow up and jeans summers shook was spot- and become a ted in a number of adver- PASSING THROUGH Hindi film hero. ‘‘Acting tisements including those comes naturally to me,’’ for Dalda Active and Montex beckoned and the young actor he adds. Other than acting ARJUN High Speed Gel Pens. was seen in Ramayana as and studying, Kingshook RAMPAL: I love SHAWAR ALI: The small screen soon young Lord Rama and in Vish- loves sports, especially this I wear a cricket, football, swim- cotton T-shirt striped T-shirt ming, skating and and loose and jeans to horseriding. pyjamas in beat the heat

His future plans? ‘‘To the summer grow up fast and become ▼

an action hero like Ajay ▼ USHA UTHUP: I feel cool in my cotton Devgan!’’ sarees, full-sleeve blouse and bangles ▼ BRUSH STROKES

n sending greeting cards to their friends, artists IChintan and Hema Upad- hyay decided to be a tad inno- vative. The artist duo created a series with photomontages featuring themselves and some witty text. These have now found a place in an exhi- bition at the College of Fine Arts at the University of New South Wales in Australia. The duo feels that these greeting cards have ‘‘defied stereotypes,’’ take, for in- stance ‘Oh War How Beauti- ful You Are’, (the one here) which represents them as a couple sharing an equal plat- form in terms of their indi- viduality and yet, who some- picked up by curator Gary It’s a great opportunity for those by leading names like times are different identities. Carsley to be a part of the the two, since their works Barbara Kruger and Cary The cards were immediately Australian show. have found a place along with Leibowitz.

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MONDAY 7 APRIL 2003 DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA DELHI IS TALKING ABOUT 3 Photos: NITIN MALIK A party that GLITTERED! am feeling very happy and totally at ease,’’ said Kishorbhai Za- Kishorbhai and Sarda Zaveri Iveri, owner of Trib- huvandas Bhimji Zaveri, Amaan, Ayaan at the felicitation party and Subhalakshmi Khan thrown by his family in Mansi Jha and Chaitra Patra Amit Malik with Nidhi Chopra honour of his being con- to the homeless in Gujarat. And I ferred the Padma Shri, a did it without any help.’’ few days ago. The party The party started on a slow note, hosted at the Maurya but soon gathered momentum as Sheraton Hotel saw a many walked in to congratulate the In step with trance host of the Capital’s man of honour of the evening. Seen glitterati who gathered enjoying the glittering do were VP here are many ways of unwinding. You music from the world over, especially the UK. to congratulate the Goyal from the PMO, TV personali- can either relax in the company of Needless to say, Friday evening saw an ar- man on his accom- ty Vinod Dua with his wife, MD- Tsome soothing music after a ray of outfits at the club — PYTs donning plishment! ON SONG: Brian Silas Candico Sanjiv Kumar and Dr S K hectic pairs of denims with very low waists show- Kishorbhai was hon- Sama who is the chairman of the ing pretty belly buttons, very high hemlines oured for his long-stand- Gangaram Hospital. Also seen of bustiers, broad belts with heavy buckles, Maxwell Pereira & Amjad Ali Khan ing philanthropic activi- that evening was film director stilettos and platforms, short dresses, figure- ties in the field of educa- Saawan Kumar sharing notes hugging leather pants (after all, with sum- tion and for his work for with Raj Chopra, fashion design- mer knocking at the doors, party animals the welfare of the under- er Anjana Bhargava, sarod play- don’t have much time left to flaunt their privileged. His work for ers Amaan and Ayaan Ali Ban- leather wear!).... Guys, as usual, preferred to those who suffered due gash with their father Amjad Ali show off their biceps with rolled-up sleeves to the earthquake and Khan and mother Subhalakshmi. and lycra-blend Tees.... the drought in Gujarat As Kishorbhai Zaveri’s family Snacks and spirits made their rounds all too deserves special members including wife Sardaben, over the club till late and as the evening slow- mention. sons Nandkishore, Yashovardhan ly moved into the next morning people were Said Kishorbhai, and Mrinal and daughter Devina still seen walking in to enjoy some trance ‘‘Though I am excited played the perfect hosts, guests music.... at being conferred the helped themselves to cocktails and (With contributions from Vinod Nair, Ashok Chatterjee, Padmashri, I felt true later the sumptuous vegetarian af- Allen O’Brien, Jyoti Sharma and Richa Bansal) Mrinal and excitement when I Dhanalee Zaveri Nirav and Devina Shah fair with a delectable array of was able to give homes desserts to top it all.... a Moitra Rajesh Gullah and Rem part of the evening was a slide show showcasing the different aspects of Swapna- sundari’s life. Amongst those Dance of the goddess! present who walked in to wapnasundari has Natyam; and the ni Natyam and congratulate Swapnasuna- always believed in conferring of the Bharatnatyam dance dri on her achievements in- traversing the road prestigious Pad- recitals, based on kind cluded Odissi danseuse Sha- less travelled. Her ma Bhushan upon of choreography mas- ron Lowen with her mother, S Kathak exponent Nalini work on encouraging the Swapnasundari. tered by Swapnasun- dance forms of Andhra have On this momen- dari, was interspersed Jain, the famous flutist G S fetched accolades from tous occasion, the with fond memo- Rajan and others.... dance historians and con- students of ries of friends, as- noisseurs. sociates and disci- ples as well. The DJ Max and Maggi Ahuja senior disciples — Prabir Dutta, JV Meenakshi, Purvadhanashr- my ee, Sanjay Joshi DJ Jayant and DJ Rum and Amrita day or you can just enjoy a hectic time on the dance floor in the company Swapnasundari with Nalini Jain Lahiri — present- ed something spe- of some reverberating trance music. cial: All the dance It seems that Delhi’s footloose and fancy forms mastered free crowd is game for the latter — as was ev- by Swapnasun- ident at RGs on Friday night at the ‘Above dari, including and Beyond: The Commercial Break Ends’ the Vilasini Nata- an evening which saw DJs Deepankar and yam, which she Vishal offer some great, foot-tapping house revived from the music. As the evening progressed, a young crowd Sharon and Ethel Lowen dying art of dev- this school decid- dasis. descended on the floor to shake a leg to the Friday evening saw a dou- ed to hold an Other than con- Photos: RONJOY GOGOI tune of trance music belted by the duo. This ble celebration — the 20th evening of dance ventional dance club-pub has in the last few weeks been bring- anniversary of the Kuchipu- for their Guru at forms, there was a ing in DJs who specialise in trance and house DJ Vaishal and DJ Dipankar di Dance Centre, established Triveni Kala dance recital on a by the dancer in the year Sangam. Bengali poem 1982 to impart systematic The evening, written by Chan- and authentic training in comprising didas, and a fu- Kuchipudi and Vilasini Kuchipudi, Vilasi- Kamilini Dutt sion dance. Also

my paint- ing have Of technique and balance been ap- proved to echnology was the or- be carried der of the day,as Nilan- on post Tjan Das presented the cards in first ever digital painting ex- England.’’ hibition. Held at the Visual Those Art Gallery, India Habitat spotted on Centre, the evening was in- the occa- deed a mix of people from dif- sion were ferent walks of life — media, media per- fine arts, diplomats and aca- sonalities demics. But what finally got Aroon them together was their opin- Purie and ion on the technique. Prabhu Said Nilanjan, ‘‘The exhibi- Chawla, tion is not about dots and digital lines and minimalistic visual- Suraksha Gajwani and Shalini Vichitra artist Mah- istic. It is transformation of most men in cotton shirts and eswar Singh and Shankar an idea in the mind to the soft- dark trousers and women in Barwah, British Council’s Ed- ware of a computer.’’And this Nilanjan Das salwar suits. And the conver- mund Marsden with charm- was proved by one of his with Illoosh sation. Well, it was more to do ing wife Megan, ambassador paintings — Dreams, wherein Ahluwalia with the painter’s achieve- of Belgium Guy Trouveroy, he tried to reach the heights ments. As he said, ‘‘Two of among others. of lucidity in the most amor- the evening phous themes. On the other was complete hand, Balance, yet another with rounds of painting, revealed the most tea, coffee and imbalanced and disturbing snacks. As for rigidity. the dress code, Unlike most exhibitions, it was once again the ca- sual outfit for one and all —

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MONDAY 7 APRIL 2003 DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA CUTTING EDGE 5

JONATHAN KRIM military historians watching The 1991 war’s technology itoring traffic. the unfolding war in Iraq note was defined by the ability to ‘‘The revolution is about n World War II, a little- that with the digital age well pinpoint location, experts say hanging eyes, ears and senso- known product called underway, much of the this war will be known for ex- ry networks onto other net- I‘duck tape’ kept cases of weaponry on display builds tending the ability to remote- works,’’he adds. ammunition dry.Soldiers also on systems used in the first ly see, hear and gather infor- Aiding the cause, said Cote, found it useful for holding to- Gulf War and leverages dra- mation. ‘‘We’re seeing fuller is military leadership in the gether parts in jeeps, guns matic civilian advances in exploitation of persistent sur- use of radar and sensor tech- and even aircraft, and the tape technology. veillance,’’ says Owen Cote, a nology. ‘‘Sensors are going to be very big,’’ says Cote, who defines a sensor as anything that creates a signal, sends it , out and then collects return SOLDIER TOYS TODAY data. Enhanced radar — which can better penetrate fo- liage, buildings and the ground — is helping the mili- Civilian Toys Tomorrow tary find possible targets and went on to commercial fame defense technology expert onment Inc, a see UAVs in wide detect dangers. as ‘duct tape,’ used for sealing with the Security Studies Pro- Monrovia, Calif, The battlefield civilian use with- Alex Roland, a professor of duct seams and countless oth- gram at the Massachusetts In- maker of UAVs has again become a in five years. military and technology histo- er household tasks. stitute of Technology. ‘‘We’re for military and deadly laboratory, a ‘‘Teenage nerd ry at Duke University, specu- In the 1991 Gulf War, wide- infesting the battlefield with law enforcement proving ground for hobbyists will be lates that advances in unman- spread use of Global Position- UAVs,’’ or unmanned aerial use, says the vehi- able to buy or ned vehicles and sensor tech- ing System devices put that vehicles. Unmanned Predator cles his company technologies that build UAVs that nology will combine to change satellite technology on the drones are used as attack ve- makes are not are serving one will be a little future warfare making it an map and helped make GPS a hicles, carrying missiles. available for civil- purpose today but larger than a pa- even more remote-controlled household name. Devices us- But for surveillance, cam- ian use. Among will probably serve perback book,’’ endeavor than it already has ing GPS to get a fix on location era-carrying UAVs can come other things, he adds Saffo, whose become. ‘‘More and more com- became commonplace in cars in packages as small as six says, they would civilians in different work includes batants will disappear from and in handheld units used by inches across and weigh about need to conform ways tomorrow predicting how harm’s way, and machines hikers and other outdoor en- two ounces. One such vehicle, to Federal consumers might will be doing more,’’ Roland thusiasts. Now, the battlefield called the Dragon Eye, is built Aviation Administration re- incorporate new technologies adds. Not everything has the has again become a harsh and to be taken to the battlefield in quirements, and the remote- in their daily lives. ‘‘Nobody widespread appeal and stay- sometimes deadly laboratory, a backpack. A bungee cord control devices would need to will be able to comfortably ing power of duct tape. a proving ground for tech- serves as a kind of slingshot to use frequencies licensed by sunbathe topless in their (Washington Post) nologies that are serving one launch the vehicle before its the Federal Communications backyards anymore.’’ purpose today but will proba- electric motor takes over. The Commission. Saffo comments the de- bly serve civilians in different operator directs it with a lap- But Paul Saffo, a director of vices are likely to gain wider ways tomorrow. top computer. the Silicon Valley-based Insti- usage for law enforcement, Technology experts and A spokesman for AeroVir- tute for the Future, expects to fighting forest fires and mon-

tients over- He said: ‘‘The patients get come their so involved in the film that fear of the they forget where they are Let the loving dentist’s and completely relax.’’ chair. The glass- es feature a New faster test force lead us screen and aybe, just maybe, if all to yourself that I have done my headphones in TB battle is prayed and done, best? Turn over then and let to entertain Mthe hours are happily the Force do what has to be patients and B kills up to three mil- upon us to step a lil aside and done. Anything is better than block out the Tlion people a year. let the Force lead. The Force, being who we were, anything view and Scientists in the UK and allow me to acquaint you, is is better than where we were, Bright beaks sound of the drill. Denmark have developed a Grace Personified. It is big, its anything new is promising, The Dental-Eye-Trek, de- faster and more effective smile is the crescent of the frightening even, but more get the bird veloped by engineers from test for tuberculosis that moon (watch out for it tomor- welcoming. The unknown is German company Olympus, could help eradicate the row), and its mind is magnifi- unknown to only us. The Force emale birds find males will be un- cent, easy,laughing, light. The knows what tomorrow will Fwith the brightest beaks veiled for the Force thinks clearly for all that bring, the force knows the the most attractive for good first time at the it has created, because it’s road, It knows the chambers of reason: these are also International mind is light, weightless. your heart, it knows that you the healthiest birds. Ze- Dental Show in Friends of the Force, the an- can’t fail this time, it knows bra finches on a wire Cologne this gels, they are able to do all they that your mind has no place for This has been conf- week. are entrusted to do because unhappiness, it knows you irmed by new studies A spokesm- they take themselves lightly. can’t take another load. It will from UK and French an for Olymp- Children are happy because only take you forward. researchers. They have us said: ‘‘It re- they take themselves lightly, Scriptures say that Earth shown how male birds ally is like be- yet they grow. Flowers bloom Force is made up of righteous- BREAKERS with very red or or- ing in the cine- because they take themselves ness, the tongue is Obedience, ange beaks are the ma when you lightly, yet they grow. Stars It is the servant of God. Will ones that take in very are wearing come out in evening you not entrust your

PATH high levels of nutri- the glasses. splendor,the Sun rises, New Life to this? ents, carotenoids, whi- The only thing the waters flow, the Please. Please.....let ch can boost the im- missing is the popcorn.’’ highly infectious disease. breeze blows, and Life me, let us do it for you, mune system. Dentist Dr Karl-Heinz The test enables doctors lives itself. Only we for, for too long you Birds with duller beaks - Sundmacher says he thinks to reliably identify people tug, twist, force, plan have suffered. those more likely to be the glasses are an excellent who are infected long before and try to do it our way. And you will contin- passed over by females look- way to calm nervous pa- they develop symptoms and There is no our way, ue to suffer. Unless you ing for a mate - have immune tients. become infectious. there is only let God’s Force systems that are stressed. It could re- One-Way. That HEART FELT just take over. The research, done on ze- place the cur- plan, with or If all else has bra finches and blackbirds, rent reliance without prayer, Cyrus H Merchant failed and in has been published in the on a crude will unfold. the quiet bru- journal Science. “skin prick” Am I right? I hope so. Because tally honest place of your test that has when confronted by all the heart you know you need a been in use for chaos around us, what makes miracle, take a chance on this Fear dentist? 100 years and sense is that there is a Force column, take a chance on me. can take up to that knows what we know Now miraculously happy Wear glasses a week to pro- what. There comes a point in and having found herself and duce results, every Life when you look up her sense of self and place, a pecial glasses have been which can be because all that is down and friend whose mother and child Sinvented to help pa- misleading. around cannot be done or un- passed away one year after the Tuberculosis (TB) ca- done, the child’s toy is broken, other, Thursday night gave me uses more deaths world- there is nothing the child will a book by Paulo Coelho. The wide than any other in- do but raise his hands- and opening page said, “I have al- fectious disease, killing that broken toy within them - ways believed that in the lives between two and three for Father to fix. of individuals, the profoundest million people each year, Contrary to what most peo- changes take place within a and the number of cases ple believe, prayer and faith is very reduced time frame. Pets has been on the increase. not the recourse of the weak. It When we least expect it, Life In England and Wales certainly is the Hand that sets us a challenge to test our CAT alone, a total of 6,669 tu- holds, but it is not to escape courage and willingness to ‘‘ It is a common belief berculosis cases were re- weakness but to gain strength. change; at such a moment, that cats are color blind. ported in 2001, an in- A child doesn’t diminish be- there is no point in pretending crease of 6% on the pre- cause He can’t fix his broken that nothing has happened or However, recent research vious year. joy. When all is prayed and in saying we are not yet ready. has shown that cats can New drug resistant done perhaps it’s time to let the The challenge will not wait. strains of the bacterium Force in. Have we come to the Life does not look back.” see blue and green, and are emerging in the moment when we need to let Are you ready to accept a possibly red. worst hit areas, such as go? Have you reached the end New Destiny? Am I? The ’’ south-east Asia and east- of your bridge, behind you prayer will be answered when http://pets.indiatimes.com ern Europe. years of trying and crying? the question has been an- Are you truly being able to say swered.

re you fated to inherit your that alters and replaces genes - to po- mother’s beautiful hair tentially be cured. But when asked if and skin, and also a hered- they would continue treatment after A itary illness? Are designer GENE THERAPY: knowing that some people died of it, babies unethical or a human solu- opinion was again divided. Talking tion for people who cannot have their about genetically modified food, 58 own biological babies? Will gene per cent polled are unwilling to eat therapy be the ‘ultimate cure’ for ter- Are we playing god? Genetically Modified (GM) foodo 55 minal illnesses like cancers that are per cent feel it would be acceptable to beyond science today? Will embryon- send GM food to countries in need, ic stem cells help people grow new where the population is starving organs or repair failing hearts? Are Here are some true-life stories we playing God? which show how gene-therapy There are currently 72,000 DNA changed their life. experiments taking us to the fron- ■ Making cancer cells self destruct: tiers of genetic research. Gene ther- Professor Jo Milner at the University apy - manipulating genes - seems like of York, England has developed a the ultimate promise for diseases revolutionary treatment for untreat- caused by single gene defects. But able cervical cancer that causes can- this treatment has risks - and has cer cells to self destruct proved fatal. ■ First in the world to grow a new or- Dr Stephen Jones, one of UK’s gan: Professor Makoto Asashima at leading geneticists & educators in the Tokyo University in Japan has this field, maintains that develop- made an amazing breakthrough by ments often come at a price; ‘‘It’s an growing a new organ for the first unfortunate truth in medicine that time in the world. This brings hope many treatments which become for people who need to replace vital standard were, in their early days, organs lost due to disease or acci- tremendously dangerous. The clas- the dangers of tampering with hu- our collective future. But what does dents. sic one is hearttransplants.’’ man life? the average person know about the ■ Choosing what your child will be Are we playing God? Nobel Prize winner Sir John impact of genetics on their lives? like - to save a life: This is not about Almost everybody watching will Sulston of the Human Genome How informed are people of the cur- designer babies but about saving a die of a genetic disease. But while ge- Project is optimistic about the effect rent progress? Low level of under- child’s life. Jack and Lisa Nash are netic science is being used to combat of genetics on the human race, ‘‘The standing of genetic science - only 8 the first couple in the world to use devastating hereditary illnesses, and question is whether we’re on the per cent feel that they understand de- embryonic testing technology to en- potentially bring an end to many verge of conquering most of our velopments in genetic science very sure a perfect bone marrow match cancers and diseases, these proce- medical problems, our major dis- well. According to this survey done for their daughter Molly,who was dy- dures and others raise many ques- eases. And the answer is absolutely by a leading player in the field of sci- ing from Fanconi’s Anaemia. In a tions - in manipulating the very yes.’’ What do people understand ence and technology,it was found out groundbreaking move, the Nashes essence of our biology, are we play- about DNA? Revealed in the world’s that 8 in 10 respondents said that if selected their second child to be both ing God? Are we on an inevitable first poll on attitudes towards DNA. they were ill, they would be willing free of the deadly disease and able to path towards designer babies and These advances affect all of us and to receive gene therapy - treatment save his sister’s life.

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MONDAY 7 APRIL 2003 DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA ENTERTAINMENT 7

o one pic- asked whe- ked up ther this was In Salman’s defence any balls another of his he country s most fabulous fable-fash- to bowl at glorified guest Tioner Sanjay Leela Bhansali has signed N Mumbai’s appearances, Salman Khan to play the lead in his next film. Bowling Co, but the he com- I m making my next film with him, says media sure was plained cutely, Sanjay. bowled over like ‘‘I am the hero The director is still terribly upset nine pins at the of the film, with Vivek Oberoi s public outburst slick and sensa- yaar, do you against Salman. The film industry tional promos of mind?’’ And functions on fraternal feelings. If Suniel Shetty’s when he was there s a problem we solve it in- first movie pro- questioned house. Vivek has no business duction, Khel. about all his talking about Salman s mental A joint venture recent action state. V ivek must learn the between Suniel being similar, virtues of discretion from stars and buddy Pra- he said, ‘‘No, I like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir, kash Khubchan- tried to land a Hrithik Roshan and Ajay dani’s Popcorn punch in a Devgan. Didn t Raj Kapoor, Motion Pict- slightly Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand ures Pvt Ltd crooked man- have differences of opin - along with Ga- ner in this ion? But they never ma- laxy communi- one.’’ ligned each other. Sunny Deol and Suniel Shetty team up for SUNNY-SUNIEL: Suniel’s home production Khel which is being More woes for Crowe labelled as no ordinary he upcoming nuptials of Hollywood star Russell film. Watch out for the TCrowe and Danielle Spencer has hit another bu- duo as they create reaucratic snag — local authorities have refused KHEL KHEL MEIN! magic at the box to grant a no-fly zone over his Australian office. More action ranch. The Gladiator star had hoped to cations and the Ruia Suniel Shetty, Celina Jaitley came over two hours late (she ban helicopters and small planes group owned Phoenix and ex-cricketer Ajay was at another movie is coming your way from hovering over his New Mills, Khel is being Jadeja, Khel seems to be a launch), Sunny and Suniel en- South Wales home while his billed as No winning game plan already. sured that they Suniel, on the other April 7 wedding took place — Ordinary Game. Written and directed by regaled the hand, was all agog for fear that TV cameras and And considering Yusuf Khan, Khel is a audience about this further photographers will upset it stars the slickly shot, high pow- with their step towards corporati- the ceremony. A source mighty muscle ered (with all the high humour. sation by the movie in- says, ‘‘It’s one thing after (at the box-of- tech embellishments For in- dustry. The interesting another for Russell and fice too) that make our movies stance, aspect of it being that Danielle. They really want- wielding larger than life nowa- when the film is almost 75 ed a no-fly zone so they Sunny days) film that Popcorn Sunny per cent complete on wouldn’t be disturbed.’’ Deol. is proud to promote as was the run, without any- Along their first movie production. one getting even a with While leading whiff of it until this an- lady Celina nouncement. And the last stretch of the movie would focus on the promotions and marketing of the pr- oduct — in corporate style. Hopefully, this new formula should work. And given Suniel’s acu- men for business, there should be pop- corn days again for our movies. A private Nicole ACTION ON THE SETS scar winner Nicole t was quite a day for Aishwarya Rai! The accident on the sets of Raj Kumar O Kidman is demand- ISantoshi’s Khaki wasn’t serious, as reported in the press. Just a hairline frac- ing a private entrance ture in her leg and stitches at two places. But it could’ve been worse. into the block of flats Accusing glances are being thrown at action director Amin where she has a new Gani, and not without reason. Ghani was all set to orchestrate penthouse flat. a stunt on a speeding car.He for- The star of The got to tell everyone on loca- Hours made the de- tion to steer clear of his hurl- mand after paying $7.5 ing automobile’s path. million for the luxury Aishwarya, who hap- apartment in New pened to be seated and chat- York. The apart- ting with Tusshar Kapoor, ment has 24-hour had her chair hit by the security and speeding car. The impact Nicole’s neigh- hurled the actress straight out of bours will be the her chair into a bush of cac- likes of designer tus plants. Co-star Akshay Calvin Klein and rap- Kumar helped her up, per Jay Z — but carried her to the car Nicole is worried and sped her to the about safety and so hospital. wants her own en- The awesomely trance. energetic Big B took over from there, made Richard Born, de- all the arrangements including an aircraft veloper of the block, to carry the injured actress to Mumbai. says, ‘‘Nicole is very ‘‘Fortunately, nothing much happened. security-minded and But it could’ve been worse. I’ve never seen very privacy-mind- Amitji so openly upset with the lack of ed. This is going to be proper safety arrangements on the sets,’’ her home where she says Akshay who flew off to Amsterdam has two young chil- for a concert with Karisma Kapoor, dren, so she has Mahima Chowdhary and Salman Khan. concerns.’’ Meanwhile, shooting continues for well it’s difficult Khaki without Aishwarya Rai, who in any to guard privacy. case was scheduled to finish in a few days, And more so for having completed her portion. the actors. Teaming up!

RAP fter the success of Ek Aur Ek Gyarah, Sanjay Dutt is to team up with David Dhawan again. A ‘‘We haven’t zeroed in on the script and other details. But we’re working together,’’ says Sanjay from the sets of Mani Shankar’s Rudraksha where he’s

WORLD hanging by a harness for a high-flying F-X scene. As for Sanjay Gupta, after Kaante, it’s Zindaa. Gupta, who’s up and about after his near-fatal acci- dent, is all set to launch his next film with Sanjay Dutt in the lead. Titled Zindaa (very ap- propriate after Gupta’s near brush with death), the film is about a fa- ther’s frantic search for his young daughter who’s sucked into the twisted and perverse wo- rld of child pornogra- phy. Pretty dark for stuff at a time when It wasn’t just extra babygrows George- the family was on the lookout Sad- for, as the 32-year-old German dam supermodel and her producer and husband have also been Vivek- BABY FIRST! Salman searching for a new home. ust two months after some new outfits for little Claudia paid a visit to an es- are at war! the birth of her son baby Caspar, by her mum tate agency in Notting Hill, ‘‘But that’s J Caspar, Claudia Gudrun. And the model’s sis- where she is considering buy- why we formed our Schiffer was looking slim ter Ann Carolin also lend a ing a new house. Last year she and trim again as she enjoyed hand. production and Matthew invested in a company ‘White a shopping expedition in the Claudia’s husband, luxury mansion in Suffolk, Feathers’,’’ ex- British capital this week. Matthew Vaughan, decided to but now they are hoping to ac- plains Gupta, ‘‘to The 32-year-old new mum leave the clothing choices to quire new property in do something dif- was joined in a trip to pick up the fashion experts, however. London, too. ferent.’’

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8 BACK BEAT DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA MONDAY 7 APRIL 2003 SHILPA SHETTY’S Raags ready for A case for prince charming! celebration a one-on-one nother Khan who is ast week, Mumbai was making news is our ill this girl ever be linked A Labuzz with rumours good old Aamir Khan. up with a guy? Looks about the desi Jennifer Lopez W Khan, along with Naseerud- highly unlikely. Ask RAA- finally finding her Ben Affleck din Shah, was among the 91 GESHWARI if she is dating in cricketer Yuvraj Singh. ‘‘Oh Padma award winners who anyone and she says, wow. That’s exciting,’’ chuckles received their awards from “I’m completely sin- Shilpa Shetty. ‘‘But completely President APJ Abdul Kalam. gle.” Tell her in jest false. There’s nothing on be- Other celebrities from enter- that she needs to tween Yuvraj and me. He’s a tainment industry include see a doctor and dear friend. But he’s ghazal singer Jagjit Singh she agrees, taking younger than me. At the On a rescue mission and actress Rakhee Gulzar. us by surprise. “I do time when I was sup- eart for war’s sake. That’s need to see a doctor,” posed to be going what we would call it. And H she states before break- through an engagement the duo aren’t gathering their ing into her laughter. ceremony with him I weapons together and going to “There’s something wrong was in Pune shooting the front line of the battlefield. with my heart. It just doesn’t with Salman Khan,’’ Neither are we talking about beat for any guy.”“ The good says Shilpa. This is the string of war films that are guys are married. I’m just to Shilpa’s second forth- in the making. Instead, Ma- lazy to start dating. Someone coming film with hesh Bhatt and Raj Babbar has to come around and Salman, the other being are preparing to accompany sweep me off my feet.” Dil Churake Chal Diye. the medical support group of That’s on the personal front. But the assignment that NGO Red Crescent Society to Professionally, she is ready has Shilpa all excited is Baghdad to help the victims of for Kuch Kehti Hai Yeh Dhun Mahmud Sipra’s interna- the war — the wounded sol- to hit the small screen. tional project. Akshay Ku- diers and their deprived fami- mar has been asked to play lies. The team will be equipped the male lead. ‘‘I can hardly with life-saving drugs and oth- wait,’’ Shilpa rolls her eyes. er rudiments required to aid As for the wedding bells, the injured Iraqis. they’ll have to wait. ‘‘I The team of hope love happens 15-20 will take sooner than later,’’ the flight that Shilpa sighs. will fly by the end of the we- ek to reach the location.

All about true friendship hen Aishwar- Wya Rai hurt herself while shoot- ing for Rajkumar Santoshi, she was rushed back to Mum- bai immediately.Close friend Vivek Oberoi, in spite of the Salman fiasco, decided to make sure that everything was alright. The actor was per- sonally present at the airport when Ash arrived and even drove up to Hinduja hospital along with Ash’s parents. Vivek and Ash are working to- gether on Samir Karnik’s Kyon Ho Gaya Na. The duo swear it is a professional re- lationship, even though ru- mour-mongers claim other- wise. Whatever the case, Vivek’s gesture sure was touching. A friend in need, after all, is a friend indeed.

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