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THE TIMES OF INDIA lands Linda in Diya Mirza’s flame Saturday, October 18, 2003 a court case... burns for acting Sex ads carry judge’s phone number No phoney talk this, the take, but he is considering Page 15 Page 16 office phone number of taking up the matter in co- Ernesto Botto, a judge in urt. ‘‘This is the handiwo- Buenos Aires, has appear- rk of someone who wants ed in two newspap- to annoy the judge, er sex ads. whom we’ve advis- Botto says his st- ed to change phone aff has received numbers,’’ says a calls for a sex-wor- police official. Bot- ker named Edith. to, of course, will Botto doesn’t know sit on judgment on what measures to this suggestion.

OF INDIA MANOJ KESHARWANI NO RESPITE FOR A RAPE VICTIM CALLED DELHI... JYOTI SHARMA the implication be right? Acco- Times News Network NAKED TRUTH rding to the law, rape occurs only when there is penile pene- ape. A harsh reality TheCapital is shocked tration. If this is not proved, which, unfortunately, the accused gets away,’’ says R has always been part of by the rape of a Swiss Kalindi Deshpande of the All- Delhi’s life. The recent rape of diplomat, but this does India Democratic Women’s As- a Swiss diplomat has — once sociation. Worse still, the vic- again — brought back to the li- not dilute the incidence tim’s trauma doesn’t end there. melight the alarming inciden- of the heinous crime The long process that is Indian ce of crime against wom- jurisdiction prolongs the en. Because rape is an em- suffering. ‘‘The victim is otional, psychological TOTAL RAPE CASES REPORTED questioned by the police and physical truth which IN DELHI THIS YEAR: 380 and has to face prosecuti- refuses to go away. It is a TOTAL MOLESTATION CASES on in court. The case dra- crime which is repeated REPORTED THIS YEAR: 360 gs on with the end result on the streets of Delhi... being an extremely low every day. Year Cases decided Convicted conviction rate. The max- The figures are chilli- imum punishment for ng. This year alone, Delhi 1999: 503 245 this heinous crime is 10 has silently witnessed 380 2000: 591 280 years,’ says Deshpande. cases of rape and 360 of 2001: 288 116 The trauma is most se- molestation. Seventy-five 2002: 442 98 vere when the victim is a per cent of such crimes 2003: 380 91 minor — and minors are are committed by persons the victims of a hi- known to the vic- gh percentage of tim. More than 60 the total rape cases. per cent of the vict- ‘‘Victims are unab- ims are below 18 ye- le to handle the ars of age and, in 60 sudden police, me- A ROOM WITH A WHEW! Delhi Times highlights the interior-design trends in town as Swati Rao lounges on a bed to 70 per cent of the dia and social atte- created by Interiors Espania, which has launched its new range of furniture, bed linen, glassware, bone china, lights cases, the accused ntion,’’ says psychi- and other accessories for this festive season (To send this photograph to a friend, log on to www.timescity.com/delhi/) goes free. Shocking atrist Sanjay Chu- as it sounds, what gh, MD, ‘‘Some- the proverbial long times, they can’t co- arm of the law is mprehend the imp- doing to check this lications of rape crime is a matter of and post-traumatic Overwhelming response to DT articles conjecture. stress is extreme. ‘‘The victim and Moreover, because Times News Network gard would be nice. this imparts knowledge. your articles will help bridge the exi- her family are cou- the accused is kno- — Jayshankar Gopal FEED BACK — Abhimanyu Ray sting gap between adults and childr- nselled discretely NEELABH wn to the victim in he Delhi Times articles ‘India’s ■ It is indeed hearten- ■ Your articles were en in Indian society.Also, the compa- and we bring in policewomen,’’ informs joi- 75 per cent of rape cases, she is unable T sex prowess: Every 3 days, 8th in ing to read your artic- very good and bold. It rison between various countries was nt CP (New Delhi) Maxwell Perreira, ‘‘Se- to trust anyone again in her life.’’ the world’ (published on page 1, issue les on creating aware- would be nice if you informative. — Anupam Rastogi curity in the Capital has been tightened.’’ If The need of the hour is to amend the la- dated October 13), ‘And now, variety ness about sex-related published a survey on ■ Let me point out that the impres- only.For, the rape of a student of ws, says additional solicitor gen- is the spice of India’s sex life (page 1) topics. As a practising the age at which peop- sionable minds of young children go the Maulana Abdul Kalam Med- eral Abhishek Singhvi, ‘‘Exist- and ‘Women on top, India No 1’ (issue medical expert for the le lose their virginity. through your articles on sex lifestyl- ical College (MAMC) still haun- ‘‘Rape is a heinous ing rape laws need to be inter- dated October 15) have elicited an ov- past 33 years, I feel sex I am 21 and there are es and habits of Indians vis-a-vis oth- ts public memory. ‘‘After the and shameful crime preted purposively,’’ he elabora- erwhelming response from readers, is a neglected topic lots of guys like me er countries. — DK Dewan MAMC rape case, we fortified tes, ‘‘Why should penile penetra- through hundreds of phone calls, e- and the public needs who are still virgins. ■ Your facts and figure about India the area concerned, constructed which reflects poorly tion be so important when it is mail messages and letters. While mo- to know the facts. — Sreesh S being a sexual superpower are mind- pickets and raised the number on us. What is more stipulated nowhere in the statu- st compliment the articles for bringi- — Pradeep Mathur ■ I find it disturbing blowing. These articles have come at of woman decoys posted,’’ mai- worrying is that this te? More than the letter of law, ng out of the closet the facts as regar- ■ I am regular reader that articles on sex, the right time because people in Ind- ntains DCP (Central) Arvind what is required is effective poli- ds India’s sex life in 2003, a few, how- of Delhi Times and pe- which should only be ia are ready to experiment. Deep. Still, not a single accused heinous crime is cing, education, confidence and ever, feel otherwise. We present some rsonally feel a bit em- read by adults, are be- — Vikram Kumar has been arrested in the Mata occurring frequently. reassurance for the complainant of the responses. barrassed when I thi- ing published with ■ I am a regular reader of Delhi Sundari molestation case ‘‘as to come forward.’’ The official ■ Cheers for taking the wraps off sex. nk about children rea- such boldness. Times and found your recent sex-re- the victim failed to provide deta- The law and order initiatives notwithstanding, saf- Being an overseas Indian, I feel such ding such articles. — Vineeta Agarwal lated articles very interesting. Great ils of the accused,’’ offers Deep. machinery should gear ety still eludes women in this changes are healthy for the country.A But I appreciate your ■ I am an engineering job. Keep it up. — Nikesh Chaubey Women’s rights activists ins- up to prevent this’’ city.And it’s not someone, some- forum for open discussion in this re- bold way of writing as student and feel that [email protected] ist that the situation couldn’t be where — but everyone who is re- worse. ‘‘When the definition of — Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit sponsible for the state of affairs. rape itself is flawed, how can [email protected] An evening in Paris Anupam Kher, uncensored for Indian sculptures Delhi Times catches Anupam Kher on his first day as Censor Board chief AFSANA AHMED the first day at work. He slept at 11 pm the Times News Network informs JE Dawson, curator Times News Network previous night and was up by 7 am. ‘‘I want- archaeologist at the National ed to sleep more, but I was too nervous,’’ he ultural diplomacy.At a ti- Museum. ’m all dressed up to welcome Anupam says. The journey from my home is a long C me when round-table co- While the Gupta style evol- IKher, blushes Sugandha Tandel, the new one. ‘‘I spent it reading the Cinematogra- nferences and dialogues have ved from its Kushan-Mathura personal assistant at the Censor Board, phers Act. ‘‘I will bring changes — I am sure seemingly failed to bridge bor- ancestors, sculptures of yaks- where Anupam Kher has been appointed for the better. The person who sits here ders, art and culture are bette- hinis and Jain pilgrims, and chairman. Thursday was the should have a liberal outlook.’’ ring Indo-French relations. images of Hindu gods and go- first day at work for Kher, and TAKE ONE It is not only the files that Close to two years after an ex- ddesses are likely to form a pa- Tandel, a fan of beckon Kher. hibition of 122 rt of the exhibi- his for years, is Memories of works of Pablo ARTY FACTS tion. ‘‘Since Gu- excited. ‘‘Saar- his struggling Picasso pta art is aansh se le ke days hang on was held in wide-rang- ab tak unki sab the walls. Twe- Delhi, Ind- ing, we ne- film dekhi ho- nty years back, ia will reci- ed to make on. Now, I’ll sit he visited this procate the a panoram- with him to re- office with a fr- gesture wi- ic selecti- view films,’’ iend. ‘I asked th the best Coins from the Gupta Age on,’’ says she says. him if there of art from MC Joshi, Inside his ca- was anything the Gupta curator of bin, Anupam is more for sight- period be- the exhibit- briefed by re- seeing. He bring exhibition. Adds a gional officer ought me to the ed at the senior offi- VK Singhle. Censor Board Grand Pal- cial at the Tina Ambani “ office.’’ says ais, Paris. National resigned from the board Kher, whose recent re- last year and her seat is ‘‘Titled Gupta sculpture Yakshini Museum, One can’t call me marks on the need for TV ‘Gupta Em- ‘‘After Par- still vacant — it’s a solo anything but liberal censorship raised a sto- pire: Masterpieces of Sculptu- is, the exhibition might travel post, but not a solo job. “ rm. ‘‘That was an off-the- res on Ancient India’, the exhi- to other countries. In any ca- ‘‘There are only 80 mem- cuff remark. I am not a bition will include stone scul- se, the artifacts will be insur- bers on the board panel, whereas there fool. I am not policing anything. I know my ptures, coins, and works in br- ed for an undisclosed amount should be 120. We need to fill this immedi- job. I have been a member of international onze and terra cotta and has before they leave India.’’ After ately,’’ says Kher, ‘‘The advisory committee film fests — one can’t call me anything but been slated for early 2005. Art- all, there is no question of di- will comprise thinkers, police officers and liberal.’’ If anything, Anupam Kher is his ifacts housed at various muse- plomacy when matters invo- journalists, among others.’’ own man — that’s the uncensored version. ums across the country will lve history —it’s priceless. It was a nervous Kher who prepared for [email protected] be chosen for this exhibition,’’ [email protected] ‘I have no regrets; there is no looking back for me’ The perception KAJOL cquets, plates and whatever she could At present, I am happiest playing the in Bollywood Actress lay her hands on! role of mom to little Nysa. Motherh- is that you ha- On maintaining Unexpected decisions are your tr- ood and a career on hold is an intent- ve a ‘don’t-ca- a balancing act ademark, what say? ional decision. Babies are a responsi- re-a-damn’ atti- between the People were surprised when I decid- bility one can’t run away from. tude. movies and ed to get married at the peak of my Do you always take responsibility I am not a rebel. acting career. But Boll- for your actions? I just live life my motherhood ywood formats don’t ‘I will return to acting if My mother gave me the way.I walk a pa- work for me. As of now, something seems right’ freedom to do what I li- th only when I I am not quitting — I ked, but she insisted feel that it is the right way to go. Most just need some free time off. I will be that I be responsible for what I did. I people do not agree with me, but I gu- I was the most spanked kid at home. back to acting as soon as something have no regrets; there is no looking ess they who are at the wrong end. My mother has horrifying memories seems right. back for me. Were you a brat as a kid? of beating me up with badminton ra- Will you sign up for a film? MONISHA PRATAP-SHAH

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SMS joke A STUDY IN FASHION OF BRIGHT STARS... of the day MANOJ MEHRA: iwali celebra- wali Mela organised est stars grace the dais. Union tions for the in- this week, saw the pres- minister Murli Manohar What four animals Dhabitants of civ- ence of some political Joshi was present at the event does a woman like il lines began early this heavyweights and one enjoying the cultural pro- to have in her house? year. The annual Di- of Bollywood’s bright- gramme which consisted of Nauheed Cyrusi and Asmit Patel A tiger in bed, a mink in her closet, a jaguar in her garage and a LIGHT jackass to pay for it all. SPOT

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RP Gupta and Murli M Joshi colourful songs and dances. The audience sent up a loud cheer for actress Amisha Pa- tel who looked fetching in a espite being born into a est outlet at the Ajmal Khan ing, new fabrics and styles. A peach suit. She came accom- family dealing with the Road, Manoj has traversed a lot of study goes behind my la- panied by her brother Asmit Now, rumour has it trading business, Manoj long path to create a fashion bel,’’ explains he. and actress Nauheed both of that his parents are to DMehra had different house that pioneered the busi- Cut to the ‘90s: When tro- whom will be seen in the surprise him with a plans. So, instead of taking the ness of retailing fashion for usseau as a term applied only movie Inteha. new home in Mumbai, easy way out and jumping into men. With two stores, one at to dresses for the bride, Manoj On reaching the venue, the when he gets back the flourishing family business, Ajmal Khan Road and the oth- launched his groom wear. SBJ actress greeted the Union home on October 22. Manoj opted to rough it out at er in South Extension, Manoj’s trousseau section is his signa- minister and then both of his uncle’s store where he aspirational fashion house, ture line of wedding attire and them proceeded to light the picked up the skills of pattern Study by Janak, is probably it encompasse every aspect of lamp. Once the ceremony was FACT OF making and cutting. To hone the largest one-stop-shop for style. From casual chic to fine- over, there was a welcome re- his skills further, Manoj went men’s fashion. ly-crafted suits at in-house ception at the stage wherein THE MATTER for a stint at a fashion institute ‘‘The name, Study by Janak, high-tech plants to accessories the Union minister and the If all the blood vessels in London. has a deep meaning. For me, like Italian shoes, wallets, belts actors were felicitated. ‘‘It is a in your body were laid Back from the city of the Big fashion is a regular process of and even undergarments — pleasure being here. Delhi end to end, they would Ben, Manoj was determined to R&D. I am always investing everything is available at the has a special place in my reach about 60,000 change the course of retail time in studying new tech- flagship SBJ Stores. heart,’’ said the pretty lady to miles. fashion in India. From a mod- niques of garment manufactur- JAYDEEP GHOSH a loud cheer from the crowd. A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION hey got together for a The spotlight shifted to the Indi- cause. And to celebrate. an cricketer of the century Kapil TThe Norwegian embassy Dev, who is also the brand ambas- teamed up with Prayas to organ- sador of Prayas, when he partici- ise a dinner-do on its well-mani- pated in the game show Khel cured lawns on Wednesday Lakhon Ka earlier organised on evening. They pledged support to Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM and work for the cause of under-privi- leged children of society. Amod Kant, Harveen, Kapil Dev & Pradeep Jain Setting the ball rolling was an audio-visual presentation by Prayas, on the aims and ac- Ramesh and Uma Kapoor tivities of the organisation, following which was a dance won Rs 1 lakh. He dedicated the performance by the children of entire amount — the cheque of Prayas. Keeping their mood which was presented by Parsv- alive was the compere of the nath Developers’ Pradeep Jain, show, Ruby Bhatia, who even to the cause. participated in the bird dance Also present that evening with them. What’s more, she were Prayas’ Amod Kant with even dragged the host of the wife Rekha, Shivani and Amir evening, the Norwegian ambas- Pasrich, Timsy Anand and the sador Truls Hanevold, onto the MD of Radisson Ramesh Romi Dev and Punit Suri stage. Ruby Bhatia and Rekha Kant Kapoor, amongst others.... FOR A NOBLE CAUSE... he sprawling lawns To add to the fun, Savera at the Claridges Ho- children will perform a Ttel in Aurangzeb specially choreographed Road is bracing for a spe- song and dance pro- cial fund-raising autumn gramme on the occasion, fest on October 19. Initiated which will be incorporated by the Savera Association, in Mausiki, a music collec- along with the Claridges, tion by Claridges. Mean- the event titled Savera Au- while, the stalls at the fest tumn Fest promises great will have several interest- fun and entertainment for ing saleable items includ- all, complete with a candy ing Diwali gifts, chocolates, floss man and a live car- perfumes, books, candles, toon character! apparels, imported goodies A charitable society,Sav- and cosmetics. Not to for- era Association has been get the Indian, Chinese and

constantly involved in the Continental cuisine that uplift of the underprivi- one can dig into. leged and economically dis- ‘‘The proceedings of the advantaged. Aimed at hon- event will be forwarded to ouring the spirit of child- the Savera Charitable hood, the Association re- Trust. Through the pro- cently organised a painting ceeds of this Fest, we will competition of 40 talented continue our work at our children. To encourage and Primary Health Care Cen- appreciate talent, the best tre at Basti, Srinivaspuri, 20 among them will be on and also with the 300 slum display at the Fest. children who are being giv- That’s not all. The three en free pre-school educa- top paintings will also be- tion at our centre,’’ says come part of the Claridges Nimmi Singh, Chairperson Art Gallery. of Savera Association.

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AMOL KAMBLE Nafisa Joseph strikes a haute pose to get her fashion factor checked at the Wills Lifestyle fashion event. Wills Lifestyle has launched its Fall/Winter collection and is awarding contestants for their fashion factor at any of its outlets in the country. IN GREAT SPIRITS... t was a grand affair in the presence of the Capital’s glitterati. IWe’re talking about the German food and wine festival organised by a South Delhi hotel recently. With wines from Baden-Wuertemberg in South-West Germany, it kept everyone in high spirits. Seen enjoying the evening were Vishal Kapoor & Birgit A Bieck the maharaja of Jodhpur Gaj Singh, Germany TCA Rangachari, Ger- the president, Horizon Satish Batra, man embassy’s Kurt Zenker and former Governor Bhishma Narayan Ernst from the embassy of the Fed- Singh, the Indian Ambassador to Thomas John and Gaj Singh eral Republic of Germany.

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am a rock-and-roll singer.’’ puter analysis of scenes to provide and last scene are extracted. ■ ‘‘Very well then, please Technology brings the information needed for 3D im- Special software “learns” the in- demonstrate the talent that you ages. It processes conventional depth relationships between ob- TUTAK TUTAN VISAIIAAN claim to have. 3D TV closer scenes which could be from new jects in the frames, and then cre- Fine ji. Ahemmm. Ahemmm. films or old favourites. First the ates depth maps for all the inter- ll right, quieten down all members of ban, please gather your papers and step for- Tutak tutak tutiaan... Mein new imaging technique could film is digitised, and then the first mediate frames. Normal 2D pic- DM and troupe, form an orderly line. ward.’’ sabko ullu banatiaan. Main na finally turn the long sought-af- A tures and 3D “depth” information Please approach the counter one by ■ ‘‘Good marning Mr Officer, my full name is Indipop sitariaann. Mein hoon ter dream of 3D television into a re-

A BREAKER can then be broadcast together. one with your passports and visa papers, by being Mr Satbir Singh and my specialisation immigration shaitaaniah.. ality. Viewers with 3D screens can de- order of Her Majesty I am invested to investi- is being that of an English teacher,which I am Tutak tutak tutaiann.’’ Scientists in the US have already code the additional data and enjoy gate your bona fides for entry to the United professing to teach with great speciality.’’ That singing is not up to the used the system to show eye-bog- Kingdom. ‘‘That’s right, you first, the gentle- ■ ‘‘Very good then, permit me to test your gling scenes from films and the ef- the multidimensional experience. mark. Entry rejected. Next PATH However, until screen technology man in the red turban, please state your name skills, Sir. Can you tell me the meaning of the please! fect can be turned up or down using and your specialisation.’’ word misunderstanding?’’ a 3D “volume control”. The new catches up, the viewer positioning problem remains. ■ ‘‘Good evening Praho, mera naam ■ ‘‘Definitely, completely and surely ([email protected]) technique relies on intelligent com- hai Balbir Singh, and my speciality is why not. Miss understanding is when being part of the Gooli Danda Team.’’ a Miss is standing under you and you ■ ‘‘Wooly Danda, does that mean that are understanding that you have to you are a specialist in knitting? Very look closely otherwise you will miss well then, please demonstrate your tal- her. Miss overstanding is when she is ent before me, Sir.’’ standing over you on the escalator and ■ ‘‘No ji, I am... Gooly Danda Baba is you have to peek very quietly, other- my nickname, if you wise you will be over.’’ will please let me use DILLI TO PAGAL HAIN ■ ‘‘Hmmm. And can your walking stick, I you tell me the mean- will demonstrate with Shivjeet Kullar ing of the word a twenty pence coin. Mesmerising?’’ Here please observe as I hit it once and ahhh ‘‘Without a bout of doubt, Sir. That is when here I hit again.’’ Plinkkkk. Crasshhhh. you have not handled the Miss understanding Wheeeeee. Sirens. well and the Misss ma is rising to come and ■ ‘‘Good gracious young man, you smashed give you a great big slap.’’ the airport window and brought down a plane ■ ‘‘Well, well, well, very creative use of the that was taking off, but since it was Iraqi English language. I stamp your papers and al- Airlines I commend your talent and permit low you entry into the country.Welcome. Now your entry into the country. Welcome to the you, Sir, in the shiny turban, will you please United Kingdom, we look forward to your step forward. State your name and your pro- Wooly Danda Matches.’’ fession.’’ ‘‘Next please. Yes Sir. You in the yellow tur- ■ ‘‘Oh hello ji, my name is Daler Singh, and I

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8 HEALTH & FITNESS DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER 2003

mly assigned to a combined tem, James Scheiman, a sen- relief by trying the drug utrients are substances that are es- Controlling exercise and caregiver train- ior gastroenterologist, said called Esomeprazole. sential for life. The six basic nutri- ing program, known as Re- that patients suffering from Scheiman arrived at this Nents are: carbohydrates, proteins, Alzheimer... ducing Disability in Alzh- ulcers and other chronic conclusion after testing the fats, vitamins, minerals and water.While we ndividuals suffering with eimer Disease (RDAD), or to pain-related diseases could drug’s effects on 573 long- do consume the first five through food we of- Imoderate to severe Alzhe- routine medical care (RMC). avoid the side effects of an- term painkiller users. Most ten ‘forget’ to consume the sixth in adequate imer’s can benefit from a The RDAD program was con- tibiotics, and get improved of the participants in the amounts. regular exercise pro- ducted in the home of the study were women, and over We can survive without food for 30 days gram combined with person with Alzheimer’s dis- 80 percent of them were but life would end without water in three to caregiver education ease over three months. found to be taking NSAIDs. five days. More than that two-thirds of the and training, new Although all had screened human body is composed of water as is study has revealed. Drug to keep negative at the study’s outset more than two thirds of the earth’s surface. NOTE ‘‘Through program- for the bacteria Helicobacter Drink water even if you are not thirsty: mes of exercise and pylori that causes ulcers, Water is responsible for nearly every bodily ulcers at bay they were all at an increased process and is the primary transporter of FIT caregiver training, such as the one demon- nts, caregivers, and family researcher in Michigan risk of developing ulcers be- nutrients. It helps maintain body tempera- strated in this study, members - in fact, everyone Ahas discovered a new cause of their regular pai- ture and is essential to carry waste material people with Alzheimer’s may touched by this devastating drug that can keep ulcers at nkiller use. out of the body. As we age, our sense of be able to maintain their disease,’’ said Cornelia Beck bay, and even other forms of ‘‘The effect was strong in thirst become dull. Our modern lifestyle physical health and share of the Alzheimer’s Associa- pain like those caused by participants taking over-the- makes us overdose on salt as we eat fast more positive interactions tion Medical and Scientific arthritis. counter painkillers, as well with their caregivers. That is Advisory Council. In a study carried out un- as in those taking prescrip- potentially a big quality of In the study, 153 patient- der the aegis of the Universi- tion Cox-II inhibitor drugs,’’ life improvement for patie- caregiver pairs were rando- ty of Michigan Health Sys- he added. The Forgotten Nutrient foods, restaurant foods, junk food all of can improve conditions like muscle aches, which is generally loaded with salt. Stimu- body pain, heartburn, joint pains, kidney lants like tea, coffee, alcohol, aerated soft stones, constipation, acne, lack lustre, skin drinks, dehydrate us and further increase allergies, indigestion to a large extent. the body’s demand for water. However,make sure you drink quality wa- In addition to this, as we grow older we ter which has been boiled and filtered. Un- have a lesser percentage of reserve body wa- filtered tap water may contain harmful con- ter. So we get progressively dehydrated. tainments chemicals and heavy metals, That is why you must drink water even some of these include iron, lead, copper, flu- when not thirsty. Healing power of water: oride and other heavy metals. Other con- Water is beneficial for virtually all disorders taminants like pesticides, industrial chemi- known to mankind. Mild cases of constipa- cals, bacteria, viruses and parasites have tion can get corrected just by drinking one been linked to cancer. The quality of tap wa- litre of lukewarm water on waking up and ter can be improved by filtering and boiling two litres divided through the rest of the day. it for five minutes. Filtration is a method by Bladder problems as well as headaches which contaminants in water are removed. can be reduced by drinking water.Water acts Water that has been purified by steam dis- as a cleansing agent and flushes out the tox- tillation, or filtered by a reverse osmosis fil- ins reducing frequency of headaches. Con- ter, is safe for drinking. suming 10-12 glasses (250 ml each) of water www.indiatimes.com MY WORK KEEPS ME t requires very little ef- Today, I naturally avoid fort for Vidisha Pawate oily food and opt for stuff Ito remain in great sha- like fresh pasta or salads. pe. With no tendency to ga- Moreover, I don’t have a in weight coupled with an sweet tooth, which spares active metabolism, she ski- me from gaining unneces- ps following any fitness sary calories. At the most, regime. my weight fluctuates by ‘‘I don’t work-out but my one or two kilos which I hectic profession is enough can lose very easily.’’ to keep me fit. Travelling, Vidisha defines total fit- rehearsals and being on ness as a state when one is the move is sufficient to equally fit, both mentally keep me fit. In school, I was and physically.‘‘They both an active person and I do go hand in hand, you can- believe that this has kept not have one without the me fit to date.’’ other and both are equally Vidisha believes that important,’’ she says. she is fortunate to have in- She lives her life by a culcated healthy eating philosophical principle. ‘‘I habits since childhood. firmly believe that whatev- ‘‘I’ve grown up eating MY WORKOUT er happens in life, the good healthy meals cooked in Vidisha Pawate /model and the bad, happens for less oil or steamed food. the best.’’

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1 0 RELATIONSHIPS DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER 2003

f you have strong feelings for serious with you. A guy who mee- ou’ve finally figured at you’re not going to get al- I him, give him space but keep Will he, won’t he? ts a woman he is sure is right for out he’s not the one ong with this person, or that yourself available to other op- him doesn’t hold her at arm’s len- Y for you. Now it’s ti- you’re no longer interested portunities. In these scenarios, gth. You can wait it out and hope me to break the bad news. in pursuing the relationsh- only time will tell. his feelings change, but there is no But if you’re like most wo- ip any further,let him know. Don’t put your hopes on a guarantee that they will. Or you men, you feel faint at the sl- Don’t drag it out! When it is man’s fear of commitment chan- can move on to find a great guy ight mention of the word br- over, its over. ging overnight. Decide if you who does want to be with you eak-up, buck up, camper, be- It’s fairly obvious that are willing to accept being part without hesitations. cause were going to show you shouldn’t be delivering of his life on his terms. If you If you really want to tell some- you break-up techniques th- the punch on his birthday. are, prepare yourself for what- one you love him, you should. I’ve at will leave the pros gawki- But what are a little less ob- ever happens. He has made it been the first to say it in a couple ng with amazement. vious are the numerous an- clear that he makes no promises, of relationships and have never Nobody likes breaking niversaries, holidays or oth- so consider yourself warned. regretted it. Why hide your feel- up, or do you? But being in a er festivities that might just If you are exactly what he’s ings? Maybe telling him will start dead-end relationship is in- turn up from nowhere. Be- looking for, he should have no a dialogue about how he feels evitably going to come back fore breaking up, its a good problem getting into something about you. Good luck! and bite you in the backside. idea to check the calendar Whether it’s his constant ni- for any important dates spe- tpicking you can’t stand, or cially those that revolved you’ve simply drifted in dif- around your relationship. If ferent directions, once you- he has no clue about the ’ve made the decision of breaking up, it’s better for both of you to get it over with as quick and with as mini- SAYING mal heartbreak as possible. Remember when you’d during the celebration is squeeze your eyes shut, and just plain mean! Mom would pull the band- It’s never easy being at aid off in one tight motion? GOODBYE... the wrong end of a broken Breaking up is pretty much relationship. And if taken the same. Prolonging the whirlpool stirring in your by surprise, your guy will misery only leads to more So, you’re breaking mind, you’d be better off be sure to react. But instead hurt, and that’s never done up? If you want to do dropping hints before you of looking at your watch anyone any good. By delay- actually shine the light on every five minutes, or making the inevitable, you’re it right, Mridu Khullar him. Cause while going ing him feel guilty for keep- not doing anyone any favou- has techniques along with the special plans ing you, exercise some pa- rs including yourself. Stret- he’s made for your the-day- tience and sympathy and ching out a pointless rela- to make it quick we-met anniversary may hear him out. Respect his tionship is never a good id- and painless not be the most honest thing feelings and give him time ea. When you’ve realised th- to do, tearing his heart out to let everything sink in.

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KARISHMA UPADHYAY ceed. She was looked down for debut- “Everybody ing with a 20-minute role in the Shah told me that the MONISHA PRATAP-SHAH reity Zinta has the ability to Rukh Khan-Manisha Koirala starrer film would not spring surprises — whether Dil Se, ignored while playing a bimbo work. It was nter a no speed its her choice of roles or tak- in the male-oriented Soldier and lost in discouraging limit zone only ing a stand during the Bharat a villain-dominated Sangharsh. because this one’s with high P Eoctane levels dare Shah trial. The spunky actress talks Finally,Preity Zinta sighed with relief was the first about living life no-holds-barred at her box-office winner, Kya Kehna. film that I had venture further. Yes, its Preity Zinta brings into Hindi films The Kundan Shah film which took signed.” a full steam ahead try- a whiff of normalcy by doing her own years to release was a dark horse. The rebel ing to keep pace with a thing, unconscious of images and atti- Preity was warned of dire conse- that Preity is, postoperative recuper- tudes. Not many expected her to suc- quences of playing an unwed mother. she did not let ating Shah Rukh. “I am the negative broken in bones but not vibes affect her. in spirits.” A major cer- “For me, it was vical surgery could not important that pin him down for too the story was long. told. Kya Shah Rukh zips off to Kehna brought attend his kids school home the message that while 11-12 p.m. Dinner is followed sex is natural, by post twelve O clock meet- safe sex is very ings that run up till 2.a.m. I important.” then read a book and sleep by Preity has al- 3. Of course, its back to the grind, the next morning.” FULL What keeps him ticking? ‘‘I don’t know. I am made that way.I hate to say I am feeling tired. I have to force myself to rest and sleep.” PREITYPREITY KAKA STEAM Is he trying to live up to ex- schedule and one realises that pectations? “Maybe. I am un- My energy levels might 24 hours fall short for this have injured me but I feel it able to say No.” His is an in- star. herent energy that cannot be has a positive side. I have A typical day begins at 8:00 unplugged. A typical tongue- pulled off a lot of work feels am. He is then off to drop the in-cheek remark, knit brows KYA KEHNA Shah Rukh Khan kids to school at 8.30, then its dimpled smiles et al he de- ways believed in doing the kind of father expired in a car accident, that non-stop shooting from clares, “My energy lev- work that she thinks would project the Preity matured almost overnight. “My function and accompany 11.30 a.m to 9.00 p.m. He els might have in- right image. Over the years, she has mother was also with him at the time. Aryan to a cricket match. is home by 10pm jured me but lost count of seemingly lucrative offers She was severely hurt. That was the About his health he confesses, and its family I feel it she has turned down. “I’ve first turning point in my life. Until then “I am not feeling too great. I time till the has a po- been told what a fool I am. my life was very normal,” she says still experience a lot of pain. I clock strikes sitive But I would rather go by wistfully. need to sleep and rest a little 11 when back side. I ha- convictions. I’ve to be While Preity was forced to grow more.” and physio- ve pulled comfortable with up, she continued to do the things Can one view a sedate Shah therapy off a lot of what I do. If there’s a which she was comfortable with. Rukh with his feet up takes over.‘‘I work.” scene where a man is “When I thought of becoming a chilling out on a ham- need to Exactly shown hitting the model, my mother was apprehen- mock? No way! strengthen the reason girl, I gently point sive while the relatives were No stereo- my back so I why despite su- out to the director that shocked. I told mom that I types work out in rgery he has co- he’s glorifying do- just need a year to figure please! the gym mpleted the usu- mestic violence. things out. I just asserted Appa- from al three movies a There are hundreds of myself,” she admits. rently, year quota. “I have inoffensive ways of When the conversation SRK does completed two and conveying an offensive steers towards the Bharat travels less. the third one is almost truth.” Preity is very clear Shah trial where she was a “I am wrapped up. “ about the kind of films witness, it is obvious she scared of One cannot stymie his she wants on her filmogra- does not want to talk being in joie- de-vivre or his intrin- phy. about the incident. “I do crowded sic need to keep going. It was her fauji back- not know why such a big places,” he No labels please! Holi- ground that has shaped deal was made about confesses. days too, mean different Preity into the individual that. There are times He has also he is busy answering she is. “I’ve been brought when you have to take a decided to do the phone, running in up in an atmosphere step. I thought it was only one film a and out of meetings, where girls are taught to time to speak up about year. “I am taking it giving interviews think for themselves. what bothers the in- easy.” But take a and getting dressed It was at 13, when her dustry.” quick look at his for photo shoots.

Bansilal Jumaani burst into lime- light after the success of Kaho Na...Pyaar Hai, a title he had suggest- SPELLING MAG-ed. Sunita Menon, a tarot card reader is favourite with Bollywood as well but very man in Bollywood wants yet-to-be released Kal Ho Na Ho, she refuses to name her clients. ‘‘Yes, a her and so does every woman. Johar’s been partial to the Khan but he lot of actors, directors and producers E Wondering who we are talking does not agree that Khan is lucky for come to me,’’ admits Menon. Her read- about? It is Lady Luck. In no other in- him. ‘‘I prefer to see Shah Rukh as a ing helps actors decided which film dustry does luck play such an impor- friend and a family member who I en- will be lucky or suggest which script a tant role. Our cinematic history is full joy working with. All our films have director picks up for his of actor-director, hero- next film. heroine or even actress-di- Johar is forthright rector-producer combina- about his belief in any- tions which have been con- thing mystical and ar- sidered lucky. Or titles, of cane. ‘‘All my films until movies amended or mis- now have started with the spelled on astrological or alphabet K because I think numerological ground. If the letter has been lucky that is not bad enough, for me,” he says. Johar there are hoardings in the also thinks that the num- city which filmmakers ber 8 is unlucky for him. “I avoid like plague. All this never start a new venture and more just to please on the 8th of any month.” Lady luck. While changing Johnny Walker was a spellings or picking the permanent fixture in all right date for a film mahu- Guru Dutt films, no mat- rat is not considered over ter how serious the sub- the top, there are some ject. After giving Amitabh film personalities who Bachchan his first hit and would do anything for the image of the angry luck. Mithun young man, Prakash Chakraborty never at- Mehta repeated the super- tended the mahurat of his star in half a dozen other films because he thought hits while Manmohan it would be unlucky and Desai repeated him nine the film would flop. Apart times, including Coolie from Johar and Ekta and Amar Akbar Anthony. Kapoor, film-makers Ra- After box office success kesh Roshan and Arjun like Dil and Beta, Madhuri Hingorani have a K fixa- Dixit became the lucky tion while J Om Prakash mascot for director Indra Kumar and been hits but luck does not come in and Mohan Kumar’s film titles always his partner Ashok Thakeria. ‘‘She was here.’’ he insists. begin with A. From Dil to Mann, very lucky for us. We did some good Remember the second u in Ek Duuje Kumar and Ashok Thakeria always work together.It was fun working with Ke Liye or the extra e in Kabhie Khushi shot a single scene in Ooty,regardless her since she is also an amazing hu- Kabhi Gham. The additions on the ba- of how unnecessary or expensive. In man being,’’ admits Kumar. In more sis of numerology to a title’s spelling an industry where nothing is con- recent times, Karan Johar is busy or choosing a film’s cast based on tarot stant, hanging on to lucky charms is with his third film with Shah Rukh readings are the new fads in the in- all one has for comfort. Khan. From his directorial debut to dustry.

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nder all spoken emotions, there lies a silence that is al- U ways better. Ajay SILENT FURY Devgan likes to believe this and out guy today.” feels that intense emotions are Ajay says there has been best conveyed through silence. umpteen number of times that Silence, if used effectively, can he would be furious and upset, convey the message better than with something or the other, spoken words, he explains. just before a scene is canned. Sometime it helps to combat But he does not allow it to af- anger. But again it depends on fect his performance. “If I dis- the state of affairs at that time. approve of something, I share The actor who impresses the my point of view with the di- audience with his silence rather rector.” than long, profound dialogues, Ajay,the son of fightmaster says that over the years he has Veeru Devgan, made his entry learnt to deal with an intense into Bollywood when star emotion like anger — a trait that sons were ruling. “I was was once an integral part of his armed with confidence and I and growing up years. “I was very sh- Silence can be a powerful tool ort-tempered. I have often violent- justify his or her outburst,” he ly reacted, but today,in a heated sit- says sometimes says Ajay Devgan uation, I calm down first, then try The actor who is known for his and see the other persons view point powerful executed action scenes in trusted myself. Those were my films, also relies on his intense eyes weapons,” he says. to convey the message Frustrations and slumps marked to the opponents in the beginning of his career and, he films like Naajayaz, would get upset. “I would get angry. Zakhm, Hum Dil De But I realised that the audience does Chuke Sanam, and the not care about lineage.They want more recent Company, good performances.” and The Legend of How does he handle his wife’s fa- Bhagat Singh.“Age mous short-temper. “She is a sensi- makes you matured,” ble girl,” reasons the hubby.“I think he says, and maturity we are the same. In our case, its not sobers you down. I am about combating anger, it is about a much more chilled- who is right and who is wrong.”

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SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER 2003 DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA MUST SEE MUST DO 1 3

An exhibition of paintings by MF The versatility of Animals are the most Husain, titled 88 Husains in Oils sculptor Anil Vyas humane. they do not we- ‘003 is being exhibited. A tribute to has found expres- ar any make-up and pose the master artist, who turned 88 sion over the years for a camera or wear any last month, this exhibition will fea- in a multiplicity of mask. They do not molest ture the veteran’s art works. materials and idi- the opposite sex. They do- Incidentally, the painter has a keen om. In his latest col- n’t fight without cause. interest in numerology and lection, Vyas has We have a lot to learn fr- believes in the significance of the opened up new real- om animals. And their number 8. ms by experimenta- ways. So says Fauna Bo- Vadehra Art Gallery, Until tions of a unique se, a painter who’s passi- October 25th ■ 11 am to 7 pm kind. In these scul- on will soon be captured ptures, beauty man- on canvas. The current ifests itself through exhibition, Fauna, refle- Ravi Jain Centre for Intern- an exceptional ble- cts glimpses from Bose’s ational Arts, in association nd of the ancient stay in Namibia and his with Galerie Mueller and and the contempo- visits to the Etosha Nati- Plate, Munich, invites you rary.The Shiva Nat- onal Park and of course, to an exhibition of recent araja is an eternal his fascination towards works by Achuthan Kuda- theme with speci- new possibilities of under- animals. llur from India and Michael fied explanations, but Vy- standing. Academy of Fine Arts Sauer from Germany. as chooses to represent it Gallery Steps, Until and Literature, DMG Mega Art Complex, headless, injecting enig- November 10th October 19th to 23rd ■ Until October 31st ma, thereby opening up ■ 11 am to 7 pm 11 am to 8 pm ■ 11 am to 7 pm

Edible Women?! A series of Feisal Alkazi. The produc- Sharma is being dis- short pieces by Dario Fo, tion explores the lives of played. Sharma’s Lynn Nottage and Valerie five Japanese women who works are crystallisa- Hasu Houston, directed by marry American soldiers tions of years of pho- after WW-II and move to tographic dialogue America. Their poignant with nature. Using his stories talk of migration, instinctive eye for the belongingness, acceptance unusual and his and loneliness. Infused favourite micro-lens, with humour and deft light he has picked out fasci- touches, the Ruchika the- nating details of flow- atre group production has ers, foliage, butterflies, been performed interna- clouds and wrought tionally to great acclaim. them into painterly The cast include Radhika visuals — which are Alkazi, Avaree Chaurey, neither quite photogr- Smita Mazumdar, Nandita aphs, nor quite paint- Chandra and Priyanka ings. Visit for a surreal Bopanna. An exhibition of micro artistic experience. India Habitat Centre, photo-paintings titled Me- Habitat World, Until October 21st and 22nd lting Emeralds and Other October 19th ■ 7.30 pm onwards Phenomena by Naresh ■ 11 am to 8 pm

Avishek Sen is an intense young man who His paintings on paper are in gauche and graduated with a Masters water colours. He has from Shantiniketan. His developed a beautiful work has a great energy language of symbols to and a very subtle han- illustrate his ideas as dling of space and the well as the frustrations medium. His content is of a growing young man. extremely engaging. An Triveni Kala Sangam, informal sharing and October 19th to 29th viewing of Avishek’s new ■ 11 am to 7 pm works will be displayed. (Compiled by ANUBHA SAWHNEY)

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er debut album a struggle. ‘‘Because it was ‘‘My love life is pretty was titled No An- a struggle,’’ she recalls. crazy,’’ says Dido, who’s gel but given its ‘‘Why would anyone have single but dating. She re- H success and the expected me to come up cently ended a seven-year overwhelming response to with the goods? I was just relationship. ‘‘I feel things her second album Life for Rollo’s little sister, hence quite deeply and that’s rent, Dido sure has a kind of the last place one probably why I end up writ- guardian angel watching would look.’’ It was, as she over her. No Angel went on sees now, a uniquely free to achieve sales in excess of situation in which to make 12 million copies- and in do- a first record. ing so redeemed Dido’s Dido’s second album, Life worth in herself. For her, for rent is out and in her simply getting an album own words, ‘‘the title repre- recorded and released was sents how I feel about my life right now and DIDODIDO S S how I want to live it in the future,’’ she explains. ‘‘It is charmed life about not being afraid to take ing about that.’’ chances or to life Life for rent was born dur- life to the full.’’ ing Dido’s whirlwind tour She’s in love to promote No Angel which with this album, continued until May 2002. too and wrote it af- She was a celebrity and the ter a lot of person- whole music conscious al turmoil and world had become aware of many of her emo- her. ‘‘I needed to find some tions play out on time and space in which to songs in unfamiliar places, Thank you in his contro- sic.’’ Losing her anonymity songs like the title collect my thoughts. It was randomly meeting people, versial work, Stan. Dido was the most difficult part, track. then that I discovered a and then getting back home was, and is, grateful for the she says. “Sometimes I newly-available luxury- again- I love it!” exposure Eminem earned would crave for normalcy.” that of spontaneous, un- However, there are scep- her, but says it was a tad Acceptance of her new explained travel. tics who suggest that the overwhelming. ‘‘When I life came with the passing It is the ultimate treat, success of Dido’s first al- first started to get famous, I of her 30th birthday, Dido to be able to get on a plane bum can be put down to the said, ‘this is not what I says, stressing she does not at a moment’s notice and fact that Eminem sampled bought into.’ I just wanted worry what people think of just take off. Writing several lines of her song to make underground mu- her anymore.

him from the axe sho- affair he had previously Gates’s warning call uld his most recent ef- denied. Sources close to ance music is climbing the charts fort flop. Gates have revealed he Deven as rock is staging a successful Gates’s record com- is ‘extremely worried’ comeback. But what the brand of pop pany is not happy about the future, and which has been made popular by the with the pop puppet thinks now he may have likes of Britney Spears and Gareth after damaging reve- a fight on his hands if he Gates. lations compromised is to remain on top. His The gaptoothed gypsy who has made the former choirboy’s company has reportedly a career of singing soulful love ballads squeaky-clean repu- let it be known to Gates is in big trouble with record execs, who tation. Chief amongst that his forthcoming have warned him not even his boyish these misde- single will be “impor- good looks, beautifully coiffed hair and meanours was his tant.” Surely “any good” generally pleasant demeanour will safe fling with Jordan, an would be acceptable? Divine approval od is okay with me being sexy, be - and I wouldn t do anything to offend Glieves a deeply religious Destiny s him. People say it s hypocritical to wear Child beauty Beyonce Knowles. Bey- sexy clothes and then sing about God - once feels no shame about her saucy but it s not like that at all. I obviously stage displays because she knows wouldn t wear hot pants in normal life God is okay with that. or if I was going to church, she The star insists that there is no adds. hypocrisy in her body-baring outfits and The singer also stated that sexual dancing - she knows God under- when she is on the stage it is just stands. I have standards. There are a performance. I have a person- things I will not do. I always carry myself al relationship with God and I like a lady. I don t feel like I ever do any - don t see any problem with thing raunchy. what I wear or how I dance I am not disrespectful or dirty or on stage. Anything that I nasty, Beyonce explains. feel uncomfortable do- It s entertainment and I believe God ing, I wouldn t do, is okay with that. I honestly believe he she emphasised. wants people to celebrate their bodies, (ANI) as long as you don t compromise your Christianity in the process, she added. God is the main person in my life PICK OF THE GROOVE too and with this album, Honouring Times Music presents a almighty newly penned composi- tions by the renowned Ra- he ancient Hindus have jesh Johri and Ashit Desai. Tcomposed and chanted In Dev Darshan, the ex- innumerable hymns and alted virtues perceived in lyrics in praise and awe of the Divine are celebrated different manifestations of in its manifold avatar or appearances in the form of Album : DEV DARSHAN Shlokas (poetic verses) fol- Homage to Gods lowed by Stotras (devotion- Artiste : Ashit Desai al lyrics of praise) and Genre : Indian Spiritual ending with Bhajans (chants) in praise of the Label : Times Music Deity. We begin, as is ap- Price : Rs 295/- Rs 65 propriate, with Lord Ganesh, followed by God- Rating : Good dess Shakti (Devi), Lords Krishna, Shiv (Shankar), the Supreme. More often Ram and Vishnu. then not, these invariably As an ode to the glory of depict, mirror and magnify Lord Ganesh, who is con- the varied facets of sidered to be the remover mankind and its constant of obstacles and also a pa- struggle to live in peace and tron of letters and learn- harmony. That dream con- ing, the album includes tinues into the 21st century Ganesh Strotra and Prath- nam Namo Ganpati,

sung by Ashit and Hema Desai. Sanjeev Ab- hyankar sings Devi Sotra and famous aarti in praise of Goddess Devi or Shakti. Anup Jalota is an undisputed bhajan- singer and while singing Krishna Strotra and bhajan Krishna Govind Gopala, he salutes the most popular of all the Deities- Krishna. The flip side of the tape comprises two of- ferings to Lord Shiv (Shankar), the Auspi- cious One who is the de- stroyer as well as the creator. Anup Jalota’s voices mesmerises once again in this album with Ram Strotra and Shri Ram Kaho bhajan. The album commences with praises of Lord Vishnu. Dev Darshan the music album lives upto its name.

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SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER 2003 DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA ENTERTAINMENT 1 5 LINDA’S DOG PROBLEM! No fall-out... inda Evangelista has found ludicrous $3 million, was employed few days ago we heard that Lherself involved in a very by Evangelista to dog sit and she ACelina Jaitley and Fardeen grizzly lawsuit worth $3 million. claims that she was not forewarned Khan had a showdown while shoot- The model who represented the that the dog was bad tempered. ing for a film in South Africa. As a superfluous of the early 1990s is Paco, used to the high life, obvious- friendly gesture, Jr FK was advising ly objected to being left alone the lady to enact a scene in a particu- WORLD RAP with a lowly sitter especially giv- lar way,and she didn’t take to that too en that his mummy is the woman kindly. But when asked, Celina dis- being sued by Mary who shot herself in the foot when pelled the rumour promptly, saying, Gleason who she joked, ‘‘I don’t get out of bed for ‘‘It was just a prank on the sets that claims that her less than $10,000.’’ Linda was sub- was blown out of proportion.’’ black mastiff sequently misquoted and her com- Paco bit her. ment was said to be the death knell Gleason, for the beautiful trio she was part of who wants a along with Naomi and Turlington.

Mad for football avid Beckham is to Dlend a helping hand to some soccer-mad young- sters, by participating in a pop-idol style contest for as- piring footballers. The new series will give young hope- fuls the chance to meet the England captain and win training sessions with a top coach. David has already filmed a 25-minute inter- view for the show.

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1 6 BACK BEAT DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER 2003 Behind the camera! ing actors and actresses look With fashion designers get- hotter than otherwise, has ex- ting into the directing biz, it ABHISHEK: ilm photographer, Subi tended his focus to behind the would come as no surprise if The right choice! FSamuel, known for his camera. He will soon be get- lensmen soon begin working commendable work of mak- ting into directing ad films. at directing feature films. ell, our new director Wdost, Apoorva Lakhia seems to have his feet ground- ed in tinselville. His debut film featured the Abhishek Bac- hchan. And who will the next one star? Abhishek again. Apoorva is known for his knack of tapping all the talent within a family.In Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost, more than half the crew members were his family ‘n’ friends.

Diya’s tryst with production here are rumours buzzing Taround the filmi circuit that the pretty damsel, Diya Mirza is taking the big plunge and turning producer. Not bad — another one joining the bandwagon, eh? But it’s not true after all. The lovely lass is baffled on hearing this bit of news. She dismisses any such plans of taking on such a colos- sal task right now. Diya recently joined a corporate house in the capacity of a vice president, which is what made people think that she is taking the popular route into production.

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