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RAJAN CHAUGHULE Deshmukh Jr votes for films PANKAJ KAPOOR fight the elections. But, being Times News Network an actor, I am on my own. If the audience likes me, I have a nother son has risen. An- future in the industry; other- A other film has hit theatr- wise, it’s goodbye forever.’’ es in town. But this time rou- Directed by K Vijaya Bhas- nd, the political class, among kar, Tujhe Meri Kasam is a fi- others, is rooting for the hero. lm about two friends —a girl For,Maharashtra CM Vilasrao and a boy — and their lives. ‘‘It MONUMENTAL POSSIBILITIES Deshmukh’s son Ritesh Desh- is not the routine boy-meets- mukh, who has made his acti- girl love story.The film is abo- ng debut with Tujhe Meri Kas- ut two friends who are insepa- am, has added a twist to the us- rable,’’ says Ritesh, whose co- ual tale. ‘‘Apna hero hai — this star in the film is another ne- is how people in politics refer wcomer, Genelia. THE TAJ AS A BRAND? to me,’’ says Ritesh, who took Having been signed on by The Taj Mahal. The eighth wonder of the world. A monumental tribute to love which has stood the test acting lessons in New York be- Vashu Bhagnani for Bisaat, of time. A masterpiece in marble to which the tourist influx is as historic as the mausoleum itself. But fore he was ‘‘spotted by cam- which will be directed by Sati- eraman Kabir sh Kaushik, Rit- that’s stating the obvious. So, how about the Taj Mahal as a brand — complete with its own corporate Lal and recom- FILMI FORAY esh maintains structure, marketing team, CEO, the works? Analyse this. Not only is the Taj Mahal the most visible symbol mended for the that he will so- of both the modern-day India that is and the ancient India that was, it is probably more recognisable role of Rishi in on have an idea than India itself for foreign tourists and an international audience which looks more to a single Tujhe Meri Ka- about whether identifiable image of this country than a kaleidoscope of its diversity. So, here’s a concept. A concept sam.’’ or not acting sp- called Taj Inc. Delhi Times presents the views of prominent professionals to attempt an answer to the Yes, the curi- ells the perfect all-important question: you’re a brand, I’m a brand, why not the Taj Mahal in a business suit? osity factor def- career for him. initely works to ‘‘I believe in foll- GURCHARAN DAS (Manage- VIRAT BHATIA (Managing Ritesh’s advant- owing the call of ment Guru): It’s good to make Director,AT&T): This concept age. ‘‘But, on a my heart. Even interventions in anything admi- is a challenge which deserves more serious if the audience nistrative in nature to produce serious consideration. A joint note,” says Rite- PARENT THESIS rejects me, it’s accountability.There are many initiative involving the ASI and sh, “I believe th- On Thursday, Vilasrao okay. The idea ways to skin the cat — but the the corporate sector — primar- at my current Deshmukh took a break is not to regret main aim is accountability. If ily by way of corporate funding position is akin from his official duties. about letting this concept can bring in accou- and expertise — could be the fi- to that of an ac- ‘‘Just for a day, affairs of the chance to be ntability,plus bring in a feeling rst step. However, the overall tor’s son trying the state can take a back- an actor slip by of pride among those who mai- supervision, specially that of a to make a mark seat.’’ Taking the front- later on.’’ ntain the Taj, it’s a very good idea. The idea, if national monument such as the Taj Mahal, must in politics. The seat for the Maharashtra Ritesh Desh- implemented, will motivate them and, at the sa- remain with the ASI. obvious disadv- CM was his son’s maid- mukh might me time, raise the performance of the people re- RAVI KRISHNAN (MD, IMG (South Asia): I antage is that en movie. not have follow- sponsible for the upkeep of the Taj Mahal. think it is a very nice idea. Corporatising the Taj my father’s leg- Vaishali, Ritesh’s mo- ed in his fath- RAJIV MEMANI (National Mahal will ensure the inflow of acy can’t help ther, has also seen Tujhe er’s footsteps, Director,Ernst & Young): I th- the money needed to preserve it me establish Meri Kasam — and she but he is famil- ink it’s a very good idea. A CEO — and private companies can myself as an ac- likes what she has seen. iar with the pol- who is artistic and a national- do this. At the same time, one tor. Had I opted ‘‘He has laboured hard. itics of life. And ist, who can do the right thing, has to be careful about the repu- for politics, I But the audience will de- that, as everyo- would be the best man to do the tation of the people who mana- SONRISE BOULEVARD: Delhi Times highlights the upfront style of Ritesh would have eas- cide his destiny.’’ Tomor- ne knows, is the job. The Taj Mahal is a tourist ge the Taj Mahal. The first and Deshmukh as the son of Maharashtra CM Vilasrao Deshmukh shows what it ily inherited row is another day. To- first step towar- attraction and it should be pre- foremost aim should be to pres- takes to move beyond his father’s footsteps and make his mark in moviedom my father’s goo- day,Ritesh is shaping his ds success. served well so as to successfully erve heritage and maximise the (To send this photograph to a friend, log on to www.timescity.com/delhi/) dwill and found future in films. pankaj.kapoor2000 market it as a tourist spot wh- value of the Taj Mahal. a safe seat to @indiatimes.com ich can bring in forex. VIJAY MALLYA (Chairman, UB Group): The ALEX VON BEHR (President, Coca Cola Ind- Taj Mahal is a national treasure — it belongs to ia): I do not wish to comment on whether the co- all of us. The government of India should spare ncept of Taj Inc with a CEO is good or not. What no effort to keep this monument intact. But I am I can definitely say is that when- not in favour of total corporati- ever I go back to my home coun- sation of the Taj. Maybe, corpo- RK Sharma: As fit as a fiddle! On a sticky wicket try, England, the Taj Mahal is ratisation can be done on a proj- ARUN KUMAR DAS ying badminton regularly.’’Always ga- Times News Network hta points out, ‘‘Despi- the most-asked topic. I have liv- ect-to-project basis; but doing Times News Network me for badminton, Sharma is known CUP GUPSHUP te the World Cup, the ed in Singapore and, if the busi- this in toto would only mean the to hold court with a racquet, but it’s here might be some time to go be- field is open for small-budget films tar- ness-like way in which malls, failure of the government in do- he law will take its own course. not as if his time is entirely booked by T fore the calendar kicks off the cr- geting a niche audience. We propose roads, monuments and islands ing its job — and that would be T Meanwhile, Ravi Kant Sharma, sports. The world of words, between icket World Cup, but tinsel-town has to release the Sangeeth Sivan-direct- are managed there is introduc- a shame. suspended IG (prisons) and the prime the covers of FIR records, is proving to already drawn up its timetable for the ed, Jackie Shroff-starrer Sandhya wh- ed in India, it could do wonders (As told to VINOD NAIR) accused in the Shivani Bhatnagar mu- be a comforting companion too. days ahead. Simply put, the World ile the World Cup is on.’’ here too. [email protected] rder case, is charting his own course ‘‘Apart from reading newspapers Cup translates into no Hindi film be- Interestingly, Biwi No 1, which was behind the bars of Jail No 1 at Tihar and books, Sharma goes through volu- ing released after January 24. What released during the last World Cup in Jail. And, by the look of things, the minous FIR records. Apparently,he is this also translates into is the fact that England, managed to hit the bull’s-eye man is leaving no stone — or sport, for looking for loopholes in the case aga- all films great and small will all queue at the box-office. ‘‘However, Biwi No 1 that matter —unturned to keep his inst him and preparing himself for up at the box-office and hit theatres on marks an exception,’’ says Mehta. body beautiful. trial.’’ Providing Sharma or before January 24. Moving beyond the 17th of the mo- ‘‘He is a health freak JAIL TALE moral support are close In the current context, the two dat- nth, January 24 is also and busies himself with NEELABH members of his family,in- es which everyone seems to have fro- expected to witness jogging and badminton,’’ cluding his wife and da- zen are January 17 and 24. More spe- rush hour for fil- reveals a senior official of ughters, who visit him tw- cifically, Dum, Dil Ka Rish- ms. Top of the list the jail. In Sharma’s own ice a week at the designat- ta, Jism and Baaz —The is the Fardeen Kh- words —reportedly confi- ed meeting place in Tihar. Bird In Danger are slat- an and Kareena ded to this official: ‘‘I ha- At the same time, the ed to hit the silver scre- Kapoor-starrer ve to keep myself both Tihar authorities mainta- en on January 17. ‘‘Since Khushi. Also in mentally and physically in that Sharma is not be- the matches in South the pipeline are fit. I can’t let myself be- ing shown any favours be- Africa will either com- Kuch Tau Hai, come a mental wreck just cause of the rank he held mence early in the afte- starring Tussh- because I have been con- as a police officer prior to rnoon or early in the ar Kapoor and Es- fined to a secluded cell.’’ being suspended. ‘‘It is evening depending on ha Deol; and Zayed Sharma’s cell, in turn, the normal practice to lo- whether they are day Khan’s debut film Chura might be cut off from co- dge policemen accused of or day-and-night affai- Liya Hai Tumne with ntact with other inmates, crime at a safe distance fr- rs, all four shows of fil- Esha Deol. but the garden adjoining om other inmates as there ms being screened sta- Now, the big questi- it has inspired him to tu- are chances of violence nd to be affected,’’ on: will Bollywood be rn gardener. ‘‘He seems to be a keen disrupting,’’ says Tihar DG Ajay Agg- analyses Sanjay able to take on the gardener. Ever since he was shifted to arawal, ‘‘In this context, we haven’t Mehta of Bobby World Cup? Any this particular cell, he has spent con- made a special concession to Sharma Arts, which pla- which way, the siderable time tending to plants. In by lodging him in a separate cell. Sh- ns to release viewer —be he fact, we have complied with his requ- arma is an undertrial at Tihar and is Baaz —The in front of the est for certain seasonal flowers.’’ not an exception to rules which are ap- Bird In Dan- small screen ‘‘One has to take the life as it com- plicable to other inmates.’’ ger later this watching cri- es,’’ is what Sharma is supposed to ha- Once upon a time, RK Sharma enf- month. cket or the ve told jail officials. And, even as Shar- orced jail rules. Now,jail rules are bei- But this is big screen wa- ma takes imprisonment in his stride, ng enforced on him. Life defines this not to say that th- tching movies — he ‘‘jogs for an hour and half in the irony as coming full circle. ere will be a blac- will be kept busy! morning and evening, apart from pla- [email protected] kout from Boll- delhitimes ywood. As Me- @indiatimes.com ‘No more films for now, I will focus on music’ How does it feel LUCKY ALI the industry post-Sur? into dairy farming and singing. Pooja to be appreciat- Singer, Music Yes, I wanted to quit because too mu- Bhatt approached me along with Tan- ed for Kaante? Composer & Actor ch was happening in my life. I was co- uja Chandra, the director of Sur, to co- I feel really good On striking the ming out with music albums, compo- mpose music for the film. When Pooja that the audien- right note in life sing music for films, managing my said that she wanted to cast me as the ce has appreciat- dairy farm. And also acting. It was a lead actor in Sur, I refused because I ed my performa- point in my life when I wanted to fig- was not prepared for acting. But she nce in Kaante. ure out what I wanted to do. My youn- said that there would be no Sur with- God has been ki- ger brother had just passed away and out Lucky. And Tanuja narrated the nd to me in that my father was not keeping well. So, I script to me with so much conviction although both my debut film Sur and just wanted to quit. that I couldn’t refuse! Kaante are not the regular,run-of-the- How did Kaante come your way? Why did you decide to make your Are you considering doing more fi- mill subjects, they have made a mark. Sanjay Gupta had this script about a acting debut with Sur? lms? When I began shooting for Kaante,I bank robbery in mind and, when he I have always been a part of Bollywo- As of now, I am not signing on any hardly knew any of the actors in the narrated the story to me, it sounded od. I was born into a filmi family.As a new films. I am only concentrating on cast except Sanjay Dutt, who is a close interesting! He also wanted me to co- child, I acted in Chotte Nawab, Yeh Hai my music album Ixsui, which will be buddy.But shooting for the film turn- mpose the music for the film —and I Zindagi and Hamare Tumhare. After different from my earlier albums Sif- ed out to be a thoroughly enjoyable had no qualms! completing my schooling, I joined the ar and Aks. experience for me. Is it true that you wanted to quit US forces. On returning to India, I got MANISHA ALMADI

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red which gels well said Jawed giving a lady’s with Indian hair. mane a trendy new look. And what is the best The Capital round co- GREETINGS FROM THE VALLEY thing that is happen- mplete, Jawed Habib and Sa- ing, vis-a-vis hair,in In- mantha Kochhar are all set to he Kashmir co- dia, someone asked. give demonstrations and talk nnection was ‘‘The fact that women about the latest in hair- Tevident. The have become very ad- trends in other metro cities owners of Hotel Broa- venturous and are ex- including Mumbai, Banga- dway in Srinagar ha- perimenting a great lore and Chennai, as well. ve added their touch deal with different (With contributions from to the Kashmir Club kinds of hairstyles,’’ Arun Kumar Das & Manisha Almadi) in Hotel Ashok which was launched recent- ly. The evening saw the Amla brothers — Arjun and Amit — receive guests, inviti- ng them into the Cl- ub’s warm environs.

Needless to say, the Photos: SUNIL KATARIA Abdullah family was Krishan Amla with Vinod and Kavita Khanna PAPA’S PET! Sarah with Farooq Abdullah , there — to be part of ena Tandon who was in town for the Hair there & the celebrations. We’- promotion of her film Satta. re talking about for- As drinks did the rounds, ITDC mer J&K CM and Ra- chairman Amitabh Kant main- jya Sabha MP Farooq tained that despite the trouble- EVERYWHERE! Abdullah who walked torn times that the state is in with son Omar and passing through, the Capi- rendy and hip-hop. that should hit big time this

daughter-in-law Payal tal’s Kashmir Club promises That’s the best way to year, Samantha said that lay- JAISWAL Photos: SATISH and his lovely daugh- to herald a new beginning.... Tdescribe the styles ers will be in for the ladies. ter Sarah. Tourism secretary Rathi made by hair experts Jawed When someone asked her While Abdullah Sr Vinay Jha and senior Habib and Samantha about the latest trends in sat in one corner talk- railway officer Ashwani Kochhar at Shoppers’ Stop hair colour, she said that ing to tourism minis- Kumar too were pres- in Ansal Plaza. To a very in- shades of rich brown will be ter Vinod Khanna ent that evening. terested audience that had a rage, besides the colour Guests later collected there that after- Atul Kulkarni and tried out the noon, Jawed and Saman- Muder with Samir amazing vari- tha demonstrated the kind and his wife Kavita ety of Kashmiri of styles that should Khanna and the cuisine, includ- adorn many a pretty head Orissa CM’s broth- ing Roganjosh this year. er Prem Patnaik and Goshtaba, The two, Jawed (son of with his wife which was pre- the famous hairstylist Christina, Ab- pared by chefs Habib who used to do the dullah Jr sat specially flown in hair of Jawaharlal Nehru in another from the Valley. and Lord Mountbatten) with wife The bash ended on and Samantha (daughter Payal. A spe- a very cheerful note of beautician Blossom cial visitor — with everyone Kochhar), are also the that evening greeting the birthday panelists for the Femina was film- boy of the evening, Miss India Contest 2003. Amit Amla. Talking about the styles Omar & Payal Abdullah star Rave- Raveena Tandon A Zoroastrian TAPESTRY...

ALL SMILES: Mallika Sarabai with Karan Singh labour of love. The Arich cul- ture and heritage of Zoroastrian- ism was unveiled by member-Rajya Sabha Karan Sin- gh in the form of a beautiful book, A Zoroastrian Ta- pestry — Art, Reli- gion and Culture, edited by Pheroza Pheroza Godrej J Godrej and and Atul Sinha Photos: NITIN MALIK the younger gen- eration to appre- ciate what Zoro- astrianism has to offer, she ad- ded. As drinks did the rounds, amo- ngst those spot- ted engaged in deep conversa- tion were Karan Abhijit Mukerji & Singh’s wife Yas- Firoza P Mistree ho Rajya Laksh- mi, a surprise Firoza Punthakey visitor from Ahmed- Mistree. A do organ- abad danseuse Mallika ised at Taj Ma- Sarabhai, Usha hal Hotel’s Di- Bhagat, the wan-i-Am, re- Mexican am- cently, saw bassador Julio many from Faesler Carli- the Capital’s sle and Neem- cultural cir- rana’s Aman cle celebrat- Nath. Amon- ing the high gst the liter- points of ary folks the Parsi cu- who made lture which their pres- Mistree felt ence felt that was ‘‘unfor- evening were tunately on author Keki the decline.’’ Daruwala and Hence, effor- Novy Kapad- ts like this ia. A true Zoro- are a must es- Yasho Rajya astrian exper- pecially for Lakshmi Singh ience indeed!

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ROHIT BAL RUCHI MA- Designer LHOTRA, Actually noth- Model Tackling fever in ing in this wo- I remember rld can cure Get over your having a han- you from a gover only on- hangover, you ce after hav- young children just have to let it pass. Yes, ing scotch when I was 19. I what works to a great extent consumed a lot of warm wa- ever, the rise in tem- Combating fever would followed, if necessary, by a is intake of lots of liquids ter and puked a bit, it really perature of our body, mean resetting the body’s second dose 4 to 6 hours later.’’ like water and helped. often causes anxiety thermostat back into its posi- Similarly,the Royal College of juices. Fto us. The physical tion. Cooling the body either Pediatrics and Child Health HANGOVER! condition of body tempera- by a lukewarm bath or by has recommended Paraceta- Are you sick, tired and feel like someone’s dancing on your tures higher than normal is sponging the body with luke- mol as a first line antipyretic commonly referred to as fever. warm water also helps in con- agent. Even the World Health temples? Ten celebrities pick their potions for the morning after Rise in temperature is indica- trolling the temperature rise. Organization (WHO) says tive of something being wro- In the case of infectious fever, ‘‘Paracetamol is the drug of GEETIKA GANJU ng with our body.The anxiety the bodys defense mechanism choice in young children. The Compere factor is even higher if a child gets active and pyrogens are dose is 10-15mg/kg/dose.’’ It is not alcohol that gives me a has fever, and obviously so. released by white blood cells Besides controlling fever hangover, but music does the Contrary to popular beliefs, to fight the infection. and pain, doctors say, Parac- damage. My hangover hits my fevers are not etamol can also be knees, ankles and feet. And the all that bad. We used as a preven- exhaustion is worked on with must realize tive medicine in exercise and loads of steam. that fever is a certain specific mere indica- conditions. Ac- MARUT SIKKA AMBIKA PILLAI MONISHA BAJAJ tion of a dis- cording to the Foodie Hairstylist Designer ease, and not a Committee on In- I have tried all sorts of methods I am very cautious and I If one drinks a glass of disease in itself. fectious Diseases whether it is alkafeltzer cure or the make sure I am not drink- cold milk before consum- It is necessary of the American old Chinese remedy ‘lingpo’, but ing on an empty stomach. I ing alcohol, then one does to understand Academy of Pedi- beleive me nothing works as far as a eat well and then drink not get a hangover the the dynamics of atrics, Paraceta- hangover is concerned. There is just well. That’s the way to next morning. If any fever, in order mol can be admin- one thing which works — Consume 10 times water party and be fit to work the next day. fizz digestion enhancing powder like to know ways of istered as a pro- to the amount of booze you And cure a hangover even before it Eno is drunk before having a hard tackling it. Nor- phylactic dose to have had before going to hits you that hard. drink, the chances of having a mally our body children with sleep. hangover are minimised. temperature is family history of maintained at a convulsive disor- certain level ders. Such chil- GUL PANAG naturally. This dren might bene- Model is the level at which human Research studies have fit from a prophylactic dose of I love to party but I body can work most efficient- shown that Paracetamol pro- Paracetamol 15 mg/kg at the know how to enjoy ly,and this level is maintained vides children with effective, time of DPT vaccination, re- my self. So the ex- regardless of surrounding en- temporary relief from the peated every four hours for cesses are always vironment temperatures. The fever and pain usually associ- three doses. cut out. I drink very body is able to maintain its ated with teething, immuniza- So, next time your child little and what helps me get over level of temperature in differ- tion, colds, flu, and ear ache. gets fever, dont panic. Just the next morning is a hot cup of ent physical environments, Various professional bodies of give Paracetamol, till you coffee. thanks to a complex system of medical experts and clini- reach out to the doctor. thermostats or some sort of cians the world over have rec- (www.indiatimes.com) temperature sensors located ommended use of Paraceta- in the brain. mol for children. The Ameri- LEENA SINGH, NELOFAR CURRI- TIKKA SHATR- According to Meherbaan can Board of Family Practice Designer MBHOY UJIT SINGH, Singh, former Professor and recommends Paracetamol (15 It is only my outer being which par- Beauty expert India representa- Head, Deptt. of Pediatrics, AI- mg/kg every 4 hours) for chil- ties so the moment I am out of the New Years day is tive, LVMH IMS, ‘‘Besides controlling dren between three months party scene, I am in conversation quite magical too I am controlled fever and pain, Paracetamol and three years of age. Ac- with God thanking him for the good just knowing its the as far as my own can also be used as a prophy- cording to the Joint Commis- time he gave me. So it is the trans- first day of the year. drinks are conce- lactic (preventive) medicine sion on Immunization and formation into spirituality which helps me get That is why it is important to start rned. But my advice to cure a in certain specific conditions. Vaccination in the UK, ‘‘Doc- over my external hangover. the year feeling great and bright. A hangover is to go for a nice For example, it can be admin- tors should advise parents cup of steaming cup of coffee and walk, have a good shower, a istered as a prophylactic dose that if pyrexia develops after a warm hug always works. good meal, and a good sleep. to children with family histo- triple vaccine, they could be ry of convulsive disorders.’’ given a dose of Paracetamol ‘Swimming keeps me fit’ BLADDER BURDEN f there is something helps in keeping the body which I love doing in MY WORKOUT in shape apart from its ge- I am a lady of 27 years Painful urination, with a burning sensa- Imy free time it is gorg- Isha Koppikar neral conditioning apart and I suffer from fre- tion, frequency,and urgency ing on my mom’s cook- from which I feel it sooth- quent urinary infec- Blood or pus in urine ing. I live to eat and es and relaxes the mi- tions. I take the full Pain or cramping in the lower abdomen this is the only thing, nd. Since I travel so course of medicines yet Pain in the lower back or flank which I dislike about much its very difficu- it recurs. Is there any Chills, fever (fever may be the only symp- myself. In fact when I lt to stick to any sche- homoeopathic treat- tom in infants and children) started modelling af- dule. So I find a gym ment for it? Please Strong-smelling urine ter my school I used wherever I go — in fa- guide me. Nausea and vomiting to be a bit plumpish. I ct where there is me (Babita) Here is what helps relieve and prevent got my folio done im- there is a gym. I pre- UTI: mediately after sch- fer to exercise anyti- Our bladder and urinary tract usually do Increase the fluid intake. In summers es- ool because I wanted me but I like to sweat a great job of removing impurities from our pecially when we lose fluids through sweat to look good and eve- it out in the morn- blood stream. But sometimes the bladder we need to increase water intake. The best ntually ended up wi- ings. I pay maximum and its exit tubes get infected, making uri- thing to do is to flush out the bacteria that th some great assign- attention to my brain nation a slow, painful and bothersome expe- are causing the infection. The more fluids ments like Pond’s, and heart. I am not a rience. Women are much more likely to get you drink, the more often you will urinate Tips and Toes, Rex- fussy eater. I eat al- urinary tract infection than men. Half of all and the faster you will flush out the bacteria ona, Coke, Loreal most everything. In women get it some time or the other during from your system. and Camay just to na- fact I have a sweet their lives; and one in five have several Take vitamin C. if about a 1000mg. are me a few. It was just tooth and a whole set episodes. Usually the cause is bacteria that taken daily it helps to acidify the urine due to my modelling of them. There is no enter the vagina and move to the urethra, enough to interfere with the bacterial that I got offers from hard and fast rule for the tube that carry the urine from the kid- growth. South Indian movie me as far as skin care neys. Avoid using tampons. During menstrua- directors. It was only routine is concerned. Risk factors: tion use sanitary pads instead of tampons. after I won Filmfare My philosophy is Changes in sexual activity: partner, fre- Wipe from front to back. While cleaning award for the best think good, be good quency your anal and urethral regions be sure to new comer in 1999- and you look what Diabetes mellitus wipe from front to back. 2000 that I tried for you are. As far as my Pregnancy Avoid sexual contact for a while. No one is Bollywood. This hair care routine is Use of irritant chemicals (detergents, absolutely certain why certain women are Khallas number has concerned I oil my spermicides) more prone to reinfection, but vaginal ma- done wonders for me. hair twice a week. Af- Use of irritant contraceptive devices (e.g., nipulation of any sort may contribute to it. My current films in- ter shampooing my diaphragm) Vegetables prepared from green banana, clude Harry Bawejas Qyamat bics. I must add that I love hair I make sure to apply Heavy antibiotic use, eliminating “barri- patola, bitter gourd and drumstick are very Mani Shankars Rudraksh dancing though not in discos moisturiser. Yes I swear by er” microorganisms useful for this condition. Old rice, wheat, and J.P. Dutta’s LOC which and pubs — that itself is is a Loreal products. I am happy Urinary tract abnormality or obstruction meat soup and moong dal can be given to the take up a lot of my time and kind of workout for me. I that people are getting more (tumor, calculi, stricture, inability to empty patient safely. attention. But I’ve learnt to workout five times a week and and more health conscious I bladder completely) Pomegranate and amla in any form are cope with it with a strict ex- around one hour every ses- hope it stays that way though. Previous UTIs less than 6 months apart useful for this condition. ercise regimen. sion. I love walking because it My health philosophy is : One Catheterization, hospitalization, chronic Homoeopathically many remedies are Walking and swimming tones the muscles plus is a looks good and feels good with antimicrobial therapy, immuno-suppres- very efficacious in treating this infection, happen to be my favourite great calorie burner, which I the release of those endor- sants, and corticosteroids, may trigger UTIs like Uva ursi, Cantharis, Sarsaparilla and workouts apart from which I frequently gain due to my phins!! Signs and symptoms: Staphysagria. also believe in reiki and aero- gorging habit. Swimming (As told to Vasujit Kalia) Palm Oil delays ageing Times News Network light. The protection of the in- Stress free with Shiatsu tegrity of skin tissues by to- ARPANA SETH Anxiety Important: alm oil exhibits anti-can- cotrienols meant that these Stress After Effects: cer properties and has powerful anti-oxidants delay P hiatsu is a traditional Posture problems Shiatsu is generally a greater efficiency in inhibiting effects of aging. The palm oil oriental therapy that Behavior imbal- very safe treatment that can the growth of human cells and is the richest natural source of Shad its origin in Chi- ances even be practiced on chil- thus delays ageing. Director tocotrienols, an member of na, traveled to Japan and Treatment: dren, pregnant women and (international marketing) of the Vitamin E family with pos- then finally to the West. It ‘Touch’ is an inte- the elderly. However, some- Malaysian Palm Oil Promo- itive health effects. No other defines health as equilibri- gral part of Shiatsu. times you may experience tion Council Ahmed Ibrahim common edible oil, except rice um, balance and harmony, It is the way in which some after-effects like: informed about the palm oil bran oil, contains this form in never considering the body the practitioner can Cough and cold here. Outlining various ad- significant amount, according separate from the mind or communicate his love Tiredness vantages of palm oil, he said to various studies. The superi- the person from his or her and compassion, in Emotional ups and downs that palm oil diet helped in or characteristic of palm oil environment. other words positive Headache or some aches raising the level of This technique is very energy, to the patient and pains good high density similar to acupuncture but so that the body bal- This is a sign that the lipoprotein (HDL) unlike acupuncture where ance can be restored. treatment has had an effect. cholesterol and low- needles are used, Shiatsu The treatment takes In fact, what it means is that ered the bad LDL believes in applying pres- nearly an hour or the body is getting rid of un- cholesterol. There is sure on various body parts. more each time and 3 wanted foods, stress and only one per cent Diseases: or 4 sessions are tensions. fatty acid in the Shiatsu not only helps us spaced out in a time Precautions: palm oil. So palm oil get over specific ailments It should not be practiced based diet reduced but also maintains overall period of 4 to 6 weeks. How- or taken if there is high blood clotting there- health. It is known to be ever it is also guided by the fever by minimising the risk of coro- make it an excellent raw ma- very effective in rectifying nature of the problem. It should not be practiced nary disease. In the area of terial for the production of problems such as: The two basic techniques or taken if there is some in- cancer pathogenesis, the oleochemical products includ- Insomnia are: Stimulating, and Sedat- fection palm tocotrienols inhibited the ing fatty acids, fatty alcohols, Back pain ing. Pressure is applied for It should not be practiced growth of tumour cells in glycerol and other deriva- Headache may be 2-3 minutes to a par- or taken if there is a cut, chemically induced breast tives, said commissioner of oil Constipation ticular area. Sometimes the bruise or inflammation of cancer in rodents. It was ob- palm J S V Prasad. Oleo- Skin irritation practitioner will apply pres- any sort. served that it is as effective as chemical manufactured from Circulatory problems sure in different forms like Never take or give Shiat- tamoxifen a standard drug palm oil and palm kernel oil Multiple sclerosis rotating some part of the su after a large meal. for breast cancer. The diet de- were now popular ingredients Arthritis body, stretching some limb Always wear comfortable rived and topically applied to- in the manufacturing of envi- Menstrual problems or simply holding. The end and loose fitting clothes. cotrienols accumulate in the ronmental friendly detergents Respiratory problems of the session will result in No pressure at any time skin and protect the tissue as they were biodegradable, Reproductive problems a relaxed and at times a should be applied to the from damage due to expo- he added. Emotional problems sleepy person. So go ahead varicose veins. sure to intense ultraviolet (www.indiatimes.com) Nervous system ailments and take some rest. (www.indiatimes.com)

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6 BACK BEAT DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA MONDAY 6 JANUARY 2003 Stepping into Scripting brother’s shoes a classic ollowing brother Arya’s foot- Fsteps, Juhi Babber makes a de- ritish Nandy Commu- but this year with Ravindra Peepat’s Pnications has decided Kash Aap Hamare Hote. The film is to remake the Guru also Sonu Nigam’s first film as a solo Dutt classic Sahib Bibi hero. It is Juhi’s involvement with Aur Ghulam.However, theatre, along with the estimated 25 crore her mother Na- film is still in the dira, that scripting stages and has made not much has been fi- everyone nalised so far, except notice that Salman Khan her. has been roped in to play the role that Guru Dutt enacted Satish Kaushik: in the original. A busy soul! With Jhankar Bea- ts having the RD irector Satish Kaushik Burman flavour, Dhas his hands full. While and now a re- he’s already working on the make of a once Salman Khan starrer Tere made classic, Naam, he’s now taken up the production Boney Kapoor’s film which house sure se- will star Tusshar Kapoor and ems to be bank- Sohail Khan.What’s more, ing on no- Kaushik is also stalgic value. Did- considering di- recting a tele- n’t we see Devdas do vision serial well and so did Dil for Sridevi Vil Pyar Vyar? On the road Productions. to Hollywood Keeping faith ur Shilpa Shetty is on Othe road where no In- rue, his previous flick Shararat dian actress has ever gone Tstarring Abhishek Bachchan before. She has just been and Hrishita Bhatt in the lead roped in for a Hollywood brought him nothing but br- flick to be produced by ickbats and bag-less of the tin- Dakota Delta Produc- kling pennies, but that hasn’t tions. The film will be shaken his faith — in Abhis- directed by Mahmood hek at least. If the grapevine Sipra (of The Far is to be believed, Gurudev Pavilions fame). Ke- Bhalla is planning to rope in Ab- ep watching this hishek for his next project. The space for more news isn’t confirmed yet but sure if it details. happens, it’s gonna be a good bet.

Whoopi goes husband Ryan Phillippe is Hats off to becoming hooked on mari- to West End juana after pictures of him Kid-stuff! allegedly sucking on a hash hoopi Goldberg is to pipe appeared in American amela Anderson gave the Wmake her West End de- tabloid Star. PRolling Stones an eyeful but in 2003 when her Broad- The Gosford Park star when she inadvertently bared way revival of Ma Rainey’s was spotted smoking with a all at a back-stage bash. The Black Bottom transfers pal in the corner of a Cali- former Baywatch stunner across the Atlantic. The Os- fornia car park. Friends wore a black skin-tight car-winning actress is to fear Phillippe is becoming Dolce & Gabbana gown take the titular role of Ma hooked to the drug. that ripped half way up Rainey, an outspoken and her back when powerful blues singer from she dropped 1920s Chicago. The play in- her bag vestigates the relationship and bent between the black musi- down to cians of the era and the pick it up. way they are exploited by Not enough privacy Guests at the white music business ollywood super couple the party owners and executives. were giv- HMelanie Griffith and en a re- Antonio Banderas have vealing dashed rumours of a mar- view of riage breakdown by pur- Pam’s chasing two properties in well-pub- the ski resort of Aspen. The licised rear pair have paid $6 million as boyfriend for a luxury chalet in the Kid Rock rushed exclusive resort in Col- to her aid. ‘‘But Kid orado — set in 10 acres of whipped off his hat to cov- land. But one pad was not er her charms.’’ enough privacy for Frida star Banderas and Working Girl Griffith — so they’ve WORLD RAP splashed out on the house next door as well, costing them an additional $1 mil- Vol. 03 No. 06 RNI Registration No. DELENG/2001/5765. lion. Published for the proprietors, Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. by Balraj Arora at Times House, 7 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi — 110 002 and printed by him at Times of India Press 7, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi — 110 002 and 13 & 15/1, Site IV Industrial Area, In a different world Sahibabad (U.P.). Regd. Office: Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Road, Mumbai — 400 001. Editor (Delhi Market): Sabina Sehgal Saikia, responsible for selection of news under PRB Act. © All rights eese Witherspoon’s reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission of the publisher is prohibited. Circulated with The Times of India in Delhi & adjoining areas. Rpals are worried her

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