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P 3,4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SUNDAY POST AUGUST 16 - 22, 2020 MIXED BAG -based Deepak Panda, who has scripted and directed Odia film My Love Story and short film Dhonu, loves to go on a long drive with friends on Sundays.

Fitness fanatic Big SRK I try not to miss my fan gymming session on Sundays as keeping fit is Sundays turn a passion for me. Apart boring if I fail from taking healthy and to watch a balanced diet, I follow a couple of fitness programme which movies of my is a combination of yoga screen idol and cardio exercises to Shah Rukh stay in fine shape. Khan. His movies lights up even a dull Sunday. Deepak with Chunky Pandey during the shoot of short film Dhonu

Relaxing with buddies Chef by choice I love to go on a long drive with my Cooking has always been one of my favourite friends on non-working Sundays. We pastimes. But at the moment, it’s a compulsion prefer visiting Juhu beach to feel the since I am still single. I am fond of chicken curry sound of waves crashing on the shore. and I love to invite some close friends for lunch.

Fiction lover Reading novels is one of my weaknesses. My favourite author is Chetan Bhagat and I haven’t left any of his works unfinished.

RASHMI REKHA DAS, OP

OFFICIAL APATHY SPREADING POSITIVITY LETTERS Sir, I was surprised to learn the plight of family Sir, I am a regular reader of Sunday POST and members of freedom fighters who had laid down I love reading the special stories in their lives for the nation. Besides, I was not aware Sunday POST. Though, the volume of the of the fact that Sahid Nagar is located in Bhadrak supplement has been reduced to eight pages, I district. Everyone talks about Eram where 29 free- find the content quite engaging. However, I miss dom fighters were shot dead while they were some of the segments very badly. For example, protesting against the British rule September 28, I would wait eagerly for the travel stories but 1942. More than 5,000 satyagrahis had assembled to they don’t appear these days. Similarly, I demand the end of the British Raj. I would like to enjoyed reading about the eminent personalities thank Sunday POST for highlighting the plight of from the field of art and culture in Thespian’s freedom fighters’ kin. It’s really sad to know that Nook. This too has been stopped. This apart, A WORD FOR READERS not a single statue of the freedom fighters who were articles on fashion and shopping were also quite Sunday POST is serving a gunned down by the police has been set up by the informative. It is not just this newspaper, many platter of delectable fare every state government. Celebrating Kranti Diwas sounds other dailies are having a truncated edition. I week, or so we hope. We want hollow when the government has failed to create wish normalcy returns soon so that we can get readers to interact with us. Please send in your opinions, queries, employment for their successors. the full edition of Sunday POST. comments and contributions to KALYAN KUMAR SEN, TIRTOL, JAGATSINGHPUR RITANJALI SAMANTRAY, SAMBALPUR [email protected] B-15, Industrial Estate, Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar – 751010, Orissa. Phone (0674) 2549982, 2549948 SUNDAY POST AUGUST 16 - 22, 2020 COVER

At a time when the CHAITALI SHOME, OP A few members of these artisan families told Orissa POST how they got a new lease of life country stares at an n the past, Rajas and Maharajas not only owing to the initiative taken by the members of economic catastrophe collected taxes from the people to run the ad- the royal family. ministration, they were equally concerned Bimal Chandra Mishra of Vishnupur Karagola and thousands about their subjects too. But the welfare of village in Dhenkanal district is one of the finest Ithe people became a responsibility of the people’s Pattachitra artists of the area. His differently-abled struggle to meet representatives with turning a sovereign son Gyana Ranjan Mishra is also an accomplished democratic republic. Needless to painter. With a combined experience ends, Meenal Singh say, many of them of 25 years behind them, the Mishras often fail had a booming business in painting Deo, the Royal till a few months ago. But they sud- denly stopped getting orders, thanks Princess of Dhenkanal to the imposition of lockdown and closure of art showrooms across the has turned a savior of state. Tourists from outside were re- luctant to visit Odisha. Soon, Bishnu sort for nearly 600 found it difficult to arrange two to square meals a day for his family Gyana Ranjan artisan families per- of five. Mishra form In the meantime, the members of the Dhenkanal in the state their royal family came to the rescue. duties “At a time when all sources of earning dried up leaving due to pandemic, Meenal Singh Deo, the Yuvarani the citi- of Dhenkanal palace appeared as a saviour. She zens to placed an order for paintings worth Rs 20,000 suffer. which worked like life-saving oxygen for us. The However, other members of the palace also bought Pattachitra there are paintings from us. It seemed they were god-sent some de- for us,” said Bishnu. scendants of Thanks to the Singh Deos, the artisan family erstwhile got an opportunity to showcase their products in princely Hyderabad and earn a few extra bucks. rulers who “The buyers here used to pay us `2 per square still continue inch for our works which is very less compared to to think about the hard work goes into the making of a Pattachitra. people’s wellbe- But we get not less than `15 per square inch for ing. Meenal every piece of painting from the sales at Hyderabad,” Singh Deo, the added Bishnu. Royal Princess of He lamented that though the government had Dhenkanal is cer- opened an office near Gudianali Nua Pokhari, no tainly one of them. official bothers to enquire about us during such When the whole difficult times. world is under the Pradeepta Kumar Nayak, a master craftsman grip of coronavirus of straw handicrafts, is another case in point. A leaving millions battle native of Jiral in Kamkhyanagar, Nayak couldn’t for survival, she has find any takers for his handicraft goods even as he taken care of hundreds is a state award-winning artist. He has also been of artisan families selected to get National Award for the year 2017. in the state in a Besides, he has been imparting his skill to young unique way. girls and boys from the year 1989 free of cost. SUNDAY POST AUGUST 16 - 22, 2020 COVER

Straw Pattachitra by Pradeep and pattachitra work on vase by Gyana Ranjan Mishra

He said, “We are grateful to the members didn’t have the funds to procure raw material also. of Dhenkanal palace for buying handicrafts We are really grateful to the Yuvarani of Dhenkanal worth `10,000 and giving a donation of who not only helped us financially, she ordered `5000 for proper training of the students. sarees for her family and other relatives who On the other hand, the government is yet live in other states. We owe a lot to her for our to announce any financial package for the sustenance.” artists who now stare at a bleak future.” Contacted, Princess Meenal Singh Deo said, Sharat Patra is a renowned weaver of “The pandemic has really hit the artisans quite Nua Patna but he failed to get customers Maharani Radhika hard as they hardly had any opportunity to display after the lockdown. Coming to know about Raje Gaekwad their products. They are also not rich people having his plight, the members of the royal family good savings to fall back on during tough times. placed an order worth `25,000 to keep his I was really disturbed thinking about their future. hearth fire burning. “This order gave a So, I spoke to some of family members including new lease of life to us. The royals, after my sister Maharani Radhika Raje Gaekwad of executing the order, continued to buy sarees Baroda ,my daughter Yashasvini Devi and my throughout the lockdown period which school friends. We first provided them some daily was of great help. There are more than essentials for their survival. Then we bought the 2,000 weaver families in Nua Patna and products available with them.” many of them have got orders from the Meenal, who is also a fashion designer, promoted Princess Meenal royal palace.” the products online to get more customers for the Singh Deo Anadi Bhushan(name changed) said, artisans. “The artisan families here are in anger as “I am happy that my sister and I managed to the state handloom, textiles and handicraft draw the attention of online community towards department didn’t bother to enquire about the handcraft products. We met as many artisans them during the lockdown. But most of as possible to learn about their difficulties and help them are reluctant to speak. They are afraid them out. We could contact more than 600 artisan of losing the orders, whatever they get families in and around Dhenkanal and made sure from the department once in a while, in that they get the correct price of their products. future.” Besides, we have offered health assistance to the He went on to add that, “During the children with special needs. HDFC Bank has ho- complete lockdown period not a single noured us with Neighbourhood Heroes, an award client enquired about our products. We Yashasvini Devi in recognition of our effort,” added the princess.

Young girls learning Straw pattachitra work 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SUNDAY POST AUGUST 16 - 22, 2020 BEAUTY Homemade face masks during

onsoon is a time when the skin ex- Then wash the skin with fresh clean water. The cent care for all skin types. periences a host of problems like pack helps protect the skin from UV damage. fungal infections and acne due to Onion Face Mask severe humidity, sweat, grime, heat Malai and Turmeric Face Pack Extract onion juice in a jar and then dip a asM well as dampness and moisture. Therefore, To get radiant skin, take one tbsp of malai cotton ball in the onion juice and apply it to you need specific skincare treatments for the with 2 tsp of turmeric powder and add few your face and neck area and let it remain for a rainy season mainly for skin dryness, unnecessary drops of rose oil. Mix all the ingredients and minimum of 30 minutes. Then, wash off your pimple growth and a sudden strange red bump massage this pack into your skin and after 15 face with normal water. Using this pack twice a those appear like a pimple on the face. minutes wash it with a mild face cleanser. When week can help you get the best results. Mix the Detoxification of the dull and dry skin is essential used on the face and body, turmeric can make onion juice with few drops of almond oil. Apply during this unpredictable weather as it prevents the skin brighter, clearer, and flawless. Rose oil it gently on your face and neck area and wash allergies, puffiness and skin diseases. helps to clear up acne, wrinkles, and fine lines off with cold water after half an hour. Here we list a few homemade packs that and adds to the natural beauty of the skin. Malai will come straight from your Kitchen is a rich source of lactic acid which works as a Tomato Pack natural exfoliator that can remove the dead skin Take out the tomato pulp or grate the tomato Fresh Fruit Mask cells from the skin and enhance the complexion along with lemon juice, one tablespoon of gram Add one piece of any four or five seasonal and helps in eliminating the dead skin cells. flour, and one tablespoon of orange peel powder. fruits of your choice and one tsp honey .Put all Add raw milk into the ingredients. Apply gently the ingredients in a bowl and mash them using a Aloe Vera Pack on your face and neck and allow it to dry fork. Make sure the paste is of a smooth consistency Skincare cannot be completed without the completely. Rub it smoothly and wash your face and do not have lumps. Apply this face pack on use of aloe vera. Mix equal quantities of aloe with plain water. your face and uncovered areas for 30 minutes vera gel and lemon juice. Apply the pack on Take a tomato, one tbsp of oatmeal and one and wash it with clean fresh water after 30 minutes your face for 15 minutes and allow it to dry in tsp of yogurt. Blend the tomatoes and add oatmeal for glowing , radiant and attractive skin. a natural environment for 15 minutes .It boosts and yogurt to make a mixture. Apply the mixture collagen production, fights acne, improves texture, on the skin with a cotton pad in a gentle way Fuller’s Earth Pack and hydrates your skin. Wash and grind neem around the face and neck and wash off after 20 In a bowl, mix 1 tbsp of fuller’s earth (multani leaves in rose water and add aloe vera gel and minutes with fresh clean water. You can apply it mitti) and rose water and whip together to make some water to get a thick paste. Apply this paste twice a week or as per your skin type. a thick and smooth paste, making sure there are onto your skin and let it dry for 10 minutes. no granules. Apply this face pack on your face Wash off with cool water for the best results. Papaya Face Pack and uncovered area and wash it off with clean Papaya tops the list of the homemade recipes fresh water after 30 minutes . You can apply Vegetable Face Mask or the natural ingredients that can guarantee this face pack once in a week . This pack is best Vegetables are considered an excellent option you radiant, attractive, and glowing skin. Just for people with oily/combination skin. for making your skin glow. It keeps your skin mash a small slice of papaya and add some honey moisturised and hydrated. Either eating them and apply all over the face and neck. Wait for Rice Powder Mask raw or applying them on the skin is beneficial 30 minutes then wash with normal water. This Take one tablespoon of rice flour and mix it as it provides de- is excellent to add glow on all skin types. with two tablespoons of tomato juice. You can also add one teaspoon of almond oil for dry skin. Mix the ingredients well and apply the paste on face and neck, massage gently for 30 minutes.

SHAHNAZ HUSAIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SUNDAY POST August 16- 22, 2020 TINSELTOWN I find it easier to follow my heart: Vidya Vaani can’t wait to idya Balan does not like to follow norms. She finds Vit easier to follow her heart. The actress says doing something that is not natural to you can be a painful work with Ayushmann process, which she realised a few years ago. “I find it easier to follow my heart because I’ve tried in the past to follow the norm,” Vidya said. ctress Vaani Kapoor looks forward to working “I think almost 10 years ago, and started to read my Awith in an upcoming inner voice and follow that. I found that to be easier,” film. She says Ayushmann is one of the most she added. Ask her if she is a rebel, Vidya said: “I don’t earnest actors of this generation. see myself as a rebel. I think when people choose to do “Ayushmann is one of the most earnest actors what they want as opposed to what is expected of them, of our generation. The way he moulds himself they are often labelled as rebels.” into different characters amazes me. One of After a stint on the small screen with Hum Paanch, my all-time favourite performances by him is Vidya entered with Parineeta in 2005. Since Vicky Donor. For a debut film, I was amazed then, Vidya has been defying stereotypes — be it while by his performance. In Andhadhun and Article essaying mother to Amitabh Bachchan in Paa or the 15, too, he was brilliant. I am really looking sultry siren in The Dirty Picture or her role of a full-of- forward to working with him!” Vaani said. life housewife in Tumhari Sulu or the flawless mathematician Vaani is set to play Ayushmann’s love with flaws as a human being in Shakuntala Devi. IANS interest in Abhishek Kapoor’s untitled upcoming film. Shooting is set to start in October. The film is a love story and casts Ayushmann as an athlete. During the Covid pandemic, ‘I’m an overprotective Vaani has managed to sign two important films, the other mother’ being actress talks about her incredible 20-year journey in the industry, how she’s spending time with family indoors during the lock- down, as well as highlighting the many ups and downs in her career. If one was hoping to get some news on their darling Taimur who never fails to enlighten the media with his antics, Kareena Bell didn’t disappoint. Speaking about the kind of mother Bottom, she is, she said, “I am an overpro- starring tective mother. I am also a first-time Akshay he latest cover of ’s August mother. This journey is teaching me Kumar. Tissue features Khan something new each day. Taimur is “I feel thrilled who is at the top of her game balancing also teaching me the kind of mother to be a part of motherhood and her professional life, he wants me to be. He brings out the such amazing proj- all while looking flawless. best in me, even the worst because even ects. Both are very dif- In the cover interview, the talented I lose patience sometimes.” AGENCIES ferent and, as an actor, this is what we look for — roles that can challenge us and Gunjan Saxena…earns help us diversify our talent and craft,” said Vaani. IANS Hrithik’s compliment ctor Hrithik Actor ARoshan appreciated has essayed the role of the movie Gunjan Saxena in the movie. Saxena: The Kargil Girl Hrithik complimented and Wednesday and praised took a bow at the entire team the entire cast for their of the movie for its ‘outstanding’ ‘outstanding’ work. The execution. The movie, upon Wa r actor shared his its release, drew mixed reactions reaction on the movie from the movie enthusiasts, on Twitter, that got re- with some appreciating the leased August 13 in the movie for the deliverance, while video streaming plat- some disappointed with the form Netflix. outcome. The 46-year-old actor Gunjan Saxena, who is one noted: “Cried my eyes out and laughed of the first female pilots to fly in combat, out loud after watching the newly released played an important role in rescuing movie - a story of the Dharma Productions, injured soldiers during the Kargil War based on the first Indian Air Force in 1999 and was awarded the gallantry woman pilot — Gunjan Saxena — who Shaurya Vir Award for displaying courage was part of the 1999 Kargil conflict.” during the war. AGENCIES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SUNDAY POST AUGUST 16 - 22, 2020 FOOD DREAMY BREAKFAST Dhokla

INGREDIENTS PROCEDURE In a bowl mix gram flour, citric n Gram flour (besan): 1 Cup acid, salt, sugar and turmeric. n Citric acid: 1 tbsp Add water and make it into a n Sugar: 1 tbsp smooth batter with medium n Salt according to taste thick consistency. In a glass add the fruit salt or baking n A pinch of turmeric powder. Add water to it and n Water (to make batter) pour this into the dhokla mix- n Fruit salt/ baking powder ture. Grease the steaming tin (dissolved in water): 1 tbsp with 2 drops of oil and pour the mixture into it. Steam for about FOR THE TADKA 15-20 minutes or till cooked. In a pan, add oil, mustard seeds, n Oil: 1 tbsp curry leaves and red chillies. n Mustard seeds: 1/2 tbsp Let it splutter. Pour the tadka n Dried red chilli: 1 over the prepared dhokla. Cut n Curry leaves-7 into pieces and serve.

Carrot Halwa

INGREDIENTS PROCEDURE Peel and grate the n Carrot: 1kg carrots. Simmer in n Milk: 1. 1/2 litre milk with the car- n Green cardamoms: damom until liquid 8 pieces evaporates. Heat n Ghee: 5-7 tbsp ghee in a heavy pan and add the carrot n Sugar: 5-7 tbsp mixture. Cook over n Raisins: 2 tbsp a gentle flame for n Almonds, shredded 10-15 minutes. Stir : 1 tbsp in sugar and con- n Dates, chopped: 2 tinue cooking until tbsp the halwa turns deep reddish color. Stir in dried fruit and serve. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SUNDAY POST AUGUST 16 - 22, 2020 GLAM SLAM

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