DLD‰‰†‰KDLD‰‰†‰DLD‰‰†‰MDLD‰‰†‰C Gisele Bundchen Wine puts THE TIMES OF INDIA is a role model for Delhi in Friday, January 31, 2003 charitable celebs high spirits Page 8 Page 3 TO D AY S LUCKY 815 Independence day Lucky number 87 833 T wo little fleas T ime for fun 841 Your Dambola Ticket available in Delhi Times on 26th January, 2003 Numbers already announced : OF INDIA 1, 10, 29, 48, 87, 6, 75, 56, 88, 30, 22, 61, 38, 11, 62, 26, 17, 63, 51, 74 ENTERTAINMENT PLUS MANOJ KESHARWANI WATER POLLUTION HITS ROCK BOTTOM Even as the groundwater table sinks deeper by the day, pollutants have trickled down from the Yamuna into Delhi’s aquifer system ARUN KUMAR DAS While lab tests did not reveal the presence of any pat- Times News Network hogenic organisms in the water tested, practising ph- ysician HS Kukreja points out that ‘‘mercury and ars- rowned in pollution. This is the condition of enic, if present beyond the permissible limit, make the groundwater beneath Delhi’s feet. Shocki- for a matter of grave concern. Dng as it sounds, pollution has trickled through So what makes the Capital’s groundwater as pollut- the troubled waters of the Yamuna and percolated the ed as it is? ‘‘The alarming presence of harmful subst- rapidly depleting groundwater reserves of the city.A ances in groundwater can be traced to the continuous recent study conducted by the GG Indraprastha Univ- discharge of sewage and industrial effluents into the ersity reveals that the concentration of arsenic, merc- Yamuna and, subsequently,into the groundwater aq- ury,nitrates, sulphates and dissolved salts in the Capi- uifer which, being sandy in nature, allows pollution to tal’s groundwater exceeds permissible limits. spread at a rapid rate,’’ explains an official of the Cen- ‘‘Keeping in mind the tremendous pressure exert- tral Ground Water Control Board (CGWCB). ed by developmental activities on the Yamuna, we co- Another problem involves the strength of Delhi’s nducted a detailed impact analysis of these activities fresh-water flow. If pumping activities continue with to ascertain the changes in the chemical composition the current frequency,the city’s supply of fresh water of groundwater, which is crucial for a sustainable su- will mingle with saline water and Delhi’s groundwat- pply of potable water,’’informs KK Aggarwal, vice-ch- DEEP IMPACT er reserves could turn completely saline. ‘‘Sixty-sev- ancellor of the GG Indraprastha University. of pollutants detected, in turn, makes for an unhealt- en sites have been identified as hydrograph stations to For the record, the study entailed 50 samples of gro- hy situation. While the excessive presence of dissolv- be monitored through piezometers. We are examini- undwater being lifted from random spots along a 22- ed salts in water affects the kidney,nitrates can trigg- ng the ‘draft’ and ‘recharge’ aspects,’’ says the CGW- km stretch between Palla and Okhla. These samples er off the blue-baby syndrome in infants. Besides, an CB official. How much water the official assurances were subjected to a detailed study for the presence of overdose of sulphates can cause gastric problems and hold, of course, is something which only time can tap. chemicals, heavy metals and bacteria. The quantum flourides can lead to flourosis and dental disorders. [email protected] Now, desi fashion has Juhi blooms in Bollywood designs on business! PANKAJ KAPOOR ght up in Delhi, Juhi juggled Malhotra worked on the loo- Times News Network theatre and costume-designi- ks and costumes of the film. VINOD NAIR ustry insiders and NIFT,’’ info- ng (a degree she picked up fr- But I took charge from then Times News Network rms Kaul, ‘‘The second phase he film was supposed to om NIFT) before Papa Babb- on. While the director had his will see meetings with buyers Tstar the late Smita Patil ar saw her in the play Begum own take on the look requir- etter late than never. The and designers and examine the and Raj Babbar. Today,as Ka- Jaan. ‘‘I guess that was the ed, Manish had a different BIndian designer-wear ind- viability factor. Finally,the thi- ash Aap Humare Hote readies turning point. I had been gett- view. I am happy designing ustry is finally ready to take a rd phase will concentrate on for release, it is a loving dedic- ing film offers before, but aft- costumes because it is some- new turn. With the Fashion De- corporate partnerships.’’ ation to a fine actress... and thing I love to do.’’ sign Council of India (FDCI) In simple-speak, Indian fash- the launching pad for GeNe- MAIDEN MOVIE Now for her role in the fi- having engaged management ion is set to study the West. As xt of the Ba- lm. And wh- consultants KPMG to conduct Kaul puts it, ‘‘The study will ob- bbars. Juhi, at makes Ju- a seven-month strategic study serve how fashion designing in the daughter hi different on the pret-a-porter segment, it the West has risen to become a of Raj and is that she is expected that corporate inve- billion-dollar industry. Succes- Nadira Bab- doesn’t insi- stment should result in the des- sful models will be adapted in bar, essays st that her igner-wear industry the Indian con- the role scri- role is differ- contributing more text.’’ pted for Smi- ent! ‘‘With to the Rs 67,000-cro- Once the su- ta Patil. everyone ha- re Indian garment ggestions of ‘‘The film rping that he industry than the the study are was original- or she is doi- Rs 180 crore that it do- implemented, ly planned ng somethi- es now. the FDCI hop- for release in ng different, ‘‘The study was im- es that corpor- the 1980s but, things have perative because th- ates will invest in somehow, become clic- IT’S ALL IN THE JEANS! With her song sequence in Road putting her on Bollywood ere are no set nor- a big way in the the project hed,’’ says Boulevard, Koena Mitra shows Delhi Times what it takes to rule the oomph ms for individ- Indian designer- could not ta- Juhi, ‘‘So, all stakes (To send this photograph to a friend, log on to www.timescity.com/delhi/) ual designers wear market. ke off as the I will say is to go by while ‘‘Our aim is to director, Ra- MANOJ KESHARWANI that I play dealing with corpo- take the Rs 180- vindra Peepat, was busy fin- er Dad saw me in the play,he Amrita in the film — that’s it. rates,’’ says FDCI crore designer- ishing Waaris. The script, ho- decided to produce a film for I just hope that, by the end of Koena eyes the Road ahead executive director wear industry to wever, has been updated and me,’’ says Juhi. the film, people are able to re- Vinod Kaul, ‘‘There the Rs 2,000-crore suitable changes have been Of course, the costume-de- late to her emotions as I did.’’ ASHOK CHATTERJEE my way.’’ This mature head hold in showbiz; ‘‘I’m doing have been instances in mark,’’ says an made,’’ informs Juhi, who signer in Juhi was bound to Juhi Babbar prefers to let Times News Network on young shoulders believes lots of shows and modelling the past when, what could FDCI official. makes her film debut opposi- surface at some stage. ‘‘For her performance do the talki- in being choosy.‘‘No more ‘it- assignments. But ideally, I have been a possible tie- For KPMG, wh- te Sonu Nigam. the first schedule of Kaash ng. Just like Smita Patil. hullam Khula Pyaar Ka- em’ numbers for me,’’ she ma- would like to settle down in up, did not NEELABH ich has con- After being born and brou- Aap Humare Hote, Manish [email protected] Krenge. This was the song intains, ‘‘My topmost priority the movies.’’ And she’s worki- work out. MONEY MATTERS ducted surv- on her lips as she sizzled on is that the banner I work for ng on her ambitions. Be it Dh- Once this st- eys for Indi- the silver screen with a spri- must be a known one. As for ool in Tamil territory or Saa- udy is completed, we hope to re- an industry in the past, this is ng in her step. The audience zish on Bollywood terrain, solve this problem and come the first foray into the business came, saw Road, and was con- SCREEN TEST Koena is leaving no option out with specific guidelines.’’ of fashion. ‘‘While providing quered by her oomph. Koena unexplored. The study,to be completed in an overview of possibilities,” Mitra might have a long way roles, I can’t play characters On the personal front, Mr three phases, will deal with all says a KPMG executive, “this to go, but the Road ahead lo- like the one Gracy Singh port- Right answers to the name of aspects related to fashion and study could well be a turning oks promising. rayed in Lagaan — the audie- ‘‘Rajeev’’ and spells ‘‘support retailing. ‘‘The first phase invo- point for the fashion industry.” ‘‘I believe in waiting for the nce won’t accept me.’’ and confidence.’’ But work ta- lves a background study of the The Indian fashion industry right break,’’ insists the Ben- Great expectations. But th- kes precedence now.Koena is rise of designer-wear in the has its work cut out. But then, gali beauty, ‘‘I won’t rush out is trained dancer concedes th- in love with films. Period. West vis-a-vis the situation in it’s time it was designed to ma- to grab any role which comes at she is still securing a foot- [email protected] India.