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The WEEK AHEAD

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

May 17 - 27 To list your upcoming events in future issues of You & I, kindly email the relevant information to: events@you-and-i.com.

ART

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Vermillionreds Paintings by Hari Srinivas A charity show in aid of Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute May 21, 6.30 pm Synergy, Taj Deccan Narrations, Connotations and Interpretations Paintings by Sunil Lohar through May 26, 11 am 7 pm Kalakriti Art Gallery Rd. No. 10, Banjara Hills 6656 4466 Buddha: The Awakening through May 20 IconArt Gallery Rd. No. 12, Banjara

CULTURE

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hyderabad Shuffle Jazz and Contemporary Dance May 20, 7 pm NIFT, Madhapur 88869 04313 Shilpa Sandhya Vedika Night Bazaar through December 31, 3 pm 3 am Shilparamam, Madhapur 6451 8164

FOOD

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Mango Festival Khandani Rajdhani through June 15 Uptown Banjara Rd. No. 3, Banjara Hills 97699 05979 Summer Fun Seafood and Oriental food May 19 20, 11 am GVK One Rd. No. 1, Banjara Hills

FILM

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Splendour of Australian Birds May 24, 6 pm Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad Rd. No.3, Banjara Hills 6552 6443 EU Film Festival 2012 through May 20, 6 pm Alliance Française Rd. No. 3, Banjara Hills 2355 4481 Maha Utsav Mela 2012 Handloom, Handicraft and Consumer Exhibition through May 31, 5 pm 10 pm People's Plaza, Necklace Road

EXHIBITION

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sarlla Bhutoria pres.
Spaarsh Exhibition-cum-Sale June 8 9 Bantia Gardens, Sikh village June 22 23 Abids Function Hall Kids Carnival Healthy Baby Show June 8 Children's Fashion Show June 9 For stall bookings and participation in the kids carnival, contact: 98495 00092.

GENERAL

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

World Education Fair May 21, 10 am 5.30 pm Taj Deccan Rd. No. 1, Banjara Hills 6666 3939

THEATRE

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"This" by Melissa James Gibson May 19, 7.30 pm NIFT, Madhapur 2311 0841

Letters to the editor

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via e-Mail...
Last week's issue was a fitting tribute to mums everywhere. For someone who's as selfless as a mother, tributes like these come few and far between. I'm glad I got to read this issue, especially the special feature with the city's mums and their precious ones.

- Navin Congratulations on another job well done. As an adoptive parent, I must say that your coverage of the Indian ado

The Stage Beckons

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The city's theatre enthusiasts headed to the Westin Hyderabad Mindspace on May 6 to watch "One On One", a theatrical collaboration between Shernaz Patel, Rajit Kapur and Rahul da Cunha. The event brings together nine of Mumbai's finest actors, is written by eight of India's most talented playwrights and is directed by seven great directors. The short (ten- to fifteen-minute) monologues and d

A Tale of Exile

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad presented the launch of "The Tale of My Exile - Twelve Years in the Andamans" by Barindra Kumar Ghose on May 5 on their premises. The book was released by Dr. Vithal Rajan in the presence of Chief Speaker Prof. Mohan Ramanan and the book's editor, Prof. Sachidananda Mohanty. The story of the author's younger brother, Sri Aurobindo, and his imprisonment in connection with t

IPL Fever

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 53rd match of IPL 5 - Deccan Chargers vs. Kings XI Punjab - was held on May 8 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Day 35 of the season witnessed a very exciting and nail-biting match between two fabulous teams. It was the first match of this season to be played at the venue, and it was full of surprises. The Deccan Chargers won the toss and elected to field. Kings XI Punjab scor

Bowl Out

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As cricket fever reaches a crescendo, Kingfisher fans were given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bowl to their heroes at the Kingfisher Premium Bowl Out on May 9 at City Centre. Players of the Deccan Chargers - Kumar Sangakkara, J.P. Duminy and Cameron White - were seen batting for some super excited fans at the venue. Commenting on this unique initiative, Gurpreet Singh, GM (marketing), U

Dance Night

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ahip hop dance show was organised on May 7 at Taramati Baradari by S'poart, a dance company founded in 1996. The event was entitled "Temps D'Arret", which translates to `stop time'. The hip hop dance performance by French dancer Miguel Nosibor was conceptualised by the French dancer and Eric Rolland Bellagamba, the person who spearheads the sets and lighting for En Phase Dance Company.
A huge b

World Heritage Day

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Renowned artist Jaya Baheti paid tribute to the rich and diverse heritage of Hyderabad on World Heritage Day at Chowmahalla Palace, where she showcased her collection of unique paintings.
On display were approximately 25 paintings based on a theme of heritage. A rural backdrop of antique coins added texture to the art. Also on display were some exclusive ceramic jars that were used in the

Power Lunch

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Taj Krishna hosted a power lunch for women CEOs and entrepreneurs on May 5 at their elegant fine dining Indian restaurant, Firdaus. The guests were members of a global organisation called 85 Broads. 85 Broads is a global network of 30,000 trailblazing women who are inspired, empowered and connected. Ladies at the lunch included Mayura, Ember, Indrani, Anu, Meera, Suzanna and Sandhya. The guests ha

Fashionova

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On May 5, NIFT hosted their annual fashion show to display the designs of graduating students of the class of 2012 at N Convention. Entitled "Fashionova", the event saw students from various departments - fashion, textile and accessory design - showcasing their collections. The show witnessed models walking the ramp, displaying a combination of works that were elegant and funky. Students of the te

New Avatar

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As part of a global enhancement program, Tuborg on May 10 announced the launch of new packaging and a new visual identity, showcasing an entirely new look tying into Tuborg's overall ambition of pioneering innovation in the Indian beer market. This innovation is inspired by the needs of Indian consumers and aims to give them a global experience. Tuborg's new identity showcases a refreshing look to

Timeless Elegance

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Neeru's, the leading chain of ethnic retail stores, unfolded its latest collection of bright opulence crafted with traditional essence on May 7.

Every creation that flows out of their Kohinoor collection is a new-age expression of an age-old tradition. Be it an exquisite six-yard saree, an elegant anarkalli or the bridal lehenga, Neeru's offers chiffon, silk, georgette, net and organza brocade

Executive Decisions!

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The last week of April is Administrative Professionals Week, and that Wednesday, April 28 saw a grand event at Hotel Mansarovar The Fern. Administrative Professionals Week was instituted in 1952 as an effort to honour administrators for their day-to-day work and to attract more executives to consider office and administrative careers. "Admins Pulse of the Office" was the official theme f

Achievement: Agni V

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FICCI President Raju V. Kanoria, FICCI AP Chairperson Sangita Reddy, and FICCI National Council members felicitated the scientists involved in the successful launch of Agni V - the intercontinental ballistic misssile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation - on May 7 at the ITC Kakatiya Sheraton. Dr. V.K. Saraswat, director-general, DRDO; Avinash Chander, Agni programme dire

Shopping Spree

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Kalanikethan is a much-loved name in the garment and fashion industries. For decades, Kalanikethan has been setting trends, dressing their customers in gorgeous ensembles of authentic silk and a variety of extravagant materials. The store's unique collection is classy, elegant and comfortable, and includes ethnic and Western apparel for men and women in a range of materials and creative designs. F

Saberi's Opticals

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Saberi's, a name synonymous with high-quality eyewear and contact lenses, proudly announced the launch of its 11th major outlet at Santosh Nagar on May 6. Saberi's Opticals, started by S.S. Mazher Hussaini Saberi, is one of the most trusted brands in the Twin Cities. "Saberi's has recently launched Saberi's Prescription, a personal brand of frames and sunglasses.
Saberi's Prescription frames an

First for Fiat

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On May 9, Fiat India inaugurated its first independent, world-class dealership in Hyderabad, Tejaswi Motors, at Punnaiah Plaza. This 5,400-square-foot showroom is their first in India and has a frontage of 80 feet, specially designed to give customers the real Fiat experience. In another move by the company to strengthen its brand presence in India (after having launched its Fiat Caffe some months

Smart Vespa

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Smart Automobiles brought the iconic and timeless Italian brand Vespa back to Hyderabad by launching the flagship showroom in Jubilee Hills on May 6. The lifestyle brand of scooters was born in 1946, serving the world as a small, useful, attractive vehicle capable of responding to economic and social changes. Through the dealership, Vespa hopes to make its products and services available across In

GIUGIARO IN CHIN FORD ECOSPORT ITALDESIGN BRIVIDO MARTINI RACING

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Giugiaro Design, the industrial design division of Italdesign Giugiaro, released the livery of the GT version of the Brivido in collaboration with Martini Racing. In this configuration, the car proposes the typical GT racing features: miniskirts, bumpers and bonnet redesigned so to enhance aerodynamics and two big spoilers granting stability.
Martini Racing is the name under which various motor

BLAKE WARNS BOLT WITH CONVINCING WIN

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

World 100 metres champion Yohan Blake clocked the second fastest time in the world this year at 9.84 seconds to win the 100 metres at the Cayman Invitational at George Town. The 22-year-old finished ahead of fellow Jamaican Michael Frater (10.05) and Trinidadian Keston Bledman (10.06). Blake's time comes just a week after Olympic 100 m champions and world record-holder Usain Bolt clocked a world-l

SPORTS MINISTER GIVES CASH AWARDS TO ATHLETES

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sports Minister Ajay Maken gave away cash awards worth Rs. 2.12 crore to 158 sportspersons who have won medals in international events from 2010 till now, the biggest beneficiaries being weightlifters. Chandrakant Mali, Sandeep Kumar, Soniya Chanu, Hidam Devi and Hijam Chanu each won Rs. 3 lakh for their gold medals at the 2011 Commonwealth Senior Weighlifting Championships in Cape Town.

IPL ALL BUT OVER FOR `RESTED' GANGULY

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Pune Warriors' out-of-form captain Sourav Ganguly finally rested himself, allowing Australian Steven Smith to lead the team against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium.
Pune Warriors, with their decision to rest Ganguly, also ended all speculations about the former India captain's future with the Sahara-owned franchise. It i

ROHIT SHARMA REPRIMANDED FOR KICKING THE STUMPS

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mumbai Indians' star batsman Rohit Sharma has been reprimanded for breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) code of conduct. The official warning was given after Mumbai Indians' match against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, which Bangalore, courtesy a whirlwind innings from West Indian Chris Gayle, won by nine wickets.
Sharma admitted to having committed the Leve

Done, Dusted and Crowned

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As far as last-minute drama goes, the grand finale of the Premier League played out in England did not disappoint. There were quite a few battles that were down to the wire. The third team to be relegated was to be decided, which left fans of QPR and Bolton chewing their fingernails. Third and fourth places were up for grabs. And the big one - the title itself had not yet been decided.
What Man

IPL DIARIES

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IPL 2012 LEADERS ON MAY 14 Batting Runs Chris Gayle RCB 572 Ajinkya Rahane RR 541 Shikhar Dhawan DC 538 Bowling Wickets Morne Morkel DD 21 Lasith Malinga MI 20 Sunil Narine KKR 15 Blasting Sixes Chris Gayle RCB 43 Cameron White DC 20 Kevin Pietersen DD 20

ANDHRA STOPS ADS TO SAKSHI NEWSPAPER, TV

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Andhra Pradesh government has stopped all advertisements to the Sakshi newspaper and television channel owned by YSR Congress party leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy. The government asked all departments, agencies, public sector undertakings, corporations and organisations to stop releasing advertisements and notifications to Sakshi as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a charges

ANDHRA CM HITS CAMPAIGN TRAIL

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hitting the campaign trail ahead of the June 12 bypolls for 18 assembly segments, including Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy alleged that Kadapa MP Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy floated his political party only as a cover for his economic offences.
Addressing a roadside meeting, he alleged that Jaganmohan Reddy, who floated YSR Congress Party, had nexus with several people with

JANARDHAN REDDY GETS BAIL

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ACBI court granted former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhana Reddy bail in an illegal mining case in Andhra Pradesh. Janardhan Reddy, however, will not be released immediately as he is currently lodged in a Bengaluru jail, facing a similar case in Karnataka.
The court, while granting bail to Janardhana Reddy, directed him to deposit two sureties and a personal bond of Rs. 5 lakh. The court also

SIBAL APOLOGISES FOR AMBEDKAR CARTOON IN TEXTBOOK

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Acartoon in an NCERT textbook on dalit icon B.R. Ambedkar rocked Parliament, prompting the government to apologise and order that the objectionable sketch be removed. After opposition leaders created an uproar over the cartoon, calling it insulting, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said he was not personally responsible for the row but had "no hesitation in apologising to the nation

INDRA NOOYI AMONG WOMEN LEADING FORTUNE 500

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Soft drink major PepsiCo's Indian born CEO Indra Nooyi is one of the 18 women who have shattered the glass ceiling to lead America's 500 largest corporations, according to Fortune magazine's latest ranking.
Nooyi, who leads the 41st biggest company in America, is listed fourth among top women executives by the leading US business magazine. She has overseen a shift in focus from soft drinks into

RAJASTHAN FOR POLICY TO SAVE GIRL CHILD

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Rajasthan government announced it will frame policy to check increasing number of female foeticide and infanticide cases. The decision is seen as the impact of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's debut TV show "Satyamev Jayate" and came two days after the star met Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
The decision to come up with the policy was made at a meeting presided over by Gehlot. Several NGOs, socia

IRAN NOT TO RETREAT AN IOTA FROM ITS RIGHTS

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Iran will not retreat an iota from its rights under pressure of sanctions, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said. "They (West) should know that this (Iranian) nation will not retreat even an iota from its inalienable rights," Xinhua quoted Ahmadinejad as saying while referring to the successive Western sanctions on Iran over its controversial nuclear programme. Earlier in the month, US Presiden

MAJORITY OF AMERICANS AGREE WITH OBAMA ON SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Alittle over half of Americans approve of President Barack Obama's public endorsement of same-sex marriage, according to a new survey taken after his ABC News interview. The results from the Gallup survey, which was taken on May 10, showed 51% of Americans approved of the decision, compared to 45% who disapproved, closely mirroring recent polling of Americans on the issue of marriage equality.

PUTIN NOT TO ATTEND G8 SUMMIT

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his US counterpart Barack Obama over phone that he would not be able to attend the G8 summit at Camp David, a White House statement said. "Noting his responsibilities to finalise cabinet appointments in the new Russian government, President Putin expressed his regret that he would be unable to attend the G8 Summit at Camp David on May 18 and 19," it said.<

KINGFISHER AIRLINES NO LONGER A UB SUBSIDIARY

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Vijay Mallya-led United Breweries (Holdings) said that Kingfisher Airlines has ceased to be its subsidiary after the carrier allotted shares against optionally convertible debentures to certain entities. The company said in a regulatory filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) that it has a high exposure of over Rs. 12,215.18 crore in the airline.
"Kingfisher Airlines has ceased to be the co

AIR INDIA WORKS ON CONTINGENCY PLAN

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Air India has begun working on a contingency plan to salvage its international operations as the agitation by pilots continued, forcing the airline to cancel 12 more flights and reschedule over a dozen. The carrier's low cost subsidiary Air India Express also cancelled five flights during the day as Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and apprised him about the s

FOCUS ON IT INDUSTRY'S ISSUES, MICROSOFT URGES INDIAN GOVERNMENT

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In spite of its tremendous potential, India's information technology (IT) industry has been suffering due to several issues which the government needs to focus on, a top official of software giant Microsoft Corporation said. "The country has some major issues and challenges. I am hoping that the government will start focusing on some of the issues very seriously. There are a lot of issues regardin

A League of His Own

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Vishnu Induri We have been getting requests from NRIs from different countries to take CCL to more international venues. This is not practical because of various logistical issues, so we plan a shorter format called Super 6s, to be played over one weekend at any international venue, which changes location every year.
After obtaining a Master's in Computer Science from a Chicago-based

HOUSE WHERE JFK HAD AFFAIR WITH MONROE NOW ON . . . . . . SALE

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ahill-top house in California once owned by Frank Sinatra, where US president John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe allegedly had their illicit affair is now on sale for a whopping US $12 million, the Daily Mail reported on its website.
The house - 9361 Farralone Avenue, in Chatsworth - on the outskirts of Los Angeles, was once sublet by Monroe and Kennedy's mutual friend Sinatra in the 1960s.

INTO THE MIX

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Tim Etherington-Judge, the brand ambassador of leading drinks brand Diageo Reserve, was recently in the city. Diageo Reserve is known for brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Talisker. As part of World Class, an international training programme and competition for bartenders, he held a bartending session for about 50 up-and-coming bartenders at a star hotel.
He tried to inspire them to u

CANNELLONI

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INGREDIENTS mushroom (sliced) olive oil onion (chopped) garlic (chopped) parsley (chopped) haricot beans baby carrots basil chiffonier black olive (powder) parmesan cheese shitake mushroom pasta sheet tomato concasse salt pesto béchamel QTY 80 gm 20 ml 20 gm 10 gm 10 gm 25 gm 30 gm 20 gm 5 gm 50 gm 5 gm 40 gm 40 gm 2 gm 10 gm 50 ml INSTRUCTIONS 1) Sauté the onion and garlic. Add mushroom and b

SOUR CHERRY AND COCONUT BAKED CHEESE CAKE

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sunder Mukund, Chef de Partie, Taj Krishna

Perchance To Dream

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

After a long day, all you want to do is hit the sack and get some sleep. But today's hectic lifestyle often cuts into the much-required hours of rest. Late hours at work or an evening of pleasure might stretch your day into the next morning. And when it's time to wake up, your alarm clock is all set to play bad guy and rouse you from sound sleep much before you're ready to face the day. Experts

Toddlers Graduate

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Jain Toddlers, an international chain of playschools with franchises in Hyderabad, celebrated graduation day for all five branches on March 30. Amidst much fanfare, the gathering in the NIFT auditorium saw 120 UKG children participate in the celebration with great joy and enthusiasm.
The program was graced by the presence of Dr. Kedareshwari, head of education, training & PR, Salarjung Mus

ARSHAD AND FARAZ QURESHI talk with You & I

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Faraz, you've just got your Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering. What are your plans for the future?
I work with my dad at his travel agency, Viceroy Travels, which deals in worldwide air ticketing and car rentals across the country. At the same time, I'm interning as a market analyst with an energy company. In the future, I want to study in the US for a Master's in Engineer

Swimsuit With A Story How the Bikini Came To Be

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Come summer, there's one thing everyone in the city wants to get out of here and actually enjoy the sun, instead of hiding out, afraid of sunstroke. A hill station might seem like a good bet for a summer getaway, but the real deal is a summer vacation by the beach. The sun, the sand, the seafood, the cocktails, the breeze...
and the swimsuit. Stop right there. What's that picture that popped

American Marathon

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Irfan Saleem Khan headed to America for a holiday and also met up with family and friends.

Catch all the highlights here! I'd been planning a trip to the United States with my family for a long time. It took some doing but somehow, we all managed to get time off, and set off on the much-awaited holiday for a good six weeks. Six weeks of holiday might seem like real luxury, but when you come t

Out of This World

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

About 160 students and 25 staff members of ISH's Elementary School did their bit to spread the word about environmental conservation. Hoping these small steps will lead to bigger ones, a play entitled "Out of This World" was performed as part of their school production day. At the end, the message was clear.
"We are constantly bombarded with solutions and suggestions about how to reduce polluti

Recreation Station

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Adding a little entertainment hub is a great way to relax with friends and family - or even on your own. Everyone knows that home is the perfect space to unwind. And adding a little entertainment hub is a great way to relax with friends and family - or even on your own. This week we go back and take a look at some of the homes we visited earlier, where the families love to entertain as mu

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

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QUIKSILVER

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Quiksilver is the world's leading outdoor sports lifestyle company that designs, produces and distributes a diversified mix of branded apparel, footwear, accessories, snowboards and related products. Quiksilver is not just a brand but an entire family of brands, each of which symbolises the sport it represents. Each line provides people with a connection to the outdoors, beyond sports-related equi

JOHNNY DEPP SAVED BY HORSE

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Johnny Depp, who was thrown from a horse while filming his movie Lone Ranger, says he didn't have a bad fall as he had established a good bond with the animal.
"I'm lucky to be here. I have done a number of films on horseback and I have taken a couple of spills but this was a violent one," femalefirst.co.uk quoted him as saying. "I had a good relationship with the horse, which was named Sco

ACTING GIVES LIFE LESSONS TO WILL SMITH

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Will Smith says being an actor has taught him valuable life lessons, especially in diplomacy while interacting with different people.
The star believes he has learnt to talk to people even if he hates them, reports showbizspy.com.
"I control every interaction with every human being that I'm with. I've learned that a person isn't just an a**hole, or isn't just crazy. If I am aware, I can actu

GAGA LOVES SHOPPING

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Shop till you drop seems to be the mantra for singer Lady Gaga, who is currently on tour in Hong Kong and Japan, and has been filling her shopping bags in her free time.
"Gaga has been on some huge shopping sprees.
She's very inspired by Asian culture and fashion and has been picking up additions to her wardrobe almost on a daily basis," showbizspy.com quoted a tour insider as saying.
"Sh

BEYONCE, JOLIE ON MOST POWERFUL MOMS' LIST

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Beyonce Knowles and Angelina Jolie feature on 2012's `most powerful moms' list, topped by American businesswoman Sara Blakely.
The list was compiled by Working Mother magazine after a poll.
Conducted ahead of Mother's Day, editors compiled a top 10 list of females who are leading the way in their chosen careers, reports contactmusic.com.
"They are just a few of the moms making a major imp

MALLIKA MISSES MUM'S AALU PARATHA

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mallika Sherawat, known for her bold on-screen avatar, uses her mother's maiden name and says she misses her mum's aalu parathas the most.
"My brother and I used to eat aalu parathas with lots of desi ghee which mum used to make," Mallika said. Now that the actress has turned vegan, she can't eat aalu parathas.
On the occasion of Mother's Day, she will share all this and more thr

WHEN SHAH RUKH PLAYED A RACING DRIVER

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Shah Rukh Khan unveiled a range of limited edition Tag Heuer watches along with Formula One driver Karun Chandok and recalled his role as a racing driver in Baazigar.
"Strangely, when I started off many years ago in a film of mine, Baazigar, I was supposed to be a Formula One driver, though I don't think it was a Formula One car," the 46-year-old told reporters.
"It was really difficu

PRIYANKA IN AWE OF ARADHANA IN TERI MERI KAHAANI

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Priyanka Chopra, who plays three different roles in Teri Meri Kahaani, is excited about her character Aradhana and reveals that she has added a personal touch to the role. "I wanted Aradhana to be very Punjabi-spoken, so I have used a very Punjabi accent, a few words in Punjabi when she speaks. I wanted her language to be influenced by Punjabi, so hopefully that's come across," said Priyanka.
H

IT'S NOT RISKY TO WORK WITH NEW DIRECTORS: AKSHAY KUMAR

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

He takes pride in saying that he gave some of his biggest hits with new directors and even today, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar feels there is not much risk involved in working with debutants. "I have given some of my best films with new directors - Abbas-Mustan in Khiladi, Guddu Dhanoa in Elaan and Naresh Malhotra in Yeh Dillagi... - there is a long list of newcomers I have worked with.

CHITRANGADA STILL STRUGGLING TO GET OVER GEETA RAO

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Chitrangada Singh, whose performance in her debut film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi was acclaimed by critics and audience alike, says that even after nine years, she struggles to get over her character of Geeta Rao.
"I don't know if I have still managed to make people forget Geeta Rao and remember another character that I have played," she told reporters.
"...I am still kind of struggling to get

TAMANNAAH TO ENDORSE FANTA

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

There's no denying that Tamannaah is one of the most sought-after actresses in the Telugu film industry. Her recent film Racha is doing good business at the box office, and she'll soon be seen in Endhukante Premanta, Rebel and Puri Jagannadh's Cameraman Gango Tho Rambabu.
Now, we hear that soft drink brand Fanta has signed her as brand ambassador for south India, thanks to her immense pop

RANA: BIPASHA JUST A FRIEND

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The rumour that Rana Daggubati and Bipasha Basu are dating has been making the rounds ever since the two paired up for Dum Maaro Dum, but the southern actor has put an end to it, saying they are just friends.
"Bipasha Basu is nothing more than a friend. She is a very good friend in Mumbai. And that's pretty much it," said Rana, whose second Hindi film, Department, is with Sanjay Dutt.
Bipash

Shreya Dhanwanthary

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A summery dress with minimal accessories is the best way to beat the heat! Paul Morelli ring Dahlia dress Vertu phone Ferragamo perfume Chanel lip-gloss Dior eye pencil Christian Louboutin sandals

Shady Stuff

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Designer sunglasses have become more than just a way to protect your precious eyes from the sun.
They're an affordable way to make a style statement that's subtle yet bold.
The list from which you can choose is almost endless. Some of the best picks are from brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Versace, Bvlgari, Armani, Persol, Ferragamo, Chanel, Diesel, Dior, Fendi, Oakley, Police, Prada, Ra

RED CARPET

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Arpita Talwar looked classy in her grey gown that she accessorised with just the right touches. Notice her chunky gold bangles. Kamilini Mukherjee walked in with great poise and style wearing this purple gown that she carried off with few accessories.
Notice her contrasting beige clutch. Daksha looked lovely in her floral-print tube gown. Take a look at her striking handbag - quite an eye-c

WHAT THEY WORE ...

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Madhu Shalini looked suave dressed in a pink and grey gown that she flaunted with very few accessories. Her vibrant smile more than compensated for the minimalistic look. Khushboo looked chic in her elegant, peach off-shoulder gown. Her matching clutch and chunky neckpiece were quite the hits at a recent event. Sangita Gopalan made heads turn in her white gown that she paired with a striking A

Parte

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The party scene this past week was buzzing with action. The mood was set right from Wednesday night, when youngsters flocked to all of the city's popular night spots to unwind after work. 10 Downing Street's karaoke night on Thursdays has always been a rage, and last week it was so packed that people could barely move! With IPL matches going on in full swing, most of the crowd preferred to chill a

Infinite Energy

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Sumo Group hosted a dinner for the US Consul-General Katherine Dhanani and delegates from the Infinity Energy Group at the Taj Banjara on May 6. The guests were seen being greeted by Soma Suresh Kumar, with an opening welcome word on the activities by the Sumo Group. Guests were seen having a great time unwinding with each other. Swaroop Soma Katherine Dhanani Soma Ramakanth Mukesh San

Birthday Fun

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Koyal's birthday with close friends at N Grill was all about good fun, glitter and glamour. The birthday girl looked lovely in her green and beige dress while she posed for the shutterbugs with her dear hubby Anoop. Madhu Shalini made a striking entry in a floral blue number and was seen catching up with everyone, very much a part of the celebrations. The hostess welcomed all her guests personally

From Gabbar Singh to Ishakzaade

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The city's swish lot was surely in for a treat last Friday night with Bisket Srikanth hosting not one, but two premieres. While some chose to watch the Pawan Kalyan and Shruti Haasan hit Gabbar Singh, others sat back and enjoyed Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra's latest flick, Ishakzaade. Guests were seen catching up with each other while waiting in queues to get their popcorn and colas during th

Surprised

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Rakesh and Amrita Mishra hosted a surprise party at the Park Hyatt for their son, Mayank, to celebrate his 21st birthday.
Guests were seen catching up on the latest while enjoying the mouth-watering starters that were making the rounds. The birthday boy, who looked dapper in his black shirt and beige blazer, was overwhelmed by the his parents' sweet gesture. Some spotted were Madhu and Sandeep

Alumni Fun

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The IIMB Alumni Association and students of IIM Bengaluru held Anusmaran 2012, IIMB's global alumni meet on May 12. The gathering at Boulder Hills saw around 350 high-profile individuals, who are CEOs or hold other top positions in reputed companies, and their families. Everyone enthusiastically took part in the fun games and interactive sessions that were held.
Some captured having a great tim

Your horoscope May 18 - 24

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

AQUARIUS JAN. 19 FEB. 18 Your confidences have been steadily growing. You may feel more abundant than ever. Whether this is literal or figurative, you should feel more stable to advance. Some exciting momentums are brewing and should become more evident this week. Yet it remains important that you do some inner work in getting to the bottom of things; spring cleaning, perhaps. PISCES FEB. 19

Feng Shui: Get the Extra Advantage in your work

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Dear Reader, The economic growth has slowed down and entrepreneurs are facing issues with financing from banks and other sources. Interest rates have rocketed and finding businesses that give margin to cover the interest rates and expenses is extremely difficult. But I am sure that Indian entrepreneurs will find a way to deal with this and soon emerge victorious.
Why not make a few changes in y

Elegant Churidars . . . . . . and more churidars

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Seema Alam Khan looked graceful in her beige, black and red kurta with intricate embroidery around the yoke.
Her Louis Vuitton bag only added to the elegant look. Reet glowed in her orange salwar-kurta with embellishment all over. She carried off the matching coral earrings, gold bangles and peep-toes quite well. Kamla's simple yet pretty white kurta with highlights of red won her many comp

Spot 6 Differences

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Gantogoo, Bridget, Fanney and Renate beat the heat in bikinis.

Do you notice anything different?
Good luck! Answers below. 1. Light in the background on the left has disappeared.
2. Gantogoo's bracelet has vanished.
3. Fanney's necklace has disappeared.
4. Gantogoo's hand is missing from Bridget's waist.
5. The tiles at the edge of the pool are wider.
6. People