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A Lifestyle and Entertainment Magazine for Today’s South Asian
Shreyas
The Art of Living
Immigration
Married to an
“Undocumented Alien”
DIY - Pedicure
Meet The Bollywood Legend
Akshay Kumar
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Akshaya - Help make a difference!
12
Love Your Feet
16
Akshay Kumar
Interview
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Bollywood
Masala!!
20
Shreyas
The Art of Living
22
Healthy Living
24
Immigration
Married to an “undocumented alien”
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Kal Aur Aaj
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2010 Mid-Year Bollywood Awards
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Be the Change is a national day of service, coordinated by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), that is held on campuses and in cities across the country. The event is based on Mahatma Gandhi’s inspirational quote, “You must be the change you wish
to see in the world,” and provides opportunities for South Asians to give back to their communities.
In 2009, over 3,000 people contributed 6,000 service hours in 70 cities and campuses across the country.
What are the goals of Be the Change?
• Encourage South Asians and others nationwide to collectively engage in community service
• Identify and develop leaders in the South Asian community across the country
• Foster effective partnerships with local and national organizations
• Build unity and collaboration within the South Asian community in the United States
What is the theme of Be the Change 2010?
This year’s theme for Be the Change is “Leading the Movement,” which showcases how individuals give back to
their communities in the spirit of service and their commitment to creating lasting change beyond Be The Change 2010. This is
an opportunity for South Asians across the United States to engage in collective public service activities that will lead to
further civic engagement, collaboration, and unity.
To register, please email [email protected] or they can fill the following form and mail to:
Vijay Garimella, 2032, Samantha Ln, Valrico - FL - 33594.
First Name
Last Name
Email Address (will not be shared with anyone)
Phone number (only if they want to share)
Please select from 1 of the 5 events
1.
Feeding America – 10 slots remaining
2.
St.Josephs Childrens Hospital – 4 slots remaining
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Al Lopez Park – 10 slots remaining
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Copeland Park – 40 slots remaining
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Lowry Park (Not Zoo) – 40 slots remaining
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helping with overall logistics.
* this not a fund raiser event.
* All school going kids that volunteer may bring the requisite forms from their guidance counselors to get credit for volunteering hours.
* Email address is required to provide more information about where to meet on the day of the event.
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Starting this fall, GEOBEE classes would be held at USF
every Saturday from 10:00AM - 12:00PM under the
supervision of Coach Kumar Nandur (Coach of 2010
National Geographic Bee Champion- Adith Moorthy).
The classes are free and open to all the kids in grade
levels 4 through 8 in the community.
Please contact me with the following information if your
child is interested in participating.
We need the following , there is no specific registration form.
Child’s name, Grade Level, Parents Name, Contact
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Oct 8, 9, 15, & 16
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ESSAY COMPETITION IS OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN
NATIONWIDE IN USA AND FROM INDIA - WIN CASH
PRIZES; ENJOY PIZZA AND ICE-CREAM PARTY +
ENTERTAINING CULTURAL PROGRAM
All three generations are invited
(grand parents; children and grand children) to
Celebrate GRAND PARENTS’ DAY at
HSCF,1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry,FL-32707 on Sunday the
12thSeptember,1.30pm
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information.
On this Special Day, Entry is FREE for everyone.
RSVP Your reply is requested latest by 8 Sept.,2010 Only
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For further information, please call :
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Akshaya
By: Nithya Raman
Anyone who has been to India comes to love the country - the
colors, the people, the culture but are quick to realize that it
is a land of amazing contradictions and stark urban poverty.
A gritty bit of reality that not many of us living in India want
to face up to, a defense mechanism that we have to employ in
order to carry about our daily lives is to desensitize ourselves
to this poverty all around us.
numbers keep
growing everyday.
It takes the
better part of the
morning. Then
a fresh lunch is
prepared in their
small rented
kitchen, cooked by
4 people and handdelivered to the
destitutes. Dinner preparations begin right after lunch rounds;
their day ends only around mid-night after Krishnan and crew
fill up water in the discarded mineral water bottles he collected
However, Narayanan Krishnan is not like the rest of us. In
June 2002, a hotel management graduate with a lucrative job
offer from pristine Switzerland, Krishnan was visiting his
parents in his hometown of Madurai in South India when he
had a life altering experience. He saw a homeless mentally
ill and extremely hungry man eating his own human waste.
Unable to turn away, Krishnan gave him
some food, a little water and through blinding
tears in the man’s grateful eyes and his own,
vowed to make this his lifelong mission. He
quit his job and relocated to Madurai .Hailing
from an affluent family, he started delivery
food packets to 30 mentally ill, old homeless
people with his own personal savings. Soon
his parents realized that he was on a mission
and built a small makeshift kitchen in their
own backyard. The seeds of Akshaya were
sown. This was Krishnan’s calling.
From such very humble beginnings, Krishnan
and his small group of committed volunteers
has served a mind boggling 1.5 million meals
to destitutes - mentally sick, forsaken by
families, living and dying on the streets of
Madurai. He has “adopted” 400 such destitute
men and women, each of whom he knows not
just by name but like a protective care-giver
knows their personality, providing them with
not just the lifeline of food and water but also
rehabilitating, whichever way he can. Most
of all he gives these homeless people a sense
of dignity in their life, something their own
families and life circumstances have denied
them.
Akshaya is a unique organization –
completely transparent and law abiding
- every single receipt is carefully preserved
and every single rupee accounted for by
meticulous volunteer accountants – a rarity
even amongst the most ethical corporations.
To get an idea of the magnitude of the
commitment and effort, consider this –
Krishnan and his crew start their day at 4 AM, preparing
breakfast and delivering them to 400 destitutes and the
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from hotels earlier in the day.
What a monumental effort for a small volunteer driven
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organization, at
the whopping cost
of Rs.15,000 a
day. This has been
played out every
single day, 3 times
a day since June
2002.
Heart-wrenching
events pan out
everyday – an
old, sick man
whom Krishnan
serves is found
lifeless one day
when Krishnan
is on his rounds.
A homeless, mentally disabled
woman is found pregnant once
again, her helpless condition
selfless, unassuming Krishnan.
taken advantage of by
unscrupulous elements in the
society. Krishnan will have
yet another young mouth
to feed. Such is the burden
on this young 29-year-old
As Akshaya’s efforts continue in building a shelter for the
destitute, the cost of sustaining such an endeavor has also gone
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up. A 2.74 acre, land has been purchased in Madurai for the
“home”, construction is in progress and funds coming in from
inspired people near and far.
Learn more about the AKSHAYA trust at www.akshayatrust.
org. As on Aug 2010, Akshaya is awaiting 501c3 status in the
U.S.
May the noble work of AKSHAYA continue – the neverending eternal vessel that would endow dignity to those that
are unfortunate?
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Love Your Feet!
By: Savneet Singh
Feet are one of the most receptive parts of the body. Treat your feet with tender loving care and
they will reward you with years of diligent, pain free service. Follow simple ways to tend to them
and have happy, healthy feet forever. Consistent and proper care of anything - be it your face, hair,
hands or feet- pays high dividends in the long run. You will stay more youthful-looking and be more
comfortable to boot!
Home pedicure
Pedicure is a wonderful way to pamper yourself with a
little TLC. It is beautification and relaxation rolled into one
treatment.
Do-it-yourself pedicure Procedure
Set aside an hour one evening per week to treat your feet.
Surround yourself with all the supplies so you don’t have to
keep getting up and dripping water all over the house.
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Here are a few tips to keep your feet healthy.
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Wash your feet daily. Make sure to clean between the toes
and under the nails.
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Complete dry your feet after bathing. Dry between the toes
diligently. Damp feet are a breeding ground for bacteria and
odor.
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Step-1: A good soak. A footbath is often just as relaxing
or stimulating as a full body bath. Add enough hot or cold
water or herbal tea of your choice to your foot spa so that it
covers your ankles, plus a few drops of essential oil or one
tablespoon of bleach to disinfect, and a squirt of liquid soap
or shower gel. Swish them together. Soak your feet for five
to ten minutes to cleanse and soften calluses. Use this time
to scrub dirty toenails and soles.
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Step-2: After soaking, gently remove calluses with
pediwand, rasp, pumice stone or if you must, very carefully
use callus trimmer. File down any corns you may have with
an emery board.
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Step-3: Dry feet when finished and remove any chipped
nail polish now.
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Step-4: Try any good Skin Exfloliator to scrub off any
leftover rough skin on you lower legs area, ankles and feet.
It feels fantastic.
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Step-5: Rinse and then dry legs and feet with a coarse
towel.
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To help prevent dry, cracked skin on the feet, massage a
good thick lotion into your feet before you dress and again
when you go to bed.
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Add a little foot powder to your shoes each day to help
absorb perspiration.
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Wear fresh socks or hosiery daily.
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Clip your toenails straight across to help avoid ingrown
toenails. Smooth nail edges with an emery board or nail file.
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Step-6: Coax back cuticles with an orange stick and trim
the ragged ones.
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Drink lots of water.
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Inspect your feet daily for blisters, corn, swelling, calluses
and any other problems. Get appropriate treatment right
away. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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Step-7: Trim toenails straight across rather than rounded at
the corners so that the white free edge is almost even with
the top of the toe. File toenails to smooth all jagged edges.
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Give your shoes a rest. Alternating pairs allows shoes to
completely dry out and give the padding time to return to its
normal shape. This helps shoes last longer as well as keep
your feet healthier.
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Step-8: Apply foot cream, any foot lotion or oil and
massage in thoroughly for two to three minutes on each
foot.
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Step-9: Before polishing your toenails, use a non-acetone
remover to remove all traces of lotion or cream. Now
slick on a base coat and two coats of your favorite color,
followed by a top coat. There is nothing like freshly
painted, glossy, perfectly pedicured toes to pick your spirits
up and make you feel pretty.
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Step-10: After your polish dries, apply your favorite powder
to your legs and feet using a large puff or fluff brush.
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Give yourself a weekly feet treatment. Massage your feet
with warmed oil mixed with a few drops of essential oil of
lavender, eucalyptus, or peppermint, to help de-stress as
well as relax your sore feet.
•
If you are overweight, exercise and eat healthy to lose some
pounds. Excess weight adds enormous pressure on your
feet.
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Walk, walk, walk.
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Akshay Kumar
By: Chhaya Sanghavi
role in a Bollywood movie...
That was one of the most
memorable moments of my
life! After this performance I
started fighting my way through
my career as I wasn’t born into
the industry, luckily I started
receiving interesting projects
that launched my career as an
action hero.
CM: Did you always want to act?
AK: When I was a kid I could
only dream of becoming an
actor, I used to stand in massive
crowds just to get Mr Amitabh
Bachchan’s autograph, now I
play his son in movies, but really
it was martial arts I was into
majorly. When the opportunity
came up to act though, I couldn’t
say no! I certainly have no
regrets, to be able to fulfill my
passion for sport and martial
arts in my films was a much
broader way of teaching kids
and living the life I dreamed of
and inspiring more people than I
could ever imagine...
CM: How did you get into
acting?
AK: Well, as you can guess after
what I just told you, I started
in this industry by pure luck! I
was doing some modeling on
my return from Bangkok when
someone thought I was cute,
apparently, and I just thought:
why not? So I got the funniest
and may I add the cheapest
portfolio done and worked my
way up from there. Luckily, I
was chosen to play the lead in
my debut film ‘Saugandh’, back
in 199, something I will never
forget. This was the beginning
of my career as an actor and
the rest is history... in the
making! (smiles)
CM: What was the toughest part
when breaking into Bollywood?
CM: Please tell us a little bit about your background.
AK: Well... where should I start? Long story short, I was born in
Amritsar, India. After college, I studied martial arts in Bangkok,
one of my biggest passions, while working as a chef. Later on,
I started teaching martial arts and strangely was considered
for Modeling. After a couple of months I was offered my first
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AK: Possibly the fact, that I had
no mentor to guide me to make
the right decisions. Not coming
from an acting dynasty is tough
but very rewarding if you get it right. I had to find my own way,
to an extent, but the experiences help build both my career and
my character.
CM: Do you have formal training in acting?
AK: No, when I left college there weren’t many academies
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to study acting, that’s why I decided to go into martial arts.
Because of this, I had to work flat out to get a place in the
industry and I must say that I’m still learning - it’s an ongoing
process – particularly as I try to push my boundaries and
challenge my abilities with every project I sign.
CM: What do you attribute your success to?
can show him the world and he’s only 7!
CM: Does Twinkle have any plans to get back into acting?
Would you ever star together in a movie?
AK: I would really love to be with her in a movie but it’s not on
her mind to go back into acting right now. She is focusing on
her own career path and making a huge success of her interior
designing.
AK: My dad - I would be nothing if it wasn’t for him, his
priceless guidance was what helped make me. I only follow
CM: Who was your favorite Bollywood actor while you were
and move
growing up? Why?
from what he
taught me - I
AK: Sanjeev Kumar,
Rapid fire questions
am the father,
among many others.
◊ Favorite movie you have starred in? * Hera Pheri…
the husband,
If I could have even an
the actor, the
iota of his charisma I
◊ All time Bollywood favorite movie? * Sholay…
martial arts
would be one of the
◊ All time Hollywood favorite movie? * Jaws, but Avatar did blow me away…
expert that
happiest people on
I am, only
this planet, what a
◊ Do you cry? * When the time is right…
because of my
legend!
father. Also, my ◊ What makes you laugh? * My son is 7 and he tells the funniest and definitely
CM: What inspired
wife and son
weirdest jokes that crack me up!!
you to produce a
are my biggest
◊
Happiest
moment?
*
When
my
son
Aarav
was
born
for
sure…
movie in Hollywood?
supporters and
Why not Bollywood?
inspire me to
◊ Does Twinkle get jealous of the actresses you act with? * Have you seen my
succeed.
AK: I’ve also produced
wife? Of course she doesn’t (winks)
Bollywood movies,
Furthermore,
◊ Most romantic thing you have ever done off-screen? * That’s for my wife’s
my own in fact, the
my wife’s family eyes only, all I will say is, it’s big, and very shiny, and it fits on my wife’s finger
latest one was Khatta
has been very
perfectly…
Meetha, under my
supportive and
own production
◊
Favorite
food?
*
Thai
and
traditional
Punjabi
saag
and
maki
ki
roti
and
don’t
has guided
banner Hari Om
forget
Sushi.
me wherever
Entertainment.
needed. I
◊
Favorite
festival?
*
Holi
and
Diwali
of
course…
consider myself
Regarding Hollywood,
very lucky
◊ Favorite vacation spot? * Canada
I think that producing
to be a part
for the Western
◊ Favorite sport? * Martial Arts and Cricket…
of my wife’s
cinema is a challenge
incredible film
◊ Favorite recreational activity? * Playing Volley Ball with the kids from my
for me, and I love
family, and I
building…
challenges, I’m very
have learned a
much involved in
lot from them. ◊ Most influential person in your life? * My father
the Hollywood-cumThey are a
◊ Whom do you aspire to be like? * My father and my son…
Punjabi movie we’re
‘Family’ in the
making this September
◊ If you were granted three wishes, what would you wish for? * My son’s
truest sense,
in Toronto, but I’m
and I am proud happiness, a healthy life, and for all my movies to be hits of course, in amongst
leaking nothing as of
peace and good will to all man kind…
to be a part of
yet !
them.
◊ If not acting, what would you rather do? * Be a Martial Arts instructor for
CM: Tell us about
sure, or a cricket player for India…
CM: Why did
‘Thank You’
you choose the ◊ Best talent (besides acting)? * Cooking and playing…
AK: I’m currently
screen name
shooting this movie in
◊ When you first started acting, did you ever think you will be as successful as
you have?
Canada. ‘Thank you’
you are today? * Never dreamed I could ever be where I am today!!
AK: Well my
is a romantic comedy
real name is
directed by Anees
Rajiv, and there
Bazmee and starring Sonam Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Irfan Khan
were far too many famous Rajivs in the industry at that point,
and also Suniel Shetty! (grins) Regrettably, I can’t tell you more
plus I’m sure there was a girl who must have had something to
as we are still filming it but it is slated for release next year. I’ll
do with me changing it to Akshay Kumar somehow… (laughs)
look for you in the cinema!
CM: How do you balance your family life as you travel to
CM: What advice do you have for aspiring Bollywood stars?
different places while shooting?
AK: Work extremely hard, and take your producers seriously,
AK: I must confess that sometimes it is difficult, especially on
you have know idea how hard this industry can be, so keep
outdoor shoots, but as a rule, I always take my Sundays off to
your chin up and your ego down.
ensure I spend some quality time with my wife Tina and my
CM: Message for your fans?
son Aarav, I leave for work after I drop him to school and I’m
back by dinner time mostly. I try to take him with me whenever
AK: Thank you for today… Thank you for yesterday… My future
possible as he really enjoys seeing his father in action, plus I
is in your hands… and I know it… Thank you…
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Masala Talks Bollywood
By: Roshni Mulchandani
The summer heat is helping spice up things in Bollywood. Yes, CityMasala readers, once
again we have immense to tell you about the latest happenings in Tinseltown. Naturally,
there is gossip, masala and movies but in addition to the usual news; there have been
sightings of stars all over the world. Aamir Khan has been globetrotting promoting his
upcoming production Peepli [Live] while Shah Rukh Khan is all over London shooting
for RA.One. Karan Johar is busy scripting his next film. However amidst all that, there is
much gupshup!
Priyanka Chopra has no voice. Yes, you heard right! The normally chatty actress has
found herself sans her vocal chords. After exhausting her vocal chords during a shoot
for Saat Khoon Maaf, Priyanka Chopra has officially lost her voice. Three days ago
the actress woke up and was probably calling for her morning chai when she realized her awaaz was totally gone. The day
before, the actress has been shooting for Vishal Bhardwaj’s Saat Khoon Maaf for a scene that required her to scream. The
perfectionist that Bhardwaj is, he was not satisfied with the first few screams and required Priyanka to give the shot a couple
of more attempts. Finally, she got it right only to tire her vocal chords. Chopra ran to the doctors and was immediately told that
she needed to completely rest her vocal chords for the next week or so. For the film, Priyanka will be romancing seven men
including Neil Nitin Mukesh, Naseeruddin Shah, Irrfan Khan and the newbie Vivaan Shah. Post Saat Khoon Maaf, she will
be working on Don 2. In the coming months, you can see Chopra in Anjaana Anjaani with Ranbir Kapoor.
August will mark Kajol’s birthday and while there will be a big bash to bring in her special day, the family has decided that they
will celebrate her godh bharai too. In true Maharashtrian style, the family will observe the necessary ceremonies as well as
her birthday. This will be followed by a family lunch for the Mukherjees and Devgans together. “Mom has planned a puja and
will gift her a sari, as is the custom. She will also be preparing food for Kads as that is a part of the ritual. We will follow all the
customs attached to the dhole ceremony. All of us will be attired in traditional
wear,” exclaimed Tannisha Mukherjee, Kajol’s sister. As for presents, Tannisha
has already picked up a fancy gift for her sister during a recent trip to Greece for
a friend’s wedding. “I picked up this funky necklace with lava rocks for her,” she
divulged. But the younger sister is also planning a sweet treat for her older sister
as well. “I plan to bake a huge fruitcake for Kads.” Happy Birthday Kajol! We wish
you a fabulous year ahead!
After Arshad Warsi, Shilpa Shetty and Amitabh Bachchan, it is now Salman
Khan who will be adorning the host cap since he has been selected to become the
next host of the popular Indian reality show, Bigg Boss. Initially sources claimed
that it was going to be Shah Rukh Khan who would host the show, however,
Colors, the official channel for Bigg Boss has come out and announced that it
will be Sallu and not SRK who will play presenter of the show. “Salman Khan has
been finalized as the host of the next season. We will announce the development
officially soon,” was the official statement from the channel. Previously, the toss
up was between SRK and Akshay Kumar. The channel was in the midst of talks
with both actors, however, things didn’t seem to materialize and thus, Salman was approached. Old news on the block is that
Amitabh Bachchan has signed on to be a part of Kaun Banega Crorepati 4 which will be in competition with Bigg Boss.
In case you’re wondering where Sonam Kapoor is, the actress is busy shooting with Shahid Kapoor for Mausam in Scotland.
And when she was asked to kiss Shahid for a scene, she flatly refused. Apparently, the kiss never existed and was added when
Shahid insisted on a kiss scene between the actors. Naturally, the director Pankaj Kapoor, found himself in quite a dilemma
and immediately phoned Anil Kapoor in hopes that papa would be able to sway his daughter in to obliging to the kiss. However,
Sonam refused to budge. According to sources, it was not Pankaj’s idea but actually Shahid’s input to the script. “It was at
Shahid’s behest that a kissing scene was created. He put forth the idea to his father who complied with his request. Shahid feels
that like Aamir Khan, he too should kiss all his heroines. He felt it would add more passion to the scene,” claimed a source.
While Sonam maintains that there is and was never a kissing scene, thus deeming the news as “fabricated”, sources from the set
claim otherwise. “When Sonam realized that it was her hero’s demand, she became even more adamant about not doing the kiss
and was in no mood to listen to anyone on the subject,” they said. Most interesting is that Sonam will be kissing Abhay Deol in
her home production Aisha while Shahid has kissed Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Anushka Sharma in various films.
And with that, I am all Bollywooded out! The heat is on as we are officially six months in 2010. In the coming months you can
expect much more heat from the biggest film industry in the world. See you next month CityMasala readers!
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The Art of Living
By: Dr. Maulik Trivedi
Namaste. In last month’s article, you read ideas related to the
concepts of awareness and knowledge. That article concluded with
an understanding that efforts, however small or large, if directed
with awareness will lead to knowledge and thence will yield the
best result for oneself and humanity. In this month’s article, we will
take a deeper look into a specific and very basic type of awareness
emphasized in the vedas.
is at its very basic level an instrument, just like a calculator. Of
course, it is much, much, much more sophisticated and powerful
than a calculator. But, at its essence, it is a tool. It is a tool used to
experience and interact with the world, much like a calculator. And
yet, once we become engrossed in using it, we forget the difference
between it and our true self. We identify with the sensory and
mental experience of the brain and claim that we are that experience.
We take on different roles based on those experiences and fight tooth
and nail to prove or disprove those experiences as validity of our
being. We constantly act as those things that our calculator brings
to our experience. We call this experience our reality. Furthermore,
we simply think of ourselves as the one who are the body and the
ego, both of which, for humans are defined by the experience of
the instrument called the brain. So, we are not at all different from
that child who mistook himself for the calculator. Are we really like
that child who is identified and fixated on being the calculator? Or
is there a different reality? Is it a reality that is perhaps not limited
by the experiences of the senses or the ego? Or is it a reality that
pervades those boundaries and brings us closer to an absolute and
eternal reality? You make the call after you read below.
Awareness can mean many different things to many people based on
their perspective. To a child, for example, it may mean staying alert
for something unknown. Whereas to an adult, it may simply mean
to stay focused. In Vedic concepts, the idea of awareness is taken to
a different height. Vedas refer to the awareness of one’s ‘true self’
as the highest form of awareness. Hence, the derivation of the term
‘self-realization’ and the ever-mystical question, “who am I?”
The vedas point out that our existence in daily life is limited by
our senses and our ego. For example, most of us are functioning
at a level of awareness created by our physical/material senses and
by our mind’s impression of who we are. That is, we are either
focused in our awareness upon the look, taste and feel of material
objects as we experience them using our five senses of taste, touch,
vision, sight, and smell. It is these senses that tie up our desires to
acquire that which is best looking, best tasting or, perhaps, feels
the softest; or, on the other hand, we are focused in our awareness
upon the status or title that we identify with. This is in the form
of our ego. “I am a kind doctor” or “I am a pretty woman, when I
walk, I turn all the heads.” This ties us up with a sense of self that
is manufactured by the ego. We are constantly trying to create or
maintain this sense of self. Hence, the world that we experience
in these physical/material and mental/ego realms is referred to as
Maya. It is real at the level of the experience only. It is neither
permanent nor absolute. It is fleeting and relative.
If we are to work towards realizing our true self, then it must be
done through means outside of the physical and mental/emotional
sense of self. Only then can we know our true self, absolutely
and purely. Which raises the question, “How does one go about
doing this?” Well, it’s easier said and much harder done. But, I
assure you, if practiced, many among us already do it. It requires
awareness, intentional effort and serious commitment. I can tell you
as one on the path, not as one who has reached the destination. You
already have some sense of that awareness from reading this article.
If it sounds more attractive than the reality of your daily experiential
life, then it demands your intentional effort and commitment.
Let’s take a look at the following example for clarity. Let’s say we
give a calculator to a 2 year old child. It’s a regular calculator that
performs the usual addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
that the child initially uses as a teether, and then as a toy with
buttons to press, and then learns to read the numbers and eventually,
by high school, uses it to solve complex mathematical problems that
would take someone three days to calculate without a calculator.
Well, something funny happens along the way to this point in the
child’s life. You see, he has been using this calculator so much
and that he has done so much math over the years that he becomes
thoroughly identified with the calculator. He actually starts to think
that he is himself, in fact, the calculator. He thinks he’s the buttons
with the numbers on it. He even takes special pride in telling
everyone about his bright digital readout screen that gives answers
to any mathematical problem to the eighth decimal place. He really
forgets that he’s a person and can only function in the world with the
awareness that he is a calculator. Go figure.
Is that really possible? Can someone mistake their identity for a
calculator? Absurd, you must be thinking. How can someone mix
themselves up with a calculator?
Well, let’s take a look. Let’s see how close we come to thinking
that we are a calculator in our own daily life. After all, our brain
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Remember, this is the awareness you can learn to maintain by
practice. Through it, you will acquire the necessary experiences and
the knowledge that will grant you a rewarding and self-sustaining
living. You need not abandon your current life. Just live it with this
awareness. The rest will fall into place automatically.
First, keep thinking about your sensory experiences as being
separate from who you are as your true self. Do not become
identified with the taste you taste and the clothes you feel next to
your skin or get complimented upon by others. Be gracious, thank
the person who compliments but maintain the awareness that you
are neither the clothes nor the tasty food. Then, simultaneously,
be aware that the thoughts that you are thinking about yourself and
about the world that you call reality are also not your true self. You
are neither the physical nor the ego. Both of those are experiences
that your senses and your mind bring to you. They are not your total
awareness. Your true self is separate from both. And that’s it.
As you see, if you remove your sensory and mental experiences
from misidentifying you, then all that is left is your true self. And
being in constant touch with that self and living your daily life as
that self is the true joy of life. Your experiences will be richer and
your existence lighter and stress-free. Good luck and Namaste.
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Healthy Living
Guilt Free Diet
By: Alpa M.Patel
Two months ago, I drastically changed my diet...for
good. I add the “for good” because I have made the
healthy diet pledge before and then gone back to my
hamburger-pizza-cupcake eating ways. This time, I
have vowed to stop eating all meat except fish and to
attempt to stop all dairy consumption. I say “attempt”
for the latter because I have stopped using dairy in
the home, but have found it nearly impossible to do so
outside the home. Yes, I am not trying hard enough.
Eventually, I will be strong enough to go all the way
and stop consuming fish and dairy as well, but for now
my main goal remains to relieve years of guilty eating.
We all know that the cattle industry is doing disgusting
things and it certainly smacks you right in the face
when you read about it, but then we return to our
normal lives and avert our eyes.
Fast forward through many years of meat consumption
to my., now, husband’s and my gluttonous
engagement trip to Australia. We did not and could
not control ourselves from indulging in Barramundi,
John Dory, fresh grass-fed beef, even kangaroo meat
(as despicable as that made me feel). We returned
home and vowed to get fit for the wedding. That led
to us drawing up a “DON’T” list of foods, including
beef, poultry, pork, pasta, bread, rice, potatoes, and
desserts. Needless to say, we were fit and trim for
our wedding thanks to this low-carb and fish and
veggie friendly diet. That lasted about two days into
our honeymoon. I came back ten pounds heavier and
back on the meat bandwagon.
I have never wanted to be a vegetarian. I loved meat.
I ate meat at least once a day. I dismissed the whole
idea of vegetarianism. Perhaps it is because my mom
has cooked such sumptuous chicken curry and juicy
Thanksgiving turkey and mouth-watering spaghetti
bolognese my entire life. This is ironic because my
mom was a strict vegetarian while growing up in
India. She didn’t eat eggs but did drink buffalo milk.
That changed after she married my father at the age
of 23. In the beginning, she was cooking chicken and
fish without tasting it, but eventually she succumbed
to the omnivore’s ways. It is hard to resist the pull
of slow smoked pulled pork. When my brother and
I were in grade school, beef was introduced into the
household. We were full-fledged Americans at that
point. mmm, McDonald’s.
About three months ago, both my husband and I read
Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer. It was eyeopening and emotional in a way previous books on
the topic had not been. The author mentions that he
faced the reality of his diet when he was expecting
his first child and that is what hit home with me. I
spend and inordinate amount of effort and hours every
week in providing my 17 month old son a remarkable
healthy diet. His weekly diet consists of quinoa,
barley, brown rice, lentils, mung beans, every bean
you can imagine, and steamed vegetables. I do not
even use seasonings apart from low sodium vegetable
broth once in a while. One mother came up to us as
I was feeding him quinoa, zucchini, and avocado and
stared in disbelief. The kid made a yucky face when
I tried to give him chocolate milk once. He spit out a
french fry the one time I tried that. If it’s possible for
me to raise a healthy eater, it is certainly possible for
me to be a healthy eater.
I gave up beef when I went away to college. I had
no religious or political or health reasons for doing
so. I just thought it sounded right. This was not
difficult because there were a lot of food choices at
our dining hall. Every week there was an international
themed menu, as well as, an odd-looking, crusted
vegan bar, which I stayed away from due to its foreign
nature. My anti-beef pledge lasted five years. A year
out of college, I was at a barbeque in San Francisco
and a friend offered me a bite of his hamburger by
waving it in my face. I replied, “I don’t eat beef,”
so he promptly and respectfully moved the burger
away. However, the smell or look must have been too
much because I said, “I’ll take a bite.” Thus, began
a two-week beef binge during which I ate burgers,
meatloaf, roast beef, and filet mignon nonstop. I
could not believe how much I had missed the taste of
beef. Although I didn’t eat it often, it was back on the
menu.
Even with my recent diet changes, my goal was not
to become a vegetarian or vegan although the slow
changes I’ve been making do seem to be leading me
to that enlightened path. The practices of factory
farming are horrific for the animals and unhealthy for
us consumers. I cannot live with such unconscionable
guilt. When I look at my son, I see that I do care
about what we are putting in our mouths. Not only do
I care about my food consumption, I know how to eat
well and it makes me feel better to eat well.
If I couldn’t eat healthy while living in San Francisco
where people linger for hours over meals consisting
of alfalfa sprouts and avocados, I certainly was not
going to change when I moved to New York City where
steakhouses are the favored restaurants. But, soon
after moving to New York City, I read Fast Food Nation
and promptly stopped eating beef ... for four months.
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Married to an “Undocumented” Alien
What happens Next?
By: Neelofer Syed, ESQ
The topic of this article has been previously touched upon in my columns, directly or not so directly. This time, it was indeed
a question from a reader which triggered the need to address this issue more specifically.
IMMIGRATION
Question: “Hi Legal Corner,
I am a devoted fan of CityMasala and I am
especially in tuned with the Legal Corner. I have
a few questions. I am a US citizen married to an
"Undocumented" illegal immigrant with a child.
Is there anything that can be done to try and
obtain my husband's status here in the USA . My
husband has obtained a tax ID number and we have
documentation (taxes) proving he has been paying
taxes here in the USA for at least 8-10 years. So
there is absolutely nothing that can be done?
We have gotten some advise from legal
representation and we were advised nothing can
be done so far. We were also told that if we try to
do something there is a possibility that a 10 year ban
can be placed. So out of fear we don’t want to do
anything.
Do you have any advice for us?
Thanks,” (name withheld for privacy)
Answer:
First of all it is important to determine exactly
what you meant by using the term “undocumented”
illegal immigrant. The term is sometimes confusing
as it is used interchangeably (by common people),
it is important that we ensure we are referring to the
similar meaning.
Some people use the term undocumented alien to
refer to people who initially entered the U.S. legally
but later failed to maintain status and as such have
been acquiring unlawful presence ever since. On
the other hand, the term is used by some others to
refer to those individuals who entered U.S illegally
i.e. sneaked in through the border without getting
inspected. In other words their entry was neither
legal nor fraudulent they just crossed the border
without having being inspected by the Custom
Border Patrol.
If your husband had made his initial entry in
the U.S. legally but has just stayed on beyond his
authorized stay then he is most certainly eligible
for adjusting his status while staying in the U.S.
The process of adjustment of status, which will
also require filing of the immediate relative petition
simultaneously as part of the process, should not take
more than 4-5 months of time from the date of filing.
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On the other hand, if your husband falls in the
latter category and he sneaked in through the border
without getting inspected at all then, yes, you do
have a problem. Current law does not have any relief
available for people who entered without inspection,
irrespective of the fact that they may have a U.S
citizen spouse, children or other strong ties in the
U.S. The only EXCEPTION to this general rule is
those people who fall under the protection of 245(i).
In such a situation even if you, being an immediate
relative, file a petition for him (based on which he
will seek adjustment) he will not be allowed to adjust
his status while in the U.S. but will be sent back to
his home country to re enter the United States via
consular processing. On the other hand, the minute
he leaves the United States he will be subject to
a bar on re entry for 10 year. However, if he is a
beneficiary of any petition filed for him prior to April
30, 2001, he does not have to go through all of this
and he may be able to adjust while living in the U.S.
If your husband is someone who entered without
inspection, and does not qualify for 245 (i) benefit,
then he can acquire permanent residency through
consular processing not adjustment.
Consular processing, however, will not be easy
as he will be facing the bar on re entry. The only
way for him to overcome the bar will be though a
Hardship Waiver. Hardship waiver is something
which you as his spouse will have to file with the
U.S. consulate in his home country. You will need to
identify all the reasons showing extreme hardship on
you and your children if your husband is not allowed
to return. Whether the waiver is granted or not will
depend upon how strong a case you have presented
and what is the extent of your hardship.
If I knew additional/specific details about your
situation, I would have been able to go in specific
details in terms of what to do and how to strategize
your husband’s case. Nevertheless, with the limited
information, the above details should be able to
address the basic issues present in your husband’s
case.
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Kal Aur Aaj
Learning the Lingo!
By: Asha Deshpande
As I continue to travel down memory lane of twenty-five years
in Tampa Bay, my mind keeps going back to the milestones that
marked the way. I have written about cultural events and how
strangers turned into friends. I have commented on travel and
communication. As I pause by the milestone of communication, a
smile creases my face. Transatlantic communication was something
that required the help of mechanical tools, like telephones and
telegrams. It needed no new learning skills. But how about
communicating with our newly acquired American neighbors?
That sure required quite a bit of learning. I am not talking about
the accent. I am talking about the language itself. Most of the Indians who had immigrated to the US were pretty fluent in English but the
American lingo was a whole different story!
Kal ( Yesterday) : It was not uncommon in those days to hear the comment , “You speak very good English” . “Yes”, most of us would
politely reply, “ India was ruled by the British for a while. They left us with the gift of their language.” This would pave the way for
further conversation.
One of the first things I learnt was the definition of a dwelling. In India, it was, and still is, common to say, “Come to my house”, meaning,
“Come home”. I had casually invited some one in such a way. When I started to give her directions, she said, “ But, that is an apartment
complex. I thought you said you lived in a house?” Apartment (Flat), Condominium (Ownership flat) or house, they all meant, “Home” to
us. Now I was beginning to understand the difference.
It was in the office of this apartment complex that I learnt to decipher the double negatives of the American language. Being bored at
home, and looking for something to do, I had offered to volunteer in the office. One morning, the manager left me alone for a while. “Stay
here” she said, “Don’t do nothing till I get back”. I looked around. I didn’t really know anything, but I didn’t want to do nothing. So, I did
some filing. I straightened her desk. I had obviously done something wrong, because she came in, took a look and said “Why did you do
that? Didn’t I say don’t do nothing?” How could I have known that what she meant was “Don’t do anything!”
Sometimes we would have small baby-sitting camps in the office area. I was asked to participate in their “Show and Tell” activity. One of
the children had brought in a cute stuffed cat. Eager to show off my knowledge of Mother Goose rhymes, I took the stuffed cat. Standing
in the center of the circle, I said, “This is a Pussy cat.” I recited the rhyme,
Pussy cat, Pussy cat where have you been?
I’ve been to London to visit the Queen.
Pussy cat, Pussy cat, what did you there?
I frightened a little mouse, under her chair!
I barely got to that line, when one of the women came rushing in. She snatched the cat from my hands. “This is a Kitty cat” she said and
glared at me. I had no idea why she was so angry, but at that moment, I’ll bet I was more frightened than the poor mouse under the queen’s
chair! To this day I am glad that she was not around when I asked a child for a rubber. “Eraser” someone shouted, and the word rubber was
instantly erased from my classroom vocabulary.
Once we had an out of town visitor, who apparently did not have his own transportation.
”How did you get into town?” someone asked. “I rode the dog”, he replied. I visualized various versions of the scene. None of them fit.
Smiling at my puzzled expression, a friend said, “He took the GreyHound bus”.
Aur aaj … ( And today ) : I think nothing of saying I don’t know nothing. When my car is being serviced, I ask my neighbor for a ride,
not a lift. When I am in a multi storied building, I take the elevator, not the lift. I also have my floors right. Never again will I spend a
quarter of an hour looking for a friend’s apartment. She said she was on the first floor. How was I supposed to know, that first floor in
America was the same as ground floor in India!
Gradually, I learnt the lingo. I may not know all the rules, but I know that what I thought was Football in India, is Soccer in America, and
Football in America is a whole different ball game.
Mainstream American lingo has become a natural part of my lingo. As I said, I think nothing of it. But when I visit the homeland and
speak it, I drive them …. bananas !
As life in America moved on, the natural events of life began to unfold. But that is another story for another time…
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2010 Bollywood Mid-Year Awards
by Roshni Mulchandani
Compared to 2009, Bollywood has seen a far more successful 2010. This time last year, cinemagoers were craving for a good
film to watch; the same cannot be said about the current year. Although we are only midway through the year, which seems
to be running at the speed of light, there have been a number of films, performances and even songs that are worthy of
praise, accolades and even awards. Normally, awards are bestowed to the industry after a year is fully completed. However,
who said being normal was fun? Regularity is overrated and thus, instead of waiting a whole year for the awards to be
given and received, we at City Masala have decided that the films thus far deserve an award ceremony of its own. Here’s
presenting the Mid-Year Awards of 2010. Come on up stars and claim what is rightfully yours!
Best Album
Best Supporting Actress
Winner: I Hate Luv Storys (Vishal-Shekhar)
Winner: Zarina Wabab (My Name is Khan)
Hands-down, I Hate Luv Storys housed some of the best music
thus far. And credit is due where earned, which demands that we
credit music composers Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Rajvani with
full marks for their urban album. While the film failed to create any
waves critically, it lived up to Dharma Productions standards when
it came to music. From the title song, which screamed young, to
the romantic Sadka Hua and peppy Jab Mila Tu, the songs in the
soundtrack out did each other.
Besides being beautiful, Zarina Wahab is ma(a)ha talented. As
SRK’s mom in My Name is Khan we finally saw the otherwise
forgotten actress, back in action. Her execution of a doting mother,
who believed her son was supremely talented, is one of the few
admirable aspects of the film. Her performance screamed to casting
directors, “Forget me not!”
Best Actress
Winner: Vidya Balan (Ishqiya)
Best Song
Finally Vidya Balan comes out of her commercial shell. The actress
has been capable of stellar performances and proved it initially
with Parineeta and now with Ishqiya. As the raunchy, greedy and
yet enchanting Krishna, she manages to captivate the likes of
Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi along with the audiences’
hearts.
Winner: ‘Tere Naina’ (Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy)
Once again, a Dharma Productions film that may not have worked as
well as director-producer Karan Johar would have liked it to, but it
has some extremely melodious music. ‘Tere Naina’ from My Name
is Khan takes the crown for best song and rightly so. The poignant
and emotional number speaks volumes about the lead characters
played by Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.
Best Actor
Winner: Ajay Devgan (Once Upon a Time in Mumbai)
Best Comedian
While many would argue that I am cheating here because Once
Upon A Time in Mumbai released in August, I believe that Ajay
Devgan stole the year with his depiction of Haji Mastan. In a role
that could be taken to an extreme, the actor comes out with an
award winning performance. With great dignity and poise, he
literally became Sultan Mirza and wowed!
Winner: Boman Irani (Housefull)
Housefull was House-Dud but it did give us an outstanding
humorous performance from Boman Irani. While the actor never
fails to impress, he was the only actor in the film who managed to
bring some substance to a film that otherwise had no premise or
plot for the most part. The supporting actor literally stole each and
every scene he was in and these include ones with Akshay Kumar.
Enough said!
Best Film
Winner: Rajneeti (Prakash Jha)
Best Villain
Could you have thought of any other film which could have stolen
the biggest award? We think not. Rajneeti wins not only for its
immaculate execution and mind-blowing performances but because
director Prakash Jha proves that he understands Indian sentiments
and politics with a depth that is unfathomable. In a film where the
stars could have gotten lost within each other, each one stood out
and held their own. Entertaining and a film that makes you think,
Rajneeti may have not possessed a commercial theme but certainly
made blockbuster money!
Winner: Manoj Vajpayee (Rajneeti)
Even though this ‘Award Ceremony’ is awarding actors who
have performed par excellence in the last six months, we almost
guarantee no other actor will bag the Best Villain Award at later
award ceremonies. Manoj Vajpayee got into the character’s soul
as he depicted the conniving Veerendra Pratap. As he got more
tangled in the political webs of Rajneeti, the more evil he became
the more we loved him!
Now just because we are mid-way into the year, it doesn’t mean you
won’t see any more films that are worthy of praise. The year thus
far has taught us a couple of lessons.
1. A huge star cast doesn’t necessarily insinuate a blockbuster, i.e.
Raavan and Kites.
2. Yeh public sab jaanti hai! When you think a film will not work,
they will turn it around and make that film the biggest hit of the
year, i.e. Rajneeti.
3. Small casts, low budgets and risks, is a formula that should be
exploited, i.e. Love Sex Aur Dhoka, Udaan and Tere Bin Laden.
Best Supporting Actor
Winner: Arjun Rampal (Rajneeti)
Just when you thought he couldn’t get any better, Arjun Rampal
is certainly on a roll with his acting career. Arjun Rampal comes
back with a dhassu performance in Rajneeti. Not only did he prove
with his grey role in the political drama, that he can act and how,
but also verified that he is capable of acting in any role. Amongst a
mammoth cast, Arjun shines!
Until the end of the year, we will see you at the movies!
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By: Saurabh Kwatra
Zodiac of the Month
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nd
Virgo: Aug 23 - Sep 22
Ruled by Mercury; Gemstone: Emerald; Lucky Day: Wednesday; Lucky Number: 5
Possibility of children giving trivial trouble round the month. This is an extremely romantic time for most Virgos. Chronic bachelors and
spinsters tie the knot. The more spiritual you get, the better the destiny. Social affluence enhances. Some quarrels at place of work causes
stress. Marketing personnel need to wait for better times.
Aries: Mar 20th - Apr 19th
Ruled by Mars
Gemstone: Red Coral
Lucky Day: Tuesday
Lucky Number: 9
Saturn in 7th indicates fragile health for
spouse or beloved. If you fall in love this
month, the lover would be good looking
with thick hair; affair translates in marriage
formally. Some constructional activity stalls
and restarts after a break. Some policy or
fixed deposit might mature easing cash
flow. Black color is auspicious.
Taurus: Apr 20th - May 20th
Ruled by Venus
Gemstone: Diamond
Lucky Day: Friday
Lucky Number: 6
Buying and wearing new clothes makes you
feel better. Professionalism is on the cards.
Children perform better educationally. Victory in arguments inside and outside courtrooms. Not great for those seeking Government jobs & contracts. Hormonal imbalance, dissatisfying haircut in salons and decreased esteem are worrying factors. Avoid
blue-blacks.
Gemini: May 21st - Jun 20th
Ruled by Mercury
Gemstone: Emerald
Lucky Day: Wednesday
Lucky Number: 5
Leo: Jul 23rd - Aug 22nd
Ruled by Sun
Gemstone: Ruby
Lucky Day: Sunday
Lucky Number: 1
Very hardworking month. Luck doesn’t
ditch though! Public life encouraged. Somebody is bound to fall for you romantically. If
married, take it as a caution. You may miraculously escape an injurious accident. If
you are looking to jumpstart your dead project or bring alive an archival, you are in this
month!
Libra: Sep 23rd - Oct 22nd
Ruled by Venus
Gemstone: Diamond
Lucky Day: Friday
Lucky Number: 6
Just the right time to relax and enjoy the
perks of the job. Salary rise certainly not
seen. Property gain or space increase on
cards. Facial luster and personality are your
attractive features. Shopkeepers and small
businesses outperform. A major desire remains unfulfilled; better not to desire at all.
Whites are recommended.
Scorpio: Oct 23rd - Nov 21st
Ruled by Mars and Pluto,
Architects, real estate agents and township
Gemstone: Red Coral,
owners gain. New job or add-on of project
Lucky Day: Tuesday
in existing job nearly confirmed. Monetarily Lucky Number: 9
not very successful. Some theft threatened.
Mind training, use of mantras to gain sucFidelity and loyalty for spouse or steady
cess, IQ tests and higher education touch
beloved are exhibited from within. Governyou favorably. Pregnant ladies feel happimental favors. Pet may get unwell needing
ness throughout. Yoga and meditation work
attention. Ruby red and cream colors are
as miracle therapies. Promotion at work is
good.
on the cards in the 2nd half of month. Dest
nd
Cancer: Jun 21 - Jul 22
pend on beloved or wife for a good cause.
Ruled by Moon; Gemstone: Pearl; Lucky Day:
Monday; Lucky Number: 2
You may get to buy a house or car or an
expensive item for half its real cost. A good
deal so to say. Bankers, economists, religious preachers, teachers and researchers do
well. Avoid over indulgence in alcohol.
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achievers however. Those desiring to immigrate overseas should wait. Yellow and sunflower yellow are good colors.
Switching jobs may give mediocre results.
Diplomacy may be required to conclude
matters. Yellow and saffron recommended
as colors.
Sagittarius: Nov 22nd - Dec 21st
Ruled by Jupiter;
Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire;
Lucky Day: Thursday;
Lucky Number: 3
Living on 1st floor in proximity to greens
boosts good luck. Difficult times for inlaws. Some project or plan gets stuck in
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Capricorn: Dec 22nd - Jan 19th
Ruled by Saturn
Gemstone: Blue Sapphire
Lucky Day: Saturday
Lucky Number: 8
Father's health may cause concern. If involved in fraudulent activity, better surrender to avoid punishment. Do not ask for
favors from seniors, father or fatherly relatives. Governmental penalties threatened.
Risk of fire or sunburn too. Wife behaves
suspiciously at times. Beware of useless
projects entangling you. Better do nothing
mega this month. Concentrate on sorting old
matters.
Aquarius: Jan 20th - Feb 18th
Ruled by Saturn and Uranus
Gemstone: Blue Sapphire
Lucky Day: Saturday
Lucky Number: 8
If you are dating, go ahead and picnic with
him/her in beautiful locales. Rest assured, he
or she would be acceptable to society. Try
changing schedules to get the most from
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in for a bonanza. Students need to concentrate; distractions seem to multiply. Air
travel on the cards. Those in aviation industry stand to change their job for betterment.
Pisces: Feb 19th - Mar 19th
Ruled by Jupiter and
Neptune
Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire
Lucky Day: Thursday
Lucky Number: 3
Think big! Even if you need to wait, pause,
think and ponder for a fortnight. What you
do in 2nd part of September would set base
for 13 years to come. It’s a big thing being
predicted. Use colors like cream, light pastels and off whites. Do not take friends or
colleagues for granted. A minor injury leading to bleeding is seen; avoid being rash.
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and steel purchases are better postponed.
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