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RELEVANCE OF GANDHIANISM TODAY

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  The world remembers Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi  today as this year marks his 73 rd death anniversary. India’s most famous apostle was shot dead by Nathuram Godse on 30 th January 1948. What the gunshot could kill was only the flesh and blood and not the ideals of the Mahatma that serve as the guiding light decades after and shall continue to be so for generations to come. Here are a few Gandhian principles that stay relevant in contemporary times, helping in creating a better civilization. Simple living, higher thinking. We keep on running in order to acquire more and more, caught in the spiral, missing onto the little moments of happiness life has to offer. The worldwide lockdown consequent of the Coronavirus pandemic reminded us of this fundamental principle as the human race realized it can survive on much less than what its greed craves for. Sustainable development. Mahatma Gandhi said, “The Earth has enough for everyone’s need, but not for anyone’s greed". Con...

In conversation with Harbandana Kaur Kareer

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How do you manage to study and acting ? It takes some extra effort and hard work to make a balance between studies and acting. I make her sit for at least 2 hours to study and do her school assignments.  What are her career highlights so far? She has done many print shoots for good brand names like Max Clothing, Images Bazar, etc. She has done TVCs for UNICEF, Discovery Kids , Atta Brand. The main highlight is the Star Plus serial that she is doing now “Yeh Rishta Kya Kehelata Hai”. Recently she has done a TVC for Surf Excel also.   As a parent what difficulty you have to face? This field seems to be glamorous but as I said, it is very demanding in terms of long working hours on sets and one has to have a lot of patience. Sometimes you have to make the kid get up early morning at 4 am and sometimes you have to make the kid work till late at night. So it involves a lot of hard work.   Advice for parents who want their children to be a model n actor? I wo...

IN CONVERSATION WITH SUNNY PUNDIR

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What has been your career highlight so far? It is very difficult to get first break and enter into the industry. In the starting, I have done various kinds of work such as short film, docu-drama, still an ad, etc. I have done roles in many serials such as “ Asoka ”, “ Mahadev ”, “ Jai Jai Jai Bajrangbali ” etc. You can see me in the ad for “Lifto”. Recently I have done a movie called “Virat Veer Maratha”. What are your future plans in the industry? Doing good cinema is my ultimate goal. I am comfortable in doing regional films also. I want to do the good role, that is my only ambition.   What is your message for newcomers? Hard work is the only key. If you do not have a godfather, go for a good mentor/guide. I was fortunate enough to have The Bollywood Faces as my mentor.

DANCE AND MENTAL WELLBEING

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All of us are familiar with dance as a great form of physical workout with those moves helping us to stay fit. What we may tend to overshadow is the fact that dance can not only release Physical stiffness but it can aid release mental tensions as well. From classical to traditional, from Jazz to Salsa or Kathak or Bhangra, moving our body often does a lot to lift our mood along by lowering stress and anxiety levels; and this fact is proven by various scientific studies and research. A growing number of researchers have proven that, while dancing, an abundance of mood-improving chemicals are released within the body of the dancer, when unleashed, these chemicals help improve one’s mental state; even one “lively” session of dance can reduce depression.   According to a study conducted by University of Hertfordshire, the happiness experienced while dancing is measurable even after dancing, as the increased levels in happiness are present as long as a week after the last dance. Beca...

In Conversation with Jaideep Singh

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What has been you career highlight so far? I have started my career with a corporate shoot for “Pepsico”, Thanks to “The  Bollywood Faces” for providing me this opportunity. After that I plays various character in many serials few names are “Yeh Hai Mohabbatein” on Star Plus, “Mai na Bhoolungi” on Sony TV, “Meri Aashiqui Tum se Hai” on Colors. Most popular character so far is “Sangram Singh” in “Jodha Akbar”. Apart from that I am done many print and TV ad. Who is your favourite actor? I admire Mr. Salman Khan. I am a great fan of Mr. Salman Khan & Hrithik Roshan. I have learn a lot from my co-star during the shot. I also have a desire to work with Madhuri Dixit. What you like to do in free time? I am a fitness freak, I love to do physical exercise & gyming during the free time. My body is a temple for me, and I wish to maintain it like that only.

MOST ANTICIPATED WEB SERIES AND FILMS OF 2021

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WEB SERIES THE FAMILY MAN SEASON 2 Just like the previous season, the new chapter also seems to offer an intriguing mystery. The show was applauded for its direction, performances and writing. The plot focused on Manoj Bajpayee’s Srikant Tiwari, an intelligence officer, his misadventures, and how he tries to maintain a balance between his personal and professional life. Tentative release date: 12 February 2021 MUMBAI DIARIES 26/11 As the title suggests, this new Amazon original is set under the backdrop of the infamous 26/11 attacks of 2008. The series aims to highlight the contribution of first responders who worked tirelessly to save lives during the attack. It is directed by Nikhil Advani and stars Konkana Srn Sharma and Mohit Raina in leads. Tentative release date:  March 2021   DICKINSON SEASON 2 The first season of  Apple TV+’s irreverent gothic comedy  had Hailee Steinfeld playing a young, sexy, headstrong version of Emily Dickinson railing aga...

IN CONVERSATION WITH ROHAN MEHRA

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Q. What has been your career highlight so far? Being a newcomer, its not easy to enter into the industry, I have struggled alot. I have done many ads include brand like Airtel,.chocogold etc. After that I done a movie Sixteen, that was a turning point of my career now a days I m a part of “Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai “ & movie UVA is going to be released.   Q. What are your future plan in industry? Acting is a passion for me. Quantity does not matter to me. My objective to do the good work, and make name for myself.   Q. Something about the days you spend in delhi? I miss those days, specially the delhi’s food. Those days were full of enjoy, masti and struggle, Delhi’s hangout place, food and people are amazing.   Q. What do you like to do in free time? Whenever I get the time ,I use that to unwind me. A good piece of music always work for me. Apart from that party with friends and prank are always in my mind.

THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD IN 2021

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Shakespeare wrote one of his greatest plays King Lear when he was quarantined during the plague in London in the 1660s. Similarly, the new year will be characterized by some ground-breaking discoveries and events. Something good has to happen right? It can’t be all bad and it is not! Here are some of the things to look forward to in the novice 2021. COVID 19 VACCINE Indeed the most anticipated as well as much needed is the vaccine against Coronavirus. It seems only surreal that scientists and researchers around the globe have been able to come up with antidotes in such a short span of time. What better new year’s gift could there have been! OLYMPICS The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were put on pause because of the pandemic, but are now scheduled for July 2021. It may not look like Olympics past --  the IOC says it will be a  "simpler, more restrained approach," -- but that won't stop us from indulging in the communal joy of pretending to know how gymnastics is scored. TECHN...