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Sridevi to wear a Sabyasachisari at Toronto Film Fest

THE THIRD ANNUAL VOGUE BEAUTY AWARDS, HELD IN MUMBAI, CELEBRATED THE BEST IN BEAUTY. THE GLITTERING AWARDS CEREMONYHONOURED THE BEST BEAUTY PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND PROFESSIONALS ACROSS CATEGORIES RANGING FROM SKIN CARE, ANTI-AGEING,MAKE-UP, FRAGRANCES, HAIR CARE AND HAIR STYLING. VOGUE BEAUTY AWARDS WAS WELL ATTENDED BY MUMBAI'S GLITTERATI, WITHBOLLYWOOD STARS LIKE KAJOL, DEEPIKA PADUKONE, DIANA PENTY, SONALI BENDRE, ILEANA D'CRUZ, FARHAN AKHTAR, ZOA MORANI, ZARINEKHAN, DIA MIRZA, SHAHANA GOSWAMI, MONICA DOGRA AND POORNA JAGANNATHAN WALKING THE RED CARPET. ALSO SEEN AT THE EVENTWERE MODELS FLEUR XAVIER, DIPANNITA SHARMA, NINA MANUEL AND HASLEEN KAUR. ON BEING PRESENTED 'BEAUTY OF THE YEAR' ,BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS DEEPIKA PADUKONE SAID, "MY IDEA OF BEAUTY IS EMBRACING MY STRENGTHS AS WELL AS MY FLAWS, BEINGCONFIDENT AND HARDWORKING. IT'S A GREAT FEELING TO RECEIVE SUCH A PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FROM VOGUE INDIA."

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First official Mazda6Wagon revealed

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For the premiere of hercomeback film EnglishVinglish at Toronto

International Film Festival,Bollywoood actress Sridevi hasdecided to dress desi. Sridevi'sBollywood comeback EnglishVinglish will be premiered atthe 37th TorontoInternational Film Festival(TIFF) and the actress hasdecided to wear a sari,specially designed byS a b y a s a c h iMukherjee.

The directorialdebut of GauriShinde, wife offilmmaker R. Balki," E n g l i s hVinglish" is thestory of ahousewife, herstruggle with theE n g l i s hlanguage andthe insecuritiesshe faces due toit. It will bepremiere Sep 14.

In the film,Sridevi has wornS a b y a s a c h i -designed attiresand for thep r e s t i g i o u s

extravaganza also, the 48-year-old will drape herself in atraditional, six-yard wonder bythe famed designer.

"English Vinglish", co-produced by

R a k e s hJhunjhunwaala,R. Damani,Sunil Lulla andR. Balki, isshot mostly inNew York.

MAKING ROSE POTPOURRI AT HOMEThe first notes you inhale

on entering a home saysa lot about its inhabitants.

The French, however, have made

an art out of making sure that theirhomes fill your senses withfragrant woody notes. All this ismade possible by a handful ofdried flowers kept in a bowl. They are called potpourri, aname given to a mixture of dried,naturally fragrant flower petals,plant slivers and herbs kept in abowl or tied in small pouches.The fragrance is achieved bymixing spices and scentedfixatives to the dried petals andherbs. These are then kept inspecial pots with perforated lidsto scent up a house. They are

usually purchased in different formsfrom shops, but those inclined tobe innovative can try making someat home, with their own brands ofperfume. It's the best way to keep yourenvironment fragrant for a long time.How to make a rose potpourriIngredients:

Rose petals Essential oilsSpices and herbs Fixative

Method: Collect or buy some freshrose petals from a florist, and drythem in a flat pan or any other flatsurface until they turn crisp. Foreach quart of petals, add one

tablespoon fixative. Drylavender, oak moss,sandalwood or orrisroot areavailable in chopped form atany herb store. Add yourfavourite spices like cinnamon,cloves, nutmeg, dried citruspeel and vanilla beans. Finally, add a few drops ofessential oil from anaromatherapy range, or yourfavourite perfume. Seal themixture in a jar, and let it mellowfor 10 days. Keep shaking thejar every couple of days so thatthe ingredients blend properly.

Mazda has officially kicked off production of the 2014Mazda6 at its Hofu No. 2 plant in Japan's Yamaguchiprefecture. The 2014 Mazda6 will be seen for the first

time at the Moscow Motor Show in August, and the rest of theworld will get their first glimpse at market-specific models duringSeptember's Paris Motor Show festivities. The third-generation

Mazda6 will go on sale in Europe and Japan before the end ofthe year, while North American cars will start hitting dealershipssometime in early 2013. Mazda plans to produce approximately120,000 units of the Mazda6 annually at Hofu. 2012 marks the10th anniversary of Mazda6 production there, with the originalcar (the official 626 replacement) first rolling off the line in 2002.

Cumin or jeera is a common ingredient in Indian kitchens.Apart from adding flavor to a dish, it has got health benefitstoo. Cumin (also known as Jeera) has a richness of history to

give it a special place in the world of spices. Ancient Egyptians used itfor the mummification process. And the humble jeera is a part of almost

every Indian kitchen and on a hot summer day it's sheer bliss to havea glass of buttermilk with a dash of cumin powder. Roasted jeera hasa very unique flavor and adds much taste to an ordinary dish likealoo ki sabzi. Apart from taste, cumin has lots of health benefits andthat's why you should ass it in your diet.Common cold: Antisepticproperties of cumin can help fight flu, by boosting your immunesystem. A cup of water boiled with cumin seeds, ginger, basil leaves

and honey, can give great relief.Anemia:Cumin seeds contain a good amount ofiron. Iron is an essential element for theformation of hemoglobin in the bloodrequired for transport of oxygen.Anemia [lowered levels of hemoglobinin the blood] has always been a concernin women, children and adolescents. It'sa good idea to include jeera in everydaypreparations like parathas, curries,cookies, soups, rice, lentil preparations.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2012 fashion

Fetishes aside, step out infootwear best suited toyour shape Parties are in

high season and sale tags are inplace. It's the right time to stepout for some much-needed retailtherapy to begin the New Year.Don't give into buyer's remorsewith shoes that don't quite fitperfect ly but seem oh-so-perfect. The shape of a shoeshould ideally, compliment thenatural shape of your foot. Justas people have different sizes fortheir feet, the shape also variesfrom broad and wide to narrowand thin. Some have narrowankles, some chubby calves;some are flat-footed while someeven have two differently sizedfeet. The trick is to find a pairand a style that flatters not onlythe shape of your foot, but alsothe build of your body and what

you're wearing. Men can't beexcused with their mismatchedpairing either. Designer andstylist Amy Billimoria helps youget your foot facts right.

Suit your style?Tall womenwearing a short dress or a denimskirt can experiment with kittenheels, a Mary Jane style or brighttie-ups to jazz up the outfit Shortwomen in need of a boost canfind solace in comfortableplatform stilettos for the snazzyevening look or funky wedgesfor day wear Curvy short womenshould avoid wearing closedshoes. Wedges or French heelswill give you muchneededelevation and soften the lookCalf or knee-length boots are agreat way to highlight a slim, tallpair of legs. Wear them overskinny jeans or a knee-lengthdress or skirt For men, navy blue,

black or military green pantswarrant black shoes, where asgrey, khaki and lighter colourscan take on brown shoes.??Theintricate straps in frontcamouflage the broadness infront. The thin strap in the middleslims down the width of the foot.The slight heel gives you adainty edge.

Broad feet?Feet that arewide towards the toes andsubstantially narrow towards theheel, are considered broad.

- People with broad feetrequire ample room at the frontof their shoe for their toes tobreathe. Wider footfronts workbest for them.

- Ankle straps and crossover styles work very well,giving them a dainty yetcomfortable fit.

- In keeping with flats,

strappy thong sandals are also agood option.

- Opt for cross-over strapsor open toed pumps for heelsinstead of closed shoes. Thisgives feet a visually slender look,and a little more room for yourfeet to breathe.

- Men with broad feetshould steer clear of very bluntand rounded toes. Not verypointed, but a slight tapering endwill help take away from thewidth of the foot and still manageto give you ample squiggleroom.??The strappy tie ups holdthe narrow feet in front and onthe sides, as well as around theankle to give it a firm footing anda delicate look

Narrow feet?These feet areslender all along, from the heelto the toe, and withproportionately narrow ankles.

They require footwear to holdt h e i r feet at more than one

junction for agood fit.

-Anything

strappy andloose, without propersupport becomes difficult forthe wearer to walk in. Instead, trycolourful tie ups that hold thefoot firmly in front.

- Flat ballerinas are also agood option for the slim footed.For a little variation, tryexperimenting with a little heel, like

a Mary Jane or French or kittenheels.

- Stilettos and pumps alsolook good with draped shortdresses, gowns with flares oroffice formals. Make it easy foryourself and find a pair with a slight

platform front for betterhold and

comfort.- Men with

slender feet can try tapering shoesbut ensure that they aren't verypointed at the tip. To give the footmore definition, ankle lengthboots work well too.

Footwear according to foot shape

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27 VALUABLE TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOW TO GETYOUR HOME SOLD FAST AND FOR TOP DOLLAR!CONTD. FROM LAST WEEK15.IT’S BETTER WITH MOREPROSPECTS.When you maximize your home’smarketability, you will most likelyattract more than one prospectivebuyer. It is much better to haveseveral buyers because they willcompete with each other; a singlebuyer will end up competing withyou.16. KEEP EMOTIONS IN CHECKDURING NEGOTIATIONS.Let go of the emotion you’veinvested in your home. Be

detached, using a business-likemanner in your negot iat ions.You’ l l def in i te ly have anadvantage over those who getcaught up emotional ly in thesituation.17. LEARN WHY YOUR BUYERIS MOTIVATED.The better you know buyers thebetter you can use the negotiationprocess to your advantage. Thisallows you to control the pace andduration of the process.18. WHAT THE BUYER CANREALLY PAY.

As soon as possible, try to learnthe amount of mor tgage the buyeris qualif ied to carry and howmuch his/her down payment is.If their offer is low, ask theirRealtor about the buyer’s abilityto pay what your home is wor th.19. WHEN THE BUYER WOULDLIKE TO CLOSE.Quite often, when buyers would“like” to close is when they needto close. Knowledge of theirdeadl ines for complet ingnegot iat ions again creates anegotiating advantage for you.20. NEVER SIGN A DEAL ON YOURNEXT HOME UNTIL YOU SELL YOURCURRENT HOMEBeware of closing on your newhome while you’re still makingmor tgage payments on the oldone or you might end upbecoming a seller who is eager(even desperate) for the first dealthat comes alon.)21. MOVING OUT BEFORE YOUSELL CAN PUT YOU AT ADISADVANTAGE.

It has been proven that it’s moredifficult to sell a home that isvacant because i t becomesforlorn looking, forgotten, nolonger an appealing sight. Buyersstar t getting the message that youhave a another home and areprobably motivated to sell. Thiscould cost you thousands ofdollars.22. DEADLINES CREATE ASERIOUS DISADVANTAGE.Don’t try to sell by a certain date.This adds unnecessary pressureand is a serious disadvatage innegotiations.23. A LOW OFFER-DON’T TAKEIT PERSONALLY.Invariably the initial offer is belowwhat both you and the buyerknows he’ll pay for your proper ty.Don’t be upset, evaluate the offierobjectively.24. TURN THAT LOW OFFERAROUNDYou can counter a low offer oreven an offer that’s just underyour asking price.

CONTD. NEXT WEEK

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Let the flowers bloom indoorsl i festyle

A fresh flower arrangementnever fails to lift yourspirits. It adds colour to

your house, filling it withpositivity and energy. But whatmeasures can one take to make allthis last longer? As laymen, we areaware of certain measures such asadding a spoonful of sugar or anaspirin for the nourishment of theflowers or using a water spray to keepthem looking bright. But, the process of making freshflowers stay fresh starts rightfrom its selection process. Becareful while taking your pick asthese flowers are expensivecompared to their artificialcounterparts. Ideally, oneshould look for the ones thatlook youthful and not matured.The tell-tale signs of the latter

would be drooping petalswith a yellowish orbrownish tinge at thecorners. Fresh ones shallalways have petals that arefirm and are just beginningto bloom. The vase or thecontainer in which theflowers are to be kept shouldbe clean. They should befree from any leftovermucous from the earlier arrangements. Light is the source of life.

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