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Digital filters spurs make-up to go the pop art way
Forget multi-hued rainbow eyes and wearing sheer lace make-up. The latest artistry is getting folks to wear graffiti and pop art on their cheeks, at the side of their face and on their eyelids. It’s edgy, vibrant and gives a funk vibe to the whole party look. Fashion has been embracing graffiti of late on apparel, bags, shoes and glasses. Some years ago, there was a trend of graffiti hair, which made use of hair stencils and spray-on paints to get the look. And now, it’s the turn of make-up to join the fad-wagon.
HERE ARE FIVE STEPS TO GET THE BEAUTY POP-ART LOOK:
First use a face primer that helps even out lines if any, on the face.
Add a layer of foundation on the neck and face.
Draw lines on the nose, eyes and cheeks with face paint to get the outlines for your art.
Fill the lips with a high-shine base colour in pink or red.
Using the face paint, create your art on the cheeks, too. Add eyeshadow and mascara to complete the look.
The 30 stunning fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2018 state winners
Over the past one month, the 30 dazzling Miss India finalists have mesmerised the country. Their journey began with the auditions in the South Zone. Culminating in the West Zone (Mumbai), the auditions were held across 24 fbb outlets.
While the auditions were on, customers who came to shop at the fbb stores were greeted to a mind-blowing display of fashion. But they did not stop at cheering for their favourite beauty queen. The shoppers also took to the ramp to bask in their own glamour, and earned themselves fbb gift vouchers by winning the fbb Mr and Mrs Most Stylish title.
As for the gorgeous finalists, they got a chance to experience a taste of the Miss India competition. Coming from humble backgrounds, and with a childhood dream of adorning the Miss India crown, this year’s contestants have gone to live the Woh#MissIndiaWaliFeeling. And in the process, have won hearts of countless Indians.
The actor will play Tiger Shroff’s rival in SOTY 2
Television actor Abhishek Bajaj, currently seen on the show Bitti Business Wali, is all set to enter Bollywood. BT has it that he will play Tiger Shroff’s rival in the upcoming film, Student Of The Year 2 (SOTY2).
The actor, who has been part of shows like Hitler Didi and Dil Deke Dekho, said, “Landing this film has made me believe that some dreams indeed come true. I had never thought that I would land a Karan Johar movie so early in my career. Also, it’s not a blink-and-miss role. So, quite unlike the popular perception, that most TV actors only get bit roles in movies, I will be essaying a pivotal character.”
Abhishek is aware that his on-screen rival, Tiger, has an envious physique. So, is he trying to match up to it? He replies, “More than matching up with Tiger, being fit is a part and parcel of our job. I work out on Aksa beach, go to the gym after I pack up and also follow a strict high-protein diet.” Juggling his TV show and the film is proving to be quite hectic for the actor. While his show is being shot in Allahabad, SOTY 2 is being filmed in Mussoorie. But Abhishek has no complaints. “On days when I am travelling from one location to the other, I sleep in the car, but I guess you can’t achieve anything in life without hard work.”
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‘My parents wanted me to join the army & were shocked that I wanted to become a nachaniya’
He is famous as the ‘King of Slow Motion’ in the world of dance. His stage name ‘Crockroaxz’ best describes his dancing style — as powerful as a crocodile and as swift as a cockroach. Raghav Juyal needs no introduction, his moves and grooves speak for him. The actor dancer recently visited the Bombay Times office, and showed off his talent. And guess what, it’s not just his dance moves that are effortless; he’s a smooth talker, too.
Better known for his flawless reinvention of the slow-motion walk, Raghav comes from a small town in Uttarakhand and draws inspiration from nature. He says, “I have performed a lot of dance forms, but I got popular because of slow motion. I have copied and got inspired by a lot of dances that I have seen and I am not scared to admit that.”
However, as they say, the journey is always more fascinating than the destination. So, how did it all begin? He tells us, “My mother tells me that I started dancing even before I learnt how to walk. I draw inspiration from nature trails and walks — I can choreograph a dance step by watching the manner in which a leaf falls; everything has a distinct form and movement. The slo-mo dance, too, is an outcome of observing nature. I perfected the technique by following international dancers on the internet, but my actual training began in Mumbai.”
However, it was no ‘moonwalk’. Raghav, who’s currently hosting Dance Champions, had to fight against several odds to realise his dreams. He recalls, “My parents were against me pursuing dance.
So, I quit it for a while and joined school unions. I would often end up picking fights, as I didn’t know how else to release pent-up energy. I started staying away from my parents from Class IX because of their lack of support. However, I would still practise dance away from their eyes. After a lot of arguments, they finally allowed me to audition for Dance India Dance in Delhi. They wanted me to either join the army or study law and were shocked that I wanted to become a nachaniya. Things are better now and I have started visiting my parents. I love it there, I prefer it to the city life.”
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I was dyslexic and couldn’t fathom why I wasn’t able to calculate numbers. That’s how I tilted towards dance and nautanki: Raghav Juyal
While he has mended fences with his parents, Raghav still has bones to pick with our education system. He says, “I was first exposed to racism in a school in Dehradun. While ‘A’ section consisted of studious children, I was in the ‘B’ section which comprised average students. I was baffled by this arrangement. Another problem was that I was dyslexic and my mother had to take me for counselling. As a child, I couldn’t fathom why I wasn’t able to calculate numbers. In fact, I still can’t do calculations. That’s how I tilted towards dance and nautanki. I was a notorious child and hence, would get punished both at school and home. In fact, I was rusticated from many schools. Today, however, the same schools proudly flaunt that I am their alumni (laughs).”
After carving a niche for himself as a dancer, Raghav took up hosting, where he displayed his comic timing. And now, he is pursuing films. Ask him if his unconventional looks serve as an impediment and he says, “A casting director told me that I need to have well-built body. I am a rebel and I argued with him, but I joined a gym. However, I could not continue beyond a month. I think the concept of fitness is very wrong in our society. I want to be naturally fit with that unconventional touch. I don’t want to do the conventional things that are expected from an actor. You are beautiful as you are. I remain fit by climbing the stairs of my 30-floor building and doing push-ups.”
On the personal front, the dancer-actor is taken. He has been in a relationship for the past three years. “My girlfriend is from Europe and is pursuing theatre there. We meet just twice or thrice a year. It’s indeed difficult to maintain a long-distance relationship, but our love is very strong,” he says.
A destination wedding for Virat-Anushka in December?
While fans have been waiting for them to take their relationship to the next level, rumours are rife that cricketer Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma are all set to tie the knot in the beginning of December. According to our sources, it will be a destination wedding.
Anushka and Virat met in 2013, when they shot together for a TV commercial. Their friendship graduated to love and soon the couple was spotted together on various occasions. Anushka has also been seen attending cricket matches to cheer for the Indian team. The two have always refrained from talking about their relationship. However, their affection for each other has been evident through their posts on social media.
There were reports that the two had split some time last year, but they got back together and since then have been going strong. Virat recently acknowledged Anushka’s role in his life on a TV show. He said, “Ever since the lady has come into my life, she has taught me a lot of things. I’ve become more sensible in the last four years, all because of her. She’s taught me how to be more patient and how to utilise the position you are in, to the fullest.” After the two did their first ad together four years ago, they recently shot for another one. Interestingly, the theme of this ad was a wedding. If Virat-Anushka’s December wedding news is true, this will be the third Bollywood-meets-cricket marriage in a year after Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech, who tied the knot in Goa and Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge, who will walk down the aisle on November 27.
Bombay Times contacted Virat’s manager Bunty Sajdeh, who told us, “I don’t know where this news is coming from.” When we spoke to Anushka’s spokesperson, she said, “There is no truth to this.”
A sweeping span of Golden Gate Bridge, sidewalk cafes, iconic cable car rides and outdoor concerts, one couldn’t possibly get tired of this stunning city
One of the most expensive cities in the United States and also termed as a “Crazy City”, San Francisco is packed with surprises. Situated on the tip of a peninsula and surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, this Californian city is known for its cool summers, foggy views, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of architecture, and endless landmarks.
WHERE TIME STANDS STILL
Once called it “the bridge that couldn’t be built”, and today it is one of the seven wonders of the modern world. A must on every traveller’s wishlist, the Golden Gate Bridge is definitely San Francisco’s most famous landmark. Visit the bridge at any time of the day to get a magnificent view of the city skyline and some cool breeze. The colour of the bridge is an orange vermilion called “international orange,” which the original committee felt it contrasted well against the sky and ocean. A picture-perfect spot for shutterbugs!
HAPPENING HUB
World-class department stores, top brands, designer labels and posh hotels are the hallmarks of this vibrant downtown area. Today, Union Square retains its role as the ceremonial “heart” of San Francisco, serving as the site of many public concerts and events, art shows, impromptu protests, private parties and events, winter ice rink and the annual Christmas tree and Menorah lighting. Catch a cable car or just take a few moments to enjoy an outdoor concert in the square.
ORIENT FLAVOUR
Rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake, Chinatown is the oldest establishment in North America. This densely populated residential neighbourhood was deliberately designed as an “Oriental City.” Churches, schools, social and cultural organisations sustain the Chinese-American community. The restaurants, gift shops and grocery stores are simply irresistible here. Don’t forget to visit one of the oldest Chinese restaurants in San Francisco called the Empress of China. Frequented by its fair share of celebrities over the years, you could dine like a star here.
MEETING SEA LIONS
The most visited destination in San Francisco, Pier 39 is a must on your list of things to do in San Francisco. Bustling with people, it offers bay views, dining, entertainment, shopping and attractions including Aquarium of the Bay. Take the Bay cruise which takes you directly underneath the Golden Gate Bridge on a smooth, onehour journey that provides some of San Francisco’s most stunning photo-ops of Alcatraz, the city skyline, the Bay Lights and more. And there’s a bar on board, so you can sip while you sail. One of the best attractions of Pier 39 is the sighting of sea lions who camp out on the pier’s K Dock.
PEAK-A-BOO
Bikers, hikers and motorists can get a panoramic view of the entire city of San Francisco from this 910-foot summit. Twin Peaks is the last San Francisco habitat for the mission Blue Butterfly, an endangered species that was once commonly found throughout the city. Spend some time here gazing around or simply soaking up the glorious sun.
At least five animals have been scientifically named after Harry Potter characters!
Characters from the Harry Potter universe have inspired scientists and biologists to name new species of insects and animals after them. Earlier this year, ‘Harryplax Severus Crab’, a newly-discovered crab species was inspired by names of both Harry and professor Severus Snape. The ‘Ampulex Dementor Wasp’ is native to Thailand. This one behaves unusually with cockroaches. As it stings its prey, it releases a toxin into the victim’s neural nodes. This toxin blocks the cockroach’s octopamine receptors, leaving it alive but unable to direct its movements. It is named so referring to its behavioural resemblance with the Dementors, fictional creatures from the books, who suck their prey’s soul, leaving it an empty body with neither thoughts nor emotions, just like the wasp.
A species of wolf spider the furry Lycosa Aragogi Spider — has been named after Aragog. The two have similar exoskeletons with eight inset eyes and a furry exterior. Named after the redeemed character Lucius Malfoy, a wasp in New Zealand was named ‘Lusius Malfoyi’. And finally, the ‘Eriovixia Gryffindori Spider’, who resembles a sorting hat, is named after Godric Gryffindor, one of the four founders of Hogwarts.
Anew technology for patients, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre has a Department of Robotic Surgery which has the latest 4th generation robotic surgery system — the Da Vinci Xi robotic platform.
This technology helps surgeons perform minimalinvasive surgery with even greater precision, flexibility and control.
WHAT IS ROBOTIC SURGERY?
Robotic surgery is a type of minimal invasive surgery. Instead of operating on patients through large incisions, smaller surgical instruments that fit through a series of quarter-inch incisions are mounted on separate robotic arms, allowing the surgeon maximum range of motion and precision. One of the arms contains a magnified high-definition 3D camera that guides the surgeon during the procedure. The surgeon controls the arms through a computer console that is near the operating table. The system allows the surgeon a high definition, magnified, 3D view of the surgical site. The other members of the team assist the surgeon during the operation.
ADVANTAGES AND RISKS
Robotic surgery has been in use in the treatment of a wide range of conditions. For many procedures the visibility afforded through robotic surgery is far superior, especially for some surgeries in difficult to access areas of the body. Using robotic surgery, surgeons can perform delicate and complex procedures that may have been difficult or impossible with other methods.
The surgeon looks through a high-definition monitor that gives him a better, more detailed 3D view of the operating site than the human eye can provide. Every movement he makes with the master controls is replicated precisely by the robot. When necessary, the surgeon can even change the scale of the robot’s movements. For example, if he selects a three-to-one scale, the tip of the robot’s arm will move just one inch for every three inches the surgeon’s hand moves.
For this reason, this surgery enhances the precision, flexibility and control during the operation in addition there are all the benefits of minimal invasive surgery that include:
Small incisions that heal quickly with less noticeable scars.
Less risk of developing infection of the surgical site.
Less pain and blood loss.
QUICKER RECOVERY
Robotic surgery involves some risk, which may be similar to those of conventional open surgery, such as a small risk of infection and other complications. Robotic surgery may be done for a better outcome in most specialties such as urology, gynaecology, general and GI surgery, colorectal surgery, pelvic floor surgery, thoracic surgery, cancer surgery and head and neck surgery.
It is important that you discuss this option with your surgeon to understand whether it’s the right one for you.
