Archive for the ‘Entertainment And Music’ Category

How to choose an Invitation for your Birthday

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

Invitations should be a reflection of your thoughts and personality. A well chosen wording for an invitation card can get the message across to the guests. Invitations are meant to be personalized messages sent to your loved ones requesting them to join you in the joyous occasion, be it your birthday or your kid’s, or your graduation day or anniversary. Internet is full of sites with plenty of designs to choose from for invitation cards for any occasion.

Birthday invitations should be planned according to the theme of the party, if there is. The design should be selected keeping in mind the sex and age of the child, kid, and adult. For an elderly person, a birthday invitation card can not be childish! Like ways, for a child a birthday invite can not be dull and lifeless. Even the wording should be chosen keeping these things in mind. You can get cool and fun wording ideas from the internet to make your card exciting and unique. The wording should be to the point and precise otherwise it can get boring. It can be funny, witty and can have the age or the name of the celebrant. You can even personalize birthday invitations by putting your child’s photo on the card. That way people will remember it for many years.

Engraved Gifts and Glasses

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

Whenever you are giving something as gift to someone the first thing that comes to your mind is permanency. By this I mean that whatever you are giving as a gift should be the prized possession of the person to whom you are gifting it. One of the best ideas for giving this permanent gift is engraved gifts which engrave a photograph or the name of the person in the object which you are giving. It is also important for you to choose the correct thing which the person will like. Engraved classes engrave pictures or by message which you like to give to that person.

In this case the least that you need to do is get a soft copy of the picture or the message which you want to engrave and then go to the shops which has the expertise of engraving on objects. In most of the cases it is the pictures which are in high demand with most of the people. It’s a good option for organizations to give engraved gifts as employee awards. You can give the picture of one of those special moments in your life to the person which will make the gift even more special for him. So, go ahead and start searching for the perfect picture which can be engraved and make the gift more special than you have ever made it before in your life.

Bollywood flick ‘Ghazini’ mania hits in Mumbai

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Employees of multiplexes in Mumbai is sporting Bollywood actor Aamir Khan’s hairstyle to promote his upcoming flick ‘Ghajini’.

About 100 employees of a multiplex in Khan’s trendy hairdo today posed for photographs with the actor himself.

Talking to reporters Khan said that it’s a marketing device and he is happy to see the excitement of the theatre staff.

“This is the part of a promotion plan which the marketing team had come up long back. I think that it’s great to their enthusiasm that all the personnel in theatres are showing towards the film, shows the excitement towards the film that is coming. I can see that they feel it’s an event. I am glad they are looking upon it as that,” he added.

Khan will be flaunting his eight-pack abs and trendy hairdo in Ghajini. He looks very brawny in his eagerly awaited film Ghajini.

The film was scheduled for release on Diwali but was postponed to December 25.

The film is said to be on the theme of the protagonist suffering from short-term memory loss and seeking revenge for his wife’s murder.

Indo-Canadian woman launches Punjabi album ‘My Ranjha’

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Canada-based Indian businesswoman Meera launched her debut Punjabi album ‘My Ranjha’ here that celebrates her ’special bonding’ with Punjab.

‘I was born and brought up in Jalandhar, but 15 years back I migrated to Canada. Since then I am based in Toronto and running my jewellery business there,’ Meera, who launched the album Monday here, told IANS.

‘Despite living away from my homeland, I always enjoyed a special bonding with Punjab in one way or the other. This music album is the result of this wonderful sense of unity with Punjab,’ added Meera who is here to promote her album.

‘There are nine tracks in my album, eight in Punjabi and one in Hindi. The unique selling proposition of my album is its versatility. You will find Punjabi dhol, western beats, hip-hop and melodious soothing touch in it.

‘As I do not believe in remix or experiments, every song in my album has its own uniqueness and originality. That is why it took me three years to complete it,’ pointed out Meera.

‘I started singing at a very young age. My first teacher was my mother who was also a trained singer. I won many awards in various competitions at school and college level but had to leave singing in between due to some personal reasons.’

‘My Ranjha’ is an amalgamation of earthy Punjabi lyrics with the new age music.

Before moving to Canada, Meera had won the Miss Jalandhar title and worked with Doordarshan in Jalandhar. She used to host a show called ‘Punjabi Lehren’.

‘For the past 15 years, I am hosting a TV show in Toronto on the latest trends in fashion and jewellery. I also have my own half-hour television programme called ‘Hello-G’ - a programme on Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu poetry,’ said Meera.

Music of Bollywood film Dasvidaniya launched

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Music of forthcoming Bollywood comedy film Dasvidaniya was launched in Mumbai on Friday.Sufi singer Kailash Kher released the music of the film at a ceremony where Bollywood glitterati were present.

Speaking to the media at the music launch of the film,director Shashant Shah hoped that the people would relate to the film. Bollywood actor Vinay Pathak besides acting in the film has also produced the film in association with Azam Khan.

Prince Charles refuses cameo on ‘Doctor Who’

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

Prince Charles has turned down an invitation to appear on British science fiction TV programme “Doctor Who”.

The show’s writer and executive producer Russell T. Davies wrote to Clarence House, the royal residence here, asking if Prince Charles would like to make a cameo appearance in the hit BBC drama, reports dailymail.co.uk.

Even though he is a self-confessed “big fan” of the show, the prince declined the invitation.

‘He turned us down, the miserable swine,’ Davies said at the ongoing 10-day Cheltenham Literature Festival while talking about his new book “Doctor Who: The Writer’s Tale”.

A Clarence House spokeswoman, however, dismissed reports that Prince Charles had turned down the request.

‘A letter was sent into the Prince of Wales’ office and was dealt with on his behalf. We receive many requests and it’s impossible to accept all of them,’ she averred.

Previous guests on “Doctor Who” have included celebrities like singer Kylie Minogue, actress Felicity Kendall and comedian Catherine Tate.

Beauti with Blocks

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Block print, caught in its traditional existence, was thought to have died its natural death. However, with major shops across the country now stocking block printed fabric and ready to use articles, it is evident that this traditional technique is in a comeback mode.

Says Monica Batra and #169;, store manager at the Faridabad outlet of Fabindia, “Customers love garments with block prints. We have sarees, kurtas, table linen - virtually everything with block print.

” In fact, Fabindia recently held a block printing workshop where customers were encouraged to try their hand at this traditional skill and get block printing done on their garments for as less as Rs 30. Maqbool, a Fabindia’s printer says, “This traditional Indian technique can uplift any garment.

We print close to 1,000-1,200 sq ft of cloth everyday and there is virtually no end to our work.” In fact, during the workshop, this single outlet saw more than 100 odd people turn up in a day to experience the appeal of block printing.

Block printing, a technique that has been used to create designs and patterns traditionally associated with Indian textiles was primarily known to enhance the appeal of dupattas and kurtas. However, with changing technology, the technique can now also be used on home furnishings.

Says Elsie Johnson of the Soma Shop, “We get orders from across the world for our block printed quilts.” In fact, block printed cushion covers and handbags are among the best picks this season at stores like Fabindia.

Block print, earlier limited to metallic shades, is now also available in jewel tones and applicable on fabrics like silk and tussar besides the usual cotton. Motifs range from the elaborate flowers to geometric patterns.

So, if you too want some quick fix therapy for your plain wardrobe or room, go find some block print magic and #8230;.

Costner set to reprise classic role in ‘Bull Durham’ sequel

Monday, October 6th, 2008

The much-awaited sequel to the acclaimed flick ‘Bull Durham’ is on its way to being made.

Kevin Costner is already in talks with director Ron Shelton to discuss reprising the role of Crash Davis from the popular baseball flick.

Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon are also expected to return as pitcher Nuke LaLoosh and baseball groupie Annie Savoy, who are now married and owners of a Major League team that Costner manages, reports The New York Post.

Kristen Kerr, is being considered for the role of one of Crash’s love interests, according to an insider.

Winfrey’s mom counter-suing high-end store over unpaid bill claims

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Oprah Winfrey’s mother is countersuing the owner of a high-end Wisconsin fashion store, after they filed a lawsuit against her for not paying a huge bill of purchases.

Bosses at Valentina Inc. claimed that Vernita Lee has been enjoying perks from the store and special deliveries since the beginning of 2004, and has not been paying for them.

Lee had to pay 1,080 pounds EMI to the store for settling her enormous bill, reports The Daily Express.

But she has now decided to contest the bill in the court, insisting store officials shouldn’t have extended her credit.

Lee filed her counterclaim on Sep 26 claiming the store took advantage of her “lack of knowledge, ability, and/or capacity” when offering her more credit.

It’s been said that Lee resolved a similar case with the store in 2002, in which bosses at Valentina were banned from increasing Lee’s in-store credit limit.

Winfrey’s mom countersues store for its $156K bill

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Oprah Winfrey’s mother says she shouldn’t have to pay a nearly $156,000 debt to a high-end fashion store because store officials shouldn’t have extended credit to her.

Valentina Inc. alleges that Vernita Lee of Milwaukee racked up $155,547 in purchases and interest as of July 1. The company sued, saying Lee fell behind in minimum monthly payments of $2,000.

Lee filed a counterclaim Friday contending that Valentina took advantage of her “lack of knowledge, ability, and-or capacity” when creating her credit account.

Court papers say Lee resolved a 2002 case with the company over a $175,000 bill. The resolution prohibited Valentina from extending further credit to her.

A message left for Valentina co-owner Tony Chirchirillo was not returned Tuesday.