Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Lux Advertisement

'Lux' is the brand synonymous with beauty and film stars and it has created history by bringing together the most sought couple of Bollywood - Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan together for the first time ever on television in the new 'Lux' commercial.
Talking about her long standing association with Lux, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan said that she have been associated with Lux for past 10 years as a Global Brand Ambassador. Shooting with Abhishek makes this Ad even more special as it's their first commercial together and they had a great time together at shooting. Abhishek Bachchan said, "We are happy and proud of the fact that we have done our first ever commercial for Lux. The script drew me to the commercial and I liked the way Ash and my parts were incorporated - mischievous, soft and fun which brought out the vibes in the relationship that we share." Speaking on the occasion Mr. Sudhanshu Vats, VP, Home Care and Skin Cleansing, HUL said that Lux relaunch promises to give the consumers a never before luxurious bathing experience through a creamier lather leaving their skin soft and smooth and they have made improvements to every element of the mix - product, packaging and fragrance. All of this is being communicated to the consumers through a unique yet distinctly Lux campaign where we have Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan coming together for the very first time in an advertisement. The new Lux AD has been directed by Stephen Mead from the London-based ad film production house Short Films. The Sufi inspired music score has been composed by none other than the melodic trio Shankar Ehsaan Loy. The couple has been designed by leading fashion designer Aki Narula with make-up done by Mickey Contractor. Really one has to use lux at least once !

Big Boss 3- The Reality Show in Colors is in Big Trouble

Information and Broadcasting Ministry have send notice to producers of the popular reality show Big Boss 3 in Colors Network for showing obscenity. The show is hosted by Big B(Amitabh Bachchan). In one of the yet to be transmitted show, Shamita Shetty and Tanaaz Currim were seen to pull down the short of Raju Srivastava and the clippings are flashed in several TV channel. The show violated section 5 of the network Act that states no programme is allowed to violate the taste and decency or contain anything obscene. Producers are also asked to reply within 5 days why action will not be taken against the show. Neither the network authority nor the concerned actors were available for comment!

Twittering : Can It Change The Way One Writes Book, New Technique of Writing a Book : Twittering

A Scottish author has named Peter Urpeth found a rather difficult way to write his new book-by posting each sentence on the micro-blogging website Twitter. He began posting his novel, 'MacKenzie's Issue', on the website, 140 characters a time.
"He was my father, that's all, and I was elsewhere at the time of his passing," The Scotsman quoted the first posting as saying.
And 21 minutes later, he posted the second extract, which said: "I am uncertain of the exact day and date on which he died. On reflection, I am not too sure even of the year. But I know that it was summer."
The novel tells the story of the strange life of the last son of an obscure branch of the Clan MacKenzie and is set on Scotland's northwest coast and in the Outer Hebrides.
Going by the pace of one tweet a day, it could take him close to 14 years to complete the novel, given that the average book is 80,000 words long and there are roughly 16 words per line.
Explaining his decision to tweet his latest book, Urpeth said: "As a novelist, I am intrigued by the opportunities, challenges and limitations the digital world generates, and I want to explore and experience new digital media from the viewpoint of a writer of long fiction."
"My new novel will be written tweet by tweet with an undertaking by me to add at least one new tweet section every day until the end is reached and the archive of tweets will remain accessible so that new readers can catch-up at any time. Normally, as a novelist writing and publishing in the traditional manner, the book would be finished and have gone through countless revisions before being exposed to a readership. This one is published as it is written."
It is new at the point of every tweet, and he also aims to reflect on and respond to feedback from readers. One immediate challenge is to make sentences that have economy, and which work within the limitations of the 140-character maximum.

Though this is not a totally new idea - tweet novels have been posted before, and some have been bought-up and subsequently published in traditional form. So this is also an exploration of digital marketing for writers, and maybe a new way of reading or experiencing fiction, too.
Reported by ANI

Gadiara Tours, Excusive Tours and Travels in Gadiara, Tour Planning for Weekend

Planning to go out during an weekend? Want to relax in the open riverside and breath some fresh air! We can suggest you one place, Gadiara which could be upto your requirement.
Gadiara, the meeting place of Damodar, Rupnarayan and Hoogli rivers, is an exotic tourist paradise in West Bengal. Gadiara is a picturesque place where river is so wide, it looks like a mini sea.

Why Gadiara is suitable for a 3 day 2 night tour?

1. Gadiara is located within 100 km. distance from Kolkata by road. You have to go by NH-6 upto Bagnan , take a left turn,travel for10 km and you will reach your destiny. Alternatively, go to Bagnan by train. CSTC/CTC buses are available from Esplanade to Gadiara.
2. Except from october to februery(Peak Season), Gadiara is less crowded by tourists.
3. Hotels and lodges are quite a few. TouristResort by WBTDC, which is situated on the bank of the river, is the most attractive place for staying. Some private lodges are also avilable. In peak season, it is better to book hotels in advance.
4. On the opposite side, there is Geaokhali.You can go there by motorboat. In Geaokhali, there is a tourist resort of Haldia Developmemt Authority.
5. Fresh fishes from the river is a delight to your tongue .
6. There is arrangement for boating in the river. But be careful, the river is just too big. It will be a ride to remember though.
So, what are you waiting for? Take your car and go out for a long drive towards Gadiara.

Diwali of Celebrities, Diwali Celebrated by Stars, Filmy Diwali

This Diwali will see the release of three big budget films in bollywood and each of them will give a tough competition to others. Biggest of the lot is the underwater thriller 'Blue' starring Akshay Kumar,Lara Dutta and a cameo by Katrina Kaif. The budget of this film> 100 crores. Lara Dutta, having already created sensation with her serpentile body underwater, said, 'She is expecting a bumper diwali success this year.' Rohit Shetty's "All The Best" is a lough riot starring Ajay Debgan and Bipasha Basu. After the success of 'Golmaal Returns' last diwali, Rohit again expecting the success of this film as stupid comedies do well during festive seasons. Last is "Main aurr Mrs. Khanna" starring Salman and Kareena. Both of them are on a roll after the success of Wanted and Kambakkht Ishq respectively. Lets see who wins the jackpot this diwali!

Bipasha Basu is out of Maniratnam's Raavan, Aishwarya in Bipasha out

Maniratnam's latest film Raavan is going through a rough time. Cast problem, crew problem, and weather problem also. His cinematographer Manikandan is ill and opted out of the film. Maniratnam has asked Santosh Siven to take charge. Siven, who made Dil Se for Mani, agreed but on one condition only. He wil reshoot the portion( shoot by Manikandan) he didn't like. The weather is not helping either. Abhishek and Ash went for shooting outdoor but returned at the end of the day without a single shot being taken because of heavy rain. Next, Bipasha Basu is out of the film. Remour is that she is out because otherwise Ash's character is losing importance. Another remour is that she cannot deliver what Mani wanted from her. Bipasha said the matter is amicably settled and all are happy. Well, we certainly don't!

Amir Khan and Salman Khan in the Same Film

Long time after the block buster movie "Andaz Apna Apna" diected by Raj Kumar Santoshi, the two khans are planning to do a film together. The film will be produced jointly by Amir Khan himself and Salman's brother Sohel khan. The directer and the story will be yet to be decided. The two Khans came closer after the success of "Ghajini" and there comes the plan. Neither of the Khans were available for comment. We just hope the film would be worth watching!

Diwali Rangoli Meaning, Rangoli Patterns, Rangoli Designs, Rangoli Themes

The diwali is one of the biggest religous hindu festival that is celebrated in India.This festival mainly celebrated in Nothern India, Maharashtra, Madheya Pradesh, Uttarpradesh, Rajasthan
Bihar,Orissa ans some part of East and South india.The people will light up diyas and candls at their houses and than perform laxmi puja.

Rangoli' is a Sanskrit word which means a creative expression of art through the use of color.The word rangolirangoli may also have come from "rang" (color) + "aavalli" (row), which means row of colors, or from rang+avalli, which means creepers of colors. Basically, Rangoli is the art of drawing images and motifs on the floor and walls of one's home using different color powders. Designed with a beautiful combination of various colors, the Rangoli images create an enchanting piece of art. Basically a floor painting, a rangoli image stands for a sign of welcome. The main purpose of making rangolis in diwali is to welcome Goddess Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth, to individual homes apart from warding off the evil eye. The art of rangoli is known by different names in different regions such as "Rangoli" in Maharashtra, Alpana (in Bengal), and Kolam (in South India). Although Rangoli has its origins in Maharashtra, today it is practiced everywhere. One of the most popular arts among Indian women, rangoli is an age old custom of India, and practiced all over the country.


The Rangoli designs are passed down through generations, with some of them being hundreds of years old. Though the designs vary in different sections of India, the basic approach is common. The designs are geometric and proportioned. It has been a tradition in culturally rich India to draw Rangoli on the festivals and other auspicious occasions as it is considered a holy ritual.

The art of rangoli is known by different names in different regions of the country. In Maharashtra, it is called 'rangoli', while it is known as 'kolam' in South India and 'alpana' in Bengal. While most of the Rangoli designs are made with the use of dry colors, the patterns can also be done by using the paste of rice grains, turmeric paste, vermilion powder or chalk. So, this Diwali, use the rangoli decoration ideas given below and bring a sense of completion in the joyous celebration of the festival.

Decoration Ideas
There are myriad ways to add to the overall appeal of rangoli. The designs of rangoli are created by a combination of different colors. It could be decorated either by colored powders or by colored pastes such as painting colors. You can enhance the beauty of your rangoli pattern by adding some decorative pieces to it, such as the lighted diyas, colorful flower petals and leaves, colored rice grains, colorful pulses, and colored sand. You may place a diya at the center of the rangoli.

Designs
Originated from Maharashtra, the art of rangoli is popular all over the country and therefore, different designs of rangoli have come into existence. The rangoli designs for Diwali have been passed on from one generation to the other, some of them being as old as hundred years. Although the designs vary largely, in different regions of India, the basic approach of the people is common - to please Goddess Lakshmi, so that she enters the home and brings in health, wealth and prosperity. Generally, the rangoli designs are geometrical shapes, proportioned in a balanced way. Geometrical figures such as circles, triangles, squares, ovals and rectangles dominate. Apart from geometrical figures, images of flowers, their petals, trees and creepers are also drawn.

Themes
The common rangoli themes are the holy symbols like mangal kalash, leaves of Ashoka tree, Om, Swastik symbol, a lighted Deepak, Shree, lotus and other flowers, creepers, trees, rising sun, moon, stars, chakra, fish, birds, elephants, dancing figures, trident, human figures and geometrical figures such as circles, semi-circles, curves, triangles, squares, ovals and rectangles. The footsteps of Goddess Lakshmi entering into the home are designed at the main entrance of the home or near the place of worship, which indicates the entrance of prosperity in the home.
Some wonderful Rangoli Designs are shown below....................

Juicy Women Jokes, Naughty Women Jokes

1. A judge asked a woman on why she wanted a divorce.
She answered, 'Your Honor, he knew I'm a vegetarian n yet he still insists on putting his meat in my mouth.'


2. Woman: 'Doc, an ant entered my vagina, can you please take it out'.
Doctor removes her panties and start making love.
Woman: 'What are you doing?'
Doctor: 'This is the only way to drown the bastard!'


3. Q: What is the closest thing similar to a woman's period?
Answer: Your SALARY. It comes once a month last 3 - 4 days & if it doesn't come you are in deep trouble!


4. A lady visited her doctor again, Dr. said: U look more sick & exhausted then b 4.
Are u having 3 meals a day as I advised?
Lady: WHAT? I thought U said 3 MALES a day!!!!

Who is at The Top of Advertisement Industry, Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan- the Premier Couple of Bollywood

Bollywood is full of rumours that golden couple Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have charged a whopping Rs 25 crore to appear in an ad for a beauty soap that Ash already endorses.
Father-daughter duo Anil and Sonam Kapoor have apparently charged Rs 15 crore for their very first ad together for a pen brand. Advertising gurus, however, have shot down the figures as "impossible" in the current economic situation. Prahlad Kakkar says, "25 crore! Ash charges Rs 4.5 crore for international brands and Rs 2 crore for Indian ones." He adds, "If they're getting Rs 25 crore for an ad, it better be steamy - both need to be in the same bath tub, minimally dressed, and Abhishek needs to wax his chest. The ad should lead to a debate in Parliament and the country should come to halt for a month." Celeb manager Sonu Lakhwani says, "This figure is exaggerated given the state of the ad industry. For a one minute ad, no brand would pay such an amount, no matter who the celebrity is." Though Anil is basking in the glory of Slumdog Millionaire, experts say he still can't get Rs 15 or even 10 crore for an ad, even if paired with his daughter. Sonam charges around Rs 1.5 crore for an ad and even if we add Anil's Slumdog charm, it still wouldn't touch 10 crore. So, everybody keep guessing!

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