Special: John, Craig in trunks | Obama in suits
A shot of Craig's Bond flick Casino Royale and John in his new film Dostana.
So, is John copying Craig? With a six-pack like that, who cares? We have our eye candy!
John versus Daniel: Raakesh Agarvwal, Delhi-based designer and a avid movie buff says, "There's a gay angle in the story, and he (producer Karan Johar) is just trying to show that off with John. And no, I don't think John is being made to copy Daniel Craig, and even if he is, big deal. The whole world is talking about it, so it works anyways, right?"
Style tip: If you plan to don some swimming trunks, here's what you need to know. There are broadly two types: jammers and speeders. Jammers are loose bermuda-style shorts while speeders are more like briefs, the kind professional swimmers wear.
If looks could kill!
According to Men's Vogue here's what Daniel had to say: I want(ed) to get chunky for this (film). I want(ed) this guy to look like the uniform's just come off -- like he's literally just stepped out of a war zone.
Apparently, Daniel wanted to look like he "could kill people just by looking at them" (boy, it works!).
According to Buzz18.com (as told to CNN-IBN's entertainment editor Rajeev Masand), here's what John Abraham had to say: I am very comfortable with my body from the first film. There are certain films you don't want to show too much skin all the time because the film doesn't demand that but in a film like Dostana where you are on the beach in Miami getting out of the water, I had to just wear my trunks. So, where everyone's clothes used to come in hangers, mine used to come in one hanger with four different trunks.
Still from Casino Royale and Dostana
Raakesh tips us off. "If you want to sport really tight swimming trunks at the beach, obviously, you cannot have bulges here and there. It would just be plain UGLY to see a stomach hanging out or the thighs "thundering" around!"
"However, I also feel you don't need to have too much muscle as well. A fit body would look cool. Guys, make sure those legs are toned because this season, the 6-inch trunks are in."
Trend for the season: Bright colours such as green, orange, yellow, even black, brown. White is good, too. Prints are in. Stripes, plaids, checks fly, too. Move away from the original baggy styles to more fitted cuts and designs.
And here's what the fashion editors at GQ magazine have to say: "When you are on the beach with her, wear less this summer -- not those droopy, oversize surf shorts."
Nov 8, 2008
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Bollywood Actor JOHN ABRAHAM Style |
Nov 7, 2008
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Celebrities Saree Show |
Phirang celebs in saree
Liz Hurley - Liz Hurley's love for India starts from her husband, Indian businessman Arun Nayar. They got married at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan recently. Here she looks resplendent in this pink embellished saree. In the Photo - Actress Elizabeth Hurley attends The Breast Cancer Foundation's Hottest Pink Party at The Waldorf Astoria on April 08, 2008 in New York City.
Serena and Venus - The Williams sisters, as they are most famously known, have ruled the women's tennis world. Serena recently won the US Open while Venus took home the Wimbledon title. Besides their glam outfits on court, they sport trendy fashionable outfits at events off the court. Venus and Serena hit the catwalk in gorgeous sarees at the Bangalore Open event party. In the Photo - American tennis players Serena Williams, left, and her sister Venus Williams sport saris, traditional Indian dress for women, as they stand on the ramp during a show organized for the upcoming Bangalore Open 2008 tournament in Bangalore, India, Sunday, March 2, 2008. The women's tennis tournament starts March 3.
Jelena Jankovic, the fastest rising player on the tennis circuit who in spite of not winning a Glam Slam title, is the No.1 ranked player in the women’s circuit. Besides her prowess on court, she also makes her presence felt at events with her glamour quotient. Here Jelena walks the ramp wearing a beautiful blue Mysore silk. In the Photo - Serbian tennis player Jelena Jankovic sports a Sari, a traditional Indian dress for women as American Serena Williams, left, and her sister Venus Williams look on during a show organized for the upcoming Bangalore Open 2008 tennis tournament in Bangalore, India, Sunday, March 2, 2008. The women's tennis tournament starts March 3. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
Nov 6, 2008
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Skin (ITCH) Treatments |
*Try pinching the skin near the itch between your thumb and forefinger through your clothing; this is less damaging than actual scratching.*Have lukewarm showers or baths, and add a little baking soda. Soak the scalp or feet in warm water with baking soda if they are itchy.
*Soaking in a bath in which two cups of rolled oats secured in a sock have been placed can relieve itching.
*Use a cold compress or apply calamine lotion.
*Avoid wearing any irritating clothes and wear cotton if possible.
*Keep away from hot, humid environments.
*Oral antihistamines can help control allergic reactions and itching, and can break the itch-scratch cycle.
*Over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream can help on localised itchy areas.
*Rub-on corticosteroids can be prescribed by your general practitioner.
Nov 4, 2008
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Skin and Beauty Videos |
Cheryl Kramer Kaye of Redbook magazine reveals simple beauty solutions for different stages of your life.
Nov 2, 2008
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10 ways to impress your Lover |
Impressing her, No matter how much you hate it, but if you want to impress a woman, just help her carry those shopping bags. And in case that's not enough to flatter your lady, below are 10 best ways that will surely make them fall for you...
1. Ask questions
Over dinner, in a restaurant, nothing beats a good question or two. For instance "How was your day?"
2. Stop asking questions
After you have asked enough questions, particularly the right ones, there will come a time when you should stop - when you're in bed together.
3. Call me back straight away
Verbose, over-worked text messages just look keen and girly. Be a man and say it in 350 characters or don't say it at all.
4. Don't be tight
When it comes to small change, taxi fares, coffee money, tips and treats, penny-pinching is a huge turn off.
5. Carry bags
If they're heavy, please don't make a fuss about it, just do it.
6. Don't hide your appreciation
There is no girl alive who doesn't want a priapic response to a new dress.
7. 'No' to
Clammy hands, grunting in public, salivating into earholes, 'sexy' tickling, jokes about love handles and twanging bras.
8. 'Yes' to
A firm touch and a smooth hand, a frank attitude to nudity, evident and matter-of-fact carnal enjoyment, and an attentive approach to often overlooked areas of the female body.
9. Talk about ex-girlfriends
Too much detail about ex-girlfriends is as harmful as not talking about them at all.
10. Criticism
Say what you like about her friends, work, flat, table manners.
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Body Weight Control |
Vigorous exercise – from running, to chopping firewood or scrubbing floors – can reduce the risk of breast cancer by almost a third, a new study has found.
Vigorous exercise can cut breast cancer risk by a third
The study of more than thirty thousand postmenopausal American women, reported in BioMed Central's open access journal Breast Cancer Research, has revealed that a sedentary lifestyle can be a risk factor for the disease – even in women who are not overweight.
While an Investigator at the National Cancer Institute of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Michael F. Leitzmann led a team of researchers who followed the 32,269 women for eleven years and found that vigorous activity may protect against breast cancer, independent of body weight control.
Vigorous activity was judged to include things like heavy housework (scrubbing floors, washing windows, heavy yard-work, digging, chopping wood) and strenuous sports or exercise (running, fast jogging, competitive tennis; aerobics, bicycling on hills, and fast dancing).
Leitzmann said, "Notable strengths of our study include its large sample size, prospective design, high follow-up rate, and availability of relevant known or suspected breast cancer risk factors. These features enabled us to minimize any effects from other factors apart from exercise."
Interestingly, the authors found that non-vigorous activity, such as light housework (vacuuming, washing clothes, painting, general gardening) and light sports or exercise (walking, hiking, light jogging, recreational tennis, bowling) was not protective. Furthermore, vigorous activity was only protective in lean women and not those who were overweight or obese.
According to Leitzmann, "Possible mechanisms through which physical activity may protect against breast cancer that are independent of body mass include reduced exposure to growth factors, enhanced immune function, and decreased chronic inflammation, variables that are related both to greater physical activity and to lower breast cancer risk".
The authors added, "An alternative explanation for the stronger apparent effect of vigorous activity among lean over heavy women is that heavier women may misreport non-vigorous activities as vigorous ones".
Oct 28, 2008
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Anti-Aging spa treatment for home |
Anti - Aging Home Made Treatement
* 1/2 cup brown sugar
* 2 TBS safflower, sunflower, sweet almond or jojoba oils
* 1 TBS shredded glycerin soap or liquid glycerin (optional)
* 1/4 cup honey
* 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
* 1 tsp teaspoon each of grapefruit, lime and orange juice or
* essential oils. (Note: if using these essential oils avoid exposing skin to direct sun for at least 24 hours)
(1) This simple recipe is a great anti-aging spa treatment for home! Use it 2-3 times weekly for smoothing and detoxifying rough skin! The natural acids in the sugar act as a gentle exfoliant and will reveal newer, younger skin cells. Honey is a natural humectant (and an excellent skin cleanser/makeup remover for all skin types!) and will help the skin retain moisture, and the salts and citrus help detoxify and balance oils. This is an invigorating scrub so rub gently! Works very well backs of on legs, feet, knees & elbows. Essential oils may be purchased from a reputable health or whole foods store or online. The other ingredients can be found in the grocery store.
(2) Mix all ingredients in a clean bowl.
(3) Spoon into a clean wide mouthed jar. Keep tightly covered & store in refrigerator for up to two weeks. Allow to come to room temperature before use. The oil will settle on the top, just stir together before using.
(4) To use, wet area to be scrubbed. Using 1-2 Tablespoons at a time, gently scrub the area in a circular motion. Rinse well and move to next area. Bath gloves or a thick washcloth work best for good exfoliation.
(5) When finished, pat skin dry with a towel. No moisturizer needed!
* Any essential oils of choice or preference may be substituted.
* If you are sensitive or allergic to citrus or citrus oil, you can substitute brewed green tea, chamomile tea or apple cider vinegar.
* Do not use before sun exposure. Exfoliation can cause skin sensitivity. Wait 24-48 hours before tanning.
* Not recommended for faces
* The oils will make the tub or shower very slippery. Please be careful when using!
* Please check for sensitivities before using any essential oils! If you are pregnant, please check with your physician or health care provider first.
* Please use essential oils, not fragrance oils as they can cause skin irritation.
Oct 26, 2008
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Good Food |
Top 10 Tips to Stay Energized All Day
Getting through the day can feel like a marathon. Mile 1: Roll out of bed. Mile 2: Feed yourself and everyone else in your house. Mile 3: Get to work on time. It's like you've run 5K, and it's not even lunch yet! Nutritionist Monique Ryan, MS, RD, the author of Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes, knows the secrets to get through real marathons. I asked her to pass some advice down to us mortals who simply want to stay alert until sundown.
1. Start the day right. Yes, that means breakfast. Combine a whole grain with fruit, skim dairy, or soy milk, and even add some lean protein to the mix to sustain energy levels throughout the morning. Cooked oatmeal with yogurt and a banana or Lite Mueslix with soy milk and blueberries are good choices.
2. Have a mid-morning snack. Combine a protein and a carbohydrate. It is fine to be hungry mid-morning, so honor your hunger and give your body fuel when it is asking for it. Try yogurt with a peach, low fat string cheese with an apple, or cottage cheese and grapes.
3. Eat lunch on time. Don't push back lunch until you are ravenous. Instead, eat your mid-day fuel right on time to keep your blood glucose levels nice and steady.
4. Boost your mental energy. Nature's nutrition for the brain are omega-3 fatty acids. Add light tuna or salmon to your lunchtime food choices, in addition to walnuts, tofu, and canola oil. Healthy fat keep you feeling full for a longer period of time, so add small amounts to meals and snacks. Some good choices include avocado and almonds.
5. Start the day with moderate caffeine levels and keep caffeine intake modest. While it does increase mental energy, too much caffeine may lead to energy highs and then lows, and it can interferes with quality sleep.
6. Limit processed foods high in sugar. Avoid the office candy jar, treats, and vending machine whenever possible. Processed foods do not provide sustained energy and can result in low-energy moments during the day.
7. Consume foods high in folate. Higher levels of blood folate have been associated with faster and better thought processing. Good sources include lentils, chickpeas, black beans, asparagus, broccoli, avocado, and orange juice. Also important are vitamins B6, found in bananas and spinach, and B12, found in lean proteins and skim dairy products.
8. Have an afternoon snack. If dinner is late or if you have an evening workout scheduled, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat yogurt provide energizing carbohydrate.
9. Consume complex carbohydrates that contain fiber. The fiber allows the carbohydrates to be released more slowly, providing sustained energy. Opt for whole grain bread, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, and whole grain cereals.
10. Stay hydrated. About two-thirds of our body is water, and dehydration can contribute to reduced energy levels. About 80% of the fluid we consume comes from the fluids we drink, and the other 20% comes from foods. Always drink when you are thirsty, and have water available during the day to hydrate regularly.
Oct 16, 2008
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Gauri and Nainika designs at WIFW |
The first day of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week started of with muted shades and flowy dresses by designer duo - Gauri and Nainika. Chiffons, georgettes and crepes dominated the fabrics. Pastel orange, base yellow, beige dominated the colour palette.
Oct 12, 2008
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World's largest boob |
World's largest boob job procedure banned over safety fears!
A controversial procedure that gave porn star Maxi Mounds her record-setting breasts has been banned over safety fears.
The model hit instant fame when her breasts grew to a staggering 36MMM.
Boob op polyproplyene string technique earned Mounds the title for the largest artificial boobs in the world in 2005.
However, now British authorities have banned the procedure over safety concerns.
Mounds" each breast weighs an astounding 9kg (20lbs)
Oct 7, 2008
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Women's Fashion |
Style swirls : A model presents a creation by French designer Pierre Cardin during the spring/summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection show in Theoule-Sur-Mer, southern France.
Dancing in the rain : A dancer performs on stage during a rehearsal for the revue "Qi - A Palace-Phantasy" on October 2, 2008 in Berlin. The show will premiere at Berlin's Friedrichstadt Palast