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Mallika set to find Mr. Right through reality TV show

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 02:10 PM PDT


Actress Mallika Sherawat joins the likes of Rakhi Sawant and Ratan Rajput to find her Mr. Right through a television show.

Rahul Mahajan, Rakhi and Ratan Rajput were seen hunting for their respective partners on the reality show "Swayamvar". Of the three, Rahul was the lucky one to find his soulmate Dimpy on the show and they even tied the knot on the show.

Now, Mallika, 36, will feature in "The Bachelorette India - Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika", which will air on Life OK.

It is based on US TV show "The Bachelor".

Mallika is quite clear about the kind of guy she wants to date.

"I'm looking for someone who is self-made, well educated, grounded and above all someone who can be a friend and not just a lover," Mallika said in a statement.

"I prefer men who take risks in life, and especially the ones who are not afraid to speak their mind. I'm hoping that through 'The Bachelorette India', I find what I'm truly looking for - a friend and a soulmate," added the actress known for films like "Murder" and "Pyaar Ke Side Effects".

Ajit Thakur, general manager, Life OK, is proud of the association with a global format and said it has many successful seasons in about 25 countries.

"The show gives us a unique opportunity to partner Mallika in her quest to find true love. We are confident that the series will strengthen Life OK's programming and set another benchmark in quality entertainment," he added.

"The Bachelorette India - Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika" is expected to go on air in August.

Top 10 home remedies for healthy hair

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 02:11 PM PDT

Hair can look healthy without visiting high priced salons, paying for expensive treatments and trying many conditioners and shampoos.

A variety of home remedies for healthy hair can be easily found in our kitchens for better results. From beer to bananas, shiny healthy hair is easy with a variety of these home remedies. Let's have a look.

Bananas for healthy hair

Due to high level of potassium found in bananas, they help improve hair health and natural elasticity.

Use a fork to mash one banana in a bowl, and then apply the mixture from root to tip. Leave the treatment on for 15 minutes, and then wash with shampoo. This treatment will cure dry and damaged hair.

Egg yolk treatment

Massaging the yellow portion of the egg on your scalp or a mixture of three egg yolks, 1 tbsp olive oil and three drops of Vitamin E can be a wonderful hair remedy.

Leave treatment on hair for 10 minutes and then rinse and shampoo hair. You can repeat the procedure at least once a week to ensure best results. This treatment will soften and condition your hair.

Beer treatment

A popular remedy is to rinse your hair with a little beer. Place beer into a spray bottle. Shampoo and lightly towel dry hair. Lightly spray beer into hair.

Believers in this remedy claim that beer has properties that can return the shine to your hair.

Hair conditioning with mayonnaise

Apply mayonnaise to wet hair. Leave treatment on hair from 15 minutes to 1 hour.

Rinse well and shampoo. Mayonnaise is an excellent deep conditioner.

Oil massage

Massaging warm oil on to the scalp is a very popular medication in India. You can use coconut or olive oil for best results.

Leaving this for an hour and following this procedure with the application of limejuice mixed with some vinegar can help you get rid of dandruff.

Olive oil treatment

Apply 4 tbsp of olive oil to hair. Massage oil into scalp and hair. Leave on for 30 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.

For best results, leave olive oil in hair overnight for additional conditioning. Olive oil will strengthen hair and prevent breakage.

Mixture of amla powder and lime juice

Mixture of amla powder and lemon juice can be applied to the hair to help it grow stronger and have a fuller appearance.

Combine 1 tbsp. amla powder with the juice of one lemon in a small container and shake to dissolve the powder.

Gently massage the mixture onto the roots of the hair and scalp and leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing and shampooing.

Strawberries for luscious hair

Mash eight strawberries with one tablespoon mayonnaise. Massage into washed hair. Cover with a shower cap, then a warm towel.

Wash out with a shampoo and conditioner combination.

This luscious mix of rich berries will leave your hair both conditioned and with rich gloss.

Fenugreek seeds

Soak two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds overnight. Then ground the seeds into a fine paste in the morning and apply over the scalp. Leave it for 30 minutes and then wash thoroughly.

This is a highly effective remedy to remove dandruff.

Good diet and exercise

You are what you eat even with reference to the health of your hair. Consuming fruits and dark green leafy vegetables and the right amount of proteins like nuts, cereals are the key to ensuring the good condition of your hair.

Along with ample amount of water and little exercise will make your hair healthy and soft. The more you exercise, the better your body's blood circulation will be - which means that your hair will grow stronger, faster and healthier.
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Bollywood condemns rape of five-year-old girl

Posted: 21 Apr 2013 11:35 AM PDT


Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan and Shabana Azmi have expressed shock and anger over the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl in the national capital.

Calling the incident "atrocious and ghastly", Bachchan, 70, said he was left numb by the crime against the child, who is currently being treated at AIIMS in Delhi. He said that such criminals should be handed over to the general public.

Protests erupted in the capital yesterday demanding justice for the child and punishment for policemen who showed their insensitivity in dealing with the case. The capital is still recovering from the shocking gangrape incident of December 16 that resulted in nationwide protests.

Shilpa Shetty said, "Disgusted with the Delhi cop who slapped that girl who protested! What is our country coming to. When will this apathy end! Time to wake up. Strict punitive action must be taken against these offenders at the earliest.

Reacting to the incident, director Karan Johar said, "Shocked and disgusted beyonds words to hear about the rape of a 5 year old!!!! Are we officially a barbaric nation?? is morality extinct?"

"Anger and outrage against Delhi police is justified but we need to delve deeper 2 understand why we r becoming such a misogynist sick society," tweeted Shabana Azmi.

"Read about the brutality that a 5-year-old was subjected to. I am shocked beyond words. What kind of a society are we becoming? I pray for the quick recovery of the girl and more strength to her family. God bless," wrote actor Riteish Deshmukh.

Actress Sridevi said the government should take strong action against such culprits.

"It's a very sad thing. Being a mother, I can feel the pain the family members go through. Government has to take a strict action against the people involved in such crime," she said.

Anupam Kher wrote, "Sometimes, The evils of authorities are directly proportional to the tolerance and indifference of the people."

Top 5 big lies about marriage

Posted: 21 Apr 2013 11:34 AM PDT

Marriage is often seen as fix-all - dreamy singles think it will make them happy, restless men and women think it will make them feel complete. We take apart the five most popular cons that mar marriage.
I won't be lonely
Being lonely or having company has nothing to do with getting married. Many loners remain so even after marriage. A long-suffering woman shared her woes, she said that though she was married, she was always lonely. "I never felt that we shared anything. When I spoke, he heard but never listened. On holidays, I never felt that we were together." Those who are lonely and feel that marriage will be a solution, need to analyse and identify what they are feeling.
Anytime sex
Sexual desire and frequency is dependent on libido, compatibility and the acceptance of the word 'sex' among both partners. Many partners, who have a deep-seated resentment for each other and are constantly bickering, are not having enough sex. Maybe one of them thought that marriage would satisfy their sexual desires, but that didn't happen, and so, the blame-game continues in other spheres of life.
I won't work
This is quite an unrealistic thought, as increasingly, more couples realise that marriage does not mean financial security. Especially women realise that the lifestyle and aspirations one has calls for both spouses to generate income. Financial security is rare if you are not taking care of it yourself; there is no escape route. And if you have not discussed this with your partner, he or she may feel resentful of being considered a meal ticket.
Big happy family
Most of us are conditioned to win over the love and affection of the in-laws. We bend over backwards, expect to be loved immediately and are baffled when the feeling is not reciprocated. The biological imperative of birthing gives rise to a lot of unconditional love and acceptance which is hormonally absent in in-laws. So it is advised to give respect, love and attention, but don't expect much.
Kids can fix it all
Couples feel that unhappiness in a marriage will be sorted by parenthood. This is another misconception because if there is incompatibility, a child would actually come into an unwelcoming environment and may even be resented. Parenthood should be a well-thought out decision considering aspects such as - Are we ready? Do both of us want children? Do we have all the help we need? Do we agree on core values?

Posted: 21 Apr 2013 11:35 AM PDT

He has kissed three different heroines in three films. No wonder actor Ruslaan Mumtaz's actress mother Anjana was worried that after Emraan Hashmi her son will get the "serial kisser" tag in Bollywood.

"My mother is worried, and she keeps telling me that 'no girl will marry you'. She feels I will create an image, a perception and will be called the next serial kisser. In three films, I have kissed three heroines already," Ruslaan told IANS.

In his debut film MP3 - Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar (2007), he locked lips with Hazel Crowney, while in Teree Sang (2009), he was seen getting intimate with Sheena Shahabadi. If that wasn't enough already, in his third film I Don't Luv U, he once again gets up close and personal with his co-star.

Releasing on May 17, the film will see him romancing debutant Chetna Pande. The story revolves around an MMS scandal, and how if affects the relationship of two youngsters.

Ruslaan says he pacifies his mother with the fact that "you can't choose your films based on whether or not it has a kissing scene".

"If I like a story, and it requires a kiss, it's okay. But I won't work with people who want to add a kiss to the story just like that," he said.

Moreover, the 29-year-old believes the Indian audience doesn't need theatres and films to watch explicit scenes.

"They have so many avenues where they can watch it all for free. There's internet, the phone...why would the audience pay Rs.300 for a ticket to watch intimacy in a film," said the actor.

Nevertheless, he is quite comfortable kissing in front of the camera.

"There's nothing personal about kissing for a film. There's no reaction to it. But when we were shooting for I Don't Luv U, Chetna was nervous. I told her, 'Just don't worry, and do it in one take'. That's the best way to do it. It gets uncomfortable when you have to do retakes and do it over and over again," said Ruslaan.

I Don't Luv U, directed by Amit Kasaria and presented by Amrapali Media Vision, is produced by Anil Kumar Sharma in association with Pallavi Mishra. The movie is said to be inspired by the 2004 MMS scandal involving two school going students.

Back in 2011, Ruslaan was himself embroiled in an MMS scandal, featuring the daughter of a veteran actress. He said he was "never involved" in it.

"My only connection with it was that a close friend of mine featured in it, and it is only a coincidence that I am featuring in a film around an MMS scandal," he said.
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