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BOLLYWOOD RELEASE: KHILADI 786 AKSHAY KUMAR AND ASIN WILL BE ROMANCING EACH OTHER ONCE AGAIN IN THE HARDCORE BOLLYWOOD MASALA FILM KHILADI 786! WATCH OUT FOR THEIR CHEMISTRY AND THE ACTION.

Over-eager "green" teachers are leading beginners to perform certain relatively advanced poses that can trigger lethal strokes if executed incorrectly. According to William J.

running through the spine in the neck to be torn. Blood clots can then form, which can cause ischeamic stroke if they become lodged in the brain.

He said that while yoga was of tremendous benefit to many people, able to improve sex lives and even lengthen life, it did carry certain risks. "I have been doing yoga since 1970 and I love it.

"But as I pursued my research I discovered to my horror that there are some poses, which have a very low risk of happening, but if they do, have extremely high consequences.

If you twist your neck around a lot there are these kind of fragile arteries that go through the vertabrae, called the vertrebral arteries, and their linings can get torn and produce clots.

The book itself cites three examples from the medical literature of strokes caused by what he described as exercises involving "extreme bending of the neck".

He said there was "clinical report after clinical report after clinical report with yoga practitioners suffering these kind of strokes", of which one in 20 was fatal.

1 BOLLYWOOD RELEASE: KHILADI 786 AKSHAY KUMAR AND ASIN WILL BE ROMANCING EACH OTHER ONCE AGAIN IN THE HARDCORE BOLLYWOOD MASALA FILM KHILADI 786! WATCH OUT FOR THEIR CHEMISTRY AND THE ACTION. An inexperienced yoga guru could be lethal Taking yoga lessons from inexperienced teachers can be deadly as they can sometimes put students in life threatening positions, an expert claims. Over-eager "green" teachers are leading beginners to perform certain relatively advanced poses that can trigger lethal strokes if executed incorrectly. According to William J. Broad, a Pulitzer Prize-winning science author, exercises like the plough and shoulder stand require participants to "crank your head around a lot", which could result in the linings of arteries running through the spine in the neck to be torn. Blood clots can then form, which can cause ischeamic stroke if they become lodged in the brain. Broad and a long-time yogi, discovered the dangers while researching his new book, 'The Science of Yoga: The Risks and Rewards'. He said that while yoga was of tremendous benefit to many people, able to improve sex lives and even lengthen life, it did carry certain risks. "I have been doing yoga since 1970 and I love it. It has been a great thing in my life," the Telegraph quoted the author as saying on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. "But as I pursued my research I discovered to my horror that there are some poses, which have a very low risk of happening, but if they do, have extremely high consequences." "The number one danger in my book has to do with the neck. If you twist your neck around a lot there are these kind of fragile arteries that go through the vertabrae, called the vertrebral arteries, and their linings can get torn and produce clots. "And if those clots go into your brain you can have a stroke," he said. The book itself cites three examples from the medical literature of strokes caused by what he described as exercises involving "extreme bending of the neck". "This is not anecdotal and it is not freak accidents," he claimed. He said there was "clinical report after clinical report after clinical report with yoga practitioners suffering these kind of strokes", of which one in 20 was fatal. Try these funky nail art ideas There's more to nail art than just neon varnish and French manis. Glam up those talons with these fun ideas sourced by Bushra S Khan. Here's a how-to from nail art technician Aditi Mehta The moon manicure This look can be a chic and funky look for a dull day You'll need: -Two nail polishes. We chose black and coral, as coral has been a hot favourite shade. -Nail guiding strips (easily available at most beauty outlets) Procedure: 1. Put on two coats of the coral polish. 2. Stick the nail guiding strip as close to the base of your nail as possible. 3. Make sure to lock the strips at both ends. How do you that? Press the strip into the crevice at the side of your nail (between your nail and flesh. You should do that so that the black nail paint does not seep into the coral colour). 4. Apply two coats of the black nail paint. 5. Peel off the strip only when you are absolutely sure that the polish has dried off completely. And be extremely careful while you are at it. 6. Seal it with a top coat. 7. Flaunt your half-moon manicured nails! (Contd. on page 29) Aishwarya Rai is beautiful, says Catherine Zeta Jones She herself features in elite global lists such as the World s Most Beautiful People, 100 Sexiest Women in the World and 100 Hottest Hotties. But Welsh beauty and Hollywood actor Catherine Zeta Jones is all praise for the stunning looks of Bollywood actor and former Miss World, Aishwariya Rai Bachchan. Catherine saw pictures of Aishwarya with her husband, Hollywood actor Michael Douglas, when the two attended the International Peace Day at the UN Headquarters in New York together, and confessed that she couldn t take her eyes off Ash s pictures. Michael recently met Aishwarya. I saw the pictures and she is just as he described her, beautiful, the 43-year-old actor said. CatherineHowever, the meeting with Aishwarya is not Michael s and Catherine s first exposure to India. The Hollywood couple has visited India on a brief, hush-hush trip in the summer of 2008, and the duo it seems have been smitten by the natural beauty and colours of India ever since. We visited Rajasthan and Bombay a few years ago. Both the places were so different from each other. Rajasthan is as beautiful and bright as the people there. The state is so colourful despite the fact that a large part of the state has a desert that is cold and staid. Bombay (Mumbai) of course has a charm of its own, Catherine shared about their Indian holiday. Meanwhile, Indian fans of Catherine can catch her in Playing For Keeps, which hit Indian screens on Friday. This is Catherine s second release this year after she came back from a three-year hiatus, and she plays the role of a sports news reader in the film. The actor is however upset about not being able to promote this film in India. India was on our map when we were deciding the promotional tour of Playing for Keeps. But then due to some problem we had to cancel our plans, she says. The other film of the actor that released this year was Rock of Ages with Hollywood actor Tom Cruise. Catherine, who began her career on the stage, shot to fame in Hollywood with films like The Mask of Zorro (1998) and Traffic (2000) Range Rover Launched Lighter, stronger and with new levels of refinement, the allnew Range Rover has been launched at an eye popping price of Rs 1.72 crore (ex-showroom Delhi) Launched over 40 years ago the Range Rover has continually pushed SUV standards globally and today represents the absolute pinnacle of a luxury SUV experience. Well after a decade long lifecycle that saw the third-generation Range Rover break newer grounds and establish itself as the king of the offbeaten path, Land Rover felt it was time to make the best a notch better and that is exactly what they have done with the all-new Range Rover. Officially on sale now in India the 2013 Range Rover overpowers its predecessor on many grounds and has been developed from ground up. It is the world s first SUV to feature a lightweight all-aluminium monocoque body structure making it 39 percent lighter (420 kgs) than the steel body on the outgoing model. A cleaner and more elegant shape on the 2013 model is reflective of the British firm s new interpretation of its flagship SUV model. Subjected to Land Rover s punishing off-road tests in more than 20 countries the fourth-generation model has seen the absolute extremes of climates and road surfaces. Even the new suspension architecture on the all-new SUV is said to deliver a flatter and more confident cornering, with natural and intuitive steering feel. (Contd. on page 28) FOR BEST DEALS AND INFORMATION SEE PAGE 31 FOR BEST DEALS AND INFORMATION SEE PAGE 32

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MIDWEEK NEWS WEEKLY TUESDAY, DECEMBER AUGUST 28, 11, 2012 fashion MidWeek 27 Rihanna gets a fashion-design competition show, 'Styled to Rock' " Big news coming tomorrow!

Rihanna and the Style Network will be teaming to present "Styled to Rock," the cable network's first competition show, debuting next year.

to dress "some of the biggest names in entertainment," none of whom were named.

Challenges involve styling various stars, with each week's celeb picking one designer who did the best work and should advance to the next round.

"Fashion has always played an integral part in my life and career," Rihanna said in the network's announcement.

called Nude by Rihanna, in Century City on Saturday. The singer will soon have her own fashion-design competition show on Style Network. their work.

Maroon Blue Net Embroidered PARTY WEAR LEHNGA SAREE.

3 MIDWEEK NEWS WEEKLY TUESDAY, DECEMBER AUGUST 28, 11, 2012 fashion MidWeek 27 Rihanna gets a fashion-design competition show, 'Styled to Rock' " Big news coming tomorrow!," Rihanna promised Tuesday on Twitter but did she deliver? Sure she did, if launching a new fashion-design competition series counts as big news in these reality-tv-laden days. Rihanna and the Style Network will be teaming to present "Styled to Rock," the cable network's first competition show, debuting next year. After a nationwide search, the pop star will personally select a dozen designers looking to "take their work to the next level," the network said Wednesday in a statement, and then give them a chance to dress "some of the biggest names in entertainment," none of whom were named. Riri will also get an assist from three expert mentor-types who'll work with the competitors and then help cull the herd over the course of 10 hour-long episodes. Challenges involve styling various stars, with each week's celeb picking one designer who did the best work and should advance to the next round. The mentors will meet with the rest of the gang to decide who goes home during the show's 12-week run. "Fashion has always played an integral part in my life and career," Rihanna said in the network's announcement. "I am so excited to partner with Style Network and share my creative insight with these 12 designers and give them this opportunity to showcase Rihanna unveils her new fragrance, unsurprisingly called Nude by Rihanna, in Century City on Saturday. The singer will soon have her own fashion-design competition show on Style Network. their work." Is Rihanna, who got a taste of the runway during this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, the right person to lead a fashioncentric show? Or should she stick to singing? Maroon Blue Net Embroidered PARTY WEAR LEHNGA SAREE. This party wear lehnga saree is beautified with sequence worked buttas at pallu portion and bobbon elastic is placed at patli portion with embroidered buttas at waist level and shimmer patch patti at border,add extra glam to the saree. Blouse pattern shown in image is only for photo shoot purpose. Glam up hair with chic accessories Designer Sannam Chopra, whose collection has been worn by the likes of Vidya Balan, Kangana Ranaut and Shraddha Kapoor, has now launched a new range of uber chic hair accessories targetting city girls who get little time for hair care. To give you that perfect look, Chopra has come up with some of the trendy hair bands inspired by the picturesque mountains and natural habitats. "No matter you have a long or cropped look, a hair accessory always gives an edge to your ensemble. The accessory line is inspired from patterns of mountains, water elements and scenes," she said in a statement. "The pieces would be the underlying structure of the rock garden, which showcases different elements like textured metal, crystals and wood," she added. The designer forayed into accessory designing in 2008 with her label Embellish. Her objective was to introduce an array of jewellery with a modern sensibility and she feels that the her latest collection follows the same theme. "The collection could adorn your lovely tresses and add to your glamour quotient. It's not only a beautiful accessory but also gives you young and feminine touch," she said. The price range of the hair bands starts from Rs.1,500 and the bands are available at the designer's store. LOOK YOUR BEST AT YOUR WEDDING This printed saree is beautified with floral prints on all over the saree with silk patch patti at border,add extra glam to the saree. Blouse pattern shown in image is only for photo shoot purpose. Tips for colouring your hair Colouring hair seems like the easiest cosmetic change for those who want to sport a radically new look this festive season. But just following instructions mentioned at the back of the colour box isn t all you need to do. With advertisements insisting that colouring your hair at home is an easy task for just about anyone and everyone, we speak to experts at top salons across the city to bust some popular myths about experimenting with hues. Packaged or box colours are softer on the hair. According to the experts, while most dyes that can be purchased over-thecounter are safe to use once in a while, regular use can prove harmful. Your hair won t fall off if you use this colour, unless you re allergic to some ingredient, which the lay person will not be able to tell, says Renee, adding, Another thing for those people who expect all their greys to get covered with this colour is that it doesn t happen if you don t do it right. As for the strength of the colour, it is much more potent and permanent as it is often applied to non-bleached hair. 1. Choose the perfect fabric and colour: These days, a bride is spoilt for choice when it comes to picking up fabrics. One can choose from fabrics like brocade or a mix of satin, silk and chiffons. When it comes to colours, team up red with emerald green, orange and even yellow for a traditional yet trendy look. 2. Select your style: The beauty of Indian wear is that it suits all body types. A pretty back can be flaunted with a backless or halter choli. An A-line lehenga will suit all body types. The fish cut lehenga, which is fitted up to the knee and then flares out, looks great too. 3. Fitting it fine: Nothing is worth its value if it doesn t fit your body well. Make sure that you go for your fitting days in advance to save yourself from last moment hassles. 4. Ease into embroideries: Embroideries play an important role in the bridal dress, as they add more value to it. Different embroideries, such as, zari, cut work, mirror work, organza, sequins, zardosi, pearls and kundan add to the beauty of the bridal wear. Peeta work, crystal and stones are currently in fashion. Even the dusty gold hued embroidery gives an elegant look to your red trousseau. GET THOSE EYECONIC EYES Be it the cat-eye style, luscious long lashes or a sultry, smoky touch here s a guide to perfecting eye makeup Sit at a welllit table with a mirror in front. You don t want your own face to block the light. Tear off two one-inch strips of cello tape and take away some of the glue by sticking them on the back of your hand. Stick each strip at an angle to the sides of your eye. The edge of the tape is going to act as your guide to the eyeliner flick. Take a step back from the mirror to see if the angles match. Re-adjust them till you re happy. Take a slim eye-pencil of your choice and use your fingertips to gently stretch one eyelid outward and start making a series of little dots, close to the lash line, till you reach the tape. Then, using the same liner, join the dots to get a thick, even line. For the flick, use liquid liner and extend your dot-to-dot work outwards, following the tape. Go as long or as bold as you dare; just make sure the end is pointy. Do the same with the other eye and step back to see if both flicks are the same length and thickness. Give the liquid liner a minute to dry, and then slowly take the tape off. The daring girl s guide to the SMOKY EYE You ll need just your fingertips for this look no brushes. Dip your ring finger into a pot of gelliner and slowly pat it on to your eyelid, making sure that the black stays below the socket line. Do this for both eyes. Step back and check if your handiwork matches. Are both eyes equally black, does the colour spread equally on both eyes? Clean up your mistakes with wipes.

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What we re seeing here is two South Korean auto brands doing a multitude of things, all at the same time. I ll get to that.

6 30 MidWeek MIDWEEK NEWS WEEKLY auto TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012 Kia aiming to make it a 48-month sales streak Forty-seven months. That s the number of consecutive months Kia has managed to increase sales in Canada (sister brand Hyundai boasts the same 47-month streak, too). On the year, Kia s sales are up nearly 20 per cent. What we re seeing here is two South Korean auto brands doing a multitude of things, all at the same time. I ll get to that. But it s also interesting to see where Kia is picking up market share in Canada, share that s up a full half-point over 2011 (to 4.7 per cent). In a nutshell, Kia s gains this year have come almost entirely at the expense of the Detroit-based car companies. General Motors is the biggest loser, with market share down nearly two full points (to 13.5 per cent from 15.3 at the same point in 2011, notes DesRosiers Automotive Consultants). Ford may be the No. 1 seller in Canada, but in the last year the company has lost nearly a full point of market share (to 16.5 per cent form 17.4). And even high-flying Chrysler Canada, with sales up a healthy 5.8 per cent on the year, has shed a little share in 2012 (to 14.5 per cent form 14.6 a year ago). Given that Kia is conquesting domestic buyers in big numbers month after month after month, it s not surprising to see Kia Canada using Detroit-like tactics to juice sales big discounts and gaudy promotions. Of course, Kia sees things just a little differently. Kia s sales success for the month of November was a result of Canadians (sic) interest in our complete product portfolio, which offers world-class designed vehicles combined with an impressive array of technology and safety features infused with value, said Kia sales director Jack Uczciwek in a statement. Our entire model range has positioned the company to achieve 47 consecutive months of sales growth and surpass 5,000 vehicles sales in November for the first time in Kia Canada s history. Note where value ranks on the list of reasons why Kia sales are booming: last. Car companies never like to talk specifically about pricing, but they all toss around the word value. This allows them to tout not just pricing and sales sweeteners, but also those difficult-to-quantify added features that add value to a new vehicle purchase. Make no mistake, though, if you are shopping for a vehicle, Kia is throwing plenty of real money into the pot and spicing it up a with a Vegas-style game of chance that could slice away the cost of a new ride by as much as $25,000. It s called the WINterfest and for those of you who can answer a skill-testing question, there s at least a $1,000 discount available, and as much as $25,000 off a new Kia a goody that can be combined with other Kia incentives such as 0.0 per cent financing on all 2013 models and a Don t Pay Until Spring promotion on selected models. Deals of the Week likes Kia for the general transparency of its offers. Non-hybrid versions of the Optima sedan, for instance, can be had with at least $3,500 in combined discounts more for those who bargain successfully for an additional dealer discount. The deals at Kia can also be combined with finance rates of 3.69 per cent for up to five years, or a 2.9 per cent lease rates for up to four years. Yes, Kia wants to stretch that sales streak to 48 months and is doing in December what it takes. Look out, Detroit. At the luxury end of the market, Deals has noticed that Jaguar is doing a clearout of existing 2012 XJ models in anticipation of new 2013 XJs with newly-available all-wheel drive and a brand new supercharged V-6 engine. Take the long wheelbase version of the 2012 XJ at $95,500. Jaguar Canada has put in play a $15,000 factory-to-dealer rebate here for buyers who pay cash. Jaguar also has a $4,000 incentive for existing owners or those who are conquested from competitive brands. Your dealer can explain this in more detail, but if you want a Jag, thousands and thousands are on the table. Speaking of cash, BMW has more than $4,000 of it to sweeten the deal on a 328i rear-drive sedan. You can combine that with 1.9 per cent financing for up to five years and whatever dealer discount is dangled your way. How is this possible? The weak euro and the strong Canadian dollar allow BMW like all car companies with their own captive finance arm to throw a bit of money at the marketplace that might not otherwise be available if, say, Greece and other weak economies were not in the Euro Zone, giving booming Germany a cheap currency to work with from home. Then there s Nissan Canada, which had an unimpressive November, with sales down some 8.1 per cent. Deals such as the current offer on the very fuel efficient Rogue crossover: $2,000 for cash buyers in a factory-todealer incentive. Perhaps that will juice sales in December. As usual, Deals of the Week obtained pricing information from among other sources. Consult your dealer for all the details.

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! CATHEDRAL COUTURE AT ST ALBANS. !! St Albans Fashion Week 27 October 2 November

! CATHEDRAL COUTURE AT ST ALBANS. !! St Albans Fashion Week 27 October 2 November CATHEDRAL COUTURE AT ST ALBANS Move over New York, Milan, Paris and London, St Albans is sealing its stylish city status with the return of the hugely popular St Albans Fashion Week this autumn St Albans