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Thursday, January 27, 2011

Shah Rukh Khan on 'India First'

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Shah Rukh Khan to be the first celeb guest on 'India First'...

There's a new couch in Bollywood. Don't get us wrong. All we mean is that another chat show will hit the television screens tonight on Zee News. And the host this time is Shaina NC - a lady who is not just a fshion designer, but also a politician and activist.

Shah Rukh Khan will be her first guest. So what's the USP about this chat show? For starters, it'll feature celebrities from different fraternities - sports, politics, entertainment, business. Second, Shaina will interview them on their personal couches (read: from their homes!). Last but not the least, 'India First' will have the popular celebs speak about their vision for India.

The other guests who will grace this chat show are: Leander Paes, Nitin Gadkari, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Leander Paes, Mohan Bhagwat, P. Chidambaram, Kumarmangalam Birla.

Madhuri prefers Emraan over Ajay!

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Madhuri liked Emraan Hashmi's performance the most in Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji!

Emraan Hashmi is on cloud nine since yesterday. Afterall Madhuri Dixit was heard telling everyone after a special screening of 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji', that she loved Emraan's performance the most.

"Madhur Bhandarkar's romantic comedy which releases this Friday stars Omi Vaidya, Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi in the lead roles. Madhuri Dixit, Mallika Sherawat, Kangana Ranaut and various popular actresses attended the special screening of the film organized by Madhur Bhandarkar on Wednesday night. After the screening, Madhuri was heard whispering that she loved Emraan's performance the most and that he suits the Casanova image the best in Bollywood. Emraan being a huge Madhuri Dixit fan, couldn't hide his excitement when he got to know about her appreciation" revealed our source present at the screening.

Madhuri who has worked with Ajay in Yeh Raaste Hai Pyaar Ke before liked his performance as well but made no bones about admitting Emraan was better.

We are sure Emraan's award has already come his way in the form of Madhuri's liking for him. Also, as far as charming the ladies is concerned, Emraan should probably give some tips to Ajay, just like he has done in the movie! What say Emraan?

Why Kiran refuses to be Mrs Aamir Khan!

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When most of the star wives prefer their husband's surname, Kiran Rao prefers hers just the way it is!

Malaika Arora Khan, Gauri Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan... and then Kiran Rao. Aamir Khan's better half and the maker of Dhobi Ghat is different. Kiran's uniqueness does not limit to her cool n comfy sense of dressing but also in her way of thinking.

The filmmaker speaks her mind and has no qualms in saying it like it is. Just few days back we asked her as to what's keeping her from adding 'Khan' to her name ,as lately most wives prefer it that way.

Kiran candidly replied, " Kiran Rao Khan would sound very stylish I am sure. When you grow up, you hear your name and wish you had a superb name too. Kiran Rao is simple but I have never understood how people can change their names. I am comfortable being who I am and so is Aamir. He shares my point of view and understands me really well."

Now that's why we appreciate this woman.

Nelson Mandela, 92, hospitalized for tests in S. Africa Read more: Nelson Mandela, 92, hospitalized for tests in S. Africa - The Times of India http:

JOHANNESBURG: Former South African President Nelson Mandela was in the hospital Thursday for what his office said were routine tests, as the 92-year-old anti-apartheid icon's overnight stay drew extraordinary media attention.

Mandela undergoes regular hospital checkups, but his latest visit starting Wednesday stretched into an unusually long stay. Journalists were standing outside the hospital Thursday, watching Mandela's relatives and friends enter for visits.

Current South African President Jacob Zuma's office cautioned reporters not to put pressure on Mandela's doctors, and to give him "the respect that he is entitled to."

"President Mandela is comfortable and is well looked after by a good team of medical specialists," said a statement from Zuma's office, adding Zuma was being updated on Mandela while at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

Mandela's office has released only a brief statement saying the hospital visit was for routine tests and that he was in "no danger and is in good spirits." His spokesman did not return calls seeking more information.

Mandela appeared at the closing ceremony of the World Cup in July, waving to the crowd as he was driven in a small golf cart alongside his wife, Graca Machel.

Mandela was jailed for 27 years for his fight against apartheid. He became South Africa's first black president in 1994 and stepped down after serving one term in 1999.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Five styles of flirting identified

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An assistant professor of communication studies at the University of Kansas, Jeffrey Hall, has identified five styles of flirting.

Hall, who recently completed study into styles of flirting among dating adults, surveyed more than 5,100 people regarding their methods of communicating romantic interest.

Five styles of flirting identified are: physical, traditional, polite, sincere and playful.

Physical flirting: It involves the expression of sexual interest in a potential partner. People who scored high in this form of flirting often develop relationships quickly, have more sexual chemistry and have a greater emotional connection to their partners.

Traditional flirting : Such flirts think men should make the first move and women should not pursue men. Because they adopt a more passive role in dating, women with this style are likely to report trouble getting men's attention and are less likely to flirt or be flattered by flirting. Traditional men often know a potential partner for a longer time before approaching them. Both genders tend to be introverted and prefer a more intimate dating scene.

Polite flirting : The polite style of flirting focuses on proper manners and nonsexual communication. Although they are less likely to approach a potential partner and do not find flirting flattering, they do tend to have meaningful relationships.

Sincere flirting : It is based on creating emotional connections and communicating sincere interest. Although women tend to score higher in this style, it is advocated by both genders. Relationships involve strong emotional connections and sexual chemistry and are typically meaningful.

Playful flirting : People with playful flirting styles often flirt with little interest in a long-term romance. However, they find flirting fun and enhancing to their self-esteem. They are less likely to have important and meaningful relationships.

Hall said that for the most part, there was little difference between genders within each flirting style.

Why women like to cuddle after sex

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While it has always been known that women like to cuddle after sex and men would rather have a fag or a drink—scientists have now found the reason behind it.

A new study on the after-sex behaviours has suggested that women were more likely than men to initiate and place greater importance on behaviours linked to intimacy and bonding with both long and short-term partners.

Men were more likely to engage in behaviours that were "extrinsically rewarding" or increased the likelihood of further coital acts.

"The vast majority of the research on the evolutionary psychology of human reproduction focuses on what's before and leading up to sexual intercourse," said Susan Hughes, author of the study.

"But reproductive strategies don't end with intercourse; they may influence specific behaviours directly following sex," she said.

There are a number of elements of reproduction happening after the act itself, she pointed out, including bonding, future relationship intentions (and possible continued sexual activities), sperm retention and competition, mate guarding and the possibility of fertilization.

"We predicted that post-coital considerations are experienced quite differently by men and women due to divergent adaptive reproductive strategies," she said.

The study examined the responses to an online questionnaire given to 170 people.

"Females placed an overall great importance than did males on all five items measured: intimate talking, kissing, cuddling and caressing, professing their love for their partner and talking about the relationship after sex," said Hughes.

"In contrast, men placed more importance on gaining extrinsic rewards after sex (e.g. drinking or smoking, eating, or asking partner for favors). Men also placed more importance on continuing sexual activity than did females," she added.

According to the study, men were more likely to initiate kissing before sex, while women were more likely to initiate kissing after sex.

Additionally, females thought intimate talking and discussing the relationship was more important before sex than after. Men's opinions remained constant for both before and after sex.

One thing both men and women could agree was the importance of saying "I love you" to a long-term partner after sex.

The findings were published in the Journal of Sex Research.

Men's top sex secrets!

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If you thought men's sexual response is quite simple and their needs can be met easily, then you certainly need to revise your knowledge of the "birds and bees," for men aren't as simple as they are made out to be.

According to Fox News, here are 10 things that you didn't know about men and sex:

1. Trapped Sperm
Not all sperm go racing for the egg at once. Once sperm has been deposited into the vaginal canal, some of them are temporarily trapped in a semen coagulate or clot. Eventually, they are decoagulated by enzymes, which set them free to swim about a female''s reproductive system. This clotting, according to scientists, is meant to pace the release of sperm into the uterus, increasing the chance that one of these sperms will reach the egg and fertilise it.

2. Oxytocin affects males too
It is believed that oxytocin affects females during sex (and breast-feeding). But this cuddle hormone, released by both sexes during intimacy, is also found to influence males. Research from Switzerland found that oxytocin is associated with increased feelings of trust in males.

3. High testosterone = Less sex
While higher testosterone levels is typically considered a good thing for men when it comes to their sex drive, still researchers continually found that males with higher testosterone levels marry less often, are more abusive in their marriages and divorce more regularly. In fact, married men see more action than single men.

4. Death during sex has a prototype
While examining the incidence of death during sex, a 1975 study discovered a unique pattern in males: the "deceased is usually married; he is not with a spouse and in unfamiliar surroundings," and death usually occurs after "a big meal with alcohol." Another study in 1989 found further evidence supporting the extramarital sex bit. Fourteen of the 20 cases of "la mort d''amour," or coital death, happened during an affair.

Salman guns for Gen next

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There was nostalgia and kickass energy when Salman Khan joined the debutant team of Rajshri Productions' Isi Life Mein including Akshay Oberoi and Sandeepa Dhar.

Vidhi Kasliwal, niece of Sooraj Barjatya and a promising force in this team, is excited about her directorial debut, which releases tomorrow. But is even more kicked about Salman's cameo in it.

Salman said, "No one has directed me as she did in years... I was reminded of Sooraj. And I really think she is going to be a director to watch out for in the years to come. Mark my words. And please keep me in mind Vidhiji."

Salman encouraged Akshay and Sandeepa wholeheartedly, giving them valuable acting tips. Said Akshay, "I had this image of him as a very real and honest person. And now, having met him, I'm in complete awe!"
Sandeepa couldn't agree more. "Meeting Salman Sir was like a dream come true.

I had planned to say so many things but I went completely blank. I was suddenly transformed into a giggly teenager because you can't stop feeling shy when he talks to you," she said.

When Katrina hit Akshay hard

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Many feel Katrina Kaif is a delicate darling, but her " Tees Maar Khan" co-star Akshay Kumar doesn't think so.

"We were shooting for the song 'Bade dilwala' and Katrina got so involved in her dance that she actually hit me hard with her elbow. The impact was such that the shooting had to be stalled for two hours," Akshay told reporters here Wednesday.

The actor revealed this during the promotional tour of "Tees Maar Khan" in the capital. He was here with Katrina and director Farah Khan for the film that releases Friday.

Both the stars were greeted with much fanfare. They put their best foot forwad and wowed fans with an impromptu yet sizzling performance of the hit item number "Shiela ki jawani" from the romantic comedy.

"When we shoot for any song, there are often many cuts but I enjoy performing in front of live audiences because the response makes me feel good," Akshay said after his performance.

These days, Katrina is often heard talking in Hindi and she happily obliged when her fans asked her to do so at the event.

Akshay and Katrina also fulfilled the demand of their younger fans by happily dancing with them to the tune of "Bade dilwala".

Not only that, when Akshay spotted a little girl crying in the crowd as she couldn't reach the stage, he immediately called her and cheered her up by dancing along with her and giving a peck on her cheek.

What made Sara-Ali split?

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In what is a totally quirky twist to the plot, the honeymoon period for Sara Khan and Ali Merchant saw them split after their big show-it-off wedding on national TV.

Though several reasons have been cited as to why the couple, who did not look like they were in love while at Bigg Boss house, might have called it quits, BT has learned that the real reason for their marriage going kaput is apparently because Ali ate up Sara's hard-earned money.

A highly-placed source close to the couple reveals, "Sara was in a state of shock when she got out of Bigg Boss and reached her Lokhandwala home. She slowly started realising that Ali, with whom she had saved jointly, had used up all of the money. Sara right now has no penny left with her and has to start afresh in life and work harder because she also supports her family completely. Sara could not believe that Ali could have done this to her when she was away battling it out with contestants to win Bigg Boss."

The informer adds, "Ali had never mentioned to her about using up their savings. Ali might be a businessman but it looks like all's not going too well for him in his professional space. He was extravagant in his approach to life when Sara was in the reality show. Sara is upset that Ali had also hidden things from her like her grandmother's demise. Sara feels that she has been used by Ali, who was one of the key motivators for her to enter the show. Also, Ali had shown full support for Sara's allegedly staged romance with Ashmit Patel in the house and even the decision to get married on the show was his call because they were being offered a huge sum of money." Sara has thrown Ali out of her Lokhandwala home and her parents are with her in this moment of crisis. Meanwhile, Ali, too, is staying with his parents. It has been reported that Ali will be trying to win back Sara and has cited the reason for their temporary break-up is because Sara's parents did not approve of him and she didn't want to go against her parents wish.

While some insiders feel that Sara might be the first one to move the court for divorce, some maintain that they might end up sorting their differences given how long their relationship has stood the test of time. Ali, too is in no mood for a talaaq. However, most admit that discord between the two crept up before Bigg Boss. On the reality show, she had even torn Ali's picture and said that her relationship with him was over. Watch this space for more developments!

Salman didn’t make me cry: Kat

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In town recently to declare the 56th Idea Filmfare awards open, Katrina spoke candidly about her many engagements, movies she enjoyed watching this year and the infamous Bigg Boss episode, where Salman took a jibe at her.

Speculating on the reason she was chosen to announce the awards, the actress took a dig at herself saying, "Maybe when they were looking over the list of actors, they thought, 'Let's invite Katrina, she's never bagged the Filmfare award'."

On being asked asked how Indian cinema has evolved, the 23-year-old actress spoke about the upcoming Rani-Vidya starrer No One Killed Jessica, commenting, "Perhaps making such an offbeat movie would not have even been considered five years ago."

Quizzed about roles she'd like to take on in the future, Katrina revealed that she'd love to be part of a romantic tragedy a la Devdas. Pressed about which actor she'd like to paired opposite in such a movie, the Sheila ki Jawani siren responded, "It'd have to be Aamir Khan."

The questions were only to get more inquisitive, the inevitable one revolving around her recent appearance on the Salman Khan hosted show Bigg Boss. Without batting an eyelid, the actress responded, "Oh, I didn't feel awkward at all. As for the rumours that I cried after Salman 'insulted' me on his show, I can tell you that the last time I cried on any set was during the shooting of Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani. We had shot for 22 hours straight and I was stretched beyond my breaking point."

Asked which numbers she'd like people to dance to this new year given a choice of Malaika Arora Khan's peppy Munni badnaam hui and her own feisty Sheila Ki Jawaani, the actress handled the ultimate googly skillfully saying, "Why not both? They both are great numbers."

Sachin is Sachin, the real Bharat Ratna, says 'mom' Lata Read more: Sachin is Sachin, the real Bharat Ratna, says 'mom' Lata - The Times of India htt

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NEW DELHI: Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar feels blessed to have a 'son' like Sachin Tendulkar and wants the batting sensation to carry on his innings for many more years and win the Bharat Ratna.

Congratulating Sachin on his hitting his 50th Test century, his avid fan says her blessings are always with the 'little master'.

"Sachin treats me like his mother and I always pray for her like a mother. I can never forget the day when he called me 'aai' (mother) for the first time. I had never imagined that. It was pleasant surprise for me and I feel blessed to have a son like him," Lata said.

"Sachin celebrates his birthday on April 24 which is also my father's (Dinanath Mangeshkar) death anniversary. We never get a chance to meet on that day. On one occasion we had met on April 23rd," she says.

She recalls an incident when journalists asked Sachin about his feeling for her to which his reply was "what could one think about his mother".

For the 81-year-old Bharat Ratna winner, Sachin is really an ideal son.

"I always pray for his success and well being. My blessings are always with him."

Lata and Sachin's admiration for each other is not a secret. According to Sachin, Lata songs are a stress buster for him. Lata, on the other hand, always try to catch an innings of Sachin on TV.

Asked if the country's highest civilian honour should be bestowed on the cricketer, she says he definitely deserves the Bharat Ratna.

"For me, he is the real Bharat Ratna for years. Whatever he has done for the country, very few people can do. He deserves this honour. He has made all of us feel proud.

"India has produced many great cricketers but Sachin is Sachin. He is one and only in his generation."

Lata also sees many similarities with Sachin. "He is a perfectionist and very possessive about his work. I am also like that. He is very fond of music and I love cricket. He is a real gentleman and god-fearing person. He never forgets to thank god and his father after any achievement which is simply adorable," she says.

Lata hopes that Sachin will continue to play for many more years and help India win the World Cup next year.

"He is playing exceptionally well and can continue till he wants. I wish that he plays for many more years. India should win the World Cup next year as we have a very good team under Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy."

Urging him to continue, Lata dedicated her song "Akash ke uss paar akash aur bhi hai" to the cricketer saying he should not stop here but try to find new horizons.

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