TIFF unveilsCanadianfilm lineup

Katrina Kaif, the show stealerfor Manish MalhotraThe showstopper of the

Manish Malhotra showon Day 4 at the Delhi

Couture Week, Katrina Kaifmade no mistake in leaving themen and women alike droolingover h er stunning presenceon ramp as she walked in a gold-silver lehenga that weighed notless than 10 kilos.

So, how much does shelove Indian clothes and Katrinasays, "Well, I definitely loveIndian attire, more so when theweight of the garment ismanageable.

This piece for instance thatI am wearing is too heavy and Imay not be comfortable in thesame", adds the Bollywoodactress. Katrina was happy towalk the ramp after years shequit the modelling industry. Itwas a different feeling for her.

THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILED ITSCANADIAN LINEUP WEDNESDAY, INCLUDING NEW WORK FROMSARAH POLLEY, BRUCE SWEENEY, XAVIER DOLAN, MICHAELMCGOWAN AND BERNARD ÉMOND. THE TORONTOINTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL RUNS FROM SEPT. 6-16. FORTHE COMPLETE LINEUP, VISIT WWW.TIFF.NET.

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SAMEERA REDDY GOES RETRO AT LFW

T he act ress was theshowstopper fo rArchana Kochhar ' s

digital print collection A retro-themed digital print collection

ca l led Re t ro-Met r icshowcas ing d ig i t a l p r in tsaris, cocktai l dresses ands a r i - i n s p i r e d g o w n s b yA r c h a n a K o c h h a r i n

association with Vishal Printswas showcased at the LakmeFashion Week Winter/Festive2012. Sameera Reddy was thes h o w s t o p p e r. " M o s t p e o p l e

h a r d l y g e t t o w e a rdesigner clothes, becausei t i s n ' t e a s i l y a v a i l a b l ea n d b e c a u s e i t i sexpensive. Together withVishal Prints, I have triedto overcome these factors.This line of saris is goingto be r easonab ly p r i cedand will be launched pan-India through 150 stores,"s a i d A r c h a n a o f t h eassocia t ion. T h e d e s i g n e r a l s or e v e a l e d p l a n s o fl a u n c h i n g h e r n e w l i n earound Diwal i . Sameerawalked the ramp in a blue-black sari. " I f e e l t h e r e i s a b i gs y n e r g y b e t w e e nBollywood and fashion,"the ac t ress sa id . DipeshS h a h , D i r e c t o r - Vi s h a lP r i n t s , s a i d , " We a r eh a p p y w i t h t h ea s s o c i a t i o n a n d a r ee n t h u s i a s t i c a b o u tex tend ing the appea l o fd e s i g n e r s a r e e s t o t h emasses ."A stellar couture line by Sabyasachi

B o l l y w o o da c t r e s sSridevi last

week brought thecurtains down for thethird edi t ion of PCJDelhi Couture Week,looking nothing lessthan an eternal beautyin a white embroideredsar i desg ined byS a b y a s a c h iM u k h e r j e e . S r i d e v iwas accompanied byGauri Shinde, directorof her comeback filmEnglish Vinglish, andSabyasach i on theramp.

Ways to feel lessstressed each day

Read on to find out howyou can get more out ofeach day...

Get rid of the clutterAre you surrounded by too

many things in a not-so-very bigspace? Having too much stuff canleave you feeling overwhelmed andbog you down, eventually leadingto stress. Living in constantly messysurroundings brings on unwantedanxiety. Therefore, experts say youneed to de-clutter to de-stress. Don'tstart by wanting to clear upeverything at once. That will onlystress you out further. Begin with asmall space and gradually move tobigger things. A space that isuncluttered can feel satisfying andsoothing.

Do the houseworkWhile this might seem like a

mundane, everyday chore, try to dothings a bit differently. Put on yourfavourite music or TV show in thebackground, make a list of all thatneeds to be done, and get down towork. Not only will you burncalories and get your work down,you won't be tired and stressed outat the end of it.

Drink juicesResearchers say that the

vitamin C present in orange juicecan actually help you manage stressbetter because it lowers levels ofstress hormones like cortisol.Remember that vitamin C-rich foodssuch as orange juice, grapefruitjuice, strawberries, or sweet redpeppers boost your immunesystem.

Sing out loudWhen was the last time you

sang loudly to your heart's content?

Turn up the radio and startsinging. No matter how bad youthink you are, studies show thatsinging can actually make youfeel happier and feel lessstressed. Singing also benefitsyour breathing, heart andimmune system.

Breathe deeplyInvest in some lavender or

rosemary scents and take a deep

whiff - it will instantly put you ina more relaxed state and lowerlevels of the stress hormonecortisol. If you prefer not to usescents, practice the act of deepbreathing regularly. This sendsoxygen surging through yourbloodstream, helping to calmdown and beat stress. Try yogaand its various breathingtechniques to help you with this.

Have some sexIf you're using stress as an

excuse to abstain from sex, thinkagain. Having sex is actually agreat way to ease stress becauseit lowers blood pressure, boostsself-esteem as well as increasesfeelings of intimacy with yourpartner. It also helps you sleepbetter.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012 autoChevrolet Trax all set for world premiere in ParisIt is fair to say that Chevrolet knows a little about SUVs, having

invented the class over 75 years ago with the introduction of theSuburban Carryall in 1935. In just a few weeks' time, the all-new

Chevrolet Trax will celebrate its world premiere at the Paris motor

show on September 27, representing Chevrolet's first entry to thefast growing small SUV segment. Trax will round out Chevrolet'soffer of stylish SUVs alongside Captiva. "For many decades,Chevrolet has been known for its dependable and capable SUVs.Trax will deliver on all of the traditional Chevrolet values and more. Itis a modern, highly versatile yet fuel-efficient small SUV, offering car-like handling and all-wheel drive," said Susan Docherty, President and

Managing Director of Chevrolet Europe. "Trax is the modern expressionof one of Chevrolet's core competencies, which is building and sellinggreat SUVs," Docherty said.

Measuring 4,248 mm in length, and featuring a width of 1,776 mmand a wheelbase of 2,555 mm, Chevrolet's new small SUV sports powerfulbody lines that convey agility and movement. With the golden bowtieseparating the upper from the lower port of its prominent front grille,Trax can immediately be identified as a member of the Chevrolet family.Three fuel-efficient engines and on-demand AWD system Trax hassufficient space to accommodate five persons in a comfortable highseating position. It will deliver car-like handling while also enabling off-road capability when needed. The engine line-up will include a 1.4Lturbocharged gasoline unit, a 1.6L gasoline engine as well as a 1.7Lturbo-diesel engine. The 1.4L turbo gasoline engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission, cranks out 140 hp (103 kW) and producesa maximum torque of 200 Nm. The AWD system is available on variantsthat come with the 1.4L turbo gasoline or the 1.7L diesel engine. The1.7L diesel engine will deliver a power output of 130 hp (96 kW) and amaximum torque of 300 Nm. All powertrains with manual transmissioncome with Start/Stop functionality. Both the 1.7L diesel and the 1.4L*turbo gasoline engine will also be offered with a six-speed automatictransmission.

Cabin offers unique storage flexibility and connectivity Inside,Trax delivers a message of clean sophistication that is complementedby useful convenience features such as a cluster combining digitalreadouts with analogue displays. Storage amenities in the new Trax areplentiful. Besides a 358L trunk, they include various bins above and onboth sides of the center stack, as well as an available under pass seattray. Further stowage can be made available under the cargo floor. Inaddition to a 60/40 split rear seat, Trax boasts a front passenger seat

which can be folded flat, offering additional flexibility in the segment. Atotal of eight seating combinations can be selected. Upper trims will beequipped with Chevrolet MyLink as standard. Chevrolet MyLink is aninfotainment system that aggregates content from smartphones onto aseven-inch, high resolution, full color touch-screen display. As of thiswinter, MyLink will feature a navigation app which can be downloadedonto compatible smartphones. It will project the route calculated by thesmartphone onto the system's touch-screen.

Rock-solid safetyAn array of standard passive and active safety systems will ensure

that occupants are effectively protected in the event of an accident.Trax will be equipped with six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC)including Hill Start Assist (HSA), Traction Control (TC), an Anti-lockBraking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution. Trailer StabilityAssist (TSA) and Hill Descent Control (HDC) are standard on LT trimvehicles.

I n its f irs t two years ofproduc t ion , the h igh lyinnovative Nissan JUKE

has been hard to ignore. Itsaggressive styling has beenmatched only by its dynamicperformance - driven by itsstandard 188-horsepower 1.6-liter Direct Injection GasolineTurbo , 16-va lve DOHCaluminum-a l loy in l ine 4 -cy l inder and ava i lab leadvanced torque vec tor ingAWD system. So i t migh t come as asurprise that Nissan is givingJUKE a slightly more stealthyappearance wi th a newaccessory g rouping ca l l edthe JUKE Midnight Edition.

Ava i lab le as a Nissanaccessory package on all 2013JUKE S, SV and SL models,the Midnight Edition features

Nissan Offering MidnightEdition Juke For 2013

unique 17-inch Black Wheels,a Sapphire Black rear roofspoiler, and Sapphire Blackmirror caps.

I t i s ava i l ab le a tManufac ture r ' s Sugges tedRetail Price (MSRP) of$1 ,200 USD, a

savings of $500 USDover the cos t o f i t ems i fpurchased separately.

"The Midnight Edi t ionJUKE s tands ou t by i t s

subtlety," said Al Castignetti,v ice pres ident and genera lmanager, Nissan Div is ion ,Nissan North America, Inc."The combination of black-

on-black-on-blackwhee ls , spo i le r and

mirrors gives JUKE a dramaticnew look , which we th inkenhances i t s a l ready bo ldstyling. We expect it to be a

very popular addition to theJUKE lineup for 2013."

Other enhancements tothe 2013 JUKE include:

The add i t ion o f aRearView Moni to r to theNavigat ion Package on SVmodels

A revised RockfordFosga te ecoPUNCH

audio sys tem i sadded to the SVNavigation Packageand is standard on SLmodels And three newcolors, Atomic Gold,

Br i l l i an t S i lve r andPear l Whi te , jo in the

JUKE color palette The 2013Nissan JUKE with the newMidnigh t Ed i t ion wi l l beavailable at Nissan dealersna t ionwide beg inn ing inSeptember.

The Audi A6 Sedan has won one of the most prestigious designawards in the United States, taking the International DesignExcellence Award 2012 (IDEA) for its innovative design idiom.

The A6 family also scooped another accolade this month with thered dot award. The A6 Sedan managed to beat off internationalcompetition to receive the Silver Award in the 'Transportation'category of the International Design Excellence Award 2012. AudiHead of DesignWolfgang Egger isdelighted that themodel not onlyappeals to customersin Europe: "Theaward demonstratesthat our design idiomis also understoodand goes down wellin the United States."Apart from themodel's dynamiclooks, the jury fromthe Industrial Designers Society of America also singled out thesuccessful interplay of design idiom and innovative technology inthe A6 Sedan. Egger explained: "To us, our brand claim 'Vorsprungdurch Technik' means that it is extremely important to perfectly matchtechnology and design."This year marked the 32nd anniversary ofthe IDEA awards in the United States. The jury is made up of 19high-ranking experts from business, universities and design circles.

Renewed success for thedesign of the Audi A6

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How to carry bright bottomsWant to wear bright

bottoms? Here'show to carry them

off without looking l ike afashion victim The brightsummer has sparked off anequally sunny trend for men -colourful pants. Seen on everyyoung dandy actor, colouredpants have been a favourite ofAamir Khan down the years.Stylist Nitasha Gaurav, whorecently put Emraan Hasmi incanary yellow pants on thecover of a film magazine, tellsyou how to rock this trend.

Tee All you need on top ofthese pants is a thin whitebasic T-shirt - either V-neck orround - in jersey fabric. Collaredtees or shirts are a complete no-no. The look is bright, summeryand cheerful and shirts raindown on that feeling. At most,stretch to slubby, light grey T-shirts. Imran teamed his with a

buttoned down shirt with ablack cardigan and a tie to worka preppy look. Aamir gets acomplete thumbs-down withthe full-sleeve shirt.

Belt A belt is notcompletely necessary for thislook. If you must hold yourpants up, use simple canvasbelts with ring or square metalfastenings. Large buckles arenot on the same page as thiseffortless look. Try to matchthe colour, as much as possible,with your shoes. A neutralcolour such as beige will alsodo. Pants?Primary colours suchred, bright blue and yellow, orgreen are hot now. Thesilhouette is clean, and slim ortapered - think chinos or slimstraight cut jeans. Pleats,roominess or cargo pants-likepocket and zipper details arenot invited. Flat front is the wayto go. The pants should ideally

break under the ankles, but youcan also fold them up to makethem look cropped.

Shoes Loafers or boatershoes, in navy, grey, brown orcolours are the ideal footwear.You could also contrast thecolours. Skip the socks, and ifyou are under 30, only then areyou allowed to wear canvastrainers. If you are over 30 andwear canvas trainers with brightpants, you risk coming off astrying too hard. Chunky leatherchappals also complete thelook well . AccessoriesWayfarers go with this '50sinspired look very well. Youcould also offset it with a bright,contrast coloured plastic orsporty watch. Since i t 's asummer look, short clean hairis the best; at most, you couldtousle or spike it using somegel. Carry your stuff in a slingbag.

Fashion tips for pear-shaped women

You are annoyed by yourlower heavy portion and

upper thin portion, right? Believe

it or not, but all of us crave forsomething that we don't have.But that shouldn't stop us frombeing less fashionable, whatsay? If you have wider hips andthighs and a smaller bust, thenyou are pear-shaped. Here aresome fashionable tips for pearshaped women to look trendyand haute.

Add broadness to yourupper body by going fordresses or tops with smallshoulder pads. Strapless, halterneck and spaghetti dresses areperfect for your body as theyremove the attention from yourlower half.

Choose tops withvoluminous sleeves. Go fordresses that have ruffles,embellishments or a luxuriouspattern/texture around the neckas that will add volume to yourbust.

Wear dark colors forlower and lighter shades foryour upper body.

Where accessories areconcerned, nothing works betterthan an oversize shoulder bag..

Go for wide-leg trouser

shorts, palazzo pants with frontpleats, wide-pleated A-line skirt(instead of its taperedcounterpart) or a wrap skirt.Vertical lines will slim you down.

Wear coats that arebelted at the waist. Make sure itis either waist length or more sothat it covers your wide lowerbody instead of making you lookbulky. Avoid coats that sit orend at your hips.

Lingerie plays a veryimportant role for a pear-shapedwoman. Give your bust a boostwith the help of a push-up or apadded bra that will helpbalance your larger middle area.

Smooth the hip area bywearing shape-up/ shapewear.

Avoid metallic fabrics inyour skirts, pants and trousersand follow these simple tips.Don't be upset with your shape.Remember you are in the leagueof Jennifer Lopez, BeyonceKnowles, Jennifer Love Hewitt,Kelly-Clarkson, Shakira, HeidiKlum, Christina Aguilera, KeiraKnightley, Paris Hilton, MischaBarton and Eva Longoria.

Get that old worldbridal charm

Manish Malhotrashowcased his A/W2012 collection at the

Delhi Couture Week recently.Manish Malhotra's couture weekCollection 2012 comprisessilhouettes from the 50s suchas the sharara, ghararas andlehengas and set intones of the60s like corals, bright pinks anddeep reds, embellished withclassic old world zardosi, zariand thread embroidery fromKashmir. The collection, in thedesigner's words, is reminiscentof contemporary old worldIndian bridal couture.The collection, previewed at theDelhi Couture Week 2012, wascouture spun together as anexquisite story of diversetimeless, vintage styles, andtook three months to be made.Styles and silhouettes drewinspiration from the 60s and 70sscenario in India and Pakistan. Thecollection was showcased in apicturesque setting of an oldworld living room of an antiqueconnoisseur creating a dramaticillusion on the stage. The designer has drawninspiration from the classic styles

of India in the 60's and 70's, makingthe collection soft elegant andvintage, reminding one of thetimeless beauties of that era. Bollywood star Katrina Kaiflooked stunning as the

showstopper for Manish's coutureshow, dressed in a beige goldlehenga with champange and goldembroidery with a trail at the backwith pink and red borders, teamedwith a gold blouse with Kashmiriand thread embroidery, oyster netdupatta with scattered embroidery.

Men letwomen picktheir clothesMost women take

control of theirpartners' wardrobe in

a bid to stop them fromcommitting fashion crimes, a newsurvey has revealed. More than37% of men in a relationshipdon't buy any of their clothing,while 48% are completelyclueless as to their own clothes

size. As for those men who buyclothes for themselves, 26%admitted that they would do soonly when their existingwardrobe was too worn to wearand would then purchase itemsbased purely on price rather thanappearance. The poll of 2,000women aged 50 and over by anonline retailer found that theaverage man had totally givenup on caring about hisappearance by the age of 37.

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5 Steps to a flat tummy in 7 daysY ou've been

miss ing yourrout ine a t the gym

very o f ten thanks to yourbusy schedule (o r p la inlaziness) and suddenly yourealize that in one week youhave to attend a wedding.

You want to wear yourfavour i t e sa ree o r f igure -hugging dress but are worriedabout your f labby s tomachbulging out. Well, you stillhave a last option. While youcannot reduce fat , you canlose belly fat by decreasingyour to ta l body fa tpercentage . And you don ' t

have to completely alter yourda i ly hab i t s to ge t a f l a tstomach within 7 days!Step one:

I f you want to bu i ldmuscle and burn fat a t thesame t ime , you have toperform circuit training, threedays per week. How can youachieve this? Indulge in fullbody exercises l ike lunges,push-ups, and pull-ups, forone set of 15 repetitions. Don'tforget to follow every exercisewith one minute of jumpingrope. You should be able toburn around 500 to 600calories per workout.

shou ld r ep l ace p roces sedfoods full of sugar.Step four:

To min imize wa te rretention, lower your sodiumintake. This means you needto avoid salt. You can flavouryour food with other herbsand spices instead.Step five:

St r e s s ing and anx i e tycan cause t he ove r -p roduc t i on o f a c e r t a inho rmone ca l l ed co r t i so l ,wh ich encou rages we igh tgain about the belly area. Sotry to keep your cool!

-Purvaja Sawant

Step two:You have to work on your

abdominal muscles threetimes in the week. Crunchesand leg raises for three setsof 20 repetit ions should bedone. Also , do planks byholding your body in a push-up position on your elbows for30 to 60 seconds for four sets.Step three:

The kind of food you willeat in this period is vital inbringing about any change.Na tu ra l f oods l i ke f ru i t s ,vege t ab l e s , who le g r a inbreads and pastas, chicken,beef, fish and low fat dairy

Breastfeedingfacts and mythsWhen reading about

breastfeeding, thenumber one advice

is always in its favour - theworld believes thatbreastfeeding is good for themother and child. But today'swomen are increasingly pickingalternatives to breastfeeding,especially if they are workingwomen. Several also believethat breast milk is low in iron,and that breastfeeding shouldbe avoided if the mother is illor on medication. But how trueare these beliefs? We help youdraw the line betweenbreastfeeding myths and facts.

Breastfeeding myth: Acommon fear among women isthat they will lose the shape oftheir breasts if the breastfeed.

Breastfeeding fact: But themedical world suggests thatnursing has the least impact onyour breasts compared toaging, weight and gravity.Breastfeeding myth: Onlysome, and not all mothersexperience sexual arousal whilebreastfeeding. Breastfeedingfact: Sexual arousal whilebreastfeeding is natural andshould not be consideredtaboo. Here's something youdid not know, when you nurseyour baby, your body releasesthe hormone oxytocin - whichis also released during orgasm.

Breastfeeding myth: Ifyou're stressed, breastfeedingwill affect your milk supply.Breastfeeding fact: Asmentioned earlier, your bodyreleases oxytocin when youbreastfeed. This relaxes yourbody and the milk flow gusheseasily. But when you arestressed, the release ofoxytocin reduces, slowing themilk supply; hence it takeslonger for you to breastfeed.But this doesn't affect yourmilk supply in that it doesn'treduce it permanently.Breastfeeding myth: If you arenursing your child lessfrequently, the milk will dry up.Breastfeeding fact: Technically

the milk ducts produce the rightamount of milk need for yourchild. If you breastfeedfrequently, the supply will begreater. The same goes for babieswho are nursed occasionally.Plus your baby may need moremilk than usual but you maythink the flow has reduced; oryour baby becomes accustomed

to bottles and pacifiers, whichchanges the behaviour of thechild toward breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding myth: It isimportant to teach a child howto hold the bottle and beindependent. Breastfeeding fact:There are several reasons whymothers opt for bottle.

But it's advisable tosporadically offer the bottle afterfour - six weeks of breastfeeding.Breastfeeding myth: It is okay forthe baby to consume formula asit is better than breast milk with

added nutrients. Breastfeedingfact: Even if you're using thebest formula for your baby itmay not contain antibodies,living cells, enzymes orhormones. Granted theseformula foods contain morealuminum, manganese,cadmium, lead and iron thanbreastmilk; this is why a

combination of breast milk andformula milk at different feedingtimes might work. Each baby isdifferent and has varyingnutrient requirements. Both,formula and breast milk havetheir own benefits. Therefore,a combination is oftensuggested. Breastfeeding myth:You need to watch what youeat, and drink a lot of water.Breastfeeding fact: You need abalanced diet, which meansdon't gulp down gallons of milk,or avoid any food groups.

Nowadays, store-bought juices claim tooffer many health

benefits. But are thesepackaged fruit juices reallyhealthy? We give you theanswers with the help of MsMansi Belani, Nutritionist fromEvolve Medspa. She says,"Fruit as a whole offers various

benefits to health and is animportant part of the food guidepyramid. As soon as fruit isexposed to air some of thesensitive nutrients get lost. Yes,apart from less nutrients, fruitjuice is concentrated in terms ofsugar so as calories. Forinstance, if you are making fruitjuice at home you'll require atleast 3-4 strained fruits to craftjust 1 glass of juice. As a resultin 1 glass you are getting sugar(sucrose) + calories of 3-4 fruitscollectively with lesser nutrientsand fibers." She points out the

Is packaged fruitjuice healthy?

difference in consuming fruitsand fruit juice: "There areseveral advantages to choosingfresh fruits over any fruit juice(fresh or packaged). Fresh fruitshave more anti-oxidants such asflavonoids and vitamin C ascompare to fruit juice. Fruit juiceelevates blood sugar morequickly than whole fruit, and the

level of sugar that can beobtained from fruit juice ishigher than the level found inwhole fruit. Thus if it's notutilized it can be further storedas fat in your body causingweight gain. Fruit juice is alsolacking fiber which is presentin fresh fruit." Ms Belanielaborates: "Processed bottledjuice can last up to 2 years.Once cold pressed, fruit juiceis rapidly pasteurized or heattreated. This heating treatmenthas been shown to destroy alot of the nutritional value ofthe ingredients along with thenaturally occurring digestiveenzyme within the fruit andchanges the pH from alkalineto acid. The primary purposeof this processing is to extendthe fruit juice's shelf life. The

additives and preservativesadded to the juice may causecarcinogenic effect on ourbody." She continues, "It isimportant to notice thenutritional value labeling behindall packaged fruit juices."

If fruit juice is the only'convenience' choice, followthese tips:

If fruits are juicedtogether with vegetables, thepulp is retained, and juicingallows a person to increaseintake of vegetablessubstantially.

Are you sleepdeprived?

Catching a peacefulnight's sleep seems likea thing of the past. A

good night's sleep has becomeelusive for many. Sleepdeprivation is rampant in thepresent-day scenario and itdoesn't come as a surprise.Today's neurotic pace of life isone of the major reasons behindsleep deprivation. Simply put, itis a condition characterised byinsufficient sleep. While anoccasional bout of insufficientsleep is no cause for worry,chronic sleep deprivation isdefinitely alarming. If you feeldrowsy and lethargic throughoutthe day, on a consistent basis,you are sleep deprived.

Insufficient sleep can wreakhavoc on your mental andphysical health. In fact, it canhave disastrous repercussionson every area of your life. Whenyou don't get sufficient sleep,your body is unable to operateat full capacity.

This is likely to make youirritable and snappy. You arelikely to under-perform at work -your productivity is bound todrop. Lack of sleep also interfereswith interpersonal relationships.It has a direct impact on yourmood - you are likely to snap atthe slightest provocation. Sleepdeprivation can lead to a host ofphysical issues. It is likely toincrease your risk ofcardiovascular diseases andhypertension. Ideally, adultsneed about six to eight hours ofsleep per night. It is the optimalamount of sleep needed foreffective functioning of the mindand body. The fact is that veryfew of us are able to sleeppeacefully and consistently.Only a handful of us are able toenjoy blissful hours ofuninterrupted sleep. Mentalagitation is one of thesignificant causes for sleepdeprivation. If your mind isridden with stress and anxiety,you will not be able to sleeppeacefully.

While B-wood's leading ladies can't get enough of the'backless' fad, if you're planning to take their cue, here'show to get a perfect back to complement that daring

dress Flaunting a sexy back seems to be the latest fashion fad,especially with the B-Townbabes. Bipasha Basu wore ablack backless dress to KaranJohar's birthday bash. MissMallika 'Bold' Sherawat tooslipped into a nude, backlessdress at the Cannes film festivalrecently. Her gown might havegone a little too deep, but thelady sure had the body to wearsuch a design. With herfabulously toned and polished

back, Bipasha got the look just right. Here are some tips to flaunts aback like Bips.

Workout for bulge-free backTo get a bulge-free back, tone up your back with weight training

and swimming. Unless and until you have a well toned back, you

Here's how to flaunt a sexy backcannot in your wildest dreams think of wearing a backless dress asyou would not want to show the tyres bulging out of a pretty dress.Certain exercises help a lot in getting your waistline as well as yourback in the right shape. "Exercises that involve the movement ofarms forward and backward, along with the elbows crossing theback, help in toning your back," says fitness and Pilates expert,Vesna Jacob.

Focus on the posture-While your dress is on, stand up straight and don't bend or

slouch too much-Even when you are seated, you need to sit straight-Do not walk too fast or run or sit abruptlyBeautiful bodyScrub your back clean to eliminate any tan lines. Use either a

tan-removing cream or home remedies like curd and mud packs for aclean look."Generally, girls have a scarred back which is notappropriate to flaunt, therefore you need to have a clean, smoothand acne-free back to wear a backless dress," says Ambika Pillai.

Some shine, pleaseApply an oil-free moisturizer on your back during the day, so

that the skin is soft and supple.

'Fitness isn't afad, it's a lifestyle'

Minissha Lamba reveals her fitness fundasMy fitness regime

I train as much as I can... Which I always think is neverenough!My diet

Have tried lots of diets. But theonly thing that seems to work isconstantly eating. Not rubbish ofcourse. But the focus has been toincrease one's metabolismrather than starve thebody.My strengths

My abs definitely!Also, my waist and mycurves.My weaknesses

I'm petite so myframe has to alwaysbe trim. If I lose a littleweight, it looks like Ihave lost a lot... Butif I put on even onekg, it looks like Ihave put on a lot.My fitness rolemodel

Bipasha BasuMy favourite celeb body -female

Jennifer LopezMy favourite celeb body -male

Salman Khan

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