KANGANA'S CURLED UP SUCCESS

By Shilpi Shukla Alexander

With a blockbuster hits like Tanu Weds Manu and Once Upon A Time In Mumbai behind her, Kangana Ranaut sure has a long way to go. She currently has as many as 10 movies in the pipeline . The sexy damsel went candid during a recent dialogue. Read on...

How was it working with Madhavan in Tanu Weds Manu?
Madhavan is a fine actor and a fun person to be with. It was great sharing screen space with him. 


From dark and intense roles, you have now switched over to comedy and thriller. Any reason?
I had been getting many requests from fans to do some comic and action-packed roles. hence, the latest choice of movies that I have signed.


Though both you and Emran are in the movie, you two are not paired opposite each other in Once Upon A Time In Mumbai. 

Yes. But that’s the director’s call. Our director Milan Luthria wanted me to couple with Ajay Devgan. I personally feel that Emran’s my lucky charm.

How was it working with Ajay Devgan?

Ajay is a pretty chilled out person, unlike what it seems onscreen. He is a pleasure to work with.

You have as many as 10 films under different stages of production!

Yes. I hadn’t planned it this way, though. Good offers came in, I kept signing them and worked continuously. And now everything is coming one after another.

So, when do we get to see you next this year?

Very soon indeed! At least three of my films – Game, Double Damaal and Rascals will hit theatres very soon.  

(To read the complete article, visit the site of Darpan, a Canadian publication...)

EMF: Home Truths

By: Shilpi Shukla Alexander

Home appliances and gadgets sure make life easy but they also have an unhealthy downside


Medical scientists confirm that many people fall victims to electro-magnetic field [EMF] pollution that badly affects their health. EMFs are invisible lines of force that surround electrical equipment [including cell phones], power cords, and power lines. "Strong EMFs of about 50–60 cycles per second [hertz, or Hz] and the related electromagnetic radiation [EMR] are extremely harmful to human beings," affirms Bipin Walia, senior neurosurgeon and head of spine surgery, Max Healthcare, New Delhi. They can harm our brain, heart, lungs, eyes, thyroid glands and nervous system."EMR rays in general cause irritation, concentration lapses and in many cases even proliferation of cells cause cancer," says neurologist Rajeev Ranjan, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.


In human beings, complications arising out of continuous radiation exposure are known as electro hypersensitivity [EHS]. Under this condition, the person becomes highly reactive to EMR. In extreme cases, he can have severe breathing problems, heart palpitations and loss of consciousness. Many can feel electricity going through their body and experience disabling symptoms such as convulsions, memory problems and depression. "Many health complications, which can't be diagnosed could be linked back to such invisible radiation attacks," adds Walia. These radiations can even interfere with the functioning of medical devices like pacemakers.


Based on various studies, here goes a short list of EMF pollutants at home:
Television, music system and all other electrical equipment even doorbells;
Radio and television transmitters and remote controls;
Computers, laptops;
Mobile phones;
Cordless phones;
Microwave ovens;
House wiring;
Power lines;
Cars, motor cycles.


The extent to which one can be harmed by these damaging radiations largely depends on the strength of the EMFs emitted by an appliance, one's proximity to the device and the time for which one is exposed. With proper knowledge and precautions the effect of these radiations can largely be reduced. Over the years various studies done by different universities and scientists claim that the most commonly used home appliances have quite high EMFs, the reason often being incorrect wiring. Let us see how you can make your home safe from these harmful radiations...



(To read the complete article on how EMF radiations harm us, pls visit the site of Complete Wellbeing.)

En-light-en This Diwali

By Shilpi Shukla

You have spent many Diwalis lighting diyas, firing crackers and merrymaking. Let’s seek spiritual solace and enlightenment on this festival of light.

Diwali or Deepavali is commonly referred to as the festival of light; the day of gaiety and merriment. Many Westerners often call it the Indian Christmas and believe that it is celebrated with frivolity and self-indulgence. Not quite so. There’s more to Diwali than a row of lights and perky festivity. Here’s unravelling the divine significance of this day...



Click on the link to read the complete article published in Desh Videsh, a US magazine: Spiritual Diwali