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Released on: December 2016Price : Starting at Rs. 13,999KEY FEATURES : Display 6 inchesProcessor 1.44GHz octa-coreFront camera 16-megapixelRear Camera 16-megapixelResolution 1080x1920 pixelsRAM 6 GBInternal storage 64 GBOperating System Android 6.0, MarshmallowBattery Capacity: 4000 mAhMultitouch YesCONNECTIVITYSIM DualNetwork 2G, 3G, 4G/ LTESOUND3.5mm jack Yes

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CAST: Zakir Hussain, Sunil Grover, Anjana Sukhani, Dipannita Sharma and Pankaj Tripathi

DIRECTION: Vishal MishraGENRE: ComedyDURATION: 2 hours 3 minutesSTORY: A top journalist gets the opportunity of his life as

he bags the first ever interview with a dreaded don. REVIEW: Arnab Ghosh (Sunil Grover) is a table-thumping,

loud-mouthed journalist modelled after a popular prime timenews anchor. His antics, though they generate ratings, fail toamuse the channel boss, who relegates him to a less importantslot as the host of a cooking show. Disturbed by the demotionand with a heavily pregnant wife (Anjana Sukhani), hedecides to go for the big kill – an interview with the dreadeddon D (Zakir Hussain). He lures the don out to grant him aninterview and accompanies a fashion writer (DipannitaSharma) and his two-man crew to Pakistan. The climax doestake you by surprise.

Zakir Hussain as D and Pankaj Tripathi who plays his side-kick Girdhari, perform brilliantly. Tripathi steals the showwith his spot-on comic timing. You wish he had a bigger role.

It could have been good film, but the undoing of Coffee WithD is its post-production. The film is let down by shoddy edit-ing and a bad dubbing job where entire sentences are mutedand out of sync. A story that has potential is ruined by poorexecution that distracts you from the plot.

Title: An Unsuitable BoyAuthor: Karan Johar with Poonam SaxenaPublisher: Penguin Books LtdPages: 352 Price: 699 INRReview: This much-anticipated memoir of filmmaker Karan

Johar has been creating waves on social media after chaptersdescribing his fallout with actress Kajol were leaked onTwitter -- and for candid talk about his sexual orientation.

But contrary to the initial reports as well as expectations,An Unsuitable Boy is much more than just the narrative of afallout. Honest, decisive and compelling, it lays bare the otherside of Bollywood's pomp and gaiety.

It's also brutally frank about Kajol. "I don't have a relation-ship with Kajol any more. We have had a fallout. Somethinghappened that disturbed me deeply which I will not talk aboutbecause it is something that I like to protect and I feel it wouldnot be fair to her or to me. After two-and-a-half decades,Kajol and I don't talk at all," he writes.

The problem was not so much with Kajol but with her hus-band Ajay Devgan, Johar says in the next para, without elab-orating. And when did this happen? Before the release ofKaran and Ajay's films Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Shivaay inOctober 2016. Not only does the filmmaker write extensivelyabout his sexual orientation, the time when he lost his virgin-ity and about his "two unrequited love situations", but thedark side of Bollywood -- its insecurities, jealousies -- also findsufficient mention.

Despite the controversies that are already doing rounds andthose that may crop up in the days to come, this is a signifi-cant memoir, opening doors to the troubled minds ofBollywood. More than anything else it tells us that beneaththose happy faces smiling and posing for paparazzis, lieoceans of sorrow, disappointments, heartbreaks.

An Unsuitable Boy Tata Hexa

ASTROLOGYWEEKLY PREDICTIONS 22ND- 27TH JANUARY 2017

HEALTH

Are you using your spices just to pep up your dishes?Well, it's time you know ways you can use them for theirproven health benefits. We get some handy healthy tips

from Luke Coutinho, head nutritionist and Master Coach -GOQii, Lifestyle Medicine and exercise physiology, Authorand Speaker.

Asafoetida : It's commonly known as Hing in India. It's warmin nature and that probably explains the reason it helps toincrease the digestive enzymes. It helps reduce flatulence,digestive disorders, prevents constipation and is an excellentlaxative. A pinch of asafoetida can be taken withbuttermilk/water to reduce flatulence and cleanse the digestivesystem. Also, it's believed to relieve menstrual pain. The activecomponent of Asafoetida, coumarins can thin the blood and isbelieved to be anti-coagulant. Also, helps lower blood pressure.

Turmeric : Turmeric was once called a poor man's saffron,but now we know how incredibly healing and powerful thisspice truly is. Curcumin is the active compound in turmericthat is powerfully anti-inflammatory as well as rich in antiox-idants. Curcumin has powerful antioxidant effects. It neutral-izes free radicals on its own, and then stimulates the body'sown antioxidant enzymes. Curcumin can cross the blood-brainbarrier and has been shown to lead to various improvementsin the pathological process of Alzheimer's disease. Curcumincan help treat symptoms of arthritis and is in some cases moreeffective than anti-inflammatory drugs.

Ginger : Chewing raw ginger or drinking ginger tea is a com-mon home remedy for nausea during cancer treatment. Itreduces the symptoms of dysmenorrhoea (severe pain duringa menstrual cycle). Ginger is commonly used to treat varioustypes of stomach problems including motion sickness, morn-ing sickness, colic, upset stomach, gas, diarrhea, nauseacaused by cancer treatment, nausea and vomiting after sur-gery, as well as loss of appetite.

Other uses include pain relief from arthritis or muscle sore-ness, menstrual pain, upper respiratory tract infections,cough, and bronchitis.

Garlic : It has been used as a medicine to prevent or treat awide range of diseases and conditions. Garlic is used for manyconditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronaryheart disease, heart attack, hardening of the arteries (athero-sclerosis). It is also used to prevent colon cancer, rectal cancer,stomach cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and lung can-

cer. It is also used to treat prostate cancer and bladder cancer.Black peppercorns : Also known as Kali Mirch. Piperine is

the active ingredient in black pepper, and it has been shown tojumpstart digestion, prevent certain cancers and heart disease,lower blood pressure, and prevent arthritis. It has cholesterollowering properties and help in cardiac function recovery espe-cially after a heart attack. Overnight soaked peppercorns ifconsumed next day while having breakfast relieves migraineproblem for most of them. The antibacterial property of blackpepper helps to fight against infections and insect bites.

Cardamom : Cardamom also known as Elaichi. They arebelieved to stimulate appetite and enhance digestion. Ithelps in stimulation and regular excretion of gastric juices.It helps in balancing these acids in cases of acidity, thusproviding relief during heart burns, flatulence, stomachcramps, hiccups, nausea, vomiting and constipation. It isalso valued for improving oral hygiene and eradicate fowlbreathe. Carom seeds: These tiny seeds are popularlyknown as Ajwain or bishop's weed in India. Ajwain containshigh levels of thymol, a compound, which aids the release ofgastric juices from the stomach which makes Ajwain`excel-lent indigestion reliever. To add more, it helps to deal withflatulence, nausea and colicky pain in babies. Ajwain hasproperties that help reduce inflammation and soothes irri-tated nerves. Because of this, it acts a great remedy to stophiccups.

Cinnamon : Commonly known as Dalchini. It is anti-bacteri-al, anti-fungal, anti-microbial and anti-clotting factor.Cinnamon reduces total and bad cholesterol (LDL) andincreases good cholesterol (HDL). It also helps improve insulinresistance and improves glucose tolerance in people with type 2diabetes mellitus, thereby making it useful in diabetes manage-ment. Consuming Cinnamon plus honey has many benefits oneof which is that it increases body's metabolism and also helps inrelieving gas and acidity.

Clove : Clove or Laung is a pungent aromatic floral bud. Themost prominent and common use of clove is alleviating symp-toms of toothache and dental decay. The anti-inflammatory andanalgesic components present in clove helps to reduce theswelling around an infected tooth and relieve pain. It's antisep-tic property will help fight the infection in the affected area andprevent it from spreading. Eugenol present in clove preventsclotting of blood and also in purifying blood.

8 alternate uses of Indian spicesWith Mars in Pisces and a quieter sector of

your chart, it could be difficult to feel as moti-vated as usual. Tie this in with sobering Saturnand you could decide to stay put and not ven-ture too far out of your comfort zone. However,other influences may call out to you to doexactly that. Curiosity may be what eventuallyencourages you to step forward.

You might be surprised by how little haschanged. And yet something within you may beurging you to be more adventurous and takethe road less traveled. You may also find thecompany of friends to be a little superficial if itdetracts from the thoughts and intense feelingsyou are having.

MAR 21 - APR 20

ARIES

While you may be eager to push ahead on animportant goal, someone may be urging cau-tion. Should you listen? Perhaps not, as anoth-er potent blend of energies suggests that yourinstincts are at play here, and what you intu-itively perceive as being a good move might wellbe. There are times when certain people in yourlife have good advice for you.

As the Sun enters your sector of sharedfinances, this can be an opportunity to takestock of your money situation. Simply shininga light on it and getting a sense of what's work-ing and what isn't may encourage you to comeup with a plan of action. At the same time, funin the sunshine suggest that you may be readyto take a vacation.

Relationships could take center stage in thecoming four weeks, as the Sun, your personalplanet, moves into Aquarius . When it comes toa budding romance, things may not be going assmoothly as you'd hoped. But don't take this asa sign that it isn't meant to be. These could beminor troubles. Working as a team on a chal-lenge might enhance your bond.

While you may have the practical ability andknowhow, someone else could have the inspira-tion. A lively link this week could see you andanother collaborating on an idea that lookslikely to be a resounding success. This can alsobe a good opportunity to review your lifestyleand wellness routines and consider making afew changes.

Although you're known for your tact and dis-cretion, you also admire people who speaktheir mind. You could meet someone like thatearly in the week, someone who's willing to sayexactly what they think. Will you be upset?The present blend of energies hints that youmay find this quite refreshing, especially if youagree with the comments.

As the Sun eases into your domestic sectortoday, this can be an opportunity to take a stepback from life. Although there is still a lotgoing on in many areas, time to reflect andconsider your priorities can be very useful now.There's also a strong focus on developing yourcreative skills, although you may wonderwhether it's worth the expense of doing so.

SEP 24 - OCT 22

LIBRA

This can be a week of interaction, short jour-neys, and catching up with administrative tasks.In fact, with the Sun entering your sector ofcommunication for a four-week stay, you couldbe involved in this for some time. However, doorscan open and new opportunities present them-selves because of your efforts. You have a lot tolook forward to.

With Saturn, your personal planet, movingthrough your spiritual sector for some timenow, an inner wisdom may have developedbecause of key experiences. Things may notalways have been comfortable for you - even alittle painful at times - but an awakening mayhave occurred out of this. A desire to get toknow someone better may be worth following.

This can be a positive week and something ofa rebirth as the Sun dances into your sign afterjourneying through the more mystical sector ofyour chart. Clarity may dawn over the comingdays, as well as a desire to get cracking onplans that you've been dreaming up over recentweeks. Another lovely lineup could encourageyou to explore possibilities.

After a hectic start to the month, you may feellike enjoying more time to yourself in the com-ing four weeks. You'll still be busy, and yourfriends will still be eager for you to join themfor evenings out, but you'll also recognize thevalue of reflection and meditation for theinsights they can bring. The weekend may haveromantic overtones and a sizzling date.

OCT 23 - NOV 22

SCORPIO

APR 21 - MAY 20

TAURUS

MAY 21 - JUN 20

GEMINI

NOV 23 - DEC 22

SAGITTARIUS

DEC 23 - JUL 20

CAPRICORN

JUN 22 - JUL 23

CANCER

JUL 24 - AUG 23

LEO

JAN 21 - FEB 23

AQUARIUS

PISCES

FEB 20 - MAR 20JUL 24 - AUG 23

VIRGO

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