Pakistan’s New face - Hina Rabbani Khar

The world is talking about this young female leader of Pakistan. No prizes for guessing who she is! Hina Rabbani Khar, the current Foreign Affairs Minister of Pakistan, at 34, is the youngest politician in Pakistan to take on such a serious job.

Hina, (born on January 19, 1977), hails from a political family. She is the daughter of former Pak foreign minister Ghulam Noor Rabbani Khar and niece of Ghulam Mustafa Khar. Her father drove her into politics. It's because of her political roots that she has often been referred as the next Benazir of the Pakistan. After Bhutto, Hina is the next female face of Pakistan known worldwide.

This efficient and hardworking leader was also the first woman to present the budget speech in national assembly of Pakistan in 2009. A businesswoman by profession, Hina graduated from the Lahore University of Management Sciences. She also holds a Masters degree from the University of Massachusetts, USA. Ask her seniors and they say she has all that it takes to be a leader.

Her constant efforts and zeal to change the face of Pakistan has been appreciated worldwide. In 2008, she was named to the World Economic Forum's list of young global leaders. Earlier she served as a State Minister for Economic Affairs and Statistics as National Assembly member of PML-Q in 2003-07.

A proud Pakistani from Multan, Hina is married to Feroze Gulzar, a businessman and enjoys riding, reading and travelling. She is also a member of the Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) Pakistan. She is also a co-owner of the Polo Lounge, an upscale, popular restaurant located on the Lahore Polo Grounds. Read More!

Jose Mourinho – Real Madrid’s Only Hope

After a series of bad performances and games lost, Real Madrid desperately needed a new coach who could change the game of the team and bring them wins. There could no one better than Jose Mourinho to take over this volatile position. His self-defined confident arrogance leaves him standing as the perfect man for the hot seat. Over the years Real has witnessed a succession of managers come and go. Now the biggest question is, will Mourinho be able to bring something new and exciting to one of the most storied soccer clubs in the world.

José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho has been credited for the Porto win in the domestic league for two consecutive years, along with the UEFA cup in 2003 and the UEFA champions league in 2004. Before that he won the Barclays premier league with Chelsea in 2005 & 2006; the series A with Internazionale in 2008 and the treble for Internazionale in 2009. With such record, there could be no one better that the club's president, Florentino Pérez could have chosen.

Mourinho is known as someone to pin on your wall, an idol for the football worls. And because he is different, everything about the present Real Madrid is different too. For the first time, the superstar is on the bench. Mesut Ozil claims he joined Madrid to work with "the best coach in the world". No one ever said that about Juan Ramón López Caro.

Real Madrid has been disappointing with their performance. The 'biggest club of all', as they call themselves, are not a big club at all. They went three years without a trophy of any kind and, despite spending €258m (£212m), they were left empty-handed. Meanwhile, Mourinho achieved with Internazionale what Madrid so desperately want to achieve: he won the European Cup and he defeated Barcelona. Read More!

Katrina-Deepika Cat Fight!

Cat fights have been a regular part and parcel of Bollywood. Our actresses over the years have kept this phenomenon alive. And off-late the contemporary actresses have done a great job, giving multiple Page 3 stories and gossips. One of the most talked-about cat fight off-late has been that between Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif. Though the two of them have clarified it many times that all the issues between them have been resolved and they don't have any false feelings for each other, time again their attack on each other tell a different tale.

A recent statement by Deepika, at a press conference promoting her next release Aarakshan, suggested that the fire of revenge is still burning between the two. When asked about her thought on the issue of reservation, Deepika indirectly took a dig at her arch rival Katrina over the Rahul Gandhi being 'half-Indian' comment. She said that it is a political issue and she does not want to comment anything on this. She also added that she would never make casual remarks on political matters thereby referring to Katrina.

This statement will surely not go well with Katrina. Especially after her disappointment over Deepika's statement, on a chat show, wanting to see Katrina's passport.

It seems that the two Bollywood divas have reached a state where they cannot see eye-to-eye anymore. The animosity started when allegedly Ranbir Kapoor ditched Deepika for Katrina Kaif. Since then the two actresses have not been on talking terms. Read More!

Will Chelsea Pose a Threat to Man U this Season?

Till now, the football world was busy anticipating which player will stay or move on to which team. But with the end of the transfer window from August, the highlight is back to predict and anticipate which team will dominate the next playing season.

And the two big fishes emerging this season are Chelsea and Manchester United.

One of the most vital and frequently asked question is - will Andre Villas-Boas, the new coach of Chelsea bring in the habit of winning crucial matches to a team which desperately needs it? Can he achieve the same kind of success with the Blues that he has achieved with Porto?

Meanwhile, a highly satisfactory season by winning the Barclays Premier League (BPL) and securing 2nd place in the UEFA champion's league, United will be looking to keep up their pace. The retirement of great players like Giggs and Van Der Sar might be the reason for doubts about United's capability to field an equally strong side this season.

However, the football world cannot ignore the fact that right at the start of the season in 2010, experts had written off Manchester United as league contenders. And the results that the red devils got are a proof that they have a strong side.

With both sides raring to go, the important thing to see in the up-coming matches will be how the two teams settle with the current changes in the team. The side which settles faster will come out to be the season champion. And the start of it will be with the BPL this year. Read More!

Amy Winehouse- Back to Black

Legendary singer Amy Winehouse is a five-time Grammy Award winning English singer-songwriter known for such remarkable hits as 'Rehab', ‘Love is a Losing Game,’ and 'You Know I'm No Good' among her other brilliant works. Her sudden death in her London apartment has shaken the entire world. It’s hard to believe that we have lost such a talented soul at the age of 27! She was one of the most original and talented singer and guitarist in the present decade. Her talent was exceptional and her voice is known to have both power and pain.

Astrologically, she was influenced by Mercury, Saturn and Neptune and her ruling number was 5. She was rebellious and didn’t follow anyone’s dictates. Her flamboyant attitude helped her gain an enormous fan following.

She was badly addicted to drugs and was also fighting an addiction to alcohol. In many of her interviews she blamed herself for being addicted. Amy’s mother told a British Newspaper on Sunday that the singer was unwell a day before she died.

Her creative side was very different from other singers and Amy Winehouse is a perfect example of how a talented and sensitive Virgo with a huge influence of the planet Neptune will be like. She has been a troubled soul as long as we can remember. There were even times when these personal battles with drugs and alcohol overshadowed her brilliant side.

Musically, Amy Winehouse created a cross-cultural and cross-genre style not only in UK and US but also globally. She has been experimenting with an eclectic mix of jazz, soul, pop, reggae, world beat and R&B. When her Grammy nominations were announced, she was a clear winner from the beginning. There was no doubt she would take home the big prize. Read More!

Salman is the 'Khan'!!!

For all those people who predicted Salman’s downfall a few years back, look who’s having the last laugh now.

After box office hits Dabangg and Ready, Salman Khan is all set to reign over Bollywood by charging a record price of a stunning Rs. 10 crores for Boney Kapoor’s ‘No Entry Mein Entry, the sequel to Anees  Bazmee’s ‘No Entry’ (2005).

Bazmee and Salman have recently worked together for the successful movie Ready and that is one of the reasons for the producer’s eagerness to work with the superstud. And this wish was made true, all thanks to the efforts put in by film maker Boney Kapoor’s, who made sure that the actor gets on-board the project.

After his two recent hits, Salman has become the most bankable star of Bollywood and that is the reason why Bazmee and Boney (both had a problem with Salman recently) had to pay a huge amount for getting Salman ki Entry to the movie.

Reportedly, Boney used his close friend card and made sure that the actor doesn’t reject his venture and returns into the part of ‘No Entry Mein Entry. And Salman being the “Best Friend to have” didn’t disappoint Boney. Read More!

Saturn in Libra

On 15th November 2011, Saturn, the most dreaded planet after Rahu and Ketu changes signs from Virgo to Libra. Here’s a glimpse of what influences this may have on your career for the next two and a half years.
Aries: Wonderful prospects for career progression and advancement. You may expect a career change or a big jump. New opportunities are on the anvil. Some of you may also be able to start your careers or get into business and/or profession. Taurus: Far better results than Arians. Great career growth potential, wonderful desired job changes, positive changes or self adaptation in the work environment, classically good relations with colleagues and sub-ordinates.

Gemini: For you, this Saturn’s transit has no direct influence to your career or work environment as such, but you may probably be restricted in some manner in collecting or developing soft skills and creativity. You will have to be more patient with your training needs and processes.

Cancer: It seems that you will have a few more hurdles than normal in dispensing your duties at work, in career growth and development. Some unfortunate souls may also be witness to losing their jobs, career loss, resignation, or a slow start for some fresh aspirants.

Leo: Saturn in Libra may not allow you to put in full efforts to execute your duties and there may be some or the other delay, restriction or hurdle caused by colleagues, subordinates, married life disturbance in your career. You may have to travel a lot or commute more for work.

Virgo: Creativity or skills expansion are high on the cards adding to material wealth. Most of you will be able to grab better jobs with higher returns or more incentives. These two years will be the time to gather skills and do things which will form the base of your future career.

Libra: Most of you will be preoccupied with home, family and kids as well as high creativity and skills development to focus or acquire career benefits. You will not lose your job or career, but the focus shifts. Some of you will but be able to secure permanency in career. 

Mercury Retrograde on August 2, 2011

Mercury Retrograde on August 2, 2011

Mercury, the wise communicator and common con artist, will send communications, travel, appointments, mail and the Internet into snarls and a spin on August 2, 2011! This retrograde mode will last until August 26, 2011. The planet is described to be in retrograde when it appears to be moving backwards through the zodiac.

The key issue during this phase is going to be one of focus. Mercury’s retro phase tends to bring unforeseen changes and blockages, but the frustration that many of us experience during these periods is often due to our own inability to change along with change, so to speak. So, in short, one needs to be extremely focused on oneself and actions. Unresolved issues from the past tend to push themselves forward. Moreover, these experiences reveal flaws in our internal organisation as well as our external planning, which can make us feel inadequate. Some people actually prosper under a retrograde Mercury, especially if Mercury is retrograde but otherwise well-aspected in their birth charts. It is also a time when matters begun under a previous retro period will come to fruition or completion.

Mercury retrograde, like any cosmic aspect, affects people differently, depending on where it hits their personal charts. When Mercury is retrograde, everyone becomes more introspective; we tend to think about issues and concerns that relate to the sign involved. With Mercury retrograde in Virgo, people with this sign prominent in their charts will be especially prone to such introspection. During this phase people will tend to become critical, penetrating and somewhat suspicious, yet thoughtful and diplomatic. One would want to know secrets of other people. This phase awakens the inclination to be miserly, cruel, mean and unkind. The pragmatic, material world will take a priority. This phase can stimulate skin issues or problems and psoriasis due to nervous tension and stress. Too much worry will upset your digestion. All areas of communication will be affected during this time, especially in matters related to teaching, healing, professional advice, workplace relationships, the military, and communications connected with such matters. This period brings travel issues, mail mishaps and missed appointments of all kinds. Documents can go missing. Be sure to carry a diary and refer to it!

Fruit Astrology

Fruit Astrology

Your favourite fruit reflects your personality... your inner self... your outer self...Take a look at the list and choose one. Find out more about yourself and your personality traits based on your favourite fruit. Are you fun, extravagant, impulsive, or independent, strong willed and sincere?

If apple is your favourite fruit, you are an extravagant, impulsive and outspoken person; often with a bit of a temper. While you may not be the best organiser yourself, you make a good team leader; and are good at taking things forward. You can take quick action in most situations. You enjoy travel immensely. You ooze with charm when you are with your partner. You have an enthusiasm for life, unmatched by most. Check out more....

Moon in Waxing Gibbous

Moon in Waxing Gibbous

A waxing gibbous moon appears a day or two ahead of the full moon and is often mistaken for a full Moon. As the moon waxes and wanes our bodies too react differently to each phase of the Moon. During this phase nutrients are absorbed more easily and digestion requires less energy. According to traditional beliefs when the moon appears to be waxing it is the best time to undertake actions as the desired outcome is achieved easily. This phase is also considered to be good for acquiring new things. If you tend to put on weight, this is the time to do something about it.

This phase will have a calming influence on all signs of the zodiac. Your emotions will get back to normal and you feel much more determined now. During this moon cycle you have the energy to accomplish whatever you want. You accept and listen to other people's ideas. Chinese astrologers believe that this phase symbolizes potency, maturity and development. It is associated with the element fire.

If you are born in this phase you are likely to be strong minded and capable of being aggressive. You are also very ambitious and sociable. Your charismatic personality draws others to you. You will find it hard to play second fiddle and prefer a career where you can stand out. Your personality has an underlying touch of the zodiac signs Cancer and Leo. This is what draws you towards a career that guarantees attention and status. The Waxing gibbous makes you a leader and you achieve success at a young age.

Uranus turns retrograde, July 9

Uranus is the planet of sudden and unexpected changes. It represents genius, freedom and revolutionary vision, the urge for change, originality, breaking the traditions and the ability to visualize new possibilities. It is associated with individuality, new and unconventional ideas, technology, inventions, mental studies, innovation and discovery.
On July 9, 2011 Uranus turns retrograde and will remain so until December 9, 2011. During this phase, people under the influence of Uranus tend to be more persuasive and more willfully assertive. It calls for profound psychological investigation and analysis. This is a good period for doing some mental studies and exploring human behaviour. One will get more inventive and instinctive during this time. Your thoughts become wider without any boundary.

During this period, one gets rebellious without realizing it. It will reawaken freedom and revolutionary visions causing one to rebel against any restraints in their life. It is wise to go inwards and review the whole thing.

When Uranus turns retrograde, things will start appearing clearer to you. There is a strong urge to break free. Some sort of changes is bound to take place but you are unsure of what and when it will happen. You can expect the unexpected during this phase. There will be times when you feel frustrated over the changes taking place in slow motion. So, learn to have patience during this time; don’t rush into anything.

It is the best time to channel a proper way to implement your creative ideas and thoughts and make things more productive. In fact, it is the time when you have to plan things carefully. At the same time, there will be moments of anxiousness and restlessness for you. Nevertheless, this period will definitely have something promising for you, which only you have to spot out and make the most of it.

Box Office Prediction: Delhi Belly

Delhi Belly by Aamir Khan Productions and UTV Motion Pictures will hit theatres on July 1, 2011. Let's take a quick preview of the film.

The story revolves around three flat mates and buddies Tashi (Imran Khan), Arup (Vir Das) and Nitin (Kunaal Roy Kapur). They all want to do something bigger in their lives but are unsure of what to do and how to do. Tashi is a journalist and is about to get married in a month but still clueless if his fiancée is the right partner for him. Arup, a graphic designer is living a hellish life after his girlfriend dumped him and his stupid boss is making life difficult for him. Nitin, a photographer, gets a severe case of Delhi Belly when he helps himself to some delicious Tandoori Chicken off a street vendor. What eventually follows is a series of really strange events wherein they get trapped. And oh! They are on the hit list of one of the world's deadliest crime organizations.

Delhi Belly will be an out and out laugh riot. This film will revive the not so happening career of Imran Khan. Earlier the mama-bhanja combo of Aamir and Imran had created a stir at the box-office with Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na. Now, the big question is will they be able to recreate that magic? Astroyogi tells you YES, they will! The film will greatly appeal to the youngsters. It will also rake in big moolah during the first two weeks or so.

Imran Khan's sun sign is Capricorn while Aamir Khan is a Piscean. This relationship can prove extremely valuable and rewarding for all concerned. The combination of Earth (Imran) and Water (Aamir) will result into something great and positive. Water can help Earth by softening its rigid structure, which means Aamir will get the best out of Imran. Water provides nourishment to the Earth with a feeling of being cared for, giving a new meaning to one's life. This film will take Imran's career to a new level.