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For the next few weeks I'll be blogging from Spain and bringing you some fashion and culture from the beautiful Andalucía region.  In the meantime, I'll leave you with a flavour of the music out there in the form of Daddy Yankee with chart topper, 'Limbo'.

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Huma Qureshi Says Vidya Balan Has Changed Things For Women
Much praise has been garnered by HumaQureshi, Bollywood actress, for her fine role in the film ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’. She says that things have changed for women due to Vidya Balan’s role in many of her films. Considering the roles Vidya has played in her films, actresses no longer need to be considered as just glamour dolls only. The common thinking that Bollywood actresses are generally glamour dolls is changing quite fast, seeing what Vidya has done in her films.

Vidya Balan has been successful in changing a lot of things for women, Huma says. Besides Vidya, other actresses including herself and Konkana Sen are also putting in effort to refine the glamour doll’s quintessential role. Huma says that many of the writers and directors these days are also coming up with some fantastic ideas and stories. Everyone has been impressed by this unconventional actress’s performance in the gritty coal mafia saga on celluloid.

It Is Difficult For Anyone To Match Up With The Grace Madhuri Dixit Has, Says Jackie Shroff

Jackie Shroff says that there is absolutely no one who could match up with the grace, Madhuri Dixit has. Madhubala the legendary actress has also been compared with Madhuri Dixit. Jackie who has paired with Madhuri in films like ‘100 days’ and ‘Khalnayak’, says that no other actress has had as much of grace, as Madhuri has.

People have always liked Madhubala the former actress and they also like Madhuri Dixit as much. Not only does she have a beautiful smile like Madhubala but she also dances very beautifully as well, he adds. Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff have featured in a number of other films like Devdas, Ram Lakhan, Sangeet, Parinda and Tridev. Jackie recollects one of the scenes from Ram Lakhan where Madhuri Dixit plays the role of his bhabhi or sister in law, very beautifully.

Pepsi Celebrates Impatience of Youth This IPL 2013!

Each of the IPL cricket seasons in the past had created a thrilling atmosphere and so has the IPL 2013 cricket tournament this year. In India one of the biggest sporting events held every year is the Pepsi IPL. Right from the time it began, this glamorous sports event has undergone a series of changes. ‘Change the game’ theory has already been experienced in the IPL 2011. This same theme then got morphed into another theme called ‘Na tameez se dekhajatahain’ in the year 2012.

On the gentry this year, the theme is expected to create an impression that can last for long. IPL 2013’s official sponsor for the year is Pepsi. The impatience of youth about doing things ‘Abhi’ or ‘Right Now’ is being celebrated during this year’s IPL. This strategy of doing things ‘right now’ is effective in provoking the youngsters to do whatever they want to do, currently or now. This youth philosophy has been paced up by Pepsi, this IPL. With this new motto and concept, it initiates a new journey. IPL cricket has never been as interesting as it is during 2013.

Unlimited IPL cricket fans have been given an exciting chance to watch the cricket matches from the cricket grounds live, and not just from their television sets. To understand this in detail, the youngsters will need to know that lots of entertainment, masti and fun has been offered in a fun and fool proof package for them, this year by Pepsi IPL 2013. Two modes, including playing and watching will involve the experience of IPL gaming. Pepsi has been successful in gaining the ultimate collection of fans and this has brought about much more excitement and energy as compared to before. Fans need to know that this IPL 2013 is also about scoring and not just watching the game.

IPL cricket lovers can make the most of some wonderful and exciting contests initiated by the ‘Oh Yes Abhi!’ campaign by Pepsi. Viewing experience of all cricket lovers is guaranteed to be enhanced at the highest level possible that just cannot be compared. The contest called ‘The IPL Top of the Leaderboard’ enables the cricket viewers to enjoy a range of prizes including merchandize from IPL, fan cans, besides a golden chance of earning the grand prize.

Ranveer Singh Gives Real Emotion By Enduring Pain In ‘Lootera’

Everyone was shocked to see Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh on the sets of Lootera. For one particular scene, he gave real emotions by actually hurting himself. He was supposed to show that he was in deep pain for a particular sequence. So he took a safety pin and started piercing himself repeatedly to give that particular shot, reported a source.

Members of the unit as well as the director himself were against this extreme step, however Ranveer kept arguing that the scene was really poignant and the pain caused by the piercing of the safety pin helped in boosting his performance. On the edit table, when his performance was seen by the team, they were convinced that the scene would surely touch the audience’s hearts. SonakshiSinha pairs up with Ranveer Singh in the romantic film Lootera directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.

Is Shahrukh Khan Getting Very Protective About Priyanka Chopra These Days!

Everyone is wondering whether the relations between Priyanka Chopra and Shahrukh Khan have reached the next level! A news article had released the information that both of them were quite serious about their relationship and are even dating each other. As reported in the daily it seems that many of Shahrukh’s friends are not too happy about this friendship, and hence he has started maintaining a distance from those friends. Shahrukh is not ready to listen to any word spoken against Priyanka, and is so protective about her that he has made this clear to everyone.

Numerology is considered to be a belief system which is based on the association of numbers and their significances on the life trends in addition to personality. Every number holds its own associations and the following will describe the significance of the Number 3 as a personality number.

There are a number of ways to work out your character number. One of the easiest approaches is to make use of your birthday therefore, for example if you are born on the third day of any particular month then your character number turns 3. If you were born on the 12^th then you have to add both the numbers such as 1+2 which turns out to 3. Then you too hold a character number which is 3.

Three is a sociable digit which is lively too. Individuals who are influenced with the third number will be friendly, outgoing and will stand out in the public eye. They appear always to be in the exact place to achieve most attention.

Number 3 people love to be vigorous both physically and socially. They are quite positive and hold enough confidence along with huge sense of humor. People of number 3 encourage individuals to think in a creative manner. They can express themselves quite well and can easily put their feelings into words.

In other words you can say that number 3 is fun loving, sociable, Amusing and versatile. These personalities are for all time prepared for mental challenge and they survive fast lives and not rooted in the ground. If you find someone moving like a shooting star, keep in mind that he or she is a number 3 individual. Number 3 individuals enjoy a varied lifestyle. They can be considered as good friends until there is a time for change. Remember, number three people are never at a loss and they will always chatter about the past experiences, their interest as well as their future hopes.

What is it about chinos that make them such a good choice for menswear this year? With the Summer soon approaching, or at least hopefully given the weather, it’s worth thinking about the benefits of chinos, and how you can make the most of them - what trends should you focus on, and how can you best wear chinos with other items? Moreover, what are some of the things you should avoid when wearing chinos?

The style associated with chinos is generally laid back  and capable of being adapted to different occasions; the more casual chinos you can find on the high street have visible stitching, and are mostly to be worn when relaxing - they can still be paired, though, with Oxford shirts and smart blazers, as well as with printed T shirts. More high quality chinos, which can be found through brands like Officers Club, are designed to last longer, and to be suitable as work attire.

Remember, you don’t want to look too casual - part of the appeal of chinos is their versatility, and their ability to add a smart touch to most outfits - if you’re going for a more traditional look, than black and navy chinos are best, as they can fit in well with a smart suit jacket or blazer; brightly coloured chinos, by comparison, give you a lot of room to experiment with different styles, and can be paired with T shirts and most other outfits without drawing too much attention away from items.

The choice available for chino styles and colours is broad, and you can go with rust colours and mustard, or with regular fit and tan shades - chino shorts can also be worn, and are a particularly good idea for the beach. Regular and boot cut chinos can similarly be combined if you want a sharper look that’s more similar to the lines you can get with a good pair of slim fit jeans, and can be paired with smart shoes.

It’s worth, then, thinking about having a few different pairs of chinos that you can mix and match; brighter coloured chinos can be paired off with neutral shirts and boat shoes, while darker and less striking chinos are ideal for wearing with leather jackets. Try to avoid clashing colours, and always get your sizing right before settling on a pair of chinos. Striped shirts and plenty of colour can make chinos can stand out, so consider adding a few pairs to your wardrobe this Spring and Summer to see whether you can get out of the habit of wearing the same old jeans styles.