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Few sports offer the great mix of camaraderie and adventure that rugby union can provide. With a culture of hospitality to enjoy that few other sports can match, there is also a superb selection of international events.

One of the great things about rugby union is the international scene that binds the sport together across countries and cultures. Whether you enjoy seeing the Home Nations, France and Italy compete for the Six Nations crown each year, or prefer something from the epic clashes of the southern hemisphere behemoths, the opportunities for travel are great.

Controversy’s Favorite Child – Sanjay Dutt!

Sanjay Dutt hails from a blue blooded family with Nargis and Sunil Dutt as his parents. All along his career he has been scrutinized for many minute flaws despite hits films like Rocky, Naam, Main Awara Hoon and Vidhaata. He was dragged down by a spiral of drugs and alcohol, his health and films suffered, he was depressed and went into deeper drugs. After joining an American rehabilitation centre he left drug addiction and was sent back to India by his father, where he restarted a successful career.

Sanjay Dutt had remarked in an interview with Simi Garewal that it is difficult to remember any phase in his life void of any problems. He is on a threshold of being imprisoned for a term of 3 ½ years according to the sentence passed on March 21, 2013 for illegally possessing AK 56 weapon under the Arms Act. He has been linked to the masterminds of the Bombay serial blasts which took place on a Black Friday for the country.

He got married to Richa Sharma in 1987 and the wedlock brought to him his daughter, Trishala. Richa Sharma died of brain tumour and he battled for Trishala’s custody with his in-laws and lost the same. Trishala now lives in US with Richa Sharma’s family. In 1998 he married Rhea Pillai, a model and officially divorced her in 2008 soon after which he married Manyatta at a private ceremony amidst controversies such as rumours which claimed that she was already pregnant with Sanjay’s child. She was also linked to the underworld. In 2010 she gave birth to twins. Many of Bollywood’s big wigs have expressed sadness at the fate of Sanjay Dutt and hoped that he is shown mercy. Sanjay Dutt’s image has been marred with controversies and now 3 ½ years of jail lie ahead of him. Filing a review petition is an option that lies in front of him.
 
Shah Rukh Khan Promises A Spectacular Ceremony For The Pepsi IPL 2013 Opening!
Shah Rukh Khan the megastar of Bollywood has promised an opening ceremony like none other on Tuesday in Kolkata for the Indian Premier League at the Salt Lake Stadium. He stated that for India, this would be an experience that would be truly unprecedented. This ceremony would be one which the country has not seen in the past, Shah Rukh Khan says in an interview.
He said that he would be performing to some of his songs, besides which his co-stars, Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif would also be there. The audience would be thrilled to see the international rapper, Pitbull. The stadium including of a stage in mammoth size has been lavishly decorated for the opening ceremony. The audiences are guaranteed to be entertained with mass dancers, air tumbler, cheerleaders, stilt walkers, flying drummers, rhythm acrobats and gymnasts coming together.

Filmmaker Sajid Khan, All Set To Work With Megastar Amitabh Bachchan!
Sajid Khan, the 41 year old has already remixed the megastar, Amitabh Bachchan’s hit song named ‘Apni To Jaise Taise’; for the film Housefull and is not all set to work with for the next project that is still to be titled but will start in July. Sajid Khan is Amitabh Bachchan’s ardent fan. The upcoming film is also going to feature Riteish Deshmukh, his good friend and also Saif Ali Khan in pivotal roles. Sajid Khan expects that this out and out comedy film will be a big success at the box office.

Building A Dream Home

Building your own cozy home is a dream of many. You sure have a certain perception and vision of what your dream home must ultimately look and feel like. But designing a home is a lot more than just buying a piece of land and handing over the construction responsibilities to a construction firm. At every step, you have to be a part of the construction to make sure you are getting what you have planned for. Here are some home design tips that will help you

1. Make sure you have done enough research before starting your home project. Have a look at the many existing models available in market today. Seek out the features you like and want in your house.

2. Prepare a blueprint of the home design and check it's feasibility with a professional. You don't have to own a construction degree to plan your own design. You just need to have a good observation skill and creativity to do it.

3. When designing your home, it's important you plan for the future. Do you plan to have children in the near future? Do relatives frequently visit your house and stay during vacations? Do you have aging parents? Design accordingly.

4. Keep functionality in mind when designing your home. Place bedroom away from the communal areas to reduce noise. Have a mudroom adjacent to your garage if you and your family loves spending time outdoors.

Carpet Industry is one of the oldest industries in India. Carpet Weaving was brought to India by Moguls. Some of the majestic carpets were woven during Mugals era. Over the period, the weaver has become an artist imbibing the magical exotic colors to the Indian carpets. Based on individualistic skill of the weaver, there is an aesthetic touch of the coloring and beauty in the carpets.

Over the period, various clusters have emerged in the northern part of India. Initially, carpet weaving was done only at few centers. Due to several historical reasons and availability of resources, carpet manufacturing spread across the northern India. Major centers have been Bhadohi, Agra, Jaipur& Kashmir. During the last few decades, hand-tufted carpets have emerged as one of the major categories. Due to proximity to Home furnishing products, Panipat has emerged as another major center for carpet manufacturing.

Step out of the shadows and into the bright, bold light of this year’s loudest fashion trends. In 2013, the runways of Paris, Milan, London and New York lit up for the spring, summer, autumn and winter designer collections for year round decadence and fun. Use the following looks to highlight an outfit or dress from head to toe to make a colourful entrance.

Outerwear

The autumn designer collections saw coats and jackets come in an array of styles, shapes and colours, making this trend one of the most versatile this year. Altuzarra followed in the white footsteps of designers such as Derek Lam and Tommy Hilfiger with oversized white fur coats with black panelling, whilst Jason Wu followed on from his spring collection with colour blocks and durable materials like his black panelled, camel trench coat. Marchesa was perhaps the most flamboyant with oriental motifs in billowing, shimmering satin.

Eyes

The eyes and brows were very much a main beauty focus in the spring and summer collections. Marc Jacobs transformed his models into the style icon Edie Sedgwick with unmistakable bold brows and heavily lined eyes with a blonde pixie cut. Blue and red/pink tones were also a big trend with designer such as Donna Karan and Vera Wang, brightening the eyes of their models with vibrant neon pink shadows and more delicate red tones respectively. Jazz up a smoky eye with blue or red tints to mix up a staple evening look. Brows were also bold and filled at Prada. Many of the designers following this trend left the rest of the face neutral in order for the eyes to have full impact on the catwalk. Visit Zanda to see how the celebs are styling their makeup this year.

The United States is blessed with some of the most beautiful national parks. Many of the best national parks are based on the western side of the US. Grand Canyon, Zion National Park and Monument Valley are all stunning places to visit with activities on offer to create a memorable experience.

While a family trip to the US may conjure up images of theme parks, cityscapes and Disneyland, the western side of the US and its national parks can make a fantastic destination for a family activity holiday. Grand Canyon, Zion National Park and Monument Valley are all based reasonably close to each other in the states of Utah and Arizona. Las Vegas in Nevada makes a convenient base to start from, allowing you and your family to get a taste of commercial America before venturing out to the great outdoors. The parks can be reached by car and there are plenty of campsites, motels, hotels and lodges to accommodate you. Alternatively, you could book a family adventure tour where all your travel and accommodation is taken care of and you are part of a larger group. As well as enjoying the stunning views in the parks, there are a multitude of activities that you can do to keep your family active.

Hiking in the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is a must for family adventure holidays in USA. One of the seven natural wonders of the world, the canyon is a wonderful spectacle. While you can spend hours at the top of the canyon taking in the views, there are more active ways to enjoy the scenery. Hiking is a great way to see more of the canyon and there are trails of varying difficulties to try. It's important to remember that where you are going down you'll have to return up and the canyon can get hot in the summer months. Some trails take you to lodges in the canyon and you can stay overnight.

Wading the Narrows in Zion National Park
Zion National Park also offers a host of hiking opportunities and also jeep tours to explore the canyon. But more impressive, is the chance to hike the Narrows of Zion National Park. The Narrows consist of a spectacular gorge carved out by the Virgin River creating towering walls and hanging gardens. Much of the hike is spent walking through water so it may be too challenging for young children.

Horse riding in Monument Valley
Monument Valley is also a must for your adventure holiday experience, offering one of the United States' most iconic landscapes. Featuring as a backdrop in many well-known westerns and other films, horse riding is the perfect way to enjoy this national park. Some horse riding experience is preferable but there are companies that offer a few hours or whole day excursions or even trips overnight.

Grand Canyon, Zion National Park and Monument Valley all make fantastic destinations for family adventure holidays in USA. Each park has activities so that you and your family can enjoy the park actively to create a memorable holiday.