FOR BEST DEALS AND INFORMATION SEE PAGE 36 The wonders of open-air workouts Chevrolet Cruze Named Diesel Car of the Year IIFA AWARDS: KEVIN SPACEY DOES THE LUNGI DANCE WITH DEEPIKA! KEVIN SPACEY, SHAHID KAPOOR AND DEEPIKA PADUKONE. WE FIND OUT WHY 'GREEN EXERCISING' OR WORKING OUT AMIDST NATURE IS BETTER THAN EXERCISING IN THE GYM Get over the allure of your fancy gym - nowadays, realising the need for fresh air and sunlight, many health clubs are designing outdoor workouts in places like parks and beaches! Instead of exercising in a climate-controlled environment, boost your mood, enhance your fit- ness levels and lower your stress with some green exercises. We list down its benefits: Working out in open spaces provides environmental stimulation and helps you connect with nature because you are surrounded by trees, birds, greenery, sunlight - all of which will make you feel energetic. Exposing yourself to the outside environment will ensure that your resistance power increases, thus helping you build your immunity against day-to-day ailments. The 15th International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA), held in Tampa, Florida, was one star-studded affair. Stealing the limelight were Hollywood actors Kevin Spacey and John Travolta. hitlist gives you the lowdown on the three-day weekend... MAKING THE MOVES ON DESI GIRLS A rare sight indeed when Hollywood hotties Kevin Spacey and John Travolta shook a let with Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra respectively. When Spacey was called on stage to present the best Entertainer of the Year award to Deepika Padukone, he was requested by the show's emcees, Farhan Akhtar and Shahid Kapoor, to groove to the song, Lungi dance. The crowd went berserk when Kevin Spacey sportingly wore the lungi and danced with the stars. He even pretended to swoon over Deepika's looks. Not to be left behind, John Travolta danced with Priyanka Chopra on the song, Tune mari entriyaan dil me baji ghantiya, from her film, 'Gunday'. Priyanka Chopra was dancing to the number on stage when she used the opportunity to get John Travolta on stage and shake a leg with him. JOHN TRAVOLTA TO BE PART OF 'PAANI'? Travolta revealed that he had watched a few Bollywood films. and his recent favourites were 'Ram Leela' and 'Krrish-3'. Travolta said, "I have watched 'Lagaan' and '3 Idiots'; I recently saw 'Krrish-3', and I also loved that Romeo Juliet film, 'Ram Leela'. The first song in the latter was amazing and the film captured my attention. I would love to work with the Romeo Juliet girl (Deepika Padukone)." When asked if he was starring in Shekhar Kapoor's much-awaited project, 'Paani', he confirmed that he had been offered the film. "Yes, I have been offered a film and I am considering taking it up. I believe it's an honest film and Shekhar Kapoor has asked me to be a part of it." He went on to add that he identifies more with Bollywood films because of their music. "I cannot deny that music is my life, it's part of my soul. So whenever I have the opportunity to sing or dance in a movie, I feel happier," said the actor, who wants to travel to India 'sometime soon'. NEW YORK: Diesel enthusiasts around the world have determined the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is the top diesel car of the year and Chevrolet is the top diesel manufacturer of 2014. “The Chevrolet Cruze Diesel, with a market-leading 4.2 L/ 100 km, is clearly setting the pace for diesel-powered cars in North America,” said Jonathan Spira, editorial director of The Diesel Driver. “The mes- sage from our readers is clear. Diesels are back and Chevrolet is in the forefront.” The Cruze finished with 59.3 percent of the 11,030 votes cast. Com- petitors included the Audi A6, A7, A8, Q5 and Q7; BMW 328, 535 and X5; Jeep Grand Cherokee; Mercedes-Benz E250, GLK250, ML350 and GL350; Porsche Cayenne; and Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible, Golf, Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen, Passat and Touareg. “The Cruze Diesel is really showing the world what diesel can do,” said Cristi Landy, Chevrolet senior marketing manager. “It combines fuel efficiency and performance into a fun-to-drive vehicle that really offers compact car drivers an option that speaks to their lifestyle and personality.” Chevrolet received 45 percent of the 11,161 votes cast for top diesel manufacturer. The ballot included Audi, BMW, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen. For the 2014 model year, Chevrolet built on Cruze’s value with an all- new, 2.0L clean turbo-diesel-powered model that achieves aa fuel consumption rating of 4.2 L/100 km highway – better than any non- hybrid or gasoline passenger car in North America. ‘ THERE WAS FUN, DRAMA AND RECONCILIATION AT THE IIFA AWARDS THAT WAS HELD OVER THE WEEKEND IN FLORIDA. STEALING THE LIMELIGHT WERE HOLLYWOOD ACTORS KEVIN SPACEY AND JOHN TRAVOLTA He also spoke of the Bollywood personalities he had met recently. "I love Shekhar Kapoor and I also got to meet Aamir Khan when I went to Mumbai. Anil Kapoor is an old friend. I think it's perfect that Bollywood actors are now starring in Hollywood projects. The video, Exotic, was a perfect marriage of Hollywood and Bollywood," he said. Lastly, the Grease actor said that Hollywood could learn a thing or two from Bollywood. "In Hollywood, we are very conscious of what we are trying to show. Besides, there is a paucity of musicals here. I wish Hollywood picked that up from Bollywood," he said. PLEATED SKIRTS ARE BACK Both fine and box pleats are in trend and can be worn both day and night, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Pastels are a big colour trend this season. Whereas the bright shades are "in" too. Lace pleat skirts, gazel pleats, knife pleats, midi pleated and hitch pleats - choose your pick. One can pair the pleated skirt with a slouchy knit and a pair of slip-on trainers during the day. While in the evening, one can ramp up the glamour with strappy heels, cami top and touches of jewellery. One can take inspiration from the runway and get inspired by designer Christopher Kane's SS14 collection. The designer paired a floral pleated skirt with a pastel sweatshirt for an easy-to-wear daytime look. ‘ PLEATED SKIRTS MIGHT HAVE A SCHOOL DRESS FEEL, BUT THIS SUMMER THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN A SCHOOL GIRL EDGE LOOK WITH PRETTY PLEATS WHICH ADDS A FEMININE TOUCH TO THE WARDROBE. THE DIESEL DRIVER ALSO NAMES BRAND DIESEL MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR I CONTD. ON PAGE 30 I CONTD. ON PAGE 30
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FOR BEST DEALS AND INFORMATION SEE PAGE 36
The wonders ofopen-air workouts
Chevrolet Cruze NamedDiesel Car of the Year
IIFA AWARDS: KEVIN SPACEY DOESTHE LUNGI DANCE WITH DEEPIKA!
KEVIN SPACEY, SHAHID KAPOOR AND DEEPIKA PADUKONE.
WE FIND OUT WHY 'GREEN EXERCISING' OR WORKING OUT AMIDSTNATURE IS BETTER THAN EXERCISING IN THE GYMGet over the allure of your fancy gym - nowadays, realising the needfor fresh air and sunlight, many health clubs are designing outdoorworkouts in places like parks and beaches! Instead of exercising in aclimate-controlled environment, boost your mood, enhance your fit-ness levels and lower your stress with some green exercises. We listdown its benefits:Working out in open spaces provides environmental stimulation andhelps you connect with nature because you are surrounded by trees,birds, greenery, sunlight - all of which will make you feel energetic.Exposing yourself to the outside environment will ensure that yourresistance power increases, thus helping you build your immunityagainst day-to-day ailments.
The 15th International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA), held in Tampa,Florida, was one star-studded affair. Stealing the limelight were Hollywoodactors Kevin Spacey and John Travolta. hitlist gives you the lowdown on thethree-day weekend...MAKING THE MOVES ON DESI GIRLSA rare sight indeed when Hollywood hotties Kevin Spacey and John Travoltashook a let with Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra respectively. WhenSpacey was called on stage to present the best Entertainer of the Year awardto Deepika Padukone, he was requested by the show's emcees, FarhanAkhtar and Shahid Kapoor, to groove to the song, Lungi dance. The crowdwent berserk when Kevin Spacey sportingly wore the lungi and danced withthe stars. He even pretended to swoon over Deepika's looks.Not to be left behind, John Travolta danced with Priyanka Chopra on the song,Tune mari entriyaan dil me baji ghantiya, from her film, 'Gunday'. PriyankaChopra was dancing to the number on stage when she used the opportunityto get John Travolta on stage and shake a leg with him.JOHN TRAVOLTA TO BE PART OF 'PAANI'?Travolta revealed that he had watched a few Bollywood films. and his recentfavourites were 'Ram Leela' and 'Krrish-3'. Travolta said, "I have watched'Lagaan' and '3 Idiots'; I recently saw 'Krrish-3', and I also loved that RomeoJuliet film, 'Ram Leela'. The first song in the latter was amazing and the filmcaptured my attention. I would love to work with the Romeo Juliet girl (DeepikaPadukone)."When asked if he was starring in Shekhar Kapoor's much-awaited project,'Paani', he confirmed that he had been offered the film. "Yes, I have beenoffered a film and I am considering taking it up. I believe it's an honest film andShekhar Kapoor has asked me to be a part of it."He went on to add that he identifies more with Bollywood films because oftheir music. "I cannot deny that music is my life, it's part of my soul. Sowhenever I have the opportunity to sing or dance in a movie, I feel happier,"said the actor, who wants to travel to India 'sometime soon'.
NEW YORK: Diesel enthusiasts around the world have determinedthe 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is the top diesel car of the year andChevrolet is the top diesel manufacturer of 2014.“The Chevrolet Cruze Diesel, with a market-leading 4.2 L/ 100 km, isclearly setting the pace for diesel-powered cars in North America,”said Jonathan Spira, editorial director of The Diesel Driver. “The mes-sage from our readers is clear. Diesels are back and Chevrolet is inthe forefront.”The Cruze finished with 59.3 percent of the 11,030 votes cast. Com-petitors included the Audi A6, A7, A8, Q5 and Q7; BMW 328, 535 andX5; Jeep Grand Cherokee; Mercedes-Benz E250, GLK250, ML350 andGL350; Porsche Cayenne; and Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible,Golf, Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen, Passat and Touareg.“The Cruze Diesel is really showing the world what diesel can do,” said CristiLandy, Chevrolet senior marketing manager. “It combines fuel efficiency andperformance into a fun-to-drive vehicle that really offers compact car driversan option that speaks to their lifestyle and personality.”Chevrolet received 45 percent of the 11,161 votes cast for top dieselmanufacturer. The ballot included Audi, BMW, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz,Porsche and Volkswagen.For the 2014 model year, Chevrolet built on Cruze’s value with an all-new, 2.0L clean turbo-diesel-powered model that achieves aa fuelconsumption rating of 4.2 L/100 km highway – better than any non-hybrid or gasoline passenger car in Nor th America.
‘ THERE WAS FUN, DRAMA AND RECONCILIATION AT THEIIFA AWARDS THAT WAS HELD OVER THE WEEKEND INFLORIDA. STEALING THE LIMELIGHT WERE HOLLYWOODACTORS KEVIN SPACEY AND JOHN TRAVOLTA
He also spoke of the Bollywood personalities he had met recently. "I loveShekhar Kapoor and I also got to meet Aamir Khan when I went to Mumbai.Anil Kapoor is an old friend. I think it's perfect that Bollywood actors are nowstarring in Hollywood projects. The video, Exotic, was a perfect marriage ofHollywood and Bollywood," he said.Lastly, the Grease actor said that Hollywood could learn a thing or two fromBollywood. "In Hollywood, we are very conscious of what we are trying toshow. Besides, there is a paucity of musicals here. I wish Hollywood pickedthat up from Bollywood," he said.
PLEATED SKIRTS ARE BACK
Both fine and box pleats are in trend and can be worn both day andnight, repor ts femalefirst.co.uk.Pastels are a big colour trend this season. Whereas the brightshades are "in" too. Lace pleat skir ts, gazel pleats, knife pleats,midi pleated and hitch pleats - choose your pick.One can pair the pleated skir t with a slouchy knit and a pair ofslip-on trainers during the day. While in the evening, one canramp up the glamour with strappy heels, cami top and touches ofjewellery.One can take inspiration from the runway and get inspired bydesigner Christopher Kane's SS14 collection. The designer paireda floral pleated skir t with a pastel sweatshir t for an easy-to-weardaytime look.
‘ PLEATED SKIRTS MIGHT HAVE A SCHOOLDRESS FEEL, BUT THIS SUMMER THEYHAVE BEEN GIVEN A SCHOOL GIRL EDGELOOK WITH PRETTY PLEATS WHICH ADDS AFEMININE TOUCH TO THE WARDROBE.
THE DIESEL DRIVER ALSO NAMES BRANDDIESEL MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR
I CONTD. ON PAGE 30
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TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO HOME
CONTD. FROM PAGE 25Since you will use your body weight to exercise, instead of regular gym equipment, your workout willbe more intense. You will also improve your balancing power because of exercising on uneven floorslike grass, soil or sand. These workouts will strengthen your suppor tive muscles and working muscles.When you exercise in the gym, the chill of the AC makes your body stiff, whereas, in a natural environ-ment, your body opens up and is more flexible.Open-air workouts give a holistic feeling of wellness. You can do freehand exercises, multiple move-ments or coordination exercises with mind and body. The outdoors is especially beneficial for workoutprogrammes like yoga, pilates and Tai Chi. When done in an open air environment, it will improve theoverall experience of these workouts.WARNINGA gym is a controlled workout is done right, whereas, in an open environment, an exerciser needs to beaware or aler t about risk factors. These are vehicular traffic, weather conditions, the difference interrain, light conditions, safety and security.
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TAKE SPECIAL CARE TO TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO HOMEAND SEE THE DIFFERENCE
What's the difference between a house and a home? A house is a mere structure youlive in. A home is a place that gives you strong sense of belongingness, physical andemotional well-being. Home is the place where you want to come back at the end ofthe day. Let's look at some things that will turn your house into a home.Let your personality reflect in your home: There's no point in making your home looklike straight coming out of some design magazine. Make sure that your home re-flects your personality, likes and interests. That is the best way to turn a house intohome. If you are an ar t lover then your home should reflect that. If you enjoy watchingold films then it should reflect that. Your home is a place where your passion rules.Share it: Do you share your home with others you love? Do you have friends overoften for dinner or a movie or just like that? Or do you avoid inviting friends over? Ahome is the place for fun, laughter and moments of togetherness. Before this hap-pens, you have to be in love with your home. You can't enter tain people at home ifyou are looking for any oppor tunity to stay away.Create happy memories: If you fill your home with loved ones and laughter, you willbe making memories all along the way. Filling your house with memories will turn itinto a cosy home. So, make sure you enjoy yourself and create happy memories forthe journey ahead.
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FORD MUSTANG FROM FILM 'NEED FORSPEED' FETCHES $300,000 AT BARRETT
JACKSON FOR HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM* CUSTOM FORD MUSTANG GT, AUCTIONED AT NO RESERVE AT BARRETT-JACKSON IN FLORIDA, COM
MANDS $300,000 FOR CHARITY* PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEMS’ EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO
HEALTHCARE FOR MORE PEOPLE* THE SILVER MUSTANG WAS FEATURED IN THE MOVIE “NEED FOR SPEED”; IT BOASTS A CUSTOM-
DESIGNED WIDE BODY ROLLING ON FORGIATO 22-INCH ALLOY WHEELS
A custom 2013 Ford Mustang GT that starred in the blockbuster movie“Need for Speed” was sold by Ford Motor Company for $300,000 onSaturday at Barrett-Jackson Auction Company’s West Palm Beachevent.John Felice, vice president of U.S. marketing, sales and service,drove the spectacular Mustang onto the big stage. After spiritedbidding that electrified the block, Dave Flynn of Columbiana, Ohio,won the factory-special Mustang. Auctioned at no reserve, pro-ceeds will benefit Henry Ford Health System, the nonprofit foundedby Henry Ford to suppor t the Edith and Benson Ford Hear t andVascular Institute.“Everyone has a Mustang story, and the new owner of this moviecar now has one that is par ticularly special,” says Steve Ling,Nor th America car marketing manager for Ford. “Snagging such ahigh-profile car right now – 50 years af ter the bir th of America’sfirst pony car – is something to be cherished. And helping suchan impor tant cause makes the sale even more memorable.”Founded in 1915, Henry Ford Health System is one of the nation’sleading comprehensive, integrated health systems. It provideshealth insurance and healthcare delivery, including acute, spe-cialty, primary and preventive-care services, backed by excel-lence in research and education. Additional information is avail-able at www.henryford.com.“Watching the car cross the block in suppor t of Henry Ford HealthSystem was very rewarding,” says Sandy Hudson, chief develop-ment officer for the organization. “Dave Flynn did much more thanjust purchase a new car. His purchase will help so many people get
access to healthcare.”The “Need for Speed” Mustang was used in filming and was dis-played at all promotional stops for the movie. It boasts a custom-designed, wide body rolling on unique, Forgiato 22-inch alloy wheels.
Other design elements include an enlarged lower grille with new airintakes, extended rocker panels, a twin-snorkel hood and low-profilemirrors. With a powerful V8 engine, the Mustang is finished in silverpaint with Kona Blue racing stripes.
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VOLVO XC60 IS THE FIRST LUXURY SUV TOACHIEVE A TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD
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The 2013 Volvo XC60 earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ in the InsuranceInstitute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) new small overlap frontal crashtest, currently making it the first and only midsize luxury SUV toachieve such results.Thanks to its top marks in the latest test, Volvo is now the only luxurymanufacturer with two TOP SAFETY PICK+ vehicles. The 2013 VolvoS60 spor ts sedan received the Institute's highest safety honor in anearlier test."Volvo's rich heritage of safety innovation continues on to this day,"said Volvo Cars of Canada President and CEO Marc Engelen. "Each ofour vehicles are equipped with active safety equipment meant toavoid a collision but have been designed to protect its occupants inthe event of a crash."The 2013 Volvo XC60 and S60 both earned the top rating of "good" inthe tests. IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal or poorbased on per formance in a moderate overlap frontal crash, smalloverlap frontal crash, side impact and rollover, plus evaluationsof seat/head restraints for protection against neck injuries in rearimpacts. TOP SAFETY PICK+ winners must earn good ratings foroccupant protection in at least four of five evaluations, with no lessthan acceptable in the fifth test.
Latest test makes Volvo the only luxury manufacturer with two TOP SAFETY PICK+ vehicles
Next-generation Corvette to Debut 1.13.13 in DetroitChevrolet confirmed the seventh-generation Corvette will debut
on Sunday evening, Jan. 13, 2013, in Detroit. To start thecountdown, Chevrolet is showing the new Crossed Flags
logo for the new 2014 Corvet te . “The a l l -new, seventh-generation Corvette deserved an all-new emblem,” said EdWelburn, GM vice president of global design. “The newCrossed Flags design reflects the character of the nextCorvette. The flags are much more modern, more technical,and more de ta i l ed than before – underscor ing thecomprehensive redesign of the entire car.” The new CrossedFlags logo was unveiled at Road Atlanta, where Corvette
Racing celebrated a sweep of the 2012 production-basedAmerican Le Mans Series GT championships. Chevroletsecured the manufacturer’s championship; Corvette Racingsecured the team championship, and Oliver Gavin and TommyMilner captured the drivers’ championship with four wins inthe nine races preceding Petit Le Mans, the 2012 ALMS seasonfinale. These championships make Corvette Racing the mostsuccessful team in ALMS history, with a total of 77 class wins,eight drivers’ championships, and nine manufacturer and teamchampionships since 2001. The team has also taken sevenclass victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans since 2001. Corvette
Racing will campaign the C6.R for the 2013 ALMS season.The C7.R is expected to make its racing debut in 2014.“Winning the ALMS championships with the Corvette C6.R,against prestigious competitors from Ferrari, Porsche, andBMW is the perfec t send-off for the s ix th-genera t ionCorvette,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer.“The seven th-genera t ion Corve t te wi l l bu i ld on tha tsuccess,” Juechter continued. “With the new Corvette, weset out to build a world-challenging sports car with design,refinement, efficiency and driver engagement that is secondto none.
