Saturday, December 1, 2012

Punjab entrepreneur sets up 10-storey building in Mohali in 48 hours

MOHALI (Punjab): It was a promise delivered floor by floor. In just 48 hours, an entrepreneur has constructed a 10-storey building in this suburban town in Punjab.

The red and grey facade building, Instacon, stood tall on an industrial plot in Mohali, 10 km from Chandigarh, Saturday, two days after Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal had laid its foundation stone.

Work on the building's construction started around 4.30 pm Thursday. By Friday evening, the building saw seven floors in place.

As the deadline of 48 hours approached, all the 10 storeys of the building were in place even though the glass-panes on the windows and other fittings inside were still being put by the workers and engineers.

The building used pre-fabricated material, including 200 tonnes of steel.

"Our effort was to put the 10-storeyed structure in place within 48 hours. We wanted to prove that this could be done. That feat was achieved well within 48 hours. Just some finishing touches remain. This is only a sample structure," an official of Synergy Thrislington infrastructure company told IANS at the site.

Entrepreneur Harpal Singh, who heads the Rs.1,000-crore infrastructure company, had promised that the 10-storey building would be completed within 48 hours.

"This will be the first building of its kind in the country to be built in just 48 hours. The model has been cleared for Zone-V seismic area, the highest risk area (for earthquakes)," Harpal Singh, who owns the JW Marriot Hotel in Chandigarh, said here earlier.

Three floors of the building were constructed in just six hours Thursday.

Over 200 skilled workers, technicians, engineers and equipment were engaged in the building construction.

The material being used was manufactured in the past two months in a nearby factory.

"No bricks and sand has been used. The outer wall is a double-skinned PUF panel. The cost is almost the same as of conventional construction material. It saves a lot of time that goes into construction otherwise," said officials at the site.

Harpal Singh said that the idea to construct such a building came to him when he was constructing his own house, which took two years to complete - thanks to truant workers.

Singh's company, Synergy, took over Britain-based Thrislington Products, a re-locatable steel partition manufacturer, to set up the new infrastructure company here.


Based on timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Bill Clinton’s security comes to Salman’s rescue!

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Salman Khan is truly a star! If what we’ve heard is true, the former US president Bill Clinton, took responsibility of looking after Salman while the later was busy shooting for his upcoming film, “Ek Tha Tiger” in Dublin.
It so happened that while Salman was in Dublin shooting, Bill Clinton happened to visit the city. Both were allotted rooms on the same floor in a hotel. Salman as we know, is worldwide famous. His fans are spread across the world. What actually happened was, at odd hours, a few of Sallu’s hardcore fans tried forcing their way just to get a glimpse of the actor. Seeing this, Clinton’s staff was stunned and came to Sallu’s rescue. It didn’t end there. The staff also took charge of Salman’s security for the three days he was in Dublin. “I was staying on the same floor and to sanitize the area, they had to take care of Salman’s personal security too. It was amazing,”said director of Ek Tha Tiger Kabir Khan. Salman Khan is truly a star!

Rihanna splashing on diamonds for next year’s world tour

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By Hindustan Times


Rihanna is heavily increasing the budget of her next world tour by shelling out on diamond bracelets, it has been revealed. The 24-year-old singer has bought a load to give to VIPs so they have an unforgettable experience. The Umbrella hit maker has also ordered a diamond-encrusted microphone and mic stand for the shows.
“She’s been offering to pay for the diamonds out of her own pocket because management weren’t keen,” the Sun quoted a source as saying.
“She just wants everyone who goes to the gigs to be totally overwhelmed,” the source added.

Miranda Kerr voted sexiest woman on earth!

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Men's mag Esquire has named Aussie supermodel Miranda Kerr as the Sexiest Woman Alive for 2012.

The 28-year-old, who has a son with husband Orlando Bloom, has topped a list compiled by the Australian magazine and celebrated the accolade by posing for the publication with her 15-month-old son, Femalefirst reported.
And as with all of these sexy shoots she's also spoken about embracing her body and the fact that she's a bit of a tomboy.
"I believe in celebrating the female figure and embracing what we've been given, not hiding that," she told the publication.
"I spent my childhood outdoors on my grandparents' farm. I learned to ride a motorbike when I was about six, a little PeeWee 50.
"I'd climb trees - there was a big weeping willow. We had a flying fox [a zip-line]. I was so fortunate to grow up like that.
She added: 'I really feel that my body craves to be in the mountains or by the ocean or in the countryside. I still like to climb the odd tree. Yeah, it's fun! I like to climb. I find it very rewarding.


By Hindustan Times



VOTE NOW: Katrina Kaif or Kareena Kapoor: Who's the ultimate seductress?

actresscollage.JPGMashallah! These faces have been proving their mettle for more than a decade in the film industry. They have over time emerged as a sex symbols in their own way.
We are talking about Bollywood actresses who are ruling the industry not only with their talent and beauty but also their sensuality. Kareena Kapoor comes first in the mind, while making this list. She is currently making waves with her raunchy number Halkat Jawani. Be it Pooja of Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Kaurwaki of Asoka or her portrayals in Chameli and Tashan, Bebo has upped the sensuality quotient in B-Town. She gave Malaikas and Mallikas of Bollywood a run for their money in Chammak Challo too.
Katrina Kaif is slowly but steadily riding the glamour ladder. Though she started out with a bold role in Boom, she turned into a sweet girl later with films like Namaste London and Singh is Kingg. Kat was formally anointed as a sex symbol with Sheila Ki Jawani (Tees Maar Khan). She had shown promise in Zara Zara Touch Me (Race). Then came Chikni Chameli and Katrina was at her best again. With the success of her film Ek Tha Tiger and the track Mashallah! topping the chartbusters, Katrina is on another high.
Aishwarya Rai might be on a break from Bollywood post motherhood, but her previous achievements qualify her as a sex symbol. She broke her pretty doll image with Shabd, her eyes did the trick in Umrao Jaan and her Kajrare was an ultimate gamechanger. Her bold kissing sequence with Hrithik Roshan in Dhoom 3 and her bindaas performance in Chokher Bali helped her reach there.
And who can forget Vidya Balan who went 'dirty' for a film and still walked away with a National award. In fact she displayed her bold side in her debut film Parineeta. Her lovemaking sequences with Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt in the film were high on steamy quotient. Guru, Salman-e-Ishq, Ishqiya further accentuated her bold image.
We have some other names too! Bipasha Basu's Jism is probably the Raaz of her success. The lady seduces in Raaz 3 like never before. The bongshell first tasted success with Raaz, opposite Dino Morea. The film is as much known for its horror quotient as its steamy scenes. The portrayal of Sonia Khanna in Jism established her as a sex symbol in the industry. Madhoshi, Omkara, Race, Bachna Ae Haseeno and Players are some of the other films that helped entrech her sensual image in Bollywood.
Priyanka Chopra's chemistry with Akshay Kumar was crackling to say the least in Andaaz. Her body language conveyed she would continue with her bold ways in her subsequent films. She dared to play a negative role of a seductress in Aitraaz. She looked tailor-made for the role. Her 'Fashion' sense got her not only a national award but also a siginificant place in showtown.
Who's the hottest of 'em all. Take a poll and tell us what your think:
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TRAILER: Imran, Anushka in Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola

matrukibijli.jpgWith little buzz around Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola, Vishal Bhardwaj's next directorial venture, the trailer of the movie has hit the web.
Wondering what the title is all about? Imran plays Matru, Anushka is Bijli and Pankaj Kapur plays Mandola. There's a gulabi bhains too at the end of the trailer.
Touted as a comedy film, Matru... presents Imran Khan in an all-new rugged avatar.







The new look is not a secret though. The actor has been making appearances sporting the look for a long time now. So far, this seems to be his first performance-oriented role.
Anushka Sharma plays the role of Bijli and dances like one. She has the energy and she has the charm.
Pankaj Kapur as Mandola is spontaneous and fun.

(Based on Hindustan times)