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THE BEST MEMES OF THIS ISSUE

ActorMadhusmita

Pradhan, whobagged a

State Award playing thelead role inmega serial

Badhu, lovesto spend most

of her time on a

non-workingSunday with husband andson Naman.

n If money doesn't grow on TREES, then why do bankshave BRANCHES?

n Why doesn't GLUE stick to its BOTTLE? Why do you stillcall it BUILDING, when its already BUILT?

n If its true that we all are here to HELP others, What areothers HERE for?

n If you aren't supposed to DRINK and DRIVE, Why do barshave PARKING lots?

RASHMI REKHA DAS, OP

GardeningGardening is my favourite

pastime. The lockdown coupled

with a break from acting has

given us the time to beautify our

balcony garden. It not only keeps

me occupied, gives immense

peace and cool mind also.

FoodieThough I am a food lover, I preferto take a break from cooking onSundays. My husband dons thechef’s apron and treats me withsome delicious non-veg dishesalthough he is a vegetarian.

Self pampering Self-indulgence is the best wayto spend the extra time you haveon your hands. I love to indulgein self-care activities like facial,message and hair spa.

Family timeMy world revolvesaround my husbandand son. With theforced breakcontinuing postpregnancy, I don’tmiss a single momentwith Naman, mybundle of joy. We goeither for an outing orplay together andhave lots of fun.

Managing wardrobeFor me, Sundays are generally fororganising my wardrobes, kitchen,pantry, jewellery and other stuff.

With veteran actress Jaya

With husband and son Naman

SUNDAY POST COVERJANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2021

WORLD CANCER DAY

Cancer is one of the most feared diseases onthe planet now. However with positive

approach and strong will power one can getthe better of it, say survivors

RASHMI REKHA DAS, OP

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death

worldwide claiming nearly 10 million lives everyyear, says a study by the World Health Organisation.No wonder, each of us now suffer from fear of

getting cancer. The reports claiming how certain environmentalfactors also cause cancer only added to the concerns. Thepossibilities of painful treatments, loss of hair, spread of thecancer germs and the eventual death are what give us sleeplessnights.

But there is a need to understand that getting cancer isnot the end of the world. No doubt it is a dreaded diseasebut there are many who have emerged winners in their waragainst cancer. Cricketer Yuvraj Singh, actors Lisa Ray andSonali Bendre are a few examples.

Ahead of World Cancer Day, Sunday POST presents thestories of such valiant warriors who have come out victoriousin their battle against cancer. In a candid discussion, theyshare how cancer is no longer a frightening and life-threateningdisease for them.

Bijoylaxmi KarBhubaneswar-based Bijoylaxmi Kar was more than happy

with her life as a business woman and a social worker. Shewent for a blood test July 21, 2008 after unexplained weightloss of 12 kilos. She was also feeling weak and experiencingpain in her abdomen. It was then that the doctor advisedher to go for an ultrasound and some other tests. She wascrestfallen when learnt that she was already in the secondstage of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a type of cancerthat starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow.By the time it was detected, Bijoylaxmi had already adopteda special child to shape his future.

“I never expected it. I was shocked because I neverneglected my health and used to work out regularly. So, Iwas badly affected by this development. Since that day Ihave been undergoing treatment under oncologist DillipAgarwal of Acharya Harihara Cancer Research Centre,Cuttack. I was told that I had just two years to live.

But surprisingly, I have beenleading a normal life for thelast 12 years without under-going bone marrow trans-plantation which is mandatoryto extend one’s life span insuch cases. I sternly believethe secret behind my extendedlife is my positive approachtowards life and disciplinedlifestyle.”

The Managing Director ofAarati Finances, continues:“It’s a never-ending battle.But, early detection, awareness and positive attitude mattersa lot. I am able to survive just because I got the supportand co-operation from everybody around me. I cannot sayI am cured completely but I am certainly a survivor. I amstill undergoing chemotherapy. It is not just cancer, anyperson suffering from other critical illnesses can also surviveif he or she has a strong will power.”

Rajeshwari Ray MahapatraKnown for playing antagonists in many mega soaps,

Rajeshwari Ray Mahaptra hasstopped looking at cancer asa disease. She says it is a bless-ing. Like others, it was hardfor her to accept that she hadstage IV lung cancer thatspread to brainin April

2019. But she gathered herself and embraced the reality.Notwithstanding her physical anguish, she decided to livein moments and enjoy the spirit of life till she is alive.

“Instead of wasting my energy to find out why it happenedto me, I accepted the reality and developed a will power torecover. I am fortunate to have got the support of my doctor,husband, parents, friends, relatives and fans. They stood byme like rocks and helped me face the harsh realities of life.

Her mother’s death because of cancer and uncle’s demisedue to heart attack have made her tough. So, she prefers tofight her battle wearing a smile all the time.

She believes she will become disease free one day andlead a normal life.

Rajeswari says, “I never consider myself a patient. WhenI was diagnosed with cancer, my director of TV serial ToPain Mu did not drop me. He waited for five months sothat I could resume the shoot. However, I couldn’t due tosome medical restrictions after getting discharged from TataMemorial Hospital, Mumbai. I believe in the power of‘prayers’ and have complete faith in Lord Jagannath. Despitebattling the end stage of cancer, I am doing well because ofmy faith in the Almighty and cooperation of my familymembers,” says the actress who is preparing herself to facethe camera again.

On her message for the people living withcancer, she says, “We shouldn’tpanic, come whatmay.

Allwe need is a pos-

i t i v e approach ,strong will power to

survive and believe in themiraculous power of God to beat the disease.”

Soumya SarkarBerhampur-based naturopath consultant Soumya Sarkar

had developed a tumor in her left breast. She thought itcould be cured throughnaturopathy but sheremained so busy withher works that shecould not take care ofher health properly. InJanuary 2020 she wentfor a medical check-up and found sufferingfrom the stage IIIbreast cancer. It washer doctor who madeher believe that withthe right treatment,breast cancer is notonly treatable, it canalso be cured. Shetrusted the doctor.

“I started taking medicine with apositive mindset. Those monthswere extremely challenging,not only physically butemotionally aswell. I gatheredcourage tofight thebattle. Ihad asur-

gery in midJanuary which was fol-

lowed by chemotherapy and roundsof radiation sessions. Initial cycles

of chemotherapy were difficult as thebody takes time to adjust to the sideeffects, but I was mentally strong, and

carried on the battle. My doctor counseledme well. By God’s grace, I am 90 per

cent cured now.”Her message to the cancer victims is not

to be afraid of the disease and consult thebest cancer specialist after viewing theirprofiles as soon as possible.

Amarjeet MohantyAmarjeet Mohanty (26), a businessman from

Puri, was an engi-neering student in hisfinal year when he gotthe disease in 2014.It was tough for himto believe when hewas diagnosed withprimitive neuro-ecto-dermal tumor. Afterundergoing treatmentat Tata Memoria lHospital for somemonths, he returnedto Odisha and under-went chemotherapya t AIIMS,Bhubaneswar. There,oncologist Saroj Daschanged his perception towards cancer. After four yearswhen he was leading a normal life, he had a relapse.

“When I was again diagnosed with cancer, I had almostlost all hopes. But Saroj sir’s solid assurance made mebelieve that I can lead a normal life again. I had to quit myjob so that I could take care of my health. My strong desireto beat cancer and support from the doctor did a miracle.I am free from cancer now.”

In 2020, he had one more relapse during the lockdown.But with the support from Dr Saroj Das and his familymembers, Amarjeet won the battle again.

“I am completely cured now but take medication everytwo months. Saroj sir is like the messenger of God for

me.”Amarjeet’s message for the cancer

patients is “Life is uncertain.So, live in the present and

enjoy your life to thefullest. Don’t be

hopeless. Alwayshave a positive

approach tobea t any

sor t o fbattle inlife.”

SUNDAY POST COVERJANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Cancer has claimed quite a few lives inHindi film industry in last few years.

However, there are many who have turnedwinners in their fight against the disease.

Here is a list of actors who managed toknock it down

SONALI BENDRE- METASTATIC CANCERActress Sonali Bendre had been diag-nosed with metastatic cancer. TheKal Ho Na Ho actress has managedto beat the disease after beingtreated in New York and hasresumed her works.

MANISHA KOIRALA- OVARIAN CANCERThe gorgeous Nepali beauty was diagnosed with ovar-ian cancer at the age of 42. The Dil Seactress was treated in New York.After several surgeries and chemotherapies, she was declared cancer-free in the year 2015.

ANURAG BASU- BLOOD CANCERThe ace director, who has given some of the bestflicks like Gangster, Life in a Metro and Barfi, wasdiagnosed with acute promyelocyticLeukemia (a type of blood cancer) in2004. Although the doctors gavehim a verdict of two months it didnot shake Basu’s spirit and he cameout of it like a true hero conqueringhis illness.

LISA RAY- BLOOD CANCERIn 2009, the Indian-born actress was diagnosed withmultiple myeloma (another type of blood cancer). Raykept away from any kind of mediaattention and fought her illness forover a year coming out victorious.In 2010, she made a publicannouncement saying that she had afull stem cell replacement and wascancer-free.

MUMTAZ- BREAST CANCERThis evergreen actress was diag-nosed with breast cancer at the ageof 54. She fought the disease for 11years and made sure it did not getthe better of her.

FAMOUS COMEBACKS

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SUNDAY POST BEAUTYJANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Bedtime BeautyHacks to

Look Young Quality sleep helps revitalise body, mind and improvesour mood. Sleep is the key to feeling and lookingyouthful. Sleep does wonders to feel refreshed, pro-tecting health, and immune system to look gorgeous

and rejuvenated.

he wrinkles, dull complexion and finelines on skin are formed due to innu-merable array of things like harsh ul-

traviolet (UV) sunrays, dust, air pollution andharsh chemicals which comes in contact withskin during day time .But Sleep is the mostpowerful rejuvenating treatment and you canreverse this by taking care of skin by goodnight’s sleep. Sleep keeps young, slim and sexyby strengthening mental and physical health ofan adult. Beauty sleep is not just a myth buthelps to stay young by lowering stress level,preventing weight gain and strengtheningimmune system.

The skin goes through renewal process atnight which helps to remain radiant, smoothand youthful.

While you sleep, the skin repairs itself butadopting few simple ayurvedic beauty tips canimprove your skin tone, reduce blemishes andgive radiant glow and you can wake up withsoft glowing skin ,bright eyes and shiny hair.

A bedtime beauty care routine is of muchimportance, so that the skin is cleansed of make-up, pollutants, dirt and all the impurities thatare deposited on it during the day. Also, allthe repair and restoration of the body takeplace when we sleep. The cell renewalprocess also carries on at night whenthe body is at rest. Therefore, we shouldensure that the skin is clean and thepores are free, so that the skin’s repairand renewal can be carried out properly.If the skin is normal to dry, it shouldalso be nourished at night, especiallyduring the dry winter season.

As already mentioned, night time cleans-ing is of utmost importance. Whateverthe type or texture of the skin, it requiresthorough cleansing at night. Before itis cleansed, the skin surface is coveredwith a film of dirt, stale sweatand oil deposits, stale make-up and pollutants. Thesenot only upset the normal

balance of the skin, butalso hamper its nat-ural functions. Nighttime pampering ofthe skin helps usto give special careto particular areas,like the area aroundthe eyes, the neckand hands. These areareas which are theearliest to show signsof age. A nightly routinehelps to delay the formationof lines and wrinkles, keeping theskin smooth and youthful. It also keepsthe skin and facial muscles toned, strengtheningthe supportive tissues and preserving theelasticity and resilience of the skin. Properand regular care, according to its needs, keepsthe skin healthy and free from problems.

During the day, the skin basically needs pro-tection from UV rays of the sun and air pollutantsthat cause damage to the skin and also deplete

moisture. Day time care also in-volves cleansing and ton-

ing, but protectionis the main aspect.Night time carebasically involvesrestoration andmaintenance ofthe skin, as wellas preparing it for

the night. It involvesthorough cleansing, in-cluding the removal of make-

up, care of the area aroundeyes, nourishing and massage

of the skin. If the skin is oily,or if there is acne, night care mayalso involve the application of

products to controlthe condition.

DosProducts for cleansing should be selected according toskin type and individual needs. For example, if the skin isdry, a hydrant cleansing gel should be used. For oily andcombination skin, a cleansing lotion or light cleansing

milk may be used. For acne, pimples or rashy skin, it isbetter to use a medicated cleanser. After cleansing,

the skin should be wiped with a rose based skin tonic, using cotton wool.If the skin is dry, nourish and massage it with a nourishingcream. Apply it on the face and massage it with outward andslightly upward movements. Wipe off excess cream with moistcotton wool before bedtime. Apply the cream on the neck tooand massage it with hands, starting from the chin and goingdownwards. The pressure should not be applied when bringingthe hands back to the chin, but only as you massage down-wards. This helps to delay formation of lines on the neck andalso reduces double chins. For all skin types, an under-eye cream should be applied aroundthe eyes and wiped off with moist cotton wool after 15 minutes. The hands may be massaged with handcream, especially around the nails, sothat the cuticle remains soft. If there is acne/pimples, apply medicat-ed lotion on the eruptions and leave onovernight. If there are pimple marks,apply an anti-blemish cream only on themarks and leave on overnight.

Don’tsDon’t use oily cleansers and nourishing / night creams ifthe skin is oily. Don’t leave thecream on around eyes atnight, while you sleep. It canlead to puffiness around eyes.

Here are some dos anddon’ts of night care:

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SHAHNAZ HUSAIN

Ayushmann, the poet hunk

Singer-actress Rita Ora says she is a huge fan of theiconic novelist Charles Dickens.

Ora plays Dodge, a female incarnation of the ArtfulDodger, in Twist, which is a new take on Dickens’Oliver Twist. She was delighted to get the role as sheis a ‘book nerd’ and loves the works of Dickens.

“I am a big Charles Dickens fan. I actually lovereading, I know people don’t know that about mebut I am a bit of a book nerd,” Orasa id , a c cord ing to a repor t incontactmusic.com.

She stars alongside Michael Caine,who plays Fagin in the Martin Owenfilm. She shared how much she ap-preciates the way that the actinglegend works.

“He has a certain way ofworking, I think he alwayshas, and I just got on to hiswave. That’s the way youhave to be when you arewith a Sir, you have towork how they work,”Ora said about Caine.IANS

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana balances brain andbrawn in a new Instagram selfie he posted lastweek. While he strikes a shirtless pose on the

social media handle, showing off a chiselled frame, hetopped the impact with some original Urdu poetry.

“Agar tumhe mere fitoor aur fahem* ke darmiyaek ko chunna pade, toh tum fitoor ko chunna, kiyunkifahem toh vaisai bhi tumse dur rehhne ko kehtahai — Ayushmann *samajhdaari,” Ayushmannwrote as caption with his hunky snapshot.

The actor recently wrapped up the shootof his upcoming film Chandigarh KareAashiqui. The love story is directed byAbhishek Kapoor and co-stars VaaniKapoor, and was shot in Chandigarh overjust 48 days amid the pandemic.

Meanwhile, Ayushmann recently an-nounced his next film,a campus comedydrama titled DoctorG. The film willbe directed byAnubhutiKashyap. IANS

Actress Alia Bhatt went into day-dream mode amid a conversa-tion, going by her post on social

media.Last week, Alia posted a picture on

Instagram where she was seen lookingaway from the camera and thinkingabout something with asmile on her face.

“Took a flightmid convo,”

she wroteas the

caption. Alia will next be seen in thefirst installment of director Ayan Mukerji’ssuperhero adventure trilogy Brahmastra.In the film, Alia stars alongside rumouredboyfriend Ranbir Kapoor, along withAmitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna andMouni Roy.

The actress also stars in SanjayLeela Bhansali’s Gangubai

Kathiawadi, a film report-edly revolving around

the life of a brothelowner and ma-

triarch. IANS

Actress Karishma Tanna re-cently shared a stunning pic-ture in a sizzling red outfit,

admitting that she is lost in herthoughts lately.

Karishma posted two pictureson Instagram. In the images,Karishma is seen dressed in aburnt red lacy brassiere as shestrikes a pose for the camera.

She wrote as the captionwith the first picture: “Lostin my own thoughts”.

“Lost is a lovely place tofind yourself,” she wrotealongside the second image.

Karishma will soon be seenin Lahore Confidential, whichrevolves around an Indianwoman who, amidst hermundane routine and lovefor Urdu literature, is en-gaged for intelligence dutyin Pakistan. The film mixesa sense of patriotism withthrills and old-school ro-mance. Created by crimewriter S Hussain Zaidi, it

also marks the directorial dig-ital comeback of Kunal Kohli.The film features KarishmaTanna, Arunoday Singh andRicha Chadha. IANS

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Rita Ora is a fan ofCharles Dickens

NIKHIL UPADHYAYA

Whilst we all think crime genre to be full of

murder mysteries, somewhere down the line

we fail to recognise ‘misuse of laws’ to be an

equally heinous crime that can be shattering and ruin

somebody’s life and family. And when the victim grapples

with all legal convolutions, the society starts looking at

him through a prejudiced vision. How does one cope

up in such a suffocating situation? It’s often not easy to

deal with such trying circumstances, putting one’s

emotions behind and still fighting on with a hope to

start afresh one day.Simon, in his debut novel, The Bitter Half – a Dichotomy

of Trust & Betrayal brings forth the severity of harassment

faced by the protagonist and his family who have never

ever crossed paths with either the police or judicial

system, have to now deal with it for reclaiming their

dignity and existence. The novel is nothing short of a

complete package; it’s a journey of its central character

Sumit Ghosh, a small-town lad armed with a high-

flying MBA degree wholands in Mumbai to builda career in the corporateworld. He lives with his sis-ter, who is also a workingprofessional intertwined inthe hustle and bustle of acity famed to never sleep.The story revolves aroundhow Sumit’s parents gothrough their struggles toeventually finding a suitablegirl, Moulina to be his soulmate in an arranged marriageset-up. Moulina comes from a close-knit family who

has grown up in a small town in the vicinity of Rourkela,

the Steel City of Odisha. Though a fictitious setting,

the serene descriptions of this semi-urban Odisha town,

its harsh weather patterns from scorching summers to

cyclonic outbursts of the monsoon season are vividly

painted by Simon. This will most definitely draw uncanny

similarities to the actual suburbs of the Steel City for

the native readers of Odisha. Moulina is an ambitious

independent girl who though detests her father’s

dictatorial ways of trying to run her life, hopelessly

finds yielding into his devious plots and mind games

that completely changes the course of her blissful marital

life. The author creates a tempting line-up of some

juicy characters who not only make pertinent appearances

within the script rallying around Sumit and Moulina

in their ordeals but are sure to get the people picking

up this book hooked on to them right till the very end.

The plot ultimately revolves around Sumit and his

family landing up in a labyrinth of legal battles and

court proceedings whilst wading their way through

corrupt police officials and law manipulating opportunist

advocates. Needless to mention there is no dearth of

twists and turns that will keep the reader turning the

pages over relentlessly throughout this non-linear nar-

rative.In every aspect, Simon turns out to be a novelist that

looks the epitome of talent in crafting characters with

his stupendous literary richness and creates a story that

keeps one captivated right from the very first page. The

author has surfaced a sensitive and controversial subject

in the guise of a compelling story that will make you

ponder over the inherent intricacies within a marital

relationship from a completely different angle. It subtly

unravels how a flawed and biased legal system can shake

one’s belief into the institution of marriage itself!

Simon’s narration style is exceedingly refreshing and

captures a storyline that spans over an 8-year period in

a riveting cinematic flashback style that keeps the reader

enthused with the characters past and their forward

journey throughout the book.The story has contrasting settings and nicely oscillates

between the fast-paced city life of Mumbai to the remote,

laidback and placid towns of Odisha. It provides the

reader an insight on how adept lawyers are in manipulating

the Indian judiciary system related to marriage articles

and conniving with corrupt police officials to victimize

innocent people and destroying families.

Simon, a promising Indian author, just stepping onto

the literary scene with his first offering has shown great

panache in his storytelling abilities. As a Consumer

Insights professional, meeting consumers and listening

to their preferences and viewpoints has helped him craft

stories for Brands he has handled and ultimately

transformed it into his passion for storytelling.

The reviewer is a London-based IT Programme

Manager having great enthusiasm in literatureacross multiple genres.

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MIRRORING INDIAN

MIDDLE CLASS AGONY

The story has contrasting

settings and nicely oscillates

between the fast-paced city life

of Mumbai to theremote, laidbackand placid towns

of Odisha

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