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A pastor explains:

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eddings are the celebrations that have been treasured for centuries and it has evolved over the years to suit modern beliefs. While many may have their own interpretations of what a wedding should entail and what should be the showstopper, older folks might tend to position their views beyond the fancy décor and parties.

As it relates to the venue, many might have a different take on what they desire.

Some may choose a traditional church, while others may look at it from a contemporary panache and transition their venue to a banquet hall.

Meanwhile when it comes to the other components, many are under the impression that the perfect dress or blend of colours result in the ultimate dream wedding.

However, for someone, who has witnessed and officiated hundreds of weddings in his lifetime, the most important emphasis must be placed on the vows that are shared in the between the bride and groom.

A highly recognised pastor, Bishop Joseph Inniss has specified that with the change of times and the modernisation

Bishop Joseph Inniss

of today’s world, vows should always be fastened somewhere along the programme since they serve as the glue that interlinks people together in marriage.

“The wedding ceremony is a very important ceremony and it is something that God has ordained. Tradition has changed over time. You find that practices will change once people are changing because people are the ones that propagate practice.”

While some may find another way of incorporating their vows into the ceremony, others tend to create their own to suit their partner’s persona.

In the past, some have even gone the extra mile to trans-

form their declarations into a song. Nevertheless, the presence of vows is evident somewhere along the line of the formalities.

Bishop Inniss, in his opinions, has labeled these vows as a commitment before God and those that partake in the celebrations. Over the years, people tend to look at the alterations that have been made at a wedding ceremony.

For him however, these are the methods that were resulted from modifications over the years but the most significant aspects are still rooted in these improvised settings.

“The most important aspect for me is the joining of the two individuals because you can have all this stuff that goes on but until the marriage is consummated with declared vows, it is not official.”

From the inclusion of these vows, the couple can then choose the other additions which they’d like to incorporate in relation to their styles and preferences. For this pastor, the other activities should be transitioned and systematised around the vows rather than the other way around.

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that the most essential requirement to a efficacious wedding is positive people that can provide trusted guidance and of course, an artistic photographer to capture the moments that you’d like to muse over in the years ahead. With those covered, other aspects are sure to fall into place.

By Rupadai S eenarine

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hen one hears the chimes of wedding bells, they tend to reminisce on the highlighted moments of their very own wedding, while others tend to fantasize on the ambience and atmosphere that they’d like to experience at their eventual wedding.

Ramona LuthiRamcharran, a newly wedded bride, who exchanged her vows, with the love of her life – Thameshwar Ramcharran - a few months ago gave an insight on the experiences and thoughts that one may have when the idea of a wedding comes to mind.

She was first to admit that that from the inception, she misconstrued the institution of marriage.

For her, she saw it as the end of her independence, where a woman, she loses her liberty to the man that she married.

“I expected to have my freedom taken away. I was very cynical about marriage. I saw it as a way of keeping a woman confined and I think that was so because that was the case among many women that

and all. I feel as though I have a companion, a best friend in my husband and even though I’m never truly alone, it’s comforting to know I have someone by my side,” Mrs LuthiRamcharran said as she awes the bliss of newly wedded.

As every future bride tends to have expectations- on one of the most

I know. Most of them became different people- dependent. It appeared as though marriage or their husbands, maybe, controlled them and that was a huge problem for me because I prefer to be independent.”

Now that she is married, her position has changed drastically, and she now realises that her perceptions were wrong.

She also admits that she has no regrets as she continues to stand firm as an independent thinking and very opinionated woman.

She said that from this, she has gained a confidante in her spouse.

“Now that I’m married, it is the complete opposite of my assumptions. I don’t regret it one bit and I actually have more freedom now. But I guess that’s the way it is when you marry someone that understands you and accepts you for the person you are, flaws

important days- the newlywed related that the modern times did not call for a traditional wedding, although some people may be interested in adding a vintage twist to their décor. Her focus was placed on the people that were close to her and what their reactions and emotions were during the ceremony.

“I didn’t expect my wedding to be traditional.

However, I had high expectations for speeches – just to hear what people thought of us-, lots of dancing, our families’ smiling faces and most importantly, not just his smile but knowing that he was genuinely happy to be married to me.”

While recollecting her wedding day, for her, that day was set aside for the official public announcement that they were married and the other memories that were collected from that day onwards

were beyond what she’d expected.

“The most interesting moments actually happened during the time that we spent together, after getting married- just us.”

Mrs Luthi-Ramcharran has confidently stated that there is no rulebook that can be followed when venturing into marriage, adding that everyone has their own understandings and should look to create their own memories.

“Don’t use other people’s experiences as a guide of how marriage might be for you. You need to experience it for yourself. Personally speaking, I don’t see any bad in it. There will be ups and downs –as every married couple will tell you- but one thing that should be kept in the back of your mind is that when facing problems, it’s you and your partner against that problem and not you against your partner.”

And for those that are on the verge of getting married, she has stated

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Ramsagar and Shanta when they got married in 1977

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e find love sometimes in the most unexpected ways and unpredictable moments.

That’s what happened to two persons many years ago.

Their union evolved into a beacon of love, commitment and endurance, qualities Shanta Singh and her husband Ramsagar Singh now hold especially dear.

This love story, recalled by Shanta, looks back at her arranged marriage to the most wonderful person.

Shanta, 58, and Ramsagar, 68, grew up together in the village of Grove.

They lived about a street away from each other and attended the same church.

Sharing their story with the Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Shanta recalled that Ramsagar would visit her home regularly because her parents favoured him due to his maturity and esteem.

She recalled that he would take her to Sunday school on his bicycle and would carry her home in his arms when she slept away in church, but she had no idea he liked her.

“I had no clue, nor did my parents, that he liked me,”

Shanta Singh and her husband Ramsagar Singh

she reminisced. “Of course being ten years older than me, it didn’t occur he would like me.

I can remember when one of my sisters-in-law asked him when he was getting married, and he told her that the person wasn’t mature enough as yet and that he has to wait.

I didn’t think he would want to marry me because he was more educated than I am. I only went to primary school and didn’t get to complete that level because my family was very poor.”

When Shanta got older,

Ramsagar expressed his interest in her. Shanta said her mother was overjoyed because she really admired his character and would always say he would make a wonderful husband.

“When I was 15, he was 25, we got engaged. That made my mother very happy because she admired him for having all the qualities of a good husband. At first I didn’t agree to get married to him because I said I was too young and that he was way older. I didn’t know any-

thing about love or relationships. But my mother sat me down and told me that he is a good person and he would take care of me. Of course, long ago, you had to listen to your parents, and so I eventually gave in. Ramsagar waited two more years, when I was 17, and we got married on February 19, 1977. He was a supervisor back then and later he became a teacher. He even taught me how to read.

I then realised that my mother’s decision for me to marry this wonderful man was right all along,” Shanta revealed.

Eventually, Shanta’s ‘like’ for Ramsagar turned into love, and their marriage was as if it was etched in heaven itself. She grew to love him completely, but Ramsagar’s love went as far back as when he took that peaceful, sleeping girl home from church in his arms.

There were challenges when they got married, but Shanta and Ramsagar’s mutual love for each other and for God helped pull them through. Shanta said they would read the bible and pray together, and she credits that for solidifying their bond.

However, when the couple decided to move to Suriname, seeking better opportunities, life challenged the union.

“After we had two of our sons, we decided to go to Suriname to seek a better financial opportunity for my family,” she recalled, “When I got my third son, in Suriname, about 1986, was when my husband lost his job. It was tough times. My two other sons were 5 and 6.

My husband was doing menial work and although it was tough, we endured together. We had no other support, and many days would have nothing to eat. In the morn-

ings I would drink sugar water just to get something in my stomach. My third son, who was breastfeeding, had to drink sugar water too because we didn’t have money to buy milk. We ensured that the two older sons get to eat and my husband and I would stay without. That’s when my front teeth began to rot and I had to pull them out. I was without four of my front teeth for about three years; of course I couldn’t afford dentures. I felt ashamed of it, but my husband would tell me that God made me beautiful and that he [Ramsagar] loves me just as I am. Ramsagar would assure me that one day will come when I’ll get my teeth fixed and I’ll look more beautiful. That really carried me through all those years.

My husband remained faithful for all the years we have been married and I’m truly lucky to have a great guy like him,” Shanta shared.

Ramsagar always commended Shanta for being a person of character and for her inner and outer beauty – reasons why he married her.

Additionally, he told this pub-

lication, he has never regretted marrying Shanta as she turned out to be the perfect mother and wife – his perfect soul mate.

Looking back at the many years of an enjoyable marriage, Shanta said her advice to young wives like she was, is to be content with what their husbands can provide.

Being contented, she pointed out, is one of the many factors that contributed to the peace of her marriage.

“Don’t look at what other women possess and what you lack, because then you may be inclined to pressure your husband and that can create problems. Being contented with what you have contributes to a peaceful marriage.

Communication and trust are also essential for a happy marriage. Not forgetting having God in your marriage and praying together as a couple,” Shanta advised.

Now, Shanta and Ramsagar enjoy a beautiful marriage filled with love and memories of a wonderful life together. They have five children and eight grandchildren.

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A Muslim wedding is all about love and commitment and happily ever after. There are, however, some traditions and rituals that set this religion's wedding ceremony apart.

eddings are a celebration of love and commitment, and can also be a celebration of the couple's religion and culture. Whether you're invited as a guest, attending as a member of the wedding party, or are simply curious, there are a few wedding rituals and traditions you should expect to see.

Hindu Wedding The Wedding Date is Determined in the Stars Before the wedding, an auspicious time (known as the muhurta) is fixed for the event.

Using the bride and groom's dates of birth, astrologists calculate the position of planets and stars to reflect the celestial union of the couple. During the ceremony, the gautra of both bride and groom (going back at least three generations) are announced. A gautra is the ancestral lineage or the ancestor's original clan (this is not related to caste or religion). In Hindu law, marriages should not take place within the same clan.

There's a Pre-Party Called the Sangeet a Few Days before the Wedding Prior to the actual the wedding, there's a pre-party called the sangeet where family comes together to sing, dance and revel in the joy of the upcoming union. Family members even give performances!

The bride's family sings a tra-

Guyana has six different cultures which celebrate wedding in different ways

ditional folk song to the groom's family to welcome them.

The Bride's Hands and Feet Are Adorned with Henna Paint During a Mehendi Ceremony During the mehendi ceremony, which also takes place in Muslim weddings, henna is used to apply intricate designs to the bride's hands and feet.

The mehndi ceremony usually takes place one day before the marriage will be held, as the application can take hours.

The Couple Weds Under a Mandap The wedding mandap is a temporary structure construct-

ed for the purpose of the marriage ceremony. It may appear on an elevated platform, and is decorated with anything from flowers and greenery to fabric and crystals.

The Bride and Groom's Garments are Tied Together as They Circle a Fire The saptapadi is an important ritual in North Indian Hindu weddings. During the saptapadi, the bride and groom have their garments tied together. In South India, the couple walks seven steps together to signify their friendship. In North Indian tradition, they

make seven circles around a ceremonial fire, each round signifying a specific blessing they request of the gods. The main significance of saptapadi is establishing friendship, which is the basis of a Hindu marriage.

Red Powder is applied to the Bride's Hair, Signifying She is Married Sindoor, a red-orange powder, is applied to the part of a woman's hair, symbolizes her new status as a married woman and is applied to her hair during the ceremony.

Cords Are Tied to the Wrists of the Bride and Groom

During Raksha Bandhan Cords are tied to the wrists of both the bride and the groom.

Marriage is considered to be an arduous stage in life, and the cords are meant as protection.

Muslim Wedding The central event in all American-Muslim Weddings will be the Nikah. This is the actual wedding ceremony, usually officiated by a Muslim cleric, an Imam. Although a Nikah can be done anywhere including the bride's home or reception hall, it is preferable and usually done these days in a

The Wedding Lasts Three Days The three-day affair is perhaps the most unique aspect of a Muslim wedding. If you thought planning a oneday wedding was difficult, just imagine three days’ worth of festivities!

The Bride's Father Agrees to the Marriage Contract on Her Behalf During the Nikah Ceremony The nikah is the part of the ceremony in which the marriage license is signed. The nikah ceremony is essentially the groom's formal proposal (with at least two witnesses in attendance), as well as the couple's acceptance of the marriage contract. In a more traditional Muslim marriage ceremony, the bride's father or another representative will agree to the marriage contract on her behalf. Following this, both the groom and bride will repeat "Qabul," which means "I accept," three times. When the nikah is finished, they will share a piece of sweet fruit.

There Are Readings from the Quran, but Not Necessarily Vows turn to page 15

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Literary Corner

The commendable work of KAIE in marketing our writers was ably supported by other literary periodicals like NEW WORLD, DAWN, HERITAGE, PLEXUS, EXPRESSION and THE GUYANA ANNUAL. String those periodicals together and find they have kept the flame of our literature alive, in good and bad times, with each succeeding generation of writers benefiting from our recorded literary heritage and building on it in no uncertain manner.

A recent and welcomed addition to our journals is the Arts Journal offering critical perspective to our literature.

THE GUYANA ANNUAL magazine, launched in 1915, deserves special mention mainly because it has outlived all other periodicals. The 2018 issue of this magazine was launched on May 24.

In due time, the liberation of the imagination in our writers was harnessed and streamlined with the formation of organisations like the PEN - Guyana Writers Group, the Annandale Group of Writers, the Pavement Group and the Messenger Group. The Culture Corp of the Guyana National Service also played a role in producing writers imbued with political and nationalistic fervour; much of what was published did not stand the test of time. Mahadai Das was perhaps the Service’s best known poetess.

As time went by, the convergence of writers through those organisations extended the debate/discussion on current issues to include a wide cross section of society for whom the writers were supplying new words/phrases to address new experiences.

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Petamber Persaud

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o gain a fuller appreciation of Guyanese Literature after Independence, it would be useful to bear in mind that our literature was hitched in a close relationship over a long period to the British literary tradition.

This is not a censure against such a fine literary tradition that continues to entertain, educate and influence us in many ways, a tradition that allowed us a foothold in world literature and continues to sustain some of our more accomplished and recognised writers Coming out of that British literary tradition was Edgar Mittelholzer, the father of the Guyanese novel. When Mittelholzer died in 1965, he had to his name twenty three novels published over a short span of time.

Writing by Guyanese during the colonial time was useful apprenticeship – learning the basics (according to Western view), preparing writers to handle universal themes and themes foreign to their own concern, preparing writers to reach various audiences, local and foreign, and generally helping to hone the skills of our writers.

That pervading colonial influence lost some ground with the rise of Guyanese intellectualism and birth of political awareness, both movements feeding off each other, sometimes betrothing each other to produce defining literature.

And the imaginative writers at that time were treating those new impulses of self-discovery, identity, and social revolt, the quest for freedom, self-respect and self-rule with a passion.

Poems (of resistance, of succession, and of affinity) by Martin Carter encapsulate that shift more than the work of any other writer of that time. Poems of pride in people, place and country from the pens of other writers formed part of the equation of giving validity to a Guyanese identity and sovereignty.

There can be no doubt that after Independence there was a marked increase in publications by Guyanese writers, both from the established and the emerging ones, both from the locals and those in the Diaspora.

Self-publishing was a notable feature at that time. Sheik Sadeek was a pioneer in this field, printing his own numerous works and the material of other writers. And throughout the Post-Independence period writers continue to pay to publish their own work, individually or through organisations like the Roraima Publishers (now defunct), Red Thread and the Association of Guyanese Writers and Artists.

Other enabling features could be found with the launch of KAIE, journal of the National History and Arts Council.

The time will come when, with elation you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror and each will smile at the other's welcome, and say, sit here. Eat. You will love again the stranger who was yourself.

Give wine. Give bread.

Give back your heart to itself, to the stranger who has loved you all your life, whom you ignored for another, who knows you by heart.

Take down the love letters from the bookshelf, the photographs, the desperate notes, peel your own image from the mirror.

Sit. Feast on your life.

By Derek Walcott

New experiences of this era included restricted press freedom and political paramountcy, racial division and the quest for harmony, class discrimination, ethnic closures, questionable elections and estrangement which were dealt with by writers like Jan Shinebourne, Sasenarine Persaud, Harischandra Khemraj, Grace Nichols, Roy Heath and Narmala Shewcharan, among others.

The indigenous voice was supplying new nuances to mainstream literature as it became ‘A Merry Indian No More’. See the encroachment of the forest, its beauty and its destruction, in the poetry of David Campbell, Basil Rodrigues and Edwina Melville.

A glorious manifestation of this Post-Independence period was the emergence of women writing, enriching the literary landscape from a different perspective as women were able to ‘tease out the truth’ in many instances.

The Guyana Prize for Literature launched in 1987 was another defining moment in our literary heritage. The aim of this crucial project was to ‘provide a focus for the rec-

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ognition of the creative writing of Guyanese at home and abroad’ and to ‘stimulate interest in, and provide encouragement for, the development of good creative writing among Guyanese…’

Academics from around the world, as far as India, have and are continuing to do dissertations on the our literature namely on the work of Martin Carter, Wilson Harris, Jan Carew, Edgar Mittelholzer, David Dabydeen, Cyril Dabydeen, Sasenarine Persaud, among others. And I am sure in the near future local resident academics will take such pride in our literature and do us proud. Now more than ever, it is imperative to have the scholarship alongside the creative literature. We must not diminish the import of literary criticism.

Five decades in life of a nation’s literature is not a very long time but we have achieved much, far too much to do justice to in this short paper.

And when we string these bits and pieces together, we would find, without a doubt, that we have indeed produced a solid core of writing that we can proudly call Guyanese Literature.

Responses to this author telephone (592) 226-0065 or email: oraltradition2002@yahoo.com

If you have a poem and/or short story you would like to publish on our Literary Corner page, please email to timessundaymag@gmail.com. Kindly include your correct name and a contact number in your email. If you have any questions, please call 223-7230 or 223-7231.

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Travel and Tourism

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ndulating hills, deep gorges and dangerous mountain passes are what characterizes a journey to the Pakaraimas . It is not for the faint of heart, to say the least. The Pakaraima Mountains (Portuguese: Serra Pacaraima, Spanish: Sierra Pacaraima) are the mountains of Guyana, lying in southwestern part of this country and shares borders with Brazil and Venezuela, extending from west to east for over 800 kilometres (500 mi). Its highest peak is Mount Roraima.

When we speak the name, the first thought is adventure and the annual Pakaraima Mountain Safari comes to mind. Participating teams pass through several Amerindian villages in their 600 miles journey, including Karasabai, Tiperu, Rukumoto, Morabaiko and Monkey Mountain among others. While the adventurers brave the elements and battle the rough terrain, opportunities also abound for interacting with the residents from the various communities along the way.

The daring among the crew anticipate the trek across the many rivers, hills and mountains and they yearn to discover the beautiful geological features of the Mountain Range, which is blessed with a wide range of flora and fauna. A refreshing dip in the Cheong, Ichilibar and Orinduik Falls is one of the many rewards of the arduous adventure. However, in as much as travellers will fall in love with the magnificent views and captivating scenery they never expect to find love itself in such an unlikely place.

During the Annual Safari in 2014, a young couple met at the pinnacle of one of the undulating hills which make up the Mountain Range. It was love at first sight; their minds were clear and free of the clutter of everyday worries, they explained after, and the only thing that matted was their connection. “It was as if everything else that we place so much emphasis on in our daily lives just evaporated. Then we were left with the rawest of emotion and we saw each other with clarity,� the young lady explained. Shortly after the couple returned from the Safari, they were married. It has been five years and the two have expressed their hope of one day returning to the Mountains to renew their vows.

While the tale of finding love on the Pakaraima Safari is still whispered, the Organizers of the annual event hold firm to the belief that there is magic in the Mountains and participants do have the chance to fall in love and to find their soul mates, embarking on a true Adventure of a Lifetime.

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Home & Cooking

Ingredients 3 cups (6 sticks) margarine, at room temperature, plus more to grease pans Two 1-pound boxes confectioners' sugar, boxes reserved 12 large eggs, at room temperature 2 pounds sifted cake flour, plus more to dust pans 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Buttercream Frosting, recipe follows White Cream Decorator Frosting, recipe follows Buttercream Frosting: 1 1/2 cup (3 sticks) butter, at room temperature 2 pounds confectioners' sugar 8 to 10 tablespoons light cream or milk 3 teaspoons clear vanilla extract White Cream Decorator Frosting: 3/4 cup solid white vegetable shortening 1 pound confectioners' sugar Pinch of salt 1 1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract Food coloring, optional Directions Special equipment: cake boards for each tier Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Grease and flour one of each: 12-by-2-inch, 9-by-2inch and 6-by-2-inch round cake pans.

Using a heavy-duty mixer, cream 3 sticks of the margarine and 1 pound of the confectioners' sugar until the mixture is very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. One at a time, break 6 of the eggs into the batter, beating only as long as it takes to break another egg between additions. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.

Measure 1 pound of the sifted cake flour into an empty confectioners' sugar box, filling to the top. Add the flour to the sugar and egg mixture, stirring gently on low speed. Scrape the sides of the mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of the vanilla extract and mix again. Transfer the batter to a bowl and reserve. Repeat the steps with the other half of the ingredients.

Pour the two batches of batter into the prepared pans and bake until the center is set, about 1 hour. Check for doneness by touching the surface lightly with your fingertip or by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.

Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, and then run a thin knife or spatula between the cake and the pan to loosen the edges.

Invert the cakes onto wire racks. Place on cake boards to frost with Buttercream Frosting.

Slide the layers off the cake boards to stack and decorate with White Cream Decorator Frosting.

Buttercream Frosting: With an electric mixer, cream the butter and add the sugar slowly, beating together until smooth. Add the cream by the tablespoon, beating well after each addition and adding just enough liquid to make a smooth, spreadable icing, Add the vanilla extract and continue to beat the icing on high speed until it is very light and fluffy about 5 minutes.

White Cream Decorator Frosting: Using an electric mixer, cream the shortening and add the sugar gradually, blending well, and beat until fluffy. Beat in the salt, and then add 4 to 5 tablespoons water by the tablespoon, beating continuously and adding just enough to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.

Add the vanilla extract and beat on high until very fluffy. This frosting can be colored with food coloring if desired and transferred to pastry bags fitted with decorator tips for decorating.

Cook's Note You will need to make this recipe in two batches to fit in a standard stand mixer.

Using solid white shortening instead of butter as well as clear vanilla extract results in a pure white frosting that you can tint any color you like. If you can't find clear vanilla extract, you can use regular vanilla extract, but your icing won't be white. The regular extract will add a cream color to the icing.

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Adequate Seating

Every wedding reception, no matter the location, needs enough seating for guests and a backyard event is no different. One of the best, easiest things to do is make sure you are working with a good rental company. A backyard reception also allows for you to get really creative with your seating plan!

Throw some Shade

Everyone at your reception will be very grateful if you can create some shaded areas where guests can catch a break from the intense sun. And it’s not as hard as you may think. One of the easiest and most decorative ways to create a shaded spot is to work with a rental company and setup large market umbrellas. Nothing can rain on your parade – literally – like inclement weather. When you plan a backyard wedding you are taking a chance on Mother Nature which is why it’s wise to have a good backup plan.

Because you will basically have an idea about the weather a few days in advance, it’s smart to place a hold on a tent with a rental company.

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Bollywood/Hollywood Salman Khan’s alleged love interest Lulia Vantur receives flak for singing 'Race 3' song 'Selfish'

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ace 3’ starring Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Saqib Saleem and Daisy Shahhas created enough buzz among the audience. Not only is the third installment of the super successful franchise is everyone’s watch list, but the reunion of Salman and Jacqueline has got everyone’s heart racing.

The film’s trailer was released earlier this week. The response to the same has

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ts Karan Johar's birthday today and the filmmaker rang it in the company of some close friends in New York. The stylish filmmaker who turned 46 had al-

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ctress Kriti Sanon is gearing up to entertain the audience on a live stage of the closing ceremony of IPL at Wankhede Stadium.

This will be Kriti's second IPL performance, after her last season's opening ceremony performance.

The actress recently completed 4 years in Bollywood and it is since her first movie that she's had foot tapping dance numbers. Kriti will be seen tracing her four-year innings in Bollywood at IPL's closing ceremony The organizers were keen on having someone young at the closing ceremony as it attracts a lot of sports enthusiasts. Since Kriti had also performed at the ceremony last year, she is aware of the format.

She has been rehearsing for her act since the past few days and will be seen delivering a celebratory performance right before the final match.

She will be grooving to popular tracks from her films such as Heropanti, Raabta, Dilwale and the most recent one, Bareilly Ki Barfi.

The actress, who has become a popular public personality in just 4 years of her Bollywood career, and recently has earned 11 million followers on her Instagram account.

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been mixed, while a section criticized the theme, bhai fans, on the other hand, have been all praise about every aspect. However, it seems that the latest song ‘Selfish’ is making headlines for some different reasons. For the uninitiated, the song ‘Selfish’ has been penned by none other than Salman Khan himself. That was one reason that his fans were all the more excited for it. If you are yet to hear the song, Salman Khan has chosen her alleged girlfriend Iulia Vantur to lend her voice along with Atif Aslam. The entire audio track is out on gaana.com and the teaser is also now available online. While a section of Khan’s fans is impressed, others are still wondering as to why couldn’t get some other female singer to be a part of the song instead of Iulia.

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onder Woman star Gal Gadot has been roped in to produce a film based on Peter Kornbluh’s Politico article “‘My Dearest Fidel’: An ABC Journalist’s Secret Liaison With Fidel Castro”.

The 33-year-old actor may also feature in the film, Variety reported. Narcos co-creator Chris Brancato will pen the adaptation of Kornbluh’s article.

Warner Bros studios has acquired the movie rights for Sue Kroll on behalf of Kroll & Co Entertainment through her exclusive deal. Kroll has partnered with Gadot and Jaron Varsano in developing the material.

Kroll and Varsano will co-produce. The reportage chronicles the previously untold story of how ABC journalist Lisa Howard engaged in what Kornbluh described as “intimate diplomacy” with Castro.

Howard was the network’s first full-time female reporter and became a key asset in the establishment of a top-secret channel between Washington and Havana to discuss reconciliation after the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Howard died in 1965 due to an overdose of painkillers.

ready flown to US ahead of his big day and threw an intimate terrace party to celebrate the occasion.

The birthday boy chose to don a peppy black and white Masaba Gupta blazer paired with black torn denims as he wined and dined under the moonlit sky on a skyscraper's terrace overlooking the city. The father of two shared a story on his Instagram handle giving a glimpse of his birthday party which had an appreciable gathering in presence. Earlier, there were reports that Karan will be joined by his B-town BFFs Shweta Bachchan Nanda, Kaajal Anand and Manish Malhotra in New York on his birthday.

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ilm producer Harvey Weinstein on Friday surrendered to authorities at a New York City police station on sex crime charges, months after he was toppled from Hollywood’s most powerful ranks by scores of women accusing him of misconduct. More than 70 women have accused the co-founder of the Miramax film studio and Weinstein Co of sexual misconduct, including rape, with some allegations dating back decades.

The accusations, first reported by the New York Times and the New Yorker last year, gave rise to the #MeToo movement in which hundreds of women have publicly accused powerful men in business, government and entertainment of misconduct.

Weinstein arrived at the station house shortly at about 7:25 a.m. EDT (1125 GMT) wearing a dark jacket over a blue sweater and white open-collared shirt and dark denim jeans, carrying what appeared to be three thick books under his right arm.

Police officers escorted him inside as scores of journalists pushed up against barricades for pictures, while three police

Talking about joining the project, Gadot said, “When I first read Peter’s article, I was entranced by his thrilling account of a complicated, fascinating woman in the midst of a high-stakes, real-life drama.”

“I knew immediately that I had to be involved creatively with telling Lisa Howard’s story, and am thrilled to be producing this film with Sue.” Kroll added, “I’m so excited to bring this story to life with great creative partners in Gal, Jaron, Peter, and Chris. This is a remarkable true story, anchored by an incredible woman, and lends itself to a dramatic and thrilling cinematic experience.”

Currently, Kornbluh is a historian of USCuban relations at the National Security Archive in Washington DC. (Indian Express)

helicopters circled overhead.

Weinstein is expected to be charged with raping one woman and forcing another to perform oral sex on him, the New York Times reported, citing unidentified law enforcement officials. Weinstein has denied having non-consensual sex with anyone. Weinstein’s spokesman Juda Engelmayer and his lawyer Benjamin Brafman both declined to comment to Reuters on Thursday on the imminent charges.

The charges follow a months-long investigation that involved the Manhattan district attorney’s office. The victim in the rape case has not been identified, the Times reported, but Weinstein will be charged with first-degree and third-degree rape. The other case involves allegations by Lucia Evans, a former aspiring actress who told the New Yorker that Weinstein forced her to give him oral sex in 2004, the Times reported.

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lanning a wedding on a budget is not an easy task so be sure to read all of our wedding budget tips. Everyone wants to pull off that luxury wedding look at budget prices. The reality is , you can pull off a posh look without going broke.

You’d be surprised how many items you toss into your recycling bin each week can actually be used as wedding decor. Use spray paint, glitter, fabric, lace and more to transform glass jars and bottles into stunning wedding decorations that won’t break

Cake Frosting Choice Could Bust Your Budget

Fondant frosting is typically used in ornately decorated wedding cake designs, and

Save Big With a Small Guest List

Keeping your guest list small is one of the easiest ways to cut costs on your wedding.

Each guest you invite will add exponentially to your cost, so do your best to trim down your list where you can. Opting for a destination wedding is a great way to cut down your list without too much awkwardness. Of course, you could also elope and plan a small celebration for just your immediate family.

Floral Prices Vary by Season

Choosing flowers that are in season during your wedding month is a great way to save on your floral budget. Because in-season blooms are more readily available, the cost is more economical. You can also opt to go with inexpensive flowers like baby’s breath or carnations to save a bundle on floral costs.

the bank.

Nix the Fully-Stocked Bar

When it comes to the bar for your wedding reception, beer and wine is perfectly fine. If you’d like to offer something additional for your guests, consider choosing a signature cocktail or two. Signature cocktails are a great way to infuse your personal tastes into your reception, without incurring

therefore is often a pricier choice than buttercream. While a big beautiful fondant cake will be sure to make a statement, opting for a simple design in buttercream will cut your cost significantly.

Unique Menus Can Be More Affordable

Rather than serving a traditional, old school wedding meal like chicken and steak, consider unique and interactive food options that express your personal tastes. Hire a food truck that serves tacos or host a more casual pot luck rather than opting for a fancy plated dinner. It can save you money and your guests will remember it.

Centerpieces Don't Require Flowers

the huge expense of a full open bar.

Shopping Second Hand Can Save You Up to Half Off

If you're on the hunt for a designer wedding dress, consider shopping consignment sales or resale websites. You can find onceworn designer wedding gowns for up to half off on sites like OnceWed or Pre-Owned Wedding Dresses.

Inexpensive, Edible Favors Top the Charts

While it’s a sweet gesture to give your guests a token of your appreciation, it’s by no means a requirement for a couple to give their guests a favor. However, if you have your heart set on giving a little something, consider a simple edible favor. They are

Transform Trash into Treasure

mostly inexpensive and easy to put together

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The nikah is often followed by a sermon, which may include readings from the Quran.

Muslim wedding ceremonies do not always include vows.

Agreement to the marriage contract during the nikah suffices as agreement by the bride and groom to enter into marriage. Following the nikah and sermon, a feast is held by the bride's family.

Christian Wedding Seating of Family on Opposite Sides of the Church Family and friends of the bride and groom are seated on opposite sides of the church to symbolize the cutting of the blood covenant. These witnesses—family, friends, and invited guests—are all participants in the wedding covenant. Many have made sacrifices to help

prepare the couple for marriage and support them in their holy union.

Father Escorts and Gives Away Bride By escorting her down the aisle, a father says, "I have done my very best to present you, my daughter, as a pure bride. I approve of this man as your choice for a husband, and now I bring you to him." When the minister asks, "Who gives this woman?," the father responds, "Her mother and I." This giving away of the bride demonstrates the parents' blessing on the union and the transfer of care and responsibility to the husband.

White Wedding Dress The white wedding dress has a twofold significance. It is a symbol of the wife's purity in heart and life, as well as

her reverence to God. It's also a picture of the righteousness of Christ described in Revelation 19:7–8. Christ clothes his bride, the church, in his own righteousness as a garment of "fine linen, bright and clean."

Cutting and Feeding of Cake The cutting of the cake is another picture of the cutting of the covenant. When the bride and groom take pieces of cake and feed it to each other, once again, they are showing they have given their all to the other and will care for each other as one flesh. At a Christian wedding, the cutting and feeding of cake can be done joyfully but should be done lovingly and reverently, in a way that honors the covenant relationship. (www.brides.com)

Fresh flowers can be a real budget buster, so if you're looking for ideas to cut back in a big way, consider putting together non-floral centerpieces. Depending on your wedding theme or style you could consider anything from vintage books and candles, spray-painted branches, greenery, potted

plants, fruit or picture frames

Simple is Chic

Keeping your wedding decor simple can actually make your wedding seem even more chic and elevated. If you choose a naturally beautiful setting you can opt for minimal decorations for a sleek and modern look. (www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/)

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ARIES (March 21April 19)

Focus on resting and taking a break from your fast-paced life. Catch up on your reading or other activities that will lower stress.

Do whatever it takes to get TAURUS along with others. Problems (April 20- with an older relative or someMay 20) one you live with will erupt if you are quick to blame others without due cause.

Get cracking. Participation

GEMINI in life's affairs will broad(MAY 28- en your outlook on how othJune 20) ers think and do things.

Understanding what you are up against will make your life choices easier.

Love who you are and embrace what life has to offer.

(June 21- Don't be afraid to share your July 22) feelings and let down your guard. Love and romance are featured.

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LEO (July 23Aug. 22)

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Watch your step. If you overdo it, you are likely to suffer injury, get bogged down in arguments or get sick. Leave nothing to chance and live within your means.

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22)

Open up about your feelings and what you would like to see happen. Get serious about your personal plans and make changes that will help you reach your objective.

LIBRA (Sept. 23Oct. 23)

Take care of unfinished personal business by tidying up, purging items you no longer use and preparing for the changes you want to see take place.

Choose love over disSCORPIO cord. If someone is being dif(Oct. 24ficult, walk away and opt to Nov. 22) spend time with someone who shares your interests and point of view.

Think back and consider past SAGITTARIUS experiences before you make (Nov. 23a snap decision that may jeopDec. 21) ardize your health or financial welfare. Protect personal information and possessions. Make personal improvement a priority.

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Make a decision that will CAPRICORN whisk you out of a pending (Dec. 22- situation that has been slowJan. 19) ing you down. The choice you make regarding a relationship or your residence will improve your life.

Emotional situations will AQUARIUS escalate quickly if you aren't (Jan. 20- artful in how you handle Feb. 19) others. Keep your opinions buried until you're sure they won't lead to a dispute.

You'll receive an unexPISCES (Feb. 20- pected gift or contribution.

Mar. 20) Celebrate your good fortune

with a loved one. Personal improvements will encourage a positive lifestyle change.

Romance is highlighted.