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JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2021
HERE . NOW
WORLD CANCER DAY
SURVIVAL
TALES
P
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SUNDAY POST JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2021 MIXED BAG
Managing wardrobe
For me, Sundays are generally for Gardening
e
organising my wardrobes, kitchen, Gardening is my favourit
pled
pantry, jewellery and other stuff. pastime. The lockdown cou
has
with a break from acting
utify our
given us the time to bea
ony garden . It not only keeps
balc
d, give s immens e
me occupie
.
peace and cool mind also
Actor
Madhusmita Family time
Pradhan, who My world revolves
around my husband
and son. With the
bagged a forced break
continuing post
State Award pregnancy, I don’t
miss a single moment
with Naman, my
playing the bundle of joy. We go
either for an outing or
lead role in play together and
have lots of fun. With veteran actres
s Jaya
mega serial Self pampering Foodie
Badhu, loves Self-indulgence is the best way
to spend the extra time you have
Though I am a food lover, I prefer
to take a break from cooking on
Sundays. My husband dons the
to spend most on your hands. I love to indulge
in self-care activities like facial, chef’s apron and treats me with
some delicious non-veg dishes
message and hair spa.
of her time although he is a vegetarian.
Naman
With husband and son
on a
non-working
Sunday with
husband and
son Naman.
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SUNDAY POST JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2021
COVER
WORLD CANCER DAY
Cancer is one of the most feared diseases on
the planet now. However with positive
approach and strong will power one can get
the better of it, say survivors
RASHMI REKHA DAS, OP But surprisingly, I have been 2019. But she gathered herself and embraced the reality.
leading a normal life for the Notwithstanding her physical anguish, she decided to live
C
ancer is one of the leading causes of death last 12 years without under- in moments and enjoy the spirit of life till she is alive.
worldwide claiming nearly 10 million lives every going bone marrow trans- “Instead of wasting my energy to find out why it happened
year, says a study by the World Health Organisation. plantation which is mandatory to me, I accepted the reality and developed a will power to
No wonder, each of us now suffer from fear of to extend one’s life span in recover. I am fortunate to have got the support of my doctor,
getting cancer. The reports claiming how certain environmental such cases. I sternly believe husband, parents, friends, relatives and fans. They stood by
factors also cause cancer only added to the concerns. The the secret behind my extended me like rocks and helped me face the harsh realities of life.
possibilities of painful treatments, loss of hair, spread of the life is my positive approach Her mother’s death because of cancer and uncle’s demise
cancer germs and the eventual death are what give us sleepless towards life and disciplined due to heart attack have made her tough. So, she prefers to
nights. lifestyle.” fight her battle wearing a smile all the time.
But there is a need to understand that getting cancer is The Managing Director of She believes she will become disease free one day and
not the end of the world. No doubt it is a dreaded disease Aarati Finances, continues: lead a normal life.
but there are many who have emerged winners in their war “It’s a never-ending battle. Rajeswari says, “I never consider myself a patient. When
against cancer. Cricketer Yuvraj Singh, actors Lisa Ray and But, early detection, awareness and positive attitude matters I was diagnosed with cancer, my director of TV serial To
Sonali Bendre are a few examples. a lot. I am able to survive just because I got the support Pain Mu did not drop me. He waited for five months so
Ahead of World Cancer Day, Sunday POST presents the and co-operation from everybody around me. I cannot say that I could resume the shoot. However, I couldn’t due to
stories of such valiant warriors who have come out victorious I am cured completely but I am certainly a survivor. I am some medical restrictions after getting discharged from Tata
in their battle against cancer. In a candid discussion, they still undergoing chemotherapy. It is not just cancer, any Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. I believe in the power of
share how cancer is no longer a frightening and life-threatening person suffering from other critical illnesses can also survive ‘prayers’ and have complete faith in Lord Jagannath. Despite
disease for them. if he or she has a strong will power.” battling the end stage of cancer, I am doing well because of
my faith in the Almighty and cooperation of my family
Bijoylaxmi Kar Rajeshwari Ray Mahapatra members,” says the actress who is preparing herself to face
Bhubaneswar-based Bijoylaxmi Kar was more than happy Known for playing antagonists in many mega soaps, the camera again.
with her life as a business woman and a social worker. She Rajeshwari Ray Mahaptra has On her message for the people living with
went for a blood test July 21, 2008 after unexplained weight stopped looking at cancer as cancer, she says, “We shouldn’t
loss of 12 kilos. She was also feeling weak and experiencing a disease. She says it is a bless- panic, come what
pain in her abdomen. It was then that the doctor advised ing. Like others, it was hard may.
her to go for an ultrasound and some other tests. She was for her to accept that she had
crestfallen when learnt that she was already in the second stage IV lung cancer that
stage of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a type of cancer spread to brain
that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow. in April
By the time it was detected, Bijoylaxmi had already adopted
a special child to shape his future.
“I never expected it. I was shocked because I never
neglected my health and used to work out regularly. So, I
was badly affected by this development. Since that day I
have been undergoing treatment under oncologist Dillip
Agarwal of Acharya Harihara Cancer Research Centre,
Cuttack. I was told that I had just two years to live.
SUNDAY POST JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2021
COVER
FAMOUS COMEBACKS
Cancer has claimed quite a few lives in
Hindi film industry in last few years.
However, there are many who have turned
winners in their fight against the disease.
Here is a list of actors who managed to
knock it down
gery in mid
January which was fol- SONALI BENDRE- METASTATIC CANCER
lowed by chemotherapy and rounds Actress Sonali Bendre had been diag-
of radiation sessions. Initial cycles nosed with metastatic cancer. The
of chemotherapy were difficult as the Kal Ho Na Ho actress has managed
body takes time to adjust to the side to beat the disease after being
effects, but I was mentally strong, and treated in New York and has
carried on the battle. My doctor counseled
me well. By God’s grace, I am 90 per resumed her works.
cent cured now.”
Her message to the cancer victims is not MANISHA KOIRALA- OVARIAN CANCER
to be afraid of the disease and consult the The gorgeous Nepali beauty was diagnosed with ovar-
best cancer specialist after viewing their ian cancer at the age of 42. The Dil Se
profiles as soon as possible.
actress was treated in New York.
Amarjeet Mohanty After several surgeries and chemo
Amarjeet Mohanty (26), a businessman from therapies, she was declared cancer-
Puri, was an engi- free in the year 2015.
neering student in his
final year when he got ANURAG BASU- BLOOD CANCER
All the disease in 2014.
we need is a pos- It was tough for him The ace director, who has given some of the best
i t i v e a p p ro a c h , to believe when he flicks like Gangster, Life in a Metro and Barfi, was
strong will power to was diagnosed with diagnosed with acute promyelocytic
survive and believe in the primitive neuro-ecto- Leukemia (a type of blood cancer) in
miraculous power of God to beat the disease.” dermal tumor. After 2004. Although the doctors gave
undergoing treatment him a verdict of two months it did
Soumya Sarkar at Tata Memorial
Hospital for some not shake Basu’s spirit and he came
Berhampur-based naturopath consultant Soumya Sarkar
had developed a tumor in her left breast. She thought it months, he returned out of it like a true hero conquering
could be cured through to Odisha and under- his illness.
naturopathy but she went chemotherapy
remained so busy with at AIIMS, LISA RAY- BLOOD CANCER
her works that she Bhubaneswar. There,
In 2009, the Indian-born actress was diagnosed with
could not take care of oncologist Saroj Das
her health properly. In changed his perception towards cancer. After four years multiple myeloma (another type of blood cancer). Ray
January 2020 she went when he was leading a normal life, he had a relapse. kept away from any kind of media
for a medical check- “When I was again diagnosed with cancer, I had almost attention and fought her illness for
up and found suffering lost all hopes. But Saroj sir’s solid assurance made me over a year coming out victorious.
from the stage III believe that I can lead a normal life again. I had to quit my In 2010, she made a public
breast cancer. It was job so that I could take care of my health. My strong desire
announcement saying that she had a
her doctor who made to beat cancer and support from the doctor did a miracle.
her believe that with I am free from cancer now.” full stem cell replacement and was
the right treatment, In 2020, he had one more relapse during the lockdown. cancer-free.
breast cancer is not But with the support from Dr Saroj Das and his family
only treatable, it can members, Amarjeet won the battle again. MUMTAZ- BREAST CANCER
also be cured. She “I am completely cured now but take medication every This evergreen actress was diag-
trusted the doctor. two months. Saroj sir is like the messenger of God for
me.” nosed with breast cancer at the age
“I started taking medicine with a
positive mindset. Those months Amarjeet’s message for the cancer of 54. She fought the disease for 11
were extremely challenging, patients is “Life is uncertain. years and made sure it did not get
not only physically but So, live in the present and the better of her.
emotionally as enjoy your life to the
well. I gathered fullest. Don’t be
courage to hopeless. Always
fight the have a positive
battle. I approach to
had a beat any
sur- sort of
battle in
life.”
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SUNDAY POST JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2021 BEAUTY
Bedtime Beauty
Hacks to
Look Young
Quality sleep helps revitalise body, mind and improves
our mood. Sleep is the key to feeling and looking
youthful. Sleep does wonders to feel refreshed, pro-
tecting health, and immune system to look gorgeous
and rejuvenated.
T
he wrinkles, dull complexion and fine balance of the skin, but
lines on skin are formed due to innu- also hamper its nat-
merable array of things like harsh ul- ural functions. Night
traviolet (UV) sunrays, dust, air pollution and time pampering of
harsh chemicals which comes in contact with the skin helps us
skin during day time .But Sleep is the most to give special care
powerful rejuvenating treatment and you can to particular areas,
reverse this by taking care of skin by good like the area around
night’s sleep. Sleep keeps young, slim and sexy the eyes, the neck
by strengthening mental and physical health of and hands. These are
an adult. Beauty sleep is not just a myth but areas which are the
helps to stay young by lowering stress level, earliest to show signs Here are some dos and
preventing weight gain and strengthening
immune system.
of age. A nightly routine
helps to delay the formation
don’ts of night care:
The skin goes through renewal process at of lines and wrinkles, keeping the
night which helps to remain radiant, smooth
and youthful.
skin smooth and youthful. It also keeps
the skin and facial muscles toned, strengthening
Dos
Products for cleansing should be selected according to
While you sleep, the skin repairs itself but the supportive tissues and preserving the skin type and individual needs. For example, if the skin is
adopting few simple ayurvedic beauty tips can elasticity and resilience of the skin. Proper dry, a hydrant cleansing gel should be used. For oily and
improve your skin tone, reduce blemishes and and regular care, according to its needs, keeps combination skin, a cleansing lotion or light cleansing
give radiant glow and you can wake up with the skin healthy and free from problems.
milk may be used. For acne, pimples or rashy skin, it is
soft glowing skin ,bright eyes and shiny hair. During the day, the skin basically needs pro-
better to use a medicated cleanser. After cleansing,
A bedtime beauty care routine is of much tection from UV rays of the sun and air pollutants
that cause damage to the skin and also deplete the skin should be wiped with a rose based skin tonic,
importance, so that the skin is cleansed of make-
up, pollutants, dirt and all the impurities that moisture. Day time care also in- using cotton wool.
are deposited on it during the day. Also, all volves cleansing and ton- If the skin is dry, nourish and massage it with a nourishing
the repair and restoration of the body take ing, but protection cream. Apply it on the face and massage it with outward and
place when we sleep. The cell renewal is the main aspect. slightly upward movements. Wipe off excess cream with moist
process also carries on at night when Night time care cotton wool before bedtime. Apply the cream on the neck too
the body is at rest. Therefore, we should basically involves and massage it with hands, starting from the chin and going
ensure that the skin is clean and the restoration and downwards. The pressure should not be applied when bringing
pores are free, so that the skin’s repair maintenance of the hands back to the chin, but only as you massage down-
and renewal can be carried out properly. the skin, as well wards. This helps to delay formation of lines on the neck and
If the skin is normal to dry, it should as preparing it for also reduces double chins.
also be nourished at night, especially the night. It involves For all skin types, an under-eye cream should be applied around
during the dry winter season. thorough cleansing, in- the eyes and wiped off with moist cotton wool after 15 minutes.
As already mentioned, night time cleans- cluding the removal of make- The hands may be massaged with hand
ing is of utmost importance. Whatever up, care of the area around Don’ts cream, especially around the nails, so
the type or texture of the skin, it requires eyes, nourishing and massage
Don’t use oily cleansers and that the cuticle remains soft.
thorough cleansing at night. Before it of the skin. If the skin is oily,
nourishing / night creams if If there is acne/pimples, apply medicat-
is cleansed, the skin surface is covered or if there is acne, night care may
also involve the application of the skin is oily. Don’t leave the ed lotion on the eruptions and leave on
with a film of dirt, stale sweat
and oil deposits, stale make- products to control cream on around eyes at overnight. If there are pimple marks,
up and pollutants. These the condition. night, while you sleep. It can apply an anti-blemish cream only on the
SHAHNAZ HUSAIN
not only upset the normal lead to puffiness around eyes. marks and leave on overnight.
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SUNDAY POST JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2021
TINSELTOWN
Rita Ora is a fan of
Charles Dickens
S inger-actress Rita Ora says she is a huge fan of the
iconic novelist Charles Dickens.
Ora plays Dodge, a female incarnation of the Artful
Dodger, in Twist, which is a new take on Dickens’
A
Oliver Twist. She was delighted to get the role as she ctress Alia Bhatt went into day- caption. Alia will next be seen in the
is a ‘book nerd’ and loves the works of Dickens. dream mode amid a conversa- first installment of director Ayan Mukerji’s
“I am a big Charles Dickens fan. I actually love tion, going by her post on social superhero adventure trilogy Brahmastra.
reading, I know people don’t know that about me media. In the film, Alia stars alongside rumoured
but I am a bit of a book nerd,” Ora Last week, Alia posted a picture on boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor, along with
s a i d , a c c o rd i n g t o a re p o r t i n Instagram where she was seen looking Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna and
contactmusic.com. away from the camera and thinking Mouni Roy.
She stars alongside Michael Caine, about something with a The actress also stars in Sanjay
who plays Fagin in the Martin Owen smile on her face. Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai
film. She shared how much she ap- “Took a flight Kathiawadi, a film report-
preciates the way that the acting mid convo,” edly revolving around
legend works. she wrote the life of a brothel
“He has a certain way of as the owner and ma-
working, I think he always triarch. IANS
has, and I just got on to his
wave. That’s the way you
have to be when you are
with a Sir, you have to
work how they work,”
Ora said about Caine.
IANS
Ayushmann,
the poet hunk
A
ctor Ayushmann Khurrana balances brain and
brawn in a new Instagram selfie he posted last
week. While he strikes a shirtless pose on the
A
social media handle, showing off a chiselled frame, he ctress Karishma Tanna re-
topped the impact with some original Urdu poetry. cently shared a stunning pic-
“Agar tumhe mere fitoor aur fahem* ke darmiya ture in a sizzling red outfit,
ek ko chunna pade, toh tum fitoor ko chunna, kiyunki admitting that she is lost in her
fahem toh vaisai bhi tumse dur rehhne ko kehta thoughts lately.
hai — Ayushmann *samajhdaari,” Ayushmann Karishma posted two pictures
wrote as caption with his hunky snapshot. on Instagram. In the images,
The actor recently wrapped up the shoot Karishma is seen dressed in a
of his upcoming film Chandigarh Kare burnt red lacy brassiere as she
Aashiqui. The love story is directed by strikes a pose for the camera.
Abhishek Kapoor and co-stars Vaani She wrote as the caption
Kapoor, and was shot in Chandigarh over with the first picture: “Lost
just 48 days amid the pandemic. in my own thoughts”.
Meanwhile, Ayushmann recently an- “Lost is a lovely place to
nounced his next film, find yourself,” she wrote
a campus comedy alongside the second image.
drama titled Doctor Karishma will soon be seen
G. The film will in Lahore Confidential, which
be directed by revolves around an Indian
Anubhuti woman who, amidst her
Kashyap. IANS mundane routine and love
for Urdu literature, is en-
gaged for intelligence duty
in Pakistan. The film mixes
a sense of patriotism with
thrills and old-school ro-
mance. Created by crime
writer S Hussain Zaidi, it
also marks the directorial dig-
ital comeback of Kunal Kohli.
The film features Karishma
Tanna, Arunoday Singh and
Richa Chadha. IANS
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SUNDAY POST JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2021 BOOK REVIEW
MIRRO R IN G IN DIAN
MIDDL E C LA SS AG ONY
NIKHIL UPADHYAYA
to be full of
hilst we all think crime genre
W murder mysteries,
we fail to reco
equally heinous crime that can
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whe
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suse
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of
the
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law
ing
vict im
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and
grap
ruin
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somebody’s life and family. ts loo kin g at
society star
with all legal convolutions, the w doe s one cop e
on. Ho
him through a prejudiced visi ofte n not easy to
situ atio n? It’s
up in such a suffocating
stances, putting one’s
deal with such trying circum on with a hope to
ting
emotions behind and still figh
start afresh one day .
er Half – a Dichotomy
Simon, in his debut novel, The Bitt
fort h the seve rity of harassment
of Trust & Betrayal brings
family who have never
faced by the protagonist and his
er the police or judicial
ever crossed paths with eith
dea l wit h it for reclaiming their
system, have to now
el is nothing short of a
dignity and existence. The nov
rne y of its central character
complete package; it’s a jou
lad armed with a high-
Sumit Ghosh, a small-town
flying MBA degree who The story has
lands in Mumbai to build contrasting
a career in the corporate
world. He lives with his sis- settings and
ter, who is also a wo rkin g nicely oscillates
professional intertw ined in between the
the hus tle and bus tle of a
fast-paced city life
city famed to never sleep. of Mumbai to the
The story revolves around remote, laidback
how Sum it’s parent s go
through their struggles to an
d placid towns
eventually finding a suitable
of Odisha
girl, Moulina to be his sou l
mate in an arranged marriage
a close-knit family who
set-up. Moulina comes from
the vicinity of Rourkela,
has grown up in a small town in
ugh a fictitious setting,
the Steel City of Odisha. Tho
of this sem i-urban Odisha town,
the serene descriptions
scorching summers to
its harsh weather patterns from
nso on season are vividly
cyclonic outbursts of the mo
s will mo st defi nitely draw uncanny
painted by Simon. Thi
s of the Steel City for
similarities to the actual suburb
. Mo ulina is an ambitious
the native readers of Odisha
det ests her fath er’s
ind epe nde nt girl wh o tho ugh
run her life, hopelessly
dictatorial ways of trying to
dev iou s plots and mind games
finds yielding into his
rse of her blissful marital
that completely changes the cou
pting line-up of some ted to marriage articles
life. The author creates a tem the Indian judiciary system rela
e pertinent appearances and controversial subject officials to victimize
juicy characters who not only mak author has surfaced a sensitive and conniving with corrupt pol
ice
und Sumit and Moulina story that will make you ilies.
within the script rallying aro in the guise of a compelling innocent people and des troy ing fam
to get the people picking icacies within a marital , just stepping onto
in their ordeals but are sure ponder over the inherent intr Simon, a pro mising Ind ian aut hor
m right till the very end. different angle. It subtly has shown great
up this book hooked on to the relationship from a com plet ely
the literary scene with his firs t offe ring
around Sumit and his ed legal system can shake ities. As a Consumer
The plot ultimately revolves unravels how a flawed and bias panache in his storytelling abil
a laby rint h of legal battles and ion of marriage itself! consumers and listening
family landing up in one’s belief into the institut Insights professional, meeting
ing their way through edingly refreshing and nts has helped him craft
court proceedings whilst wad Simon’s narrati on styl e is exce
to their preferences and view poi
man ipulating opportunist over an 8-year period in dle d and ulti ma tely
corrupt police officials and law re is no dearth of captures a storyline that spans sto ries for Bra nds he has han
s to men tion the hba ck styl e that keeps the reader for storytelling.
advocates. Needles er turning the a riveting cinematic flas transformed it into his passion
twists and turns that will kee
p the read past and their forward
-linear nar- enthused with the characters
ugh out this non IT Programme
The reviewer is a London-based in literature
pages over relentlessly thro journey throughout the boo k.
s and nicely oscillates
rative.
to be a novelist that The story has contrasting setting Manager having great ent hus iasm
In every aspect, Simon turns out of Mumbai to the remote, across multiple genres.
characters with between the fast-paced city life
looks the epitome of tale nt in craf ting ns of Odisha. It provides the
tes a story that laidback and placid tow
his stupendous literary richnes
s and crea yers are in manipulating
very first page. The reader an insight on how adept law
the
keeps one captivated right from
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SUNDAY POST JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2021 GLAM SLAM
A r p i t a
PHOTO : CHANDAN , OP
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