BOLLYWOOD - Disgusted over my link-up with Sana: Aashka

Aashka Goradia

Talking about her eviction, says Aashka, "I am extremely elated and relieved. I think the people who have survived this elimination are the ones who deserve to win the show. I am very happy for Sana and if a choice had to be ever made between me and Sana I would always want Sana to win." 

It's her closeness and affection for Sana that has raised many eyebrows. Both the actresses were seen many a times embracing and looking chummy which made people speculate that there is something cooking between the two. 

However, Aashka seemed to be quite annoyed by people's reaction. "Sana is like my younger sister how can people even think that we are lesbians. We both everyday pray together and this is enough to show what relationship we share. Sana was suffering from a severe skin allergy and she was continuously itching her scars like a maniac, I was just soothing her. I am really disgusted to know that caring or showing affection towards someone will be taken in this manner in the outside world." 

Though Aashka is known for her strong on-screen portrayal of a vamp on TV, here in Bigg Boss house her image came across as a damsel in distress. 

Her tears not only gave her the tag of 'Cry baby' but also helped her to gain audience sympathy. When asked how it feels to be crowned as the Cry baby of the big boss house the actress says, "I am very happy to know this in fact I prefer to be called a cry baby of the house rather than being called as rude or snobbish. After coming out of the Bigg Boss house at least people who would like to make friends with me will not be scared before taking to me so I am happy to be criticized for crying." 

Well sadly, Bigg Boss 6 viewers will not get to see Aashka's fun hairdos, hand-painted eyes and her affection for Sana anymore as she walked out of the house last night. 

One of the members of Gujarati Mahila Mandal (fondly called by Vrajesh), Aashka will also be remembered for her love-hate relationship with Uravshi. 

When quizzed about her current equation with Uravshi, the actress says, "We met on the show and became friends. I know there were few misunderstanding between us but now everything is sorted and I hope we remain friends even after the show ends," concludes Aashka. 

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BOLLYWOOD - Bigg Boss 6: Salman Khan praises Shah Rukh Khan

The controversial reality show is all set to spice up again! This time the highlight will be the two rivals of Bollywood Salman and Shahrukh Khan.

It so happens that Salman Khan asked Imam Siddique to nominate two people for evictions when Imam took Niketan's name. Knowing that Niketan is the captain of the house and cannot be nominated, Salman asked him to take some other name.

According to a source, “Imam stood by his words and said that he knows Niketan should be out, to which Salman mocked him saying the barometer of what Indian audiences want to watch is set in Imam's eyes. Imam agreed and said, he casted Preity Zinta and Sharukh Khan for ad films that worked very well with the audiences. At this, Salman asked him to play a fair game since he knows the rules”

This irked Imam and he said 'Time Out' to Salman after which Salman Khan lost his cool and asked Imam to be in his limits

The source further added, “He told Imam that he shouldn't try his antics on Salman. He then spoke about Shahrukh Khan saying, SRK is in the industry because of his hard work and the support of his fans. It is because he has pursued his career with determination that he is a big man and not because Imam Siddique has casted him in an advertisement. He also went on to say that it is the same Imam who would send a text in every three days to Salman and beg to be on the show and is now acting up.”

Later Salman spoke about how Imam came out after doing all the 'havaniyat' and was trembling standing in front of Salman when he was re-entering.

With this can we say that its end of the Khan war!

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APPLE-iTIME on the way: Apple to launch a smart watch

Forget about Apple TV and the next iPad. If the rumour mill is to be believed an Apple smart watch could be on the way soon. According to this post on the Chinese blog  Tech163.com, Apple is working with Intel to launch a Bluetooth-enabled smart watch with iOS on it. The post quotes supply chain sources.

The post states, Intel has designed for Apple, a bluetooth smart watch, this product is RiTdisplay with a 1.5-inch OLED screen.

While geeks might be getting excited, Apple rumours need to be taken cautiously. As this post on Business Insider cautions: “Wearable computing” is a popular concept for futurists but according to analyst Gene Munster Apple might eventually get into concept.

The Apple logo is seen in this file photo. AP

Would an iOS-enabled watch be popular? This piece on theTheNextWeb points out that the idea of an iPhone-connected watch called the Pebble on Kickstarter.com generated nearly $10 million in funding. So yeah, the Apple fanboys will go crazy trying to get their hands on it.

A smart watch sounds very cool and geeky but it’s nothing new. Sony has already launched 

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SPORTS - CRICKET - MS Dhoni's Test captaincy under scanner, selectors ask him to prepare blueprint for 2015 World Cup

A wake-up call for MS Dhoni. His captaincy in Tests is under review, and he has been asked by the national selectors to draw up a blue-print to ensure that India successfully defends the One-Day International World Cup in 2015. This follows a very long dry spell for the Men in Blue, who have not notched up any win of significance since the series win against the West Indies last year.

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Sources have told NDTV that the selectors have conveyed their disappointment to Dhoni after India lost the home Test series this month to Engand. His continuing to lead the Test side, even for the series against Australia in February, will depend heavily on how he leads the team in the ongoing ODI and T20 series against Pakistan, the sources said, admitting that comparing performance in limited over games and Tests was likening apples to oranges.

Dhoni should be rested from captaincy: Gavaskar

Dhoni's decisions in the first T20 against Pakistan on Christmas Day have been soundly criticised, especially the one to hand the last over to non-regular bowler and his Chennai Super Kings team-mate Ravindra Jadeja, when India were in with a chance with Pakistan needing to score 10 runs to win. Shoaib Malik scored hit the fourth ball of the last over for a six wrapping it up for Pakistan.

That the selectors have asked Dhoni to prepare strategy for the 2015 World Cup to be played in Australia and New Zealand indicates that at least the ODI captaincy is his till then. The selectors have asked the skipper to identify the players that he would need for the team to perform well in 2015.

Former India captain and NDTV expert Sunil Gavaskar was surprised by the decision. "I am surprised if they have asked him for a blue-print. First and foremost the selection's committee tenure is only for a year so there is no guarantee that they will be there to select the team for 2015. But it's always good for a selection committee for a frank exchange and you have to be on the same page." 

Mr Gavaskar, however, believes a break might benefit Dhoni. "While it's early days as far as 2015 is concerned, may be a break will do wonders for Dhoni. I admire the fact that he keeps so cool under pressure so Dhoni has his pluses, but the results India is getting, maybe it's time. It might not happen during the season, it helps for a captain to have a break, whether it's a voluntary break or an enforced break. Then he can come with a difference perspective and he can comeback as a better captain."

When asked if it was a realistic suggestion, Gavaskar said: "There is nothing that stops him. His successor might find it difficult to cope with the pressure and demands of being the Indian captain. It's actually a very funny kind of a situation. People want to be captain but the demands and the pressure that come with it are incredible, and sometimes you just want to say to yourself that 'hang on, I just want to play my own cricket'."

When not the captain, what does one do with Dhoni? Keep him in the playing XI?

Mr Gavaskar answers in affirmative. "I would definitely like to have Dhoni as a part of playing XI because he is a match-winner in the 50 overs and the T20 format. Dhoni certainly is an integral part of the Indian team for at least the next couple years for sure, unless his form dips," he said.

The Little Master also suggested Virat Kohli's name as a worthy successor to Dhoni. "My feeling is that Virat Kohli is going to bring India the kind of captaincy, the kind of flair and the kind of charisma that Tiger Pataudi had. Once Kohli becomes the captain on a permanent basis, he is going to bring Indian cricket the dynamism and the aggressiveness and the class that Tiger Pataudi had."

"I don't want Kohli to change apart from the fact that he abuses once he reaches a landmark, I do not want him change his aggressive nature but I genuinely believe that if he becomes the captain he will bring Indian cricket a dimension that will take Indian cricket forward," he added.

Sources also say Coach Duncan Fletcher's contract will not be renewed. In fact the Board of Control for Cricket of India has already started looking for options to replace Fletcher in March next year.

And Mr Gavaskar says it might be a good idea to try an Indian coach. "Why not try an Indian coach? The Indian coach will understand the Indian psyche a lot better. And also other things that we need to be remember is Indian cricketers will respect an Indian who has achieved things. Look one of the reasons why Gary Kirsten was successful was because he had done it all in both the Test and the ODI format of the game. He was somebody one looked up to as he had done it all. His work ethic was of a person looking to improve."

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