Meet Amaze - Honda's first diesel car in India

These are the first pictures of the Honda Amaze sedan that will be launched in India next year. Already launched in Thailand, the Amaze is expected to make it to Indian shores by April 2013. Powered by a new, 1.5-litre, four-cylinder i-DTEC diesel engine derived from the 1.6-litre Earth Dreams, the Amaze returns 23-25 kmpl. Prices could start from Rs 5.2 lakh for the basic petrol to Rs 7.3 lakh for the top-end diesel.

Controversy surrounds Javed Miandad's India visit

New Delhi, Jan. 3 (ANI): A lawmaker of the Congress Party on Thursday said he was not in favour of former Pakistan cricket skipper Javed Miandad being given a visa to visit India for the ongoing one-day match series, saying it will hurt the sentiments of the people of the country for he shares close family ties with India's most wanted gangster-turned-terrorist Dawood Ibrahim.
Congress Member of Parliament Jagdambika Pal said Dawood Ibrahim is considered to be the mastermind of all terrorist attacks in India.

"He is the most wanted not only for India, but the entire world. And issuing a visa to his relative is not at all correct. We are still demanding Dawood Ibrahim from Pakistan, but they said that he is not in their country. And if a visa is issued to his relative, then it will hurt the sentiments of the people here (in India)," he added.
Miandad would arrive in India on January 5 to watch the third and final ODI between the two Asian neighbours neighbours in New Delhi the next day. Miandad, who is now a senior Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official, would also be honoured during that match.
Also read: Miandad set for India trip
Miandad's son Junaid Miandad is married to Dawood's daughter Mahrukh Ibrahim.
Dawood is still wanted in India in connection with the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case. He was charged by India for masterminding the 1993 serials blasts in Mumbai that claimed around 260 lives

Most awaited Bollywood weddings of 2013

1. Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu
The first to feature on our list is Soha Ali Khan. Her brother's wedding hogged all the limelight last year. Now we are looking forward to her tying the knot with beau Kunal Khemu. They have been together for quite a long time now and it surely looks like the ideal time to take the next step.

 

2. Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha
Sahil Sangha is Dia’s partner in both her personal and professional life. They run a production house called ‘Born Free Entertainment Private Limited’. Sahil is a trained marketing professional and had also worked as an Assistant Director in Saalam-e-Ishq. They have been dating for quite a while now.

 

3. Aftab Shivdasani and Nin Dusanj
After a series of failed relationships in the past, Aftab has finally found his lady love. He is all set to tie the knot with a Britain-born Indian model, Nin Dusanj. Their marriage is reported to take place in early this year.

 

4. Geeta Basra and Harbhajan Singh
After being ‘just good friends’ for some time, they have finally proclaimed their relationship.While the pre-nuptial ceremony will be held at Geeta's hometown Yorkshire in the UK, the marriage will be held in Jalandhar at the cricketer's residence. Cricketers and Bollywood divas make a double-glam couple and we hope this jodi does the same.

 

5. Sajid Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez
Director-actor and Farah Khan’s brother Sajid Khan is dating the former Miss Sri Lanka and B-town hottie Jacqueline. If sources are to be believed, Sajid even met her parents over an intimate dinner to take their relationship to the next level. Hoping they take some time off their booming careers and think about marrying this year.

 

6. John Abraham and Priya Runchal
John is the guy every girl wants to take home. But, guess who is really getting him? Well, it’s Priya Runchal. The investment banker from Los Angeles has captured the heart of this desi boy. It is rumoured that she met him at the gym at a time when he was going steady with Bipasha. They have already announced their wedding plans.

 

7. Rani Mukerji and Aditya Chopra
The most private and camera shy affair of the tinsel-town. Rani and Aditya were to get married in December, 2012 but it got pushed to next year due to the unfortunate demise of Yash Chopra. Rani was recently spotted on a vacation with the Chopra family. Not sure, if she would continue working or not after marriage but we only hope this year is super lucky for them both personally and professionally.

 

8. Sushmita Sen and her Mystery man
A successful actress and entrepreneur, Sushmita is now ready to tie the knot with the man of her dreams. Although, she refuses to divulge more details about the groom but we are eagerly waiting for her wedding. In the past she has been linked with filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, hotelier Sanjay Narang, actor Randeep Huda and Hotmail-founder Sabeer Bhatia among others.

Dilip Kumar heads for Umrah

"Allah has been kind that he's given me the strength to go on Umrah (pilgrimage) with Saira, Asif, Faisal... My doctor friends, few relatives are also accompanying me to Umrah. Keep me in your prayers," the thespian tweeted.

 

Umrah is a pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is performed by Muslims and can be undertaken at any time of the year. In Arabic, Umrah means "to visit a populated place".

The group will spend about 10-15 days on the trip.

When spotted at the airport, the actor looked in good cheer. They flew out of Mumbai on Wednesday evening.

Dilip Kumar celebrates his 90th birthday

Quick and Delicious Breakfast 6 Recipes

Banana and Oats Smoothie Whisk 2 wholesome pulpy bananas into the mixer and add 2 heaped tsp. of oats. After whisking in, add a full glass of milk or yogurt with a dash of honey or a tbsp. of your favorite jam. Whip up the smoothie for about a minute and voila! All you get is a creamy smoothie, laden with the goodness of milk, oats and fresh fruits. You can also add a handful of nuts for that extra energy spike.

 

Fresh Fruits with YogurtYou don’t have to spend a great time on it. Just layer your bowl with your favorite cereal, laden with freshly chopped seasonal fruits and then top it off with low fat yogurt. It tastes amazingly delicious and is a sumptuous recipe for breakfast. This is a good recipe for those, who swear by their morning bowl of cereal.
 

Masala IdliThere’s no better way of using leftover idli’s than using them as masala idlis for next day’s breakfast. Add mustard seeds into a pan with a little oil. Add curry leaves into it, with a pinch of salt, chili powder and turmeric. Add halved idlis and stir fry a little to get the color and the smokiness of the spices. Turn it off and have it with your favorite chutney or just like that. It’s simple and not to mention, healthy.

 

Spanish omeletteEgg lovers this is for you! Whisk 2 eggs with some chopped garlic, onions, tomatoes, and some other leftover veggies, sausage/salami slices and salt and pepper to taste. Oil your pan and make an omelette. It will take four minutes to cook completely and lesser to devour.
 

Stuffed Sandwiches

Leftover sabzi can be used for sandwiches. Just mash them with a little salt and pepper. Layer in between bread slices and toast them on a hot griddle with oil or a

sandwich maker.

Consider brown bread, if you want to have a healthy breakfast option. Toast and smear some margarine or butter on it. Meanwhile heat the canned beans and add dry chili flakes and a little salt to taste. Have it for breakfast and you will love it.