Madhuri creates dance step for diabetics (Movie Snippets)

Actress Madhuri Dixit has come up with a signature step as a part of initiative "What step will you take today" for diabetic patients.

The step is aimed at instilling solidarity for patients with diabetes.

"My step to challenge diabetes is through the way I know best - dance; which I believe truly unites people. Creating awareness about its (diabetes') prevention and management is critical," Madhuri said in a statement.

"I call on my fans to join this movement with this dance step, as India is stepping up to prevent and control diabetes. Show us 'What step will you take today'," she added.

The initiative is by pharmaceutical company Sanofi India Limited to mark World Diabetes Day Nov 14.

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Big B enjoys Goa's carefree world

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is trying to make the most of his professional tour to Goa by soaking in some fun at its picturesque beaches.

In Goa for the THiNK 2013, the third edition of Tehelka's international carnival of ideas, which started Friday, the 71-year-old described the exquisite locale on his blog srbachchan.tumblr.com.

"There is an air of expectancy, of liberation, of care that need to be left behind, of siesta and the warmth of the sun, of endless beaches roamed carefree, of friendly acquaintance, of music and song, of the breeze that invigorates...," Bachchan posted on his blog late Friday night.

"...of the delight of morsels of the most delightful pallets at quaint eateries, of solace and setting sun and the joy of just being there...Goa," he added.

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Shilpa loves Dubai for being child-friendly

Actress Shilpa Shetty, mother to a 17-month-old son Viaan, is in Dubai and she is loving every bit of it.

"In Dubai for the last three days, there's so much to do here with kids. Such a child-friendly place," Shilpa posted on her Twitter page Saturday.

"Wish there were more places in Mumbai too," she added.

Shilpa is also geared for the TV launch of the new season of dance reality show "Nach Baliye", which goes on air Saturday.