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Stylewale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge
This could be the latest trend: Baraatis riding in rickshaws! This is exactly what happened at an NRI wedding in the tricity
This is what we call a unique wedding! The groom and most baraatis were NRIs but instead of Limousines or Mercedes, which one associates with such weddings, the baraat landed up at the venue in decorated rickshaws and the groom, dressed in an off-white sherwani, on a tonga. The bride's family welcomed the baraat by showering rose petals on the bedecked path.
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Tainu ley ke main
javanga
The NRI groom atop a tonga; and (L) baraatis arriving in rickshaws give the bride’s side a surprise
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Chain reaction
For this biochemist, the dynamics of classical music is directly proportional to socio-cultural orientation
"Music in all its forms and manifestations has remained a progressive and dynamic art since the inception of our culture. It has, however, been under the sweeping influence of changing socio-cultural orientations from time to time," says classical vocal princess, Ashwini Bhide Deshpande. A leading proponent of the Jaipur-Atruali gharana, Ashwini is an academician, author, composer and singer par excellence.
Ashwini Bhide Deshpande
No dhan, only mann
The festival of buying gold and utensils is here. But where are the buyers this
Dhanteras?
In the litany of unnecessary trivia that crowds Indian minds it’s the rise and fall of rupee, which is topping the slot this festive season. And with Dhanteras here, it’s the word ‘unbelievable’ that comes to our mind when we see near empty jewellery and crockery stores.
With the economy crashing, settle for steel this Dhanteras
Europe revisited
We can guarantee you had no idea, when is World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. Unless of course you are a student at Alliance Francaise-36. As part of the celebrations to mark the day, the non-government, non-profit organization screened a documentary movie Colours of Europe, with English sub-titles.
Valeri Brochard
Fluky fluke
The Gabbi family’s claim to fame is that two members of the family got the opportunity to work in a Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone-starrer movie. While the duo got lucky after they got the opportunity to work with the stars during the shooting of movie in Patiala, Wamiqa Gabbi and her grandmother, Bachno Devi just can’t stop raving about working in the same project.
Wamiqa Gabbi and Bachno Devi with Saroj Khan
Glitz and
Glitterati
Fashion icon Madhu Sapre walked the ramp for designer Priya & Chintan on Day 5 of the Lakme
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Picks & piques
Watchable
Romeo’s magic
Finally, the Indian animation has come out of dark ages. Roadside Romeo, Bollywood flick factory YRF’s slick initiative and Walt Disney’s first desi venture, straightaway makes the earlier efforts in Hindi cinema to produce a 3D drama look so amateurish. RR raises the bar and that too by quite a few notches.
Debutant director Jugal Hansraj’s idea essentially takes root in a masala land. So, we have a quintessential filmi tale — a hero, his love interest and a baddie.
TIMEPASS
Patriot Games
Okay, Heroes is a patriotic film and it takes sentiments to portray desh bhakti. But one doesn’t need to wear patriotism on his sleeve to be called a Hero. Had Sameer Karnik shown restraint while making his Hindustan zindabad heart visible, his colossal effort to pay tributes to the Kargil martyr’s families would have paid off. But he falters, in an otherwise honest try.
Heroes is an episodic drama which details the lives of three soldiers, who laid supreme sacrifice for their motherland, and their families who are coping up with the loss.
Wedded to tradition
India’s new fashion ambassador Sabyasachi Mukherjee closed the week-long LFW with his Bridal Sutra
The designer did not disappoint the fashion fraternity with his opulent traditional wedding attire. Retaining the basic styling and cut of the dresses, Sabyasachi focussed his energy on the details—rich embroideries on sherwanis, earthy toned shawls and colourful headgears for the men. For the brides, he offered equally intricate dresses —lehangas and cholis and regal shawls and stoles.
LAST CALL: Sabyasachi takes a bow at the LFW finale
Matka chowk
Different Diwali
Sreedhara Bhasin
Diwali is a time for lighting up your life – in many ways. The rush for gift packs and mewa is so overwhelming that we often forget to reflect on what is within – to light our dilka
diya. I have some very special and beautiful memories of Diwali in Chandigarh — sharing joy and time with people who light up my life endlessly.
Launch PAD
One stop shop
Dockers® San Francisco, the international lifestyle brand has launched a new range of timewear, eyewear and fragrance for Men and Fall/ Holiday ‘08 collection.
Garb your choice
Spykar's new avtar in its latest winter collection urges the youth to 'Bring it On'. The Fall Winter Collection called the 'Trans Mania' is all about Fantasy, Glitter, and Voodoo! The collection is inspired by youth who are caught between their own dreams and reality. The bright colours and the contorted pop art, beautifully portray the dreams and ambitions of the youth. All in all the collection is about a bold and colorful youth in a rebellious state.
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