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Lasting threads of tradition
When it comes to drawing inspiration for their collections, traditional Indian crafts and designs still come handy for fashion designers
One step forward, two steps backwards. Yet there is nothing regressive about it. Those from the fashion fraternity term it as a holistic approach; we simply call it a fashion circle, it comes back full each time. At the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, while some designers worked on neo-fashion — new embroideries, newer patterns and motifs — in their newest collection, a majority of them drew inspiration from the traditional weaves of India.
Nachiket Barve was applauded for the right mix of modern silhouettes and old lahriya tie and dye patterns, Pallavi Jaipur intelligently rustled up the bright colours and embroidery patterns of Rajasthan on knee-length dresses; intricate stone-work on brocade on Vineet Bahl's creations was a treat to the eyes, Manish Malhotra led from the front by using intricate Kashmiri embroidery and fine thread work in his collection, Gulaala and Giltoor — fashion boasted of the perfect mix of old works and fresh concepts.
success mantra
An architect's dream journey
Challenges maketh a man…born in a time at a place where architecture was not studied as a discipline, to creating a brand new city and getting the award for Creating Best Human Environment for the Common Man from the Institute of Life, Paris, MN Sharma has come a long way. The first Chief Architect of Chandigarh shares his momentous journey and what he considers made him achieve success.
The Oscar effect
A lot of movies become popular in this part of the world after they receive an
Oscar Award
Each year the Oscars throw a red carpet, put the spotlight on white gowns, black tie-dressing and one bold colour of the season. Amidst the whole lot of Kodak moments, some peek-a-boo wardrobe malfunctions and the other drama that unfolds at the Kodak Theatre at Los Angeles; the limelight is also on where it ought to — good cinema.
Astro turf
ARIES:
Take proper care of your diet. Love life will be exciting. A friend of the same sex may be helpful to you. Financial matters may come under strains. There is an extremely positive sign for future growth. Tarot message: Do what is right and watch your best interests. Lucky colour: Yellow
The year ahead
If your birthday is February 28...
Leadership is in your stars as March begins and in the best possible world, you’re on both the giving and receiving end. Your challenge is to transform your general or abstract ideas into action. Dream it and do it. Your energy improves more and more. Choose quality over quantity and love may flourish. Don’t insist on doing things your way if the situation is too complex. Take on new interests. Try not to reflect too much on your loved one’s
behaviour; accept his or her limits and you’ll receive more love.
chatter box
Mona has a fan club
Famous as Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin, actor Mona Singh is enjoying the reception of her new role as Mona in Sony’s Kya Hua Tera Vaada. Sources claim, “She is getting letters, emails and messages from homemakers asking her for tips. They want to emulate her as she plays mom to three kids on the show. Though her character has to face many issues, she is always smiling, which inspires other women.” Mona claims that her source of inspiration is her mother who handled her and her sister. Mona is happy to dole out marriage advice to people. She also gets many proposals but that isn’t new for her.
Shh!! Horror is back
Vikram Bhatt son of veteran cinematographer Pravin Bhatt teams up with Sahara One television which is on its growth path and brings to you a horror show, Haunted Nights. This one is Vikram Bhatt’s spine chilling horror show with shades of romance and is one of its kind. The acclaimed director, who has films like Ghulam and Raaz to his credit returns to small screen with a bang with Haunted Nights which airs from Monday to Friday. All these years, the director has brought the audience to the theatres. Now it’s time to get into people’s homes with this horror show. Vikram Bhatt gets candid and talks abut his show.
Small screen, big shows
Sooraj Barjatya and his banner Rajshri Productions after entertaining the viewers with the popular family drama Woh Rehne Wali Mehlon Ki is back with a unique love story Jhilmil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga. With his upcoming show produced by his sister Kavita Barjatya, it propagates the family values he believes in. It has the trademark Rajshri style and flavour in their depiction of love stories with a twist in the tale. The show airs from Monday to Friday. Sooraj Barjatya tells about his show, memorable moments and more.
Par Excellence
Putting the aim
The first and maybe the most important part of putting is to get the putter aimed correctly. This is not as easy as it seems. Apart from being able to read the line correctly, placing the putter on the aim line is the key to good putting. Aim is the placement of the putter face perpendicular to the aim line. The aim line is a line drawn from the middle of the ball to the point where we would like the ball to start when we make the putting stroke.
Riot of creativity
Students of INIFD from across India showcase their designer outfits
Creativity is all about the imagination of the designer; how far it goes depends on the perception of the creator and the ones who will sport the creations. And creativity was in full bloom when students of INIFD from across India showcased their designer garments at Sector-8, Chandigarh, on Monday, which will be displayed at 'The Source' during the Lakme Fashion Summer/Resort 2012, Hotel Grand Hyatt, in Mumbai from March 2 to 6.
A preview of the collection to be showcased at Lakme Fashion Summer/Resort 2012.
Photo: Manoj Mahajan
Green temptation
Vegetarian food has definitely moved beyond paneer dishes, thanks to the new breed of innovative chefs
A restaurants menu is never complete without some exotic dishes and the non-vegetarian delicacies always seem to grab the limelight. But it may not be the case anymore; veggies too are turning the tables and there is a whole lot of food being dished out.
Listen to your heart
People who trust their feelings or follow their heart are able to perceive future events more accurately than those who subdue their feelings, a study reveals.
Researchers conducted a series of eight studies in which their participants were asked to predict various future outcomes, including the 2008 US. Democratic presidential nominee, the box-office success of different movies, the winner of American Idol, movements of the Dow Jones Index, even the weather. The results consistently revealed that people with higher trust in their feelings were more likely to correctly predict the final outcome than those with lower trust in their feelings, called the emotional oracle effect.
Light and yummy!
The wedding season is on and we have invariably indulged in rich food and excessive drinking! I often feel I’ve had one too many heavy meals and need to give my tummy a day off. We have a mental block that low-cal food most certainly means low-taste too! Try this easy-to-cook, easy to digest, light, yet yummy medley of daal and veggies. It goes well with rice or chappattis. Remember, the magic mantra is flavour, not fat!
Oscar goes black & white…
Reflecting the night's big win of silent film The Artist, the fashion on the Oscar's red carpet this year was dominated by black and white giving it a retro feel.
Angelina Jolie led the way stepping out in a dramatic dark velvet gown which boasted a thigh-high split showing ample leg on the red carpet as well as on the Oscar stage as she announced the Screenplay awards.
The 36-year-old red carpet favourite was accompanied by partner Brad Pitt and she looked stunning in the simple strapless Atelier Versace number teamed with peep-toe heels and a flash of red lipstick.
White was the chosen colour for a number of attendees at the black-tie event Sunday night as stars including Gwyneth
Paltrow, Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz opted for the softer hue.
What a steal!
Niranjan Iyengar, the writer of Heroine, lost his laptop outside Karan Johar’s office. The laptop had the files which had the lines of Heroine. The shooting will be slightly delayed because of this.
The shooting of Heroine is on in full swing. Niranjan says, “I had the script of Heroine on my laptop. I parked my car outside Karan Johar’s office and the laptop was inside it. Somebody stole my laptop. I have lodged a complaint at Khar Police Station. I panicked at the time.
Is Kalki Koechlin pregnant?
Director Anurag Kashyap’s wife and actress Kalki Koechlin denied the rumours of her pregnancy and wrote on her Twitter page: “Apparently I'm pregnant (again), thanks (the publication), I had no idea.”
It’s rocking
Love song
The recently married Bollywood couple, Ritiesh Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza, has won hearts with their real-life chemistry on screen with the movie Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya. The romantic Piya O Re Piya is a melodious track sung by Atif Aslam and Shreya Ghoshal which is quite a hit. The song is also available in a remix version.
Heart talk
I am a 19-year-old girl. My parents want me to get married but I want to study. However, my parents feel this is the suitable time for me. I am a little confused. Please guide.
Raveena turns host
After Farooq Shaikh hosted Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai on Zee tv, actor Raveena Tandon will now take on the role albeit in a new show with a new title.
Source from the channel reveals, “This show is brought back in a new format and title, which now is Issi Ka Naam Zindagi. Raveena will interview the most well-known celebrities and retrace their journeys. Her guest list includes Vidya Balan, Ajay Devgan, Irrfan Khan, Madhur Bhandarkar, Karan Johar, Boman Irani and Farhan Akhtar among others.
Language no bar
Kareena Kapoor recently did a commercial in which she had to mouth dialogues in a South Indian language. She had a little experience because of Ra.One and mastered them in no time! The advert was directed by Pradeep
Sarkar.
Item girl
Vidya Balan has completed the shooting of her item song for Ferrari Ki Sawaari. She was so pleased with the song that she distributed laddoos to the cast and crew. The film is releasing in April.
All work, no play
Bipasha Basu didn’t attend Shahid Kapoor’s birthday bash in Goa. She wished him on Twitter. She is busy with Raaz 3 and loving appreciation for her work in Jodi Breakers. Throwing
weight around
Mandy Takhar is a true Punjabi kudi in every way and more so with regards to her eating habits. She weighed around 65 kgs and had a waist size of 34 inches, and is a complete fast food freak. However, at the audition of Bumboo when they asked her if she was willing to wear a bikini in the film, she accepted the offer and took it up as a challenge.
She then consulted a nutritionist and stuck to a strict vegetarian diet and also enrolled herself for kick boxing classes and dutifully managed to knock off 15kgs in just a month and a half so she could look stunning in a bikini. It paid off as she stands out for being the only lady in an all male star cast.
Marked absent
Anushka Sharma was absent at Shahid Kapoor’s birthday celebrations in Goa. The actor missed his “good friend” and co-star. She was shooting in
Mumbai and couldn’t go.
Night at Florence
Sonam Kapoor went to Florence to meet top executives at Salvatore Ferragamo. She went around the famous museum and even got the chance to design her own shoe which will arrive in a few months. She loves Florence as well.
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