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Designs on change
Pradyumna Vyas, director of India’s premier institute, National Institute of Design,
Ahmedabad, feels design is not merely a synonym for luxury but can change lives in ways not imagined
Art and design… the link is self-evident. Yet the key difference between the two, elaborates Pradyumna Vyas, director of India’s premier institute, National Institute of Design (NID, Ahmedabad is, “while art is for self-expression, in designing we must bear in mind that we are creating it for others.” In Chandigarh at the invitation of Government College of Art at whose Diamond Jubilee convocation he will be the chief guest on Friday, however, he goes on to stress upon the significance of art and aesthetics in design.
Life on the fashion street
New York-based designer Kanika Saluja, having made outfits for the likes of Madonna, is upbeat about the adjustable nature of the younger generation
Fashion is a fever. New York-based Kanika Saluja caught it head on and as she likes to put it, “eats, breathes, sleeps, dreams, lives fashion.” “Even if I’m going to buy vegetables, I’d like to look my best and that is what fashion means to me.” Having defined the concept, from here on it’s purely an inspiration-based endeavour for her. The designer and her dreams take on!
Beauty at its best...
She is pretty, funky, cute, stylish, dreamy and slim. Porcelain-skinned Shraddha Kapoor sparkled in Luv Ka The End. She also models for popular fashion and make-up brands. The slim and tall beauty talks about style, good looks, staying fit, and more.
Back where she belongs
Karisma Kapoor is all set to make her comeback in Dangerous Ishq. She talks about the movie and motherhood.
Kiddy stuff
Samaira and Kiaan have grown up a little and don’t need me around all the time. Samaira is not interested in Bollywood at all. She only saw Housefull 2 recently. She now understands that her mother and massi are actresses and that is why we are sort of famous. She will see what her mother did before she was born. She likes being on the sets. I took five months to get back in shape after
Kiaan. You cannot be prepared for motherhood. You learn on the job.
Heroine not being launched at Cannes
Ever since Kareena Kapoor accepted Madhur Bhandarkar’s Heroine, she hasn’t come face-to-face with Aishwarya Rai who let go of the film after announcing her pregnancy last year. And if you remember the film was unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival with much fanfare.
‘Together’ by contract
Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart can only appear together at Twilight themed red carpet events, because of a clause written in their contracts. The on and off screen couple - who star alongside each other in the vampire franchise - reportedly have a clause written in their contracts preventing them appearing at any other red carpet event together.
Full of bliss
Hilary Duff feels very lucky because her baby son is well behaved, and she gets a lot of support in parenting from her husband Mike Comrie. “We are all so great! Enjoying every moment of this adventure! Lucky to have a peaceful baby and helpful man,” she tweeted. The 24-year-old is even finding the time to shop for new clothes while her son Luca, who was born last month, sleeps. “Luca taking a nap. Mommy doing some online shopping,” she further tweeted. — IANS
Missing out on fashion
Sushmita Sen appeared on Raveena Tandon’s talk show to talk about her life and accomplishments. Why is she wearing this ugly dress with terrible shoes? Somebody get her a stylist!
A simple, dimpled approach...
When it comes to Bollywood, the biggest challenge, other than being seen on the silver screen and parties regularly, is how to deal with rumours. Just about everyone in this industry, right from Big B to King Khan, Shah Rukh, had to once or even more than once spare their time to deal with rumours. While some take it in their stride and move on, others end up in a press conference (read Vivek Oberoi) and some like actors Preity Zinta smile and move ahead with grace as well as poise.
Word Wise
Each one of us is in a mad rush, too occupied in getting somewhere…but ‘where’ is a question that one seldom asks.
Noted lyricist Irshad Kamil’s recent play Bolti Deewarein addresses this very question. “We say love cheated us, but the fact is it’s us who are cheating love,” says
Irshad, in Chandigrah for a play reading session organised by Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi on Thursday.
the ‘in’ side
Height of illusion
Rooms with low ceilings can pose a bit of a challenge while decorating. Don’t give up, there are a few tricks you can use to create an illusion of more ceiling height.
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Painting the ceiling a lighter colour or white will create an illusion of a higher ceiling. Another trick is to paint the first 3-4 inches of the ceiling surrounding the wall, the same colour as the wall, although tricky, it adds height to the walls. Yet another trick is to paint the walls and the ceiling the same
colour.
Pet Passion
Love me, love my dog
Apprehensive mother, enthusiastic children. The rest as they say is history. You could have got it on the pretext of pet sitting for a friend. Or, one of the fresh litters followed you no end, till you decided not to end it ever. It’s one of the gifts you don’t return to your ex even after an ugly break-up. Sometimes interesting, sometimes endearing, there’s a story behind each pet. Reason enough for us to get to you one each week.
HEART talk
Balance love, friendship
I’m a twenty-five-year-old girl and seeing a guy since two years now. I’m very happy with him, but the only problem I face is when he tells me to stop talking to a best male friend of mine who happens to drink and smoke a lot. How do I make him understand that I can’t break my ten-year-old friendship just like that?
Jewel in the crown
If you are looking for some priceless diamonds, then Anmol has the answer. Hailing from the traditional family of jewellers, she has come up with her second store in city.
New Releases
Chocolate and Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal fame Vivek Agnihotri directs action thriller Hate Story, produced by Vikram Bhatt and his banner BVG Films. It is a journey of hatred and brutal vengeance. Gulshan Devaiah of the critically-acclaimed Shaitaan plays an important role along with Nikhil Dwivedi. Bengali actress Paoli Dam who was awarded Shera Bengali New Face 2009 for having brought Bengal in the national as well international limelight makes her debut in Bollywood with the film.
Too much of it
We are tired of all the item songs in so many movies. The next one in line is Chikni Kamar from Rowdy Rathore featuring Sonakshi Sinha. She is rehearsing for the song and is very excited about it. It will be shot in
Hampi.
Item overdose: Sonakshi Sinha
Hopes gone wrong
Karan aka Rohan in Sony’s Kuch Toh Log Kahenge is heartbroken as Nidhi rejects his love. Now the character will turn negative giving the love story of Nidhi and Ashutosh a mega twist. Karan had always claimed that he had a meaty role in the show and not a cameo. Guess now the truth is out in the open.
Hosted well
Life Ok will soon launch a new show Crime at 11 which is produced by three production houses,
Contiloe, Fremantle and Rowdy Rascals. The sexy Gaurav Chopraa will host the show which will be made on a huge scale and based on real life crime.
new role: Gaurav Chopraa
chatter box
Changing tracks
Zee TV’s Chhoti Bahu has changed the story track once again with the entry of Srishty Rode as Radha and Prachin Chauhan as Krishna. Radha will be jealous of Radhika played by lead Rubina and will challenge Krishna that she will prove that Radhika isn’t her biggest devotee.
100 episodes of the common man
SAB TV hosted a party to celebrate RK Laxman Ki Duniya’s forthcoming 100th episode of the show. The cast and crew of the show celebrated the occasion. Acclaimed stars from TV fraternity too came by to wish the team.
A still from RK Laxman Ki Duniya
The year ahead
If your birthday is April 20...
Financial limitations might land you in depression. You will make some extra cash if you play your cards well. Evenings with friends will be good for pleasure as well as some holiday planning. Sudden romantic encounters may be foreseen. Travel undertaken for business purpose will prove to be beneficial in the long run.
Astro Turf
ARIES: Pay attention to investments and health concerns. At work, you may be able to use your contacts to obtain a good opportunity. You would be filled with a feeling of happiness and this would reflect in your relationships. Tarot message: Do not let anyone take advantage of you. Lucky colour: Red. Lucky number: 45
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