Scissors sharp
Google Rahul Mishra. The search engine throws back a plethora of information on the fashion designer-some that we already know, some that's news for us. Seven years in the industry and his report card flaunts the International Designer of the Year award by International Apparel Federation, a slot in the list of top 20 young Indians who would shape India's future for Vision-India 2020 along with Rahul Gandhi and Chetan Bhagat and the MTV Youth Icon of the Year in 2009. But awards, he says don't matter much, what counts is raising the bar with every collection.
Mishra uses plenty of sheer materials for his collection
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Maximum change
The film Maximum is about to be released by the end of this month and one sees former Miss India Neha Dhupia in a sari clad role for the first time.
Not in the number race, Neha is happy with her fair share on screen. "I have learnt to be content and I am pretty delighted with the kind of work that I am doing," she says.
Desi avatar: Neha Dhupia
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Hair we go!
The year 2012’s fashion trends are all about revival. And hair styles aren’t far behind. While on one hand we have the reverse bob in vogue, on the other hand it is time to say goodbye to the smooth, straight hair, defined curls and waves. For this summer, it is the misaligned look that is the top hair trend. The look is not difficult to achieve, you can easily get it by combing wet hair with fingers and then adding the hair texturising spray.
Weight watch
It’s time to shed flab
Weight loss during the summer is very easy because you need little efforts to burn more calories compared to other weathers.
The reasons
The body's normal temperature is 37 degree C. Anything above or below 37, the body utilises energy and burns calories to maintain the body temperature.
green thumb
Finding the root-cause
We like having fruits and vegetables in our kitchen garden. We also want to have the best of shrubs, climbers and ornamental trees. But are we providing them the best conditions and environs to get the best results? Normally, the plants are not very fussy about their requirements in home gardens. But there are a minimum of conditions that have to be given to derive the maximum output with quality.
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Luxury within reach
If the pricey tags of the super-luxe dens aren't for you, take a look at the mid-budget hospitality segment. Comfort at the right price is the mantra of the hotel chains investing in region today. Chandigarh recently saw the launch of its first luxury budget hotel Oyster in Sector 17.
The restaurant cum bar Whistler is done up in vibrant
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it’s rocking
Making sense, lyrically
Shanghai offers two promising tracks, Imported Kamariya and Bharat Mata Ki Jai. Out of the two, it’s the latter that stands out for its lyrics, music, and even the way it has been shot. We have had enough of item songs and other fun tracks. So, Bharat Mata Ki Jai is a welcome change. Here is a critical analysis from the music lovers.
Bringing real to reel
Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra of Rang De Basanti fame, who is making a biopic on Milkha Singh, says the film's lead Farhan Akhtar went through gruelling training like an athlete to look the part.
I miss acting: Jugal Hansraj
He is best remembered as the adorable boy from Masoom and actor Jugal Hansraj, who has shifted gears from acting to direction, says he desperately wants to make a comeback on-screen.
Andrew's 'Presley' moment
Andrew Garfield says he felt like Elvis Presley when he was given the lead role in The Amazing Spider Man. The 28-year-old actor was resigned to not getting the part after going up against Hollywood's hottest young talents - including Jamie Bell and Aaron Johnson - for the role.
Future is chaotic for Hurley
Actress-model Elizabeth Hurley says her future will be chaotic as she and partner Shane Warne juggle the demands of their children.
The Gossip Girl star, who is engaged to former cricketer, said it is hard figuring out their schedules because of her son Damian and the Australian sportsman's three kids.
Transit of Venus
To celebrate the Transit of Venus, the Australian High Commission in New Delhi has partnered with the Nehru Planetarium, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library to showcase a special 3D film Coral-Rekindling Venus created by Australian artist Lynette
Wallworth.
Novel way of charity
Adult film star Sunny Leone denied the reports that she’s personally planning to auction her lingerie used in Jism 2 for charity. In fact, it’s the makers of the film who have decided to auction her clothes from the film in order to promote their
film.
As pretty as Shraddha Kapoor
Bollywood newbie Shraddha Kapoor is one of the sweetest faces in town. She is Lakme’s face too. She feels that inner happiness makes people glow but make-up can help us look prettier too. The leggy lass tells us all about her make-up essentials.
Surging ahead: Shraddha Kapoor
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Money is a game changer
The show Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki is based on the life of a girl from middle class. The show has not succeeded in garnering TRPs so far, but the lead actress Shraddha Arya is optimistic. We caught with the Delhi born and bred Shraddha, who talks about the show, her character and more…
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THE YEAR AHEAD
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