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Stone wash
Inspired by monolithic architecture, Delhi-based Designer Abhi Singh has used free-flowing fabric to wonderful effect
As a theme, monolithic architecture sounds so complex, so intelligent. Refer to Wikipedia and it bounces back with results of architecture that promises a lot of movement on the vertical surface of a structure. Abhi Singh liked the concept, decided to replicate the same for his spring summer collection at the Wills India Fashion Week for 2013.
Fabric became the obvious substitute of concrete as well as stones and that is where the simpler part of the adaptation ended. "Afterwards it was like climbing a steep hill.
Where change is constant…
 Artist Madan Lal’s Urban Mythology depicts myths in a new light and how
successfully these have seeped into our system
‘Open up to a new world everyday'. This could classify as one inspirational quote to lift up your mood. At the hindsight it is a fact, a truth to be more affirmative. Time brings about a gamut of changes not only in us but also everything around us, whether it is as basic as our living style, buildings, mode of interaction to something like myths.
Fresh take: Madan Lal
Astro turf
ARIES: You can bring dreams back into focus with the added benefit of your age and wisdom. You will be in the mood to meet people from different walks of life. A spiritual meeting can bring several interesting people together.
Tarot message: You shall prevent a lot of trouble. Lucky colour: Fushia.
Magic number: 46
The year ahead
If your birthday is January 9...
You are going to enjoy a wonderful phase this year. Apart from good health, you will achieve success in whatever you attempt in life. You are likely to be promoted to a higher level at your workplace. You will overcome all the troubles with ease. Relationship with all the members of the family will get stronger. Apart from some little arguments, the environment of the home will remain pleasant.
Chatter box
What’s in a name?
Very much in love, Kishwer Merchant and Suyash Kumar have gone down the numerology road and changed the spelling of their names. Now Suyash Kumar is Suyyash Rai while Kishwer Merchant is Kishwer S
Merchantt. They are not only using this spelling for everyday use, but also making changes in the official
documents.
On the court! Poor Daya Ben and Jethalal; they had never, even in their dreams, thought of going to a court, that too over the issue of Jetha’s another wife. For the first time in the history of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah
Chashmah, there is a court scene.
Doc Talk
The right choice
Washing and taking care of hair in the winter season is one of the trickiest and at the same time most important act.
If you're overwhelmed at the bevy of hair shampoos and conditioners in the market today, you're not alone. There are thousands of products that claim to cleanse the oily, moist and dirty scalp thoroughly without stripping or drying out delicate hair shafts. So how do you know which chemical laden scalp wash is right for your hair?
 Green thumb
Bulbous blooms
The bulbous plants give one of the most beautiful flowers. The climate in Tricity is such that it allows growing of various kinds of bulbs here. It has been observed that even those belonging to high altitudes give bloom here when the climate is conducive. Being hardy, they grow easily. At times the city gardeners bring grown-up plants from high altitudes and get blooms in the plains of this region. Such blooms are seen in flower shows too.
Pet passion
In black & white
Before she begins on the joys and sorrows of a pet, there's a warning note for all the existing and the aspiring masters. "If you are ready to give time and love to the pet, only then you should have one. Moreover, it should be a family decision. I've literally mothered them," shares Nivedita Sharma, businesswoman, of her two pets Romeo and Frappe.
"Romeo is a six-year-old, black Cocker Spaniel, while Frappe is a five-year-old white Lhasa
Apso. And they are complete opposites not just in colour but also
behaviour." There's a third one too. "That's a big Rottweiler and he stays only at the farmhouse and guards it." She adds, "In fact, at the farm we also have buffaloes. The family is not just dog lover but animal lover."
CELEB POINT
Waiting for a better tomorrow…
I am in a state of shock. What times are we living in? Is this what a democracy is? Anyone gets up, makes a statement and moves on and is let off without any action taken as the law will take its own course. And the course will last at least a few years! By then you will be tired and exhausted and will give up. Or, there will be loopholes to let you off somehow!
How they Partied
There have been several parties and events in Mumbai since January 1. We bring you some gossip from there
Ambani bash at Antilla: Shah Rukh Khan came and left solo. Priyanka Chopra stayed on till the wee hours because there was no one to make her uncomfortable. Karan Johar left with Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai
Bachchan.
Priyanka at Sid-Vid party: Priyanka Chopra walked in 15 minutes before SRK and wife
Gauri. She beat a hasty retreat when Mrs Khan walked in. The Khans came together with Hrithik and Susanne
Roshan. PC did not want to rub anyone the wrong way at the beginning of the New Year.
In sync with style
The outer apparel can be resourced and bought by many an 'attention' seeking youngster but what actually brings the person to be a fore runner in being 'a la mode' is the way the incumbent carries it. In short, the correct attitude says it all and that's what our trendsetter Akshay Bajaj is in sync with. Akshay is doing his MBA in international business.
Alia learns Tamil
According to the latest buzz, Alia Bhatt has been learning about Tamil culture for her role in 2 States: The Story of My Marriage.
She plays a Tamilian Iyengar girl who falls in love with a Punjabi boy. "She is learning the Tamil culture and tradition. She has also hired a teacher who will help her to become accustomed with the south Indian culture," revealed a source close to
Bhatt.
Learning curve: Alia Bhatt
Prithviraj all the way
South superstar Prithviraj seems to
be climbing the popularity ladder quite rapidly. We all know that after
having impressed people around with his acting skill in Anurag
Kashyap’s Aiyaa, the actor was roped by Yash Raj Films for their
upcoming film Aurangzeb. Now, the actor has been signed by
choreographer-director Farah Khan for her upcoming film Happy New Year
in which he would be sharing screen space with Bollywood biggies like
Shah Rukh Khan and Abhishek Bachchan.
 Patch-up time
The Bachchans made peace with UTV's Ronnie Screwvala and Zarina Mehta after Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had to walk out of Heroine because of her pregnancy. All is well between them and Heroine is behind them. Even Madhur Bhandarkar is back in the good books of the Bachchans and vice versa. All's well that ends well.
Forgotten & forgiven: (L-R) Abhishek, Aishwarya Rai, Jaya & Amitabh Bachchan
Dress code
Parineeti Chopra is clearly on the heavier side and while she is cute and appealing, everything about her is big! So she should dress appropriately in clothes that are not too tight or fitted because they look unflattering on her. Style icon sister Priyanka Chopra could surely help!
 Three cheers
The trailer of 3G is out. It is a supernatural thriller starring Neil Nitin Mukesh and Sonal Chauhan. It has been shot in Fiji and has two new directors. The USP is the location and Sonal Chauhan in a bikini. The rumours about Neil and Sonal also started with this movie.
Solo act
Imran Khan promoted Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola solo at a radio studio in suburban Mumbai and he was greeted by the paparazzi and screaming fans. The movie releases this Friday and the
promotions have been all over the place!
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