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The connecting thread
Before the industrial revolution invaded the world, several artisans would weave their affection into the fabric, spending several months and crafting a diagonal, a cross, a square or a bird out of the colourful threads. Phulkari is more than just a couple of geometrical shapes put together just as chikankari is more than just a few punches in the fabric. The textile décor style represents the legacy and tradition of
Lucknow. Manish Malhotra aptly titled his Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week collection Threads of Emotion.
Going with the flow
Anant Raina has different facets to his personality. Apart from being a photographer and an ad maker, he is currently enjoying making documentaries. In Chandigarh, for Chandigarh Creative Cinema Circle's event recently, Anant shares different aspects of his life.
A still from the film Bhand Lear
Tale of success
Kashmiri Lal Zakir is a known name in Urdu writing. With numerous books and several awards, KL Zakir even in the age of 93, continues to write prolifically.
From real to reel
Shailja Gupta is on a roll. The head of Red Chillies Entertainment (US) and director of the movie Walkaway, Shailja is planning to release her film in India soon. She has recently announced her latest digital art project - Glimpses — 100 years of Indian Cinema. She has created a comprehensive series of digital paintings capturing the many legendary faces through the century.
People’s director: Shailja Gupta
GET PHYSICAL
Guidelines for healthy you
Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. According to general activity guidelines, to achieve the overall objective of fitness-being strong, supple, and healthy-the following types and minimal amounts of exercise are recommended.
Master Chef
Corn concoctions
There was a time many years ago when the available corn-on-the-cob was designed to have you lose some teeth when you dug into it. The kernels were hard and unrelenting under the bite, making it hard work to beat them down before swallowing. The newly-bred 'sweet corn' is a blessing to eat roasted or turn into countless delightful dishes.
As candid as it gets
Vindiya Tiwari, who was seen in shows like Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo, Maryada - Lekin Kab Tak, and Mrs Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuyen, is now being seen in Pammi Pyarelal. She opens up about her life and career in an exclusive conversation.
COMIC RELIEF: Vindiya Tiwari
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Friends or not?
Karan Johar was very happy seeing the bonding between Drashti Dhami and Sanaya Irani on the sets of a dance reality show. He quipped that no two Bollywood actresses can be friends. He even asked Madhuri Dixit about it and she chose to keep her lips sealed as she smiled. KJO knows enough about rivalries and catfights, being a prominent filmmaker who is friends with everyone.
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A twist in store
Sony Entertainment Television’s popular show Chanchan is all set to enthral its audience with a lot of twists and turns. The viewers will get to see the celebrations of Parvati jagran on the show.
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