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Frills & fancy
Originality is the first causality of fashion. A silhouette that is born in the designers' workshops and bred on the ramps of fashion weeks, finds itself ruthlessly stomped on in boutiques and retail stores. It is copied, tweaked, interpreted and presented in ways unthinkable, yet you want it to survive because of its fall and fold. It's been two years since peplum saw its revival for the spring summer season of 2012 and it is still into overdrive. At a recently held apparel exhibition in Chandigarh, peplum was used on an ethnic suit, making us wonder if we have had enough of it. Or there are versions of it still untried and worth going for?
Vishakha Singh in a peplum saree by Riddhi & Siddhi at Cannes Film Festival, 2014
Breaking fresh ground
While some would restrict themselves to a boundary, happy with what they have, content with a sky on their head, there are some who will do anything to explore beyond the boundary. They will embark on a new journey every day, returning home with new lessons, a lot of hope, some failures and a zest to start all over again.
SCREEN ACT: Zafar Dhillon
Par Excellence
The lob shot
The lob or flop shot is a high shot played from around a green when one requires to hit an elevated green or to a very hard green where the ball must land vertically and softly so that it does not roll much.
Discovering the value of art
Under its film screening programme, the Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi, in collaboration with Alliance Française Le Corbusier de Chandigarh, brings together a series of films by Alain Jaubert exploring a selection of major works from various periods in the history of painting. Thanks to the latest techniques in video animation, the secrets of the paintings are revealed and discovering art becomes an enjoyable adventure.
A wide canvas
Besides a few knobs and a clear mirror inside the try room of the Hackett London, beautiful works of art stare at you. It's not the part of the décor; these weren't there when the luxury-casual-formal clothes label opened its door to fashion lovers last year, but of the initiative helmed by Hackett to promote local artists by providing them display space.
Art scape:
Dalvinder Singh with his work. Photo: Pradeep Tewari
Doc Talk
Hide the braces, smile
Adult patients are very concerned about their appearance during orthodontic treatment. They have been mulling over getting braces, but are worried that they'll cramp their style. Metal braces and wires just don't seem to go with much of anything. Still, you know that dental braces are a good thing; straight teeth are easier to clean and can help minimise the risk of tooth decay. Plus, you're tired of covering your teeth every time you smile or laugh - you want a smile that you're proud to show off.
 HEART talk
Being overprotective
I am 21 years old; I stay with my elder sister who is married. She is very strict and always watchful of me. She doesn't allow me to bring my friends home. I can't offend her and I can't tell my parents either. What should I do?
Glam look
Looking chic and glam is a must for the female race, and PFDC -The Boulevard has made this possible with a range of Quirky Ensembles.
star track
Akshay inspires youngsters
One would have thought only Akshay Kumar held the crown for following a tough fitness routine, but not many know that this Khiladi Kumar has inspired a lot of youngsters who wants to make it big in Bollywood.
 Scary movie
Terrific trio: Salman Khan, Arfi Lamba and Akshay Kumar
chatter box
Working hard, studying harder
Pooja Banerjee, who plays the role of Perizad in Nikhil Sinha's show, Hatim, loves to study. The pretty actress, who hails from Nagpur, will be returning to her home to appear for her exams.
Reel sister vs real sister
I enjoy essaying negative roles: Siddhant Karnick
Smart moves:
Pooja Banerjee
The year ahead
If your birthday is June 3...
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