District Bar Association calls for suspension of work
Ravi S. Singh
Tribune News Service

Gurgaon, May 11
The District (Gurgaon) Bar Association today gave a call for two days’ suspension of work with effect from tomorrow in protest against registration of case against a fellow advocate and secretary of the Haryana Congress in connection with poll related violence in Jharsa village, near here, at the time of polling yesterday.

A delegation of the Haryana Jat Sabha led by its president Kuldip Singh and women met the Deputy Commissioner and the district police chief, asking for action against relatives of the Deputy Speaker of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha and local MLA Gopi Chand Gehlot in connection with the violence.

The police yesterday registered a criminal case under various sections against Mr Khazan Singh and his five brothers following the violent incident in Jharsa outside a polling station set up in a school.

More than 300 persons led by the Congress nominee from Mahendragarh parliamentary constituency also met the observer of the Election Commission last evening, alleging electoral malpractices and violence created by relatives of Mr Gehlot. Mr Gehlot is a leader of the ruling INLD in the state.

In a memorandum to various authorities, Mr Khazan Singh alleged that two brothers of Mr Gehlot, including a Delhi Police personnel, tried to intimidate female voters outside the booth where he was an agent of the Congress. According to him, they were threatening the women as they had cast heir votes in favour of the Congress. When the women resented this the two along with some other persons manhandled a women. He further alleged that within minutes of the violence Mr Gehlot arrived with more of his relatives and supporters at the scene and threatened him and his family members. He further alleged that some supporters of Mr Gehlot were carrying countrymade weapons. According to him, the entire purpose was to rig the election at the booth. The supporters of INLD rebut the charges.

However, according to observers, Congress supporters and relatives of Mr Khazan Singh and relatives and supporters of Mr Gehlot clashed outside the polling station. In the clash the Delhi police personnel and brother of Mr Gehlot received injuries on his head. Meanwhile, Mr Khazan Singh and his relatives have been granted a stay order on their arrest by the district sessions court. The situation is tense in Jharsa following yesterday’s incident.

Look of the season: Classic cuts in sizzling
western line
Smriti Kak Ramachandran

Chikan has been an all-time favourite. From salwar kameez to saris and even kurtis, chinkari work has unfaltering loyalists. Designer Renu Dadlani’s Pratteksha is in her own words, “all about glorious chikankari that graces every apparel.” With its “origin lost in mists of antiquity”, Dadlani claims to be “revitalising the art, a traditional work that combines 32 stitches like bakhiya, jaali, patti and kheel”.

For the summer, Dadlani has introduced a line that offers “fresh designs, new concepts and classic cuts in elegant traditional and sizzling western line drenched in bold and vivid colours”.

The collection includes colourful kurtis, suits, saris, spaghettis and sarongs and even trousers. The work is enhanced with delicate use of Indian motifs, intricate embroidery and embellishments like sequins.

Fabrics used include georgette, chiffon, tissue and voile. “The look of the season varies from timeless whites with multi-coloured embroidery to bright yellows, fuchsias in georgettes and voiles with intricate threadwork, highlighted with sequins, stones and Swarovski,” says Renu.

Freedom from the Usual

At the contest, ‘Revolutions-Freedom from the Usual,’ organised by Liberty Footwear, designers Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Rajesh Pratap and Rina Dhaka won return tickets for participation in the New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week and Milan Fashion Week respectively.

These designers were chosen for “most unusual outfits” designed by them. The ‘Audience Choice Award’ was bagged by Tarun Tahiliani, who in turn gifted an outfit to the winner from amongst the audience.

Hair care for the season

With summers having arrived, hair care tips have started pouring in. Sylvia Chen, technical manager, Wella India, offers her recipe for hair care.

“Short or long, curly or straight hair, its no secret that hair care needs drastic change when summer months arrive, as hair will react differently to climatic changes,” says Chen.

“Consider washing hair less often (thrice a week) to allow hair to absorb more moisture.

As and when possible, finish with a cold rinse to seal hair cuticles and impart natural shine,” she adds.

To prevent static electricity in your hair when you shampoo, apply a conditioner that adds moisture and shine. Exposure to sunlight can dry hair particularly if your hair is chemically treated. Use after care products, specially designed for chemically treated hair.

“Long or curly tends to be frizzy due to lack of moisture and summer heat aggravates the frizziness, making the hair unmanageable.

For frizzy hair maintenance, use a leave-in conditioner. Take a break from heat styling and let your hair dry naturally whenever possible.

Use shampoo and conditioner that contains pro-vitamin B5, a natural strengthener,” says Chen.

For those who prefer chilling out in swimming pools, Chen advises, “Chlorine and salt water have an adverse effect on condition of hair and hair colour.

Wet hair thoroughly and apply leave in conditioner. Your hair is less likely to soak up chemicals that will cause damage”.

Talking about the trends in hairstyles, Chen adds, “as far as cut goes, what looks best on you is the look to go with.

Wella recommends colours such as cool blondes and soft strawberry pinks inspired by their latest collection-Romantic Inspiration”.

“In case of long hair, a regular trim every six to eight weeks is needed, since summer heat can pump up the frizz. When your ends are frizzy, it’s a sure sign that they are either damaged, split or both.

High hair pure crystal lotion is recommended for frizzy hair to impart shine and natural hold,” she explains.

Indian designers all set for 
Fashion Week of Americas

After the Lakme India Fashion Week some of our designers are getting ready to present their collections at the Fashion Week of Americas (FWA). Scheduled for May 14 in Miami, the FWA will see the participation of Rina Dhaka, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Anjana Bhargava and Payal Singh.

Now in its sixth year, the FWA began with 25 designers from 12 countries.

It is for the first time this year that Indian designers are also showing alongside their counterparts from the rest of the world.

The Indian designers showing will be choreographed and guided by Komal Sodhi Anand, who is a qualified designer herself. Sodhi is also credited to have initiated the move to include Indian designers in international fashion displays.

Special line for women this summer

Monte Carlo has introduced a special line for women this summer. There are shirts, tunics, skirts and trousers in linen, jute, cotton, georgette and chiffon.

There are outfits with frills and gathers for a romantic look and there are floral prints and funk cargos for the trendy, claims Monte Carlo.

Denims and capris in tinted wash and crushed look and block printing and Victorian stripes are also part of the collection.

The collection is available in various sizes from the petit to the larger sizes.