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Videshi flavour in shingaar rasa
And with trends changing every year, we get for you the latest in market. Skin deep
Forget going to the neighborhood parlour, city beauty salons have dished out a variety of packages especially for this day. Staring around Rs 900, these packages would vary as per the beauty treatments. Talk of cosmetics and the sale almost doubles during this festival. And it's colours like red, maroon and magenta in lipsticks and nailpaints that sells well during Karva Chauth. Bangle
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When dressing up for an occasion like Karva Chauth how can bangles be left behind? In varied hues, designs and materials this year it's a 'mix n match' of things that's working well for the occasion. "Polki bangles and kadas are doing very well this festive season. And for karva chauth we have lined a variety full of wrist magic," says Inderjit Singh allias Bittu, proprietor Bittu Bangle & Art Jewellery-22. Informing us about the variety available, he says, "Right from acrylic bangles embellished with stones to laakh bangles in sippy work we have jadhoo, rainbow stones and bahi bangles in polki, available for the karva chauth. Other than this, we have imported Belgium glass kada in diamond-cut designs especially for Karva Chauth." That's not all Jewels -11 has also lined up a wide variety of bangles. "Though ladies pick up a variety of bangles during karva chauth but glass bangles remain their priority." Says Chetan, owner, Jewels-11. Ask him about the variety available and he says, " We have the gold plated silver bangles that are doing very well this season. Kundan and polki kadas are another hit item, other than this it's the glass bangles that come embedded with stone, dabka, pearl and sequin work that are selling well." Bindiya chamkegi
The festival is all about looking good and leaving no stone unturned for a wow look women spend on almost everything they set eyes on, then be it hair accessories, trinkets, bindis or sindhoor. Ajay Kumar, manager, Trenz-22 says, "For this Karva Chauth, it's the Korean metal clips that are selling well. Embedded with zarkan stones they come in
varied hues." "Stone, zarkan and sequin embedded clips are hot sellers this season. Other than this we have the matt finish plastic clips, Chinese clutchers in metallic hues and jooda hair pins with dry flowers," says Baljeet, salesperson at the jewellery counter at Bittu -22. Talk of bindis and this year it's the stone bindis that are the showstoppers. "With the gold prices soaring sky-high, the sale of artificial jewellery has increased two-fold," says Chetan. He adds, "It's the chandelier earrings in Victorian, kundan and polki designs that are selling well." Traditional tadka
How can we forget the most important ritual, application of heena. While the city seems to be fragrant with the aroma of mehndi, lined up in sector-22, 19 and 35 of Chandigarh and Phase VII and V of Mohali city mehndi wallas are selling the age old patterns and designs in new avatars. Anil a mehendi wala in sector-22 says, "The patterns remain the same its just that we add a little innovation to it every year. Though most sought after are Rajasthani, Arabian and floral patterns some girls like to add glitter in between their mehndi patterns." jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com |
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Fast forward
When our city women are set to be bedecked, can our stars be far behind? Telly stars spell out their plans for the day. Kangan from Dubai
Our city girl Karishma Randeva Mookhey is all set to celebrate Karva Chauth with élan. But before she gets down on deciding the wardrobe, she has to be make one 'important' phone call. "I bullied my husband Kanwal to be with me on Karva Chauth, else I would eat or drink something," laughs Karishma. "I hope it will work.” And what is the dimpled beauty wearing for D-day? "I will be wearing a maroon sari with zari work,” says Karishma. "Kanwal will get bangles from Dubai and my mother has already gifted me a lovely kundan set. "Fasting while working, tough call? "Not really. I drink at least 4-5 litres of water everyday and can't do without it. This is the only tough part. The rest is easy.” Model and actor Amanpreet Wahi wants to keep her dress sober because of a tragedy in her family and also because she wants to give her fiance, Raghav, something to look forward to at their wedding. "I will wear a red suit. In the evening, I would perform a puja, followed by a lavish dinner.” As Raghav wouldn't be with her, she has plans to open the fast in her own style. "I would keep Raghav's picture on the channi, and look at the moon and then see his picture." She adds with a smile, "Here I am fasting for him and he doesn't even accompany me in fasting." jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Root, cause
“It is a shame that designers are moving away from India’s rich culture and heritage and aping the West for their creations. Most of them are influenced by French couture but they do not know what Indian couture is all about,” Mukherjee said . “Why can’t we take references from our own country to create something exclusive,” he wondered. The 28-year-old Kolkata-based Mukherjee, with his collection being “an international styling with an Indian soul”, is a diehard fan of Indian traditions and culture and specialises in Indian traditional wear, bridalwear, western wear and Indo-western wear. He has also designed for the movies Black (2005) - for which he received a National Award - and Laaga Chunri Mein Daag (2007). He will also design costumes for Mani Ratnam’s upcoming movie Raavana that stars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Mukherjee particularly lamented the lack of Indian traditions in what most designers churn out in the name of bridal wear. “Weddings in India have become completely transformed. There is a western interpretation of Indian beauty and you can’t tell where the brides have come from. They are decked up in Moroccan, Egyptian and European styles but not as traditional Indian brides,” he asserted. Happy that the traditions are alive in southern India he said, “South India excites me because much of India is still very much alive there. They celebrate Indian culture and have held on to culture like the Japanese have. This is really remarkable.” According to the designer, fashion has become a “disease” in India and everyone is running after money. “Creativity has died and nothing new is coming up in the market. Commerce is playing a pivotal role in the system and the art is dying,” he added. “We glorify our nation to the hilt but we do nothing to pay attention to Indian textiles, handicrafts and handlooms,” he rued. Mukherjee, who hitherto has been known for dressing women elegantly, will soon foray into dressing men in India like they once used to. “The line will have outfits that will portray a cultured and educated man - the one who has tehzeeb (manners). The way most men dress up these days is either outrageous or boring,” he maintained.
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Designs on Dilli
Luxury and creativity will be exhibited in full throttle at the inaugural edition of the Delhi Fashion Week (DFW) that start’s in Delhi at the Emporio Mall on Tuesday, bringing together an eclectic mix of designers ranging from industry top-notches to emerging youngsters. Organised by the newly created Fashion Foundation of India (FFI), the five-day DFW will run parallel to the premier Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) to be staged at the Pragati Maidan exhibition complex October 15-19.
“This event is a combination of luxury and creativity that will provide a platform for designers to showcase what they have always believed in,” said fashion impresario Sumeet Nair, a consultant to the DFW. “The aim of this event is not just to focus on designer’s who have already made a mark, but to create and promote a young pool of talent. It is all about how good and creative you are,” Nair said. The event will feature five shows a day, except for October 15, when there will be just four shows and October 17, when there will be three shows due to Karva Chauth. Like WIFW, the event has two main show areas (MSA), a lounge and an exhibition area. The event will feature 33 designers, of whom 22 will showcase on the ramp and 10 will display in the exhibition area. The event will see established designers like Anamika Khanna, Raghavendra Rathore, Rohit Bal and Tarun Tahiliani showcasing their lines in company with upcoming talent. “The preparations for the fashion week are going on in full swing. I am all geared up to showcase my vision and am hopeful of attracting buyers with my line,” said designer Gaurav Gupta. As the event clashes with the WIFW, many believe this was deliberately done to draw attention away from what has emerged as India’s key business-to-business event for the fashion industry - but Nair vehemently disagrees. |
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Fashionistas fear fashion
Director Madhur Bhandarkar’s attempt to probe the dark side of the style industry in his upcoming movie Fashion has fashionistas worried that it might generate negative vibes about the industry.
Fashion releases October 29, just 10 days after the conclusion of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW), the country’s premier business-to-business showcase of the design industry. Amruta Patki, Miss India Earth 2006, said, “Bhandarkar had made a name for himself with movies like Page 3, Chandni Bar and Corprate - all based on real life situations, but has dished out a cocktail of fact and fiction with Fashion. There is no short cut to success in any field and the same happens here too. If you have potential and talent, nothing can stop you. You do not have to give up your morals - as the movie projects.” Supermodel Indrani Dasgupta refused to comment on the movie but said: “I have been in this business for ages now and I have not come across anything dark or unethical. I can’t comment unless I see the movie.” Fashion stars Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut , Arbaaz Khan and Model Mugdha Godse makes her big screen debut with the film, which also has Arjan Bajwa in the starcast. |
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In Moga these days for her barsi, Sonu goes down memory lane to cherish each and every moment spent with her. “I can still feel her presence, and something reaffirms my faith that she is watching me from the heaven,” says Sonu, who has successful projects like Singh is Kinng and Jodhaa Akbar to his credit. “What was very surprising was that on her chautha, I got a call from Rajshree Productions to be a part of Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi. My mother always wanted me to do a romantic role. That day I felt that she has made this happen.” Sonu strongly feels that whatever and wherever he is today is because of his mother’s blessings and encouragement. “No matter wherever and whatever I achieve in life, her void can never ever be filled.”
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Talepiece Bollywood runs on “herd mentality”, acknowledging only the successful films of actors and not their talent, says actress and former beauty queen Diya Mirza. Missing from the big screen since her cameo in the box office dud Krazzy 4, Diya hopes that her off-beat film Bits and Pieces opposite Rahul Bose is released soon. She attributes her absence to the failure of her films and the industry’s “biased” attitude towards her. “It was important for me to back off from films as the industry functions only on the number of successful films you have, not your talent,” Diya said in an interview. While the actor has failed to deliver a memorable performance in the lead, not many know that the actress also worked in an offbeat project - National Award winning director Manmohan Mahapatra’s Bits and Pieces. “ Bits and Pieces is ready and sitting in the can since last year. Unfortunately, some good films don’t see the light of day. I am really sad people didn’t get to see the film despite its diverse story and strong characters. I hope it is released,” she said. Diya currently has five projects in her kitty - Acid Factory, Johnny Mastana, Alibaug, Kaun Bola and Kisaan. The actress is more excited about Kaun Bola, which is Arshad Warsi’s first home production “I play a girl called Gehna in ‘Kaun Bola’ that is perhaps the meatiest role I have ever played,” said Diya —IANS
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Kissa kursi ka
There has been enough of writing and suggestions on how do bedeck to your home. But now we get for you some ideas for your office. To be precise, we are talking of the most important part of the office décor the 'chair'. Available in various shapes and sizes there is a variety waiting to be explored. Right from desi to high-end chairs there is the Chinese variety that is picking up fast and is easy on the pocket too.
A drive across the Industrial area in Chandigarh or Furniture market in sector-34 and Mohali-Chandigarh road and you'll find a variety waiting to be picked. "Chinese office chairs have been in demand for quite a time now, but when it comes to durability people prefer picking chairs that are made in India, especially in city," says Anil Jain from Jain furniture in Industraial area, Chandigarh. Ask him about the difference in two and he says, "The difference is in foam density the local made products have good foam used and the Chinese variety is low on density." A local made office chair would cost you somewhat around Rs 5800 and the Chinese variety is available at Rs 2500. While gone are the days of heavy, overdone office chair the time spells elegance. "People usually pick chairs that are sleek in looks. Black is the most sought after colour but colours like brown, bottle green and red cannot be ruled out," says Rajesh Kumar, salesperson at Furniture market in Mohali. That's not all if you want to give your office that elegant look, Furniture Mart-22 houses some good looking pieces, "There is a variety of office chairs that one can pick from. Right from heavy to light weight the latest is the agro economic chairs. These chairs are best suited for long sitting hours as they give support to the back and have pressure points that help keep the back in good shape. A hit in the market they are selling like hot cakes," informs Maharaja Sodhi, owner furniture mart-22. Ask him about the all so wanted Chinese chairs and he says, "They are soft and great to look at, but one cannot take guarantee of these chairs life." Informing us about the price he says, "It usually starts from Rs 2000 onwards but it largely depends on designs." jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com |
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Geek Speak
The mobile telecommunication industry had begun in the early 80s in the West and late 90s in India with 1G, first generation mobile technology The first generation system was analog. The connectivity was limited to voice only and the mobile phones were meant for cars. After some modifications a truly portable handheld phone was introduced as the first generation phone in the late 90s came the digital second generation known as 2G mobile phones such as GSM and CDMA, which were introduced as the first commercial digital cellular phone. By this the begining of tiny hand-held devices. This was made possible because of advanced batteries and more energy-efficient electronics. The second generation had additions fax, data and messaging. Not long after the 2G was introduced, projects began to develop the third generation system as a single unified worldwide standard. During the development of the 3G systems, 2.5G and 2.75G systems such as GPRS and EDGE or as I would say the 3G beta were developed and put to work as extensions to the existing 2G networks. This technology provides some of the features of 3G without fulfilling the promised high-speed data rates or the full range
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Tamil treat
Ever thought if there is the phrase East meets West, why not North meets South? If you thought the two directions could never meet, then Poompuhar-2008 festival will make sure they do. For the first time in the city, the South Zone Cultural Centre in association with the North Zone Cultural Centre, with the support of the UT Administration will showcase the culture of Tamil Nadu. So, if your knowledge about the state is limited to idli and dosa, here is your chance to get an insight of its heritage, traditions and lifestyle.
The five-day festival will commence from Wednesday at Leisure Valley and various other locations. "Poompuhar is the traditionally crafted village of Tamil Nadu and we want to give an idea to the people of Chandigarh how it looks like," says Jagmohan Singh Raju, resident commissioner at Delhi for Tamil Nadu. So, if you relish south Indian cuisine, here is a chance to do the same again. South Indian food will be served during the festival. "All that people in the North largely know about Tamil Nadu is its tangy food, but our attempt is to make them know and enjoy the cultural scene of the state. It is an exchange programme and people of the city will surely like to see a different culture," avers K.V. Giridhar, director, South Indian Cultural Centre. Various popular folk dances of Tamil Nadu will be staged during these days. The governors of Tamil Nadu and Chandigarh will inaugurate the festival. — TNS |
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Cash in bed
Beds were once seen as the best places to stash your goods, but with the global recession gaining momentum, it is now being seen as the place to stash money. For many it may not sound like the best option, as it does not provide the same securities as a current account, but there are some who have decided that they would like their wages stashed there.
The option to hide their savings in a bed is also picking up, as one bed-maker has reported that he is getting enquiries from customers regarding a ‘bed bank.’ The bed is made with a special spring system. “Our beds are designed to provide the most comfortable and restful night’s sleep possible and with the unique Miracoil system nothing - not even a wad of cash - can impact on the mattresses comfort,” said Amanda Jones, MD, Silentnight. “Although we do recommend that putting your savings under the bed isn’t the best option,” she added. — ANI |
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Churi wallas have layered up the tinkle effect, halvais have dished out the karva thali, bright hues have made inroads to the female wardrobe and the traditional henna patterns are still up-and-coming, and piercing through all this women are gearing up for husband's day. Read Karva Chauth.
Suit-able girl
At a time when many Indian designers are drawing inspiration from the West, stylist Sabyasachi Mukherjee warns that if they do not hold on to Indian heritage, it will soon be lost forever.
Many in the fraternity object to the movie’s tagline, “In the world of fashion, you will have to give up more than just your morals”, saying it will send out all the wrong signals. “I am dreading the movie as already there are so many myths and misconceptions about this industry,” model Amanpreet Wahi, who has been around for more than four years, said. “The tagline just degrades our work. Movies create a certain image in the mind of the people and they believe what they see. I know that after the release of the movie, we will have to be doubly answerable to our families, friends and other people by fielding questions that just don’t exist,” Wahi pointed out.
‘You don’t need to worry beta, I will always be there with you’. Actor Sonu Sood remembers these words that his mother Prof Saroj Bala Sood had uttered to him when he was leaving for Mumbai. After a yearof her demise, Sonu still finds it difficult to come face to face with the reality. 
Like us, mobile phones and cellular technology evolve from generation to generation and this is where the G came from and the 3 means third, 3G -— the third generation.
Finally, after a long wait came the third generation which is making headlines as the
of multimedia services, 3G has been launched in all major countries worldwide. In India the 3G telecom service now is again talked about with the launch of 3G phones. These 3G phones have been around for a long time and majority of all new handsets in the market are 3G enabled, this service is capable of a wide range of services like video calling, real time multiplayer gaming, high Internet connectivity which will provide online TV, video messaging and heavy data sharing just like broad band, in short mobile broad band.