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Cute couture
The common psyche of most mothers when it comes to shopping for their kids is to buy one size bigger than what is required. Everything is bought keeping in mind that the dress or footwear should fit the next season too. Mothers would rather pad the shoes or fold hemlines of the denim. And to talk of kids fashion in India!
Well, it was a dreaded term not so long ago but it has gone through some changes recently. Now, you can look forward to Armani Junior coming to DLF Emporio in collaboration with Suneet
Varma. Or, rewind to the first ever India Kids fashion Week held in Mumbai. Kids fashion is getting bigger, so is the list of fashion designers and brands that are coming up with kid’s collection.
Leading
ladies: Sushmita Sen walks for Nishka Lulla
Everlasting bond
When one is born in the family of talented gems such as Ritwik Ghatak and Mahasweta Devi, art curator, critic and writer Ina Puri, feels aesthetics come naturally. In Chandigarh, Puri talks about her association with famous painter Manjit Bawa
Each painting of his is like a jewel exquisitely composed.
He washed his own clothes for he considered it an exercise for his fingers.
He cooked and sang with as much passion as he painted. That’s one of India’s most significant artists, Manjit
Bawa, as seen through the eyes of art curator, critic and author Ina Puri who shared a special relationship with him, one of solitude. In Chandigarh at the invitation of the Chandigarh Lalit Kala
Akademi, Puri who has penned three books on the great artist talked about the genius of the man and the compassion of the artist in whose canvasses animals and humans coexisted in complete harmony.
Doc Talk
Go natural
Holi the ancient Indian festival of colours marks the beginning of spring. Spring is the season of flowers, green leaves, freshness, and fragrances. Colours have an astonishing affect on health. Holi is celebrated by millions using either dry or wet colours. Earlier, natural colours made from flowers, leaves and herbs were used. But, over the years, due to commercialisation, these natural colours have been replaced by synthetic ones, which contain toxic chemicals. These colours contain heavy metals, acids, alkalis, powdered glass, asbestos, chalk pastes etc.
Band of boys
Pammi Bai’s new Folk Band brings alive the music of the yore…
In times when music is synonymous with deafening noise and meaningless lyrics, there is one singer who is making efforts to restore our tradition to the glory it deserves.
Heard enough of Rock Bands, it's a Folk Band put together by Pammi Bai, a known singer-dancer from the region. On Saturday, this band gave its first performance at Randhawa Auditorium Kala Bhawan-16 in as part of the programme to celebrate MS Randhawa Memorial Function. No head banging here, but musicians with their folk instruments totally in sync, made the audiences ponder over the lyrics and enjoy the moment.
Desi beat: Pammi Bai.
Photo: Manoj Mahajan
Chatter box
A sweet bond
The reason for the fabulous onscreen chemistry between Kunal and Siddhi in Colors’ Parichay is their love for sweets. This on screen romantic couple has a sweet tooth and loves gorging on chocolate, pastries with cupcakes being their biggest weakness. No wonder they are sweet.
 Astro turf
ARIES: Relatives will be difficult to get along with. Do not get involved in any land deal. Look after yourself, and you will avoid problems. A woman would be supportive. Tarot message: A confrontation needs to be managed with care.
The year ahead
This year you will have a powerful presence, and your natural ambition will shine through. People will admire your abilities. Those who know you the best will understand that you need to be approached gently. You are sensitive towards conflicts in relations now. Don't take things personally. Communications with good friends promise to bring hope, joy and good feelings. Organisational involvements can now offer stimulation through new ideas, outlooks and projects. Your heart might be on your sleeve today, but that's no cause for alarm. Don't be shy about your innermost feelings, and try writing about them in your journal. You need to develop a knack for making new friends.
Stars glitter at Lakme Fashion Week
Bollywood celebrities made their presence felt on day one of the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort as they were found either on the ramp or cheering for their friends
Malaika Arora Khan, Amrita Rao, Dia Mirza and Prateik Babbar were among those who
walked the ramp for designers Vikram Phadnis, Khushali Kumar and Masaba.
Those seen in the front row cheering for their designer friends were Karisma
Kapoor, Arbaaz Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Neha Dhupia, Sonu
Nigam, Farhan Akhtar, Sajid Khan, Milan Luthria, Ameesha Patel, Bhushan Kumar and Sangeeta
Bijlani. It started with Prateik walking the ramp for designer Masaba in a black and white bundhgala and Patiala
salwar. “Every time I walk the ramp I am nervous,” Prateik said. Her collection included maxi dresses, saris, patiala salwars, cropped tops, tunics, waist coats, blouses and jackets that were ideal summer wear. While, men’s wear had jackets, long shirt with contrast collar and cuffs teamed with wide salwars, traditional Indian dhoti a modern twist by moulding them into pants.
Beauty in black: Malaika Arora Khan
It’s rocking
International feel
Honey Singh’s recent album International Villager is making waves everywhere and literally sweeping everyone off their feet. Honey has collaborated with various artistes like Gippy Grewal, Diljit Dosanjh, J-Star, Deep Money and others giving every song a different punch. Who hasn’t heard of Angreji Beat, Dope Shope, Brown Rang and Gabru or for that matter danced and swayed to these tunes?
Tweetie pie
@juniorbachchan
A lot of you asking where I’m shooting. I’m shooting for my film Bol Bachchan in Panchgani, a hill station in Maharashtra.
No distractions
Aamir Khan has cut access to the Internet and emails because he is focusing on his television show titled Satyamev
Jayate.
Friends falling apart?
For quite some time, the B-town has been buzzing with the rumours of long-time friend Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani falling apart. However, the two buddies claim that there is no truth in the rumour.
Optical illusion?
Madame Tussaud’s Justin Bieber statue bears little resemblance to the actor
Exit size zero
Skinny models should be banned from the catwalk, say
experts.
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