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HELP, A CLICK AWAYSkin trouble? Ask the expert on lineBy Shilpa Raina New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) In case you don't feel like stepping out due to acne, just log in. Thanks to technology, many people have begun to explore online platforms like Skype and chat messengers or phone calls for expert advice on skin-related problems.This mode of consultation is restricted to quick-fix beauty treatments

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REQUIRED PROTECTIONCricket fans, go easy on face paint and wear cotton!By Shilpa Raina New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Do you show your craze for the Indian cricket team by making tri-colour tattoos and painting your face and hair? If yes, then beware of skin allergies and hair loss, say experts while suggesting ideal ways to dress up for a match."Paints, dye pigments and colours used for hair

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THE BEST OF THE WORSTCelebrities should support Bollywood's Razzies: Cyrus BroachaBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Cyrus Broacha, who will be the host of next month's Golden Kela Awards that take a dig at failures in Bollywood just like Hollywood's Razzies, is hoping that Hindi film celebrities will just have a good laugh and not feel insulted."These awards are not meant to insult anyone.

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FOR MODERN WOMENMy Paco Rabanne designs to be easily accessible: Manish Arora(Interview) By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Indian designer Manish Arora has been roped in as creative-artistic director for Spanish brand Paco Rabanne, which is looking for a comeback with women's wear. Based mostly in Paris, he says his creations won't be time-bound and will be easily accessible to the modern

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CHIPPING IN WITH QUALITYNagarjuna to open film school, but no Bollywood please By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) He has over two decades in the film industry and more than 70 movies to his credit, but southern superstar Nagarjuna is in no mood to sit on his laurels. He is busy doing experimental cinema, plans to open a film institute down south and doesn't want to waste time by accepting

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GAME FOR DELICACIES?Time to eat Bhajjis doosra and cheese no balls(Eating Out With IANS) By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Now dig into Bhajjis doosra murg or Sachin's only choice while watching Harbhajan Singh and Sachin Tendulkar in action! For, eateries in and around Delhi have set the table for a lethal combination of food, beverage and cricket as the World Cup begins

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PEN, PAPER AND YOUR HEARTRediscover the handwritten love letter this V-DayBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) When was the last time you penned a sweet love letter? In the age of emoticons and e-mails, the personal touch has died down. So, be different this Valentine's Day - dump the keyboard and use the pen and paper.Delhi-based marriage and relationship expert Kamal Khurana says an e-mail

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THEY ARE NETWALKINGEyeing youth, shoe brands put e-foot forward By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) What have footwear brands got to do with gaming and social networking sites? Here's the answer: these are the platforms most visited by youth, prompting top shoe companies to put their 'e-foot' forward and target this section.While Bata launched its online shopping portal last year, Woodland is

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ARTISTIC TOUCHSix pack abs with surgery? It's illusionary but real!By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Phew! Still huffing and puffing away in a gym to get six pack abs like your favourite actors Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan? Experts say you can now get illusionary abs - with artistic cosmetic surgery.Introduced in the country about three years ago, Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy

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TRYING TO BE REASONABLECensor board not into moral policing: Sharmila Tagore(Interview) By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The debate whether Indian cinema needs a censor or not will continue forever, but Sharmila Tagore, chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), feels the body isn't into moral policing. She says it has to be matured for audience's sake and ensure that

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India, Pakistan share common roots, culture: Pakistani designerBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Her maternal grandmother is a direct descendant of Tipu Sultan and grandfather was a businessman in Bangalore. Well-known Pakistani designer Shamaeel Ansari, who calls Delhi a "home away from home", feels the Indian fashion industry is more established and is keen to have exchange of design

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WHAT HAPPENS IF? Think twice before you get that tattoo!By Shilpa Raina New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Getting inked is no big deal today, especially when it comes to declaring love for someone. Sounds romantic, but what happens if the couple breaks up? Then follows a never -ending ordeal of covering up the tattoo either with expensive intricate designs or laser sessions to lighten it. Take 25-year-old

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Indulge - but sensibly - to stay fit this New Year By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) It's the year-end with cocktail parties, sinful gastronomical delights and lots of alcohol on the cards for party hoppers. Linked with all that merry-making is the inevitable weight gain, but experts say smart eating choices are the way out."New Year is a season to indulge, but do it sensibly - don't go

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ANNUAL STATEMENTWaistlines rose, beaded pieces ruled Indian fashion(2010 in Retrospect) By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Fashion followers took a cue from international trends and lined up their wardrobe with high-waist trousers, jeggings. In accessories, the stress was on moulded metal, oversized beads and neckpieces with coins and gladiator shoes.IANS takes a look at what was hot in 2010

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KILLING OVERDOSEToo many fashion weeks spoilt the year(2010 in Retrospect)By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) A fashion week used to be a charming and rare affair. But this year the realisation hit home that an overdose of shows is killing the real meaning of la mode, localising the industry and does not bode well for India's Rs.5,250 million ($116 million) fashion sector. "Fashion weeks

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AGE NO BARIndia's cougar couples: When a man loves an older womanBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Dec 7(IANS) Somebody has very rightly said love knows no age. At a time when the dynamics of marriage are changing rapidly and youngsters are experimenting with their lives, "cougar" relationship is a new phrase catching up among them.The term cougar refers to a relationship where a woman is romantically

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MOMENTUM AND RHYTHM Music in gyms - motivation or distraction?By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) If you're in a gym, chances are you'll be pumping iron while listening to music, perhaps even from a DJ! While some experts feel pulsating music can motivate you for a workout, others feel it's a distraction and takes the focus away from exercise.Shelly Mahajan, a fitness freak, hits the gym every

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FROM RAMP TO YOUR WARDROBESignature Line: Heavy on designers, light on purse!By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Do you dream of owning a Rohit Bal or a Namrata Joshipura at an affordable price? Go right ahead and pick a designer label from Wills Lifestyle's Signature Line, which believes in delivering clothes from the ramp to the rack."We are not competing with designers but collaborating

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Pakistan's Bollywood affair marred by piracy By Shilpa RainaKarachi, Nov 22 (IANS) People in Pakistan swoon over Shah Rukh Khan's dimples and love the melodrama of a Karan Johar movie but like a typical Hindi film there's also a villian in the script - piracy."Screening of Bollywood movies is still restricted in a lot of cinema halls because of the huge print costs. And on top of that, we have to

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In cosmopolitan Karachi, women prefer hijab to burqa By Shilpa RainaKarachi, Nov 17 (IANS) Young girls in jeans and T-shirts roam freely in the upmarket Zamzama road of Pakistan's largest city that houses many fashion boutiques and cafes. So do many women clad in the traditional salwaar-kameez, though they cover their head with a hijab.Women in burqas, however, are not a regular sight in this

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In Karachi, learning to live life the hard way By Shilpa RainaKarachi, Nov 15 (IANS) A bomb explodes in Pakistan's largest metropolis, ending 19 lives and wounding over 100. The customary dose of panic, grief and agony over, people pick up the lost threads and normalcy takes over -- life never stops in Karachi."These things happen every day. Firing is very normal here. Yes, it's a very sad

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Ode to McQueen, 'Folkistan' and more at Pakistan fashion week By Shilpa RainaKarachi, Nov 13 (IANS) Master of drapes Yousaf Bashir Qureshi began with an ode to legendary designer Alexander McQueen, Kamiar Rokni wooed the audience with 'Folkistan', inspired by Pakistan's folk art, and Fahad Hussayan stunned with his whites -- designers were surely at their creative best at Pakistan's best known

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Blend of creativity, contemporary cuts at Pakistan fashion weekBy Shilpa RainaKarachi, Nov 12(IANS) Designers experimented with silhouettes and drifted away from their staple long kurtas and palazzos on the second day of the Pakistan Fashion Design Council-Sunsilk Fashion Week(PFDC-SFW) here to throw up a blend of creativity and contemporary cuts even as a huge blast close to the venue failed to

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Pakistan fashion week: Show goes on in terror hit Karachi By Shilpa RainaKarachi, Nov 12 (IANS) Pakistan's best known fashion week was on, there were smiles on the ramp and banter among organisers. That's when the latest terror blast hit Karachi, killing at least 19 people, changing the atmospherics in seconds.In a show of resilience, however, everyone put up a brave face and went about business.

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Pakistani women love India's 'saas-bahu' sagas By Shilpa RainaKarachi, Nov 11 (IANS) Indian soaps are a rage among Pakistani women who love 'saas-bahu' sagas like "Pratigya" and "Uttaran" and the reality show "Bigg Boss" for their grandeur, costumes and larger-than-life projection."As they say, you always love to have what you don't have; the same is the case with us. We are way too addicted to

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Wearability wins over novelty as Pakistan fashion week opens By Shilpa RainaKarachi, Nov 11 (IANS) There was hardly any skin show and just a little experimentation, but Pakistani designers still managed to set the ramp on fire with their highly wearable clothes that married the traditional with the Western at the country's best known fashion week.Over 40 designers are participating in the second

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Style, business, charity at Karachi fashion week(Curtain Raiser) By Shilpa RainaKarachi, Nov 8 (IANS) Pakistan's design fraternity is all set to take the country onto the international fashion week circuit with the second edition of PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week (PFDC-SFW) opening here Wednesday that aims at boosting job and business opportunities for the sector.The four-day event, organised by the

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Actress Shilpa Shetty in Tarun Tahiliani creationsat the WIFWEVERYBODY IS HAPPYWIFW spells business, designers ask for more(Review)By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Decent, great, fantastic...That is how most designers described business generated at the just concluded Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) here, though a few said new buyers were lacking.International buyers from

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Hussain Kuwajerwala and Gauhar Khan inMeera and Muzaffar Ali creations at the WIFW**** A model in Meera and Muzaffar creations **** Models display creations of Meera and Muzaffarat the WIFW****TAKING BY STORM'Zangoora' stars walk the ramp at WIFWBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Bollywood musical "Zangoora" stars Hussain Kuwajerwala and Gauhar Khan took the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion

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Models display creations of Charu Parasherat the WIFW ALL FOR FREE SPIRITNomadic look in vogue at WIFWBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Designer Charu Parasher's collection on the final day of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) saw modern divas transforming into free spirited nomadic women.The show started with a model walking the ramp dressed as a tribal queen, ushered by her

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A model displays Nida Mahmood creationsat the WIFW MATCHBOX DRAMATICSNida Mahmood creates sparks with 'Machis' lineBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Young and quirky designer Nida Mahmood set the ramp on fire with her collection 'Machis" at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Tuesday. Her show, though dramatic, displayed a wearable and very chic line.Mahmood started the show with

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THEY ARE STANDING OUTOrganic cotton and silks get rave reviews at WIFWBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) While colourful creations in chiffons, georgettes, pure cotton and silks are dominating the runways of the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week(WIFW), a select group of designers is promoting organic cotton in natural off-white colour and getting rave reviews as well.Delhi-based

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STUNNING AND COLOURFULBikini models scorch the ramp at WIFWBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Bikini-clad models dazzled as they walked the ramp for fashion designer Sanchita as she showcased her spring/summer collection on the third day of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Monday evening.The models looked stunning as they walked donning colourful, embroidered bikinis with

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Malani Ramani? It's Malini! (WIFW Diary)By Shilpa Raina New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Now this was a major faux pas - the tag outside fashion designer Malini Ramani's stall at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) read 'Malani Ramani' instead!The spelling error was prominent on the first day Saturday, but it was left to be corrected until the second day of the five-day fashion extravaganza in the

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A model displaying creations of Kavita Bhartiaat the WIFWTRANS-CULTURAL FUNKavita Bhartia presents a curry of crossing bordersBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) A tinge of inspiration from Paris and Persia, with some influences from Britain and South Africa - designer Kavita Bhartia injected a spirit of fun at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week with "transculturation" here Sunday."The

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A model displaying creations of Kallol Dattaat the WIFW NEW RANGE OF COLOURSKallol moves away from signature black at WIFWBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) For designer Kallol Datta, love for the colour black was a lifelong affair till he decided to come up with a range that includes greys, greens and mauves at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Sunday."This is the first time I have

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STAYING INDIANValaya woos audience with fine detailing, muted colours By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Cowl neck tops, tulle dresses, georgette saris, halter neck tunics and pleated kurtas paired with elegant jewellery grabbed everyone's attention at the J.J. Valaya show for the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW).While other designers on the inaugural day of this five-day

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SHOWSTOPPER AT 60Shobhaa De walks WIFW ramp for Ritu Beri By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Columnist and novelist Shobhaa De often surprises people with her words, but here at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW), she left the audience ogling at her confident catwalk for fashion designer Ritu Beri's show.The 62-year-old defied her age in an unconventional, black and white

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FOR THE LITTLE ONESPallavi Mohan launches kidswear collection By Shilpa Raina New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Fashion designer Pallavi Mohan Saturday launched a summery collection for little girls at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) which she says is aimed at making buyers conscious about the growth of designer kidswear market."I wanted to bring out designer kidswear and showcase that

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BEGINNING WITH A ZINGDesigner rickshaws, shopping bags add to WIFW glitterBy Shilpa Raina New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) A line-up of quirky, kitschy rickshaws styled by designers, and a wall full of their trademark shopping bags have been used to add zing to the new, bigger venue of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) that kickstarted here Saturday.The WIFW has shifted from Pragati Maidan's

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ALL SET WITH PROMISESWIFW gets grander with bigger venue, 115 designers By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Its biggest ever venue promises to make the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) - which kicks off Saturday - a grand affair this time. With 115 designers set to showcase their collections, it is expected to be low on glamour and high on fashion.Top names like Abraham and Thakore,

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DO IT RIGHT AND GET READYHow to keep stress at bay before wedding day By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The countdown to your D-day has begun, your wedding trousseau is ready and so is your date with the parlour. But if anxiety is taking over and you are losing sleep - then here is a rundown on how to cope with pre-wedding jitters!With the wedding season about to dawn with the onset of

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People practising Bikram Yoga at True Fitness in Mumbai HOT WAY TO FITNESSSweat, stretch, smile with Bikram YogaBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Stretching and balancing exercises are common in yoga. But how about sweating it out in a room at a temperature of 41 degrees Celsius?Tortuous as it may sound, there is no dearth of celebrities who swear by the benefits of Bikram Yoga.Bikram Yoga,

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A SUITABLE SONDesigning happened by accident: Amrish KumarBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Design aesthetics runs in his genes. So when Amrish Kumar had to step into his mother Ritu Kumar's territory, the business graduate never gave it a second thought."I am a designer by accident. There was a time when we were finding people for a suitable position, we couldn't find any, so I had to step

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Trainers at the True Fitness pvt ltdperforming plyometric exerciseAN EFFECTIVE WAY OUTBoost your energy with plyometric exerciseBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Is your body refusing to shed those last inches and kilos? Do you want to enhance the performance of your body? Fitness experts say you can opt for short and effective plyometric exercises for desired results.Plyometric is a type of

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Siblings: Ajitesh, Shilpa and Abhishek at Kasauli**** Ajitesh and Shilpa at Kasauli**** Abhishek and Shilpa at Kasauli****Shilpa, her brothers along with their friend Aamit were in Kasaulibetween October 2 and 3 of 2010. These photographs were clicked by Aamit.

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Designer Manish Malhotra (left) with actress Aishwariya Raiduring the Couture Week**** Models display creations of Ayesha Dipalaat the Couture Week****THE WAY IT WASBollywood dominates couture week,but designs too got noticed(Review)By Shilpa RainaMumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) The glamour and glitz of Bollywood was such that it kind of shifted the focus from couture to star quotient at the just

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A model displaying the creations of Shahab Duraziat the Couture Week THE REAL STARSShahab Durazi, Arjun Khanna collectionssteal show at Couture WeekBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) Couturiers Arjun Khanna and Shahab Durazi have emerged as the true stars of the just concluded HDIL-India Couture Week. So impressive were their collections that they overshadowed showstoppers Abhay Deol and Arjun

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NOTHING IMPRESSIVERina Dhaka disappoints at couture weekBy Shilpa Raina Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) A show-stopper cannot always lend grace to a fashion show as the outfits being displayed play a pivotal role. This was evident during Rina Dhaka's show at the HDIL-India Couture Week as the collection lacked freshness and even model-turned-actress Anushka Sharma's presence failed to create any magic on

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Bollywood stars (from left) Kareena Kapoor, Sushmita Sen,Rani Mukherjee, Salman Khan,Preity Zinta and Katrina Kaifpose during the Couture Week**** Katirna Kaif walking the rampfor Salman Khan's Being Human showduring the Couture Week****DAZZLING LIKE YESTERDAYSalman brings alive Bollywood's bygone eraat couture weekBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) From the silent era of the 1920s to the

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Models display Rohit Bal creations at the Couture WeekPERSIAN GRANDEURRohit Bal spins magic at couture weekBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) There was more couture and no Bollywood on the third day of the HDIL-India Couture Week as Rohit Bal's splendid designs got a standing ovation from the audience for his Persian-inspired magical collection "Khakastri".As grand as it could get, the ramp

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'Please call me Aishwarya'(Couture Week Diary) By Shilpa RainaMumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) It seems that Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai is tired of people addressing her by her nickname "Ash" and has requested them to call her by her full name."When I joined the industry, people initially used to say they have difficulty in pronouncing my name, so they started calling me ‘Ash'. But now, it has been

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LOOK, WHO'S WALKING!Big B, Hrithik electrify but SRK steals the show By Shilpa RainaMumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Two charismatic stars - Amitabh Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan - dazzled as the showstoppers for Karan Johar and Varun Bahl's show at the HDIL-India Couture Week here, but it was Shah Rukh Khan who stole the show with his dimpled smile and impromptu jig.With Big B and Hrithik walking down the

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THE SIZZLING LINE-UPKatrina, Priyanka to heat up Salman's 'Being Human' showBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Salman Khan has roped in a bevy of beauties including his ex-girlfriend Katrina Kaif, co-star like Priyanka Chopra and his good friend Karisma Kapur to walk the ramp to add zing to his "Being Human" show Saturday at the HDIL Couture Week.Others who will scorch the runway are Kareena

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MAJESTIC SPLENDOURDesigners Pankaj-Nidhi offer Mughal era inspired clothesBy Shilpa Raina Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Designer duo Pankaj-Nidhi have something royal to offer to women this festive season -- they have created a collection called "Gulabpash", inspired by the Mughal era."Gulabpash" means "gold rosewater sprinkler" and it was used in the Mughal empire to sprinkle rose water on honoured

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HER HIGH-END COLLECTIONMonisha Jaising woos with simple, chic designsBy Shilpa Raina Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Simple cuts, elegant drapes, smart jackets and minimilistic embroidery - Monisha Jaising wowed the audience by presenting a true high-end collection at the HDIL India Couture Week here.At a couture show, designers usually focus on a bridal collection with a heavy dose of embellishments, but

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Aishwariya Rai in Manish Malhotra creations at the eventALL THAT SHE DOES...Ash winks, blows kisses at hubby at Couture Week openingBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) When actress Aishwarya Rai walked the ramp after many years as the showstopper for designer Manish Malhotra at the HDIL-India Couture Week (HDIL-ICW) opening show, the first thing she did was to give a naughty wink to husband

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STORY MATTERSStars help, but script vital, says 'Do Dooni Chaar' producer By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) After series of flops, producer Arindam Chaudhuri is now concentrating on script and screenplay and says his forthcoming film "Do Dooni Chaar" will connect with masses because of the powerful storyline that puts the spotlight on conflicting issues in a middle-class man's life.Chaudhuri

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YOU CAN DO WONDERS!Want to get rid of acne? Change your lifestyle By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) If you are trying to get rid of acne, changes in your lifestyle and some cleanliness habits in your daily routine can do wonders to your facial skin, say experts."People forget personal hygiene like washing their hair daily because normally if you have dandruff and hair comes in contact with

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THE FLIP SIDEToo many fashion weeks localising industry: Suneet VarmaBy Shilpa Raina New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Suneet Varma, a pioneering Indian designer, is not happy with the slew of fashion weeks in the country as he believes they not only affect business but also localise the industry instead of integrating it."Ideally, there shouldn't be more than two fashion weeks in any country and this is

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NO STAGNATIONRitu Kumar's fashion mantra: Innovate, move forwardBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Designer diva Ritu Kumar, whose brand 'Label' is now being sported by Hollywood celebrities like Mischa Barton and Mel B, says the simple recipe she follows is to move forward in fashion. She now intends to expand with accessories like bags and shoes."I understand that one has to grow with

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Raghavendra Rathore's painting, The CallingBRUSH WITH CANVASDesigner Raghavendra Rathore turns painterBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Designer Raghavendra Rathore has changed his medium - instead of clothes, he has used colours and brushes on a canvas to give expression to his thoughts."Art to me is a reflection of our times. Every emotion and the rigid landscape of life inspire the need

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CARE IMPORTANT THAN BEING FAIRBrides, keep foundation low and make skin glow By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Ever wondered why most brides end up looking like a piece of cake on their D-Day? Beauty experts feel instead of indulging in expensive cosmetics, the girls should focus on their skin to look radiant and beautiful."It is common that brides spend a lot on their trousseau and other

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ALL FOR THE DOLLBring Barbie to your bedroom this festive season By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Bed sheets, cushion covers of Barbie doll adorning your bed is a thing of the past. Lifestyle brand Portico has launched "Fashionista Barbie" that comes with the doll and her small bed.The set comprises a single bed sheet and a matching pillow case along with "Fashionista Barbie" doll that has

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DESIGNING FOR GAMESAshima-Leena craft 4,000 outfits for CWG ceremoniesBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Delhi-based designer duo Ashima-Leena have crafted some 4,000 outfits for the performers at the elaborate and extravagant opening and closing ceremonies of the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games (CWG).Leena says it was an honour to be part of the CWG team and that a lot of effort have gone in to

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JUST LOG IN...Online gifts at your doorstep in four hours!By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Do you want to avoid going to market to buy gifts? Log in to timtara.com -- the portal not only allows you to shop online, but also has an independent delivery mechanism so that your order is delivered within four hours in the NCR region."We have understood that for customers, delivery quality and

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PRICE FOR FLAUNTINGEarlobe surgery on rise, heavy earrings blamedBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Indian women love flaunting heavy danglers, but this often comes at a cost to their ears, especially those who are middle-aged or are models. No wonder surgery to treat torn earlobes is becoming common in the country."You will be surprised to know that it is a very common problem among women

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SHOPPERS BEYOND BORDERSDelhi's handicraft street gets ready for Games' visitorsBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Discounts, new stocks, eye-catching displays...state emporia selling exotic and colourful products from around India are set to make Commonwealth Games (CWG) visitors shop till they drop.There are as many as 21 state emporia on Baba Kharak Singh Marg in the capital's downtown,

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PICK UP THE RIGHT ONEStilettos, gladiators, wedges ...for the well heeled!By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Planning to wear a little black dress? Don't forget to put on a pair of gladiator heels. Or if you prefer a backless gown, go for stilettos. Women can discover a whole world at their feet - with the right kind of heels!"People generally ignore their footwear while dressing up. They end

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Designers Hemant (left) and Lecoanet ODE TO A GARMENTSari inspires Lecoanet-Hemant's first soloBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Designer duo Lecoanet-Hemant, who moved base here from Paris a decade ago, are excited about their first solo show Sep 9 in Mumbai where they will pay an ode to the most beautiful garment on the earth - the sari."The oldest thing I remember in the history of life

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LIVE, RISE AND PLAY'Jiyo utho...' targets young generation: CWG lyricist Mehboob By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) "Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto"... the Commonwealth Games official song exhorts youngsters to live, rise, ascend, win and play the game without malice, says lyricist Mehboob who brainstormed with music maestro A.R. Rahman for six months before coming up with the final version.Mehboob's

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A model in Troy Costa's collection BEYOND THE BEACHESTroy Costa to unveil resort wear at men's weekBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) When the word resort comes to our mind, all we can think of less clothes.Mumbai-based designer Troy Costa is set to change this mindset with his masculine silhouette collection at the upcoming men's fashion week.The collection titled "Kudata" is aimed at

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FASHIONING A STRATEGYDiminish boundaries, generate business: Men's fashion week's motto By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Top-notch designers from across the country like Shantanu and Nikhil, Rohit Gandhi, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Karan Johar with Varun Bahl are all set to woo fashionistas with their creations at the Aug 27-29 second edition of the Van Heusen India Men's Week (VHIMW) that

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FEEL TEMPTEDTrue Spa - a spacious spa in Mumbai(IANS Spa Review) By Shilpa RainaMumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Think of Mumbai and you will imagine jostling crowds and cramped spaces - but when a spa boasts of a space of over 8,000 square feet, exotic treatments and facials, one just feels tempted to give True Spa a visit.True Spa, which is a part of Singapore-based fitness chain True Fitness, also has a

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Actress Isha Koppikarat the Jewellery WeekINSPIRING THE WORLDIndian designs sparkled at jewellery week(Review)By Shilpa RainaMumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Unlike apparel fashion weeks where designers take inspiration from the West, designers at the inaugural India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) showcased jewellery that had distinctive features from across India.The five-day extravaganza that

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THE SPARKLING PARTY IS OVERJewellery week ends with Bollywood beauties stealing showBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Bollywood actresses Mugdha Godse, Ayesha Takia and Sonakshi Sinha sashayed down the ramp on the concluding day of the India International Jewellery Week here Thursday evening for the 'Best of the Best Designs' show.The show showcased the best design pieces from all 30

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Konkona Sen Sharma at the Jewellery Weekin Amrapali creationsBANKING ON THE HEIRLOOMI'll wear my grandmother's jewellery at my wedding: KonkonaBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Bollywood actress Konkona Sen Sharma, who walked the ramp Thursday for Amrapali at the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW), said she will wear her grandmother's jewellery at her wedding."I'm not such a jewellery

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Actress Isshita Arun anddesigner Masaba Gupta at the Jewellery WeekSTAR LADIES SHINE BRIGHTWomen celebrities throng Amrapali's show at IIJWBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Designer jewellery brand Amrapali's show at the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) Thursday was high on woman power with many female celebrities turning up and the show stopper being Bollywood actress Konkona Sen

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ALL THUMBS UPJewellery week a big platform for us: DesignersBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) A wider reach, a face to their designs and of course good business - the inaugural edition of the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) provided all this and much more to jewellery designers, who have given the event a resounding thumbs up and say it helped them in widening their horizons.The

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IT'S A TOUGH ASKMaking nuggets glitter at jewellery showsnot easy: Fashion choreographers By Shilpa Raina and Ruchika KherMumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Leading fashion choreographers say working on jewellery events is tougher than clothes shows as models have to wear less make-up, subdued clothes and the right expression to make sure that the focus remains on the ornaments.Elric D'souza, Achala Sachdev

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WHEN RAAVAN INSPIRESDesigner wants Abhishek Bachchan's pictureon jewellery pieceBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Designer Laksha Pahuja, who showcased a two segment collection at the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW), drew inspiration for one of his jewellery pieces from the film "Raavan" and wishes to have actor Abhishek Bachchan's picture on it."The piece that is designed as having

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JAPANESE DOMINANCEClothes steal show at Ganjam's jewellery showBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Flamboyant and extravagant clothing line by a Japanese designer stole show at Ganjam's exposition of exquisite collection of jewellery line at the ongoing India International Jewellery Week (IIJW). The theme of the show was Enchanted Garden that was inspired by nature and had droplets of water,

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JUST LIKE A CINDERELLAA shoe encrusted with 1,200 diamonds at jewellery weekBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) A 'Cinderella Shoe' encrusted with 1,200 diamonds is what ended designer Rhea Nasta's show at the ongoing India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) here Tuesday.The show that gave glimpses of the designer's three collections - Villandi, Cocktail and Sparkler - was concluded by ace

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SANGAM FOR EVERYONETrendy, edgy designs showcased at jewellery weekBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Spider and feather-light chains, bubble bangles and pieces in wood, coffee beans in earrings, radium in necklaces and old coins in cufflinks...Sangam group of companies showcased contemporary, edgy yet wearable designs at the ongoing India International Jewellery Week (IIJW).Sangam group of

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PLAYING IT SAFETight security in place for priceless jewellery expo By Shilpa RainaMumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Jewellery worth crores of rupees is being exhibited at the five-day India International Jewellery Week here, and to ensure the safety of the priceless items the organisers have deployed armed guards round-the-clock and set up closed-circuit television cameras at the strong room and also

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Deepika Pdukone accompanied by Siddharth Mallyaduring the Jewellery WeekWHAT THE MAN DID WHEN SHE WALKEDSiddharth Mallya cheers for Deepika Padukone at IIJWBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Even though liquor baron Vijay Mallya's son, Siddharth Mallya, and Deepika Padukone are tight-lipped about the status of their relationship, their frequent public appearances together are making tongues

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Deepika Padukone in Farah Khan creationsduring the Jewellery Week DESIGNER ATTRACTS STAR GALAXYBollywood cheers for Farah Khan at jewellery weekBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) It was designer Farah Khan's first India-inspired collection and a large number of Bollywood celebrities cheered for her at the ongoing India International Jewellery Week (IIJW).While Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone

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MATERIAL BEAUTYNID students showcase futuristic designs at jewellery week By Shilpa RainaMumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Students of the National Institute of Design (NID), the only institute participating in the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW), presented a unique and futuristic jewellery collection which left the spectators enthralled on the inaugural day Sunday.The edgy and funky collection,

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Katrina Kaif in Nakshatra creationsat the Jewellery Week SCREEN TOUCH TO THE SPARKLEBollywood glitters at India's first jewellery week inauguralBy Shilpa RainaMumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Katrina Kaif, Dino Morea, Lilette Dubey with daughter Ira, who impressed everyone with her performance in recently released "Aisha" - all these stars Sunday glittered on the ramp to mark the inaugural of the India

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DAZZLE AND GLITTERSDesigners to sparkle at India's first jewellery week(Curtain Raiser) By Shilpa RainaMumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) All that glitters might not be gold but there will surely be oodles of sparkle at the inaugural India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) that opens here Sunday, with its organisers saying it will put the spotlight on jewellery designers and help them increase their

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EXPLORING NEW MARKETSShoppers Stop to enter smaller cities By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Shoppers Stop, the popular retain chain that has presence in major metros, is now foraying into smaller cities, opening 10-12 stores by the end of this year.The K. Raheja-promoted company, which has positioned itself as a "bridge to luxury" brand, will open department stores in cities such as

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HIGH ON CRAFTHidesign - a hobby that is today a chic brand By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) It was while studying in the US for his doctorate that he took up the hobby of leather craft. This soon turned into a passion and the creative outflow of chic leather products became a brand that is very well known in India and abroad as Hidesign.What if brand owner Dilip Kapur had not had that

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DANCE LIKE A SADHUFor fitness of body and soul, try kathak yoga By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Move over monotonous fitness regimes. US-based kathak maestro Chitresh Das has been popularising the concept of 'kathak yoga', which he describes as a "union between the mind, body and soul" and an excellent "form of a cardio-vascular exercise".Based on the concept of "innovation within

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GET CONTOURED BY RAYSWave goodbye to flab - the non-surgical wayBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, July 30 (IANS) You've heard of liposuction, but that involves surgery. Now comes a non-surgical way of shedding that flab - ultra-contouring - which is gaining popularity in India, especially among models and socialites."This concept is not so popular in India but a lot of people, especially from the media

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STAR'S DAUGHTER ON THE RAMPShweta Nanda steals show from Brett Lee at couture week By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The audience erupted in applause and cheers when Shweta Nanda, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan's daughter, walked the ramp for Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla, overshadowing Australian pacer Brett Lee who was also modelling for the designer duo.This Mumbai-based designer duo is

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A model in Varun Bahl creationsat the Couture Week** A model presents a creation by designer Rina Dhakaat the Couture WeekClothes were the real stars of Delhi Couture Week(Review)By Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Designers stole the limelight despite the presence of Bollywood stars at the inaugural Pearls Infrastructure Delhi Couture Week (PI-DCW) here and, sure enough, they made it a

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Lara Dutta in Rina Dhaka's creationsat the Couture WeekYESTERDAY ONCE MORE...A nostalgic Lara walks ramp for Rina DhakaBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Model-turned actress Lara Dutta says it was a nostalgic feeling when she walked the ramp for designer Rina Dhaka at the ongoing Pearls Infrastructure Delhi Couture Week."I had walked the ramp for Rina in 1998, it was then I had started

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Actress Kangna Ranaut in JJ Valaya's creationsat the Couture WeekDESIGNER IS SUPREMEValaya's clothes outshine Kangnaon Couture Week rampBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, July 24 (IANS) It was a classic example of clothes stealing the show from a show-stopper. Designer J.J. Valaya's couture line at the ongoing Pearl's Infrastructure Delhi Couture Week was so impressive that it even overshadowed the

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Models present creations of Pallavi Jaikishanat the Couture Week A WELCOME BREAKModels chat, dance for Pallavi Jaikishan's showBy Shilpa RainaNew Delhi, July 23 (IANS) She is different. A stage with a dinner table lying on one side and a makeshift staircase on the other with models chatting casually... designer Pallavi Jaikishan made sure she brought something new to her show at the ongoing

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