Omar Abdullah jittery about a ‘third front’ in J&K

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Come witness the grandeur of the Vogue Wedding Show

One of the most-awaited fashion events of the year, Vogue Wedding Show, will be hosted in Delhi in the first week of August. Curated...

‘Hindustani classical music retains its unique position in the world of art’

As the season of spring and festivity arrived in the national capital, the 70th edition of Shriram Shankarlal Music festival enthralled its viewers by...

‘Couture is like a monument that needs to be preserved’

The collaboration between renowned designers Didier Laconet and Hemant Sagar started when they were classmates at a fashion school in Paris. This year marks the...

AIFW 2017 revives Indian fashion’s classical aesthetics

The four-day long fashion extravaganza, Amazon India Fashion Week ’17 celebrated its 29th edition in Delhi last week. Designers from across the country showcased...

Ethics of Fashion

When we think of the environment or of various forms of industrial pollution, our focus instantly shifts to large-scale manufacturers and thermal power stations....

Fashion’s most awaited event: Prepare yourself for AIFW ’17

Samant Chauhan Ace designer Samant Chauhan will showcase uniforms based on the railway staff attires. The golden threads of Muga silk, which is on the...

‘Music is like a constantly flowing river, connecting us’

Sitarist Shujaat Khan is one of the greatest classical musicians of his generation. He belongs to the Imdad Khan gharana of the sitar. He is...

Craft of costuming

You are today one of the most accomplished and celebrated fashion designers in India. When did it first occur to you that you wanted...

Master Of Melodies

Shankar Mahadevan, who is now one of the most successful music directors in the Indian film industry and has four National Awards to his...

Festive fashion: Finest party outfits for your December do

Hemant & Nandita   Hemant & Nandita advise to go for red. With red trending on the fashion runways all across the world, it is...

‘Getting recognition was always second on my list’

Sumeet Vyas is no longer a struggling actor. After years of struggle, people have now started noticing him and he is now a YouTube...

Anushka on conquering Bollywood

The year 2016 is now drawing to a close, and this was your eighth year in Bollywood as a professional actor. Did you always...

‘There’s no justice for victims of trafficking in this country’

Pankaj Johar is a young independent filmmaker who left his lucrative job to pursue his passion for films when he was 24. He worked...

That Magical Run

The multifarious shades of India can only be seen if you travel by road, across its colourful and shape-shifting landscape, where, within a span...

The fight has just begun

Q. You were among the top performers at the 2014 Asian Games. How tough was it for you to finally achieve this distinction and...

‘You’re not given a second chance in Bollywood’

After having worked in many Telugu and Tamil films, Taapsee Pannu has eventually made her name in Bollywood.  After playing a naughty and bubbly...

Against all odds

Let’s begin with your first steps on the road to Rio 2016. How did you prepare for the Olympic Games? And how was it...

Traditional attire gets a new lease of life in Indian fashion

The ’60s and ’70s saw the bloom of ghaghra-choli , now commonly known as long skirts. Watch any old Bollywood film, if it has...

‘Music and dance have the power to break all barriers’

Bala Devi Chandrashekar is a professional Bharatanatyam dancer and a professor of Asian performance arts. Her approach is interdisciplinary, involving performing, lecturing, teaching and...

Lakmé Fashion Week and the very best it has to offer

SABYASACHI MUKHERJEE Celebrated designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee known for his deep-rooted ethnic designs returns to the very stage where he made his debut, but this time...

Stardom is about marketing yourself, not talent or calibre’

Adil Hussain is an actor who made his mark in mainstream Bollywood with his debut Ishqiya. He is now recognised as an acclaimed stage,...

Urban Visions

Your art primarily focuses on the effects of rapid urbanisation. Can you elaborate on this theme? A. This sprawling urbanisation problem was nowhere to be...

‘It’s best to take roles that appeal to you instinctively’

Rasika Dugal is emerging as a prominent name in the Indian theatre scenario. Her work is quite extensive and one is hardly unaware of...

Substance over style

Q. Prior to becoming one of the most recognisable and successful figures in the Hindi film industry, you were known as a television actor....

‘To be a successful hairstylist you need good communication skills’

Rod Anker is an internationally-acclaimed celebrity hairstylist. Born and brought up in Melbourne, Australia, Rod is this year’s “Alfa Parf” India ambassador. Besides being...

‘I don’t just want to survive in Bollywood, I want to flourish’

Richa Chadha has now become a very popular name in Bollywood. Having started her career with Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! in 2008, Chadha has...

Custodian of culture: How an activist is fighting for the preservation of tribal art

Bulu Imam is an environmental activist working for the conservation and protection of tribal art and heritage in Jharkhand, who has devoted most of...

‘Dance is not just about moving your limbs, it’s a philosophy’

Padma Shri awardee and the celebrated Bharatnatyam dancer Geeta Chandran has completed 40 years pursuing her art. She has imbibed lessons from eminent gurus...

Retro fashion: Trends that withstood the test of time

Ieagerly used to wait for the summer vacations in my childhood. Visiting my granny during the summer break was the biggest joy and more...

‘Theatre teaches you how to carry yourself confidently’

Govind Namdeo, through his brilliant voice and perfect on-screen portrayals of negative characters has managed to create a niche for himself in Indian cinema....

The long road west

Twenty-three thousand eight hundred  kilometres across 17 countries in 95 days. A travel itinerary founded on such statistics can only be the stuff of...

Cape couture arrives as the new style segment in town

Recently, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made news when she arrived at the red carpet of Cannes Film Festival 2016 wearing a beaded cape couture gown...

‘You’ll get to see different aspects of my acting soon’

Manav Kaul is an established theatre director, playwright, actor and a filmmaker. Known for his brilliant performances in Kai Po Che, Wazir and Citylights, Kaul is now one...

Indian cinema’s independence struggle

Q. You are known for your versatility as an actor. Your respective roles in Mandi, Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota, Corporate on the one...

All the world’s a studio

In today’s showbiz scenario, if you really want to make it big as a musician, you need to ensure two things. First, that you...

Designers who want to pep up your professional life

The everyday struggle one goes through in deciding what to wear to work can be a challenge at times. But the question, “what to...

Online sales are a big draw for Indian fashion designers

Choosing to shop for fashion products online is now on an increase more than ever before, globally. This has propelled more online portals to...

‘I was never inspired by Bollywood superstars’

Q.Did you always know you wanted to be an actor? A. No, I never really wanted to be an actor but I liked acting. I...

Is the size-zero epidemic taking over fashion world?

Recently, the Advertising Standards Authority of Britain banned a Gucci ad that’s said to have featured a model looking “unhealthily thin”, who, in all probability,...

Getting it straight is the latest craze in hairstyling

In my childhood, I compulsively watched Hindi films. Not because I was interested in their plot points or storylines. Rather, what appealed to me...

‘Design is never restricted to one aspect of fashion’

Ace designer Manish Arora is a celebrated name in the fashion industry. Known for his rich and theatricality, his eclectic designs have created a...

The big one’s here: All eyes on Lakmé Fashion Week

The stage for “Summer Resort 2016” at India’s fashion extravaganza Lakmé Fashion Week is all set with 90 participating designers and nine sponsors showcasing...

The Underrated Overachiever

Q. Your professional career began as a theatre artist as far back as 1984. Tell us more about your journey from the stage to...

Delhi’s streets and other go-to markets for affordable fashion

When it comes to fashion, the capital is known for making lasting style statements and is considered to be one of the flourishing fashion...

‘Today’s women have to play many roles’

Staring off at quite a young age in her career, Kangana Ranaut  is now one of the highest-paid actors in India. Making her presence...

‘Designing is an intuitive process without any limits’

Anita Dongre is one of the most successful designers in India. Her collection is known for its ethnic touch and also features rich craftsmanship,...

Giving edge to old fashion with ‘I Don’t Care’ collection

Purvi Doshi has been contributing in the revival of the traditional arts and crafts in India. She firmly believes in promoting the natural fabrics of India....

‘Whatever I know of music, I learnt it from Nusrat sahab’

Q. What are your views on fusion music? Contemporary musicians in India and abroad have been attempting to combine the sufi tradition with more...

Dastkar presents the third edition of an unconventional design fair

Dastkar is here again to present its third edition of design fair, an unconventional showcase for contemporary craft design, featuring the work of designers...

Designers tell you what to wear this festive season

This year saw a remarkable change in the fashion industry. There was a significant change in the trends, styling, accessories and designs which made...

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