Fashion

Mauritshuis museum to reopen in June after revonation

Holland´s Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, home of Vermeer´s "Girl with a Pearl Earring" will reopen June 27, 2014 following a major renovation. Duration: 00:45

Mar 1, 2014

On the Front Row Actors Barkha and Indraneil

The first edition of the Bengal Fashion Week saw many a list Bengali and television celebrities on the front rows. And one couple we spotted enjoying a heavy dose of fashion were Barkha and Indraneil Sengupta. The duo were there to cheer for local designer Agni Mitra Paulâ€™s efforts to make the traditional more contemporary.

Mar 1, 2014

Celebrities urge Turks to vote in local polls

Turkish celebrities have made a Hollywood-like appeal via a video campaign, urging citizens to vote in important local elections on March 30. Duration: 01:13

Mar 1, 2014

Former slave trade town tries to become African art hub

Benin: the first sub-Saharan Africa museum dedicated exclusively to contemporary African art opens in the small west African town of Ouidah in Benin. Duration: 00:39

Feb 28, 2014

Cigar lovers compete for longest ash prize in Cuba

Cigar lovers compete for the longest ash prize at the Havana Cigar Festival. Duration: 00:45

Feb 28, 2014

Hirst and Banksy works in Bonhams 'A Contemporary Edge' sale

Bonhams 'A Contemporary Edge' sale of painting, sculpture, photography and modern design features a work by Damien Hirst formed of nine spin paintings estimated at £60,000 and a stick figure by Banksy estimated at up to £70,000. Duration: 00:53

Feb 28, 2014

Rio Carnival 2014 Opening Ceremony and Schedule: Everything You Need to Know about World's Famous Festival [PHOTOS]

The Rio Carnival 2014 is all set to begin on Friday, with millions of people from across the globe expected to descend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to celebrate the world famous party. The opening ceremony of the carnival will kick off at 7pm (local time) on Monday and the Carnival King (Momo) will be crowned by the city Mayor.

Feb 28, 2014

Twisted side Ponytail

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Feb 28, 2014

Cambodia's floating villages face uncertain future

Modernisation and a scarcity of fish are threatening the traditional way of life of Cambodia's floating villages. Duration: 02:09

Feb 28, 2014

Reshmi Ghosh Plays the Glam Muse

Bengali actor Reshmi Ghosh takes time from her busy schedule to walk the ramp at Bengal Fashion Week. In an pink lehenga ornamented with silver embroideries and embellishments, the actor plays the glamourous muse to designer AD Singh. In a chat with Nevanta, Reshmi reveals why walking the ramp in Bengal is special to her.

Feb 28, 2014

Manoviraj Gives Kolkata a Bold Surprise

Kolkata was in for a surprise at the grand finale of the Bengal Fashion Week, courtesy Manoviraj Khosla.Â The Bangalore-based designer showcased a bold line of bikinis, colour-high party dresses and monochromatic silhouettes. Take a quick look at what Manoviraj has to say about his interesting line-up for the Kolkata ramp.

Feb 28, 2014

Fashion Meets Nature

Monapali’s collection takes inspiration from the beautiful Brahma Kamal that grows only at 10000 feet and above. The design showcase comprises sarees and suits that translate the beauty of the flower and its element of rarity in a soft and elegant way through varying techniques. Here’s a glimpse.

Feb 28, 2014

Iraq marks 1920 revolt against Britain in new museum

Iraq opened a museum in the Shiite pilgrimage city of Najaf on Thursday commemorating a 1920 uprising against British occupation in a building that once housed captured soldiers. Duration: 00:43

Feb 28, 2014

Natasha Suri Sets the Mood for High Fashion at BFW

Loose curls, minimal make-up and a sweltering Jyothi Sachdev drape dress on former Miss India and top model Natasha Suri set the mood for high fashion at BFW. The blend of wear-ability, creativity and style of the dress hits the right notes with Natasha too. Take a look at Natasha sizzle on the ramp.

Feb 28, 2014

French capital's metro earns up to 200,000 a year from filming

International box-office hits such as Inception, Amelie, Midnight in Paris and Ronin all have the mandatory shots of iconic landmarks and all have scenes of the city's ubiquitous underground system...the metro. Duration: 01:35

Feb 28, 2014