Fashion

The Illusion of Fashion

The illusion of layering and the wealth of silhouettes delineate fashion designer Agni Mitra Paul’s collection at Bengal Fashion Week.  Traditional fabrics and embroideries cede to contemporary silhouettes through innovative use of colour, cuts and techniques. This amalgamation creates outfits that appeal to youngsters which was the basic concept behind the collection. Gurpreet speaks with [...]

Mar 10, 2014

Reshmi Ghoshs Funniest Fashion Faux Pas Revealed

The multi-faceted Reshmi Ghosh takes time from her busy schedule to grace the ramp at Bengal Fashion Week, 2014. Dressed in a rose pink bridal lehenga adorned with precious swarovski crystals, the Bengali actor sets the runway on fire. In a long chat with Shruthi, she shares her joy of playing the showstopper to AD [...]

Mar 10, 2014

'My private life is my private life,' says Hollande friend Gayet

French actress Julie Gayet, who has been linked to President Francois Hollande, fends off questions about their relationship in New York.

Mar 9, 2014

Nigerian startups looking to score points in the gaming world

The worldwide video games industry is expected to be worth around $87 billion by 2017, but the market in Africa continues to be largely untapped. All that's set to change thanks to several, young startups in Lagos. Duration: 02:17

Mar 9, 2014

Abhishek Duttas Profusion of Cuts Colours and Style

Designer Abhishek Dutta’s design showcase of jumpsuits, palazzos, drape dresses, jackets, boleros, and maxi dresses on the ramp matched high street fashion. The mixture of bright and earthy colours complimented the silhouettes and to match the colour story Abhishek worked with a profusion of cuts. A leather pallu saree was the biggest surprise in the [...]

Mar 9, 2014

Say Bye to Pins and Brooches!

Here’s a breather for all the women who are petrified from the thought of having to use countless pins and brooches for their beautiful six yard. Fashion designer Jattinn Kochhar unveils chic monochrome ready sarees that are pre-pleated and are sure to make your saree day a delightful one. Playing the celebrity showstopper to Jattinn [...]

Mar 9, 2014

Pakistan's gaming industry breaks culture barriers

In the shadow of Lahore's historical monuments, a new generation of video game programmers is working away in brand new studios, giving a silicon valley feel to the Swat valley. Duration: 02:38

Mar 8, 2014

International Women's Day: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Beats Vidya Balan, Sonia Gandhi to Top Google's Most Searched List

To mark the International Women's Day, Google has revealed a list of top most searched successful Indian women.

Mar 8, 2014

For the Love of Desi Artisanship

This fashion designer strongly believes in reviving dying Indian craftsmanship and use of traditional fabrics such as the Mysore silk. In working towards this, designer Rooh Afza incorporates desi materials and artisanship in her collections. Rooh Afza’s elegant Indian wear boasts of designer six yards, Indo-western lehengas and embellished anarkalis. Playing the stylish showstopper to [...]

Mar 8, 2014

Happy Womens Day!

Woman, god’s most beautiful creation plays multiple roles everyday as a daughter, a mother and a wife. She’s strong, loving and beautiful. Nevanta wishes all the lovely ladies a happy women’s day. Celebrate this special day with us.

Mar 8, 2014

Van Gogh exhibition opens in Paris

An exhibition of some 45 works by Vincent Van Gogh opens at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, guided by the writings of Antonin Artaud. Duration: 01:10

Mar 8, 2014

Pakistan's gaming industry breaks culture barriers

In the shadow of Lahore's historical monuments, a new generation of video-game programmers is working away in brand new studios, giving a silicon valley feel to the Swat valley. Duration: 02:38

Mar 7, 2014

Decoding Kathakali on the Ramp

The intricacies and the wealth of detail, colour and concept of the Kathakali dancers of Kerala influence and inspire designers Amit and Lalitha’s silhouettes. The duo decodes the face paintings and crowns on these dancers in the form of motifs, embroideries and cuts on their silhouettes. With white as the base colour, the duo plays [...]

Mar 7, 2014

Meera Chopra on Cloud 9

Walking the ramp as a showstopper for designer Jattinn Kochhar at Bengal Fashion Week, 2014 was a special moment for Meera Chopra. Her debut movie in Bollywood is a remake of a cult Bengali movie named Bhooter Bhabishyat. A dazzling black six yard with a shimmering contrast blouse clubbed with dramatic black eye-make up completed [...]

Mar 7, 2014

Nobel laureate, writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez turns 87

Colombia writer Gabriel García Márquez, winner of the Nobel Prize in literature in 1982, celebrated his 87th birthday on Thursday in Mexico City. He briefly appeared outside his house where journalists were waiting. Duration: 00:52

Mar 7, 2014