Fashion

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

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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 Lalithaâ€™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

Pussy Riot attacked with 'green antiseptic' in Russian city

Pussy Riot members Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova were on Thursday attacked in a Russian city by group of young men who used pepper sprays and flung green antisceptic fluid on their faces, the group said.

Mar 6, 2014

Art with a punch: China's Liu Bolin

Artist Liu Bolin sculpts his latest work -- a giant iron fist, poised to punch a hole through modern China, due on display in Paris at the end of March. Duration: 00:41

Mar 6, 2014

Japan: the anti-ageing effects of video games

The generation that once invented PacMan now runs a home for the elderly, complete with video game booths. Yet another example of Japanese video game makers moving towards an older demographic. Duration: 02:04

Mar 6, 2014

The Malfunction Worries

How does Bangalore get a perfect score on the fashion meter? Taking this onus is fashion designer Abhishek Dutta. He has travelled the distance from Kolkata to Bangalore to showcase a collection that is young, fun and vibrant. Â But what worries him backstage is the fear of a malfunction and a technical snag. Gurpreet in [...]

Mar 6, 2014

Unwind with Prints on a Beach Destination

Fashion designerÂ SurilyÂ Goel’s latest collection is an eclectic mix of chic jumpsuits, dresses with belts, printed gowns, shimmering monokinis and structured pants. A bright colour palette ranging from orange, neon green, black and silver was seen in the versatile collection. Use of floral prints and frills were seen in the silhouettes. In a chat with Nevanta,Â SurilyÂ Goel [...]

Mar 6, 2014