Will Bollywood accept unconventional me, asks Miss IndiaSeptember 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - An unconventional Miss India with short hair and six tattoos, Ekta Chaudhary wonders if Bollywood is ready to accept her atypical looks and personality in case she decides to follow in the footsteps of many of her famous predecessors. She also sees an element of "racism" in no Asian girl making it to the final 15 of the Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas last month.
Bipasha has never looked so simple: Rocky S (Interview)September 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Dusky beauty Bipasha Basu, known for her bold and sensual image, is playing a Kashmiri girl in "Lamhaa" and designer Rocky S, who has draped her in the Bollywood movie, says that she has never looked so simple onscreen. "In this movie, you will be surprised to see Bipasha in a non-glamorous role.
Sheer bad luck for Ekta Chaudhary, says fashion fratAugust 24th, 2009 Indo-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI - India's drought at the Miss Universe pageant continued as Miss India Ekta Chaudhary failed to reach the top 15 for the 2009 edition of the event, but the designers here feel she was a "deserving candidate" and lost because of sheer “bad luck”. "Bad Luck!” designer Vijay Arora said after he got to know the result.
India's Ekta Chaudhary out of Miss Universe contestAugust 24th, 2009 ATLANTIS PARADISE ISLAND - Delhi girl Ekta Chaudhary Monday failed to make it to the top 15 finalists of the Miss Universe 2009 contest here, dashing hopes of getting the crown back to India. The top 15 finalists who will be vying for the Miss Universe crown are from Albania, Australia, Belgium, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Iceland, Kosovo, Puerto Rico, Sweden, Switzerland, South Africa, the US and Venezuela.
Indian cookbook wins prestigious award in ParisJuly 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India has joined the elite club of 10 best cookbook publishing countries across the world by winning an award and a special mention at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Paris for two culinary works. While The Emperor's Table by Salma Hussain won the Best in the World Book for Culinary History, Pure and Simple Homemade Indian Vegetarian Cuisine by Vidhu Mittal received an honourable mention in the Best Easy Recipes In the World category this month, a statement issued by Roli Books (P) Ltd said Monday.
Victoria Beckham's clothing line criticisedJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - Former Spice girl turned designer Victoria Beckham's clothing line has invited criticism from French designer Christian Audigier. Audigier feels that Victoria is in a difficult position as she has no formal training.
'Ekta Choudhary perfect mix of Indian beauty and international style'July 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Miss India Universe Ekta Choudhary is nearly set to take part in the Miss Universe pageant. Fashion diva Ritu Kumar, who is designing Choudhary's outfits, says she is a perfect combination of Indian beauty and international style.
At last some sane Miss Indias who understand the responsibility they have doesn't end in being Bollywood queen-whosMay 21st, 2009 Miss India - When we think of this title what first comes to mind is beautiful talented women. Today winning a Miss India contest is probably considered the best possible ticket to Bollywood.
Listen to all but wear as you wish Payal RohatgiMay 3rd, 2009 Q. How do you define fashion?
A. I think it’s the change in weather.
Black men and women come for black ladyMay 3rd, 2009 The 54th Annual Filmfare awards were raining men and women. Everyone was waiting to feel the grip of the ‘black lady’.
Fashion page -Dipanita SharmaMay 3rd, 2009 Q: What is your definition of fashion?
A: That's a debatable question. I have always been conscious about my looks, before starting modeling and even now.
I like wearing simple and plain clothes - Chetan HansrajMay 3rd, 2009 Q. How would you define fashion?
A. Fashion cannot be defined.
Ekta gets Fashionable; all thanks to Divya KhoslaMay 3rd, 2009 It seems like Ekta Kapoor is shedding her ‘simple dimple’ image and transforming into a ‘fashionable’ one. It seems like her inspiration is none other than the diva, Divya Khosla Kumar.
Not shopoholic - Chetan HansrajMay 3rd, 2009 Q. How would you define fashion?
A. Fashion cannot be defined.
Konkanas Kurta KonnectionMay 3rd, 2009 Have you ever noticed the connection between Konkana Sen and kurtas? We have named it The Three K’s (KKK). It’s Konkana’s Kurta Konnection.