Barack Obama bags popular at trade fairNEW DELHI - If you are a fan of US President Barack Obama and want to take him everywhere with you, then buy one of the many jute bags with images of him and his family on them available at the India International Trade Fair (IITF). Jamdani saris a big hit at India International Trade FairNEW DELHI - Jamdani saris are known for their fine texture, elegant colours and their steep price tags - but visitors to the ongoing India International Trade Fair nevertheless flocked the stalls of Bangladeshi textile houses to buy the exquisite six yards of cloth. Katrina Barbie arrives in India
Elegant MPs drip style as parliament reopensNEW DELHI - They weren’t fashion models, but when MPs young and old walked in on the first day of the winter session of parliament Thursday, they sure made heads turn with their fine silks, starched cottons and bright woollens. Fight age, go on a dietWASHINGTON - How does going on a diet help fight ageing? Scientists have found some anti-ageing molecules that get activated by a low calorie diet. Dinner under the tent for Manmohan Singh; Bill Clinton won’t attend
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Peer pressure compels teens to opt for cosmetic surgeryNEW DELHI - The onset of puberty can be an agonising time for many adolescents. This is the time when a strong emphasis is placed on looks and many teenagers look for peer validation. It is not surprising then that several teens are knocking on the doors of plastic surgeons for nose jobs and liposuction. Fashion week in Chennai gears upThe Chennai International Fashion Week (CIFW), which will be taking place from 14th to 20th December at the Hotel Le Royal Meridien, will have 30 fashion shows, 60 fashion models from 10 countries and 1500 outfits. We’re similar, yet a little different, say Pakistani exhibitorsNEW DELHI - Intricate carpets, ornate wall hangings, handprinted textiles…all in a melange of colours. Pakistani exhibitors are rolling out their best at an annual trade fair here and Indians are lapping it up. Brooke Shields contemplated suicide after first baby
Winehouse wants to become the new Barbie!LONDON - British singer Amy Winehouse reportedly wants a doll made in her likeness in a bid to become the next Barbie. Fashion ka hai yeh Jalwa
Is it liqueur? Is it coffee? It’s liqueur coffee!NEW DELHI - Can’t make up your mind whether to have a cup of coffee or a shot of liqueur after dinner? Well, you can have both at one go - in the form of liqueur coffee, that is fast gaining in popularity. Katie Price to look for love on TV show
Elle MacPherson loves being a single motherLONDON - Australian supermodel Elle MacPherson claims life as a single mother is “full of laughter” and she doesn’t mind raising her two children alone. Kashmiri wazwan fest tickles Delhi’s taste buds (Eating out with IANS)NEW DELHI - Kashmir may be a political hotspot but its signature wazwan cuisine - a spread of at least 40, mostly spicy, non-vegetarian dishes - can make any bitterness dissipate and leave you licking your fingers. Lohan Lands Another Fashion Job
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Kolkata race course gallops back to lifeKOLKATA - There was a time when the Kolkata Race Course was the place to be seen every weekend. In the last couple of decades that became a distant memory as the crowds drifted away with the flight of big business out of this metropolis. But with the state’s financial situation somewhat improving, crowds are back and the 189-year-old course is galloping to runaway growth. There should be a limit to fun, says angry Katrina Kaif
Flames of Kashmiri chinar still glow on her face (Feature with images)SRINAGAR - Fahmida, 39, sweeps dry leaves of the chinar tree to gather them into a heap with her broom. Her husband Razak, 43, then quickly moves to set fire to the heap. The crimson blaze creates a magical glow on Fahmida’s face. Dubai’s iconic hotel celebrates tenth birthdayDUBAI - Architects are agreed on one thing: An iconic building is often the result of just a few, genial strokes of the pen. The stylised form of the Eiffel Tower was dashed off in this way, along with the spectacular Burj Al Arab hotel which dominates the Dubai skyline. Six-yard wonder: Designer authors book about the sariNEW DELHI - Did you know there are over 1,000 forms of saris in India? Bringing to the fore such facts while shedding light on the sari’s traditional significance and styles of weaving, a book on the ancient yet elegant Indian attire was released in the capital Wednesday. No alcohol at film fest venue, demands Goa women’s panelPANAJI - The Goa Women’s Commission has warned the state government against sale of alcohol at the venue of the 40th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Kate Moss starts to gather art
Fake is the best form of flattery, says young designerCHENNAI - Though fakes affect genuine business, there is sometimes a positive rub-off in the form of spreading a designer’s fame, feels a young designer. Paris Hilton to sue New Zealand company for billboard ad
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I don’t have patience to design for Bollywood: Ritu Kumar (Interview)NEW DELHI - Known for her ethnic Indian wear, the iconic Ritu Kumar has been around in the fashion industry for 40 years. Yet she has not designed for any mainstream Bollywood movie, the reason being she has neither the time nor the patience. Use of lubricant makes sex more pleasurableWASHINGTON - Using a lubricant during sexual activity alone or with a partner contributes to more pleasurable and satisfying sex, a new study has found. What’s with Bollywood actresses marrying married men?
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(After 2) Designer wear replica beckons in Delhi’s bylanesNEW DELHI - If a sari by Sabyasachi Mukherjee or a lehenga by Manish Malhotra seems out of reach, try visiting the crowded lanes of Chandni Chowk in Delhi’s old quarter. The replicas there promise to jazz up every woman’s bridal wardrobe even as they give nightmares to designers. |
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