With its ancient roots and myriad population, India is a linguistic haven. As years change into centuries, the sound of umpteen languages and dialects have filled the country’s air. Their stories, of course, do not follow a similar pattern, some are in extinction mode, some barely survive while some are flourishing in equal measure.

Once upon a time life in Afghanistan had all the semblance of normalcy. And then as its fate got embroiled in war and violence, the country’s beautiful landscape was tragically mired in the colour of blood. Yet amidst the fear and struggle, the pain and loss, Afghans learned the art of living.

Wedding and fashion should never come under the weather. For a smart bride, a monsoon wedding can translate into moments of uninterrupted celebration, welcoming all, including the showers.

The way fashion lines have blurred, calling 2013 the year of contradiction doesn’t sound off the mark. Times are changing and seasonal trends are fashionably overlapping, inevitably making the Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer demarcation go for a toss. Else by normal standard, flaunting a jacket in sweltering and humid conditions would have been a fashion harakiri, but not this time.

There’s a classic old world charm about lace. And, like all things fashionable, it is well acquainted with the art of re-invention. This season, the allure lies in making things casual like never before.

Call them your childhood companions, who became the perfect grown up mates. Surprisingly somethings in fashion remain constant, just like the fabulous summer frocks that are always a hit in this season.

Writing one’s life is a striptease act: you are exposed to hundreds of eyes watching you uncover your naked self,” Prabha Khaitan in A Life Apart.

In black we trust! And, black is the fashion calling of the moment. Defying the seasonal dictum, this colour has made a surprise entry in the sultry summers.

Bosnia is not just about war and genocide. The country has moved beyond those tragic days.

Just like some of the forgotten trends that make a surprise revisit once in while, it looks like the Bermuda shorts are back in style. Looking globally, the doubts are put to rest, as the international ramps are dancing to the ‘music of Bermuda’.