Shagufta Kalim

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Watching films a privilege in Valley

“Tomorrow we are going for a film show!” The excitement on their faces is hard to miss as the boys announce the next day’s itinerary. Perhaps in today’s time, one would dismiss the teenagers’ movieplex outing as hardly out of the ordinary. Rather a regular affair.

Creativity bridges gap between Kolkata, Kashmir

Participants of Dialogue for Peace

Tomorrow we are going for a film show!” The excitement on their faces is hard to miss as the boys announce the next day’s itinerary. Perhaps in today’s time, one would dismiss the teenagers’ movie plex outing as hardly out of the ordinary or rather a regular affair.

Colour-coded spring for men

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This season let the menfolk indulge in some fashion fun. As menswear gets high on style, the classic and a few unconventional looks catches our attention. Salvatore Ferragamo 2013 men’s collection leaves inhibitions behind as neon colours are ready to rule the runway. From neon orange to sunshine yellow as both top and bottom wear, and also as separates, teamed with shoes in happy colours can’t be missed.

Backless beauties

Taylor Swift in a Donna Karan number

The writing on the fashion wall is concentrating on the back story and taking a cue, designers are raising the glam quotient on that specific area of the attire. Divas in backless ensembles have set the ball rolling on the red carpet, and soon we’ll see the sexy back making more frequent appearances.

Flamboyant flapper

The great concealment job has taken over global fashion with a storm, and aiding the effort is none other than the drop-waist flapper dress.

Reliving Indian cinema of yore

The magic of cinema simply refuses to fade. Long after a movie has lived its theatrical life, it can defy the expiry date and sneak into the collective imagination of its admirers.

A memoir that unveils the unknown side of Rafi

There never will be another Rafi, because God doesn’t duplicate.” Salim Khan.

Multi-talented Piyush Mishra no Tom, Dick or Harry

Piyush Mishra in the breathtaking Andaman Islands where his latest political satire, association with the Dewarists, Tom Dick an

A nonchalant “hello” in that by now famous voice greets from the other side, while a flood of well prepared queries float in my mind.

The India that needs growth

In Daniyalpur, Varanasi, poverty-stricken Mehmun Nisa can only manage to feed sabut daney ka paani (tapioca water) to her 18-month-son, his malnourished body makes him appear not more than si

Sukhwinder Singh: The background Bollywood hero

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The surge of new singers notwithstanding, Sukhwinder Singh remains a consistent and much in demand voice in Bollywood.

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