It’s every bride’s dream to look her best on D-Day. What better than a perfect workout regimen to help her realise the dream. While it’s a stress-free regime for some, it’s an action-packed, well-balanced routine for others. Celebrities like Lara Dutta, Jessica Simpson and Hilary Duff have reportedly benefited from these workouts.
Experts caution that it’s not advisable to plunge into a workout regime two-three months before the wedding.

How often do we go to a traditional tour operator these days for holidays within the country? Hardly ever. With almost every cell phone being GPRS-enabled and vehicle service stations dotting the highways, all one needs to do is pack, get into a car and drive.

Ethereal in all its beauty, sari is forever stylish. Stressing on the need to promote the ethnicity of the garment, when Jiyo celebrated its first anniversary at Nehru Memorial, a discussion on saris and its relevance in today’s times got the audiences thinking. Writer Shobhaa De and Renuka Choudhary shared some of their fondest memories of draping the lovely garment and discussed how it makes for an excellent traditional wear. Shobhaa said, “It is the sexiest outfit made out of a single piece of cloth,

For some, it’s never too late for new beginnings. At least, in the case of well-known architect, artist and designer from Sri Lanka, Tilak Samarawickrema who showcased his exhibition, “Woven Tapestries” — an exhibition of textile designs in the capital recently, his first in India.

There was a time when Sabyasachi Mukherjee used to be a painfully shy boy, today he walks with an entourage and has a newly acquired paunch, which is maybe a sign of prosperity. But remains of his humble past are still there, when he talks about doing a show at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, after almost seven years. “I opted to

Chiffon, georgette, semi-crepe may not seem like the best fabrics for fall, but they actually serve a great counterpoint to the heavier knits that are considered wintry. And at the just concluded WLIFW 2011, the runway was abuzz with fluid silhouettes in feather light fabrics, which gave a tough competition to silk, jacquard, jersey and cashmere. The catwalk also rejoiced in bright colours and bold prints.

Tuition fee hike in schools has become a cause of concern for many parents. Recently, parents of some children studying in the Ramjas School moved the Delhi High Court seeking a fee reduction, alleging the school had notched up an annual profit of `5 crores and there was no justification for a fee hike. Annoyed by the school’s rampant commercialisation of education by demanding extra fees without even prior notice, city parents are left hassled without any option.

For people who only access fashion weeks via the glitzy images in glossies and major Bollywood presence on the ramp, the fact that behind all the pomp and glamour there exists a strong business motive, might be slightly difficult for them to digest.

Everyone knows that the “hottest” wars in Bollywood these days are being fought over item songs. With Sheila and Munni becoming the catchwords of pop culture, every A-list actress wants a piece of the instant popularity pie that a catchy item track offers. The latest buzz was about Kareena Kapoor’s sexy turn in the Chammak Chhalo

What comes to mind when someone says Jennifer Lopez? Of course — her fabulous butt! When she insured her bottom, the news created waves! So much so that stars like John Abraham followed suit…