Bonded by maroon
This band of young men may not be as hot property as they were a few years ago but they still managed to rock the charts with their latest pop offering, Hands All Over. Currently on tour in the US, Maroon 5 is busy keeping the crowds on their feet and their tempo high.
The 3D way
Now enjoy the 3D experience on your mobile phone without burning a hole in your pocket! Micromax’s new phone X550 Qube has an interesting user interface, which is not only easy and fast but seems to be intuitive. It also gives you the option of viewing all the features the phone offers at a glance. Though, the look is a bit bland
Rekindling the romance
What wouldn’t one give to see Led Zeppelin, The Police or Pink Floyd reunite? For Pink Floyd, of course, it would require a wakening from the dead. And if one is talking about bands reuniting, after defying death, fans would like to see The Beatles please! From those who are still living, it would be good to see Sting patch things up with The Police.
Royally rural
My favourite shoot is the one that was done for 2010-2011 calendar titled “Six Years And Loving It”. It was unveiled on the sixth anniversary of my label “Varija” .
The theme of the shoot was the modern Indian bride but it was set in a rustic countryside. The model was Vedita Pratap Singh and photographer Pravin Talan. Managing around 14 shots in a day with five models was a tedious task.
Dazzling digitals
Though the argument is that digital prints have become too common, there is a new generation of designers who are pioneering the resurgence of bold and beautiful prints on garments. Gianni Versace, I would say really gave print it’s place in a woman’s wardrobe way back in the 80’s. His medusa head logo would adorn silk shirts and his repetitive bold black square print formed borders on skirts, shirts and dresses. His prints made a statement.
A classic reloaded
Fans of Hindi litterateur Dharamvir Bharti can now experience a version of the writer’s most-loved work Gunahon Ka Devta on stage. Theatre group Smokingod have put together Ice, Water, Vapour, a Hindi play inspired by Bharti’s seminal work.
It’s party time after nine days of fasting
When good triumphs over evil, it usually doesn’t come easy. It demands sacrifices, which most of us grudgingly, willingly or just because our mum said, make during these nine days of Navratras.
Mani’s film moved Advani
For a man who sleeps at sharp 10.30 pm, the party scene can be a bit overwhelming. So, after a hectic nightout, Mani Shankar, talks about his forthcoming film Knockout, armed with a strong cup of coffee. After a grand showing where L.K. Advani “was almost moved to tears”, Mani says that he was touched to see the audience hooting and clapping after the trial run in Delhi recently.
CWG fails to hike sales
There maybe hype around the ongoing CWG, but the city’s favourite shopping destination Dilli Haat hasn’t benefitted much from it, feel stall owners.
Foreigners thronging the venue isn’t much to boast about, says Mohsin Madni, who sells Kashmiri shawls, stoles and jackets at Dilli Haat. He explains, “The authorities p
Are men mamma’s boys?
Irish men are living at home well into their 30s, says a new study. Greek men are indeed mamma’s boys, says another. And stories also abound of the Indian male, tied to his mother’s pallu. The depiction of men as mamma-dependent creatures has been around for ages. Bollywood heartthrobs Salman Khan and Ranbir Kapoor in fact, wear the tag proudly, admitting that when it comes to decision-making, mom knows best. But is this too much of a generalisation for the male species?