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100 yrs of Indian Cinema: A tribute to Kapoor Khandan
Posted by: Adhika | Posted on: May 1st, 2013 | No Comments
As the world gears up to pay tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema, we cannot deny the contribution of this single family in the rise of Bollywood. The kapoors have remained the uncrowned kings of the silver screen of India and four generations have contributed towards the development of the industry. Actor Rishi Kapoor pointed […]
Read MoreBollywood influence on fashion trends waning?
Posted by: Adhika | Posted on: April 14th, 2013 | No Comments
Bollywood influence on fashion trends waning? New Delhi: Be it Madhubala`s Anarkali look in ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ or Kareena Kapoor`s T-shirt-salwar combo in ‘Jab We Met’, Bollywood has inspired trends down the ages. But that influence seems to be waning due to a variety of reasons, including greater exposure to the West and the move towards more […]
Read MoreManish Malhotra’s tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema
Posted by: Adhika | Posted on: March 28th, 2013 | No Comments
Several Bollywood A-listers including Karan Johar, Kajol, Asha Bhosale, Hema Malini, Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee and Zoya Akhtar took to ramp for renowned designer Manish Malhotra, who showcased his distinct collection celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema, at the Lakme Fashion Week here. As Manish paid homage to the distinctive styles of every iconic period in […]
Read MoreShreya Ghoshal – Live in Montreal!
Posted by: Adhika | Posted on: February 26th, 2013 | No Comments
I’m very thrilled that Shreya Ghoshal will be performing here in Montreal Live on June 23rd, 2013 at Place des Arts! She has timeless eternal quality to her voice, and she emulates this sensationally in her songs!! She is one of the best current Bollywood singers today and has achieved many accomplishments. The show is […]
Read MoreHistory into Miss India – an Institution
Posted by: Adhika | Posted on: February 8th, 2013 | No Comments
TICKET TO STARDOM Miss World 1994 Aishwarya Rai Bachchan With significant professional and monetary gratification, Miss India is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for aspiring beauty queens. After a nationwide search with pageants in seven cities and 13 city auditions, the final round of auditions for the Pond’s Femina Miss India 2013 pageant is slated for […]
Read MoreJoSH makes history with McDonald’s and music
Posted by: Adhika | Posted on: January 31st, 2013 | No Comments
JoSH, a band whose name is strategically spelled to annunciate the o as “oh” as opposed to the “ah” sound in the name “Joshua,” released an album in Pakistan one year ago, but it was not just any album. With an impressive following in Pakistan, the group members approached McDonald’s restaurant with an idea— a […]
Read MoreLata Mangeshkar’s Profound Musical Impact
Posted by: Adhika | Posted on: October 5th, 2012 | No Comments
The thought of Lata Mangeshkar conjours many images in my mind. One bears the pillar of Indian tradition which is rooted in my Indo-Caribbean Canadian mind, and floreshes more and more vividly with each new Lataji composition I discover. With over 40 000 recorded songs to her credit I indulge my creative appetite throughly while […]
Read MoreA look into a Lyrical Genius – GULZAR
Posted by: Adhika | Posted on: September 18th, 2012 | No Comments
When Yash Chopra decided to return to direction with his new offering starring Shahrukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif he chose Gulzar to pen the lyrics, after all Yash Chopra is returning to direction after a long time, and to make the impact there is nobody else but Gulzar in present times who can make the […]
Read MoreCoke Studio Interviews featuring Nitin Sawhney
Posted by: Adhika | Posted on: August 3rd, 2012 | No Comments
The Coke Studio Interviews: Nitin Sawhney “I thought I’d do something a little bit different and create a band kind of concept,” says the composer and multi-instrumentalist about his set for episode four of Coke Studio@MTV. Clinton (Cerejo) turned around and told us he wanted a 30-piece choir; versus Nitin (Sawhney) who said he wanted to […]
Read MoreHaute turbanators: French designer Jean Paul Gaultier’s Sikh-inspired line reflects love of India
Posted by: Adhika | Posted on: July 12th, 2012 | No Comments
In India the turban is referred to as a pagri, meaning the headdress that is worn by men and is manually tied. There are several styles, specific to the wearer’s region or religion, and they vary in shape, size and colour. For example, the Marathi pheta and the Sikh Dastar. The pagri is a symbol of honour and […]
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