Archana Kochhar: Bangalore Is Fashion Centric City

Elaborate yet understated. Flamboyant yet finessed. Traditional yet modern, Archana's collections spell sheer uber chic couture creations crafted with perfection and precision. She sumptuously draws inspiration from the 18th century Indian regalia, Victorian costume and architecture to ancient heirlooms and heritages of the bygone period.
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Malleswaram 8th Cross, Bangalore, A Shopper’s Paradise

Malleswaram 8th Cross, a busy street bustling with activity through out the day, is undoubtedly a shopper’s paradise. Located amidst the oldest residential localities of Bangalore, Malleswaram, 8th Cross is a landmark in the true sense. This street also cuts through the busy Sampige Main Road, which is another busy shopping avenue.
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Amita Sharma : AM COUTURE, A Fusion Of Cultures

Amita Sharma’s potential as a fashion designer took shape at the J D Institute of Fashion Designing (Bangalore) where she experimented with both ethnic and western wear for her colleagues and friends. Her maiden break with "OPTIONS" gave her a glimpse of market nuances and buyer expectations. Vibrant colors have always played a significant role in Amita’s paintings.
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Cricketers To Bat For Kolkata Fashion This season

After Delhi, It’s a fashion split in Kolkata. The breakaway faction led by Yudhajit Dutta, has announced KLFW under a new banner. Hence, the upcoming 'Kolkata Lifestyle Fashion Week' will experience many cricketers in place of models and showstoppers.
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What you must know - BMI

Thinking of getting super-slim? There are about a dozen things you need to know if you care for your health, for ‘slim and fit’ looks much better than ‘slim and worn out’.
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Are you suffering? (II)

In a desperate urge to lose weight and get to the size zero, what begins as ‘dieting’ takes the ugly face of eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, the effects of which are not just seen by people close to the victims, but also experienced by the sufferers themselves.
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Anna Singh Revisits An Era For 'Veer' Costumes

It was Taras Bulba, featuring Tony Curtis and Yul Brynner that impressed Salman Khan, who took no time in converting into Veer. Veer is a story based to pre-independence India and hence to create a look and give it the exact feel of the era through the costumes was probably the most difficult part.
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Expect Liberal Display Of Exotic Designs At CFW

Sammer Khan of Elite Model Flatt of Bangalore shared how things are shaping up for the forthcoming Chennai Fashion Week and Kerala Fashion Week in an interview with P R Sai of femefashions.com. Being a leading choreographer and co-ordinator for the shows, Sameer, with his rich experience with models, feels there is a need to give way to new and talented faces.
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Some SERIOUS style check please!

Either she’s getting gifts from someone who really hates her or she’s in dire need of a stylist! The stunningly beautiful Zarine Khan who debuted with Salman Khan in ‘Veer’ this week has such close resemblance to Katrina Kaif that we (unknowingly) started expecting a lot from her!
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Not such a good deal

Getting stick-thin real fast can sure be achieved by starving yourself, but it isn’t that great a deal. You might get the size zero measurements, you might be able to wear the skimpiest outfit, you might actually become the object of your friends’ envy; but...the stuff that’s to lose is just way too much!
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Feminine Sensuality In Kalamandir ‘Kalasutra’ Calendar 2010

Kalamandir launched its new version of an erotic calendar titled, ‘Kalasutra.’ The calendar comprises of some hot looking models clad in saris, by bringing in an erotic touch. It depicts the touch of feminine sensuality along with an artistic appeal.
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Head to Zarine's makeover studio to look a new YOU

Gone are the days for women to sulk about their looks while rushing to a party or while attending an important event. No more saying 'I am not looking good,' 'My make-up is not going well with my attire' 'I hair style is bad', etc. You too can look gorgeous and beautiful with help from hair and make-up experts. Zarina Nissar is one such makeover artist in Bangalore who runs Zarine's makeover studio where you can "Walk in as you are and walk out a totally new YOU."
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Wish To Quit Smoking? Get Moving For No More Cravings!

Researchers are hard at work trying to convince smokers of the immense benefits of exercise to beat withdrawal symptoms while trying to quit and take up exercise as an effective smoking cessation aid
Wish To Quit Smoking? Get Moving For No More Cravings!

Talking About Sexual Abuse, A Must To Ease The Pain

Studies reveal that over half of sexual abuse victims keep their trauma pent-up for a long period of time, thus aggravating the distress even further
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IQ And Mind Skills – Not To Be Mixed!

Recognising and knowing faces is a very important yet a common thing in the day-to-day life. But surprisingly, not all are good at it!
Face recognition is an important social skill, but not everyone is equally good at it. Some people are unable to recognize even their closest friends (a condition called prosopagnosia), while others have a near-photographic memory where they remember a large numbers of faces. A recent study by researchers from MIT and in Beijing shows that face recognition is heritable, and is inherited separately from general intelligence or IQ.
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So you wish to have the ‘model like’ size zero measurements; but are you really sure?

So you wish to have the ‘model like’ size zero measurements; but are you really sure? How good the new structure will look doesn’t merely depend on the desire or the will to have it, but several other factors that in turn determine whether or not the ultra-slim measurements will suit you.
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Ayurganic Clothes Displayed In Fashionyatra Creme

Fashion Yatra Creme was a premier night bazaar for the fashion connoisseurs of the city. Fashion yatra crème debuts in Kolkata at Hyatt Regency, slated today from 2pm-2am puts revelry of international as well as national designer labels under one crown.
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Satkrit Krishna: Kanchipuram Couture And Soft Flowy Drapes

Having graduated from National Institute of Fashion Technology, and completing his masters in Fashion Brand Management from Marangoni, Milano, today Satkrit Krishna is all set to launch his own line named "Satkrit", a high fashion woman’s wear line.
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When you stop looking like yourself...

Among the many trends that our dear celebs mimic from the West is ‘extreme makeovers’. Cosmetic surgery rules when it comes to looking good in the glam world.
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Happiness Basis For Future UK Policies?

You might have read a blogpost here in which we have explained the need for happiness audit from the level of a personal life to Governments. We also mentioned that Bhutan is the pioneer and only country that has a Happiness Index and it gives more weight to it than the general life indicators like GDP or Life expectancy.
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Luxury Goes on In Kolkata At Chivas Studio Launch

Chivas Studio, a mélange of different art forms is in town for this weekend with a dazzling line of art, fashion and performances. Held at the chic venue in the city, The Oberoi Grand plays host to the Kolkata edition.
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High-End Fashion At Chivas Studio Launch Night

The Chivas Studio premieres in India, comes to Kolkata this weekend. The event attracts fashion experts, designers, models, actors and many more….
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Sustainable Happiness Springs Out From Your Head

If we understand the difference between short term spikes in our moods due to sensual pleasures or emotions carefully, we will start to understand what is long-term happiness. People often think sensual pleasures or self cherishing as happiness.
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If you need to copy a celeb...

With health awareness spreading fast, something else that’s catching up as well, is copying your favourite celebrity; which is why the obsession with getting into the tiniest outfits and mimicking a celeb body is on a growing rise!
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We all love the animal print trend that’s being promoted by celebs since quite some time now.

We all love the animal print trend that’s being promoted by celebs since quite some time now. But this is something that can look absolutely stunning if done right and be a major fashion blunder with even the slightest mistake!
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Street Shopping For Hair Accessories In Kolkata

Street shopping is one good amusement one can have in Kolkata city. There are streets always glitter with great pomposity. The city is provided with street shops and mobile vendors that provide all categories of goods. While, street shopping in Kolkata runs has a golden rule, which it is all about bargaining.
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Ugly truths - II

The size zero obsession has more disastrous effects than one would ever imagine. With more and more young girls (and often even older and more mature women) seen driven towards it, the situation seems scary.
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Speaking of Fashion Blunders...

Alright...so we all agree to celebs promoting a particular look for their upcoming movies. Aamir’s changing hairdos, Sahid’s jackets, Rishi Kapoor’s sweaters (back in the day)...we don’t mind a little makeover for our stars at all.

But what Vidya Balan has been trying to promote of late is...well er...beyond words, and we’re sure even most of her die-hard would agree on this one. Miss Balan was seen wearing a saree from her soon-to-release film ‘Ishqiya’ at the 'Dulha Mil Gaya' premier recently shocked almost everyone present around!

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Crush Has More Effects Today Than In Older Times

If Hillary Clinton says she has a crush on her British counterpart David Milliband, it is a celebrity news. If a young girl says the same to a male peer, it triggers a mad admiration in him towards her. If a housewife develops a crush on another married celebrity it affects two families.
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Ugly truths - I

The strong desire to get the perfect body haunts almost every teenager. While the need to look and feel good and be fit should be appreciated, unrealistic goals and unnatural ways to achieve them should be strongly discouraged, because though the results are quick, they hold some nasty truths.
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Flowing Gowns everywhere!

Evening gowns is the latest love for our glam ladies. Be it a party, an event, an awards function or any social gathering, gowns can be seen everywhere.

No...we haven’t forgotten our Indianness! Our designers are being super creative and blending the western style of gowns with the very Indian touch creating an ultra-glam look that looks chic yet very ethnic.
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Dr Chytra V Anand: Indian Skin Is Sensitive, So More Care Is Needed

Chytra V Anand, Medical Director of Kosmoderma Medispa, Bangalore, is a renowned Cosmetic Dermatologist. In an Interview with P R Sai, she shares the special care needs of Indian Skin, which is her specialisation. She worked with experts in cosmetic dermatology in US and UK. Her clientele consisited of an impressive list comprising of Hollywood stars and British fashion industry.
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For those who really need it

While young girls are busy ruining their health, starving away to achieve size zero measurements, health and diet experts including Kareena’s dietitian Rujuta Diwekar, say that the right diet and exercise plan can help anyone achieve a perfect figure...even size zero!
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Have Restless Legs? There Is Problem In Between

The journal ‘Sleep’ published a study (Jan 1) suggesting that older men with restless leg syndrome (RLS) are more prone to erectile dysfunction when compared to those without it; higher the frequency of RLS, more than possibility of erectile dysfunction.
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Mithibai Wins Ghungroo 2009

Mumbai's Samarth Nagar Lokhandwalla Residents Complex Association, organised Ghungroo ' 09 recently and over three thousand people converged at the Lokhandwalla Gardens to witness the grand finale. Finalists are drawn from ten top colleges of the city including Mithibai , Bhavans, Rithambara, and Patkar.
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Sexiest Person On This Earth

Sexiest person is somebody at whom the whole world ogles. To be more sexy is more attractive in looks. There were polls on many platform like facebook to comment on who is the sexiest person on this earth.
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Matthieu Ricard: Happiest Man On This Earth

Matthieu Ricard is the happiest living man on this earth, according to the US neuroscientists. What makes him to be so happy. Here are few things. First one is meditation, through which he achieved two things. He came to know happiness should be explored from within. He also cam to know rewiring of the mind by our own efforts can bring happiness, which is possible only through meditation.
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Copycat Celebs!

Looks like the otherwise fashion-conscious celebs also need some pointers on style at times; no wonder they end-up copying each other so much, not failing to catch our eye almost always.
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Super Trendy? Not without Risks!

While you young fashionistas strive and struggle to fit into the skinniest jeans, here’s something you might want to know...the so-called ‘in thing’ - size zero - comes with over a dozen health risks attached to it!
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Flaunting the Nudes

Celebrities are super cautious about their style and what appears to be a hot favourite among almost all page 3 stars is going nude.
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Size Zero – Trend or Mania?

The much hyped ‘size zero’ look that Kareena Kapoor donned just a while back; something that is considered super-chic and what most teenagers are striving to achieve these days, is actually a trend from the western countries promoted by some of their top ramp models.
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