Friday, 25 January 2013
Saturday, 12 January 2013
Weaving the cultural fabric of India
Weaving the cultural fabric of India
Silk and cotton are integral to Indians. Though India produces all varieties of silk and cotton yarns ie, dress materials, scarves/stoles, readymade garments, etc, saris are unique and always in huge demand.Exquisite qualities like the natural sheen, inherent affinity for dyes and vibrant colours, high absorbance, light weight, resilience, excellent drape, etc, have made silk desirable to women all over the world.
Drawing inspiration from the timeless beauty and appeal of its silhouette, Weaves India, a national level exhibitioncum-sale of exquisite handloom products has introduced its new collection for the upcoming winter season. The expo, which is organised from January 9 to 19, 2013, has stalls featuring saris, dupattas and salwar materials in different designs and patterns, which include kosa silk, ghicha silk, pure raw silk, blockprinted silk saris from Chhattisgarh, etc.
The artistic and aesthetic sense of Indian weavers is not just content with the striking colours they choose for the fabrics, but lies in their mastery over the creation of floral designs, beautiful textures, fine geometry and the durability of such work. The weavers not only weave with yarn but also with intense feeling and emotions. With a wide range of designer kurtis, mirror work from Gujarat, tabi silk sari, pashmina shawls, chinan silk saris from Jammu and Kashmir, chanderi, maheshwari saris and suits from Madhya Pradesh and designer kurtis from Delhi, Gadwal saris, Hyderabadi pearl jewellery from Andhra Pradesh, etc. any woman would look stunning on a casual day or an evening out with friends and family. Whether you want to sport traditional Indian attire or stick to western outfits, the exhibition has something for everybody. There are bandhani, patola, Kutch embroidery, Gujarati mirror work and designer kurtis from Gujarat on display for those who are looking for that something extra.
The entire range of sarees and dress materials is striking as well as graceful with bandhej silks saris, Jaipur kurti, block prints, kota doria from Rajasthan along with tanchoi, Banarasi jamdani, jamavar, Lucknowi chikan from Uttar Pradesh, silk and cotton dress materials, khadi silk, tussar and matka silk saris from Bihar along with ilkal, Hubli cotton and silk saris from Karnataka. Shanti Niketan, kantha silk saris, Kolkata boutique designer silk saris, appliqué silk, vaha silk saris, silk pashmina saris, acid painting from West Bengal spell grace and opulence and the silks and cottons from all over India will make any woman look like royalty.
Time: 11 am to 8:30 pm Venue: Ajivasan A/c Hall (Billa Bong High Intentional School) Next to S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Juhu Tara Road, Santacruz (W) Mumbai Contact: 09548800448 (Prashant Kumar Gupta)
Models in saris from the ehibition
A melting pot of cultures
A melting pot of cultures
Ryan International Group of Schools hosted the 12th International Children’s Festival of Performing Arts (ICFPA) under the chairmanship of Dr A F Pinto and MD, Mrs Grace Pinto, at Shri Shanmukhananda
Auditorium in Sion, Mysore Hall in Matunga and Ryan Global School in Andheri from January 4 to 7, 2013. The four- day cultural extravaganza revolved around the theme: One World for Children. In the present scenario where the world has become a global village, the festival perfectly provided a platform for about 12,000 children from 18 countries to come together to share their ideas and aspirations for a better world through dance, drama and music transcending all human divide.
The grand finale — the closing ceremony of the ICFPA held at Shri Shanmukhananda Hall was attended by Govinda, Johnny Lever, Nanik Rupani, Ryan Pinto, Shaina NC, Rakhi Sawant, Girish Gandhi, Neeraj Shridhar, Juhi Babbar, Nadira Babbar, Sameer Wankhede and many more. Their presence lent much needed impetus and encouragement to the young cultural ambassadors. Govinda congratulated Mrs Grace Pinto for promoting performing arts at an international level. Johnny Lever commented, “Mrs Pinto can do this because of her deep faith in Jesus Christ.”
The festival was a perfect blend of cultures from across the globe as 12000 young ambassadors filled with exuberance shared their rich cultures through fabulous performances. Ryanites performed Drums of India, India Shinning, and Giant Puppet show while the students from Bangladesh, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iran, Italy, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Romania, Russia, Thailand, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Zambia joined in with spectacular classical and contemporary genres of their own country. Dignitaries and eminent personalities from various walks of life felt truly delighted to associate themselves with this mega event.
The highlight of the third day was World Village at Ryan Global School, which provided an opportunity for students to pick up mementoes and gifts from various countries. Utkarsh Marvah, festival director stated, “The whole idea of the World Village revolved around opening to the youth of the world, the doors to countries other than their own, so that the young minds open and relate to other cultures too.”
As a sapling was planted in the soil brought from all 18 countries, Madam Grace Pinto said, “Theatre is a powerful medium, it binds people and brings out the best in them. This four-day festival brought together children from 18 countries instilling in them a sense of respect for each other and deepen international bonding and broaden their cultural horizons.” Another novel initiative was White Tshirt Ceremony. The performers adorned in pure White Tshirt scribbled messages of peace and harmony in different languages on the T-shirts to give and take home a message that there is no replacement for peace.
For both Indian and International participants, Ryan’s ICFPA will remain an unforgettable experience where they made new friends, learnt new cultures and together expressed their desires for One World.
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Johny Lever, Grace Pinto and Govinda
Ryan Pinto and Anurag Basu
Students performing
ZOOMING AHEAD IN STYLE
ZOOMING AHEAD IN STYLE
Always on the lookout for beautiful, independent, confident and intelligent women, the Miss India pageant has groomed some of the country’s most successful glam icons through the course of its 50 years. Actresses like Sushmita Sen, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, and Lara Dutta are just some of the names on the list. And they represent exactly the kind of audience that Yamaha Ray, the pageant’s associate sponsor, targets. No wonder then that they want to create a fun and adventure-filled journey for the contestants.
This association has also resulted in a new sub-title called Miss Adventurous, being held in each city where the pageant is taking place. The contest is intended to turn the spotlight on a contestant who is the perfect
personification of beauty and intelligence and who can represent India on international platforms with confidence. The contest looks to seek such a young, urban Indian woman. And the brand’s newly launched Ray scooters are meant for the same kind of woman and represent a combination of dynamism and sophistication.
Commenting on the association, Roy Kurian, National Business Head, India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd, said, “We are proud of our association with the Pond’s Femina Miss India 2013 pageant. This association gives us an opportunity to reach out to all those young girls who we have kept in mind while conceptualising our new scooter. While a prestigious pageant like the Miss India gives these young girls a platform to showcase their individuality, it also gives us a chance to explore this enriching experience with our unique range of Ray scooters. We hope that as we go along, we will make memories that will help people understand the brand better.”
The brand believes in giving a pair of wheels to the contestants’ desires. You too can add elements of excitement, adventure and fun to your life. What’s more, the scooter comes in six scintillating colours for you to pick
from — Plush Pink,
Shining Blue, Burgundy
Bliss, Black Star, Purple
Pastel and Grey
Grandeur. There’s no
stopping you now
from making a
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Miss India Indore 2013 Zoya Afroz with the new Yamaha Ray scooter
Sanjana D’souza was crowned Miss Adventurous during the Miss India Goa round of the pageant
Roy Kurian, National Business Head, India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd
Friday, 11 January 2013
Delhi designer selected for Mumbai Fashion Week finale
Delhi designer selected for Mumbai Fashion Week finale
The Delhi vs Mumbai debate will perhaps never be put to rest, at least not when it comes to the competing fashion cliques in the two cities. The divide between the two has become sharper in recent times, with Delhi’s fashion week generating more revenue for designers in contrast to its Mumbai counterpart. In fact, the rather tepid edition of Mumbai’s fashion week last year had resulted in much introspection, with boss Anjana Sharma being replaced by Saket Dhankar, who has worked for several years on Delhi’s fashion week.
Many changes seem to be in the offing now with this quick change, including the line-up of designers for the next edition of the fashion week in March. BT has learnt that Delhi-based designer Namrata Joshipura has bagged the grand finale in Mumbai, making her the third successive designer from Delhi to get the big-ticket slot in the past year-and-a-half. Last season, Pankaj and Nidhi Gupta, along with Kallol Datta had helmed the grand finale, while Rohit Bal had been brought the curtains down on the grand finale in March 2012. Namrata will be showcasing in Mumbai for the first time.
Namrata Joshipura
Thursday, 10 January 2013
HARRY STYLES COMFORTED BY SEXY REALITY STAR
HARRY STYLES COMFORTED BY SEXY REALITY STAR
On e Direction s t a r Harry Styles — who was dumped by Taylor Swift during a blazing argument while on a holiday in the British Virgin Islands last week — reportedly frolicked with bikini-clad US reality TV star Hermione Way on Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island after Taylor fled their holiday. A source told a UK tabloid: “Harry was fuming as the row with Taylor got really bitter and a lot of things were said that they both didn’t mean. But by the time he arrived at Sir Richard’s place and saw the luxury and women holidaying there, he soon calmed down.Not only that — by the time he jumped in the island’s hot tub and splashed around with Hermione, he was back in form. He couldn’t keep his eyes off her all the time he was there. There was a lot of flirting in the tub and Hermione was loving the attention as they necked champagne and gobbled sushi. Hermione’s a really bubbly girl who’s not shy about showing off her body or having a good time. She really put a smile on Harry’s face after his row with Taylor.” The 27-year-old English beauty is the star of the Bravo reality series Startups: Silicon Valley and spends most of her time travelling the world or at her apartment in San Francisco, where her multi-millionaire brother Ben is also based. Meanwhile, sources have revealed that Harry and Taylor’s bust-up was caused by her dismissive attitude. One insider said: “Taylor knows she’s far more high-profile in America and way richer, and saw her career as more important. She always brushed off his schedule and needs and put hers first. When he complained that his bandmates were getting irritated and she should do more to make things work, they started to yell crazy things. Taylor even yelled he was lucky to be with her. There were also problems over commitment. Harry wasn’t committed enough for her liking.”
(From left) Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Hermione Way
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Adorn the warmth of silk this winter
Adorn the warmth of silk this winter
Silk is not only an expensive fabric that is the ultimate in luxury, but it also benefits your health. It is warm and cosy in winter and cool when temperatures rise. Weaves India, an exhibitioncum-sale of exquisite handloom products, offers a new collection this winter season. The expo, which will conclude on December 30, has stalls featuring pashmina shawls of Jammu & Kashmir along with saris, duppattas and salwar materials in different designs and patterns. These include Kosa silk, Ghicha silk, mulbery raw silk, blockprinted silksarees from Chhattisgarh and much more.
Apart from luxe fabrics, intricate embroideries and stunning colours, the expo features sheer fabrics such as Chanderi, georgette, net,cotton and silk — all with intricate karigari. With a wide range of Tabi silk saris, Chinan silk saris from Jammu & Kashmir, Chanderi, Maheshwari cotton and silk sari suits from Madhya Pradesh, Gadwal silk saris, Lucknowi chikan, Mangalgiri,
Kalamkari dress materials,
Rajasthan hand block print, cotton suits and Benarasi
silk sarees from Uttar Pradesh, any woman would look stunning in a casual day wear setting or an evening out with friends or family. Shantiniketani kantha saris, Dhakai
Jamdani and Kolkata boutique saris from West Bengal spell grace and opulence while zariand other products of silk and cotton from all over India will make any woman look like royalty.
Venue: P L
Deshpande,Maharashtra Kala Academy, Ravindra Natya Mandir, Near Siddhivinayak Temple, Sayani Road, Prabhadevi. Timings: 11 am to 8 pm Call: 09548800448 (Prashant Kumar Gupta)
Some of the sarees on display at Weaves
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