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  • Alia To Join woman-led company with Indian roots

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    Yet another Bollywood celebrity to join in the business world is youth icon Alia Bhatt. The young superstar has made a personal investment in leading omnichannel lifestyle retailer, Nykaa via a secondary transaction for an undisclosed amount. iCommenting on the development Falguni Nayar, Founder and CEO, Nykaa said, “Alia and I had a very interesting…

  • ‘Digitizing theatre helps reach new audiences’

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    Film and theater actor and director, Makarand Deshpande, feels that digitizing theatre helps reach new audiences and helps archive it as well. ‘Sir Sir Sarla’, a play written and directed by Deshpande, will be launched online by Zee Theatre. After winning audiences nationwide since its premiere in 2001, the play is now set for its…

  • Mumbai LitFest 2020 Goes Virtual

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    Mumbai’s celebrated literature festival Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest, which is now in its 11th year has adopted a virtual format due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic this year. The festival, which will also incorporate an entertaining Children’s Festival for two days, will be held for a week this time, with this edition hosting…

  • Adil Hussain To Share Screen With British Actor Antonio Aakeel

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    Indian actor Adil Hussain features alongside British actor Antonio Aakeel in the upcoming British-Indian film Footprints On Water. The film is about an illegal immigrant father in the UK who desperately searches for his missing daughter, while trying to avoid getting noticed by the police. While Adil Hussain plays the father, Malayalam actress Nimisha Sajayan…

  • ‘Moothon’ To Wind Up IIFM 2020

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    The Geetu Mohandas-helmed atmospheric crime drama, Moothon, will conclude the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2020. Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, the eleventh edition of the festival is beimng hosted virtually this year. Featuring a bilingual narrative in Hindi and the Jeseri dialect of Malayalam, the film stars Nivin Pauly, Shashank Arora, Sobhita Dhulipala,…

  • Avoid These Foods If You Have Arthritis

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    Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects joint and bone pain. It could be a problem or a matter of concern, If not taken care of at the right time. Hence it is important to follow these few tips such as proper sunlight exposure every day, having food products that provide calcium and Vitamin B12…

  • Kala Sangam announces Back to the Studio Packages

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    Intercultural arts hub Kala Sangam at Bradford’s Arts Centre has launched a new scheme to provide dance and physical theatre artists with studio time and living expenses so they can restart their creative practice following the lockdown. The Back to the Studio Packages, which have been made possible by the security provided by the emergency…

  • Kalakar Arts UK lives Indian music tradition of ‘Guru Shishya Parampara’‘

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    In a free-wheeling conversation internationally acclaimed London based artiste Chandra Chakraborty talks to Arundhati Mukherjee from Asian Lite news desk about classical music, its tradition and artistes and art today.  Rishi Vashista, Sri Parasuram, Karna, Arjun, Ekalavya are some of the names that surround our mind, the moment we hear the phrase – ‘Guru-Shishya Parampara’.…

  • Srishti Receives Grant from Culture Recovery Fund

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    Independent Indian dance and music organisation named Srishti, run by Nina Rajarani MBE has been awarded a grant as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced. “I am overwhelmed, relieved…

  • Madhavan Feels Happy With Fans Love

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    Actor R. Madhavan is happy with the love he gets from fans on social media. He says he does not put up pictures that make him feel entitled, but he likes to put up things that make people happy. Madhavan has a fan following of over 2.6 million on Instagram and enjoys a virtual family…

  • Lara Recalls ‘Miss Universe’ Memories

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    Actress Lara Dutta Bhupathi on Wednesday walked down memory lane and recalled returning to her hometown Bengaluru after winning the Miss Universe title in 2000. Lara posted throwback pictures on Instagram, of people in Bengaluru gathered in large numbers to welcome her. “Year 2000. My home town of Bengaluru came out in full force to…

  • ‘Laxmmi Bomb’ Title Changed

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    The Akshay Kumar-starrer Laxmmi Bomb has been renamed Laxmii, following suggestion of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The decision was taken by Akshay along with co-producers Shabinaa Khan and Tusshar Kapoor on Thursday. The news was confirmed by trade analyst Taran Adarsh on Twitter. “NEW DEVELOPMENT… #LaxmmiBomb title changed… New title: #Laxmii… Premieres…

  • Stephen’s ‘Wild Himalaya’ Bags Prestigious Award

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    Prolific writer Stephen Alter has won the prestigious Mountain Environment and Natural History Award at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival 2020 in Alberta, Canada, for his book “Wild Himalaya” (Aleph) that brings alive the greatest mountain range on earth in all its terrifying beauty, grandeur and complexity. Travelling to all the five countries…

  • Students’ Fashion Ensemble On Gen Z

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    The final day of the digital edition of Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week, Spring/Summer 2021 on Sunday opened a film presentation that showcased a design collaboration of final year fashion students of School of Fashion, Pearl Academy. Mentored by Antonio Maurizio Grioli, Dean, School of Fashion and faculty members, the students curated ‘Fashion Reboot’ –…

  • Delightful Autumn Shades In Switzerland

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    As beautiful as Switzerland is in summer, the changing colours of autumn paint the vistas of the country in delightful golden hues. Witnessing the delightful shades of orange, yellow gold and green, is a dream come true! Switzerlands colourful autumn in September and October is one of the best times to explore this gorgeous country.…

  • ‘Moving Back To Traditional Food Is Great’

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    Chef Sanjeev Kapoor says he has a dream of making Indian food the number one preferred cuisine in the world; but it’s not only a dream, but he’s also working towards it…Sanjeev Kapoor speaks with Puja Gupta. “I’ve tried so many different types of cuisine and curated various international and local dishes. But I’d still…

  • All You Need to know about Ankylosing Spondylitis

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    Are you in the age group of 20 to 40? Do you encounter back pain frequently? Is it difficult for you to carry out your real-world-activities with ease owing to that notorious back pain? Do you tend to cancel your office meeting or avoid attending those important presentations due to back pain? Or are you…

  • Parv Kaur Wants Hit Heroines To Essay Her On Screen

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    A biopic is being planned on the life of Parv Kaur, the first female Indian origin dhol player in the United Kingdom, and the artiste wants Deepika Padukone, Taapsee Pannu or Anushka Sharma to essay the role. Parv Kaur, who is looking forward to seeing her life narrated on the screen, said: “My motto is,…

  • Exploring The Unknown Music Genres

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    Do you remember the times when people used to go to various music stores to find Cassettes and CDs of newly released albums? While they might not have necessarily liked every single song of an album, they would stay patient and explore, until the next album arrived. Whereas in this era of technology advancement, we…

  • Korean Films Reach Indian OTT Space

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    The advent of OTT has introduced the Indian audience to foreign shows and films as never before. While western programming has become common across platforms, viewers are now in for an array of popular Korean films, drama and comedy shows. Among top pick films lined up to stream are “Detective K: Secret Of Living Death”,…

  • Parallax: New Promise To New Normal

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    Designers Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna closed the first-ever phygital edition of Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week, Spring Summer ’21 with their line called Parallax on Sunday. Parallax is a collection created for the “new modern” bride and groom, as the designers aspired to present what they call a “new promise to this new normal”.…

  • Enlighten Your Kids With Reading

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    In these unprecedented times, when isolation fatigue, gloom and the fear of losing a beloved has also come to grip children, taking care of their mental health is of paramount importance…writes Siddhi Jain. Here’s a list of books that address the various emotions children struggle with, and can be companions to them during the hard…

  • ‘Indian Ocean’s Tribute To Covid Warriors

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    The rock band Indian Ocean has paid tribute to Covid-19 heroes through the anthem of upcoming TV show, Bharat Ke Mahaveer.With lyrics, “Manzilain humse khud aaj kehne lageen, dil mein hai hausla, jeetegi zindagi”, the anthem video features some of India’s Covid-19 heroes along with hosts Dia Mirza and Sonu Sood. The anthem was launched…

  • Ayushmann Thrilled To Work In Hometown

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    Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana is shooting his upcoming film in his hometown Chandigarh and he is very thrilled about it. He says the process is special for him. Ayushmann said: “It is remarkable that this will be the first time I’m shooting in Chandigarh! The process is going to be exceedingly special and I’m going…

  • Virtual School Breaks With Healthy Snacks

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    The pandemic has forced children to go back to school with virtual learning having swapped classroom teaching. Although school in 2020 may look way too different, it still summons a celebration.writes N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe.You can make a virtual lunch breaks memorable with some healthy snacks. Dr Siddhant Bhargava, Fitness and Nutritional Scientist, Co-Founder of Food…

  • Beware Of Social Media Relations

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    Social media is robbing everything away from us — time, health, peace, sleep, self-esteem, confidence, sense of security — everything. But its a boon too! One can use it to influence the masses, help people and thus, we should be extremely grateful for that. So, it’s all about using it the right way either to…

  • Jacqueline Surprises Staff Member With Dussehra Gift

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    Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has a grand idea for a Dussehra present. She has gifted a staff member a brand new car. “On the occasion of Dussehra, Jacqueline surprised a member of her staff who has been with her since she made her debut in Bollywood, she gifted the staff member a car but didn’t know…

  • ‘Four More Shots Please!’ Bags Busan Int’l Film Award

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    The star cast of the Indian web series Four More Shots Please! Season two, comprising Kirti Kulhari, Maanvi Gagroo, Sayani Gupta and Gurbani Judge, has jointly bagged the Best Rising Star award at the second Asian Content Awards 2020, which is held as part of the prestigious Busan International Film Festival. Season two of the…

  • Tips To Glow Yourself On Festivals

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    The country has woken up to the festivities. With the merry making comes the indulgence on makeup. Beginning from Navratri, Durga Puja through Diwali and on to Christmas, it’s that time of the year when you get dressed and look your best. In an attempt to look your best, your skin goes through a lot…

  • Mirzapur 2 Hits The Right Note

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    Lots of guns and lots of blood, high drama and hint of sleaze, cuss and explosive dialogues, and a cast in good form with a few exciting new additions. Mirzapur 2 ticks the familiar boxes. So, does the show live up to the hype? Yes and no, depending on what you were expecting. If you…

  • Ananya Enjoys New Lessons

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    Young actress Ananya Panday says she enjoys learning and wants to be a student for life. Ananya made her debut with “Student Of The Year 2” in 2019, and went on to star in “Pati Patni Aur Woh” and “Khaali Peeli”. Talking about her journey as an actor so far, Ananya shared: “Every experience has…

  • Art Of Fashion Film Making

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    The Fashion Week film is here to stay. It does seem like the most socially responsible way of continuing with the fashion week system…writes Sujata Assomull. The first fashion week to embrace a full digital format was London Fashion Week in June. You would think going digital would increase social media traction for the industry…

  • ‘Mohabbatein’ Celebrates 20th Year

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    Amitabh Bachchan shared a nostalgic post on Tuesday to remember shooting for the superhit multistarrer Mohabbatein, which released on this day in 2000. On working in the Aditya Chopra directorial, Big B took to Twitter and recalled his famous dialogue about “parampara, pratishtha, anushasan (tradition, prestige, disciple)”, which defined his role of the conservative principal…

  • Justin Bieber Wants To Inspire And Entertain People

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    Pop star Justin Bieber says lockdown strengthened his marriage with model Hailey. In a preview of “Justin Bieber: Next Chapter”, his new YouTube Originals documentary, the 26-year-old pop star has admitted to having more “confidence” in his romance with Hailey, saying that the pandemic has allowed them to spend quality time together and to focus…

  • Festive Styling Of Hair

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    Its Durga Puja time! Its the most awaited period of the year for many of us. And if you are among the ones who have been looking forward to the fun and frolic that Durga Puja brings along, you must already be prepping up for the celebrations…writes N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe. Along with clothes and makeup,…

  • Excessive Mobile Use Affects Sleep

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    Cell phones have become integral to function for nearly everyone. While it has brought a lot of tasks to our fingertips, cell phones also have a host of disadvantages. Cellphones emit intermittent electromagnetic radiation (also referred to as Radio Frequency energy) and bright screen light, both these aspects have tremendous impact triggered from prolonged use…writes…

  • Helly Takes Up A Fashion Project

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    Telly star Helly Shah has taken up a fashion project, which is all about self-love. She has collaborated with a label for the Self-Love 2020 collection, which consists of vibrant coloured outfits, and depicts the importance of self-confidence. “I always want to try something different. For me, fashion is first about comfort rest fills in…

  • Himansh Buys A New B’day Special Gift

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    Actor Himansh Kohli has gifted himself a sports car, ahead of his birthday on November 3. “My birthday is approaching, and 2020 so far has been a dull year for everybody. So, I thought of cheering myself up and giving this gift from me to me. Getting a sports car has always been on my…

  • My Years With Rajiv: An Endearing Account Of Friendship

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    Was Rajiv Gandhi the victim of “international intelligence agencies” in “what was to become” of him after the 1991 General Elections that were likely to see him return to power after being unceremoniously voted out two years previously?…writes Vishnu Makhijani Wajahat Habibullah, who was at school with Rajiv Gandhi, and, as a member of the…

  • ‘Sorrarai Pottru’ Trailer Released

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    Actor-producer Suriya says his upcoming Tamil film Soorarai Pottru is a special one, and the makers want to give the message that nothing can stop you from chasing your dreams if you are true to yourself. The action drama is a fictionalised version of the book “Simply Fly” written on the life of Air Deccan…

  • Taramati: India’s glorious weaving heritage

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    National award-winning fashion designer Gaurang Shah has launched his collection Taramati on Day 1 of the first digital edition of the Lakme Fashion Week. The designer on Tuesday presented a line-up of 30 handwoven sarees, inspired by dancer and singer Taramati who used to perform in the court of the seventh king of Golconda, Abdulla…

  • Deejays With Amazing Rooftop Club Shows

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    Popular deejays including SEQU3L and AERREO will entertain music lovers at the Sunburn Select, a premium curated rooftop club show to be held in different Indian cities. It will cater to a select crowd to ensure social distancing is maintained. Sunburn Select Sundowner Parties will kick off on October 31 in Kolkata and Chandigarh. Over…

  • A Suitable Boy Gets Mixed Response

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    One of two things happen when Mira Nair tries making an Indian film in India. She crafts a story that is beautifully authentic and inspired by India that is (think Salaam Bombay! or Monsoon Wedding). Or, she tries recreating an India that was, in which case the outcome is beautifully plastic (think Kama Sutra)…writes Vinayak…

  • Creative Minds Together With A Game Changer Brand

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    Four of India’s leading designers– JJ Valaya, Ashish Soni, Manish Arora and Suneet Varma have partnered with Amazon Fashion to launch a line of affordable clothing called RIVER. The brand is now available to buy on the e-commerce site. We caught up with the designers and Mayank Shivam, Director – Strategic Initiatives, Amazon Fashion India…

  • Hand Hygiene Turns An Integral Routine

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    Medical authorities have made themselves clear: washing our hands thoroughly and frequently with soap, or using a hand sanitiser in absence of soap and water, is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). With brands seeing consumers’ behaviour and their buying habits change, and the buyer perspective and practices…

  • Tanya Shares ‘A Suitable Boy’ Audition Experience

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    Rising actress Tanya Maniktala is currently winning plaudits for her role of Lata in A Suitable Boy, but she surprises you claiming that she had no idea she would be vying for the lead role in a new Mira Nair web series when she went in for the audition. “I used to work as a…

  • Shweta Mahadik Looks For Bigger Avenues

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    Actress Shweta Mahadik has left the show Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega, and says she is now looking for bigger and lucrative avenues. “After two fruitful years with the ‘Guddan’ team, I think this was the right time to move forward and look for bigger and lucrative avenues. I have given a lot to this…

  • Reflect Personal Style With Apt Furniture

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    One of the most defining aspects of any home is the kind of furniture that is placed within it, each serving a specific purpose. We have different furniture for different rooms, some essential and some for aesthetic appeal. However, if you think owning modern furniture is only reserved for spacious homes, think again! You can…

  • Traditional Styles With Contemporary Trends

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    Designer duo Monica and Karishma of JADE held a virtual launch of their latest collection ‘The New School of Bride’ on Day 3 of the ongoing digital edition of the Lakme Fashion Week. The collection focuses on millennial brides who like to mix “traditional styles with contemporary trends”. The designers presented a fashion film that…

  • Bilal Feels Motivated With Indian Feedback

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    Pakistani actor Bilal Abbas Khan is glad that his show, Ek Jhoothi Love Story, will reach the Indian audience soon, and hopes they connect with the story. “Right from the time I started working, it has always been more about the experience to enjoy being someone else for a while,” Bilal said. About the show…