Nivi Shrivastava

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Superhero gets an Indian avatar

Aveon 9 has Indian characters in a modern setting

The science fiction genre has always intrigued comic book lovers, who swear by the highly equipped superheroes fighting evil robots and aliens. However, there aren’t many Indian characters and comic books that are inspired by fantasyland of future. Interestingly, Aveon 9 — a digital comic book launched by Rovolt Entertainment, is an attempt by the publishers to introduce the sci-fi comic books and graphics in the Indian book market.

All hail king korn

Left to right: Ray Luzier, James “Munky” Shaffer and Jonathan Davis at the press conference

Heavy metal fans in the capital are in for a treat today. The Grammy award winner American band from the 90s – Korn is all set to kickstart their Indian rock adventure with their first performance in Guragon’s Leisure Valley Grounds as part of their three-city Path of Totality tour by Mooz Entertainment. The Freak On a Leash hitmakers have made it clear that they are Here To Stay in the hearts of their fans.

Online shopping gets attractive

E-commerce fashion sites give shoppers ample  opportunities for affordable shopping

With the rise in popularity of online shopping in the country, many fashion brands are now venturing into the online retail sector. Recently, a fashion website Koovs.com conducted a two-day fashion and lifestyle show to promote the idea of “affordable online fashion”.

Poetic rockathon

Poets of the Fall performed at the Hard Rock Cafe in the city; (below) lead vocalist Marko Saaresto

They are famous as the “poets” but their true talent lies in giving voice to muted tones and converting them into popular rock anthems. Almost eight years ago, it was their love for rock music that made a bunch of rockers from Finland leave their jobs to form the Poets Of The Fall. The spokesperson and lead vocalist Marko Saaresto spoke to us exclusively about their journey as a band.

Fashion overdose spoils the flavour

Models showcase ensembles by designer Manish Malhotra at the recently conducted Delhi Couture Week

Fashion never fades, it gets recycled. Season after season we see new trends and colour combinations, but what happens when fashion fatigue sets in? At the recently conducted Delhi Couture Week, a lot of designers were complaining about the fashion overdose in the fraternity with back-to-back fashion weeks.

Inspiring tales of bravery

RJs Swati and Piyush talk to real life heroes as part of an ongoing campaign against crime

With the rise in the number of crimes in Delhi, the capital is now infamous as the “crime capital of India”. Many citizens feel that instead of blaming the government or society, they should stand up against offenders and fight back. In an initiative to celebrate this conviction of ordinary citizens who displayed courage against criminals, a popular radio station has started a show that features real life heroes every day as part of an ongoing campaign against crime.

Fusion sets ramp aflame

Models walk the ramp in creations by Manish Mal-hotra

The fourth day of PCJ Couture Week 2012 was a blend of two different time zones — the gothic Elizabethan era that inspired designers Shantanu and Nikhil, and the Indo-Pak of the late ’50s which stimul

‘Architecture inspires me’

A model in a tee designed by designer Jeremy Brandrick

When we met British designer Jeremy Brandrick amidst the numerous apparel hanging on extended hangers at Sher Singh’s head office in Okhla, he greeted us with the most amicable smile and told us how he loves to juggle his personal and professional life with the greatest ease. We caught up with the designer who was in the capital to talk about the launch of his latest sportswear line for men.

Luxury redefined on Day 1

Models display creations by Varun Bahl

The concept of haute couture in fashion is synonyms with opulence par excellence, and on the first day of the PCJ Couture Week 2012 the two designers Varun Bahl and J.J.

Superhero merchandise gets haute

Apart from outfits fans are buying products like shoes, pyjamas, school bags, mugs and toys inspired from superheroes

When we think of iconic cartoon characters like Superman, Spiderman or Batman, we hardly associate them with trends. Interestingly these superheroes are now the new age trendsetters, and young fans can’t get enough of them.

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