Bloggers feel the pulse of fashion
Neons, monochromes, androgyny and pastels dominated the temporarily set runway. Fresh faces and enthusiasm marked the faces of the young models. As 11 popular fashion bloggers from Delhi and Mumbai, came together to highlight the trends of Spring Summer 2013 at the Fashion Bloggers Meet, designer Suneet Varma took charge of picking up the most interesting looks.
Chinese delights, now on speed dial
Lodged amidst plush cafes, lounges and fine-dining options in Kailash colony market, a youthful and ‘fun’ Asian joint, does catch your attention! If not for anything else, then for the simple setting in white and orange. Speedy Chow, as the name suggests is a place meant for a quick Chinese or Thai meal, where you can place your order and pick it up from the counter within 10 minutes flat owing to a self-service model. With nominal pricing, where a meal for two can be well within `500, the joint plans to cater to all sections of society.
On song with sizzling Sonal
Standing tall and slender in a mint green pant suit, actress Sonal Chauhan has a warm vibe to her. Running slightly late owing to a delayed flight, she decides to grab a quick bite, while talking to the press. Sonal’s film, 3G released recently, with which she makes her singing debut. The svelte actress talks about her musical foray.
Back to the Mughal era
Birth of khayal, sarangi’s attainment of classical status and the royal sherwani have a shared history.
Brotherly bonhomie
Rock ‘n’ roll genre is synonymous with the city band, Parikrama. Brothers Subir and Nitin Malik founded the band way back in 1991 during their college days. As we chat with them, the easy camaraderie among the brothers is evident. Subir, dressed in his trademark Pink Floyd T-shirt, and Nitin in a loose pair of tracks and black T-shirt, make you feel at home instantly.
Mother of party music
You can’t miss the twinkle in her eyes, as she hits the console and sets the party mood. She loves to create music and hates to be referred to as a deejay. A globetrotting artist, headstrong and opiniated, Ma Faiza created the perfect mélange of rhythm and melody at her recent performance in the city.
Love in the turbulent Thirties
Love ballads are often sung on stage. Very few of them manage to hold the audience’s attention throughout the performance.
Buy, baby, buy
She started in 2009 with a small office space with about 20-odd employees. Today, she has a two-storey office in a posh South Delhi locality with 130 members of staff.
Neil’s love affair with dark themes
As one enters his room for a tete-a-tete, you can see he is pacing around. Post exchanging pleasantries, actor Neil Nitin Mukesh informs that he loves walking around and talking. With perfect peach and cream complexion, chiseled features and light stubble, the handsome actor has a steady female fan following.
One million men to pledge support
Ironically, as we celebrate International Women’s Day today to celebrate womanhood, numerous cases of violence against women through the city continue to be reported daily.