You don’t really need chandeliers and Persian carpets to be house-proud. For someone like graphic novelist Sarnath Banerjee who feels comfortable in a pair of shorts even at formal dos (he came in shorts during the launch of his book The Harappa Files recently), everything doesn’t need to be prim and proper. Even a not-so-perfect house is ‘cool’.

While it’s always experiment that rules fashion weeks, this time there was something more to it as well. Amongst the innovation and novelty which is a priority for designers, something tried and tested also held a strong place. And that seems to be the reason behind the fact that many designers never leave out goddess gowns.
Like most fashion weeks, gowns ruled in the recently concluded Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week too.

Some social issues can irritate to the extent that it’s difficult to stop oneself from being involved in them to resolve things. Something similar happened with professional Preeti Chandel, who after working with the corporate sector for more than 13 years took up the cause of road safety and started “Encourage India” that aims to spread awareness about road safety in various parts of the city.

For some, it’s never too late for new beginnings. At least, in the case of well-known architect, artist and designer from Sri Lanka, Tilak Samarawickrema who showcased his exhibition, “Woven Tapestries” — an exhibition of textile designs in the capital recently, his first in India.

Sharon Lowen

Emperor Ashoka is one historical character who fascinates me the most. He created the largest empire that anyone could have ever imagined.

Hope and happiness — that is what the new government order has brought to those belonging to the alternate sex in the country. In the application form of Census 2011, a box marked “others” has been included for the alternate sex under the gender category so as to get an exact idea of the number of people belonging to the community.

Opportunities come to those who are open to ideas. This came true for Gujarat-based craftsman Mansukh Prajapati, the inventor of Mitti Cool — a clay refrigerator that works without electricity.

The dipping temperature of the capital is not deterring young girls of the city to drop styles as they are embracing rising hemlines and plunging necklines like never before. Girls are all ready to rock the party with little black dresses and micro-minis ignoring the winter chill.

Just merely spreading awareness about a cause doesn’t help much in a world governed by money. And so, for the cause of tigers, an art initiative, Artiger is trying to raise funds as well as spread the word.

Teens often get into a relationship for fun, companionship and a little bit of sharing and caring. And while most of these relationships get over in a short span of time, the ones that last longer set an example.