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Rev up shoulders with flirty styles

After the cinched waist the next big thing to sweep runways across Europe is the play on the shoulders, maybe it has got to do with retro revival. Shoulders are definitely the next big thing, whether it is in the form of embellished numbers, getting big and bold or just adding tassels to rev up an ensemble. “Big shoulders look good on petite bodies as they highlight their frames, specially in the early 60s and 70s they were done in great style by women,” says designer Kapil.

SATC 2 fails to click with ladies

Even before the last one could release, there were talks of a sequel and ladies lunching all across the globe had their feathers in a twist already. Yes, we are talking of the fearsome foursome who started a worldwide cosmopolitan frenzy only to ditch it mid-way as “when everyone started drinking it, we stopped”, made it acceptable to

Doting dads proud to play mommy to kids

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Traditionally, they say that a mother is a care-giver, and father a bread earner. But there seems to be a role reversal of sorts, with many new-age dads in the capital opting to sometimes stay at home and help raising a child.

Dhoom director in legal trouble

Director Sanjay Gadhvi has found himself in a legal mess after Studio 18 of the Indian Film Company filed a criminal complaint against the director.
IFC had signed a two-film deal with Gadhvi in January 2008. IFC conceptually approved the first film, 7 days in Paris, in October that year and negotiated with Imran Khan a

Katrina walks the talk

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To say the unexpected has happened wouldn’t be much of an understatement. After being criticised for being all looks and little talent, Katrina Kaif has gone on to receive favourable reviews for her dignified performance in Rajneeti.

Caste census starts a debate among youth

Strong opinions — that is what one should expect when there’s a national debate on something as “sensitive” as caste-based Census, especially from the younger generation.

Shahid goes commando

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Shahid Kapur is working very hard for his father’s film Mausam. Make that, working out. Shahid plays a fighter pilot in the film and since his role required him to be fit, the actor flew in his trainer Abbas Ali to Scotland, where he is currently shooting.

When the world went Gaga

Think Lady Gaga and instantly your mind conjures up an image of the most outlandish, attire, teamed with what can only be described as outrageous hairstyles and props. Right from the bubble-wrap dress on her Fame Ball tour to the Kermit Frog outfit during an interview with Germany’s RTL, the singer’s personality seems

Summer styles fall for fringe benefits

It is reminiscent of 20s flapper girl style dressing, straight out of a jazz club or The Great Gatsby, fringes have made a comeback to fashion this spring-summer. From multi-layered beaded dresses with sparkling tassels to saris and dupattas with fringes borders in Indian wear, many designers both Indian and international are jumping on to the fringe bandwagon.

Metro to Gurgaon could mean no cabs back home

Soon commuters would be able to have a traffic-free ride to Gurgaon. On the eve of Delhi Metro’s inception in Gurgaon, a lot of corporations are thinking of stopping the cab services they offer to their employees minimising the use of private vehicles and thus decongesting the bumper-to-bumper traffic. May sound relieving to those who

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