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Is She a Drama Queen?

We have all been a drama queen at some point or the other, and we girls do like a little bit of melodrama, don’t we? Designer Shivali Singh adds all this drama to her latest collection titled Drama Queen.  Dramatic cuts for her gowns and striking accessories set the tone for the show.  Tunics give [...] Feb 18, 2014
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Major demand to make Hyderabad a Union Territory: Chiranjeevi

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): After Union ministers including Chiranjeevi, Pallam Raju and Purandeswari met LK Advani before Parliament assembled on Monday, Chiranjeevi said that their main demand is that Hyderabad should be made a Union Territory. He also said that the ministers will see that the bill does not get passed. Feb 17, 2014
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Sensuality Over Sexuality

If you don’t have a black dress in your wardrobe, your wardrobe surely is incomplete.  And you are going to be spoilt for choice when you take a look at Rocky S’ collection. Rocky loves the colour black and his latest red carpet collection does reiterate it. He plays with sensuality with his use of [...] Feb 17, 2014
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Bebo becomes the face of Magnum ice-cream in India

Mumbai, Feb 16 (ANI): Bollywood Beauty Kareena Kapoor Khan has been chosen as the brand ambassador of one of the world’s most luxurious ice cream brands Magnum Ice-cream in India. And looks like Bebo is super excited about it…Starting from 1st March, Magnum will be available in three delicious flavours – Classic, Almond and Chocolate Truffle in Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad priced at Rs.85 per bar. Feb 16, 2014
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Trends for Brides and Grooms

After putting up a spectacular show at the Hyderabad International Fashion Week, designer Riyaz Gangji decided to exchange roles with the Nevanta team.  He takes control of the mic and we at Nevanta have nice things to say about his bridal collection.  Rich embellishments, luxurious fabric, flattering cuts, experimental silhouettes, stunning colours and numerous trousseau [...] Feb 16, 2014
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Taking the Ecofriendly Route Stylishly

The humble cotton is making a statement on the ramp now, more than it ever has! Designers are playing with the fabric to create silhouettes that exude finesse, style and wear-ability. Bhopal-based designer Mumtaz Khan focuses on traditional sarees, suits and lehengas for his latest design showcase at the Hyderabad International Fashion Week. His prints [...] Feb 15, 2014
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It happens: Elephant Festival

Kerala, Feb 14 (ANI): Devotees thronged the ten-day long famed temple festival, 'Attukal Pongala', to seek blessings of Hindu goddess, 'Attukal Devi', and to see majestic elephants decorated with ornaments for a procession in Thiruvananthapuram city of India's God's own country, southern Kerala province. The festival witnessed 11 richly caparisoned elephants, decorated with gold ornaments, and divided into two groups in the Attukal temple premises, amid drumbeats and frenzied shouts of devotees. Elephants form a major part of religious festivals in Kerala. In this annual festival, women from all walks of life, gather at the temple and perform a ritual of offering rice cooked in earthen pots to seek the blessings of the goddess. This festival of 'Attukal Pongala' has got a listing in the coveted Guinness Book of World Records for the record turnout of women devotees at a single place of worship. Feb 14, 2014
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It happens:Flower Show

Siliguri, Feb 14 (ANI): A variety of beauties that bloomed in all their splendour and fragrance at the flower show in Siliguri city of India's eastern West Bengal left visitors spellbound. There are atleast 90 stalls showcasing a vast variety of flowers from different parts of the province and also from the country's northeast region. They range from special orchids of Sikkim to the Cactii of Kalimpong,to name a few. Gerbera, seasonal flowers and different coloured roses also seemed to be attracting the visitors' attention.The programme is in its 29th edition this year. It is being organised by the Siliguri Horticulture Society and the provincial government. This fair is held every year and attracts a large number of visitors. Feb 14, 2014
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It happens: Jute Fair

Guwahati, Feb 14 (ANI): Awestruck visitors thronged the National Jute Fair in Guwahati city in India's north east Assam held to promote jute products and to create a platform for marketing jute products by self help groups. The fair is organised by the National Jute Board. Entrepreneurs from different parts of the country are participating in this fair, exhibiting huge variety of environment friendly consumer products. Eco friendly jute dolls, fancy bags, shopping bags, gift items, wall hangings, home textiles, floor coverings are some of the products displayed at the fair.Nearly 20 stalls are participating in the fair from all over. Several lifestyle jute products such as handicraft and handloom materials, dolls, fancy jute bags, shopping bags, gift articles, wall hangings, footwear, floor coverings and artificial jewelleries are on the display cum sale. The fair is organised as part of the National Jute Board's (NJB) promotional activity and to create awareness among the general public regarding eco-friendly alternative products for use in home and offices. Feb 14, 2014
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Shutdown in Andhra Pradesh continues over Telangana row

Guntur, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Feb 14 (ANI): Supporters of YSR Congress party and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) called for shutdown for second consecutive day in various districts of Andhra Pradesh on Friday against the creation of a new state. Members of YSR Congress party burnt tyres and staged a protest shouting slogans on the streets of Guntur district against the central government over its decision of creation of a separate state, Telangana by bifurcating Andhra Pradesh. Effect of shutdown was also seen in capital city Hyderabad, where businesses remained shut and also in the port city of Visakhapatnam where no public transport was visible and people were seen waiting at the bus stops. Feb 14, 2014
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Obsessing Over Crop Tops

A trip on the ramp for an actress can spell disaster. But actress Lavanya Tripathi takes this in her stride and completes her walk with a smile. Apart from the slip, another first for Lavanya was her wearing black. The starlet loves colour and is rarely seen in black. Moving from colour to style, Lavanya [...] Feb 14, 2014