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Celebrate the festive season with Bollywood as some of the biggest movies this year hit the screens within a month. Bang Bang, Haider, Happy New Year, Ekkes Toppon Ki Salaami and Sonali Cable are all set to entertain you throughout October.
The official remake of the Hollywood film ‘Knight and Day’, Bang Bang is set to hit the cinemas on 2nd October. Starring Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif, this action rom-com is one of the most awaited movies of 2014.
Giving a tough fight to Bang Bang on the same day is Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Haider’ starring Shahid Kapoor and Shradha Kapoor. A modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the movie also stars Tabu and is already making waves in B’town.
Releasing on 10th October is Ramesh Sippy’s production ‘Sonali Cable’. Starring Rhea Chakraborty the movie is a survival drama of an ordinary girl who belongs to a family of internet technicians and her war with her childhood sweetheart.
Also releasing on the same day is Ravindra Gautam’s ‘Ekkes Toppon Ki Salaami’. Starring Anupam Kher, Divyendu Sharma and Aditi Sharma, this movie highlights the ever-changing dynamics of the complex father-son relationship.
Witness action, comedy and drama all rolled into a single package with Farah Khan’s ‘Happy New Year’ releasing on 24th October. Also slated to be one of the biggest releases this year, the movie features an ensemble cast including Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Vivaan Shah, Sonu Sood and Jackie Shroff.
Here’s all you need to know about the designer Troy Costa, the man who designs clothes for Bollywood A-listers and now also for PM Narendra Modi!
Mumbai based fashion designer Troy Costa began his career in the Indian fashion industry in 2003. And in the last 10 years he has established himself as one of the foremost men’s wear designers in the country
Troy Costa: My focus was not on the glamour or the fashion weeks of this country. Once I was able to build a group of tailors who were able to excel in finish and quality and then planned to go to the next step which was starting a made-to-measure label called TroyCosta or TD Costa designs
And Troy’s designs have been donned by Bollywood A-listers including Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan, Anil Kapoor and Arjun Rampal
Troy Costa: We don’t follow any Bollywood diktat as such. Our focus is on making amazing clothes and we also are wanting to dress up Bollywood in a TC signature or a TC style. We don’t want to dress bollywood as per each individual style. That is the only one way we make clothes, tailoring, tailoring and tailoring.
Looking back at the decade spent as a designer, Troy affirms that fashion trends are cyclical in nature
Troy Costa: In 2003, we had the double breasted suit being made a part of the menswear movement then we moved to the single breasted and from 2010-11 going forward we’ve been wanting the double breast to come back and finally its come back in 2013 so that is one aspect. We’ve gone from the small collar in 2003 -2004 to the big collar in 2007-08-09 and we’ve come to the small collar again in 2013. So, that way fashion in a continuous circle its always travelling it goes into various forms it goes into footwear, hairstyles… we had long hair in 2001, and then we had long hair again in 2008-09 and then short hair in 13 and long hair in 16. So it’s constantly evolving but each time taking a new form
His winter festive 2013 collection titled ‘The London Eye’ for men was showcased at the Lakme Fashion week last year and his showstopper was none other than Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Here’s Troy’s take on his latest collection
Troy Costa: It meant that while the merry go round moves you would see color and you’d not see color and technically saying that in menswear fashion color was there in some seasons and then it was not there in some seasons. So, you don’t have color all the time. The man is not a metrosexual like yesteryear, he is ubersexual, he loves his color, he wants it to be a part of his everyday life. He is now more keen on dressing up or doing things of his own unlike yesterday where he asked his wife or his girlfriend to decide or choose his clothes. So, I am seeing a man who has graduated to a more…to a higher level technically.
And we leave you with Troy’s trend predictions for the upcoming season
Troy Costa: Internationally I think there are beautiful trends for menswear and the trends are going to evolve further and further, we have the new wedge brogue which has never been a format for shoes before so this was also showed in the TC London Eye show, coloured wedge. That’s going to be a very big international trend in 2014. The double breasted jacket is going to be a very big trend moving forward. The paisley jacket, the paisley print, all forms of botanical prints in menswear with regards to the shirts being floral based and that’s gonna be a big trend moving forward which is beautiful for menswear, it talks of going away from stripes and checks and creating new spaces with regard to menswear.
Here’s a look at the highlights of the third instalment of the India Runway Week Winter/Festive 2014.
The third season of the India Runway week held in September this year showcased the talent of over 35 young designers in the country. Organized by the Indian Federation for Fashion Development (IFFD), the winter/festive edition of the event was a riot of colors with surreal designs on display along with an amalgamation of traditional and western wear.
Meet Thea and Thomas from the ‘Nordic Kandie Magic’. Retailing out of the Neel Sutra Lounge, Khan Market, Delhi; the duo specializes in exclusive luxury handmade Marzipan delicacies. Offering Marzipan in a variety of flavours ranging from strawberry and rose to the more Indianised spicy flavours, ‘Nordic Kandie Magic’ is sure to surprise your taste buds in ways more than one. Here’s everything you need to know about chocolate-covered Marzipan, that’ll make for the perfect add on with your presents.
Treat your taste buds to a touch of European luxury with lip-smacking handmade Marzipan delicacies! Launched in September this year in the capital, these exclusive gourmet Marzipan bites are a must-try for the Indian palette.
This luxury gourmet delicacy has been a part of the Vogue wedding show earlier this year and has conquered the hearts of many at the event.
The brain behind this sweet delight is the Estonian expatriate, Thea Tammeleht, who has been overwhelmed by the Indian response to her family’s traditional recipe.
Elegantly packaged, Nordic Kandie Magic’s Marzipan makes for a perfect gift through the year but the duo also believes that it could be a great add-on to your wedding invites.
Now, now… we agree we’ve always been Apple lovers. But with the hottest tech update of the year, the iPhone 6 plus has created ripples in the webspace – and not in a good way!
The all-new iPhone 6 plus has been reported to have a ‘Bendy’ characteristic and for the same reason its users have been expressing their unbridled wrath on the internet! Here are a few funny memes or shall we say, RIP posts for that ‘having a new phone’ feeling:
Are you also fed up of waiting for your favourite TV show’s season premiere to come out on torrents? Not anymore! Our favourite family is back on the telly and all you need to do is have a twitter account. Watch the entire #ModernFamily Season 6 premiere right now! Just log on to twitter, follow Star World Premiere, RT, unlock and watch! Don’t believe us? Check it out for yourself! #ModernFamily #SWPCurtainRaiser
This morning while we were going through some reports, our team came across an interesting post on the new iPhone 6 plus. Before you lay your hands on that magnificent beauty that costs a bomb, here’s something you might want to know – IT BENDS!
That’s right. Reportedly the new iPhone 6 plus made with an Aluminum body has a tendency to bend in your pockets! With a certain amount of external force, this iPhone 6 plus might be a shape-shifter in disguise. Here’s a ‘Unbox Therapy’ video that you need to watch.
As this year marks a decade since the iconic TV series ‘Sex and The City’ ended, we take a look at five outfits from the show that we would want in our wardrobes.
A decade ago Carrie Bradshaw’s tryst with relationships, love and labels finally got its ‘Big’ ending. Besides making us cry, laugh and indulge in delicious gossip, Carrie also revolutionized the way regular women looked at fashion as an extension of their independent, stylish personalities. We spotted the many fashion highs and lows, over six seasons of one of the most iconic TV series, ‘Sex and The City’. Take a look at these five fashion moments from the series that stole the show and the hearts of fashionable women the world over.
First up is the Dolce and Gabanna outfit donned by Carrie for her first ever ‘walk the ramp’ moment on the show. The runway appearance in itself wasn’t very successful but the outfit was sure a head turner!
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Next up is the vintage pin stripe suit she wore while walking Aidan’s dog Pete. A stripe on stripe ensemble with Manolo Blahniks and a Fendi bag made re-defined the way women embraced fashion as a daily way of life.
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Third on the list is the iconic Badgley Mischka ‘Carrie’ dress. Post its appearance on the TV show this strapless gown became one of the brand’s best sellers.
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For her date with the Russian, Carrie was gifted a stunning pink to-die-for Oscar De La Renta dress which went on to become one of the highest fashion moments of the show. Turns out that the Russian wasn’t the one, but this dress, most certainly was!
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Out of the many outstanding outfits sported by Carrie in the show’s Paris stretch, the dusty grey ruffled Versace Couture gown was one that every woman dreams of. This princess gown with its perfect styling made it to the top of our list. In the ten years since the last episode of the show, there has been plenty of debate by fans over whether the men Carrie chose were swoon-worthy at all. Nobody has, however, denied that the dresses and looks she flaunted were stuff that all women’s dreams are made of!
Camino is a new addition to the bustling M-Block Market in GK II. If live music, Peruvian food and some chilled cocktails are your idea of an evening well-spent, then Camino should be your new hangout destination. Located on the second floor, just next to Starbucks, Camino offers live music on Wednesdays and Fridays, an interesting array of signature cocktails and an amazing food selection from cuisines across the world.
Where: M-13, M-Block Market, Greater Kailash (GK) II, New Delhi
Must Try: Camino Signature Cocktails ‘Dee-gab-leo’ and ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mischief’
Cost: Rs.1,500 for two (approx including alcohol)
Opening hours: 11 AM to 1 AM (All days of the week)
The American television network has been playing an important role in bringing the ‘different’ into our living rooms. That’s right, getting the audience accustomed to television series inspired by homosexuality has taken the front seat.
‘Will and Grace’, ‘Glee’, ‘Modern Family’, ‘Pretty Little Liars’ and ‘Orange Is The New Black’ are a few television series that have something in common – the Queer factor. These 5 tele-series made the unusual seem normal.
‘Will & Grace’ in 1998 was the first prime-time sitcom starring homosexual lead characters in New York City.
A decade later, Glee, a musical comedy showcased the plight of a high school student trying to get out of the closet, facing initial resentment from his peers.
In the same year, Modern Family kicked off making Cam and Mitch one of the most admired on-TV gay couples. The show also introduced the idea of a gay couple adopting a kid and being regular parents like any other straight couple.
One year later, making teenagers comfortable with the idea of queer was the teenage drama series ‘Pretty Little Liars’. The series made headlines for displaying one of the lead characters, Emily’s, relationships with her girlfriends Maya and Paige.
One of the most talked about series of 2013 ‘Orange Is The New Black’ sheds light on the post-breakup relationship of two girlfriends who land up in prison. As unexplored as the idea may be, the series conquered the hearts of viewers with its touching portrayal of true emotions.
All of us have that one moment every day when we say something and the next second we realize how it could have an absolutely different (read double meaning) meaning. Here are 11 phrases with double meanings that plaster a smile on our faces every time somebody says it.
Double Meaning Phrases
1. It’s Hard!
Aren’t you glad?
2. Omg! It’s so big
Leave Britney Alone! If something is big, it is just big.
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3. Suck it
Alright, but just remember – it’s a two-way street!
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4. Please be gentle
By ‘gentle’, we mean, gentle to your pets, gentle with the glasses, gentle…
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5. Was it inserted properly?
Like a card in an ATM machine, a battery in a phone, a straw in a can of juice. Why? What did you think?!
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6. Can I feel it?
Now wait a second! Don’t get ideas in your head!
7. Are you wet?
Because it’s raining outside! Duh!
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8. It’s getting a bit nippy
You know that feeling when you are not prepared to fight the unexpected cold weather.
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9. Do you want it?
Heart-throb Robin Thicke’s message to all the ladies!
It’s a Monday morning and you are constantly snoozing your alarm and you are struggling to get out of bed, to get ready to face the week. You are not alone; here are funny pictures for Monday mornings to brighten up your week.
Funny Monday Morning Pictures
1. How many days till Friday?
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2. Where did the weekend go?
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3. Sh*t I am so Hungover?’
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4. Is it Monday already?
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5. Snooze Snooze Snooze
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6. I hate Mondays
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7. Monday traffic is so bad, maybe I should call in sick!
