Pimpri man dons bespoke gold shirt

► The 3.25-kg shirt costs Rs 1.27 cr ► 15 goldsmiths took 15 days to fashion it out of 22 karat gold ► 6 Swarovski buttons and a gold belt accessorise it

He calls himself “the gold man” and to live up to this self-image, he ordered himself a shirt in gold. Datta Phuge, a chit fund businessman from Pimpri and whose wife Seema Phuge is an NCP corporator, took the delivery of his custom-made 3.25 kg 22 karat gold shirt on Thursday; he had jewellery weighing 5 kg loaded around his neck and wrists as accessories.

His next, but by far more modest, aspiration in the making is a gold covered mobile phone. “The gold shirt has been one of my dreams and I am elated to collect it today. It will be an embellishment to my reputation as the ‘Gold man of Pimpri’,” Phuge told Mirror.Preening over his Rs 1.27 crore costume, he said he will wear it to ring in the New Year on December 31.

About 15 goldsmiths laboured over 15 days, working 18 hours a day, to make 14,000 gold flowerrings, interwoven with one lakh spangles, which was assembled on a fabric base of imported white velvet. The shirt has six Swarovski buttons and a gold belt to complete the look.

“After extensive research on the design and the look of the piece, I decided to give it an armour-like appearance,” says Tejpal Ranka who designed this opulent apparel. Phuge, clearly a lover of bling, owns about 10 gold chains (including three chains of 70 tolas or 700 grams each), six bracelets and 25 rings, collectively weighing 10 kilograms.

But his most prized possessions are custom-made personal effects, which include a pen and a wristwatch made by the same jeweller. Now, the shell of a phone from Nokia’s gold series is being further gilded. It is likely to cost him another Rs 2.5 lakh.

The phone is expected to be ready in a month’s time. “The body would be retained and the cover would be made in gold. This will be challenging as the elasticity of plastic cannot be matched by gold; so the skill set of the designer is put to a complete test,” said Ranka.

Phuge sees a lot of wisdom in his style of flamboyance. “People buy cars and go on holidays abroad. For me, gold is the ultimate passion. That is the reason I have spent a whopping amount of money on the shirt. I am looking at it as an investment which will keep appreciating.

I inherited a fair amount of gold; I also want to leave behind a sufficient amount of gold for the next generation,” he explained. He has, however, not set himself a target on the quantum of gold he finally hopes to hoard. He is also not bothered by security concerns. “I have my own security system in place. I always move around with bodyguards,” he said.

Gold ebbs, but sizzle to stay

INDIANS BOUGHT 607.6 TONNES OF GOLD IN THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2012, AS PER THE WGC

Yellow metal likely to retain its ‘safe haven’ tag. Keep a small chunk in your portfolio, say experts

Gold prices in India are expected to move up in 2013 despite a recent slide, say experts.
Prices of the yellow metal have fallen around 6% so far from its all-time high of R32,975 on November 27. It closed marginally lower on Monday at R30,730 per 10 grams against Friday's close of R30,760.

With Europe still in recession and the US struggling with fiscal cliff issues, gold is likely to retain its “safe haven” tag compared to equities, as investors use the yellow metal to hedge against inflation.
“Major economies around the world are still struggling for growth and various issues including fiscal cliff are still unresolved. Gold’s safe heaven appeal will continue to attract investors in 2013,” said Hitesh Jain, gold analyst, India Infoline. “Moreover, the US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates low till 2015 augurs well for gold. The recent fall in gold prices should be seen as an opportunity to invest in the long term in the yellow metal.”
“There is a lot of money flowing around the world which would push inflation up,” said Naveen Mathur, gold analyst, Angel Broking. “Gold prices are expected to move up going forward as investors use yellow metal as a hedge against inflation.”

However, it should not mean that an investor should put all her eggs in one basket. Financial planners suggest that investment in gold should not be more than 10% of the total investment portfolio. "If your investment in gold is less than 10% of total investments, then you should go for gold," said Vishal Dhawan, founder, Plan Ahead Wealth Advisors.

Indians bought 607.6 tonnes of gold in the first nine months of 2012 according to the World Gold Council. India's gold import jumped nearly 50% to $60 billion in 2011-12 against the last fiscal year, pushing the current account deficit to a record $78.2 billion or 4.2% of GDP (gross domestic product).

WHAT TOOK THE SHEEN OFF GOLD

The rupee’s decline against the US dollar: From R53 in the beginning of this year, it has so far lost more than R2, or 3.77%, against the $. A weaker rupee makes gold imports costlier

Sluggish domestic demand at prevailing high levels: Investors were seen shifting funds from weakening bullion as equity markets have been rising

Tax on gold sales: The Indian bullion market witnessed a brief closure in March due to traders protest against the budget proposal to hike import duty and levy on branded jewellery, which was rolled back by the government later in April

Recovery in the US: The economic uptrend in the US caused demand for gold, a safe haven investment globally, to dry up

However... High inflation rates, arising from monetary stimulus measures, may bring investors back to gold as a hedge against price-rise.

THE 24-CARAT QUESTION

Gold seems to be losing ground. Should you continue to bet on it?
R3,440 or 12.7%*

Rise in gold prices in 2012

R6,605 or 32.1% Rise in prices in 2011
R32,975 per 10 grams All-time high gold price, recorded on Nov 27, 2012
6% Fall in gold prices from its lifetime high

R7,220 or 14.2% Rise in silver prices, per kilogram, in 2012

Jewellery should whisper

My favourite piece of jewellery is an antique choker-set that my father bought me at an auction at Hyderabad. It is priceless in its setting, stones and sentiment not just because it was given to me by my beloved parent but also because it is not garish. The peacocks set in emeralds and rubies on it are stunning.
The piece of jewellery that I have owned for the longest duration is an emerald necklace set in diamonds. It was gifted by my grandfather to my grandmother when he produced his first Hindi film. I inherited this classic beauty (which he called ‘Venus’ after Madhubala who starred in the film) and wear it with gowns, because it symbolises longevity in family relationships for me.
I am most fond of the traditional and fusion polki and kundan jewellery that I have inherited from my family. I also like contemporary settings and chic edgy pieces with floral or animal designs that I can wear with business suits or evening gowns, the latter which I absolutely adore.
I also love rubies, yellow African diamonds, rare precious stones in dramatic colours set with some diamonds rather than the prosaic solitaires that people seem to be flaunting nowadays.
My philosophy about jewellery is that it should whisper not shout, it should be about beauty and not about a vulgar display of wealth. It must be about nonchalance and should be worn keeping in mind the outfit. I’d never recommend sporting jewellery sets, as this is passé, instead I’d go with one dramatic focal point that speaks out and then I’d understate all else. For example if your choker is flamboyant, let the ring, arm cuff and earrings be subtle.
My jewellery dream is to have an edgy sculptural necklace made by a funky sculptor like Jahangir Jani or Arzan Khambatta. I am attracted to the offbeat and innovative.

Sudhirr Singh of ‘Adaaliz’ is a jeweller who has rendered worthy service to his customers over the two-and-a-half decades that he has been selling jewellery

In pursuit of adornment

Sudhirr Singh of ‘Adaaliz’ is a jeweller who has rendered worthy service to his customers over
the two-and-a-half decades that he has been selling jewellery

I meet up with jeweller Sudhirr Singh in his cosy showroom ‘Adaaliz’ on Hughes Road, which also houses the office spaces of some of the most affluent jewellers in town. I step up to a brightly lit space which showcases a veritable gamut of every woman’s dream – diamond necklaces, rubies, emeralds and precious stones galore. Walking upto his office upstairs, I meet a man who seems extremely serious about the jewellery that he serves up customers.
Sudhirr and his family, who hail from Bhagalpur in Bihar, have been in the jewellery business for nearly two-and-a-half decades, he says. Sudhirr, who started out by exporting loose diamonds to the Far East, has two brothers, both of whom are also in the same field – in Bangkok and in Bangalore respectively. He started ‘Adaaliz’ on his own two-and-a-half years ago after being in partnership with his brothers for about two decades. “There’s more freedom and creativity when one has the licence to take one’s own decisions,” he says. “The demand for jewellery in India is growing by the day.” So moving from Panchratna, Opera House, he shifted to being his own man on Hughes Road.
Sudhirr’s showroom specialises in bridal jewellery of a fine sort in keeping with the word Adaaliz which is a European name for ‘of the nobility’. “Diamond studded jewellery is a favourite with my customers, many of whom are female,” he says adding that making lightweight jewellery with fine diamonds is ‘Adaaliz’s specialty. For Sudhirr, helping conceptualise the jewellery he sells is the most exciting part despite the fact that he has in-house designers at work. “People want unique sorts of jewellery nowadays and tastes among customers differ widely.”
For a workaholic like him who works till 9 pm each day, keeping a work-life balance is confessedly difficult. But he does treasure the times he spends with his family over the weekends. Something that he most looks forward to every year is travelling to Hong Kong for the annual jewellery fair that never fails to inspire him.
Sudhirr’s success mantra is simple: “Work hard, be creative and provide satisfaction to customers”. And last but not the least, he believes in being positive. For someone like him who forms part of the large USD 30 billion jewellery business in India annually, one which exports 95% of the world’s diamonds, the future looks bright.

Party on! Accessories can make or break your outfit. We tell you how to get it ri

Party on!

Accessories can make or break your outfit. We tell you how to get it right

As the party season gets in full swing, there’s no better time to update your wardrobe. Along with stocking up on the latest trends in dresses, you’re also going to need some stylish statement pieces to complete your look. Ayesha Kapur, from Ayesha accessories, says for the disco queen look, metal mesh earrings and neckpieces in all colours ranging from silver and gold to pink, blue and black glitter are in vogue. “Neon is another super craze. Earrings and neckpieces in electric green or orange are sure to grab attention. Chunky necklaces are also great, but multiple long chains in metal seem to be the hot thing this season,” she says.
Jewellery designer Vasundhara Mantri feels flowers are a real hit this season, and feature in her necklaces, rings and bracelets. “Chandelier earrings add a beautiful, feminine touch. Even layered earrings are very trendy this season, and can be bought in both precious and cosmetic metals. Pair a chunky statement neckpiece in muti-coloured gemstones, silver and gold rhinestones, and black beads with your solid-coloured dress. Further, square, triangle, cubic, and round bracelets bring some arm candy to your look,” adds the designer.
When it comes to bags, clutches with chains still rule. Accessory Designer Pinky Saraf says deep hues like indigo, emerald, royal blue are popular favourites. “When dressing for a party, go with gold sequins or metallic pieces to add a touch of bling. Personally, I incorporate kundan, diamantes and polkis in my pieces as it gives a quirky mix of traditional and modern,” she adds.
Footwear designer Rohan Arora says since the party season means lots of dancing, opt for something comfortable for your feet, preferably flats. “If you can’t go for flats, I’d recommend platform heels. But stilettos are a complete no-no. Boots are also popular this season but opt for ones in lighter fabrics like khadi or kalamkari work. Hand-embroidered jootis look fab even when teamed with Western silhouettes. Go for footwear in deep colours like wine red and ink blue and go all out with bling by pairing crystal-studded sandals with your outfit,” he says.

Beautiful Wedded Couple - Romantic Moments

Beautiful Wedded Couple Romantic Moments

Gem of passion – The ruby! This wine-red precious stone has intoxicated for centuries with its power and beauty

Gem of passion – The ruby!

This wine-red precious stone has intoxicated for centuries with its power and beauty

According to legend Kublai Khan once offered to part with a city in exchange for a ruby in the King of Ceylon’s possession. Gustavus III of Sweden presented one, now in the Russian regalia, to the Empress Catherine, which was apparently the size of a pigeon’s egg. And the Burmese government sent two rubies to London in 1879, one of which, reduced by re-cutting to just over 32 carats, was sold for 10,000 pounds of those days; the other, of about 38.5 carats, was sold for 20,000 pounds.
This deep red stone speaks, to most, of the language of passion. Says jewellery designer Queenie Singh, “It is not just the stone of passion but the stone of attraction as well.” One of the four precious stones in the world – the other three being diamonds, emeralds and sapphires – rubies hold properties that according to astrologers and gemologists can assuage doubt and relieve anxieties. Their courage and passion for life deliver energies that can help one to enjoy life’s upside and confront conflicts in any form as well. With rubies, says popular perception, courage is achieved and they inspire one to keep going.
Designer Farah Khan Ali, who informs that she will be featuring rubies in her next jewellery collection, says that they are a stone that can be worn at any time of day. “They are basically a feminine stone and can be worn either casually during the daytime, or formally at night. Sometimes on an evening out, soft lighting can accentuate their appeal enormously.”
Designer Varuna D Jani says that while she loves both rubies and emeralds, rubies are the more popular stone among her clients. “Rubies can be worn by young and old alike – even 18-year-olds can wear them – unlike emeralds which do not suit everybody,” she affirms. Varuna adds that she sells Burmese rubies at her showroom which are the best in the world but which are also relatively rare now.
Generally speaking, naturally occurring rubies are considered the most valuable, though nowadays many rubies are synthetically treated with colour inclusions that makes their colour richer and more vibrant. “The most superior rubies in the marketplace are the ones with the least colour inclusions,” says Varuna. On the other hand, as Queenie rightly adds, colour inclusions often increase a ruby’s buying appeal especially among those looking for more intense and vivid colours.
According to the Gregorian calendar, the ruby is generally considered the birthstone of the month of July, while the Hindu calendar considers it as the birthstone of the month of August. In fact, a verse dating to 1870 describes it in an amusing form:
“The glowing ruby shall adorn, Those who in July are born; Then they’ll be exempt and free
From love’s doubts and anxiety.”
Rubies are generally worn, astrologically speaking to enhance the power of the Sun in the birth chart. However, it has to be kept in mind that, when viewed from this astrological dimension, the paramount consideration is the time of birth and the consequent ascendant house of the individual concerned.

ruby necklace

ruby ring

ruby necklace, earrings, ring

ruby sandal

Where rubies come from
Burmese rubies have traditionally been held as the most superior sort in the world, and Burma was considered the primary source for rubies for centuries. However contemporary and the most commonly available rubies come from Thailand and Africa. Farah Khan Ali says that her upcoming collection features rubies from the Mozambique mines in Africa.

The Ruby anniversary
The 40th anniversary of a wedding or an organisation is generally considered the ruby anniversary with the most appropriate gift for the recipient being in that stone. Additional ways to spice up a ruby anniversary are by using ruby red on flowers, cards, wrapping and associated gift items; by setting the table with a ruby red tablecloth or employing tableware with a ruby red trim; using ruby red candles, ruby red colored vases for flowers etc. And last but not the least, toasting with a ruby red drink or even red wine.

Look radiant on your wedding day

    Adesigner trousseau and an ideal honeymoon destination are no longer the only concerns for brides these days. Radiant skin, luscious lips and a smooth silhouette are in demand as well. Sunlight, pollution and stress can cause the skin to look tired and all those cake and menu tastings can lead to a few unwanted pounds prior to the big day. Dermatologist Dr Sadhana Deshmukh from Forever Yooung reveals some pre-wedding treatments for that perfect look on the most memorable day of your life...
    Reduce the need to constantly shave and wax by opting for painfree laser hair reduction: Repeated waxing or shaving of facial and body hair can lead to rough pigmented skin and even rashes. At Forever Yooung, laser hair reduction is carried out through next-generation systems such as a 810-nm didode laser with IN-Motion Technology and a patented Dual Chill treatment. Consistent treatments in specific areas make you hair-free for good.
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    Turn back time with Botox: BOTOX® is a quick, safe and proven solution that gives you younger-looking skin in the time it takes to have your lunch. It works simply by relaxing the tiny facial muscles that cause expression lines, leaving your skin smooth and unwrinkled. Trained dermatologists at Forever Yooung will administer the procedure, making the results so natural, that the secret stays with you.
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Contemporary chic

Asneak peek at Purva Darda Kothari’s latest jewellery line showcases some stunning designs. “At Intrea, we believe in constantly reinventing and doing something new, and the wedding season has motivated us in a big way. This time around, I’ve worked with some shaded pink and blue sapphires for rings and earrings and it’s something I am proud of. People are looking at something different to flaunt, wear and gift this season. And our designs are wearable without looking too dressy or blingy. That’s the charm of this rice range.”

Intrea, which is a joint venture between designer Purva Darda Kothari and manufacturer of diamonds and jewellery Harnish R Sheth, has been set up with the idea to create mesmerising designs in diamonds and gemstones and intricately handcrafted jewellery. “It’s about redefining the designs and treasures of India,” say the duo, adding that it’s a perfect blend of ethnicity and modernity that celebrate a thought process.

Contemporary trends and aesthetic flavour of traditional Indian design have been retained in all designs. Needless to say, the jewellery line, which has been made of precious stones such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies, add more grandeur to the collection. Make sure to check the range that also focuses on intricate and heavy bridal jewellery, necklaces, bracelets and danglers.

If you want to explore contemporary chic designer and traditional jewellery, visit The Trident, Mexican Hall on Dec 7 and 8, 10:30 am onwards.

Some of the designs which will be on display

Purva Darda Kothari

You would have thought that fast-paced, hassle-free online marriage portals would spell the end of the traditional marriage bureau.

OLD-WORLD MAKERS OF THE MATCH

You would have thought that fast-paced, hassle-free online marriage portals would spell the end of the traditional marriage bureau. But across the country, they flourish

THE TRADITIONAL CONCEPT OF A MARRIAGE BUREAU INVOLVES MORE HUMAN CONTACT, WHICH STILL IS A MUST FOR A LOT OF SECTIONS IN OUR SOCIETY “What I like about an offline marriage bureau is that they screen the candidates before sharing the profiles with you, unlike an online marriage portal which sends out mass emails which don’t even match the requirements.”

P ersonalisation in the times of log-ins is the advantage marriage bureaus say they provide. A human intermediary helps a single person find a suitable partner who has already been put under scrutiny and deemed fit for marriage by professionals.

But to the youth of today are marriage bureaus still relevant? Do they sound as bad as being “set up” by the elders? Even in a country forever on the swivel between tradition and modernity, it would be presumptuous to predict the survival of old-style marriage bureaus ten years down the line.
Shubh Mangal, a marriage bureau which began providing services in 1991, is one of the surviving few trying to protect the traditional idea of matchmaking, a phenomenon under attack by online matrimony portals.
When simply logging on and finding a partner after browsing millions of entries seems convenient and fussfree, these marriage bureaus are sticking on to the belief that their personal interest and mediation skills still count for some.
Says PK Aggrawal, chief coordinator, Shubh Mangal, who started out his marriage bureau by unofficially matchmaking for friends and family: “The idea still works for a lot of people in the conventional setup as well as for those who have tried all the modern means and failed to find a match. We have come across a lot of cases where people have tried fancy online mediums and have faced a lot of trouble finding the right match. A union like marriage can’t be made in such a mechanical manner. There has to be personal involvement which we provide them with.”
“We also provide counseling as well as guidance on legal grounds as we feel that our job isn’t over just because we have found a suitable match for the families. We become a part of the union forever,” adds Aggarwal.
“Any society has different layers of beliefs and methods. The traditional concept of a marriage bureau involves more human contact, which still is a must for a lot of sections. Vernacular newspapers didn’t disappear when television happened. The old marriage bureaus still survive as they serve the specific needs of our conventional societal structure,” says sociologist Ranjana Kumari,
“Matchmaking involves a thorough understanding of the culture, religious orientation, financial and social status of the two families involved. It is the understanding of this sensitivity that makes our platform a safer option than a regular online site,” says Neeta Jha from Sycorian, one of the oldest marriage bureaus in Delhi

Old marriage bureaus across the country, however, have mixed emotions about their survival in the marriage market. “People of the Sindhi community, among many others, are more comfortable dealing with an offline bureau where they know the manager and the owner of the bureau and can meet them or speak to them over the phone,” says Hitesh Chhabria owner of 27-year-old marriage bureau, which is one of the oldest bureaus that still runs out of a physical space in Mumbai. The advent of several online match-making bureaus has not affected his business. “When we Indians find it difficult to shop online, how would we be comfortable looking for a life partner online,” adds Chhabria.
Formed in 2000, Astha Marriage Bureau is one of the oldest of its kind in Kolkata. Soumendu Sen, the owner of the bureau, says the absence of traditional ghataks (individuals contacting prospective grooms and brides) created a void in the matrimonial scenario in the city, so allowing Astha to flourish. Initially, Astha had to compete with matrimonial advertisements in papers, and later with online matrimony portals.
So does the bureau have any chance of survival in the future? “It will survive because unlike online matrimony portals, people can see us and be in physical contact with us,” says Sen. “But, the greatest challenge be faced from Facebook. It is more dangerous than online portals for our business,” adds Sen.
Today, with traditional marriage bureaus having been replaced by online matchmaking sites, the prospective bride and groom choose partners for themselves online, from the comfort of their homes or offices. These sites are a hassle-free, quick and easy way to advertise yourself among lakhs of people for a small amount. With features such as online biodata, which includes photo, astrological information, salary and family details, and even expectations from the partner, these online marriage services have a lot going for them. But they come with their own flaws. “Marriages are going more wrong these days, irrespective of what medium led to the union,” says senior advocate Pinky Anand. “Online mediums are more prone to disasters as they are impersonal and there is less human action involved,” she adds.
Online matrimonial services are popular because they put the control into the hands of those who want to marry. For many youngsters, its about taking their own decisions without their family’s interference. “The online medium has phenomenal advantage. We have to progress with changing times. The bureaus lack speed and choices. They need to make some changes in their structure if they want to make it to the future,” says Murugavel Janakiraman, founder and CEO of Bharat Matrimony
However, there remain those who are open, even prefer, the old fashioned, though less jazzy, charm of the marriage bureau. “What I like about an offline marriage bureau is that they screen the candidates before sharing the profiles with you, unlike an online marriage bureau that will send out mass emails which doesn’t even match your requirements remotely,” says Paresh Nagrani, 30, a properly consultant in Mumbai who employed the services of an offline marriage bureau to marry Jyotsana, 28, in May this year
“It was a wonderful experience after being tired of unnecessary virtual trips of matrimonial websites. The bureau owner sat with me and we discussed the minutest details and my specifications. You feel safe with such treatment. You can then depend upon them without wasting a lot of time, money and energy,” says Ritika, an NRI from Boston currently in Mumbai scouting for a groom.
Market watchers say that while offline marriage bureaus held their own for quite a while after the digital boom, the online bureaus took off suddenly, and now dominate the market. Says online expert, Prashanto Roy, “While live bureaus initially continued to do well in terms of generating revenues is because for years they have developed and worked on contacts and they had that advantage. But now, however, if we take an overall look at the marriage market, the online portals are showing huge growth.”

According to Netscribes, a global market intelligence firm, “The online matrimony market size was valued at around INR 3.8-4 bn in 2011 and is expected to reach around INR 11-12 bn by 2015. There has been a significant increase in the number of profile registrations signifying the growth of this sector in the country. The major challenges online bureaus would face is from competition from the offline market, rural urban barrier and lack of physical infrastructure and presence of fake profiles.” Choosing between the two could be like a toss-up between fast food and a slow-cooked duck.

If there are problems in the marriage of a girl then there is a very effective and beneficial mantra

Marriage problem Mantra's
If there are problems in the marriage of a girl then there is a very effective and beneficial mantra is as below:-

" hey goury Shankara Ardhangi yathaa tavam Shankar priyaa.
tatha maan kuru kalyaanee kaant kaantaaa sudurlabham. ".

Vedic Method to perform the poojaa:-
Take a few red flowers,red ribbon,red bangles ,good quality make up goods Place all these goods in front of maa Parvati. [MONDAY IS BETTER ] other wise any day . chant the mantra at least 108 times while keep sitting in any posture. your problem will be solved with in a few days .When you get your wishes fulfilled, then pray again to the all mighty with folded hands,some sweets ,and some red sari etc, this time test mantra. You should also do and get The bliss,

If you are facing any problem that may be political ,social ,economical,getting job or problem IN promotion success in examination,any problem in married life etc but especially if you are facing any challenge from enemies or disease than all mighty mantarjap i.e. recitation can give you 100%relief and required punishment to the second party.

" om hrim bagulaamukhee ,sarv dushtanaaw vaachan ,mukham padam satyambhaye jihvam keelaye, keelaye budhivinashaye hatinum svaha.."

Way of performing the pooja:-
Have a gold or golden yantra of Godess, yellow silken piece of cloth. Now lite a pure ghee lamp place some yellow flower,yellow sweets and other yellow offering also Do this japaa at least for 43 days uninterrupted. All the problems will be solved.

Cricketer RP Singh and Devanshi’s wedding reception

Just Married

Cricketer RP Singh and Devanshi’s wedding reception in Lucknow was a grand celebration. Apart from Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav and cricketer Piyush Chawla also attended the do. RP’s parents Shiv Prasad and Girija Singh welcomed the guests. Suresh Raina and Poorna Patel
who are rumoured to be more than just good friend were seen also here.

Katrina and her love for rings

    Katrina Kaif was in Delhi recently to launch Gitanjalishop .com powered by Indiatimes Shopping, and her fans just couldn’t get enough of her. They dedicated songs, clicked pictures and cheered as the actress blew air kisses to them. While talking about her love for jewellery, she said, “I love rings. I need a ring actually.” As an afterthought, she added, “Just a ring, not an engagement ring. I’ll wear it on any finger”.
    She also unveiled the new Nakshatra True Platinum collection, which is a combination of diamonds and platinum that embodies elegance and beauty in its rarest form.
    She launched Nakshatra on the website, and said, “I know people buy clothes and electronics online. But buying jewellery is a new concept and I think everyone should check the website out. I will too, and this will be my first online shopping experience.”
    The new premium portal brings all the brands of the Gitanjali Group onto a single platform, offering consumers a wide choice of India’s leading jewellery brands at a single point. Over 2,000 designs and 25 brands will be available on Gitanjalishop.com. Sushil Sharma, vice president, international business, Gitanjali Group was also present here.

Sushil Sharma

Katrina Kaif

Jewellery with a classic touch

Sunil Datwani of Gehna Jewellers hosted a unique evening where designer Shaina NC unveiled her new festive and bridal jewellery line. The women attending the do were seen browsing through the collection that included bracelets, cocktail rings with precious stones, classic contemporary earrings which include sophisticated hoop earrings, playful stiletto earrings, necklaces in diamonds and polkis.
Neelam Roy, Alka Yagnik, Munisha Khatwani, Poonam Dhillon, Leena Mogre, Rouble Nagi, Sanvari Alagh and Kunika Lal were present for the do.

Sunil Datwani, Shaina NC and Kiran Datwani

Neelam Roy

Munisha Khatwani

Leena Mogre

Poonam Dhillon and Alka Yagnik

FOR THAT PERFECT GROOM Dress up like royalty on your wedding day with Manyavar’s exquisite range for grooms

FOR THAT PERFECT GROOM

Dress up like royalty on your wedding day with Manyavar’s exquisite range for grooms

    Chances are you will change your mind more than once. Hardly surprising when you have an endless array of choices for ethnic menswear for your big day. Walk into the 6,000 sq ft sprawling showroom of Manyavar at Santacruz (W) and you will see designs, styles and silhouettes you’ve rarely seen before. The 5,000 sq ft display at Borivali (W) and four other exclusive brand outlets in the city also flaunt an elaborate and extensive range for grooms-to-be. Mr Modi, MD, of Manyavar, says, “The treasured Indian legacy comes alive with our new range of Indo-westerns, which are traditional yet fresh, making them the right mix for today’s youth.” For a decade now, the brand has been passionately working on bringing to the perfect blend of the latest trends with traditional motifs and colours. So whether it is a sherwani for a wedding ceremony, a regal yet simple kurta for the tilak or an Indo-western attire for cocktails, each piece is painstakingly created by some of the best Indian artisans under keen eyes of designers, who also have their fingers on the pulse of international fashion. That each piece can be customised according to your preference only makes it better. Also available are a range of accessories — from trendy scarves and broaches to the traditional safa, kilangi, dupatta, kamarband, juti, bajuband, mala and more — to complete the look.
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US’ Fiscal Cliff Would Support Gold

Gold and silver shifted again and finished upwards last Thursday. During the past eight business days the prices of precious metals shifted on a daily basis moving up and down the scale. Precious metals’ recent rally coincided with the rise in other related markets such as oil, Euro and stocks.

On Wednesday, gold rose by 0.34% and reached $1,729.4; Silver also increased by 1.29% to $33.36. During November, gold rose by 0.6%; silver, by 3.22%.

Gold prices edged up on Thursday too. A good Chinese manufacturing data report and hope for Greece Bail out boosted equity lifted the euro against the dollar and pushed up gold prices.

Prices were held in a tight range but trading activity was light as Wall Street remained closed due to US Thanksgiving holiday.

World stocks too extended a weeklong rally as the survey reports from US and China strengthened the confidence over growth position. Moreover Euro zone data was also much better than expected.

A report showed China’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index rose to a 13-month high of 50.4 in November, while euro zone data showed manufacturing activity slowed less than expected in November.

A good manufacturing data, means that there will be increased in demand for gold from China which has already overtaken India as the worlds largest gold consumer this year.

The meeting of the Federal Open Market committee on Dec11-12 is expected to bring about further monetary easing policies. This may sustain gold prices.
Currently for the Fed, the two main topics in the agenda are- one the ‘Operation Twist’ and secondly the QE3.

Operation Twist involves the extension of the average maturity of the Fed’s securities portfolio through the simultaneous sale of short-term Treasuries and the purchase of longer-term ones.

Quantitative Easing 3, better known as QE3 is the outright monthly purchase of $40 billion a month in agency mortgage-backed securities.

Now the FOMC may shift to another large scale asset purchase program as the FED cannot continue ‘Operation Twist’ since holdings of short term Treasuries have been exhausted.

Recently when the Fed announced the launch of QE3, gold prices shot up.

The same is expected to happen with gold if any such announcement by the Fed of another round of quantitative easing is made.

Any further QE3 would prove to be bullish for gold. Another important factor for gold would be the fiscal cliff. If there is a good resolution on the fiscal cliff then gold prices might go down.

However, Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday repeated a warning that failing to avert a move towards the cliff could lead to recession, and said worries over how budget negotiations will be resolved were already damaging growth. The US drifting into a fiscal cliff similar to Europe would prove to be a good support for gold and of all goes well then gold might cross the 1740 mark too.

Gold is Not a Bubble: It’s going to $10,000

Gold is Not a Bubble: It’s going to $10,000

Gold is not a financial asset to be compared with dot-com stocks or Miami condos and it is not a commodity like pork bellies or crude oil. It is the ultimate currency for the truly sophisticated wealth holder in a time of substantial unreserved credit promotion.

Gold is not rising in value—currencies are losing value against gold. This means that gold, as money, can appear to rise in value as far as currencies can fall. In light of this, we can look at three features of gold’s rise that tell us it is not only, not in a bubble, but unless current monetary policy is drastically changed, it will almost certainly rise to $10,000 an ounce and beyond.

These features are:
1.     The loss of purchasing power of global currencies
2.     The inflationary effects of money creation
3.     Irreversible trends will continue to cause gold to rise

— Paul Brodsky (Fund Manager) QB Asset Management in an article he had written earlier this year.

Will Gold Rise Further?

‘Yes’ is the consensus amongst experts who believe gold demand in 2013 will be higher as will be the prices.

The wedding season in India has brought in some cheer to the otherwise gloomy domestic gold market this year. Gold prices in the local market have gained 1.76 per cent in November, helped by a weaker dollar overseas, following a loose monetary policy stance by the US. There is further happy news as World Gold Council forecasts that global gold demand in 2013 should be led by further strength in Chinese demand and a recovery in India, helping the precious metal to continue its bull run into its 13th year.

“Demand is good as people feel that the rates are reasonable,” says Hasmukh Bafna, President, Gold Chains & Jewellery Wholesalers Welfare Association People. “However, the fear that the prices could hit Rs. 33,000 in December is also compelling buyers to accumulate now,” he said.

“The sudden surge in the buying in November is also owing to the fact that there are very few auspicious marriage dates due to bad planetary positions, this wedding season” he added. Demand for the yellow metal in India during the wedding season, which will continue till early January, generally goes up during this period.

According to Marcus Grubb, Managing Director, World Gold Council, the demand for gold in India should rebound after falling about 20-25 % in 2012 to 750-800 tonnes in comparison to 986 tonnes in 2011. “During the first two quarters of this year, the demand for gold was low because of jewelers strike due to custom duty, weak monsoon, among other factors,” he said.

Though the demand for gold has seen an upward movement during festival season this year, he said the demand for yellow metal was 600 tonnes during first three quarters of 2012 which was lower than 800 tonnes in corresponding period last year. He further said the demand for gold in India surged sharply by 39 per cent during 2006 till 2011.

Asserting that India would always have sustainable long term demand for gold, he said the aggregate consumption of gold in India is expected to grow to USD 1.73 trillion by 2025 from USD 420 billion in 2006. He believes there is also supply constraint of gold.

According to experts, RBI asking banks not to lend for purchase of gold, will not have much of an impact on gold demand. “The directive is not going to affect the demand as banks have very small exposure towards gold,” they said.

The “fall in the USD dollar index coupled with continued liquidity easing measures in USA could trigger a fresh long term price rally,” says Milan Bavishi-Head Research-Inventure Growth & Securities. “Over the short to long term, Gold prices are expected to buoyant,” he said. “MCX Gold prices are expected to remain in the range of Rs. 31000 to Rs. 34000 per 10 gram,” he added.

Bhavishi expects the rally in gold to continue in the coming months. “An upside break of $1900 on Comex Gold can trigger a rally to $1955. The movement in MCX Gold will depend on how the USD/INR moves. However, the overall bias will remain up,” he said.

Bhavishi also expects the demand trend to continue in the short term, “India was the strongest performing market with growth rates of 7% YoY in jewellery demand and 12% YoY for investment demand,” he added.

However, Dharmesh Bhatia, Associate Vice President, Research, Kotak Commodities Services feels that the rally will continue as the price is still holding the psychological support level of $1700 per ounce and Rs. 30000 per 10 gram. “The next level will be $ 1850 per ounce and Rs. 33500 per 10 gram,” he said.

Boring ‘household chores’, not infidelity main culprit’ in broken marriages

More marriages break down over couples fighting about who does boring household chores or pays the bills rather than infidelity, a new research has revealed

    According to an analysis of divorce cases by a UK law firm, seven in ten marriages end, as couples are unable to reach an agreement on decisions related to their houses, like how monthly finances are arranged or how household responsibilities are divided. Only one in five marriages ended due to a cheating spouse, the law firm said. The company also said that couples who treated their marriage like a “business merger” — and talk about domestic issues — are much likelier to stay together in the long term. The analysis also revealed that one in eight of the marriages ended as couples are unable to agree on where to settle down, the paper reported.
    “Yes it’s romantic to be walking down the aisle, but the realities of a ‘merger’ are a little more cut and dry, It is often the case that people simply don’t think about it, or feel comfortable discussing life choices, but what is apparent is that going into a marriage blind could be a recipe for disaster,” Elizabeth Hassall, a partner and head of the family division at Gateley, said.
    The law firm surveyed 350 people and examined its case files to get the conclusions, the publication added.

WEDDING WEBSITES ARE A RAGE

Better internet access and reduced cost of creating wedding websites has contributed to its demand

It is the big fat Indian wedding season. And, these days more couples are putting together their wedding websites with info, photos and videos to make friends and relatives living far away a part of the gala. Floating wedding websites is not new, but the trend has caught up now, thanks to better internet access and reduced cost of creating such sites. Newlyweds Mayuri and Shashank Baruah created their wedding web site soon after engagement. “We have our roots in Assam, but we stay in Delhi. We have studied and worked all over the country. Shashank was also in London for three years. So we have friends all over,” says Mayuri. “Soon after we got engaged, our friends and family kept telling us how sorry they were about not being able to attend the ceremony. We realised that the scenario will be similar during the wedding. And we didn’t want to leave out anyone from sharing the moment with us. So we decided to give almost as good an experience through a personal wedding website,” she said.
The website, with the couple’s name as domain name, looked right out of a movie. They uploaded pictures and video clips of their engagement and all the pre-wedding events, right up to the D-day in Guwahati. Of course, with the bride and groom busy, the responsibility of updating the website on important days was entrusted to a techsavvy cousin.
“Apart from videos and photos, we also gave information on time and venue of all events along with maps so that there was no confusion. Since it was the first time many of our guests were coming to Assam, we also added details such as places to see a ro u n d Guwahati, places to eat, shopping destinations and emergency phone numbers. They loved the package!” Mayuri adds, smiling in delight.

Nelly Abraham and her husband, Matthew, created their wedding website and uploaded a video clip of them inviting others for a personal touch. The couple are settled in Singapore, although they hail from Kerala and that is where the wedding was a month ago. “Nelly and I had got two weeks off for our marriage. That’s hardly any time to organise a wedding, Indian style! So we were doing everything to help our parents online — from organising caterers and florists to hotel accommodations,” Matthew says. “But the most important thing, inviting people personally, was what concerned us. So we created a wedding website and made a video clip of us inviting people to the wedding, just like we would do personally, and uploaded it,” he says. Many of the wedding sites also come free, like blogs, but the couple have to do all the uploading and designing.

There are the experts, too. Sumit Bhowmick from Bangalore said his team creates hundreds of websites for couples every month. “A wedding website is like an extension of the more traditional wedding card, and much more. If we have details such as venues, dates and photographs, it hardly takes any time to create one. It’s a trend now,” Bhowmick says.