ISRAELI WOMAN STUMBLES UPON ROMAN BUSTS

An Israeli woman walking near ancient ruins noticed a head sticking out of the ground, leading to the uncovering of two Roman-era busts, archaeologists said on Sunday. The life-size sculptures, carved in limestone, were found in the northern city of Beit Shean earlier this month, with the Israel Antiquities Authority dating them to the late Roman period, some 1,700 years ago. The sculptures emerged north of Beit Shean’s national park, where the ruins of a Roman and Byzantine city lie, probably thanks to the recent rains.

The finder would receive a ‘certificate of appreciation’ for her good citizenship in reporting her find to the authorities rather than taking them for herself

Why tattoos digitally recreated on athletes’ avatars are a problem

When LeBron James bounds down a basketball court, he is both a transcendent athlete and a prominent palette for dozens of tattoos. His mother’s name, Gloria, rests on a crown on his right shoulder and his forearms bear a portrait of his son LeBron Jr. and 330, an area code for his hometown, Akron, Ohio.

Although those tattoos have personal connections, they may not truly be his.


Any creative illustration “fixed in a tangible medium” is eligible for copyright, and, according to the United States Copyright Office, that includes the ink displayed on someone’s skin. What many people don’t realise, legal experts said, is that the copyright is inherently owned by the tattoo artist, not the person with the tattoos.

Lawyers generally agree that an implied licence allows people to freely display their tattoos in public, including on television broadcasts or magazine covers. But when tattoos are digitally recreated on avatars in sports video games, copyright infringement can become an issue.

“Video games are an entirely new area,” said Michael A. Kahn, a copyright lawyer. “There is LeBron James, but it’s not LeBron James. It’s a cartoon version of him.”

Electronic Arts, a game developer and publisher, recreates over 100 tattoos in its FIFA and UFC games, including the colourful sleeve on the right arm of soccer star Lionel Messi and a heart-eating gorilla on fighter Conor McGregor’s chest. Yet only a handful of players in its Madden football games are depicted with their real-life ink.

Players’ unions, many of which license the players’ likenesses to video game publishers, has advised athletes to secure licensing agreements before they get tattooed. Artists have an incentive to sign rather than

pass up a client who could be a billboard for their work.

Gotti Flores said he spent at least 40 hours tattooing NFL receiver Mike Evans. He was surprised, he said, that he had to give permission for his work to be reproduced in the game. “Really it didn’t even matter to me,” said Flores, who signed a waiver for no compensation.

Not all tattoo licensing happens so amicably. At least three lawsuits have been filed against Take-Two Interactive, a game developer, and a subsidiary, 2K Games. Although video game companies already pay to license copyrighted music, they may want to avoid the cost of negotiating with hundreds of artists for rights to their tattoos.

For wedding guests, now a hair and glam touch-up at venues

The women’s bathrooms and lounges at wedding receptions are often filled with guests who are sweaty and sometimes disheveled from a long day and night of activities or a few spins on the dance floor.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a hair and makeup artist on hand to re-pin an updo, touch up eye shadow or brighten up lips? Some couples are booking beauty companies for their guests and providing other glamour-focused amenities.


“If you think about it, once you’ve been to the church, in the bus, then get to the reception and go to the restroom, that’s a lot — especially if it’s 100 degrees outside,” said Tara Guerard, an event planner and designer. She added, “If there’s someone there to fix your hair and take away your sweat, it’s awesome.”

Guerard, who runs Tara Guérard Soirée, recently started incorporating beauty bars in the ladies’ bathrooms at the receptions of weddings she organises. She collaborates with a local freelance makeup artist and hair stylist, Deidre Outlaw, who came up with the idea.

The two noted that the service is particularly successful in hot summer months or generally warm weather.

Brittany Lo, founder of Beautini, a hair and makeup business in New York City, also offers beauty amenities to guests at weddings and other social events. “People run to the bathroom every 10 dances to make sure that their makeup is in place and they don’t look like a hot mess,” Lo said. “This provides a next-level service for them: Someone else quickly does it, and then the guest runs back out to the dance floor.”

The beauty bar and allday glam squad doesn’t come cheaply, however. Hourly prices are typically $100 to $250 per stylist.

But there are less expensive ways to incorporate these ideas. Guerard likes to hand out cool towels on the dance floor during humid summer months. “All the small things are affordable, and people really appreciate the thought,” she said.

Pre-wedding skincare tips for brides-to-be!

1/7 Skincare dos and don'ts for brides-to-be!

As you get closer to your wedding day, it's important to pay attention to your skin, as it needs to look the best. If you want a radiant skin and want to have the best photos, then we have a skin care plan for you. We've charted the dos and don'ts of skincare tips to follow a few months before the big day:

2/7​ Avoid invasive treatments

If you have been getting any invasive treatments, it's better you avoid them right now. From chemical peels to laser, steer clear from aggressive treatments. A lot of brides-to-be indulge in invasive treatments, which take months to show results and that's why you should avoid them during this crucial time.

3/7​ Don't touch your face

If you get a pimple, just relax! Acne scars can take months to fade and that's why you must avoid pricking the pimples. Go for spot-treatments and if there is any scar left, you can use the pure form of aloe vera gel on a daily basis.



4/7 Use gentle skincare

A lot of brides-to-be indulge in expensive skincare creams, serums and what not just a few months before the wedding. However, experimenting with intensive skincare products can be a risk. Stick to gentle and natural potions.

5/7​ Get your sleep

A good sleep will combat dark circles and also relive stress, which can lead to pimples. A proper sleep will keep you calm and relieved.

6/7​ Reduce alchol intake

Just a few days before the wedding, try to reduce your alcohol intake. If drinking, make sure you drink enough water along with it. This way you can avoid swollen face and puffy eyes.

7/7​ Go for trusted facials

If you go for a facial a few days before the big day, make sure you go for tried and tested facials. Avoid over-exfoliation and go for gentle cleansing instead. You can also indulge in face masks to get smoother and nourished skin.

A blind pimple doesn't appear on the surface on the skin. It's a bump, where the acne is formed under the skin. Such kind of a pimple is painful. The pain is caused due to the pressure the bump is causing under the skin. That's why the surface above the bump is sensitive and shouldn't be touched and pricked. You can easily feel the bump but can't see it!


2/7​Why does it happen?

Such acne happens due to the build-up of bacteria and sebum. If you have large pores and oily skin, blind pimples can happen easily and also when proper cleansing is not done. The bacteria gets trapped under the pore and forms deeper down in the skin.

3/7​How long do they last?

If they remain under the skin, then the acne can take months to disappear. If they start to inflame, then it might appear on the surface of the skin and can disappear easily.


4/7How to handle

Picking and squeezing will only make this kind of acne worse, so no matter what, don't touch! A blind pimple needs to be calmed and they are actually just impossible to pop. Trying to squeeze will cause pain, increase inflammation and even lead to major scarring. The best way to treat them is to visit a dermatologist. You can also try the following things to treat it at home:

5/7Try salicylic acid

The acid is known to be one the best acne fighters. It helps to dry a pimple. For blind pimples, you can use cleansers infused with this ingredient. If you have really sensitive and dry skin, use the product only on the concerned area.

6/7Calm the inflammation

If a pimple causes too much pain, then use ice therapy. Wash your face with a salicylic acid cleanser like mentioned above. After cleansing, use an ice pack 2-3 times in one hour's time. It will help to cool the area, relieve the pain and also reduce the swelling.

7/7Destroy the bacteria

You can also try benzoyl peroxide, which helps to kill the bacteria. You can try this for big cystic big pimples. However, stay cautious and use this product properly. Make sure you moisturise the area and do spot-treatment only. Also, use it less and if it stings, wash it off immediately.

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Getting hitched on a budget? Here are 7 smart ways to cut down your wedding costs

The big fat Indian wedding is on a note ban diet. A year after demonetisation, the pomp is being replaced by muted and cautious ceremonies with an emphasis on digital transactions and conservative spending. According to an ET report, some of the country's renowned wedding planners, caterers, decor artists are seeing a 30-40% cut in their business this time, with clients replacing lavish, carefree spends with low-key affairs and pruned guest lists.

But it's not that easy. Sticking to a wedding budget involves a lot of leg work, especially if budget is playing on your mind. If you have a limited budget, but still want to have a grand wedding, here are a few ideas to help you cut corners without compromising on quality.

Book the right venue
Ragini Srivastava, Co-founder of wedding planning firm Doli Saja Ke Rakhna suggests, “Instead of an upscale hotel within the city, choose a venue in the outskirts to save on costs.” Wedding planners also suggest having the wedding celebrations during an offseason period, since hotels and banquets offer deep discounts during this time. Pratish Ambekar, Managing Director of iLeaf Ritz Banquets in Mumbai, says, “Having your wedding on a weekday instead of a weekend can also help you save a good deal.”

Look for a venue where you don’t have to mandatorily use their in-house vendors for decoration and catering services, as these tend to be more expensive. Srivastava says, “We recommend open ground venues to our clients since it gives them the liberty to work with preferred vendors, thus saving significantly on costs. Also, the tax component for 3 to 5-star hotel is higher at 35-40%, compared to open grounds, where it’s 10-15%.”

Go for desi cuisine
Food is one area where you can save a lot. Sachin Singhal, CEO of wedding portal Bandbaajaa. com suggests, “Avoid serving too many international items, as these increases the cost per plate. On average, hotels and banquets charge Rs 1,200 per plate for including international cuisine, whereas Indian cuisine costs only Rs 800 for each guest.”

Choose out-of-the-box décor Traditional decorations for a wedding venue can eat into your budget. Ambedkar says, “You can save by decorating your venue with lights and artificial flowers, instead of using fresh flowers and fabric.” You can also think out of the box and enlist the help of local craftsmen or use upcycled objects to add a quirky touch to your wedding décor for a fraction of the cost.

Get your outfit stitched or rent it
Another major expense is that of wedding outfits, which are only worn once, but can be very expensive. Srivastava says, “Some designers now offer buyback schemes for wedding dresses. Another pocket-friendly trend is that of choosing a design and getting the outfit tailored locally.” Hitesh Dharod, Proprietor of Popin Designer, a wedding-wear store, says, “ People are opening up to the idea of renting wedding clothes, which can help them save up to 60-70%.” The rentals start from around Rs 2,500 for a bridal lehenga or the groom’s sherwani. If the idea of renting your wedding outfit doesn’t seem too appealing, you can consider buying an ensemble, and then reselling it on one of the many available portals, after your wedding.

Rent jewellery instead of buying
Renting jewellery for wedding is an emerging trend. “Renting lets brides wear designer jewellery at just a fraction of cost. They can even browse around to find pieces that match their outfits perfectly,” says Taruna Biyani, Co-Founder of Rentjewels. “Renting jewellery can easily save you a couple of lakhs,” she adds. Bridal sets are available on rent for Rs 2,500- 15,000 from online portals.

Give traditional wedding cards a miss
Traditional wedding card invites are passé. Sumathy Bachchan, owner of wedding planning firm Wedding Sutras suggests, “Come up with ideas for creating personalised e-invites, or set up a wedding website or video that your guests can access. This way, you will save on the costs of printing and dispatching wedding cards.” If some of your relatives aren’t tech savvy enough to appreciate an e-invite, consider printing only a small number of wedding cards for them.

Capture precious moments for less
It’s very expensive to hire a renowned professional photographer to shoot your wedding photos and videos. Instead, look up small-time photographers and freelancers who can give you a much lower rate. Singhal adds, “You can also hire a photographer who is just starting out, after reviewing their work. Their services are more affordable, and they bring fresh ideas to the table”.

How you can save on wedding expenses
Doing your research and making a few small changes can help you save significantly on almost every aspect of your wedding budget.

Getting hitched on a budget? Here are 7 smart ways to cut down your wedding costs

Note: Calculations assume a gathering of 200 guests. Actual costs may vary according to the venue and package you choose.

The rise of micro weddings

Weddings today are an intimate affair. In the land of big, fat, Indian weddings, a sizeable number of couples are opting for an intimate experience, marked by simplicity. Why?
Because in the age of 24x7 visibility, bigger doesn’t always mean better. “Every aspect of our lives is so exposed to the rest of the world these days, courtesy social media, that an intimate, cosy setting seems more unique than the usual band, baaja baarat,” says Ravneet Gandhok, life coach.

Perks of an intimate fare
milind somanMy wife, Ankita, wanted to have a simple, understated yet meaningful wedding. We just had some close friends and family for the rituals. The intimate ceremony made it meaningful —Milind Soman, actor, fitness enthusiast (Photo: INSTAGRAM@MILINDRUNNING)
Most couples going the minimal way do not worry about size, scale — and most importantly — the drama. Planners say this is a growing tribe.
Ajay Modgil, wedding planner, feels size still matters but he gives his own ‘personalised’ twist. “Intimate weddings are little weddings with a big heart,” he says. One perk of a minimal wedding is more personalised social interaction with guests. It also a great way to keep every detail personalised. “You may have a shorter guest list but you can splurge on a customised décor element,” adds Modgil.

A rising tribe
Actor Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi’s low-profile, surprise gurdwara wedding was one of many ceremonies that are dotting the Indian landscape. Actor Shweta Tripathi also had a micro wedding in a beautiful ceremony in Goa. Says wedding photographer Adusyanti Chatterjee, “Soon-to-be-married couples have realised that a wedding is about them, not everyone else. The social obligation of holding a grand wedding has nothing to do with actually building a couple’s relationship in the marriage. They want to do away with this symbolic obligation of adhering to conventions of ‘joining two families and holding a big fat wedding’,” she says.
Mind you, the band, baaja and tamasha isn’t missing completely but the scale is smaller.
neena nealNina and Neale splurged on a five-star hotel at the beautiful coastal town of Kovalam, Kerala, and went for a personalised approach, like interacting with guests (Photo: F5 WEDDING)
Couples want to escape the pressure and fatigue that comes with planning a mega wedding, which they don’t get to enjoy. Says wedding planner Candice Pereira, “There’s no pressure to include traditions that have never resonated with couples. A small intimate affair with closest friends is in vogue.”

Nothing thrifty about it
Micro weddings aren’t necessarily about being thrifty. Says fashion designer Deepika Govind, “Recently, a bride had her wedding on an island in the Maldives, and the entire island had only the bride’s guests of 30-odd people.” Sometimes, couples go all out for a smaller number of guests. Since a lot of people are marrying at older ages than previous generations, they are often paying for all or most of the wedding themselves. The bride and groom really care about value and the experience of their wedding day.

Planning well still matters
Wedding planner Sonali Thakore has an advice for young couples planning a micro wedding, “A wedding is a wedding at the end of the day. In fact, since these are personalised affairs, more attention to details is needed by the bride and groom. They need to be involved in the process from the word go.”

Tips for a micro wedding
tip copyCustomised decor are in vogue

- Splurge on things you really love: be it flowers or food.
- Plan your guest list to include the very nearest and dearest.
- Splurge on special elements customised to your taste; things that wouldn’t be possible with a bigger budget.
- Play your kind of music.
- Take time to talk to your guests.
- Choose a destination or venue that is unique – mountain top, beach or a beautifully-decorated garden.
- Make guests participate in activities so that they feel involved and special.

All you wanted to know about Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's wedding

Though Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s wedding fiasco is now over, people can’t get over from the hangover of the fashion statements made by the couple in their ceremonies. The one shared above is Deepika Padukone’s look from the recent Mumbai reception. In rest of their ceremonies, the newlywed couple either sported a complete ethnic look or a chic fusion; however, for their Mumbai reception, the duo made sure to ditch the traditional look and opted for a hot western avatar.

Though there’s no denial to the fact that Ranveer Singh did grab a lot of attention in his black tux and geeky frames, the show-stealer of the night was the bride Deepika Padukone in her ravishing red sequined gown. In the picture above, with the long veil over her head, the diva is simply setting the temperature high. The reception took place in Mumbai on December 1, and it’s now been days, yet the spell of Deepika Padukone’s look doesn’t seem to break anytime soon.


Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh tied the knot on 14 and 15 November according to the traditions of both the bride and groom’s family. The wedding was followed by three receptions, out of which first one was held in Bangaluru and other two in Mumbai.

Fans of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are still living their fairytale wedding, one picture at a time. If the pictures from their wedding we have seen so far have not mesmerised us enough, we have stumbled upon another picture from one of their pre-wedding ceremonies.

In the picture, our glowing bride Dippy can be seen having a moment of sheer happiness with her family and friends in what we assume was one of the ceremonies in their wedding. Dressed in a baby pink traditional attire, Deepika looks absolutely stunning. Her stylish long earrings and open tresses complement her overall look very well.

After their lavish wedding at Lake Como, Italy on November 14-15, as per Konkani and Sindhi traditions in the presence of their close friends and family members, the couple recently hosted a grand reception in Bengaluru at The Leela Palace.

They also recently made headlines for their quirky party attire at a bash hosted by Ranveer’s sister Ritika Bhavnani at Grand Hyatt. While the couple restrained from sharing pictures from the party online, glimpses of the crazy night that was have been shared on social media by some of the guests and it is enough for us to conclude that they indeed had a ball of a time there.

DeepVeer will be hosting another reception in Mumbai today followed by a Bollywood party on December 1.

Bollywood sweethearts, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone tied the knot in Italy and did so in style. Not only did the couple have a grand wedding fit for royalty, but they also turned king and queen for a day with their extravagant wedding trousseau. It was only recently that we saw the official outtakes from the dreamy wedding, and now, the latest clicks doing the rounds online goes to show just how far the star-couple went to make their day a special one.

According to online reports, Ranveer and Deepika also wore custom-made gold embroidered designer footwear to their wedding. While the groom donned a brighter shade of red, his bride had a darker red to match her saree. And, it goes without saying that you’ve got to love that intricate embroidery on the shoes.

With so much attention to detail, we can hardly wait to see what is in store for their Mumbai wedding receptions.

After their fairytale wedding, newlyweds Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh jetted off to Bengaluru in the morning for their wedding reception. The actors greeted their fans and followers at the actress’ Bengaluru residence.

In the pictures, one can see both Ranveer and Deepika waving to their fans and the shutterbugs through their balcony. The building can be seen decorated with lights in honour of the couple.

The couple will be hosting a grand reception tomorrow in Bengaluru for their family and close friends. The actors will also reportedly host two receptions in Mumbai – one on November 28 for their friends and other on December 1 for their Bollywood counterparts.

Ranveer and Deepika got married in a lavish but strictly private ceremony at lake Como, Italy on November 14 and 15 honouring both Konkani and Sindhi traditions.

After their much talked about wedding, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are all set for their first wedding reception in Bengaluru. The newlyweds were snapped by the shutterbugs at the airport today as they jetted off for DP’s hometown.

While Deepika looked simply breathtaking in her off-white anarkali suit, Ranveer looked handsome as ever in his white kurta pyjama and floral print Nehru jacket. The actress complimented her graceful look with multi-layered golden earring, magalsutra and her red chudas.

The two returned to Mumbai on Sunday after their dreamy destination wedding. The celebs will be hosting two wedding receptions – one in Bengaluru on November 21 for their family and close friends and another on November 28 in Mumbai for their Bollywood counterparts.

After dating for almost five years, the couple who fell in love on the sets of 'Ram Leela' got hitched in a Konkani wedding on November 14, followed by a North Indian Sindhi wedding on November 15 at Lake Como, Italy. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone will be returning to Mumbai on November 18, and then, they will fly to Bengaluru for the November 21 reception which will be attended by a few family members and friends.

While the couple got hitched in Italy, Ranveer’s house in Mumbai was decorated beautifully to celebrate the union. In a report by Pinkvilla, the wedding planners revealed who did the decor for them, and they revealed that it was Ranveer Singh’s sister Ritika Bhavnani who was the brain behind this as she wanted to surprise her brother. Sahib Singh, the CEO and founder of the company said that they had been given the decor specifications by the family, Ranveer’s father Mr. Jagjeet Singh Bhavnani and sister Ritika as it was supposed to be a surprise for them. They customised the entire decor as per the likes of the family members. The brief given was pretty clear, classy and elegant.

Honouring both of their respective culture and traditions, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh got married in two ways – one in Konkani traditional style and in another Sindhi traditional style. While for the Konkani style they had a pundit flown in from India, this is what they did for the Anand Karaj ceremony.

According to reports, for the Anand Karaj, a priest was flown all the way from Amritsar to Italy, and as the ritual goes, the ceremony is to take place at the Gurudwara. And hence, a makeshift Gurudwara was also built within the Villa for the Anand Karaj. The report further added that the Anand Karaj started off in the morning, and went on till the afternoon.

While the Konkani style wedding took place in a subtle and classy manner, for the Sindhi wedding, Ranveer Singh arrived in a boat along with his baaraat, giving it the classic Ranveer twist. The actor also apparently danced on his favourite Bollywood numbers in his baaraat.

For the Anand Karaj ceremony, the couple was seen dressed in red traditional attire and needless to say they looked absolutely stunning as bride and groom.

After a brief honeymoon, Deepika and Ranveer will reportedly host two receptions – one in Bengaluru for family and friends and one in Mumbai for their Bollywood pals.

The two took their nuptial vows at lake Como, Italy on November 14 and 15, in presence of only their families and close friends.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh tied knots yesterday in a proper Konkani style ceremony and today the couple will be exchanging vows as per the Punjabi rituals in Anand Karaj. Reportedly Ranveer’s baraat has already reached the venue, and the ceremony has begun.


If reports are to be believed then Ranveer Singh with his band baja baraat reached the Villa Del Balbianello at 8:30 am as per the Italy time, and the Anand Karaj ceremony is currently taking place.


Reportedly post the ceremony, the couple will be unveiling the much-awaited photographs of their wedding. Moreover, reports have it that Deepika-Ranveer will be coming back to India on November 18 and later will have two receptions, one in Bengaluru on November 21 at The Leela, and other in Mumbai on November 28 at The Grand Hyatt Hotel.

 The picturesque scenery of Lake Como set against the foothills of the Alps in Italy in no less than heaven on earth. The magical place where both Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh tied the knot is a famous retreat spot for the rich and wealthy since the Roman times. The lake is counted among the most beautiful lakes in the world, gemmed with many beautiful palaces and villas.

According to reports, the couple is staying at a luxury resort where one room costs 400 euros per day, equivalent to Rs 33,000. Also, the couple has booked somewhere near 75 rooms, which brings the total cost to Rs 24,75,000 per day! Also, DeepVeer's family members will be staying there till the 17th of November. That would mean the couple is spending around Rs 1,73,25,000! Now that is something big!

Now, we can imagine how grand the wedding festivities would be by looking at the price of villas they are staying in.

Yesterday, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone got married as per the Konkani rituals in Italy. And the buzz about their marriage is all over the social media. All the eyes are on their wedding ceremony.


However, there are some social media users who are done with all the coverage of DeepVeer wedding. One such user wrote, "Could we please get over this wedding. I wish them both the best, but now just like let them beeeeeeee!"


Well, everyone has a choice to say, but this didn't go well with the couple's stylist Nitasha Gaurav, who replied to the user's tweet with an 'Oye!!' and an angry face emoji.


Meanwhile, today, the couple will now be doing yet another ceremony following the Sindhi rituals. No clear pictures are out yet and it is being said that Ranveer and Deepika will share the pictures from the ceremony at evening once all the functions are wrapped up.

Reportedly, the duo will return to the city on November 18. They are expected to host lavish receptions. The Mumbai reception for the industry friends will be held on December 01.

It's official! Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have tied the knot in a grand Konkani wedding ceremony at the scenic picturesque of Lake Como in Italy. The most loved Bollywood couple has been declared Man and Wife for the rest of their life.


While no pictures from the wedding ceremonies are out, the updates from the venue and its exquisite details are making up for it. According to reports, Ranveer Singh shot a special video that was made of many candid moments the couple has spent together in their life. We can imagine how lovely the video would be, but we are sure that it must have made DP rolling tears down her cheeks.


The wedding ceremonies kick-started yesterday but the world hasn't been able to witness it as the couple wanted their wedding to be an extremely private affair. We came to know that Ranveer Singh consoled his wife Deepika Padukone at the mehendi functions where the bride got emotional.

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone's wedding festivities started from 12th November in Italy. According to the reports, on 12th, two functions were held - Konkani traditional ceremony Phool Muddi and engagement ceremony. Reportedly, it took place in the attendance of around 40-45 people.


The bride was in a white dress while Ranveer opted for a black suit as they exchanged the rings. After this, a sit-down dinner took place where the bride and the groom thanked everyone for gracing their presence at the function. And soon, their families broke into a jig and the couple set the dance floor on fire with their performance.


The report further stated that Ranveer and Deepika personally welcomed the guest at the entrance of the Casta Diva resort. They also requested everyone not to share any pictures from the function.


Today, the marriage will take place and the duo will be wearing colour coordinated outfits for the ceremony.

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are all set to get married at Villa Del Balbianello at Lake Como in Italy. The couple's wedding festivities have commenced and sangeet and Mehendi ceremony took place recently. The couple has invited only close friends and their family members to the wedding.

Recently, there are reports doing the round on the Internet which states that the couple has invited Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan for the wedding. According to ANI report, Shah Rukh Khan, Farah Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali will arrive at the venue 9 AM onwards on November 14, 2018.

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were spotted at Farah Khan’s house after visiting Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Diwali.

The ‘Chennai Express’ director Rohit Shetty is one of the few selected ones who got a personal invitation from Deepika-Ranveer for their big day. Rohit Shetty shares a very special bond with both the bride and groom to be as he has worked with both of them. However, reportedly owing to his work commitments he would not be able to make it to the wedding.


If reports are to be believed, then currently Rohit Shetty is busy with the post-production of ‘Simmba’. Slated to release on December 28, the movie stars Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan. Besides, the director’s schedule is also tight because of a celebrity television reality show that he has been hosting for quite some time. Though Rohit would not be able to mark his presence in Italy, reports have it that the director will be attending the Mumbai reception of the couple on November 28.


In a two day ceremony, which will be happening on 14th and 15th of this month, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh will be tying knots. The wedding will be followed by two receptions, first, the couple will be hosting the party in Deepika’s hometown Bengaluru on 21st November at The Leela, and then for the industry folks, the bash will be organized at The Grand Hyatt Hotel in Mumbai on 28th November.

With just a day more for Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s wedding, every new update about the couple is like a treat for the fans. According to the recent reports, after two days ceremony at the Lake Como, Italy, DeepVeer will be making their first appearing as man and wife on November 21, at their reception in Bangaluru.


Honoring the rituals of both Sindhi and Konkani families, Deepika and Ranveer will be exchanging vows on 14th and 15th of this month at the Villa del Balbianello, Italy. The couple will be reportedly seen decked up in traditional attires with Sabyasachi signature touch. The marriage will be a completely private affair with only close friends and family. The guests have been requested not to bring any gift, but to donate to Deepika’s charity. Post wedding, Deepika-Ranveer will be landing in India on 18th, and then on 21st November, they will be hosting a reception at The Leela, Bangaluru, and on 28th November at The Grand Hyatt Hotel in Mumbai.

With just two days left for Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s big day, the preparations have caught all the more speed. Recently the reports of the duo donning a traditional attire were doing the rounds and now a new detail has come up. The buzz has it that Deepika and Ranveer have roped in The Wedding Filmer, a wedding filming company to capture the memories of their special day. It is the same wedding photographer who covered the special moments of Virat and Anushka’s wedding. There’s no second thought to the fact that the respective wedding photographer did give some awe-inspiring clicks from Virushka’s marriage that still tug at the heartstrings. So if these reports are to be believed, then soon we will be swooning on DeepVeer’s wedding moments.


Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh will be tying knots on 14th and 15th November. Their wedding ceremonies will have rituals and traditions of each Sindhi and Konkani families. The marriage will reportedly be followed by two receptions. On 21st November, the couple will be hosting a reception in Bengaluru and on 28 November, Mumbai will be the venue.

Bollywood lovebirds Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are soon to make their relationship official by exchanging vows. With the big day coming close, the couple has already left for Italy. Reportedly, their luggage had Sabyasachi Mukherjee shopping bags, which leveled up the excitement around what DeepVeer would be donning on their ‘D-day’. According to the reports, the couple will be sporting a completely traditional attire, which will be having a touch of Sabyasachi’s signature style. The buzz has it that the bridal lehenga will be vibrant red with intricate threadwork, with the designer's signature touch and Ranveer, on the other hand, will be seen in a Kanjeevaram sherwani with equally delicate threadwork. Reportedly, the soon to be bried and groom will be color cordinated as well; thus, will be giving out some couple goals. Even the staff of the wedding venue has been asked to wear a particular hued uniform inorder to blend in with the theme of the occassion.


Coming back to Bollywood’s ‘Mastani’, Deepika Padukone did reveal her wish to wear a Sabyasachi attire on her big day on a talk show. It seems like the girl has got what she wanted. Moreover, if the reports are to be belived, then not just Deepika, but her entire family will be seen cladded in the respective desginer’s outfit.

 After months of speculations, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone took to their respective social media accounts to reveal about their wedding dates and ever since that their fans are just going gaga about it.

The couple who are all set to tie the knot on 14 and 15 November in Lake Como in Italy which is said to be an intimate affair. But a source involved in their wedding preparations revealed that both Deepika and Ranveer wanted the best of the best and have zeroed down to Indian and continental dishes for their wedding. As per a report in Bollywood Life, Vandana Mohan, who has planned high-profile weddings in Italy has been hired to take care of all the arrangements.

The couple will be having two ceremonies i.e. 14 there will be a Konkani style wedding and on the 15 Anand Karaj ceremony along with a sangeet ceremony will take place on November 13. As per reports, the menu of the wedding is said to be consisting of traditional food like Punjabi cuisine along with dosa and rice.

TV Actresses who looked like the perfect bride on their wedding day

Ishita Dutta of Rishton Ka Chakravyuh fame married her longtime boyfriend and actor Vatsal Seth in an intimate ceremony in late 2017. She looked like a perfect Bengali bride in her red saree. The actors fell in love while working together on the sets of Rishton Ka Saudagar.

Former Bigg Boss winner Kishwer Merchant and Suyyash Rai's love culminated in a dreamy wedding in December 2016. Every event saw a lot of star attraction. While she wore a red lehenga for the wedding, her ivory white designer reception outfit was the show stopper. She looked simply amazing!

Another bride who stole the show with her looks is Yeh Hai Mohabattein star Mihika Verma. Her bridal outfit was no less than a dream and she looked stunning in every frame.

The Miley Jab Hum Tum couple Sanaya and Mohit Sehgal got married in a gorgeous ceremony in Goa in 2016.The pictures were just adorable. For her wedding, Sanaya chose to go for a gold lehenga which suited her exceptionally well.

Hunar, the actress known for her role in Ek Boond Ishq, opted for an arranged match. She married Mayank Gandhi in Delhi. For her daytime wedding, Hunar looked fresh in her pastel green and pink outfit.

The Ishqbaaz actress looked like a million bucks on her wedding day. She opted for a dark red and gold hued lehenga which made her stand out of the crowd.

Another actress who rocked her bridal look was Smriti Khanna who met her husband Gaurav Gupta on the sets of Mere Aashiqui Tum Hi Ho. Going with the trend, Smriti's choice of colour was pastel pink which we absolutely loved.

Aashka's wedding to boyfriend Brent Goble was one of the highlights of 2017. She had a Hindu and Christian wedding but it was her royal red lehenga complete with fine jewels that made her the most stunning bride.

TV's most loved bahu Divyanka Tripathi left fans teary-eyed with her dream wedding. She got married to Vivek Dahiya in a ceremony that was spread over a few days. The lady with the most infectious smile wore a gorgeous red and gold embellished lehenga. Her jewels added to her beauty.

Actress Pankhuri Awasthy, who tied the knot with her Suryaputra Karn co-star Gautam Rode on February 7th, looked stunning on her D-day. Pakhuri opted for the traditional red lehenga and accessorized her outfit with stunning maathapati and kundan jewellery. Some new pictures of the beautiful bride are doing the rounds on social media and Pakhuri is a vision to admire in them. 

Shakti actress Rubina Dilaik got married to Abhinav Shukla in Shimla on June 21. The actress ditched the traditional red colour and opted for a classic white lehenga-choli for her special day. She looked gorgeous and straight-out-of-a-fairytale. Right from her jewellery to make-up, everything was on point. She made for the prettiest bride in real life.

Actress Yuvika Chaudhary, who tied the knot with fiancé Prince Narula in a lavish wedding ceremony in Mumbai, floored her fans with her attire. She dazzled in a maroon-coloured lehenga and looked simply magnificent on her wedding day. Yuvika made for a graceful bride. The actress tied her hair in a braid covered with flowers and completed her look with kundan jewellery.

This bride only used two make-up products on her wedding and looked breathtaking

Delhi brides go all out when it comes to gearing up for their wedding, but there’s one girl who’s proved them all wrong! Meet Avantika Singh, who’s changed the wedding make-up game by going minimal on the biggest day of her life.

Believe it or not, the bride only applied an eyeliner and lip colour as her wedding make-up and took all of 20 minutes to get ready!

Avantika opted for a beautiful ivory lehenga by Anita Dongre and looked every bit beautiful.

Avantika had never worn make-up in her life and that’s the reason why she wanted to ensure the same for her wedding.

What’s more, she didn’t even opt for a make-up artist, but got a friend to do her simple make-up.

Well, one thing Avantika did do before her wedding was take good care of her diet and guess that’s precisely what’s making her look so resplendent in her wedding photos. Would you dare to go minimal on your D-day, like Avantika?

Pre-wedding diet plan for brides-to-be in 2019

The months leading up to your wedding can be chaotic, happy, sad and full of every extreme emotion possible. While this is the happiest time of your life and your face should show the same, your health is deeply affected by the choices you start making once the wedding is announced- diet wise. Worried about looking your best for the wedding? Well, TOI Health comes to your rescue. Here is an easy plan you can follow to fit in your

6 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING:

Morning: Green tea with 5-6 soaked almonds

Breakfast: Oats with veggies or Idli sambhar or 3 egg white omelette with fresh orange juice

Snack: Peanut salad or chickpea salad or sprout salad

Lunch: Dal, roti or rice, subzi, curd

Snack: Fruit salad or handful of nuts or makhanas

Dinner: Grilled or roasted chicken or grilled veggies with potato mash or besan cheela or methi roti with dal and subzi

3 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING:

Morning: Green tea with soaked almond or one banana

Breakfast: Whole wheat toast with egg whites or oats cheela or poha or idli sambhar

Snack: Flavoured yoghurt or lettuce salad or fruit salad

Lunch: Dal, subzi, roti or rice

Snack: Boiled egg or chickpea salad or vegetable salad

Dinner: Sautéed vegetables with or without chicken or fish with one bowl of brown rice or one big bowl of dal, subzi and salad

1 MONTH BEFORE THE WEDDING

Morning: Green tea with one banana or apple

Breakfast: Banana smoothie with almonds (yoghurt based) or 2 boiled eggs with vegetable salad

Snack: Peanut salad or hummus with vegetable croutons

Lunch: Dal, subzi, roti or rice

Snack: Chaach or handful of nuts

Dinner: Grilled vegetables with or without chicken and fish or one bowl of brown rice khichdi or two multigrain rotis with dal and subzi

10 DAYS BEFORE THE WEDDING:

Morning: Green tea

Breakfast: Papaya or banana or spinach smoothie

Snack: 2 boiled eggs or chickpea salad

Lunch: Dal, subzi, roti or rice

Snack: One glass chaach

Dinner (Before 7.30 pm strictly): Baked chicken with salad or one big bowl of dal with subzi and salad

PRO-TIP: 1. Eat dinner before 7.30 pm.

2. You need to exercise everyday for atleast 45 minutes (No off days)

3. Cheat meals are only applicable till the third month. NO cheat meal one month prior to the day.

4. Drink minimum 2 litres of water and maximum 4 litres or water.

5. Avoid alcohol at all costs as it can lead to saggy eye bags that you most definitely don’t want.

6. Stay happy!

Taking pride in the bride

Priyanka Chopra might not warrant a Statue of Unity just yet as a national icon, but she certainly did not deserve the 1,600 words of steaming hot xenophobia, racism and sexism that got heaped on her thanks to The Cut, a vertical owned by New York Magazine.

In the now infamous article, ‘Is Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’s Love for Real?’ (goo.gl/RPHTSX), columnist and comedian Mariah Smith decided, “All Nick wanted was a possible fling with Hollywood’s latest It Woman, but instead he wound up staring straight at a life sentence with a global scam artist.”

The backlash was quick and stinging. Within hours, the article was edited, toned down, its more egregious bits removed. Finally, it was deleted altogether, replaced by a cringing apology admitting “human error and poor judgement”, rather than the usual half-hearted“ Regret if this offended anyone” nonapology. This was no superficial paper cut. This ran deep.

Rudyard Kipling was wrong. Even if East is East and West is West, sometimes the twain do meet — at a lavish wedding in Jodhpur. Or, as this story revealed, they can meet in an apology at social media’s great judgement seat. It’s not quite an apology for Jallianwala Bagh or the Kohinoor, but it’s something.

When the West comes to India, it is usually the knight on a white horse bringing deliverance to hapless brown people. Nick the Knight did ride in on a horse, but this damsel was in no distress at all. According to Smith, Chopra “never even took the time to make sure [Jonas] was comfortable riding the horse”. Smith does not reveal how she knew this, but her advice to Jonas was to “find that horse and gallop away as fast as you can”. That’s a colonial stereotype turning on its head right there as Nick Jonas becomes the naïve virgin fleeing the clutches of the worldly-wise princess in this Cut-rate postcolonial fairy tale.

A Cut Below the Rest

There has been a lot of debate about whether Priyanka Chopra is India’s first bona fide crossover star. Whether her stint with Quantico was an unqualified success or not, the show was built around her. She was the face on the poster in the subway. The indignation this article sparked — and the quick capitulation by The Cut — proves her international clout is real, not just PR fantasy.

As Aseem Chhabra, author of Priyanka Chopra: The Incredible Story of a Global Bollywood Star, says, “She became a very recognisable American celebrity from somebody who was not known at all in America.” Not bad for the girl from Bareilly.

There were plenty of Indians rolling their eyes at the breathless coverage of the wedding. But with just one horrendous article, The Cut managed to make the entire conversation about their own racism, xenophobia, misogyny and ageism. As the Priyanka-Nick jokes being forwarded around on WhatsApp groups will testify, Indians are no strangers to these vices. But thanks to The Cut, Indians got to play aggrieved victim this time.

The wedding became a matter of national honour around which everyone rallied — even those who would otherwise have slammed it for being an over the-top brand-athon. Someone just give her a Padma Bhushan already.

The furore led to a larger conversation about The Cut’s editorial standards. The Cut claims to be a “premier destination for women with stylish minds”. But it came across as blindingly white, and blindsided by its whiteness. While Smith is African-American, the article showed how New York was still a little island that thought the world revolved around it. Smith was clueless that for most of the world, Priyanka Chopra, thanks to Bollywood and Quantico, was the bigger name, while Nick Jonas had to be Googled.

Most importantly, it took barely 12 hours for The Cut to axe the story. As the website Broadsheet points out (goo. gl/tyNri4), “There was a time when outrage in ‘distant’ India would barely make a dent on the New York media establishment. But today if media is global, so are the brands who finance it. No advertiser — either in New York or London or LA — wants to piss off one of the biggest markets in the world.”

Soft-Won Hard Victory

Of course, this is about business. But it is a sign of India’s soft power finally coming of age, and it’s thanks to Priyanka Chopra, rather than anyone going about hugging people across the world.

Chopra wisely chose not to lash out from her ‘happy place’. But to paraphrase former US president Theodore Roosevelt, it showed that real power means to speak softly and carry a big wedding veil. Better still, have six people carry it for you.