Friday, September 11, 2015

1:56 PM

JEWELLERY DESIGNER NIRAV MODI CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF HIS BOUTIQUE IN NEW YORK

JEWELLERY DESIGNER NIRAV MODI CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF HIS BOUTIQUE IN NEW YORK 



After successful store launches in New Delhi (2014) and Mumbai (2015), NIRAV MODI celebrated the opening of its boutique on Madison Avenue, New York, with a grand launch that was attended by Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities, style influencers and some of the city's most elite. This is the fourth boutique for the brand, and first in the US, and houses some of the world's most coveted jewels adorned with exceptional diamonds. Academy Award-winner Naomi Watts, high fashion model Coco Rocha, award-winning actress Nimrat Kaur and model-actress Lisa Haydon attended the official opening party and red carpet at the NIRAV MODI boutique. Later in the evening, they joined the brand's founder, Nirav Modi, and other socialites at a private dinner at the rooftop of the iconic Rockefeller Center, where celebrity DJ power couple Hannah Bronfman and Brendan Fallis entertained guests. Among others who were spotted at the big launch were Donald Trump Jr and Vanessa Trump, Rajen and Anjali Mariwala and Aparna Trump, Rajen and Anj Chudasama.
“Establishing a presence in the United States is a key milestone of our growth strategy as a leading international luxury brand,“ said Nirav Modi, “The sophisticated American woman will recognise, as soon as she enters the boutique, that each jewel and the entire experience is designed to pay trib ute to her beauty , and to make her look and feel `everyday spectacular'.“
Leading up to the grand launch, the brand displayed the renowned Maharani Diamond Necklace and Earrings set, valued at $1.65 million. Patrons will also discover a full selection of exquisite NIRAV MODI designs, including the Jasmine necklace from the Fluire collection (over 65 carats of briolettes and jasmine cut diamonds mounted in 18k white gold), the signature NIRAV MODI Embrace bangles and rings with their unique expandable feature (avail able in 18K white, yellow or rose gold) and the MughalTM collection.
The brand prides itself on creating jew ellery that brings together the finest stones, set in a signature style that employs the most minimal amount of metal, allowing the gems to radiate from every possible angle and giving each jewel an eternal shine. Lauded at international auctions, it is said to be the first Indian jeweller to have been on the cover of both Sotheby's and Christie's catalogues.
The New York NIRAV MODI boutique joins existing locations in New Delhi (Defence Colony), Mumbai (Kalaghoda) and Hong Kong (Elements Mall).

For more information, visit http://www.niravmodi.com http://www.facebook.com/niravmodijewels http://www.instagram.com/niravmodijewels 
http://www.twitter.com/niravmodijewels
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12:30 PM

Love in the most unimaginable places

LOVE IN THE LINE OF DUTY



They say one can find love in the most unimaginable places. Journalists and celebrities often share very complex professional relationship.However, many have crossed this mental barriers and formed personal bonds. The marriage of broadcast journalist Amrita Rai with senior politician Digvijaya Singh may be in the news for their huge age difference -Rai is 44 while Singh is 68 -but is not a one-off instance when a journalist has tieed the knot with a celebrity . There are many examples where journalists found love in the line of their duty. 
 
 STUART BINNY-MAYANTI LANGER
The cricketer married television sports anchor Mayanti Langer in 2012. It's a classic case of finding love on the field. Stuart's image improved among cricket fans after tying the knot with the glamourous presenter and she became one of the most talkedabout Indian cricket WAGs since then. 

MOHIT CHAUHAN-PRARTHNA GEHLOT
Bollywood playback singer Mohit Chauhan married his longtime friend, journalist Prarthna Gehlot, three years ago in a hush-hush ceremony at Shimla. 

PRINCE PHILIPE-LETIZIA ORTIZ ROCASOLANO
A former journalist with an American news channel, Letizia was covering an oil slick along the Galicia shoreline in 2002 when she met Prince Felipe of Spain, who was visiting those affected by the disaster. The pair hit it off instantly, and walked down the aisle on May 22, 2004. They have two daughters. 

IMRAN KHAN-REHAM KHAN
Politician and flamboyant former Pakistan cricketer Imran Khan tied the knot with international television presenter Reham Khan at his Islamabad residence in January this year.Imran, 62, is 20 years elder to her. Reham quit her job at the channel to be with her husband and now works with a Pakistani television channel. 

JAVAGAL SRINATH-MADHAVI PATRAVALI
In 2007, the cricketer fell for Madhavi Patravali, who was then a journalist in a leading national English daily. Held in Mysore and attended by close family and friends, the wedding was a quiet affair. Srinath's second attempt at matrimony seems to have stood the test of time. 

JITIN PRASADA-NEHA SETH
Politico Jitin Prasada was Minister of State, Petroleum and Natural Gas, when he married Neha Seth, a journalist with an English news channel, in 2010. She quit her job soon after tying the knot. 

ALLAN WANGA-BRENDA WANGA
Brenda Wanga, reporter with a Kenyan news channel, is married to Kenyan footballer Allan Wanga, who plies his trade for Sudan Premier League.
THE FLIPSIDE...
Some journalists who married the famous faced occupational hazards because their choice of spouse led to a clash of interest: American political reporter Ronald Brownstein was banned from covering the 2000 Presidential race because his wife Eileen McMenamin was the chief spokeswoman for candidate Senator John McCain.
Matthew Cooper, former correspondent at a news magazine, was in an ethical dilemma because his wife Mandy Grunwald was chief ad strategist in Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign in 2007.
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Saturday, September 5, 2015

3:20 PM

Lord Krishna continues to be showmakers' favourite character on television



When it comes to popular mytho logical characters, Krishna is a perennial favourite of show makers on Indian television. They love to explore every facet of his -be it as a child, the teenager, the warrior, the th lover or the philosopher. Given that it is K multidimensional character, Krishna B has always made it to TV screens, not h matter the era. Epic or a show set in ro today's age or genre, the character of m Krishna blends in effortlessly . While be there would be only one actor enacting Krishna in the past, most notably Nitish Bharadwaj in Mahabharat, today we have many actors enacting the powerful role. On Janmashtami, we put together many avatars of Lord Krishna that have been brought alive on TV recently ... 
 
TWO OF THE MOST POPULAR KRISHNAS ON TV 

NITISH BHARDWAJ
BR Chopra's Mahabharat (1988) One of the first actors to play Lord Krishna, he was only 23 when he enacted the role in BR Chopra's Mahabharat on TV. He captured the essence of the character alive -be it his charm or his worldly-wise persona, the way he mouthed the dialogues, especially in the Gita episodes with Arjun were the most-talked about episodes. He remains people's favourite Krishna.



SAURABH RAAJ JAIN
Saurabh Kumar Tewary's Mahabharat (2014) Saurabh is the second most popular Krishna after Nitish Bharadwaj. Despite Nitish being a hard act to follow, Saurabh was able to establish a connect with audiences with his portrayal of Lord Krishna in the show.
Incidentally, he also played Lord Vishnu in Devon Ke Dev Mahadev.


OTHER ACTORS WHO PLAYED LORD KRISHNA ON TV 
 
SARVADAMAN D BANERJEE
Shri Krishna (1993) Sarvadaman played Shri Krishna in the one of the first series Sagar made on Lord Krishna. He played the older Krishna.


VISHAL KARWAL
Dwarkadheesh -Bhagwaan Shri Krishna (2011) The series portrayed the life of Krishna as a warrior, lover, brother, father and son.


SWWAPNIL JOSHI
Shri Krishna (1993) He played the younger Krishna in one of the first TV shows on Krishna at that time.


GAGAN MALIK
Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman (2015) The actor portrays not only the role of Lord Krishna, but he also plays Lord Ram in the show.


SIDDHARTH ARORA
Krishan Kanhaiya (2015) Siddharth's Lord Krishna is seen in today's times.Here he's seen connecting with the common man and solving his daily problems.













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3:05 PM

A rudraksh has several healing properties





The month of Shravan is the fifth month according to the lunar or Hindu calendar. This month is considered to be very holy hence, several Hindu festivals are celebrated this month like Naga Panchami, Varah Lakshmi Vratam, Rakhi Pournima and Shri Krishna Janmaashtmi.This month is dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is why all Mondays of this month are considered special.Wearing a rudraksh is considered to be auspicious this month.Similarly , doing Mahamritunjaya mantra japa using a rudraksh mala, offering bel leaves and Panchamrut on Shivalinga is considered to be holy . Rudraksh, known as a divine mystic bead, is said to have originated from the tears of Lord Shiva. The bead is known to pacify negative and malefic effects of various planets on human life. A rudraksh is suggested by analysing one's date of birth. Rudrashaktii adopts a unique system of suggesting the right rudraksh based on the analysis of one's date of birth. The mystery of the entire life of a person is hidden in his birth date, as such the career path, success or failure in life, relationships and even physical ailments can be known by analysing one's date of birth.

Over the years, thousands of people have benefited by wearing rudrakshas suggested by Rudrashaktii. The organisation is known for it's free, precise and accurate recommendations. Ancient medical texts claim that a rudraksh can help balance the vital chakras of the human body , which control the bile, wind and phlegm. It is without any side effects, in fact it only bestows on its wearer positive and beneficial effects.The organisation is conducting an exhibition-cum-sale in the city .

Where: Ravindra Natya Mandir (Art Gallery), Behind Siddhivinayak Temple.

When: September 3 to 8, 11 am to 8 pm.

Call: 9833479693 9320397123.

http:www.rudrashaktii.com (*Subject discussed is based on the organisation's understanding of the said field)
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3:03 PM

EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT ASTRO-NUMEROLOGY



Do you feel dejected or left behind by your peers because you don't have a college degree? Do you see your supposed illiteracy as a limitation to achieving your dreams? Or are you in the group that thinks education is the ultimate yardstick for success?

Says astro-numerologist Bhavikk Sangghvi, “If any of these questions best describes you, then please read on. Did you know that some of the world's richest men were either school or college drop outs? I have nothing against education. But at times, it gives people false confidence. It makes them relax, trusting the power of their certificates more than anything else (read, good luck). Otherwise how come the most highly qualified doctors, engineers, MBA 's who come to me are still either jobless or haven't performed to their best levels?

Think about some of the most successful and wealthy people in the world. Even in the global billionaires list, surprisingly there are six Indians who left their studies incomplete and still managed to make it big despite not having a formal degree. Other than possession of great wealth and extreme hard work, one thing common between all these business leaders is that they just got plain lucky . This is where astro-numerology helps.“

 To book an appointment, SMS Whatsapp: +91 98202-75535.
E-mail: bhavikksangghvi@gmail.com http://www.bhavikksangghvi.com (*Subject discussed is based on the expert's understanding of the said field)
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2:55 PM

Woo your girl by making her laugh



Do you want to charm D your girl on the first date? 

Learn how to make her laugh first. According to a study, the more times a man tries to be funny and the more a woman laughs at those attempts, the more likely it is for the woman to be interested in the man. When two strangers meet, finding someone who appreciates your sense of humour is valuable in its own right. Men use humour to gauge if women are interested in them.

“Men are trying to get women to show their cards. For some men, it is a conscious strategy,“ said a researcher.When men make jokes and women laugh, they may be performing a script in courtship.Men acting like jokers and women laughing along may be part of it, too.

“The script is powerful, enduring and dictates everything from asking someone out to picking up the tab. If you meet someone who you can laugh with, it might mean your future relationship is going to be fun and filled with good cheer,“ added the researcher.

In the first study, 35 participants studied online profile pages of 100 strangers to gauge their personalities. It was found that humourous people were more likely to be extroverted than intelligent and were seen by strangers that way too. The data suggested that men and women posted similar amounts of humourous content to their pages.

The study also found that there was no connection between how smart the person was and how funny he or she claimed to be. But it did find a relationship with humour and extroversion.

The results showed the more times a man tried to be funny and the more times a woman laughed at his jokes, the more likely she was romantically interested. The reverse was not true for women who attempted humour.

It also showed that when the pair laughed together, they were more interested in each other.
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Monday, June 1, 2015

12:30 AM

From invitation cards to décor, couturiers today are making the most opulent nuptial dreams come true

From invitation cards to décor, couturiers today are making the most opulent nuptial dreams come true

In February 1997, designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla stepped into the third leg of their couture career –– wedding design –– and it began with Shweta Bachchan and Nikhil Nanda’s wedding. The expansion from fashion to furniture and then interior design, subsequently led to weddings. “We have always allowed our creativity to find new expression through different mediums,” says Khosla. More significantly, the designers add that fashion and lifestyle are “inextricably linked”, and nothing signifies Indian lifestyle and pomp quite like the big, fat Indian wedding.
Rohit Bal created a regal ambience at a Jaipur wedding in January 2015, which also comprised the mandap (above and left); Bal’s hand-painted and hand-crafted pens (top) Perhaps that is one reason why an increasing number of fashion designers today have moved beyond the bridal trousseau, and the groom’s outfits. Rather, they are spearheading entire weddings, from conceptualising pre-wedding shoots to designing accessories that complement the theme of the wedding. “We love creating installations and settings with a strong, larger than life, fantasy element. The objective is to craft something magical and memorable,” says Khosla, who along with his partner, works on food, beverage, invitation cards and gift packaging. They also look at how a wedding –– sangeet, mandap and reception –– can be given a designer twist.
New on the block
There are fairly new entrants in this field as well, and each designer aims to create a dream-like affair. JJ Valaya launched his wedding label in 2012. The following year, Varun Bahl designed a wedding reception for a Kolkata-based industrialist. Rohit Bal’s new venture, especially for weddings, was initiated in March 2014, and he asserts that there was a lot of demand for wedding design from his clients and friends. “I had designed weddings 15 years earlier as well, but that wasn’t like this. Now, we give people a gift-wrapped wedding,” he states, referring to the scale of the event planning. Besides designing the various elements of a wedding, Bal is also planning to introduce a range of handmade fountain and ball pens, with German gloss lacquer and peacock motifs, as well as crystal cases, exclusively to be used as wedding gifts and décor elements.
Signature touch
Other designers like, Ritu Kumar and Anita Dongre have also indulged in accessories. “I have recently started making customised clutches and handbags with the signature Varun Bahl floral crest embroidered on it. Apart from that, we have been making outfit coordinated footwear, and accessories for brides as well as grooms,” says Bahl. On the other hand, Kumar recently designed caps with zardozi embroidery and prints, to go along with bridal wear, with the sangeet in mind. According to Kumar, any headgear adds drama to the wedding ensemble. Her accessories include embroidered clutches and potli bags.
Interestingly, all the couture becomes a part of, what designer Kunal Anil Tanna calls, “a story”. The demand for a well-themed wedding seems to be growing. Every detail, from the garments to the décor, is part of a bigger picture. “People want their weddings to be an experience. Since I am conceptualising the groom’s outfit, they want me to continue the running story,” says Tanna, giving the example of a Ramayan-themed wedding, in which he created an emblem, variations of which were replicated in other aspects of the wedding. Tanna also designs turbans, kamarbandhs, brooches and shoes with the owner’s initials. For Bahl, these accessories are pieces that can be worn on other occasions. “The client can make a statement even with those pieces, which can be teamed with any other outfit, and they are guaranteed something unique,” he says. Perhaps, the most important reason for people to desire a designer wedding is the idea of a bespoke marriage ceremony that is unlike anything else. JJ Valaya sums it up. “Do something different, that’s what everyone has asked me in the past 25 years. That is the job of a designer,” he says.
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