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‘Many Indians want big fat Bollywood wedding’

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Some want a beach wedding like in "Salaam Namaste", some prefer a farmhouse gala a la "Hum Tum", while others go pompous with the kind of decor depicted in "Band Baaja Baaraat". The glitzy and jazzy wedding set-ups in Bollywood movies are becoming a fad in real life, giving a filmy twist to the country's approximately $30 billion wedding market. Hindi films have been a major influence on the common man, admits Nandita Sharma of BollywoodShaadis.com

Free pizza for life for presidential poser

Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) It seems like an opportunity of a lifetime. A new "third party" is challenging voters to ask President Barack Obama or his Republican challenger Mitt Romney a real burning question at their next pow-wow

Thousands in US at risk of Meningitis

Washington Oct 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The number of people infected meningitis' outbreak in the US was expected to grow Tuesday, according to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials.

Ranna Gill’s vibrant, colourful collection at WIFW

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The fourth day of the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) concluded in a very stylish, colourful and vibrant manner with designer Ranna Gill's collection titled "Exotica". The show being sponsored by Fiama Di Wills, an Indian personal care brand, Gill's collection had drawn inspiration from the kind of products it sells.

Hoppers Nighthawks among Paris retrospective

A retrospective of the noted American painter Edward Hopper has come to Paris for the first time. The Grand Palais is presenting masterpieces including the famous Nighthawks among the highlights, until January

Applauds for Gauri-Nainika’s all white collection at WIFW

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) For all those who hesitate dressing up in white from top to bottom for different reasons, designer duo Gauri and Nainika Karan's latest collection showcased at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) can force them to have second thoughts. The Delhi-based sisters, who are famous for their feminine gowns, showcased their collection Tuesday on the fourth day of WIFW. Both grew up watching old Hollywood films and usually design clothes with a very old world, classic, chic feel to them

Every trend comes back, says Malini Ramani

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Designer Malini Ramani who is known for her East meets West-inspired designs believes fashion never fades and every trend keeps coming back. "I would advice that one should never say never to any kind of fashion.

Romanticism, royalty on a high at WIFW

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The fourth day of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Tuesday witnessed a mix of royalty and romanticism with designer Aneeth Arora and Vineet Bahl showcasing a collection that had memories of the past and present.

Visva-Bharati professor accused of sexual harassment

Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) A PhD aspirant has accused a professor at Visva-Bharati University of sexual harassment, an official said Tuesday. A probe has been ordered.

Hope for dementia patients

London, Oct 9 (IANS) A protein deficiency may cause the early onset of dementia, researchers have found. They say the results lay the foundation for therapies that one day may benefit those who suffer from the illness that wreak havoc on the brain, the Daily Mail reported Tuesday