Cufflinks to carpets, Rohit Bal spreads design net wide (Interview)
May 15th, 2012 - 1:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Rohit Bal, one of India's best known designers with over two decades in the fashion industry, says he is experimenting and expanding his ... Read more...
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Cognac that accompanied Napoleon to be auctioned
February 20th, 2012 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 20 (IANS) A bottle of Cognac that accompanied Napoleon Bonaparte on his conquests of Europe is among 5,000 unopened bottles worth over five million pounds that will be ... Read more...
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300 years of British newspapers put online
November 29th, 2011 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 29 (IANS) Around 65 million newspaper articles over the last 300 years were put online Tuesday in a new archive by the British Library.The "British Newspaper Archive", made ... Read more...
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Miranda Kerr sizzles on the runaway with a bra worth $2.5 million
November 11th, 2011 - 8:09 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Nov 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Miranda Kerr wore a $2.5 million diamond bra on the catwalk during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at New York. The model was cheered from ... Read more...
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9-years old Kieron Williamson buys his first property
November 7th, 2011 - 7:58 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Nov 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Kieron Williamson, the 9-year-old renowned British painter, has purchased his first home. The property which is located at Ludham, Norfolk was purchased for £150,000. That is exactly ... Read more...
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Pakistan claims up-for-auction Buddha statue
September 19th, 2011 - 3:53 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 19 (IANS) Pakistan has staked claim to a Buddha statue that was put up for auction by Christie's. The auction has been stopped following the claim.The starting price ... Read more...
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Tupac Shakur’s collection to be displayed in Atlanta University Center
September 14th, 2011 - 11:01 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Sept 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Fifteen years after his death, the first ever entire collection of Tupac Shakur has been announced by the Atlanta University Center. The center opened the collection in ... Read more...
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Von Teese to launch artificial nail line
September 10th, 2011 - 8:38 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 10 (IANS) American actress Dita Von Teese will soon be releasing her artificial nail line.The 38-year-old has recently partnered with beauty company Kiss, to launch an entire collection ... Read more...
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Beauty queens jazz up Archana Kochhar’s LFW show
August 17th, 2011 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) From former Miss World Diana Hayden to former Miss Indias Celina Jaitely and Parvathy Omanakuttan -- a host of beauty queens were seen supporting Archana ... Read more...
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37,000 Kashmiri manuscripts archived: Minister
August 10th, 2011 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The preservation of the history of Jammu and Kashmir region has been given a new lease of life with the digitisation of thousands of rare ... Read more...
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A collection inspired by Lord Krishna (With Image)
June 19th, 2011 - 12:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Delhi-based designer Sunil Mehra's latest collection is inspired from Lord Krishna's life and mythology and features contemporary ethnic chic embellished with motifs of Krishna, the ... Read more...
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Shara - a royal jewellery collection by Rachna Kapoor (With Images)
May 22nd, 2011 - 7:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Designer Rachna Kapoor has launched a new jewellery collection "Shara", inspired by royal weddings of the late 1960s and early 1970s, and says she has ... Read more...
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“Papa” Gaddafi is a camel meat and pasta lover, claims nurse
April 6th, 2011 - 4:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 6 (ANI): One of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's nurses has said that the Libyan leader is a foodie who enjoys Italian food and couscous with camel meat."He likes couscous, which is ... Read more...
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“Papa” Gaddafi presented loyal staff ‘Italian gold watches’ every year, claims nurse
April 5th, 2011 - 6:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 5 (ANI): One of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's nurses has revealed that the Libyan leader rewarded loyal staff each year with gold watches with his picture on them.The Herald Sun quoted ... Read more...
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I use Facebook to my advantage: Riya Sen
March 11th, 2011 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Although social networking site Facebook is used by most people for fun and interacting with friends, petite actress Riya Sen uses it for her professional ... Read more...
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Stores shove LiLo’s fashion line 6126 off their shelves
February 12th, 2011 - 4:42 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Feb 12 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan's fashion line 6126 promised to be very popular when it was launched in 2008, but it seems that stores and boutiques have now moved ... Read more...
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Rumer Willis is the new face of the ‘Badgley Mischka’ brand
December 17th, 2010 - 11:35 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Malibu, Dec 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Rumer Willis is the new face of the 'Badgley Mischka' brand. She is going to be an integral part of their spring marketing campaign.Designers Mark Badgley ... Read more...
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Lady Gaga: Silk Undergarments Enhance Her Creativity!
November 25th, 2010 - 12:38 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Does she practice meditation or is she taking any special lessons to boost her concentration level and enhance her creativity? Well, she is not doing anything of that sort. The secret ... Read more...
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Running after kids keeps me fit: Raveena Tandon
November 20th, 2010 - 2:33 am ICT by IANS
Pune, Nov 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon, who looked ravishing while sashaying down the ramp for designer Nivedita Saboo at the ongoing Pune Fashion Week (PFW), revealed that the reason behind ... Read more...
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Indian ethnic wear gets Pakistani touch at Ludhiana fashion show
November 12th, 2010 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
By Karan KapoorLudhiana, Nov.12 (ANI): Designer Charu Parashar showcased unique Punjabi outfits in combination with Pakistani styles at a three-day long fashion extravaganza in Ludhiana.Bollywood actress Mahi Gill walked the ramp in ... Read more...
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Rare US Gold Coins Found In London Garden
October 19th, 2010 - 7:23 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
October 19, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): A total of 80 rare gold coins from the US was found in an East London garden today. The coins were discovered in Hackney ... Read more...
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Shaan sings for wife before 10th wedding anniversary
September 20th, 2010 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Popular Bollywood singer Shaan opened the show for designer Troy Costa at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week here and sang a love ballad "Where do I begin" ... Read more...
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Designers Abhishek, Soumitra go eco-friendly at LFW
September 17th, 2010 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Their magic mantra was eco-friendly clothes. So, organic fabrics, dyes and handspun khadi with stylish western cuts were prominent in designers Abhishek Dutta and Soumitra Mondal's collection that ... Read more...
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Vivek, Chitrangada walk ramp in New Delhi
August 21st, 2010 - 5:26 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 21 (ANI): Bollywood actors Vivek Oberoi and Chitrangada Singh walked the ramp at a fashion tour that started here on Friday.The fashion tour includes 12 designers, who would showcase ... Read more...
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Priyanka Sachar’s photo exhibition is all about freezing fleeting moments
June 17th, 2010 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Photographer Priyanka Sachar in her first solo exhibition titled "Evanescence" showcased her photographs, through which she seeks to share with others, the beauty, diversity and irony of ... Read more...
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Victoria to put art collection on public display
May 16th, 2010 - 2:05 am ICT by IANS
London, May 16 (IANS) Footballer David Beckham and his wife Victoria have an art collection worth almost $44 million and are now planning to put it on public display. ... Read more...
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Anandi, Teepri play with Barbie
April 16th, 2010 - 10:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 16, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):What happens when small screen's biggest child actor and an iconic bahu come together under one roof? Ideally, one will expect few ego clashes. However, that's not ... Read more...
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Harriet Tubman’s Personal Items Donated To Museum
March 11th, 2010 - 8:56 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Washington, Mar 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has received a great opening gift from Charles L. Blockson, the noted historian. The museum, ... Read more...
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Rachna Chhachhi’s latest work depicts Mother Earth’s agony
October 5th, 2009 - 6:41 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): Artist Rachna Chhachhi in her fifth solo exhibition titled "The Ugly Earth" showcased her paintings, which depicts Mother Earth pleading to humanity to reverse the damage before ... Read more...
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Jaipur fashion descends on Kolkata
September 13th, 2009 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 13 (IANS) The textile heritage of Jaipur came alive at the Kolkata Fashion Week-II Sunday as gorgeous models sashayed down the ramp displaying designer Anita Dongre's collection produced in ... Read more...
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Monapali’s tribal creations captivate Kolkata Fashion Week
September 12th, 2009 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 12 (IANS) With stunning models attired in tribal-yet-contemporary wear walking down the ramp, veteran designer duo Monapali captivated the audience at the Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW)-II with their couture.
As tribal ... Read more...
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Meteorite hunter Rob Elliott auctions space rocks collection
August 19th, 2009 - 2:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 19 (ANI): Meteorite hunter Rob Elliott has sold almost his entire collection of space rocks that gathered 113,000 pounds at an auction in Edinburgh.The full-time dealer placed the 171 items, ... Read more...
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Demi Moore’s doll collection giving Ashton Kutcher nightmares
June 8th, 2009 - 1:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 8 (ANI): Demi Moore's collection of 3,000 dolls is giving husband Ashton Kutcher nightmares.The 30-year-old actor says that his wife's bizarre voodoo-style doll collection is freaking him out.Kutcher admits ... Read more...
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My creation is a tribute to Mondrian: Wendell Rodricks
April 3rd, 2009 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) Designer Wendell Rodricks, who unveiled his collection at the fashion week here, says he is so influenced by legendary Dutch painter Pieter Cornelis Mondrian that he is sleeping ... Read more...
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Models display Nita Lulla’s collection at Lakme Fashion Week
March 30th, 2009 - 8:20 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Mar 30 (ANI): Layers, frills and skirts, with 'feminity' written all over in bold letters, highlighted Nita Lulla's collection displayed at the Lakme Fashion Week.Lulla's collection, represented eco-friendly organic line, was ... Read more...
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