Italy: Indian kills wife for being 'westernised'

Italy: Indian kills wife for being 'westernised' Rome: A 37-year-old Indian migrant in Italy killed his pregnant wife because she loved wearing western clothes and he wanted to punish her for going against Indian traditions. The Indian, whose name was given as Singhj Kulbir, told police in Piacenza city in northern Italy that he strangled to death his 27-year-old wife - named as Kaur Balwinde - before throwing her corpse in the Po river, a news agency...
10:16 AM, May 29, 2012
Style czar sir Paul Smith in India

Style czar sir Paul Smith in India

Sir Paul Smith has designed clothes for the biggest Hollywood stars and has also designed stamps for the London Olympics. ...
11:28 PM, Apr 25, 2012

Ayesha Takia's husband is watching her clothes

Ayesha Takia's husband is watching her clothes Mumbai: With actress Ayesha Takia returning to films after a two-year hiatus following her wedding to Farhan Azmi, her husband is said to have kept a close watch on her wardrobe. A pair of baggy denims and a printed blouse under a full sleeved jacket work well for Mumbai restaurateur and actress Ayesha Takia's husband Farhan Azmi's peace of mind. Azmi, who comes from an affluent, conservative Muslim family with...
06:24 PM, Oct 16, 2011

Abandoned Gaddafi homes reveal lavish lifestyle

 Abandoned Gaddafi homes reveal lavish lifestyle Tripoli: The gold-plated cutlery and crystal champagne glasses, the Versace and Armani suits and rows of unworn designer shoes, are all that remain at the luxurious seaside compounds of the children of Muammar Gaddafi. The fancy beach villas are testimony to the fact that the Gaddafis not only ruled Libya, they owned it, and treated its oil wealth as their personal patrimony. Yet the cars now parked outside these gilded...
12:29 PM, Sep 01, 2011

Imran Khan to launch his own clothing line

Imran Khan to launch his own clothing line New Delhi: Bollywood actor Imran Khan wants to try his hand at designing and is set to bring out his own line by next year. The 28-year-old actor will be creating his new range in association with 'Denizen', a brand newly launched by Levi Strauss. The 'Break Ke Baad' star said that his clothing line is a joint effort but will extensively reflect his own personal style. "I am very...
01:35 PM, May 22, 2011

Govt may remove excise duty on branded clothes

Govt may remove excise duty on branded clothes New Delhi: The government is considering to roll back 10 per cent excise duty on branded garments, due to large scale protest by industry bodies in many parts of the country, including West Bengal, which goes to polls next month. "The excise duty on readymade garments is being opposed heavily, especially in West Bengal. It might be rolled back ," a Finance Ministry official told PTI. Although Finance Minister Pranab...
03:19 PM, Mar 30, 2011

Men can't pick clothes: survey

Men can't pick clothes: survey London: Many may disagree on this, but a new survey has found that most men can't pick clothes -- in fact, they rely on women, their wife or mother for advice on what dress to buy. According to the survey in Britain, almost two-thirds of the respondents admitted to seeking guidance from a woman when shopping in menswear stores. And 48 per cent allow their better halves to choose or...
03:24 PM, Dec 27, 2010

Couture trove an ongoing adventure, full of tales

Couture trove an ongoing adventure, full of tales Tokyo: An evening gown embroidered with gold thread. A silk batik kaftan. A wedding dress made for a beloved niece. The stories of women's lives each has to tell. Australian fashion curator Charlotte Smith immediately fell in love with a collection of more than 3,000 dresses and accessories, many designer originals, she inherited from her American godmother, a renowned couture collector, six years ago. But she had no idea how...
05:30 PM, Dec 08, 2010

Cops nab robbers who fled with victims' clothes

Cops nab robbers who fled with victims' clothes They would leave the victim naked so that the victim couldn't follow them. ...
09:32 PM, May 24, 2009
Dress stress? When in doubt, check these out

Dress stress? When in doubt, check these out

If you're one of those who just can’t decide on what to wear for a particular occasion, we've got some help for you. ...
02:11 AM, Apr 02, 2009

Cash in! 25 tips to crack Diwali sales!

Cash in! 25 tips to crack Diwali sales! The word sale works like a magnet for almost anyone. ...
11:47 PM, Oct 20, 2008

Bollywood falls for Shahid Amir hook, clothes line, sinker

Bollywood falls for Shahid Amir hook, clothes line, sinker It was raining celebs at the preview of designer Shahid Amir's new collection. ...
01:13 AM, Oct 08, 2008

At Cannes, some stars dazzled and some fizzled out

At Cannes, some stars dazzled and some fizzled out New Delhi: Paceman RP Singh, who played for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League this season, was ruled out of the India A tour of the West Indies on Saturday due to a knee injury. He has been advised a week's rest, after which he will be reporting to the NCA [National Cricket Academy] for further injury management, a BCCI release said. The All-India Selection Committee has picked Parvinder...
10:21 AM, May 27, 2008
How to look fashionable this Diwali

How to look fashionable this Diwali

Guwahati: India's acclimatisation plans are well underway as coach Gary Kirsten and some of the top players pack their bags for an early departure for the upcoming South African tour. India's bowling coach Eric Simons will hold command as the stand-in coach for the last two one-dayers of the five-match series against New Zealand set to begin here on Sunday. The Indian coach - who will hope to guide India ...
01:35 AM, Nov 09, 2007
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