Recently, I was invited to judge an Aerial Silk Championship. At first, I was a bit hesitant to give my nod because I was not sure what a Latin and Ballroom dancer like me would do as a jury for this competition. But on insistence of my dear friend and actress Smilie Suri, I agreed […]Read More
Good grooming is a total effect and the smallest details count. Looking your best for party night means that you have not overlooked the details. Believe me, chipped nail varnish or untidy hair can mar the total effect. A few “pick me up” tips can help to make you look good. Give yourself a manicure […]Read More
Her Oriental dance made her an icon at the turn of the 20th century. As a half-naked medium, she cast a spell over her audience to become a star. Emancipated up her black garter, she could wrap politicians and soldiers alike around her fingers and influential military officers ate out from the palms of her […]Read More
Cellulite Cellulite is not a disease or a disorder, but it can make a difference to the figure and cause a great deal of concern. It is a common problem of “lumps” that generally appear on the thighs, hips, buttocks, upper arms and even the upper back. Another term for cellulite is “orange peel skin”, […]Read More
Coping with the skin is a daily affair, needing an awareness of its needs and the kind of treatment it deserves to look its best. Sometimes, we may be confronted with blemishes, spots or scars on the skin. Or, there may be dark patches or tanned skin caused by sun-exposure. Actually, blemishes on the face […]Read More
The grandeur of Indian weddings today is phenomenal. The clothes, decor, entertainment and venue, combined with the unrestrained spirit of the bride and groom, their family and friends, have made Indian sangeet ceremonies bigger, livelier, larger-than-life and more fun than ever before. Today, any Indian wedding celebration has a minimum of four to six functions, […]Read More
During monsoons, due to high humidity, sweat and oil secretions increase. An oily and sweaty skin attracts more dirt and chemical pollutants, leading to dull skin and problems like spots, pimples, acne and rash. Fungal infections are also common. Cleansing is the main aspect of monsoon care for oily skin. The surface oil has to […]Read More
Have you ever imagined what happens when titans unite? What happens when the world’s pre-eminent dancers of six very different classical dance forms of India share the stage? Is there is a storm, an earthquake or a tsunami? Well, you will know it soon as in the coming month, one-of-its-kind show, Charishnu will be showcased […]Read More
For your beauty care when you travel, think of your travel essentials first. When you are away from home, the means to make yourself attractive are not easily available. So, you need a few tips, to limit your grooming needs when you travel and yet look attractive. Travelling light is an advantage, so you need […]Read More
My fascination for classical forms has resulted in me meeting and interacting with many dancing legends of India, be it Sonal Mansingh, Pt Birju Maharaj, Mallika Sarabhai, Hema Malini and many more. I have had the privilege of seeing them mesmerise the audience and even dine with me. One such recent interaction I had was […]Read More