New Delhi | 1 day ago
Foreign exposure pushes independent films in India
New Delhi, May 6 - If yours is a low- or medium-budget, independent movie project and it has travelled to prestigious international film jamborees, chances are ripe for a good reception within the country too, but it still struggles for a decent mainstream release.Peddlers, a feature film under Anurag Kashyap's banner, will be showcased at the 65th Cannes International Film Festival. Funded entir ... read more

New Delhi | 3 days ago
I can't afford another 'Inshallah, Football': Jaaved Jaaferi
New Delhi, May 4 - Actor, dancer and producer Jaaved Jaaferi, whose production venture Inshallah, Football bagged the National Award for best film on social issues this year, says he won't produce such movies any more because meaningful cinema does not find adequate audiences.I cannot afford to produce another movie like 'Inshallah, Football' because the creative satisfaction of producing 'Inshall ... read more

New Delhi | 22 days ago
'Incredible India' luring fashion world with business sense: Pakistani designer
New Delhi, April 15 - The Indian fashion industry, with its talent, craft, textile and business sense, is luring the international fashion world with a vengeance, says Pakistani designer Sahar Atif, who hopes for smooth trade relations between the two neighbours.There's no denying that the Indian fashion industry and designers have managed to impact the fashion world over. They have not only impre ... read more

New Delhi | 1 month ago
Parents' aesthetics could be intimidating: Sama Ali
New Delhi, March 12 - If you have Meera and Muzaffar Ali as your parents, it could be intimidating to live up to their unquestionable sense of aesthetics, says their younger daughter Sama Ali, who candidly admits that they inspire her but at the same time their thought processes are poles apart.Having celebrity parents has definitely given me a headstart, but such things will only help in the long ... read more

New Delhi | 3 months ago
Ritu Kumar to popularise hand-woven textiles
New Delhi, Feb 3 - She is known for her ethnic Indian designs and now celebrated designer Ritu Kumar wants to popularise hand-woven textiles in vogue through her Panchvastra collection. She says this will clear the notion that people have lost interest in such fabrics.She unveiled the collection Thursday at a show also called Panchvastra, which revolved around five main characters -- Ganga, Draupa ... read more

New Delhi | 4 months ago
India, African connect through traditional crafts
New Delhi, Jan 2 -The flavour of Africa lives in its colourful arts, crafts, people and exotic landscape. Eighteen African craftspeople from five countries -- Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Uganda and Rwanda - are in the capital with a showcase of theirhandicrafts Dec 1-15 at the 25th annual Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazar.The spread of the African crafts at the fair, which was inaugurated by Delhi chi ... read more

New Delhi | 4 months ago
Indian designers: Merry time in global arena
New Delhi, Dec 19 - When international pop icon Lady Gaga flew down here, she sported desi designers Nida Mehmood and Tarun Tahiliani's creations and was not the first one to do so. Throughout the year, high profile celebs like Britney Spears and Katy Perry sported Indian designers' creations and helped in augmenting demand for their sartorial elegance.'India is the market to watch out for. So we ... read more

New Delhi | 5 months ago
Kidswear spells big business in India
New Delhi, Nov 17 - With style icons like little Suri Cruise and Harper Seven being talked about in India and movies, advertisements and TV reality shows catering exclusively to children, the kidswear market is the next big thing to watch out for, says leading brands and designers.Taruna Vasu, faculty, Pearl Academy of Fashion, Jaipur, told IANS: 'The kidswear segment in India is touted to be the ... read more

New Delhi | 6 months ago
Chanda Kochhar tops India's powerful businesswomen's list
New Delhi, Nov 8 - ICICI Bank MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar tops Fortune India's 50 Most Powerful Women in Business list, which also includes Ekta Kapoor and Farah Khan from the world of showbiz.Axis Bank MD Shikha Sharma is at number two, while TAFE Chairperson Mallika Srinivasan has landed the third position. Capgemini India CEO Aruna Jayanthi and AZB Partners Co-founder Zia Mody round up the top fi ... read more

New Delhi | 6 months ago
Ekta, Farah in Fortune India's powerful businesswomen's list
New Delhi, Nov 8 - Filmmakers Ekta Kapoor and Farah Khan, apart from VLCC founder Vandana Luthra and veteran designer Ritu Kumar, feature on Fortune India's 50 Most Powerful Women in Business list, topped by ICICI CEO Chanda Kochhar.Ekta, joint managing director of Balaji Telefilms, grabbed the 31st spot on the list, while choreographer-turned-filmmaker Farah is on the 42nd position.Kumar, who has ... read more