FA S H I O N CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL
February 2016 Issue 31
42 WANT TO WORK IN PAKISTANI MOVIE
'I NEVER GOT A CHANCE TO FEEL YOUNG' A. R. RAHMAN
PRIYANKA CHOPRA
LAUNCH OF FASHION CENTRAL MULTI BRAND OUTLET DHA, LAHORE.
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24 TEENA BY HINA BUTT
10 COOL GADGETS COMING THIS YEAR 2016
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PARTY DRESSES COLLECTION 2016
w w w. f a s h i o n c e n t r a l . p k
Events
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Launch Of Fashion Central Multi Brand Outlet DHA, Lahore. Golden Globes Red Carpet Dresses 2016
Fashion Shows International
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Teena by Hina Butt Party Dresses Collection 2016 Versace 2016 Pre Fall Collection
CONTENT
Beauty & Health 35
How To Walk Elegantly In Heels Look After Your Skin This Winter Tricks To Help With Hair Loss In The Future
Gossips 42 Priyanka Chopra Wants To Work In Pakistani Movie Fashion & Trends 44 Style Tips On How To Wear Puffer Vests This Fall Men Interest 51 How To Choose The Right Fragrance For Your Age Luxury Living 55 10 Cool Gadgets Coming This Year 2016 Travel Unconventional 60 The Europe, A Guide To Memory Interviews 66
'I Never Got A Chance To Feel Young' A. R. Rahman Exclusive Interview With Kingfisher Calendar Model Kyra Dutt
Entertainment Janet Jackson Undergoing Tests For 73 Throat Cancer Interiors 74 Company Builds Hobbit Houses In Just 3 Days
Editor’s Note The response from Fashion Central International viewers and readers has been loaded with compliments and needs about more and more that they want. While acknowledging and appreciating the prompt response, we whole heartedly confirm that all your requirements for more and more content and images will be dually met in the months to come. Many many thanks for keeping the fashion central team on their toes and alert to readers demands. The current issue is again full of excellent images about the significant happenings in the world along with some very useful content. We are sure that the events like Launch of Fashion Central Multi Brand Store in DHA, Lahore, Golden Globe red carpet dresses 2016, Teena by Hina Butt party dresses collection 2016 and Versace 2016 pre-fall collection will capture your hearts and minds and you will seek the creations on offer. Priyanka Chopra, who is in the news these days for her acting projects Bajirao Mastani and Quantico rightfully, finds a place on the cover of current issue of Fashion Central International. Her remarks that "I am an entertainer and will not turn down a good movie offer" are going to be loved by her fans in Pakistan as she has shown an eagerness to act in Pakistani films. The news about Janet Jackson’s illness is going to leave a large number of her fans really concerned about her health and future ability to sing. We are glad to confirm that Doctors are working on her and soon good news is expected. Once again you are going to immensely like the articles on skin, hair loss and useful style tips. Quite a number of solutions have been highlighted and these will bring you considerable benefit. The travel guide about Europe as a dream region on the surface of the globe is something to cherish and visit. Everything about it carries a magical aura of true beauty. In conclusion we again stress that you must remain in touch, as before.
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Events
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LAUNCH OF FASHION CENTRAL MULTI BRAND OUTLET DHA, LAHORE.
The Fashion Central Multi Brand Store shifted to New Premises Located at Building #30, Z Block Phase III, DHA. At the inauguration of the new location there was a huge rush of eager fashion lovers and customers who sought the new designs on display and offer. A total of 32 designers put up their creations which included casual, Semi formal, Party wear and bridal apparels. To add to the variety, there were items of exclusive
jewelry
and
accessories
like
clutches and handbags. More diversity was added with the display of shoes. The list of designers included names like MBM, Waseem Noor, Balck & White, Smyer by Sadia Waleed, Thread Lines, Eshal Jee, Khadijas, Fariha Kayani, Fatima Touqeer, Ahmad Zubair, Tich &Stich, Lubna Hameed, Maria Rao, Lilac, Minsa, WRZ
Couture,
Zoffatis,
MRKD,
Fab'arouge, Huda & Saadia. The designers of Jewelry were Caprice, Zil and Silversiz and no doubt their presentations were exclusive and top of the line. As for Shoes and handbags the designers Enchante came up with a variety of shoes and handbags. The new Premises of Fashion Central Multi Brand Store is spacious and the environment provided immense delight to the customers. On this occasion, as soon as the launch time approached, the place was filled up with most elegant looking ladies and families and many celebrities.
Events
GOLDEN GLOBES RED CARPET DRESSES 2016
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The Golden Globes held the first major red carpet event of 2016, and the celebrities availed the opportunity to show off their most glamorous looks. From the moment Hollywood favorites like Kate Hudson and Jennifer Lopez arrived on the red carpet, the night was filled up with flawless fashion.
Fashion Shows International
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Teena by Hina Butt Party Dresses Collection 2016
Teena by Hina Butt has come up with a plush Formal Winter Collection 2016 for women to make them noticeable as well as help them to have a dominant presence on parties and weddings. This accumulation of formal gathering wear comprises of outďŹ ts that is bound to look really decent. The formal wear collection by Teena was found most acceptable by the fashion loving ladies.
Fashion Shows International
Teena by Hina Butt Collection 2016
Fashion Shows International
Teena by Hina Butt Collection 2016
Fashion Shows International
Versace 2016 Pre Fall Collection For pre-fall, Donatella Versace continued to explore the urban, street-inspired world she delivered for spring. Shifting away from the brand’s signature, extremely sexy aesthetic, for something more sober and sharp. The collection was smart - at times
even
intellectual
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based
on
Versace’s idea of modern femininity: A real woman who is predisposed to glamour but is not immune to practical needs. Far less fleshy and flashy than previous seasons, much of the lineup qualified as conservative by house standards. Yet the attitude was fierce as ever. Streamlined cuts gave minimalist tailoring - a navy jacket, slim pants and a crisp blue shirt; a cropped, molded jacket and stirrup pants -
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an athletic edge that was enhanced by graphic striped belts and contrast colors, like blue and orange that brought to mind retro ski gear. More feminine, but not girly, were pieces done in men’s wear patterns - tweeds and houndstooth mashed up with micro florals and colorful graphic details. To enhance the urban mood, a graffiti-inspired pattern was splashed on separates. Evening consisted of slight, hourglass silhouettes, feminized tailored wool and cashmere coats and blazers, and micro florals printed over men’s wear fabrics countered the classically mannish with something girlish. Versace also kept things chicly covered up with a long-sleeve black gown done with subtle sheer panels and grommet details to toughen it up.
Fashion Shows International
Versace 2016 Pre Fall Collection
Fashion Shows International
Versace 2016 Pre Fall Collection
Fashion Shows International
Versace 2016 Pre Fall Collection
Fashion Shows International
Versace 2016 Pre Fall Collection
Fashion Shows International
Versace 2016 Pre Fall Collection
Fashion Shows International
Versace 2016 Pre Fall Collection
Fashion Shows International
Versace 2016 Pre Fall Collection
Beauty & Health
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HOW TO WALK ELEGANTLY IN HEELS The most popular star of movie world in the 1950s, Marilyn Monroe once said: “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world,�. If we decode this utterance of hers, we can say with certainty that she was talking of heels. No doubt heels have a part to play in the life of the female whether it be in the board room environment or in the bar. Lets reveal to you some of the secrets relating to wearing of heels in the right way.
Tip 1: If you are wearing a heel you have to avoid putting your complete foot down in one go. The essential thing to remember is that when you are wearing heel s, it is necessary to put the heel down and the toe must follow. In this way the walk will look smooth and graceful. Tip 4: When wearing heels, you have avoid taking a Tip 2: There is a limit to maintaining fast big step. The steps that you take have to be walking pace when you wear heels. smaller and what must be ensured is that One must understand that heels do the number of steps you take are approprinot allow unreasonable pace. In case ately distanced. The steps may not be baby you try this you end up putting your like but they should not be long strides. neck forward in order to make up the imbalance which gives a peculiar look. Fast pace of walk in heel is not too natural Tip 3: So the trick is to lean just the slightest and makes the movement rather awkward. bit back. By taking smaller steps the balance is better and besides this walking slow reects conďŹ dence and grace.
Tip 5: You have to visualize the straight line in order to achieve good results. You must keep the end point and view. Walking in heels can become really graceful if you look at the goal point. While walking do not look at your heels as you walk, instead keep looking straight.
Beauty & Health Tip 3:
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LOOK AFTER YOUR SKIN THIS WINTER Winter is not particularly gentle on skin. Here’s how you can protect your skin. Before you pull out those woolies, it’s time to prep your skin checklist for winter. Moisturise This is a cardinal winter rule. But, use a winter-specific moisturiser, preferably one that’s oil-based. Oil-based moisturisers helps retain moisture and keeps your skin soft and supple. Slather on the sunscreen Don’t ignore the sunscreen. Just because it’s winter, don’t ignore the sunscreen. Winter sun is just as harsh as summer sun.
Avoid hot baths For most, hot baths may be an essential. However, when water is very hot, it dehydrates skin, which leads to dryness. Soak in a lukewarm bath with bath salts. Cleanse gently When cleansing your skin, be very gentle. Use products that are light and winter-friendly. Eat right Foods that contain Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential. It may be beneficial for your skin. Use the right products And finally, make sure that you’re particular about what you use on your skin. Amway’s Artistry Youth Xtend range may be a good option for you.
Beauty & Health
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TRICKS TO HELP WITH HAIR LOSS IN THE FUTURE In the world of hair loss, emotions can get a bit touchy. If looking in the mirror, you see signs that are causing you to worry about your locks, then you are in luck. This article is packed with helpful tips to help you beat or mask your hair loss. To help stave o hair loss be cautious with the types of chemicals and treatments you put on it. Many dyes have chemicals in them that are not good for your hair. Trust your hair to a licensed beautician, and you may be able to prevent some hair loss before it starts.
Exercise If you have a very hectic life, make sure that you find at least one hour during the day to exercise. Exercising helps to relieve stress and flushes out the toxins from your body. Aim to exercise at least three days a week to maintain a healthy head of hair.Wear a swimming cap if you frequently exercise or swim in chlorinated swimming pools.
The chlorine found in most pools can cause major damage to your hair even making it fall out. If you opt to swim in a pool without a cap, be sure to wash your hair thoroughly after swimming. Exercise is essential not only for a healthy overall lifestyle, but also to help re-grow your hair. Because your scalp needs ample oxygen and blood flow in order to grow strong, healthy hair, exercising more will boost this and allow for your scalp to produce solid hair follicles that ultimately lead to stronger hair.
Nutrition It is known that poor health and bad nutrition first manifest in the fingernails and hair follicles. As such, make sure to get good nutrition. However, do not over indulge in any one particular thing. An over consumption of Vitamin A and E have both been linked to hair loss. It is crucial that you have enough monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats in your diet in order to prevent hair loss. Unlike unhealthy fats, these provide your body and scalp with the nutrition you need in order for hair to stay healthy and stay in place. Foods high in these fats include peanut butter, vegetable oil, and avocados.
Many factors may result in hair loss, including certain illnesses and poor nutrition. If you have started losing hair and suspect it’s not due to genetics, it may signify a thyroid or hormonal problem. Prolonged fevers are another culprit. Anemia and other vitamin deficiencies can cause both men and women to lose hair, as can low-calorie or low-protein diets. If you’re not sure why you’re losing your hair, it’s a good idea to see if your doctor can diagnose an underlying cause.
Many factors may result in hair loss, including certain illnesses and poor nutrition. If you have started losing hair and suspect it’s not due to genetics, it may signify a thyroid or hormonal problem. Prolonged fevers are another culprit. Anemia and other vitamin deficiencies can cause both men and women to lose hair, as can low-calorie or low-protein diets. If you’re not sure why you’re losing your hair, it’s a good idea to see if your doctor can diagnose an underlying cause. There are so many things you can do, if you need to deal with hair loss. This article lays out some of the best options. Try out a few and see which ones work best for you. Just know that when fighting hair loss, the confidence you atribute to your tresses, really comes from the inside.
Gossips
PRIYANKA CHOPRA WANTS TO WORK IN PAKISTANI MOVIE
42 Indian ďŹ lm actress Priyanka Chopra, who is in the news these days for her acting projects Bajirao Mastani and Quantico, said she would like to work in a Pakistani movie "provided the project is good."
Talking to a News reporter, Priyanka said she wants to visit Pakistan frequently and would not let the opportunity of working in a Pakistani movie slip. "I am an entertainer and will not turn down a good movie oer."
Answering a question on the role artists can play in defusing tensions between Pakistan and India, she said that job rests with the governments of the two countries. "You see, artists can only bring people closer, because they serve art and appreciation of art is universal." Mary Kom actress, who according to many critics outshined the leading duo (Ranveer and Deepika) in her latest Bollywood release, Bajirao Mastani, has also grabbed her ďŹ rst People's Choice Awards nomination in the category of Favourite Actress in a New TV Series for her role of an American FBI agent in US TV series Quantico. The show itself has been nominated in the Favourite New TV Drama category. With hopes to win the public voted award, the former Miss World will also be one of the presenters at the ceremony scheduled for Wednesday.
People's Choice Awards is the only major award show voted on entirely by the public for fan favourites in the entertainment industry, from music and television to movies.
Fashion & Trends
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STYLE TIPS ON HOW TO WEAR PUFFER VESTS THIS FALL Every winter, one of the hardest struggles that fashionistas go through is looking for something to wear that’s both comfy and stylish. A puffer vest is a really nice and comfortable piece of clothing but, unfortunately, it isn’t the easiest to style and nor is it the most flattering piece of outerwear you can wear. It’s a nice layer to add on to your outfit, sure, but you need to know how to make it work for you so you can own it. Here are a few tips on how to look good in a puffer vest.
WEAR IT IN BLACK Black is always a good idea. Puffer vests have the natural tendency to make people look stouter and if that’s not okay with you, you can always counter the effect by wearing it in a slimming color like black. What’s more is that black is so versatile, it will allow you to wear anything underneath your puffer vest.
OPT FOR THE QUILTED PATTERN – the horizontal stitching on puffer vests is what makes them the opposite of slimming so another trick that you can do to counter that effect is to opt for a puffer vest with a quilted design instead of the horizontal ones.
LIVEN IT UP – most of the time, the puffer vests that you will find will come in plain, solid colors and, when paired up with something in a plaid and solid color underneath as well, tends to look boring. To liven up your puffer vest, make sure to wear something interesting underneath. This can be a bold and vibrant hue, a quirky print, a combination of both or more.
PAIR
IT
WITH
SKINNY
JEANS / LEGGINGS – the best bottoms to pair with puffer vests, I find, are skinny jeans
and
leggings.
The
skinny fit from these create a nicely balanced silhouette when paired with anything chunky on top such as a puffer vest.
KEEP LAYERS TO A MINIMUM – another tip I have if you want to look good in a puffer vest is to make sure that you keep your layers down to a minimum. The puffer vest itself is already a chunky piece so you’ll want to keep the rest of your outfit as slim as possible.
DITCH THE PUFFY PUFFER VEST – some puffer vests are just too puffy. That’s not the kind that you want. If you’re trying to avoid a chunky and stout silhouette, choose the sleeker and slimmer designs over the usual puffy vest.
Men Interest
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT FRAGRANCE FOR YOUR AGE It would seem simple, but certain scents have youthful connotations – or will at least remind everyone of something once popular in the 1990s, and should have stayed there. Others are better matched with suits, the preserve of men well into middle age. And some will make you whiff like an old people’s home. What you need is the right spray at the right time. We’re all for raging against the dying of the light, of course. But it’s time to stop clinging onto your youth when you’re floundering at the fragrance counter in Boots. Like the tide, time moves inexorably on. This, then, is your lifeline: a guide to the fragrances best suited to your age. Consider yourself plucked from the current. We’ll see you for the dry down.
Davidoff Cool Water, available at Boots Davidoff Cool Water, available at Boots During these sprightly years one truism holds supreme: you can do whatever the hell you want. It’s unlikely you’ll have a job for which there are draconian fragrance rules, so go all out. Once you hit your late twenties, you’ll probably begin to look back on this version of yourself with envy; these are the good years during which not giving a sh*t is positively encouraged. Youth is wasted on the young, if you believe George Bernard Shaw. So don’t squander this opportunity. To that end, go bold with your fragrance. Your peers will certainly lean towards a sweeter smell, usually top-noted with strong citrus and possibly even something metallic.Davidoff Cool Water is of course a major component of most amorous teenage boys’ dating kit and remains a bestseller (for good reason), so don’t turn your nose up at it. If you’re looking for something bolder, Paco Rabanne One Million is as youthful but with a touch more distinctiveness.
Prada Luna Rossa Sport Look at you, getting all grown up. Time to get a job, son. It’s also worth noting that the fairer sex tend to mature at a much quicker rate than us chaps, so if both your getup and Cool Water have carried over from your teens into your twenties, an overhaul is overdue if you want to impress at the local watering hole. While an oud is probably out of financial reach and decidedly too intense, something smarter beckons. Or at least something fresher; sweet fragrances are the preserve of the young. With aromatic berry undertones and a hint of lavender coming through this otherwise spicy, citrusy scent, Prada Luna Rossa Sport will deliver a quick punch and lasting impression. Luna Rossa Sport was created by Daniela Andrier, a perfumer well versed in the Prada lines with a back catalogue including some of Bvlgari’s best scents, so rest assured your neck and wrists are in good hands.
Terre d’Hermes. Face it: you’re getting on. OK, not really, but it’s probably time some trendy Scandi ornament took priority over the PlayStation as your living room centrepiece. ‘Spray-on skinny’ should no longer have a place your wardrobe; your T-shirts should become gradually less graphic-y. Those things you could still get away with in your early twenties have no place here. Allow them to be lost in the mists of time, yeah? As your wardrobe swells and career flows, don’t allow your scent to ebb back to a time less sophisticated. Something that’ll get you noticed for the right reasons at the office is Terre d’Hermes. One of the most experimental launches in the last decade, it remains unusual still, and is almost guaranteed to be unique in most workplaces. Without being too punchy, it delivers a woody, spicy, citrus scent that’s underpinned by the subtlest sweetness. In short: it covers all bases and does so with aplomb.
Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud These years can be difficult for men. You’re certainly no longer a sprightly youth, but who wants to let go? Entering middle age is no reason to let your style wane, mind you. If it’s part of your persona, then don’t let your edge dissipate like an old scent. You’ve more tricks up your sleeve. One of which is Acqua di Parma’s Colonia Oud. Ouds are polarising, of course, but that’s nothing to fear at a time when you’re truly starting to know yourself, if you ask us. If they don’t like it, stuff ’em. The beauty of Colonia Oud is its marriage between Colonia’s unmistakable vibrancy and freshness, so synonymous with Acqua di Parma, and the deeper oud scent of agarwood. It’s a fusing of your youth and vigour with the distinctiveness of older age. It’s a glance back to what came before and a look forward to things to come.
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Everyone knows men get better with age. It’s time for sharp suits, tailored sweats, cigars, country walks, broadsheets, Radio 4 and the corner office. Frankly, we can’t wait. Another plus, of course, is that you can go back to that youthful attitude of your teens: not giving a sh*t. Indeed, you’re never been your own man as much as you are now. Which is why it’s time to go even bolder with your fragrance, instead of reverting to Old Spice. Tom Ford’s Tobacco Vanille is warm with the scent of smokiness carried by a creaminess and slight sweetness. The design was inspired by the smell of a traditional English gentleman’s club. Which is more in keeping with how you should smell at this age than Joop’s eau de nightclub floor
Luxury Living
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10 COOL GADGETS COMING THIS YEAR 2016 Before the world’s biggest consumer gadget show has even begun, manufacturers are vying for position as the next cool thing at a preview event called CES Unveiled. At the Las Vegas event there were exquisitely designed objects from France; next-generation gear for music nerds; DIY virtual reality kits and much, much more.
Sensorwake Wake up and smell the croissants! You can’t get more French than this. Instead of blasting your ears with some god-awful alarm every morning, this alarm clock invented by a talented 19-year-old Frenchman wakes you with smells. Simply pop a scent canister into the clock before you go to bed — kind of like putting a coffee pod into a machine — and the pungent smell will arouse your senses in the morning. Creator Guillaume Rolland says the only time it won’t work is if you have a blocked nose, in which case there is a back-up. If you don’t press the button on the clock within three minutes to let it know you’re awake, it will start playing music. Working in partnership with a French perfumier, the initial seven scents are croissant, espresso, seaside, lush jungle, chocolate, peppermint and — exclusively for the project’s Kickstarter backers — the smell of money. Each pod last for 30 alarms, or about a month. Pre-orders are available now at $US109 for the clock with a free capsule, while a pack of two capsules is $10. First shipping is scheduled for May.
SleepPhones SleepPhones is simple but great: a fleecy headband with headphones inside that fits snugly round your head so you can fall asleep to music. Manufacturer Acoustic Sheep has a few different models, including the basic at $US39.95 which has a headphone jack and inbuilt snoozy music that fades to peace and quiet as you fall asleep; and a Bluetooth version for $US99.95 through which you can stream your own music. The battery lasts 13 hours and is rechargeable by pulling the module out of the fleecy band and plugging it into power, or leaving it in the band and using wireless charging.
Oree French design smarts meet tech knowhow with these exquisite computer accessories made from natural materials including wood, marble, leather and copper. The $US190 keyboard has the satisfying clack of an old-school type-
Prizm This “context aware” music player knows who is in the room and what they’re up to — and will populate playlists accordingly. It works by connecting to your music streaming service of choice and scanning your playlists to learn what you and other people love. It knows when you or another member of the household is in the room by detecting your mobile devices, and then plays music that it knows everyone will appreciate. Prizm also reads the mood of the room — whether it’s a quiet evening, or a party with friends — and will change the vibe of the music accordingly. It’s designed to bypass your smartphone and streaming service to become your personal DJ. You can “like” songs just as with a streaming service by pressing the heart button on the device. At $US149, Prizm will start shipping to its Kickstarter backers, and also be available for general purchase online, in February.
writer yet is as smooth as a MacBook Air. A trackpad is sold separately for the same price. They work with both Mac and Windows and connect via Bluetooth. Also in the range is a wireless charge called Pebble, available in wood or marble, starting at $US160. It triples as a speakerphone and paperweight. The newest in the range (and most expensive at $US420, thanks to more elaborate tech smarts) is the Stylograph: a pack which includes a copper-coated, smart ballpoint pen; a leather-coated journal; and special paper, of which you can buy refills. The kit together will store every mark you make in the pen, and you can upload it to your digital device afterwards.
Pic These absurdly cute bendable cameras look like the love child of a troll doll and a Minion. You can wrap them around anything you want to capture compelling footage — your ankle while you skate, your bike handlebar while you ride, your windscreen wipers while you drive. Pic shoots video in 1080p high-definition with an 8MP camera, and can store 16GB of data. Files are transferred via USB and you can check battery power or take remote shots via the mobile app. While Pic is portable and flexible, the battery only lasts for an hour when filming video. Available online from February.
ili From the people who brought us The Ring, one of the standout gadgets at CES 2015, ili is like the long soughtafter Babel Fish from the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Though its design is simple — a small, white rectangular pendant with a button — it translates languages in real time with voice activation. ili is not some magical version of Google Translate in a box; you’ll need to buy a different device for each language. But the upside is it works without being connected to the internet, as all the smarts are stored inside. Not available to the public just yet, ili is reaching out to partners in the travel industry to ship its first product, which will be available in English, Japanese and Chinese. French, Thai and
Korean
are
coming
soon,
followed by Spanish, Italian and Arabic.
Byrd Billed by maker ProDrone as the world’s first quadcopter portable drone, the Byrd can operate and lift a mirrorless camera or DSLR weighing up to 2kg. “All you have to do is buy one drone and you can have 20-30 cameras that you can use with it. Everybody from your average Joe to the high-level photographer,” says ProDrone’s Nicolai Wiles. You can collapse the propellers on the rugged and slick-styled quadcopter so it’s small enough to carry around in a backpack. Byrd is available for preorder now.
Travel
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THE UNCONVENTIONAL EUROPE, A GUIDE TO MEMORY Europe tour is the dream region on the surface of globe, for many of us to visit and cherish. Yes, that’s the kind of destination everyone wants to visit at least once in their lifetime. And why should not one dream of visiting it? When, it carries the magical aura of true beauty. To add on more, it is the destination for world’s amazing landscapes, beautiful people and experiences! But as you dear folks, Europe is a continent and has surfeit of extraordinary global beauty zones. So, we made your work easy her by sorting the best of best from Europe. And we haven’t settled for the main stream ‘Europe-tourism’. We have stream lined for you locations/destinations in Europe that you had no clue for being the gorgeous of the gorgeous. The list is down below, have a go:
Smogen in Sweden It is located on the west
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coast of Sweden. It is one of the most amazing and exclusive towns of Sweden. It has a maritime
feel
in
its
atmosphere. With the picturesque ďŹ sherman’s cottages and boats in a stream of dots near the water. This place there is now considered a single Island. Once it had been overlapped by several Islands. This place there is surely a beautiful spot to visit in Europe.
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Cochem in Germany It is a legendary town with a very rich culture and history in the retrospect. This place is surrounded by wine yards. Cochem is present in the Mosel river valley which is a beautiful spot. This a scenic beauty of its own and surely a spot for people
who
have
tourism-crave!
8. Reine in Norway Yet again a fishing village with the picturesque artic Island on the Moskenesoya. This is recorded as one of the Norway’s most beautiful village. It hits with sapphire bays that are set alongside to the amazing mountains. The fisher man’s cottages have been converted to cozy visitor cottages. The village itself has a mesmerizing view of the lights scene during ng the dark. Hence worth a shot!
Colmar in France It is one of the oldest towns to be noticed in France. The history states it to be as old as the 9th century and hence it is titled as the “little Venice”. The place has its aura of history of German and French heritage in the air.
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Architectural views from the French neobaroque to the German gothic era are prevalence there. Those having a nag for history should definitely visit there!
6. Bled Slovenia This place is shielded by the huge mountains . This place has trace to history as back as to 1001 Roman Period. It is famous for its medieval castle that is set around the center of Lake Bled with the glacial blue water surrounding the castle. It has a breathe taking view. DeďŹ nitely a worth try!
Bibury in England Well, unlike the conventional tourist spots in England. This location here is situated in the hilly Cotswold region . It has lots and lots of glimpses in retrospect to history. As far as the worth mentioning spot of River Coln is concerned, most of the archi-
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tecture of this town is all a ashback to art and history. It has a scenic beauty with luscious meadows and ancient stone cottages that surround the entire space.
4. Goreme in Turkey
Built in the roman era , in the midst of the rock formations. Surrounded by architecture of all built-rocks stands this gorgeous place. Its morning hits with hot air balloons striding o the place in air glorying to the amazing beauty. It is one of the most striking places to visit in Europe.
Burano in Italy Yes, people it’s that techno color town that will sprinkle your mood up in no time. This is a sure spot to visit , for those who have a happy going taste. One of the most beautiful places to visit in
3.
Europe.
Giethoorn in Netherlands The simple life stands by this town , which connects to the old-world
canals.
The
only
access in this town is by the water route. Oh, yes this sure is a romantic spot . This reects a simple
romantic
beautiful
lifestyle which could become a cherishible experience to make a move towards Europe.
2.
1. Dinant In Belgium This city is sandwiched between the Miuse river and it citadel. One thing this place is famous for is its strong immaculate architecture. The place carries a wonderful waterfall of Grotto of Dinant. This surely is a small city yet one to the most retentive in regard to memories. So, there you go Folks we have provided you with some beautiful places that you’d love to visit. These are un-conventional spots . Not so heavily named yet one of those places you will always remember. These beautiful places are worth a shot to try and visit. All we can say is,
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BONJOUR!
Interviews
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'I NEVER GOT A CHANCE TO FEEL YOUNG' A. R. RAHMAN
A. R. Rahman straddles dierent continents, cultures and a cornucopia of commitments. Though the journey is "tough", the Oscar-winning composer says he makes sure to pick projects which don't let him get bored of his work. In an interview, he has spoken about juggling between dierent places, his new projects and life away from his family.
You are rarely able to do Bollywood scores these days. How do you manage to turn down Mumbai producers politely? (laughs) It's tough, very tough. But at this juncture of my career, I only want to do the music that motivates me to work harder. Otherwise, you lose your audience. The relationship becomes like an old, boring marriage. What do you mean? It's very important for me to not get bored with the work that I'm doing. That's why after doing a series of epic/period films, I did something young like the song Khalifa in Lekar Hum Deewana Dil. After that I've only said yes to Shekhar Kapur's Paani and Imtiaz Ali's Tamasha. And I've also said yes to Rhea Kapoor's film. That's about it for now. Are you tired of the epic scores?
Are you happy with the treatment of your
Not at all. I love doing them. So much detail-
songs on screen?
ing and labour goes into them. Every epic
Well, a lot of my very good songs in films like
score is an elaborate experience. On a per-
Rang De Basanti and Delhi 6 were used as
sonal level, it is also very enlightening for me
soundtracks in the background. They were
to visit a particular era. While doing the
not used as lip sync. So the reach of those
music for a period film, I discover a whole
songs was just 30 or 40 per cent of what it
new culture.
was meant to be. Songs that are sung by major stars on screen get played in clubs
Do you enjoy rediscovering a culture as you
and on radio. They make a psychological
create a music score?
impact on the audiences' mind. One reason
Immensely. But at the same time, it is also
why I want to compose music in young sto-
important to find an emotional connect with
ries is because these films allow their actors
the filmmaker I work with.
to sing on screen.
Do you miss having time to just relax? That's one of the advantages of being abroad. You don't get mobbed on the roads. People leave you alone even if they recognise you. I can take long walks without being disturbed. All those things that I miss doing How do you manage your time between India and abroad? It's tough. When I have a project abroad, it takes me a month or a month-and-a-half to take care of it. I go with the ow, basically. Thankfully, communication is far easier today than it was when I started out with my international career. I can be connected to and
at home, I am able to do when I am abroad. You are now 47. How do you manage to sound so young in your music? Because when I was actually very young, I didn't get a chance to feel young. As a child, I spent so much time with musicians who were 40-plus, chewing paan and discussing
from any part of the world.
classical styles. I felt like one of them as a
What international assignments have you
was actually young.
done lately? I've completed two assignments Million Dollar Arm and The Hundred Foot Journey. Both were very satisfying experiences. The working methods abroad are entirely dierent from home. Fortunately, I'm given the liberty to do purely international sounds abroad. I don't have to use Indian instruments. But you do miss your family when you're abroad? It's a sacriďŹ ce. I'm missing out on my children growing up. But sometimes I do take my children abroad with me when they have school vacations. But they can't accompany me everywhere. It's not possible to wrench them away from their lives and ask them to join me wherever I am.
child. Today, I feel younger than I did when I
Interviews
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH KINGFISHER CALENDAR MODEL KYRA DUTT
Twenty-four-year-old newcomer Kyra Dutt is not just another hot bod Kingfisher model-turned-actress. Behind all the glitz and the glamour, lies a Bengali girl who writes beautiful poetry and has even given a TED Talk for a peace initiative. “My mother gave me the name Kyra,” she smiles.
“It means ‘the light of God’ in Egyptian. It
Says she, “I am one of those girls who
also
don’t think she’s pretty. I need to be con-
means
‘someone
who
is
stantly reminded that I am. Honestly, I
enthroned’,” she explains.
believe I am average. When photograAsk her about her debut with the
pher Atul Kasbekar saw me at designer
National Award winning director Madhur
Arjun Khanna’s party, he came up to me
Bhandarkar and she says, “Oh, Madhur
and said, ‘You should try for the King-
sir is one director who has always gone
fisher calendar.’
against the flow… Tabu in Chandni Bar, Bipasha Basu in Corporate or Priyanka Chopra in Fashion – he has always been an actress’ director. For me it’s like a dream come true to feature in his Calendar Girls.” She has already landed a meaty part in her second film, Ken Ghosh’s erotic drama titled XXX, produced by Ekta Kapoor and slated to release next year. She also signed a certain ‘nudity clause’ as part of the contract. “It says that I’m legally bound to expose according to the demands of the script.” The clause also covers shooting intimate scenes and use of explicit language. “It’s a
performance-oriented
movie.
The
nudity clause came with the contract of XXX… It’s good to have that little fire out there and let people keep guessing what
I wondered if he was kidding.” But she
it’s all about.” The newbie says she wasn’t
did take the leap, cleared the audition
unnecessarily inhibited by the nude
and here she is today. Probe her if the
scenes. “My DoP was a woman and it was
film has taken any references from the
a closed set. The greatest way to over-
actual Chairman of the now grounded
come fear for any actor is by letting go of
Kingfisher Airlines, Vijay Mallya and she
their inhibitions.” Kyra was a student at
denies it. “Hmmm… I don’t think so.
Mumbai’s St. Xavier’s college before she
Maybe it takes references from a liquor
became a calendar model for Kingfisher.
baron who makes sexy calendars all year
round, but no, not specifically Vijay Mallya.” She says that the best part about these two movies is the fact that her roles are completely different. “Sharon Pinto from Calendar Girls is this young, free-spirited, happy go lucky, yet a sorted girl from Goa. She is modern but at the same time rooted to her culture. She does this calendar shoot and that’s when things change for her. Soon she starts seeing the reality of this industry. Just like me…” As far as XXX is concerned, she remains tight- lipped about her character. “All I can tell you is that she is absolutely crazy! She’s also mysterious and unpredictable.” She continues, “Madhur sir doesn’t want you to come with any preconceived notions. He just wants you to surrender to him completely. For XXX, we did a couple of workshops. Ken is into the technicalities because he has been a cinematographer before.” She says all the five girls in Calendar Girls bonded like a house on fire and had a blast. “We had this great camaraderie going on – everyone believes that when you put five girls in a group they will have catfights and tear each other’s hair. But it is not like that! We’ve become good friends.” She insists she has a lot of respect for co-stars Indraneil Sengupta and Rohit Roy.
“Indraneil has been a senior actor in Bengal. I’ve seen him in Srijit Mukherji’s Autograph. I loved his work. He’s a supportive co-star. We shared a great chemistry. Also, despite being such a big star in Bengal, he’s so humble.” She reveals that Rohit Roy is playing a photographer inspired by real-life ace lens-man Atul Kasbekar in this film.” Few know that she has done the hit item number Boochade boochade in the 2014 Telugu blockbuster Race Gurram. “In the South, they consider dancing as the ultimate thing! It’s hard work. You need to rub a pain relief balm after each shot,” she laughs. “The hero Allu Arjun would ask me to sing it. I was quite embarrassed!” She says that she doesn’t mind doing regional movies. “I follow my heart. I’d love to do anything that I feel connected with.”
Entertainment doctors have claimed to have found a tumor on Miss Jackson’s vocal chords, prompting many to be concerned not only for Janet’s health, but future ability to sing. This was the second postponement of Janet’s tour. In October, Rolling Stone Magazine announced that Jackson was rescheduling dates after physicians told the singer she need to rest her vocal chords. Jackson’s latest album hadn’t been performing to expectations, but fans were flocking to the live shows, especially considering that Janet hadn’t toured since 2011. According to Forbes, resale values of tickets to Jackson’s Unbreakable World Tour had neared to an average of close to $200 in the pre-sale stage, showing Miss Jackson still had the star power to command an audience.
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If Janet Jackson’s suspected throat tumor is found to be cancerous, most likely Jackson will be facing possible radiation and chemo-
JANET JACKSON UNDERGOING TESTS FOR THROAT CANCER
therapy treatments, which would not only
Janet Jackson, the baby sister of King of Pop
depending on early detection, according to
Michael Jackson, is reportedly undergoing tests for throat cancer according to several news outlets. Jackson abruptly cancelled an upcoming tour that was set to begin its second leg January 9. Many speculated that Janet’s cancellation was due to poor ticket sales. However, Yahoo News reports that
set the singer’s recovery and return to stage back even further but possibly jeopardize her life. Survival rates for throat cancer vary depending on the stage of the disease with a five-year survival rate of 90 to 44 percent, the American Cancer Society. For now, Janet Jackson fans will have to wait until the reclusive singer reveals more details of her plight and hold out the hope that the singer–whose her first name’s not “baby,” it’s “Janet” Miss Jackson if you’re nasty–can make a full recovery.
Interiors
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