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For more details about Refreshing Look Salwar Kameez With Dupatta in Cotton silk go at - http://indiaemporium.com/women/salwar-kameez/refreshing-look-salwar-kameez-with-dupatta.html]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 12:04:30 +0000 http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36788-refreshing-look-salwar-kameez-with-dupatta/ http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36786-bollywood-music-reviews-rakhtbeej/ EXPECTATIONSWhen it is tough to decipher even the meaning of a film's title, there are all the less expectations that one has from the music. Add to that the fact that there is absolutely nothing known about Rakhtbeej and apprehensions about this musical score from Satish-Ajay (with lyrics by Ravi Mantwal) only grows further. MUSICMamta Sharma is the voice for Rakhi Sawant as she goes about singing 'Lattoo'. While there is no denying the fact that for any song to work it is the basic tune that plays an important role, once can also not ignore the fact that it also depends upon the overall setting as well. Mamta had has recently delivered a hit with another raunchy number 'Aa Re Pritam Pyaare' and one of the major reasons it works is due to the platform it enjoys. Now in 'Latto' too Mamta does well but neither the tune nor the setting compliments her presence behind the mike which means the song would disappear in a jiffy. The way 'Itni Bhi Main Buri Nahi', it gives an indication of a love song in the offering. However its arrangements are so old fashioned that one fasts loses interest. As Neha Bhasin begins her rendition, you know that this one is a song of seduction. With lyrics that go as 'Baby I Am On Fire', you know that the setting here totally belongs to the 90s (and that too in not in a very good way). Co-composer Ajay (Mantwal) brings himself on as a singer as well (after 'Latoo') but doesn't register any impact. So is the case with the song as well which belongs to quick skip variety. There is some spunk though in the way title song 'Rakhtbeej' begins. With a Western setting to it, it also has some vociferous singing from 'Vinod Rathod'. There are some heavy duty lyrics that take forward this song that may come during the opening credit sequence and some dramatic junctions of the film. However the song never manages to make an impression that would qualify it to be heard outside the film's narrative. Only number that actually manages to catch your attention to some extent at least is 'Adha Gila'. Aishwarya Nigam sings this one with a punch as he goes about narrating the conflict which plays in the mind of the central protagonist. Ravi Mantwal's lyrics are good here as they well establish all things that have been left mid-way for the lead character here. This one has the potential to make an impact as a montage sequence. Later Aishwarya also sings a much slower 'sad version' though one would still want to go back to the original number. However all enthusiasm goes for a toss as a well tuned song is let down by the vocals of newcomer Nidhi Prabha. With all due encouragement for young talent, the fact remains that 'Naina Hue Banware' could have turned out to be a much better outing (it isn't great but still can be heard at least) if only there was a better singer at the helm of affairs.  A mandatory club song makes an appearance soon after in the form of 'Bolbaala' and manages to dilute the disappointment of the song gone by to a little extent at least. Leave aside lyrics like 'Whole Night Party Karenge, Tere Baap Ka Kya', this one benefits from a safe tune that can promise some interest level amongst audience if complimented by good visuals. Sung by Abhijeet Sawant, Deepak Giri and Chandana Baruah, 'Bolbaala' is repeated with Shaan and Chandana. This one is at least catchy, a feat that not many songs in the album otherwise manage. OVERALLA largely forgettable soundtrack, it is hardly expected to help the film's cause. OUR PICK(S) Adha Gila

View the full article]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 11:59:26 +0000 http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36786-bollywood-music-reviews-rakhtbeej/ http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36787-bollywood-music-reviews-yeh-khula-aasmaan/ EXPECTATIONSThere isn't much known about the film Yeh Khula Aasmaan expect for the fact that it is about a boy who is facing challenges in his life during his growing up years. Since the film has an offbeat theme, one expects the same from the music as well. The film marks the comeback of composer duo of Anand-Milind but one does wonder what's the kind of soundtrack they would have in the offing here. Ravi Chopra is the lyricist. MUSICThe way 'Har Ghadi' begins, one is instantly reminded of 'Jab Koyi Baat Bigad Jaaye' [Jurm] which itself was an inspiration from a Western song. Nevertheless, despite the similarities here, 'Har Ghadi' by Kunal Ganjawalla does stay with you after it has been heard first. A sad song about the protagonist who is wondering about things going wrong in his life, it is a rather uncharacteristic beginning to the album. After Kunal, it is the turn of Gayatri Ganjawalla to come behind the mike, this time for 'Tum Mile'. Lyrics here are quite ordinary though with routine words spun to make a romantic outing that has Soham Chakraborty joining Gayatri behind the mike. The tune by itself isn't any exciting either and seems like a pale shadow of the wonderful work that Anand-Milind had come up with during the 90s. Moreover, even the arrangements are way too ordinary in the name of being simple. Suresh Wadekar and Swapnil Bandodkar come together for 'Aari Aari', a lullaby. Sounding nothing better than a 'sugam sangeet' outing that was left way back in the 80s, this one further adds on to the dull mood of the album and actually succeeds in putting a listener to sleep. Raghubir Yadav tries to perk up the proceedings with 'Ur Fur Kar' but the tune is hardly the kind that would make the song cover the kind of distance that his 'Mehngai Dayain' (Peepli [Live] ) had managed. This one too has a rustic flavour to it where Raghubir and Ravi Chopra attempt to draw parallels between life and a kite. However the end result is hardly the kind that would make the song fly high. A much more contemporary version of the same song appears as 'Zindagi Bhi Patang Hai' but beyond adding to the situational appeal of the narrative, this Amey Date sung track hardly leaves an impression. OVERALLYeh Khula Aasmaan promises to tell a noble cause and the music also never loses sight of the message if wants to convey. However the compositions are hardly the kind that leave even a momentary impression, leave aside a long lasting one. OUR PICK(S)   Har Ghadi

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New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Casual jackets

The racing and biker jacket: Dress the part if you are a serious biker or racing enthusiast. Choose a short leather jacket in black, white or red, and wear it with a pair of skin-tight and body-hugging jeans. Ideally, your jacket should come fitted with a zip to fasten and be embellished with racing or brand logos. Complete your look with ankle-length leather shoes or high boots. Sports jackets: Pick a trendy sports jacket for yourself (or in support of your favourite team) with reflective strips (ideally on the sleeve). The brighter the colour you choose the better: red, yellow, blue, green and white are your options. Wear fitted half or full sleeve T-shirts and jeans or tracks underneath and accessorise with cloth or leather shoes, a belt with a prominent buckle or a chunky wristwatch. Night

Formal jackets

Styles: Short lengths with deep and flat lapels are strong. Formal jackets look best as suits - wherein the trouser fabric and colour coordinates the jacket. Based on your body type, you can choose between a single and two button jacket - but never wear a double breasted cut to either a cocktail or black tie dinner. Colours: After sunset, always wear deep and dark tones - black, purple, burgundy and royal blue are safe and acceptable options. Fabrics: Your jacket (and trouser) should be made with fabrics that are gloss or sheen-based - either textured or plain. Always opt for rich luxurious fabrics over lightweight cottons and cheap synthetic blends. Match with: Contrasting dressy or plain formal shirts, slim coloured ties, glossy belts, shoes and other leather accessories.


What are you wearing this winter?

That little extra: Piping gives dimension, embroidery looks graphic and prints add character on formal jackets. Day

Semi-casual jackets

Styles: A casual jacket is a 'stand alone' garment and therefore the 'hero' of your overall look and should contrast (both in terms of fabric and colour) with the lowers you are wearing with it. Pick shorter lengths - preferably with a double slit (for better movement and a sexier fit) and experiment with prints - especially small and subtle checks and surface textures. Colours: You can stick to a light or deep palette of all shades (and tones) of grey, blue, brown, olive and beige. Fabrics: Based on the season, your semi-casual jacket could be made with lightweight cotton, corduroy or other slightly thick or coarse fabrics. Whenever possible, choose crease-free fabrics over others. Match with: Jeans - snug or comfort fit, casual and semi formal trousers or straight cut - pinstriped, check or textured pants. That little extra: For a dandier feel, add leather patches on the elbow and collar. Better still - try contrasting coloured lapels and lining on the pockets. Accessories

What you can wear with your favourite jacket Moon phase watch

Wear this multi-dial 'moon watch' with formal suits to enhance your nocturnal nature and to keep track of time when you are out at night or on the prowl. Multicoloured belts

Fasten a dual or multicoloured leather or cloth belt with your semi casual jacket and casual trouser. Pick slim styles with simple buckles and colour combinations that match what you are wearing. Frames

Add a more serious look to your business and work profile. Always choose spectacles that frame the eye area completely - rectangular over round and oval frames. In terms of colour - black, white and red over the mundane (and now somewhat dated) grey and brown. Branded footwear

If labels matter and if you are looking for more than colour to make a statement, you should invest in a pair of branded or designer shoes. Try custom-made for the perfect fit or pick a pair off the counter from a fancy designer store - if not for durability, most definitely for the label and if you don't mind burning a hole in your pocket. Coloured and treated shoes

Casual day and (in some cases) formal footwear for the night can be in shades and colours that go beyond the standard brown and black. We recommend: Yellow, green, red and blue - either plain or intentionally weathered and treated to look textured or old. Comfort footwear

While you have the option of wearing laceless, slip-in styles with casual jackets, you should always wear smart laced shoes with formal jackets and suits. While choosing the finish, opt for a matt texture for the day and glossy or reflective leather for the night. For men in their 20s

When you are younger, subtleties work better than contrasts - go tone on tone: choose a shirt and tie that belong to the same colour family as your jacket or suit. Ensure the jacket is not too long and ends just above the hip level - this will do wonders in making you look both taller and sharper.

For men in their 40s

As maturity sets in, the emphasis should be on a more sober yet smart look for both business travel and day-to-day office wear. Pastel shirts and contrasting plain coloured ties are highly recommended, so are single and two button jackets. Pick shirts with short button-down or cutaway collars.
Hindustan Times]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 11:57:22 +0000 http://spicyflavours.net/topic/33308-what-are-you-wearing-this-winter/ http://spicyflavours.net/topic/34779-hairstyle-trends-on-the-runway-june-2010/ Hairstyle Trends on the Runway June 2010

DALLAS,2010 / FW/ — From bouffant hair to the beehive; ponytail to braid and then from bed head to round head, there are as many hairstyles as there are trends on the runway.


At Calvin Klein Collection, Francisco Costa chose pony tails to complement the modern minimalist silhouettes which is the DNA of the brand. It is a very easy look to steal but you have to make sure that your skin is flawless and protected from the sun because with ponytails, your face is exposed from all angles.

At Guy Laroche, Marcel Marongiu that crimped hair which is parted at the middle is the best way to show off the ethereal gowns that could be worn by a Shakespearian nymph. Again, the style is a very easy look to achieve with your ghd styler available.

At Issey Miyake, Dai Fujiwara likes hair straight, parted at the middle and reaches your shoulder. Minimalist like Calvin Klein Collection and an easy hair style to maintain.



Lie Sang Bong, John Galliano at Christian Dior and Toni Maticevski have different vision for your crowning glory though.

At Christian Dior, John Galliano sees women as silver screen sirens, their shoulder length hair curled and puffed out. Again, this look can be achieved with your ghd styler with a minimum of fuss.

Toni Maticevski went for the classic beehive while Lie Sang Bong chose an up do that shows off your face while keeping your hair neat the whole day.

Perhaps, the hardest look to achieve is AF Vandevorst’s bed hair. Puffed out and teased like a beehive, you can still do this look but you might need the help of a friend.



While AF Vandevorst might be a challenge, Alena Akmadullina with the very short bob is the easiest and requires minimum of fuss. You can even air dry your hair.

And finally, Oscar de la Renta made braids in again.]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 11:56:49 +0000 http://spicyflavours.net/topic/34779-hairstyle-trends-on-the-runway-june-2010/ http://spicyflavours.net/topic/1636-happy-birthday-to-u/ Lets give Birthday wishes to members of  Spicy flavour family .

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Best Love SMS Greetings For Your Loved Ones...

I loved the child in him
so innocent and sweet
The mischief in his eyes
the blush upon his cheek
The tender way he spoke
that showed me that he cared
The touch of his warm hand
that gently touched my hair
The smiles that we shared
that filled my life with glee
For when I was with him
I found the child in me.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 11:02:55 +0000 http://spicyflavours.net/topic/36751-love-sms-greetings/ http://spicyflavours.net/topic/34679-make-up-rules-for-office/ Because of the nature of their jobs, they step out of the house every day looking completely different. "Naina always wears formal clothes. Jeans are what everybody in my team wears," says Anupriya.
Poonam Vakil, a make-up artist, says dressing right is not enough. You have to make sure your make-up complements your image and office atmosphere. Here's what she suggests:


Casual chica

If you have a back-end job in the media, casual is probably the dress code at office. Some tips that would add some spunk to a casual you:

  
      A media job usually means long hours. Many people in these jobs have dark circles under their eyes. Your make-up should conceal this," says Vakil. After applying moisturiser, use a translucent powder to hide your dark circles, suggests Vakil.



      Next comes eyeliner and mascara. "Don't wear too much of this if you don't want to look too dolled up. Use a plain gloss or nude colours on your lips so that you don't look too loud," she says.



      Vakil says you don't have to use nail paint if your office atmosphere is casual. "But make sure they are neat. They should not be chipped. Use a buffer to smoothen and shine your nails," she says.

Formal façade

Women who meet clients on a regular basis are expected to dress formally in suits or saris to make the right impression. Start with a moisturiser, says Vakil.

Again, make-up should not be too loud but needs to be more defined," she explains. Here's what you do for an impressive formal you:

  

      Vakil recommends a light foundation. "Women who have an oily skin should use a liquid foundation while those with normal or dry skin can use a powder-based foundation," she says.



      According to Vakil, your lip and nail colour should also be more obvious. "However, stick to light colours - pinks, browns, or light purples. French manicures look elegant. Avoid any kind of nail art," she says.



      The same rules apply to make-up for office parties. "But you can enhance your make-up a little since most parties are in the evening," adds Vakil.


      You can slap on some eye shadow and a light blush. A highlighter on your cheekbones, jaw and collarbones will make your face look chiseled," she explains.

Vakil's last piece of advice is that you should always apply moisturiser before your make-up. "This will protect the skin. If you have oily skin, only use a water-based moisturiser. Oil-based moisturisers are only for people with dry skin. Make sure your moisturiser has a minimum SPF of 25," she concludes]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 09:09:33 +0000 http://spicyflavours.net/topic/34679-make-up-rules-for-office/ http://spicyflavours.net/topic/34026-high-heels-hurt/



Eva Longoria in high heels.

Twenty-eight-year-old Aneeta Trivedi is a model. Her profession requires her to wear high heels on the ramp and off it.
"Stilettos are the backbone of my professional and social image. But by the end of the day, my feet are killing me!" she says.
She also suffers from chronic back pain. High heels usually provide little support to the body, says Dr Jawahar Panjwani, an orthopaedic doctor.

"Wearing heels that are more then two inches high causes the centre of gravity of the body to go out of balance," he explains.

Our experts tell us about the lows of wearing mean heels and the right way to flaunt shoes with those extra inches:

Strenuous Feet

Dr Charaka Arogya, an ayurvedic doctor, says stilettos reduce the blood circulation in your feet causing them to go numb. "An extra amount of weight falls on the forefeet when a woman wears stilettos. Constantly wearing high heels causes extra strain on the feet, leading to discomfort," he explains.

This is why Aneeta's feet ache at the end of the day, he says.

The 'Achilles' factor

Dr Ashwini Manjrekar, an orthopaedic doctor, says high heels affect the Achilles tendon which connects the calf to the foot. "Ideally, the Achilles tendon is stretched when your foot is in contact with the floor and contracts when you walk. This natural phenomenon does not occur when you wear high heels," he explains.

When the Achilles tendon does not get stretched, your heel chords get tightened, causing you discomfort.

When your body tries to correct the body misalignment heels cause, it puts pressure on the lower spine and knees. "The abnormal weight distribution and stress from the elevated posture causes a degeneration of the spinal joint over a period of time," explains Dr Panjwani.

Nerves in the spine get compressed, causing back pain, says Dr Charaka.

The right shoes

We have all put up with sore feet, blistered feet and aching bodies in the name of fashion. If you have to wear heels, don't use very high ones, says Dr Panjwani.

"Look for heels that have a firm and broad base. Flat shoes or platform heels are best. They distribute the weight of the body evenly and don't put a heavy load on the arches of the feet."

Shoes should be made of a material that prevents slipping. "You are less likely to fall and hurt yourself. If your job requires you to walk, climb stairs or stand, then avoid wearing pencil heels," adds the doc.

We hope you will not sacrifice your health on the altar of fashion in the name of lean and mean shoes!]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 09:08:15 +0000 http://spicyflavours.net/topic/34026-high-heels-hurt/ http://spicyflavours.net/topic/33990-enduring-beauties/

Meet the winsome beauties that heralded a new dawn of beauty pageants in India... They made the world sit up and take notice of their charm, beauty and intelligence.

Here are the winners who brought home the three international beauty pageant titles — Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss Earth (earlier Miss Asia-Pacific).



Reita Faria Reita Faria
Miss World 1966

This young medical student from Mumbai created history in 1966 by becoming the first Indian to be crowned Miss World. After enjoying a year of fame, she quit modeling and decided to concentrate more on her medical studies.

In an interview Reita said, “I don’t regret my decision. I was just six months away from qualifying as a doctor when I won the Miss World title.”

Married to David Powell, Reita now lives in Dublin, Ireland. She is a mother of two girls and has become a grandmother now.

In 1977-78, Reita took a break from her career, assuming that she would resume her job after sometime. However, she changed her mind later on, as she loved spending time with her kids. “We did so many exciting things together. I learned the piano with them and even taught them cooking,” she said.

Reita was one of the jury members at the Miss India pageant 1998. On a few occasions, she has also judged the Miss World competition.



Zeenat Aman Zeenat Aman
Miss Asia Pacific 1970

In 1970, Zeenat made India proud by bringing in the crown of Miss Asia Pacific International. She stood second in the Miss India contest that year. She is still remembered for her ‘bold & the beautiful’ onscreen image.

Zeenat’s father was a Musilm and mother a Hindu, who was a German citizen. It seems Zeenat was destined to land in Bollywood as her father was one of the writers of some successful movies like Mughal-e-Azam . Zeenat and her mother shifted to Germany after her father’s death when she was in her early teens. She came back to India and did her graduation from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. She took up her first job as a journalist in Femina.

After winning the Miss Asia Pacific title and enjoying her stint as a successful model, Zeenat decided to take the plunge in Bollywood. It was not too easy for her to establish herself in the industry. However, her fate changed after Dev Anand offered her Hare Rama Hare Krishna . Dum Maro Dum ... this song, pictutrised on her, became her calling card.

In an era where most actresses preferred roles of a loyal lover or submissive wife, Zeenat picked up some really unconventional roles. Her stunning looks just added to the characters she played on the silver screen.

Madhu Sapre
Miss Universe 1992, 2nd runner up


Madhu’s long legs, toned body, her duskiness and attitude made her one of the most coveted models of the Nineties. She represented India at the Miss Universe 1992 pageant and finished third.

The final three contestants at the pageant were asked, ‘What is the first thing you would do if you were the head of your country?’ To this, Madhu answered, “I think the first thing I'll do is, I'll open up a big, the biggest sports track and field ground in India because I think we are lacking that and that's the first thing I'll do!”

Madhu doesn’t regret losing the Miss Universe crown just by an inch and stands by what she said at the pageant. “Being a sports person I had suffered because we don't have the equipment and the grounds in India. Officials told us to be truthful while answering the questions and I did.”

After Zeenat Aman in 1970, Madhu Sapre put India back on the victory path. Several Miss India winners bagged international titles after Madhu.

She is married to Gian Maria, who lives in Italy. Madhu also keeps shuttling between Italy and India and is a prominent face in the glamour industry today.



Sushmita Sen Sushmita Sen

Miss Universe 1994

She stunned the universe. And shone on Manila. Euphoria gripped India on May 21, 1994, when for the first time ever an Indian girl was crowned Miss Universe, at Manila, Philippines. And, she was there at the pageant weeping, when she was being crowned the most beautiful woman in the universe. That's Sushmita Sen, Miss Universe 1994.

It is not every day that an 18-year-old speaks of downtrodden children or explains the essence of womanhood. But this young belle from Delhi had the most compelling combination of beauty and brains.

The young lady made a powerful impact in the first round itself by introducing herself as, " Namaste , I am Sushmita Sen from India, where love is the essence of life."

In the final round of the beauty pageant, the question put to her was, "What is the essence of a woman?” to which she very craftily replied, "Just being a woman is God's gift". Followed by a spontaneous notion: "The origin of a child is a mother, a woman. She shows a man what sharing, caring, and loving is all about. That is the essence of a woman."

The judges were enchanted with her replies. And they chose her, the youngest among the 77 contestants.

Sushmita likes instrumental music, writes poetry and is fond of children. Today, she has directed her brilliance, energy and talent towards the Indian film industry.

She made her debut in Dastak followed by Zor. But it was with her comic role in David Dhawan’s Biwi No.1 that she caught movie buff’s attention. Her biggest films so far has been Main Hoon Na , in which she was paired opposite Shah Rukh Khan and Main Aisa Hi Hoon in which she played a lawyer.

Her life at present revolves around her adopted daughter Renee. Sushmita has taken the bold step of adopting a daughter and says her man will have to accept her daughter along with her.

Aishwarya Rai
Miss World 1994

Aishwarya Rai conquered the world, by claiming the Miss World title, in South Africa. Immediately after being crowned Miss World 1994, Aishwarya Rai spoke of her dream for peace for this world, and her desire to be an ambassador of peace during her one-year reign.

What qualities should the Miss World 1994 embody? To this question at the pageant, she replied, “The Miss Worlds that we have had to date have been proof enough that they must have compassion for the underprivileged and not only to the people who have status and stature. We have to look beyond the barriers that man has set for ourselves — of nationality and colour. That would make a true person, a real person."

Looking back at her life we find, her face launched a thousand shoots and almost as many ad campaigns. This constant quest for fresher, newer pastures has taken this ravishing beauty to where she is today — on top of the world.

She finally entered films and stormed the silver screen. The best actress award for the film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was the turning point of her film career. Then came Devdas for which she once more won the Filmfare Best Actress Award. Dhoom 2, Jodhaa Akbar, Sarkar Raj are some of her other successful films. No wonder she has maintained her place in the top league of actors for so many years. And with several big banner projects in her kitty, she is definitely going to be in the news for long.

Fondly called Ash in the film circuit, she is married to actor Abhishek Bachchan.


Manpreet Brar Manpreet Brar

Miss Universe 1995, Ist runner up

Manpreet won the Miss India contest in 1995 and justified her win by becoming the first runner up at the Miss Universe 1995. Miss USA Chelsi Smith won the Miss Universe title that year.

Vivacious Manpreet Brar graduated from Lady Irwin College, Delhi. She was an honours student of Community Resource Management and Extension and also became the college president in the final year.

After Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen’s win in the previous year, everyone had high expectations from Manpreet. After the pageant she said, “I was going the very next year after Sushmita had won. Being the first runner up was the closest that I could have come to winning and for me that was a big achievement because I was going there against tremendous odds.”

Along with some live shows and television, Manpreet took up a lot of modeling assignments after Miss Universe. Bollywood was never on her list and she says, “I never saw myself as that kind of person. Moreover it never excited me.”

Manpreet, who believes in ‘surrender and acceptance, not struggle’, is a very spiritual person. For her, money is something that gives sense of security while it lasts. Manpreet is married to business tycoon Arjun Walia is truly enjoying marital bliss.

Yukta Mookhey

Miss World 1999

Her serenity and calm shone throughout the pageant. After winning the Miss World 1999 title, she told the media, “It is the best day of my life because I had this as a beautiful dream as a child and now it's come true...''

When asked whom she would like to emulate as a role model, she replied that she would like to be born as Hollywood actress, Audrey Hepburn, whom she admired for her "inner beauty, compassion and great aura. She told the judges that Thai food was her favourite and that she would love to go to France as, "It's a country of models and that's the place where I would like to be."

The twenty-year-old girl from Mumbai was studying zoology at Kelkar College, prior to winning the crown. She has also studied classical music for three years.

Yukta is an active member of BJP and contributes a lot for social causes. Yukta also tried her luck in films and did some Hindi and regional films. In 2008, Yukta tied the knot with Prince Tuli, a businessman.



Lara Dutta Lara Dutta

Miss Universe 2000

Lara Dutta describes her winning the Miss Universe title as being "a culmination of a dream."

Lara impressed the judges with her answer to the final question of the contest: "What would you say to those who condemn the contest as an affront to women?” To which she replied, "Pageants like Miss Universe give us young women a platform to foray in the fields that we want to and forge ahead, be it entrepreneurship, be it the armed forces, be it politics". And added, "It gives us a platform to voice our choices and opinions and it makes us strong and independent that we are today."

She was born in 1978, Ghaziabad, to Wg. Cdr. L.K. Dutta (retired) and Jennifer Dutta. In 1981, she moved to Bangalore with her parents, where she completed her schooling, and then shifted to Mumbai where she obtained a degree in economics.

She enjoys outdoor sports like rock climbing and bungee jumping. She is trained in Indian classical dance and loves to read autobiographies. Before winning the crown, Lara was a leading fashion and print model.

This dusky beauty is making waves in Indian film industry these days. Her maiden flick was Andaaz with Priyanka Chopra and Akshay Kumar. On her filmi career, Lara says “I’ve always wanted to do documentary films. That is what I plan to do eventually”.

Lara bagged the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award for the same . No Entry, Billu, Blue, Do Knot Disturb are some of her other popular flicks.

Priyanka Chopra

Miss World 2000

Not only was she the audience's hot favourite, even the judges were impressed by the way, she spoke so effortlessly on behalf of humanity and charity. The eighteen-year-old girl from Bareilly beat 94 other lovely ladies to claim the Miss World 2000 title.

As an answer to one of the questions asked at the pageant, she said, that she would use her success as "a platform to influence people's thoughts, minds and actions".

Mother Teresa, she said, was someone "I admire from the bottom of my heart for being so considerate, passionate and kind ... giving up her life to put smiles on people's faces". In reply to another question that she was asked, she said, "I work best under pressure....”

Priyanka was born in the family of doctors, Capt. Dr. Ashok Chopra & Dr. Madhu Chopra. She has a penchant for Indian music and dance, a flair for writing poetry and short stories, enjoys reading and theatre, and has worked for several social welfare programmes.

Priyanka seems to have a mantra for success. Her career got off to a good start in Bollywood too. She made her debut in Anil Sharma's The Hero opposite Sunny Deol. Then came Andaz along with Lara Dutta and Akshay Kumar.

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Aitraaz, Waqt, Bluffmaster, Krrish, Don, Fashion, Dostana, Kaminey ...her list box office hits in Bollywood seems endless. For her role in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Fashion Priyanka swept the Best Actress award at all the prominent award ceremonies in the country.


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Miss Asia Pacific 2000

Dia Mirza, a heavenly beauty from Hyderabad, won the prestigious Miss Asia Pacific title at the beauty pageant held in the year 2000, in Manila.

Dia's victory created history. She is the second Indian contestant to be crowned Miss Asia Pacific and the first in 29 years. Lara Dutta bagged the Miss Universe title and Priyanka Chopra was declared Miss World in the same year. Dia’s win completed the hat trick, a rare record to match.

Dia also won the Femina Miss Beautiful Smile title.

The final and decisive question that was put to Dia was, "What are the three most important values that matter to you?” to which she replied, "Love, Honesty and Friendship", and with that answer, she had almost the entire audience rooting for her.

Dia always dreamt of becoming a lawyer before winning the crown. She wanted to pursue her graduation in Arts but she had to postpone that. It became difficult for to strike a balance between traveling, modeling and preparing for her international pageant. To enhance her acting skills Dia took up a film course at the New York University.

She likes dramatics and poetry, and is fond of Hyderabadi food. She is skilled in Urdu, Bengali, Hindi, English.

Diya Mirza after winning the crown got a number of offers from Bollywood and made her foray into films. After beginning her Bollywood career with glamorous roles, Dia wants to do offbeat films as well.

The audience really appreciated her work in films like Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein, Dus, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd, Shootout at Lokhandwala and Dus Kahaniyaan .

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Parvathy Omanakuttan represented India at the 58th Miss World pageant and finished first runner up. At the pageant, Parvathy earlier won the Miss World 2008 Beach Beauty contest.

She also stood second at the Miss World Top Model contest the same year. Even as Femina Miss India 2008, she won various accolades before being crowned the eventual Miss India World. She won sub-titles like Miss Photogenic, Miss Personality & Miss Beautiful Hair.

As the first ever Pantaloons Femina Miss India South 2008, she gained direct entry into the top 10 finalists at the Femina Miss India contest. She was crowned as PFMIS 2008 by South Indian actress Ramya Krishnan.

A favourite for the Miss India title, her answer during the question-and-answer rounds in the finals won her fresh praise. When asked, "The rate of divorce in India is on a rise. Is Western influence the cause of this or something else?", Parvathy’s forthright reply was, "Divorces are not a result of Western influence. At the end of the day, it is we who decide our worth. Marriage is not when one completes the other but is when both share their completeness."

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Remember the advertisement in which a dark colored girl gets to fulfill all her dreams after she uses a cream that makes her fair? Although natural dark color is always beautiful, a color-gone dark, because of pigmentation and harmful effect of sunrays, is appalling in most cases. So, how to get the natural fair skin back? Even though the business of beauty products promising fair skin is a worth billions of dollars, such products rarely provide any benefit and in most of cases contain harmful chemicals. Instead of splurging on costly creams and lotions, you should rummage around for home remedies, which not only give guaranteed effect, if used properly, but do not have side effects too. Read on to know various home remedies on how to become fair.

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    * Gram flour is very helpful in preventing suntan and bringing the color back to the skin. Mix it with lemon juice, which proves to be excellent bleach, and blend in some yogurt. Apply it every day, before taking bath, for twenty minutes and then rinse off. See the results in a few weeks only.

    * Turmeric is also an excellent skin-lightening agent and is used in various beauty creams too. Take half teaspoon of turmeric, mix it with milk (preferably raw) and add a few drops of lemon juice. Apply it thoroughly on the face and the neck and leave for twenty-five minutes. It may sting a little, but that only means it is working. Now, rinse off with water.

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New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Chipped nails and discolouration are common problems that girls share.

Instead of mourning over what's lost or waiting for nails to re-grow, take measures to ensure your nails grow strong and pretty. The only way to keep your nails look good is by taking regular care.

Protect them "To get healthy cuticles and avoid dryness, one should use cuticle oil daily. Also, get a regular manicure done by a professional nail technician at least three times a month," says Simar Sukhija of Simar's Nail Bar.

Beauty expert Shahnaz Husain suggests, "Wear rubber gloves for your washing chores. Massage cream on the nails and cuticles daily, especially after using detergents and soaps.

" Cuticles must never be cut. Instead after soaking the nails in warm water, apply cream on the nails to soften the skin.

Then push them back gently using a cotton bud. Avoid using a sharp instrument.

"Shape your nails once a week. Try square shape as it is easy to maintain and there is lesser chance of breakage,' says Sukhija.

If the nail polish chips, do not peel it off as this removes the protective layer of the nail, thereby damaging it. Prevent yellowing Even the sun's rays can harm your nails.

For protection, use a clear nail polish as a top-coat. One can also apply sunscreen on the nails.

Sukhija says, "Apply a base-coat before the nail polish as it strengthens and protects the nail, and does not let the nails turn yellow." "A common cause of yellow nails is wearing nail polish constantly.

Nails should be left unpolished sometimes," says Husain. Nail care tips To get rid of the yellowish tint on the nails, scrape the surface of the nail with the finest-grain side of an emery board, so that the nail is not damaged, and then use UV-resistant or clear polish for protection.

You can also add baking soda to water and soak your fingers in them for 15 minutes, or rub nails with chamois leather. Another option to get rid of the yellow tint is to rub a piece of lemon on them.

You could also dilute lemon juice with water and soak your hands in it for 10 minutes everyday.
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