Where has all the funding for cultural events gone in India?

Mumbai: With government support dwindling and the private sector reluctant to loosen its purse strings, funding for cultural events, be it art, cinema or literature, has become a major challenge. Gargi Gupta surveys the bleak moneyscapeThe second edition of the Kochi Muziris Biennale (KMB) finally opened...

Asian Models in Western World Changes the Face of Fashion and Modelling

New York City: Asian Models Changing Fashion–For the past several years, fashion has started to embrace East Asian models as countries like China become important in the global market place. Make no mistake, these models are not just here to feel a quota. As Liu Wen said in an interview with Nightline...

Innisfree Korean Jeju Volcanic Nose Pack now in India

Welcome, December. Goodbye, November! And hey there, fellow bumblebees! I am back with skincare product review, this time it's from the Korean road shop brand; Innisfree. So yaaay to my first Innisfree review ever! Wait~ Where have you been, Mitch? However, before we begin, I'd like to...

GET BEAUTIFUL EYEBROWS NATURALLY WITH TIME-TESTED FORMULATIONS

Your eyebrows are like bridge to your emotions. Your eyebrows reflect your likes and dislikes very well. When you like something or when you are surprised, these lines tend to rise up in exclamation. Quite obviously, they frown in dislike. In short, your eyebrows complete your facial expressions. Some women...

SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE HOME REMEDIES FOR ACNE LEAVE NO MARK

Acnes and pimples are common issues with women, especially during puberty in the teenage. Many grownups also have to deal with acnes on a regular basis. However, there is no need to fret because simple and effective home remedies for acnes are available. First, you need to note a little science...

HOW TO PREVENT THE BIGGEST COMMON HAIR CARE MISTAKES

Who doesn’t want a shiny and gorgeous hair?? Everyone wants it. For getting beautiful, shiny and gorgeous hair you have to pay attention on then definitely. You have to take care of them and treat them very well.  Basically it is really not hard to get it but most of the every woman failed to achieve...

Microsoft unveils first Lumia smartphone without Nokia name

Microsoft Corp said it would roll out its Lumia 535 smartphone this month with an affordable price tag in its key markets, dropping the Nokia name just months after buying the Finnish company's handset business.Microsoft unveils first Lumia smartphone without Nokia nameLoaded with its latest Windows Phone...

With 500 million active users, Facebook's Messenger app now to compete with Whatsapp

Facebook's Messenger app which provides with the instant messaging service has now hit 500 million monthly active users.As quoted in bussinessinsider.in, "Today more than 500 million people are using Messenger each month and we're more committed than ever to make it the best possible messaging experience,"...

Old 'Bajirao Mastani' poster featuring Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor still in Sanjay Bhansali's office?

Finally, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani has seen the light of the day with Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra joining the cast. But history has it that the film has undergone several changes in its casting ever since it was conceptualised.Old 'Bajirao Mastani' poster featuring Salman...

Parineeti Chopra: People need to stop saying that I dress badly!

Her last film Daawat-e-Ishq didn't fare well at the box office nor did it manage to impress the audience. But Pari isn't really worried because she is all geared up to charm the masses with her new film and her completely new avatar…Parineeti Chopra: People need to stop saying that I dress badly!She is fierce,...

Big B praises Akshara Haasan's performance

Akshara Haasan has received praise from the highest quarters, and papa Kamal Haasan says he is jealous.Big B praises Akshara Haasan's performanceIt seems the Big B saw rushes of B Balki's Shamitabh in which Akshara makes her debut alongside the Big B, and sent her a message of appreciation. Says the proud...

The butterflies have gone, writes Niranjan Iyengar

There are films that impress you and there are movies that move you. I prefer the latter. Some emotions are so deeply embedded in you that when you see even a pale interpretation of them on screen, they push you into the throes of nostalgia.The butterflies have gone, writes Niranjan IyengarWhen I was invited...

Instant Fashion: happy with MIA BAG and LORIBLU on the eve of winter

Ciao carissime, oggi finalmente qualche scatto dopo la grande tempesta di questi giorni:) outfit semplice ma ricco di dettagli che ne dite? hello dear, now finally some shots after the great storm of these days :) outfit simple but rich in detail what do you think?Instant Fashion: happy with MIA BAG and...

Survey Revealed: How to Get Rid of Dark Under Arms

DARK UNDERARMS – Causes, Remedies & Prevention. Dark underarms is one of most common beauty problems faced by many women – it is a real turn down especially since it poses constraints on wearing sleeveless tops which ultimately results in being self-conscious when it comes to dressing. Dressing of course...

Fun 'n Fitness Mondays: Tried and Tested: Pantene Total Damage Care 10 Shampoo

Pantene's Total Damage Care 10 Shampoo contains Keratin Damage Blockers, which identifies and neutralizes free radicals in water and this helps in preserving hair’s vital proteins.Fun 'n Fitness Mondays: Tried and Tested: Pantene Total Damage Care 10 ShampooThis aids in a healthy, tangle-free hair, giving...

Management conference in Indian Institute of Management (IIM)

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode and the Ministry of Human Resources Development are organising the Pan-IIM World Management Conference from November 5 –8. The theme of the conference, 'Globalizing Indian Thought' focuses on Indian management approaches like jugaad innovation that have found...

Meet Neil Harbisson: He hears colours with an antenna implanted in his skull and spins them into art

Neil Harbisson, the world's first legally-recognised cyborg, talks to Roshni Nair about the untapped potential of cybernetics and the need to make technology more intrinsicMeet Neil Harbisson: He hears colours with an antenna implanted in his skull and spins them into artNeil-Harbisson-cyborg Alec Baldwin...

Bangalore station gets country's first railway WiFi facility

Bangalore City railway station has become the first in the country to have its own WiFi network for passengers.Bangalore station gets country's first railway WiFi facilityThe facility will be made available to passengers, on their mobile phones, free of charge for the first 30 minutes. After that, you can...

Snapdeal snaps up $627 million investment from Japanese giant

A huge achievement for Snapdeal, India's four-year-old startup that allows third party retailers to sell goods online, comes in the form of a $627 million investment from SoftBank Internet and Media. The investment yesterday came at the same time that SoftBank confirmed a $210 million investment in another...

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi for first time to bag La Liga's best player award

Real Madrid star forward Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten Barcelona's Lionel Messi for the first time to clinch La Liga's best player award among a hattrick of awards he won at the Spanish top flight's annual gala.Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi for first time to bag La Liga's best player awardThe Portuguese...

Traditional Diwali Celebration in India and PM Modi's Wishes

New Delhi(Indilens Web Team): Diwali is one of the biggest festival of Hindus, celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness in India. The festival is celebrated for five continuous days, where the third days is celebrated as the main Diwali festival or 'Festival of lights'.Traditional Diwali Celebration...