From the monthly archives:

January 2009

Indian Jewellery

by Tamali on January 30, 2009

Jewellery has been the most essential and integral part of Indian fashion statements through centuries. Jewellery which makes the appearance of a woman complete in itself has their unique designs and works from the different regions and cultures of India. The rapidly changing scenario of the Indian society has witnesses of the changing role of women from the household boundaries to the more challenging professional fields. As a result the fashion outlook of the modern women has also changed.

Earlier gold ornaments used to form the most essential ornament for any occasion. In the present social scenario light weight jewelleries with less use of gold and more use of stones or some other metal which are fashionable is creating the new fashion statement. Indian jewelers are focusing all their attention to providing the customers with such jewellery that match their wardrobe. Use of ‘polki diamonds’ or ‘uncut diamonds’ and ‘uncut ruby’ are very much in and they come in more affordable range compared to cut and polished diamonds and ruby. For occasions like wedding ceremonies jewelleries created in ‘Jodha Akbar’ style create new fashion statement. Kundan necklace and earrings designs are a blend of traditional designs with the modern ones. Jewellers are keen on varied designs of kundan as it is gorgeous and casual and it matches with a wide range of outfits. Gold ornaments are also being used in a much different and fashionable manner. Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul, in her collection of designer bridal jewellery, has fabricated the designs in pure gold with spray paint of various colours which has created a colourful tinge and a contemporary look in her collection. The touch of colour has made the whole collection unique and created a new fashion.

For women engaged in profession Indian jewelers have created jewelleries which are simple in appearance and have trendy designs. Stone setting necklace with matching light weight earrings, fingerings, bangles, anklets and wristlets are available in all leading jewellery showrooms. These are designed to match the formal wear of modern women.

Thus Indian fashion has reached its height and modern Indian women are really fortunate as they have a wide range of choices to make in order to make themselves look even more attractive.

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Slumdog Millionaire

by Pratik on January 29, 2009

Slumdog millionaire is a critically acclaimed breathlessly exciting British Drama Film which is an adaptation of the novel Q & A, directed by Danny Boyle, co-directed by Loveleen Tandon.

Set amidst the slums of Mumbai, the story is about Jamal (the slumdog) who is a contestant in the show “Who wants to be a millionaire?” is accused of cheating by the police. The melodramatic direction brings about the transition from childhood to the teenage. It has got tragic moments of its own which necessarily includes poverty, orphans, crime, prostitution and not to forget torture by the police, definitely relating to the present Indian Scenario. The back ground score is awesome, hats off to A. R. Rahman’s musical direction.

And romance?? What to say, the romance between Jamal and Latika is unique in its own sense. The only thing which can be said it was “kismat connection”, after all no one could keep them apart, even after Jamal had lost contact with Latika.
Star cast includes, Dev Patel as Jamal Mallik, Freida Pinto as Latika, Madhur Mittal as Salim, others include Anil Kapoor as the game show host and Irfan Khan as Police Inspector.

Leaving apart the controversies attached to the movie, the response to the movie is overwhelming all over the world, especially after it has been awarded Golden Globe Award in various categories, taking Indian cinema to the International platform.

Guys its definitely a movie worth watching!!!

At the end I would like to say, the concept of “The three musketeers” was just like icing on the top of the cake!!!

Lets wait and watch for the number of award it grabs in the Oscars!!!

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Tucchho Celebrations At Music World

January 27, 2009

Cactus celebrates sale of 7000 copies of Tucchho at Music World, Park Street.

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Narendrapur Exhibition 2009

January 25, 2009

Photos and views from Narendrapur annual exhibition 2009

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JKTyre BAJA SAEINDIA 2009

January 23, 2009

College name: MCKV Institute of Engineering, Liluah, Howrah, West Bengal
1. Team name: McVIANS (only team participating in the event from West Bengal)

2. University: West Bengal University of Technology

Captain: Ananda Sur Roy

Vice captain : Ratul Raychoudhury
Faculty advisor: Dr.Parasar Bandyopadhyay

Driver: Amartya Ghosh

3.

Name of members

Year

Ananda Sur Roy

4th

Amartya Ghosh

Atish Bong

Subrata Saha

Sudipta Roy

Sonu Kumar Sudrania

Manik Adak

Kishore Kumar Jha

Arunodoy Das

Ratnadeep Ghosh

Sanway [...]

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War and Peace

January 12, 2009

War is no good, says Trina in her call for peace.

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Is The Computer Personal Enough?

January 11, 2009

Nipon weighs the pros and cons of diary-writing pitting the personal diary against the personal computer.

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