This profile first appeared in www.tehelka.com The skin he lives in Saving Face, a new documentary film has just become Pakistans first Oscar nomination. Priyanka Gill meets its unusual protagonist D...
A friends Facebook status sparked of this post. Twitter is a funny thing. We all know its there. We also know have friends who are on it. But what does one do on Twitter? Where do you begin? This is...
My review in this weeks issue of Tehelka ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------ Phyllida Lloyd’s biopic of a powerful politician is a chronicle of ageing, loneliness, and ...
Spring is nearly upon us. I am getting a bit tired of the greys and blacks I seem to wear all the time. London is enjoying a beautiful winter - sharp, bright, crisp, sunny days. It may be time to wel...
Nisha Katona is an Indian cookery author, teacher and a full-time barrister. Here is her curry journey and why she became a passionate advocate for this staple of Indian cooking. She also shares her ...
I have never attended a mens fashion show. So when a friend messaged saying that he had front row tickets to the Roberto Cavalli show at the Milan fashion week, I readily agreed. And what fun it was....
Maunika is a freelance chef and food writer. I chanced upon her on Twitter and found for her recipes quick, tasty and easy to follow. I asked her to give me a quick, healthy suggesiton for people on ...
Prabal Gurung is as much of a star as the women he drapes. He is based in NYC. his creations have graced the bodies of a wide array of celebrities Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Demi Moore. Magazi...
Turning 30 is a milestone. It is a sign the carefree days are behind you and you have to knuckle down to the serious business of adulthood. Psychologially (it was for me) 3-0 was a bit daunting. You ...
This one is for Londoners (and for those visiting) - if you download one travel app - make it Hailo - one of the cleverest apps Ive seen for a while. Late last night, after a fun,...
eStylista Loves is a new section where I highlight my current favourite things, beauty potions, websites and everything in between! I have said it (several) times before sunscreen is God - at least a...
Winter is party time. It is that silly season when a multitude of Christmas parties descend upon us, demanding a great deal of wardrobe dexterity. Well-bought buys from Net-a-porter are often used, r...
Dress: Emilio Pucci Sunglasses: Chrome Hearts Toes: OPI Charged-up Cherry This photo was taken at Soneva Kiri, a Six Senses resort on Thailands Koh Kood island. It was perhaps t...
The the Tehelka-Newsweek ThinkFest in Goa was a special expereince - three magical, inspiring days spent with old friends at an incredible event. To find out more, do visit the portfolio section for ...
The Hermès marketing strategy for its Birkin bag is a master-class in savvy customer accquisition and retention. Not only do they make the bag devilishly difficult to buy, but they construct an almos...
There is something special about the January 1. Its a brand new slate. Everything is (metaphorically) wiped shiny clean and the possibiliites abound. Its the perfect time to begin that new diet, the...
While I have been on a blogging hiatus (hope you missed me) lots of really fabulous places have opened up in London. Here is the eStylista guide to what is hot, what is not - the perfect way to revam...
Dress and Corset: Alexander McQueen SS2009 Shoes: Sergio Rossi Bag: Hermes; Birkin 25 cms Readers of this blog know that I am partial to Alexander McQueen. This particular dress has a special place ...
When Vogue India asked me to collect gently used hand-bags from my lovely, generous friends in London, I gamely accepted. Many texts, phone calls and a lot of bags later - the hand-bags safely ended ...
Address: 8 Pollen Street, London W1S 1NQ 020 7290 7600 Website: http://www.pollenstre etsocial.com/ Rating: 6/10 Anticipation is sometimes rather overrated. Jason Athertons restaurant opening had food...
Dress: Missoni SS2011 Shoes: Alaia Pacha in Ibiza is the best night club in the world. On my annual pilgrimage to this legendary club, I wore this little Missoni sequinned slip. It was an inspired ...
Store windows can be beautiful, innovative, cutting-edge but only rarely can they simultaneously touch your heart, make you sigh and go all gooey. (disclaimer: I closet-romantic) These windows at Tif...
Readers of this blog know of my slight partiality to Manav Gangwani. He is one of the leading young Indian designers and the last word in all things sparkly and provocative. Attending his show at Del...
if you really, really want a Birkin - why not like the Quintessentially page on Facebook and enter the lottery for this gorgeous orange specimen... Here is what they said in their post... Quint...
Normally, if you wanted to buy a bag - it would be a simple matter of walking into the shop and asking for it. In case of the Birkin, it simply does not work. So how can you get one? The company line...
Bootcamp at Camp Biche has several after effects - one of which is a propensity to agree to running a 10k for your favourite charity (in my case - it was for PrathamUK). After all if you have walked ...
Let me digress from my usual posts to make a suggestion. A friend posted this as her Facebook status: IMPORTANT ALERT!!! FB has changed and said nothing..!!! Take a look at your URL (top box on your ...
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