Girl with the blue scarf

Allah tero naam. Ishwar tero naam at Jodhpur RIFF changed my perspective.... Indian Carnatic music maestro TM Krishna collaborates with transwomen singers at the Jodhpur RIFF 2017 This was my very first visit to Jodhpur and I coincided it with an attempt to catch the Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) whose chief patron is Marwar's royalty Gaj Singh II. One of the renditions by Carnatic music maestro TM Krishna (TMK - as he is lovingly called) changed my life's perspective so much so that this feeling is here to stay and share. TMK sang a very popular song called 'Allah Tero Naam. Ishwar Tero Naam...' with a 'specific reason' as he perched effortlessly at the break of dawn at  Jaswant Thada near Mehrangarh Fort. With him were the absolute delights of the season — The  Jogappa singers. These transwomen musicians were clad in simple sarees, played traditional instruments and sang at an unusually shrill high pitch.  Music legend TM Kri...

P for Power Puff Girls. P for Pratyush Kumar. P for Perfect combo :) Pratyush Kumar to make Power Puff Girls come alive, thanks to Cartoon Network Enterprises Young designer Pratyush Kumar Cartoon Network's Power Puff Girls make toon-chic ramp ready in Pratyush Kumar's ready to wear collection Pratyush bats some straight-offs with Girl with the Blue Scarf: Q . Power Puff Girls are such an iconic impactful toon figure; how do you intend to reach out to the masses with your association? P : Superheroes have inspired me, ever since I was a child. I wanted to work on a collection, which could relate across all age groups and had a strong childhood memory. Powerpuff Girls (PPG) has always depicted what the world needs; power, independence and equality towards women. Women today are strong willed and independent and walking hand in hand with men across all fields. I feel women who have grown up watching this series back in their childhood will surely connect to th...

 SRK's special invitation to his fans to be his guests in Dubai How can one resist the temptation of being specially invited by a superstar, who made it big, on his very own. Yes! Shah Rukh Khan's charisma is known not just in India but overseas too. And Dubai, by his own admission is home to him (of course, he also owns that signature property there).  If you are an SRK fan or are simply an admirer of the good life, then click on the link below:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bqW7AAnuRg  (Check out the Youtube link and you will be in for a surprise). Shah Rukh Khan surprises Sky Diving youth as he enters the drop plane himself in Dubai How about getting served by a surprise bearer (SRK himself) in a slick restaurant in Dubai? Shah Rukh Khan's signature style of inviting you! Guest with the Blue Scarf says: A campaign worth admiring, this slick production shot completely in Dubai's leading attractions with Shah Rukh Khan adding his ...

Are you lost? Go Find Yourself! Travelling solo can be a boon for you, especially, if you are an Indian woman! In Landour, Mussoorie, a trash can summed up life for me :) Just a mere suggestion of a holiday brightens up my eyes, mind and soul. And when someone says 'paid holidays', the magical feeling of being the 'Chosen One' creates this pleasurable havoc in the insides. The feeling is beautiful. It gets further manifested when the travel actually begins. THE NAGA BUG TOUCH : That sense of escapism to remain a nobody and commit some innocent crimes, tickles my funny bone. My trip to Nagaland (in India) was my maiden trip to the North-East of India. I am rather embarrassed to say that as it should have got done a while ago. However, as I expected, it's truly the Naga people who are the true gems of the place. Their simple lifestyle, resilient work ethics and their polite attitude . Add with it a huge waves of music and dance, in traditional fine...

WILL & KATE MEET SRK & AISHWARYA Mumbai's heat in April 2016 saw a pleasant breezy visit by the British Royal Couple Prince William and his wife Kate. This was their first visit to India and they met up with India's news-makers (which obviously includes Bollywood) including Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar amongst others. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were warmly welcomed at the  Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai. Here's a sneak peak into the couple's Mumbai visit... Prince William and wife Kate meet Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan Sachin Tendukar at a fun cricket match with Ducchess of Cambridge - Kate in Mumbai  Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces has partnered with the British Asian Trust to raise awareness and funds for a sustainable future. On 10th April, 2016, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai was the venue for a star-studded charity reception hosted by the Duke ...

Hot & Haute - Bollywood Couples Trendsetting stylish couples in Bollywood are plenty. Here are the top choices.  AISHWARYA RAI & ABHISHEK BACHCHAN : Leading lady from India at Cannes Film Festival Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a well-known global icon. Abhishek Bachchan and she make for a rock-strong couple LARA DUTTA & MAHESH BHUPATHI: This leggy actress and Tennis ace Mahesh have taken their sports talent production company to newer heights. Other Bollywood couples often mimic that trick RAJ KUNDRA & SHILPA SHETTY : I am not a big fan of Raj but Shilpa Shetty's amazing figure just makes up for the couple's hotness.  MEERA RAJPUT & SHAHID KAPOOR : A new entrant in Bollywood circuit, Meera married Shahid Kapoor in 2015 and has been quite a hit with fashionistas KAREENA KAPOOR & SAIF ALI KHAN : The most sorted couple in Indian Hindi film industry SHAH RUKH KHAN & GOURI KHAN: Bollywood's badshah has his good lady...

Let's Travel in Bollywood 'filmi ishtyle' Foreign Locations seem to be the latest draw for Bollywood flicks and guess what the viewers are just loving it. I know of friends who have decided on their honeymoon (the third time...) after watching a film and wanting to stay in the exact same chalet pictured in the flick. Such is the impact of Tourism through Bollywood.  Here's where you can travel by watching out for these upcoming big ticket films TAMASHA IN CORSICA : Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor in CORSICA  SHANDAAR IN LONDON : Shahid Kapur with Alia Bhatt share a fabulous chemistry. Agree? DILWALE IN ICELAND : Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan shoot for a song in ICELAND. King Khan is such a gentleman, it will be a treat to watch him sweep his fans off their seats :) DISHOOM IN MOROCCO : Varun Dhavan, Jacqueline Fernandes and John Abraham in MOROCCO FITOOR IN POLAND : Katrina Kaif and Aditya Roy Kapoor in POLAND GIRL WITH THE BLUE SCAR...