New Delhi: Over 250 works of one of India's foremost modern painters, Manu Parekh, representing every important aspect of his oeuvre that includes paintings inspired by the Bhagalpur blindings are examined in detail in a new book. "Manu Parekh: Sixty Years of Selected Works" brings together the finest paintings and drawings he has created in his career spanning 60 years. The book, published by Aleph, includes a late career ...

Mumbai: Cinema has had an unmistakable imprint on his career but fashion designer Manish Malhotra says he was initially criticised for starting the trend of Bollywood showstoppers. Malhotra, who has completed 27 years in the industry, is not only a celebrity favourite but has also been responsible for some of the most stylish movies, be it "Rangeela", "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" and "Veer-Zaara", among ...

Thimpu: Ahead of the 8th edition of the Mountain Echoes literary festival that begins tomorrow, an exhibition showcasing the traditional designs of Rajasthan was inaugurated here today.Curated by Indian fashion designer Prasad Bidapa, the show titled "Handmade in Rajasthan" is being hosted at the Nehru Wangchuk Cultural Centre here. With collections inspired by traditional 'kota doria' and handloom cotton saris, the exhibit...

Mumbai: She is one of the biggest fashionistas in Bollywood but Malaika Arora Khan said things were completely different way back in the early days of her career. The 43-year-old star, who has always impressed critics with her fashion choices, said she turned experimental over a of period time. "I have evolved quite a bit from what I was. With age you kind of understand things better. My whole approach towards fashion and c...