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KBC winner awaits Rs.5 crore, Big B says cheque ready
Global attention, not business in focus at IRFW Bambolim (Goa), Dec 11 (IANS): The inaugural edition of India Resort Fashion Week (IRFW) has concluded and the participating designers say the focus was more on brand building and introducing India as a global market for resort wear, rather than doing business. "Any new thing needs time to establish themselves. Since this is the first time an event like this is happening in India, so one can't expect good business. It was more of a formal introduction of resort fashion week to the world. I think there is a huge market for resort wear in India and it's a great opportunity for designers who are solely into resort line," designer Babita Malkani told IANS. "No doubt that the market has potential to get some outstanding business... Resort wear collection in our kind of season is definitely saleable throughout the year and I am hopeful that the next edition of IRFW will be one of its kind in terms of business," she added. The fourday fashion fete, which concluded Saturday evening, saw designers James Ferriera, Shantanu and Nikhil, Manish Malhotra, Shivan and Narresh, Narendra Kumar, Anupama Dayal and Pria Kaataria Puri setting new trends in resort wear. Designer Narendra Kumar says IRFW proved to be an outstanding platform for Indian resort wear designers craving for global recognition.
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I drank to numb my depression: Harding
London, Dec 13 (IANS): Singer Sarah Harding says that she relied on alcohol to help "numb" her depression. The 30-year-old insist she was "such a mess" when she checked into a rehab clinic in October last year following her split from fiancé Tom Crane. "I've been told by those close to me that was when I hit my worst. I was crying hysterically. I felt ashamed, embarrassed, terrified - my emotions were all over the place," femalefirst.co.uk quoted Harding as saying. "I wasn't in a good state at all. I was very hungover, but the first thing I wanted to do was open a bottle of wine. I know they were really worried about me. I was so down but I just tried to keep busy and, to numb myself, I was drinking more," she added.
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New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS): Footwear company Bata India has collaborated with leading designer Malini Ramani for trendy and contemporary shoes and sandals and she is excited as her creations will now reach a wider section of the people. This is for the first time that the designer has collaborated with a brand. "I am super excited that the designs I have envisioned will reach a very wide audience, thanks to Bata. This is a highly creative and innovative Designer Malini Ramani partnership and I am sure women all over the country will love our offerings," Ramani, known for her trendy prêt collection, said in a statement. The collection, available in hues of onyx black, beige, brown, gold and black, is an amalgamation of traditional Indian Kolhapuri designs and contemporary lightweight wedge heels. The price range starts from Rs.1,999 and the collection is available at Bata stores across Delhi, Mumbai and Pune.
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New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Southern star Dhanush is perhaps the first Indian celebrity whose song "Kolaveri di" has gone viral on YouTube with over 20 million hits so far. But the song is yet to make it as big as international hits sung by the likes of Justin Bieber, Pitbull and Lady Gaga. Nevertheless, Dhanush, sonin-law of matinee id Kart777 ol Rajinikanth, is overjoyed that the song is successfully "breaking language barriers". "Yayyyyyy 20 million views for Kolaveri !! Pa pa papa pa pa papa!! God bless," Dhanush posted on microSouthern star, Dhanush blogging site Twitter. The video for "Kolaveri di" was released on YouTube Nov 16. It's peppy, catchy tune as well as funky lyrics, helped it go viral on the internet, and get more than a million hits on the website within a day of its release. The numbers are only multiplying ever since, and have reached 20,776,894 hits as per Monday morning.
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New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS): Bihar's Sushil Kumar, who made headlines when he became the first contestant to win Rs.5 crore on "Kaun Banega Crorepati 5", hasn't received his prize money yet. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, host of the show, says the former's cheque is ready, but he wants it at the CNN-IBN Award ceremony. "People asking why Sushil Kumar not paid his KBC win.. cheque ready, but he wants it at CNN-IBN Award ceremony in Delhi on 16th ..," tweeted Big B. "Also as per terms and conditions of Sony, they have to pay within 60 days of on air broadcast... So still time for expiry!" he further posted. The episode, in which the lady luck seemed to have smiled at the simpleton, was telecast Nov 2. Sushil Kumar reportedly told a tabloid that people have been constantly approaching him for financial aids ever since he emerged victorious on the reality game show. However, he isn't able to offer any help as he hasn't received a single penny of the jackpot money he won.
Malini Ramani's collection for Bata India.