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noted Indian fashion designer, known for his ability to infuse Indian craftsmanship and textile heritage with European tailored silhouettes. Check out his legendary accomplishments on page14. It’s sure to inspire and dazzle. Today Ginni Sethi and her husband, Harpreet Sethi are well-known community figures, yet despite all her success, Ginni Sethi remains a humble woman who is a delight to talk to.
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arun Tahiliani founded his design studio in 1990. His distinctive signature has since evolved as a fusion of textile detail, refined luxury, and meticulous tailoring. The Tarun Tahiliani Design Studio creates couture, diffusion and prêt-aporter which are Indian in their sensibility, yet international in their appeal. The rich heritage of the subcontinent is reinvented as contemporary high fashion through the genius of Indian craftsmanship and the finest textiles; along with Italian pattern cutting and construction and new technologies such as digital textile printing. His unique combination of historical opulence and contemporary chic also lend themselves to couture. But for the Tahiliani muse to attain such effortless chic, her designer first needed to explore the history of Indian Fashion – which essentially entailed the embellishment of textile and the masterful way these endless, dreamy lengths of cloth were draped, tied, twisted and pulled over the body. As a trend, this endured for centuries, shaping with the times and evolving slowly through cultural invasion. Men and women displayed the richness of textiles, from turbans, to saris, to dhotis or wide bodied skirts, draped or fastened by a single piece of string. No detail or labour of love, was too painstaking: Years of handwork would be kneaded into a single, lavish piece of cloth, which is then handed down for generations to come as a family heirloom. It was not until very recently that Indian Fashion began to mature in terms of cut and proportion. The combination of these elements, along with India’s enduring and passionate affair with colour is the basis of this studio’s work. Essentially, it is the exuberant and richly detailed, structured drape that represents Tahiliani’s modern, Indian woman. Tahiliani started his professional career with a degree in Business Management from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. After returning to India, he saw the vast potential in the fine clothing and couture industry that was evolving in the country, and in 1987, he opened India’s first multi designer boutique, Ensemble, heralding a fashion and retail revolution in India. In 1991, Tahiliani decided to hone his technical knowledge in design, and received an associate degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York. His first solo show was held in September 1994, at the Dorchester Hotel in London.
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A brocade base Sherwani with heavy antique gold gota embroidery worn with a long pleated rust Kurta and Churidar.
Since then, he has shown countless collections at home and around the world. In September 2003, he was the first Indian designer invited to showcase his work at the prestigious Milan Fashion Week and has since shown collections in New York, London, Milan, Tokyo, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Moscow, South Africa and Karachi. In 2004, Tahiliani was awarded the Moet and Chandon Fashion Tribute Award for Designer of the Year for India and was invited to represent India in Hong Kong. He was also awarded the 2004 F Award for Best Women’s Designer for Couture. In 2005, Tahiliani was the first Indian Designer to be invited to show in the Milan Fashion Week. He now retails from many prestigious retail locations worldwide. The Tarun Tahiliani brand is available at five Tarun Tahiliani Boutiques in New Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad. In 2008, the Tarun Tahiliani Design Studio moved into its new Design Headquarters. Designed by Stephan Paumier, this 45000 square feet structure is home to a vast repertoire of skills and applications that span the design process. This is the global headquarters for design and all related functions. Tarun Tahiliani also dabbles in Interiors and Architecture and has designed many a boutique hotel and restaurant in India. In February 2010, Tarun Tahiliani was one of only two Indian designers amongst fifty two prominent fashion designers from around forty countries, to unite on the catwalk for Ecochic Fair at the Palais des Nations, headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, for the first time ever.
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Like the whimsy of a forest fairy, the colour palette is a pastoral romance of pinks, ivory, restrained beiges and bridal red. The gilded lily of the collection is the bodice that would put an exhibitionist peacock to shame. The royal shades of the national bird come together in this corset that represents the entire collection Indian in origin and yet global in sensibility. RisquÊ necklines that would be at home with cocktail dresses accompany saris with shadow reverse embroidery. A glamorously wicked reinvention of the classic sari, it comes with obi belts, a cape and bustier - full of glamour, humour and worldliness. The concept sari is a smattering of Spain in the Indian vanguard of glamour. Like the frills of the train of a flamenco dancer it waves in and out of view like a lucid dream. Carrying the flag for understated bling, there is enough sparkle to light up the room and it doesn’t leave one blindsided. A zardozi embroidered graded bridal lehenga.
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THE ENCHANTED FOREST
TARUN TAHILIANI COUTURE COLLECTION 2013 - 14 Laden with the weight of history yet effervescent as it sits lightly on one’s skin, the Traun Tahiliani Couture Collection 2013 - 14 takes you back to the age of excess where the hallmark of genuine Indian trousseau is the painstaking made-by-hand details, the ornate embroidery and the intricate threadwork that form this couture collection. Ivory silk threads sing in romantic paneled kurtas lifted with opals, pearls and other Swarovski crystals even as saris gleam with antique gold and silver peek-a-boo. Generous smatterings of zardozi, brocade and kalidar kurtas aside; the saris are opulent, from jamewar inspirations to gota, chikankari and bandhini indulgences. NOV. / DEC. 2013 17
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THE GOLD COLLECTION Limpid pools of liquid gold gleaming in its decadent viscosity… “The Gold Collection” has as many facets as the woman who wears it. Italian lamé falls as if it s been poured over your skin and the illusory jersey hugs every curve with the proficiency of a bias cut. Elegant in a dulled white gold or sylph like in sparkling black, the convenience of wearing it like contemporary clothing comes with the effortless drapery of a Grecian goddess. The silhouette of the sari is maintained throughout, the pallu being created by a wire overhead as Greek and Indian sensibilities fuse, a moment worthy of Max Müller’s epiphany. Intricate details of hand embroidered Swarovski and 3D flower artwork peep at you from the intimacy of a bustier even as the chain-mail dupatta adds power and structure. Swathed in luxury and bathed in gold, it doesn’t scream splendor – refined understatement, rather.
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A gold sculpted gown with a crystallized cutwork neckline and delicate tulle.
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Turning all convention on its head, from making draped dhotis out of a kanjeevaram sari and intricate sherwanis that sit lightly and with ease, every one of them is a pièce de résistance. Playing with multiple levels the sherwani, kurta and structured dhoti form a stairway to heaven. The Bandhgala with a jersey stole sewn into the neckline belongs as much in a wedding as on the runway, providing both fashion and function. The structured cummerbunds where Don Juan meets Mughal aristocrats add drama in every ensemble. From jade green to pleated royal blue and a bejeweled one. Little details like pleated collars that do away with lapels keep things classic yet interesting. Upholding tradition with luxe velvet sherwanis and jewel embroidered necklines and cuffs, it carries elements of the Maharajas in all their Mughal glory, Persian motifs included. But facings in colours that pop and asymmetrical bundis with crinkled cotton kurtas underneath provide enough space for quirks because boys eventually will be boys. “Creating couture which keeps distinctive Indian crafts alive, while exploring visions in sparkling crystal and carat, reflects emotions that give shape to sensuous, elegant and bespoke luxury for any occasion wear and weddings. This exhibition is living, breathing heritage, married with the fresh vibrancy and essence of modern India,” emphasised the master couturier Tarun Tahiliani. Our partners that make the Exposition possible.
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A brocade base Sherwani with heavy antique gold gota embroidery worn with a long pleated rust Kurta and Churidar.
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child' a global education based charity with the motto of learn, earn and return. In spite of all her achievements, she continues to be a well-grounded and humble individual. She finds that out of all her successes, her best achievement is her family and who is responsible for the laughter lines on her face. She is the proud mother of two teenage children Priya and Prince, whose names are the inspiration behind naming her company, Priyance Hospitality Inc. Working on call, Ginni candidly jokes that her brain never sleeps, but she still handles her house work just like any other wife, she loves to cook, takes pride in being a mother, and loves to indulge in a good book and the company of her friends.
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entrepreneurs called WE-ELITE. We-Elite helps women start new businesses through mentoring and support. She is also an active member with many other organizations such as, Lions Club, CNIB and she has served as a patron for AWIC – A Women’s Community Services Organization. She is the recipient of the AWIC Women of Distinction “Helping Hand” 2012 award, and ‘South Asian Business Person’ of the Year Award from Midweek News Group. She is an honoree of the prestigious “Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal” from the Lieutenant Governor General of Canada. She has also received the Interim Place “Community Cares” award for her generosity & support for women in need. And to top it all off, she was not only named one of the “Top 25 immigrants” for 2013, she also received this year’s “South Asian Canada Day” Award. She has contributed in the initiation of Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce’s (ICCC) first Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals (WEP) committee. She also sits on the advisory board of 'Everyday
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Product Benefits n Curl SecretTM creates a perfect and long-lasting curl every time. n The curl device is easy to use and takes the stress out of curling hair. n Curl a whole head of hair in 15-17 minutes. n Anyone can use it including boyfriends, husbands and fathers. n Can be used on any type of real hair, including 100% human hair extensions. n Great gift idea!
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HAIRMAX LASER COMB The HairMax LaserComb is the Only FDA Cleared home-use medical device FDA Cleared to treat hair loss and stimulate hair growth in men and women. HairMax bathes the scalp with nourishing laser light, which infuses the follicles with the energy necessary to stimulate hair growth. No drugs, no messy topicals and best of all, no serious side effects.
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MIX & MATCH
Konplot Stud Earrings
Monsoon Accessorize Glasto Pom Pom Jacket
Martine Wester Medallion Short Necklace
Patterns,Prints and Pearls-OhMy! Dune Detailed Bag
Don’t get caught with the Winter “Black” Blues. By adding Jewels, Metals and pops of Colour to your Dark pieces, you can bring some Winter fun back into your Style.
Konplot Stud Ring
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Moda in Pelle Belted Boot
Crystal Bridal Accessories Midnight Black Crystal Hair Slide
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, Makeup & Hair: Sty Model: Preetika Prasad
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JEWELRY
Asprey
London
The Lotus Flower Collection
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sprey is delighted to introduce the elegant Lotus Flower Collection. Delicately shaped lotus flower motifs are surrounded by vibrantly coloured pear shaped and multi-faceted precious gemstones. The collection comprises of necklaces and earrings including; turquoise, aquamarine and ruby, set in platinum or 18ct yellow gold. There is also a brilliant green tsavorite suite, containing exceptionally rare tsavorite garnets sourced from the tsaro national park in Africa. Each piece from The Lotus Flower Collection is meticulously made by hand in the Asprey London workshops. The British standard since 1781. Makers of fine jewellery, china, silver, leather, watches, rare books, polo kit, special commissions, and items for the pleasure of giving.
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ACCESSORIES
Accessorize Eliza Vintage Bracelet
Accessorize Cleo Jewel Necklace
ISME Butterfly Studs
Shimmer&Shake
Accessorize Diamond Gem Stud
Konplott Dangling Stud Earrings
Add some Pizazz to your Fall Style with Jewels that add Movement,Texture and of course Bling.
Konplott Studded Bracelet Konplott Stud Dangling Earrings
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Konplott Blue Green Ring
ISME Dainty Flower Bracelet
www.martinewester.com Spiky Turquoise Cuff
ISME Necklace
Konplott Fancy Flower RIng Konplott Stud Dangling Earrings
Konplott Dangling Clip Earrings
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Konplott Stud Dangling Earrings
www.martinewester.com Starburst Statement Bracelet
Konplott Stud Ring
Fifty Plus Necklace
Konplott Flower Studded Bracelet
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IN STYLE Get The Label Oasis Laser Cut Embellished Collar Necklace in Gold
Primark Caged Heel Konplott Dangling Stud Earrings Olvis Red Gown
Marisota Shoulder Bag
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Get The Label Oasis Laser Cut Embellished Cuff Bracelet in Gold GlitzySecrets.com Ruby Sensation Earrings
Dunnes Stores Front Zip Boot
Lady in Red Smolder and Seduce in Luxurious Red. There’s a Perfect Shade for Everyone!
Next Gem Studded Shoe
Marks and Spencer Limited Collection Ruby Elixir Eau de Toilette
Next Leather Gloves
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BOOTS
Madefor Walking
No matter what your Style, a Great pair of Boots is the Ultimate way to Complete your Look. Steve Madden Full Length Boot
Steve Madden Belted Boot
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Moda in Pelle Boot
Primark Suede Full Length Boot
Heatons Fringe Detail Boot
Fifty Plus Legroom Boot
Bertie Suede Boot
Shoe Zone Tan Riding Boot
Shoe Zone Brown Studded High Leg Boot
Monsoon/ Accessorize Boot
Dune Belted Boot
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FOR HIM
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Hassan’s brainchild, HSY, is predominantly a bridal house specializing in couture best known for combining contemporary silhouettes with traditional techniques of old. This synthesis, the cornerstone of the design philosophy at HSY gives it a definitive edge and enhances its appeal to an ever increasing clientele world-wide that has an appreciation for the grandeur and extravagance of a regal past but expect innovation and creativity. The distinctive Pakistani and Middle East inspired designs peppered with western influences at HSY augmented by refined cutting and judicious colour choices represent such an option that, it is no wonder that HSY collections have taken the world by storm. NOV. / DEC. 2013 55 00
FOR HIM
Sunglass Junkie Unisex Black Festival Wayfarer Sunglasses. The Perfume Shop Hugo Boss Hugo Red
Don Juan’sgot Nothingonyou The Right Scent and the Right Accessories don’t make the Man, they enhance him and take his Game to a whole new Level. RED5 Stay connected with your social life without even touching your phone with the Cookoo Watches. These stylish analogue Watches connect via either Bluetooth smart or Bluetooth 4.0 to your iPhone or iPad keeping you updated with your phone.
Next Laced Boots
Debenhams Sport Watch The Perfume Shop Versace Eros
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VitaMan Designed for the Man on the Go
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ll natural, men’s skincare and grooming brand, in 5 Travel Essential targeted solutions, ideal for the discerning traveller who desires only the best grooming products when travelling for business or leisure. The range includes: Travel Essentials – Shave (Gel) This is the ultimate Shave duo for the smoothest, closest shave that will have you putting your best face forward every time – everywhere. Contains: • Shave Gel 50ml • After Shave Balm 50ml Travel Essentials – Shave (Crème) The perfect arrival survival duo to keep your skin looking smooth & hydrated no matter how far from home. Contains: • Shave Crème 50ml • Face Moisturiser 50ml Travel Essentials – Face This amazing face saver trio will keep your skin feeling and looking clean and hydrated throughout your journey and beyond! The ultimate jetlag prevention will have you arriving looking your best. Contains: • Face & Body Cleanser 50ml • Toner 100ml • Face Moisturiser 50ml
Travel Essentials – Detox Put your best face forward with this power-packed clear skin trio designed to clean and repair your skin. Contains: • Face Scrub 50ml • Face Mud Masque 50ml • Toner 100ml Travel Essentials - Massage Share this romantic spa experience with your partner using these amazing massage products – relaxing massage oil and warm soy body candle – it will be a massage to remember! Contains: • Relaxing Massage Oil 100ml • Soy Body Candle 50gm Made from certified organic ingredients in a base of Organic White Tea, VitaMan products are free of parabens, sulphates, glycols, artificial colours and fragrances, TEA/ DEAs, Mineral Oil, Ethanol, Lanolin, Phthalates – all for your skin’s well being.
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EVENT HIGHLIGHT
Suhaag FallShow A Hit with Brides & Grooms!
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sponsor, Brita-a state-of-the-art water filtration system for our first 150 bridesattendees were treated to a lavish gift basket from premier fashion brand L'Oreal Paris. Other major supporters and sponsors included top kitchen, bed and bath superstore Home Outfitters. Other prizes included an all-inclusive trip to any Palace resort in Mexico, courtesy Absolute wedsite.com and a one night Jacuzzi Suite stay at any Monte Carlo Hotel. Those who were present at the event also got a glimpse of this year’s upcoming fashion trends by the GTA’s Top 10 fashion boutiques. The uniquely created designs displayed not only conventional outfits, but also traditional styles fused together with Canadian designs.
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atrons at the16th Annual Suhaag Show witnessed breathtaking wedding fashion, the hottest trends in decor, makeup and hair, photography and video, cakes and more! This year saw new entrants Zari & Zevar, HR Collections and Jiva Couture with their latest collections in bridal and party wear wooing throngs of young brides at the show. “I did not expect such a huge turnout. We were on our toes the entire day,” said a weary but exultant Hina Rizvi, the owner of HR. Over 150 booths were on hand to consult with young couples who accompanied by parents, cousins and extended families came out in full force when doors opened at 11 am at the Toronto Congress Centre. Prestigious boutique hotel, One King West and celebrity photographer Mark Anthony also made their debut at the show. Fashion icons like Dinesh Ramsay (who designed the dress worn at the Oscars by Aparna Danna, the wife of Mychael Danna, the composer who created the soundtrack for nominated film Life of Pi) and Chandan Singh, one of the top names in the South Asian wedding fashion scene, presented their gorgeous wedding apparel that had attendees swooning. Stunning decor displays from Diya Décor, Karma Design Studio and Dream Party Decor added an element of drama to the show. This year in addition to a fabulous giveaway from associate
NASEEB WEDDING SHOW 2013 GRACEFUL MODELS STRUTTED DOWN THE CATWALK SHOWCASING THE LATEST IN FORMAL WEAR, BRIDAL WEAR AND ACCESSORIES THE SHOW WAS HOSTED BY HUMA KHAN & JASON CAMERON. SHAZIA KHAN & JC SERVICES WERE THE ORGANIZERS OF THE SHOW.
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Alicia
"Land of the Eternals" Theatre Production in Richmond Hill Brought to life by renowned figure skater and choreographer Roselle Doyle, “Land of the Eternals” opened the 13th season of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (RHCPA) on October 10 to a sold-out crowd. Produced by Beau Ideal Productions and the RCHPA, many dignitaries were in attendance and joined in a standing ovation following the play, including Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow. Photos: Jocelyn Outlaw
In addition to Roselle and her husband, writer/director Glen Doyle, “Land of the Eternals” starred Canadian Olympic Champion and actor Elvis Stojko alongside his wife, figure skater and model Gladys Orozco-Stojko. Principal cast also included Canadian recording artist Prita Chhabra; bellydancer Alicia Bellycraft; veteran actor Jim Ince; as well as figure skaters Ryan Shollert and Dan Hollander among many others.
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Glen Doyle, Elvis Stojko
Cast Included Elvis Stojko, Roselle Doyle & Prita Chhabra
Prita Chhabra
THEATRE
Dan Hollander
Elvis Stojko
Gladys Orozco-Stojko, Ryan Shollert
Roselle, Glen, Mayor Dave Barrow & Prita Prita with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne
Roselle, Prita, Gladys, Alicia
Roselle, Prita, Elvis
Jim Ince
Roselle Doyle, Ryan Shollert
Glen Doyle, Elvis Stojko
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SINGER
Anita Lerche’s S ince Anita released her Punjabi album Heer from Denmark in India in November 2006, her career as an international recording artist and star has expanded by leaps and bounds. She is the first non-Asian woman from the West to sing and release a solo album in Punjabi. Asians/Indians across the globe have shown great appreciation and support for her work and talent. This has led to her touring all over the world performing and entertaining huge crowds with her unique and electrifying performances. Anita came to India for the first time in the summer 2005, where she visited the Apple Orchard of Mr. Anurag Sood in Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh. She was invited to Punjab and was immediately mesmerized by the
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Punjabi culture and music. Within just three months stay in Hoshiarpur with Mr. Sood and his family, Anita learned to sing in Punjabi and her first solo album soon became a reality. Punjab has since then become Anita’s second home and she is continuously travelling the world performing and promoting Punjabi Language, Culture and Music. Her deep passion is to spread happiness, unite different cultures through her singing and bring East and West closer together. The Times of India, 22nd November 2006, “Anita has also rendered traditional Heer in the album and succeeded in imbuing the depth, pain and passion of the rich composition. In fact, going by her style and pronunciation, one would get the impression that she is a Punjabi only to discover that she is a white.”
Indian Express, 25th October 2010, “Lerche sang in what is referred to as “Theth Punjabi” which basically means the accent is perfect and native….Lerche scores because she is totally uninhibited with terrific energy, and a delight to watch, performing the gidda. For a gori with the right lachaks, singing our tunes, the sky’s the limit.” Denmark’s Ambassador in India, Freddy Svane: ”Culture is one of the major bridge builders between countries, people, and human beings. Anita Lerche is a distinguished representative of the courage that makes the world smaller and the distances shorter. Music and dance is also a language which is understood by all. With Anita Lerche dances and cradles Denmark and India. This we all need.”
Photos provided by Anita Lerche
Personal connection to ‘Merea Ranjha’
AWARDS & HONOURS • GLOBAL PUNJABI SOCIETY AWARD, Conspicuous Singer, 2013 • HONOURED BY NATIONAL TV CHANNEL DD Punjabi (India), 2013 • ROOH-E-PUNJAB AWARD (The Soul of Punjab), International Cultural Society (Redg.) Shamchurasi, 2013 • AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE, by Universal Peace Federation & Interreligious and International Federation for World Peace, 2012 • INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR FOR MULTICULTURALISM, honoured by Indian Australian Dancing Star, 2012 • CULTURAL AMBASSADOR FOR WOMEN GLOBALLY, honoured by Global Women’s Network, Sydney, 2012 • DANISH WORLD MUSIC AWARD, for World Track Of The Year with “Maahiya”, 2009 • PRIDE OF THE INDIANS AWARD, from Indian Cultural Society Denmark, 2010 • CULTURAL AMBASSADOR BETWEEN INDIA & DENMARK, honoured by Indian Ambassador of Denmark, Mr. Ashok Kumar Attri, 2011 • HONOURED BY CHIEF MINISTER OF PUNJAB, during the State Level Shiromani Sahit Award Ceremony, organised by Punjab Language Department at Punjab Bhaven Chandigarh, 2012 • POPULAR MULTILINGUIST SINGER AWARD, by Prof. Mohan Singh Foundation, Nabha, 2012 • PUNJABI UNIVERSITY, Patiala, honoured for her grand work for Punjabi Language and Culture, 2006 • BEST NRI FEMALE DEBUT, Limca Punjabi Music Awards – Music Channel MH1, 2007 • SITA MATA AWARD, from New Dharmik Utsav Sabha (Jalandhar) for singing Hindi Bhajans, 2007 • ROTARY STAR AWARD, from Rotary Club Jalandhar West, 2012 • APPRECIATION AWARD, from NamCanada (Mississauga), Pakistan Independence Day, 2012 • CULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE, honoured by Punjab Kesari Group, 2012
There is no denying that Denmark native Anita Lerche has embodied and furthered Punjabi culture through her music. Her forthcoming album Sadke Punjab Ton does highlight her appreciation and growing knowledge of Punjabi culture, but Anita let’s her classical music training shine in her new single “Merea Ranjha.” “Merea Ranjha” is showcasing a new side of Anita’s versatile talent that her fans may not have experienced yet. This song is a touching ballad laced with Punjabi folk all brought to life with a love story written by Anita herself. In fact, this is the first song Anita has also composed and brought to the spotlight with a music video. “Heer Ranjha, by Waris Shah, has inspired me a lot throughout the years and on a full moon night a few years ago, I suddenly felt this profound desire and was longing more than ever to be united with my Ranjha. ‘Merea Ranjha’ came to life at this moment and later my composition and lyrics were beautifully produced in Denmark by the well renowned Nasima Music,” Anita Lerche explains giving us a glimpse into the story of “Merea Ranjha.” Anita keeps the richness of Punjab at the forefront of this music video as she traveled to India and shot this video in Himachal Pradesh with Director Param Shiv, who is working at Yash Raj Films. If Anita looks like she is in love in this video, it’s only the truth as this artist is newly engaged! Anita was proposed to by her own Danish prince in New York City, where the couple recently traveled. Anita and her Ranjha first met in high school and then later found each other on Facebook. This Ranjha knew Anita was his Heer and asked Anita’s parents and family in Punjab for her hand in marriage before popping the question. When a lover’s soul pines for the soulmate, its call becomes a song where music and love become the universal language. Join Anita on her journey to find her Ranjha in a rural landscape that will take your breath away.
• MY HEART IS BEATING (“Mit Hjerte Det Banker”, Danish Eurovison Song Contest, CMC) 2001
EDUCATION & TRAINING DISCOGRAPHY • SADKE PUNJAB TON, Sammi, Merea Ranjha (singles, Angel Music), 2013 • SONIYE & MAHIA VE – featuring Anita Lerche & others (The Bollywood Trip, Republique), 2011 • AAO JI – featuring Anita Lerche & others (single, King G. Records), 2010 • MAAHIYA – featuring Cheshire Cat (single, Angel Music), 2009 • CHANDENI (single, World Music Under Northern Lights, WMD), 2009 • HEER FROM DENMARK (Goyal Music), 2006 • I LOVE A PIANO (Angel Music), 2005 • Time For Love (“Tid Til Kærlighed”, Charity Song), 2005
• MOUNTVIEW ACADEMY OF THEATRE ARTS, London, BA (Hons) in Performing Arts, Musical Theatre Option, 1998-2001 • CLASSICAL SINGING TRAINING: Dorthe Elsebet (2002-09), Patricia Sabin (1999-01), Lynda Richardson (1998-99), Nina Pauline Sæther (1995-98), Tamara Mojsiejew (199095), Ian Adam, Linda Sharrock, Sylvia Geszty, Cathrine Sadolin • TEACHERS DEGREE (music & rhythms, Instituttet for Rytmik), 1993-1996
UPCOMING RELEASES FOR 2013/2014 • SADKE PUNJAB TON (album produced in UK, India & Denmark)
• I WILL MEET YOU YET AGAIN (lyrics by Amrita Pritam, title song from the Documentary Film IMROZ, directed by Harjit Singh) • KANNA MANNA KURRR (2-D animation Children’s song, lyrics by Dr. Tejinder Kaur) • JACKPOT PE JACKPOT (“Mela”, song included in this Comedy film, directed by Deepak Orchaney) • SHABAD Album
ALBUM LINKS • www.anitalerche.com • www.youtube.com/AnitaLercheMusic • www.vimeo.com/AnitaLercheMusic • www.facebook.com/AnitaLercheMusic • www.twitter.com/AnitaLerche • www.soundcloud.com/AnitaLercheMusic • www.reverbnation.com/AnitaLerche • www.mobileroadie.com/apps/AnitaLerche NOV. / DEC. 2013 63
DÉCOR
Fall Back inLove It’s as easy as adding Luxurious Colours to every Room through on-trend Furniture and Accessories.
Very Opel Arm Chair, Madras Cushion, Valentine Cushion, Hand Painted Side Board, Hammered Effect Frames, Gallereied Table Lamp, Hammered Effect Vase & Hammered Effect Tealight Holders.
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British Heart Foundation (BHF) Shops Sailing Boat
Heatons Design Wall Clock
Home Sense Elephant Ornament
Debenhams Vase
House of Fraser Linea Charteuse Angular Vase
Littlewoods Ireland Day Dream Figurine Made.com Bouji Oval Ottoman in Tudor Red and Black.
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FOOD
Ingredients: 1 bunch kale 1 medium onion sliced and then cut into half Alfalfa sprouts Salt per taste Freshly ground black pepper Olive oil Multigrain bread Cheese slices of any kind
Directions:
Ingredients: 1 Bunch Kale 1 tsp Ajwain Vegetable or Canola Oil Salt per taste 1 tsp Garam masala (Optional) 1 tsp red chili powder or per taste 2 Cups Whole Wheat or MultiGrain Flour Flour for rolling
Directions:
Remove the thick rib from the centre of the kale. Just fold the kale such that the leafy ends touch each other and rib is on one side. Use a knife and cut it out. Finely chop the kale. Add this to the flour, add all the spices, 1 tsp oil and knead it well. Use water if necessary to knead. Let it rest for about 10 mins. Heat a flat pan, let it be on medium high flame. Take some dough, about a spoonful roll it into a ball in between your palm. Dip it in the flour and using a rolling pin, roll it. Use flour as needed and roll it until you get the desired size and thickness. Put it on the pan, let it remain for about a minute, flip it. After the bottom side starts to brown just a little, drizzle some oil on the top, flip it again and press it all over for it to brown and crisp a little, flip again and repeat the same. Serve hot with some plain yogurt and aloo saag. Heaven is just bites away! 66 NOV. / DEC. 2013
MIGHTY KALE SANDWICH
Photos & Text: Priya Kothari - 365 Days of Pure Vegetarian www.365daysveg.wordpress.com
MIGHTY KALE PARATHA
Remove the center thick rib from kale using a knife, then chop it like a chiffonade. Heat agrill pan, drizzle about 1/2 tsp olive oil, sautĂŠ the onions until it starts to brown just a little, sprinkle some salt, black pepper and remove it from the pan. now drizzle another 1 tsp of oil, add kale, sprinkle salt, sautĂŠ until it looks a bit wilted down, may be in about 5 mins. Let it cool. Place a cheese slice on a bread, handful of kale, onions and alfalfa sprouts. Top of with another slice of cheese and close it with bread. Place this on the grill pan on low heat, place a heavy bottom pan on top so that the cheese will slowly melt and also seal the sandwich without burning the bread. Turn the bread to toast it on the other side and you will see beautiful grill marks. Your job is done. Delicious grilled sandwich is ready all year around. Dip it with some hot sauce for extra flavor.
INGREDIENTS: 1 zucchini grated 1 green pepper diced 1 roasted pepper in jar or homemade 1/4 cabbage thinly sliced Butter Whole grain bread 1 small garlic clove minced (optional) Cheese of your choice 1 tsp olive oil Salt per taste 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
PANEER METHI PARATHA INGREDIENTS: 1 cup grated paneer 1 bunch methi (fenugreek leaves) finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic minced 1 tsp ginger minced 1 tsp chili powder or per taste 1/2 tsp ajwain seeds 1/2 tsp coriander powder Salt per taste Oil or ghee for cooking Green chili (optional) 2 cups whole wheat flour
DIRECTIONS:
Mix the spices, ginger, garlic, paneer, methi with some salt and taste. Adjust for seasonings. Add finely chopped green chilies if needed. Add the ajwain seeds, some salt, 1 tsp oil and a little water to the flour and knead well to form a dough a little stiffer than a pizza dough. Take some dough and roll in between your palms to form a ball. Using a rolling pin, roll it about 34 inches in diameter. Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center, bring all the outer edges of dough to close the stuffing. Roll it again until the desired size which is about 13 – 15 inches or per your desired thickness. Heat a pan, and place this rolled out paratha for about 1 min or so and flip it. Cook for another minute or until you see brown spots underneath and then flip again. Drizzle from oil or ghee, about 1/2 tsp, press with a spatula all over, flip and again press until you see it golden brown spots. Serve hot with somemango pickle and raita.
DIRECTIONS:
Heat oil and sautĂŠ zucchini, cabbage, bell pepper and garlic. When the vegetables are almost cooked, add salt and pepper, let it cool. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Apply butter on each slice of bread. Place some vegetable mixture, then some roasted peppers cut thinly on top. Sprinkle some shredded cheese. I used my favorite fontina cheese. Line a baking sheet with aluminium foil and place the bread and bake it for about 3 minutes or until the cheese melts and corners of the bread are golden brown. If you want the cheese to be brown, you can broil it for a minute or less.
MULTIGRAIN VEGGIE OPEN FACED SANDWICH
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Photo: Tourism Whistler / Mike Crane
TRAVEL
Peak 2 Peak Gondola on a sunny winter day.
Whistler True Winter Fun L
Whistler Village - Heart of Whistler The Village is conveniently located at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, a gateway to a range of exciting activities including skiing and snowboarding. The Village is linked by the Village Stroll, a pedestrianonly causeway lined with shops, restaurants, hotels and other accommodation all with views of the surrounding mountains. History of Whistler’s Creekside In 1966, the first gondola opened at the original base of Whistler Mountain in 68 NOV. / DEC. 2013
A couple cross-country skiing in the Callaghan Valley.
Photo: Tourism Whistler / Toshi Kawano
ocated in the spectacular Coast Mountains of British Columbia just two hours north of Vancouver, Whistler is Canada’s premier, year-round destination. Whistler features two majestic mountains with a vibrant base Village, epic skiing and snowboarding, four championship golf courses, unbeatable shopping, restaurants and bars, accommodation to suit every budget, hiking trails, spas and arguably the best mountain bike park in the world.
Whistler Winter Activities Whistler offers endless opportunities for all kinds of unique experiences and adventures in fresh mountain air. Play hard or relax and unwind, wine and dine, attend an event, explore the arts, shop non-stop - whatever you are into Whistler is the perfect destination, year-round. • Peak 2 Peak Gondola • Winter Ziplining • Dog Sledding
Sigge's P’ayakentsut Cross Country Ski Event at Whistler Olympic Park is a traditional loppet race of varying distances for adults and teens.
• Tube Park • Snowshoeing • Snowmobiling • Sleigh Rides • Ice Skating • Ice Climbing • Winter Sightseeing • Backcountry Experience • Winter Bungee Jumping • Treetop Adventures
A magical winter sleigh ride • Snowcat Tours in Whistler at Nicklaus North. • Hockey Tours • Olympic Tours: Bobsled and Skeleton Experience • Terrain Parks • Heli-Skiing & Boarding • Cat Skiing & Boarding • Nordic Skiing • Backcountry Tours Photo: Tourism Whistler / Mike Crane
Creekside. The operation was funded by a group of Vancouver businessmen who formed the Garibaldi Olympic Development Association (GODA) and had the dream of one day bringing the Winter Olympics to the Coast Mountains. While GODA was not successful in securing the 1968 bid, their dream was realized in 2010 with the resort hosting the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. All the Alpine Skiing events took place in Creekside, and thousands of spectators, athletes and media personnel packed into the site.
Photo: Tourism Whistler / Mike Crane
Photo: Tourism Whistler / Mike Crane
Winter exterior of the Westin Resort & Spa.
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MOTORING
The New Volvo Drive-E Powertrain Family World-Leading Engine output Versus CO2 Emissions
Petrol Engine with Compressor and Turbo The new two-litre, four-cylinder T6 engine features both a supercharger and a turbo charger. Using the supercharger to fill in the bottom end torque gives the petrol engine a big, naturally aspirated feel. The mechanically linked compressor starts to function imme70 NOV. / DEC. 2013
diately at low revs, while the turbocharger kicks in when the airflow builds up. “We have created a range of smaller, more intelligent engines with power curves that give exciting driveability compared with engines with more cylinders. At the same time we continue to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions,” says Derek Crabb. The Volvo S60 T5 with 245 hp and the new 8-speed automatic is also exceptionally competitive. CO2 emissions are down at 137 g/ km, which translates into fuel consumption of 5.9 l/100 km. Class-leading Diesel at 99 g/km The Volvo S60 D4 with 181 horsepower and manual gearbox has class-leading CO2 emissions at 99 g/km, which translates into fuel consumption of 3.8 l/100 km. A Volvo V60 D4 with up to 17-inch tyres also breaks the 100-gram barrier according to the NEDC certification with CO2 emissions at 99 g/km. The Drive-E diesels feature world-first i-ART technology with pressure feedback
from each fuel injector instead of using a traditional single pressure sensor in the common rail. Each injector has an intelligent chip on top of it that monitors injection pressure. Using this information, the self-adapting i-ART system makes sure that the ideal amount of fuel is injected during each combustion cycle. “The combination of injection pressure at 2,500 bar and i-ART technology gives the customer an engine with high performance, improved fuel economy and considerably lower emissions. It is a breakthrough comparable to our invention of the lambda sensor for the catalytic converter in 1976,” says Derek Crabb. Prepared for Electrification The Drive-E engines are prepared for future electrification from the start. The compact size of the four-cylinder engines means that the electric motor can be fitted in the front or rear of the vehicle. The battery pack will be located in the centre of the car. “The success of our V60 Plug-in Hybrid has also proved there is no contradiction between driving pleasure and low emissions. And we have already confirmed that the all-new XC90 will be introduced in 2014 with a petrol plug-in hybrid at the top of the range,” says Derek Crabb. He concludes: “The first Volvo car back in 1927 featured a two-litre, four-cylinder engine. So you can safely say that the new Drive-E powertrain family remains true to our heritage.”
Photos & Text: Volvo Car Group
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olvo Car Group’s new two-litre, fourcylinder Drive-E powertrain family can truly be considered as offering customers a world-class blend of drivability and low CO2 emissions. The Volvo S60 T6 with 306 horsepower and the new 8-speed automatic is the first car in this segment that delivers over two horsepower per gram CO2 from a combustion engine only – and the D4 with 181 horsepower and manual gearbox is the first diesel car on this power level in the premium D-segment with CO2 emissions under 100 g/km. “During the development phase of our Drive-E powertrains, we promised to bring efficient driving pleasure into a new dimension. The official European NEDC certification now confirms that we outperform competitors when it comes to power versus CO2 emissions”, says Derek Crabb, Vice President Powertrain Engineering at Volvo Car Group. With 306 hp and CO2 emissions at 149 g/km (6.4 l/100 km) the Volvo S60 T6 becomes the first car in the segment that offers the driver over two horsepower per gram CO2. The car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds.
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