"Melinda Shankar"
Publisher's Message, March 2011
Being In The Present Is All It's Cracked Up To Be! Towards the end of last year, I was at a cocktail party amongst a group of 30-40 year-old, very accomplished men and women—the kind of people that influence social perspective. An interesting topic ensued about accomplishments which more often then not, leads to a debate on the lessons of
Open Chest Interview with Melinda Shankar
Canadian teen sensation, actress Melinda Shankar has managed to defy all odds. At the tender age of 19, this Guyanese beauty has become a veteran in the teen acting world, and has done what very few South Asians before her have: bagged pri
Thoughts from the Editor-in-Chief, March 2011
The BIG Reveal With our ever-evolving vernacular being driven by our pop cultural obsessions, we now know exactly what “The Big Reveal” means. It’s the pulsating, beat-driven, dark stage, setting the scene for the ultimate results-driven surprise. We are bombarded by the reality show masters and mavens who feed our insatiable curiosity. These shows endlessly feature—or rather, flaunt—the ongoing societal b
F2Squared: Vikram Phadnis
A fusion of film and fashion “Flamboyant is my definition of fashion; high on style quotient with an element of ‘bling’ that can turn any girl-next-door into a fashion diva.” Vikram Phadnis, self-taught designer to the stars – and man after my own heart – had me at flamboyant. Actually, he had me with his flashy, kaleid
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All About Medi Spas
A Guide to Debunking Non-Invasives, the Way of the Future You may have overheard your girlfriend or colleague at work mention medical spas, but frankly, the word “medi spa” is tossed around so loosely that you may not know the ...
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Royal Fever
With the royal wedding more than a month away, our London correspondent decided to hit the city streets and have UK's movers and shakers divulge what it all means. Street parties are being planned and people are being offered the chance to make walking trails tracing the steps of the ...
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The Ugly Side of Beauty
Peeling back the shimmery Bollywood layers, we take a closer look at the industry's beauty double-talk "Amitabh Bachchan is the one and only rare example of an actor’s career spanning more than three decades and still going strong,” says journalist, screenwriter and ...
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Dangerous Games
If not handled correctly, social media can rip your relationship apart. For many of us, companionship in the form of a romantic partner ranks high on our list of life goals. As a result of this desire, we are subjected to an unpredictable ride of falling in and out of varying degrees of ...
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The Business of Being John
In an exclusive interview, cinematic heartthrob John Abraham shares with us his love for cinema and finding that perfect role. A mere look at him turns many women’s knees to jelly, and his chilled-out charm has set hearts aflutter worldwide. ...
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