Man bags are here to stay. And Mumbai-based made-to-measure bag designer, Karishma Shahani, has decided to help us men brandish it in style. Under her intriguingly named Lord K label, Shahani has launched couture bags especially for men. The designer with a master of science in luxury goods and services from the International University of Monaco has added the very ...

Actor Emraan Hashmi's 4-step 6-pack planPlans matter: Plan out your regimen for at least the next six months once you've set a target. I knew I had to tone up and cut down on muscle mass for a role, which is why I started almost a year ago to be in the shape I am today. I charted a timeline ...

If you were to say that Anil Kapoor has lived a life that has come full circle, your comment will only elicit a sharp retort from the actor. So, when I started off this interview with him by using this very statement as my kickoff, Kapoor immediately quipped, "Full circle? It's not like life is an algebra class and it ...

The minute you walk into Pali Village Cafe in Bandra's Pali Naka area, it's like you've walked through a time portal. The former furniture store and now uber cool cafe is every bit a designer bungalow restaurant reminiscent of New York's trendy Chelsea district. The eclectic decor is equally matched with an assorted menu, mainly European, with a plethora of ...

Kalki Koechlin sauntered onto the screens in 2009's Dev D as the multilingual Chandramukhi. Since then, Koechlin and her bee-stung lips have been at the centre of many a guy's fantasies. But besides winning a slew of awards for the film, Kalki caught our eye when she made it to the cover of Harper's Bazaar India, joining the ranks of ...

Anish Patel, 33, found that the right info can always keep you on track.Before: Weight: 122 kgAfter:Weight: 86 kgAge: 33 yearsProfession:BusinessmanLocation: BarodaJunk itWhen I was eight, a trip to US spoiled me by introducing me to a mix of pizzas and french fries. At 22, in August '99, I went back to the US for my MBA, weighing 107kg. Friendless ...

To say that 32-year-old Aditya Shroff is in stellar shape would perhaps be an understatement of criminal intent. But Shroff is quick to point out that building a great body is not just about spending endless hours in the gym. Eventually, fitness is about how you change your lifestyle and how you adopt a healthy living rather than just get ...

He's got the look!What clothes do boots go best with?- Amar Singh, New DelhiDark denims do it for me. Go the whole hog with the cowboy look. The right fit to ask for is the boot-cut style, specifically for this purpose. Pair your dark pair with a well-fitted T-shirt and a belt different from the basic kind you'd ordinarily wear-it ...

There's some good news and there's some bad news. First the bad news: There's an Indian fitness art form that's much exploited, overused, abused even. People have taken it, tweaked it, twisted it, added their own style and followed it up with patents that are meant to make you believe they own it. Some of these versions insist you need ...

Literally! Bentley, the grand daddies of luxury motoring, has decided to drive their trademark luxe style right into your wardrobe and office desk. The iconic brand has launched a limited edition briefcase, humidor and jewellery chest (a man needs a place to keep those vintage watches and cufflinks).The briefcase in natural grain leather bears the Bentley logo, has an adjustable ...

"That's perfect. Now give me a shot with your left hand inside your pocket," says Roger Renberg, hotshot Norwegian photographer who has made Delhi his home, to our 'would-be' cover guy. Aaron Rohan George, our fashion editor, prods him to smile and the camera focuses on his pearly whites. Roger is quick with his favourite phrase, "Great shot!"Ten years ago, ...

When it comes to advice, we are quick to point out what we have done right, but it takes a rare man to admit that he has learnt from a self-committed Don't. Photographer Vikas Malhotra starts his story with the confession that the intense weightlifting he got into at 18 is not something he'd ever recommend. In 1985, he had ...

Corleone, Italian eatery at the glossy Intercontinental Marine Drive, has launched an all-day dining menu that promises to satiate hunger pangs, no matter the time of the day. Start with the mezze platter which includes dolmas, feta mousse, tzatziki and pesto hummus.Don't sweat the fat content as the chickpeas used to make the hummus are rich in Omega 3 fatty ...

In times when long hair is as acceptable as the short formal crew cut, and the latter is as cool as the former, what do you choose? 22-yearold health professional Arvind Pradhan volunteered to play labrat, and experienced style after style and length after length in just few hours....They say the first cut's the deepest, in my case it was ...

Actress Lisa Ray was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare cancer, last year. Now cancer free, thanks to an experimental stem cell treatment, she's laudable for her sheer audacity of hope. Here's her story...What kept her battling the cancer?Sheer stubborness. It simply never occurred to me that I wouldn't overcome this. Then I realised that I needed help and support. ...

A lengthy matterI'm a short guy and am regularly ribbed for it by my friends. How can I dress taller?- Dilip Baig, Mumbai High heeled shoes reek of desperation to overcome a shortcoming, so avoid those. Instead choose slim fitted trousers. Along with these, keep your shirts out rather than tucked in. Wearing ethnic will also work well for you. ...

Those irritating sores in your mouth can be easily avoided.What's that?Your mouth hurts and it's not because of excessive speaking. "Ulcers have multiple causes ranging from stress to the big C," says Dr S K Thakur, consultant gastroenterology, Moolchand Medcity, New Delhi. Identify it: A red patch that develops a yellowish centre causing a fair amount of pain, especially during ...

My first gym was a small strip of vinyl floored oddity with mediocre machines and people clambering for space. So, imagine my wonderment as I opened the glassy gates to use my one-day access pass to Zela in Bangalore. Spread over an area of 30,000sqft, it is so large that you would expect it to have its own pin code!Where ...

Here's a health-friendly, low calorie and refreshing lemon drink for the summer. Make it your morning drink (minus the sugar) to flush out body toxins and ease your morning loo sessions. Glug down this glass worth of Vitamin C in the afternoon to stay alert or in the evening to wipe out heart attacks and aid muscle repair. Add some ...

Somdev Devvarman, tennis ace and the first Indian to qualify for the French Open in 13 years, on how big is not always strong.Concentrate on your dietAbsolutely. A few years ago, when I was in college, I wasn't the healthiest eater but now that I'm on tour, I am way more watchful of my eating habits. But more than extreme ...

It seemed like a simple question:What does it take to date the modern Indian woman?Five sexy women share their secrets on how you can get them. From the horse's mouth was never this prettier!The teaseBy Meenakshi Reddy MadhavanStake your claimEven modern women want a man who respects and protects and here's where Indian men are falling short. Catch up. Dear ...

Back pain is our most common medical complaint. Strengthen your back with these easy moves.Ustrasana (Camel pose)Sit on your knees, keeping a little distance between them. Lean back to catch hold of your right heel with your right hand and your left heel with your left hand. Push your stomach forward, drop the head and arch back as far as ...

Here's how Nikhil Singh, 30, faced his fat and started cooking up new schemes to get back in shape.Before Weight: 96 kgAfterWeight: 70 kgAge: 30 yearsProfession: Senior manager for Ten SportsLocation: New DelhiKnow thyselfGenetic structure is a major reason for the way you look-it's more popularly phrased as "a tendency to put on weight . But, I didn't even have ...

As a dad, you always try to make sure that your own deficiencies don't come into your own kids. I have always been into sports, thanks to my father's encouragement. Even though I was keen on basketball during college, I never mastered one sport. I didn't want my son to follow suit. And now that he's showing a leaning towards ...

Make room for FIFA World Cup 2010. The excitement is already brewing. Jerseys are being bought, LEDs have been installed, bulk orders of beer have been made and some lucky buggers are even getting ready to watch the matches live in South Africa.Almost forgotten in this melee is the fact that India-as usual-didn't qualify to play in SA. As per ...