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Nisha Tandon, a bilingual poetess from Dubai has marked her name in poetry with her soulful poetry. An entrepreneur by profession, Nisha Tandon has used her life experience in a well-articulated and rhythmic tone in her poetries. Starting her poetic journey with her first poetry collection, Footprints; she has come a long way in her credentials as a poetess. Currently residing in Dubai, she has been an individual with various attributes. Apart from holding a reputed position in an HR & Training Consulting Firm, she has worked in hotels, educational institutions and corporate entities.
INTERVIEW BY NITISH RAJ
When did you start writing or how you feel that you should write down your imagination?
I would say it’s genetic. My father writes poetry and I feel his creativity has passed on to me. As a teenager when one goes through a transition phase in life, it’s very difficult to share your thoughts with anyone. I found solace in noting down my random thoughts in my diary. Just that my words were in the form of poetry.
How are you feeling after publishing your second book in a span of six months?
It is an incredible feeling. I never gathered courage until my family and wellwishers after reading my work encouraged me to get them published.The roughly drafted thoughts were already there and I just needed to compile them into a book. The progression from the first to the second was smooth and the journey was indeed an interesting experience. We better ourselves with each move.
What aspects of poetry makes it more influencing than fiction?
For me I do a lot of introspection and draw inspiration from real life experiences and the people I meet. It’s important that the readers are able to connect with the poet. Poetry being the reflection of a poet’s personality makes it stand apart from other forms of art.
What role does poetry play in influencing the thought-process of mere mortals?
Poetry is a genre that creates an aura around the most ordinary emotion. They help to portray a blend of reality and fantasy and resonate with the reader’s life. It is the bridge between our heart and words spoken from our soul.
At the time when fiction has overshadowed poetry, what initiatives are taken by modern poets in order to attract the young readers?
I always feel the essence of poetry is one’s innermost emotion captured right. Remaining true to the feelings and expressing them has always worked. They may have been overshadowed
by fiction at the moment but they shall never be lost. You will always find readers’ who still believe in the age old charm of literature written in verse. Social media has been instrumental in engaging the young readers.
At the time when English language is becoming a part and parcel of our life, how much a poetry collection in Hindi language hold it’s relevance?
Hindi is the second most spoken language in the world. It will always hold it’s fort no matter what. There will always be raving fans of poetry who appreciate the significant contributions of our language in our culture and traditions. The lyrical recital still enthralls the enthusiasts. You can’t deny the fact that emotions are better conveyed in Hindi than in English.
How do you manage time for writing with your loving child who actually need special care?
I feel finding time for something one is passionate about is not difficult. For me penning down my thoughts is like breathing.I can do it almost anytime, anywhere. It’s all about time management! And as far as writing is concerned, while taking care of my child with special needs, I draw a lot of inspiration from her. Her never give-up attitude and zest for life inspires me to pursue my dream of writing.
What would be your advice to the young budding poets?
I would advise the budding poets to follow their heart while writing. Express yourself in words you believe in , they have an instant connect with the reader. Not everyone is blessed with the thought-process required for writing , especially poetry. So one must exploit this talent to the optimum.
With the philosophy that ‘Fashion is for everybody’ Designer Siddhartha Tytler showcased a bespoke collection for Rosewalk Hospital at Delhi Times Fashion Week at Hotel Roseate House, Aerocity.
Rosewalk, the most loving birthing facility where excellence, indulgence and holistic healthcare converge, is powered by the expertise of Rainbow Hospitals. Within this sanctuary of all-encompassing wellness, expectant mothers can find the finest and most compassionate medical care where the entire experience spells luxury and class.
The Siddhartha Tytler label rebels against the ordinary and lovingly embraces newer frontiers with aplomb. According to him, “Novel silhouettes, innovative structural elements, new-fangled patterns, ‘wear-ability’ and originality are the essential elements in every creation at my studio. When I create a garment, several factors come into play, be it incorporating changing trends or being inspired by elements that exist as part of our everyday lives, and they all are equally significant to the process. Bringing forth this maternity collection for glamorous mothers -to- be, for ‘Rosewalk’ at this year’s fashion week has been exciting and truly fulfilling”.
He is also getting a few lady Gynaecologists & Obstetricians to walk the ramp at this one of a kind fashion show to breathe life into his astonishing collection, aiming to inspire young expectant mothers to woo the goddess within. This will eventually lead to the unveiling of the Rosewalk logo at the event.
Abrarali Dalal, Director, Rosewalk Hospital, “It gives us great pleasure to announce that Rosewalk Hospital has collaborated with Delhi Times Fashion Week, which over the years has helped to transform the definition of luxury and fashion. Rosewalk Hospital is the perfect blend of top-of-the-line medical services and unparalleled luxury. It was only obvious that Rosewalk Hospital partnered with DTFW in a one of a kind display of fashion for the young Indian moms-to-be. We are very excited to put our support behind Mr. Siddhatha Tytler for the finale show at DTFW,”
The first-ever Film Festival Kenya was inaugurated in a grand ceremony in Nairobi coinciding with Indian Independence Day by the Indian High Commissioner Rahul Chhabra. Awardees included popular actor Arjun Rampal & top filmmakers Raju Chadha, Rahul Mittra & Umesh Shukla and Dharmindra Mehra and Ajay Arora.
Minister for Information, Communication & Technology Joe Mucheru pledged to review the decades’ old Films and Stage Plays Act to make it friendlier to movie makers and said that the government would line up tax holiday and rebates to lure Indian movie makers to invest in Kenya. “Kenya receives more than 120,000 Indian tourists every year. Kenyans come to India in large numbers as well,” said the High Commissioner, noting that the film festival would also boost tourism and trade between the two countries. The five days Indian Film Festival Kenya 2019 was curated by Captain Rahul Sudesh Bali and organized by The Indian Film Festival Worldwide (IFFW) under the aegis of the High Commission of India in Kenya and supported by Kenya Film Commission & Sarova Hotels & Resorts.
The Bollywood celebrities were also taken to spectacular locations including the breathtaking Masai Mara & Mombassa, apart from hosting a round table conference along with top Kenyan filmmakers & government functionaries. Also present were Cricketing legend Aasif Karim, CFO Safaricom Sateesh Kamath, Chairman of Kenya Tourism Jimmi Kariuki, CEO of Kenya Film Commission Timothy Owase & Rajay Singh of Safari Trails.
After the grand success of their music video “Lamberghini”, the musical duo – “The Doorbeen” came to Delhi to launch their latest Music video ‘ Prada’. The song features The Doorbeen singers Baba and Onkar Singh with superstar Alia Bhatt. The launch event was held at PVR Plaza, Connaught Place.
Prada song is directed & conceptualized by CREVIXA and produced by The Katalyst Entertainment PVT. LTD. D.O.P is done by Santhana Krishnan, choreography by Bosco Martis and edited by Dipraj Jadhav & Nitin FCP.
Present at the event, Singer Baba told their purpose of making music videos.” We make songs which people enjoy in their leisure time. So, they can forget about their busy life schedule while listening to our songs. Same was with Prada Song, it took us one year to prepare this song so that It can give the same feeling to the listeners.
Singer Onkar spoke about the idea of making Prada song, “It first came to Baba’s mind and he discussed it with me. I also really liked the concept and its uniqueness. With this song, we tried to create a new pattern of the Music video for which it took us a longer time than usual.”
The star studded promotion of upcoming movie, Mission Mangal took place in the capital city. The grand event witnessed the entire star cast of...
One of India’s foremost couturiers, Suneet Varma is a name that immortalises glamour and timeless style. After getting his degree from Europe in 1986, he went on to work with renowned couturier Yves Saint Laurent in Paris. Meticulous craftsmanship, a strong design sensibility and an undying love for sartorial research, the Varma brand exudes fantasy, sexy sophistication and unadulterated femininity for the woman of today.
Associations with some of the strongest international brands make Varma a designer whose forte goes beyond a uni-dimensional profile. He has collaborated with brands BMW, Judith Leiber, Azva by World Gold Council , Moet Chandon, Arttdinox by Jindal Steel, Faces by the Sartorialist ,Diacolor jewels and Swarovski.
Amara is the name of Suneet’s 2019 Couture Collection. “India has a century-old love affair with couture or made to measure for pleasure. There is no denying the luxurious indulgence of precious finery, the magical beauty of one-off embellished wedding attire and the sparkle of personalized jewels that are made to match with it,” says Suneet.
Due to sometime rainy and wet weather and sometime hot and humid weather, your skin attracts infections real quick. You can get scalp infection, face burst outs, body rashes, fungus on your feet or nickels, these are such problems which we face during this seasons, so here are some of solutions to prevent such infections.
Your hair scalp becomes unhealthy and dirty during the monsoon season because rain water now-a- days is full of chemicals and adulteration. Try to use a good shampoo and a good conditioner as well which maintains the shaft of your hair and locks up the moisture of your hair. It is also, important to give your hair a proper oil massage on a regular basis because during rain, the humidity rate is very high which make your roots clogged. Despite of oiling, steaming and masking should also be done. If you want to prepare a mask at home you can go for ingredients like banana with avocados or olive oil or amla, reetha and shikhakai are the best option I can suggest. Try to comb and your hair in a regular interval.
During monsoon, do not try to wear synthetic or tight clothes, just try to give your body enough space for respiration, otherwise you can also get skin infections or rashes. The most important thing to keep in mind is that you should apply all disinfectant products (like soaps, powders, body lotions, etc.) over your skin which helps in preventing your skin from all the infections even at the time of humidity and body sweats.
Try to keep your nails more cleanly and hygienic which can prevent your nails for getting infections. Be extra careful at the time of having manicure and pedicure, make sure you always dip your nails in antiseptic water and the equipments you are using are clean and fresh. Wear open mouthed footwear to give it a proper air passage which prevents it from fungus. Steam your hair with Luke warm water and give a gentle dry massage to your feet at night.
Make sure to keep your face always clean to prevent acne, rashes or to prevent pigmentation. You can even use disinfectant wet tissues for face. Do not use a lot of oily make up products; it should be more towards a powdery or mineral base which is friendly to your skin. Also, try to use good quality make up products because your skin attracts infection real quick due to high temperature and humidity.
Your skin and body reflects what you feed them. So, be careful about what you eat. Try to not to eat fast food or unhygienic food. Or if you are very restrained to eat fast food so, you should make sure that the food is fresh and it’s steaming hot, do not eat precooked food.
So overall, to keep your bodies healthy try to drink 10-12 glass of water per day so that you can flush out the bacteria through urine. So, try to drink a lot of fluids and make sure to clean your body hygienic, like you can take bath in both morning and evening. Try to wear more of the cotton clothes than the synthetic ones.
So, these are some ways through which you can keep your body clean and disinfectants.
By hair and makeup expert Aashmeen Munjaal, director Star Salon and Academy
ARIES (21 Mar – 20 Apr)
This fortnight you will gain success but through hard work and sacrifices. You may have to face situations or meet people with power, presence and authority. You will be required to use logic over intuition. In relationships you will tend to be dominating and practical so choose your words wisely even though your intention may be to care. There may be anger issues too so be careful with your reactions. Overall it’s the time to be practical, organized and in command.
TAURUS (21 Apr – 20 May)
This fortnight will be very busy full of action and rapid progress. At work, focused actions and clarity of mind brings success. Something that you were waiting for too long will arrive. You may even receive an important message. Travel is on the cards. In relationship, you will pamper your partner, but do not forget self. Overall, it’s a period of movement and expansion.
GEMINI (21 May – 20 Jun)
Look forward to a very pleasant fortnight full of indulgences. In fact make a wish, because it is likely to get fulfilled this fortnight. Work will be done well and appreciated. Relationships and friendships will be loving and harmonious. It foretells happiness, contentment and peace. The only advice is not to go overboard on indulgences. Health wise watch out for weight gain!! Overall, all is well!!!
CANCER (21 Jun – 22 Jul)
This fortnight you are asked to choose wisely as you may be presented with an array of choices. Focus more on action than procrastination. You may be inclined towards life reflection, judgements, compartmentalization and variety so try and be organized and avoid fretting the small stuff. In relationships, be clear and honest. Count your blessings and choose wisdom over sinful pleasures. Remember, building castles in the air won’t lead to success, hard work will!
LEO (23 Jul – 23 Aug)
This fortnight will bring opportunities for prosperity. You will get some positive news about money, job, or course of study. Try and give full attention to your responsibilities. Avoid careless handling of money or splurging it too much. Relationships may feel a little dull so spice it up through healthy discussions or spontaneous plans. In investments, consider sticking to tried and tested ways. Pay attention to your health and give extra time to your body. Overall, be open to receive!
VIRGO (24 Aug – 22 Sep)
This is a period of major transformation and change. You may have sudden deep insight or some circumstance may shake you a bit, but it will all be in your future betterment. A chapter of life will close and a new one will begin. In relationships, you may take some important decisions or you may even decide to move on. Overall, you need to remember everything happens for good!
LIBRA (23 Sep – 23 Oct)
This fortnight your work will go on smoothly and you will be reaping the rewards of past efforts. You may expect profitable returns for your investments. It also suggests taking time-out to be sure you are meeting your goals. If you are waiting for some good news, then be patient and wait calmly as it is likely to come your way. Don’t rush into things and avoid hasty decisions. Relationships may not be your priority right now as you have other things on your mind but do not try and take it for granted too. Overall, a productive period!
SCORPIO (24 Oct – 22 Nov)
This is a very favourable period bringing you hope. New opportunities will come your way. Your dreams are about to manifest and you are on the right track. There s love and faith in relationships. There will be balance between heart and mind or personal and professional life. Health is good too. Overall, look forward to peaceful times ahead.
SAGITTARIUS (23 Nov – 21 Dec)
This is the ideal time to bring love and compassion to anything you do. Listen to your intuition before taking any decisions. A female in particular may influence you during this time. She may be your wife, mother, sibling, boss or any friend. In relationships you will feel appreciated and loved. At work your creativity will be rewarded and may bring you financial gains. Health will be good too. Overall a very favorable period in matters of heart!
CAPRICORN (22 Dec – 20 Jan)
This is a good time to start something new or reap in new opportunities. However, it is advisable to ‘look before you leap’. Embrace the present moment and follow your heart no matter what. At work, stand up for what you believe in and be bold enough to ask what you want. In relationships, commitment is of utmost importance at this time, so assure your partner of the same. Health wise, do not overdo anything that may lead to chances of minor accidents. Overall, you may enter a positive phase of your life.
AQUARIUS (21 Jan – 18 Feb)
This fortnight you need to be bold, daring and powerful. You may face some dilemmas so you must weigh up all the alternatives in order to choose the best course of action. You will feel energetic and may have an urge to do something different. You can expect foreign travel or work related to global companies. Health and relationships will require balance of give and take.
PISCES (19 Feb – 20 Mar)
This fortnight your actions will be judged and watched closely. So you are advised to mind your own business and do not pry in others’ lives. Avoid gossip and work politics. Avoid running away from responsibilities/commitments/hard work/love. In relationships check if your partner is feeling secure, if not then talk about it. Health wise, if you’re suffering then take a second opinion instead of ignoring it. Overall, a period of taking accountability!
Delhi Based Parul P Agarwal has carved a niche for herself as an Ace Tarot Reader, Numerologist and Past Life Healer. Parul is blessed with the powers of intuition and clairvoyance. With almost a decade long experience in this field, she is trained in multiple spiritual practices. (Email: parul206@gmail.com)
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