By Meenakshi Shankar

Perhaps it is an indication that fashion in India is yet to break boundaries. As the honourable High Court declares the salwar kameez to be a ‘decent’ outfit for college students, we explore the all-pervading manual of fashion for the average Indian – Bollywood! Of course, costumes are indeed genre-centric, but these glamazons show us how this very Indian attire can be worn in style. Starting off with southie siren Shriya Saran.

Raised in Bombay, Rashmi’s travel adventures began as a little kid travelling throughout India with her Dad on his trips around the country. Currently in the United States, her quest for adventure takes her places high and low, from hiking mountains to canoeing lakes, from Rock Climbing to major attractions around the world….

Reebok introduces the latest fitness regime for women with an innovative gym workout - JUKARI Fit to Fly. The workout is the first in a series of initiatives to come out of a new, long-term partnership with globally renowned entertainment company, Cirque du Soleil. 

By Meenakshi Shankar

The monsoons have hit us sooner than expected and if the initial downpour is anything to go by, it's going to be one heckuva rainy season this year! So whether you like it or not, you're going to deal with dripping wet hair, mucky denims, and soaked-to-the-skin socks for the next few months.

As John Galliano unveiled his Spring/Summer collection at the Paris Fashion Week, it was evident that ‘practical’ was not an adjective one could use to describe it. But then, that is what makes most fashion shows birds of a feather. Check out a few glimpses from the shocking show.

Michael Jackson was not just one of the biggest names in the music industry but he was also one of the biggest fashion icons of the past two decades. Right from his days in the Jackson 5 up until the present, his fans have tried to ape his unique and signature sense of style.

Wearing the right colour can easily lift your mood. But how would one know what colour can do the trick for them?

Raving Ravina, our very own Style Cop is back, taking a cold hard look at some of the style statements made on the Bollywood dominated Page 3 circle. Click on the thumbnails below for a stroll down the celebrity fashion boulevard.

By Bhavya Tripathi

Wondering how celebrities manage to look fab in a two-piece? Well, stop scratching your head, for the stars have revealed the secrets to their slim bodies.

In a sense, it was an element of fashion that stood the test of time on the big screen. From the subtle sexuality of Mumtaz and co in the early years, through Rekha in the ‘middle ages’, the saree has always maintained the ‘sexy’ tag draped around the lithe Bollywood beauties. For the modern face of Bollywood, the saree and its pallu have become the definition of hip and risqué. As the pallu dips from the shoulders, covering one half of the bustline, leaving ‘one for the public’ in full view, it is, but a bold expression of fashion. Check out some sizzling samples in our collection.

By Meenakshi Shankar

By Meenakshi Shankar

Sultry as sin, she brings a whiff of the beautiful south to tinsel town. After a scintillating debut opposite Aamir ‘eight-pack’ Khan in Ghajini, Asin is being hailed as the next big import from Kollywood into Bollywood, inviting comparisons with the legendary Sridevi.

The D&G Spring/Summer 2009/2010 men's collection, by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana was presented at the Milan Fashion week. Check out some glimpses of the designs that were on show

It's been baby boom time in Hollywood lately and a lot of our favourite hotties have become mommies. But can they look as good as they used to? Here's a line-up of pre and post-baby beauties!

Meenakshi Shankar

Lingerie brand Triumph chose Mumbai as its host city for its annual Triumph Inspiration Award this year. The property, a worldwide competition to find 'the most inspiring and inspirational' lingerie design, was launched last year in Delhi.

Bollywood Actress Neetu Chandra was spotted in the posh Bandra locality to inaugurate a brand new D'damas showroom. This showroom located in the heart of the city at Bandra Link Square Mall brings the existing and the new range of jewellery brands of D’damas under one roof, giving jewellery connoisseurs in the city an opportunity to get the best of the jewellery brands in the country.

Cinderella met Prince Charming at a Royal Ball and danced her way into his heart and palace easily enough, thanks to a timely magic makeover courtesy a kindly Fairy Godmother.

The ramp was set on fire as these Latino babes catwalked across, to display the sizzling hot bikini creations at the Sao Paulo fashion week. Check out some hot glimpses from the show

While celebrity tattoos are not a new occurrence, they nonetheless pique the curiosity of the common man. So we get you a line-up of some of the most famous celeb tattoos from the east to the west.

She may not have made a noise in Bollywood as yet, but the girl is not giving up. Aarti Chhabria is here to stay. Labeled as an item girl, the sultry sex kitten is our sizzle pot for the week.

By Meenakshi Shankar

By Meenakshi Shankar

As if this Brazilian model wasnt turning enough heads on his own, with his recent tag as Madonna's boy toy, this boy is sure going places! Jesus Luz is the hottest thing to have hit New York and we show you why. Here's a look at Jesus in Our Gorgeous Men.

It was a night of fashion and fun as the international women’s denim brand, Only, launched its sprawling exclusive boutique at R City Mall in Mumbai. And to add to the glamour quotient, the venue was also a showcase of the trendy Jack & Jones spring Summer '09 collection at the sprawling store.

Raving Ravina, our very own Style Cop is back, taking a cold hard look at some of the style statements made on the Bollywood dominated Page 3 circle. Click on the thumbnails below for a stroll down the celebrity fashion boulevard.

The beautiful model singer First Lady of France is a bona fide style icon of our time. Whether it's a classic black dress and tasteful diamond necklace, a chic working girl grey suit with a bright coat, or a belted overcoat for an outdoor public appearance, Bruni always looks stunning, appropriate and stylish...and she is our choice for Diva Direct this week

Green pages(india's fist mobile directory) presents creations by Rohit Verma and Sanjeet Anand at the fashion show titled ‘Sarv’ at the JW Marriott. Kangana Ranaut was the showstopper for the event. Check out a few glimpses of what was on show, and don’t miss Kangana and the designer!

Raised in Bombay, Rashmi’s travel adventures began as a little kid travelling throughout India with her Dad on his trips around the country. Currently in the United States, her quest for adventure takes her places high and low, from hiking mountains to canoeing lakes, from Rock Climbing to major attractions around the world….

One of the world’s most famous horse race meetings, the Royal Ascot dates back to 1711. The Queen attends the meeting, arriving each day in a horse-drawn carriage. It is a major event in the British social calendar, and has a fashionable twist to it as well – every attendee competes with others in an informal contest on who sports the most dashing headgear! Check out a few glimpses, starting from the royal couple themselves..

Does white water rafting, mountaineering, or para sailing really get your adrenaline going? Are you always on the lookout for the next thrilling adventure of your life? Do you have what it takes to scale the highest mountain peaks, tame the wildest of rivers, and be in the company of ferocious animals in their natural habitat, without the safety of iron bars?

Verve handpicks a set of the big players who continued to hit the headlines in the past year, whether in retaining their choice positions, causing a flurry overseas, grabbing 15 minutes of well deserved fame or raising their own bar. And, best of all, they don’t wear their gender on their sleeve

As the clear summer skies make way for darker clouds and the city braces itself for its first showers of rain, Olive Bar & Kitchen set off the monsoons with a brand new menu last evening. The epitome of a relaxed Sunday, the evening was quite low key and guests took time to sit back and indulge in a 3 course meal with Chef Max’s special recommendations. Here, the master chef poses with Sumeet and Apeksha Chopra.

The glittering event, IIFA fashion extravaganza at the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel set the stage for Bollywood stars to do what they do best – set new standards in glamour and fashion. Here, Madhavan, Dia Mirza and Dino Morea showcase shimmering ethnic designs from Manav Gangwani. Check out more glimpses from the show.

One look at her and it’s pretty obvious why she is one who was ‘destined for showbiz’. And having carved a niche for herself in the modeling world, she is now busy trying to make a mark in Bollywood. But as we always say on Sizzle Pot…as long as the geography is good, who cares about the history? Check out this uber-sexy siren on Sizzle Pot for this week

Better known as the “controversy child”, Kangana Ranaut had always seemed edgy whether it was in her choice of roles, or in the way she conducted her personal life. Kangna Ranaut is an overnight sensation. Spotted in a café, director Anurag Basu offered Kangana a role in his film Gangster. And after her first success, Kangana has continued to wow audiences with solid performances in Woh Lamhe and Life in a ... Metro.

If beauty and brains are a deadly combination, throw in oodles of attitude and there you have Carrie Prejean. She's made waves not just for her stunning looks but also for her politically incorrect comments, which eventually deprived her of the coveted crown of Miss California. Check out beach babe Carrie  Prejean, the girl who was almost Miss California!