The French Interior Minister has said that the burqini ban should not cause “stigmatisation” or pit citizens “against each other,” as he met with French Muslims to discuss the controversial act. The meeting follows cases of Muslim women fined for…
Category: Fashion
Baishakhi fashion show held in capital
Dhaka – A fashion show of local handloom products, titled ‘Boishakhi Fashion Show 1423’ was held on Saturday in Chitrashala Plaza of Bangladesh Shipakala Academy, UNB news agency reported.
Sunaina’s Boutique brings dazzling collections of Pohela Boishakh
News Desk Keeping in concern Bangali’s biggest festival – Pohela Boishakh, Sunaina’s Boutique brings the finest & colorful collections of Designer Sarees & Salwar Kamizs’, 3pcs, Shoes, Fashion Accessories & other Fashion products.
Muslim fashion industry booming
Anas Silwood moved to Jordan from Britain to study Arabic back in 2000. The 20-something was supposed to stay for only a few months, but he soon decided Amman was the place he wanted to be. He learned Arabic, converted…
Natural tips to prevent skin sagging
Has your skin begun to age with fine lines appearing near the eyes? Is your sagging skin making you look haggard and old?Here are some simple home-made solutions suggested by dermatologist Navin Taneja, director of National Skin Centre that will…
The 2016 Vladimir Putin calendar
Moscow – Fans of Vladimir Putin can now spend “the whole year with the Russian president” as a new 2016 limited edition calendar is released in Russia showing the country’s strongman leader in a variety of carefully-crafted poses.
Teenage model spurs age debate in fashion
Amid the chaotic last minute rush typical of a catwalk show, a teenager sits quietly backstage as a hairdresser styles her.Living a life many young girls around the world dream of, Sofia Mechetner is opening the Paris fashion show of…
Beyonce, Rihanna, others sue Paris firm over clothing knockoffs
Beyonce, Jay Z, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Rihanna have jointly sued a Paris clothing retailer they say has been “brazenly” selling shirts, hats, backpacks, mobile phone cases and other items featuring their likenesses without permission.The complaint filed on Tuesday…
Canadians’ response to protect freedom of choice
Rania El-Alloul, a Canadian citizen who emigrated from Kuwait 12 years ago, appeared in a Quebec court last week in a hearing to get her car back, which had been seized for 30 days by police who caught her son…
Kim Kardeshian to enter the house of Bigg Boss
‘Queen of reality TV’ Kim Kardeshian is coming to India for the first time. She will promote her own perfume brand there. She will also enter the house of Bigg Boss season 8 on November 22. She also may stay…
Metallica to headline Glastonbury on Saturday night slot
US metal veterans Metallica have been announced as the Saturday night headliners on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury.
Beyonce leads Time’s 100 most influential people
Singer Beyonce has been selected as the cover star for Time magazine’s special 100 most influential people issue.
Saudi Arabia bans 50 names of children
The interior ministry of Saudi Arabia has banned 50 names including ‘foreign’ names, related to royalty that it considers blasphemous, according to local media. Quoting Saudi news sites, Gulf News reported that Saudis will no longer be able to give…
Michelle Obama: Fashion’s first lady
As Michelle Obama turns 50, Wardrobe Decoder’s Katya Foreman explains how her admirable style supports considerable substance. Blame Jackie O. Ever since JFK’s inauguration in January 1961, the occupational hazards attached to the role of first lady have automatically included…
Miss Golden Globe 2014
Sosie Bacon, daughter of Hollywood stars Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, will officiate as this year’s Miss Golden Globe. 21-year-old Sosie is the 49th Miss Golden Globe and will assist with the award ceremony.
Monty Python to reunite for live one-off show in London
The surviving members of comedy group Monty Python have announced their reunion will be a live, one-off show in London next July.
Studio challenges Wonderful Life sequel
Paramount Studios have threatened to take legal action over a proposed sequel to the 1946 film It’s A Wonderful Life.
Spanish pianist faces jail over noise pollution claims
Spanish prosecutors are seeking a 20-month prison sentence for a professional pianist whose former neighbour is suing over alleged noise pollution.
Red Square naked nail protester faces criminal charges
A naked performance artist who nailed his scrotum to Red Square as a political protest may face up to five years in prison, Russian media report.
Early yogis struck lovely poses – and also fought fierce battles.
Early yogis struck lovely poses – and also fought fierce battles. An exhibit in Washington shows the complex dimensions of yogi life.
Rihanna asked to leave Abu Dhabi mosque over photo shoot
Pop star Rihanna was asked to leave a famous Abu Dhabi mosque complex after posing outside the building for an unauthorised photo shoot.
Paris fashion is sometimes cruel, always fun
Paris — The fashion world can be a cruel place. No one knows this better than veteran Jean Paul Gaultier who decided to turn his spring-summer 2014 collection on its head and do the criticizing for himself.
Miss Philippines crowned Miss World
Miss Philippines Megan Young was crowned the 63rd Miss World pageant at a ceremony in Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on Saturday.
Milley Cyrus performs at day event
The pop singer was a crowd favorite at the iHeartRadio music festival day event Saturday in Las Vegas. Before she hit the stage, the crowd of a few hundred chanted: “Miley! Miley! Miley!”
Queen pours her dogs’ gravy, says book on royal love for animals
London – Queen Elizabeth II is so fond of her corgis that she personally supervises their daily meal and pours the gravy for them herself, according to a new book on British royal pets since the 16th century.”Pets by Royal…
Miss America cheers pageant diversity
Atlantic City — Moments after winning the 2014 Miss America crown, Nina Davuluri described how delighted she is that the nearly century-old pageant sees beauty and talent of all kinds. The 24-year-old Miss New York is the first contestant of…
New Miss America to be crowned Sunday night
The next Miss America will be crowned Sunday night as the pageant returns to on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J. — the place where it all began in 1921.
Pakistan axes ‘immoral’ cell phone love chat
Pakistan has cracked down on “immoral” love chat services offered by mobile phone companies, stifling hopes of illicit romance in the conservative Muslim country where dating is frowned upon.
Who should be the final ‘American Idol’ judge?
Now that Dr. Luke has dropped out of American Idol, there’s a vacant seat at the judges’ table that’s threatening to delay the upcoming 13th season of the popular singing competition. Keith Urban has already signed on again (snooze), and…