A collection made in a female-centred supply chain, designed to honour historical resistance movements, and intended to be worn by independent women.

Gundi Studios last evening celebrated outspoken womxn with its streetwear show at the festive/winter 2019 edition of the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW).

Walking the runway for Gundi Studios and starting it with a power-packed performance was internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and rapper – Raja Kumari. This was first for Gundi and Raja Kumari debuting in a fashion show and was an impactful one. Proudly channeling her inner gundi, Rajakumari’s snazzy performance on her latest track SHOOK from her music album Blood Line, had the audience captivated. Designer Natasha created an exclusive half drape saree with full sleeve greenish blue velvet sports bra material top, paired with velvet shorts for the showstopper. The designer’s and Rap-star love for Gold could be seen from head to bottom, styled beautifully with Gold sneakers and a lot of South-Indian goddess inspired jewelry.

Every piece of Gundi clothing features its signature branding embroidered using traditional Zardozi techniques and is made in partnership with Indian suppliers that meaningfully impact the livelihood of desi women. Some of the designs that were featured at the LFW Showcase are:

1.      Gundi Jacket: The brand co-opted the Bomber silhouette, originally used for Air Force uniforms and later an important symbol in the Punk movement, for the jackets because it provides both function (pockets!) and a spirit of rebellion.

2.      Gundi Tshirt: Gundi is consciously employing time-intensive techniques for casual clothing like their t-shirt that gives more chances to support skilled artisans whose livelihoods are at risk due to diminishing demand for traditional crafts.

3.      (She wears) the Pants: The cut of these pants is inspired by the salwar, trousers worn by women as part of traditional South-Asian dress ever since its inception by the Mughals in the 13th century.

4.      Azaadi Dress aka Freedom Dress: This dress is made from khadi, as a homage to the Swadeshi movement of 1947, which promoted the hand-spinning and hand-weaving of cotton a means of self-determination in India.

5.      Suffragette Sweatshirt: The green of this sweatshirt mirrors one of the brand colours of the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), the radical movement that mounted the first organised campaign for women’s suffrage.

Natasha Sumant founded the brand Gundi in 2017 after garnering immense success as an art director and visual designer with international brands such as the likes of Prose, Sweden Unlimited, Pat Mcgrath amongst others. 

 Natasha explained during the show, “Gundi celebrates outspoken womxn, womxn breaking barriers, breaking the glass ceiling. That comes through in everything we do, from our silhouettes to the talent we work with to the way we structure our business.” 

Raja Kumari added, “Growing up with a mix of American and Indian culture, I have always looked up to independent women around me and aspired to be one myself. I feel every woman has that Gundi inside her that is waiting to come out and stand up against all odds. Through my songwriting and rapping career and the pieces from Gundi Studios, I have been able to connect my inner Gundi with myself. The concept behind each Gundi piece is so thoughtful and I am super proud to have been a part of their collection that embodies the spirit of rebellion and one that is inspired by the various movements involving powerful women.”

Name of Song – #BBBBBB – BEMET

The Israeli uprising star in India – BEMET ( Hod Moshonov ) standing behind the Viral hits – Sababa ( with Nucleya) and Chicken Masala ( with Sara Gurpal ) sign with the big Major Sony India, just realsed a new song titled BBBBBB for his Israeli market but it wasnt took so long untill his Indian fans took over spreading it all over the net ! with the popular meshup edited videos taking the Israeli Prime minister  Benjemin netanyaho with the our indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi !

Israel these days are in elections time – BB ( netanyaho) is trying to say to his israeli people tht his connection with Modi is super great but its not completely true as we hear from our govermant about BB.

lets hope BEMET will make India and Israel firends more than ever!

Pracheen Kala Kendra organized a glorious tribute and presented it at the lotus feet of their Guruma and Registrar, SNA Awardee Kathak Maestro Dr. Shobha Koser on Friday evening. The evening saw the who’s-who of the world of Indian classical dance and music attend the concert to congratulate Dr Shobha Koser on completion of 75 glorious years of her life that she dedicated to Kathak dance.

The event kicked off by felicitating countless dignitaries and world renowned artists such as Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Pt. Debu Choudhuri, Pt. Bhajan Sopori, Ustad Akram Khan and noted music critics namely Dr. Manjari Sinha, Dr. Ashwini Sharma ji and several other dignitaries including Dr. Hemlata S Mohan, the Chairperson of CCRT, who was also the chief guest of the evening. Dr. Sandhya Awasthi, the Director of DPS society, Director of DD Kisan channel Dr. Naresh Sirohi, were among other eminent personalities to be present at the magnificent evening of Kathak Recitals.

The event showcased kathak recitals by several disciples and admirers of Dr. Shobha Koser’s Kathak training including her youngest student and grand-daughter Subhra Koser, Following which was her daughter-disciple Purva Koser Puri, director of  Shubhaniya Kala Kendra, showcasing a different angle of fusion as well as pure kathak pieces through herself and her students. This glorious event then shone the limelight on Dr. Shobha Koser’s daughter in law and disciple Smt. Samira Koser, who has earned a good name herself in the world of kathak putting forward the intricacies and fine techniques taught by Dr. Shobha Koser.

The evening wouldn’t have been complete without a grand finale by the SNA awardee herself, and thus to every audience member’s delight, she took to the stage and sparked fire through her finesse and grace, even after completing 75 years of her glorious life. Truly, age is just a number for this impeccable artist.

‘Abhaar’ which was the title of the evening Also showcased a documentary by Avijan Sen, a staff member of Pracheen Kala Kendra’s Delhi office to showcase the gratitude towards the Registrar herself.

This evening of mesmerizing kathak recitals concluded with a heartfelt message of thanks by the Hon’ble Secretary of Pracheen Kala Kendra, Sh. Sajal Koser, to all the eminent guests and artists for being present at the star studded evening organized by Pracheen Kala Kendra.

Former Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley, 66, passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Saturday, where he was under treatment for over a fortnight.

Jaitley was admitted to AIIMs on 9 August after he complained of breathing problems. The veteran leader was one of the most articulate defenders of the BJP and as well as policies of its government both within Parliament and outside it. As a Parliamentarian and minister, Jaitley had set a high benchmark of probity.

‘Do not miss the beginning’! Isn’t this the first thought that comes to your mind when you book for your favourite movie? You would rush, jump rows, and make an online booking just so that you don’t miss the beginning! Quite often we see taking a sigh of happy relief when they realise that the trailers are playing or the National Anthem is playing and the movie hasn’t started.

However, this video by PVR Cinemas has a different message! The video begins with a little boy rushing to watch a movie with his old grandfather and like most of us, doesn’t want to miss the beginning. He runs up the escalator while his grandfather tries to catch up with him. While in queue for the tickets, they see a young couple hurrying up so that they don’t miss the beginning as well. As all of them reach the screen, they’re glad that they haven’t missed the movie and the National Anthem is in progress. While the couple happily engage in some banter, the little boy in unhappy and requests the staff to let him in. To this the staff reassures him that the movie hasn’t started. The boy proudly replies that he didn’t want to miss the National Anthem. The staff is moved by his reply and allows him in.

This video was released by PVR Cinemas around Independence Day and received well deserved praise for the brilliant content, what better way to say that the beginning of the PVR movie experience isn’t after the trailers but with the beginning of the National Anthem. The video evokes patriotic emotions and makes us all feel aware about our responsibility as the citizens of the country.

PVR Cinemas has been instrumental in making the most of such moments earlier as well and showing how we in our small could participate and make a difference to each cause.

They also very recently released a video with the brave BSF jawans and their families where they treated them and their families to a show of the recently released Mission Mangal. PVR has been very active on the social media and doing some disruptive innovation.

https://www.facebook.com/moviesatpvr/videos/488213201737463/?eid=ARB9XCWu_2fAhwizZ8QZTobmN1jb0B29ATKj7Wd5OVXmcqxMh_hV3q_dLZ5vPO8uwTGve5d21K-3jBLE