Delhi-based designer MA Rahman, who made a "condom kurta" last year to raise AIDS awareness, says he had approached the Indian government for support but there was no reply from the authorities and so he sent his creation to the UN secretary general. Rahman says that he thought of doing something new on World Aids Day (December 1) last year, which is why he created …

The Indo-Americans are critical of the reported nose piercing banning policy of Evergreen Park Community High School District 231 (Illinois), saying it may be unfair to female students of India descent. Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement, said that nose piercing and nose ornaments have been an Indian tradition for centuries and the Hindu goddesses had been …

After TV, Rohit Bal is all set to design for his first Bollywood movie. Bal has done Big B's wardrobe for the coming season of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. Now he is all set to design for best friend Arjun Rampal for his upcoming flick 'Heroine'. Arjun is playing the lead opposite Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in 'Heroine', and for that he is been given an extra stylish look. Bal will …

Shaina NC is arranging a fashion show along with ace designer Manish Malhotra and the money will be used for treating cancer patients. Manish will present a collection that will be easy-to-wear and accessible while Shaina will present a line of saris that she is famous for. She will also present many unique draping styles at the show. The raised money from the show will go to …

With the wedding season just round the corner, ace designer Tarun Tahiliani is back with his much awaited event. The Tarun Tahiliani Bridal Couture Exposition is making a comeback in July and August. The third season of this luxurious exposition is a unique concept designed as a novel way to showcase Indian bridal couture and luxury in the finest of settings in each city. …

If sources are to be believed, then renowned international model Padma Lakshmi will be the surprise at Lakme Fashion Week this season. The 40-year-old will walk the ramp for designer duo Shivan and Narresh. It is said that the model will be donning one of the sexy bikinis from their creations.

Bollwyood actor Katrina Kaif has topped the sexiest woman poll conducted by men's lifestyle magazine FHM, for the third time. According to the online poll and the SMS entries the magazine received, Katrina's average rating was ahead of the iconic cricket star Sachin Tendulkar. The poll results also showed that Katrina does not have any hard-hitting competition from the 2010 …

The five day extravaganza of Delhi Couture Week will kick start from July 20, 2011. Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the organisers of the show, has written to its members, requesting expression of interest, to participate in the event. The event of repute is expected to see several renowned faces from the fashion and page 3 world. Past editions have seen participation …

Indian fashion is going global in a big way of late, especially with its ventures into Hollywood inspired trends. The costumes in the famous series of 'Pirates of the Caribbean' have been designed by none other than an Indian designer boutique Little India's Sona Chaandi. The pure silk vest worn by Johnny Depp including the pirate wear worn by Penelope Cruz was provided by …

Leading designers like Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Abraham and Thakore and few others are all set to work together for a cause. The designers have been assigned a project from the Orrisa government which will help to promote and popularise Orissa handlooms and textiles. The 18 month long project will have these designers creating their own collection with …