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New Music: A New Take on the Classic “Jugni”
Are we a little obsessed with Jugni songs? Yes! This new version comes from Pakistani singer Nouman Khalid and producer Bilal Saeed, and has our stamp of approval. Jugni has been sung and re-sung by so many musicians that it’s almost a right of passage for a Punjabi or Bhangra artist, and Nouman Khalid and Bilal Saeed are no different. This version has summer written all over it, and the great news is, you can download the MP3 from Nouman’s website too. Thanks to... Read More
Beauty Secrets: We Try Bikram Yoga
Jugni Style has stumbled upon a new beauty secret and this one doesn’t involve tinted moisturizer or lip gloss. Instead, it’s all about asanas and savasana in what we’re calling, ‘Bikram Beauty.’ Sonam Kapoor (star of upcoming movies Raanjhnaa and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag), Kareena Kapoor and Lady Gaga have all used Bikram’s Yoga and Anne Hathaway even tapped into it to get Catwoman ready. So what’s the story behind this form of hot yoga? Dana Dineen,... Read More
Exclusive Interview: Anurag Basu on Filmmaking in Bollywood
The brains behind last year’s critically acclaimed, award-winning film, Barfi!, Anurag Basu has a penchant for sensitive, thoughtful cinema. “I don’t have my own voice yet.” – Anurag Basu We caught up with Bollywood director Anurag Basu when he was in Vancouver recently, where we learned that he loves seafood, he’s still finding his cinematic voice, and that his personal health struggles influenced his approach to his award-winning film, Barfi!. Barfi! stars... Read More
5 Reasons to Attend Indian Summer Festival in Vancouver
From July 4 – 13, experience Indian Summer Festival, our favourite series of events to feed your love for music, intellectual stimulation, delicious food and stylish people to boot. Herewith, our top 5 reasons to attend Indian Summer Festival. 1. People watching, style spotting and aloo tikki eating. The Opening Gala is the perfect blend of music, culinary performance (Vikram Vij curates the special menu) and fashionable people wearing gorgeous saris and kurtas. Bonus: Enter... Read More
Enter to Win Tickets to the Opening Gala of Indian Summer Festival
Enter the Where Worlds Meet Contest and get a chance to win tickets for you and three friends to Indian Summer Festival’s Opening Gala at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden on July 4. The gala features a culinary journey curated by Vancouver’s own celebrity chef, Vikram Vij. Enter from June 14 to June 30. Winners will be announced on July 1, 2013, so keep your calendar free! Celebrate the first day of Indian Summer with festival artists,... Read More
19th Century Photographs x Sheila Ki Jawaani at the ROM
There’s a different energy in the galleries during an FNLROM event, as we discovered during last week’s Indo-Pop at the ROM. We think it’s because of the music that can be heard throughout the museum from the soundstage in Currelly Hall. Herewith, the soundtrack to our after-hours night at the museum. We started at 7pm, because my inner-nerd led us to be there just after the initial line-up had moved inside. With the Indo-Pop guide in hand, we headed up to check out... Read More
Bibhu Mohapatra Channels French India for Resort 2014
It’s always interesting when Indian designers call upon colonialism as the inspiration for their collection. The latest suspect: Bibhu Mohapatra Resort 2014. To be fair, his inspiration comes from former French colony, Pondicherry, which has enjoyed its time in the limelight as the setting for Ang Lee’s/Yann Martel’s Life of Pi. The collection draws upon colonial architecture that includes French baroque design and prints, as well as lace, beading, embroidery,... Read More
