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Milan Fashion Week: Models walk the ramp for Annakiki's spring summer collection

Conceived by China's Anna Yang, ANNAKIKI is an independent fashion label that explores a surrealist fantasy. Breaking down technology’s coldness, it embraces a bold and futuristic design language, defined by novel techniques and unique details. In the new collection presented at the Milan Fashion Week, Anna Yang showcased a mix of ‘90s denim on denim, oversize tailoring and psychedelic-printed frocks. According to WWD.com, her signature experimental pieces included a Space Age-y hoop skirt and top; spiked- and scalloped-hemmed sleeved frocks, and  a lopsided gown that resembled architect Frank O. Images by Sandip Das/IBNS.

by Trans World Features February 27, 2023

Milan Fashion Week: Models walk the ramp in Sara Wong show

As models walk the ramp at Milan Fashion Week for Sara Wong it is evident that she plays with overlays and transparency by mixing fabrics which include velvets and jacquards embellished with French stitch embroidery. The color palette contains pastel shades of pinks, blues and greens combined with brown.The Sara Wong SS23 collection is inspired by the floral world and in particular for the decoration of her clothes the designer has chosen the elegance and the sophistication of the Camelia. Images by Sandip Das / IBNS. 

by Trans World Features February 27, 2023

In images: Protest against enforced disappearances in Karachi

Karachi: On Feb 15, the family members of Baloch missing persons protested in Karachi against the growing wave of enforced disappearances of Baloch children, women, students, and youth. 

by Trans World Features February 17, 2023

Volunteers loading relief material for quake-hit Syria in Lebanon's capital Tripoli

 TRIPOLI, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Volunteers load donations for quake-hit Syrian city of Latakia into a truck in Tripoli, Lebanon, on Feb. 9, 2023. According to data released by authorities and rescuers, the death toll from Mondays devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria has surpassed 17,000.(Image credit : Xinhua)

by Trans World Features February 10, 2023

Chinese and Turkish rescue teams save 3 women in earthquake-hit Turkeys' Antakya

 ANTAKYA, Feb. 10, 2023 (UNI/Xinhua) -- Members of the China Search and Rescue Team search for survivors trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings with their local partners in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 9, 2023. In Antakya, Hatay, Chinese and Turkish rescuers successfully saved three women from the rubble of collapsed buildings on Thursday through their joint operations. TO GO WITH Roundup: Hopes fade for finding quake survivors as death toll surpasses 17,000 in Türkiye.(Image credit : UNI/Xinhua)

by Trans World Features February 10, 2023

IN IMAGES: Earthquake devastates parts of Turkey and Syria

HAMA, Feb. 6, 2023 (UNI/Xinhua) -- Rescue work is in progress after a deadly earthquake in Hama province, central Syria, Feb. 6, 2023. Syrias deadly earthquake has so far killed 237 people and injured 639 others in four provinces, the health ministry said in a statement Monday. A major earthquake of magnitude 7.4 knocked down multiple buildings in southern Türkiye and northern Syria on Monday.

by Trans World Features February 06, 2023

Autumn in Kashmir

Autumn brings out the best of Kashmir as the colours of maple and chinkara leaves play out turning the region into a land of natural beauty.

by Trans World Features November 05, 2022

Kriti Sanon walks for designer duo Shantnu-Nikhil at Lakme Fashion Week 2022

Designers Shantnu and Nikhil closed day one of Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI with their grand “Capella” collection at the Jio World Convention Centre. The couturiers chose nostalgic opulence by revisiting the Baroque Era’s majestic artefact – The Chandelier as their inspiration. With this brilliant object of layered artistic lighting as their guiding beacon, the collection also unveiled layers of designing creativity for each ensemble. Kriti Sanon was the showstopper. Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

by Trans World Features October 13, 2022

Kolkata celebrates Durga Puja: A collection of best idols

IBNS takes you on a tour of Kolkata’s best Durga pujas of 2022 The city goes wild in celebrating the homecoming of Mother Goddess and her children. Kolkata celebrates puja unhindered after a two year pandemic induced restrictions.

by Trans World Features October 03, 2022

Milan Fashion Week: Models set streets on fire

International models make style statements posing for IBNS lensman Sandip Das  in the streets of Milan in Italy on the eve of the Milan Fashion Week. Images: Sandip Das/IBNS

by Trans World Features September 23, 2022

Milan Fashion Week: Models set streets on fire

International models make style statements posing for IBNS lensman Sandip Das  in the streets of Milan in Italy on the eve of the Milan Fashion Week. Images: Sandip Das/IBNS

by Trans World Features September 23, 2022

Singapore's Chinatown: A confluence of tradition and modernity

by Trans World Features September 18, 2022

Glimpses of Maconde Point Mauritius

by SUJOY DHAR September 03, 2022

Kolkata celebrates Durga Puja: Glimpses of the Best

We bring you the glimpses of the best Durga Puja idols and marquees in India's eastern metropolis Kolkata where the worship of the ten-armed mother goddess Durga and her children is a now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry. Images by Avishek Mitra

by Trans World Features October 04, 2019

Anita Dongre's Shaadi by Marriott show sweeps Kolkatans at Westin Rajarhat

The second edition of Shaadi by Marriott in the East was hosted by The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat, and JW Marriott Kolkata on Aug 10,2019. This edition, envisioned to extend and continue the legacy of Shaadi by Marriott as well as bring it to the forefront; featured Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre with her resplendent bridal collection. Kolkatans wowed as the models walked the ramp in her gorgeous wedding collections. Rahul Maini, General Manager, Westin Kolkata Rajarhat, said, It is a great honor to associate with a leading fashion designer such as Anita Dongre for Shaadi by Marriott. "Images by Sandip Das

by Trans World Features August 14, 2019

Abraham and Thakore showcases their Winter/Festive collection at Lakme Fashion Week

Designers David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore showcased their Winter/Festive collection on Wednesday (Aug 22) at the ongoing edition of Lakme Fashion Week. Image: Sandip Das.

by Trans World Features August 22, 2018

LFW: Anita Dongre showcases collections

Designer Anita Dongre showcased her collections at the Grand Finale of Lakme Fashion Week on Sunday (Feb5, 2017).(Images by Sandip Das/IBNS)

by IBNS February 06, 2017

Bipasha sizzles ramp at Blender's Pride show in Kolkata

Bollywood actress and Bong girl Bipasha Basu sizzled the ramp as a show stopper at the Blender's Pride Fashion Tour-Kolkata Leg on Saturday (Nov 26, 2016) at ITC Sonar Bangla. She walked for designers Falguni & Shane Peacock. The other designers at the annual show here were Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

by IBNS November 27, 2016

Malaika Arora, Riteish walk down Lakm Fashion Week Winter ramp

Bollywood beauty Malaika Arora Khan and actor Riteish Deshmukh walked down the ramp at the Lakm Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016 on the fourth day of the event on Saturday for designers Shantanu and Nikhil. Images by Sandip Das/IBNS from Mumbai

by IBNS August 28, 2016

Deepika Padukone sizzles on the ramp at India Couture Week

Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone walked down the ramp for fashion designer Manish Malhotra on the first day of the India Couture Week on Wednesday (July 20, 2016).(Images by Sandip Das/IBNS)

by IBNS July 21, 2016

Neist Point: Scotland's edge-of-the-sea attraction

Where in Scotland can you find a stunning view of a high cliff overlooking the emerald blue sea. Well, it is in Neist Point, one of the most famous lighthouses in Scotland on the most westerly tip of the Isle of Skye near the township of Glendale where the cliff overlooks the North Sea. So if you are visiting Isle of Skye, never miss the Neist Point. Park your car and then start walking towards the cliff along a concrete path. The steep steps leads to the lighthouse, which was built in 1909. Neist Point is famous for its rock formations offering a dramatic landscape for the visitors. Images by Sujoy Dhar

by IBNS April 24, 2016

Neist Point: Scotland's edge-of-the-sea attraction

Where in Scotland can you find a stunning view of a high cliff overlooking the emerald blue sea. Well, it is in Neist Point, one of the most famous lighthouses in Scotland on the most westerly tip of the Isle of Skye near the township of Glendale where the cliff overlooks the North Sea. So if you are visiting Isle of Skye, never miss the Neist Point. Park your car and then start walking towards the cliff along a concrete path. The steep steps leads to the lighthouse, which was built in 1909. Neist Point is famous for its rock formations offering a dramatic landscape for the visitors. Images by Sujoy Dhar

by IBNS April 24, 2016

Kerala invitees tourists to experience Gods Own Country

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): Kerala popularly known as Gods Own Country is the perfect holiday destination of India; from picturesque landscapes, exciting getaways to rich culture and heritage the state has a lot to showcase.

by IBNS January 21, 2016

Maldives: Turquoise memories

Maldives is the land of turquoise, emerald and cobalt crystal clear waters and white sands. And from airport you do not see a bus or a car waiting for you. It is a boat that waits for you to take you to the island resorts like Meeru Island Resort or Adaaran from the airport. In Maldives every island is a resort and you can have the best snorkeling experience here while you stay in a water villa in the Indian Ocean and can swim in the waters just taking the wooden stairs to the sparkling waters.

by IBNS September 29, 2015

The Kabuliwala of Kolkata

The Kabuliwala of Kolkata, a photo exhibition about a community in Indias eastern city longing for Afghanistan that once was home, is travelling from Kabul to Kolkata, evoking strong emotional response from viewers. Inspired by Indian historic literature about the community, Moska Najib and Nazes Afroz, two photo-journalists, documented their lives in images over the course of two years and here share their experience in first person accounts.

by IBNS May 27, 2015

Bombay Velvet's second trailer launched

Mumbai, Apr 28 (IBNS) The team of Bombay Velvet came together recently to launch the second trailer of the film.

by IBNS April 28, 2015

Anamika Khanna's collection showcased in LFW

Designer Anamika Khanna's collection was showcased on the fifth day of the LFW Summer Resort on Sunday (Mar 22, 2015). Image by Sandip Das/IBNS

by IBNS March 22, 2015

LFW: Sabyasachi unleashes bonanza of resort wear

Mumbai, Mar 18 (IBNS) : The venue was unconventional the fabulous rustic grounds of Richardson and Cruddas Mills in the heart of Mumbai. The ramp was a never ending 200 x 20 feet, with high-tech multi laser lights, roving drone and camera mounted on gantry. It was the backdrop for a high octane event with the crme de la crme of the city in attendance as one of the best designers in India opened the celebrations of 15 years of fashion in India pioneered by Lakm, with a spectacular show.

by Trans World Features March 18, 2015

Kolkata treated to Sufi Sutra

Sufi Sutra is an annual three day peace music festival held in Kolkata that brings about convergence of ideas on truth, harmony, peace and divinity. The cultural dialogues have developed mutual knowledge on world Sufi and traditional music and created scopes for performances to the visiting countries augmenting livelihood for the rural artists from India. Presented by Banglanatak dot com from Feb 6 to 8 at Mohar Kunj in Kolkata, it was participated by groups like Projeto Sarava from Brazil, Seranas from Denmark, Mawlawiyah from Egypt, Hadarrattes Souiriyattes from Morocco,Sidi Goma from Gujarat, the Langas from Rajasthan, besides Folks of Bengal from West Bengal.

by IBNS February 12, 2015

Models walk the ramp at the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour in Kolkata

The 10th edition of Seagrams Blenders Pride Fashion Tour comes back to Kolkata.The first day of Blenders Pride Fashion Tour in Kolkata on Friday (Dec 12, 2014) was breathtaking with designers Varun Bahl and Abraham & Thakore showcasing their collections. Actor Irrfan Khan being the ambassador of style and substance set the stage by decoding what is style to him. Images by Avishek Mitra /IBNS

by IBNS December 12, 2014