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Make Way for #Virushka

Kickoff The Tamil Kalyanam

Cheerful, joyous and merry, this is how one defines a Tamil wedding. Popular for their delectable variety of food items and interesting rituals, Tamil weddings are quite a sight to behold and an extravaganza on its own. Not just a social gathering, their wedding ceremonies are clad in age-old customs and rituals. To shed some light on the same, Wedding Affair brings to you the Kalyanam.

Make Way For The Bride!

Weddings around the world are all about three Cs - Ceremonies, celebrations and commitment.

The Beatific Beauty

With her angelic looks and commendable acting chops, Disha Patani has easily made her way into our hearts.

Make ʻItʼ A Little Steamier!

They say “if you can’t beat em’, join em’”, but we say if you can’t beat the heat, create it! While you sit around all day wondering what to do with the rest of the day, igniting that sexual spark is infinitely more fun than sitting around, wondering if it’s possible for your skin to actually melt off. Strip off those clothes, grab your partner and create some magic under the sheets.

To Love Laughter & Happily Ever After

When we talk about one of the most popular destinations for Indian weddings, there is only one place that comes to mind - Thailand. With the Andaman Sea to the west and the Gulf of Thailand to the east, Thailand has hundreds of beautiful beach wedding venues that cater to Indian style weddings. From opulent resorts on white sand beaches to lavish hotels, this tropical country is the perfect wedding getaway. The country provides you with ample of choices for an idyllic destination wedding, here are some of the finest places for you to consider.

The Multifaceted Doyenne - Shilpa Shinde

The winner of the latest season of India’s biggest reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ and a versatile actor who has shown her acting prowess time and again in varied roles, Shilpa Shinde is a force to be reckoned with. Her legion of fans loved the way she carried herself in the show and it came as no surprise when she was proclaimed as the winner, much to everyone’s delight.

The Duo That Blends Orient And Occident

Gujarat based designer duo Shyamal Shodhan and Bhumika Shodhan (S&B) are a popular choice for every bride-to-be. Their fashion collections strongly reflect their passion for art, craft and heritage. Bhumika’s passion for textiles and fashion led her to study fashion designing at the esteemed National Institute of Fashion Technology, Ahmedabad.

The Ivory Queen

Synonymous with purity, simplicity and grandeur, ivory is quickly becoming the new favourite colour for bridal ensembles. In recent years, leading fashion designers like Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Manish Malhotra, Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla and Rohit Bal among others showcased their bridal couture in shades like ivory and beige. Within no time, the popularity of this runway trend swelled and was soon spotted at weddings with brides flaunting ivory lehengas and gowns with fine detailing and elaborate embroidery work. Monotone bridal ensembles in such minimalist tones reveals not just a break from tradition, but also attracts a lot of attention.

The Royal Mane Handbook

Gone are the days when beauty was limited only to the royals. Ancient secrets of going chemical-free and going ‘tout naturel’ are here to let you straighten your crown and tame your mane, the royal way.

The Serene Shraddha Kapoor

Shraddha Kapoor is like a breath of fresh air — calm and enlivening.

The And The Bowled Beautiful

A name reverberating into the wind slipping through the tensegrity of Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. A barrage of risen goosebumps and a million misty eyes. That day, the floodlights were not needed. The sun was wide awake in the hour of an excellency’s farewell. The farewell of SACHIN RAMESH TENDULKAR (SRT). Head held high in emotion, carrying the pride of his service of twenty-four years, stood his wife, Dr Anjali Tendulkar by his side, just as she has always.

The Not So Kapoor

With his debut film dooming at the box office, the early bird has still managed to conquer hearts with his impeccable acting skills. An observer, thinker and perfectionist that he is still makes him cross paths with nepotism’s rage every now and then. The confident yet controversial Sonam K Ahuja’s sibling doggedly stands out from the rest of the Kapoor clan.

'I Am Living My Dream Right Now' Sanya Malhotra

Coming from a Delhi based Punjabi family, the young diva defied the conventional aspirations of a millennial and dreamt exorbitantly high of shining on the silver screen.

The First Night Feelings

Since long I’d been yearning for the taste of his slender lips, for his sturdy stature to press against mine and for his muscular arms to hold my petite frame tightly to him.

The Endearing Heartthrob Ishaan Khatter

After Varun Dhawan and Siddharth Malhotra, here’s yet another promising fresh face that has joined the league of Bollywood young bloods - Ishaan Khatter.

Is She The One?

It’s no surprise that men and women are wired differently when it comes to relationships and marriage, but it’s not as different as we think.

Understanding Marriage

"O Husband and wife, reside together here. Do not separate and attain fulfilment of your ages together with your children and grandchildren in this home.” This shloka from the Rigveda preaches the path of life before attaining 'Grihastha'.

Discovering The Best Of You

Before The One Finds You!

Get Married The Marathi Way!

Ever been to Maharashtra? If yes, you must have sampled the delicious Marathi food, walked on the quaint little beaches and have been mesmerised by the simple and laidback Marathi lifestyle, which is decked with jewels of love and harmony.

Wristlets Of Love

India is famed for its plethora of customs and rituals. The age old traditions still maintain significance in the eyes of millions. A wedding is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated practices in India. This union of two souls, two families is considered to be an event which brings immense joy and triumph.

The Celestial Fire

In most Hindu festivals, occasions and important celebrations, the auspicious havan (sacred fire) is considered to be a crucial element. Along with invoking blessings from the Gods, the fire too is greatly revered. With the havan as a witness and the omnipresence of the Gods, it is said that it brings good luck and prosperity to any event.

Kama Sutra

“Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still a-flying; And this same flower that smiles today, Tomorrow will be dying.”

All Hail The Queen Deepika Padukone

When she walks into a room, heads don’t turn casually, they swoon.The ability to think and perceive dims as one gawks in awe at the perfection and elegance that Deepika Padukone is.

The Man Of The Hour - Ranveer Singh

He is a romantic, a charmer and a people’s man! With his first film itself, Ranveer Singh made his mark and showed the world that he was not just another debutant and that he is here to stay. His flamboyant personality and his oh-so-sexy attitude have won millions of hearts, probably Deepika Padukone’s too!

A Wind of Change

Conceptualising a cover shoot with Amyra Dastur for our New Year special was as easy as pie.

Mr. Khiladi & Mrs. Funnybones - Akshay Kumar & Twinkle Khanna

Bollywood is a land where millions of dreams either come to life or die a premature death. The world of cinema is beautiful, glamorous and often a lonesome one. Bollywood is also a place where there is never a dearth of magical tales of love and romance. Many actors and actresses have found love on the sets of a film or even a photoshoot for that matter. India’s heartthrob Rajiv Bhatia, who the world popularly knows as Akshay Kumar met his soulmate, Mrs. Funnybones or who we better know as Twinkle Khanna in a photoshoot set up by a magazine in Mumbai.

A Star Is Born - Sanya Malhotra

A couple of months ago, a video of Sanya Malhotra emerged over the Internet. It shows the talented young lass busting a move or two to Rihanna’s hit single, ‘Work’ featuring Drake along with her ‘Dangal’ co-star Fatima Sana Shaikh. As the camera spans between the two, it eventually focuses on just Malhotra. She looks calm, collected and completely in her elements. It’s hard to look away from Malhotra as she effortlessly and gracefully pulls off her dance routine. It looks as though she was born to do this. Sanya Malhotra has hit Bollywood like a hurricane!

Those Three Words

It’s finally the long weekend! I have a three days off from work and for once I have decided to do nothing about it.

Fasting For Your Beloved

For long, married women have been idolising and worshipping Parvati – the Goddess of love,marriage and devotion. The Hindu dharma believes that a woman is imperative in binding a family as she manifests the power of growth, nourishment and prosperity. She is the only one endowed with the ability to strengthen her bond and devotion towards her partner, with the way of fasting. Sharpen your wits as Wedding Affair enlightens you on the rituals of wifely fasting.