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high, but him trying not to fly too low, the collection used prints to holdtogether the design and cut of the outfit. A tap of running water, sopositioned as to drip onto your thighs just above the slit, a pair ofhands trying to button or zip up, a scissor cutting the slit, a safety pinpulling together the cut - these were some of the smar t usage ofprints. The clothes were very wearable and comfor table, like maxis,midis, sleeveless shifts, tops...Arjun SalujaOnce again, Arjun presented a flawless collection, Between Time,inspired by the duality of life on the streets, a thought spun while on avisit to Lahore. There were leather pants, hooded jackets, faux leatherblouses teamed with saris, and he said he'd also explored Khais, adying weaving tradition from Sindh.

It's Day 3 of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week A/W2014, presented by the Fashion Design Council of India.

And while cer tain shows still make us suddenly sit up and wonderwhat season we are showing for, there is this nudging thought thatmany of our designers have now discovered leather, and this thoughtis being underlined with each show of the week, when yet anotheredgy usage of leather comes on the ramp. Perhaps it's the LA runwayki hawa, where faux leather has definitely emerged as a fall wintertrend, but whatever it is, leather's big next winter. We saw Arjun useleather to make a point, and many others use leather for the girly,edgy or contemporary look, as pants, patches, appliques, and more.So here's to faking it with leather!Abraham and Thakore"Our collection is inspired by the empowered women and wild silk ofthe nor theast." With this one statement, this designer duo created aripple at the fashion week. And using Muga, Tussar and Eri, fabricswoven in various textures, in shades of khaki to gold, they had styledsaris, jackets and kur tas. The idea was to give a sleek, 'urban uni-form' dressing option, and that, coupled with the minimalist approachof the designer duo, brought on the ramp outfits that, while remainingessentially Indian, were shorn of all the bling and tamasha, and bor-dered on the monastic.MasabaShe showed why she is a hatke designer once again by keeping theoutfits simple, the colour blocking techniques that she is known forquirky, and the prints even more zany. Inspired not by Icarus flying too

Make a style statement in black

While fashionistas say that the Little Black Dress, better known asthe LBD, is a must-have in every woman's wardrobe, there are afew other items in black that are most useful.These items can enhance your wardrobe and look in more ways

than one when paired with the right outfit. Here is a list: A pair ofblack stilettos is a must in every woman's wardrobe, simply be-cause you can pair you can pair them with any outfit -whether it is adress, salwar, sari, skir t or even a pair of denims. Shrugs are al-ways handy, especially when you are wearing a revealing outfit. Somake a stylish black shrug par t of your wardrobe if you haven'talready . Since black is a universal colour, a shrug in that shade canbe teamed with anything.When it comes to makeup, while there is a variety of colour fuleyeliners available. Always keep a black one handy as it can beworn at any time of the day, for any occasion and with any outfit.Some ensembles need slips and it is best to wear one in the samecolour as your outfit, but if that is not possible, then opt for black.Blacknail colour is mostly considered Goth fashion, but fashionistaslike Deepika Padukone and Shruti Haasan have proved otherwise.It can be paired with pretty much anything, so try it out. A blackhandbag is a good thing to keep handy too as it will go well with anyensemble.

DETROIT – The all-new 2015 Corvette Z06 is the most powerful productioncar ever from General Motors and one of a few production cars available inthe United States that delivers more than 600 horsepower. The Z06’s LT4supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine is SAE-certified at 650 horsepower (485 kW)at 6,400 rpm and 650 lb-ft of torque (881 Nm) at 3,600 rpm.“The LT4 Small Block sets a new benchmark for power and torque at GM,”said Steve Kiefer, vice president, GM Powertrain Engineering. “The enginealso puts the new Corvette Z06 on par with the most powerful supercarsoffered in America, while delivering performance with impeccable mannersthat make it suitable for daily driving.”Compared with other supercar engines, the LT4 is a veritable fountain of low-end torque, producing 457 lb-ft (619 Nm) just off idle and 625 lb-ft (847 Nm) byonly 2,800 rpm. The V-12-powered Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, for example, pro-duces about 28 percent less torque than the Z06, despite offering about 12percent more horsepower – and its peak torque isn’t achieved until 6,000rpm. The LT4 maintains 90 percent of its peak torque, or 592 lb-ft (802 Nm),from 2,500 to 5,400 rpm. The new LT4 engine eclipses the Porsche 911 TurboS engine’s peak power levels by 90 horsepower (67 kW) and 134 lb-ft oftorque (182 Nm). “Torque is the pulling power of an engine and the LT4’sabundance of it at every rpm in the engine’s speed range helps the 2015Corvette Z06 accelerate quicker and respond nearly instantaneously,” saidJordan Lee, chief engineer for Small Block engines. “It’s the very definition ofpower on demand.” The new Z06 engine produces 40 percent more peak torque(180 lb-ft / 244 Nm) than the previous-generation’s 7.0L LS7 engine – and 7.5percent more than the supercharged 2013 Corvette ZR1’s 604 lb-ft (819 Nm).

Researchers have linked food additive monosodium glutamate (MSG)to obesity and disorders associated with the metabolic syndromeincluding progressive liver disease.A new study that identifies MSG as a critical factor in the initiation ofobesity and shows that a restrictive diet cannot counteract this effectbut can slow the progression of related liver disease is published in.Makoto Fujimoto and a team of international researchers from Japan,the U.S., and Italy monitored the weight gain and development ofnonalcoholic fatty liver disease and its progression to nonalcoholicsteatohepatitis in MSG-treated mice fed either a calorie-restricted orregular diet.Co-Editor-in-Chief Sampath Par thasarathy, MBA, PhD, Florida Hospi-tal Chair in Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Central Florida,Orlando, said although MSG has been deemed a safe food additive,its dosage, interaction with other drugs, effects on vulnerable popula-tions, and effects on chronic inflammatory diseases and neurologicaldiseases are unknown.The research has been published in the Journal of Medicinal Food.

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2014 KIA CADENZA NAMED

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Cadenza Recognized for Distinctive Design, Advanced Technology and Unmatched Value" ALL-NEW 2014 CADENZA PREMIUM SEDAN

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The all-new 2014 Cadenza's stunning design combined withpremium amenities and impressive value propelled the Kiabrand into the premium sedan segment, and the ICOTY awardadds to the growing list of accolades the Cadenza has earnedsince its launch in early 2013. The award marks back-to-backvictories for Kia as the 2013 Optima mid-size sedan washonored by RTM with the ICOTY award last year."The 2014 Cadenza is another leap forward for the brand andhas brought new and affluent customers into our retail show-rooms, people who had never considered Kia before," saidMichael Sprague, executive vice president of marketing &communications, KMA. "To win the prestigious ICOTY awardtwo years running is a clear indication that our productscontinue to offer a world-class balance of design, amenitiesand value for today's discerning car buyers."RTM presents two "Of the Year" awards annually, one for car ofthe year and one for truck. In addition to product attributes suchas style, comfor t and per formance, the awards also considerhow well the brand connects emotionally with the consumerthrough its marketing effor ts. The winners are chosen by theICOTY jury, which consists of nationally renowned automotivejournalists from respected publications such as ConsumerGuide® Automotive, MSN Autos, New Car News Syndicate andRTM. "The Kia Cadenza wins in this category for a variety of

reasons, including Kia's remarkable effor t to emerge in theentry-lux category," said Cour tney Caldwell, editor-in-chief ofRoad & Travel Magazine. "Overall, the car is beautiful andaffordable, making upscale style and per formance attainable tomid-America. We applaud Kia's rapid rise from underdog to

unbelievable!" The ICOTY award is the most recent in a string ofaccolades the 2014 Cadenza has received. Just a few months ago,the Cadenza took top honors in Motor Trend Magazine's full-sizesedan comparison test and was named to the 2014 North AmericanCar of the Year shor t list.



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HOW TO ADD LIFE TO YOUR WALLS

BE A LITTLE CREATIVE AND ADDMORE COLOUR AND VIBRANCY TOYOUR WALLWalls with a dash of colour and imagi-nation can change the look of yourroom. And there are simple not so ex-pensive ways to add more life to yourwalls. Just let your creative juices flow.And then see the change.Art power: Nothing brightens up the wall

ket. Even you have an ordinary shelf,paint it in warm colours with differ-

ent motifs and see the result your-self. Arrange your favourite books,

DVDs and knickknacks on the shelfand see the transformation.

like a canvas. So, if you have an art-work then display it. Choose the perfectplace to showcase it so that it becomesthe centre of attraction. And if you don'thave the money to buy original art, don'tlose heart. You can always buy a printand with a stylish frame, it can changethe look. Colours of life: Interestingly,fabrics add much colour to a wall. Indiais a country of great textile heritage. So,

you can choose from the ikkats tomangalgiris for adding a completelydifferent, vibrant look to your wall. If youhave seen the Calico Textile Museumin Ahmedabad, you will definitely knowthe power of textile in adding a warmrich look. Learn to use saris, dupattas,rugs in adding more colour and textureto your decor. Stringing memory: Memo-ries are great to have as company inyour intimate space. Dig into your al-bum for your favourite family photosand then arrange it to bring in a sense ofpersonal touch to your space. Howabout being a little different and creative?Write your favourite poem on a nicehandmade paper and then frame it. Youcan also make a collage out of yourkids' paintings and then frame it tohang on the wall. Shelve it: Do youthink shelves are boring? Well, youcouldn't be more wrong. These daysthere are many colourful shelves indifferent shapes available in the mar-


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