The Top Five Richest Women In India

Five women find a place in Forbes 2013 list of top 100 richest Indians, with a collective wealth of $8.83 billion. Out of the five women, only two are ranked in the top 50, with the highest being Jindal Group's Savitri Jindal at 14th place ($4.9 billion) and Bennett, Coleman & Co's Indu Jain at 29th place ($1.9 billion).

Savitri Jindal

Savitri Jindal is the chairperson emeritus of the OP Jindal Group, an $18 billion conglomerate. Forbes has pegged Savitri Jindal & family's wealth at $4.9 billion, ranking her at the 14th place among top 100 richest Indians.

Indu Jain

Indu Jain is the chairperson of media conglomerate Bennett, Coleman & Co. She has been ranked at 29th place with her wealth being estimated at $1.9 billion.

Anu Aga 

Anu Aga is on the Board of Thermax, a leading Indian player in energy and environment management. She retired as chairperson of the company in 2004. Forbes has ranked her at 86th place in the list of top 100 richest Indians, pegging her wealth at $730 million.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw 

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is the chairman & managing director of India's largest biotech company Biocon. Forbes has ranked at 96th place with her wealth estimated at $655 million.

Shobhana Bhartia

Shobhana Bhartia is the chairperson of HT Media. Forbes has ranked at 98th place in the list of top 100 richest Indians, with her wealth estimated at $645 million.

Having Sex Just As Effective As Gyming

It's official! Having Sex Just As Effective As Gyming

A new study has found that having sex is similar to exercising, as it burns an average of 4.2 calories a minute in men and 3.1 calories a minute in women. For the study, sex researchers William Masters and Virginia Johnson observed 21 young heterosexual couples having sex and discovered that heart rates reached as high as 180 beats per minute, Live Science reported. Participants in the study were asked to don an armband, called SenseWear, that would help researchers keep an eye on their energy expenditures while they had sex.

Before being sent home to have sex at least four times in a month, each person was required to do a 30-minute moderate-intensity workout on the treadmill to provide a baseline measure of their calorie expenditure during exertion. The findings showed that men, on average, spent 101 calories while having sex, as compared to 276 calories on the treadmill. Also, women spent an average of 69 calories during a sex session, compared to an average of 213 calories on the treadmill.

According to researchers, the results of the study suggest that sexual activity may potentially be considered, at times, as a significant exercise.

Shilpa Shetty at ‘Nach Baliye 6’ launch

Bollywood starlet Shilpa Shetty looked absolutely stunning at the launch of dance reality show Nach Baliye 6. Dressed in a shimmering sea green gown designed by Rajat Tangri, Shilpa showed off her toned body.

This is the second time that Shilpa will be judging the show that features celebrity couple competing against each other on the dance floor.

Entrepreneur Definition

Who Is An Entrepreneur?

An individual who, rather than working as an employee, runs a small business and assumes all the risk and reward of a given business venture, idea, or good or service offered for sale. The entrepreneur is commonly seen as a business leader and innovator of new ideas and business processes.

1. Organises a business venture and assumes the complete risk for the venture at times, giving his personal guarantee and taking personal liabilities.

2. Has looked at a problem and seen it as an opportunity. He would then develop on this opportunity to start something new with the intention of generating surpluses for himself or his investors.

3. Has fire in his belly to do something and feels that his ambition is being held in check by the corporate red tape. But it takes more than just cleverness and frustration with the status quo to get an entrepreneurial venture off the ground.

4. Is someone who assumes the financial risk of the initiation, operation and management of the business.

Most entrepreneurs are driven not by the need to make money, but by the need to make their dreams a reality. More often than not, money is a byproduct of an entrepreneur's motivation rather than the motivation itself. Entrepreneurs are participants, not observers; players, not fans. And to be an entrepreneur is to be an optimist, to believe that with the right amount of time and money, you can achieve anything. When an entrepreneur reaches an obstacle, she/he turns it into an opportunity.

Failure is essential for any new entrepreneur to succeed. We cannot let any adversity pull us back. We have to learn from our mistakes and our adversities, accept the knock our profit-and-loss account will take and keep moving ahead. Every entrepreneur has to plan for the best but prepare for the worst. An entrepreneur's 'gut feeling' is often the subject of a lot of discussion and my own learning here has been that gut feeling is really the extract of one's own experience and one's ability for risk-taking rather than some vision that an entrepreneur purportedly has had.

Contrary to popular belief, entrepreneurs aren't generally high risk takers when they can't affect the outcome of the situation. They tend to set realistic and achievable goals, and when they do take risks, those are usually calculated ones based on facts and experience, rather than instinct. If one is convinced about an idea, there is no better time than now to start one's journey as an entrepreneur. The choice is yours and yours alone. Refuse to throw in the towel. Go that extra mile that failures refuse to travel. It is far better to be exhausted from success than to be rested from failure.

Take the plunge and start your planning process now. There is no day as good as today to make a beginning if you genuinely believe in your dream. Building a new company is hard work. But the hardest part of building a new company is not coming up with a new idea. You need to stay committed to your dream when you are dead tired or when you have to tell your spouse that you cannot go to a party because your work needs you more. If you are not willing to give up on things which are really important for you or if you are likely to be put down because of a rejection, it will be very difficult to stick to your idea and implement it.

Learn the 12 Steps of Surya Namaskar

Learn the 12 steps Surya Namaskar (sun salutation)

Exercise 97% of your body muscles!Yoga: The 12 steps of surya namaskar (sun salutation Yoga instructor,) Dr Johnson demonstrates in detail the 12 yoga steps of this popular asana. Also find out the surya namaskar improves flexibility, balance and works out nearly all of your muscle groups! Yoga:


Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation

Surya Namaskar literally means ‘salute to Lord Surya or Sun God.’ It is an expression of gratitude to the Sun God for providing light and prosperity. The ancient yogis practiced it every early morning facing the sun, to greet the the Sun God and the new day. Surya Namaskar, is not an asana, it is a scientific warm up that prepares mind and body for asana practice. Each position is synchronized with gentle and graceful movements and specific breathing to improve alertness and remove lethargy. When getting into a position, a specific mantra is chanted inwardly to keep the thoughts away and feel the power of divinity. It is a dynamic sequence of 12 positions, that stretch the spine backwards and forwards. A set consists of 24 positions (12×2). Normally, 3 to 7 sets are performed. When practiced in a slow pace with awareness, the gain is physical, mental and spiritual. When practiced mechanically in a fast pace, the gain is only physical.

Cautions: People suffering from arthritis, headaches, uncontrolled blood pressure, slip-disc, retinal problem, heart problem, insomnia and pregnant women must avoid Surya Namaskar.

Benefits: Improves awareness, increases flexibility and strength, relieves lethargy and tensions, reduces weight, enhances agility and grace.

Why Brown Rice Is Healthier Than White

Brown rice doesn't taste as good but is nutritionally superior to white rice

Brown Rice

There has been constant debate over white rice versus brown rice for decades. Although white rice seems to be a favourable choice for the majority of people for its appetising taste and appearance, brown rice wins hands-down when it comes to health benefits. Says holistic health guru Mickey Mehta, "Brown rice is healthier since the refining process only removes the hull of the rice kernel, leaving its nutrition intact. On the other hand, the milling and polishing used to make rice white, strips off its essential nutrients and vitamins."

Technically speaking...
A cup of brown unpolished rice contains 88 per cent of manganese, 27.3 per cent of selenium, 20.9 per cent of magnesium, 18.7 per cent of tryptophan and only 12 per cent calories. The conversion of rice from brown to white destroys about 60 per cent of iron, 80 per cent of vitamin B1, 67 per cent of vitamin B3, 90 per cent of vitamin B6, 60 per cent of iron and almost half the phosphorous, manganese and dietary fibre naturally present in the rice.

Nutritious and wholesome
Packed with natural oils, brown rice is extremely heart-friendly. Due to its fibrous concentration, brown rice facilitates healthy bowel movement and promotes weight-loss.

A cup of brown rice fulfils about 80 per cent of the daily requirement of manganese in the body. Manganese helps in the formation of healthy cholesterol. Brown rice improves metabolism and keeps you feeling fuller for a long time.

Replacing white rice with brown rice in your diet can help reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Says Mickey Mehta, "Like wheat, brown rice is also a type of whole-grain. Organically grown wild brown rice is the best as it is packed with all the essential nutrients and vitamins."

Brown Rice Nutrion Facts
Brown rice is whole grain rice. It has a mild, nutty flavor, and is chewier and more nutritious than white rice, but goes rancid more quickly because the bran and germ—which are removed to make white rice—contain fats that can spoil.

Nutrition Facts
Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked
Amount Per 100 grams
Calories 111
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.9 g 1%
Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.3 g
Monounsaturated fat 0.3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 5 mg 0%
Potassium 43 mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 23 g 7%
Dietary fiber 1.8 g 7%
Sugar 0.4 g
Protein 2.6 g 5%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1% Iron 2%
Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B-6 5%
Vitamin B-12 0% Magnesium 10%
*Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Health Benefits of Desi Cow Milk and Ghee

Desi Cow

1. After mother’s milk, it is only the cow’s milk which gives energy and full protection and is Digestible

2. As per Ayurvedic tradition, Cow Ghee helps in the growth and development of Children’s brain

3. Regular consumption increases good (HDL) cholesterol (and not bad LDL cholesterol)

4.Stimulates digestion and aids absorption of fat soluble vitamins

5. An excellent all round anti-ageing vegetarian food & external applicant on the skin

6. Desi Cow milk is like nectar, because it has amino acids which make its protein easily digestible

7. It is good for kidney

8. It is a rich source of Vitamins like B2, B3 and A which help increasing immunity

9. Cow Milk helps in reducing acidity, (a common problem today)

10. Reduces chances of peptic ulcer

11. Helps in reducing chances of colon, breast and skin cancer

12. Desi Cow milk prevents the formation of serum cholesterol

13. It is one of the best natural anti-oxidants

Kukumber One Of The World's Best Food

Cucumbers are number four most cultivated vegetable in the world and known to be one of the best foods for your overall health, often referred to as a super food.

Cucumber rehydrates body

If you are too busy to drink enough water, eat the cool cucumber, which is 90 percent water. It will cheerfully compensate your water lost.

Cucumber fights heat inside and out

Eating cucumber will get your body relief from heartburn. Apply cucumber on your skin and you will get relief from sunburn.

Cucumber keeps kidneys in shape

Cucumber lowers uric acid levels in your body and though keeping the kidneys healthy.

Cucumber eliminates toxins

All that water in cucumber acts as a virtual broom, sweeping waste products out of your body. With regular eating, cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones.

Cucumber replenishes daily vitamins

Cucumbers have most of the vitamins the body needs in a single day. A B and C, which boost your immune system keep you radiant and give you energy. Make it more powerful by juicing cucumber with spinach and carrot. Don’t forget to leave the skin on because it contains a good amount of vitamin C, about 12 percent of the daily recommended allowance.

Cucumber supplies skin friendly minerals

Cucumber is high in potassium, magnesium and silicon. That is why spas abound cucumber based treatments.

Cucumber aids in digestion and weight loss

Due to its high water and low calorie content, cucumber is an ideal source for people who are looking for weight loss. Use cucumbers in your soups and salads. If it is not your favorite snack you can crunchy cucumber sticks with creamy low fat yogurt dip. Chewing cucumber gives your jaws a good workout and the fiber in it is great for digestion. Daily consumption of cucumbers can be regarded as an aid for chronic constipation.

Cucumber revives the eyes

Placing a chilled slice of cucumber over puffy eyes is a clichéd beauty visual but it really can help reduce under-eye bags and puffiness due to its anti inflammatory properties.

Cucumber fights cancers

Cucumber is known to contain secoisolariciresinol, lariciresinol and pinoresinol. The three lignans have a strong connection with reduced risk of several cancer types, including ovarian, breast, prostate and uterine cancer.

Cucumber cures diabetes, reduces cholesterol and controls blood pressure

Cucumber juice contains a hormone which is needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin which is widely spread to be beneficial to diabetic patients. Researchers have found that a compound called sterols in cucumbers can help decrease levels of cholesterol. Cucumbers contain a lot of fiber, potassium and magnesium. These nutrients work effectively for regulating blood pressure. That is why cucumber is good for treating both high blood pressure and low blood pressure.

Cucumber refreshes the mouth

Cucumber juice heals and refreshes diseased gums. Get a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for a half minute, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing unpleasant breath.

Cucumber smoothes hair and nails

The wonder mineral Silica in cucumber makes your hair and nails shinier and stronger. The sulfur and silica in cucumbers help to stimulate your hair growth.

Cucumber promotes joint health, relieves arthritis and gout pain

As cucumber is an excellent source of silica it promotes joint health by strengthening the connective tissues. When mixed with carrot juice, cucumber can relieve gout and arthritis pain by lowering levels of the uric acid.

Cucumber cures hangover

To avoid a morning headache or hangover you can eat a few cucumber slices before going to sleep. Cucumbers contain enough B vitamins, sugar and electrolytes to replenish many essential nutrients and reducing the severity of both hangover and headache.

Cut Your Hair and It Will Grow Faster

This is also a myth. Normally our hair grows about ¼ inch a month, give or take a bit. Some people are luckier and have hair that grows just a little longer in a month. You can give that a boost by eating a lot of protein, maybe sprout ½ inch monthly. But, cutting your hair does not cause it to grow faster.

People with shorter hair do appear to have faster growing hair because the end do not have as many slits or breaks in them, as a person that have longer hairstayles. And shorter hairstyle need to be maitained more with more haircuts to keep that style.

People who use hair dryers and curling irons on their hair daily (or often) do get more breaks and split ends though no matter the length of their hair. The heat causes the hair to become more brittle and does damage the hair. That's why they now have all kinds of styling aides for hair to help combat the problems caused by heat on hair.

So if you use heat to style or dry your hair you might think you hair does not grow fast, or if you have a shorter hair style you might think your hair grows faster.  With all that said there is one other thing to be said hair on the same head does not all grow at the same rate. 100 hairs in one patch of the head will not all grow longer at the same time. The only natural way to increase hair growth is by exercise, as the increased blood flow to the scalp increases growth rate.

How to Get Rosy Cheeks

Every woman wants to have fresh rosy cheeks. It is the definition of beauty that has become a standard benchmark. When it comes to parties or outing, you know exactly how to play around your cheeks to give them a glowing blush. But, we know the exact shade of blusher that will do wonders to achieve a healthy pink glow.

Instead of resorting to rouse and other beauty products, how about looking for some natural solutions to get those luscious rosy cheeks. Here are some tips to get natural and healthy glow on your cheeks.

Facial massage

Try facial massage to make your cheeks blush. Massage your cheeks with fingertips. This will help to improve blood circulation in your face and will give your cheeks a natural blush.

Exfoliate your cheeks
 Exfoliating skin is important to get natural colour. Dead skin cells often dampen the skin colour, making it look dull and drab. Regular exfoliation helps in removing dead cells and dust, and retains the cheek’s natural colour as well. Take some uncooked oatmeal and mix it with honey or milk and make a gentle scrub. Use this on your cheeks regularly.

Wash face with warm water

Wash your face with warm water as it will help to increase blood circulation in your cheeks. This is a two minute solution to get rosy cheeks.

Follow an exercise regime
Rosy cheeks have always been a sign of good health. So, if you are not feeling healthy that too can be the reason behind lacklustre cheeks. Get into an exercise mode to stimulate blood circulation throughout your body. The body will flush out toxins, and help in circulation of blood containing oxygen and nutrients. Exercising also keeps your complexion well-nourished. Hence, leaving your cheeks with a rosy tint.

Healthy and balanced diet

Eat carotenoid-rich foods. Carotenoids are yellow, orange and red pigments found in fruits and vegetables that give them their natural colour. So, add colourful foods such as carrots, tomatoes, capsicums (even the red and yellow ones), peaches, melons and everything colourful to your diet. Also try and eat foods rich in vitamin C and E to get rosy cheeks.

Drink plenty of water

Keep your system well hydrated. Drink 6-8 glasses of water to help the body stay hydrated and flush out toxins. Water will help to keep your lips and mouth moist and soft.

Scented underpants for men, a 'Made in France' special

(PARIS-AFP) - A company that specialises in "Made in France" underwear has raised nearly 19,000 euros ($25,000) from enthusiastic investors banking on its next titillating creation -- sweet-smelling underpants for men.

The so-called "Indomitable" briefs will be manufactured by "Le Slip Francais", a company set up in 2011 by 27-year-old Guillaume Gibault, who decided to bank on a trend for all things made in France to sell underwear. "You want to change the world, you want to change things, start by changing your underpants!" the firm writes on crowdfunding website, where it has already raised close to 19,000 euros.

The idea behind crowdfunding is that anyone on the Internet can contribute money to a project, in some cases in exchange for shares in a company or other rewards. Gibault told AFP the briefs will be scented thanks to micro-capsules full of homemade perfume that will be incorporated into the cotton used to make the underpants in the Lille region of northern France. As soon as the lucky owner of the briefs moves around, the capsules will release the perfume and the scent will last up to 30 washes, he says. "It's quite a masculine perfume, not very strong, based on musk and pears," he said.

"Le Slip Francais" has become something of a success story in France, which is suffering badly from lack of competitiveness and a general perception of hostility towards business owners and entrepreneurs. It employs five people in its Paris headquarters, and outsources the manufacture of the underwear to factories in different parts of France, including Lille and the southwestern Dordogne region.

The firm has so far sold some 20,000 of its red, white, blue and black briefs, and plans to develop its presence abroad, with Japanese people proving to be particularly enthusiastic clients. Gibault says the company is already profitable, adding that the whole project shows "that we are capable of innovating in France".

"Le Slip Francais" had originally intended to raise 10,000 euros for the scented briefs, but has surpassed that amount by far and could still get a lot more before a June 3 deadline it set on its crowdfunding page. Supporters will get a range of rewards for their donations, ranging from a key ring to becoming the face -- or body of -- the new underpants when the firm's advertising drive begins.

Cosmetic surgery addict injected cooking oil into her own face

A Korean woman addicted to plastic surgery has been left unrecognisable after her obsession led her to inject cooking oil into her face.

Hang Mioku, now 48, had her first plastic surgery procedure when she was 28; hooked from the beginning she moved to Japan where she had further operations - mostly to her face.
Following operation after operation, her face was eventually left enlarged and disfigured, but she would still look at herself in the mirror and think she was beautiful.
Eventually the surgeons she visited refused to carry out any more work on her and one suggested that her obsession could be a sign of a psychological disorder.
When she returned home to Korea the surgery meant Hang's features had changed so much that her own parents didn't recognise her.
After realising that the girl with the grossly swollen face was indeed their daughter her horrified parents took her to a doctor. Once again the possibility that Hang had a mental disorder was raised and she started treatment.

However, this treatment was too expensive for her to keep up and she soon fell back into old ways.
Amazingly, she found a doctor who was willing to give her silicone injects and, what's more, he then gave her a syringe and silicone of her own so she could self-inject.
When her supply of silicone ran out Hang resorted to injecting cooking oil into her face.
Her face became so grotesquely large that she was called "standing fan" by children in her neighbourhood - due to her large face and small body.

As Hang's notoriety spread she was featured on Korean TV. Viewers seeing the report took mercy on her and sent in enough donations to enable her to have surgery to reduce the size of her face.
During the first procedure surgeons removed 60g of foreign substance from Hang's face and 200g from her neck.
After several other sessions her face was left greatly reduced but still scarred and disfigured.
And it would seem that even Hang can now see the damage she has done; she now says that she would simply like her original face back.

"A former Korean model addicted to plastic surgery injected cooking oil into her face when doctors refused to perform any more cosmetic operations on her. Hang Mioku, now about 50 years old, has been left with an badly disfigured face following her desperate attempt to attain softer and smoother skin."* Former model Hang Mioku was addicted to getting facial injections, but when doctors refused to perform any more procedures on her, she took matters into her own hands...to extreme ends. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian break it down.

Jennifer Aniston`s hairstylist was high when he created `The Rachel` look

New York: Jennifer Aniston`s hairstylist has revealed that he was completely stoned when he gave her the now iconic haircut - `The Rachel`.

Chris McMillan , who has managed the ` Friends` star`s hair for more than a decade, told Women`s Wear Daily that he was high in 1994 when he chopped her locks into the layered, shoulder-length hairdo, the New York Daily News reported.

"I`m 14 years sober, so I feel safe enough to say that," the salon owner said.

The 44-year-old actress, who is engaged to Justin Theroux, bought into the hair care company Living Proof last October and got McMillan on board with her.

Home Remedies for Sweat Too Much here are a few tips you can try.

Home Remedies for When I Sweat Too Much  here are a few tips you can try.

1. Everybody’s heard of the health benefits of herbal teas. Excessive sweating and odor are no exceptions. Get some leaves of sage, mint, lavender, or lemon and brew some tea. Tea contains tannic acid. This is a natural astringent that helps your body to stay cool, thus resulting in less sweating. Some herbal teas also can be used as antibacterial remedies.

2. RELAX! Stress can trigger the sweat glands to start working in over time.

3. Wear natural materials such as cotton rather then synthetic. Cotton helps pull moisture from your skin.

4. Use cotton sheets on your bed if you overheat at night. Also, try turning down your furnace when you go to sleep.

5. In alternative medicine, ashwagandha is a great option for how to help sweating that is caused by stress. If you can’t avoid stressful situations, then you can at least reduce the amount of sweat that is triggered whenever you feel stressed out.

Another way it helps is by promoting hormonal balance. For many individuals, excessive sweating is a sign of hormonal problems.

 Once you have cleaned yourself make sure you dry off thoroughly. Bad odor is caused bacteria and bacteria love moist and warm conditions.

6. Turmeric is a really good natural remedy that acts as a natural antibacterial agent and antiseptic. It treats any type of skin problem such as excessive sweating. If you’re overweight, it will help you to lose weight. Sweat production is decreased whenever the body loses fat.

Turmeric is available in most drug stores in capsule form. The usual dosage is 250 mg. You can also put a pinch of turmeric powder in food when you eat for sweating help.

7. Another natural treatment is Neem Oil. Neem acts as anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent. Topical application really seems to help (particularly to stop sweaty palms), as the herb renders all micro-organisms inactive. It cleans up the skin and which will help with sweating.

The best way to take neem oil is to add 5 drops in a glass of milk right before bedtime. There are also neem cleansing bars available that can be used as an alternative to soap.

8. Eat foods that contain a lot of zinc. Zinc is one of the most important nutrients for your body. It helps to maintain adrenal function.

A deficiency of zinc can lead to excessive sweating, body odor, and skin rashes.

You can either take 50 mg of zinc every day or simply increase your consumption of foods that contain this nutrient. Foods that are rich in zinc include turkey, nuts, oysters, roasted pumpkin, low-fat roast beef, and lamb.

9. In addition to zinc, you should make sure that you get plenty of calcium and magnesium. These can reduce sweating if taken together.

Magnesium in particular will reduce excessive sweating and body odor. Calcium helps magnesium be absorbed by the body.

Magnesium is found in bran, sunflower seeds, roasted soybeans, bananas, and cocoa powder. Calcium can be found in milk, carrots, cheese, sardines, and yogurt.

These herbal remedies and minerals will be enough to help you stop sweating so much. They will also help clear up bacteria so that your sweat isn’t stinky.

Always remember that sweating is totally normal and is required to keep at the correct temperature. It is also one way to get rid of toxins from the body. With over 3 million sweat glands, it is impossible to stop it from happening but by doing a few things like the ones listed above, it will no longer be an unbearable situation. 

My style mantra at Cannes is Indian: Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan, the star of Bollywood hits such "The Dirty Picture", will be among the jurors deciding this year's feature film award in Cannes.

Jury member Vidya Balan will be seen in sarees and Anarkalis on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet

Films, films and more films, that’s what I am looking forward to,” says Vidya Balan who is headed for the Cannes festival. Sitting in a sea-facing hotel room in the suburbs, amidst doing the fittings for her costumes for the red carpet, the star says, “I will be watching the best of world cinema and celebrating Indian cinema and everything that’s Indian at the most celebrated film festival of the world.

I am also looking forward to interactions with the jury and with other people from the filmmaking fraternity and deliberations with the jury. I think there is a lot that I will get to learn.”

She seems to stick to her trademark sarees as a safe option. “I will be wearing sarees forever. My style mantra here is Indian so I am going to do the same at Cannes too. I also wear a lot of Kalidars (Anarkali salwar kurtas) some of which I am going to wear there too. I am lucky enough to be dressed by the best designers in the country so I have little to worry about.”

She adds, “Sabyasachi was the first person outside family that I called when I came to know about my Cannes trip. I just told him I will need a lot of nice clothes and he promptly said it will be done.”

However, there is one thing she is going to experiment with.

“I hate wearing a particular shade of blue but Sabya had this really pretty piece in that very colour and he asked me to try that. I will be wearing that for one of the appearances.

Otherwise I stick to my favourite colours like maroon, black, mustard, so you will be seeing them in these shades. Sabyasachi is designing my clothes and Jayati Bose will be doing my styling for Cannes.”