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DURING HER INTERACTION WITH NOTED FILM CRITIC ANUPAMA CHOPRA, WHEN HINA WAS ASKED IF THE ENTIRE CONTROVERSY HAD LET HER DOWN, HINASAID, "EVEN WHEN YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT IT, YOU MUST HAVE SEEN MY EXPRESSION CHANGED. WELL, YOU REALLY WORK HARD IN LIFE TO REACH WHEREYOU WANT TO REACH AND IT TAKES A LOT OF COURAGE TO BREAK THE STEREOTYPE AND THEN TO GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE. THEN YOU THATYOU'RE MAKING SO MUCH MONEY IN TELEVISION... YOU PUT IN A LOT OF HARD WORK AND COMING TO CANNES IS NOT EASY. IT'S A VERY TOUGH THING,IT'S NOT LIKE HOW IT IS BACK THERE (IN INDIA). IT'S VERY VERY DIFFICULT. YOU'VE GOT TO DO SOMETHING IN LIFE TO BE HERE."

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What is it about buying a new house or condo that appeals to so manypeople? Is it that new-home smell? Shiny new appliances you can seeyour reflection in? The decreased likelihood of there being a scary oldghost living in the closet?Whatever the reasons, Canadians pay quite a premium for a brand-newhome. Which these days ? given that 80 per cent of all new residentialunits in Canada are condos ? means a brand-new condo.According to Urbanation, a new condo in Toronto cost an average of $779per square foot in the first quar ter of this year, having surged some 50 percent since 2016. Meanwhile, a resale condo cost $683 per square foot,making new condos 14 per cent more expensive.In Vancouver, Statistics Canada data shows condos built in 2016 and2017 are 9.4 per cent more expensive, per square foot, than those builtjust before that, in 2011 and 2015.And these days, that new condo comes with some risk, too. With themarket having seen a massive upswing in prices followed by a slow-down, many condo projects are now being cancelled ? some for a lack ofdemand, and some because construction costs have soared since the

project was launched. According to new data from Altus Group, inVancouver, one out of every five condo units that developers filed forapproval in 2016 have been abandoned by the developer.In Vancouver, Statistics Canada data shows condos built in 2016 and2017 are 9.4 per cent more expensive, per square foot, than those builtjust before that, in 2011 and 2015.And these days, that new condo comes with some risk, too. With themarket having seen a massive upswing in prices followed by a slow-down, many condo projects are now being cancelled ? some for a lack ofdemand, and some because construction costs have soared since theproject was launched. According to new data from Altus Group, inVancouver, one out of every five condo units that developers filed forapproval in 2016 have been abandoned by the developer.In Toronto, that ratio is much lower , at 2 per cent of all unitslaunched in 2016. But that may not be an apples-to-apples com-parison, because the approval process in Toronto is much slower.Only 5 per cent of 2016 applications have been approved in Toronto,compared to 50 per cent in Vancouver.

Canadian dealers and automakers could face some tough choices ifthe Canadian dollar continues to fall against its U.S. counterpar t, in-dustry exper ts say.With 70-80 per cent of vehicles sold in Canada coming from outsidethe country — mainly from the United States but also from Europe andAsia — an unfavourable exchange rate becomes a critical factor intheir cost. “There’s no doubt the value of the dollar does affect pricingin Canada,” said Dennis DesRosiers, president of DesRosiers Auto-motive Consultants in Richmond Hill, Ont.The only remaining question is who pays: the automaker, the dealeror the consumer?If the automaker passes the price increase along to the consumer, itrisks losing market share. If it swallows the higher cost, that hur ts itsprofit margin, DesRosiers said.The loonie slumped to a near four-month low of US74.04 in April afterthe Bank of Canada said economic growth this year would be slowerthan expected and held its trendsetting interest rate at 1.75 per cent.Thursday, the loonie closed at US74.19.

With summer here, one is susceptible to several ailments and sea-sonal allergies because the heat makes us alter our regular diet andchange our appetite. Exper ts share useful tips on how to keep our guthealthy this season. Drink sufficient water throughout the day. Good gutalso equals good skin, which often gets irritated and dehydrated in sum-mer, something that can be avoided by focusing on a healthy gut.Chef Ishijyot Surri says, “In order to have a healthy gut, you need to bemindful of what you eat, and see to it that you have a balanced dietwith food items that are suited for summer. Avoid processed foodsand items that are high on sugar. Stress directly affects your gut anddigestion, so meditate or do something to unwind.”


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Vogue UK has hailed it as ‘the item ofthe season’. International fashionwebsites can’t stop raving about it. Andstyle mavens such as VictoriaBeckham, Kaia Gerber and KateBlanchett have been spottedspor ting it on various occasions.Yes, we are talking about theboiler suit, the utilitarian workwear staple, which was oncedonned by factory workers, me-chanics and men in the military.Now, a renewed version of thisensemble, replete with a centre zipdetail and a relaxed fit, is beingflaunted by fashionistas. Design-ers Falguni Shane Peacock say,“The boiler suit was categorisedas a functional and comfortable sil-houette. Recently, it has emerged as atrend, thanks to ‘it’ girls like Bella andGigi Hadid and Victoria Beckham whohave worn it in a fashion-forward way,putting the utility silhouette on the map.”

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LET COACHELLA 2019 BE YOUR SUMMER INSPIRATIONCoachella 2019, which concluded recently, left fans floored withsome iconic pop moments on stage and fashion inspiration drawingfrom trending looks including bucket hats, Victorian fashionencompassing all-white ensembles, tassels, etc. Ashlee Simpsonslayed in a flowing gold belted dress with black boots and eye-catching gold earrings. Shay Mitchell’s black bodysuit with a sheerskir t overlay, paired with black ankle boots and metallic accesso-ries was on point, as was Kendall Jenner’s bright-blue off-the-shoulder minidress with eye-catching accessories. Fashiondesigners break down the hottest looks from the fest that can helpyou look cool without feeling the heat.SPORT ALL-WHITE ENSEMBLESDitch black for a cool, summery white outfit. Add a pop of colour inthe form of accessories and you are good to go, according toSwapna Anumolu of Mishru. She says, “The ethereal classic all-white ensemble can be paired with colour-popping bucket hats, totehandbags or even adding a hint of metallic-tinted footwear.” Sherecommends ruffles with washed and faded denims, flirty miniskir ts or shor ts for a smar t, casual vibe in summer. She adds,“High-waist shor ts are well suited with long, floral side slit tunicsto add a more bohemian summer look. Pairing them with solid tanktops is another great option. Go for vibrant, printed shir ts for a cooltrendy get-up.”KURTA TUNICS WITH HIGH-WAIST PANTSIf you want to add a desi touch to your summer garb, Medha Khoslaof Anomaly suggests pairing them with high-waist pants. She says,“In keeping with the Coachella vibe, kur ta tunics paired with buckethats or high-waist pants with a boxy crop top could be great for theIndian summer. Bright colours, bold stripes for dresses and silkcamis paired with high-waist shor ts are super stylish and summer-friendly.”ADD RUFFLES AND FRINGE FOR A DRAMATIC EFFECTDesigner Arpita Mehta tells you how to accessorise the high-risebottoms. She says, “I feel bucket hats would go very well with

palazzo pants and a crop top; more like a stripes co-ord set.Accessorise with some cowrie shell oversized earrings to com-plete the look. I feel, a tiered ruffle maxi in soft silk or tulle wouldlook amazing with a fringe detailing on every tier to add that extra

drama to ace one’s summer look. High-waist shor ts teamedwith a bandhni shir t jacket with only two buttons would makequite a statement at a destination wedding mehendi ceremonyor a pool par ty.”



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Depression may spread through social networksDepression and other mental healthproblems can spread through socialnetworks, up to “three degrees ofseparation” or a friend of a friend of afriend, scientists warn.In a hyperconnected world, traditionalsocial networks - face-to-face con-tacts of daily life - are unravelling withthe loss of social supports, said re-searchers at the Flinders Universityin Australia.This is associated with increasing‘deaths of despair’ related to alcohol,opiate overdose and suicide becom-ing more prevalent than ever, ac-cording to an article published in TheLancet journal.“Despair and distress can spreadthrough social networks,” said Pro-fessor Tarun Bastiampillai, from theFlinders University College of Medi-cine and Public Health.

“The major implication is that insteadof only resorting to medication, orindividual psychological treatment,clinicians should also look to imme-diate social networks and wider so-cial context including the influencesof friends and family and wellbeingat work,” Bastiampillai said.The emotional experiences of this clus-tered social network of up to 150 people-- the traditional size of a village in thepast -- means ‘friends of friends of

friends’ can have a negative or posi-tive effect on us, he said.Clinicians may need to look beyondan individual’s psychology and lookat the individual’s wider social net-work and the negative or positiveimpacts it has, according to research-ers. Doctors should consider ‘socialprescribing’ -- where patients whopresent with depression are helped toengage with positive activities withintheir networks, they said.

’40S TAILORING IS BACKFashion is cyclical and it’s interesting how each decade makes its distinctive presence felt time and again. While themod ’60s and the swinging ’70s always end up being the key runway story across the board of late, there has beena resurgence of the outre ’80s. However, Fall Winter 19-20 collections saw the comeback of 1940’s tailoring seen atGucci, Fendi and Dolce & Gabbana. Think peak shoulders jacket meets high-waist and a pair of wide-legged trousers.Designer Alessandro Michele at Gucci offered a punk take on the tailoring with spikes accents, while Fendi’s minkcoats came with a sophisticated finish. Dolce & Gabbana’s pantsuit style brought to mind some of KatharineHepburn’s iconic movie looks.Designer Nikhil Thampi says, “The period of the ’40s is defined as the ‘classic’, which reminds me of well-tailoredsuits, hourglass dresses, peplum tops and peter pan collars. Since the culture of experimental clothing is risingamongst millennials, the decade’s fashion can definitely prove to make a great comeback. The era’s suit is a perfectexample of ease and effor tless elegance. The oversized jacket apart from trousers, can also be paired with high-waist shorts or can be thrown over a well-fitted dress teamed with sneakers to give it a modern chic look.”FABRIC FALL IS CRUCIALThe ’40s suit had a boxy and structured fit, which was inspired by the styles worn by men in that era. “While revivingany outfit, it is essential to keep the originality in mind. The fit is a crucial element for any ensemble. The way it fallsdue to the fabric used is very important. Body types matter a lot when it comes to the ’40s style suit. Suits and coatsalways can be pulled off in a great way when the person wearing them is confident and comfor table,” says designerArpita Mehta. Designer Paresh Lamba seconds that, he says, “People who love vintage can carry it off by stickingto a monochromatic colour palette for the fabric. Avoiding too many hues will make it look less of a costume.Improvising on the fit will help you pull it off with confidence. Choosing the right, but minimal accessories will give asense of balance and detail to the look.”



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