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Fittings schedule for LIFW ’03 start 13 July
MUMBAI: Preparations for the most important event in the Indian fashion calendar – the fourth Lakme India Fashion Week (LIFW) to be held between 18-24 July 2003 in Mumbai – are in full swing.
The details of the fittings schedule (13-17 July) has been announced. As reported earlier, Sony Entertainment Television will be the host broadcaster of the event for the next three years.
Insomnia, the city hotspot located within the premises of Taj Mahal Hotel will be the venue for the fittings schedule that will commence from 13 July (Sunday) onwards. During the sessions, the designers will work with certain choreographers as well as models belonging to either group A or B – all the shortlisted models have been either slotted into group A or B.
The schedule is as follows:
13 July: The designers working with model group A include Rocky S, Arjun Khanna, Krishna Mehta Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna. The designers working with mode group B include Anita Dongre/Pria Puri, Aki Narula, Priya Rao/Sabyaschi, and Monisha Jaisingh. The choreographers are Lubna Adams, Asha, Vidyun, Aparna and Tanya.
14 July: The designers working with model group A include Anamika Khanna, Deepika Govind, Nikhil Mehra, Raghavendra Rathore, Naheed Merchant/Rehane. The designers working with model group B include Ashish Soni, Malini Ramani, Ranna Gill, Ritu Kumar and Lina Tipnis. The choreographers are Lubna Adams, Asha, Vidyun, Aparna and Tanya.
15 July: The designers working with model group A include MB Grover, Anuradha Vakil, Aparna Chandra, Kavita Bhartiya, Vijay Arora and Tarun Tahiliani. The designers working with model group B include Manish Arora, Arti Monappa, Aparna Jagdhari, Tarana Rajpal, Neeta Bhargava, Niki Mahajan and Anjana Bhargava. The choreographers are Lubna Adams, Asha, Vidyun, Aparna and Tanya.
16 July: The designers working with model group A include Ashima, Leena, Monapali, Rina Dhaka, JJ Valaya, Payal Jain. The designers working with model group B include Meera/Muzaffar Ali, Anshu A Sen, Sonam Dubbal, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Satya Paul. The choreographers are Lubna Adams, Asha, Vidyun, Aparna and Tanya.
17 July: The designers include Rohit Bal, Wendell Rodrigues, Hemant Trivedi, Kiran Uttam Ghosh and Liberty Revolutions. The choreographers are Lubna Adams, Asha, Vidyun, Aparna and Tanya.
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National Geographic launches ‘Postcards from Hong Kong’ with Ridhi Dogra
New series explores the city’s hidden gems and vibrant contrasts, premiering 28 March.
MUMBAI: Ridhi Dogra just sent a postcard from Hong Kong that’s worth framing because when a bustling metropolis reveals its quiet trails and timeless traditions, even the skyline takes a back seat. National Geographic has unveiled Postcards from Hong Kong, a refreshing travel series hosted and curated by actor Ridhi Dogra. Produced by National Geographic Creative Works in collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the show offers an intimate, Indian traveller’s perspective on one of Asia’s most iconic cities, moving beyond its glittering harbour and skyscrapers to uncover serene beaches, scenic hiking trails and deep cultural traditions.
Across three visually rich episodes, Ridhi journeys through contrasting sides of Hong Kong. The first episode takes her on a quieter path of self-discovery to places like Sai Kung, Big Wave Bay, Dragon’s Back, Tai O, Ngong Ping, Po Lin Monastery and the Tian Tan Buddha. The second episode dives into the city’s energetic side, from the bustling streets of Causeway Bay to Happy Valley Racecourse, Michelin-starred spots and luxury shopping at Landmark.
Ridhi Dogra said, “Being part of Postcards from Hong Kong with Nat Geo was a deeply enriching experience. What I love about this journey is that it goes beyond the obvious; it’s not just about the skyline or the speed of the city but about the stories that live in its quieter corners.”
A National Geographic India spokesperson added, “With Postcards from Hong Kong, we set out to go beyond the familiar and explore the city through a more intimate, human lens.”
Hong Kong Tourism Board director of South Asia Puneet Kumar noted, “Postcards from Hong Kong is a reflection of meaningful storytelling that brings the city to life in an immersive way. It beautifully captures the diversity and spirit that define Hong Kong.”
Blending travel, culture and personal storytelling, the series celebrates Hong Kong as a city of contrasts where modern life meets tradition and every corner holds a story waiting to be discovered. It premieres on 28 March at 8 pm on the National Geographic Channel and will also stream on JioHotstar.
In a world of hurried travel reels, Postcards from Hong Kong slows things down just enough to let viewers truly see the city not just its lights, but its layers, proving that the best souvenirs are the stories you bring home.
