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Beyond glitz and glamour
"These days when we speak about a certain kind of woman who manages to be modern, back-to-basics and feminine, yet also aggressive, we refer to her as a 'Gucci woman'," the company statement said. "Today, Gucci stands for a contemporary woman, not vulnerable, but determined and strong, one who knows what she wants with extreme precision." By that definition, there are many 'Gucci women' in the city, even if Gucci watches would not be high on their shopping lists... Women who organise human chains to mark their solidarity on International Women's Day, or who hold public meetings to talk about issues such as violence, women who work full-time and travel two hours by train each way, then return home to cook, the Botox beauties and the women who know what the underbelly of the city is all about... Mumbai has space for them all!
[Shanta], who now divides her time between both cities, is currently back in Mumbai, with yet another creative achievement, Achyuta - Infinitely Yours, based on the Bhagavad Gita. Shanta believes that the Bhagavad Gita has great relevance in contemporary times. The young might think it has "fossilised ideas", but the wisdom of the Gita, "reinforces the intellect, gives us knowledge and the know-how to make the right choices in life. It acquaints us with the science of self-management to attain our full potential and achieve excellence in all areas of endeavour."
When it hosts events such as the Hakone Championship for Physically Challenged Children, Mumbai shows it has its heart in the right place.
A few days before International Women's Day, Delhi-based Jot Impex launched its Gucci Timepiece collection in Mumbai, at a swish party at Phoenix High Street's new RA Lounge.
There are some lovely watches in the collection, at some pretty lovely prices (only Rs 27,000 at its cheapest, going up to Rs 1.71 lakh), and if you have that sort of money to burn - which many people in this city do - then a Gucci watch is an acquisition to covet. Consider the 8,600 diamonds piece, with a jewelled case and white mother of pearl diamond dial, with 54 full-cut Wesselton diamonds of 0.47 carats, set in stainless steel.
"These days when we speak about a certain kind of woman who manages to be modern, back-to-basics and feminine, yet also aggressive, we refer to her as a 'Gucci woman'," the company statement said. "Today, Gucci stands for a contemporary woman, not vulnerable, but determined and strong, one who knows what she wants with extreme precision." By that definition, there are many 'Gucci women' in the city, even if Gucci watches would not be high on their shopping lists... Women who organise human chains to mark their solidarity on International Women's Day, or who hold public meetings to talk about issues such as violence, women who work full-time and travel two hours by train each way, then return home to cook, the Botox beauties and the women who know what the underbelly of the city is all about... Mumbai has space for them all!
A multi-faceted personality
Shanta Rate Misra
In this city, there are women like Shanta Rate Misra, a Kuchipudi dancer of international repute, who has trained in Bharatanatyam and Kathakali too. Shanta is also a filmmaker and promotes Indian art and culture through her Antara Foundation. She also leads the "Indian Rainbow" project, conducting lecture-demonstrations on cultural heritage in schools and colleges. A documentary film, which she directed and produced, And Miles To Flow... was selected for the International Documentary Festival in 1998.
Shanta has performed in Australia, Russia, Malaysia, Singapore, Iraq, the UK and US and conducted lectures, demonstrations and workshops all over the world. She has also been a television producer of cultural segments for a TV network in the US, and made her presence felt at major festivals like Khajuraho. Just a couple of weeks ago, she performed at the Elephanta Festival off Mumbai. Besides, she finds time to run a health and beauty boutique in Chennai, Camielle, along with two other women entrepreneurs.
Shanta, who now divides her time between both cities, is currently back in Mumbai, with yet another creative achievement, Achyuta - Infinitely Yours, based on the Bhagavad Gita. Shanta believes that the Bhagavad Gita has great relevance in contemporary times. The young might think it has "fossilised ideas", but the wisdom of the Gita, "reinforces the intellect, gives us knowledge and the know-how to make the right choices in life. It acquaints us with the science of self-management to attain our full potential and achieve excellence in all areas of endeavour."
The show premiered at the SNDT on March 1.
Wow, that's great!
Another woman of substance in this city is Anu Ranjan, who runs the Indian Television Academy (ITA). She works and parties hard; a few years ago, she attended an awards night with producer husband Shashi Ranjan and was appalled to find TV stars being treated shabbily. So she started the ITA, to help TV artistes get their due. The ITA also brings out a magazine, GR8!, and has instituted awards, both for the TV industry, and to honour women. This year's Whirlpool GR8! Women Awards recognised achievements in 19 categories, with nominees like Lalita Gupte and Kishori Amonkar.
Get, set and go karting
One special event that took place recently was the 5th Hakone Championship for Physically Challenged Children at the Hakone Go- Karting Centre at Hiranandani Gardens, Powai. More than 70 boys and girls from NGOs such as Sanskardham Vidyalaya for Hearing Impaired, Shruti School for the Deaf, Bombay Institution for Deaf and Mutes, Education Audiology and Research Society, Utkarsh Mandal Mookdhwani Vidyalaya and Save The Children School, participated in rock climbing and go-karting. Dhruv, a 15-year-old from Sanskardham, won the championship three times in a row in the boys' karting category. For many children, it was their first exposure to such activities.
For all its glamour and glitz, when the city hosts events such as this one, you know Mumbai has its heart in the right place.
Menka Shivdasani
Beyond glitz and glamour
"These days when we speak about a certain kind of woman who manages to be modern, back-to-basics and feminine, yet also aggressive, we refer to her as a 'Gucci woman'," the company statement said. "Today, Gucci stands for a contemporary woman, not vulnerable, but determined and strong, one who knows what she wants with extreme precision." By that definition, there are many 'Gucci women' in the city, even if Gucci watches would not be high on their shopping lists... Women who organise human chains to mark their solidarity on International Women's Day, or who hold public meetings to talk about issues such as violence, women who work full-time and travel two hours by train each way, then return home to cook, the Botox beauties and the women who know what the underbelly of the city is all about... Mumbai has space for them all!
[Shanta], who now divides her time between both cities, is currently back in Mumbai, with yet another creative achievement, Achyuta - Infinitely Yours, based on the Bhagavad Gita. Shanta believes that the Bhagavad Gita has great relevance in contemporary times. The young might think it has "fossilised ideas", but the wisdom of the Gita, "reinforces the intellect, gives us knowledge and the know-how to make the right choices in life. It acquaints us with the science of self-management to attain our full potential and achieve excellence in all areas of endeavour."
When it hosts events such as the Hakone Championship for Physically Challenged Children, Mumbai shows it has its heart in the right place.
A few days before International Women's Day, Delhi-based Jot Impex launched its Gucci Timepiece collection in Mumbai, at a swish party at Phoenix High Street's new RA Lounge.
There are some lovely watches in the collection, at some pretty lovely prices (only Rs 27,000 at its cheapest, going up to Rs 1.71 lakh), and if you have that sort of money to burn - which many people in this city do - then a Gucci watch is an acquisition to covet. Consider the 8,600 diamonds piece, with a jewelled case and white mother of pearl diamond dial, with 54 full-cut Wesselton diamonds of 0.47 carats, set in stainless steel.
"These days when we speak about a certain kind of woman who manages to be modern, back-to-basics and feminine, yet also aggressive, we refer to her as a 'Gucci woman'," the company statement said. "Today, Gucci stands for a contemporary woman, not vulnerable, but determined and strong, one who knows what she wants with extreme precision." By that definition, there are many 'Gucci women' in the city, even if Gucci watches would not be high on their shopping lists... Women who organise human chains to mark their solidarity on International Women's Day, or who hold public meetings to talk about issues such as violence, women who work full-time and travel two hours by train each way, then return home to cook, the Botox beauties and the women who know what the underbelly of the city is all about... Mumbai has space for them all!
A multi-faceted personality
Shanta Rate Misra
In this city, there are women like Shanta Rate Misra, a Kuchipudi dancer of international repute, who has trained in Bharatanatyam and Kathakali too. Shanta is also a filmmaker and promotes Indian art and culture through her Antara Foundation. She also leads the "Indian Rainbow" project, conducting lecture-demonstrations on cultural heritage in schools and colleges. A documentary film, which she directed and produced, And Miles To Flow... was selected for the International Documentary Festival in 1998.
Shanta has performed in Australia, Russia, Malaysia, Singapore, Iraq, the UK and US and conducted lectures, demonstrations and workshops all over the world. She has also been a television producer of cultural segments for a TV network in the US, and made her presence felt at major festivals like Khajuraho. Just a couple of weeks ago, she performed at the Elephanta Festival off Mumbai. Besides, she finds time to run a health and beauty boutique in Chennai, Camielle, along with two other women entrepreneurs.
Shanta, who now divides her time between both cities, is currently back in Mumbai, with yet another creative achievement, Achyuta - Infinitely Yours, based on the Bhagavad Gita. Shanta believes that the Bhagavad Gita has great relevance in contemporary times. The young might think it has "fossilised ideas", but the wisdom of the Gita, "reinforces the intellect, gives us knowledge and the know-how to make the right choices in life. It acquaints us with the science of self-management to attain our full potential and achieve excellence in all areas of endeavour."
The show premiered at the SNDT on March 1.
Wow, that's great!
Another woman of substance in this city is Anu Ranjan, who runs the Indian Television Academy (ITA). She works and parties hard; a few years ago, she attended an awards night with producer husband Shashi Ranjan and was appalled to find TV stars being treated shabbily. So she started the ITA, to help TV artistes get their due. The ITA also brings out a magazine, GR8!, and has instituted awards, both for the TV industry, and to honour women. This year's Whirlpool GR8! Women Awards recognised achievements in 19 categories, with nominees like Lalita Gupte and Kishori Amonkar.
Get, set and go karting
One special event that took place recently was the 5th Hakone Championship for Physically Challenged Children at the Hakone Go- Karting Centre at Hiranandani Gardens, Powai. More than 70 boys and girls from NGOs such as Sanskardham Vidyalaya for Hearing Impaired, Shruti School for the Deaf, Bombay Institution for Deaf and Mutes, Education Audiology and Research Society, Utkarsh Mandal Mookdhwani Vidyalaya and Save The Children School, participated in rock climbing and go-karting. Dhruv, a 15-year-old from Sanskardham, won the championship three times in a row in the boys' karting category. For many children, it was their first exposure to such activities.
For all its glamour and glitz, when the city hosts events such as this one, you know Mumbai has its heart in the right place.
Menka Shivdasani
