Let’s face it.  Most of us are creatures of habit who like the comfort of our surroundings.  We get nervous when we have to start a new job, we don’t really like changing apartments, and definitely would rather not move from city to city on a regular basis.  However, this is the reality for most ex-pat women living in Japan, who often not only leave behind family and friends, but also have to face the obstacles of a very distinct culture, and of learning a new language.  Though this can all be very overwhelming, many rise to the challenge, and in fact flourish in the new environment.  Meet Sheena Melwani, a singer/songwriter who is quickly becoming a “digital age” phenomenon.

Mumbai-based designer, Anuj Sharma, is one of India’s hidden secrets! He’s brilliant and extremely creative when it comes to his designs. I recently had the chance to sit down with this designer on the rise and it was quite the learning experience! He’s been a smash hit at the infamous Lakme Fashion Week, and has even traveled internationally to showcase his designs. Anuj was a student from one of India’s most prestegious Fashion Schools – National Institute of Design (Ahmedabad, Gujarat). Everytime I used to pass that school, I always wanted to raid their closests because I knew they had the best outfits inside! He’s a man with a different vision, and a luminous sense of ingenuity…and an incredible taste of style!

Designer Name: Anuj Sharma

Latest Collection Name: EYELET IT BE

Website: www.picasaweb.google.com/anujsharma.nid

Contact: 011-91-98-98321401 – anujsharma.nid@gmail.com

As an avid dancer, I’ve grown up to the jhalaks and lachuks of Shreedevi, Madhuri Dixit, and other well-known Bollywood actresses; there’s no doubt in my mind that they are as graceful as they look on the silver screen – and we all knnow this is because of the amazing help of their splendid choreographers!

In today’s day-in-age, one of highly acclaimed and internationally known dancers is none other than the Master of Movement himself, Shiamak Davar – an Indian dancer and choreographer whose forte is in jazz. He has choreographed many Bollywood movies like Dil to Pagal Hai, Taal, Kisna, Bunty Aur Babli, I See You, Dhoom 2, and the acclaimed film, Taare Zameen Par. Gossip-talkers are even saying that Davar will be showcasing his finest moves in Subhash Ghai’s upcoming release, Main Yuvraj.