Ritwika Gupta | Style | Beauty | Movies | Travel | Food
Aren’t there just so many days when you get tired of cooking or you’re simply lazy to go out for lunch/dinner? Time and again, we even get bored of ordering the same food and this is precisely because when it comes to ordering food home, we generally do not have many choices on our fingertips. Usually we […]
So the new year’s eve is finally here – you’ve got the perfect dress, makeup kit and hairstyle in place. But wait a minute, what is the point of all the above if your face does not glow? I know a couple of friends who are extremely worried about their patchy skin tone showing and […]
Denying food to your body is not the solution to shed those extra pounds. Instead by choosing your menu carefully, reducing weight will not be something beyond your reach now. Follow this simple 7-day diet plan in the following line and see the difference yourself. Remember, you are free to make minor changes to suit […]
Leopard printed frill dress – Vero Moda Wedges– Americaya Handbag – Cotton On Photographer – Pooja Das Okay, I did not intend to put these photos up – they were actually quite randomly clicked on the streets of Mumbai. These pictures were shot on a windy & rainy day near Chai Coffee, Versova. Cinema, culture, rain, food, fashion, […]
Exploring Haji Lane – A Fashion & Food Paradise! Despite living in Singapore for over 20 years, I had not been to Haji Lane. Yes, I should be completely ashamed of myself! Well in my defense – I’d say I wasn’t really into street shopping till I moved to Mumbai in 2011. Nonetheless, I am […]
By Radhika Gupta The third season of Masterchef India is back, with celebrity chefs Sanjeev Kapoor, Vikas Khanna and Kunal Kapoor as the judges of the show. The incredibly popular cooking reality show aired on Star Plus on the 11th March 2013, with tons of viewers watching from all over India and abroad. The three […]
Hey guys, I am thrilled to announce Spotlight’s first giveaway contest! We have recently collaborated with SlimKicker, a healthy living application, to host a healthy challenge contest on my blog. And guess what? The winner of this contest will walk away with this Hamilton Beach Blender from SlimKicker *. Features : 700-watt of peak blending […]
Tell us which of these ladies have rocked their looks, which ones shocked you completely and which looks did nothing to impress! Rocking, Shocking or Nothing? Bebo was spotted wearing a bright saffron Manish Malhotra saree with a yellow-indigo & silver border. Kareena juxtaposed the saree with a half-sleeved, creatively designed, high neck yellow blouse. We, at spotlight, feel that maybe she should […]
So a friend of mine was passing along the tranquil river at Robertson Quay Singapore, when she eagerly (& may I say immediately) dropped me a text to inform me about this interestingly named restaurant – “Bar Bar Black Sheep”. Not sure whether my fellow Singaporean friends already know about this but when I first […]
Like all of you, I stayed up watching the Filmfare awards 2013 on SONY Television and Deepika Padukone looked simply amazing for the awards night! And I was especially wowed by the arresting orange-red lip color. I love the matte finish—the bold color is deep and saturated, without any shimmer or shine. (Close up picture below) What […]
In my ideal life, I am a travel host. I travel around the world and write stories about beautiful sceneries, scrumptious food, exciting places to visit, people, culture, fashion and technology. In my spare time I design concepts – ideas for people that are personal yet objective. I am an amateur actor. I love to dance, […]
For all the Butter Chicken Lovers ! So, I was lucky enough over the last weekend to host a cooking demo masterclass with Punjab Grill’s Executive Chef, Mr. Javed Ahmed. He demonstrated three scrumptious dishes but my favourite (in fact probably everybody’s favourite) was the delicious, gastronomic, finger licking good Butter Chicken. Butter chicken (or murgh makhani) is […]
Bollywood and Tollywood celebrities, Raima Sen, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Rituparna Sengupta, were spotted out and about in Singapore over the weekend for the launch of their upcoming Bengali films “Teen Kanya”, “Maach, Mishti & More” and “Shunyo Awnko” . Directors Gautam Ghosh (Shunyo Awnko), Mainak Bhowmik and Agnidev Chatterjee (Teen Kanya) were also at the […]
Spotted : These Bollywood heroines all donning dresses by Victoria Beckham. We see some heroines who get it absolutely right while some that get it wrong or wore great dresses but messed them up with wrong accessories. This time round we spotted many of our B’town heroines wearing Victoria Beckham. Deepika Padukone blew our minds away. Who is […]
So it’s the first week of February in our sunny island and as usual, it’s time for us to update you on this month’s events, activities, some nice dining out places & lots more. Check it out only here on Spotlight! Catch Kumar, one of TOS’s Hometown Heroes, as he showcases his razor-sharp wit and […]
Kareena Kapoor Khan always seems to break boundaries with her onscreen looks, and her “seductress” look from Talaash was no different. Spotlight would like to share with you an amazing video tutorial by Pallavi Symons, for you to achieve an easy way to get this retro-sexy look ! Before Make-up: Make sure to mosturize your […]
This past weekend, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore hosted its first Epicurean Market. Spotlight had a wonderful time as we covered the entire 3-day culinary extravaganza and mostly what fascinated us was the participating “celebrity chefs” and the sheer deliciousness of their food. Already a dining destination in its own right, Epicurean Market comprised talks, demonstrations, workshops and Master Classes. […]
2013 certainly has some exciting Bollywood films coming out! For all you hindi-movie fanatics, this is for you ! First Look : Besharam Soon after completing the shooting with Deepika Padukone for ‘Ye Jawani Hai Diwani’, actor Ranbir Kapoor is all set to become ‘Besharam’ for director Abhinav Kashyap. The first look of Ranbir starrer […]
The annual Lambertz Gala is always full of very innovative fashions, and this year was not too different ! Dita Von Teese swapped 1940’s style for housewifery! She helped kick off the festivities in Cologne by walking the runway wearing a bubble-like gown made out of biscuit tins. Of course, Dita didn’t parade around in […]
Know someone who can’t live without their cup of coffee? You may wanna share these insights with them. Spotlight brings to you the pros & cons of having coffee – just for all you true coffee-lovers, coffee-detesters! Pros: – Antioxidants: Coffee is loaded with this stuff which is great because antioxidants reduce the damage to cells and […]
Yummylicious food just for all you calorie-conscious people ! Daily meal plan Try to avoid eating restaurant, street and “outside” food. Because eating at home can be equally delicious. Calculate your calorie goal YOUR CURRENT WEIGHT X 12 = amount of calories needed to maintain your weight Breakfast : Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Frittata, […]
Sweet girl-next-door or the hottest bombshell in your friend circle? Bubbly prankster or the ambitious diva? Spotlight presents to you some simple tips on beauty, fitness & fashion mantra for all you ladies out there to get glowing and mesmerize everyone around you ! Skin Care Regimen – for healthy & fresh skin Before going […]