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Hindustan Times
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Chitrangda Singh: I like when an outfit allows me to feel like the most authentic version of myself
As much as her acting skills are lauded, Chitrangda Singh creates equal noise with her classic style. But for her, it's all about showing your individuality. 'Fashion should never overpower who you are, it should quietly reflect your essence. I've gravitated towards styles that feel effortless yet striking,' she says. Outfit: Varun Nidhika | Jewellery: RK Jewellers | The actor stuns in a wave chevron pearl botanical ball gown with intricate lacework and embroidery details, and gold earrings. Both Varun Nidhika and RK Jewellers will be partaking in FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend on August 2 and 3 at Taj Palace in Delhi(Photographer: Vivek Desai) Outfit: Supria Munjal | Jewellery:RK Jewellers | Chitrangda stuns in a one-shoulder gown, hand-embroidered with jewel-toned threads in magenta, teal, gold and bronze forming hypnotic concentric patterns inspired by Italian mosaics. The look is completed by intricate stud earrings from. (Photographer: Vivek Desai) The actor last seen in Housefull 5, adds, 'I love a classic silhouette with a hint of drama, something that balances femininity and strength. Whether it's a saree or a sharply tailored suit, I like when an outfit allows me to feel like the most authentic version of myself.' Outfit: Varun & Nidhika | Jewellery: RK Jewellers | Catch the actor in a strapless wave chevron pearl botanical ball gown featuring intricate lacework and embroidery details all over. The matching structured cape highlights that extra chicness. She finishes her look with a pair of gold earrings.(Photographer: Vivek Desai) When it comes to trends, Chitrangda Singh is not someone who rushes to be a part of them. 'I enjoy observing trends, but I'm never in a rush to follow them. For me, fashion is more intuitive if a trend aligns with my aesthetics and feels comfortable, I embrace it. But I do not believe in wearing something purely because it's 'in.' I think the most memorable style statements come from individuality,' she insists. Outfit: ATBW | Jewellery: ASV Polkis | Chitrangda wears a hand-embroidered organza saree adorned with delicate geometric floral motifs, pairing it with a classic corset blouse. Her look is completed with a 14k gold necklace, set with violet tanzanites and syndicate polkis in an open floral and crescent design.(Photographer: Vivek Desai) Having started her film journey in the 2000s, ask her what she misses the most of that era's fashion and she says, 'I do miss the playful, carefree energy of 2000s fashion there was a certain charm in how we experimented with colors, low-waist jeans, and chunky accessories. It wasn't always refined, but it was bold and expressive.' Outfit: Wazir C | Jewellery: ASV Polkis | Chitrangda is a beauty as she dons a delicate ivory saree featuring a soft organza drape and a georgette blouse, detailed with Kashmiri aari and Tilla embroidery. Her look is completed with a delicate necklace in 14k gold, featuring hand-painted enamel, sparkling polkis, and tiny emerald drops.(Photographer: Vivek Desai) However, she does admire today's style too for being bold and risque: 'What I absolutely admire about today's fashion, though, is the awareness whether it's sustainability, inclusivity, or body positivity.' Outfit: Chique Clothing | Jewellery: Soni Sapphire | Chitrangda looks beautiful in this emerald green kurta featuring a burst of hand-painted florals paired with loose pants. Her look is further elevated by a 92.5 sterling silver necklace set.(Photographer: Vivek Desai) But traditional or modern fashion, what is her go-to? 'There's something special about traditional fashion. It carries culture, history, and emotion whether it's a handwoven saree or heirloom jewellery, it feels rooted and timeless. At the same time, I love the versatility and freshness of contemporary fashion as it allows for reinvention and self-expression. I think the beauty lies in blending the two, bringing a traditional grace to modern silhouettes or giving ethnic pieces a contemporary twist,' she states. FDCI If you are looking to shop for your wedding then The FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend is here to make your shopping journey smoother. From gorgeous pre-wedding attire to lehengas and enticing jewellery, this is the perfect place to be. The FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend will be held at the Taj Palace, New Delhi on 2-3 August, 2025. CREDITS: Creative Director: Shara Ashraf Prayag Mishra Photographer: Vivek Desai Words: Akash Bhatnagar Stylist: Shara Ashraf Prayag Mishra and Sameer Katariya Makeup: Reshmaa Merchant Hair: Tina Mukharjee Footwear: Two Até Location: ITC Maratha, Andheri (E), Mumbai
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
300 to 1k+ beds: Pvt hosps get bigger but manpower an issue
Mumbai: Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), a chain of hospitals from South India, made its "Mumbai debut" by opening a 300-bedded super-specialty hospital in neighbouring Thane city. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In Juhu, a multi-storeyed building is coming up within the 330-bedded Nanavati Max Hospital complex, set to more than double the present bed strength. Civil work on the proposed 1,000-bedded hospital by D-Mart owners in Borivli East is progressing. Clearly, hectic activity is ongoing in the city's hospital space. While announcing the BMC budget in Feb, commissioner Bhushan Gagrani said the city has 15,302 beds in govt hospitals and 31,076 beds in private hospitals, with another 3,515 beds being added through renovations to various BMC hospitals. The expansion trend, though, has multiple layers. For one, private hospitals that usually stuck to a few hundred beds are aiming closer to 1,000 beds—a number usually reserved for public super-specialty hospitals that have medical schools attached to them. For another, multiple hospitals are witnessing an exodus of human resources as "competition" heats up. At present, Bombay Hospital in New Marine Lines and Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Andheri have over 700 beds. But Nanavati and the D-Mart hospitals too will be big; a medical school by the Adani group in Kandivli will have 1,500 beds. "Many hospitals have begun adopting the marginal costing theory," said Dr Vivek Desai of HOSMAC, a hospital management consultancy firm. This means they will opt to build large capacities but will not focus on getting the same cost for each bed from all patients. "Many beds will go to patients who are retired govt servants or from economically weaker sections who are supported by govt schemes such as CGHS or Ayushman Bharat," said Dr Desai. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Maharashtra govt has also announced universal healthcare for people aged over 70 years that will allow them to get subsidised or free care at some private and public hospitals respectively. With more beds, not only will the volume of patients be higher, but diagnostics and therapeutic services will be better utilised. The idea of a multispecialty hospital appeals to corporate healthcare providers as they can put up the revenue-earning specialties of cancer, cardiology, gastroenterology and orthopaedics under one roof. However, a senior doctor with a BMC hospital said that the "movement" in the private healthcare space may suffer due to a "paucity of skilled personnel, both medical and non-medical". Studies done by NGOs in the past have shown gaps in healthcare in suburbs, with few public beds in the distant northern suburbs.
