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Denim
and diamonds? "Why not?" asks Ajay Leekha, who's launched a
line of precious-contemporary-casual jewellery under his label, Adamus.
"I want to design wearable ornaments that people don't lock away
in vaults," he declares. So, at a bash to celebrate the opening of
his sleek new studio in Hauz Khas, Leekha organised a quick presentation
to showcase his designs. While a lady crooned songs from the Titanic,
six models, including Manpreet Brar and Indrani Dasgupta, dressed in Bold
and Beautiful type gowns mingled with the 100-something guests wearing
the jewellery. Coloured stones like blue topaz and sapphires set in silver,
diamonds combined with white metal, Leekha's jewellery seemed to go down
better than the somewhat tacky show. "The designs are hip and trendy,"
remarked Brar. Says Leekha, who also writes for Gems & Jewellery and
whose regular clients include members of Delhi's diplomatic circle: "Contemporary
wear is here to stay."
-Leher
Kala
Rubble
Rouser
You could
call him Bangalore's Demolition Man. Jayakar Jerome, 52, Commissioner
of the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is on a mission-to recover
all encroached property in Bangalore. The BDA, earlier nicknamed the Bangalore
Dead Agency, has suddenly come alive. And how. So far Jerome's replaced
16 top officers, streamlined the Law Department and recovered prime land
in areas like Jayanagar (14 acres) and K.R. Road (2.5 acres). "It's
hard dealing with the land mafia," admits Jerome. But regular crank
calls on his mobile phone, kidnapping and extortion threats haven't deterred
this determined man who deals with dons with names like Bullet Raja and
Welder Krishna. "I'm only doing my duty," smiles Jerome. His
Demolition Task Force: a 150-strong contingent of BDA policemen and 30
workers. "While I'm here, I'll do my bit," he declares. It could
be the understatement of the year.
-Stephen
David
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