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Cover Credits: MONTREAL PREMIER SHAADI SHOW 3 In Sync: 06 Parties Vow To Resist Change In Pak-China Corridor Route Modi Vows To End India Status As Top Defence Importer Sync Health: 28 Ageing And The Body Sync Paparazzi Canada: 12 Valerie Assonline

Sync Feature : 22 Quebec Judge Wouldn’t Hear Case Of Woman Wearing Hijab International Women’s Day Dairy Of The Month: 43

HSY Brings The World To Pakistan’ Collection And Limited Edition‘cricket World Cup Kurtas’ The Polo Lounge Launches Live Barbecue Kiran Fine Jewellery Launched A Popup Bespoke Boutique

Sync Tainments: 46 Stardust Awards 2014 36. Best Dressed Couples 27. Elan Collection Reel Review: BADLAPUR At Oscars 2015 Editor’s Letter

Dear Readers, February, when the days of winter seem endless and no amount of wistful recollecting can bring back any air of summer. It is the beginning of Springtime, Valentine gifts and kisses, Hot coffee to fend off the evening chill, with a ROLL up the rim cup form Tim Hortons which takes Canadians by storm every winter to blow away the winter blues. The month of love….No wonder the shortest one in the calendar!!!!! This issue takes us on a ride back to 2014 with glimpses from Montreal Shaadi Show Edition 2. Have a glimpse of Beat the Orange Event organized by the Conservative association of Pierrefonds-Dollard to meet & greet Valérie Assouline, the conservative candidate in Pierrefonds-Dollard for the 2015 Federal Elections. The heat was on at the Oscars with celebrity fashion at the Oscars. We give you the A-listed best dressed couples. Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world, so did we pay humble tribute to the creature without which the world would have been barren. Have a hot cup of coffee while getting mesmerized by the colorful world of SYNC and get rid of the winter blues....

Happy reading! Syncmag Team Contents 42. 18.

EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief: Naseer Mehdi Khan 41. Managing Editor: Sadia Sajid Creative Editor: Habiba Zamun PHOTOGRAPHERS Paul Aswathi MediaVision Sanish Cherian Alfaaz Photography

Showbiz Editor - Special to SyncMag Sanjay Patel

Celebrity & Fashion Editor Nirav Patel SYNCMAG www.syncmag.ca [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/syncmag.ca http://www.twitter.com/syncmagazine 6 In-Sync Vol 2, Issue 02 Tete A Tete B.C. Budget 2015: 10 highlights Judge Delays Obama Immigration Order Modi Vows To End India Status As Top WASHINGTON: A judge in Texas has blocked US President Barack Defence Importer Obama’s executive order providing millions of undocumented BANGALORE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi foreigners with protection from deportation. The White House quickly vowed Wednesday to end India’s status as the world’s called the decision wrong, number one defence importer, saying he wanted 70 per saying the president had cent of hardware to be manufactured domestically by acted within his legal the turn of the decade. authority and that the Speaking at the start adminstration will appeal. of a major aviation The order came from industry conference, Judge Andrew Hanen of Modi told hundreds the Federal District Court in Brownsville, Texas in response to a of foreign and local suit presented by that state and 25 other Republican governors businessmen that his and attorneys general, the Washington Post and New York Times government would reported Tuesday. The Post said the order seeks to postpone favour domestic implementation of the order issued in November until a trial on its firms when awarding legality can be held. The president’s plan would offer protection defence contracts as part of a larger push to boost from deportation and work permits to as many as five million India’s manufacturing sector. “We have the reputation as undocumented immigrants. The first of those initiatives was to the largest importer of defence equipment in the world,” have started receiving applications on Wednesday. Hanen said the the prime minister said at the biennial Aero India show Obama administration had not complied with basic administrative in the southern city of Bangalore. “That may be music procedures for putting such a broad program into effect, the Times to the ears of some of you here. But this is one area said. The Obama administration says the president has acted within where we would not like to be number one,” he added. federal authority for a president to enforce immigration laws. “We are reforming our defence procurement policies and there will be a clear preference for the equipment B.C. Budget 2015: 10 highlights manufactured in India.” India, which has long been the world’s largest buyer of defence equipment, is in the The B.C. government tabled a surplus budget on Tuesday that contained midst of revamping its ageing military hardware and a few small tax breaks for families, along with some modest increases for recently lifted a cap on foreign investment in defence. health care and education. But while his right-wing government has pledged to push 1. Budget surplus for 2014-15 to hit $879 million, nearly double earlier forward with planned military purchases which stalled forecasts. under the previous centre-left Congress administration, 2. People on income or disability assistance will be able to keep all of their child support payments. Modi is also determined that the ramp-up in firepower 3. Children born since Jan 1. 2007, now eligible is not at the expense of the domestic defence industry. for one-time training and education savings grant Modi said he wanted domestically made equipment of $1,200. to account for 70 per cent of the procurement budget 4. Early childhood tax benefit of $660 per year for within five years, up from the current 40 per cent, in children under six starts April 1. what he said would be a major boon to the economy. 5. Families eligible for a new PST tax credit on “A nation with a strong defence industry will not only be up to $250 worth of children’s sports equipment, more secure. It will also reap rich economic benefits,” worth $12.65 per child. said Modi. “Nearly 60 per cent of our defence equipment 6. $564 million extra funding for education over three years, to meet continues to be imported and, we are spending tens terms of collective agreement with B.C. Teachers’ Federation. of billions of dollars on acquisitions from abroad,” he 7. Temporary personal income tax rate of 16.8 per cent on individuals added. “There are studies that show that even a 20 to earning over $150,000 eliminated, as scheduled on Jan 1. 2016. 25 per cent reduction in imports could directly create 8. $3 billion funding increase for health care over three years. an additional 100,000 to 120,000 highly skilled jobs in 9. Medical Services Plan premiums will continue to rise by four per cent, India.” The five-day air show, which is held at an air to $75 per month for individuals, $136 for a family of two, and $150 for base on the northern outskirts of the city, attracts the families of three or more. bosses of hundreds of aviation and defence firms, 10. No changes to BC Ferries funding, minimum wages or social including Boeing and the French firm Dassault. assistance rates. www.syncmag.ca | 01st Feb - 28th Feb 2015 In-Sync 7 Vol 2, Issue 02

Parties Vow To Resist Change In Pak-China Vaccine Promotion Spending Has Been Corridor Route Cut, Justin Trudeau Charges ISLAMABAD: The participants of a multi-party conference (MPC) The Conservative government has cut funding to a organised by the Awami National Party (ANP) on Tuesday vowed federal program that promotes immunization, Liberal to resist the government’s alleged plan to change the route of the Leader Justin Trudeau says. There has been a 23 per Pakistan-China Economic Corridor. The speakers, mainly from the cent reduction in funding since 2006, Trudeau said nationalist parties of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warned during question period in the House of Commons that the federation could face “serious consequences” if the PML-N government insisted on excluding the backward areas of the two smaller provinces from the economic route. The event was attended by representatives of almost all the political parties, including those in the coalition governments with the PML-N. However, no one from the ruling PML-N attended the conference to respond to the criticism. Speaking on the occasion, ANP chief Asfandyar Wali Khan said the changes in the economic corridor would increase the sense of deprivation among the people of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas and smaller provinces. The ANP chief said Pakistan was the Tuesday. The Liberals say the government budgeted only country where leaders had not learnt from the past mistakes. $10 million for the Public Health Agency of Canada’s He said all the parties had supported Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif immunization program in the 2006-07 fiscal year, when he was facing a political crisis, but now all of them were being compared to $7.7 million for the year ending March pushed away. He said Mr Sharif was the only prime minister who 31, 2015. “There are five new measles cases in created crises for his own government. Mr Khan regretted that the Ontario. The prime minister has run no ads promoting PML-N leaders had not even consulted their coalition partners while the life-saving benefits of vaccinations,” Trudeau said. changing the design of the proposed economic corridor. He vowed to “Will he stop his self-promoting partisan government make the project controversial like Kalabagh Dam if the original route ads and invest instead now in a campaign that was not restored. Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Syed encourages parents to vaccinate their kids?” Khursheed Shah said such controversial decisions would weaken Prime Minister Stephen Harper didn’t say whether the the federation. Claiming credit for the project, Mr Shah urged the government was planning ads promoting vaccination, government not to change the route that had been agreed during the noting simply that he sees promoting its programs as PPP government. He also called for raising the issue at the Council one of the government’s responsibilities. “The minister of Common Interests (CII). Vice-chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i- of health and other members of the government have Insaf (PTI) Shah Mehmood Qureshi termed the project useful for the been very clear on the fact that Canadians should whole region, saying that no sane person could oppose it. However, seek proper vaccines against measles and against he said, the government was bent upon making it controversial. a range of other illnesses,” Harper said. “These He alleged that the centre had not consulted the provinces before vaccines have historically proven extremely effective changing the plan. Abdul Rauf Mengal of the Balochistan National in reducing and in some cases even eliminating certain Party-M alleged that the Baloch people were still collecting bodies of types of previously debilitating ailments.” Health their loved ones during the so-called democratic regime. He asked Minister Rona Ambrose, in a statement, responded the government to ensure peace in Balochistan before embarking to Trudeau’s charges by characterizing the Liberal upon such a huge project. Hasil Bizenjo, whose National Party (NP) Leader as having “a clear lack of understanding” on is a coalition partner with the PML-N in Balochistan, was of the view the issue. “The concern in the current context is not that the project was vital for China as well and the government should that information on the measles vaccine is not readily not make it controversial. Interestingly, instead of the Balochistan available to Canadian parents; it is that some parents chief minister who belongs to his own party, Mr Bizenjo asked the are choosing to ignore the science and choosing not Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister to take the matter to the CCI. to vaccinate their children,” the statement read. “I will Aftab Sherpao of the Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) said only strong continue to encourage parents to talk to their doctors provinces could ensure a strong federation. and vaccinate their children.

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Valerie assonline, Federal conservative candidate in the riding of pierrefonds-Dollard recently launched the first of a series of “Beat the Orange” 5a7s. built around the theme of beating the NDP, whose party color is orange and who won the riding in the in the last election, the cocktails will be held in public venues.

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DRIVEN Film Announced - A Co- Production between Pakistan, Poland, UK and Russia

K&M Features and Aster Productions hosted a Press Conference at Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore to announce details of their upcoming feature film DRIVEN.DRIVEN is a Michael Hudson film which is produced by Kamran Faiq and NaveedMehmood. The film is being shot entirely within a vintage Mercedes W126 S-Class1978. The cast includes Kamran Faiq, Amna Ilyas, Javed Sheikh, Adnan Shah Tipu, Rehan Sheikh, Omair Rana, Najia Baig and Wahab Shah. DRIVEN is a co-production between Pakistan, Poland, UK and Russia. The project team includes Director from UK, Cinematographer from Poland, Sound Design Technician from Russia and the lead cast and crew from Pakistan. Kamran Faiq and Michael Hudson are prolific industry professionals who have worked internationally and won numerous film awards and recognition. DRIVEN’s award winning British film Director Michael Hudson, while speaking about his upcoming film said: “Pakistan is currently experiencing a rebirth in cinema as it begins to tell it’s stories and find it’s voice.”

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Magnifique Magnifique Vol 2 Kurti Collection by Lala, consisting of 10 intricate designs, is inspired by mixed Persian paisley and botanical patterns based on the essential winter fabrics twill, Khaddar and linen, accompanied by embroidered shirts, borders, extra sleeves and embroidered patches.

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Sumbal Hammad, the creative Director of The House of Aphrodite brings to Pakistan the latest International trends from various globally recognized high street brands including Karen Millen, French Connection, Gap, Zara, Top Shop, River Island, Wallis, Jane Norman, H & M, Debenhams and the European inspired sourced brand Aphrodite. Get spoilt at The House of Aphrodite!

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Shoot Credits:

Photography: Yousaf Fayyaz @ Ebuzz Studio

Models: Sonia Nazir and Sadia Faisal

Hair and Make-up: Hussain Raza

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Cap’s Exchange For Change Facilitates Visit Of Indian Students To Pakistan A 29 member delegation of Indian school students and delegation of Pakistani students and teachers also visited teachers from Mumbai, New Delhi, and Dehradun visited India in February 2015. Pakistan in January as part of The Citizens Archive of The visit marks the ‘Physical Exchange’ phase of the Pakistan’s (CAP)‘Exchange for Change (EFC)20132015’ current EFC cycle. Visiting students participated in a year project conducted in association with Delhi based long exchange of correspondence with Pakistani students, organisation Routes2Roots. A similar 50member who they met during their visit to Lahore and Islamabad.

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Images From Pakistani Delegation’s Visit To India

www.syncmag.ca | 01st Feb - 28th Feb 2015 22 Sync Feature Vol 2, Issue 02 Quebec Judge Wouldn’t Hear Case Of Woman Wearing Hijab A Quebec judge told a woman appearing in her Montreal courtroom she would not hear her case until she removed her hijab. In an audio recording of the proceedings obtained by CBC News, Judge Eliana Marengo is heard telling Rania El-Alloul on Tuesday that the courtroom is a secular place and that she is not suitably dressed. “Hats and sunglasses for example, are not allowed. And I don’t see why scarves on the head would be either,” Marengo says in the recording “The same rules need to be applied to everyone. I will therefore not hear you if you are wearing a scarf on your head, just as I would not allow a person to appear before me wearing a hat or sunglasses on his or her head, or any other garment not suitable for a court proceeding.” El-Alloul was in court to apply to get her car back after it was seized by Quebec’s automobile insurance board, the SAAQ. The car was seized after police stopped El-Alloul’sson for driving with a suspended licence. In such cases, the board keeps the car for a month. If someone wants it back sooner, they have to appear before a Court of Quebec judge to make a request. That’s what El-Alloul was trying to do Tuesday afternoon. When El-Alloul first appeared before Marengo, the judge asked her why she had a scarf on her head. El-Alloul replied that it was because she is a Muslim. The judge then said she would take a 30-minute recess. When Marengo returned, she told El-Alloul she had a choice: remove her headscarf immediately or apply for a postponement in order to consult a lawyer. El-Alloul replied that she couldn’t afford a lawyer and that she didn’t want to postpone the case. Marengo then adjourned the case indefinitely.

‘I Felt That I’m Not Canadian Anymore’ In an interview, El-Alloul said she couldn’t believe what was happening. “When I came the first day when I made landing in Canada, I was wearing my hijab,” she recalled. “When I swore by God to be a good Canadian citizen I was wearing my hijab, and the judge, I shook hands with him the same day I became Canadian. I was really very happy. But what happened in court made me feel afraid. I felt that I’m not Canadian anymore.” El-Alloul said she’s speaking out because she doesn’t want what happened to her to happen to any other Muslim woman. “When she insisted I should remove my hijab, really I felt like she was talking with me as ... not a human being. I don’t want this thing to happen to any other lady. This is not the work of a judge. She doesn’t deserve to be a judge.” Judge Marengo did not respond to CBC’s request for comment. Annie-Claude Bergeron, spokesperson for the chief judge of the Quebec Court, said she was aware of the case, but that it’s “up to the judge to apply or interpret the law the way they see it.” Rules Make No Reference To Headscarves During the proceeding, Judge Marengo cited Article 13 of the regulations of the Court of Quebec. That article states: “Any person appearing before the court must be suitably dressed.” It makes no specific reference to headscarves or any other garments. Sameer Zuberi is a board member with the Canadian Muslim Forum and a graduate of the law program at l’Université du Québec à Montréal. He says he’sflabbergasted. “This is really just a no-brainer,” Zuberi said. “The judge should have known better. It’s not the first time somebody walks into a courtroom with a religious dress. Jews, men who wear the kippa, have been here for decades and they’ve certainly been involved in a courtroom setting.” El-Alloul says she would like to file a formal complaint, but she’s not sure how to proceed. Complaints against judges of the court of Quebec can be filed with the Conseil de la Magistrature du Quebec, which is responsible for supervising the conduct of judges appointed by the province. The website of the Conseil suggests that there are many reasons someone might make a complaint, including if “a judge is impolite, aggressive or ridicules a person appearing before him or her, or if a judge becomes impatient for no reason.” Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau criticized the judge’s move on Twitter. “News of a judge refusing to hear a woman’s case while she wore a hijab. This incident is unacceptable……..All Canadians deserve to have their rights protected, especially in a court of law. Let’s remember who we are.” www.syncmag.ca | 01st Feb - 28th Feb 2015 Sync Feature 23 Vol 2, Issue 02 International Women’s Day

“The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to“ the collective efforts of all who care about human rights -Gloria Steinem

International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day Quick Facts celebrating the economic, political and social achievements • The first International Women’s Day of women past, present and future. In some places like was observed on March 19, 1911 China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women’s in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Day is a national holiday. • International Women’s Day now takes place annually on March 8 and occurs during International Women’s Week. Official UN theme for IWD 2015 is Empowering Women, In 2015, International Women’s Week Empowering Humanity: Picture it! Governments and runs from March 1 to March 8. activists around the world will commemorate the 20th • In 2014, women represented 47.2% of the labour force, up from 45.7% in anniversary year of the Beijing Declaration and Platform 1999 and 37.1% in 1976. for Action, an historic roadmap that sets the agenda for • Women-owned businesses currently employ over 1.5 million Canadians. realizing women’s rights. The International Woman’s Day • In 2013 women held just 15.9% theme for 2015 is ‘Make It Happen’ with a dedicated of board director positions among hashtag for social media. Canada’s FP500 companies. In 2014, the Government of Canada released the The Canadian theme of International Women’s Day 2015 report of the federal Advisory Council Strong Women. Strong World: Improving Economic for Promoting Women on Boards, which provides roadmap for improving the Opportunities for All points to the vital contribution that representation of women on public and women make every day to both the domestic and global private boards, while building a stronger economy. It also highlights the importance of ensuring that economy. • Since 2007, the Government of every woman has the opportunity to help create prosperity, Canada has provided over $153 million whether as an employee, a professional, a business leader in funding for community-based projects, or an entrepreneur. through Status of Women Canada.

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Luxury Prét ‘J’Adore’ in Luxury Prét and ‘Amour’ for Élan Vital Élan introduces two capsule collections commemorating Valentine’s Day. J’Adore Luxury Pret collection is inspired by baroque and comes in ornate embellished details, plush embroidery and modern silhouettes and features a diverse colour palette of iconic red, black and gold based on luxurious chiffons and embroidered fabrics. Amour – Elan Vital collection is inspired by florals and baroque and is based in cotton satin and features long length printed shirts with embroidery and button details on neck-line and sleeves on pieces.

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www.syncmag.ca | 01st Feb - 28th Feb 2015 28 Sync Health Vol 2, Issue 02 Ageing And The Body 85 percent of women say clear skin would make them feel more confident. One thing is certain: the process of physical ageing no longer means we have to become incapacitated. Age is a way of being and becoming, and no longer a slow process of deterioration. To age with a feeling of wellbeing, remaining active and dynamic, we need to think on a global level, taking stock of the fact that we still have a role to play. The aim is not to reject the passage of time, but to understand the physical and psychological effects of age. Do Some Exercise: Eat Consciously Forty-five minutes of exercise three times a week Change your eating or half an hour five times a week reduces the risk habits in line with the of coronary thrombosis, osteoporosis, arthritis seasons, and eat as and diabetes. By stimulating the immune system, naturally as possible. Doing so allows us to protect our bodies and to negate some of the effects of ageing. There are a few simple rules to follow.

• Eat less. Excess weight increases swelling and bloating. This is at the root of oxidative stress and the ageing of our cells. • Think before having seconds. Avoid having a starter, main course and pudding at every meal and ‘Eat according to your hunger, only when you are hungry.’ it can also help to defend against certain types • Cut down on red meat. Eating a lot of fatty meats of cancers and reduces the chance of cancers (red meat, game, lamb) and processed meat (ham, returning. ‘Regular physical exercise improves sausages) raises the risks of certain kinds of cancer our ability to remember, to plan and to organize. cancer of the colon, the pancreas and even of the This reduction in the brain’s ageing process could prostate. Try to content yourself with eating meat reduce the risk of contracting Alzheimer’s by up once or twice a week. to a third. www.syncmag.ca | 01st Feb - 28th Feb 2015 Sync Health 29 Vol 2, Issue 02 • Eat more fish, which is rich in ourselves. Maybe fixing it can help fatty proteins and minerals. It’s us feel better about ageing. 13 Steps To a food that’s both good for you Of course, the problem is you then (low in cholesterol) and builds up start looking at the next thing that Improve Your the body’s defenses. Choose oily needs attention. And the expense Memory fish such as sardines, salmon is awful, but it helps to get over and mackerel as these contain that demoralizing aspect of ageing, the most omega-3. By eating when you no longer look how you fish two or three times a week, feel. you can halve the risk of getting Alzheimer’s, coronary thrombosis Getting Through The and cerebrovascular problems. • Eat more fruit and vegetables. Menopause They can only be beneficial, Today we live longer, we give birth reducing the risk of cancer, and later and are surrounded by anti- helping to preserve brain function. ageing products and treatments, They’re packed full of protective so being in your fifties now is antioxidants (as are herbs and very different from our mothers’ spices). generation. The differences in the way we live for our age, our 1. Organize your life appearance and our psychological 2. Exercise your brain (puzzles Look After Your state mean that the arrival of etc.) Appearance the menopause feels more brutal 3. Exercise daily (walk for The advent of Botox – expensive, than it used to. Taboos about the 30min) painful and addictive – isn’t going menopause still hold women in 4. Reduce stress & take naps to help us age. fear. When it was first used, in the 5. Eat well & eat right (fruit, 1930s, hormone replacement veggies, fish) therapy (HRT) was hailed as an 6. Sleep well (also nap in elixir of life. If you’ve got really bad afternoon) symptoms, HRT will make you feel 7. Give yourself time to form a better, but only temporarily. And memory there are well-documented risks. Less than five years of use doesn’t 8. Memorize in parts not a appear to increase the risk of whole Knowing that there is a ‘cure’ breast cancer. 9. Categorize information; for the facial signs of ageing is We should no longer have to don’t be random beguiling, but also deeply invidious. think our femininity depends on 10. Continually repeat what The fact that it’s there means we fertility. Everyone’s proud of being you’ve memorized feel we should use it. pregnant, and menopause is just 11. Participate in group If we ‘give in’ and let ourselves another stage in life. We may show our age, we’re letting found plenty of information on discussions ourselves down. On the other herbal remedies and diet, but no 12. Build your memorization hand, if there’s a visible sign of one likes to talk about attitudes. techniques age, whether it’s grey hairs or The only way we’re going to take 13. Venture out and learn from yellow teeth, that makes us feel that horror out of it is to be more your mistakes bad because we no longer look like open.’

www.syncmag.ca | 01st Feb - 28th Feb 2015 HOPSCOTCH’S30 Vol 2, Issue 02 WONDEROUS WINTER! Acclaimed couturier Kamiar Rokni lent his expertise in creating dynamic looks and styling the unique photo-shoot for the brand’s Winter Collection. Building on their philosophy of childhood wonder and discovery, Hopscotch’s new Winter Collection 2014 explores dinosaurs, space, art and carnivals this winter and complements these fun themes with joyful colors, classic solids, stripes and tweeds. The collection features a full array of winter wear including toasty sweaters, fur lined jackets, adorable scarves and gloves, and stylish shoes.

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Valentine’s Day Themed Capsule Collection Inspired by the rich culture and heritage of the East, Sapphire’s ready to wear Valentine’s Day collection features 10 innovative designs on 6 printed ready to wear kurtas and 4 embroidered kurtas. The collection plays with fun and vibrant aesthetics that include multicolored floral prints and whimsical motifs. The line also incorporates the elegance of damask to impart a contemporary look to classical st th www.syncmag.castyles. | 01 Feb - 28 Feb 2015 33

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The House of Aphrodite held an exclusive preview at its flagship store to introduce their latest winter collection which include an extensive range of products such as wraps, snoods, shawls, fur stoles, capes, crop jackets, blazers, long coats, leather tights and host of fashionably jewellery, foot wear and bags. The brand also host collection from international designers such as Karen Millen, French Connection, Gap, Zara and many more.

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House Of Aphrodite Introduces New Winter Collection

www.syncmag.ca | 01st Feb - 28th Feb 2015 36 Best Dressed Vol 2, Issue 02 Couples At Oscars 2015 We’ve always believed that things are better in pairs, and Oscars 2015 proved it. With the best- dressed actress nominees looking fierce, they had stiff competition from the world’s most gorgeous and well-dressed couples on the red carpet. Shall we take a look? Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine are both in Giorgio Armani

Eddie Redmayne and his new bride, Chrissy Teigen in Chrissy Teigen in Hannah Bagshawe, st th Zuhair Murad and Zuhair Murad and www.syncmag.caboth in Alexander | 01 Feb - 28 Feb 2015John Legend in John Legend in McQueen Gucci. Gucci. 37

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Benedict Cumberbatch & Faith Hill in J.Mendel, and Channing Tatum & Sophie Hunter Tim McGraw in Lanvin Jenna Dewan Tatum in Lanvin in Dolce & Gabbana

Jessica Oyelowo Chris Pratt and Anna Kelly Preston, in in Marchesa and Faris are channeling Gustavo Cadile and st th David Oyelowo in old-Hollywood glamour www.syncmag.caJohn Travolta | 01 Feb - 28 Feb 2015 Dolce & Gabbana in Zuhair Murad 38 Pakistan Fashion Vol 2, Issue 02

Adnan Pardesyshowcased his eponymous label’s latest collection “Labyrinth” on 26thNovember, 2014 at Fashion Pakistan Week 2014. The collection came across as a display of weaving techniques dominated by monochromatic whites, ivories and blacks. For “Labyrinth”, Adnan Pardesy took inspiration from psychedelic patterns and weaves along with Japanese weave structures, Chinese floral patterns, forest abstracts, Kalamkaari, Japanese Geisha, Greek temple landscape imagery, African tribal motifs, stencil technique tattoos, contemporary art with abstract imagery and Islamic pattern compositions.

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Nida Azwer showcased her “The Renaissance Collection” at the Fashion Pakistan Week, A/W 2014 on 27th November 2014 in Karachi. A display of grandeur and royalty in hues of deep rich red, maroons, rust, black and greys, Nida Azwer Atelier drew inspiration from the renaissance period for this collection and features a fusion of eastern and western wear which is manifested through lehngas and saris with jackets and crop tops. The collection has been handcrafted in luxe fabrics including velvets, silks, lace, nets, suiting fabrics and chiffon embellished with digital embroidery, digital and screen prints, emboss printing, hand embellishments and laser cutting.

Nida Azwer The Renaissance Collection

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Jimmy Khan, Asrar And Sara Haider Perform At The Coke Studio Gigs Music Showcase

After entertaining audiences in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad in 2014, the popular fan supported music platform Coke Studio Gigs presented a musical showcase featuring Pakistani musical acts Jimmy Khan, Asrar and Sara Haider at the Commune Artist Colony in Karachi on 25th January 2015.

In addition to the entertaining music, guests were provided the opportunity to obtain custom personalized Coke bottles at the event. Coke Studio Gigs was well attended by music industry stalwarts, celebrities and media personalities including: musician Adeel Ali, Arsalan Ali, Imran Akhoond, Haniya, Omran Shafique, Rehan Azim, Zohaib Kazi; Filmmakers Asad-ul-Haq and Bilal Lashari and TV personalities Asma Mustafa, Ayesha Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Murtaza Choudary, Sanam Saeed and Angeline Malik.

social backgrounds, coming together to celebrate the diverse and unique music of Coke Studio, and making it their own by executing the popular platform’s tracks through their own personal style and flair. The initiative is a result of popular feedback generated by fans of Coke Studio, who demanded a separate platform for up and coming Pakistani musicians to showcase their talent. Coke Studio Gigs is now in its second season and has already highlighted the talent of several Pakistani musicians

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Shaukat Khanum And L’atelier Host Fitness Fiesta Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre and L’atelier, Pakistan’s premier multi-brand store hosted Fitness Fiesta at Lakeside, Shaukat Khanum, Lahore on Sunday, 8th February 2015 to raise funds for Pakistan’s second Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Peshawar. A first-of-its-kind event titled ‘Fitness Fiesta in the Spirit of Giving’ offered a range of attractions for people from all age groups including L’atelier Fashion Lounge with 70% off on top designer collections, Farmers Market, Fitness Corner by Shapes with activities including Yoga, Aerobics, Zumba and Gym; Health Zone, Walkathon, Lifestyle Photography and Lucky Draws every hour for attendees amongst other. All proceeds from the fundraiser went towards the construction of Pakistan’s second Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital in Peshawar. For more information on how to donate, please visit: http://www.shaukatkhanum.org.pk/how-to-help.html www.syncmag.ca | 01st Feb - 28th Feb 2015 Dairy Of The Month 43 Vol 2, Issue 02

HSY Brings The World To Pakistan’ Collection And Limited Edition‘cricket World Cup Kurtas’ Following the launch of the brand’s new website, renowned couturier HSY introduces two new pret lines; “HSY Brings the World to Pakistan” Collection and Limited Edition “Cricket World Cup Kurtas” for both men & women. The inspiration for “HSY Brings the World to Pakistan” collection stems from the designer’sextensive travels and his experiences with new cultures and places around the world.Through this collection, HSY seeks to share intimate moments from his travels and global experiences over the years, through the versatile medium of fashion. Commemorating the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, HSY launches alimited range of Cricket World Cup Kurtas celebrating Pakistan’s participation at the prestigious tournament. The Kurtas feature three designs for men and one design for women based in the iconic color palette of Pakistan’s National Flag; Green and White

The Polo Lounge Launches Live Barbecue This season, The Polo Lounge is set to introduce for the first time ever, a limited edition live outdoor barbecue setting and menu, starting from the 14th of February 2015. The chefs at The Polo Lounge have designed the barbecue menu to take patrons on a global culinary journey, with influences from the char grilled barbeque styles of the Sub Continent, the Far East, the Middle East and Europe. To that end, barbecue platters such as the Polo Lounge Cumin and Pepper Poisson is reminiscent of the fusion of flavors from the Far East, the Lebanese Platter with Lamb Kebabs and Saffron marinated Chicken takes patrons to the streets of Beirut, the char grilled Chicken with Basil and Cherry tomatoes speaks heavily of the South of Italy and the traditional char grilled steak pays homage to the simple American style of barbecue. To accompany each barbecue style, the Polo Lounge chefs have further created a fine selection of side orders such aschar grilled Broccoli, Red Pepper and Garlic and Orange infused Green Beans. Speaking about the launch of the new char grilled Barbeque menu at The Polo Lounge, managing partner, AasmaRamdaysaid: “At ThePolo Lounge, our tradition has always been to embrace and interpret the best international culinary styles.

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Kiran Fine Jewellery Launched A Popup Bespoke Boutique

Acclaimed jewellery designer and entrepreneur Kiran Aman launched a popup boutique for Kiran Fine Jewellery at Misha Lakhani’s Flagship Store in Karachi. Indeed this is the first of the KFJ popup boutique series whereby Kiran Fine Jewellery endeavours to collaborate with a diversity of design houses across Pakistan. The brand currently further retails through their own standalone flagship outlet at Ocean Mall [Karachi] as of February 2014. www.syncmag.ca | 01st Feb - 28th Feb 2015 45

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Vol 2, Issue 02 Stardust Awards 2014 One of the most anticipated awards of the year, Stardust Awards 2014 saw the presence of many B-town celebs, including Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor and Bipasha Basu. The grand red carpet event, held in Mumbai on 14 December, was partnered with Colors and Sansui to acknowledge the talents of Bollywood celebs for the year 2014.

Check Out The List Of Stardust Winners Of 2014:

Searchlight Awards: Star of the Year (Female): Deepika Padukone Best film of 2014: “Queen” Star of the Year (Male): Shah Rukh Khan Best Actress: Kangana Ranaut for “Queen” Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female): Best Actor: Randeep Hooda for “Highway” Tabu for “Haider” Best Director: Imtiaz Ali for “Highway” and Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): Vikas Bahl for “Queen” Govinda for “Kill Dill”/”Happy Ending Best Actor in a Negative Role: Sonu Sood for “Entertainment” Rulers of Box Office 2014: Best Music Director: “Yaariyaan” Film of the Year: “Happy New Year” Best Lyricist for “Daawat-e-Ishq”: Dream Director: Farah Khan Kausar Munir Best Actress (Drama): Randeep Hooda for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): “Highway” Govinda for “Kill Dill”/”Happy Ending Best Director: Priyanka Chopra for “Mary Kom” Best Actor (Drama): Shahid Kapoor for Special Awards: “ Haider” International Icon of the Year: Best Actress (Thriller / Action): Amitabh Bachchan Rani Mukerji for “Mardaani Pride of the Year: Anupam Kher Best Actor (Thriller / Action): Style Diva: Jacqueline Fernandes Shah Rukh Khan for “Happy New Year” Lifetime Achievement Award: Asha Parekh Best Actress (Romance / Comedy): Colors legend Hall of Fame: Sonam Kapoor for “Khubsoorat” Rajshri Productions Best Actor (Romance / Comedy): Varun Dhawan for “Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya” www.syncmag.ca | 01st Feb - 28th Feb 2015 47

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Vol 2, Issue 02 BADLAPUR Director: Sriram Raghavan Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Varun Dhawan, Huma Qureshi, Yami Reel Review Gautam, Divya Dutta, Radhika Apte,

Verdict: Badlapur’s brilliance lies in its unpredictable climax, unforgettable performances and unmatched direction! Review by Adnan Murad: After giving a lavished flick with dollops of visual sophistication and a meandering screenplay (refer to: Agent Vinod), Sriram Raghavan has made a grand comeback with Badlapur. Sriram Raghavan’s finesse in handling noir drama is unmatchable in Bollywood. Be it Ek Hasina Thi or Johnny Gaddaar, Raghavan has always proved his mettle in this genre. His movies unfold with a stark alacrity which keeps the audience glued to the screen. Badlapur is a gritty, realistic and gripping drama. This thriller develops at a taut pace, starting as a light- hearted love story and later gradually growing in suspense with its shocking proceedings. The director knows his job well and lets the audience simmer in anticipation as he slowly cooks a meaty plot. Varun Dhawan is very impressive in a completely different role. This is one of his most restrained acts, and his serious character comes as a pleasant surprise after all the comic, lighthearted and womanising characters he has played before. He is phenomenal in this role, getting everything about his character absolutely spot on, whether it’s his expressions, his body language or his emotional outbursts. Nawazuddin Siddiqui - you can’t take your eyes off him. This man is simply too good an actor. Sly and manipulative, his persona exudes pure evil, without even the stereotype evil laugh. His eyes strike a fear that resonates deep in your soul even hours after the movie is over, Siddiqui is the character you keep thinking of. Yami Gautam doesn’t get enough scope to perform. Ashiwini Kalsekar is adequate in a not so meaty role. Divya Dutta does her job well. Radhika Apte is superb and sensational as a wife. Out of the female lot it is Huma Qureshi who stands out as a call- girl in a brief role. I think she bought a touching sensitivity to the character. There was a lot of depth in her performance. The moment when she ignores eye-contact with a customer she doesn’t like while dancing for him is mind-boggling. Her eyes have so much to say to the audience. She exudes an inimitable charisma on the screen leaving all and sundry spellbound. Kudos! The film has a taut and succinct screenplay. The editing is crisp but after the thrilling first half the second half looks a bit drag specially towards the end. The direction by Sriram Raghavan is impeccable. The movie is technically brilliant. The cinematography is brilliant and the camera effects at places really make a sound impact. Music is soothing to the ears with melodious songs like Jee Karda and Jeena Jeena. You would want to stand up and applaud when the end credits roll, for this will be easily one of the finest films you have seen in recent times. Looking at the kind of cinema that’s being churned out these days, you’ll have to wait probably really long to watch a film of this stature. So, don’t wait. Don’t miss this one. For this really deserves to be applauded. www.syncmag.ca | 01st Feb - 28th Feb 2015 Sync Sports 49 Vol 2, Issue 02 World Cup 2015 The 2015 Cricket World Cup is the 11th Cricket World Cup, jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand from 14 February to 29 March 2015. 14 teams will play 49 matches in 14 venues, with Australia staging 26 games at grounds in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney while New Zealand hosts 23 games in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Napier, Nelson and Wellington.The final match of the tournament will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The hosting rights were awarded at the same time as those of the 2011 Cricket World Cup, which Australia and New Zealand had originally bid to host, and the 2019 Cricket World Cup, which was awarded to England. The 2011 tournament was awarded to the four Asian Test cricket playing countries, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, in a 10 to 3 vote (Pakistan later lost the co-hosting rights due to a terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team). The International Cricket Council were sufficiently impressed with the trans-Tasman bid that it was decided to award the next World Cup to Australia and New Zealand.This is the second time that the tournament will be held in Australia and New Zealand, with the first being the 1992 Cricket World Cup. Sachin Tendulkar has been named as the 2015 Cricket World Cup Ambassador by the ICC for the second time, after 2011 Cricket World Cup where he was the ambassador.

www.syncmag.ca | 01st Feb - 28th Feb 2015 50 Sync Sports Vol 2, Issue 02 ‘PCB Not Interested In Wasim’s Help’ LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has no intentions of taking help from former Test captain and pace bowling icon Wasim Akram during the World Cup. Well-placed sources in the PCB told Dawn that they avoided contacting Wasim though the latter had expressed his desire to lend a helping hand to the Pakistan team, which had lost both of its matches in the current World Cup. “The PCB listens to Wasim’s statement seriously as it considers advice from all former cricketers. But after a thorough discussion, it was decided that he should not be asked for help as he is busy in his role as a broadcaster,” a PCB official said on the condition of anonymity. In a recent statement, Wasim had criticised the PCB that no one from the Board had asked him for help though he wanted to help the Pakistan squad. The official further said the PCB also avoided Wasim because he was too involved in Indian cricket and was also coaching an IPL team. Struggling Younis Steyn V Gayle Denies Retirement With World Cup Tweet Reputations At Stake BRISBANE: Out of form senior batsman Younis Khan SYDNEY: Struggling South African fast bowler Dale denied on Wednesday tweeting a plan to retire Steyn must find a way to contain record-breaking from one-day internationals West Indian batsman Chris after the ongoing World Cup, Gayle in Friday’s crunch saying he was working hard World Cup clash.Steyn’s to come good for his team. cutting edge has been A tweet from a supposedly blunted at the tournament official Younis account onso far with his two matches Tuesday said he was going to giving him total figures of retire from white-ball cricket two for 119 from a win over after the World Cup and Zimbabwe and a crushing continue to play Tests. However, Younis insisted he loss to India. Gayle, too, struggled at the start of the did not have a Twitter account of his own. “I have competition, making 36 in the defeat by Ireland no Twitter account and it’s (the story about his and just four in the win over Pakistan. But he roared retirement) fake, “Younis told AFP on Wednesday. “I back to form with his sensational, record-breaking am working hard to come good in batting and have 215 against Zimbabwe in Canberra on Tuesday, the not decided anything like that. first-ever double century at a World Cup.

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