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Neeta Lulla, Aki Narula to add glamour to Couture Wedding affair

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New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Its time to Indulge in the trendiest bridal outfits, jewellery and gifting as DLF Emporio commences the sixth edition of its grand Couture Wedding affair. The four-day event will start on Friday and will see participation of ace designer Neeta Lulla and acclaimed stylist Aki Narula.

This platform is the only personalized wedding show that brings India’s leading celebrity stylists to assist and advise patrons on the wedding look.

This year, leading Bollywood celebrity stylists Aki Narula, Ami Patel and Mohit Rai will assist the prospective grooms and bride-to-be’s to find not only their ideal wedding outfits but also their honeymoon essentials and that perfect wedding gift, said a statement.

Commemorating the sixth year of the annual wedding event, an exclusively curated fashion showcase by one of India’s leading couture designers Neeta Lulla will inaugurate the grand evening on Thursday as a prelude to the wedding extravaganza.

Neeta Lulla’s collection, titled La Belle Époque, draws essence from the Edwardian Era. Dramatic silhouettes with embellished drapes articulate the flawless craftsmanship and quintessential beauty of British novelty.

Luxurious fabrics of lace, tulle, chiffon, taffeta enriched with immemorial signature handcraft techniques such as pearl embroidery and jacquard, appliqué, hand-sequined bead work, passementerie and seutache, the collection evokes a sensuous stroke of romanticism from Japanese Osmanthus floral motifs to diaphanous embellished fabrics like organza and crepe.

The couture garment is characterized by ruffled necklines, frills, tucks and pleats paired with flowing sleeves in sheer fabrics. From cascading voluminous gowns to anarkalis with Grecian draping to shimmering handcrafted saris, there is an outfit for every type of connoisseur seeking novelty and finesse proving why Neeta Lulla is every woman’s couturier.

Dinaz Madhukar, Executive Vice-President, DLF Luxury Retail & Hospitality says, “After an overwhelming response to last year’s opening show, our Couture Weddings is preceded by a glittering showcase hosted for the very first time by one of India’s most celebrated couture designers – Neeta Lulla. It marks the beginning of a glorious year for us as we rejoice a decade of luxury and fashion at Emporio.

“We are looking forward to four days of the very best in wedding apparel and accessories, bespoke appointments with renowned celebrity stylists and enhanced bridal shopping as an experience to be treasured by each of our valuable customers.”

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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