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There's a certain tranquil vibe which Nawaz Modi Singhania exudes that is rare to find in our otherwise clichéd social set. Calm, composed and affable - she is chatty and warm as I meet her in her South Mumbai pad located on a leafy patch. Effortless style - that's the phrase which comes to my mind instantly. She doesn't wear brands, collects artworks of artists who may not be the 'it' artists by certain standards and is passionate about the work she does. "I'm not a branded person at all. I don't appreciate brands. I don't like the feeling of being in a million bucks and looking like rags myself. I prefer wearing rags and looking like a million bucks. You will never really catch me in brands at all. My style is very individual to me and it doesn't change as per the seasons," says she matter-of-factly.
As a child she was very weak and therefore felt the need to do something about that. From the age of 21 she's been in the fitness industry. As soon as she finished her BA, she made a successful foray with Body Art Fitness Studio. "It's always a balance of correct eating and correct exercise. With age it gets harder, our BMR slows down and having the same levels of fitness takes more work but with age comes maturity and fitness also and more self control so you manage it," quips the lady, who's been in the health industry for 23 years with dance fitness.
Root of my artistic expression
"I've been doing this more seriously for the last eight years ever since my first daughter was born. After she was born, I was stuck in the house for a long period of time and I took to exploring art in the sense now that you see it. I have always been creative. I have always been more about the right side of the brain so for me it's been about music, craft, movement and dance, sketching, needlework and embroidery. I did my first show in 2008. From there, I've always veered towards portraits, anatomy, physiology," she shares.
Avid art collector
"Whenever I'm viewing or working on art, I view myself as 50 per cent of an artist and 50 per cent collector. I always had multifaceted views on the art world. Generally, I love the genre of 3 D art - it's very eclectic, interesting and electric. It's out there. It brings things to life and form. It's very vibrant. It's new age and a movement away from the canvas."
Work life balance
"I thoroughly enjoy my life. In terms of work, I'm involved with both fitness and art. I'm also involved with my husband's company. While I do all of this hands on and being a mother, I also take a lot of time to travel, be with my friends, read, movies. I think it's a fantastic balance."
Travel nourishes me
"When I travel, I explore a lot of museums, galleries, even private galleries etc because it always expands your mind, however, I don't imbibe or inculcate any of that. Because then you lose your individuality. What's the point of mimicking somebody else? At the same time, I like to maintain a distance because I don't like things to get under my skin. I'm careful about that balance I maintain. When I'm in Europe I always try to catch the great Masters. They way they thought and they put it across was fantastic. So you can appreciate that."
Nawaz and Gautam travel a lot and they just got back from their fave travel hotspot - Bali. "The reason why it's one of my fave places is because that's where I said yes to marrying my husband. Since that was in Bali, our house in Alibaug is also created in Balinese style. It's very special to us. We love the place and the atmosphere and we took our kids there for the first time," says she with a smile.
Flirtation with jewellery
"The collaboration had more to do with art than jewellery. Poonam Soni approached me and asked me if around my paintings I gave her miniatures, she'd come up with fantastic designs and I said yes. We still do that and the response has been great in India and internationally. We do a lot of handcuffs."
Gautam and I
"We always bounce things off each other. He often asks my opinion about things happening at work. We often give each other angles which haven't been explored otherwise. We learn from each other more by the process of osmosis. Being around each other, we've become like each other in that sense. Not drawing from each other specifically. He used to give me a lot more criticism on my work previously but not so much anymore because I guess with time I'm more and more established. So I'm not seeking it, he's not offering it sort of a thing. He's very supportive of what I do. It'll stay at that level," she shares.
Evolved as a person
"I've changed a lot. I have grown up. I have become a lot of more mature, hardy, capable, confident. I think I have become a lot more patient, tolerant, also kinder, more loving, just easier. It's fulfilled me. I just feel very complete with it. My personality is such that I tend to find the good in the worst of people. In the worst of situations, I don't see the clouds I see a big fat silver lining. I'm very positive. That applies wherever I go. That's a given."
My take on the art world
"I often go for art events. I love this artist Prakash Ghatge, who you may not have heard much about, I always follow his works. I recently went to his show and picked up a couple of works. Bikash Bhattacharya - love the darkness in his work and the play of shadows. Also Jehangir Sabavala."
Future of Indian art
"Art over a period of time is going to get functional. It will not just be on your walls. It's going to be on the sofa you're sitting on. It's going to be a lot more part of your life and your home and objects. Installation art has taken that step in that direction, which is really nice; when you blend into your own world and not keep it separate."
"Most of the times my inspiration comes to me bang without me looking for it. I just know it. There was one time, I was working on a series (10 to 12 pieces were ready) for quite a while before I decided that it's not working for me and I hated it. Sometimes you are stuck for inspiration and you don't find it in certain place. No art is ever original. Even a line or a dot is not original," she says.
"There was a time when I didn't enjoy socialising and preferred being with my friends. But over a period of time, I've grown up. I think that also comes with self confidence and age and you feel like a citizen of the world. You don't feel like to be caged."
Party hosting
"That's more my husband and I go along with it. Very often I am a part of it. Very often I am not. So it depends - occasion to occasion. In Gautam's system, he has people who do it very well so I don't feel the need to get into it. However, many a times, I take over and do it myself. There was a funny incident when we got married, that was 15 years ago, his man Friday a guy called Raju felt he shouldn't upstage me and should make me feel that I was the woman of the house. So when we were having a party he unusually came up to me and said, "Itne log hain, kya banaye?" Normally he wouldn't ask me and he would do what he felt like so I turned around and matter-of-factly said, 'jo man mein aaye karo.' So he was quite taken aback. My take on it is, if somebody is doing a better job then why should I have a complex and stick my nose into it? Why involve myself with washing dishes when I can do better things with my life?" she laughs.
Moves like Jagger
"Recently, my husband was seeing my works and suddenly he sees the Mick Jagger in charcoal and he says, 'I'm meeting him over the weekend, going to his concert in Singapore.' I said, 'Why are you not taking me?' he said, 'I am only going with the boys.' I said, 'that's not on I'm coming.' I went along and there were a few girls as well so it was fine. It was a fantastic concert. A day or two later, his girlfriend (L'wren Scott) ended up killing herself, so he cancelled the rest of the tour."
"I was thrilled to see him. He's 70 years old. His waist is thin and he moves like a God. The way he was moving around, my friends and I were like 'Grand pa slow down, you'll crack a hip or something.' He had high energy, high level of stamina and fitness. This guy has never let the thought enter his head that he might be ageing. You know what, that's why it's not transcended into the body," she observes.


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Stating that the "brutal trade imbalance" enjoyed by it over Bangladesh was unacceptable, India, on Monday, said in a bid to deepen the relationship and promote economic engagement, it would promote massive investments into Bangladesh for creating jobs and economic opportunities for the local population and make the country a major hub for exports into India and other parts of the world.
"We want to dispel the 'Big Brother' impression and work hand-in-hand with the people of Bangladesh and its government to ensure economic prosperity. We are creating an environment where Indian companies are being asked to invest heavily in Bangladesh and grab the opportunity to take advantage of cheap manufacturing facilities and then export the goods to India and other parts of the world. We are not here to compete with Bangladesh in textiles or any other fields but to supplement the efforts to create jobs and deepen economic engagement," Commerce Secretary S. R. Rao said at the opening of the 'India Show' here.
The event has been organised by the Ministry of Commerce and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and India-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Boost to exports
Terming it as a further integration of economies in South Asia, Mr. Rao said Indian companies should look towards investment in joint ventures with the focus of exporting to the huge Indian market which, in turn, would give a big boost to exports from Bangladesh to India and address the issue of trade imbalance with Bangladesh by encouraging Indian investments in the neighbouring nation, which will lead to increased production of goods which can be further re-exported back to New Delhi. "India's mission is not to export more and more to Bangladesh as it is emotionally close to our hearts. We are not here to compete with you in any sector. We are here to encourage business, create jobs and re-export products to India where there is a huge market for these goods," he added.
Around 100 companies, including Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland and BHEL, are showcasing their products in the exhibition.
Bangladesh Commerce Minister Ghulam Muhammed Quader said the partnership between India and Bangladesh had great potential.
Open business environment
"We have a very open business environment in the county and Indian businessmen are welcome to invest in any kind of establishment they want to," he said.
India slashed its sensitive list under the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) for less developed countries and granted duty-free access to Bangladesh. Bangladesh had been demanding for a long-time for increased market access for its products to India.
Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Pankaj Saran said the long-term prospects of such an arrangement were good for both countries. "Bangladesh can become a hub for the North-East region. India intends to help develop ports, waterways, alternate roadways to boost trade and investments," he added.
Slashed its sensitive list under SAFTA for less developed countries and granted duty-free access to Bangladesh

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Pio Cesare Il Bricco Barbaresco 2006
Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
Winemaker's Notes
This wine is powerful and structured, rich in ripe fruit, opulent, spicy and will have a very long life. It is produced in small quantities and only in excellent vintages. We believe that, as a whole, the 2006 has great minerality, freshness and typical Nebbiolo expression, and is lush, great, warm, fruity and jammy. It is a very, very good example of Nebbiolo.
Critical Acclaim
International Wine Cellar - "Full red. Reticent aromas of currant, wild plum and tobacco are more deeply pitched than those of the classico Sweet, dense and backward, with a Barolo-like fullness and structure and deep earth tones. Finishes with a camphor quality and powerful tannins that coat the front teeth. Tough going today, but of course all of these 2006s are still in barrel. 90-92 points."
Wine Spectator - "Fragrant, delivering sandalwood, incense and floral aromas as cherry and plum notes emerge on the palate. This is open and lush, despite its dense tannins. Very suave and harmonious, needing time to really come together. Excellent finish. Best from 2012 through 2023. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 140 cases imported. "
Pio Cesare Winery
Pio Cesare has been producing wine for more than 100 years and through generations. The tradition began in 1881, when Pio Cesare started gathering grapes in his vineyards and purchasing those of some selected and reliable farmers in the hills of Barolo and Barbaresco districts.
At Pio Cesare, there has always been a conviction that great wine can come only from the finest grapes and the winery's output has always been limited through adherence to the highest standards. Pio Cesare limits its production by using only the most mature and healthy grapes. The ripening of the grapes is carefully monitored and the harvest is rigidly controlled with each grape selected by hand.
Today, the estate is managed by Pio Boffa, great-grandson of Pio Cesare. Under his stewardship, the wines of Pio Cesare have become famous throughout the world. Great strides have been made in quality, and single vineyard offerings have dazzled the wine press. View all Pio Cesare Wines
About PiedmontView a map of Piedmont wineries (PEED-mont)
Notable FactsNot just regulated to red wine, Piedmont also produces some notable whites, particularly those near the district of Gavi and Asti. Gavi produces still white wine from the Cortese grape. The wine is dry with a crisp, citrus-like acidity – fairly neutral but pleasant. Arneis is another grape/wine made in the area, creating a fuller wine that displays some nuttiness in the aroma and taste. Asti is well known for its sparkling wine – in particular Asti Spumante and Moscato d'Asti. Asti Spumante is typically higher in alcohol, sweetness & fizziness, while its higher-class cousin, Mostcato d'Asti, contains lower alcohol levels, a few less bubbles, and a more restrained and delicate representation of Moscato fruit.
About Italy
A little ditty about Italy...This country has about as many wines as its had governments. With 20 different regions, hundreds of DOCs and even more indigenous varieties, the amount of wine made in Italy is mind-boggling. Most of the juice, however, remains in the country for thirsty Italians. Wine is food in Italy and its rare that a meal is consumed without a glass of vino. That said, it's not common to find many folks drinking wine without food either. In turn, it's a match, and a mighty good one at that. In fact, it's safe to say that Italian wine is a foodie wine – one that goes on the table for a myraid of meals.
For regions, the most popular are Tuscany (home of Chianti), Piedmont and the Tre-Venezie, which includes Veneto, Trentino Alto-Adige and Friuli. Other communes of note are in Southern Italy, and a few good wines are made elsewhere in the country. The islands of Sardinia and Sicily are members of the Italian winemaking community as well.
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Alcohol By Volume GuideMost wine ranges from 10-16% alcohol by volume. Some varietals tend to have higher (for example Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon) or lower alcohol levels (Pinot Noir and many white varietals), but there is always some variation from producer to producer. Some wine falls outside of this range, for instance Port weighs in closer to 20%, while Muscat and Riesling are usually a bit below 10%.
Wine Style Guide
Light & Fruity
- Red wines that are more fruit-forward and lighter in tannin and body.
Smooth & Supple
- Medium bodied reds that go down easy, with smooth tannins and supple fruit.
Earthy & Spicy
- Wines where earthy and/or spicy dominate the flavors – typically medium to full body.
Big & Bold
- Full bodied wines that have concentrated fruit and are higher in alcohol and/or tannins. Some need age.


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Old Friends and Book Donations
to the Niels Bohr Library & Archives
Since its founding in 1962, the Niels Bohr Library & Archives has built an extraordinary collection on the history of modern physics, astronomy, geophysics, and related fields, largely through donations from the scientists who originally collected and prized the books. Like every library, it still has important gaps to fill in its holdings. Recently, I've helped the families of two old friends, Bill Kelly and Leonard Jossem, find a good home for their books, while adding missing titles to the Library's collection.
It happened serendipitously years ago. I was looking for information on Bill Kelly, a member of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) from Iowa, in the AAPT Membership Directory. A Bill Kelly appeared as living in Silver Spring, a neighboring suburb here in Washington, DC. Within minutes of finding the listing I phoned Bill and we began meeting for lunch on an almost monthly schedule to renew an old friendship.
At about that same time, AIP began planning its 75th Anniversary celebration. Bill helped develop the AIP Department of Education and Manpower in 1961, so I reminded the anniversary organizers that they had local access to an early staff member from the New York headquarters. He became involved in the 75th anniversary planning and appears in the 75th anniversary DVD.
When Bill passed away, I felt that his library would interest AIP's Niels Bohr Library & Archives. He had a long history in Physics Education at AIP, the National Research Council, and as consultant to AAPT. I arranged for Joe Anderson (Director of the Library) and Greg Good (Director of the History Center) to visit the Kelly home to inspect his collection. The result was a gift of forty-seven books to the Niels Bohr Library & Archives by Bill Kelly's family. These books will be identified in the Niels Bohr Library's book catalog and also with bookplates.
Last August, Leonard Jossem passed away. I'd known Len as president of AAPT and because of the work that we both carried out in AAPT and AIP over the years. At a memorial program in the Physics Department at Ohio State University I met Kay Smith, who had responsibility for Len's library. I informed the History Center and again it is to become the beneficiary of a number of books from the family of Len Jossem. Five boxes of books have arrived and are being cataloged.
Although the Niels Bohr Library & Archives cannot accept all donations, it does carefully consider each book that is offered. Members of AIP member societies and their families should remember this as they ponder what to do with libraries gathered during long careers in science.
For more information, please contact Greg Good (301-209-3174), Joe Anderson (301-209-3183) or send an email to .