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In the backdrop of a majestic white set, showstoppers Shilpa Shetty and Chitrangada Singh sashayed down the ramp as designer Tarun Tahiliani brought the curtains down on the latest edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week with a grand show.

Two larger than life trees were fabricated at the entry of the ramp and the show area was lit with orange, green, blue, red and yellow lights. The entire ramp was made of white jute while the ceilings were draped with white stripes.

Even though it was the grand finale, Tarun stuck to what he is best at - contemporary designs with western silhouettes.

"Tarun has been like family to me. He is absolutely adorable. The best thing I like about him is that he brings out a new avatar in me every time and I love to walk for him," said Shilpa who looked stunning in a white lehenga and a net blouse.

Chitrangada walked in a silk blush gauze saree encrusted with crystallised elements.

Tarun's collection titled 'New Democracy', aimed at providing a new direction to India's textiles, prints, fabrics, weaves and colours.

"As we get westernised, our Indianness is getting lost somewhere. My collection is an attempt to bring it back with the use of Indian handlooms and drapes," said Tarun.

Shilpa Shetty, who's distressed after the termination of her IPL team Rajasthan Royals (RR), says she wants a fair and balanced hearing over the matter.

"It's been a very distressing time for us all at RR after all we've put in (passion n time)," Shilpa posted on her Twitter page.

"All we ask is for a fair and balanced hearing on issues raised, given the adverse national and international impact on 'Brand IPL' in the interests of fans and teams."

"Most importantly a transparent process and enquiry..allegation is that our ownership has changed since 2008. Thats Untrue," she said.

"The only change to ownership was the introduction of my husband Raj Kundra, for which we had full BCCI permission and support at the time," she added.

The IPL governing council (GC) terminated the contracts of Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab for violating the franchise pact. While Shilpa and her London-based husband Raj Kundra own Rajasthan Royals, actress Preity Zinta has a stake in Kings XI Punjab.

Shilpa had said at the time that she was "too shocked to react" to the termination.

"This is for all those who want my reaction 'Honestly too shocked to react, just disheartened... cause it's more than just a team for us! Still haven't received the termination, will react after. Need to know the basis of this decision.' In London now," Shilpa tweeted at the time.

Shilpa Shetty has been left "too shocked to react" to the termination of the Rajasthan Royals, in which she is a stakeholder, from the Indian Premier League (IPL), while team skipper Shane Warne is "shattered".

"This is for all those who want my reaction 'Honestly too shocked to react,just disheartened... cause it's more than just a team for us! Still havn't received the termination, will react after. Need to know the basis of this decision.' In London now," Shilpa tweeted.

The IPL governing council (GC) Sunday terminated the contracts of Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab, in which Preity Zinta has a stake for breaches committed by them.

Shilpa and her London-based husband Raj Kundra own Rajasthan Royals.

Australian spinner Shane Warne was shattered at the development.

"Just woke up to news that Royals and Kings out of IPL 4, don't know anything yet, flying back to Australia... it's a big shock for Royals, will hopefully get to the bottom of it all," Warne tweeted.

"The Royals gave young unknown Indian players a chance and I as captain backed them and our coaching staff supported them. We were a team... What now for the youngsters? I hope BCCI (Board of Control for Cricked in India) come to their senses, fingers crossed," he added.

He also pinged his boss on the micro-blogging website.

"Hey Shilpa, please keep me posted if you hear anything, such sad news for us and our loyal fans, shattering to all," he wrote to Shilpa.

Business tycoon Vijay Mallya, who owns Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL team, also expressed his concern about the developments.

"This is downright ridiculous and raises serious questions on the attitude of the BCCI towards IPL franchisees," he posted to Shilpa.

"I wonder if IPL franchisees are serious stakeholders whose investments in participation are respected or are they slaves who only come and play" Mallya later posted on his Twitter page.

The controversy surrounding the Commonwealth Games was almost forgotten as the opening ceremony in New Delhi dazzled the world, including Bollywood. And the stars got tweeting about what impressed them. Here's what they had to say.

Amitabh Bachchan posted: India won again !! What a spectacular opening to the Games ... thank you !! Proud to be Indian .. now go win all the medals!!"

Abhishek Bachchan added: "Saw some glimpses of the CWG opening ceremony on TV. looked sensational!!!"

Shilpa Shetty wrote: Aah! after all the flak the Final result is spectacular at the CWG stadium:)Awesome!Heart swells with pride. Fingers crossed all shd go well."

Preity Zinta said: Watching the opening ceremony of Common wealth games ... Wow ! Its rocking !

Riteish Deshmukh wrote about the welcome for the Pakistani contingent: "Opening ceremony of CWG is looking spectacular. He added later, �Great to see a huge cheer by the crowd to welcome PAKISTAN- mark of a good host- proud to be an INDIAN"

Dia Mirza wrote: "Watching the CWG opening ceremony! WOW! So impressive! Wish all the countries the very best. Welcome to India!"

Neil Nitin Mukesh had this to say: "What a super start of the CWG. Its just spectacular"

And Indo-Pak couple Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik tweeted about the Games too. Sania wrote: "Watching the opening ceremony on tv..looks beautiful..wish I could have been there..have a match tomm so can't as our captain has said!" Her hubby added, "Watching glimpses of the CWG, Pakistan got a huge roaring welcome as they marched in, great to see."