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Why Amit Aggarwal is one of the most exciting designers at India Couture Week 2024

In the sea of wedding lehengas, heavy silk saris and Swarovski-encrusted gowns that made Couture Week, this outlier’s bold experiments with polymer and corded textiles stood tall




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Advaya, the label that designed Deepika Padukone’s wedding saris, brings its bandhgalas and Kanjeevarams to Chennai

The Bengaluru-based label incorporates innovative techniques like blending linen with Kanjeevaram



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Aavaran’s dabu-printed apparel meets Devi’s silver jewellery at this pop-up at Chamiers

Shop dabu-printed apparel, upcycled decor, and natural stone jewellery at this ongoing pop-up in the city




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The timeless legacy of heirloom saris revisited at this Delhi exhibition

A walk through Heirloom Sarees: The Glory of India’s Woven Heritage at Delhi’s India International Centre




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Designers Abraham and Thakore bring their black and white design philosophy to Hyderabad

Slow, responsible and fashion that lasts seasons are beliefs that A&T hold dear




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Kochi designers use memories, motifs and gold for their Onam collections

Can’t make up your mind about your Onam fit? Here are some options...




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Rahul Mishra has designs for Hyderabad

A champion of slow fashion, Rahul Mishra on being inspired by Nature and why he considers fashion an art form




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With a boutique in Delhi, Franck Muller’s eyes are set on strategic expansion in India

Iconic watchmaker Franck Muller’s exclusive boutique in New Delhi is part of their strategic expansion in India




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Yuvraj Singh on luxury watches, and his upcoming biopic

Yuvraj Singh on his penchant for luxury watches, his upcoming biopic, and his dreams for the Indian cricket team




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Rhea Singha crowned Miss Universe India 2024

“I am hopeful that India will win the Miss Universe crown again this year," Urvashi Rautela told media.




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Chennai designer Neesha Amrish’s handmade stoles are now at the Van Gogh museum store in Amsterdam

The Ahimsa silk stoles are inspired by Van Gogh’s Almond Blossom and it takes 15 days to create one



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Manish Malhotra becomes the first Indian designer to showcase his fashion line, World Collection, at Harrods, London

The couturier navigates the global fashion scene through his World Collection that modernises India’s traditional textile crafts 




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Stories in silk: RmKv launches thematic handloom silk saris with natural dye

RmKv Silks which turned 100 this year, has launched their range of thematic handloom silk saris with natural dye this festive season




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Lakme Fashion Week 2024: Designer Aneeth Arora on Péro’s collaboration with Hello Kitty

At Lakme Fashion Week SS 25, the fashion brand’s biggest collab yet with Hello Kitty channeled ‘Cottagecore Kawaii’




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A Hyderabad firm helps design lifestyle products from water hyacinth fibres

Hyderabad-based Creative Bee trained rural women in Tuticorin to design lifestyle products using water hyacinth fibres. Another training programme in Bihar is in the offing




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Upcycled denim and occasion wear highlight  Lakme Fashion Week 2024

Upcycled denim, and creations with discarded material ruled the runway this year




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Have visited Kaveri’s new store in Delhi’s Khan Market?

In a first, Kaveri will launch its winter collection that has been curated for the clothing brand’s new store in Delhi’s Khan Market 




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‘Shocking’: Ananya Panday, Sonam Kapoor, Manish Malhotra, mourn demise of fashion designer Rohit Bal

From Bollywood actors to designer Manish Malhotra, many took to social media to pay their respects to Rohit Bal, affectionately known as 'Gudda' by his admirers




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Traditional Kashmiri jewellery finds a fresh, modern twist in Ratika Kaul’s designs

A timeless piece of Kashmiri heritage, this traditional gold ornament is now finding new life in the hands of modern brides



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Designer Arpita Mehta’s wedding collection

Nazara, Arpita Mehta’s latest bridal couture collection, is inspired by the vibrant traditions of Gujarat and the Northeast




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Design should be localised

For the sake of insulation and ventilation, structures should be built in tune with the prevailing climatic conditions. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi




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Size is no constraint

Three bedrooms, office space, swimming pool and provision for an elevator… all in a 24x27 ft. space. A look by Nandhini Sundar




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Why India needs universal design

A city’s design should utilise public spaces to the maximum. M. Soundariya Preetha speaks to Niels Schoenfelder of Mancini Design




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Big in size, simple in decor

Mandu’s Jami Masjid is a red standstone structure featuring an amalgam of three styles. By Chitra Ramaswamy




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Redesign or perish

Cities are shedding their past and new necessities are urging rapid changes in the landscape. By M.A. Siraj




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Designing beyond borders

An eastward tilt is in the offing in the global design movement with Indian and Chinese designers, architects and artists forging a new camaraderie.




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A tribute to the design wizard

M.P. Ranjan’s designs aimed at not only creating single point solutions, but crafting self-sustaining eco-systems.




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Fusion is their mantra

Picking up local ideas and incorporating them into their designs is the strategy adopted by Vijay and Meghal Arya of Ahmedabad.




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Housing the tree

Ever thought of living comfortably on a tree? Check out the concept, says Sathya Prakash Varanashi




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Let silence prevail

Noise pollution in residences, commercial establishments and corporate offices has become an intense stress factor. Are designers ready to tackle this issue? A look by Nandhini Sundar




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In search of the right design

Keeping in mind rich traditional practices in building construction and a more responsive approach to local sensitivities will help, feel experts




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Design tips worth stealing

Teja Lele Desai gives you nine ideas that designers swear by




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Designer Sanjay Garg of Raw Mango fuses Mughal and Rajputana traditions in his latest festive line

Raw Mango’s Sanjay Garg fuses Mughal and Rajputana traditions to create a joyful line in jewel tones for the festive season




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Kochi khadi: Stiffer but with many possibilities

Designers from across the country share their One Zero Eight and khadi collaborative experience 



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A crop of new-age schools in India now boasts of seamless designs, flexible furniture, and collaborative spaces

Meet the Indian designers doing away with cramped classrooms and dull walls and prioritising schools with flexible furniture, collaborative spaces, and interactive elements




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Column | Inside the coastal Muslim kitchen

From kuzhi paniyarams with Dutch ties to the local cousin of the East African injera, Tamil Nadu’s coastal food shows us that history is preserved not just in our museums but also in our kitchens




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Ashwin, a modern master with a positive mindset

In many ways, Ashwin stands alone. He is constantly experimenting, constantly pushing himself, and always fighting two battles every time he steps onto the field.




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Political Line | Unity and divisiveness: in the eye of the beholder




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Political Line | Siddaramaiah’s failed romance and India’s undefined borders




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Improving the language of biodiversity conservation

Engaging with vernacular diversity is a practical way to convey biodiversity concerns and values. It also helps to understand the plural ways in which communities value nature. June 5 is World Environment Day




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Column | Tracing Parsis and their monotheism

The Parsi community is the transition zone between the monotheistic and polytheistic mythologies of West and South Asia




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From the desirable to the derogatory

Wokeness, like political correctness, can tear when it is stretched too tight




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No global solutions for cricket, however positive, can work without India

Currently, the future of the game is not in the hands of the WCA or indeed the ICC. It is in the hands of the BCCI




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Denialism and ‘assertism’ are two sides of the same coin

What connects them is irrational belief. Conspiracy theories grow out of such belief




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Inside DC’s animated multiverse

The studio’s animation game is on point, with shows like Batman and Harley Quinn testament to great writing, visuals and voice casts




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Ind vs NZ: The joys and sorrows of the high-risk game in a single frame

The high-risk style is set to continue, and whenever the Bengaluru Test situation arises again, there will be wistful talk of Cheteshwar Pujara, and even Sunil Gavaskar.




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AI: The role of global standards in driving innovation and responsible development

The future of AI will require new standards to ensure safe and responsible implementation




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With non-performing loans easing, ARCs brace for tough FY25

As the asset under management of private ARCs is expected to contract by 7-10%, redemptions are predicted to remain robust. 



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Aluminium: Supports can limit the downside. Go long now

Support at ₹234-₹233 can halt the fall and keep the broader uptrend intact




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