New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- My mother recently threatened to upcycle my dupattas: "These can be curtains, these pillowcases and razai (blanket) covers." My response, as always, was a vehement "no". I have... Read More
New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- Nine years ago, Simran Lal, along with her husband Raul Rai, started a design studio in Delhi, called Nicobar, with the idea to create contemporary ready-to-wear garments that w... Read More
New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- Nelson Mandela Marg in Delhi is a go-to shopping destination in the city, drawing crowds from the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and even further... Read More
New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- In a country rich in traditional textiles, motifs and crafts, it's a tragedy that little has been done to document their histories, relevance and the role they play in the lives o... Read More
New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- A carousel studded with rubies, precious gemstones frozen inside an ice block, vanity mirrors embellished with diamonds-these were some of the pieces that were part of the exhibit... Read More
New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Over 10 people sat cross-legged, almost like props, on the stairs built into the grand set of JJ Valaya's show, which closed the India couture week on 30 July in Delhi. Models and... Read More
New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Over 10 people sat cross-legged, almost like props, on the stairs built into the grand set of JJ Valaya's show, which closed the India couture week on 30 July in Delhi. Models and... Read More
New Delhi, July 31 -- Designer Manish Malhotra ensured his return to India couture week after five years was a night to remember. His Couture Cocktail Evening on 26 July had all the ingredients of a m... Read More
New Delhi, July 25 -- The annual couture week in Delhi might have become a circus-like extravaganza with social media influencers and celebrity showstoppers, but its biggest draw remains the clothes. ... Read More
New Delhi, July 11 -- Software engineer Abhimanyu Nagdev started the year with a resolution to be a "sleepmaxxer", someone willing to go to extreme lengths in pursuit of better sleep. Seven months in,... Read More