PIL filed against Prada over Kolhapuri chappal design

A PIL has been filed in the Bombay high court against Italian fashion house Prada for its alleged unauthorised use of Kolhapuri chappals, and sought compensation to be paid to Indian artisans for......

Kolhapuri footwear makers allege GI breach by Prada, demand revenue share

Artisans from Maharashtra have cried foul after footwear similar to famous Kolhapuri chappals featured in Italian luxury fashion brand Prada's spring/summer collection for men, alleging violation......

Prada breaks silence over Rs 1.2 lakh 'Kolhapuri chappals'

After a controversy triggered by the use of Kolhapuri chappals in a collection, Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has acknowledged the connection, saying the design is “inspired” by the Indian......

Maharashtra Governor Tells PM He Wants To Quit

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, who has been in the line of Opposition fire over his remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, on Monday said he has expressed a desire before Prime......

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

'When you come through the hassles and struggles of business life, your mind is wired differently.''You are more connected to reality,' Akali Dal MP Naresh Gujral tells Rahul Jacob and Archis......

Nachiket Mor has his heart in the right place

After a 25-year stint at ICICI Bank, Mor suddenly quit as he wanted to add more value in the bigger areas of health care and financial inclusion. Nachiket Mor says he tried his best to be a......

The 'Bad Girl' Returns To Films

'If I had the chance now, I would have continued acting.''The cultures of Maharashtra and Bengal are different and I felt I had to give my best to be a good daughter-in-law and an ideal wife.''I......

Why Rajkummar Became A Gangster

'It's rare for an actor to find something new to break an image.' IMAGE: Rajkummar Rao and Manushi Chhillar at the Maalik trailer launch. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff The humble......

'Just on the basis of beauty, you can't survive for so long'

'She is a very thoughtful actor.''She is in the industry not only because she is beautiful, but also because she is sensible.' IMAGE: Katrina Kaif with Vijay Sethupathi at the Merry Christmas......

Lata loved to sport jeans

Where Shamshad Begum was charging Rs 900 for a song, Lata was prepared to settle for Rs 50 as she came on the scene.Raju Bharatan recalls yet another memorable incident from Lata Mangeshkar's......

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have......