Exporters of gems and jewellery have said the free-trade agreement (FTA) has brought relief to their sector because this opens up the world's second-largest market and brings them on a par with China and Thailand, which face zero tariffs on shipments to Europe.
Four More Shots Please 4 seems to have been made to show off trendy outfits because more than the script, attention was paid to the costumes, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Supreet Singh, filmmaker and co-founder of Red Dot Foundation, explains how the 4km long Infinite Saree is a larger campaign against all forms of sexual abuse, including marital rape.
An Indian may not have been walking the ramp at the 2026 Milan and Paris Spring Summer Fashion Weeks but Indian influences were certainly making their presence felt in unusual ways.
'Hard work is non-negotiable. Nothing comes easy; you have to give it your all'
Fashion may love what's new but Bollywood celebrities prove that the past is pure gold.
This year's London Fashion Week -- LFW has been dazzling fashion lovers for 40 years now -- proved how India is shining on the global fashion stage, says Rediff.com's Shristi Sahoo.
Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met in Islamabad in what analysts say is the formal opening of a new diplomatic formation that could reshape the post-war regional order. Their immediate goal is a ceasefire; their larger ambition is to ensure that neither Iran nor Israel emerges from this war in a dominant position. Pakistan's foreign minister then flew directly to Beijing and mooted a Chinese role as guarantor of any eventual agreement. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.
'The jury panel said that my collection should not be limited to a college fashion show; it had much more potential. They encouraged me to sign up for the annual National Designer Awards organised by the World Designing Forum.'
Six leading designers showcased their fabulous lineup at the Lakme Fashion Week 202O.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court against Italian fashion house Prada for its alleged unauthorized use of the Kolhapuri chappals. The PIL seeks compensation to be paid to Indian artisans for allegedly copying their design.
Mishra was one of the five finalists - one each from the United States, Europe, India and the Middle East, Asia, and Australia - who got a chance to showcase their take on wool for the Australian $100,000 prize.
"Right from choosing the exact colour of the stone to what kind of metal would go around it... We paid so much attention to tiny colours," says Amit Aggarwal.
"Right from choosing the exact colour of the stone to what kind of metal would go around it... We paid so much attention to tiny colours," says Amit Aggarwal.
Christine, a self-taught makeup artist and former chef who now works for Amazon, articulates her style statement.
'She understands her body, comfort level and personal style and no longer dresses to impress others.'
'I suspect that Bangladesh being given permission stuck in India's official craw, and this story was an attempt to balance the scales by giving the impression that a similar waiver had been given to India as well.'
There is nothing, when it comes to clothes, that Sonam cannot wear well. Nor are there fashion rules that she won't break if need be.
'It doesn't matter where you come from or what college you studied in. None of it defines your future. Just don't give up.'
According to multiple sources close to the development, Mercedes-Benz is already in talks with multiple developers in Gurugram for a luxury branded residence project.
Lakm Fashion Week x FDCI Day 3 kicked off with three designers Ankush Jain, Jigar & Nikita, and Sanjukta Dutta showcasing their talent.
Mahieka Sharma has featured in music videos, indie films, and campaigns for Tanishq, Vivo, and Uniqlo, while walking the ramp for designers Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre and Tarun Tahiliani.
Chef Ranveer Brar walked as showstopper for Tarun Tahiliani's Tasva collection at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2025 in Delhi.
Prada's Kolhapuri chappals will debut globally in February across 40 Prada stores and on the brand's e-commerce platform.
'Fashion to me is self-expression and ultimately self-acceptance,' says Pimmi Pande.
Fine furniture is now about soul, not just status, whether it's a bar cabinet with elaborate French marquetry or a delicately curved Italian leather sofa.
Tabu closed the show in a shimmering green anarkali, looking like a modern Mastani.
Inspired by royalty, nature and nostalgia, Ankush Jain's Eternal Bloom collection was love at first twirl!
Designers in Bangalore are reinventing themselves by adopting cost-cutting techniques.
'He offered countless opportunities to newcomers, from designers and models to choreographers.' 'He taught by example that success should be shared and that there is immense power in staying grounded, even at the top.'
The Tribe's star Alfia Jafry discusses her career and fashion choices with Rediff.com's Srishti Sahoo.
Shoppers Stop is looking to open four new stores this year and plans to invest Rs 120 crore.
Alia Bhatt and Mouni Roy arrived at the international style stage, proving that Indian glamour and global fashion go hand in hand.
Making a grand entrance in a stylish car, Kapoor embraced the role of a groom, with models accompanying him as his groomsmen, perfectly capturing the essence of the theme.
Alia Bhatt and Mouni Roy arrived at the international style stage, proving that Indian glamour and global fashion go hand in hand.
While this is a thoroughly modern SUV, the soul of the original '90s icon lingers.
Usually, in the western view, corporate success is attributed to efficiency, organisational structure, and scale. R Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat argue that philosophy, culture, and the transmission of values are more important for sustaining growth and profitability of an enterprise over a period of time.
This is the first Budget in my memory of Budgets over the last half a century which has embraced upfront, enthusiastically and emphatically, technology, modernity and fiscal sobriety, notes Shreekant Sambrani.
Famous Indian fashion designer Suneet Varma has triggered off a controversy for reportedly calling Kamasutra the most celebrated Hindu text in the world.
Arjun Rampal pays tribute to Designer Rohit Bal.
