Semi precious stones on necklines and silver plated blouses... Indian designers are raking in moolah with an increase of 15% every year, in their already burgeoning revenue of 80% through couture. With 4.6 million weddings to take place in 2025-26 you can only imagine their profits
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‘I am happy I got to break out and do what I wanted,’ says Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre on life, love and work
Recipient of the 'Forces of Fashion' award from Vogue, in 2023, Anita Dongre looks back at how she started business from a 300 sq.ft. balcony in Mumbai. Today, she is worth over $10 million, thanks to 60% business coming from great Indian weddings
‘This country helps everyone’: an NRI Guinness World Record holder salutes the UAE
Indian advertising veteran designer Ramesh Babu is preparing to return to India after more than 50 years in the UAE, having dedicated his talent and career to the world of advertising
From ‘Model Community’ to ‘Ugly Indian’: Examining the global backlash against the Indian diaspora
Indian immigrants are suddenly being viewed as brash, insensitive, lacking civility; and they are being trolled endlessly. NRIFocus spoke to a bunch of Indians — NRIs, PIOs and citizens — to gauge their opinions on the current perception
Green denim, Anam Husain style
Almost a 1000 kg of denim was recycled, and crafted into her collection - panelled skirts, jackets, and vests. 'If there is a way forward, it is through meaningful design,' says the apparel designer and GenNext winner
From a small town in Indore to launching fashion label 23°N.69°E
Ajrakhpur changed a young boy’s life forever, after his meeting with the doctor of craft, Ismail Khatri, who taught Anas Sheikh that 'humility is everything'
Truck driver’s son shows us ‘Farak’
From Churu to Dubai, growing up without electricity to now, from Karan Johar to Diljeet Dosanjh wearing his Dabu and Bagru printed hoodies, Rishabh Kumar, Circular Design Challenge finalist, is a man on a mission
NRI Watch: 8 factors that can derail your property investment
No one flaw will shipwreck every transaction, but the cumulative effect of these risks can be disastrous. Always calculate 'real' net gains after deducting all taxes and inflationary effects
NRI alert: GST reforms vs 50% tariffs
What does this mean to the housing sector in India? The GST reforms may not bring a big breather to homebuyers because lower cement prices and compliance costs will not completely eliminate the impact of the tariff-driven cost hikes
NRI Watch: Upcoming GST changes likely to positively impact India’s real estate sectors
The simplified framework is expected to make the tax implications of buying homes clearer, potentially bringing significant numbers of first-time buyers and fence-sitters to the market
NRI watch: How infrastructure failures swamp Pune and Mumbai
Where is the real problem? The authorities sometimes claim it is because of lack of funds, and at other times troubles with land acquisition. Often, the real reason is just clashing agendas of opposing politicians
World Environment Day: June 5 – How Indian realtors are pitching sustainability to NRI buyers
From net-zero homes to low-carbon construction techniques, from smart energy management systems to on-site solar integration, this trend is now the focus of NRI-targeted campaigns