Our diplomats have also worked hard to assist stranded transit passengers in hubs like Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi
Category: Specials
The unspoken impact of war on the elderly
Seniors who live independently tend to hesitate to ask for help or assistance regarding medication, safety, or even general support. Isolation makes them prone to chronic paranoia due to the medley of rumors and facts they are forced to listen to
‘Dressing wasn’t fashion. It was politics,’ says Ritu Beri on global design trends in the 1990s
A look at some veteran Indian fashion designers who made it big from humble beginnings. Ashish Soni began business in a barsati; Rohit Bal in Amrit Nagar factory! Amongst buffalos, hookah-puffing Jats and wealthy women bought their first designer wear - from Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla to Rohit Bal to Ritu Beri
An artwork titled ‘Fashion’
From Gold Casio watches, Shibori pants, Sunnei sandals, Indonesian designer Biyan's trench coats, splatter dyed jackets, purple hair, and real orchid necklaces to Rs. 1 crore plus Kalamkari artworks to Matani Pachedi vintage wall hangings, welcome to India Art fair 2026
Mental health paradox among NRIs: The cost of stigma
One important factor that weighs on an NRI's mind is whether their experience of seeking psychological help would be ‘documented’
What NRI homebuyers can realistically expect from India Union Budget 2026
India is still one of the fastest-growing large economies. According to government and multilateral projections, real GDP growth for FY25 and FY26 is expected to be between 7.2% and 7.4%
Luxury brand Prada launches chai-inspired unisex perfume
Priced at $190, Infusion de Santal Chai Eau de Parfum is supposed to create 'a warm and cozy scent, lifted by a fresh touch of citrus and cardamom, plus the clean and comforting facets of musks'
‘Awakened Grace’: UAE brand Ashita Fernandes unveils its sustainable linen collection
Featuring one-of-a-kind reversible garments, the collection has fluid abayas painted with blooms of passion, to structured suits softened with lace, priced Rs.10,000-Rs. 20,000
The Great Indian Wedding tamasha
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
‘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









