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
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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

Around the world in eight pieces
From Arabesque motifs on Jamdani rugs to Italian chandeliers styled like Venetian gondolas, to hand-carved rock sculptures bringing ancient European monuments to life, here's a list of travel-inspired decor and furniture for your home

The great wealth shift: How NRIs are driving India’s real estate boom
Transferring wealth from U.S. stocks to Indian bricks is more than just a response to market volatility — it is a recalibration of how NRIs view financial security, asset utility, and long-term returns

Luxury shopping is about the experience; brick and mortar stores are making a comeback
Five textile designers talk about the need for a physical space to experience crafts, a requisite earlier only for bridal wear gurus, as post-COVID 'try then buy' becomes the new mantra
