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‘If our clothes can be sustainable, why not the spaces we live in’: Anavila Misra’s foray into home décor pays homage to Indian artisans and mindful living

8Mar

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‘If our clothes can be sustainable, why not the spaces we live in’: Anavila Misra’s foray into home décor pays homage to Indian artisans and mindful living

After graduating from one of India’s premier fashion institutes, Anavila Misra took an unexpected detour into the corporate world. A few years later, while on a five-year sabbatical abroad with her husband and raising a child, she felt the pull of creativity once again.“I had previously worked on a pan-India craft cluster project, where I collaborated closely with artisans and craftspeople. That experience sparked my desire to create something that reflected the soul of India. When we returned, and my husband moved to Bombay, I knew I couldn’t go back to corporate life. That’s when I started putting my thoughts together to build a brand,” Misra shared at the India Design Exhibit, held at NSIC Exhibition Grounds in Okhla, New Delhi. Having worked extensively with handloom and cotton sarees ...

Ananya Panday wears gajra blouse, ‘phoolon ki chaddar’ inspired moon veil that took 10 women 7 days to make

2Feb

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Ananya Panday wears gajra blouse, ‘phoolon ki chaddar’ inspired moon veil that took 10 women 7 days to make

50 years since Aryabhata: the lift-off that launched India’s satellite odysseyApril 19, 2025When thrusters of the Soviet rocket carrier Interkosmos fired Aryabhata successfully into space from the Kapustin Yar cosmodrome in 1975, it was a historic lift-off that launched India’s satellite odyssey. Fifty years later, today the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has built 131 satellites, 51 of which are presently in orbit. Named after the ancient astronomer, Aryabhata was the country’s first indigenously built satellite launched from Russian soil on April 19, 1975. Interestingly, it took just 30 minutes after the launch for the first signals to be relayed back to the Indian ground station located in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota, located about 5,000 km away from the Soviet mi...

Sonam Kapoor steals the spotlight in a ‘kaala gajra’ made by 10 ladies over 4 days at Dior’s Paris Haute Couture show

28Jan

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Sonam Kapoor steals the spotlight in a ‘kaala gajra’ made by 10 ladies over 4 days at Dior’s Paris Haute Couture show

When it comes to high fashion, Sonam Kapoor wins; always. As the first South Asian global ambassador for Christian Dior, the Bollywood actor attended the French luxury house’s show at the ongoing Paris Couture Week in a black mesh ensemble from their Spring/ Summer 2025 collection, pairing it with a maximalist faux fur coat from the Resort 2025 collection. Pops of pink on her lips and cheeks, a smokey eye, and sharp contour sculpted her face. Pearl chain earrings along with statement ear cuffs were her choice of accessories, while a neatly pulled-back bun adorned with a handcrafted bespoke kaala gajra from Diaries of Nomad added the right amount of drama to her look. Harshita Gautam, founder of Diaries of Nomad, told indianexpress.com that Sonam’s stylist and sister, Rhea Kapoor, reache...

Shraddha Kapoor’s Abaya-inspired corset gown blends tradition with style at Joy Awards in Riyadh

23Jan

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Shraddha Kapoor’s Abaya-inspired corset gown blends tradition with style at Joy Awards in Riyadh

Shraddha Kapoor was a vision in a black and golden ensemble at the Joy Awards in Riyadh recently. In the pictures and videos online, the Stree 2 actor looks regal in a modest custom corset gown by Torani, which is reportedly inspired by the traditional Abaya worn by Muslim women, especially in Middle Eastern countries. The black ensemble — a perfect blend of glam and tradition — featured a sheer neckline and sleeves adorned with intricate golden sequins embroidered. The corset bodice stole the show, with golden sequin and zari work adding a hint of regal elegance to her outfit. Styled by celebrity fashion stylist Namrata Deepak, Shraddha Kapoor completed her look with minimal accessories, donning a pair of simple golden drop earrings and golden high heels. A pulled-back bun, soft, dewy mak...

Nita Ambani wows at Trump pre-inauguration dinner in 1,900-hour hand-painted jamewar sari

22Jan

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Nita Ambani wows at Trump pre-inauguration dinner in 1,900-hour hand-painted jamewar sari

In a perfect blend of Indian grace and global glamour, Nita Ambani made heads turn at Donald Trump’s exclusive pre-inauguration celebration, accompanied by her husband, business tycoon Mukesh Ambani. The power couple’s appearance at the high-profile event showcased the seamless fusion of traditional Indian fashion with contemporary sophistication. A masterpiece in jamewar The evening’s show-stopping ensemble was a masterful creation by renowned Indian designer Tarun Tahiliani, who revealed that the couture piece required an extraordinary 1,900 hours of craftsmanship. The exquisite jamewar saree represented a sophisticated blend of traditional techniques and modern aesthetics. “To achieve its flawless drape and texture, craftsmen embroidered heritage jamewar shawls, which were then meticulo...

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor serve retro glam at Raj Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary; see pics inside

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Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor serve retro glam at Raj Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary; see pics inside

The Kapoor family’s legacy in Indian cinema is unparalleled, with generations of stars redefining romance and leaving an indelible mark on audiences. At the centenary celebration of Raj Kapoor, the legendary showman of Indian cinema, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt embodied vintage glam in a callback to the 60s. The event, a film festival held in Mumbai, celebrated 100 years of Raj Kapoor’s life and his extraordinary contributions to cinema. Ranbir, known for his sartorial elegance, looked dashing in a midnight black velvet bandhgala complemented by a charcoal grey satin pocket square. However, it was his striking mustache that became the highlight of his look, adding a dash of old-world charm. Alia Bhatt, on the other hand, looked like a vision in a custom Sabyasachi white sari, with a delic...