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Stop aping the West: Sabyasachi

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:07:11 -0400

At a time when most Indian designers draw inspiration from the West, stylist Sabyasachi Mukherjee warns that if they do not hold on to Indian

India seeking Uncle Sam’s accent

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:48:05 -0400

In India, speaking English with an American accent is no longer the preserve of call centre workers. Children, business people and the elderly are now

Gemstone art auction promises to enthrall

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:42:02 -0400

India's love affair with gemstone carvings dates back nearly 5,000 years ago when Alexander the Great invaded the country. They flourished during the reign of

Delectable Swedish treats wow Delhi

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:42:16 -0400

The taste of Sweden may be a bit bland for the Indian palate bred on spices. But for those with a yen for delicately flavoured

Pope condemns attack on Christians

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:08:16 -0400

Pope Benedict XVI has urged the perpetrators of anti-Christian violence in India to renounce their acts and “join with their brothers and sisters to work

Tommy Hilfiger aims at massive India expansion

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:18:23 -0400

Riding on a burgeoning middle class with deep pockets, international fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger aims to ramp up its outlets in India to 40 by

Connecticut legalises gay marriages

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:18:13 -0400

The Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that the gay couples have right to marry, thus making it the third state in the United States after

Connecticut legalises gay marriages

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:18:13 -0400

The Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that the gay couples have right to marry, thus making it the third state in the United States after

Connecticut legalises gay marriages

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:18:13 -0400

The Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that the gay couples have right to marry, thus making it the third state in the United States after

Delhi bars initiate 'You drink - I drive' campaign

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:05:37 -0400

"If you find this hard to read - book a cab!' - many restaurants and bars in New Delhi will put up such signboards this