Silk fibres have been exempted under GST. (File Photo) GUWAHATI: Five years ago, Lekha Goswami left her plum corporate job to follow her passion – designing traditional clothes and started a one-room Assamese ethnic-wear boutique. Off late, the 37-year-old has been anxiously spending inordinate amounts of time reading up on the recently launched GST – … Read More →
There’s no denying Shilpa Shetty’s bravery when it comes to style: Remember the figure-flattering printed pantsuit she once wore with a traffic-stopping diamond and emerald neckpiece? The actor and reality TV judge has made some brilliant and sartorially bold fashion choices in her time, but this eccentric Amit Aggarwal outfit made with a vintage Patola sari certainly … Read More →
The construction on the skyscraper began in 2006. (Representative) BEIJING, CHINA: A Chinese court is auctioning a skyscraper on the country’s largest e-commerce website — with a sky-high starting price of 553 million yuan ($84.2 million). The 39-floor building in Taiyuan, northern Shanxi province, along with the land on which it sits, goes on the block … Read More →
There is a reason why the navy blue suit is going to be the next big thing. Already touted as one of the ‘It’ trends for fall-winter 2018, navy blue has made its presence felt across fashion shows for the season, as well as those for spring-summer 2018. Navy blue is a colour for all … Read More →
As the seasons continue to transition and people start to switch closets, women are turning to jewellery choices that are way more distinct and personal. Pearls, statement jewellery are some of the trends that will rule this year. Jewellery designer Pallavi Foley and Sanjay Jagwani, Director, Notandas Jewellers, have listed some jewellery trends to watch … Read More →
Peacocks in ruby setting (left) and peacocks on a pendant Peace is a necessary pre-requisite for the development of art and craft. Nowhere is it more obviously evident than in the workmanship of jewellery. In the context of India, it’s in the South. It is said that peace is a necessary pre-requisite for the development … Read More →
Activist Billie Jean King and actors Reese Witherspoon and Emma Stone arrive at the 75th Golden Globe awards. All were key members of the Time’s Up initiative and all wore black in protest and solidarity. Photograph: Christopher Polk/NBC FacebookTwitterPinterest Maggie Gyllenhaal arrives at the awards where she was nominated for The Deuce. Photograph: … Read More →