The Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme, which the Indian government said in March would be soon available for the apparel and made-up segments, is yet to be made available. The Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS), discontinued from August 1 and reinstated later for other export sectors, is also not … Read More →
New Delhi: The commerce ministry should approve on a priority basis a proposal to make BIS hallmarking mandatory for gold jewellery before Diwali, Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Thursday. The hallmarking of gold, which is voluntary in nature at present, is a purity certification of the precious metal. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), … Read More →
Have you ever wondered what the Queen smells like? I’m talking about her fragrance, obviously. Me neither. That is, until I set foot inside Floris, the perfumer to the Queen based in London’s St James. At present, it holds two royal warrants – one from the Queen as perfumers and one from the Prince of Wales … Read More →
All hail queen Bey! Whether it is her stunning gowns with thigh-high slits or her casual bodycons, Beyoncé sure knows how to take an appearance to the next level with her fierce fashion sense. So, when she made an appearance at the second annual Wearable Art Gala in Los Angeles, the singer picked a glittering … Read More →
Designed by Nirav Modi, the set has specially-procured rubies Well-known diamond jewellery designer Nirav Modi has designed a jewellery set priced at ₹105 crore (over $16 million). Studded with specially-procured rubies from the Mogak mines in Myanmar and fine-cut diamonds from across the world, the set is believed to be one of the costliest ever … Read More →
When it comes to fashion and beauty trends, celebs often pave the way. With celebrities like the Kardashian sisters, Selena Gomez, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, and Emma Watson opting for an unusual pixie, or a chic fade, uncanny hair styling is becoming the new normal. According to experts, increased experimentation by celebrities, complemented by developing technology and extensive … Read More →
When 64-year-old Rohit Salvi, a Patan Patola master weaver arrived to participate at World Ikat Textiles: Ties that Bind, a cross-cultural exhibition, symposium and bazaar held in Delhi a few weeks back, he was turned away from the hotel where he was supposed to stay. There was no reservation for him at the Western Court … Read More →