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The song of fire and ice: Meet Capt. Preet Chandi, the woman who crossed Antarctica thrice

by Namrata Srivastava | Jan 18, 2024

“I was quite overwhelmed when I saw the sastrugi (wind-driven snow shapes that resemble sand dunes) for the first time. I’d never seen anything like it, their wing-shaped ridges are very mesmerising to look at,” adventurer Polar Preet shared with me,...

Naeem Khan: The Indian-American designer putting Indian fashion on global map

by Chandu | Sep 24, 2021

(September 24, 2021) It’s his intricately detailed, ornate and impeccable designs that set Indian fashion designer Naeem Khan apart in the world of fashion. His designs are a beautiful amalgamation of chic opulence and modern glamor that have made him a global...

Anita Dongre to Ritu Kumar: 5 designers who are taking Indian handloom global

by Chandu | Aug 7, 2021

(August 7, 2021; 10 am) A riot of colors accompanied by intricate patterns is what makes a woven fabric appealing. For decades, India has been a multi-cultural melting pot with diverse textiles and handlooms to its credit. It is this diversity that makes Indian...

Five Indian and Indian-origin designers putting Indian fashion on the world map

by Chandu | Jul 13, 2021

When people think of Indian fashion, images of colourful sarees, intricate embroidery, handwoven textiles and traditional silhouettes often come to mind. While these elements remain at the heart of India’s sartorial heritage, modern Indian fashion has evolved...