Human Interest

Budget 2026: A Look at Nirmala Sitharaman’s Iconic Budget Day Sarees Over the Years


From Mangalgiri silk and Pochampally ikat to Madhubani art and Kanjeevaram weaves, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget Day sarees have become a signature tribute to India’s rich handloom heritage, blending tradition, symbolism, and leadership year after year.

Fit & Fabulous

Wars Have Shaped Women’s Fashion Silhouettes Since World War I, Says Goan Designer Simran Dhond


Goan multidisciplinary fashion designer Simran Dhond said global conflicts have historically influenced women’s clothing, making silhouettes more functional, while speaking at a centenary lecture at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias in Miramar.

International

Dior Faces Backlash for Not Crediting India’s Mukaish Embroidery in $200,000 Coat


Luxury fashion house Dior is under fire for failing to credit the traditional Indian embroidery technique Mukaish used in a $200,000 coat showcased at the Paris Fashion Week, sparking accusations of cultural appropriation and oversight.