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Discover the best of Indian arts and crafts on iTokri: brand review
By Nivi Shrivastava There is no dearth of Indian crafts and handwork in fashion, yet some techniques simply stand out and remain eternal favourites throughout seasons. From the art of fine thread embroidery, block printing to mirror work and the colourful tie-and-dye prints – find the finest textiles and crafts of India on the e-commerce […]
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Rediscover the ancient cuisines from hills of Uttarakhand
By Nivi Shrivastava In the post-covid era, the revival of the ancient grains as superfoods has taken us back to the granny’s kitchen, and the route to the revival of these old recipes is full of interesting pit stops. The not-so-mainstream homemade dishes from Uttarakhand’s Kumaon and Gharwal region are the latest obsession for vegan-friendly, […]
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Scent of luxury: A guide to pairing fragrances for creating a signature scent
By Rajiv Sheth Ever wondered why when you’re walking down your favourite market, there seem to be two-three familiar fragrances that inevitably waft past you. Of course, you know the ones I’m talking about. But what makes a scent truly your own if everyone seems to be wearing it? I think we all know someone who […]
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Modern Ayurveda potions packed with goodness for Indian skin types
Like food and music, beauty happens to be a very personal and subjective emotion. My idea of beauty shaped somewhere in the 90s when I first saw a glistening Lisa Ray emerging out of desert dunes as famous Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sang ‘Afreen Afreen’ to praise the beautiful damsel. There was something […]
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Goofy toons or superheroes, flaunt your mood in style
The year bygone was a year full of surprises and uncertainty. When the lockdown was first announced, there was absolute uncertainty on when things will come back to normal. Thanks to some awesome mood-lifting Indian brands like The Souled Store, Indian millennials now have the option of expressing their moods with comic-inspired clothing without burning a […]
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Discover Ayurveda’s beauty secret with Kumkumadi oil
Do you have a dresser that’s mostly occupied with a wide range of skincare products? One for your dark circles, one for acne, one for random blemishes and one for dry skin, maybe? How about one-stop solution for all your skin problems? According to the experts, the answer lies in a magical beauty potion — […]
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Have you tried these offbeat dating platforms? Here’s the top five in the category
Move over the regular dating apps for lonely singles, as the pandemic lockdown has now revealed an untapped market for the lesser-known segments of the society that are ready to date online. The feeling of being wanted and validated might differ from person to person, but the bottom line remains the same for all — […]
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Designer Bibhu Mohapatra’s poignant ode to Amrita Sher-Gil for SS21: lockdown series
As fashion is an ever-growing emotion, and with time it has learned to adapt and evolve. Despite Coronavirus adversities, designer Bibhu Mohapatra believes that “to change, we must move, be it awkward, unfamiliar, uncomfortable, and (hopefully) enlightening. Because standing still is no longer an option.” With an impressive client list that includes iconic women like […]
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Travel notes on London from Bollywood’s Tina Ahuja’s vacay guidebook
Bollywood actress Tina Ahuja, who made her debut with the movie ‘Second Hand Husband’, is a huge fan of London and calls it her second home. The daughter of Govinda and Sunita Ahuja, is a certified fashionista and loves to take solo trips across interesting fitness destinations. Here’s an exclusive leaflet from her travel notes […]
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Textile revivalist charms Delhi with exquisite saris
It takes a lot to be a fashion designer in India; especially, when you work hand-in-hand with weavers without an external aide and brainstorm every season to create innovative saris for Indian women. For Hyderabad-based designer Sailesh Singhania, who has been working with Indian handloom artisans for past two decades, the philosophy of preserving textile […]
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