India’s fascination for headgear does not only extend to the socio-religious ambit with taqiyah, EXPLAIN taqiyah turbans or traditional Bengali topor, but also to the politico-cultural zeitgeist. Remember the famous Gandhi topi that made a comeback with social activist Anna Hazare’s 2011 hunger strike for The Lokpal Bill? The accessory came to define the sartorial … Read more
Taylor Swift expressed her support to Lady Gaga who had to post a TikTok video clarifying rumours about her pregnancy. Swift called the rumours ‘invasive’ and ‘irresponsible to comment on a woman’s body’. Over the weekend, rumours about Lady Gaga being pregnant did the rounds on the internet after a few photos of her surfaced. … Read more
Gauri Khan (centre) with Shane and Falguni Peacock Falguni Shane Peacock’s just launched flagship store in Kolkata is like a decadent box of confectionary. The facade feels like an intricately designed white fondant cake. Inside, a very edible looking replica of the Taj Mahal, fashioned out of tulle, feathers, handmade flowers and sponge, assembled atop … Read more