Green lessons Nov 18, 2009
Women dressed in colourful saris hunch over stoves, cooking dinner while half-naked children play on top of a rubbish dump. Looming large behind them are three giant chimneys from a coal-fired power plant, belching thick black smoke into the air. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Are Indian women ready for beachwear? Nov 6, 2009
When Ritu Sen, 23, went on a holiday to the Andaman islands, she was the only Indian woman in a swimsuit while others on the beach either wore salwar kameez or saris ... "Though the beaches were resplendent, most Indian women were dressed in salwar suits or saris. I was the only one wearing proper beach wear (swimsuit) and I was standing out. "On top of that, middle-aged uncles and their wives were staring at me and even clicking pictures, making me conscious. (India Times, India)
Horses? Who needs horses? Nov 3, 2009
Instead star billing this year goes to the airline Emirates, which has built an elaborate marquee in a Bollywood theme, complete with dancers, a maharajah and two Indian beauties in saris greeting guests at the door. The brewer James Boag has recreated the Tasmanian wilderness, complete with indoor waterfalls, a butterfly enclosure and purpose-built forest. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
US robbers targeting Indian homes for gold Oct 20, 2009
"The burglars are discerning. They have taken 22-carat pieces but left behind sterling silver and well-crafted costume jewellery. They have sifted through floor-length gowns lovingly stored in closets and plucked every custom-made sari threaded with gold worth thousands, disdaining saris worth only hundreds," the report said ... "Vindhya Kommineni lost her most expensive saris made for her wedding, her wedding rings and a sterling dinner set that included gold inlay as part of an October 6... (India Times, India)
Big Stores Still Struggle in India Oct 17, 2009
So she hopped on the Delhi Metro for a 45-minute ride across town to the closest Big Bazaar, a big-box wannabe offering everything from saris and neckties to corn flakes and frozen chapatis. The 34-year-old homemaker spent nearly an hour sifting through piles of children's clothes, admiring watches, and trying out cell phones. (BusinessWeek)
Jazz up your home this Diwali Oct 14, 2009
-The mandir area can be decorated using old brocade, silk saris or dupattas. They can be tied innovatively to add pizzazz. (India Times, India)
Edisons in our backyard Oct 10, 2009
"Finally, one day I found the movement I was looking for and rushed off, without my wages for the day. My machine was ready.'' Mallesham's asu model can provide material for six saris in a day against one woman's output of two, saving women eight to nine hours of labour every day. Weavers can now produce three times the number of saris. The machine has also meant better design and finish. Women, freed from the asu process, have started learning to weave, an exclusive male preserve until now.... (India Times, India -- Community News)
Hands-on wives fast for husband's success Oct 10, 2009
AT DUSK on one day each year, on the occasion of Karva Chauth, the Panchsheel Park neighbourhood of New Delhi comes alive with hungry wives dressed in fine saris, all waiting to see the moon. Karva Chauth is a Hindu festival in which married Hindu women rise before dawn, have a hearty breakfast then refrain from eating or drinking again until moonrise. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Long-haul for less Oct 6, 2009
Home to over one billion people, it's a feast for the senses where the air is heavy with the scent of jasmine and dancers trail frenetic melodies in colourful silk saris. Its cooks compose dishes from a palette of exotic spices that may leave a lingering taste of saffron or aniseed. (iAfrica.com)
People to crowd Carlisle GreenFest Sep 30, 2009
Jaan Mead from The Dancing Skirt in Carlisle displays clothing made from recycled saris during the Earth Day Festival in Mechanicsburg ... It wasnt long before the Carlisle store was created to house their products, which include dresses, handbags and dancing skirts made from recycled saris garments for women in India. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
TJX Hacker: Biggest ID Theft Ever Sep 23, 2009
Judge Patti Saris told the Gonzalez that she will explore options to compensate those retailers, banks and consumers victimized in scam ... However, according to Reuters, Saris said that she had "a sinking sensation that the number of victims may exceed the available recovery.". (eSecurityPlanet)
Indian homespun fashion Sep 19, 2009
Given that the fashionable elite will spend thousands of rupees on his homespun saris, and that new collections leave the shop shelves in minutes flat, it's a trickle-down effect that he thinks may actually work ... Naomi Campbell is a fan, walking the catwalk in a Sabyasachi sari in March this year for a charity show at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai and then purchasing two saris for the auction ... Sabyasachi collections of khadi, cotton saris and dresses start at 6,500 rupees (80) and rise... (BBC News -- South Asia)
Hacker pleads guilty in data theft Sep 12, 2009
Wearing olive-shaded prison clothes and wire frame glasses, Gonzalez gave brief answers to US District Court Judge Patti B. Saris s questions and occasionally took notes ... Judge Saris said it would be difficult to figure out how to parcel out the money recovered from Gonzalez so far, as well as how to reach out to all the possible victims affected by the crimes, to give them a chance to weigh in on the sentencing. (Boston Globe)
Bangladesh diary Sep 6, 2009
Only a few metres wide, this narrow strip of land offers the only refuge, a packed, jostling encampment, the women's saris bright against the endless grey of the mud. A slippery path snakes between two rows of shelters, plastic sheeting secured with string, a long line of misery. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Gayatri Devi, 90; ex-queen of Jaipur became Indian MP Jul 30, 2009
Her classical good looks ensured that photographs of her in elegant chiffon saris and diamonds and pearls were splashed across fashion and lifestyle magazines. She was also known for her love of horses and polo. (Boston Globe)
Obituaries in the news Jul 30, 2009
Gayatri Devi's classical good looks ensured that photographs of her in elegant chiffon saris and diamonds and pearls were splashed across fashion and lifestyle magazines ... Devi's classical good looks ensured that photographs of her in elegant chiffon saris and diamonds and pearls were splashed across fashion and lifestyle magazines. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Indian queen Gayatri Devi dies Jul 30, 2009
Gayatri Devi loved tennis and polo, and was a talented horse rider, while her taste in saris and jewellery, inherited from her mother, made her a glamorous fashion icon. Vogue magazine once listed her among the "World's Ten Most Beautiful Women". (BBC News -- South Asia)
Tradition gets a couture twist Jul 12, 2009
Other than saris, designers are now teaming up lehangas with pre-stitched draped pallus and corsets for the West ... From abayas to saris, designers are reinventing traditional garments. (India Times, India)
Your daily soaps just got younger Jul 5, 2009
Twenty-five years and many Benarasi saris later, the real woman is on top of the reel. Hers is not a world where generational leaps, wondrous rebirths and miraculous face-change operations happen. (India Times, India)
Womenomics: Llessons for the FM Jul 5, 2009
Old bedsheets became floormats and mops, saris with good border designs were turned into curtains, old clothes cut up to make patchwork bags and cushion covers - these old survival tricks are still in practice. "I still make cutlets and stuffed paranthas with leftovers," she adds. (India Times, India)
The numerous challenges faced by one of the few women shop owners in a northern Afghan town Jul 2, 2009
You can find almost everything here, Indian saris, Turkish shoes, home wares from Iran, Chinese clothes and even alcohol, smuggled in from Uzbekistan. Hostility. (BBC News -- South Asia)
* Weird shapes and mystifying menswear Jun 30, 2009
Taiwanese singer Alan Luo () said that his self-designed outfit was inspired by Indian saris, but the snazzy black sharkskin knickerbockers, short cutaway jacket, tall boots and swath of fabric wrapped around his torso made him look more Little Lord Fauntleroy than Bollywood. Unlike many of the attendees, Taiwanese singer Ricky Hsiao (_) wore an outfit by a Taiwanese designer. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Ever Young at 80 Mr James Aflah Barno Jun 25, 2009
In the middle of the party and out of the blue, in walked a group of over 20 Indian people in their suits and Saris with a trolley packed with Indian food. They had also come to participate in all celebrations and as his friend and brother they did make him proud especially when he decided that he must change from his white joromi; shirt to don on an Indian attire before he could cut the cake. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Dying Art of The Sari Jun 24, 2009
Women shop for saris in Mumbai, India Michael Rubenstein / Redux ... "We have started making more suits and shirts than saris," he says ... "People don't buy saris anymore, now they buy jeans.". (Time.com)
Placing faith in tradition Jun 20, 2009
Kaur joined Singh s bride (who, like most Sikh women, has the same last name) inside Aalok International, a shop in Waltham filled with glistening saris and thumping with Indian music. There, the bride had Mehendi, or henna, applied to her arms, hands, feet, and legs in elaborate patterns. (Boston Globe)
Hinduism blooms in Triangle May 29, 2009
Dressed in colorful saris and long tunics they sat or stood through hours of long ceremonies, snapping pictures and craning their necks for the best view of the proceedings. More Home. (News & Observer)
Sweaty insanity May 15, 2009
One group dressed in matching black and red saris seem to have given up on the rally. They are sitting in the shade having a picnic. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Focus was on Pats cheerleaders May 6, 2009
"Book events can be so incredibly boring," Palahniuk told us yesterday, explaining why he wanted to see readers in kimonos, sarongs, saris, and kilts. Palahniuk also told us that "Fight Club" the musical is still in the works, as far as he knows. (Boston Globe)
The secrets to a shapely butt! Apr 19, 2009
Here's help - Fitness - Wellness - Lifestyle - The Times of India. 18 Apr 2009, 1328 hrs IST, IANS. (India Times, India)
Western women's wear gets Indian blend Apr 18, 2009
After the age of 30, the working Indian woman continues to primarily demand traditional Indian wear such a salwar-kurtas and saris, said Rachna Aggarwal, CEO of Indus League, a part of Future Group. Indus League has switched gears to address this segment by altering 30-35% of its Scullers womens wear collection to incorporate western kurtis, Indo-western silhouettes and use fabrics such as crape and chiffon to define its changed look and feel. (India Times)
Spreading wings Apr 17, 2009
Dressed in multi-hued saris, the women sat down in the middle enclosure with men occupying the flanks on either side. Ahead of her arrival, BSP officials addressed the gathering, shouting: "Long live Bahujan Samaj Party, long live Mayawati.". (BBC News -- South Asia)
Saree saga: Draped for elegance, growth Apr 5, 2009
Rta Kapoor, author and researcher, for 'Saris of India' volumes crafted Indian Textiles,' has been involved in several initiatives to revive the evergreen wonder. "The saree has to be re-introduced as a contemporary garment that can be woven in many new ways as it is so flexible and can be constantly refashioned. Only then can the looms that are facing a threat from cheap imports be given a new lease of life," says Kapoor. (India Times)
* FEATURE : Taiwanese taking to Indian culture after hit movie Apr 1, 2009
Taiwanese women wearing saris pose with an Indian man in Taipeis Ximending shopping district before going to see an Indian movie on March 22 ... On the day this reporter visited the store, a dozen women dressed in saris and wearing exotic bangles, earrings, necklaces and bindis were preparing to hit the streets ... Chang, who owns 20 saris, said that when she wears them she feels more free compared with the constrained feeling she experiences when wearing Japanese kimonos. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Packing Tips for India Mar 26, 2009
Saris are also traditional and elegant, but can be tricky to learn to wrap. You will not see jeans anywhere in rural India, so if you want to fit in, it is best to buy a couple of outfits. (Suite101.com)
Ten Free Sights of Singapore Mar 25, 2009
Fortune-tellers and shops, full of silver and saris, line the streets. The smell of Indian cooking pervades this interesting area, filled with the bustling Indian population of Singapore. (Suite101.com)
Sari's elegant drapes inspire a fine line for all time Mar 24, 2009
But the designer admits that it was not just viewing the saris of today in Rajasthan that made him interested in a new technique ... "I think saris are also subject to trends very subtle trends, probably. But it's beautiful because it's so authentic and it's very much part of the country. We would hate for a country like India, with its emerging economy, to all of a sudden switch to jeans, T-shirts and high heels God forbid!". (International Herald Tribune)
Indian soap sizzles on Brazilian TV Mar 1, 2009
The actors are all Brazilian, but the characters manifestly Indian, wearing saris, churidar-kurtas and ghagra-cholis ... Caminho das Indias' is now seen to be popularizing the idea of how to be an Indian with Brazilians learning to wear saris, bindis and bangles and do the bhangra. (India Times, India)
Restaurants nurture stomachs and souls Feb 27, 2009
The color blue is prevalent in decor and clothing, such as the saris the women wear. Combined with the fountain inlaid into a wall in the dining area, blue helps remind people of nature and the vastness of the sky, Balmer explained. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Dream goes on for `Slumdog' love interest Feb 25, 2009
Inside, room after room is filled with saris, which run up to $995, as well as traditional Indian pants, tunic and scarf ensembles ... "I don't wear saris," Pinto says, scanning the colorful yardage ... But she's game to play dress-up, so in come saleswomen carrying saris by the armloads, shimmering with beads and embroidery. (AZCentral -- Style)
Pussycat Doll Revamps 'Slumdog Millionaire' Song 'Jai Ho' Feb 25, 2009
" Though the timing seems fortuitous for Scherzinger, it's not the first time she's hooked up with . Last fall, during Fashion Week, the site helped the Dolls jump on the bourgeoning Desi bandwagon by helping to outfit the group in saris designed by Rocky S. for their red-carpet entrance. "With the release of the Pussycat Dolls new remix of 'Jai Ho,' they are continuing to join this popular, international trend by fusing what's hot in the East with the West," DesiHits.com CEO Anjula Acharia-Bath... (VHI.com -- Music News)
S E Asia Tour in a Nutshell? - Holi... Feb 18, 2009
Little India has all things Indians, especially saris and jewellery. The 24 hour Mustapha, Singapore multi-floor department store is like no other. (Suite101.com)
Sene office flooded with panties Feb 14, 2009
We will send saris to these women, he said. Brinda : Ban Ram Sene. (Express Buzz)
Immerse yourself in India's culture Feb 13, 2009
Music and dance of the four distinct regions will entertain, as will the annual dress parade, which showcases an eyeful of stunning and brilliantly colored saris and more. Gadodia said this year's dress parade has a Valentine's Day theme and will be presented in a joyful, loving Bollywood style with music and dancing. (Florida Today)
No kissing please, we are Indians Feb 8, 2009
You may even say why do Indians scoff at live-in relationships, why do they wear saris but not shorts etc ... I don't see any outcry when Indian movies show actresses in wet saris, very revealing clothes, or in other situations that Indians might find "objectionable". (BBC News -- South Asia)
The Best Countries to Live In Feb 8, 2009
Even more shocking than the pink saris they wear: Their quest for justice is actually working. The French Kiss-Off. (Marie Claire, US)
