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Blurring The Boundaries: Gangaur Celebrations

March 27, 2011October 4, 2023

A friend invited me to judge a fashion show at the Gangaur celebrations of her (Marwari) community. I didn’t even know about this festival until she asked me.

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Brand India Symbols

April 15, 2007April 14, 2024

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Narayan Murthy plays the instrumental form of the national anthem. Sachin Tendulkar cuts a tricolour cake. How should we treat symbols of Brand India?

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