Pricked by greed Skilled phulkari craftswomen of Punjab are facing tough times, despite a growing demand for their work. The need of the hour is to organise the craftspersons with the women as equal partners,
says Gagandeep Kaur.
Designed by chance Looking good is not just throwing things together, believes Brinda Hayward. The designer not only has a successful fashion label but also has a tastefully
decorated home (and a loving husband!) says Reema Moudgil.
Nurturing the inner ecology In this age of schools that resemble resorts, Prakriya, founded by IIM alumnus Seetha
Ananthasivan, comes across as a lungful of fresh air, says Sumana Bharadwaj.
Happy ever after? Romantic comedies often close with a wedding, implying that marriage is 'the end' of all adventure. Does this message encourage women to stay single, asks Emma Campbell Webster.
Who's to be blamed the most for Karnataka’s failure to get enough railway projects and funds during the last four years: Lalu Prasad, State MPs or the UPA government?
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