Shilpa Hazra

Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is a time of quiet introspection, spiritual renewal, and deep-rooted community. In the UAE, where culture, heritage, and cosmopolitan energy converge in the most…

Vat Savitri Puja is one of those festivals that carries the weight of devotion, tradition, and beauty all at once. Observed by married Hindu women who fast and pray for…

There is something quietly powerful about the image of a woman circling a banyan tree, her saree trailing behind her like a prayer made visible. Vat Savitri Puja, observed on the amavasya or purnima of the…

There is something almost poetic about fashion returning to what it was always meant to be, graceful, layered, and deeply rooted. And right now, no trend captures that spirit better than…

Karishma Tanna’s Godh Bharai was not just a celebration; it was a masterclass in how to dress for a sacred South Indian ceremony with grace, opulence, and soul. Just weeks after announcing her…

Australian winter weddings come with a very specific dress-code challenge, especially for Indian wedding guests. And you wish to stay rooted to your culture and tradition. While the urge to look celebratory is strong, the June,…

There is something quietly radical about a nose pin. It is small enough to be overlooked, yet impossible to ignore. It sits at the centre of the face, at the very place…

There is something wonderfully alive about the ladies’ café culture in Jeddah. From the intimate corner tables at tucked-away spots in Al-Andalus to the breezy outdoor terraces of Obhur, women are…

There are celebrities who attend Cannes, and then there is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a presence so intertwined with the festival that her arrival feels less like an appearance and more like…

Behind the doors of a Saudi diwaniya, fashion becomes intimate. Free from stringent outdoor dress codes, women embrace flowing maxi dresses, rich textures, and quietly striking details. Outfits designed to move through hours of…