Italian sofas with an Indian touch
As a more contemporary look comes into vogue in homes, housewife turned interior designer Mala Singh is ready with her selection of Chateau d'Ax sofas, which have been known to grace celebrity homes internationally.

Modi bahu resurrects Parsi embroidery
Here is a design label synonymous with underplayed chic. In the process of promoting chic, `Obsession' plays the role of an art patron, too, infusing new life into the two dying crafts of Lucknow's chikankari and Parsi gara.

Looking good, despite the heat
Make-up in the summer sweat and grime? Sounds yuck? There are several little tricks that you can deploy to keep the looks on despite the sultry weather. Beautician Samantha Kochar, who is moving around the city conducting beauty workshops for Revlon, has several tips for the season.


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