The Indian Express -- Leisure

Saturday, July 19 1997

TODAY'S CROSSWORD TODAY'S ZODIAC

The upper hand The Indian sari has stood the test of time. Described as a classic drape, even fashion designers know better than to tamper with the timeless elegance of the sari. As designer Arjun Khanna says, "It is a classic. It suits most occasions.
Shopping for charity In the recent past, one has slowly but steadily seen the emergence of lifestyle stores. This aesthetic explosion has been partly due to the fast pace of our lives which constricts one from scouring the streets at leisure for the best bargains.	Curry -- the new age food Celebrations for India's 50 years of Independence have already started to gain momentum. And I think it would be appropriate if we sit back and analyse as to where India stands today in terms of its cuisine. Have we progressed in these 50 years or are we still trying to go back to history.
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