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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicLuxury Brands

Topic: Luxury Brands

Why Chinese tastes are dictating the size of world’s watches and other luxury goods

Driven by pent-up desire to spend after months of social distancing & unable to travel overseas, Chinese consumers are splurging at home.

Birkin bags and Swiss ski resorts: How super-rich Delhi wives want to be part of global elite

For Indian super-rich families, a summer vacation abroad is a necessary signal of being part of the global elite. But it can't be somewhere 'touristy'.

Karl Lagerfeld, German designer who ruled Chanel for decades, dies

Recognizable for his high-collared shirts, white ponytail, dark sunglasses and black fingerless gloves, Karl Lagerfeld dressed the famous and glamorous right from Princess Diana to Cate Blanchett.

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Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.