Posts by: Harkirat Kaur

Harkirat Kaur -October 4, 2019

As Greta Thunberg puts it, climate change is a fact. We are dealing with science here Those working with Arvind Kejriwal have confirmed his upcoming trip to Copenhagen for the C40 Mayors Summit to discuss ways for the capital city to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement and limit carbon emissions through green transition […]

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Harkirat Kaur -September 20, 2019

It’s that time of year when shoppers head for the state emporia on Baba Kharak Singh Marg to pick up hand-woven textiles and artefacts For every Zara trip, most of us make, we do sneak into our quintessential Khadi Gram Udyog to check on their latest stock of hand-woven textiles and handicrafts from around the […]

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Harkirat Kaur -September 13, 2019

When a textile historian gets together with a sneaker brand to hold a workshop, some unusual matchups take place A conference room is an unlikely place for a bunch of sari enthusiasts to sit together and discuss its journey and the various ways it is worn in. Yet this dark room with a wall lit […]

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Harkirat Kaur -September 6, 2019

For a north Indian from landlocked Delhi, a visit to Puducherry has to be all about the ocean and the aptly named paradise beach, lessons in french history and shopping at Auroville’s main market This one was a difficult trip to execute. As a north Indian, I could not have competed with a Bengali friend […]

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Harkirat Kaur -August 30, 2019

Khadi is not just a relic of Gandhi’s Swaraj movement – fashion designers have created an ecosystem for it to become a part of everyone’s lives The poetry that khadi is, does not remain a secret anymore. It has lent itself to designers around the world, giving them an opportunity to explore the age-old cloth […]

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Harkirat Kaur -August 27, 2019

Some people let astrologers decide what colour to wear on certain days of the week –others depend on fashion forecasts. But it’s best to be what you wanna be Have you often wondered what to wear to make the best impression? Are you often indecisive about what to wear, watching time go by and remain […]

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Harkirat Kaur -August 9, 2019

Sweden believes the answer to the detrimental effects of fast fashion on the planet is to abandon the gala events. But can it really make a lasting impact? Fashion weeks continue to be one of the important events around the world that celebrate clothing and vanity. But the bi-annual event is facing some serious critics, […]

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Harkirat Kaur -August 2, 2019

Ikea’s newest work is to try and help Northern states combat air pollution rising from burning crop residue. Will it have any takers? “90% of the people worldwide breathe polluted air” is how a video from Ikea addresses its new collection launch. Showcasing the process behind its making, the audio-visual opens with an aerial view […]

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