imperfect-perfections

Imperfect Perfections

The minor and hidden, the inconspicuous and overlooked and the subtle and evanescent reflects designer Sanchita Ajjampur’s theme for this autumn winter.  Sanchita works with silhouettes that defy traditional beauty. She brings in a touch of androgyny and brings in influences from the art deco movement in the outfits. Bustle skirts, cylindrical sheaths, balloon bloomers [...] May 23, 2014
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Bangladesh economist highlights challenges before middle-income vision

Dhaka, May 21 (ANI): Bangladesh’s senior economist Ashikur Rahman highlighted major challenges before the middle-income vision, which the government aims to achieve by 2021, as political strikes have resulted in staggering losses to the country’s economy. Rahman said that there was a need to overcome challenges related to energy security and diversification of export base to achieve the goal of middle-income status. Unrest eased after the polls, which were boycotted by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, and shunned by international observers. But the respite could be short-lived as the opposition has said it will launch a fresh movement to try and topple the government. Expressing his concern over chronic poverty in the country, Rahman said the government should focus on promoting a better healthcare sector and better education to achieve inclusive growth. May 21, 2014
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Thailand Wakes up to Martial Law, 'Not a Coup' Says Army

Thailand's army declared martial law nationwide on Tuesday to restore order after six months of street protests that have left the country without a proper functioning government, but denied that it was staging a military coup. May 20, 2014
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Amarinder Singh on Congress leading in Amritsar

Amritsar, May 16 (ANI): Congress leader and party candidate from Amritsar, Capt. Amarinder Singh on Friday said that Congress' lead was obvious as BJP's Arun Jaitley has nothing to do with Amritsar. He said that Akali Dal should have known that just signing and going away depending on the regional party would not suffice in winning over the people of constituency. Further, he said that AAP is gaining a little popularity in the backdrop of Hazare movement. May 16, 2014