An Indian designer known for turning heads with his creations has set tongues wagging with his recent comment in a speech at Harvard about the obsolescence of Indian ethnicwear. But the 69-year-old ...

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SARI-DRAPING tutorials and tea service are among the perks offered by Soigné Kothari at her new Madison Avenue boutique, Soigne K at 717 Madison Avenue (at 63rd Street); (212) 486-2890; soignek.com.

Assam is a state with rich culture and heritage to offer and one of the most popular festivals here is Bihu, a harvest festival. Bohag Bihu falls on April 14 this year and women dress in traditional ...