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Desi Twitter Shocked At Gucci Selling A 'Kurta' For Rs 2.5 Lakh
- Thursday June 3, 2021
- Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain
Italian fashion house Gucci is selling a dress that bears a striking resemblance to the traditional Indian kurta, and desi Twitter users have a lot to say about it.
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'The Big Bang Theory' Actor's Post On Steel Utensils Has Desi Twitter Abuzz
- Friday May 21, 2021
- Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain
Mayim Bialik, better known as Amy Farrah Fowler from The Big Bang Theory, may have only recently discovered stainless steel utensils, but they are commonplace in most Indian households - as desi netizens haven't tired of reminding her since she poste
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Kendall Jenner's Tequila Ad Slammed For Cultural Appropriation
- Thursday May 20, 2021
- Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain
Kendall Jenner is once again in hot water over an advertisement. The 25-year-old model and reality TV star is facing accusations of cultural appropriation over her tequila brand's recently-released ad campaign.
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Basmati Rice Tote Bags Are A Real Thing - And Twitter Can't Believe It
- Thursday September 10, 2020
- Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain
Thousands of people on the microblogging platform were left stunned to discover that "Basmati rice tote bags" are a thing that actually exist.
- www.ndtv.com
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UK Brand Trolled For Selling Kurtas As "Vintage Boho Dresses"
- Friday September 13, 2019
- Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain
A British brand has met with unsparing criticism online for selling "vintage, boho dresses". The reason - many people couldn't help but notice that the 'dresses' look a lot like traditional Indian kurtas or kameez with their side-slits and traditional motifs.
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"Insaniyat, Jamhooriyat, Kashmiriyat": Amit Shah's Big Push For J&K
- Monday July 1, 2019
- India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal
Union Minister Amit Shah, responding to the debate on the bill to extend President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir, said the government will preserve "Insaniyat, Jamhooriyat and Kashmiriyat" - terms first used by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee while speaking of a healing touch for the state. But renewing the promise, Mr Shah also delivered ...
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'Become Woke,' Internet Tells Shraddha Kapoor, Criticised For Dabboo Ratnani Calendar Shot
- Wednesday January 30, 2019
- Entertainment | Written by Shruti Shiksha
Shraddha Kapoor's calendar shot by Dabboo Ratnani did not go down well with a section of the Internet
- www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Netflix Announces Avatar: The Last Airbender Live-Action Remake, 'Non-Whitewashed' Cast Promised
- Wednesday September 19, 2018
- Akhil Arora
Netflix has announced a live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender from original creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, who will serve as showrunners and executive producers.
- www.gadgets360.com
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Here's Why A Sweater By Designer Michael Kors Has Twitter Furious
- Saturday September 15, 2018
- Offbeat | Sanya Jain
The Michael Kors sweater in question - a black and grey striped one - has people furious because it appears to be identical to sweaters traditionally worn by Mexicans.
- www.ndtv.com
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US Teen Trolled Over Prom Dress Finds Support In China
- Thursday May 3, 2018
- Offbeat | Reuters
A U.S. high school student accused of cultural appropriation for her Chinese-style prom dress is receiving support online from some of the very people her critics say she offended.
- www.ndtv.com
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'Basmati Blues' Trailer Disappoints. 'Cultural Appropriation' Says Twitter
- Friday November 10, 2017
- Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain
The cliche-rich trailer of Basmati Blues shows Larson's character travelling to India to sell genetically-modified rice to farmers.
- www.ndtv.com
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Desi Twitter Shocked At Gucci Selling A 'Kurta' For Rs 2.5 Lakh
- Thursday June 3, 2021
- Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain
Italian fashion house Gucci is selling a dress that bears a striking resemblance to the traditional Indian kurta, and desi Twitter users have a lot to say about it.
- www.ndtv.com
-
'The Big Bang Theory' Actor's Post On Steel Utensils Has Desi Twitter Abuzz
- Friday May 21, 2021
- Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain
Mayim Bialik, better known as Amy Farrah Fowler from The Big Bang Theory, may have only recently discovered stainless steel utensils, but they are commonplace in most Indian households - as desi netizens haven't tired of reminding her since she poste
- www.ndtv.com
-
Kendall Jenner's Tequila Ad Slammed For Cultural Appropriation
- Thursday May 20, 2021
- Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain
Kendall Jenner is once again in hot water over an advertisement. The 25-year-old model and reality TV star is facing accusations of cultural appropriation over her tequila brand's recently-released ad campaign.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Basmati Rice Tote Bags Are A Real Thing - And Twitter Can't Believe It
- Thursday September 10, 2020
- Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain
Thousands of people on the microblogging platform were left stunned to discover that "Basmati rice tote bags" are a thing that actually exist.
- www.ndtv.com
-
UK Brand Trolled For Selling Kurtas As "Vintage Boho Dresses"
- Friday September 13, 2019
- Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain
A British brand has met with unsparing criticism online for selling "vintage, boho dresses". The reason - many people couldn't help but notice that the 'dresses' look a lot like traditional Indian kurtas or kameez with their side-slits and traditional motifs.
- www.ndtv.com
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"Insaniyat, Jamhooriyat, Kashmiriyat": Amit Shah's Big Push For J&K
- Monday July 1, 2019
- India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal
Union Minister Amit Shah, responding to the debate on the bill to extend President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir, said the government will preserve "Insaniyat, Jamhooriyat and Kashmiriyat" - terms first used by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee while speaking of a healing touch for the state. But renewing the promise, Mr Shah also delivered ...
- www.ndtv.com
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'Become Woke,' Internet Tells Shraddha Kapoor, Criticised For Dabboo Ratnani Calendar Shot
- Wednesday January 30, 2019
- Entertainment | Written by Shruti Shiksha
Shraddha Kapoor's calendar shot by Dabboo Ratnani did not go down well with a section of the Internet
- www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Netflix Announces Avatar: The Last Airbender Live-Action Remake, 'Non-Whitewashed' Cast Promised
- Wednesday September 19, 2018
- Akhil Arora
Netflix has announced a live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender from original creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, who will serve as showrunners and executive producers.
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Here's Why A Sweater By Designer Michael Kors Has Twitter Furious
- Saturday September 15, 2018
- Offbeat | Sanya Jain
The Michael Kors sweater in question - a black and grey striped one - has people furious because it appears to be identical to sweaters traditionally worn by Mexicans.
- www.ndtv.com
-
US Teen Trolled Over Prom Dress Finds Support In China
- Thursday May 3, 2018
- Offbeat | Reuters
A U.S. high school student accused of cultural appropriation for her Chinese-style prom dress is receiving support online from some of the very people her critics say she offended.
- www.ndtv.com
-
'Basmati Blues' Trailer Disappoints. 'Cultural Appropriation' Says Twitter
- Friday November 10, 2017
- Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain
The cliche-rich trailer of Basmati Blues shows Larson's character travelling to India to sell genetically-modified rice to farmers.
- www.ndtv.com