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Fashion in austen’s day: A still from the film Pride and Prejudice. Clothes will always tend to follow the dictates of utility. Ladies in Jane Austen’s day might wear many layers of petticoats but nothing in the nature of what we would call knickers.

Fate of mega projects in Orissa hangs in balance

Orissa may have attracted the highest amount of investment in mineral-based industry sector, but their fate is now hanging in balance because of delay in land acquisition, availability of raw material and water. This is the unanimous view of the captains of the global steel majors.Full story

Youngsters in UP have a ‘nose’ for rhinoplasty

Until a few years ago, tampering with a nose could have led to a deadly feud. After all, it was a "naak ka sawaal" and there could be no compromises on that score. Today, however, there is a mad rush for rhinoplasty and young girls and boys are queuing up for a nose job.Full story

Tunisia: A blend of tradition and modernity

Tunisia is a small country with big ideas. It is located in North Africa, at the heart of the Mediterranean basin. It is the first country in the Arab world to abolish polygamy. It is a rare Muslim country where women enjoy equality of rights.Full story