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Zardozi became ‘embellishments’: After Prada, Ralph Lauren copies Indian craftsmanship without credit, triggers backlash

Shraddha Pandey -
On 12th September 2026, Ralph Lauren published several images of the deep pink gown, including a close-up of its embroidery; however, it made no mention of Indian Zardozi craftsmanship used in the embroidery.
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TRT World declared that there would be no Shakespeare without Islam, this is how they are wrong

Suyash -
While no Muslims enter on stage in his plays, none of his plays are set in the Islamic backdrop, AJ Caschetta notes in National Review.
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Clothing brand FabIndia gets slammed for branding Diwali collection ‘Jashn-e-Riwaaz’: All you need to know

Akshita Bhadauria -
‘Jashn-e-Riwaaz’ launched by popular ethnic garment brand Fabindia has not been received well by people on the internet.
Entertainment

Popstar Rihanna poses topless with Ganesha figurine necklace for her lingerie brand, netizens fume

OpIndia Staff -
Rihanna can be seen wearing a purple satin bottoms with a purple necklace with Ganesha figurine on it.
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“Not my intention to be culturally insensitive to Indian community”: Writer of bizarre ‘papadum’ song apologises after it goes viral on Twitter

OpIndia Staff -
Writer of bizarre Papadum song confirms the speculation on social media that the Indian woman in the video was not comfortable doing it
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Our culture is not a ticket to your self-discovery: Indian girl writes to US nightclub with Gods on bathroom walls

OpIndia Staff -
She not only got a response but also an apology.
Opinions

The fine line between Cultural Appropriation and Cultural Digestion

Kushal Mehra -
Hope all of you who read this appreciate that I come from a place of intellectual curiosity and not malice
News Reports

Hu Holi, an Adidas and Pharrell Williams collaboration draws flak for cultural appropriation

OpIndia Staff -
The brand and the singer are accused of trivialising Hindu festival

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