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‘TrendsIndia-Winter 2002-03’ unveiled at Lakme India Fashion Week
NEWDELHI: ‘TrendsIndia – Winter 2002-03’, probably the country’s first formal Trend Forecast was unveiled at the ongoing Lakme India Fashion Week 2002. The initiative has been pioneered by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline and organise the Indian fashion industry.
Meant to serve as a reference for designers, textile manufacturers and other players in the fashion industry, the book gives a direction to the industry players in terms of fibres, fabrics, colours, trims, silhouettes and accessories. The forecast also talks about various themes and stories around which collections may be developed.
FDCI executive director Vinod Kaul terms TrendsIndia as a very important step towards organising the Indian fashion industry. “Trend Forecasting can be called as the central nervous system that would connect all elements of the industry to form a cohesive workable group. To take this forward we plan to form a trend council which would have a representation of all industry participants who would carry the work further,” he says.
Paris headquartered Trend and Design Bureau’s representative Anchal Jain opines that the FDCI initiative is particularly relevant as there is a state of fashion anarchy in India and the industry here does not follow any trends, leaving the consumer confused leading to less purchase, larger unsold stocks and ultimately lesser margins. The industry would now have the option of reading the evolving changes and translating them into organised supply for which there is demand, he says.
Speakers at the forum agreed that trends in India are no different from the rest of the world, as the target consumer is exposed to global influences but wants to keep his cultural and traditional values intact. The path forward for the industry therefore lies in picking global trends and merging them with the traditional Indian flavours to create trends that are global, contemporary and yet uniquely Indian.
In its third consecutive year, the Lakme India Fashion Week 2002 which commenced on 2 August will conclude tomorrow at the Taj Palace Convention Centre in New Delhi.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
