Embassy Row: Fashionable India
Washington Times, April 14, 2006

James Morrison

Most news about India these days focuses on the deal with Washington to provide the country with U.S. technical assistance for its nuclear-energy industry. An event at the Indian ambassador's elegant residence this week showed that India also has a fashionable side.

Kalpana Sen, wife of Ambassador Ronen Sen, hosted a fashion show for the Junior League of Washington. Gail Scott, author of "Diplomatic Dance," and families and friends of embassy officials organized the midday event on Wednesday.

"It showcased the traditional and modern garments worn in India and also some of the other cultural elements, like a classical dance form and yoga," Mrs. Sen said. "It turned out to be quite a scintillating performance."

The mild, sunny weather helped attract guests.

"The sunshine was probably imported from India, too," Mrs. Sen said. "The day couldn't have been more perfect."