10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHURIDAR PYJAMAS»
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churidar pyjamas in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
churidar pyjamas and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Textiles, Costumes, and Ornaments of the Western Himalaya
For legs, the people wear rebdar or churidar pyjamas, made of woollen or cotton
fabric. The rebdar pyjama is tight below the knees and loose above. The churidar
pyjama is tight below the knees, with puckers along the calf, and loose above.
2
Land and People of Indian States and Union Territories: In ...
The Rajputs wore tight fitting churidar pyjamas, a long coat, a starched turban
with a special crown, pointed shoes, a flourishing pair of moustaches and a frown
upon their foreheads. The Rajputs followed the Purdah system. Their wives and ...
Gopal K. Bhargava, S. C. Bhatt, 2006
3
Our Favourite Indian Stories
Mirza imposed a ban on lehngas and prescribed churidar pyjamas. Lajo,
however, was used to open space between her legs. This new imposition was a
big irritant. She could never get used to it. One day, at the first opportunity, she
took off ...
4
Profiles of Indian Prime Ministers
Aware of his shabbiness, Nehru asked Shastri to acquire an 'achkan' and some '
churidar' pyjamas. Shastri complied with the order, but complained to a friend, "
pyjama to paihen Ha, magaruska utarna mushkil hogaya" (\ can wear the
pyjamas ...
5
Headcount: Memoirs of a Demographer
3 consisted of a long coat (achkan) and churidar pyjamas—a dress which most of
our ministers wear on formal occasions these days. We used to have several
other interesting visitors. One of them was Master Vinayak, one of the leading ...
6
Amen: The Autobiography of a Nun
Then you saw her wearing tight churidar-pyjamas and a top, and you asked: “
How can you sleep in so tight a dress? Shall we bring your nightie from your
room?” She was reluctant to remove her pants, so you suggested that if she was
...
7
The Indian Postcolonial: A Critical Reader
... non-European identity; with the bohemian set in India, it denoted the condition
of belonging nowhere. Among the visible symbols of the ethnic were handspun
khadi kurtas, sometimes worn in conjunction with long churidar pyjamas, ...
Elleke Boehmer, Professor of Colonial and Post-Colonial Literature Elleke Boehmer, Rosinka Chaudhuri, 2010
A group of four fiercelooking Sikhs, their hair tied in turbans and wearing
calflength shirts over tight churidar pyjamas,perform the Ghadka before drifting
waves of admirers. Wielding long swords and staves, clashing themto the beatof
drums, ...
9
Walking With Lions: Tales From A Diplomatic Past
The next morning, I dressed up in my achkan and churidar pyjamas. My wife and
I arrived at the State House a few minutes before 10 o' clock. I was ushered into
the president's austere office. My wife was escorted to Lady Khama's drawing ...
10
Lahore : A Sentimental Journey
All the year round he wore a long coat, churidar pyjamas and a sparkling white
turban. He was around forty when his wife Basanti died of pneumonia. They had
been married for over twenty years. She bore him seven children, of whom only ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHURIDAR PYJAMAS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
churidar pyjamas is used in the context of the following news items.
Yoga in my family
... to Narendra Modi, with the exception of Narasimha Rao and Deve Gowda, has worn churidar pyjamas: where did the churidar come from? «Pakistan Today, Jun 15»
Tied up in knots
... half-sleeved linen, khadi or silk kurtas [men's kurtas are usually long-sleeved] and churidar pyjamas paired with made-to-order Nehru jackets ... «Arab News, May 15»
Trends for the new age groom
Think golden jootis and a rose gold sherwani, offset with white churidar pyjamas. Stick to animal and nature motifs for the embellishments on ... «Times of India, Nov 14»
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's made-to-measure style for …
... with his fastidious style, favouring crisp, half-sleeved linen, khadi or silk kurtas and churidar pyjamas that he pairs with tailored Nehru jackets. «The National, Sep 14»
Troy Costa 'will design Modi's outfits for US visit'... but will he wear a …
... Minister would go for a suit and tie for his US visit, since he usually favours crisp, half-sleeved kurtas, churidar pyjamas and Nehru jackets. «Daily Mail, Sep 14»
The Gujarat Model Of Politician
No crumpled white khadi or dhoti for him; instead he wears contrasting shades in impeccably cut and neatly ironed kurta and churidar pyjamas. By becoming the ... «Outlook, May 14»
What makes Narendra Modi stylish of all? (view pics)
With his crisp, half-sleeved silk, khadi and linen kurtas and churidar pyjamas, coupled with finely-tailored Nehru jackets, often in bright, ... «indiatvnews.com, May 14»
In tiring election season, Narendra Modi made a style statement
With his crisp, half-sleeved silk, khadi and linen kurtas and churidar pyjamas, coupled with finely-tailored Nehru jackets, often in bright, ... «Daily News & Analysis, May 14»
Sindh Fashion Festival: With love, from Sindh
From splendid sherwanis to churidar pyjamas, the collection was comprehensive. With classy embroidery, paghaaris and kolapuri chappals by ... «The Express Tribune, Feb 14»
Pranab Mukherjee and the prophecy that led to a presidency
He suggested a "rather simple formal dress … a black achkan [tunic] and white churidar pyjamas". The next day, in reply to a draft of a speech ... «The National, Jul 12»
