It's raining… recession!

Missed out on that beautiful dress at the exhibition? Couldn't buy those jewel-studded earrings? Found a painting way too expensive to fit the budget? Blame it on the recession, but even festivals like Navratris or Gangaur have failed to enthuse city shopaholics. They are clutching onto their purses tightly. And if you don't believe us, you have only to talk to some of the exhibitors at the recent retail exhibitions. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]