With global economic growth said to be its lowest since World War II, India and China—go figure!—have emerged as the only sizeable economies likely to record growth rates of over 5 per cent. That’s the verdict of the IMF. Helping to buoy our economy are our inveterate shoppers. Delhi Whispers enjoyed a sun-dappled walk through the city’s swank Khan Market yesterday afternoon and saw gaggles of shoppers eagerly clutching their shopping bags. With almost every store on sale, the pickings were indeed good. Retailers will hope they return—again and again.