The determination in the khol-lined eye was there for all to see when shahnaz Husain won the best Entrepreneur Award, which is only one of the too-many-to-count accolades this countess of herbs

has received. The citations of praise come from countries as far flung as Venezuela.

The mother of Indian herbal cosmetics, Shahnaz's flowing robes and the flaming mane have made as much news as her creams and lotions. But behind all this is a very clever, self-confident woman, who has worked hard for her success. The 650 salons in 104 countries are only one small proof of it. And it India, her chain of franchise salons, all of which carry endless copies of her dark-eyed portrait, keeps her banner flying high.