Kashmir tulip garden, billed as Asia's biggest, has had a bountiful of visitors crossing over a lakh in just three weeks after it was thrown open to public on March 29.
While love is in the air -- and also in parks, cafes and the corner seat of the last row of the seediest cinema hall in town -- there are things lurking in the shadows.
There is simmering disquiet in the Communist party and the world is watching as to what can unfold in China in the days to come ahead of next year's party congress, notes Rup Narayan Das.
With his eye on next year's Party Congress, Xi Jinping is using the CCP's centenary celebrations to publicise the benefits for China from its leadership, and boost his image and contribution to China's rise, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.
Rajasthan is beautiful in the monsoons. The desert blooms with patches of green, the blues and yellows become more pronounced and the water bodies fill up to the brim.
The first ever flower grown in space has bloomed.
'I have seen many successes in my life, but nothing beats the feeling of this beautiful soul being added to my world.'
The Opposition must understand that while 2024 may draw mileage from the growing resentment towards the BJP, the real battle and proof of how well India learnt from its disastrous dalliance with the Right-wing, will be in 2029, observes Shyam G Menon.
When Prime Minister Manmohan Singh last visited the White House in 2009 he was feted at President Barack Obama's first state dinner, a star-studded affair that reflected the excitement about blooming ties between the two big democracies.
While investing in gold and silver has been going on, another investment avenue that is blooming since past few years is the 'noble metal' or platinum.
'It's difficult to explain what a wondrous, beautiful, overwhelming, painful and exciting this journey has been.'
Kochhar brothers stepped down from the board of Credential Finance by 2009. While Deepak Kochhar started NuPower Renewables, Rajiv set up Avista Advisory Group
Inspired by the pretty flower Siuli, which blooms at night and woven around a romantic legend about the tree, Nikasha Tawadey's collection was feminine, exotic and primarily ethnic.
Victoria Azarenka holds a 5-4 record over Li Na and has won their last four matches, however, the Chinese is 2-0 up in Grand Slam encounters.
Shah said opposition parties led by the Cong misled people on CAA and disturbed the atmosphere of Delhi. Delhi will go to polls next year and HM exuded confidence that 'lotus will bloom'.
The bypolls were necessitated after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya vacated their seats following their election to the Uttar Pradesh legislative council.
At 8 million a month, times two doses, it will take us 17 years to administer the vaccine to our 800 million adults. The rollout must speed up twenty times, asserts Naushad Forbes.
Despite its stiffness, in Aarkkariyam, a supernatural glow does shine out of the ordinary.
Actor Orlando Bloom's girlfriend and Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr posed in some sizzling beachwear to promote Turkish brand Ayyildiz Swimwear. Check it out!
'It was a result of a fundamental Jewish value of kindness and concern.' 'A value that extends beyond our own and on the premise that when we are ok, we are supposed to look up and look around to see who is not.' 'And do something about it.'
Aussie stunner Miranda Kerr was voted 'Sexiest Woman Alive' for 2012 by men's magazine Esquire. Here's why!
Describing the Harish Rawat government in Uttarakhand as "one steeped in corruption", Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on Saturday asked the people to dislodge it from power and help the lotus "bloom" in the state.
Hardik Patel, who was leading the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti, demanding Other Backward Class reservation for the Patel community, has been detained by the police in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. He was later released.
'All my hard work will be forgotten.'
Shivan and Narresh put forth their latest bikini and winter festive creations on stage.
Mansi Malhotra lists out the beauties in the Hollywood heartthrob's stable
Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla celebrate 33 years of being in the couture business.
The republic frequently stumbles but is moving in the right direction, I thought. Most would vote for it -- leaving aside the old beggar woman, the ragpicker and his son.
Did you know this surprising romantic fact about winter?
Did you have to run away and get married? Did you marry against your parents wishes? What advice would you have for those in a similar situation?
Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.
He also accused her of nepotism by choosing to play the limited role of "bua" (aunt) to her "bhatija" (nephew) instead of becoming "Didi" (elder sister) to the people.
The music carries a heavy 1980's flavour but doesn't really impress.
His beloved Wimbledon hosts the Olympic tennis tournament in a few weeks and at 30, and with a record 16 Grand Slam titles to his name, Roger Federer knows time is running short.
Months after her wedding, the supermodel has taken to Instagram to reveal details about her fairy tale-worthy gown.
Kylian Mbappe believes Les Bleus have what it takes to win the title in Russia if they all stick together.
It will make you uncomfortable because you will have seen bits of this story -- or most of it -- many times, in your home or in the homes of your loved ones. And you've probably watch it pan out silently, says Savera R Someshwar.
The iconic Mughal Gardens of the Rashtrapati Bhavan will open for the public from Tuesday after President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates it. The gardens will remain open to public from February 6 to March 9 between 9:30 am and 4.00 pm. However, it will be closed on Mondays for maintenance and on March 2, on account of Holi, said Press Secretary to the President Ashok Malik. President Kovind will inaugurate the annual gardening festival 'Udyanotsav' of the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.
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Fashion guru Manish Malhotra rocked the finale of Kolkata Fashion Week II with his wedding collection for men and women.
