The quality of the series of JioHotstar's new microcontent platform, Tadka, is deplorable. When so much superior content is being created with the help of AI, Tadka shows are taking the content back to the tacky early days of television, both in the plots and subpar production values, observes Deepa Gahlot.
The ceasefire is still technically holding, to the extent that no overt hostilities have been reported yet, but the rhetoric has hardened dangerously. The week ahead will also clarify whether the Islamabad failure was a negotiating tactic or whether Washington has genuinely locked itself into a position from which the only exits are climb-down, escalation, or the slow bleed of a new status quo that nobody chose and nobody controls. Prem Panicker continues his must read blog on the Iran War.
'Women weavers are hardworking, open to learning, resilient.' 'They finish their cooking, housework, puja, then they come to weave.' 'They care about design. They care about beauty.'
On the last day of Lakm Fashion Week x FDCI, two women made a statement together -- Rina Dhaka and Tanieya Khanuja.
The curtain rose on GENNEXT at Lakm Fashion Week 2025 with three young, thoughtful designers reimagining craft, sustainability and storytelling.
Through her collection, the Indian designer evoked nostalgia, drawing inspiration from childhood moments spent with her grandmother.
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics commenced with a vibrant opening ceremony, showcasing Italian culture and athletic spirit, while also highlighting global political tensions through crowd reactions and protests.
Namrata Thakker picks Rashmika Mandanna's best wedding looks, and asks you, dear reader, to vote for her best look.
'Don't let the world put you in a box. If the world tries to put you in a box, don't stay in it. Step out of it. And if you have to, burn that box completely,' says Siddhata Patil.
Pearl Academy of Fashion has announced admissions to six Advance Certificate Professional Programmes in short term courses for the academic year 2011-2012
Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met in Islamabad in what analysts say is the formal opening of a new diplomatic formation that could reshape the post-war regional order. Their immediate goal is a ceasefire; their larger ambition is to ensure that neither Iran nor Israel emerges from this war in a dominant position. Pakistan's foreign minister then flew directly to Beijing and mooted a Chinese role as guarantor of any eventual agreement. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.
'What's more important than money is peace of mind. That's what I always go for, more than money.'
Goan fashion designer Savio doesn't like too much personal attention and lets his creativity walk the talk.
Paris Fashion Week 2026 had no shortage of glamour, but two Indian faces, Esha Gupta and Bhavitha Mandava made it extra special.
In 2025, Indian stars didn't just make global fashion moments, they owned them.
Paris Haute Couture Week isn't about everyday outfits; it's about pushing imagination to its limits.
Fashion is often seen as a world of effortless glamour but, watching from the inside at Lakme Fashion Week, I saw how illusory that perception could be.
Rahul Mishra's showcase at Paris Haute Couture Week 2026 was a reminder of why his work continues to resonate across the globe.
The bodies of 53-year-old Maya Lakhani, who ran a boutique called Tulsi Creations in Green Park, and her house help, 50-year-old Bahadur, were found with multiple stab injuries in the bungalow in the early hours of Thursday.
The world of fashion is in mourning. Valentino Garavani, the man who turned romance into couture, has passed away at the age of 93.
He designs for Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Shraddha Kapoor, Tamannaah Bhatia and Tara Sutaria. Now, Designer Rudraksh Dwivedi has exclusive DIY Navtratri fashion tips just for you.
'Filmmaking is such a weird line of work, artistic expression and collaboration.' 'It is letting go, then holding on to something, being democratic and then being tyrannical.'
Osaka made her way into Rod Laver Arena carrying a parasol, wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a veil, and Nike's Copa-Light Liquid Lime-White dress with soft, jellyfish-inspired ruffles.
Supreet Singh, filmmaker and co-founder of Red Dot Foundation, explains how the 4km long Infinite Saree is a larger campaign against all forms of sexual abuse, including marital rape.
Sonam Bajwa has one of those wardrobes that keeps you guessing. One day she is a full desi pataka in a salwar suit and the next she looks like she has walked straight out of a high fashion magazine.
The discerning Indian consumer as well as the designers seem to have had enough of the exotic Indian look. Trendy new couturiers are exploring the contemporary fashion scene from a new angle. Ritusmita Biswas takes a peek at the alternative fashion scene.
Four More Shots Please 4 seems to have been made to show off trendy outfits because more than the script, attention was paid to the costumes, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Designer duo Shivan and Narresh, who are facing backlash for displaying 'obscene' garments at a fashion show in Gulmarg last week, have said their sole intention was to celebrate creativity and regret any hurt caused by the event during the holy month of Ramzan.
Exporters of gems and jewellery have said the free-trade agreement (FTA) has brought relief to their sector because this opens up the world's second-largest market and brings them on a par with China and Thailand, which face zero tariffs on shipments to Europe.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wore stunning Banarasi during her India visit. See how fashion became smart diplomacy.
Twice Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka floated onto Rod Laver Arena in a jellyfish-inspired outfit and claimed a see-sawing 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 win over Croatian battler Antonia Ruzic to reach the second round at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.
Nusrat Jahan has always moved comfortably between the worlds of cinema, politicsand fashion.
'What if a ring had gotten stolen, or a gem had fallen? There were uncut diamonds, rubies and emeralds. And the security from the jewellery shop came to watch the shoot.'
Fashion may love what's new but Bollywood celebrities prove that the past is pure gold.
At the grand finale of the 74th Miss Universe beauty pageant hin Bangkok, Mexico's Fatima Bosch defeated 121 contestants from across the world, including India to bag the Miss Universe 2025 title.
Institute Pearl Academy of Fashion (PAF) has announced admissions to a six- month certificate programme on design management.
It's not enough that they're the best-dressed, they want to dress you up too! Here are 20 famous personalities who have decided to make their presence felt in fashion by designing their own clothing lines.
'I suspect that Bangladesh being given permission stuck in India's official craw, and this story was an attempt to balance the scales by giving the impression that a similar waiver had been given to India as well.'
From groundbreaking designs to iconic red-carpet glamour, these shapeshifters have not only put India on the global map but also created a niche through their distinctive personal styles.
From groundbreaking designs to iconic red-carpet glamour, these shapeshifters have not only put India on the global map but also created a niche through their distinctive personal styles.
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