Indian civilisation has long imagined wealth and power as feminine forces. And yet, when these qualities appear in real women, admiration sometimes gives way to discomfort, observes Vatsal Ramaiya.
You can also channel your inner diva like Aditi Rao Hydari in a stunning sharara set or take inspiration from Tejasswi Prakash in a twirly skirt and choli.
Artists in Ahmedabad paint tattoos ahead of Navratri.
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Hebah Patel loves making traditional looks interesting without going overboard.
The Union minister said such calls were tantamount to "inviting violence".
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd on Tuesday said it delivered over 1 lakh vehicles in 30 days from Navratri to Diwali, a growth of 33 per cent over the same period last year. The deliveries were led by SUVs with electric vehicles also showing strong traction, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd managing director and CEO Shailesh Chandra said in a statement.
On Day 2 of Navratri, Shefali Shah and Vidya Balan wore the colour red to breathtaking beauty.
The incident happened on Friday at Lajpat Bhavan in Swaroop Nagar when private guards and volunteer staff were checking the visitors' identities to prevent any non-Hindus from entering the venue, they said.
These 8 states emerged as the country's most-travelled destinations for local Indian visitors, according to Ministry Of Tourism's most recent statistics which are from 2024.
This year, Day One of Navratri is marked by white -- a colour that embodies purity, peace and new beginnings.
BJP MP Medha Kulkarni stopped a Dandiya event in Pune after receiving noise complaints from local residents during the Navratri festival. She cited disturbances to senior citizens and those with health issues, alleging inaction despite complaints to local authorities.
The colour red, which is worn on this day, is reminiscent of sindoor and represents passion and courage.
In Mylapore in Chennai, an entire street is lined up with Kolu dolls; it's a wonderful sight to see the variety of dolls on display, recounts Sudha Chandrasekar.
Modi has in the past taken to addressing the nation to make major announcements, like demonetisation in 2016 or India's successful test of Anti-Satellite Missile to join an elite club of countries in 2019.
The first day of the nine day Navratri festival began on Sunday, October 15, 2023.
Today's colour is a vibrant purple, which is considered to be a spiritual colour associated with the crown chakra.
Bring out the dandiya sticks and dance a storm, it's Navratri time. Nine days of colours, joy and revelry, starting October 15.
Festive buying spree unleashed by lower tax rates pushed gross GST collection to about Rs 1.96 lakh crore in October, registering a 4.6 per cent year-on-year growth -- the slowest rate so far this fiscal.
The city is in garba and dandiya practice mode.
India's luxury auto market is rebounding after a slow start to 2025, with GST 2.0 emerging as the main catalyst.
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Style yourself in elegant grey ensembles inspired by your favourite celebs.
Discover chic ways to style yourself in this vibrant colour.
Modi also said he has written a new Garba song over the last few days and will share it with people during Navratri.
Shriya looks stunning... Sarah's a water baby... Neena has a new hero...
The seventh day's colour, this Navratri, is peacock green, a shade that radiates freshness and power.
Day three of Navratri is marked by Royal Blue, whichsignifies richness and royalty.
A violent clash broke out between two groups of students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus on Friday during a 'Visarjan Shobha Yatra' organised on the occasion of Vijayadashami, following the nine-day Navratri celebrations.
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has stated that only Hindus should be allowed to participate in 'garba' events during Navratri and advised organizers to check Aadhaar cards for identification. This has sparked debate, with some supporting the right of organizers to set entry conditions and others criticizing the VHP for promoting division.
A vrat special, this recipe requires just few ingredients.
Rani Mukerji is all set to return for the third installment of her hit cop franchise, Mardaani.
From stunning ad shoots to off-duty events, the 32 year old has been giving us plenty of style inspiration.
From saris to palazzos, these celebs show you how to radiate joy in yellow.
If you are fasting, you must steer clear of processed and packaged foods as they often contain additives, preservatives and excessive salt or sugar which can disrupt the purity and purpose of your diet, says dietician Ruchi Rai.
Choose home-cooked snacks prepared with minimal oil and sugar for sweetness. Avoid snacks prepared in ghee, butter or saturated oils, says Dr Harshal Ekatpure.
It's time to embrace the cool, calm, pristine wonders of white and its nine serene impressions in Hindi movies.
The colour of the day is pink, a shade that radiates love, kindness and positivity.
