Omar Abdullah has so far laboured hard to make best of a bad bargain. Even so, the ground reality is anything but reassuring. The Opposition parties, including notably the PDP, appear to be gaining ground, though more by default. Public patience with Omar's government has nearly run out, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.
'The generational shift belongs to Vijay, Udhayanidhi and Annamalai.' 'The BJP cannot fit into the shift.' 'So they threw Annamalai into the situation where he is comparable with Vijay and Udhayanidhi.'
From saris to gowns to couture creations, our favourite stars have glided down the Cannes red carpet dripping in gold - not just to raise the glamour quotient, but to make a bold statement. So here's a look at all the times Bollywood celebs slayed in gold...and we were totally sold.
Mouni Roy turned heads at Cannes 2026 with a stunning light blue and white deep-neck gown.
Grill these drippy avocado sandwiches, stuffed with cheese and mayo a la San Francisco.
Ambila is a typical Odia mixed vegetable curry known for its sweet, tangy, delicately-spiced flavor. It's considered a comforting, satvik dish.
Mouni Roy made a stunning impression at the Cannes 2026 Pre-amfAR event, dazzling in a dramatic black-and-gold gown.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan captivated audiences at Cannes 2026 with her fourth stunning look: A beige Fjolla Nila gown adorned with crystal work and a dramatic feather cape.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrated her 24th year at Cannes with a stunning appearance in a custom soft baby pink Sophie Couture gown at the L'Oral Paris 'Lights On Women's Worth' gala.
Alia Bhatt made a stunning appearance at Cannes 2026, showcasing a custom Tarun Tahiliani off-shoulder gown that masterfully blended Victorian corsetry with traditional Indian draping.
Huma Qureshi made a striking appearance at Cannes, proudly showcasing the elegance of Indian handlooms by donning a beautiful purple Banarasi sari, blending tradition with contemporary style.
A bold cuisine known for its flavours and robust spices, Memoni food comes from the Memon community with roots in Sindh and Kutch.
As long as its purpose of throwing everyone on the dance floor as they flaunt their toned abs in fancy clothes is served, Cocktail 2 doesn't feel obliged to make any sense, notes Sukanya Verma.
Tara Sutaria made a stunning debut at Cannes 2026, exuding old Hollywood glamour in a chic black gown for the Red Sea Women in Cinema Gala.
Recreating this set is almost impossible since no two turquoise gemstones are ever alike.
Discover the top fashion moments of May as Indian celebrities like Kriti Sanon, Hina Khan, Ananya Panday, and others serve up major style inspiration.
Huma Qureshi captivated audiences at Cannes, showcasing timeless elegance in an all-black Eman AlAjlan gown that paid homage to classic Hollywood glamour, complete with a diamond choker and vintage-inspired styling.
Diana Penty captivated audiences at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, showcasing a custom red Amit Aggarwal gown that fused traditional Indian Ikat weaving with cutting-edge modern design.
Tara Sutaria made a striking appearance at the Women in Cinema Gala during the Cannes Film Festival, showcasing a vintage-inspired aesthetic in a Vivienne Westwood gown and emerald jewellery, drawing comparisons to old Hollywood icons.
Mumbai-based menswear designer Priya Patil who recently showcased at Paris Fashion Week 2026, talks about her inspiration to design and transform menswear fashion in India.
Huma Qureshi made a powerful statement for her last look at Cannes 2026, donning a luxurious black velvet Oscar de la Renta gown.
Aditi Rao Hydari showcased two distinct looks at Cannes, first in a vibrant neon green Tony Ward couture gown and later in a traditional champagne silk tissue saree by Jade by Monica and Karishma, inspired by Mughal architecture.
'BJP wanted a compromised Opposition and found a match in this faction of the Trinamool.'
Diana Penty showcased a stunning gold Manish Malhotra sari that masterfully blended traditional Indian elegance with modern design elements, creating a truly unique red-carpet statement.
The Grazia Fashion Awards 2026 brought together some of the most stylish names in the industry and, let's just say, the red carpet did not disappoint.
Discover how celebrities like Surbhi Jyoti, Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya, and Karishma Tanna are mastering summer maternity fashion, offering stylish and comfortable outfit inspiration for expecting mothers.
This rustic khichdi is the epitome of ghar ka khanna. Whole masoor dal is cooked with rice, spices and coconut milk and served with a generous blob of ghee.
Malayalam actor Honey Rose's impressive fashion sense has made her a trendsetter off-screen.
She may not flaunt designer wear, but her 5 million followers admire the Bhojpuri actress and Bigg Boss contestant for her casual, natural style.
This marks a significant step towards legally safeguarding the cultural and spiritual identity of one of Hinduism's most revered pilgrimage centres.
Actress-Producer Pooja Batra showcased her short film Echoes Of Us at the Cannes Film Festival, making a striking appearance in various designer outfits, including a silver and black gown by Amit GT and a black gown by Duaba Serwa.
Diana Penty showcased her signature understated elegance at Cannes in a stunning butter-yellow gown.
Kangana Ranaut has defended Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cannes 2026 appearances, shutting down critics by stating, "Fashion and style is a self-expression, it is one's own interpretation of life and their attitude, no woman owes anything to anyone, Ash looks great!!"
Ali Fazal brings a wounded ferocity to his role that makes it one of his best performances so far, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Tumbadchi Manjula, the Marathi re-do of Su From So, sustains only by the original's goodwill, notes Mayur Sanap.
'I own a few cars that I have had specified minutely to my taste, and it does feel nice to know that there are no other vehicles like them anywhere in the world.'
The glamorous queens who stole the limelight at the Elle Style and Beauty Awards 2025.
Immigrants' contribution to the US economy is disproportionate to their share of the population, meaning that losing them would shrink the economy even more than losing a random group of Americans, points out Sree Sreenivasan.
The greatest pleasure of Bandar is watching Bobby Deol let go of his vanity and submit himself to Anurag Kashyap's unflinching filmmaking, notes Mayur Sanap.
Explore the infectious allure of A R Rahman's timeless item numbers, from the classic Rukmani Rukmani to his latest hit Hellallallo.
