Prime Minister Narendra Modi would have got a tough fight in Varanasi had Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra contested against him as Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) candidate, feel party workers from the temple town.
They saluted 'the hands that weave timeless stories'.
Shahana Goswami took her new film Santosh to the 77th Cannes Film Festival, and made quite a statement with her satorical choices.
Ananya Pandey's snazzy, selfie-ready style in Call Me Bae is the first thing to have caught our eye about her ultra glamorous debut on OTT this week.
So far this year, bankers have earned Rs 1,226 crore for handling 45 IPOs, which together mobilised Rs 48,363 crore.
Nita, Isha and Shloka Ambani were the real scene stealers.
The youth -- their dreams of government jobs unfulfilled -- are voicing their frustration.
Her fashion choices are sweet, sexy and slightly unfiltered.
M S Dhoni's stoic gaze at the national flag resonates with the spirit of the occasion.
The Italian luxury brand is open to working on traditional Indian clothing and creating a limited domestic collection using local tradition and design. At the moment, Gucci has two stores in Mumbai and Delhi and is planning to open two more, one of which will be in Bangalore. Gucci offers a range of products including bags, footwear, ready-to-wear, perfumes and watches. Apart from Gucci, its other brands include YSL, Sergio Rossi, Stella McCartney, Bottega Veneta, watch brand
A Rs 40-lakh silk saree, intricately woven with 12 precious stones and metals and replicating 11 famous paintings of Raja Ravi Verma, will seek an entry into the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's most expensive saree.
Sex, violence, song or dance -- the monsoon serves multiple purposes in Hindi movies. With the onset of the rains, it's the perfect occasion to highlight all the cool, crazy reasons Bollywood uses it as an excuse for.
In a video posted by the spokesperson of the ministry of defence on 'X' on Saturday, Smriti shared her memories of her husband and how they became soulmates.
Several opposition parties have claimed that the mandate of 2024 Lok Sabha elections was against the ruling haratiya Janata Party, even though it was able to form the government with support of other parties.
BJP's women's wing on Wednesday sent a saffron saree to Union Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar for his reported remarks that women should cut down the purchase of sarees and going to the cinema.
With the tablet carefully kept inside a red cover with a golden-coloured national emblem embossed on it instead of the briefcase, Parliament will be her next destination after the call on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar's daughter and Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule has created a flutter by saying that Parliamentarians gossip among themselves and discuss matters like sarees.
Actors share adorable moments with their mums on Mother's Day.
The Uppada Handloom Weavers Co-operative Production and Sales Society Limited and two other registered societies, representing the weavers community in several villages in the Uppada Kothapalli mandal of East Godavari district, have been given the GI registration.
After a few heavy-duty parts, the 42 year old is ready to let his hair down and burn the dance floor once again in his upcoming rom-com, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, co-starring Kriti Sanon.
Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh share registration of three items each by the Registrar of Geographical Indications this year to provide recognition of the intellectual right of producers and artisans on them.
The saree, which has registered itself in the Guinness Book of World Records, weighs a mammoth 72 kg with the embroidery weighing nearly 15 kg. The total weight of the silk used in crafting this masterpiece is 57 kg.
"The Baba was hiding in a saree of his female devotees when we arrested him at 4.15 am." said G K Plillai, home secretary while talking to rediff.com. He said Baba is on his way to Hardwar in police custody, and he is calm and cooperating.
France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.
'One Sandeshkhali won't turn around women's perception of Mamata Banerjee in this state'
Bengal's ailing handloom brand 'Tantuja' is all set to get the personal touch of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who will design the six yard wonder.
Vote for your favourite Deepika look.
Ayushmmann enjoys a treat in Chandigarh... Nimrat spends time at home in Bikaner... Bhagyashree makes a short trip to the US...
A beaming father Chandrapal, said that the son told his mom that he was confident of stopping the legendary MSD on his tracks.
While Hollywood attended the Oscars on Sunday night, film folk back home were busy getting glam for the Zee Cine Awards in Mumbai.
It's mid-morning and the two-kilometre stretch from Rashbehari Avenue to Gariahat Market is bustling with activity. Dotted with saree shops and hawker stalls that sell everything, from hairpins, hangers and towels to hosiery, mobile phone covers and kurtas, this is one of South Kolkata's busiest shopping areas. And it is beginning to wake up to the Paytm crisis.
'The sound of the challa when her nani walked around the house, was a melody of strength and grace' for Parineeti. 'That's when I knew we HAD to add that piece of legacy to her lehenga.'
Private carrier Air India on Tuesday unveiled its new collection of uniforms, designed by Manish Malhotra, for its cabin and cockpit crew. The new uniforms will be introduced in a phased manner over the next few months, starting with the entry of service of Air India's first Airbus A350 aircraft, the company said in a statement. "Air India's crew uniforms are amongst the world's most storied in aviation history, and we firmly believe that Manish Malhotra's innovative ensemble will script an exciting new chapter for Air India's future narrative," said Campbell Wilson, chief executive officer and managing director at Air India.
'I chose the colour pink and I looked like a doll in it.' 'I worked on the pink gown single-handed and it took me one month...'
Mum Sunita Kapoor encouraged Sonam's passion for style which has led her to become the fashion icon that she is today.
'She has always amazed me and at times, shocked me!'
Dia loves diamonds... Shanaya is gym-ready... Adah's Commando sari...
Inspired from a real life incident, this is the story of how Aarti buckled herself up after her divorce and rebuilt her financial life.
A series of guidelines have been issued to pilgrims undertaking the Amarnath Yatra this year, including asking women not to wear sarees while trekking, by the shrine board which organises the two-month long pilgrimage.
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