Oppn MPs had raised the issue of lotus being printed on new passports. MEA said it's our 'national flower' and part of enhanced security measures, adding that other national symbols will also be used.
Be it scenic Kashmir or majestic Swiss Alps, Bollywood's trendsetting winter wear is the A to Z of style and snug. Sukanya Verma looks at its winter fashion over the years.
Presenting some of the good, bad and ugly looks this week.
Before heading to your wardrobe to decide what to wear for your next job interview, here are a few things you must know about wearing it right.
'This is a film that speaks to the spirit of women who have been cast into the bottom of India's social hierarchy, and how they have navigated their way to redefine the meaning of power.'
'If the Union Budget can provide incentives for animal spirits to come as well as induce demand stimulus and consumption, the Budget would have done a wonderful job.'
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday called on President Ram Nath Kovind before presenting the Union Budget 2021-22. As per established tradition, the Finance Minister met the President at the Rashtrapati Bhawan before heading to Parliament. The Union Cabinet will meet at 10.15 am to clear the Budget.
The Budget oration of the finance minister and the confidence with which she delivered it, along with the measures and the recent upsurge in the economy would all contribute to unleashing the storied 'animal spirits' and help the economy run on the growth path quite smoothly. Or so the government hopes, notes Shreekant Sambrani.
Three mentees pay homage to Sherna Gandhy, the legendary journalist and editor who passed into the ages on April 28 after a long battle with cancer.
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Sania Mirza has lent her support to the cause of animal welfare, calling for adoption of homeless dogs and cats.
These are the hottest trends at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week right now!
Ann L Mason, Ruth Holmberg, Shareen J Kitterman and Jennifer Bywaters love to go around in their black and pink three-wheelers, driving themselves for all their work, including 'official trips'. These diplomats have taken to the common man's commute not just for fun, but also to set an example.
Kiara Advani was the showstopper for Farah Sanjana's spring summer collection.
Sonam Kapoor turns 31 today!
Every brand and company in India too will soon need a metaverse strategy, notes Sandeep Goyal.
Reading books will make you curious, build your imagination and nourish your brain into an organic super power.
Political power has now been outsourced fully to the Modi government. Even if the RSS is still, in principle, his guru, nobody would dare to whisper a word of advice to Modi, forget some whiff of criticism. When the shishya grows into such a popular and domineering leader, the guru has to applaud from the sidelines, points out Shekhar Gupta.
The Congress' attack came after former prime minister Manmohan Singh's daughter, Daman Singh, accused the minister of getting a photographer against the wishes of the family.
West Ham United's Michail Antonio has come to the defence of teammate Kurt Zouma, who has been targeted by fans for abusing his cats.
'The ICMR and Biological E Limited, Hyderabad, have developed highly purified antisera (raised in animals) for prophylaxis and treatment of COVID-19,' the apex health research body said on Thursday. The 'antisera' is yet to undergo human clinical trials to establish its safety and efficacy and Drugs Controller General of India would be approached soon in this regard, Dr Samiran Panda, the head of epidemiology and communicable diseases at the ICMR said.
Testosterone not rationale is the driving force behind KGF franchise, observes Sukanya Verma.
The 'antisera' has been developed by the ICMR in collaboration with a Hyderabad-based bio-pharmaceutical firm. "With Biological E Limited we have developed an horse 'antisera' and we have just got clearance for conducting clinical trials for that," ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said at press briefing.
It is the story of Ram and Sita, interspersed with Nina Paley's own break-up, resulting in a witty, unlikely comedy interspersed with classic Jazz music.
The RBI has shelved its plan for polymer notes more than a decade after it invited interest from global manufacturers for one billion pieces of Rs 10 denomination polymer banknotes, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Strict lockdown-like restrictions are already in place in the southern stateand the Pinarayi Vijayan government decided to clamp the complete shutdown in the wake of severe spike in the positive cases.
The first vote of the country was cast by Deputy Inspector General Sudhakar Natarajan, head of ATS ITBP.
Director Anurag Basu talks about the Barfi! team's Oscar strategy and taking the character further with a TV series and graphic novels.
Sudeep who will be seen playing the antagonist in Eega talks about his experience of shooting for it.
Indian Media is witnessing buoyancy in the content, ad revenue and ad rates, thanks to heightened activity in terms of coverage on scams, budget and World Cup Cricket.
Aseem Chhabra picks Indian and other South Asian gems at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Here's the round-up of this week's hottest stories from the glamour business! :-)
So what's all this talk about the Yeti? Does it really exist?
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced a statewide curfew for 15 days from 8 am on April 14 to contain the rapid spread of the coronavirus in its second wave. With Section 144 being imposed across the state, Thackeray essential services have been exempted from the restrictions. The curfew will be in place till 7 am on May 1.
The 10 images that prove we live in a bizarre world.
The World Photography Organisation has announced the overall winners of the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2022.
Fresh off the OTT oven, Sukanya Verma picks 10 hot new treats for you.
Manipal Institute of Communication is organising Article 19, an all-India communication fest.
