Diyas Are Being Made, Diwali Is Coming!

Artisans in Kumbharwada in Mumbai are busy crafting diyas and panatis for the coming Diwali season. Kumbharwada, in the heart of Mumbai's Dharavi, is one of the oldest potters' settlements in the......

Prada breaks silence over Rs 1.2 lakh 'Kolhapuri chappals'

After a controversy triggered by the use of Kolhapuri chappals in a collection, Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has acknowledged the connection, saying the design is “inspired” by the Indian......

Kolhapuri footwear makers allege GI breach by Prada, demand revenue share

Artisans from Maharashtra have cried foul after footwear similar to famous Kolhapuri chappals featured in Italian luxury fashion brand Prada's spring/summer collection for men, alleging violation......

Radico Khaitan withdraws 'Trikal' whisky brand after outrage

Homegrown AlcoBev firm Radico Khaitan has withdrawn the brand name 'Trikal' for its new range of single malt whisky as the company faced criticism over the same. IMAGE: Radico Khaitan......

The story behind Nirmala's sari

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is often known for making statements with her sarees on Budget Day. Each year, she wears a saree that represents India's rich textile heritage and......

Manish Malhotra to design uniforms of Air India staff

Air India's flying crew, ground and security staff will soon sport new uniforms designed by fashion designer Manish Malhotra as the Tata Group-owned airline embraces a new global brand identity.......

Lucknow Metro coaches to capture the heritage of City of Nawabs

The coaches of the Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation would encapsulate the rich cultural heritage of the City of Nawabs. LMRC had on Monday unveiled the two dimensional design and three-dimensional......

From Matinee to Rahasya, breweries are out to lift your spirit

Young Indians seem genuinely enthusiastic about craft brands that are hip, aspirational and have plenty of the novelty quotient, says Dhruv Munjal. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Matinee Gin Winston......

Ranveer-Kriti's Day Out In Varanasi

Ranveer Singh, Kriti Sanon and Manish Malhotra visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi to offer prayers over the weekend. Dressed in traditional attire, they visited the Dashashwamedh ghat......

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

IMAGE: Kani Kusruti in All We Imagine as Light. With an entry in almost every major section of the 77th Cannes film festival, which kicks off on Tuesday, May 14. with French musician-filmmaker......

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE:......

Deepika's A Queen At Cannes!

For her first formal appearance at this year's Cannes Film Festival, jury member Deepika Padukone channeled her inner royalty. Looking very much like a queen, she attended the opening ceremony and......

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Sack Gambhir before he damages any more careers, if you must. But it cannot stop there.The project ahead must be bigger, more ambitious, and far more urgent: Rebuilding the spine of Indian cricket......

'Pahari Mode On': All Eyes On Sakshi Dhoni

IMAGE: Complementing the Pichora, Sakshi Dhoni adorned herself with exquisite Pahari jewellry. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Sakshi Dhoni/Instagram Sakshi Dhoni's presence at Rishabh Pant's sister's......

Raina Opens A Restaurant, Raina

IMAGE: Suresh Raina begins his journey in the culinary world! Photographs: Kind courtesy Suresh Raina/Instagram Suresh Raina has found a new career! The former India and Chennai Super Kings star......