At the stroke of midnight, live dashboards lit up simultaneously across Amazon India's World Trade Centre headquarters and Flipkart's Outer Ring Road office in Bengaluru. In sprawling "war rooms" at both the companies, executives monitored real-time data streams tracking payment speeds, inventory levels, and delivery logistics as millions of shoppers flooded online platforms.
Proves that tradition is always in vogue for the modern Indian woman.
'Whenever we did any scenes together, whatever we did in the film, he never said, "Let's do another take or let's move on".' 'He always asked me, "Parmeet, is it okay?" Till I gave my best, he kept going on.'
Sparks fly on the runway as Ibrahim Ali Khan and Sharvari Wagh steal the show in Amit Aggarwal's couture.
These styles will bring out the Marathi mulgi in you on Gudi Padwa.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag has backed the current T20I team to win the upcoming Asia Cup under Suryakumar Yadav's "fearless captaincy".
'I'm totally focussed on finding the right energies around me. A lot of the treatment is psychosomatic, as my mother keeps reiterating, if you think positive, positive things will happen to you.'
The Asia Cup 2025 had been simmering with tension from the very first India-Pakistan encounter, and by the time the final arrived, the animosity had reached boiling point.
Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.
Like the dinosaurs, vultures face extinction. From 40 million 33 years ago, only 35,000 to 45,000 vultures remain in India.
'Professor Kitagawa is an exceptional researcher, a good teacher and above all a great person.'
'What is it about the institution of faith that makes somebody get a sense of impunity, that they believe they can get away with anything?'
'Scoring those half-centuries and winning the trophy for India is indeed special.'
Anudi Gunasekara embraces bold cuts, artsy details and timeless tradition.
The couple posted glimpses from their wedding on social media, giving everyone a feel of their beautiful, traditional wedding.
'As the sweet fragrance of modak fills the air, we fold our hands and bow down to the God of wisdom.'
From Jhanvi's blush-pink lehenga to Tamannah's Svarovski-studded ensemble, take our poll and tell us who truly stole the limelight at the FDCI x India Couture Week 2025.
England batter Joe Root said his experience of 158 Tests makes him better equipped than ever to end a victory drought in Australia, as he ramps up preparations for the upcoming Ashes series.
At Cannes, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aditi Rao Hydari showed the world that sindoor paired with saris can be as striking as any couture gown.
Move over Scandinavian scarves, these dupattas are doing the talking.
Bhumi Pednekar wore a cape instead of a dupatta, giving bridal wear a modern twist. "Fashion is something that's very special to me. My fashion choices give me the opportunity to question the status quo," says the actor.
The 71st National Awards were presented at the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
From groundbreaking designs to iconic red-carpet glamour, these shapeshifters have not only put India on the global map but also created a niche through their distinctive personal styles.
From groundbreaking designs to iconic red-carpet glamour, these shapeshifters have not only put India on the global map but also created a niche through their distinctive personal styles.
Travellers are keen to explore traditional Indian arts and crafts like Madhubani painting in Bihar, pottery and weaving workshops in Rajasthan, or Kathakali and Kalaripayattu training in Kerala.
The Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer is the kind of incentive superhero origin story that can alter the way such films are made in Malayalam cinema, feels Arjun Menon.
Crystal Palace beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the Community Shield after an entertaining 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday.
'Madhubala in Kala Pani looks divine and yet, she's not just there for glamour.' 'In Do Raaste, the character of Neelambari (played by Bindu) isn't a heroine in the traditional sense but she has such a pivotal role.' 'That Raj Khosla gave a non-heroine such a central role, instead of the heroine, says a lot about how he valued female characters.'
Citing Indian culture, the minister said that he considered women as a "form of goddess".
Miss World contestants' heritage itinerary took an interesting turn as the participating beauties immersed themselves in Indian tradition, delved into the spiritual heritage of Telangana.
From gorgeous gowns to sleek suits, the stars at Cannes showed us Indian-designed outfits that were a unique expression of style and artistry.
Vietnam was wonderful and the people warm and hospitable, Radhika Mittal discovered over a 11-day stay.
With their ability to create a laid-back yet trendy aesthetic, these pants pair beautifully with a variety of tops.
Both Caravaggio and Djokovic entered worlds ruled by giants, shattered conventions with defiance, and redefined greatness within the rigid lines of their craft. One with a brush, the other with a racquet but both turned their tools into instruments of disruption. And ultimate greatness.
She captures your attention with her effortless style.
From traditional silhouettes reimagined for contemporary tastes to avant-garde pieces that push the boundaries of fashion, talented Indian fashion designers showcased the country's unique craftsmanship and rich cultural heritage at Cannes this year.
From fiery Aries to dreamy Pisces, each sun sign has its own personality and your fashion choices might just reflect your celestial signature more than you think.
'On our first day at the Kumbh Mela, there was a fire and shook our confidence. 'There must have been a few crore people there.' 'How do we place the camera in between them?'
Actors Lin Laishram and Randeep Hooda wed in a traditional Meitei wedding ceremony in Imphal, Manipur, on November 29, 2023.
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