Call this a turning point. Before their Tuscan wedding, Indian bridal palettes were predictable—reds, maroons, and heavy gold. After Anushka? Suddenly, everyone wanted blush. Her Sabyasachi Mukherjee lehenga featured Renaissance-inspired embroidery in soft, vintage tones. Crafted by 67 karigars over 30 days, it was detailed with silk floss florals, exotic birds, and finished with uncut…
Asteroid Apophis will pass within 32,000 kilometres of Earth’s surface on 13 April 2029, a distance closer than the ring of geostationary satellites that orbit our planet. The flyby, visible to the naked eye across parts of Europe, Africa and Asia, is the closest known approach by an object of this size that scientists have…
In a recent update, Karnataka’s capital, Bengaluru is all set to digitise property ownership. The campaign has gained momentum, with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) which has received 2,939 applications under the newly launched “My e-Khata, My Hakku” initiative. It is a part of the Karnataka government’s “Bhoo Guarantee” scheme aimed at simplifying property documentation….
In 1969, Donald Fisher’s frustration with finding well-fitting jeans led him and his wife to establish a store catering to the youth market. Photo Credits: Instagram/@gapinc There have been times when we have found ourselves in a department store fitting room, trying on a pair we really like, but which is too loose around the…
The week opens with a bright, promising air around you, Gemini. Sunday and Monday feel like the first clean breeze after a sticky afternoon. The Moon supports quick wins, and your ruling planet Mercury keeps your mind alert, so things that were pending can suddenly move. From 12th to 14th, you’ll notice people responding faster…
India’s reserves have fallen 5.2% to $691 billion. (AI image) Philippines and India are the Asian countries that have seen the highest percentage losses to their foreign exchange reserves as a result of the ongoing US-Iran conflict that has sent global crude oil prices to above $100 per barrel levels. Foreign-exchange reserves across Asia are…
Your TV screen is more fragile than you think. A smudgy fingerprint on your TV screen or a layer of dust you have been ignoring for two weeks finally gets to you, so you grab whatever is nearby and start wiping. Maybe it is a paper towel. Maybe it is a corner of your shirt….
Love Insurance Kompany, starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty, has achieved a global box office collection of Rs 54 crore. Despite mixed reviews, the futuristic romantic film is performing well overseas, contributing significantly to its overall success. The movie explores a unique concept of technology-driven compatibility in love. The ‘Love Insurance Kompany’, also known as…
Yuvraj Singh and Abhishek Sharma (Screengrab/X) Abhishek Sharma registered his ninth T20 century and his second-highest score in the IPL, while also batting through the full 20 overs for the first time in his IPL career. His brilliant unbeaten 135 powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a massive total of 242, which the team successfully defended, sealing…
Growing lotus at home feels like bringing a slice of ancient Asia right to your balcony or pond; those pretty pink blooms bloom in muddy waters but are pure symbols of purity and calm. Although the lotus originally belongs to warm puddles across India and beyond, its sacred nature has wowed cultures for millennia as…