The curtains fell on Lakme Fashion Week at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on March 22, capping four glamorous days from March 19. Amidst the glamour, Khadi India stole the spotlight with its NavaDhara showcase, presenting stylish, exclusive Khadi collections to an international audience. Stepping up as the star promoter was Raja Kumari, the US-based Indian hip-hop artist known for her bold voice. She captivated everyone by performing ‘Made in India’ while modeling Khadi attire, merging her musical prowess with fashion flair. Overjoyed by the experience, Raja Kumari told IANS, ‘Performing here in Khadi was exhilarating, especially seeing fans…
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A devastating helicopter accident off Qatar’s coast has left six people dead and one unaccounted for, the Interior Ministry announced on Sunday. The crash happened during an ongoing search and rescue mission in the nation’s maritime territory. The ministry’s update on X revealed that six bodies have been retrieved from the wreckage, with search teams still scouring the area for the seventh occupant. Officials paid tribute to the lost lives and offered sympathies to grieving families. Defense officials had previously attributed the incident to a technical failure on what was supposed to be a standard operational flight. Details about those…
In a decisive move amid the fires of Middle East conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a top-tier review meeting this Sunday evening. The discussion will zero in on petroleum, crude oil, power, and fertilizer sectors, ensuring no chinks in India’s energy armor. With key cabinet heavyweights in attendance, the session aims to fortify supply lines for fuel products nationwide. Efficient logistics and distribution will be prioritized to keep the wheels of economy turning smoothly. Government insiders reveal active strategies to lock in energy supplies and availability. Constant vigilance over international flashpoints is protecting consumers and businesses from price…
South Africa roared back into contention in their T20I series against New Zealand, securing a commanding 19-run triumph in the fourth match at Wellington to draw level at 2-2. Batting first after a toss win, the visitors racked up 164/5, powered by a fiery half-century from Connor Esterhuizen. Esterhuizen’s explosive 57 from 36 deliveries, laced with seven boundaries and three maximums, set the tone. De Zorzi added 23, Hermann 28, and lower-order contributions from Forrester and Smith (both 19) pushed the score past 160, testing New Zealand’s batting depth. The hosts, needing 166, started steadily but crumbled to 145 all…
Delhi Police’s Mayur Vihar Phase-1 station has set a new benchmark in crime-busting with their record-breaking resolution of a robbery case. Just hours after a woman’s phone was snatched at knifepoint, two repeat offenders were behind bars, complete with recovered evidence. It was March 19, around the time when shadows lengthen and vulnerabilities peak. Kajal, en route to her workplace via e-rickshaw, became the target near Nala Road’s CNG station. A sudden grab from behind stole her phone, backed by a second man’s intimidating presence. The complaint escalated when Kajal mentioned the knife threat, leading to a full-fledged robbery FIR.…
Britain’s Royal Navy has quietly dispatched the nuclear submarine HMS Anson to the Arabian Sea, positioning it as a formidable deterrent amid Iran’s aggressive missile tests. Equipped with advanced Tomahawk missiles designed for precision land strikes and Spearfish torpedoes for underwater dominance, the vessel is now operational in deep northern waters. Reports from military insiders, relayed via the Daily Mail, indicate the sub could unleash up to four missiles on Iranian targets with prime ministerial approval, surfacing briefly to fire. This comes as the UK endorses US access to British bases for countering Iran’s threats to Hormuz Strait shipping lanes.…
As geopolitical tensions flare in the Middle East, India’s economic guardians are on high alert. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) announced Sunday that proactive steps are underway to manage the ripple effects on the economy. With a focus on stability, energy security, and supply chain integrity, government officials and business leaders are working hand-in-glove. ‘India enters this turbulent phase from a position of strength,’ declared CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee. He credited sustained reforms and self-reliance drives for enhancing shock absorption. Critical actions include broadening crude oil imports, ramping up LPG output, bolstering exports, and stabilizing the rupee— all…
Delhi’s cricket legacy boasts many unsung heroes, and Atul Wassan ranks among them—a medium-pacer whose international stint, though brief, left an indelible mark. Hailing from March 23, 1968, Wassan honed his skills in the competitive domestic arena, his height and pace making him a nightmare for openers. His breakthrough arrived in 1990 with a Test debut on New Zealand soil, where he dazzled in three straight games, bagging seven wickets to top the charts. What sets Wassan apart is the peculiarity of his career: every one of his four Tests was played overseas, against tough conditions in New Zealand and…
In the high-stakes world of Bollywood, few careers boast the dramatic arcs of Kangana Ranaut’s. Her portrayal in ‘Fashion’ not only clinched a National Award but also marked her toughest emotional ordeal. The 2008 blockbuster revealed the modeling industry’s seedy side, with Kangana’s character Sonali spiraling into addiction and obscurity. Kangana’s decision to join ‘Fashion’ stemmed from career pressures. Fresh off ‘Gangster’s’ success, she faced a lull in lead opportunities. Though her role was supporting, she signed on, unaware of the psychological price. ‘Sonali’s world felt eerily similar to my struggles,’ she once shared, highlighting the eerie parallels. Preparation was…
In a bold first step for the 2026 Puducherry legislative assembly elections, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) unveiled its candidates on Sunday, picking seasoned politician and ex-MLA A. Anbazhagan for Orlimpet and A. Gandhi for UruLayampet. This announcement underscores AIADMK’s proactive campaign strategy in the competitive union territory. The political arena is abuzz with activity. BJP followed suit with its second candidate list, selecting M. Arul Murugan for Karaikal South as nomination deadlines loom. Meanwhile, Congress-DMK negotiations persist, highlighted by P. Chidambaram’s upcoming meeting with M.K. Stalin to iron out alliance hurdles. Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK)…