During challenging times, fashion often becomes a bold statement of defiance and resilience. Elsa Schiaparelli’s outrageous designs in the 1930s, like her “Shocking Pink” and Skeleton Dress, exemplified this psychological need for control and vitality when the world feels chaotic. This trend of maximalist styling continues today as a metric of our collective endurance. Ever…
An F-1 visa applicant said he was asked during the visa interview what he would do in Boston on Saturdays, and his visa was rejected. Amid a sharp uptick in the number of student visa rejections in India, former US diplomat Yvette Bansal said it is possible to get your visa denied for an unexpected,…
Reality of La Tomatina/Instagram For many Indian travellers, attending Spain’s famous La Tomatina festival is a bucket-list experience. All thanks to the unforgettable and dreamy tomato fight sequence in the blockbuster cinema Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD). Travellers often end up spending lakhs just to recreate that perfect ZNMD moment. But the reality is beyond…
Martin Scorsese joins his daughter Francesca Scorsese for a five-episode mini-series shot specially for a popular coffee brand. The show is slated to release one episode per month till November, and we’ll explore the father-daughter bond along with their love for coffee as they explore the city of New York. (YouTube) Martin Scorsese is ready…
Gautam Gambhir questioned after 0-4 defeat to England (Image: AP) Following India’s forgettable 0-4 T20I series defeat to England, former India batter Mohammed Kaif has launched a scathing attack on the team’s management, questioning the handling of young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and senior wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson.England completely outplayed India in the T20I leg of the…
MUMBAI: RBI deputy governor Rohit Jain on Thursday said banks are expected to deploy additional liquidity from foreign currency non-resident deposits over the next few months, as credit demand is likely to be strong during the festive season.Under the special Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR-B) deposit scheme, banks have mobilised $133 billion. The scheme closed on…
Money is one of the first real lessons children encounter, even before they understand the word “budget.” They see parents counting cash at a store, debating purchases at home, or delaying a treat for later. Long before children earn their own income, they begin absorbing ideas about spending, saving, sharing and value. That is why…
US stocks traded near record levels on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average touching an intraday all-time high as falling oil prices and optimism over a US-Iran peace deal lifted investor sentiment.The Dow rose 360.77 points, or 0.70 per cent, to 52,031.80 in morning trading, setting a fresh intraday record.The S&P 500 gained 7.49…
The company had reported a net profit of Rs 4,004 crore in the first quarter of the preceding 2025-26 fiscal, the Aditya Birla Group entity said. NEW DELHI: Hindalco Industries on Friday said its net profit rose over 75% year-on-year to Rs 7,013 crore in Q1FY27, backed by strong performance across all business segments. The…
The moon’s transit in Sagittarius ignites a desire for broadened perspectives and adventurous inquiries into profound truths. Under the influence of Jyeshtha Nakshatra, individuals are encouraged to act with a sense of duty and discernment. Meanwhile, Mula Nakshatra propels us to dig deep into fundamental issues, urging the elimination of ineffective practices. Harnessing this practical…
In court, China Evergrande Group faced accusations including illegal fundraising through public deposits, fraud, corporate bribery. (AP file photo of Evergrande complex) Hui Ka Yan, the founder of heavily indebted property giant China Evergrande has admitted guilt to multiple offences. These include unlawfully taking public deposits, fraud, and corporate bribery, according to a statement released…
Kay CotteePhoto credit: The Australian Museum Kay Cottee was born on 25 January 1954, the youngest of four daughters of Jim and Joy McLaren. She was introduced to a boating life when she was just ten days old, strapped to the mast of her father’s boat in her crib. That early introduction sparked a love…
