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Payal Singhal Label: Payal Singhal Handloom silk and brocade and fabrics like mul, chanderi and organza are big trends for wedding wear. Off shoulder crop cholis, strapped cholis, full circle high waisted lehengas, tiered lehengas, dhoti pants and c

A new temple in Gwalior with Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse as the presiding deity has predictably kicked up a political storm. The 'shrine', located in the Hindu Mahasabha's Daulatganj office premises, opened on November 15, which the rig

On top of the world Soak in the winter chill while sipping on cocktails over stunning views of the Kolkata skyline at 328 feet above ground. Ozora, the swanky sky bar cum restaurant on the 20th floor of Acropolis should top your list this winter. The

Former Congress Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and several of his colleagues in Kerala's former United Democratic Front government are in trouble, with the Justice G Sivarajan Commission handing down a damning verdict against them. Instituted by Chandy

Lens of Love TWOGETHER STUDIOS You might not look at your wedding album every day but if there is one person who can help you preserve those memories, it will be your photographer. Arjun and Praerna Kartha's boutique wedding photography company, Twog

From the beginning, there was clearly something fishy about robbery suspect Anil Kothale's death in the Maharashtra Police's custody in Sangli on November 7. A subsequent probe ordered by inspector general of police (Kolhapur range) Vishwas Nangre, P

Light platter Park Street, long identified with vintage eateries serving heritage platters of 'Continental food' and familiar spreads of Chinese staples, has had a metamorphosis of sorts in recent years. Boasting hordes of new drink and dine destinat

Ostensibly organised to "showcase themes that flow from Hindu spiritual genius, ancient literature and lifestyle", a five day fair in Jaipur by the Hindu Spiritual and Service Foundation (HSSF), a Chennai based organisation linked to the RSS and whos

1. Fine Feast If you are tired of the pub grub and booze kind of vibes in Connaught Place, this latest entrant might just be the answer to your fine dine cravings. Priyank Sukhija's first outlet in the city opened 18 years ago in Chankyapuri, and no

The Karni Sena was founded in 2006 by Lokendra Singh Kalvi, son of the late Kalyan Singh Kalvi, the former Union cabinet minister who led a massive Rajput agitation against the Sati ban following the Roop Kanwar episode in 1987. Lokendra, however, ha

Defence deals have turned into political missiles for the BJP and the opposition Congress in recent years. If the BJP is pursuing the UPA era (now cancelled) Rs 3,600 crore Agusta Westland VVIP chopper scam for alleged bribery leads to the Congress,

At the root of the controversy around Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Padmavati is the fact that there is not a single historical and authentic document describing the life and times of Padmini, who was said to be queen of Chittorgarh when Alauddin Khil

In January 2018, the Indian navy's Mumbai based western fleet is to start a series of annual theatre level naval exercises. Manoeuvres lasting over a month where aircraft, surface warships and submarines, divided into red and blue forces, will simula

We behave rather strangely for a country acclaimed as the world's largest democracy. We ban books and films before even reading or seeing them. In October 1988, India became the first country in the world to ban the import of Salman Rushdie's The Sat

China has signalled its willingness to emerge as a key player perhaps even mediator in tackling the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar. Foreign minister Wang Yi, who visited Bangladesh and Myanmar from November 17 to 20, offered a "three stage" diploma

Push and shove and slap the filmmaker in January 2017. Vandalise the sets in Nagpur in March. Threaten to chop off the leading lady's nose. Call to behead the two for Rs 10 crore. Attack a cinema hall in Kota. Declare a nationwide bandh. The Padmava

Malik Muhammad Jayasi belonged to the Chishtia order of Sufis. His miracle legends have been part of popular memory. The most stunning miracle he performed the Padmawat has been around physically for five centuries. Jayasi composed his magnum o

Unlike a traditional grape wine, which seldom smells of the fruit itself, the aroma of chikoo wine comes from the overwhelmingly sweet fruit. Made cider style, Fruzzante Wines' inaugural beverage made with locally grown chikoos is a deep gold hued ca

The last we heard of an Indian board game, a prince lost his kingdom and wife. A few millennia down, a new board game spends its time avoiding men likely to wager their wives in a gamble. Released this month, Nashra Balagamwala's Arranged is a board

Renowned Chilean poet Raul Zurita opened the Kochi Biennale this year with an ode to the Syrian refugees killed in the Mediterranean, Sea of Pain. This month, a new Hindi translation of his poems (1979 2016) is out under the same title. Q. When did y

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal may have an easygoing son of the soil image among the people, but that's not true among his officials. Since he took charge in May 2016, 315 of them, including an IAS officer and several heads of autonomous bodies, h

SECURITY TAN TRUMP Ivanka Trump's Secret Service detail has their Indian counterparts in a tizzy. US President Donald Trump's advisor and daughter is leading her country's delegation to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad between November

"I have always found that if I examine something, it's less scary," author Joan Didion says one hour into The Centre Will Not Hold, a new 90 minute Netflix documentary on her fascinating life. Didion has denied numerous requests from other filmmakers

Netflix films Okja, First They Killed My Father and The Meyerowitz Stories will all vie for Oscar glory this year. But the newly released Mudbound is the streaming giant's best shot at a win. Co written and directed by Dee Rees, the story of two fami

The delay in announcing the date for the commencement of the winter session of Parliament has caused great concern. The session generally starts in the third week of November. Parliament rules require that the dates for the House session be announced

In Chang'an Men, or The Gate of Eternal Peace, Lucknow born composer and conductor Vijay Upadhyaya attempts what even Chinese musicians consider a daunting exercise: distilling the essence of Chinese history and philosophy into one grand musical comp

Ever since Rahul Gandhi, 47, fought his first election in 2004, his ascent to Congress presidency was preordained. The Congress Working Committee has decided it's time to bite the bullet in a few weeks. So Rahul remains on the verge, a faintly damni

The description of Pakistan as 'people next door', though laden with irony, fascinated me. Yet I had not compulsively reached out for the book. I had nurtured a certain image of TCA Raghavan in the course of my personal interactions with him when he

At a time when #cleanair and #righttobreathe have become the most popular hashtags on India's social media scene, environmentalist Sunita Narain talks to Prachi Bhuchar about her new book and a blueprint for a clean, green future. Q. What makes Confl

The Rosogolla Wars A couple of weeks ago, Mamata Banerjee tweeted of her pride in West Bengal winning GI status for the rosogolla. Many Bengalis used her proclamation of triumph as an excuse to post pictures of themselves swallowing spongy, sugary, w

The Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) has always said that its main objective is to secure quotas for the Patel community. And to that end it was prepared to take the Congress's support. But it all seemed to unravel after the Congress announced it

Delhi based designer David Abraham, one half of the Abraham & Thakore label, says he remembers his Syrian Christian grandmother changing out of her white chatta munda into richly coloured Kanjeevarams on special occasions. "I remember in particular a

In a falling interest rate scenario, retirees have to look beyond investment options like fixed deposits and small saving schemes. Guaranteed, regular returns and safety of capital is the attraction here for them, but with deposits rates at a record

Saving well for a big retirement corpus isn't enough; you need a robust financial plan to ensure it generates a comfortable income through your golden years. Here's a guide to getting it right. Health Insurance Opt for adequate health cover at an ear

The India Today State of the States Conclave, held in New Delhi on November 16, was witness to something very unusual. Politicians, across party lines, were praising each other for the contributions they had all made to the development process in the

Added sugars are the undisputed villains of a host of medical conditions, be it obesity and metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, non alcoholic fatty liver disease, dental plaque and cavities, or even heart disease

Do you know what happens to your insurance policy when you stop paying premium? Does it continue to offer insurance cover? Abruptly stopping payment of premium because you are unhappy with the policy or facing a financial crunch without considerin

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman's arrest of nearly 200 powerful princes, government officials and businessmen on anti corruption charges has sent shockwaves throughout the kingdom and the Gulf region. The arrests are just the latest though the