There wasn’t a colour that didn’t make an appearance at the ramp on the last day of the fashion week here. A pop of neon, a dash of gold, ash-white or saffron, with digital prints in company, brought down the curtains on the fashion extravaganza. Pakistan’s colour sentiments have always drawn towards subtle pastel tones. […]
New Delhi The Archaeological Survey of India and Google allowEnthusiasts to now explore 360 degree online imagery of 30 Indian heritage sites, including the TajMahal, QutubMinar and Red Fort. The launch was the result of Google and ASI’s joint initiative to make 100 of India’s most important heritage sites more accessible for the world to […]
Designer Rahul Mishra, who is the first Indian to win the coveted International Woolmark Prize (IWP) in Milan, says it is a blend of “deeply rooted Indianness” presented with a modern approach which will drive budding designers to global visibility. Mishra was announced the winner of the 2013-14 (IWP) during the final awards event held […]
Beijing, Feb 21 Beijing, the capital city of China on Friday relaxed its birth control policy allowing couples to have a second child if either parent is an only child. An amendment to the Beijing Population and Family Planning Regulations was approved at a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal People’s Congress, […]
Punjab Warriors edged out defending champions Ranchi Rhinos 3-2 to make their maiden Hockey India League (HIL) final here Saturday. They next face Delhi Waveriders who pipped Uttar Pradesh Wizards 1-0 in the other semifinal at the Morabadi Hockey Stadium in this Jharkhand capital. Warriors have scripted a remarkable turnaround after finishing fourth out of […]
New Delhi Telecom service provider Bharti Airtel does not seem to be satisfied with the Feb 14 judgment of the Lagos Court of Appeal and will lodge an appeal at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, a company statement said here Thursday. The ruling of the court means Bharti Airtel will now have to pay up […]
England earned a semifinal date against two-time former winners Pakistan when they held their nerves to beat defending champions India by three wickets in the ICC Under-19 World Cup here Saturday. The 1998 champions England overhauled India’s 221/8 with five balls to spare but not before they required 15 off the last two overs and […]
Ekta and Ajay had begun interacting with each other at a conference in Mumbai for cancer survivors in 2007. Thereafter the two, who had successfully fought off the dreaded disease in childhood, were engaged in a common battle of looking for a life partner. After an unsuccessful and long hunt for a suitable match, the […]
Sometimes when it comes to doing a good deed, the best thing celebrities can offer is not just money, but themselves. Charities automatically cultivate relationships with stars for their ability to increase the public’s awareness of their charitable endeavours and thus help in stimulating more donations. It has been seen that many celebrities take time […]
Fear is rising. Many people in the West are terrified that activist cells from Asia could cause chaos in urban areas using small, portable weapons of mass destruction. Yes, I am talking about durians. Recent events suggest the fears are justified. Consider this true story. A homesick Asian student living in Britain went to a […]