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Hollywood actress and style icon Zendaya has always captivated us with her distinct fashion sense that harmoniously fuses contemporary trends with Afrocentric influences. This article delves into how fans and fashionistas can take cues from Zendaya's wardrobe to radiate their own Afrocentric feminine elegance. By thoughtfully curating outfits and accessories that celebrate African roots, you can craft a personal style statement that exudes both sophistication and cultural pride. Zendaya frequently embraces traditional African attire's vibrant prints and bold colors. This fashion choice is not only a powerful statement but also a celebration of her heritage. To mimic this facet of her style, choose pieces with geometric patterns or animal prints in deep reds, bright yellows, or lush greens. These choices honor the continent's rich cultures while adding a fun pop to your wardrobe. A big part of nailing Zendaya's Afrocentric look is embracing traditional African fabrics like ankara or kente. These textiles are rich with African history and culture, and their vibrant patterns and textures are second to none. By adding a few pieces made from these fabrics to your everyday or event wear, you'll be bringing a whole lot of authenticity and class to your outfit. Zendaya's silhouette selections combine contemporary with classic, emphasizing the natural form with outfits that highlight the waistline while utilizing flowing fabrics for elegance. To emulate her style, choose high-waisted dresses or skirts with fluid lines. These outfits, by cinching at the waist and providing fabric flow, capture her graceful silhouette with ease. Although this guide does not recommend specific jewelry, one should observe how Zendaya strategically accessorizes to enhance her Afrocentric ensembles without detracting from their inherent beauty. Choose headwraps or turbans crafted from colorful textiles as they not only accessorize your outfit but also celebrate African culture. Plus, use belts constructed from traditional materials or showcasing African-inspired patterns to cinch dresses at the waist, creating a cohesive and stylish look.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): A female student was allegedly gang-raped inside a law college in Kolkata's Kasba on Wednesday evening. The police have arrested all three accused within 24 hours. The three accused, named as Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20), were former students or staff members of the same law college. Also Read | Student Gang-Raped at South Kolkata Law College: Police Arrest 3 Youths for Sexually Assaulting Young Woman Inside Law College. According to the police, the accused named in the FIR will be produced before the A.C.J. ...Read More >
Jaipur: Rajasthan's exports in the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (April-June) registered a 14.37% increase at Rs 25,212 crore compared to the same period last year. However, industry representatives said the high US tariffs that came into force later could limit the performance of the sector.This follows a 16% growth in FY 2024-25, when the state's exports surged to Rs 97,171.68 crore, up from Rs 83,704.24 crore in 2023-24, according to revised figures released by the central govt. Before revision, data for Rajasthan's exports in 2024-25 showed a decline of almost 30% to over Rs ...Read More >
Nita Ambani marks three years of NMACC with a heartfelt speech on culture and a warm moment with Mukesh Ambani at the star-studded event. It was a night filled with culture, elegance, and emotion as the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre completed three years. Leading the celebration was Nita Ambani, who welcomed guests with a heartfelt speech that reflected both pride and purpose. But beyond the grand event and star-studded presence, it was a simple, warm moment with Mukesh Ambani that quietly ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 4 (ANI): As the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) marked its third anniversary on April 3, 2026, founder Nita Mukesh Ambani made a striking statement on the pink carpet, embodying the institution's ethos through a carefully curated ensemble that fused heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design. Nita Ambani's look stood out for its symbolic and aesthetic detailing. At the heart of her appearance was a custom molten gold silk saree that delivered a luminous, almost liquid-like sheen under the event lights. Also Read | NMACC 3rd Anniversary Bash ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Trade talks between India and the US appear to be back on track, as President Donald Trump hinted that a "very big" agreement with India will be forthcoming soon. In a presser at the White House, Trump said, "Everybody wants to make a deal and have a part of it. Remember a few months ago, the press was saying, 'You really have anybody of any interest? Well, we just signed with China yesterday. We are having some great deals. We have one coming up, maybe with India. Very big one. Where we're going to open up India, in the China deal, we are starting to open up China.""We're not going ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who received the Republic of Ghana's highest civilian honour during his ongoing five-nation visit, has handed over special gifts to the dignitaries of the country including the President and First Lady. Gift to President of Ghana: Fine Bidri Artwork Vase According to a government spokesperson, the exquisite pair of Bidriware flower vases from Bidar, Karnataka, showcases India's renowned metal craft known for its striking black finish and fine silver inlay. Handcrafted by skilled artisans using a centuries-old technique, the vases are made from a zinc ...Read More >
Trump India Tariffs Impact: US 50% tariffs on Indian exports take effect tomorrow, targeting textiles, seafood, gems, jewellery, and leather. Analysts warn the move could threaten millions of jobs and shave 0.5% off India's GDP. Back in his first term, Donald Trump had first called India as the "tariff king." Now, in his second stint in the White House, he has repeated that often and is now bringing the 50 per cent tariff hit for New Delhi. The order, Executive Order 14329, links the penalty to India's continued imports of Russian crude and defence hardware. For New Delhi, this isn't just ano ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Two people died and four others were injured after a fire broke out at a house in east Delhi's Old Govindpura area on Tuesday evening, an official said. Police have identified the deceased as Tanveer (28) and Nusrat. A call was received at Jagatpuri police station at 8.46 pm regarding a fire incident at Band Gali, Old Govindpura, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam said. When a police team reached the spot, it found that 10 people were trapped inside a residential building that caught fire, the DCP said. With the help of police personnel and fir ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Income Tax Department on Friday searched nearly 25 to 30 locations linked to Pothys Private Ltd, one of Tamil Nadu's largest textile and jewellery retailers, over suspected tax evasion. The coordinated raids spanned Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari and Coimbatore. The action comes at a sensitive moment for Pothys, which has been preparing for an initial public offering estimated at about Rs 1,200 crore. Proceeds from the listing are expected to fund the group's expansion plans, strengthen supply chains and online sales platform. In Chennai, Pothys Boutique remained s ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 : Indian exports to the United States have plunged sharply by 37.5 per cent ... New Delhi [India], October 16 : Indian exports to the United States have plunged sharply by 37.5 per cent following Washington's decision to impose 50 per cent tariffs on most Indian goods, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The report showed that shipments to the U.S. fell 37.5 per cent over four months, from USD 8.8 billion in May 2025 to USD 5.5 billion in September 2025, marking the sharpest and most sustained decline of the year. GTRI stated " ...Read More >
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday (April 3, 2026) wooed textile industry to invest in the State by assuring best infrastructure, land, power, water, incentives and government support aimed at fastest execution of the projects. "I have policies that can match the best globally. Most importantly, we have the best human resources. If you have a vision, we are your perfect partner for global success," he said at the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2026) in Hyderabad. Assert ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah began his Gujarat visit on a spiritual note early Friday morning by participating in the Mangala Aarti at the historic Shri Jagannathji Temple in Jamalpur, Ahmedabad. The visit coincides with the auspicious occasion of the annual Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra, a major religious event that draws thousands of devotees every year. Arriving at the temple at 3:15 a.m., HM Shah joined in the sacred rituals and offered prayers to Mahaprabhu Jagannath. Sharing his experience on social media platform X, he posted, "On the sacred occasion of Rath Yatra, par ...Read More >
New Delhi: With just 48 hours left for 90-day pause on US reciprocal tariffs to end, the much-anticipated bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between India and the US has reached a critical stage. According to two officials in the Indian commerce ministry and one in Washington, the agreement is unlikely to be finalized without direct political intervention to resolve some of the remaining sticky issues. "It's down to the wire. Unless there's political direction, the deal may not go through in time," said the first of the two Indian representatives cited above. "If all goes well, the deal will b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold meetings with exporters from different sectors, including food processing, textiles, engineering, and chemicals, from August 2-4 in Mumbai to discuss the implications of 25 per cent tariff announced by the US, an industry official said on Friday. The official added that exporters from segments such as fisheries, engineering, IT, and pharma will also participate in the deliberations. Leather sector exporters are expected to meet the minister on August 4 here. The US on Friday slapped a 25 per cent tariff on India, p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) Domestic export sectors such as leather, footwear, textiles and shrimp will be hit hard by the imposition of the 25 per cent tariff by the US, industry experts say. "Quick estimates suggest that India's goods exports in FY 2026 may come down by 30 per cent from USD 86.5 billion in FY 2025 to USD 60.6 billion in FY 2026," GTRI Founder Ajay Srivastava said. The duty, announced this week, will come into force from August 7 (9.30 am IST). These will be over and above the exiting standard import duty in the US. The 25 per cent tariff will replace the existing 10 per cent ba ...Read More >
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said US tariffs-related challenges will dissipate in the next one or two quarters, and urged the private sector to do more as the country navigates through other longer-term challenges. He attributed the growth slowdown in FY25, which saw a deceleration to 6.5 per cent from FY24's 9.2 per cent, to tight credit conditions and liquidity issues. The right agriculture policies can add 25 per cent to ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Television actress Avika Gor, 28, best known for her role in Balika Vadhu, has tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, social activist Milind Chandwani, 34. The wedding festivities, including haldi, mehendi, baraat, and pheras, all took place on the reality show Pati Patni Aur Panga. The couple, who got engaged earlier this year, chose to share their special moments with fans on Colors TV and JioHotstar. Milind made a memorable entry for the wedding. Instead of arriving in a car, he came dancing on a beautifully decorated scooter. Videos of his grand baraat and energetic dance h ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh has received investment proposals worth over Rs 15,710 crore during an interactive session held in Surat, Gujarat, on Sunday. In response to the strong investor interest, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced opening of a new office of Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) in Ahmedabad. The proposed investments are expected to create more than 11,250 jobs in the state. CM Yadav said the session is aimed to encourage Gujarat-based industrial houses -- especially from Surat -- to expand into Madhya Pradesh. He emphasised the natural sy ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) India has hardened its position on issues related to agriculture as negotiations with the US team in Washington have entered a crucial stage, an official said on Monday. The official also said that the stay of the Indian team, headed by special secretary in the department of commerce Rajesh Agrawal, is expected to be extended further. The team is in Washington for negotiations on an interim trade agreement with the US. Both sides are rushing to close a deal ahead of the July 9 deadline for the full implementation of a 26 per cent reciprocal tariff which has been suspe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) As the free trade agreement between India and four European nations EFTA will come into effect from Wednesday, several Swiss products like wines, chocolates, apparel, and watches will become cheaper in the domestic market. On the other hand, Indian labour-intensive sectors, such as certain agri goods like tea and coffee, fruits, processed, textiles, marine products, leather, sports goods, toys, and gems and jewellery, will get greater market access in the member countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), giving a boost to exports. The EFTA members are Ic ...Read More >
India's Diwali sales hit a record high of Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and Rs 65,000 crore in services. This represents a 25 percent increase over last year. GST reforms and strong consumer demand fueled this growth. Brick-and-mortar stores saw a significant revival. Rural and semi-urban areas contributed substantially to the sales surge. Buoyed by GST reforms and strong consumer demand, India saw Diwali sales reach Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and about Rs 65,000 crore in services across the coun ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday confirmed that India and Oman would sign a free trade agreement on Thursday in Muscat with an aim to boost economic ties between the two countries. "It will be signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a four-day, three-nation visit. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has already reached Muscat for the FTA signing and he is actively participating at the business summit there as well," a commerce ministry official said. Talks for the free trade agreement or FTA, officially termed as comprehensive economic partnership agree ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Friday that his government aims to transform the state into the textile capital of South Asia by 2047. Revanth Reddy assured the investors in the textile sector that the government will provide them with infrastructure, land, power, water, and incentives, along with expedited approvals. Addressing the Asian Textile Conference 2026 here, he said that his goal is to ensure that garments made in Telangana are worn in every country across the globe. He claimed that Telangana's policies are on par with global s ...Read More >
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], September 30: Delhi sparkled brighter than ever as Forevermark Diamond Jewellery from De Beers Group, the world's leading diamond company, officially launched as a jewellery brand. Marking a landmark brand debut, Forevermark has chosen India as its lead market with the opening of its flagship store in New Delhi. The opening of the flagship New Delhi store marks a significant milestone in Forevermark's journey of bringing its global heritage, modern design sensibilities, and philosophy of discreet luxury to discerning natural diamond consumers. A glittering two-d ...Read More >
Themed 'Gateway to Growth: Harnessing Opportunities under India-UK CETA', the programme brought together senior government officials, diplomats, Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), industry leaders, and trade associations to deliberate on the transformative potential of the agreement for Indian exporters. The outreach event marked a crucial step towards strengthening India-UK trade ties and positioning Indian exporters to make the most of the CETA agreement. Anna Shotbolt, deputy trade commissioner, South Asia, British High Commission in India, described the CETA agreement as a 'milestone in bi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): The much-anticipated festive season may not deliver the usual consumption boost this year, with Ambit Capital warning that weak labour markets, slowing credit, and mounting tariffs could weigh on consumer sentiment despite recent tax cuts.In its latest economic insights report, Ambit Capital said that while GST and income tax reductions are expected to cost the exchequer nearly Rs 2 lakh crore, the impact on demand is likely to be modest. It says tax cuts may ...Read More >
Anticipations for this festive season's trade have skyrocketed, expected to surpass five lakh crore rupees, as brick-and-mortar markets thrive like never before. This Diwali embodies a heartfelt Swadeshi celebration, where the virtues of Indian craftsmanship take center stage. Inspired by Prime Minister Modi's push for local product patronage and favorable GST changes, domestic trade is flourishing. New Delhi: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Sunday stated that trade during the f ...Read More >
New Delhi : The two-day Autumn Festival, serving as a precursor to the 26th edition of the iconic Hornbill Festival, concluded on a vibrant note in New Delhi. Hosted by Nagaland Tourism and supported by the Ministry of Tourism. The chief host of the festival was Shri Temjen Imna Along, Minister for Tourism and Higher Education and Shri Abu Metha, Advisor to the Chief Minister and Chairman of IDAN, the Co-host. The Chief Guest Shri Kapil Mishra, Hon'ble Minister for Art, Culture and Languages and Tourism, inaugurated the Artisans' Corner, which showcased handmade crafts, authentic Naga attire, ...Read More >