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Mumbai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress and politician Smriti Irani, who is all set to reprise the iconic role of Tulsi Virani after 25 years in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, has spoken about National Award-winning designer Gaurang Shah's "magical" weaves, which she will be seen wearing in the upcoming serial. "Gaurang Shah has not just designed sarees, he has woven stories, traditions, and modernity into every thread. For Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, his work brought alive the soul of I ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: Amid speculations over Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) acceding to the party high command's diktat over his claim for Chief Minister, Shivakumar and his wife Usha visited Chamundi Hill Temple here on the second Ashada Friday today. Shivakumar, clad in silk dhoti and shirt, paid his obeisance to the Goddess, continuing with the tradition he has been following for the past several years. He also broke coconuts outside the Temple, as part of the tradition. To a media qu ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The celestial Kalyanotsavam of Sri Renuka Yellamma Ammavaru at Balkampet was grandly held on Tuesday. The Kalyanam was held at 11.55 am. The Endowments Minister Konda Surekha offered silk clothes to the goddesses. Kalyanam is orgainsed on the first Tuesday of Ashada Masam. The devotees were lined up before the temple from 5 am on Tuesday. The temple authorities organised queue lines and VIP entries. A large number of devotees and Shiva Sattulu thronged to the temple premises to witn ...Read More >
Sangareddy (Telangana) [India], July 1 (ANI): Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has expressed grief over the tragic fire accident that occurred at the Pashamylaram industrial area in Sangareddy district that killed 12 people. The Governor paid condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the incident and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. Also Read | Rules Changing From July 1, 2025: From LPG Cylinder Prices and Railway Fares to Aadhaar-PAN Link, Check Key Rule Changes ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Tripura Governor Nallu Indrasena Reddy stressed the importance of mental health as essential to the nation's progress while inaugurating the M.Phil Clinical Psychology and Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PDCP) courses at Indlas Hospitals here on Monday. Speaking at the event, Indrasena Reddy stated that the vision of a Viksita Bharat (Developed India) is incomplete without ensuring the mental well-being of its citizens. Along with medical and health minister Y Satya Kum ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently shone a spotlight on Meghalaya's exquisite Eri Silk, hailing it as more than just a fabric but a "symbol of sustainable heritage and indigenous craftsmanship." During the 123rd episode of his widely heard 'Mann Ki Baat' radio program, PM Modi cited the fabric's significance, particularly following its recent Geographical Indication (GI) tag award. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Modi congratulated ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the transformative role of women across India who are leading change through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), preserving heritage and shaping a new future for the nation. Speaking during the 123rd episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Modi underlined how initiatives led by women are giving new strength to the 'Women-Led Development' movement. "Just as our India is known for its regional, linguistic and cultural diversity, the dive ...Read More >
Shimla: Heavy rains lashed Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, triggering landslides and flash floods and blocking more than 100 roads, even as the weather department issued a red alert.A landslide at Chakki Mod near Parwanoo blocked the Chandigarh-Shimla highway for hours, resulting in a massive traffic jam Sunday morning. The local administration had to divert traffic through the Jangeshu link road until the landslide debris was cleared at Chakki Mod.The traffic was first restored one-way and later tw ...Read More >
SHILLONG, June 29: Eri Silk, the pride of Meghalaya's textile tradition, went global on Sunday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotlighted it in his latest 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast, calling it not just a unique product but a living heritage. The recognition follows the recent conferment of Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Meghalaya's Eri Silk. Describing Eri as a "heritage for Meghalaya," the PM, in his 123rd Mann Ki Baat address, lauded the deep-rooted craftsmanship of the state's tribal c ...Read More >
Shillong: PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast on Sunday celebrated Meghalaya's unique Eri silk, which has recently received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) Tag."Eri silk is not just a fabric; it is a heritage of Meghalaya, lovingly preserved and enriched over generations, especially by the Khasi community," said the PM. He noted its distinct production process, which is entirely non-violent, earning it the name 'Ahimsa Silk', as the silkworms are not harmed in its extraction. This me ...Read More >
Bengaluru, June 29 (PTI) Members of the Bike Taxi Welfare Association staged a hunger protest on Sunday, demanding to lift the ban on bike taxis in Karnataka and calling for an inclusive policy framework. They have also written an open letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. According to the association, protests were held in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mandya, Davangere, and Ramanagara, with several bike taxi riders participating. Also Read | Bank Holidays in July 2025: No Nationwide Holiday for Muharr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday lashed out at the Delhi government under the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) over the alleged demolition of slums in Delhi, accusing them of rendering the poor "homeless". Speaking at an AAP protest rally against the alleged demolitions at Jantar Mantar, Kejriwal stated, "In such heat, at 50°C, they are demolishing the slums of poor people, making them helpless, making them stay on the roads... The p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will interact with the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, during his visit to Dharamsala to inaugurate a zonal conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) on Monday. The theme of the Conference is 'Good Governance in the Digital Era: Managing Resources, Defending Democracy, and Embracing Innovation'. Also Read | Bank Holidays in July 2025: No Nationwide Holiday for Muharram on July 7, Banks To Remain Shut ...Read More >
Bhopal, Jun 29 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for mentioning Suma Uike from the state's Balaghat district associated with a self-help group involved in mushroom farming and animal husbandry during his 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast. Yadav said under the leadership and guidance of PM Modi, the state government is working towards bringing a change in the lives of women, youth, poor people, and farmers, leading them on t ...Read More >
Shillong, June 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, praised Meghalaya's traditional Eri silk and its distinctive handicrafts, calling them a testament to India's rich cultural heritage and sustainable craftsmanship. The statement comes during the 123rd episode of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat Modi highlighted the recent Geographical Indication (GI) tag awarded to Eri silk, describing it as a "proud moment not just for Meghalaya, but for the entire country. Known as 'Ahimsa sil ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the transformative role of women across India who are leading change through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), preserving heritage and shaping a new future for the nation. Speaking during the 123rd episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi underlined how initiatives led by women are giving new strength to the 'Women-Led Development' movement. "Just as our India is known for its regional, linguistic and ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The historic Golconda Fort came alive with colour, devotion and festive fervour as the annual Bonalu celebrations kicked off on a grand note on Thursday. The month-long festivities began with traditional prayers to Goddess Jagadambika at the Sri Jagadamba Mahankali temple atop the fort. The first Bonam -- a traditional offering of rice, jaggery, curd and neem leaves carried in decorated brass or earthen pots -- was brought in a massive procession from Langar Houz Crossroads, accompan ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Hours before he set off for the Kerala University Senate Hall to attend a function, which was marred by violent protests over the display of an image of Bharat Mata carrying a saffron flag, Governor Rajendra Arlekar had expressed his concern to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the "the issue spilling into the streets." In a letter to the chief minister, handed over through an emissary on Wednesday afternoon, the governor said peaceful coexistence in Kerala must not be en ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The state festival of Bonalu started on a grand note on Thursday as devotees, especially women folks, thronged the temple in the Golkonda Fort with Bonam on their heads. The colourful Thottela procession taken out from Langar Houz to the Golkonda Fort was a major attraction with Potharajus and Shiva Sattulu dancing to the tunes of Teenmar bands as thousands passed through the lanes leading towards the Fort. The artistes from Vijaywada were also seen dancing on the beats Bonalu songs. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based Brihaspathi Technologies, an AI surveillance and security solutions provider, on Thursday said it has raised $10 million in funding from foreign institutional investors and others. Brihaspathi will use the capital to establish a new 72,000 sq. ft. CCTV manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, which is expected to be operational by the end of the current financial year, the company said in a statement. It also plans to hire over 400 new employees. The company has been awa ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The political rivalry between deputy CM DK Shivakumar and Union minister HD Kumaraswamy of JD(S) has spilled into Bengaluru's infrastructure space, as both pitch competing underground road projects to tackle the city's traffic mess.While Shivakumar is pushing ahead with his tunnel road project, Kumaraswamy has pitched an alternative: An ultra-modern underground road network (UMURN). Earlier this week, he met Union minister Nitin Gadkari in Delhi to discuss the proposal. He has also pr ...Read More >
Berhampur: Two artists from silk city have crafted eco-friendly miniature chariots and idols of Lord Jagannath using agarbatti (incense sticks), canes, and old newspapers ahead of Rath Yatra, which will be held on Friday.Hari Gobind Moharana, 56, an auto mechanic, created a 3.3-inch tall image of Lord Jagannath using incense sticks and watercolours. "I used nearly one kilogram of incense sticks for the idol. The process involved bundling the sticks, then shaping the deity's nose, hands, and othe ...Read More >
Hyderabad, June 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bonalu festival, which symbolises the unique culture of Telangana, began on Thursday amid fanfare with devotees offering the first Bonam to goddess Jagadambika at historic Golconda Fort here. The month-long festivities kicked off with the traditional rituals performed by a group of priests. A procession was taken from Langar House to Jagdamba temple at the Golconda fort. A large number of women with pots on their heads, 'Potharajus' and devotees participated ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 6 : Akhil Akkineni, son of superstar Nagarjuna, married his longtime girlfriend Zainab Ravdjee in Hyderabad on Friday. The marriage ceremony was a star-studded affair as many renowned celebrities attended the event. Akhil's brother, Naga Chaitanya, was also present at the wedding ceremony in Hyderabad. The wedding followed traditional Telugu-style wedding ceremony rituals. As per the viral photos, Akhil wore a simple shirt, while his better half, Zainab, wa ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 6 (ANI): Akhil Akkineni, son of superstar Nagarjuna, married his longtime girlfriend Zainab Ravdjee in Hyderabad on Friday. The marriage ceremony was a star-studded affair as many renowned celebrities attended the event. Also Read | 'Love Marriage' Release Date: Vikram Prabhu and Sushmitha Bhat's Romantic Comedy Film To Hit Screens Worldwide on June 27. Akhil's brother, Naga Chaitanya, was also present at the wedding ceremony in Hyderabad. The wedding follo ...Read More >
According to a report by India Today, the couple tied the knot in a traditional Iyengar ceremony. The actress glowed in a classic yellow and green madisar saree, paired with a side bun fashioned in the signature Aandal Kondai style. Among the distinguished guests at the wedding was superstar Thalapathy Vijay.Keerthy Suresh and Antony Thattil are now married! The much-in-love couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Goa on Thursday. The 'Mahanati' star dropped photos from the joyful occasi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala's wedding, which took place on December 4, 2024, at the iconic Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, has become the talk of the town, with glimpses from their traditional Telugu wedding ceremony quickly going viral. The star-studded event, held in an intimate yet grand setting, was all about Telugu culture and family bonds. Both Naga and Sobhita began a new chapter in their lives with the blessings of the former's grandfather ANR. The ceremony wa ...Read More >
(Also Read | A perfect choice for the demure bride: Sobhita Dhulipala stuns in red and gold silk saree for Pelli Kuthuru ceremony) For his upcoming wedding to Sobhita, Naga Chaitanya will pay tribute to his grandfather by wearing a 'Pancha'. As per the source, the traditional attire is reminiscent of his grandfather's timeless style. For the uninitiated, the Pancha is a dhoti style from Andhra Pradesh and is characterised by its elaborate draping method. Wearing a Pancha involves creating plea ...Read More >
Also Read | Tamannaah Bhatia has never looked more stunning than in this Skims x D&G look; even Samantha Ruth Prabhu is swooning So, when Aditi Rao Hydari wore the stunning red Sabyasachi lehenga for her wedding ceremony at the Alila Fort Bishangarh, we knew that red could never go out of fashion. The pictures Aditi shared are from her and Siddharth's September wedding. Here are 6 Bollywood brides who wore traditional red on their wedding day. Don't forget to take wedding fashion inspiration f ...Read More >
The fashion landscape is evolving, embracing a shift towards sustainability and ethical choices. In today's world, sustainable fashion isn't just a trend but a necessity, reflecting a commitment to the planet. Indian brands are leading this transformation, offering luxurious and thoughtfully crafted pieces that connect us to our heritage. Supporting these homegrown brands not only fosters sustainability but also honours their conscious ideologies. As Anita Dongre said, "Sustainability is the ...Read More >
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