Celebrating 250 years of heritage in Lucknow: The regal storytelling, stitched by hand

Zardozi, a luxurious embroidery art form with Persian roots, thrives in Lucknow, blending Mughal splendor with contemporary fashion. This intricate craft, adorned with gold and silver threads, precious stones, and velvet, reached its artistic peak during the Nawabi era. Bollywood films like Mughal-e-Azam, Jodhaa Akbar, and Padmaavat have further popularized Zardozi, showcasing its regal beauty…

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Bigg Boss 19: Rajiv Adatia defends Abhishek Bajaj and bashes Farrhana Bhatt and Nehal Chudasama; says ‘he said sorry! Baat Katam’

Bigg Boss 19 witnessed a major controversy when Abhishek Bajaj lifted Farrhana Bhatt without consent during a task, sparking a heated argument. Farrhana, supported by Nehal Chuadasama, demanded punishment despite Abhishek’s apologies. The incident divided viewers, with some supporting Farrhana’s stance on consent and others, like Rajiv Adatia, defending Abhishek’s intentions, leading to further tension…

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Ronan Keating says ‘2026 might be a year for Boyzone’ after docu success; reunion confirmed with social media post

Boyzone fans have reason to celebrate! Following the success of their recent documentary, Ronan Keating hinted at a potential reunion in 2026. The band’s official social media also teased fans with a post suggesting “The Journey Continues..”, sparking excitement and speculation about future projects. Keating mentioned the positive reaction to the documentary reignited reunion talks…

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Ajit Pawar’s phone call row: NCP MLC Amol Mitkari withdraws tweet against IPS Anjana Krishna, issues apology

NCP legislator Amol Mitkari apologized and retracted his remarks against IPS officer Anjana Krishna after facing criticism for questioning her credentials. This came after a video surfaced showing Deputy CM Ajit Pawar asking Krishna to halt action against illegal soil excavation in Solapur. Mitkari clarified his comments were personal and not the party’s stance, expressing…

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GST overhaul to boost consumer spending; FMCG, footwear QSRs, grocery sector to gain: Report

Bernstein reports that recent GST rate reductions will stimulate consumer spending, benefiting sectors like FMCG, QSRs, footwear, and grocery retail. Reduced GST on personal care products offers pricing support to FMCG firms, potentially boosting demand. Apparel and footwear GST changes are marginally positive for some retailers, while QSR chains will see improved gross margins due…

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