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Toyota Land Cruiser 300  | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced the opening of bookings for Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) the Land Cruiser 300, known for power, luxury and off-roading capability.The Completely-built unit (CBU), will be an imported model from Japan and be available in two grades — ZX and GR-S.Powered by a Twin-Turbo V6 diesel Engine, the vehicle is available in “Precious White Pearl and Attitude Black” colours.The Land Cruiser 300 is priced ₹2.31 crore ex-showroom for ‘ZX Grade’ and ₹2.41 crore ex-showroom for ‘GR-S Grade’ (Prices will be same across the country, at ex-showroom level).Varinder…

The Barbie Signature Diwali doll | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT There is a new Barbie in town and she is all set for Deepavali. A collaboration between Mattel (a multinational toy and entertainment company) and Indian designer Anita Dongre, this is the first-ever Barbie Signature Diwali doll. The doll is garbed in a Moonlight-Bloom lehenga – a departure from the pink that Barbie is usually associated with – and has floral motifs like jasmine, lotus, and dahlia..This is the latest addition to Mattel’s diverse line of Barbie dolls. And this collaboration tries to “merge the Indian cultural heritage with Barbie’s global…

New policies from the top U.S. securities regulator hand corporate boards more power over investors in ways that could curtail investor-initiated reform efforts on everything from climate policy to director contests, experts say.Since last month when U.S. President Donald Trump named Mark Uyeda acting chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the agency has made it easier for boards to block shareholder resolutions, put stricter filing requirements on passive funds, and limit investors’ communication abilities.The changes give directors more scope to nix efforts to have companies limit emissions or report workforce diversity details, while traditional activists running their own director…

Ilkal sarees worn by women in North Karnataka | Photo Credit: Navaldeep Thareja “You are not a Bharwad if you wear a saree,” is how elderly Bharwad women chide young women from their community. Navaldeep Thareja, a textile engineer from Sangrur in Punjab, who often visits little-known places across India to meet craftspeople, artisans, weavers, and tribal people and photo documents their designs and stories, starts the conversation with Tangaliya weaves. The Bharwad women wear Tangaliya shawls, woven by the Vankar community in Surendernagar and Kutch, Gujarat. “Tangaliya is a 700-year-old traditional hand weaving technique where contrasting colour threads are twisted into groups of four or five warps to create unique beadwork. It is worn by married…

Karen BraunA discussion about global soybean exports cannot proceed without mention of Brazil or the United States, because together they fuel 85% of total shipments each year.Likewise, “China” and “imports” are often synonymous in global soybean trade because the country accounts for more than 60% of annual imports.But what about the other customers? Who takes in the other 40% of soy cargoes, and how have these trends changed in recent years, especially with respect to each supplier?This conversation has been pulled to the forefront of the market as the United States has threatened tariffs on many of its trade partners,…

A virtual reality headset that showcases Biskit, Adyar’s collection while also allowing shoppers to take a look at their simulated 1,500 sq feet online store. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement On the two days she was in Chennai, Meenakshi Singh, co-founder, Capsul, a multi-brand streetwear platform, spent time heading out to the newest cafes in the city. “I want to be where the young people are at,” she said. Considering her brand is mostly driven by this demographic, it was only normal that she people-watched between sips of coffee. Did she have any profound observations? “The Indian Gen Z and the millennial…

View of Container Terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NMDC Group PJSC (Formerly National Marine Dredging Company PJSC) for the construction of the Vadhvan Port Project Ltd. in Maharashtra.As per the MoU NMDC Group PJSC has proposed to invest an estimated ₹21,000 crore for the development of the Land Offshore of Vadhvan Coast by Dredging, Reclamation and Shore Protection of Vadhvan Port. NMDC Group PJSC, with its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, UAE, works throughout the Middle East and beyond and is…

Natural-dyed silk sari with over 4,000 colours | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement As it completes 100 years in the business, RmKV Silks (since 1924), the legacy brand from Tirunelveli is in celebratory mode. To mark this milestone, the brand has launched a natural-dyed silk sari with over 4,000 colours, intricately handwoven into the zari checks on its body. The 99 flowers sari inspired by Kurinjipattu | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In order to support weavers and ensure quality, the brand launched its own looms 30 years ago. After having reseached natural dyes starting 2014, it launched a range of natural…

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh. File photo | Photo Credit: Sansad TV The Congress on Wednesday (February 19, 2025) claimed that the talk of reciprocal tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump is calling into question a consumption tax like GST, and wondered whether his “good friend in New Delhi” would stand up to it when national sovereignty is at stake.Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said his party has long been calling for a GST 2.0 that will make GST a truly Good and Simple Tax, as it was intended to be.It has called for the barest minimum of rates…

The Allium lehenga set with cape | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Hyderabad-based design house Mishru is best known for its surface textures and contemporary interpretations of Indian wear. Yet again, it proved its mastery of this craft with its recent couture edit ‘Resonance 2024/2025’ held in New Delhi. Set against the backdrop of the stately Belgium Embassy in New Delhi, Mishru’s presentation brought alive elements of urban architecture and untamed Nature in every creation. “There’s a story behind the title, Resonance. I believe natural elements help us vibrate with higher energy,” says Swapna Anumolu, the brain behind the couture brand. “Besides…