Author: Subham Singh

‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ actress Mawra Hocane, who tied the knot with Pakistani actor Ameer Gilani on 5 February in a grand celebration surrounded by close friends and family, has now revealed some stunning unseen glimpses from their mehendi ceremony.Mawra took to Instagram to share beautiful pictures from her mehendi ceremony. Dressed in a stunning, fully embellished yellow sharara, Mawra looked regal as she posed for the photos. She paired her outfit with a gorgeous embroidered purple dupatta. Ameer Gilani kept it classy in a beige and white outfit.She posted beautiful pictures from her mehendi ceremony, featuring happy moments with her…

In this undated photo provided by Abdelrazek Elnaggar, Emma Paolin, PhD student at University of Ljubljana, sets up active air sampling with sorbent tubes and pumps. | Photo Credit: Abdelrazek Elnaggar/AP At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: sniff the essence of an ancient corpse.But researchers who indulged their curiosity in the name of science found that well-preserved Egyptian mummies actually smell pretty good.“In films and books, terrible things happen to those who smell mummified bodies,” said Cecilia Bembibre, director of research at University College London’s Institute for Sustainable Heritage. “We were surprised at the pleasantness of them.”“Woody,” “spicy” and “sweet”…

Traders may take cues from speeches by Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members. file | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 16 paise to close at 86.87 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (February 17, 2025), weighed down by significant foreign fund outflows and a recovery in the U.S. dollar index from intraday lows. Forex traders said the Indian rupee is trading with a negative bias as foreign banks went on a dollar-buying spree and importers scrambled to secure dollars, as they feared further depreciation amid global uncertainty. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 86.70 and touched the…

Gaurav Jai Gupta’s work is inspired by the future. “I am not excited about the past. I am interested in what the future is going to be: perhaps a lot to do with experimentation, innovation, relevance. I associate the future with shine, glaze, and steel. It’s very space age,” he says. And this reflects in his creations. At Collage in Chennai, Gaurav is currently showcasing his edit titled Beams of Metal. The clothes — mostly high on shine and glaze, but not blingy — represent favourites from previous collections like The Sky Is Mine, Irreverence, and Moonrise, along with new…

Apple’s Siri upgrade could reportedly be delayed due to software bugs and engineering issues. The AI-powered Siri was first showcased in June 2024 with several new features as well as enhanced conversational capabilities, and was expected to be launched in April. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is now considering delaying the feature release to May or later. Notably, the Siri upgrade was announced as part of the company’s Apple Intelligence lineup, which has witnessed an incremental release since October 2024.AI-Powered Siri to Reportedly Be Delayed Till MayAccording to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s planned AI…

To bring more transparency, markets watchdog SEBI has specified a new procedure for making regulations, mandating public consultation and for engagement of stakeholders for modifying norms.CompanyValueChange%ChangeIn a gazette notification, the regulator has notified (Procedure for making, amending, and reviewing of regulations) Regulations, 2025.To make regulations, SEBI will publish on its official website the proposal containing the suggested changes to the policy; a statement of the regulatory intent and objectives of the proposed regulations; and the manner, process and timelines for receiving public comments. ”A minimum of 21 calendar days shall ordinarily be provided for receiving public comments”, SEBI said.On receipt…

Rekha, the epitome of timeless elegance, never misses an opportunity to capture hearts with her charm and camaraderie. Whether it’s her stunning fashion choices or affectionate moments with fellow celebrities, the veteran actress always knows how to steal the spotlight. Recently, at The Roshans’ success bash, Rekha once again proved that age is just a number with her playful energy, leaving fans in awe.On February 16, Hrithik Roshan, along with his father Rakesh Roshan and their family, hosted a grand celebration in Mumbai to mark the success of their Netflix docu-series The Roshans. The event was a star-studded affair, attended…

Representative image of a refinery. | Photo Credit: Bro Takes Photos Global warming is the result of certain greenhouse gases — but especially carbon dioxide (CO2) — building up in the air and preventing the planet from cooling as quickly as it would without them. Although some natural processes emit these gases, their build-up to dangerous levels is entirely due to emissions from human industrial activity, including the combustion of fossil fuels like coal and petrol.Thus the human response to climate change has two prongs: adaptation and mitigation. Adaptation deals with how the world, its people, and their activities can…

Hawkish comments from the Bank of Japan and sticky inflation are lifting bond yields to multi-year highs and pushing forward rate hike expectations, shaking long-held views that rates would not rise much in the historically deflation-prone economy.Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities said on Monday it now expects the BOJ to raise interest rates to 0.75% in July from 0.5% currently, instead of in October-December.It also pushed forward the timing of a subsequent hike to 1.0% to January 2026 from the final quarter of that year, pointing to growing signs that price pressures will persist.Former BOJ official Nobuyasu Atago sees the…

Designs by Payal Singhal | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Design has been an intrinsic part of Payal Singhal’s life, for as long as she can remember. Today, the Mumbai born-and-bred fashion designer is known for giving a contemporary spin to traditional Indian crafts with her eponymous label. Think leather strips used like gota patti, kurtas paired with jogger pants and saris reimagined as jumpsuits. Though her brand turns 25 this year, her journey with fashion began long before her label.Back to the startPayal’s grandfather JP Singhal was a renowned painter and photographer while her father Dinesh Singhal owned fashion retail…