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Snake guardians call for ending cruelty

Today on the occasion of Naag Panchami, various organisations like PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and PFA (People for Animal) are running awareness drives to urge people to report incidents of cruelty against snakes. In the capital, animal lovers are ready to take strict action against cruelty on snakes.

Time to introspect, understand religion

The holy month of Ramzan begins from Monday, and Muslims who will observe fasts for next 30 days feel it is the most important time of the year for them because this ritual makes them more humble and

Girls walk for pride

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No fear. No shame. A few months back it was the anger against stereotyping women that lead to a major phenomenon called ‘Slutwalk’ in Toronto and London.

For the love of Gond art

It was the tragic suicide of Gond artist Jangarh Singh Shyam in 2001 that moved art collector Tulika Kedia to such an extent that she decided to revive the tribal art and help the talented Gond artist

Kalmadi’s dementia triggers online flurry

After the reports claiming that Suresh Kalmadi, former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman, is suffering from dementia (a disease related to memory loss) came out, there is non-stop action in the virtual world. People are shocked to learn that after Kalmadi’s stint in Tihar jail and his involvement in the great Indian CWG scam, he is excusing himself from the trials on the grounds of memory loss.

Day 3: Reminiscence of old-world charm

WHILE THE outside world was moving faster than light, on the third day of the Synergy One Delhi Couture Week designers Shantanu and Nikhil, and Manish Malhotra decided to take the audience back to the bygone eras through their respective collections. From the voluminous gowns of the Elizabethan era, to the royalty-inspired grand outfits of India coming straight out of the early 19th century, the day was a reminiscence of old-world charm.
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Glitterarti, bold & bling shine on Day 2

A model walks the ramp for Adarsh Gill on Sunday. 	PHOTO: Asian Age

It won’t be an exaggeration if we say the second day of Synergy 1 Delhi Couture Week was an ode to glitterati. The flavour of the day was clearly “bold and bling”.

French imperials meet Indian royalty on Day 1

THERE WAS drama, fun and lots of bling on first day, first show at the Delhi Couture Week. After all it is the only way Indian designers make their real moolah. If the French monarch Marie Antoinette were alive and ever planned a trip to India, she would have definitely given a call to our desi designer Varun Bahl. The queen,

Celebration of romance

It was the charm of Radha and Krishna’s legendary tales that compelled young designer Sakshee Pradhan to create a beautiful line of clothes that perfectly described her collection ‘A celebration of classic romance’. With jewelled toned ensembles embellished with crystals and minimal embroidery, this debutant designer is already getting rave reviews for her introductory line that comprises of ball gowns, contemporary dresses and cocktail dresses.

Youth support Kat’s comments

Katrina Kaif would have never thought that her comparisons to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi could bring troubles for her. In a recent interview, where she called Rahul Gandhi and herself “half-Indian and half-European” has attracted criticism from the political party workers. Apparently, she apologised publically to get the political bullies off her shoulder. Earlier too, Shah Rukh Khan faced ire from a political party during the

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