Day: May 27, 2024

College life also means a cool fashion statement

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Looking stylish in college can be fun and expressive without breaking the bank. Here are some tips to help you put together a fashionable and practical wardrobe: 1. Basics First Essential Items: Invest in quality basics like plain t-shirts, jeans, a black dress, neutral sweaters, and comfortable shoes. These items can be mixed and matched easily. Versatile Pieces: Choose pieces that can be dressed up or down, such as a good pair of dark jeans, a classic white shirt, and a versatile blazer. 2. Accessorize Smartly Statement Pieces: Use…

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Musical Maestros dressed to kill

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: India’s music scene is known not only for its diversity in sound but also for the impeccable style of its musicians. Here are some of the best dressed musicians in India: Shreya Ghoshal – Renowned for her elegant and traditional fashion choices, Shreya Ghoshal often graces events in stunning sarees and classic ethnic wear that highlight her graceful persona. Sonu Nigam – Sonu Nigam is known for his versatile wardrobe that ranges from chic casual wear to sophisticated formal attire, often seen at high-profile events in well-tailored suits and…

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Bollywood’s biggest fashion disasters

Arijit Bose
fashion disasters

Lucknow: Fashion disasters in India often garner significant attention due to the country’s vibrant fashion industry and the prominence of Bollywood. Here are some of the most talked-about fashion disasters in recent years: Nargis Fakhri at the IIFA Awards (2011): Nargis Fakhri wore a daring black dress with an extremely high slit that many found too revealing and inappropriate for the event. The dress was widely criticized for being in poor taste and not suited for the occasion. Mallika Sherawat at the Cannes Film Festival (2005): Mallika Sherawat wore a…

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IMD predicts an even more hotter summer lies ahead

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that there will be heat wave in most of the states of the country in June. “Monthly maximum temperatures are likely to be above normal over most parts of the country in June, except over many parts of southern peninsular India,” the IMD said. The IMD forecast said above normal heat is likely over most parts of northwest India and adjoining areas of central India during the next month. “Monthly minimum temperatures are likely to be above normal in most parts of…

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India’s Dhaakad girls prove a point in archery

Arijit Bose
archery

Shanghai: The Indian trio of Jyoti Surekh Venam, Preneet Kaur and Aditi Swamy won the gold medal at the Archery World Championships after defeating Turkey 232-226 in the compound women’s team final. India completed a title hat-trick with this victory. India had earlier also won gold medals in France and Italy. The Indian team made a good start in the title match and took a one-point lead in the first round. The Indian team increased its lead to four points in the second round by hitting five perfect 10s, two…

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Dipa Karmakar bags gold in Asian Women’s Artistic Gymnastic Championships

Arijit Bose

Tashkent (Uzbekistan): Top gymnast Dipa Karmakar won a historic gold medal at the Asian Women’s Artistic Gymnastic Championships here in Tashkent, becoming the first Indian to achieve the feat. In the individual vault finals, Karmakar topped the field among eight gymnasts with an average score of 13.566. In both his attempts, the 30-year-old got the same score of 13.566. North Koreans Kim Son Hyang (13.466) and Jo Kyong Byeol (12.966) won the silver and bronze medals respectively. Earlier, Karmakar had won a bronze medal in the same event in Hiroshima…

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India rises to challenge, Harmanpreet Singh fires

Arijit Bose
Harmanpreet Singh

Antwerp (Belgium): India’s never-say-die attitude came to the fore in the match against Argentina. The Indian men’s hockey team won 5-4 in their fourth match of the European stage of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. For India, Arjit Singh Hundal (7′), Gurjant Singh (18′) and Harmanpreet Singh (29′, 50′ and 52′) scored the goals. Whereas for Argentina, Federico Monza (3′), Nicholas Keenan (24′), Tadeo Marucci (54′) and Lucas Martínez (57′) scored goals. India started the match brilliantly. They kept the ball for most of the first quarter and entered…

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China to play host to 2025 FIFA U-20 Men’s Asian Cup

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AFC

Beijing: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced that China will host the 2025 FIFA U-20 Men’s Asian Cup. The AFC Competition Committee met in the city of Al Ain, United Arab Emirates to finalize competition rules and venues for several Asian youth football events next year. The committee awarded the hosting rights of the 2025 FIFA U-20 Men’s Asian Cup to the Chinese Football Association and the hosting rights of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Men’s Asian Cup to the Saudi Arabian Football Association. Additionally, it was decided in the meeting…

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Zelensky wants global consensus to give peace a chance

Arijit Bose

Kiev: Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has made an urgent appeal to world leaders to attend a “peace summit” next month in Switzerland following a deadly Russian attack on a DIY hypermarket in Kharkiv. The assault resulted in the deaths of at least 16 people and left dozens more injured. Zelenskiy specifically called on US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to participate in the summit, scheduled to begin on June 15. “Please, show your leadership in advancing peace – real peace, not just a pause between strikes,” Zelenskiy…

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NHPC conferred with HR World Future Ready Organization Award

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NHPC

Mumbai: NHPC, India’s premier hydropower company, has been conferred with the prestigious ‘The Economic Times HR World Future Ready Organization Award 2024-25’. The Award has been given to NHPC in recognition of its preparedness in the areas of upskilling of employees, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) interventions, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, constant technological upgradations, Employee Engagement processes, robust Corporate Governance strategies etc. which establish it as a trusted brand amongst all its stakeholders. The Award was received by Director (Personnel), NHPC, Shri Uttam Lal along with Executive Director…

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