Day: January 15, 2026

How Rural India Is Powering Global Luxury Fashion 

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: While fashion capitals like Paris, Milan, and New York continue to dominate headlines with glittering runways, celebrity showstoppers, and trend forecasts, the true soul of high-end fashion in 2025–2026 lies far from these urban epicentres. It lives in the quiet villages of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Gujarat, Telangana, and Rajasthan, where handlooms hum, dyes simmer in copper vessels, and centuries-old skills are passed meticulously from one generation to the next. Rural India, long perceived as peripheral to the glamorous narrative of luxury fashion, has emerged as…

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India’s Youth Fashion Craze: How Gen Z Turned Style Into a Cultural Movement

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Indian fashion has undergone a seismic shift, evolving from a runway-driven industry into a youth-powered cultural phenomenon. With more than 380 million digitally native young Indians, fashion is no longer about copying luxury labels or seasonal trends. It has become a language of identity, sustainability, comfort, cultural pride, and creativity, shaped daily by Gen Z and young millennials across campuses, cafés, co-working spaces, and social media feeds. From Delhi University’s North Campus to Mumbai’s Bandra streets, from Bengaluru’s tech corridors to tier-2 cities like Indore, Jaipur, and Kochi,…

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Fierce, Fearless, and Unapologetic: How Indian Women Fashion Models Are Redefining Global Style

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: India’s women fashion models are no longer just participants in the global style conversation — they are leading it. In 2025–2026, a powerful generation of Indian models is rewriting the rules of beauty, confidence, and cultural identity with unapologetic boldness. From Paris runways and Milan editorials to Indian fashion weeks and digital platforms, these women are not simply wearing clothes; they are shaping narratives. They fuse heritage with experimentation, advocate for inclusivity, and command international attention with presence that is fierce, multifaceted, and deeply personal. Indian beauty today is…

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From Hostels to High Street: How India’s Gen Z Is Reinventing Fashion on College Campuses

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India’s college campuses have quietly become some of the most exciting fashion laboratories in the country. Gen Z students are no longer content with merely following trends dictated by global runways or fast-fashion giants. Instead, they are actively reshaping style through sustainability, cultural pride, comfort-first dressing, and radical self-expression. From Delhi University’s North Campus lanes to Bengaluru’s tech-driven colleges and Mumbai’s creative hubs, young Indians are building wardrobes that reflect who they are and what they stand for. Thrifted jeans sit alongside heirloom dupattas, sneakers replace stilettos, and…

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Tim Cook Could Step Down as Apple CEO in 2026: Why John Ternus Is Emerging as the Leading Successor

Arijit Bose

Washington: Apple may be on the verge of one of the most significant leadership transitions in its modern history. After more than a decade at the helm, CEO Tim Cook is reportedly considering stepping back from day-to-day responsibilities later this year, potentially setting the stage for a carefully managed succession at the world’s most valuable company. While Apple has made no official announcement, multiple reports and internal signals suggest that discussions around leadership continuity are already well underway. If confirmed, Cook’s transition would mark the end of an era that…

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Samsung CEO JB Park on Building an AI Legacy in India Beyond Hardware

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: For more than three decades, Samsung has been a familiar name in Indian households, earning trust through televisions, home appliances, and smartphones known for durability and innovation. As technology enters a new phase driven by artificial intelligence, the South Korean tech giant is now preparing to redefine how it is perceived — not just as a hardware leader, but as a company equally synonymous with AI-powered experiences. At CES 2026, JB Park, President and CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, outlined the company’s long-term vision for artificial intelligence and…

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Vivo X300 Review: Compact Size, Big Ambitions

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: For years, Android flagships struggled to match the iPhone in areas like performance consistency, camera reliability, and long-term refinement. But 2025 has been a turning point. Android brands are no longer playing catch-up — they are confidently competing, and in some cases, setting new benchmarks. Vivo has been one of the strongest challengers, especially in smartphone photography, and the Vivo X300 continues that legacy with confidence. The X300 marks a strategic shift for Vivo. Instead of chasing bigger screens and heavier builds, the brand has chosen to go compact…

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Google Pixel 10a Spotted in Fresh Leaks, February Debut Likely

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Google appears to be gearing up for an earlier-than-usual launch of its next mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 10a. According to recent leaks circulating online, the device could make its debut as early as mid-February 2026—nearly a month ahead of the typical release window for Google’s A-series phones. While the company has not officially confirmed the handset yet, multiple reports suggest that preparations are already underway. If the leaks prove accurate, the Pixel 10a will succeed the Pixel 9a and continue Google’s strategy of offering a balanced mix of…

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Srinagar: Where Paradise Breathes in Every Season

Arijit Bose

Srinagar: Srinagar, the Summer Capital of Jammu & Kashmir, has long been described as paradise on earth—a phrase that feels almost inadequate once you arrive. Cradled by the snow-kissed Himalayas, threaded by rivers and lakes, and adorned with Mughal gardens and centuries-old wooden architecture, Srinagar is a place where nature and culture exist in rare harmony. Travellers love to venture to this serene land when winter’s chill  softens and the valley  wakes up in color. Almond blossoms are in bloom, saffron scent fills the air, and the city carries a…

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Pondicherry: Where French Elegance Meets a Tamil Soul

Arijit Bose

Pondichrry: Pondicherry, officially known as Puducherry, is India’s quiet corner of French elegance gently infused with a deeply rooted Tamil soul. Located along the Coromandel Coast, about 160 kilometres south of Chennai, this small Union Territory feels like a graceful time warp. Pastel-hued colonial villas, tree-lined boulevards, mustard-yellow walls draped in bougainvillea, and the constant presence of the sea breeze together create an atmosphere that is at once European and unmistakably South Indian. In mid-January 2026, under clear blue skies and pleasantly cool coastal weather, Pondicherry revealed itself as a…

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