Author: Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Navratri is considered an auspicious time for new beginnings, with many people choosing these nine days to start a business, buy a vehicle, join a new job or take important decisions. However, according to astrologer Ashutosh Clairvoyant, not every new beginning may be equally favourable during this period. He believes that while Navratri 2026 offers opportunities for growth, people should also consider the nature of the decision and avoid acting in haste. “Of all the questions that come to me before Navratri, this is the one I hear most.…

Read More

Mumbai: For actress Aishwarya Raj Bhakuni, acting is much more than playing a character on screen. It is also a way to understand emotions, explore different personalities and sometimes find an escape from the challenges of everyday life. The actress, who is currently playing Aradhya, fondly called Aaru, in O Humnava Tum Dena Saath Mera, says that balancing her personal and professional worlds has taught her to understand herself better. Talking about how acting fits into her life, Aishwarya shares, “My personal life has always been quite chaotic, so, ironically,…

Read More

Mumbai: Fashion designer Anjali Phougat recently joined Garba Beyond Borders, a Blume Foundation initiative that used a traditional celebration to raise awareness about human trafficking. For her, the event showed how culture and fashion can come together to start conversations around serious issues. “Human trafficking is a global humanitarian crisis. For me, this is not a cause that can be reduced to a single event or a number on a page. It is about human dignity, freedom, safety, and the right of every individual to live without exploitation,” she said.…

Read More

Mumbai: For actor Kislay Dutt, Navratri is about more than mythology, rituals, and celebrations. He sees the festival’s message of good overcoming evil as something that can be applied to everyday life, from dealing with self-doubt and pressure to choosing empathy and integrity. “For me, ‘good over evil’ isn’t just an abstract mythological story; it’s a very practical daily choice,” he said. He believes that in today’s world, the idea of evil does not necessarily appear in an obvious form. “In the modern world, ‘evil’ rarely shows up as a…

Read More

Mumbai: As veteran actor Rekha celebrated her 72nd birthday on October 10, fashion designer Anjali Phougat reflected on what has made her a style and screen icon across generations. For Anjali, Rekha’s appeal has always gone beyond beauty. “For me, Rekha ji represents much more than beauty,” she said. What Anjali admired most was the actor’s ability to reinvent herself without losing her individuality. “She represents grace, reinvention, individuality, and inner strength,” she added. That individuality was clearly reflected in Rekha’s fashion choices. Her Kanjeevaram sarees, statement jewellery, rich colours,…

Read More

Mumbai: Actor Aditya Khurana, who is seen in Kyunki Rishton Ke Bhi Roop Badalte Hain, believes that festivals bring positivity and give people a chance to connect with their traditions and loved ones. As Navratri is being celebrated, the actor looks back at his teenage days when the festival meant dancing to Garba and Dandiya with friends all night. Talking about what Navratri means to him, Aditya says, “It always feels positive during festivals, and Navratri is one of them. There is something special about this time of the year.…

Read More