Author: Arijit Bose

Uttar Pradesh Emerges as a Leader in EV Charging Infrastructure with 2,316 Stations

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is making rapid strides in clean energy and green transportation. Over the past five years, the state has established 2,316 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, including both fast and slow chargers, strengthening its position among India’s leading states in EV infrastructure. The expansion has been driven by a combination of private investment, central government schemes, and clear state policies. This growth not only supports environmental sustainability but also fuels economic development by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting…

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Can India Use Its Market Power to Gain Leverage in Border Talks With China? Experts Weigh In

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India’s growing trade engagement with China could offer strategic leverage in ongoing border negotiations, but experts say the reality is more complex. While India’s exports to China increased by $5.5 billion in 2025, the overall trade deficit remains significant, raising questions about how much economic influence New Delhi can realistically wield in diplomatic discussions. According to data released by Chinese customs, Chinese exports to India surged 12.8% last year to $135.87 billion, while India’s exports climbed to $20.5 billion. This pushed total bilateral trade to a record $155.62…

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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey Move Closer to Trilateral Military Alliance: Could This Be the ‘Islamic NATO’?

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey are reportedly advancing discussions on a joint military alliance that could function similarly to NATO, combining financial resources, nuclear deterrence, advanced conventional forces, and technology sharing. Sources indicate that an attack on any member may be treated as an attack on all, echoing NATO’s collective defense principle. What began as a bilateral Riyadh-Islamabad pact is now evolving with Ankara’s involvement. Analysts note that Saudi Arabia would contribute funding, Pakistan would provide nuclear weapons, missiles, and troops, while Turkey brings its extensive military expertise…

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Could ‘Adolescence’ Return for Season 2? Stephen Graham Hints After Golden Globe Win

Arijit Bose

Washington D.C.: Fans of Netflix’s critically acclaimed crime drama Adolescence may have reason to hope for a second season, following remarks from co-creator and star Stephen Graham after his Golden Globe victory. The 2025 limited series, created by Graham and Jack Thorne and directed by Philip Barantini, explores the aftermath of a teenage murder in real-time, earning widespread praise for its intense storytelling and performances. Graham, who portrays father Eddie Miller, won the Golden Globe for Best Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology, or TV Movie. Asked backstage about…

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India’s Spin Woes Exposed as New Zealand Levels ODI Series

Arijit Bose

Rajkot: India’s second ODI against New Zealand ended in a 285-run chase for the visitors, leaving the series tied 1-1 and raising tough questions about India’s spin strategy. The spotlight fell squarely on India’s two-spinner combination, which struggled to contain a dominant New Zealand middle order led by Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 131. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate acknowledged that execution, rather than effort, cost India the match. He suggested that team management may have misread the pitch conditions, which became more favorable for spin later in the evening. Spin Strategy…

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BMC Election Becomes High-Stakes Showdown for Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: The upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election has emerged as a critical political contest, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis leading the BJP’s push to capture the financial capital, while Uddhav Thackeray aims to protect Shiv Sena (UBT)’s last stronghold. For over 25 years, the BMC was dominated by the undivided Shiv Sena, making it a symbol of the party’s influence in Mumbai. Following the split in the Shiv Sena in 2022 and the emergence of Eknath Shinde’s faction, the BJP now sees a clearer path to securing control…

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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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