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A few years ago, sarees on international red carpets were treated like “cultural moments”. Beautiful? Yes. Fashion-forward? Apparently debatable. Now? The saree is becoming the outfit. Not the backup option. Not the token traditional look. The actual main-event silhouette dominating global fashion conversations in 2026. Image credit : Instagram | People are tired of fashion…
A remarkable kea parrot named Bruce, born without an upper beak, has defied expectations in New Zealand. Rescued and thriving, Bruce has become an alpha, dominating his flock through an ingenious ‘beak jousting’ technique. His unique adaptation showcases incredible intelligence and resilience, proving that challenges can foster extraordinary survival skills. Nature never fails to surprise…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre following NTA’s decision to cancel the NEET-UG entrance test, saying the hard work of students had been crushed by the “corrupt BJP regime.”In a post on X, Rahul took a swipe at the Centre and said…
Today, Thalapathy Vijay has become one of the most beloved Tamil Nadu actors and politicians. In fact, he has already accomplished the impossible: he is now the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. But it wasn’t easy for Vijay to get to where he is today. Ever since he entered the industry, he has faced many…
The Nokia stock boom quietly created millionaires across Finland. Image credit – Wikimedia Grandmothers and housewives keeping dusty paper certificates in their kitchen cupboards for decades is not unknown to the world. But families suddenly gaining more capital than their local bank left many stock market analysts amazed. In the late 1990s, Nokia emerged as…
Five weeks ago, almost nobody outside a small corner of Instagram had heard of Kalu Putik. Now, his videos are everywhere. The teenager behind the Instagram page kalupotics has crossed millions of followers in record time, and his clips regularly rack up tens of millions of views. Fashion accounts repost him. Meme pages obsess over…
‘It isn’t over yet’: Inside the frantic race for top post in Tamil Nadu; Since the election results on May 4 threw up a hung House, it’s been a rollercoster ride for TVK, which is still one short of majority as we go to press. TOI pieces together accounts from several sources—sometimes conflicting—about backroom manoeuvres….
William Wrigley Jr. began selling soap in Chicago with free baking soda samples. Customers preferred the gum he later included. Wrigley shifted focus to gum, creating iconic brands like Juicy Fruit and Spearmint. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Think of walking into a shop to purchase something as straightforward as a canister of baking soda…
Social Media didn’t just play a part in Vijay’s (TVK) win. It was the megaphone, the organizer, and the kingmaker. (AI generated) In a stunning display of digital dominance, Joseph Vijay has scripted a new chapter in Indian politics. As vote counting unfolded on May 4, 2026, his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) surged as the…
The Met Gala 2026 ditched its iconic red carpet for a lush, moss-green landscape, transforming the entrance into an art installation. This shift, led by Raúl Àvila, Baz Luhrmann, and Derek McLane, immerses guests in a Renaissance garden theme, emphasizing fashion’s connection to environment and history. If you thought the Met Gala 2026 was just…
