Karan Veer Mehra goes kandeel shopping for Diwali (BCCL/Tejas Kudtarkar) Diwali brings back fond memories and childlike excitement for Karan Veer Mehra. From decorating his home to festive shopping, he enjoys every part of the festival. This year, the actor soaked in the city’s festive buzz, visiting both premium stores and local markets to pick…
Lucknow: The Times of India’s exclusive edition — ‘Special Anniversary Issue’ and ‘Captain Cool: 250 Years of Lucknow as the Capital of Awadh’ — has struck an emotional chord with the readers, who are holding on to their copies as keepsakes. The commemorative edition celebrates 250 years of Lucknow becoming a capital city- from its…
Lucknow: From Om and Swastik dream catchers to evil eye wall hangings, citizens have a variety to choose from to decorate their homes for Diwali.At a shop vending home decor material, Gauri Awasthi and her sister bought swastik dream catchers and colourful pearl rangoli. Gauri said, “I have purchased colourful pearl rangoli too as this…
Lucknow: Suhaildev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar’s bid to strike an alliance with Tej Pratap Yadav-led Janhit Janta Dal (JJD) in Bihar has fallen apart.Deciding to contest the Bihar assembly elections alone, the SBSP, an ally of the BJP-led NDA in UP, initiated back-channel talks with Tej, the estranged son of RJD…
Lucknow: It was a double delight for Uttar Pradesh’s Rishi Yadav as he clinched both the singles and doubles titles in the boys’ category of the AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament held at the La Martiniere facility on Friday. Rishi Yadav edged past Sanidhya Dwivedi 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(4) to claim the singles title. Teaming up…
Lucknow: In a massive crackdown ahead of Diwali, authorities seized adulterated goods worth nearly Rs 5 crore and destroyed items valued at Rs 3 crore.The move, under the “Diwali Special Drive” (October 8-17) issued by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, aims to ensure public health and safety during the festive season. Officials said teams of food…
Following the blockbuster triumph of ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, Rishab Shetty is set to appear on the iconic game show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 17’ hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. In an exciting teaser, he showcases his playful side by mimicking Rajinikanth and recounting an amusing story from his childhood that revolves around television. Rishab Shetty is basking…
Palomar College’s board of directors ignited controversy on Tuesday by voting to remove the anti-racism policy adopted in 2021 following nationwide protests after George Floyd’s murder as reported by The voice of San Diego. The policy, which reinforced the college’s commitment to racial equity and condemned all forms of racism, had become a symbol of…
Luxury handbags have become aspirational status symbols for affluent Indian women, reflecting legacy, taste, and wealth. These coveted possessions, often treated as investment pieces, include rare and valuable items like the Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse and various Hermès Birkin and Kelly creations, showcasing unparalleled craftsmanship and exclusivity. In India, luxury isn’t just about wearing…
Lucknow: Three women passengers aboard the Rishikesh-bound Doon Express (13009) allegedly turned violent against an on-duty Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) on Thursday evening. The confrontation, triggered by the women’s alleged occupation of reserved berths with unreserved tickets, escalated into abuse, physical assault, and public humiliation—leaving fellow passengers stunned. The altercation erupted between Barabanki and Lucknow…
