VANDANA MOHAN
Lavish Indian weddings are back and bigger than ever
The pandemic break from India's lavish weddings has ended, with extravagant affairs costing anywhere from $1 million to $5 million becoming the norm for high-profile couples. The Confederation of All India Traders report that Bollywood-style celebrations accounted for about $45bn from three million weddings between November and December last year.
From UP to Karnataka, 12 desis drive Nasa's Mars mission
It took nearly two decades for Bob Balaram's idea to take off. Sometime in the 1990s, Balaram, along with a Stanford professor, had proposed a 'helicopter for Mars'. Seeing it through, however, was not possible.
Wedding industry in crisis as most weddings cancelled, some rescheduled
April-May weddings are already affected, with several states including Delhi, Rajasthan and Kerala banning public gatherings of over 20-50, and the prime minister’s address on Thursday urging people to practise social isolation.
Budget session: Full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's speech in Parliament
President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said any form of violence in the name of protest makes our society and country weaker. He was addressing the joint session of Parliament to mark the beginning of the Budget session.
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Truffle makers, keto counters & gin bars: Super-rich spare no expense on food options during big, fat Indian weddings
The great Indian wedding spread remains well and truly insulated despite economic slowdown.
Doctor liable for acts of his team assisting in rendering treatment, says NCDRC
NCDRC held the hospital and the treating doctors guilty of medical negligence and said that they were liable for the death of the three-year-old girl who was suffering from blood cancer.
Deepika Padukone holds Ranveer Singh's mum's hand in picture with the Bhavnanis
The couple will host their wedding reception on Wednesday in Bengaluru and on Nov 28 in Mumbai.
Here's what Deepika-Ranveer's ivory and gold reception invitation looks like
The couple will host a grand reception for their industry friends at Grand Hyatt in Mumbai.
Wedding stress can affect your skin: Try these secrets for the natural glow
Tips for couples to shine bright on their special day.
UP polls: BJP’s OBC appeal clear on posters, candidate selection not easy task
Most posters, were probably erected during BJP’s ‘Parivartan Yatras’ in Nov-Dec & bear clear mention of ‘assembly constituency numbers.
Demonetisation aftermath: Brides-to-be jittery before their wedding day
Keeping in mind importance of such occasions, the State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur had set up separate wedding counters where people could exchange old currency notes.
Palace wedding for Parth Jindal in Vienna expected to be a starry affair
A historic baroque building as the venue & performances by Mika — details of the Jindal scion’s May 9 wedding in Vienna.
Government blamed for ‘mishandling’ dal crisis
Environmental activist Vandana Shiva has blamed the government for mishandling the 'dal' crisis and instead advocated support to farmers.
'A Big Fat Greek Wedding': When Aditya Parekh and Mallika Tarkas took their vows
Surrounded by friends, food, music and the Aegean Sea, an exclusive look at how Aditya Parekh and Mallika Tarkas got hitched earlier this month.
Egg-less meals at anganwadis? Madhya Pradesh's ban pitches nutrition against politics
The only explanation for the egg ban is that Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is a “strict vegetarian” and eggs are a “sentimental issue” for him.
As GeNext ties the knot, India Inc shuns opulence for elegance
Corporate scions want to focus on finer aspects — such as food, hotels, receiving guests & choosing return gifts — rather than spending mindlessly.
China in mind; matching military infrastructure being created on Indian side, says Arun Jaitley
As far as India-China border roads are concerned, govt has initiated building of 73 roads with a total length 3,812 kms for development.
Modi tsunami helps BJP sweep Haryana elections
The saffron party today created history by winning 47 of the total 90 assembly seats in Haryana requiring no clutches of an alliance from any political party to form the next government.
Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly Polls 2014: 2,290 independents lost in elections
As many as 2,290 independents have lost in Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections, results of which were declared today.
Haryana polls: BJP set to rule, first time without allies
If the BJP wins a clear majority, this will be an achievement given the fact that the BJP had won only for assembly seats in the 2009 polls.
Haryana polls: BJP inching towards a majority
As per trends available till 10 AM, BJP is leading on 32 seats followed by 12 by INLD, Congress 7, BSP one and Independents 6.
Farmer suicides higher in Maharashtra compared to others: Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh
In August last year, Parliament was informed that Maharashtra saw 37 farmer suicides - highest in all states, due to agrarian reasons till March.
Haryana polls: Prestige at stake as top leaders gear up for multi-cornered fight
Prestige is at stake as top Haryana politicians including the kin of the 'Lals' battle it out in a multi-cornered contest for the elections.
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