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The Dubai-inspired collection features five grand pieces, each inspired by the region’s diverse aspects The dunes, mountains, architecture, water bodies, and razzmatazz of Dubai have found representation in a new form. These have been interpreted by couturier Gaurav Gupta in his quintessential style in a capsule collection that is a collaboration between him and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.The launch happened over the weekend at Gaurav Gupta’s three-storey boutique in Kala Ghoda, Mumbai. The Dubai-inspired collection features five grand pieces, each inspired by the region’s diverse aspects. Silver Pearl Gown The creations are exhibited at the flagship store with…

Punjab Kings players celebrate a KKR wicket. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings etched their name in the history books on Tuesday by defending the lowest total ever in the Indian Premier League, pulling off a remarkable 16-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders at Mullanpur, Chandigarh.After being bowled out for a mere 111 in 15.3 overs — largely seen as a hopeless total in T20 cricket — Punjab’s bowlers staged a stunning comeback to dismiss KKR for just 95 in 15.1 overs.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The effort broke the long-standing record held by Chennai…

Stephen Curry (Image via Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) Basketball fans are in for a treat this fall as NBA superstar Stephen Curry prepares to release a revealing new photo book. Titled Shot Ready, the book promises an intimate look at Curry’s life, career, and the mindset that made him one of the greatest players of all time. What to expect from Stephen Curry’s book?Stephen Curry’s company, Unanimous Media, has partnered with One World, an imprint of Random House, to publish Shot Ready along with two other upcoming books. This particular project will include over 100 photographs, most of which…

Richard L. Armitage, who served as the No. 2 official at the State Department from 2001 to 2005, during the turbulent era of the 9/11 attacks and the start of America’s retaliatory wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, died on Sunday. He was 79.The cause was a pulmonary embolism, Armitage International, a consulting company that Mr. Armitage ran in Arlington, Va., said in a statement. The statement did not say where he died.Mr. Armitage was the unnamed source of a 2003 news account disclosing the identity of a secret Central Intelligence Agency operative, Valerie Plame Wilson, shortly after the invasion of…

Varsha Bharath interview: On ‘Bad Girl’, teaser feedback, being Vetri Maaran’s assistant director Director Varsha Bharath makes two declarations as she hurriedly walks in for our interview. Pointing to her feet that are currently nestled in a pair of flimsy pink flip-flops, she says, “A friend’s dog chewed through the shoes I was meant to wear.” Afterwards, she states that she is having a bout of nerves. “It is my first interview,” she states. In an interview to The Hindu, Varsha Bharath talks about working on ‘Bad Girl’, developing the characters, the talk surrounding its teaser and working with Vetri…

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane bats against PBKS in Mullanpur. (PTI) “Nothing to express. We all saw what happened there.” Ajinkya Rahane’s words, laden with a captain’s burden, echoed the disbelief felt by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team. Chasing 112 for a win, KKR were comfortably placed at 71 for 3 in 9.1 overs, but they suffered a sensational collapse to be bowled out for 95 in 15.1 overs.In a match where victory seemed assured, KKR succumbed to an inexplicable collapse, gifting Punjab Kings a historic win. Rahane, ever the stoic leader, shouldered the blame. “I will take the blame…

SRINAGAR: As National Conference govt completes six months in office on Wednesday, chief minister Omar Abdullah said it was now time to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.“Six months have passed since the assembly elections were held, and we feel the right time has come (to restore statehood),” Omar said on Tuesday during the inauguration of a bridge in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.The CM mentioned that he had a separate meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah during the latter’s visit to J&K recently. “It was a good meeting. I am still hopeful that very soon, J&K will get its…

In a partial roll back of its retaliation against U.S. tariffs, Canada’s finance minister said on Tuesday that the government would let automakers import vehicles assembled in the United States duty-free provided that they continued to build cars in Canada and continued with previously announced expansions.Last week, Canada began charging 25 percent tariffs on vehicles imported from the United States in response to President Trump’s levies of the same amount on cars.The great majority of Canadian-made cars and trucks end up in the United States. Mr. Trump has repeatedly said that he wants carmakers to move all of their manufacturing…

Tourism Secretary Smita Sabharwal during an interview on Telangana hosting Miss World 2025, in Hyderabad on Thursday. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL As Telangana prepares to host the 72nd edition of Miss World from May 4 to 31, the event is expected to place the State on the global tourism map. Smita Sabharwal, Principal Secretary of Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture, in an exclusive interview with Siddharth Kumar Singh shared insights on the significance of the event and its potential to showcase Telangana’s rich heritage and hospitality to the world. How did the conversation begin about Miss World 2025 coming…

Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates a wicket against KKR. (IPL | X) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were cruising in their run-chase before Yuzvendra Chahal turned the game on its head with four quick wickets. Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated KKR by 16 runs, pulling off one of the greatest heists in IPL history by defending a paltry total of just 111 to stun KKR in Mullanpur. Yuzvendra Chahal led the charge with a masterclass in spin bowling, picking up key wickets at crucial moments. Shreyas Iyer brought Yuzvendra Chahal into the attack in the eighth over, and the veteran spinner struck in his…