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Nail art has become Thiruvananthapuram’s latest fashion fix, and the trend shows no signs of fading. The city is home to several dedicated nail art studios. Many beauty salons have also introduced specialised nail makeover sections, catering to the growing demand. The customer base spans all ages, from teenagers to people in their seventies.  | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT It was a slow start for Thara Devi when she opened her studio, D Artistry, at Vazhuthacaud in July 2020. “The market for nail art was sparse at best, with only the occasional bride as a client,” she recalls.But within a…

Axar Patel speaks to broadcaster after Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. Mumbai Indians secured a victory against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday night, handing DC their first defeat of the season. The match turned dramatically in the final overs when Delhi’s batting lineup collapsed, including three run-outs in the penultimate over, as they failed to chase down the 206-run target.Delhi seemed in control during Karun Nair and Abishek Porel’s partnership. Nair, making his first appearance in the XI this season, scored an impressive 89 runs off 40 balls and shared a 119-run partnership with…

Men on horses in Walmart (Screengrab from video on social media) Four US individuals who dubbed themselves the “Cutthroat Cowboys” are facing legal consequences after a viral video showed them riding “emotional support” horses through a Walmart in Baker, Louisiana. The incident occurred last week and was captured in a short video widely circulated on social media. The footage, initially shared by local outlet WBRZ 2, shows the group riding horses through store aisles and past cashiers, startling customers and staff.In the video, a woman can be heard repeatedly exclaiming “Oh hell no,” while another person expresses shock. A Walmart…

Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, one of the country’s leading progressives, delivered an impromptu speech onstage at the Coachella music festival in California on Saturday night in which he implored young people to oppose President Trump’s policies.Mr. Sanders, who had spoken earlier in the evening at a packed rally in downtown Los Angeles as part of a Western tour, made his comments before introducing the singer-songwriter Clairo.“This country faces some very difficult challenges, and the future of what happens to America is dependent upon your generation,” Mr. Sanders, 83, said during his brief address, which received cheers from the crowd.…

The Toda threads and jamakalam revowen showcase by FICCI FLO | Photo Credit: R Ravindran India’s rich array of crafts and the artisans behind it all  have countless stories to weave. Take P Sakthivel from Bhavani near Erode, for instance. He is the third generation from his family to be engaged in the art of weaving jamalakkalams but today, the circumstances of his business have changed, he says. “Powerlooms have taken over and there are fewer people now who are making jamakkalams the traditional way,” he says. Anuradha Halan, who has been working with Toda artisans from the Nilgiris, has much…

James Vince received a hair dryer for his century in the PSL. (Image: Screenshot) In a unique moment in the Pakistan Super League 2025, Karachi Kings’ James Vince received an unusual prize – a hair dryer – following his match-winning century against Multan Sultans on Saturday. The English cricketer was presented with this peculiar award as the ‘most Reliable Player of the Match’ during a sponsor giveaway in the dressing room, leaving him laughing at the bizarre recognition.Vince’s spectacular innings of 101 runs off 43 balls, including 14 fours and four sixes, guided Karachi Kings to successfully chase down a…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flagged off a commercial flight from Hisar to Ayodhya and laid the foundation stone for a new terminal building at Maharaja Agrasen Airport.The terminal, to be built at an estimated cost of over Rs 410 crore, is part of Modi’s vision to make air travel safer, more affordable, and accessible to all.Addressing a public event in Haryana’s Hisar, Modi said, “Before 2014, there were 74 airports in the country, but today there are over 150 airports. Imagine 74 airports in 70 years? Every year, there are record airline passengers in the country.…

The Trump administration on Sunday evening doubled down on its assertion that a federal judge cannot force it to bring back to the United States a Maryland man who was unlawfully deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador last month.In a brief legal filing, the Justice Department reiterated its view that courts lack the ability to dictate steps that the White House should take in seeking to return the man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, to U.S. soil, because the president alone has broad powers to handle foreign policy.“The federal courts have no authority to direct the executive branch to…

Art-inspired handpainted image on a Quirkk India ensemble | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mudit and Surbhi Kanoria’s fashion brand, Quirkk India, may be less than a year old, but it is already making waves with its eye-catching designs. Specialising in shirts, tunics, and trousers featuring a vibrant mix of hand-painted and printed imagery, the Varanasi-based label blends geometric patterns, flora, fauna, and pop-art aesthetics. Their designs — ranging from nods to Frida Kahlo and Van Gogh to playful pet portraits with a quirky twist — have intrigued buyers, as seen at a recent exhibition by the Crafts Council of Telangana…

ICC chairman Jay Shah (c) with Chief Executives Committee members. (Pic credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: In a major move to promote inclusivity and opportunity in cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced the formation of a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers. The initiative, launched in partnership with the BCCI, ECB and Cricket Australia, aims to provide holistic support to Afghan women athletes uprooted from their homeland due to political turmoil.The ICC will establish a special fund to offer direct financial assistance, ensuring that these cricketers can continue pursuing their careers. In addition, a robust…