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Iris Apfel, a textile expert, interior designer and fashion celebrity known for her eccentric style, has died. She was 102. Her death was confirmed by her commercial agent, Lori Sale, who called Apfel «extraordinary.» No cause of death was given. It was also announced on her verified Instagram page on Friday, which a day earlier had celebrated that Leap Day represented her 102nd-and-a-half birthday. Born Aug. 29, 1921, Apfel was famous for her irreverent, eye-catching outfits, mixing haute couture and oversized costume jewelry. A classic Apfel look would, for instance, pair a feather boa with strands of chunky beads, bangles and a jacket decorated with Native American beadwork.

The three-day pre-wedding celebrations of Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani and wife Nita’s youngest son, Anant, to Radhika Merchant saw a veritable roll-call of high-wattage personalities touch down at Jamnagar.

Women hold only 13% of senior roles in Indian media and entertainment industry: report Recognized as a pivotal date each year, International Women's Day serves as a cornerstone for celebrating women's accomplishments, amplifying discussions on gender equality, advocating for swifter progress towards parity, and mobilizing resources for women-centric initiatives. Since the early 1900s, International Women's Day has been observed, originating during a period of significant societal upheaval marked by rapid industrialization and the emergence of radical ideologies.

₹700 crore. These guidelines are necessary to be followed “to preserve the tranquil ambience and ensure the orderly management of our premises," the temple authorities said.

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's extravagant pre-wedding celebrations continue in Jamnagar, Gujarat, Day 2 promises a blend of wildlife encounters and traditional activities, following the glamorous kick-off. Day 2 Itinerary: A Blend of Wildlife and Tradition The schedule for Day 2, themed «A Walk to the Wild Side» and «A Potpourri of Desi Activities,» offers guests a unique experience. Starting with a visit to the Ambanis' animal rescue and rehabilitation centre, guests are encouraged to dress in «jungle fever» attire, emphasizing the wildlife theme. This visit aligns with the recent announcement by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation about the Vantara (Star of the Forest) programme, aimed at aiding injured, abused, and threatened animals.

soap opera, The Young and the Restless, for an additional four seasons. This move solidifies its standing as CBS' lengthiest scripted series and guarantees its presence on television screens until the conclusion of the 2027-2028 season.

cafe in Bengaluru has hit the headlines for a rather unsavoury reason. Rameshwaram Cafe, one of the most celebrated eateries in Bengaluru, witnessed a devastating bomb blast on Friday. Although no casualties were reported, around 9 people were injured. Videos of the blast have gone viral on social media. Following the tragedy, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah claimed that the blast was a planned incident. A CCTV footage showed an unidentified man placing an improvised explosive device at the eatery. The incident was earlier speculated to be an outcome of a cylinder blast. However, in an interaction with the media, Divya Raghavendra Rao, the Founder & Managing Director of the restaurant firmly dismissed the idea. “This is not a cylinder explosion. All our cylinders are safe inside the kitchen and no lapses have been identified. One customer and three of our staff have been injured and we are taking care of their expenses.” She added, “We have given access to all our CCTV cameras to the police. The bomb squad is also in the restaurant to identify the cause. We are cooperating with the law enforcement agencies,” he told the journalists.

A shop in Iran’s capital has been offering consumers in the Islamic Republic one of the hottest products in the country — an iPhone that came out in 2021

Rihanna, SRK arrive for Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant pre-wedding celebrations Radhika Merchant is the younger daughter of Viren Merchant and Shaila Merchant, who are the founders and owners of Encore Healthcare. Radhika's father is the CEO of Encore Helathcare and also a board member of APL Apollo Tubes, a steel manufacturing company while her mother Shaila is the director of Encore Helathcare. Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant pre-wedding festivities begin in Jamnagar | Watch Radhika's elder sister, Anjali Merchant is married to Akash Mehta- a businessman and a partner at EY.

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Pre-wedding celebrations for Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, who is soon to be wed to Radhika Merchant, the daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant began in Jamnagar district in Gujarat. The high-profile guests started arriving in Jamnagar on Thursday with actors like Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt taking the lead. Anant Ambani's brother Akash Ambani also reached the venue earlier today.

Anant Ambani, a son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, has an important economic significance. The wedding celebrations will begin on March 1 in Jamnagar, Gujarat, while the couple will tie the knot on July 12. Anant has grown up in Jamnagar so the venue has significance for the Ambani family. But Anant has also said that he was inspired to choose Jamnagar by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Wed in India' call. «It's a matter of pride and happiness when our PM said that one should get married in India,» he said.

tea vendor, Dolly Chaiwala, serving tea to Bill Gates went viral. But surprisingly, Dolly admits he didn't initially recognize the tech giant! Gates, while visiting India, stopped by Dolly's tea stall in Nagpur, known for its unique style. He even shared the video on Instagram, where it took the internet by storm. «Excited to be back in India, home to incredible innovators working on new ways to save and improve lives—and even make a cup of tea,» Gates wrote on Instagram alongside the video. He added, «Looking forward to many Chai Pe Charcha.»

Jamnagar welcomed a global sensation, Rihanna, ahead of the much-anticipated pre-wedding bash of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The arrival of the iconic fashionista sparked excitement across social media platforms and beyond.

Pakistan after it raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at the UN Human Rights Council, India has said it cannot pay any attention to a country which is soaked in red due to the bloodshed from terrorism that it sponsors around the world. First Secretary in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN in Geneva Anupama Singh exercised India's Right of Reply at the ongoing high-level segment of the 55th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday. India exercised the Right of Reply to respond to Turkiye and Pakistan after the two countries made references to Kashmir in their statements at the high-level segment.

DDA) offered temporary accommodation to Wakeel Hassan, a rat-hole miner celebrated for his role in the Silkyara tunnel rescue operation. This offer came shortly after his house was demolished in a DDA-led drive. However, Hassan declined the offer, stating that the assurance was only verbal. Despite the demolition, Hassan and his family refused to move into temporary accommodation and spent the night on a footpath, supported by their neighbors' generosity. DDA Offers Temporary Accommodation Following the demolition of his house in a DDA-led drive, Wakeel Hassan was offered temporary accommodation by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). This offer was extended to him and his family after their house was razed during a demolition drive in northeast Delhi's Khajoori Khas area. Despite the offer, Hassan declined, citing the verbal nature of the assurance.

Google has marked the occasion of Leap Day on Thursday, February 29, with a lively doodle featuring a frog. The doodle portrays a frog adorned with the date ‘29’, symbolizing the unique occurrence of Leap Day. The animated depiction shows the frog leaping from one end of a pond to another, with the date vanishing as it jumps, all set against a serene backdrop of stones and leaves. Accompanying the doodle, Google provided a cheerful message, stating, “Ribbiting news, it's Leap Day! Leap Day, February 29th, only occurs about every four years, to keep our calendars in alignment with the Earth and sun… Enjoy this bonus day of February — Happy Leap Day!” In addition to celebrating Leap Day, Google took the opportunity to share insights into the history of its iconic doodles. Exploring the roots of these imaginative illustrations, Google reminisced about its inaugural doodle in 1998 and highlighted milestones such as the first doodle series and special doodles for events like Bastille Day in 2000.

leap year with 29 days in February instead of 28. But why do we need this adjustment, and what would happen if we ignored it? In this article, we will explore the origin and importance of leap years, and how they help us keep track of time and seasons.

ALSO READ: From Mela Rouge to Hashtakshar: Itinerary of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar According to details, food will be served to about 51 thousand residents which will continue for the next few days. As part of the pre-wedding festivities, the Ambani family organized Anna Seva to seek the blessings of the local community.

Bollywood celebrities, like Karan Johar, Konkona Sen Sharma, Salman Khan, Sunny Deol, Kajol, Amol Parashar, Ali Fazal, Radhika Apte, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and Sayani Gupta among others. Also Read | Jharkhand, Jamtara rail accident LIVE Updates: Train runs over commuters at station, 2 bodies recovered After the premiere, several of the Bollywood celebrities took to social media to express their admiration for Kiran Rao's directorial “Laapataa Ladies".A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla) Sharing a poster of the film on her Instagram stories, Kajol wrote, “Best of luck @raodyness and #aamirkhan on this super cool looking film!"A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla) Yaariyan actor Himansh Kohli took to social media and wrote, “The movie really speaks for itself! From the very first scene, I was totally hooked.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates visited the tech giant's India Development Center (IDC) in Hyderabad, the company said. Gates addressed some of India's brightest engineering minds at the IDC, Rajiv Kumar, managing director, Microsoft IDC, and CVP, experiences + devices India said as he shared Gates' «optimism over the opportunity for an AI-powered India». «History comes full circle as philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates paid a visit to the Microsoft India Development Center (IDC)...a center of innovation he envisioned in 1998,» the company said in a note capturing Gates' Tuesday visit.