Author: Janvi Arora

During Milan Fashion Week, an Indian story is gaining attention for giving a voice to society’s underprivileged sections. The international fashion gala CNMI SUSTAINABLE FASHION AWARDS 2022 recognized the work of a collective of acid attack survivors who work under the label Ara Lumiere. 

The Indian government issued a warning to its citizens in Canada on September 23, claiming “a huge rise in cases of hate crimes, sectarian violence, and anti-India activities” in the North American nation. “There has been a large rise in incidents of hate crimes, sectarian violence, and anti-India activities in Canada. The Ministry of External Affairs and our high commission/consulates-general in Canada have brought these incidents to the Canadian authorities and requested them to investigate the said crimes and take appropriate action. The perpetrators of these crimes in Canada have not yet been brought to justice,” tweeted the Ministry of…

A Chinese court sentenced a former Justice minister to life imprisonment, an indication that President Xi Jinping is continuing his anti-corruption campaign ahead of a Communist Party meeting that is anticipated to provide him with more control.  Thursday, China Central Television reported that Fu Zhenghua was given a death sentence with no possibility of release by a court in the northeastern city of Changchun. The court ruled that Fu’s unlawful actions, which included accepting bribes worth 117 million yuan ($16.5 million) during a 16-year period while serving as Beijing police chief and vice minister of public security, “did serious harm…

On Wednesday, investigators of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Rishi Kamlesh Agarwal, founder and chairman of ABG Shipyard Limited, for allegedly executing a bank fraud of more than Rs 22,842 crore.  In February this year, the central investigation agency filed a case against him and a few others, and within days of filing the case, they conducted searches at 13 places.  Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption Act, the CBI has accused Agarwal and others of criminal conspiracy, cheating, and criminal breach of trust. The State Bank of India (SBI) filed the complaint…

The Gujarati film “Chhello Show” has been nominated as India’s official entry for the upcoming edition of the Academy Awards, beating out both “RRR” and “The Kashmir Files” (The Last Film Show). This Tuesday, the Film Federation of India made the official announcement. Chhello Show (Last Film Show) is a semi-autobiographical drama that celebrates classic film while capturing the allure of western Gujarat. The story of a little boy growing up in a small Saurashtrian village is a coming-of-age tale that honors the wonder of cinema and serves as a reminder of the purity of youth. The film stars Bhavin…

The GTAForums member who goes by the username “teapotuberhacker” claims to be responsible for the recent Uber hack and now has posted 90+ videos allegedly taken from a test build of Grand Theft Auto 6 that includes “GTA 5 and GTA 6 source code and assets.” These videos’ screenshots and clips are already circulating on social media platforms like YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, and beyond. They fit data taken from the most recent leak of Grand Theft Auto 6 and a previous leak that has been further included in this article. Who has acknowledged the leak? Rockstar Games, the…

The concept of sustainable fashion has taken over the fashion business, with support from young people like Greta Thunberg and small-scale secondhand retailers that are famously active on Instagram. Millennials as well as Gen Z are becoming increasingly aware of how the items, they buy contribute to the global warming crisis. They are actively pursuing an eco-friendlier way of life, and they want brands to set an example and adapt along with them rather than independently. A recent study found that the fashion industry was responsible for 10% of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, it is crucial for businesses to…

The scrunchie is ubiquitous. Even though the scrunchie’s popularity in fashion and pop culture has waxed and waned since its beginnings in 1986, it has steadfastly refused to disappear. While some praised it as a brilliant invention that serves a practical purpose while also being stylish, while others as an accessory that screams “suburbs.” Whatever the case may be, former singer and pianist Rommy Hunt Revson, who is widely credited with creating fabric-wrapped elastic, has made her imprint on the world of fashion. In an interview with The New York Times, Alan Rothfeld, Revson’s estate attorney, stated her cause of…

Some parts of Howrah and central Kolkata turned into hostile areas as violence occurred between the police and supporters of the BJP during the protest march against Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday. The streets of Kolkata and Howrah were jammed with thousands of BJP supporters who were all making their way to the State Secretariat. Sukanta Majumdar, head of the BJP in the state, was arrested and taken to the Chitpur police station. Police used tear gas and water cannons to break up the protests as the protesters made their way toward the state Secretariat. Although barricades were set up at…

In connection with the alleged Rs 200 crore scam, Delhi Police asked actress Jacqueline Fernandez to respond to a questionnaire containing 100 questions on September 14 in New Delhi. On September 14, actress Jacqueline Fernandez arrived for questioning at the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi police after being named in the ongoing case against conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The Enforcement Directorate had already filed a charge sheet against the Bollywood star, alleging that she had gained off Sukesh’s extortion case profits with clear awareness. Gifts to the value of Rs 5.71 crore were allegedly given to her, and she…