Author: Jui Mahalley

No resentment from Adidas CEO post dropping YEEZY - Asiana Times

Fashion Giant Adidas once dropped off their iconic and much celebrated partnership with Rapper Kanye West’s YEEZY, but the CEO of Adidas, Bjørn Gulden, seems to not hold any grudges and has now went on to defend Kanye West’s controversial antisematic remarks. It was only a year ago that the German-sportswear brand Adidas had to conduct damage control for the remarks made by its fellow collaborator Ye. Gulden, who was the  former CEO of Puma, succeeded Kasper Rorsted at the peak of Adidas’ brand performance, post his departure in November of 2022. Successively, a reported loss of around 600 million…

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Delhi’s Elina Vara: Savouring freshness with each bite. - Asiana Times

Far from the hustle,  in the bustle of the rich and crème de la crème neighbourhood of New Delhi: Chattarpur, a new uber chic brassiere that caters to clean eating and a farm-fresh produce concept has opened up. Elina Vara is here to make its mark, in a new found standard;  palatable yet conscious consumption of the finest food. Partner and co-founder at the New Delhi based Purple Studio, an architecture and interior firm, Deepti Bansal has set the tone for standard living and unique spaces that teleport you to a realm of opulence beyond none. The latest project designed…

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“You’ve got Mail” : Zeenat Aman reminisces Norwegian Stamps - Asiana Times

Veteran Actress Zeenat Aman has been the talk of the town, with her witty yet articulated posts that walk you through the memory lanes of everything from cinematic sets, magazine covers of the 70’s to glimpses of the Actress’ adept life. Today, the actress’ social media audience was graced with her reminiscent memory; a tribute by the Norwegian Government. Earlier this year,  Zeenat Aman made her social media debut and pulled the curtain on the indelible moments of her life. Her wit, charm and intellect was well appreciated by netizens and cinephiles of all kinds, leaving them wanting more. Lots…

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World’s First Portable Hospital: India Triumphs - Asiana Times

Aarogya Maitri Cube is the world’s first portable hospital, built by India. Aims at keeping 200 survivors suffice and alive for 2 days.  The big power move and incredible innovation that comes under the project of ‘BHISHM’, abbreviated for – Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri by the Government of India is a power weapon that aims to provide abled and efficient aid during a mass force of calamity or survival plight.   Structure of the ‘Aarogya Maitri Cube’ Air Vice Marshal Tanmoy Roy, head of the task force, governed by the PM, told the media that BHISHM had…

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Bridging Fashion and Cinema: Manish Malhotra announces 'STAGE5' - Asiana Times

The famed Indian Costume designer and maestro, Manish Malhotra delves into the world behind the cinematic silver screen;  announces his own production house: STAGE5. It is only a few hours ago that Manish Malhotra announced his own production house that goes by the name of STAGE5, to which a lot of celebrities from B-town were quick to show their love and support for the designer’s long held back passion. The designer took to his Instagram to share the news by asserting that ever since childhood he’s known to have a calling for colours, clothes and Films. And while he garnered…

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What exempts Singapore from India’s Rice Export Ban - Asiana Times

July imposed Rice grain export ban, relaxes for Singapore as announced by the External Affair Ministry of India. Is it on the pretext of ‘special relationship’? Or is there another country involved? India, the world’s largest rice exporter banned the export of non-basmati rice owing to creating reasonable prices within the domestic markets of the grain on 20th of July 2024. A further development in this ban came through when a few days ago, a temporary ban on the export of any kind of basmati rice as well, on any consignment which was being sold for less than $1,200 per…

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crocs x feng chen wang collaboration

London based – Chinese origin eponymous label Feng Chen Wang, collaborate with famed footwear brand Crocs to unveil a limited edition of their classic clogs. The contemporary fashion footwear giant has been presenting numerous fun and invigorating collaborations with any industry that you might be able to name. Be it, pop, food giants or designers. But the newest limited edition is a total thrillfest, featuring a reimagining of the two already existing silhouettes of the infamous ‘Echo Clog’ and ‘Siren clog’ of the casual footwear brand. With these stealthy rework of a futuristic approach, you are sure to invest in…

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Is France banning Abayas or Civil Rights? - Asiana Times

French Education Minister, Gabriel Attal has imposed a ban on the religious over-garment donned by female students of the islamic faith at the state run schools. France, a social republic and parliamentary democratic country has an estimated population of 68 million, off of which the country constitutes over five million people from the islamic community. The recent reports of the ban imposed on abayas by the French Government comes as a shock and despair to many. The result comes through the continual debate, mulling over the anti-secular practices of wearing clothes or accessories projecting religious nature. A 2004 law stating…

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A Book-lovers Abode : Auroville unveils India’s Literature Festival - Asiana Times

 Auroville Literature Festival (ALF) unveils its debut edition today on 25th of August until the 27th of August, scheduled at the International Zone in the township, the festival is a home to all the bookworms in search of their belonging, a true abode. The campus that is set to embark on this journey of bibliophiles, situated in the Viluppuram district, mostly in the state of Tamil Nadu, India has also been a commune for several  G20 meetings  this year. But what encompasses this campus for this festival is enticing for the curious and knowledgeable mind, for it is under one…

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Veteran Actress Seema Deo passes away at 81 - Asiana Times

Zindagi was indeed badi, but alas not lambi for the famed Anand movie star Seema Deo. Her last breath was accounted today, at the age of 81. The demise is saddening for all of the cinematic fraternity. The late actress’s son revealed that she was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, and had not been keeping well for over a year on account of age related issues. Seema Deo’s husband, late Mr. Ramesh Deo also took his last breath in the previous year on 2nd of February, 2022 at the Kokilaben Dhirubai Ambani hospital, Mumbai.  She had a charismatic charm over the…

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