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Designer Giorgio Armani was synonymous with modern Italian style and elegance. He combined the flair of the designer with the acumen of a businessman, running a company that turned over some 2.3 billion euros ($2.7 billion) a year. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died, the company said on Thursday (September 4, 2025).“With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani,” the fashion house said in a statement.Armani, who was 91, was synonymous with modern Italian style and elegance. He combined the flair of the…
The Kochi bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to initiate an investigation into Kerala-based Indus Motors Company—the top dealer of Maruti Suzuki in the southern state and owned by Rajya Sabha member PV Abdul Wahab—over numerous allegations that include fund diversion, unauthorised related party transactions, and major corporate governance issues against the company’s majority shareholders and management. The tribunal, which issued a few orders against Wahab and his relatives in the case, also appointed a former Kerala High Court judge—Justice S Siri Jagan—as the administrator of Indus Motors in order…
One night, in the high ranges of Kerala, people are woken up by rumbling sounds that seemed to originate from under the earth. Rattled, they scatter about, unsure of what would follow. When these occurrences keep repeating, threatening their very peace and stability, people are forced to abandon their homes and migrate to “safer” places. But where are these “safer” places? asks debutant film director Sreekanth Pangapattu, whose film, Boothalam (Hidden Tremors), which is based on the lives of these climate refugees, will be screened as the only Malayalam feature film entry at the 44th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). “We, in…
Actor Ileana D’Cruz, who is married to Michael Dolan and lives with their family in Houston, Texas, has been opening up about her journey as a mother of two sons: Koa Phoenix Dolan, born on August 1, 2023, and Keanu Rafe Dolan, born on June 19, 2025. In an Instagram Live on August 30 for Live for Freedom To Feed, she spoke candidly with actor Neha Dhupia about navigating early motherhood and the reality of breastfeeding. Like many first-time mothers, Ileana prepared by asking her close friends what to expect after delivery. However, despite all the guidance, she was taken…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during an event at The Aposto on August 23, 2025 in La Vista, Nebraska. Ginnie Coleman/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ginnie Coleman/Getty Images Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee are expected to grill President Trump’s nominee for a vacant Fed governor’s seat during today’s confirmation hearing. The nominee, Stephen Miran, currently chairs the White House Council of Economic Advisers. A Harvard-educated economist, Miran has been critical of the Federal Reserve’s independence and advocated for more direct presidential control — views that have raised concerns about his nomination. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the committee’s highest-ranking…
The NFL season is here and the league has made its season kickoff a weekend-long event, with a season opener hosted by the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday night followed by three more primetime matchups on Friday, Sunday and Monday. Patrick Smith/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Patrick Smith/Getty Images The NFL season is here, and what a start: The league has made its season kickoff a weekend-long event, with a season opener hosted by the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday night followed by three more primetime matchups on Friday, Sunday and…
With explosive growth in digital job opportunities there has been a staggering rise in online hiring scams. To counter this, professional networking platform LinkedIn has announced its latest set of verification features aimed at strengthening user trust on its platform in India. At present, India is seen as among the fastest-growing digital job markets in the world. However, with opportunities comes risk, as several instances show how fraudsters have been scamming job-seekers with fake offers. This not only leaves one vulnerable to financial losses but also causes emotional distress. When candidates are grappling with burnout and uncertainty in career prospects, hiring…
Rang De Basanti, as it’s known today, is a generation-defining film, the kind of film that, as many would argue, couldn’t be made in today’s time. But when it released back in 2006, nearly two decades ago, it wasn’t just loved, it became a phenomenon that challenged a generation to reflect, question, and act. It changed the lives of all the actors associated with it. However, Soha Ali Khan, who was still very new to the industry back when she signed and shot the film, revealed in a recent conversation that the producers were not certain that the film would…
For anyone scrolling quickly through their news feeds, it is easy to believe that all students are now using AI to cheat in school. Whether in the Wall Street Journal or the New York Times, the words “cheat” and “AI” seem to appear together with alarming frequency. The typical story is similar to a recent New York magazine feature in which a college student openly admits to using generative AI to “to cheat on nearly every assignment.”With so many news headlines and anecdotes like these circulating, it feels like the rug is being pulled out from beneath the educational system.…
With its chandelier-adorned lobby and sharply dressed clientele, the pastel-colored Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, has been a glamorous anchor along the Chao Phraya River since 1876. Now it is preparing to celebrate its 150th year with a bevy of culinary reimaginings worth packing a suitcase for. French chef Anne-Sophie Pic is taking over the kitchen at the Michelin-starred Le Normandie, while the Cantonese-inflected China House will see a top-to-bottom reno of its colonial-style space. Baan Phraya, in a traditional Thai house that once served as a cooking school, showcases regional cuisine with ingredients grown in the property’s herb garden. After dinner,…
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