Manish Malhotra made a high-profile runway return for Luxe Prêt at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI at the Taj Palace, New Delhi. Actors Sara Ali Khan and Ayushmann Khurrana headlined the grand finale showcase
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Middle East war: Houthis strike Yemeni military camp killing over 50 soldiers
Riyadh's airport remains closed following the deadly attacks, even as Iran is actively strengthening its ties with Russia and China over acquiring nuclear weapons
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NRI Watch: India’s office real estate market records 43 million sq.ft. leasing in first 9 months of 2026
Bengaluru and Hyderabad remain important growth drivers. The performance of other cities such as Chennai, Pune, and Kolkata, will depend on how demand keeps pace with available and upcoming supply. Declining vacancy and rising rentals indicate that office markets continue to attract occupiers, though performance remains uneven across cities
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Shah Rukh Khan’s music festival coming to Abu Dhabi next year
The one-day musical extravaganza to take place on March 20, 2027, in Abu Dhabi, has an interesting lineup of celebrity singers, including Arijit Singh, Karan Aujla, and Sonu Nigam
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Doomspeak vs. realty: Why Indian developers are not stressed about festive season 2026
We are dealing with actual, undeniable headwinds right now. With the RBI increasing the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% on October 7 - the first hike since February 2023 - many banks are already lifting their lending rates. On a Rs. 50 lakh loan over a 10-year tenure, this adds about Rs. 66 a month to the EMI, and this can cause some stress among affordable and mid-segment buyers, but not on those who are scouting the premium and luxury markets
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BR Shetty files $15 billion lawsuit against Bank of Baroda; alleges fraud and forged signatures
Bank of Baroda responded to the allegations, saying it had not been served with the suit and that the allegations remained untested in court. The lender said it would defend itself firmly, while continuing recovery proceedings against BR Shetty, founder of NMC Healthcare and UAE Exchange
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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi ballistic missile
Following attacks by the Houthis on King Khalid international airport, and Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran and Riyadh, US President Donald Trump had said that the Houthis were stepping up attacks on Saudi infrastructure to drive up energy prices ahead of the US midterm elections
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IHC, other investors eye stake in Bandhan Bank promoter
The investment company of Abu Dhabi’s national security adviser and deputy ruler Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan, IHC, is among those in early-stage discussions to buy into the promoter of Bandhan Bank, Bandhan Financial Services (BFSL), which owns a little more than a third of the private lender, said people aware of the development....
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The power of Virtual Reality: Breaking free from fear
Phobias can be crippling, especially when they inhibit you from undertaking essential tasks - like addressing a public gathering, trying to find your way through a dark room, or coming face to face with a giant bug on your desk. Virtual reality produces a pathway for the brain to remain as composed as it can be when faced with a known or unknown fear. Here's how
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Houthis strike Riyadh airport again; Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia urged to stay indoors
The Houthis have warned airlines and passengers against using Saudi Arabian airports and airspace. They said they were targeting Saudi Arabia over its support for government forces in Yemen's civil war. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has advised Indians to stay alert and follow official channels for more information