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Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Cannes Film Festival 2025: Did you notice Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Banaras shawl featured Bhagwat Geeta shloka?
While everyone loved Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's black bodycon look at the Cannes red carpet, opinions were mixed about the shawl. This is when Gaurav Gupta explained why the shawl makes ARB's outfit meaningful and culturally rich. Aishwarya Rai graced the Cannes Film Festival 2025 red carpet, leaving attendees and netizens practically gasping. For her second look, the 51-year-old actress slipped into a glamorous black Gaurav Gupta dress that was every inch ravishing. To everyone's surprise, she layered the dress with a beige Banarasi shawl. The contrasting drape, which at first glance might seem abrupt, actually featured a Bhagwat Geeta shloka. The handwoven brocade from Varanasi, in a shade of beige, featured the Bhagwat Geeta shloka embroidered on the back. The shloka reads, 'Karmanyevadhikaraste ma faleshu kadachan.' This is one of the most prominent Bhagwat Geeta shlokas, which loosely translates to—'You have a right to action but never to any fruits thereof.' The verse emphasizes performing one's karma (action) or duty with utmost sincerity, integrity, and honesty, without worrying about the results or outcomes. Gaurav Gupta, honoring the Fanney Khan actress's request for a timeless and elegant couture, crafted a piece that has remained iconic for decades in Indian Hindu culture. The vision behind ARB's black gown Elaborating on the black bodycon dress, the fashion designer shared that he aimed to depict the Milky Way through delicate hand embroidery. Inspired by old Hollywood glamour and his Paris couture collection, Gaurav Gupta chose a rich velvet fabric for the tailored fit. With a cosmic vision in mind, he adorned the dress with intricate gold and silver sequins in abstract patterns, creating a timeless artisanal masterpiece.
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Cricket fraternity bows to Indian armed forces for unwavering 'courage and resilience'
New Delhi: The Indian cricket fraternity came in unison to salute the "courage and resilience" of the Indian armed forces, who are standing tall on the frontline in safeguarding the nation. India batting stalwart Virat Kohli took to social media to pay tribute to the armed forces. "We stand in solidarity with, and salute our armed forces for fiercely protecting our country in these difficult times. We are forever indebted to our heroes for their unwavering bravery and heartfelt gratitude for the sacrifices they and their families make for our great nation." India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah said, "Grateful to our armed forces for their courage and bravery. We salute them and remain forever in their debt for everything that they do to keep us safe." "Massively proud of our forces and their resilience. You are the reason we stay unharmed, at our homes. Big salute to your strength and determination in protecting us at the borders. We thank you. Jai Hind," Suryakumar Yadav shared on X. Former India fast bowler RP Singh shared, "Saluting the courage & sacrifice of our Indian Armed Forces! You stand guard, we stand united. Jai Hind!" All-rounder Krunal Pandya wrote on X, "So proud of our armed forces, saluting their bravery to keep us all safe. Jai Hind" Batter Mayank Agarwal said, "The safety of our motherland and the silent but tremendous assurance that lives in our hearts is possible because of the bravery, sacrifices, and presence of our Armed Forces. Truly grateful and immensely proud." Former India star opener Shikhar Dhawan shared a Bhagwat Geeta quote, "You Did Everything You Could To Make Peace With. Now Go, Give Them The War They Want." Thursday's IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off due to the ongoing military tension between India and Pakistan. On Friday, the BCCI decided to suspend the IPL 2025 indefinitely. "Wonderful decision by the @BCCI to suspend the IPL indefinitely. Nation always first and a great recognition for all our forces," former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad lauded the BCCI's decision to suspend IPL. On Thursday, Pakistan launched aerial attacks on Jammu as well as several military stations near the western border, but those were successfully foiled by India's air defence systems. Pakistan triggered the war and the Indian forces launched retaliatory attacks. The attempted strike, involving drones and missiles, triggered blackouts and sirens across several areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan. Authorities urged residents to remain indoors and vigilant as emergency protocols were activated. The attacks seem to be in retaliation for Operation Sindoor by Indian armed forces on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, from where the attack on tourists in Pahalgam was planned. Terrorists killed 26 tourists -- 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
