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Who is Pernia Qureshi? Pernia Qureshi is a dynamic figure renowned for her contributions to fashion, style, and entertainment. Hailing from Pakistan, she ventured into the realms of fashion, cinema, and entrepreneurship, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. Pernia Qureshi Fashion Entrepreneurship: In 2012, Pernia embarked on her entrepreneurial journey by launching Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop, an e-commerce platform revolutionizing access to Indian fashion. This venture democratized high fashion, offering curated designer collections to a broader audience. Recently, she expanded her footprint with Saritoria, promoting sustainability and conscious consumption through preloved fashion. A Professional Dancer: Beyond business, Pernia Qureshi is a trained Kuchipudi dancer, showcasing her dedication to Indian classical arts. Despite managing multiple ventures, she passionately pursues her love for dance, captivating audiences with her performances. Stylist to the Stars: Pernia’s talent tran...

In a surprising turn of events, the recent bypolls in Uttarakhand saw the Congress clinching victory in both Assembly seats, dealing a setback to the ruling BJP. Mahendra Bhatt, the BJP state president, acknowledged that fielding turncoat leaders from other parties was a strategic error that contributed to these losses. BJP state president Mahendra Bhatt, who took over as the Uttarakhand BJP chief two years ago, said at the state working committee meeting Monday that the losses were not as damaging as they seemed. Analysis of Bypoll Results Despite its resounding victory in the general elections earlier this year and its recent win in the 2022 Assembly polls, the BJP faltered in the bypolls. The party lost the Manglaur seat, historically challenging for them, and the religiously significant Badrinath seat, where they had previously held a strong position. Mahendra Bhatt, reflecting on the outcomes, stated, “In Manglaur, where historically we have struggled, we lost by just 422 votes… I...

Tamil star Varalaxmi Sarathkumar recently tied the knot with entrepreneur Nicholai Sachdev in a beautiful ceremony in Thailand on July 3. The joyous occasion saw Varalaxmi sharing numerous wedding photos on social media, capturing the hearts of fans. In an inspiring move, Nicholai has announced that he and his 15-year-old daughter, Kasha, will be adopting Varalaxmi's name. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar tied the knot with Nicholai Sachdev on July 3. At a press conference in Chennai, Nicholai revealed that Varalaxmi had initially wanted to add "Sachdev" to her name post-marriage. However, he had a different idea. "She said that she wants to change her name after marriage. Of course, she’d never lose Sarathkumar in the middle, but she wanted to add Sachdev to her name. But, I will not have that," Nicholai stated firmly. Instead, Nicholai decided to honor Varalaxmi and her family's legacy by taking her name. He explained, “She will always remain and retain her name as V...

In a significant move, whistleblowers from OpenAI have approached the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate the company’s non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with employees. These whistleblowers allege that the agreements illegally restrict employees from speaking out about the potential risks associated with OpenAI's artificial intelligence technology, including the widely known ChatGPT. OpenAI said in a statement that its policies protect employees' rights to make protected disclosures. Whistleblowers' Complaint A formal letter addressed to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, representing one or more anonymous whistleblowers, was shared by US Senator Chuck Grassley's office with The Associated Press. The letter urges the SEC to enforce rules against NDAs that discourage employees or investors from raising concerns with regulators. It emphasizes the importance of protecting whistleblowers' rights to speak up without fear of retribution. "The policies and pr...

The longstanding Cauvery river water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka has flared up once again. With the Congress-led Karnataka government's decision to release less water to Tamil Nadu than directed, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister and DMK leader, M.K. Stalin, has voiced strong condemnation. In response, Stalin has announced an all-party meeting to discuss the next steps in this ongoing inter-state water conflict. On Sunday, Karnataka CM and Congress leader Siddaramaiah had said that his government was ready to release 8,000 cusecs of water from the Cauvery river every day to Tamil Nadu instead of the one TMC ft as directed by the CWRC.  Current Water Levels and Dispute As of Monday, Karnataka's four main dams hold a total of 75.586 TMC ft of water, while Tamil Nadu's Mettur reservoir contains only 13.808 TMC ft. Stalin accused Karnataka of betraying Tamil Nadu's farmers by not adhering to the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's (CWRC) directive to release...

Veteran spinner Amit Mishra recently shared his thoughts on the contrasting personalities of India’s cricket captains, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. In an engaging conversation on YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra’s show 'Unplugged', Mishra highlighted how fame and success have changed Virat Kohli over the years. Cricketer Virat Kohli waves upon his arrival at New Delhi airport, Thursday, July 4, 2024. Indian cricket team returned home after India's title-winning campaign at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.  Mishra started by emphasizing his respect for Kohli as a cricketer, but he noted that their personal relationship has evolved significantly. “I have seen Virat change a lot. We had almost stopped talking. When you get fame and power, some people think that others are reaching out to them only for a purpose,” Mishra revealed. This change has affected their camaraderie, which was once quite strong. Reflecting on his bond with Rohit Sharma, Mishra had nothing but praise for the Indian...

The grand wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant witnessed a spectacular gathering of Bollywood celebrities and global personalities, all dressed in traditional attire and celebrating with fervor. A viral video captures the Ambani family—Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani, Akash Ambani, Shloka Mehta, and the newlyweds Anant and Radhika—standing on stage for hours, personally greeting nearly 14,000 guests during a post-wedding function. The Ambani family personally met thousands of guests at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding.  Photographer Viral Bhayani shared the moment on Instagram, highlighting the Ambani family's hospitality and the overwhelming turnout at the event. Another highlight from the festivities was Ananya Panday's spirited dance during Anant and Radhika’s Haldi ceremony. Dancing joyfully to Rahul Vaidya’s rendition of “Damadam Mast Kalandar,” Ananya’s infectious energy stole the show. Covered in haldi, she danced with abandon, capturing hearts and appl...