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Cannes 2025: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Wore Hinduism On Her Sleeve
Is she trying to send a message or is it simply an aesthetic choice?
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Cannes 2025: Alia Bhatt Wore A Gucci Lehenga And Called It A Saree
It is so stupid that I can't even be angry in peace. So, I'll just call this mislabeling "frivolous irritation".
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Cannes 2025: How Janhvi Kapoor Balanced Seriousness With Bollywood Glam
Made from real tissue, Janhvi managed to hit the spot on every level with her Cannes debut gown.
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Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani & Fashioning the Ideal Indian Woman
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Costume Analysis: Made In Heaven S2 - Part 1
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The Public Obsession with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Appearance
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Costume Analysis: Laapataa Ladies
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Red Carpet Narrative: Anushka Sharma at Cannes 2023
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Costume Analysis: Jigra
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Costume Analysis: Khauf
How the costume design of 'Khauf' captures Madhu's journey at the haunted Delhi hostel.
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There's More to the Costumes of 'Bulbbul' Than Just Benarasi Sarees
Analysing the costume design of horror-mystery film, 'Bulbbul'.
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Costume Analysis: Barzakh
From symbolism of colors to class differences, analyzing how Barzakh showcases realism in a fantasy show.
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Costume Analysis: Jigra
Alia Bhatt as Satya is styled in a way that exudes strength and power, thereby showcasing what a contemporary, female, Indian anti-hero looks like.
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Why Did Zelenskyy Not Wear A Suit to the White House?
The meaning behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy's clothing choice, and what message he is trying to convey.
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This Collection of Bangladeshi Short Stories Is What You Should Be Reading Right Now
Book Review of 'The Hippo Girl and Other Stories' by Shah Tazrian Ashrafi
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Rahul Gandhi's White T-shirt
How Rahul Gandhi went from being called a 'pappu' to being taken seriously as a politician.
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