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Inside Lakshmi Manchu’s daughter Vidya Nirvana’s half saree ceremony celebrating womanhood. See pics

Inside Lakshmi Manchu’s daughter Vidya Nirvana’s half saree ceremony celebrating womanhood. See pics

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Actor Lakshmi Manchu’s daughter, Vidya Nirvana Manchu Anand, lovingly called Apple is all grown up. The actor took to her social media to share a glimpse of the 11 year old’s half saree ceremony, which she called a blessing ceremony. She also posted pictures from the ceremony that was a celebration of womanhood. Lakshmi Manchu and her daughter Vidya Nirvana at the half saree ceremony. Inside Lakshmi Manchu’s daughter’s half saree ceremony Lakshmi wrote, “Kuturu’s blessing ceremony (sparkle emoji) So grateful to the entire dream team for helping me bring this beautiful celebration to life! (yellow heart emoji),” posting pictures from Vidya’s ceremony. The pictures show Lakshmi dressed in a floral, purple saree, while Vidya is dressed in a gold and pink half saree. The decor of the event which took place at Ridhira Retreats in Hyderabad consists of fresh flowers, banana leaves and more. Lakshmi even put up a memory wall to celebrate her daughter stepping into womanhood. Designer Asmita Marwa also took to Instagram to post pictures of Vidya’s half saree ceremony. “The …

Book Launch: Gulab Kothari’s ‘Stree Ki Divyata’ Explores the Divine Nature of Womanhood

Book Launch: Gulab Kothari’s ‘Stree Ki Divyata’ Explores the Divine Nature of Womanhood

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National Book Trust, India, under the Ministry of Education, organised the launch of the book “Stree Ki Divyata” by noted author and editor Gulab Kothari on International Women’s Day. “Stree Ki Divyata” (“The Divinity of Woman”) examines the concept of womanhood beyond the physical dimension, presenting the woman as a manifestation of divine energy. The book reflects on the complementary nature of the feminine and masculine principles and highlights the spiritual role of women in Indian philosophical traditions. The event highlighted women’s spiritual roles and societal contributions, emphasising the need to reconnect youth with India’s knowledge traditions. (NBT) The book was formally released by senior journalist and thinker Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, Chairman of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts and Prof. Kumud Sharma, Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha, and Vice-President of Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi. In his Welcome Address, Shri Yuvraj Malik, Director of National Book Trust, India highlighted NBT’s commitment to publishing and promoting works that engage with Indian knowledge traditions. He highlighted how the book reflects on …

Priyanka Chopra backs Janhvi Kapoor’s message on equality with shoutout on Instagram: ‘It starts with a conversation’

Priyanka Chopra backs Janhvi Kapoor’s message on equality with shoutout on Instagram: ‘It starts with a conversation’

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Actor Priyanka Chopra is echoing Janhvi Kapoor’s views on gender equality and the importance of using one’s voice to spark conversations, debates, and encourage the younger generation to understand what equality truly means. She showed her support by giving Janhvi a shoutout on Instagram. Janhvi Kapoor was last seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, while Priyanka Chopra was seen in Heads of State. Priyanka gives shoutout to Janhvi On Friday, Priyanka reposted a video of Janhvi on her Instagram Stories, in which the actor is seen speaking about women’s equality and says there is no greater privilege than being a woman. Re-posting the video, Priyanka wrote, “It starts with a conversation so here I go. Preach Janhvi Kapoor (clapping emoj).” Priyanka’s Insta Story In the video, Janhvi is seen talking about gender equality and celebrating the strength and power of womanhood. Janhvi was talking at the We The Women Asia event, which was recently held in Mumbai. “I think it starts with conversation, it starts with debate, it starts with being able to use …

Box Office: Ahead of Women’s Day; reminiscing Bollywood movies that celebrate womanhood at best

Box Office: Ahead of Women’s Day; reminiscing Bollywood movies that celebrate womanhood at best

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Bollywood enthusiast who is always ready to have filmy ‘chai-pe-charcha’. With over five yea… Bollywood enthusiast who is always ready to have filmy ‘chai-pe-charcha’. With over five years of experience in the media industry, Nisha has developed a keen interest in covering entertainment stories on digital platforms. Whether behind-the-scenes anecdotes, fascinating film trivia, the latest movie updates, or industry gossip, she brings an engaging perspective to her coverage. In the past, Nisha has been associated with organisations like India Today, NDTV, and ScoopWhoop. Currently, she works as a Senior Content Writer- Bollywood at Pinkvilla. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Let’s talk to sons, on what it is to be man and women

Let’s talk to sons, on what it is to be man and women

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Recently, my son, 21, bought me an intimidatingly thick diary called Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story. You like writing, he asserted firmly when I protested, flipping through this guided journal that gently prods through my personal history and memories. Questions include details of my first date and my biggest fears during childhood. The journal’s author, Jeffrey Mason, has left ample space to answer the difficult query: Based upon all you have learned and experienced, what advice would you give me? It’s been a rewarding if somewhat discomfiting experience to look back at successes and failures, and articulate them honestly. Each of us has a unique life journey to share. For mothers, there’s never been a more urgent time to have long conversations on what it means to be men and women in India, today. Triggering is an overused, new age term but it’s apt in the context of the desperate brutality perpetrated on a young Kolkata medic. The truth is that deep within, many men have been raised to loathe women. And the …

Bhagyashree: Navratri and Durga Puja are all about celebrating womanhood and Shakti

Bhagyashree: Navratri and Durga Puja are all about celebrating womanhood and Shakti

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Oct 09, 2024 07:11 PM IST Actor Bhagyashree talks about celebrating Navratri in Calcutta by visiting different pandals. Actor Bhagyashree, who recently travelled to Kolkata to explore the pandals during Durga Puja, shares her heartfelt connection to the city and its vibrant celebrations. “I have been going (to Koltata) on and off for years,” she reveals. “The way they celebrate, it’s absolutely amazing because the pandals are so beautiful. Each and every artisan makes a story and there’s a theme to it. How Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in Bombay, Durga Puja is like that in Kolkata. Each pandal describes something special and different.” Bhagyashree on Durga puja In addition to the stunning artistry of the pandals, Bhagyashree enthusiastically highlights the irresistible delicacies that accompany the festivities. “The city is known for its puchka. I enjoy it, and had it this year too. I am not a person who goes for sweets as such, but mishti doi is something even I can’t resist,” she admits, illustrating her love for the local cuisine. Also Read: Bhagyashree says …

Living with PMS and reels

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For a week every month, I am Anger, Sadness and Anxiety from the Pixar hit Inside Out 2, all rolled into one. Add a dash of Ennui to the cocktail too. Husband and I get into a minor argument? Cue the waterworks, one that leaves me with a nasty headache and an awful cold. Dishes not washed? There is probably a flaming ball of fire over my head at the sight of it. My bed is my best friend to wallow in existential dread, watching endless mind-numbing reels on Instagram. Another recipe for a cake? Swipe. Movie recommendations? Hmm, maybe I’ll save it for later. A cute cat? Give me more such dopamine hits. If this emotional roller coaster wasn’t enough, pain makes a quiet appearance. Radiating from ankle to knee, it leaves me feeling like I am a 70-year-old and not 31. Sounds familiar? You, like me, are battling Premenstrual Syndrome aka PMS. A simple Google search throws up a list of symptoms: bloating, weight gain, mood swings, feeling upset, anxious or emotional. Most …

Sharmajee Ki Beti review: A warm group hug celebrating womanhood; your next watch after Laapataa Ladies | Bollywood

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It’s an impressive feat when ‘women telling women’s stories’ isn’t just a flashy motto, but it translates into powerful storytelling on screen. Earlier this year, Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies earned all the love and adulation for its gentle storytelling and endearing performances, and now Tahira Kashyap Khurana, marking her debut with the feature format, brings a heartwarming watch with Sharmajee Ki Beti. (Also read: Kalki 2898 AD (Hindi) movie review: Nag Ashwin offers a chaotic sci-fi epic; stellar 2nd half redeems a dull beginning) Sharmajee Ki Beti review: Divya Dutta in a still from the movie. Celebrating women and womanhood across ages, this film is like a warm cup of masala tea with a slice of zingy lemon that soothes your senses. It’s simple, genuine, fun and feels like a group hug with women telling each other how special they are. The narrative weaves together stories of three different women, with the same surname, Sharma. While these tracks are running parallel, their characters bump into each other at one point, briefly enough to make us …