Jahanara Begum

A perfume inspired by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's love for Mumtaz Mahal, debuted in 1921. Housed in a stunning Baccarat bottle, this iconic fragrance has become a timeless symbol of sophistication, selling 108 bottles per hour globally.

But time and neglect have completely ravaged this architectural marvel. The haveli lost its sheen during the Revolt of 1857 and the destruction that followed.

Battle-scarred Raina in Burdwan stands on a knife edge: its village roads barricaded, shops shut, and rural populace in hiding.

Thirteen days after her son was allegedly abducted by Maoists from Lalgarh's Brindabanchak, Jahanara Begum, mother of constable Shabbir Mollah, made an appeal to the Red rebels to release her son.

Left and Congress MLAs came together once again and boycotted the State Budget discussion on Monday to protest against the forcible eviction of two lady members -Pratima Rajak of Congress and Jahanara Begum of CPM

Anil Kapoor on how to wrap one’s head around corona-induced lockdown

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) on Thursday announced major changes in the examination pattern of matriculation examination. From this year there will be four sets of objective question papers and students have to secure at least 15 marks each in both subjective and objective papers to pass in a subject.

Ranveer Singh will be playing the lead in Karan Johar directed ‘Takht’ and the actor was snapped outside the filmmaker’s residence last night. Seems like some ‘Takht’ talks were on as Ranveer dropped in to meet the ace filmmaker at his Bandra home. Ranveer was driving his lavish white hot wheels, while he sported shades and a cap. Smiling for the paparazzi, the actor patiently waited to make his way out while the cameras went on a clicking spree.

In an ongoing Agra court case, a Hindu petitioner submitted an application requesting a technical survey of the Chhoti Masjid (also known as Jahanara Begum Masjid), situated near Diwan-e-Khas on the premises of Agra Fort, by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

It is her second film, which is again her mentor, Karan Johar's most ambitious film

Trinamool Congress on Thursday moved a contempt of court plea in the Supreme Court against Tripura’s home secretary, DGP and police superintendents for failing to provide security to party workers campaigning for the Agartala Municipal Corporation elections, scheduled for November 25.

Bhimraj Tewary, 24, a DYFI leader, was killed when miscreants fired at him thrice from close range at Khas Kenda More under Jamuria police station around 5.30pm on Saturday. He was declared dead at Asansol sub divisional hospital.

Karan Johar’s next directorial is period drama ‘Takht’, which is said to narrate the story of the Mughal empire. At the trailer launch of his production venture ‘Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship’ the filmmaker was asked about portraying Islamohobia or the prejudice against the Islamic religion in ‘Takht’ and Karan promptly replied, “My dear, you are talking to a filmmaker who’s directed a film called My Name is Khan. My sensitivities to religions across the world will always be on point. That’s something I believe in as a human being, as a citizen of this great country, and generally as a world citizen. Sensitivities to everyone and everything is something that we all take very deep care of. Also, on Takht, this isn’t a story that I wrote. History wrote this story, I’m only telling it.”

The Ministry of Utmost Happiness is Arundhati Roy’s first work of fiction in 20 years. Set in Delhi and Kashmir, the novel begins with Anjum — a hijra, a mother and a riot survivor — choosing to go live in a graveyard

After romantic sagas like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' and 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', Karan Johar announced his first period-drama, 'Takht', in August last year.

Karan Johar, who is all set to direct his first period drama, ‘Takht’, said he was extremely keen to have Ranveer Singh in his film.

The National Monuments Authority has come out with a public notice on heritage bylaws for the Nizamuddin Basti group of monuments.

Crematoria are mostly related to the last journey and pangs of separation.But at the Mahadipur crematorium this Kali Puja, the sense of bereavement did not hang heavy on the atmosphere.

A couple was held with more than 200 diamonds and other precious stones like ruby and emerald worth crores from Howrah station on Sunday.

Bollywood diva, Sonam Kapoor, who is in Doha for her work commitments, shared some valuable inputs for her dad Anil Kapoor and director Karan Johar who are getting ready to start shooting their period-drama ‘Takht’.

Asansol MP and union minister of state for urban development Babul Supriyo on Thursday expressed his concern over the ongoing stalemate in Tara (East) and Tara (West) coal mines in Jamuria.

The Gujarat State Waqf Board has declared that the Muglisara (Mughalsarai) building, which is the headquarters of the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), is a waqf property. It has ordered that the building be registered as a waqf property.

On World Photography Day, we talk to Agra's amateur photographers to know more about lesser-known monuments that serve as their muse

The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 15 features Abhinav Singh, an MBBS student who aspires to fund his own education with the money he wins from the show. Amitabh Bachchan remembers meeting Abhinav and his mother before. Abhinav shares his experience of dissecting bodies and his love for wildlife photography. Amitabh Bachchan also shares anecdotes about encountering lions and elephants during his travels.

Vicky Kaushal reportedly said that he absolutely love Ranveer. He revealed that there were times when they were sitting on each other’s laps only. Although Vicky feels it’s going to be a bit difficult to play warring brothers, given their camaraderie in real life, but he says he is definitely looking forward to working with him.

The Ranaut sisters are known for their edgy statements. Kangana and her sister Rangoli never shy away from calling spade a spade and that is something which makes them controversy's favourite kids. Kangana's elder sister Rangoli is often caught up in a controversy for speaking up her mind through social media. The lady is very much active on her micro-blogging site and often exchanges her thoughts and ideas with other users.