Monthly Archives: April 2025

With her latest Manish Malhotra ensemble, Kajol made a case for deep hues and rich fabrics. Even though the sweltering temps have understandably nudged the trend towards vibrant palettes and wispy fabrics, the actor showcased her penchant for non-conformist choices as she turned up for an event in a black chenille sari, a luxurious, fuzzy fabric typically reserved for winters. (The word ‘Chenille’ originated from the French term for ‘caterpillar’, whose fur this yarn resembles.) Intricate embroidery brought together ornate paisleys entwined with delicate florals and foliage, while the scalloped border appeared as if directly woven into the textile and not attached to it.

The revered art of zardozi embroidery is said to have originated in Persia and conjoins two Persian words: ‘zar’ (gold) and ‘dozi’ (embroidery). During its heyday in the 13^th century, the craft was executed in gold and silver threads and was used to embellish most everything—from tents to scabbards of erstwhile royals.

Today, it is interpreted differently with several metallic threads that are employed to painstakingly sew surface ornamentation on an array of textiles. The time and labour-intensive craft can take anywhere between 10 days to a couple of months to complete, depending on the intricacy of the design. Malhotra has long been its flag-bearer, carrying its legacy forward with several couture collections, most notably ‘Nooraniyat’. His latest Evara ‘25 outing, too, sees traditional zardozi embroidery threaded over timeless handloom textiles to create exquisite saris, anarkalis and lehengas.

You don’t always need to feel productive by doing something. When you are so busy doing a million things in your head, thinking, articulating, refining, perhaps even meditating, you do a lot more than you could while taking action. Pisces, don’t let your present boredom trick you into feeling that something is missing or lost. Remember that the most creative ideas arise in a state of absolute blandness. It will soon be time to find your inner claws and bring them out, until then, cherish this sameness.

Cosmic tip: Rest until it is time to rise.

Cosmic tip: Become the authority to challenge old redundant structures in your life.

Pick up a rhythm, fan an idea and then keep going, Sag. You may feel like you keep starting from scratch again and again, however, keeping your long term plans in mind, take one step then the next in your desired directions. You may be in a place of power hence using your pawns correctly may impact the game that plays out eventually. Stay kind, focussed on your lane and keep serving with a passion that has you written all over it. The stars are aligned. Soar!

Cosmic tip: Gear up for some good karmic retribution.

There may be someone watching your every move, but hey, staying alert and becoming alarmed are slightly different. Capricorn, your passion and zest for life may be unequalled, and at this point your goals are all that should matter to you. Are you losing touch with your intuition because you are trying to enforce structure and a regime in the mix? Or are you overcompensating because you feel that is the only way that has worked for others and hence it should work for you? Time to gaze within and step out of the race – it is not who gets where by the end of it all, it is how you get to where you wish to, okay?

Cosmic tip: How do you wish to express yourself?

Collaboration, networking, building relationships and kinship is on the cards for you – and Aquarius, whatever your system and rhythm, it is a valid one. Your skill lies not in harbouring the badge of doing it all by yourself, instead quite the contrary – your merit lies in your ability to bring people together, gather communities and create a safe space for everyone to share and grow. You’ve been thinking long and hard, and now it may be time for you to really open up and joyously share with the world.

Cosmic tip: Stay in touch with your emotions without drowning in them.

You don’t always need to feel productive by doing something. When you are so busy doing a million things in your head, thinking, articulating, refining, perhaps even meditating, you do a lot more than you could while taking action. Pisces, don’t let your present boredom trick you into feeling that something is missing or lost. Remember that the most creative ideas arise in a state of absolute blandness. It will soon be time to find your inner claws and bring them out, until then, cherish this sameness.

Cosmic tip: Rest until it is time to rise.