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India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
It's official! We're wearing jeans to weddings now
If the idea of 'why can't I just wear jeans' and attend a wedding has ever crossed your mind, celebrated fashion designer duo Falguni Shane Peacock just showed how you can actually execute couple couturiers, known for their extravagant high-on-bling fashion creations often decked with feathers and fringes, put forth a regal showcase on Day 3 of the ongoing Hyundai India Couture Week 2025 in association with Reliance Brands, an initiative of a stream of sparkling lehengas, figure-hugging gowns, sherwanis, bejewelled sehras and reimagined sarees, a model took over the runway in a pair of blue jeans. Not a basic pair, but an elevated version boasting a fringe-heavy hem. A stylish white shirt layered with a bedazzling long black jacket and an unmissable blingtastic brooch lent the ensemble a wedding-ready makeover. Falguni Shane Peacock introduce jeans to the bridal runway! Maximalist in appearance but high on practical wearability - no crippling discomfort. An approach Gen-Z and younger millennials are obsessed with. Probably why nearly every phone in the front row went up to record 'the look'.In an exclusive conversation with India Today, designer Shane Peacock shared that the reason behind bringing jeans to a bridal show was to try something different, keeping Gen-Zs in mind. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sandip Das (@sandipphotographer)The designer said he wouldn't be surprised if brides choose to get married in jeans someday. BTW, some brides are already embracing denim in their own way. In 2023, one even took her vows in a denim jeans become a wedding trousseau staple, thanks to their comfort and unapologetically individualistic appeal? We can't say a definite no. After all, brides have been increasingly experimenting with unconventional silhouettes like pantsuits and jumpsuits for their wedding aside, the real scene-stealer was showstopper Akshay Kumar - not in jeans, and definitely not with Twinkle Khanna unzipping them for him mid-ramp, like that unforgettable moment years ago. The superstar returned to the runway after more than a decade. Akshay Kumar turns showstopper for Falguni Shane Peacock in ivory silk sherwani. Don't miss the blingy juttis. A known early-to-bed loyalist, Akshay ditched his famed sleep schedule for the show, bringing his signature energy to the runway in an embellished ivory sherwani - a timeless ensemble that could easily double as a modern groom's uniform. His sparkling silver juttis, however, added a touch of FSP's signature and Shane drew inspiration from the grandeur of Indian royalty for their new collection 'Raj Mahal Bijoux' and rendered it in their couture pieces. An eclectic mix of Swarovski crystals, emeralds, and rhinestones adorned the ensembles; elaborate veils, cape-like drapes, and saree-inspired silhouettes took center stage. The show setup, too, transported the audience to a grand garden party, with marble peacocks - reminiscent of Baroda's Laxmi Vilas Palace - festooning the hall. Sarees with dupattas to continue being in vogue. While brides frolicked in sparkling silhouettes with a colour palette ranging from soft pastels to intense blacks and blues, FSP's menswear collection also stood out for its bold tryst with bling. This collection didn't just showcase sherwanis swathed in ornate embellishments at the front, but fully drenched in crystalline glam at the back too. Soaked in Indian opulence, wedding fashion showcase by Falguni Shane Peacock at India Couture Week 2025. advertisementBejewelled sehras at Falguni Shane Peacock have now become a mainstay, but this time, the duo introduced another interesting accessory for grooms who don't belong to the 'all eyes on the bride' tribe - embellished metal bowties. Bejewelled metallic bowties and kamarbandha for men at FSP show. (Photo: AFP) FSP lehengas and gowns also boasted an interplay of voluminous skirts and figure-hugging fishtail cuts. A heavy use of metal stood out as well. The couturiers created metallic bustiers - more like art couture deserving a place in museums - featuring palace keyhole cut-outs were upgraded to hearts in the Raj Mahal Bijoux collection! Heart-shaped cut-outs for the win! We're all hearts for it!- Ends
Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Generation X, Gen Z or Gen Alpha: Which generation you belong to?
The Gen-Zs are often talked about their quiet quitting attitudes, refusal to take calls, and their bold take on work and life. But beyond the memes and viral stories, who really is Gen Z? When were they born, and how did the world build a perspective around them? Often being labelled as the digital natives, this generation has grown up in a hyper-connected world through technology and advancements, but there's more to them than screen time and side hustles. To understand Gen Z, we also need to look at the generations that came before them and laid the groundwork for the upcoming generations. Here are the generations that have been named according to the years they span! The Greatest Generation (1901–1927) This generation included the population of men and women who lived through the Great Depression and fought in World War II. They are well known for their patriotism, humility, and strength, who built modern institutions and valued sacrifice over self. Tom Brokaw, an American author, called them 'the greatest generation any society has produced' in his iconic 1998 book. The Silent Generation (1928–1945) This generation was quite young to fight in WWII, but most of their lives were shaped by its aftermath. This generation grew up quietly amid economic hardship. They are known for their discipline, hard work, and conformity, and for laying the foundation for post-war prosperity. Their name shows their understated but impactful image in shaping mid-century society and values. Baby Boomers (1946–1964) This generation basically belonged to the time of peace and prosperity, and came of age during powerful cultural revolutions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo They played important roles in movements for civil rights, feminism, and environmentalism. Often optimistic and hard-working, they have also influenced politics, media, and the workplace as one of the most populous generations. Generation X (1965–1980) Popularly called the 'Generation Xers', they were the original "latchkey kids", growing up amid rising divorce rates and changing family roles. They're known for exploring the concepts of independence and adaptability. Gen X bridged the gap between analog and digital, influencing today's tech world, entrepreneurial spirit, and a polarity toward more flexible work styles. Millennials (1981–1996) Millennials grew up right as the internet, social media, and smartphones just began. They are more focused on experiencing things over jyst owning them and care deeply about things like emotions and values. They mostly spend their time trying to catch up with being tech-savvy and sometimes misunderstood. They're changing how we work, shop, and raise kids in today's fast-moving world. Generation Z (1997–2012) Born into a fully digital world, Gen Z are true digital natives. They're distinctive, progressive, and deeply concerned about mental health, inclusivity, and the planet. Their entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with fast-changing tech make them flexible and future-ready. Generation Alpha (2013–2024) Whether in school or just being born, Generation Alpha is growing up in an AI-driven world. Be it smart toys to virtual classrooms, their daily lives are already all centered around the digital world. This generation is expected to be the most educated and globally connected to now. They are redefining learning, communication, and also some parenting norms. Generation Beta (2025–2039) Gen Beta's journey is just getting started, but they're stepping into a world that's already changing fast, including everything from climate challenges to smart tech and AI. Since they'll grow up surrounded by all this, experts believe they'll become creative problem-solvers with a global mindset, ready to tackle whatever the future throws at them. Xennials (1977–1983) Xennials are that in-between generation who had the best of both worlds. They grew up without smartphones or social media but adapted fast when tech took over. They carry Gen X's practical mindset and mix it with a bit of millennial optimism, making them flexible, balanced, and quite relatable in today's fast-moving world. Zillennials (Mid-1990s–Early 2000s) Zillennials are that sweet spot between millennials and Gen Z. They remember whenthe internet began, but also grew up with smartphones in their hands. They mix the traits of millennial passion for change with Gen Z's digital knowledge and are emotionally aware and culturally sharp. Zillennials are figuring out life in a world that's changing fast.
Nylon
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Nylon
Sprite kicks off its summer campaign in Da Nang, Vietnam with a beach festival
Living in Singapore, we all know how the heat can often make a fun day out turn into a sweaty nightmare. Serving as a solution to this is Sprite — the ultimate heat-cutter and your escape from the relentless summer heat. As more than just a refreshing drink, Sprite has shaped itself into a global force that also pushes the boundaries of the experience with collaborations and activations across the region, which included the partnership with McDonald's and its introduction of the limited-time Smoky Chilli Mayo McSpicy. Image courtesy of Sprite/The Coca-Cola Company. Following Sprite's takeover on the white-powdery beaches of Boracay in early May, the brand dove deeper into the world of Gen Zs with a Sprite Summer Beach Festival in Da Nang, Vietnam, where the stunning beaches were transformed into an immersive zone complete with live music, and fun beach activities which included a large water slide. Image courtesy of Sprite/The Coca-Cola Company. Image courtesy of Sprite/The Coca-Cola Company. Image courtesy of Sprite/The Coca-Cola Company. Image courtesy of Sprite/The Coca-Cola Company. Image courtesy of Sprite/The Coca-Cola Company. Image courtesy of Sprite/The Coca-Cola Company. In the evening, a huge crowd gathered for a line-up of popular Vietnamese artists such as Dương Domic, LowG, Rhyder, Jsol, and Hurrykng, who turned up the heat with their hit songs that had the crowd singing along. So, why the decision to focus on Gen-Zs? Tin Le, Head of Marketing Vietnam & Cambodia for The Coca-Cola Company, told NYLON Singapore that heat sometimes block people from having fun, and for Gen-Zs, they are a group that like to face heated moments in their life with a 'cool pep'. 'That's a beautiful insight and it is one that Sprite has been holding and supporting for Gen-Zs to express themselves in that way,' he said. Image courtesy of Sprite/The Coca-Cola Company. This led Tin Le and his team to look at how Sprite could encourage people to have fun, no matter what the temperature was. As this wasn't the first festival of its kind for Sprite, the decision to hold it in Da Nang was partly influenced by Vietnam's long coastline. 'Every summer, it is like a promise that we keep with our consumers to bring our activations to the most beautiful beaches in town and in the city.' He added: 'We also like to be able to help the local cities that we are in to welcome more tourists as well, just like the way we did it in Da Nang.' During the weekend of the Sprite Summer Beach Festival, Da Nang was also playing host to its international fireworks show which had attracted not just domestic tourists, but international ones too. Image courtesy of Sprite/The Coca-Cola Company. But beyond that, Sprite had partnered restaurants too, showcasing the perfect pairing between Vietnamese spicy food and a can of Sprite. 'Our humble wish is too make sure the consumers enjoy their spicy food and help the local restaurant owners to expand their businesses to tourists,' said Tin Le. When asked if there was one word he would use to describe Sprite, Tin Le said, 'It would be cool.' And that's just not about how it looks. He explained that it is the whole spirit of Sprite and how it reflects the idea of staying cool even in the most heated moments of our lives. 'Cool is about facing any heated moments with a calm head, and that is how you'll shine.'
TimesLIVE
02-07-2025
- General
- TimesLIVE
Is the new generation falling into moral decay?
When I'm in the presence of the elderly, conversations that spark are often about the disrespectful generation nowadays, the Gen-Zs. I researched their observations and discovered that gender socialisation and culture play a pivotal role in the production of this behaviour among the so-called 'Ama 2000'. Gender socialisation begins at home; in sociology, this is a primary institution of socialisation. It is important for the family and school to work together in teaching values to children. When you walk through any township, village, suburb, street, in corridors or a schoolyard, you will notice something our elders could not have imagined could transpire under the sun. Teens hold hands and kiss in public, wear hats inside the house and won't give a seat to the elderly on public transport when it's fully loaded. Socrates would have said an unexamined behaviour is not worth giving blessings if he were of African descent. Moral degeneration is a global crisis that affects all societies in many ways. What has been a fundamental factor for me is that Gen-Zs are unwilling to follow values. The big notion I want to delve into is gender socialisation that results in a value dilemma among the younger generation. Gender socialisation is a simple concept: it's when boys and girls are taught about how society expects them to behave based on their gender. For example, when a boy gets hurt, maybe by falling, they are encouraged to be tough; in the case of girls, they are told that it is OK to cry. But boys and girls live up to these social expectations throughout their human lifespan, and when boys grow up, thinking that they must be cool, they learn how to make love by watching TikTok, Facebook or Instagram; that's where the twist of fate lies. There's a notion that art imitates life and vice versa. The youth are continually exposed to violence in the media. Secularisation also has an impact on the loss of a value system among the youth. Take my word for it; I've seen teens kissing in public as elders walk past. This way of behaving was not tolerated in the old days, 'so the elders say, and we listen to the wisdom of those ahead of us'. The elders call it disrespect; Gen-Z call it 'true love'. I call it ill-mannered, not that I'm against kissing. Cultures, whether we are talking of non-material or material culture, are different; we need to be conscious of that as diverse people in different regions of the world. What do we do when our children bring drugs, alcohol or weapons to school? Who do we blame when 14-year-old boys are stabbed to death in schools, like the one who died outside Tsolo High School in the Eastern Cape? In some African traditions, like the Thonga culture, kissing is taboo; it's seen as unhygienic and repulsive because of the saliva shared. But nowadays, the youths of tomorrow learn differently from what our elders learnt. The family no longer interrupts; values can be individually made or milked from friends. For example, when a Gen-Z befriends a person who goes home late, they gradually inherit that behaviour. Instagram and Netflix have been an impetus in the creation of this behaviour among 'Ama-2000'. The shift in behaviour is not only about kissing; it is about the death of values. Back in the times when a child would not walk in a house with a hat on, now Gen-Zs must always be reminded when they visit homes that keep that culture. The burial culture is changing too. Back then, children buried their parents; now parents bury their children — an unpredicted reversal of events . Respect is a two-way street. Today it's a one-way tunnel of assumptions. If you have been in a public transport, you must have noticed that Gen-Zs hardly offer a seat to elders unless the person is visibly disabled. The poverty trap, particularly in education, doesn't just destroy values and the future of children, it also destroys standards. Education takes place at school and at home, and different values are instilled in children. The primary objective of education is to develop a certain number of physical, intellectual and moral states in a child. The education system has produced pupils who are heartless, greedy, dishonest and disrespectful. The question is whether this is due to the poor formal training of South African educators, especially in the public sector. The issue of moral decay in education has its roots in apartheid; back then, violence erupted due to the poor education children were receiving. Today's education system continues to breed violent youths, but the reasons for the moral decay are now a bit different to those of apartheid. Juvenile delinquency is at its highest peak in South African society as discipline and respect decrease due to the disintegration of the family and poor education. The way the youth behave shows the principles they will adhere to when they become adults. If we want a society of well-mannered children, we should stop preaching values as adults and act ethically ourselves. If one of us stumbles along this journey, they should be held accountable for their responsibilities so that the upcoming ones can learn from us. The moral terrain should be unhampered territory. As people form families and families form societies, we must know the kind of society we are building.
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Business Standard
09-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Groww widens lead over Angel One as retail broking race intensifies
The retail broking war in India has entered a new phase. Recent data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE), compiled by research analytics firm Thurro, shows that Groww has further cemented its lead in the broking space, surpassing Angel One by a substantial margin in active clients—defined as the number of unique investors who traded in a month. As of April 2025, Groww had 12.85 million active clients, while Angel One stood at 7.5 million, marking a gap of 5.35 million. Just three years ago, in April 2022, the two platforms were nearly tied, with Groww slightly ahead at 4.06 million versus Angel One's 3.79 million. Since then, Groww's client base has surged 216 per cent, compared to a 98 per cent rise for Angel One. 2023–24: Diverging growth paths The divergence became particularly stark in 2023 and 2024. After a steady rise through 2022, both platforms gained momentum in mid-2023. But between October 2023 and January 2024, Groww's user base jumped from 6.76 million to 8.42 million—a gain of 1.66 million in just three months. In contrast, Angel One grew from 4.91 million to 5.69 million in the same period, an increase of 780,000. The momentum continued for Groww into 2024. By July, it had crossed 11.46 million active clients and ended the year at 13.23 million. Angel One, meanwhile, peaked at 7.77 million in January 2025 before slipping to 7.5 million in April, signalling a plateau in growth. What's driving Groww's lead? Analysts attribute Groww's gains to its mobile-first design, seamless onboarding experience, and focused outreach in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. The platform's user-friendly interface and commission-free equity trading have also drawn in younger, first-time investors, particularly from Gen-Zs. The app's popularity has been further boosted by strong word-of-mouth among new investors, many of whom are entering capital markets for the first time through mobile devices. In contrast, Angel One—while more established and historically dominant in urban markets—has reportedly struggled with legacy platform limitations and less aggressive brand positioning, especially outside metro areas. Volatility cools momentum in 2025 Despite Groww's dominance, both platforms have seen a minor decline since January 2025. Groww fell from 13.23 million to 12.85 million active clients, while Angel One dropped from 7.77 million to 7.5 million. Experts attribute this to a broader slowdown in retail trading activity due to market volatility, elevated interest rates, and a lull in new IPOs drawing retail interest. A new culture of investing Even with the recent dips, Groww and Angel One have together added millions of retail participants to India's capital markets—a structural shift in a country historically dependent on traditional saving instruments. With over 20 million active clients between them, both firms are evolving beyond brokerage to become key enablers of a modern retail investment culture.
