Politics and fashion are not disassociated with each other. What politicians wear can significantly shape public opinion about how they think and what they stand for. From colours to textures, from fits to styles, every aspect plays a role in shaping perception. The female politicians of India have often aced their style, with many donning traditional sarees at public appearances as well as personal occasions. As Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024 approach, we look at leaders from the state and other parts of the country who have embraced sarees as their statement style over the years.
12 November,2024 09:16 AM IST | Raaina Jain
Shivkumar Gautam, one of the shooters who purportedly murdered NCP leader Baba Siddique in Bandra on October 12, was sent to police custody till November 19, on Monday. Four of his alleged accomplices will also remain in custody, a court in Mumbai ruled (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)
11 November,2024 08:07 PM IST | Divya Nair
Parents curb own screen time to raise kids on a minimal diet of TV, tablet, phone and laptop (Story by: Anand Singh)
10 November,2024 05:01 PM IST | Joy Manikumar
Andaleeb Sultanpuri, son of the renowned poet-lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri, has announced his decision to contest Maharashtra Assembly election 2024 from the Bandra West constituency. Pics/Satej Shinde
07 November,2024 04:50 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Western Railway (WR) on Friday seized 50 plastic drums from passengers at various stations as part of a special drive where passengers were asked to place their belongings in large bags instead (Pic/Western Railway, story by Rajendra Aklekar)
04 November,2024 05:39 PM IST | Joy Manikumar
In Mumbai’s 36 Assembly constituencies, 33 per cent of key candidates from major political parties are over 60, while 40 per cent are over 50 (Pic/ X and Facebook)
02 November,2024 11:12 AM IST | Joy Manikumar
The Maharashtra election 2024 sees a boost in female representation across Mumbai, with 16 women candidates from all major parties vying for a place in the Vidhan Sabha (Pic/X)
02 November,2024 09:22 AM IST | Joy Manikumar
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) conducted a special Muhurat trading session on Friday from 6 pm to 7 pm to mark the beginning of the new Samvat Year 2081 (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)
01 November,2024 08:14 PM IST | Divya Nair
Team India all-rounder Washington Sundar made his mark with the ball in the third over of Day 1, claiming the vital wicket of Tom Latham in the ongoing third Test match on Friday. Sundar outsmarted the well-set Latham with a superb delivery during the opening session. Off the field, Sundar frequently shares photos on Instagram with his sister, friends, and family, showcasing his deep affection for his loved ones. (Pic: Washington Sundar's Instagram)
01 November,2024 12:20 PM IST | E A
Raj Thackeray is not an unknown name in Maharashtra politics. Cartoonist, politician, a family man are few of the facets of his illustrious yet colourful life of the man who heads the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) political party. Raj Thackeray is known for relentlessly voicing his opinion for the Marathi people. On his 52nd birthday, we trace Raj Thackeray's journey in pictures. (All Pictures/Instagram Amit Thackeray, Facebook Raj Thackeray, Mid-day photographers)
01 November,2024 12:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoADVERTISEMENT
