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Tribute to the Iconic Sculptor Ram Sutar: A Legacy in Stone Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the loss of renowned sculptor Ram Sutar on Thursday, honoring his artistic contributions that vividly encapsulate India's rich history and culture.In a post on the platform X, Modi expressed deep sorrow over Sutar's passing, accentuating how the sculptor's work, which includes India's colossal Statue of Unity, serves as a monumental testimony to national pride.Modi praised Sutar's creative legacy for its powerful portrayal of India's story and spirit, conveying heartfelt condolences to the family, followers, and everyone influenced by Sutar's life and artistry. Modi remarked that Sutar's timeless creations will continue to inspire generations of artists and citizens.

Securities Markets Code Bill Poised for Parliamentary Scrutiny On Thursday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025, before the Lok Sabha, advocating for its review by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance to ensure a thorough examination of the proposed legislation.During her address in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman articulated the necessity of referring the bill to the standing committee, asserting, "Sir, I rise to move that the Bill be referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance. The Committee shall make a report by the first day of the next session, if the Speaker so decides."The proposed legislation aims to consolidate existing laws, including the SEBI Act, 1992, and the Government Securities Act, 2007, into a unified Securities Markets Code, with the goal of streamlining regulatory processes, enhancing investor confidence, and improving the financial markets' functioning.This strategic merger seeks to eliminate regulatory overlaps and inconsistencies, facilitate compliance for market participants, and foster a more transparent and stable investment climate. Additionally, it aims to invigorate the bond market, reduce borrowing costs, and support long-term business financing, providing a robust framework for economic growth.

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Instagram / @devinelenap; @brookelturnbullIf 2025 proved anything, it’s that BeautyTok loves a good showdown. Trends didn’t just trend this year — they battled. Every aesthetic seemed to come with a built-in opposite, and the internet readily split into teams. From nails to brows to hair to lips, each choice became a referendum on taste, generational identity, and which side of TikTok your FYP landed on.Millennials and Gen Z staked their claims on manicure shapes. The side-versus-middle part debate somehow got louder. Brows stretched to dramatic extremes. Even mascara split into factions: loud and clumpy versus barely-there. And beneath it all was an increasingly opinionated comment section that reflected a larger push and pull in the beauty world.Because, ultimately, these micro-feuds were never about choosing a winner. They demonstrated a collective effort to define what this generation’s beauty identity is in a moment when every aesthetic is available all at once. Beauty became less about rules and more about customizing your avatar, even switching sides whenever the mood strikes.Ahead, the biggest beauty battles of the year — the showdowns that defined our feeds, fueled the discourse, and proved that the only wrong opinion is not having one.Millennial Almond Tips Vs. Short NailsInstagram / @nailsbyzola; @bynatashadThis year, nails became the generational Rorschach test. Millennial loyalists held tight to their almond manicures, even as Gen Z collectively rolled their eyes. But the divide wasn’t just about shape — it was also about length. While millennials prefer an elongated, rounded look, Gen Z couldn’t resist the practicality of short and squoval.Side Vs. Middle PartsInstagram / @brendasong; @kimkardashianThe side-versus-middle-part debate refuses to end — and face shape filters on TikTok have only fanned the flames. Side-part converts argue it frames the face better and adds polish, while middle parters claim its sleek symmetry makes it the superior choice. But, as Ouai founder Jen Atkin recently told Bustle, the truth lies somewhere in between: “Everyone should do both — don’t be married to just one.”Male Gaze Vs. Female Gaze MakeupInstagram / @miaconnor; @adrianglezcThe trend that divided social media? Male gaze versus female gaze makeup. Male gaze leaned into girl-next-door charm with soft, “undetectable” glam. Meanwhile, the female gaze aesthetic turned heads with smudged liner and vibes-first experimentation. Ultimately, the divide was less about how to do your makeup — it was an interrogation of what makeup is for: performance or expression.Thin Arches Vs. MonobrowsInstagram / @bellahadid; @charli_xcxBrows stretched to extremes this year: razor-thin or totally bushy, with not much in between. Bella Hadid and Gabriette rocked ’90s plucked arches, while Charli XCX championed the natural brow movement. No matter which camp you fall into, it’s a much-needed reset from the perfectly groomed, carved-out look that dominated 2016.Concealer Lips Vs. Blurred LipsInstagram / @devinelenap; @brookelturnbullLips returned as a focal point of beauty after a long stretch of clear gloss minimalism. Concealer lips resurfaced in all their Y2K glory, this time with an editorial finish. And blurred pouts emerged as their softer opposite — finger-smudged, velvety, and a little undone, as if you’ve just had one too many glasses of red wine.Spider Vs. Ghost LashesInstagram / @dualipa; @addisonraeTo wear or not wear mascara? That was the beauty question of the year. The spider lashes trend embraced the clumps, but ghost lashes went in the opposite direction. Addison Rae and Gigi Hadid traded jet-black mascara for brown, gray, or clear formulas — and sometimes skipped it entirely — to complete their natural beats.Grunge Cuts Vs. Supermodel BlowoutsInstagram / @sukiwaterhouse; @samiknighthairHair swung between two totally different vibes. Grunge styles — think air-dried textures, shaggy layers, and lived-in pixie cuts — made a case for…