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The 2025 Met Gala featured a daffodil-covered carpet designed by Cy Gavin. It drew inspiration from the myth of Narcissus. The event celebrated Black fashion and identity. Co-chairs included Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, and A$AP Rocky. Zendaya, Diana Ross, and Teyana Taylor showcased memorable looks. The gala explored themes of self-reflection and history.

Kashmir's spring season officially began with the opening of the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden. Asia's largest tulip garden, boasting nearly 18 lakh tulips and other bulbous flowers, has transformed Srinagar into a vibrant spectacle. This annual festival marks the start of the tourism season, drawing visitors eager to witness the stunning floral display against the Himalayan backdrop.

Narcissus was a handsome Greek youth who rejected the desperate advances of the nymph Echo.

NEW DELHI: Heralding the onset of spring, the sprawling Mughal Gardens, the pride of Rashtrapati Bhawan, will be thrown open to public for a month from Sunday.

The experts said that the hoeing of rose beds and application of farm yard manure near the base of the plants after exposing roots should be done in this month.

Take inspiration from Ikebana, the Japanese art of decorative indoor flower arrangement, for festive decorations at your home this Diwali. Here's how

Released in 2000, Bumbro from Mission Kashmir introduced a generation to Kashmiri folk music, inspired by a love story between a bumblebee and a narcissus flower. Originally a background song, director Vidhu Vinod Chopra elevated it, recognising its ode to "Kashmiriyat." The iconic track continues to resonate at celebrations, embodying the region's vibrant culture and joy.

Leaving the Indian Administrative Service and its accoutrements, all to move to a tiny hill station and grow roses might seem like madness but that’s exactly what M S ‘Viru’ Viraraghavan did, at 41, considered a prime age for a bureaucrat. But Viru had a wife who shared his enthusiasm, who joined hands with him when he took voluntary retirement in 1980. The couple shifted to Kodaikanal with their two children, and Viru dedicated the next 40 years of his life to growing and creating hybrid varieties of roses.

Typing in your name more than just once to see what the online world throws up about you? We explore what experts now call Virtual Vanity…

In ‘The Perfume Project’, the journalist blends the science of aromatics with travel writing, history and insights into India’s contemporary perfume trade. This excerpt looks at how rose oil is extracted and why it is a major business

Dog owners should know about garden plants. Some plants are toxic to dogs. These plants contain compounds. These compounds cause health problems. Foxglove and azalea are dangerous. Sago palm and oleander are also harmful. Onions and potatoes are toxic. Daffodils and hydrangeas pose risks. Autumn crocus is very dangerous for dogs. Owners must choose dog-safe plants.

National flowers serve as symbols of a country's natural beauty, heritage, and cultural pride. These floral emblems often have historical or cultural significance, representing the nation's connection to its land and identity. From Australia's Golden Wattle to the United States' Rose, each national flower tells a unique story about its country.

Six decades after the dam was built, the ancient submerged temples of old Bilaspur town still reveal themselves whenever the water level of Gobind Sagar reservoir dips, like right now

10th February is celebrated as Teddy Day all over the world. The week-long celebration of Valentine's Day becomes more joyful with the arrival of Teddy Day. A Teddy carries with it a spirit of love, warmth, and affection. For couples, a Teddy can be the best companion. Teddy Day is marked by the spirit of Joy, cuddles, and softness. For Lovebirds, Teddy is a symbol of joy and happiness in their relationship. Wishing you a very Happy Teddy Day!