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Bharati Dubey

17 May 2026 at 7:08:10 am

Family News to Fashion Moments

From Sabyasachi’s classic elegance to Masaba Gupta’s contemporary Indian aesthetic, Deepika and Ranveer’s family portraits reflect two distinct expressions of Indian fashion. For Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, special family milestones have also turned into memorable fashion moments. From choosing Sabyasachi for their first daughter Dua’s introduction to opting for Masaba Gupta’s creations for their younger daughter Devi’s debut, the couple have brought together personal celebrations and...

Family News to Fashion Moments

From Sabyasachi’s classic elegance to Masaba Gupta’s contemporary Indian aesthetic, Deepika and Ranveer’s family portraits reflect two distinct expressions of Indian fashion. For Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, special family milestones have also turned into memorable fashion moments. From choosing Sabyasachi for their first daughter Dua’s introduction to opting for Masaba Gupta’s creations for their younger daughter Devi’s debut, the couple have brought together personal celebrations and Indian designer wear in a distinctive way. The latest family photograph, introducing little Devi Padukone Singh to the world, attracted attention not just for the heartwarming occasion but also for the family’s coordinated outfits. Deepika, Ranveer and their daughters, Dua and Devi, were dressed in ensembles from House of Masaba, giving the intimate family moment a festive fashion touch. Known for her contemporary interpretation of traditional Indian silhouettes, Masaba Gupta has carved a distinct identity in the fashion industry through her bold prints, vibrant colours and unconventional design sensibility. Her designs often combine familiar Indian motifs with modern cuts and unexpected colour combinations, offering an alternative to more conventional occasion wear. The family’s decision to wear her label placed the designer at the centre of another widely noticed celebrity fashion moment. Interestingly, the choice marked a departure from the couple’s earlier family announcement. When Deepika and Ranveer introduced Dua to the public last year, they opted for creations by celebrated couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee, whose designs are known for their traditional craftsmanship, intricate detailing and timeless appeal. The contrast between the two occasions highlights different expressions of Indian fashion. While Sabyasachi’s signature aesthetic brought classic elegance to Dua’s introduction, Masaba’s contemporary design language added a fresh dimension to the family’s latest appearance. The choice of designer also shaped the visual mood of each announcement, showing how clothing can complement an occasion without taking attention away from the family itself. Coordinated dressing has become a familiar feature of celebrity family photographs, particularly when a personal occasion is shared with the public. When done well, it creates a visual connection between the people in the frame without requiring identical outfits. Colour, prints, silhouettes and accessories can bring the look together while allowing each person’s ensemble to retain its own character. In this instance, the family’s choice of a single label gave the photograph a cohesive look. Deepika and Ranveer have long been associated with some of India’s leading fashion designers, frequently making headlines for their sartorial choices at weddings, film events and public appearances. Their preference for Indian labels during significant personal occasions also reflects the visibility that homegrown designers enjoy when celebrities wear their creations beyond the runway. What makes these two appearances particularly interesting is how fashion has become part of the visual narrative surrounding the couple’s family milestones. Rather than elaborate public events, it is the simplicity of the photographs, complemented by carefully chosen designer ensembles, that has made both announcements stand out. The clothing adds another layer to the images, giving fashion followers a point of interest alongside the personal news. From Sabyasachi’s classic grandeur to Masaba Gupta’s modern Indian aesthetic, the two family portraits offer a glimpse of how different designers have become part of Deepika and Ranveer’s most cherished personal moments. They also show how a celebrity’s choice of clothing can introduce different interpretations of Indian design to a wide audience, even in a photograph centred on an intimate family occasion

Bad Roads, Ugly Politics

Suyash Padate
Nov 1, 2024
2 min read

The pathetic state of roads in Mumbai city as well as its suburbs has made daily commute a dangerous affair. The residents are miffed with the BMC over its lackadaisical attitude. Mumbaikars tweet photos, post videos to grab attention, but everything is in vain. Who cares for the common people. Backbreaking journeys have become part and parcel of life. Political leaders are busy mud-slinging.


This year the monsoon took a break after almost four and half months. During this time some of the roads virtually became non commutable. It may be recalled that the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde first announced to make Mumbai roads pothole free.


Its almost two years now the BMC has concretised only 9 percent of roads it planned to concretise. This decision was taken when it came to light that due to the properties of bitumen in asphalt roads, potholes are a regular occurrence due to contact with water during monsoons.


Hence, to solve the problem of potholes, the corporation has adopted a policy of cement concreting of 6-meter-wide roads in phases. The decision was taken but the dilly-dallying affair made things more difficult.


Mumbai’s traffic does put a lot of strain on roads which is not the case in the other developed countries. Second most important aspect is concretisation of roads is done partly and in phases.


The worst problem which is faced is repeated digging for cables and drainage, which weakens the roads. Above all corruption in BMC makes matters worse as a result everything comes to grinding halt.


According to experts, repairing potholes is a reaction with symptomatic treatment. By and large we are dispensing superficial treatment without addressing the root cause. The long-term solution will be to have roads with no potholes but what we need is the means and technology to achieve this. But for this political will is necessary which we lack on every step.


Mumbaikar’s are convience that corruption in the municipal corporation is the main reason. Contractors have had a monopoly over the last 20 years and this is the reason why reputed companies never come ahead for these projects.


As a result, in the name of attendance and repair, the BMC does shoddy work. Crores are spent but the end result is nothing. The BMC is not paying attention to the crust. If the crust is weak, potholes will see an increase. Without any thought or technical know-how, potholes are filled with cold mix.


This is the reason why the city and suburbs continue to have craters on the roads.


Craters, a serious threat to the safety and security of people. Mumbaikars fade up from their repeated visits to orthopedic surgeons.


They are in a mood to teach a proper lesson to those who were at the helm of the affairs.

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