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Alia Bhatt’s dreamy Cannes 2026 gown took 110 hours to hand-paint; Meet the Indian artist behind the viral look

May 13, 2026 4:25 pm

"Brought me a lot of joy to see Alia wearing it. The dress was hand-painted and constructed in India," said Basuri Chokshi.

Why the ‘French Sunday’ is 2026’s biggest summer mood

April 25, 2026 6:10 pm

Sounds like a dream, and yet, this is every Indian parents' living nightmare.

How a French aircraft carrier's location exposed after sailor posts jog on Strava

March 20, 2026 12:25 pm

France had earlier announced the deployment of the carrier on March 3, following joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media

January 27, 2026 9:33 am

The European Parliament has called for the European Union to set minimum ages for children ‌to access social media, although it is up to member states to impose age limits.

France expands Classes Internationales to 7 countries; applications for 2026 intake open

January 16, 2026 9:56 am

Applications for the 2026 intake are now open. Students can apply via classesinternationales.org

New French PM gives up predecessor's idea to cut back two public holidays

September 14, 2025 12:38 am

Groped during concert, French singer Rebecca Baby strips in protest: ‘I’ll stay topless until it’s not sexualised’

July 31, 2025 1:00 pm

While performing at the Le Cri de la Goutte festival in Ain, France, the singer was reportedly assaulted by several men in the crowd as she moved into the audience mid-set.

French ministers say EU-US trade deal has merits but is also unbalanced

July 28, 2025 12:13 pm

That view was echoed by France's industry minister Marc Ferracci, who said more talks - which could last weeks or months - would be needed before the deal could be formally concluded.

French health expert says women don't get fat when they 'eat with their five senses', what does that mean?

July 20, 2025 12:45 pm

Actively listen to physical hunger cues and eat until you’re full and practice distinguishing between true hunger and non-hunger triggers for eating.

France's PM wants to scrap two public holidays to help fix public finances

July 15, 2025 8:59 pm

Long-time debt hawk Bayrou has tried to warn the French that broad sacrifices are unavoidable, although defence spending will be allowed to increase next year.

In pictures: French photographer's flowery portraits in conflict-afflicted Afghanistan

September 19, 2023 1:16 pm

The exhibition will be at Galerie Romain Rolland, Alliance Française de Delhi till September 30, 2023

In pics: The legacy of French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, who passed away today at age 98

December 29, 2020 7:08 pm

The French designer was an innovator not just of fashion but also of pens, furniture, fragrance, and more. Each of his creations speak about his experimental nature and his avant-garde style in the 1960s and 70s

Ceremonial reception for Hollande at Rashtrapati Bhavan

January 25, 2016 7:26 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): A ceremonial reception was held at the Forecourt, Rashtrapati Bhavan, for French President Francois Hollande on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Union Minister Prakash Javdekar and MoS Prime Minister office jitendra Singh were among the other present at the ceremony. President Hollande, who will be the chief guest for the Republic Day Parade, is on a three-day visit to India.

Hollande arrives in Delhi

January 25, 2016 4:24 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): French President Francois Hollande arrived in New Delhi for his two-day stay and to witness the Republic Day celebrations. Hollande began his visit with a welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chandigarh, a city designed by the renowned Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier. The two leaders took a tour of the Rock Garden feature, Capitol Complex and an Art Museum. Hollande will be the guest of honour at the Republic Day parade on January 26, in a sign of deepening political and commercial ties.

French tourist vows to clean Ganga

January 14, 2016 12:15 pm

Varanasi, Jan 14 (ANI): A French tourist is actively promoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Clean Ganga' campaign in Uttar Pradesh, vowing to spread the message of keeping the holy river free from impurities in rural parts of the country. Krish, who came to India to take part in the 'Kumbh Mela' or 'Pitcher Festival' last year, was concerned on seeing the condition of the river considered holy by the Hindus. Inspired by the Clean Ganga campaign, Krish took the responsibility of cleaning the river in the 3,000-year-old riverside city of Varanasi. Krish says he will soon embark on an expedition from the holy town of Rishikesh to Kolkata city by boat in a bid to spread the message of keeping the river free from impurities.