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Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral campaign used vibrant, retro-inspired visuals influenced by Bollywood, bodegas, and New York City culture to stand out and connect with voters, drawing attention for its bold, community-oriented aesthetic and strategic branding choices.
Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams, known for bringing cultural items like samosas and sacred texts to space, participated in the first crewed launch of the Boeing Starliner capsule to the International Space Station. Williams, who has spent 322 days in space and performed seven space walks, made history as the first woman to test an orbital spacecraft.
Byredo, the luxury brand founded by Ben Gorham, is set to launch a permanent line of fine jewelry called Virasaat, which pays homage to Gorham's Indian heritage. The collection features 18-karat gold and sterling-silver pieces, including necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings. Gorham's personal connection to jewelry and his cultural influences, such as his mother and grandmother from India, as well as his fascination with hip-hop culture, inspired the designs. Byredo aims to create timeless pieces that can be cherished for generations. The exclusive prelaunch will take place on November 30, with prices ranging from $350 to $27,000.
The new Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha complexes in India will feature hand-crafted carpets with peacock and lotus motifs created by OBEETEE, a 102-year-old premium manufacturer of hand-knotted carpets. The carpets were designed to showcase India's cultural history and beliefs, with the Lok Sabha carpet featuring peacock motifs and the Rajya Sabha carpet showcasing lotus motifs. Each motif, color choice, and pattern was carefully selected to create a harmonious and visually striking representation of India's identity within the halls. The carpets were crafted in Mirzapur and measure up to 17,500 square feet each.