
According to Pinterest Predicts 2025, Gen Z is done with florals, and is hunting for something deeper, something personal. In Chennai, this feels more cultural. “I am a literature student, and want my fashion to tell my story in 2025,” says Pavai Iniyaval, 21, who is also a theatre enthusiast. For her, the future of style is about storytelling. “We aren’t buying into American trend predictions always. For me and my peers, experimenting with fashion choices is about revisiting and recreating culture in combination of desi-coded fashion. Like nose pins making a comeback. And bold, coloured pop eyeliners? That’s 2025,” she says. Shri Janani of a social media management team, in her early 20s, nods. “Fashion has taken a good turn in Chennai. The younger crowd is all about experimentation in 2025, without having to listen to societal norms.” Aswin, fresh out of Loyola College with a degree in Finance, has a similar sentiment. “Oversized sweats and baggy jean were 2024. New year, who knows? But we are sure to experiment to cultivate our identity. It is not just the students who study fashion any more, everyone wants the new,” he says. But Smrithi Riya Alex, a 25-year-old alumna of the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai, says Gen Z is big on self-expression in Chennai and all over the world, and so some of them would steer clear of trends. “This generation is loud, unapologetic, and though older generations find us rather quirky and strange, we, in some aspect, demand for the change we want to see towards inclusivity, sustainability, and mental health.” Slowcations The 2025 travel forecast says, “Skip the cities, go for mountains!” Chennai’s Gen Z seem to hold strong desire to travel more than ever. “I think exploring the wilderness or unseen and taking breaks from reality is expressed through travel. Travel-based influencer archetype is blowing up,” says Ms. Pavai. “Slowcations never used to be the norm growing up,” adds Mr. Aswin. This immersive, unhurried escape seems to be the lifestyle choice in 2025. Era of personalisation? Every week, there is a new aesthetic: fairycore to medieval core, you name it, but will Gen Z in Chennai buy into it? Mr. Aswin is not too sure. “For me, it is less about sticking to one aesthetic and more about finding my individuality. I see my peers too customising their sneakers, , whatever feels unique.” Smrithi, on the other hand, says, “Many don’t really know about the young crowd in Chennai. We are diverse and interested in everything under the sky. Some sections care about the newer aesthetic, too, but we are holding ourselves to our roots; which is why, we see a lot of fusion wear coming up.” It is clear that personalisation will evolve into a trend, with Gen Zers going all out with personalising their belongings. Laptop covers plastered with stickers and charm-covered phone cases, they are making everything their own to express who they really are. But in 2025, at least one thing is clear for sure: standing out is the new fitting in for this crowd. Published - December 29, 2024 10:36 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp RedditNoneMariah Carey using artificial intelligence to address her most devoted Spotify fans? The pop diva says that’s just simply fantasy. The “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and “Fantasy” hit maker on Thursday debunked the speculation surrounding her fan message, which made the Internet rounds amid Spotify’s annual Wrapped campaign last week. In brief videos shared via Spotify, Carey and other artists including Kali Uchis and Taylor Swift thanked their top fans on the streaming platform for their support. In Carey’s fan message, which some users reposted to X (formerly Twitter), the singer tells her fan base — aka lambs — “your support throughout the years is the greatest gift I can ask for.” In the video, Carey sits still on a dimly lighted set in front of Christmas trees and wearing her signature Santa Claus-inspired dress. The video quickly sparked AI speculation on social media. “THIS HAS TO BE AI,” one user tweeted on Wednesday. While other fans echoed suspicions of AI use and joked about the singer’s stiff demeanor (“blink twice if ur ok,” a user wrote), others seemingly took a closer look at the pop star’s face — particularly her eyes. One user on Thursday wrote that the singer was “definitely reading off a teleprompter” in her video. The Grammy winner finally took matters into her own hands Thursday evening and revealed the culprits behind her bizarre video. “Bad lighting and a red lip have you all thinking this is AI??” Carey tweeted. “There’s a reason I’m not a fan of either of those things,” she said before touting the next stop on her annual Christmas tour. The self-appointed Queen of Christmas celebrates the 30th anniversary of her album “Merry Christmas” this year. The LP included her infectious holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which has consistently climbed the charts since 2019. In October, Carey told Times critic Mikael Wood that “it’s happened so many times that I’m thrilled. And should it happen again, I would be even more thrilled.” Though Carey might be most known for her Christmas classic, she encouraged her top Spotify fans — suspicious of AI use or not — to keep an eye out this week for more. “I can’t wait to share new music with you soon,” she said.
NoneIn addition to the bans, manufacturers of electric vehicles are also under scrutiny for failing to address the windshield defects in a timely manner. Calls for improved quality control measures and stricter safety regulations in the EV industry have intensified as a result of these incidents. It is crucial for manufacturers to prioritize safety and address any known defects promptly to prevent accidents and protect consumers.
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking at the Greek Investment Conference in London, emphasized Greece’s progress but noted it lags behind countries like Ireland and Portugal due to historical political challenges. He outlined a vision for Greece to become a modern European leader in areas where it has a natural advantage, citing successful projects like the Thessaloniki metro as symbols of future progress. Mitsotakis stressed the need for fiscal stability, productive investments and technological advancements, particularly in AI, while ensuring public engagement and shared benefits from growth. He acknowledged inflation’s impact on wages and tax relief but expressed optimism for the coming years. Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s ambition to be one of Europe’s seven “AI factories.” The country aims to attract AI scientists, foster startups and benefit from centralized data management for AI applications in healthcare and climate. Greece is developing its first supercomputer and positioning itself as a hub for data centers powered by renewable energy, said the prime minister. On environmental policy, Greece has reduced emissions by 45% since 2005 and produces over half its electricity from renewable sources. Mitsotakis emphasized balancing green initiatives with industrial competitiveness, urging the EU to lower energy costs for businesses and consumers. Mitsotakis advocated for stricter action against human trafficking networks and a controlled approach to legal migration. He also stressed Greece’s role as a stabilizing force in a turbulent region, pointing to its geopolitical partnerships, including strong ties with the US. The prime minister celebrated 2024 as a record-breaking year for tourism, reinforcing optimism about Greece’s economic trajectory.
Former President Jimmy Carter through the years MOUNT ZION — If you wanted to meet former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at the age of 100, you could, but you had to attend his Sunday school class first. Former President Jimmy Carter welcomes visitors June 8, 2014, at Maranatha Baptist Church before teaching Sunday school in Plains, Ga. Jan Williams, who had been his daughter Amy Carter's fourth grade teacher, accompanied the Carters to the White House to serve as Amy's tutor after the president was elected in 1976. She remained close to the family and in charge of the Plains (Ga.) Inn, where tourists who wanted to visit Carter's hometown usually stayed. “She arranges for tourists to come in, and if you want a chance to meet and get a picture with them, you have to follow her rules and you have to come to Sunday school (at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains). That was his stipulation,” said Rich Hansen, who teaches history and choir at Mount Zion High School. Hansen sings with a barbershop quartet and leads barbershop groups at the high school. Another teacher, now retired, told him that if he wanted to meet a former president, visiting Plains was the easiest way to accomplish it. “A year or two later, I was in that general vicinity,” Hansen said. “You don't have to make a reservation. You just wait in line. There's a lot of people that do this. "After I got the chance to meet him the first time, I arranged a return visit with the gospel quartet, I called Jan and said, 'Would you like music for your service sometime?'” Former President Jimmy Carter, left, and former first lady Rosalynn Carter, right, flank the members of the 2013-14 girls' quartet and mixed ensemble from Mount Zion High School in Illinois during a visit in Plains, Ga. The students, from left, are Kaitlyn Chisenall, Miranda Richards, Tawni Williams, Ali Scogin, Meredith Jones, Maddy Johnston, Madison Stoecker, Logan Schmidt, Bryant Lane and Brandon Lane. Plains holds an annual Peanut Festival since the town is largely supported by peanut farming, and Hansen thought it would be worth scheduling a visit for the girls' quartet and the mixed ensemble from Mount Zion High School. “We did a little fundraising and sang for some groups and raised some money and went down there in September 2013,” Hansen said. “It was an awesome experience. The kids sang and walked up and down the street. "Plains has 500 people normally, but during the festival they have thousands in. (President) Carter would do book signings and there was a train to his boyhood home and the girls sang for that. That Sunday morning, we got a chance to sing during the service.” Mount Zion High School teacher Rich Hansen, left, met Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter during a visit to Plains, Ga. Logan Schmidt, now a music teacher at Jefferson Elementary School in Charleston, was part of that group in his senior year at Mount Zion High School. “After the service, we were able to meet them up close, and I got to sing for them as lead soloist on 'Georgia on My Mind,' which was quite special,” Schmidt said. The former president was kind and soft-spoken, Schmidt said. Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was the more animated and talkative of the two. Mrs. Carter died Nov. 19, 2023, at the age of 96. Hansen doesn't make a habit of talking about the event to his students, he said, but when the matter of Carter entering hospice care in February 2023 came up, he did tell his choir students about meeting him and how everyone made the visitors feel at home. “They make everyone feel like family down there,” he said. Jimmy Carter gets his bars pinned on by his wife Rosalynn, left and his mother, Mrs. Lillian Carter at the U.S. Naval Academy in this undated photo. (AP Photo) FILE - In this Sept. 15, 1966 file photo, then Georgia State Sen. Jimmy Carter hugs his wife, Rosalynn, at his Atlanta campaign headquarters. Former State Sen. Jimmy Carter listens to applause at the Capitol in Atlanta on April 3, 1970, after announcing his candidacy or governor. In background, his wife Rosalyn holds two-year-old daughter Amy who joined in the applause. Carter, 45, of Plains, Ga., finished third in the 1966 Democratic Primary behind Gov. Lester Maddox and Ellis Arnall. (AP Photo/Charles Kelly) Gov. Jimmy Carter, holding daughter Amy, and Rosalynn Carter, right, listen while Lt. Gov. Lester Maddox makes his acceptance speech, Jan. 12, 1971, Atlanta, Ga. Carter had just been sworn in as Governor of Georgia. (AP Photo/Charles Kelly) President-elect Jimmy Carter and his family wave to supporters at a celebration in Atlanta, Ga., following Carter's victory over incumbent Pres. Gerald Ford, Nov. 3, 1976. At center is daughter Amy and at right, wife Rosalynn. (AP Photo) Jimmy Carter gives a victory sign after finding he'd won Wisconsin's Democratic presidential primary, April 7, 1976, Milwaukee, Wisc. His wife, Rosalynn Carter, holds a newspaper which in an earlier edition said Udall had won. (AP Photo/Paul Shane) Jimmy Carter, his wife Rosalynn and daughter Amy, lower left, respond to a huge crowd that welcomed them to New York, July 10, 1976. They are here for the Democratic National Convention which is expected to pick Carter as its presidential candidate. (AP Photo) Jimmy Carter with Wife Rosalynn Carter at the National Convention in Madison Square Garden in New York July 15, 1976. (AP Photo) In this Oct. 22, 1976 file photo, Jimmy Carter, second from left, gets a hug from his wife Rosalynn Carter after the third Presidential debate ended, Friday, Oct. 22, 1976, Williamsburg, Va. First Lady Betty Ford, center, and moderator Barbara Walters, right, can be seen in the background. President-elect Jimmy Carter with his wife, Rosalynn, and daughter, Amy, 9, at their home in Plains, Georgia o Dec. 5, 1976. (AP Photo/CWH) Rosalynn Carter, left, looks up at her husband Jimmy Carter as he takes the oath of office as the 39th President of the United States at the Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 20, 1977, Washington, D.C. Mrs. Carter held a family Bible for her husband. (AP Photo) This Jan. 20, 1977 file photo shows President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter waving as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington after Carter was sworn in as the nation's 39th president. President Jimmy Carter and Mrs. Rosalynn Carter in the blue room of the White House in Washington, Jan. 21, 1977, dancing, following his inauguration, also informal groups in the White House. (AP Photo/Peter Bregg) In this Feb. 17, 1977 black-and-white file photo, President Jimmy Carter talks with his wife Rosalynn Carter, prior to signing an executive order establishing a Presidential Commission on Mental Health, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Tasnadi, File) President Jimmy Carter, and grandson Jason, two-years-old, return to the White House on Sunday, April 11, 1977, after a holiday weekend in Calhoun, Ga. Jason is the son of Carter's son, Jack, whose home the First Family visited in Calhoun. (AP Photo/ Peter Bregg) President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, carry their luggage to their home in Plains, Georgia Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1977 as they arrived to start their Christmas vacation at home. (AP Photo/DC) President Jimmy Carter and Mrs.Rosalynn Carter laugh while applauding speeches after a dinner in Atlanta Friday, Jan. 20, 1978, where they were honored guests. Carter returned to Atlanta on the first anniversary of his inauguration as President. (AP Photo) President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn lead their guests in dancing at the annual Congressional Christmas Ball at the White House in Washington on Dec. 13, 1978. Pope John Paul II stands on the balcony of the White House with President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 6, 1979. (AP Photo) In this May 10, 1979 file photo, President Jimmy Carter pauses to kiss first lady Rosalynn Carter as he boards a helicopter in Washington, for the trip from the White House to Camp David, Maryland. Sign at upper left is on the tail of the helicopter. (AP Photo/Barry Thumma, File) President Jimmy Carter with wife and others at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy June 1980. (AP Photo) President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, ride on a bicycle built for two in Plains, Georgia on Dec. 24, 1980. The bike was a gift to the Carters and after it was presented to them downtown they rode it to their nearby Plains home. (AP Photo/Ira Schwarz) Former president Jimmy carter and his wife Rosalynn wave from the podium of San Francisco's Moscone Center, Monday, July 16, 1984 before carter addressed the opening session of the 1984 Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/Peter Southwick) Willie Nelson, center, is shown on stage with former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter, following the singing of "Amazing Grace," May 18, 1985 in Plains Ga. at Nelson's Plains Centennial Concert. (AP Photo/Ric Feld) Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn responded by delegates on Monday, July 18, 1988 during the session of the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charles Tasnadi) Former Pres. Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn, stand between Millard Fuller, left, founder of Habitat for Humanity, and Leroy Troyer, right, House Leader of Habitat for Humanity's Los Angeles projects, as they review the building plans for 20 houses in the Watts-Willowbrook area, June 18, 1995, Los Angeles, Calif. The former president has been active as one of Habitat for Humanity's most visible volunteers for over a decade. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) Former first lady Rosalynn Carter reacts after she christened the nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter with the traditional bottle of champagne during a ceremony at Electric Boat Division, General Dynamics Corp. in Groton, Conn., Saturday, June 5, 2004. From left are John P. Casey, Electric B oat head; Rosalyn Carter; Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England; former President Jimmy Carter; U.S. Rep. Rob Simmon s, R-Conn. (AP Photo/Bob Child) Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn walk on the tarmac at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, in Grand Rapids, Mich., as they arrive for the interment of President Gerald R. Ford. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) In this Sept. 10, 2007 file photo, former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter pose for a portrait during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) Former President Jimmy Carter, right, and his wife Rosalynn wave to the audience at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Monday, Aug. 25, 2008.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn look at a new interactive exhibit Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2009 at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) This Oct. 1, 2009 file photo shows former President Jimmy Carter getting a kiss from his wife Rosalynn as she introduces him during a reopening ceremony for the newly redesigned Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) This Oct. 7, 2009 photo shows former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, left, smiling next to his wife Rosalynn Carter during a visit to Dajabon, on the border with Haiti. Carter is visiting Haiti and the Dominican Republic to urge their leaders to forge a pact to rid the island of Hispaniola of malaria. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) Former president Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, cheer as the Atlanta Braves are introduced before Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, left, and his wife Rosalynn visit a Habitat for Humanity project in Leogane, Haiti, Monday Nov. 7, 2011. The Carters joined volunteers from around the world to build 100 homes in partnership with earthquake-affected families in Haiti during a week-long Habitat for Humanity housing project. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) Former President Jimmy Carter, right, blows out candles on a birthday cake as wife Rosalynn looks on during his 90th birthday celebration, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Former President Jimmy Carter kisses his wife,Rosalynn, on the "Kiss Cam" during a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, right, work at a Habitat for Humanity building site Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, in Memphis, Tenn. Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, have volunteered a week of their time annually to Habitat for Humanity since 1984, events dubbed "Carter work projects" that draw thousands of volunteers and take months of planning. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Former President Jimmy Carter, center right, and his wife Rosalynn arrive for a ribbon cutting ceremony for a solar panel project on farmland he owns in their hometown of Plains, Ga., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter are seen ahead of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis) Former President Jimmy Carter, and Rosalynn Carter hold hands as they walk from a State Funeral for former President George H.W. Bush at the National Cathedral, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter, left, sit as guests of Maranatha Baptist Church come and go to have their photo made with them, after Jimmy taught Sunday school there, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Plains, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis) Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, sit together during a reception to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary, July 10, 2021, in Plains, Ga. Former President Jimmy Carter departs after attending the funeral service for his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, at Maranatha Baptist Church, in Plains, Ga., Nov. 29, 2023. In the year since Jimmy Carter first entered home hospice care, the 39th president has celebrated his 99th birthday, enjoyed tributes to his legacy and outlived his wife of 77 years. Rosalynn Carter, who died in November after suffering from dementia, spent just a few days under hospice. Former President Jimmy Carter greets attendees as he departs the funeral service for his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, at Maranatha Baptist Church, in Plains, Ga., Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.The news of Wilcox temporarily taking over Ashworth's work has been met with mixed reactions from colleagues and readers alike. Some see it as a bold move that demonstrates the newspaper's commitment to upholding journalistic integrity, while others question the decision to replace a seasoned journalist like Ashworth with someone relatively new to the team. However, supporters of Wilcox point to his track record of breaking important stories and his dedication to serving the public interest as reasons to be optimistic about the newspaper's future under his leadership.NoneAfter the final whistle blew, Muniz captain, Diego Martinez, spoke to the media about the team's performance. He expressed his belief that Muniz had done enough to secure all three points against a strong opponent like Manchester City. Martinez highlighted the team's resilience and fighting spirit, praising the players for their never-say-die attitude on the pitch.
In conclusion, Elon Musk's cryptic emoji response to Volodymyr Zelensky's tweet has ignited speculation and debate, highlighting the power of a single symbol to convey complex emotions and ideas in the digital age. Whether signaling concern, skepticism, or simply a desire to provoke thought, Musk's use of the 🤔 emoji serves as a reminder of the nuances of online communication and the endless possibilities for interpretation in an interconnected world.Some Atlantic City casino workers call on union boss to resign for opposing a smoking banThe Hawk Eye Challenge was not just a test of marksmanship skills; it was a testament to the power of teamwork, resilience, and mutual support. Lin Shidong's journey serves as a powerful reminder that success is not a solitary pursuit but a collaborative effort that requires trust, communication, and a shared sense of purpose.