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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

AI in Sperm Sorting: An Unbiased Decision for A Better Outcome

Writer: Dr. Ramnath Babu T J
Dr. Ramnath Babu T J
Nov 7, 2024
3 min read

Artificial Intelligence or AI is revolutionising fertility treatments of the future. The inclusion of AI enhances the accuracy, efficiency, and objectivity of sperm selection, hence potentially improving fertility outcomes by leaps and bounds. Traditionally, sperm sorting through manual methods is subjective to judgments. Processes like centrifugation and swim-up methods are used to separate sperm based on motility and morphology. Although they are effective, they have their limitations, leading to human errors that affect the success rates of fertility treatment. For instance, studies have shown that traditional sperm sorting techniques can have variability in success rates, with reported live birth rates ranging between 15 per cent to 25 per cent per cycle depending on the method and quality of sperm. Hence the introduction of AI helps in maintaining consistency in evaluations of sperm, using the same data set for every sample which leads to better judgments.


Automation and Standardisation- Automation of sperm selection and also introduction of AI in the process have improved the results in ART. AI-assisted sperm selection improves the accuracy in choosing high-quality sperm for fertilisation purposes, and also, pregnancy and live birth rates might be improved. Technologies like Intracytoplasmic Morphologically Selected Sperm Injection along with AI ensure the chances of pregnancies increase by about 10-20 per cent compared to the standard procedures. AI and Automation will decrease time taken to analyze sperm and increase opportunities to select better sperm with DNA integrity for better development and higher success rates in embryo selection. These processes ensure that the sperm selection process follows consistent criteria, reducing variability in outcomes caused by human error.


Analysing Complex Data for Better Outcomes- AI plays a crucial in improving IVF outcomes by analysing complex data and providing tailored recommendations. AI-driven tools and models such as those on SpOvum.ai point towards an opportunity to optimise ovarian stimulation decisions by assessing patient characteristics and follicle growth patterns. A study revealed that the use of AI in IVF improved egg yield and reduced medication costs. AI enables fertility specialists to make data-driven choices, improving overall IVF success rates and streamlining treatment processes.


Reducing Human Error- AI models can continuously learn and refine their performance by being trained on newer data. This adaptability ensures the technology remains unbiased and up-to-date with the latest scientific insights into sperm quality and fertility success rates. Studies have shown that AI-driven sperm sorting can decrease human-related errors by up to 25 per cent, improving sperm selection quality in terms of morphology and motility.


Reduction of Sperm Damage- The new AI-driven sperm sorting techniques also include microfluidic systems that are known to exhibit several advantages over the most commonly used conventional method, which is centrifugation. Traditional centrifugation methods, such as density gradient centrifugation, also cause severe oxidative stress and DNA fragmentation of the sperm because of the very high mechanical forces involved. The AI-infused microfluidic sorting minimises this damage significantly by involving gentler processes that mimic the natural pathway of sperm selection. The studies show that the process of microfluidic sorting decreases DNA fragmentation in sperm, which gives improved opportunities for success for IVF. For example, DNA fragmentation is 20 percent lower in sperm sorted using microfluidic processes than in traditional processing methods.


AI is bound to play an increasingly definitive role in fertility treatments, which will improve the outcomes for couples experiencing infertility.


(The author is a Co-Founder & CEO at SpOvum® Technologies. Views personal.)

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