Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 19: Kalpana Shukla’s walk up the Palais des Festivals steps this spring did more than add another celebrity image to Cannes 2026 coverage — it crystallized a story of persistence, craft, and national pride. The Kanpur-born dietician‑turned‑style ambassador arrived in a custom couture gown that merged traditional Indian artisanal techniques...
