A trial begins on Monday in Colorado to determine whether former US President Donald Trump is disqualified from the state’s ballot in the 2024 election over his purported role in a deadly attack on the US Capitol aimed at keeping him in office.

The one-week trial before a Denver judge could also be a test of whether Trump’s opponents elsewhere have a viable path to keep him off the ballot under a rarely-used, Civil War-era provision of the US Constitution that bars people who have engaged in “insurrection or rebellion” from holding federal office.

Trump faces similar lawsuits brought by advocacy groups in Michigan and Minnesota, but the Colorado case is the first to go to trial.

Trump, a Republican, has denied wrongdoing during the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol by a mob of his supporters who wanted to prevent Congress from certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s November 2020 presidential election win. Trump’s campaign has said the “absurd” lawsuit and others like it are “stretching the law beyond recognition.”

Trump is the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, according to opinion polls, in what is expected to be a rematch next year with Biden.

His opponents hope to deny Trump a path to victory by disqualifying him in enough hotly-contested states, but many legal experts call the strategy a long shot.

The cases raise largely untested legal questions, and even if the plaintiffs prevail, the final say would likely rest with a US Supreme Court dominated by a 6-3 conservative majority that includes three Trump appointees.

The Colorado lawsuit seeks to bar the state’s top election official from putting Trump on the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, which was established in the aftermath of the Civil War to prevent former Confederate rebels from taking federal office.

The advocacy group that brought the lawsuit, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, said Trump “incited, exacerbated, and otherwise engaged in a violent insurrection” by encouraging his supporters to march on the Capitol and prevent the certification of Biden’s win.

Colorado District Court Judge Sarah Wallace has denied five separate bids by Trump and his allies to dismiss the case, most recently on October 25, when she rejected Trump’s arguments that courts do not have the power to determine eligibility for office.

Trump faces several legal cases as he campaigns for the presidency. A civil fraud trial in a lawsuit by New York state against Trump and his family company is in its fourth week.

He has pleaded not guilty to four criminal indictments, including federal cases tied to attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and the removal and mishandling of classified government documents when he left office in January 2021.

Nothing suits the festive season better than an ethereal saree. Tamannaah Bhatia seems well-versed in that. The actress; in her casual picks, gives the world a fashion moment to remember. But Tamannaah and a six-yard is a fiery combination made in fashion heaven. Recently, we got a little taste of it, when Tamannaah picked a black saree from the shelves of Neeta Lulla. The sheer drape was adorned with an overall sequin piping. She paired the saree with an equally embellished strap blouse. The plunging neckline and backless detailing added the oomph element to her look. She left her side-parted voluminous curls loosened. Tamannaah ditched the necklace by resting her faith in a pair of statement earrings. Who needs a glowy glam when your saree is shining bright like a diamond? A flawless matte base with nude glossy lips, blushed cheeks and wispy lashes were enough to make her red carpet ready.

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Tamannaah Bhatia has a penchant for scene-stealing moments and we love every bit of it. The actress wore a monochrome saree from Vrinda Sachdev & Gurinder Singh’s clothing label Qbik. She paired the six yards with a heavily embellished strap blouse. The slinky tie-style necklace added a contemporary touch to her ethnic look. Neutral eye shadow looked gorgeous with a dewy base, blushed cheeks and nude pink glossy lips. She styled her hair with curled ends. Tamannaah sided with the minimal look by ditching earrings and bangles.

Yet again she created a timeless glam by draping herself in a saree by Neeta Lulla. The kanjeevaram is exclusively styled and structured with embroidery. The beautiful pastel and green six-yard came with delicate and sleek floral motifs. With gold traditional jewellery, she gave us a perfect festive fashion inspiration. Middle parted low bun wrapped with gajra was the final touch to her on-point ethnic look.

Tamannaah Bhatia’s red carpet looks are often defined by heavily embellished gowns.

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Sonam Kapoor has been giving fashion inspiration lately, one outfit after the other. May it be her retro look with a black gown and cage skirt at the opening ceremony of Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival or her current ethnic style as she turned muse for Abhinav Mishra’s collection, we are in total admiration of the diva. The actress wore a stunning mirrorwork anarkali set featuring a gorgeous embellished full-sleeved kurta with a plunging neckline which was from the designer’s Noorani collection and had their signature mirrorwork, according to the designer’s Instagram post. She carried a sheer dupatta which showcased equally heavy work and grandeur. For accessories, the actress wore a choker necklace, jhumkaa earrings, and a statement ring. Kohl-laden eyes and nude makeup were the only additions to Sonam’s flawless ethnic style.

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Just recently Sonam Kapoor gave us yet another reason to fall in love with her festive wardrobe. For Durga Puja 2023 celebrations, Sonam picked a ravishing red and gold salwar kameez from the designer label Sabyasachi. The full-sleeved solid red anarkali kurta featured a broad zari border at the hemline and was teamed with a pair of red pajamas and a heavy-work dupatta with fine gold zari work on the base of red. For accessories, Sonam wore a heavy choker necklace, traditional dangler earrings, and a statement ring. Her signature minimal makeup included kohl-rimmed eyes, well-contoured cheeks, and a matte lip tint which perfectly complemented her heavy-work outfit.

Which is your favourite look from Sonam Kapoor’s ethnic wardrobe?

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