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Book on the sari

British fashion icon Zandra Rhodes often wonders why South Asians in the West prefer jeans to saris and salwar kameez. Famous for her purple hair creations, Rhodes was the first Western designer to......

'O Jacintha, we're just kidding...'

Could there have been just a hint of that subtle British complex that still sometimes treats former colonial subjects as the chattel they once were, surmises George Abraham Something about nurse......

'Wish Kasab was hanged when Balasaheb was alive'

Balasaheb Thackeray would have been so happy if Kasab was hanged during his lifetime, 26/11 survivor and Shiv Sainik Vijay Surve tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.For Vijay Surve, chief of five Shiv......

Rise of Sena & 2nd generation Thackerays

This article was written in 2006 by Aditi Phadnis and Makrand Gadgil in Of Cabals and Kings: Political Profiles published by BS Books. It has been updated and is being reproduced here In 1966 when......

'Plumper' Gu Kailai in Chinese court, real or body double?

The trial of Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai, for killing a British businessman ended with suspended death sentence, but pictures from court showing her plumper than before......

Arvind buys Debenhams, Nautica, Next Business

Arvind Lifestyle Brands, subsidiary of Arvind Ltd, announced the acquisition of the business operations of British fashion retailers Debenhams and Next and American Lifestyle Brand Nautica in India......

'Speed money' puts brakes on India's retail growth

India is the next great frontier for global retailers, a $500 billion market growing at 20 per cent a year. Hong-Kong entrepreneur Ramesh Tainwala spent 18 months operating branded clothing retail......

Corporations, children and responsibility

Companies can be more alert on how various aspects of their operations impact children, writes Rajni Bakshi.Corporations are now among the most powerful entities on earth. Children are the......

Lunch and more with IT's marathon man

Whenever Ajit Balakrishnan is quoted in the press, it's usually in connection with wise pronouncements on information technology (IT) or higher education. But there had to be more to India's first......

COLUMN: Pirates of the modern world

Filtering of websites has now been introduced as a discussable topic. The current battle is about who will control the most visible and glamorous layer, the content layer, writes Ajit Balakrishnan.......

PIX: Fashion highs and lows at Cannes

British crooner Cheryl Cole made a stunning entry at the 64th Cannes Film Festival in a majestic white gown with a plunging neckline. The new X-Factor US judge turned heads on the red carpet in a......

PIX: Naomi Campbell's big fat Indian bash

British supermodel Naomi Campbell celebrated boyfriend Vladimir Doronin's 50th birthday last night in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, with a lavish bash. The supermodel wore a pink and purple......

Freida Pinto: I get the 'curiosity treatment' in India

Some fairy tales are true. Just look at Freida Pinto's life in the past four years. She got a huge break in Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire. She followed it up with film projects with......

Review: Michael Winterbottom's Trishna is magical

Beautiful shots, stunning music and rich performances make Trishna a pleasant watch, writes Aseem ChhabraNearly half an hour into Michael Winterbottom's Trishna, its protagonist Jay......

War Horse may not be a smash hit but it's a must watch

Steven Spielberg's War Horse is a sentimental well-told film, which must not be missed.In the last quarter of Steven Spielberg's epic film War Horse, there is a truly adrenaline pumping scene,......

London Olympics inspiring figure-hugging fashions

As London prepares to host the Olympic Games this summer, fashion designers in the British capital are turning to sport for inspiration, ushering in an era of sleek, figure-hugging dresses and......

Posh seen as the power behind Beckham

In celebrity land, where British soccer players rub shoulders with fashion designers, supermodels and pop stars, David Beckham is king.But it is his wife Victoria, the former "Posh Spice" girl, who......

Women lack 'mental aptitude' to race in Formula One

Women may have the strength and stamina but they do not have the 'mental aptitude' to compete in Formula One, according to retired British GP great Stirling Moss. The 83-year-old, widely acclaimed......

Happy Beckham delights PSG in his French debut

Former England captain David Beckham enjoyed a promising French league debut for Paris St Germain, riding warm crowd support in a late cameo during the 2-0 home victory over Olympique Marseille on......

Match Play C'ship: McIlroy, Woods go out on day of upsets

World No 1 Rory McIlroy and three-times winner Tiger Woods were both sent packing in stunning fashion in the snow-delayed first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship on Thursday.......

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Q. Why the complexion of the skin play a major role in defining beauty?
Josna: A. more

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Q. should we not declare a war against Pakistan ?
Sharma: A. 300 years of British slavery. ! more

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Q. what is the meant by SHABAB ?
Rocking Raaj: A. Generally war is the result of a national entity wishing to improve the standard of living for its people. A major second cause is when a nation...... more

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Q. who started khaki uniform of west Bengal police
Alok Purkait: A. it was used in british raaj for officers addressed by their servents more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/who-started-khaki-uniform-of-west-bengal-police/24477212/answers/24540175

Q. Why are the British donning Red Flower Pins??
Annes: A. the British Govt. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/why-are-the-british-donning-red-flower-pins/24440215/answers/24477264

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Dipika goes down fighting

India's top-ranked female player Dipika Pallikal put up a spirited display before going down 11-7, 10-12, 9-11, 6-11 to second seed Laura Massaro... ...

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UKFT announces NatWest awards winners

(United Kingdom) The winners of the prestigious NatWest UK Fashion & Textile Awards 2013 have been announced with industry visionary, Nadja... ...

http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=146529

Anna Wintour, designer Miuccia Prada among Forbes 100

(United Kingdom) For the very first time in her several-decades-long career as a fashion journalist and writer, American Vogues British born... ...

http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=146524

Amber Le Bon unveils Royal Ascot 2013 attendants uniform

Amber Le Bon unveils Royal Ascot 2013 attendants uniform May 24, 2013 (United Kingdom) courtesy: vogue.co.uk The lissom English fashion model Amber... ...

http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=146523

Apparel retailers focus on quality service to customers

May 24, 2013 (Global) Several apparel retailers worldwide are focussing on providing quality service and improved shopping experience to buyers by... ...

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