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Kalpana Saroj and Milind Kamble, who will get the Padma Shri this year, are epitomes of a new resurgence in the Dalit community, writes Aditi Phadnis When Kalpana Saroj, chairperson of Kamani......

Narendra Modi or Sanjeev Bhatt: Who is lying?

The shadow of his alleged post-Godhra vindictive reflexes continues to follow Narendra Modi, says B Raman The tussle between Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Indian Police Service officer......

No 'superbug' found in Delhi water, says India

India on Thursday came out strongly against a report on the presence of a drug resistant bacteria in the public water system of the capital, saying the motives behind it were not 'scientific' and......

Gilani to attend World Cup semi-final at Mohali

Pakistan Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday accepted his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh's invitation to watch the World Cup semi-final between the cricket teams of the two countries at......

2 autos catch fire at Mumbai petrol pump

Two auto rickshaws caught fire in a freak accident at a petrol pump in Mumbai's Bandra (West) area on Friday.According to firemen present at the spot, one of the rickshaws (MH02 DA......

5 innovations from IBM that will change the world

In about five years, you may be able to feel the touch of a Banarasi or a Kanjeevaram sari through your smartphone screen before buying it online, claims IBM. This year the technology giant's Five......

Gucci sarees for the wardrobe!

After Banarsi, Kota and Kanjeevaram, women will soon be able to add Gucci sarees to their wardrobes. The Italian luxury brand is open to working on traditional Indian clothing and creating a......

Is India heading for bankruptcy?

Back in the 1930s, a fight broke out between the two Iyengar sects. It was about the control over the rich, main Kanjeevaram temple. The shape of the tilak on the temple elephant became the proxy......

India ranks 14th in Internet freedom

In its latest report on the state of internet, Freedom House, an organisation that conducts research and advocacy on democracy, political freedom and human rights, India ranks 14th among 37......

Rs 12.5-crore Koenigsegg Agera now in India

The super rich in India are being spoiled for choice as more and more high-end car are make a beeline for India. The hyper-car market in India got yet another player with the Swedish carmaker......

Design a wedding sari for Vidya Balan!

Vidya Balan will have an exquisite trousseau for her reported wedding on December 14, which will include stunning Kanjeevaram silk saris from Tamil Nadu. Some of the other saris will be designed......

Katrina, Salman cheer Priyadarshan's success

Despite the sudden heavy downpour on Tuesday evening, the celebration party for the Priyadarshan's film Kanjeevaram got off to a good start in Mumbai. The Tamil movie won awards for Best Film......

'Finally, I've won a National Award'

Kanjeevaram has given top director Priyadarshan what his 75 films have not -- a National Award. The critically acclaimed Tamil film was Priyadarshan's first attempt at parallel cinema. When it......

Farah Khan weds!

Occasion: Farah Khan's wedding with Shirish KunderVenue: Farah's Juhu residenceDate: December 9Farah's outfits: A Kanjeevaram sari for the Mangalorianwedding and a blue and silver Patiala salwar......

Will these FAB saris be part of Vidya Balan's trousseau?

After Kareena Kapoor, it's the turn of another reigning heroine in Bollywood to tie the knot. The star of critically and commercially acclaimed films like Ishqiya, Paa, The Dirty Picture and......

Images: Vettel wins crash-hit Monaco GP

Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel took his fifth victory in six races when he won a crash-hit Monaco Grand Prix thriller for Red Bull on Sunday. With the safety car twice deployed and......

Dhoni picks Kohli over Raina

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that Virat Kohli has the edge over Suresh Raina to bat at number four going by the current form of the two players while also saying that he would......

WC warm-up images: Dhoni punishes Kiwi bowlers

An explosive, unbeaten knock of 108 by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and a classy 89 by Gautam Gambhir, powered India to an imposing 360 for five against New Zealand in their second and last......

London Olympics is my biggest goal, says Sharapova

Former world number one Maria Sharapova, who is still looking to rediscover her best form after shoulder surgery, is excited at the prospect of competing at next year's London Olympics. "The......

It's better to play on SA pitches than India: Harbhajan

Dubbed challenging at the start of the tour, Indian cricketers have taken a liking to the fast and bouncy pitches of South Africa with star spinner Harbhajan Singh wondering why such tracks are not......

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QNA

Q. Which State\'s Sarees are the best ?
: A. Tamil Nadu (Kanjeevaram) more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-states-sarees-are-the-best-//answers/14575669

Q. Which city is called as Temple city of India?
RAJESH ALHAT: A. MADURAI, KANJEEVARAM,BHUVANESHWAR,MAHABALIPURAM & TIRUPATHI more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-city-is-called-as-temple-city-of-india/14575664/answers/1817401

Q. which is best saree
Prakash Behera: A. That depends upon a person's preferences & his paying capacity. But the popular sarees are Kanjeevaram, Benarasi, Bengal silk & Mysore silk. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-is-best-saree/1817082/answers/3161622

Q. Modernity is equally and propotionally linked to immoralitty. Comment ?????
Rahul Khanna: A. I humbly do not agree. All people with modern thoughts are not immoral. There are many traditional people who secretly indulge in immoral acts....... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/modernity-is-equally-and-propotionally-linked-to-immoralitty/3161533/answers/16117149

Q. What\'s the case of the priest in a temple in Kanjeevaram recently?
Rajender Jerath: A. Misbehaviour with women. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/whats-the-case-of-the-priest-in-a-temple-in-kanjeevaram-rece/16117120/answers/16117212

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Sabyasachi wanted 'purist ethnic look' for Vidya

Designer Sabyassachi Mukherjee, the man behind styling Vidya Balan's look at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival, says that as India is... ...

http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a379740.html

Shoe Away

Why don't Indian celebrities wear crazy shoes like some that walked the red carpet at the annual Met Ball in New York recently? Shefalee Vasudev... ...

http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/N35Woe7GfPxj5Hp5c9Z3cK/UNDERSTATEMENT-Shoe-Away.html

Smooth silks and cottons

An exhibition of silk and cotton dress materials has commenced at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium. The national silk and cotton expo Silk of... ...

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Smooth-silks-and-cottons/2013/05/13/article1587166.ece

Small station with a big secret

Forget strawberries. Mahabaleshwar hides a market for brides-to-be among others. Read on. The sweating Mumbaikar has a choice of hill stations, but... ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/travel/Small-station-with-a-big-secret/articleshow/20016589.cms

For an elegance as understated as your mother

There are many things that one can get their mother for Mother's Day. But for many, the most obvious choice tends to be a saree. Well, if you are... ...

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/For-an-elegance-as-understated-as-your-mother/2013/05/11/article1584769.ece

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