ANITA AIKARA And AFSAR DAYATAR

Stories by ANITA AIKARA And AFSAR DAYATAR

#SpeakUp: 'When I was touched inappropriately'

#SpeakUp: 'When I was touched inappropriately'

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2016

Were you ever sexually abused? Stalked? Harassed? Touched inappropriately? Tell us, dear readers, what you did about it.

Govt employee by day, designer by night

Govt employee by day, designer by night

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2016

'People didn't know of my presence until they saw my saris at the Lakme Fashion Week.'

Are you making these English mistakes?

Are you making these English mistakes?

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2016

Confused about using 'comprise' or 'comprise of'? Worried if people will judge you for saying 'anyways' instead of 'anyway'? Read on...

The acid attack survivor who walked the ramp in New York

The acid attack survivor who walked the ramp in New York

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2016

'Just because someone ruined your face doesn't mean you stop being beautiful.' 'Life goes on.'

10 idioms and what they actually mean!

10 idioms and what they actually mean!

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2016

It will be a big mistake for you to translate these idioms literally!

'Wearing revealing clothes doesn't make you sexy'

'Wearing revealing clothes doesn't make you sexy'

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2016

"Even a fully clothed woman can look sexy," says model Andra Patar from Assam

Why this designer failed last year at LFW

Why this designer failed last year at LFW

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2016

GenNext designer Diming Rubu talks about her failure at the Lakme Fashion week last year and the fashion scene in Arunachal Pradesh, her home state.

Pics: Why are these hotties not on the ramp?

Pics: Why are these hotties not on the ramp?

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2016

Round up of all the fashionable people we met off the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Fest 2016

'Handloom is no longer a dying art'

'Handloom is no longer a dying art'

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2016

Paridhi Jaipuria, 23, was about to shut shop, when she was selected among one of the six Lakme GenNext designers. That was also the day her father passed away.

English quiz: Uff! These opposites can be confusing

English quiz: Uff! These opposites can be confusing

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2016

It's not as simple as you think.

7 reasons why Harry Potter and the Cursed Child sucks

7 reasons why Harry Potter and the Cursed Child sucks

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2016

Was it best for J K Rowling to have ended the series with Harry Potter and the Deathly Gallows?

9 things to do over the long weekend

9 things to do over the long weekend

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2016

Most people have made plans to travel over the long Independence Day weekend. What about you? Planned something exciting for the I-Day weekend? No? Fret not! Rediff.com's Anita Aikara is here!

I-Day Special: Ever tasted a tiranga biryani?

I-Day Special: Ever tasted a tiranga biryani?

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2016

How do you celebrate Independence Day?

Video: How well do you know the Olympics?

Video: How well do you know the Olympics?

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2016

We asked youngsters in Mumbai a few questions on the Olympics.

10 phrases Indians love to use!

10 phrases Indians love to use!

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2016

We're like that only!

Cycle chalao, ladki bachao

Cycle chalao, ladki bachao

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2016

Two young cyclists have embarked on a cycling tour across India with an aim to support girl child education.

That boy with a yellow plate

That boy with a yellow plate

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

Himanshu Sehgal is traveling across India, armed with a plate and a camera.

10 annoying words we don't want to hear anymore

10 annoying words we don't want to hear anymore

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2016

How often have you been accused of using these words?

Have you eaten a tribal lunch?

Have you eaten a tribal lunch?

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2016

A group of Adivasi women are using organic produce grown on their farms to change our perception of healthy eating.

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

You'll see that there's more to the state than just its forts and havelis!