ANITA AIKARA And AFSAR DAYATAR

Stories by ANITA AIKARA And AFSAR DAYATAR

Woman I admire: 'She learnt English by talking to strangers!'

Woman I admire: 'She learnt English by talking to strangers!'

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2016

An effervescent young girl, 25-year-old Preethu is a go-getter in life.

She has written India's answer to Harry Potter

She has written India's answer to Harry Potter

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2016

Farah Oomerbhoy's first novel, The Last Of The Firedrakes, was read half a million times on Wattpad where it was first published.

V-Day Special: 10 things to avoid on your first date

V-Day Special: 10 things to avoid on your first date

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2016

How to make your FIRST DATE a grand SUCCESS!

Travel 2016: 20 reasons to visit Tamil Nadu

Travel 2016: 20 reasons to visit Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2016

According to the New York Times, Tamil Nadu has a 'rich and undiscovered history'.

For lower electricity bills, Rahul sweats it out in Mumbai's streets

For lower electricity bills, Rahul sweats it out in Mumbai's streets

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2016

On the final day of his two-day visit to India's financial capital, Congres vice president Rahul Gandhi tried to connect with Mumbaikars by raising the issue of high electricity bills en route his padyatra from National College, Bandra to Dharavi, Asia's largest slum colony.

Photos: 7 times celebrities dressed like their kids

Photos: 7 times celebrities dressed like their kids

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2016

These kids are celebrities in their own rights and seem to share their parents' colour choices!

'Indian women have amazing bodies'

'Indian women have amazing bodies'

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2016

Fashion designer Pria Kataaria Puri, host of celebrity chat show 'Born Stylish', spills the beans about designing for celebrities, her journey as a fashion designer and her ultimate style icon in an interview with Anita Aikara/Rediff.com.

How to celebrate Christmas: Lessons from celebs

How to celebrate Christmas: Lessons from celebs

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2015

With Christmas just around-the-corner, celebrities give you a lesson or two on feeling festive.

Christmas recipe: How to make Milk Pudding

Christmas recipe: How to make Milk Pudding

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2015

Anita Aikara shares her aunt Joyce Benny Meledath's recipe of milk pudding.

She loves the F-word!

She loves the F-word!

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2015

Mita Kapur has an irresistible love affair... and she's willing to do anything to keep it going.

Young. Successful. And they cycle to work :)

Young. Successful. And they cycle to work :)

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2015

Young, city-bred, successful, enthusiastic Indians are ditching their cars and cycling to work.

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2015

In a no-holds-barred interview, 20-year-old Nikita Azad discusses the backlash she has faced after #HappytoBleed, the campaign she launched to protest a derogatory statement made by the chief of the Sabarimala Devasom Board.

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2015

In a no-holds-barred interview, 20-year-old Nikita Azad discusses the backlash she has faced after #HappytoBleed, the campaign she launched to protest a derogatory statement made by the chief of the Sabarimala Devasom Board.

Fashion, with a twist of patriotism

Fashion, with a twist of patriotism

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2015

It was a show where even the models had goosebumps. Designers Shantanu & Nikhil pay tribute to newly Independent India.

#Pushkarfair2015: 12 fantastic reasons why you should head to Pushkar

#Pushkarfair2015: 12 fantastic reasons why you should head to Pushkar

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2015

Where the most popular camel fair in the world is on...

Guilt-free Diwali desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth

Guilt-free Diwali desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2015

Home bakers across India are churning out healthy treats by the dozen. We present a select few.

#LongWeekend: 6 unusual getaways you must try

#LongWeekend: 6 unusual getaways you must try

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2015

The best part -- these trips don't require an airline ticket!

Hate your belly bulge?

Hate your belly bulge?

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2015

Here's how you can fight it.

Want to have a 'freaky' good time?

Want to have a 'freaky' good time?

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2015

What are you doing this Halloween? Here's our list of the top 6 spookiest parties for a 'freaky' good time.

Video: India beat Pak, does World Cup matter?

Video: India beat Pak, does World Cup matter?

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2015

Silly Point finds out if cricket fans are okay with Team India not bringing the World Cup home...