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Anita Aikara

Anita Aikara writes on travel, food, fashion and lifestyle. You can e-mail the author at anitaa@rediff.co.in

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#ParisNewYear: 9 reasons why you should have a Parsi friend

#ParisNewYear: 9 reasons why you should have a Parsi friend

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2017

If you have a Parsi friend, don't ever let her/him go... because you won't find someone so amazing.

8 things we miss about Independence Day

8 things we miss about Independence Day

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2017

Singing the national anthem and watching patriotic movies on Doordarshan.

Hooray! The book fairies have landed in India

Hooray! The book fairies have landed in India

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2017

An army of 'book fairies' are anonymously dropping off some delightful books in public places across the world.

This engineer wants to change tribal lives

This engineer wants to change tribal lives

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2017

Vat Vrikshya -- banyan tree in Sanskrit -- helps tribal women, with absolutely zero formal education, set up businesses.

Pics that will make you pack your bags and head to Ahmedabad now!

Pics that will make you pack your bags and head to Ahmedabad now!

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2017

Anita Aikara/Rediff.com shares her pics from Ahmedabad, which is the first Indian city to get a UNESCO heritage tag.

This topper refused to let arthritis deter his dreams

This topper refused to let arthritis deter his dreams

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2017

Raj Sheth stood first in the country by scoring 630 marks out of 800 in the final CA exams.

She quit her job to teach kids to love books

She quit her job to teach kids to love books

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2017

Why Jemimah Marak set up a library in the Garo Hills in Meghalaya.

When Sonam raised the temperature in Paris

When Sonam raised the temperature in Paris

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2017

The star put seasoned models to shame with her confidence as she strode the ramp for Ralph & Russo.

Born to a sex worker, her story will inspire you

Born to a sex worker, her story will inspire you

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2017

'For a long time I didn't know what my mother did -- she kept me in the dark to protect me.' 'But whatever she did, she did it for me.' 'It's been three years since my mother passed away.' 'If she was still alive, I'd respect her choice and stand by her.'

Ramzan pics: Kebabs, mutton biryani, gulab jamun

Ramzan pics: Kebabs, mutton biryani, gulab jamun

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2017

Rediff reader Rahul Bhan shared these delicious pics of Iftar treats. Have a look!

A Moveable Feast of Kebabs and Sweets

A Moveable Feast of Kebabs and Sweets

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2017

Anita Aikara encounters a culinary adventure on an iftar food walk.

Can you ace this basic grammar test?

Can you ace this basic grammar test?

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2017

The score will reveal if you're sloppy or a grammar whiz.

Gal Gadot: Real-life Wonder Woman

Gal Gadot: Real-life Wonder Woman

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2017

In Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot showcases her badass combat skills. But what is she like in real life?

Kerala pics that look nothing short of magical

Kerala pics that look nothing short of magical

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2017

Anita Aikara/Rediff.com revisits her father's ancestral house in the backwaters of Kerala and shares some pics from her trip.

The love Ash & Sonam have in common

The love Ash & Sonam have in common

Rediff.com   22 May 2017

No! It's not Bollywood nor L'Oreal. On the Cannes red carpet, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor swear by this British couture house.

The woman who makes Deepika Padukone look so gorgeous on the red carpet

The woman who makes Deepika Padukone look so gorgeous on the red carpet

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

As the Bollywood star makes headlines for her debut as a L'Oreal Ambassador at Cannes, Anita Aikara turns the spotlight on the woman behind her stunning red carpet looks.

10 silly grammar mistakes smart people make!

10 silly grammar mistakes smart people make!

Rediff.com   11 May 2017

Think you are a grammar whiz? Then you should definitely not be making these silly mistakes.

This YouTube star has advice for you all

This YouTube star has advice for you all

Rediff.com   9 May 2017

The comedian and vlogger shares some life lessons...

Quiz: Mind your apostrophes

Quiz: Mind your apostrophes

Rediff.com   5 May 2017

Apostrophes can be really confusing at times.

Touchwood, backside... 10 phrases we love to use

Touchwood, backside... 10 phrases we love to use

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2017

How often do you use these phrases?