Abhilasha Ojha

Stories by Abhilasha Ojha

The New Dining Destinations of India

The New Dining Destinations of India

Rediff.com   10 hours ago

Dining today isn't just about food -- it's about the experience and the story.

The Future of Movie Nights at Home

The Future of Movie Nights at Home

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2025

Mukesh Ambani's Antilia includes a private theatre that seats over 50, a snow room, and even an ice cream parlour. If that's not redefining home entertainment, what is?

Food Trends At Weddings Reach New Heights

Food Trends At Weddings Reach New Heights

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2025

Customised restaurant recreations, cafe setups, pop-ups by Michelin-star chefs, bespoke table linens with monograms and couple-themed hashtags.

Cruise Weddings Are The Next Big Thing

Cruise Weddings Are The Next Big Thing

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2025

Within India, people are selecting destinations via routes such as Lakshadweep, Alappuzha, the Sundarbans, Goa and Kochi for pre-wedding parties.

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2025

There's clearly no limit to how dramatic a wedding can be.

Check Out Wedding Decor Trends!

Check Out Wedding Decor Trends!

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2025

Wedding decor is going beyond aesthetics, embracing grand elements in a nod to the couples' personal stories.

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Rediff.com   27 May 2018

One warm sunny day, Abhilasha Ojha stumbles upon the soul of Bahrain.

Goa dreams: Why HNIs are moving into beach paradise

Goa dreams: Why HNIs are moving into beach paradise

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2017

With organic kitchen gardens, Goa's luxury holiday homes are raising the bar The ease of reaching the destination, the mix of party culture and quietude are some of the reasons why individuals are increasingly investing in Goa

'The psychological impact of layoffs is often forgotten'

'The psychological impact of layoffs is often forgotten'

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2014

But when organisations cushion the impact to make it less traumatic, it helps in the recovery process, Wayne F Cascio tells Abhilasha Ojha

Emerging markets provide ample opportunities: Philips CEO

Emerging markets provide ample opportunities: Philips CEO

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2014

Jack van Strien started his career in Philips Consumer Lifestyle in 1990.

'Companies can WIN even during a downturn'

'Companies can WIN even during a downturn'

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2012

Interview with chairman and chief executive, Deloitte Consulting LLP.

All about the brand loyalty programmes

All about the brand loyalty programmes

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2012

Loyalty programmes aim to encourage consumer patronage, few brands got the recipe right in India.

Bringing out the real in reel life

Bringing out the real in reel life

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2010

A sense of practicality and idealism mingle in the works of veteran director Shyam Benegal, says Abhilasha Ojha.

'3 Idiots has beaten all my previous records'

'3 Idiots has beaten all my previous records'

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2010

The master storyteller is third-time lucky with his latest release 3 Idiots.

It's so 'real' on the Net

It's so 'real' on the Net

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2009

Reality show moves over the idiot box to shoot into cyberspace.

Bollywood's new breed of heroes

Bollywood's new breed of heroes

Rediff.com   12 May 2009

As actors, Deepak Dobriyal, Raj Singh, Sid Makkar and Arjun Mathur are still waiting for that one critical break that will put them on an even more comfortable pedestal.

Elections are good business for film stars

Elections are good business for film stars

Rediff.com   4 May 2009

Salman Khan was the biggest glamour industry campaigner in this year's elections. He campaigned for both the Congress as well as the Bharatiya Janata Party at different times and is said to have made Rs 20 lakhs (Rs 2 million) for every appearance.

Bollywood goes low budget

Bollywood goes low budget

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2009

Recession has made Bollywood producers think smart.

Irrfan Khan's new avatar for television

Irrfan Khan's new avatar for television

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2009

Actor Irrfan Khan, fresh from the success of Slumdog Millionaire, is busy celebrating.

The real Slumdog Millionaires

The real Slumdog Millionaires

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2009

Money fuels greed - the Satyam scam is proof of that - but for a few lucky winners, television game shows have been a ticket out of poverty and to fame. Abhilasha Ojha speaks to our own slumdog millionaires.