Rishika Shah writes about lifestyle, fashion, entertainment, and the stories behind everyday lives. She enjoys talking to interesting people and turning real experiences into engaging reads for a new-age audience. You can e-mail the author at rishikas@rediff.co.in
Who decided pantsuits are only meant for boring boardrooms and Monday meetings?
Jewellery is no longer just the finishing touch. In 2025, it was the whole mood and will continue to take centre stage in 2026.
Gingham is that tiny chequered print that feels straight out of a picnic blanket, a summer dress or a vintage rom-com.
'The moment someone forbids you to eat something, you want to eat it even more.' Dietician Riya Jain says this all-or-nothing mindset is exactly why most fitness resolutions fail.
A jacket is no longer just an afterthought you throw on when it gets chilly. It has quietly become the highlight of many outfits.
Some days you want to look good without actually doing much. No tight clothes, no heavy styling and no jewellery overload.
If 2025 taught us anything, it's that fashion is done playing safe. This was the year when silhouettes loosened up, rules blurred and styling became more personal than perfect.
A 26-year-old working woman, opens up about navigating today's arranged marriage and dating market, where expectations have multiplied, contradictions have deepened and finding a 'suitable' partner feels harder than ever.
The school girl aesthetic is not about looking like a young child. It's about playing with nostalgia and structure, then giving it a sharp, grown-up twist.
From barely-there silhouettes to styling rules being tossed out the window, Bollywood's boldest stars showed that confidence is the real statement-maker.
When someone says New Year's Eve, most people think black, glitter and drama. But white has quietly entered the party conversation and is doing evening wear really well.
Dubai spoils you, discovers Rishika Shah, and you don't even realise it until you leave.
On stage, Sing And Tonic comes across as effortless with tight harmonies, confident vocals and a chemistry that feels instinctive. What the audience doesn't immediately see is that, once the lights go off, the band members step back into lives that are just as demanding.
Fashion may love what's new but Bollywood celebrities prove that the past is pure gold.
Pearls are no longer just sitting quietly around the neck; they're taking over entire outfits.
Concert culture has officially taken over India and honestly, we are not complaining.
2025 was the year blouses stopped being just blouses. They became the star of the outfit.
Red velvet and white satin may be Christmas classics, but your holiday wardrobe deserves more than just the predictable.
"Be very kind to yourself. Start with small things. If you really want to do it, nothing is going to stop you." Mumbai based, 26-year-old Aayushi Tailor shares her weight loss journey in a candid chat with Rediff's Rishika Shah.
Polka dots are officially out of their retro era and back in the spotlight. They are louder, cooler and way more fashion-forward than ever before.
