Rajesh Karkera And Anita Aikara

Stories by Rajesh Karkera And Anita Aikara

VIDEO: What makes Falguni Pathak nervous?

VIDEO: What makes Falguni Pathak nervous?

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2018

As Navratri begins, the singer belts out her most popular garba number just for Rediff.com.

Why you must try off-roading at Sakleshpur

Why you must try off-roading at Sakleshpur

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2018

78 vehicles. A scenic trail along winding tea estates and forests. And plenty of challenges along the way.

Will this beauty queen bring home the Miss Earth 2018 crown?

Will this beauty queen bring home the Miss Earth 2018 crown?

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2018

She is a 'beautiful' advocate of Mother Earth.

Meet the first Kashmiri Pandit beauty queen

Meet the first Kashmiri Pandit beauty queen

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2018

'I come from a conservative family.' 'They had sent me to Bengaluru to study and wanted me to focus on my career.' 'I went for the Miss India auditions because it was something I wanted to do for myself.' 'My family was there and saw me perform live.' 'After I got through the finals, they supported me.' 'Now they want me to be the game-changer -- to be the first-ever Kashmiri Pandit to carve a niche in the fashion world.'

Video: When pro off-roaders took me on a thrilling ride!

Video: When pro off-roaders took me on a thrilling ride!

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2018

Watch the Auto Expo 2018 highlight.

Have you seen a Ganesh idol made of sui dhaaga?

Have you seen a Ganesh idol made of sui dhaaga?

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2018

We bring you some unusual Ganesha themes from Mumbai's Khetwadi.

Photos: A special treat for Game of Thrones' fans

Photos: A special treat for Game of Thrones' fans

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

What happens when fans of Game of Thrones decide to bring a Ganpati home?

Must see! Ganpati celebrations at Mumbai's oldest pandal

Must see! Ganpati celebrations at Mumbai's oldest pandal

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2018

A sneak peek into how residents of the Keshavji Naik Chawl in Girgaum, Mumbai, welcome Lord Ganesha.

How this plus-size blogger learnt to love her body

How this plus-size blogger learnt to love her body

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2018

'India has set standard of beauty rules. They feel that everyone needs to be perfect.' 'You may be beautiful and have the perfect body. But if you have big boobs, you'll still get teased.'

Girgaoncha Raja has an important message for you!

Girgaoncha Raja has an important message for you!

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2018

The 22-feet tall eco-friendly idol is made entirely of clay.

Meet the man who sculpts Lalbaugcha Raja

Meet the man who sculpts Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2018

The Kambli family has been crafting the idol for Mumbai's most famous Ganesha pandal, Lalbaugcha Raja, since 1935.

Photos: What to expect at Mumbai's oldest Ganesh pandals

Photos: What to expect at Mumbai's oldest Ganesh pandals

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2018

With Ganesh Chaturthi here, we take a look at what awaits the devotees at Mumbai's oldest Ganpati pandals.

Labour of love: The artists behind the Ganesha idols

Labour of love: The artists behind the Ganesha idols

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2018

Meet the people who labor into the night to create idols of the God of Auspicious Beginnings.

Meet Maya, the Queen of Love

Meet Maya, the Queen of Love

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2018

'People don't like me wearing saris. But I am an Indian drag queen. I will wear a sari.'

'We will erase bad Asiad memory in the World Cup'

'We will erase bad Asiad memory in the World Cup'

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2018

'Whatever happened at the Asian Games, that's a big learning curve for the players, coach and the staff.'

My mother, my guru

My mother, my guru

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2018

Miss India Universe runner-up, Aradhana Buragohain talks about her mother.

The one thing Chef Vikas Khanna can't live without

The one thing Chef Vikas Khanna can't live without

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2018

The Michelin Star chef and host of MasterChef India, who penned his first work of fiction, shares stories from his life.

What's the most precious thing in Aditi's closet

What's the most precious thing in Aditi's closet

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2018

Aditi Rao Hydari reveals her affinity for saris in an interview with Anita Aikara/Rediff.com.

'As a kid I faced criticism for my dark skin'

'As a kid I faced criticism for my dark skin'

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2018

Meet Meghana Ramakrishnan, the 5'7" dusky skin model who made her debut at LFW.

What it takes to be a model! Indian beauty queen tells all

What it takes to be a model! Indian beauty queen tells all

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2018

LFW model Aradhana Buragohain details the pressure she is under to look good.