Ranjita Ganesan

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Richa Chadha: I am being spoilt by international attention now

Richa Chadha: I am being spoilt by international attention now

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2015

From being noticed in a supporting role as her debut to Cannes glory, Richa Chadha has come a long way in Bollywood.

Kalpana Saroj's incredible journey from despair to success

Kalpana Saroj's incredible journey from despair to success

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2015

Hers is a rags-to-riches story for the ages, peppered with risks, determination and strokes of luck.

Saving a legacy: Gaothans and Koliwadas

Saving a legacy: Gaothans and Koliwadas

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2015

Categorising the original settlements of gaothans and koliwadas as slums, the authorities in Mumbai are keen to develop them into commercial complexes. The residents are unwilling to cede their rights. Ranjita Ganesan reports

The pressure of being a Bollywood star

The pressure of being a Bollywood star

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2015

y talking about her struggle with depression, Deepika Padukone has exposed the stress-filled lives of filmstars say Ranjita Ganesan and Veenu Sandhu.

The fashion nomads are here!

The fashion nomads are here!

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2015

Fashion pop-up stores are all the rage with emerging designers who don't have the resources for standalone showrooms

We are the Godses!

We are the Godses!

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2015

Nathuram Godse's nephew and niece in Pune see him as a devout nationalist, not a contract killer.

Street food goes glam

Street food goes glam

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2015

From nitrogen frozen bhel puri and pav bhaji fondue to duck chilli samosas and paapri pizzas, fine-dining restaurants are now adding a bit of zing to the humble street food

Shivkar Talpade: First man to fly an aircraft?

Shivkar Talpade: First man to fly an aircraft?

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2015

The facts remain cloaked in mystery, but the legend goes that Talpade had created a flying machine powered by mercury and solar energy, and based on ideas outlined in Vedic texts.

Sound of music: What 2015 has in store

Sound of music: What 2015 has in store

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2014

From gourmet music festivals to musical comedies, 2015 promises gigs that are unique and have a soul.

What makes Kapil Sharma the hottest property on TV

What makes Kapil Sharma the hottest property on TV

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2014

Kapil Sharma, the anchor of Comedy Nights with Kapil, is the hottest property on Indian television today

This freedom fighter's struggle for his right is now a movie

This freedom fighter's struggle for his right is now a movie

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2014

It took Gour Hari Das three decades to wrangle out a certificate recognising his work as a freedom fighter. His struggle is now the subject of a film

She rules the Indian blogosphere

She rules the Indian blogosphere

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2014

Writing on parties and gossip as "Miss Malini", former dancer and radio jockey Malini Agarwal soon became an authority on matters of style.

Child labour: Huge burden on tiny hands

Child labour: Huge burden on tiny hands

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

Just days after Kailash Satyarthi won the Nobel Peace Prize for his campaigns against child labour, photographs captured barefoot children clearing waste from the Yamuna. We take a look at the progress or lack of it on the issue of child rights.

Startup mania: Are we looking at the next internet bubble?

Startup mania: Are we looking at the next internet bubble?

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2014

E-commerce is awash in money, raising concerns about whether this is just another unsustainable internet trend headed for a bust.

This man will help Modi govt to transform Indian businesses

This man will help Modi govt to transform Indian businesses

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2014

The former McKinsey India head is presently on board of many big Indian conglomerates.

Lights, camera... CUT!

Lights, camera... CUT!

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2014

With the arrest of the film censor board's CEO on charges of demanding bribes to clear films, the regulatory role of the panel is in focus once again

Has Riteish Deshmukh finally come of age?

Has Riteish Deshmukh finally come of age?

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2014

After a decade of acting in comic films, Riteish Deshmukh finally shows a versatile side with Ek Villain. The days ahead seem busy, with his production ventures and a kitty full of films.

The 'Being Human' side of Salman Khan

The 'Being Human' side of Salman Khan

Rediff.com   6 May 2014

Is Being Human, the actor's apparel brand, an extension of his persona or is it a move to correct his bad-boy image?

Joy Shoes: Your sole searching ends right here

Joy Shoes: Your sole searching ends right here

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2013

This 75-year-old hallowed store in Mumbai supplies shoes to Amitabh Bachchan, Tatas, Birlas among others.

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