The Hobbit director was joined by friends and colleagues on his memorable day.
Chef Ranjan Rajani, Executive Chef of Hotel Sahara Star shares his special Easter recipes.
Here's a glimpse of designer Nikasha Tawadey's collection from Day One of the LFW. Inspired by the pretty flower Siuli, which blooms at night and woven around a romantic legend about the tree, the collection was feminine, exotic and primarily ethnic.
Harish Kotian caught up with Viren Rasquinha in a rare free moment at his residence in Bandra to discuss OGQ's vision, the mode of operation and why he is so passionate about creating the next Olympic champion from India.
The BJP in the last few years lost a major ally like Telugu Desam Party but also gained a big regional partner like All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and several smaller allies in northeastern states.
Models, actors turned showstoppers at Bombay Times Fashion Week 2018.
Miranda Kerr, who is expecting her first child with husband Orlando Bloom, has attributed her wholesome country-girl-next-door charm to clean and healthy living.
Lingerie giant Victoria's Secret held their annual fashion show in New York yesterday. The Black Eyed Peas performed live as supermodels like Heidi Klum, Miranda Kerr and Alessandra Ambrosio sizzled on the ramp. And don't miss the $300 million bra that was on display!
An Egyptian surgeon, who joined a jihadi cell when he was just 15. He even became the leader of a small group of student militants, who were dedicated to overthrow Gamel Abdel Nasser's regime. He met bin Laden in 1986, and made an impression on then then-younger and inexperienced Osama, and also realised that the latter was very wealthy, but ideologically malleable.
Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!
Designer Nikasha Tawadey's spring/summer line, titled In Full Bloom, showcased on the second day of Lakme Fashion Week. The collection, symbolic of a bud moving to a flower, started off with light pastels and graduated to a bright coral. Check it out.
Kashmir's famous tulip garden on the shores of the world famous Dal Lake is yet again in bloom with the advent of spring.
'The non-vegetarian share of the population fell from 75 to 71 per cent between 2004 and 2014, no doubt in anticipation of the lotus blooming.' 'Three years of saffron authoritarianism may have thinned the non-vegetarian ranks even more,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
Is it Orlando Bloom, Hrithik Roshan, Johnny Depp? Who do you think is the world's hottest father? Take our poll and let us know!
'As the sun rises, so does my acquaintance with the neighbourhood's avifauna,' says Kishore Singh.
Sukanya Verma lists the memorable use of trees in Hindi movies.
Ladies, it's time to break out those swimsuits -- here's how to stun by the sea this summer!
We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!
Designer Anupama Dayal showcased the latest collection Joie from her label Anupamaa on Day Four of Lakme Fashion Week. Flowery, subtly sensual and blooming, here's a first peek at the line.
Led by fast-growing sectors such as telecom, consumer durables and real estate, HR experts feel that hiring is most likely to jump.
A newly launched dating site has insisted that people are more likely to find love if their facial features are similar to their partners.
The city administration is all geared up for the big day and preparations are in full swing to present the 'best face of Agra'.
According to insiders, Modi wants to sort out internal issues pertaining to their alliance with other regional parties (the Hindustani Awam Morcha, the Lok Janashakti Party and the Rashtriya Lok Samata Party) and ensure the combine presents a unified face before the electorate.
Two Indian-origin companies -- Gurgaon-based Vihaan Networks Ltd and Sunnyvae, California-based Bloom Energy -- along with Twitter, are among the 26 companies selected as Technology Pioneers in 2010 by the World Economic Forum on Thursday.
It may all seem a little funny now and may mean nothing to you beyond a fond memory, but it's fun reminiscing all about your first love!
According to a latest study, maximum engineers opt for a job with a large company while a small but appreciable set of engineers opt for jobs with a start-up.
India's tennis great Mahesh Bhupathi on Saturday said his former Grand Slam winning partner Leander Paes is still playing well and can continue for another year. Terming it as 'The Last Roar', Olympics bronze-medallist Paes is in his last year of professional tennis career.
'Who am I to say that the happiness of individuals is any less significant than Memorandum of Understandings signed between governments?'
'At a time when our world has been rattled in ways we have never encountered before, these mornings have been my window into a universe where all that matters is living in the moment,' says Veenu Sandhu.
Anees Khan, chef-owner of Star Anise Patisserie, Mumbai, shares an interesting mango recipe with us.
An insider said that over the past decade or so Cipla has become immune to the exits of leaders. There have been no directional change in the long-term strategies.
Nandita Thirani's latest, 'Flor De Luna', was offered up on the third day of the LFW.
Orlando Bloom's girlfriend has some friendly dating advice to share with the opposite sex!
For little orphans, who are inflicted with HIV+, life in itself is no less than an obstacle. But thanks to people like Dr Manorama, who has been selflessly working for their welfare for a more than a decade now, hope blooms in those insecure hearts. Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier visits Dr Manorama's newly created home for these little angels -- Ananda Illam.
Mirror lehengas, organza skirts, pre-stitched sarees, necklet gowns, dhoti-crop tops in handwoven fabrics and hand-done embroideries with traditional textile techniques will trend.
Part of the problem with the Padma awards is that there are just too many. Instead of doling out 130 awards, may be the time has come to restrict it to no more than 30 -- five Padma Vibhushans, 10 Padma Bhushans and 15 Padma Shris. This would elevate the awards, even if it intensifies the lobbying, and reduce the scope of some gatecrashers getting in!
Gorgeous actor Amrita Rao walked the ramp for ace designer Manish Malhotra's bridal collection at Kolkata Fashion Week.
With her on and off experiments with bridal wear, designer Neeta Lulla has definitely become the fashion veteran of Indian wedding.
Wendell Rodricks, the Guru of Minimalism, is back and this time he invokes the Earth Goddess through his collection at Kolkata Fashion Week II.
'The TMC has become a private limited company.'
