Ma Durga might be the city's most celebrated annual visitor, but Kali is the resident Goddess, notes Sandip Roy.
'I have been subjected to a lot of name calling and I have laughed and shrugged it off because I had bigger goals! Affected young, I toughened up because this was never something that would pull me down' 'Fair is not the only lovely or handsome guys! Stay true, stay focussed and be comfortable in your own skin'
Certain scrubbers can be the perfect breeding ground of bacteria, a new study has revealed.
Cops said it was still a matter of investigation as to who called the 'cow vigilantes' when the Dalits were skinning the cow and what was the motive behind giving such false information, which led to the brutal thrashing.
Zeenat Aman had scored more hit songs than any of her contemporaries. This can be attributed partly to happenstance and partly to the fact that her forte for high glamour could be showcased most winningly in a crowd-pleasing number, observes Dinesh Raheja.
rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a pediatrician with over 25 years of experience, offers expert advice on how you can protect your child from common ailments and keep them healthy.
Corsets are fun, flirty and very Victorian.
Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.
Unlike us, our celebrities don't need an excuse to go on holidays every now and then. So who's holidaying where? Let's find out!
At this point it is still anyone's game, with a draw also an option, says Prem Panicker in his analysis of Day 4.
Hair and skin are the two components of our physical being which reflect our health. Here are a few dietary tips that will keep yours glowing.
'I've never done anything cliche and I've never got anything cliche.'
Corn cooked up with colocasia leaves or arbi ka patta is a Maharashtrian special.
The rains bring not only a welcome respite from the scorching heat of the summer but also a whole new set of problems for your skin. Dermatologist Dr Parul Kolhe tackles the problems and the solutions.
We all want a glowing complexion, but no amount of makeup can help if the skin isn't supple and nourished from within. Start out on the right note with moisturisation; that's where that coveted healthy flush begins.
Kanchan Maslekar speaks to specialist Mukta Mokashi, who provides readers with skincare precautions while playing with colour this Holi.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) Nifty Next 50 Index could undergo large-scale changes if the proposed tweaks to its computation methodology get implemented. In a discussion paper floated recently, NSE Indices, which owns and manages a portfolio of over 350 indices under the Nifty brand, proposed that only stocks that are traded in the futures and options (F&O) segment can be part of the index. Currently, as many as 11 non-F&O stocks are part of the Nifty Next 50 Index, which, as the name suggests, represents the next rung of large and liquid securities after the Nifty50.
FMCG major Hindustan Unilever on Wednesday reported a 1.53 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,561 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024 due to factors such as deflation and softening of commodity prices. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 2,601 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing from HUL. Net sales of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) were almost flat to Rs 15,013 crore in the March quarter.
Rediff.com brings you the buzz around the sportspersons competing in the Sochi Winter Olympics!
Paneer can be had Indian-style with Chinese sauces and turn out delicious.
The Odisha government is set to establish the world's first melanistic tiger safari near Baripada.
But even so, Jadeja's name is rarely mentioned in the same breath as some of the aforesaid all-rounders.
The story of Ravichandrean Ashwin remains incomplete without the mention of Ravindra Jadeja.
Indian Americans are likely to vote in the United States presidential elections based on what the candidates have done for them and not on the basis of their heritage or race, a newly formed body representing Asian communities has said, claiming that Republican candidate Donald Trump has a better track record than his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Sachin Khilari's silver is the 11th medal from athletics at the Paralympics.
Arthritis affects people of all ages, including those in their 20s and 30s, says Dr Prashant Kamble, consultant-orthopedics at the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai.
The range of food at banquets at the Mughal court consisted of delicacies that commoners could not ever dream of.
Currently, only one cheetah, named Pavan, is roaming free, with officials noting that he is difficult to spot and capture.
'I would think a hundred times before I wrote a gay character or a mentally challenged character because it requires a lot of research and empathy. That's the reason I shy away entirely from stories that have rape. I just can't. It's just terrifying for me, as a woman, to handle subjects like that because it's so sensitive.'
A soupy, spicy, tasty soul-warmer to light up monsoon days.
Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.
These low-effort outfits will dial up your summer style.
2023 was the worst for the tiger population, recording the highest number of mortalities in a decade with 178 tigers dying.
Dermatologist Dr Parul Kolhe tells you how to keep your complexion healthy and glowing all through the rains.
'There will be a lot of spice to the contest -- there is a reason India is the only team other than England against whom Australia is keen to play a five Test series.' 'I'll watch, as I suspect most fans will -- but this one time, I'll watch with considerable trepidation and, from a fan's point of view, with the hope that the team finds its feet and that right quick,' notes the distinguished cricket commentator Prem Panicker.
Decapitated ghosts, ancient ghosts, devil judges, devious cartoons, angry young women, it's a super flavourful platter of assorted goodies on the OTT menu this week.
Sharada Ajmera will whip up this smoky delight for anyone who'd like to tuck into it.
Can you believe that this pretty woman is mom to a 19-year-old?
Knowing how to prevent and cure the damage colours can do will put to rest your fears and help you have a blast this holi.
No vegetables in your larder? Never mind. Worry not. Use peanuts.
