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Nabha Is A Treat To The Eyes

Nabha Is A Treat To The Eyes

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Nabha Natesh has mastered the art of making traditional fashion feel effortlessly glamorous. The Nagabandham actress gravitates towards timeless Indian silhouettes with a contemporary twist.

During Her Pregnancy, Samantha Is Relying On...

During Her Pregnancy, Samantha Is Relying On...

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

During her pregnancy, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been relying on timeless Indian wear that feels comfortable yet elegant.

Sara, Kareena, Samantha's Exotic Vacations

Sara, Kareena, Samantha's Exotic Vacations

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

If it's raining, it's a great time for a holiday. If it isn't, even better. No wonder, many celebs just hop on a plane and jet off for quick getaways around this season.

Why Aamir Khan's New Film With Kabir Khan Is Special

Why Aamir Khan's New Film With Kabir Khan Is Special

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

Aamir Khan Productions and Director Kabir Khan are set to collaborate with Australian production house Mind Blowing Films on Silkyara 41.

SC backs creativity, okays animated Lord Jagannath film

SC backs creativity, okays animated Lord Jagannath film

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court dismissed the Odisha government's plea to modify an order allowing the release of the animated film "Mahaprabhu Jagannath". The court emphasised that creativity, art, and culture should not be curtailed due to sensitivities regarding deity depictions, especially for children's animation.

Lenin Review: Intriguing, Flawed Revenge Saga

Lenin Review: Intriguing, Flawed Revenge Saga

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

Lenin packs enough intriguing twists to hook you, but eventually buries them beneath an all-too-familiar revenge saga.

13 Must-Visit Indian Literary Festivals

13 Must-Visit Indian Literary Festivals

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Lit fests in India have become vibrant cultural celebrations across India, bringing together celebrated authors, emerging voices, poets, thinkers and passionate readers, many of them very young, under one lively roof.

Prashant Kishor on Bankipur win: CJP stir may have helped

Prashant Kishor on Bankipur win: CJP stir may have helped

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor secured a significant victory in the Bankipur assembly bypoll, defeating the BJP candidate by over 19,000 votes. Kishor attributed his win to support from disgruntled members of major parties and potentially Gen Z protests, while firmly rejecting any future political alliances. He claimed the mandate was a wake-up call for the BJP-led government in Bihar and its Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, giving his party its maiden presence in the state assembly.

Ramya Ranganathan Is So Much Fun!

Ramya Ranganathan Is So Much Fun!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Ramya Ranganathan has cracked the code to looking adorable with zero effort. The Anbe Diana actress' wardrobe feels like the fashion equivalent of your favourite comfort movie -- easy, charming and impossible not to love.

Sonakshi At Ikka Actor Akansha Ranjan's Wedding

Sonakshi At Ikka Actor Akansha Ranjan's Wedding

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Ikka Actress Akansha Ranjan and Sirector Sharan Sharma's wedding reception was a star-studded affair in Mumbai.

Vijay's Fans Celebrate Jana Nayagan With Biryani Party

Vijay's Fans Celebrate Jana Nayagan With Biryani Party

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Vijay's Jana Nayagan releases in theatres, and fans just can't keep calm!

Jagannath Rath Yatra-Iskcon Clash Over Tithis

Jagannath Rath Yatra-Iskcon Clash Over Tithis

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

For the Jagannath Temple in Puri, the timing of Rath Yatra is a matter of scriptural injunction rather than convenience.

India's gold demand falls 6% in Q2 on weak seasonal sales

India's gold demand falls 6% in Q2 on weak seasonal sales

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

India's gold demand saw a 6 per cent year-on-year decline in the April-June quarter of 2026, reaching 131.4 tonnes, primarily due to subdued seasonal sales, increased Customs duty, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to reduce gold purchases, according to a World Gold Council report.

Pooja, Sreeleela Go Red, Red, Red!

Pooja, Sreeleela Go Red, Red, Red!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

A red lipstick is more than just a beauty product, it's a mood. Whether you're after timeless glamour, bold confidence or understated elegance, there's a shade of red for every occasion.

Max, Min And Meowzaki Review: Love And Loss

Max, Min And Meowzaki Review: Love And Loss

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Max, Min And Meowzaki is not something Bollywood audiences are used to in their cinema that thrives on melodrama and noise. Still, it captures a slice of city life that has made space for cat lovers, movie buffs and Carnatic rockers, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

Rath Yatra Recipe: Odisha's Arisa Pitha

Rath Yatra Recipe: Odisha's Arisa Pitha

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

One of Odisha's oldest and most cherished sweets is Arisa Pitha.

Why Malaysia Is Winning Indian Tourists

Why Malaysia Is Winning Indian Tourists

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Go once. You will know, even before you board the flight home, that you will return.

9 Facts About The Puri Rath Yatra

9 Facts About The Puri Rath Yatra

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

July 16 will be the biggest and happiest day of the year in Puri, home to the magnificent Jagannath Temple.

Niharika Is Oh-So-Pretty!

Niharika Is Oh-So-Pretty!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

She may have built a loyal fanbase with her hilarious Instagram videos but Niharika NM's fashion game is no joke.

Kyunki... Shagun Sharma Will Make You Blush

Kyunki... Shagun Sharma Will Make You Blush

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Shagun Sharma may have bid goodbye to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 after the show's 10-year leap but don't worry, her Instagram is more than ready to fill the void.

Bajaj Auto gears up for festival season with new Pulsar models

Bajaj Auto gears up for festival season with new Pulsar models

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Bajaj Auto is set to launch new Pulsar motorcycles in the 125cc and 150-250cc segments in Q2 FY27, aiming to capitalise on the upcoming festival season surge. This move follows strong growth in the 150cc-plus segment, where refreshed Pulsar models already account for over 50 per cent of Bajaj's sales.

Akanksha Chamola's Third Secret Is...

Akanksha Chamola's Third Secret Is...

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Akanksha Chamola has already dropped two bombshell secrets inside the Lock Upp 2 house and we've cracked her third one.

Preity Mukhudhan Is Having A Blast With...

Preity Mukhudhan Is Having A Blast With...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

With Blast now streaming on OTT, Preity Mukhundhan is having a blast both on-screen and in the style department.

Anshula Kapoor's Wedding Ceremonies Begin!

Anshula Kapoor's Wedding Ceremonies Begin!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula Kapoor has kick-started her wedding festivities with mehendi and chooda ceremonies.

The Irrfan Film That Almost Didn't Get Made

The Irrfan Film That Almost Didn't Get Made

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

'It would have never crossed anybody's mind where life would have taken us or that Irrfanji would fall sick.'

IPL 2026: Festival Of Fearless, Unreal Cricket

IPL 2026: Festival Of Fearless, Unreal Cricket

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The weekend games were a reminder of why the IPL is cricket's most popular and exciting tournament.

'Itna Gussa Nahi Tha Logon Mein'

'Itna Gussa Nahi Tha Logon Mein'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

'I grew up in an industry which was generous, kind, had a big heart, and was not cutthroat.' 'Well, maybe it was cutthroat, but not like this.' 'Itna gussa nahi tha logon mein. People were generous. Insecure nahi the.' 'Aisa nahi tha, mera kaam leke bhaag jayega.'

Tamannaah Bhatia, Shreya Kalra Love To Stack!

Tamannaah Bhatia, Shreya Kalra Love To Stack!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

When it comes to jewellery, the answer this season is simple: Pile it on. From chunky bangles to layered necklaces and ring stacks that deserve their own spotlight, jewellery stacking is the easiest way to make even the simplest outfit look fashion-forward.

Jagannath Rath Yatra: Pulling of chariots resumes

Jagannath Rath Yatra: Pulling of chariots resumes

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

The chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings resumed their journey to the Gundicha Temple in Puri, Odisha, a day after the annual Rath Yatra festival began, following delays in rituals and adverse weather conditions.

India's Auto Sector Records Highest-Ever Q1 Dispatches in FY27

India's Auto Sector Records Highest-Ever Q1 Dispatches in FY27

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches in India reached a record 12,73,811 units in the first quarter of FY27, marking a 25.9 per cent growth, driven by robust domestic demand despite geopolitical headwinds, according to SIAM.

Tamannaah, Sreeleela Are In Love With...

Tamannaah, Sreeleela Are In Love With...

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Ruffles have a way of making every outfit feel a little more fun, romantic and dramatic.

Ramayana Trailer: Ranbir Wins As Ram, But Yash's Ravan...

Ramayana Trailer: Ranbir Wins As Ram, But Yash's Ravan...

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

...does not feel quite epic yet.

Bypolls: Prashant Kishor breaches BJP bastion of Bankipur, Cong wins Datia, BJP retains Manjalpur

Bypolls: Prashant Kishor breaches BJP bastion of Bankipur, Cong wins Datia, BJP retains Manjalpur

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Former poll strategist Prashant Kishor made a stunning electoral debut by winning Bihar's Bankipur assembly seat, a long-held BJP bastion. Concurrently, the Congress retained the Datia assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh, while the BJP successfully held onto the Manjalpur seat in Gujarat, showcasing mixed results for the ruling and opposition parties in these crucial by-elections.

Odisha Recipe: Kanika Rice For Lord Jagannath

Odisha Recipe: Kanika Rice For Lord Jagannath

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Kanika is a fragrant, mildly sweet rice dish from Odisha, traditionally prepared as an offering or bhog to Jagannath Temple. It is especially popular during festivals, weddings and special occasions, and is often served alongside dal, vegetable curries and khatta.

Russian Athletes Closer To Full Return In International Sports

Russian Athletes Closer To Full Return In International Sports

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, easing restrictions on Russian athletes. This move, welcomed by the Kremlin, allows Olympic sports bodies to consider reintegrating Russian athletes as neutrals, though some sports like track and field are not following suit.

Spain's World Cup party turns tragic, 13-YO boy dies

Spain's World Cup party turns tragic, 13-YO boy dies

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

A 13-year-old boy was killed and two others injured in Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, when a fountain collapsed during celebrations for Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 victory. The tragic incident cast a shadow over nationwide festivities after Spain secured its second World Cup title with a 1-0 win over Argentina.

Ayodhya Ram Temple to train, certify priests for India, abroad

Ayodhya Ram Temple to train, certify priests for India, abroad

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

The Ram temple trust's decision to establish a permanent institute for training and certifying Hindu priests is being seen by religious leaders and members of the Indian diaspora as a significant step towards addressing the growing demand for qualified 'archaks' (priests) not only in India but also overseas.

At Anshula Kapoor's Pre-Wedding Celebrations

At Anshula Kapoor's Pre-Wedding Celebrations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Anshula Kapoor and Rohan Thakkar have begun their pre-wedding celebrations in Mumbai.

After Attending Wedding, Alia Steps Into Horror!

After Attending Wedding, Alia Steps Into Horror!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Alia Bhatt shares a photo dump from the intimate wedding of her friend, actress Akansha Ranjan, to filmmaker Sharan Sharma.

Vote! Ananya Or Kriti -- Who Wore It Better?

Vote! Ananya Or Kriti -- Who Wore It Better?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Ananya Panday and Kriti Sanon both donned Arpita Mehta's sunshine-yellow bandhani sharara; one kept it festive, the other gave it a full-blown boho makeover.