Fine furniture is now about soul, not just status, whether it's a bar cabinet with elaborate French marquetry or a delicately curved Italian leather sofa.
'Maybe I'm meant to do a few more good films, have some more nice times with family and friends, do some more charity.'
Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.
Asumal Sirumalani aka Asaram, the self-styled godman, who had been on a 17-day parole for treatment in Pune, returned to Jodhpur jail on January 1, 2025.
'Fashion to me is self-expression and ultimately self-acceptance,' says Pimmi Pande.
This might help explain why our global outreach has received such a tepid response. We have chosen to be transactional with the world, as our UN votes reveal, points out Aakar Patel.
If there's one trend that never goes out of fashion, it is wearing sunglasses.
'The demand for international fashion labels, particularly from tier-II cities and beyond, has seen a notable uptick.'
Squid lovers, you need to try your hand at this classic Mangalorean recipe.
The world of fashion showcased individuality at its finest at the Grazia Awards.
The Grazia Awards was a fashion fiesta and these stars brought their A-game!
The Tribe's star Alfia Jafry discusses her career and fashion choices with Rediff.com's Srishti Sahoo.
Despite the evolution of cinema toward more refined expressions and aesthetics today, the exaggerated comedic style of Andaz Apna Apna remains endearing and entertaining, reminding us that sometimes, we just need a dose of mindless comedy to unwind, feels Shristi Sahoo.
Casting Fahadh Faasil does not help as his chameleon-like acting credentials is wasted in a mundane cop archetype that passes through Bougainvillea with little or no impact on how things eventually play out, observes Arjun Menon.
Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.
A Gen-Z style icon, Soniya Bansal is the epitome of cool.
Summer is slowly but surely kicking in and Bollywood's sizzling divas look all set to raise the mercury in their scorching backless avatars.
'The sheer hard work -- we put in 16-hour days, which is normal here. We still manage to thrive and look amazing on the ramp'
Pitha is a snack, which can be had with Chole Chaat or just a cup of tea.
The Bengalis have their own special variety of spicy-sweet tomato chutney usually had at the end of a meal.
Gill, Rahul, Pant and the irrepressible Yashasvi Jaiswal will now have a chance to script the next glorious chapter in Indian cricket.
Maestro Imran Khan seeks to bring this rich musical heritage, infused with his own unique folk fusion style, to a broader audience.
Kesari 2 has more style than substance on its mind, feels Sukanya Verma.
Pakistani drones were intercepted by Indian air defence in Jaisalmer. Explosions were heard and flashes seen in the sky.
Kamal has a crisp pen when it comes to writing short and yet powerful film dialogues. But while speaking ex tempore -- and that has been his style -- he looks every bit a confused man, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
'We had prepared tapioca and crabs for him, and he enjoyed the Kerala cuisine thoroughly.'
Wedding decor is going beyond aesthetics, embracing grand elements in a nod to the couples' personal stories.
While KKK 15 will premiere in July, a lot of celebrity names are already floating on the internet as possible contenders.
The high point of the 19 Shastri months was the 22-day war that he fought against great odds and won in principle, even if military historians often call it a stalemate. Pakistan saw a great opportunity to conquer Kashmir and lost. It was the last time they had the relative strength militarily and diplomatically to take Kashmir. Shastri's resolve buried that dream forever, points out Shekhar Gupta.
Christine, a self-taught makeup artist and former chef who now works for Amazon, articulates her style statement.
Priyanka Chopra's brother Siddharth Chopra's wedding festivities ended with a grand reception over the weekend.
Black, White & Gray - Love Kills has a unique take on the standard murder mystery that may not be perfect but is very entertaining nonetheless, discovers Mayur Sanap.
Narivetta takes its cue from real-life incidents and fictionalises the ordeal through the experiences of a young cop caught in the crossfire between the police and tribals up in arms, notes Arjun Menon.
The Final Reckoning, with all its startling ambition and scope, puts a dazzling display of stunt-work by Tom Cruise, applauds Mayur Sanap.
Marathi cinema's heartthrob Pooja Sawant dresses with flair.
Computer science has been an evergreen choice among engineering aspirants. However, with the rise in AI, students are increasingly realising the potential of automation and robotics.
'Both Shahid and Ishaan are over-thinkers and I'm constantly telling them to lighten up, chill.'
The Nani starrer is an all-out, larger-than-life upgrade of the HIT series that loses steam in its attempts at stylistic indulgences, notes Arjun Menon.
'Give him a couple of seasons, a cool head, and some long-term form, and he won't just be in campaigns -- he'll be the campaign.'
