News for '-aastha'

Esha, Taapsee or Alia: Who wore black best?

Esha, Taapsee or Alia: Who wore black best?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Take the poll and let us know.

Supporting Taliban is anti-India, be wary of their supporters: Yogi

Supporting Taliban is anti-India, be wary of their supporters: Yogi

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Supporting the Taliban means supporting anti-India, anti-humanity, anti-women and anti-children acts, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday, cautioning people to be wary of sympathisers of the Islamic extremist group.

Did Yami Gautam wear a fake Dior dress?

Did Yami Gautam wear a fake Dior dress?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

According to DietSabya, a fashion critic, the actor wore a ripoff.

'Sri Sri should not have been part of the panel'

'Sri Sri should not have been part of the panel'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'Earlier, Sri Sri told me we (Muslims) must give up our claim to the Babri Masjid site and be large-hearted.' 'Sri Sri has always taken sides on this issue, and isn't neutral at all.'

Desi swag! Bani J's cool bridal avatar will impress you

Desi swag! Bani J's cool bridal avatar will impress you

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Brides Today just unveiled their latest cover which features four incredible women, including Bani J in a new avatar.

H-A-W-T! Esha Gupta sets pulses racing in red

H-A-W-T! Esha Gupta sets pulses racing in red

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Meet Aza's gorgeous cover girl.

Baba Ramdev launches swadeshi jeans and T-shirts

Baba Ramdev launches swadeshi jeans and T-shirts

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The Haridwar-based firm plans to open around 100 outlets of Paridhan by the end of this fiscal and have a network of around 500 stores by March 2020, mostly on franchise model.

Oomphalicious! Ananya Panday brings sexy back

Oomphalicious! Ananya Panday brings sexy back

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Ananya Panday lets loose her inner diva as she glams up iDiva digital cover.

Desi swag! Kirti's hot sari avatar

Desi swag! Kirti's hot sari avatar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

A weekly roundup of the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit. Scroll down to take a look!

Railway Budget: At a glance!

Railway Budget: At a glance!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu presented the Railway Budget at the Parliament on Thursday.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

EXCLUSIVE! The secret life of a model

EXCLUSIVE! The secret life of a model

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Aishwarya Singh gives us a rare sneak peek into her busy life backstage.

Making sense of markets that don't move in sync with the monsoons

Making sense of markets that don't move in sync with the monsoons

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

A favourable monsoon and government support to the rural economy are among the reasons that agrochemical companies, including makers of pesticides and fertilisers, have done well.

Hard rock, Indian style

Hard rock, Indian style

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

Sherni review

Sherni review

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Sherni is a triumph -- a sublime outcome of purpose and storytelling falling in place, applauds Sukanya Verma.

'I was scared the most'

'I was scared the most'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

'You don't go on Khatron Ke Khiladi to overcome your fears, you go there to experience your fears and what those fears do to you.'

Even among models, they stand out

Even among models, they stand out

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

We bring you the latest style divas from the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week.

StyleDiaries: Vaani Kapoor will make your heart beat a little faster

StyleDiaries: Vaani Kapoor will make your heart beat a little faster

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A weekly roundup of the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit. Scroll down to take a look!

Brokerage BofA sees FY22 retail inflation averaging at 5%

Brokerage BofA sees FY22 retail inflation averaging at 5%

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Wall Street brokerage Bank of America Securities has pencilled in lower than the consensus retail inflation for the current fiscal year at 5 per cent, but higher than the previous forecast of 4.7 per cent. Stating that the June print will be critical for the future trajectory -- after the extremely high 6.3 per cent print in May, the brokerage in a report on Friday revised upwards its forecast by 30 bps to an yearly average of 5 per cent for the year to March 2022. "Though the June print will be critical for future trajectory, beyond near-term, we find some comfort from our analysis of four key factors that are likely to influence CPI inflation the most.

Constitution, not faith, is supreme

Constitution, not faith, is supreme

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'The jurisprudence of a modern secular State has to be strictly rational.' 'Rather than aastha and aqeedah, our jurisprudence as well as the executive and legislature have to act in accordance with Constitutional rationality,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.

Pix: Esha Gupta, Ali Fazal launch summer fashion

Pix: Esha Gupta, Ali Fazal launch summer fashion

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Floral prints and statement pants are the latest fad

Skipping breakfast may lead to weight GAIN

Skipping breakfast may lead to weight GAIN

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

A recent survey highlights how an astonishingly high number of Indians don't consider breakfast an essential meal.

India to become 3rd largest economy by 2031: BofA Securities

India to become 3rd largest economy by 2031: BofA Securities

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Bank of America (BofA) Securities expects India to be the third-largest economy in the world by 2031. The economic rise could become a reality by 2028, but the Covid pandemic delayed the pace, BofA Securities economists Indranil Sen Gupta and Aastha Gudwani wrote in a report.

'I am very excited about my wedding'

'I am very excited about my wedding'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'KKK was easier than Bigg Boss.'

Boman Irani launches book on sex workers

Boman Irani launches book on sex workers

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

The actor said he was humbled in the presence of people who worked so hard to better the lives of a marginalised section of society.

'Babri Masjid is not an ego issue for Muslims'

'Babri Masjid is not an ego issue for Muslims'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

'If you prove that a mandir was demolished and a mosque was constructed there, we will leave the place.'

India lags peers in heading back to office amid COVID-19

India lags peers in heading back to office amid COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Other countries with a large number of cases including Brazil, Russia, Spain and the United States of America, all have more people heading to work.

I am not a superwoman: Author Gajra Kottary

I am not a superwoman: Author Gajra Kottary

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Former journalist and award-winning television scriptwriter Gajra Kottary discusses how she coped with writing her debut novel, Broken Melodies, scripting for the popular soap Balika Vadhu and being a mom.

Om Puri gave a scene dignity just by his presence

Om Puri gave a scene dignity just by his presence

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

He had no airs about his talent, he did not intellectualise it, he just lived and breathed acting.

Pretty in sheer! Kiara shows off her enviable figure in a flirty dress

Pretty in sheer! Kiara shows off her enviable figure in a flirty dress

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Our weekly roundup of the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit.

Study UK: 'Can I work part-time?'

Study UK: 'Can I work part-time?'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

UK officials including Paul Michael chatted with Get Ahead readers on January 24. Part I of the transcript.

BJP rakes up Ayodhya issue again

BJP rakes up Ayodhya issue again

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Raking up the Ayodhya issue ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party chief Rajnath Singh on Saturday declared that nobody could shake the party's faith in Lord Ram, for whom a magnificent temple will be built at Ayodhya. "Jahan tak Ram Janambhoomi ka sawal hai, koi ma ka lal Bhagwan Ram me hamari aastha aur nishta ko diga nahi sakta (No one can shake BJP's faith and reverence to Lord Ram)," he said in his inaugural speech at the two-day National Council meet.

LIC goes whole hog to sell new policy

LIC goes whole hog to sell new policy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The Life Insurance Corporation of India, the country's largest insurer, is pulling out all stops to mop up Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion) through Jeevan Aastha, a single-premium product which offers at least 9 per cent guaranteed returns, in an attempt to reverse the trend of falling sales.

Will move court if ordinance is brought for Ram temple: AIMPLB

Will move court if ordinance is brought for Ram temple: AIMPLB

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

'The Centre has brought an ordinance on triple talaq. Its duration is of six months. If it is made into a law, then we will challenge this in the Supreme Court.'

Babul Ka Aangann replaces Virrudh

Babul Ka Aangann replaces Virrudh

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Starring Astha Choudhary, the serial is about balancing married life with parents.

Highlights of the Railway Budget

Highlights of the Railway Budget

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday presented the Railway Budget.

NSE, BSE bar 3 NSEL defaulters from trading

NSE, BSE bar 3 NSEL defaulters from trading

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE have barred three entities from trading on their platform after they defaulted on dues in connection with Rs 5,600 crore (Rs 56 billion) payment crisis at National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL).

NSEL scam: Real estate, agri land procured using investor funds

NSEL scam: Real estate, agri land procured using investor funds

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

The prime accused deployed a modus operandi of claiming the investment in real estate purchased in the name of third party as unsecured loan

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Modi thanked the people of the state for making the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' initiative a fruitful one.

VOTE: Who's the hottest September cover girl?

VOTE: Who's the hottest September cover girl?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Presenting a roundup of the glossies this month. VOTE for your favourite cover girl.