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Tote it with Michael

Tote it with Michael

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Fashion designer Deepika Govind reviews the collection at Michael Kors' recently launched store in India.

'Naxals, some times, work like criminal extortionists'

'Naxals, some times, work like criminal extortionists'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

The Naxal attack on the Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh, which killed several top politicians, has once again raised questions about security and governance in the left wing extremism-affected areas. Former home secretary Gopal Pillai talks to Avantika Bhuyan about the ways to counter the problem

'It seems Musharraf is taken seriously only in India'

'It seems Musharraf is taken seriously only in India'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Rajiv Dogra, former ambassador and India's last Consul General to Karachi, talks to Avantika Bhuyan about the reigning mood in Pakistan and people's perception of Pervez Musharraf.

The 5 fittest CEOs in India

The 5 fittest CEOs in India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Whether it's running a 42- km marathon or a grinding rally drive, these men take exertions in their stride.

Cook like a chef: Whip up these signature dish recipes

Cook like a chef: Whip up these signature dish recipes

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Chefs from India's finest restaurants share recipes of their signature dishes for you to whip up in your kitchen. Avantika Bhuyan lists them.

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Many Indian designers are embracing sustainable fashion practices and the results are gorgeous.

Arundhati Roy's book gets a new avatar

Arundhati Roy's book gets a new avatar

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

1997 Booker winner Arundhati Roy's The Ministry Of Utmost Happiness didn't make it to the Booker short list. Perhaps if the Booker jury had sampled Re:Reader -- a powerful companion to Roy's second novel -- they would have discovered it full of surprises.

Why you should have different coffees at different times of the day

Why you should have different coffees at different times of the day

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

This is a first-of-its kind offering by Classic Coffees, a 150-year-old specialty coffee firm. The basic premise is that if you don't feel the same throughout the day, then why should your cuppa taste the same.

Stories our grandmother told us...

Stories our grandmother told us...

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

'What we really need is a revival of storytelling at bedtime.'

The Kala Ghoda festival this year will be special!

The Kala Ghoda festival this year will be special!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

It turns 20 and Mumbai will celebrate, says Avantika Bhuyan.

Now you can dine like royalty, with the royals!

Now you can dine like royalty, with the royals!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Eatwithindia is creating an event wherein 36 royal families will play host and share their culinary traditions.

'India's stand on Rohingyas is despicable'

'India's stand on Rohingyas is despicable'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'What kind of world player are you trying to be?'

The train ticket inspector who's an amazing painter

The train ticket inspector who's an amazing painter

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Avantika Bhuyan meets a train ticket inspector who captures everyday scenes beautifully on canvas.

How adventurous is your cocktail?

How adventurous is your cocktail?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Will you have it with bacon. No? What about marigold? Bar chefs are really mixing it up these days.

Your comic book can make you rich!

Your comic book can make you rich!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The rarity of comic books in mint condition or nearly perfect ones, and the rising demand, have caused the prices to spiral internationally.

O Pedro serves Goan tradition, not cliches

O Pedro serves Goan tradition, not cliches

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

This restaurant channels the spirit of laidback Goa in the heart of frenetic Mumbai.

The man who sold Nirav Modi's art

The man who sold Nirav Modi's art

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Dinesh Vazirani on how he built Saffronart into an institution.

High-end fashion, now on rent!

High-end fashion, now on rent!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

If you want to wear your favourite designer or high-end label, simply rent it from fashion rental portals.

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Don't hold your horsepower any more!

Dare to climb a frozen waterfall?

Dare to climb a frozen waterfall?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Ice climbing, especially in Spiti, has now become the holy grail of mountaineering in India.

A peek into the flashy lifestyles of India's richest businessmen

A peek into the flashy lifestyles of India's richest businessmen

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Indian billionaires do not believe in sitting on their wealth.

The chef who is taking Indian cuisine to New York

The chef who is taking Indian cuisine to New York

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

In a career spanning nearly three decades, Floyd Cardoz has always drawn on food memories to create a new culinary language.

India is having a very French moment

India is having a very French moment

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The third Bonjour India is coming to 33 cities!

The model who has become fairy godmother to Indian artists

The model who has become fairy godmother to Indian artists

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Avantika Bhuyan on how Feroze Gujral is making her mark on the world of art.

Meet Bharti Kher, the President's artist-in-residence

Meet Bharti Kher, the President's artist-in-residence

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Bharti Kher is a researcher, a mathematician, an anthropologist, and a rare contemporary artist pushing boundaries in her creative quest.

How to explore unseen sides of familiar cities and monuments

How to explore unseen sides of familiar cities and monuments

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Be a traveller, not a tourist.

The explosion at sea: How The Ghazi Attack got made

The explosion at sea: How The Ghazi Attack got made

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The Ghazi Attack tells the story about one of the 'last unsolved greatest mysteries of the 1971 war.'

He brought out the poetry of the ordinary face

He brought out the poetry of the ordinary face

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Om Puri was that rare actor who could carry a film on sheer power and versatility of his performance

Fashion 2017: What's Hot, What's Not

Fashion 2017: What's Hot, What's Not

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Exaggerated sleeves, bold colours and individualistic styles -- Avantika Bhuyan tells you what will be in vogue in 2017.

The photographer who refused to shoot the prime minister

The photographer who refused to shoot the prime minister

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Photographer S Paul, who died this month, was furiously protective about his independence and intensely sure about his work. So much so that he once walked away from a shoot with a prime minister.

5 easy, delicious MasterChef style recipes!

5 easy, delicious MasterChef style recipes!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

This festive season, put on your apron and whip up exquisite, progressive desserts, MasterChef-style.

She is bringing the museum into our homes

She is bringing the museum into our homes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Dayanita Singh, artist and curator, is giving photography a new art form.

How to be stylish in 2018: An easy-to-follow guide

How to be stylish in 2018: An easy-to-follow guide

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Being trendy was never this simple!

The Stanford graduate who left Oracle to make wine

The Stanford graduate who left Oracle to make wine

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

It's been 16 years since Rajeev Samant launched the first Sula wine by selling 50,000 cases. Today Sula is on track to sell a million cases this year.

Is Kapil Sharma having trouble handling success?

Is Kapil Sharma having trouble handling success?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Such is Sharma's clout that very few are willing to take sides in this controversy. 'It's like talking about Salman Khan.' 'No one wants to ruffle feathers.'

Differently-abled, not different

Differently-abled, not different

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

For teams that work on projects to make art, culture and travel accessible to the differently-abled, the experience of seeing faces light up is reward in itself.

#Fashionforward: Hottest trends for 2015

#Fashionforward: Hottest trends for 2015

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Manavi Kapur and Avantika Bhuyan speak with leading designers about trends that will sparkle in the new year.

The best pizza in town

The best pizza in town

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Experts tell you where to find the finest crusts with the most savoury toppings in these Indian cities

Is an anti-wrinkle pillow the secret of this Hollywood star's beauty?

Is an anti-wrinkle pillow the secret of this Hollywood star's beauty?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

What 32-year-old star Mandy Moore's actions tell us about anti-ageing regimes...

'I wanted to understand Dhoni's mind'

'I wanted to understand Dhoni's mind'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Meet the man behind MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.