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Amidst a swamp, Art of Living sets up India's biggest public event

Amidst a swamp, Art of Living sets up India's biggest public event

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Despite the presence of mosquitoes and reeking fields, workers continue to give shape to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's event where 3.5 million people are expected to convene.

Meet the 1st Muslim dancer with a PhD in Mohiniyattam

Meet the 1st Muslim dancer with a PhD in Mohiniyattam

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

A Muslim man taking a PhD in a dance form is not unusual, but it becomes interesting when the dance happens to be Mohiniyattam, says Shobha Warrier

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

A 20-year-old Kshamaya Daniel has her first experience of an Indian fashion week. She survives it to pen this photo diary of her colourful, adrenaline-packed experiences.

'Don't make comparisons, enjoy Pinga for what it is'

'Don't make comparisons, enjoy Pinga for what it is'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

'I find Katrina and Deepika very graceful. Sonakshi dances well too. I was surprised to see Alia dancing so well on one of the live shows. Shraddha did a good job in ABCD 2.' Dancing diva Madhuri Dixit submits her report card.

'My uncles Chiranjeevi, Nagababu, Pawan Kalyan supported me'

'My uncles Chiranjeevi, Nagababu, Pawan Kalyan supported me'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The film releases today.

Kathak legend Sitara Devi passes away in Mumbai

Kathak legend Sitara Devi passes away in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Kathak queen Sitara Devi died at a hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday. She was 94. Born in 1920 in Kolkata, Sitara Devi drew from the themes, poetry and choreography collected by her father in her choreographies. She also got inspired from the environment around her -- whether it is a town or a village.

DIG Roopa: The tough cop taking on VIP culture

DIG Roopa: The tough cop taking on VIP culture

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

From leading the team that arrested Uma Bharti to exposing V K Sasikala's privileges in prison, the 42-year-old IPS officer is not scared of anything.

Things other than the new metro that Chennaiites take pride in

Things other than the new metro that Chennaiites take pride in

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Chennaiites are proud that they are a culture-loving people.

Meet Urvashi Rautela, Miss India Universe 2015

Meet Urvashi Rautela, Miss India Universe 2015

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

What you must know about Urvashi Rautela, Miss Universe India 2015.

We are second to none, say Army's women officers

We are second to none, say Army's women officers

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

When Captain Divya Ajith leads the first all-women contingent of the Army this Republic Day, she will carry on her shoulders the hopes and aspirations of women officers to soon serve the nation in combat roles.

'More transgenders should join the media, attitudes must change'

'More transgenders should join the media, attitudes must change'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

A Coimbatore-based transgender has become a trailblazer for her community becoming the first TV transgender news anchor when she went 'live' on Independence day on a private Tamil satellite channel in Tamil Nadu.

PHOTOS: World rolls out its mats for Yoga Day

PHOTOS: World rolls out its mats for Yoga Day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Modi said the support and participation of the people last year and once again now "redeems the commitment to nurture and promote this ancient discipline and reaffirms yoga as an exemplary manifestation of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world as one family)."

Shalini Krishnan quit a high-paying job to teach tribal students

Shalini Krishnan quit a high-paying job to teach tribal students

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Shalini Krishnan discovers the amazing talent and creativity of tribal children in Odisha.

'There's no word like Chennai in Tamil'

'There's no word like Chennai in Tamil'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

'Madras is a Tamil word while Chennai is Telugu. Without the English, there would have been no Madras. The erection of Fort St George laid the foundations for the growth of the first modern city of India,' Historian JBP More tells Shobha Warrier.

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