News for '-bloom'

Thackeray backs Advani as PM candidate

Thackeray backs Advani as PM candidate

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

Throwing his weight behind Lal Kishenchand Advani on being annointed as Bharatiya Janata Party's prime minister designate, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Wednesday likened him to a "flower" that has bloomed in desert, adding to the support for the saffron party veteran from National Democratic Alliance allies.

Kolkata FW: Sophie Choudhary sizzles

Kolkata FW: Sophie Choudhary sizzles

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The actor-singer walks for designer Mandira Wirk on Day 4 of Kolkata Fashion Week. She lets us in on her style mantras.

Your starry predictions for 2021!

Your starry predictions for 2021!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Will 2021 be better than 2020?

'Politics of violence is in Communists' nature'

'Politics of violence is in Communists' nature'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

The BJP president hit out at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging that the maximum killings of BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh workers have taken place in the latter's home district.

This Love Story is boring!

This Love Story is boring!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Harman Baweja's debut film Love Story 2050 is predictable, boring and a terrible waste of time. Avoid at all costs.

How the Williams sisters inspired US women...

How the Williams sisters inspired US women...

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The success of the American women at this year's US Open is nothing else than a reward from the Williams sisters' inspiration

Rediff wants journalists

Rediff wants journalists

Rediff.com28 May 2008

Rediff.com is perhaps the most exciting newsroom in the country, truly a place where young journalists can let their talent bloom and flourish.

Jet's floral offering

Jet's floral offering

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Jet partners with Ferns N Petals to benefit JetPrivilege members.

Oils take farmers down slippery slope

Oils take farmers down slippery slope

Rediff.com5 May 2008

The all-pervasive mustard blooms, which mark winter landscapes in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, are fast shrinking, and so are the fortunes of the poor dry-land farmers growing the crop. Even the high prices of oil in the market do not translate into gains for these farmers, who have now been exposed to a glut of oil imports, thanks to removal of import duties on edible oils.

We've no idea what we are going to do in the next decade

We've no idea what we are going to do in the next decade

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

'An era of fiscal pessimism is setting in, which, if not countered intellectually, is going to have the same effect as export pessimism has had,' notes T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Warning! You might overstay your welcome here

Warning! You might overstay your welcome here

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Each corner of the interiors has been designed and laboured over by Garg and his team. It took nearly a year to put every little detail together

Tips to become a successful entrepreneur

Tips to become a successful entrepreneur

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Ranjit Shastri, an active member of the Indian Angel Network and co-founder of PSi Inc, shares tips on how the young should learn the entrepreneurial zeal. He talks on how to get started, maintaining and nurturing a start up and then moving on.

Amendment to Article 370 no more than a systems upgrade

Amendment to Article 370 no more than a systems upgrade

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'Whether it is a good upgrade or not is something the judges will decide on the technicalities of the process, not substance. 'But they can't do much because of the constitutional fiction they themselves propounded with their "basic structure" formulation. 'That has not been violated because Article 370 was constitutionally temporary,' says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Kuch Bheege Alfaaz Review: Love in the WhatsApp era

Kuch Bheege Alfaaz Review: Love in the WhatsApp era

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Onir has got what it needs to make sensible, thought-provoking, entertaining cinema, feels Prasanna D Zore.

Modi promises bonanza to traders if re-elected

Modi promises bonanza to traders if re-elected

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

If re-elected, his government will set up a National Traders' Welfare Board, bring trader credit cards and a pension scheme for small shopkeepers besides making a provision to provide loans of up to Rs 50 lakh without collateral.

Kareena, Vogue's Summer Goddess!

Kareena, Vogue's Summer Goddess!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Kareena Kapoor on the cover of Vogue India's March issue.

Yuvraj Singh turns to Bollywood?

Yuvraj Singh turns to Bollywood?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

His father Yograj Singh will make the film.

Devotees' record turnout at Amarnath

Devotees' record turnout at Amarnath

Rediff.com22 Jun 2008

A record number of about 1.6 lakh devotees paid their obeisance at the 3,880-m-high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in the first five days of the yatra, official sources said.

I will get up, resume writing: Tamil writer Perumal Murugan

I will get up, resume writing: Tamil writer Perumal Murugan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Boosted by a Madras high court judgement that dismissed an attempt to bring criminal charges against Perumal Murugan whose writings on caste angered Hindu groups, the Tamil novelist has said he will "get up" and resume writing.

Indian firms now buying rose farms overseas

Indian firms now buying rose farms overseas

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Sensing great opportunities in the blooming $80 billion global flower market, Indian companies involved in growing and exporting roses have gone on the fast track to acquire farms in African and Latin American countries.

How to keep your job in 2019

How to keep your job in 2019

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

These simple tips will help you stay saleable, relevant and marketable at the workplace.

BJP to give tough fight to Kamal Nath in Chhindwara

BJP to give tough fight to Kamal Nath in Chhindwara

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party is confident of giving a tough fight to Union Minister Kamla Nath on his traditional Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat, drawing courage from its performance in 2013 assembly elections in which it bagged four out of seven seats from there.

Name your 30 World Cup probables!

Name your 30 World Cup probables!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Who would your 30 probables for the World Cup be? Please fill in your choices and don't forget to share it with as many members of your family, friends and colleagues so they can make their lists as well!

Stand with Kerala. Visit!

Stand with Kerala. Visit!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The sun is out. The flood waters have receded. Keralites have spent crores in quickly cleaning up the state and making it visitor ready. Go to Kerala folks!

'Hardik's workload needs to be monitored'

'Hardik's workload needs to be monitored'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

In the last six months, Hardik Pandya has had two breakdowns with recurring back-injury which ruled him out of the Asia Cup last September and out of the home series against Australia earlier this month.

Mamata faces huge task of keeping flock together

Mamata faces huge task of keeping flock together

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Stunned by the sudden saffron surge, daggers seems to have been drawn in the Trinamool Congress camp with local leaders blaming those holding top party posts for their "lack of foresightedness" and "arrogant approach" as primary reasons behind the poor poll show.

Thottal Poo Malarum: Very ordinary

Thottal Poo Malarum: Very ordinary

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

The film is a letdown.

'Really cool stuff in Pirates 3!'

'Really cool stuff in Pirates 3!'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Visual effects supervisor John Knoll talks about creating Dead Man's Chest.

Party food recipes: Green Thai Curry and Som Tam Slaw

Party food recipes: Green Thai Curry and Som Tam Slaw

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Planning to throw a house party? Let Chef Shilarna Vaze inspire you with 3 easy recipes.

BJP attacks Congress, Chidambaram on Ishrat affidavit

BJP attacks Congress, Chidambaram on Ishrat affidavit

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the government on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over the Ishrat Jahan case

Beware! Your scrubber may be unsafe for your skin

Beware! Your scrubber may be unsafe for your skin

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Certain scrubbers can be the perfect breeding ground of bacteria, a new study has revealed.

Really cute pictures of celeb dads!

Really cute pictures of celeb dads!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

It is Father's Day this Sunday, and so it's as apt a time as any other to look back at some of the cutest pictures of celebrity dads with their little ones.

Have a sweet tooth? Don't worry

Have a sweet tooth? Don't worry

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Here are some healthy alternatives.

Warne proposes scholarship

Warne proposes scholarship

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

Shane Warne has proposed a cricketing scholarship or medal as a tribute to David Hookes.

Kalam, an admirer of inner beauty

Kalam, an admirer of inner beauty

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

The first of the many anecdotes about the president that you will see in the coming days.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

What are your plans for Mother's Day?

What are your plans for Mother's Day?

Rediff.com9 May 2007

We invite readers to share and discuss their plans for Mother's Day.

Two festivals and a funeral: rites of Spring

Two festivals and a funeral: rites of Spring

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Rajeev Srinivasan on springtime in India

Henin finds happiness on court

Henin finds happiness on court

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

As Kim Clijsters's love affair with tennis comes to an end, fellow Belgian Justine Henin's has started to bloom again.

Konta beats Wozniacki to win Miami Open

Konta beats Wozniacki to win Miami Open

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Late-blooming Johanna Konta won the biggest title of her career when she beat Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-3 in the women's final at the Miami Open on Saturday.