News for '-brownie'

StyleDiaries: Kangana Ranaut has the perfect summer look to copy

StyleDiaries: Kangana Ranaut has the perfect summer look to copy

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Our weekly roundup of the best summer styles from the celebrity circuit.

Oscars 2019: Charlize Theron looks wow on the red carpet

Oscars 2019: Charlize Theron looks wow on the red carpet

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Hollywood dresses up for the biggest night of the year!

'As many people must get vaccine free of cost'

'As many people must get vaccine free of cost'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

''None of the existing vaccines have 100% efficacy.' 'Each vaccine will work openly on a certain percentage of the population.'

When Bollywood stars adopted

When Bollywood stars adopted

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Karan Johar may soon adopt a kid. Rediff.com gives you a list of the proud papas and mummies who've brought home an adopted child.

Opposition cries foul after being ignored for Ambedkar's London house event

Opposition cries foul after being ignored for Ambedkar's London house event

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is set to embark on a three-day visit to London with the prime minister to formally open a memorial to Dr BR Ambedkar there even as opposition parties targeted the government over not being invited for the event.

Phas Gaye Re Obama: Small budget, big laughs!

Phas Gaye Re Obama: Small budget, big laughs!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Comedy, black, white or blue, is its effective best when spontaneous and born out of erratic, whimsical reactions against a perfectly genuine backdrop. Precisely why Phas Gaye Re Obama scores.

Cocktail is an inspired copy

Cocktail is an inspired copy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Cocktail, inspired by Pierce Brosnan starrer Butterfly on a Wheel, stars Jayasurya, Anoop Menon and Samvrutha Sunil and is a decently made thriller by debutant director Arun Kumar.

'Because of Bigg Boss, people know I exist'

'Because of Bigg Boss, people know I exist'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'Salman sir said that he wants to see me as a big singer before Bigg Boss ends.' 'If you have Salman sir's hand on your head, you don't need to look back.'

The REALLY stupid things men do to impress women!

The REALLY stupid things men do to impress women!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Sometimes there's no explanation why we do some really nutty things to score brownie points with the fairer sex, says Abhishek Mande.

Sonam, Alia, Kangana at their fashionable best for Shahid's reception

Sonam, Alia, Kangana at their fashionable best for Shahid's reception

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Bringing their A-game for filmi shaadis and how!

The political power of a fast

The political power of a fast

Rediff.com6 May 2018

As politicians fast to score brownie points, they should know that not every fast has a desirable ending, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Tapas Paul's death sets off political slugfest in Bengal

Tapas Paul's death sets off political slugfest in Bengal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

"Tapas Paul was under tremendous pressure from central agencies and was a victim of the Centre's vendetta politics," she told reporters at Rabindra Sadan where Paul's mortal remains have been kept for people to pay homage.

Holidays are bigger turn-on than sex for women

Holidays are bigger turn-on than sex for women

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Taking your lady for a trip away from home will certainly earn you some brownie points, because heading off on holiday is a far bigger turn-on for women than sex.

Special: Why Maya showed DGP the door

Special: Why Maya showed DGP the door

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati's focus on the state's deteriorating law and order led to the unceremonious exit of Director General of Police Vikram Singh late Tuesday night.

Mamata effect: WB industry caught in a cleft stick

Mamata effect: WB industry caught in a cleft stick

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Direct land acquisition in Bengal fiat forces companies to appoint land brokers.

Now, CPI-M has a borrowed agenda

Now, CPI-M has a borrowed agenda

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

It is eyeing the proposed Food Security Bill as one of the areas of pro-active involvement, even as the government is not much interested to consult the estranged comrades. The Bill has the potential of being the biggest social sector programme of the second Manmohan Singh government, just as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act did during the first UPA regime.

When Rahul Gandhi shocked Mumbai's commuters

When Rahul Gandhi shocked Mumbai's commuters

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Rahul ditched his chopper ride in Mumbai in favour of a journey on Mumbai crowded local trains during his visit to Mumbai.

'BJP without Brahmins is like Ramlila without Ram'

'BJP without Brahmins is like Ramlila without Ram'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The BJP government in Uttar Pradesh battles its own and Opposition over the community's 'victimisation' and alleged preference to the Rajputs. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

9 bizarrely easy ways to lose weight

9 bizarrely easy ways to lose weight

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Start your day with a chocolate! No, we are not kidding.

Making Alia, Kareena, Sonam look WOW

Making Alia, Kareena, Sonam look WOW

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Manish Malhotra has been wowing us with his onscreen fashion designs for 30 years.

Your say: How can Air India be saved?

Your say: How can Air India be saved?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Should taxpayer's money be used to save a profligate airline?

Shilpa's got killer abs! Here's the proof

Shilpa's got killer abs! Here's the proof

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Chief Minister MK Stalin has shown that he is cut from a different cloth when it comes to embracing what is current, modern and absolutely necessary. Thus, even while retaining the spirit and content of the pan-Tamil, Dravidian socio-political and socio-economic ideology to the 't', his government has also acknowledged the need to accepting scientifically-proven facts in operational matters, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The street-fighter attitude is what keeps Rane going even at 69. The expectation is -- at least in the BJP camp -- that he will be itching for a battle royale with the Shiv Sena in its bastions.

PIX: 2018's most-talked about Oscar looks

PIX: 2018's most-talked about Oscar looks

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Find out why everyone is talking about these outfits.

Food ordinance: BJP accuses Cong of running away from debate

Food ordinance: BJP accuses Cong of running away from debate

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Dubbing the government's decision to bring an ordinance on food security as an "election gimmick", the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday accused the Congress of running away from a debate on the crucial issue in Parliament.

Alia, Kareena and Kangana: Meet the best dressed celebs this week

Alia, Kareena and Kangana: Meet the best dressed celebs this week

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

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

Review: Is A9G Master Series Sony's best in India?

Review: Is A9G Master Series Sony's best in India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

A host of additional features makes the A9G more premium and very useful, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Celeb chefs share yummy, simple recipes!

Celeb chefs share yummy, simple recipes!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Top chefs are sharing comfort food recipes to turn their followers into cooks.

Review: College Kumaran

Review: College Kumaran

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

College Kumaran directed by Thulasidhas sees Mohanlal in the role of a college canteen manager. It is a typical Mohanlal film with college and education system as the backdrop that the hero has to correct, ending up being an average fare.

'We need to vaccinate at least 70% of the population'

'We need to vaccinate at least 70% of the population'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'There is a Covid vaccine-mania that is happening in the world now and the vaccine makers are using this mania for their own gains'

IT companies see business in going green

IT companies see business in going green

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Major IT firms Dell, Intel, Aricent, HCL Technologies, Wipro, Lenovo, Nokia and Tulip Telecom, among others, have realised that "going green" is profitable business. Not only does it require a low initial investment but it also earns them brownie points for helping in reducing e-waste.

IT majors to up foreign hiring by 10-20%

IT majors to up foreign hiring by 10-20%

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

They reason that hiring locals abroad -- where they have 'near-shore' (with proximity to the client) development centres -- would help them tap local markets and serve global clients better, win more deals and goodwill in those countries, besides scoring brownie points with the US in an election year (over H1-B visas).

IPL Preview: Hyderabad vs Rajasthan

IPL Preview: Hyderabad vs Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

VVS Laxman won a bagful of brownie points when he opted out of icon status, and the consequent million-plus paycheck, in order that his franchise could employ that money to buy big players. The codicil was, he wanted to lead the side.

Will Ayodhya verdict help BJP in Bengal polls?

Will Ayodhya verdict help BJP in Bengal polls?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The BJP which stormed into Mamata Banerjee's fortress earlier this year by bagging 18 of the 42 Lok Sabha seats faced immense flak when the final NRC in Assam left out Bengali Hindus in large numbers.

Mukesh Ambani turns 50! Wish him

Mukesh Ambani turns 50! Wish him

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

India's richest man Mukesh Ambani celebrates yet another milestone todayhe turns 50!

5 great ways to spend the weekend

5 great ways to spend the weekend

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

Was Fanaa worth the hype? Tell us!

Was Fanaa worth the hype? Tell us!

Rediff.com29 May 2006

Time for you to play movie critic.

Recipe: How to make Dumdaar Dahiwale Aloo

Recipe: How to make Dumdaar Dahiwale Aloo

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Share your recipes too!

Nach Baliye announces its hosts

Nach Baliye announces its hosts

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006