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Master the vintage look from Katrina, Kangana

Master the vintage look from Katrina, Kangana

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Liked Katrina's look in Bharat? Now, you can wear it!

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

It's such a misconception that actresses -- any woman for that matter -- are on a downwards slope when they hit 40.

What brands must do to weather troll-storm

What brands must do to weather troll-storm

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

From consulting firms to tech and detergent companies, brands are busy swatting away online crusaders. In the fraught times we live in, it is not just religion that stokes the fires of controversy. In such instances, it may be best to take the trolls head on.

ASK ANU: 'We used to be a happy couple but...'

ASK ANU: 'We used to be a happy couple but...'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.

Bollywood's Amazing WINTER FASHION

Bollywood's Amazing WINTER FASHION

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Be it scenic Kashmir or majestic Swiss Alps, Bollywood's trendsetting winter wear is the A to Z of style and snug. Sukanya Verma looks at its winter fashion over the years.

Markets have a soft closing

Markets have a soft closing

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

The market breadth was weak. Out of 2902 stocks traded on the BSE, there were 1116 advancing stocks as against 1660 declines.

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Caught in the crossfire of Sino-India border skirmishes and strained by the severe impact of the pandemic on its business, Brand Hector is foregoing the bustle and frenzy for a quiet digital campaign that talks about its British roots, the smart tech powering its drive and its made-for-India models. The tone is subdued and the brand seems to be deliberately playing down its ownership by Chinese company, SAIC.

Markets have a sedate closing

Markets have a sedate closing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Out of 2,939 stocks traded on the BSE, there were 1,438 advancing stocks as against 1,378 declines.

M P Anil Kumar on K Srikkanth

M P Anil Kumar on K Srikkanth

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

That exquisite square-drive off Roberts executed going down on a knee ... timeless and heavenly ... I will take that to my grave. M P Anil Kumar on the one-man cavalry that was Kris Srikkanth.

A long way to go for Netflix in India

A long way to go for Netflix in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The lack of bandwidth and content means it will be a long time before online streaming services take off in India.

Madhuri Dixit joins twitter

Madhuri Dixit joins twitter

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Bollywood is crazy about twitter. Here is a look to what the stars have tweeted.

Is the Budget's fiscal strategy credible?

Is the Budget's fiscal strategy credible?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Premised on the 'best-case scenario' in terms of growth and revenue, the Budget seems unprepared for a possible slowdown.

Why Ash wants Mallika instead of Abhishek!

Why Ash wants Mallika instead of Abhishek!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

At a time when hateful reality show contestants and dragging soap operas define idiot box trends, Karan Johar's amusing chitchat with his celebrity pals, though never as spontaneous as the first season, puts on a quite a show.

Bollywood's biggest bane isn't nepotism

Bollywood's biggest bane isn't nepotism

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'Sushant Singh Rajput, a bright young lad who had a life beyond films, was probably too good for Bollywood.' 'To blame his death by suicide on a gang of Bollywood bullies is stretching the point too far,' argues Saibal Chatterjee.

2nd ODI: Kohli to be back at No 3 after strategy backfires

2nd ODI: Kohli to be back at No 3 after strategy backfires

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

India go into the game 0-1 down after Australia registered a 10-wicket win in the lung-opener at Mumbai

Just what do Bollywood stars do on a flight?

Just what do Bollywood stars do on a flight?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Sleeping is just *one* of the pass-times, notes Sukanya Verma.

Have these actors aged well?

Have these actors aged well?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Even as the aging app goes viral on social media, with lots of Bollywood actors having a go at it to see how they'll look when they grow old, Sukanya Verma looks at some of the most notable instances of ageing for the screen.

Elsamma Enna Aankutty leaves a mark

Elsamma Enna Aankutty leaves a mark

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Though the Malayalam film cannot be termed as Lal Jose's best work, yet it carries his stamp nonetheless.

Amitabh Bachchan's quirky avatars

Amitabh Bachchan's quirky avatars

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

The actor has consistently experimented with his image. Here are the whackiest ones.

Stock market caught in a pincer

Stock market caught in a pincer

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Invesors are caught between bullish China and bearish India.

Why Congress is in a big mess

Why Congress is in a big mess

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Who's calling the shots in the party, asks Aditi Phadnis.

'It is the beginning of Pakistan's collapse'

'It is the beginning of Pakistan's collapse'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Indian intelligence agencies and military experts, who have been watching the developments in Pakistan closely, say the military operation is a lot more complex than it seems to be and in the end, might even result in a direct threat to India.

How India's young cricketers are staying motivated during lockdown

How India's young cricketers are staying motivated during lockdown

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Shahbaz Ahmed, in his mind, had a questionnaire for Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers before getting started with what was to be his maiden Indian Premier League season. But the Bengal all-rounder will have to wait to don the Royal Challengers Bangalore red and gold as the possibility of having even a curtailed IPL is getting slimmer by the day with the rise of coronavirus positive cases in India.

Love thrillers? Watch Anu

Love thrillers? Watch Anu

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Anu can be enjoyed by the audience, who love thrillers. For Pooja Gandhi, this is certainly a big break. It is time that she chooses films where she can further demonstrate her talent.

Which of these stars will bag an Oscar this year?

Which of these stars will bag an Oscar this year?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep may be favourites but we look at all the the actors in the running.

There's more to Orissa than Posco

There's more to Orissa than Posco

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

In the past five or six years, the state has received investments worth around Rs 80,000 crore (Rs 800 billion) -- on the ground -- not counting the memoranda of understanding and plans like Mittal's, that are yet to take off.

Migrant workers struggle to survive as pandemic rages

Migrant workers struggle to survive as pandemic rages

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

It took a lockdown for us in India to even recognise that the plight of migrants needs to be addressed. They were faceless and unrecognised. They were unappreciated and even hounded. They were poorly paid and exploited, notes Ramesh Menon.

Why is RBI allergic to 55-year-old bankers?

Why is RBI allergic to 55-year-old bankers?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Is the RBI unable to accept with grace that beyond 55, one can have the ability to head the compliance functions in a bank, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

10 mistakes women make in an extra-marital affair

10 mistakes women make in an extra-marital affair

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

A woman who sleeps with a man she just met signals that she has low self-esteem or that she is actually only using him for sex, says Solene Paillet.

Will mothers get paid to take care of kids?

Will mothers get paid to take care of kids?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

India is moving towards computing the value of unpaid work done by millions of people to compensate them in some way.

Under par Dhawan faces axe for WI series

Under par Dhawan faces axe for WI series

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Rohit's workload to be discussed

Mowgli: Not for kids. Or adults

Mowgli: Not for kids. Or adults

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

A worn-out fantasy of shallow wisdom and unspectacular effects, perhaps it's time to close the book on the Mowgli legend, feels Sukanya Verma.

Do you suffer frequent headaches?

Do you suffer frequent headaches?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

If you're tired of that throbbing pain in your head, here's what you should do to get rid of it.

IPL auction: Ganguly eligible but not going, PV Shetty to attend

IPL auction: Ganguly eligible but not going, PV Shetty to attend

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly along with Mumbai Cricket Association joint Secretary Dr PV Shetty are the two erstwhile Indian Premier League governing council members deemed eligible to attend Monday's auctions, but the former captain is not going to be present.

Why Cheat India Review: Emraan turns Robin Hood

Why Cheat India Review: Emraan turns Robin Hood

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'A jumbo mess of warped notions and random ambition, Why Cheat India trivialises education and shows sympathy for deceit,' says Sukanya Verma.

'I can't see an Elon Musk anywhere in India'

'I can't see an Elon Musk anywhere in India'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'Saying the private industry will come and transform India's space programme is real moonshine!'

How brands are fighting back as global crises hit home

How brands are fighting back as global crises hit home

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Trust today means more than the belief that a brands' products will work as advertised; consumers want to believe that the company truly cares for its customers.

PIX: Sridevi, Bipasha party with Shilpa

PIX: Sridevi, Bipasha party with Shilpa

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

Take a look at the arrivals.

12 IMPORTANT LESSONS from 2019

12 IMPORTANT LESSONS from 2019

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Every year in Bollywood brings its share of good and bad. 2019 did too. Sukanya Verma lists what we learned.

Who will be BCCI's acting chief?

Who will be BCCI's acting chief?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

As of now, BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, along with GM MV Sridhar, is likely to look after the day-to-day functioning of the board.