News for '-exotic'

Pix: When celebs put on fake tattoos

Pix: When celebs put on fake tattoos

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Check out stars who sported tattoos to fit in with their characters.

PIX: Ileana's FUN Fiji holiday

PIX: Ileana's FUN Fiji holiday

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Ileana D'Cruz chose to vacation at the Turtle island in Fiji, where she was accompanied by her Australian boyfriend Andrew Kneebone.

GST: State ministers fly to Europe to take lessons

GST: State ministers fly to Europe to take lessons

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Top ministers from about 20 states and some officials from the finance ministry are leaving for a 10-day trip to Europe next week.

Mallika Sherawat's SUPERSTAR life, in pictures!

Mallika Sherawat's SUPERSTAR life, in pictures!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The actress celebrates he 40th birthday today!

25 STUNNING FRAMES of Gupt

25 STUNNING FRAMES of Gupt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Gupt's greatest success lies in how attractive it remains despite the suspense becoming common knowledge, feels Sukanya Verma.

Fashion: Dreamy, romantic, feminine delight

Fashion: Dreamy, romantic, feminine delight

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

Here's a glimpse of designer Nikasha Tawadey's collection from Day One of the LFW. Inspired by the pretty flower Siuli, which blooms at night and woven around a romantic legend about the tree, the collection was feminine, exotic and primarily ethnic.

The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix

The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

A Netflix documentary reveals the sordid story behind the dazzling success and dizzying fall of the founder of Bikram Yoga.

Who will bell the big banking cats?

Who will bell the big banking cats?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

This is the third and last part of a series on exotic financial derivatives, how they wreaked havoc globally, and why global financial institutions seem to resemble rigged casinos.

'Spain was gorgeous with lots of naked people'

'Spain was gorgeous with lots of naked people'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Director Zoya Akhtar talks about her film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.

Freida-starrer Trishna takes a tumble in the UK

Freida-starrer Trishna takes a tumble in the UK

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

The film fails to draw in crowds despite good reviews.

Rate Deepika, Freida's style quotient!

Rate Deepika, Freida's style quotient!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Here's how these B-town celebs fared last week, fashion wise.

PHOTOS: The many moods of ladies at Royal Ascot...

PHOTOS: The many moods of ladies at Royal Ascot...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Take a look at these ladies who put their best foot forward!

Different Indias on a flight to Bikaner

Different Indias on a flight to Bikaner

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

The flight seemed crammed with groups of friends from Delhi and Mumbai. They spoke in the accented English of the privileged, threw abuse about freely, and talked loudly throughout the one-and-a-half-hour flight. While the excited group kept up their chatter, another quieter group went about its business with just as much efficiency, says Kishore Singh.

10 best gadget gifts for Father's Day

10 best gadget gifts for Father's Day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

So what should you gift your dad this Father's Day? Here are 10 suggestions.

EXPLAINED: How Budget helps turn black money white

EXPLAINED: How Budget helps turn black money white

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

What is worrying analysts is that such money that flows into India seems to be the money of Indians, sent abroad first through the hawala route and then subsequently laundered abroad, especially in tax havens.

Travelling solo? You must inspect your room first

Travelling solo? You must inspect your room first

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Safety and security are important factors when it comes to looking for lodging and accommodation, says Sagar Panchal.

PIX: Preity Zinta's South African holiday

PIX: Preity Zinta's South African holiday

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Stars go on the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

Why currency derivatives are like rigged casinos!

Why currency derivatives are like rigged casinos!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

This is the second part of a 3-part series on exotic financial derivatives, how they wreaked havoc globally, and why global financial institutions seem to resemble rigged casinos.

Top ten health benefits of yoga

Top ten health benefits of yoga

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Yogacharya Shameem Akthar, trained with the International Yoga Vedanta Center, lists the top ten benefits that continue keep yoga on the top of the must-do list for most people.

As the markets sank, they scaled new heights

As the markets sank, they scaled new heights

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

Radhika Gupta and Anant Jatia, start-up entrepreneurs, speak about the impetus for their unusual start up, that led them to switch countries and gamble on their futures. They also discuss what it takes to succeed with their unique business proposition, why they quit lucrative careers to start a company in India and their success mantras.

Fashion: Elegant pleats for young women

Fashion: Elegant pleats for young women

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

The final day of Lakme Fashion Week opened with designer Atithi Gupta's 'Recherche' winter festive line.

PIX: Suyyash-Kishwer's California holiday

PIX: Suyyash-Kishwer's California holiday

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Let's tour California with the newlyweds!

10 hot new perfumes endorsed by hot women!

10 hot new perfumes endorsed by hot women!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Which are the hottest perfumes you should be spritzing on to smell fresh and irresistible? Here are the biggest, most popular names available in the Indian market!

Photos: Dharavi, Redesigned!

Photos: Dharavi, Redesigned!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Amsterdam-based artists Jorge Maes Rubio and Amanda Pinatih attempt to give traditional products created in Dharavi a design spin.

What is the right way to do pranayama?

What is the right way to do pranayama?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, takes you through a quiz to help you learn about the marvellous aspects of this limb of yoga.

Gujarat to see 1,000 greenhouses in 3 years

Gujarat to see 1,000 greenhouses in 3 years

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

The state government is offering several incentives to encourage cultivators for developing greenhouses.

China creating super-cities, but where are the jobs?

China creating super-cities, but where are the jobs?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

China's secondary cities are building infrastructure on a massive scale, but the factories that will generate jobs for the poor are still nowhere in sight.

PIX: Sexy foreigners making a beeline into Bollywood

PIX: Sexy foreigners making a beeline into Bollywood

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Check out the foreign hotties that are raiding Bollywood.

#WorldEnvironmentDay: How to be a green foodie and save the planet

#WorldEnvironmentDay: How to be a green foodie and save the planet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

By being a mindful, eco-conscious consumer of food you can make a difference. On World Environment Day, we tell you how you can do that.

Destination dos replace the Big Fat Indian wedding

Destination dos replace the Big Fat Indian wedding

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The Big Fat Indian wedding is being traded in for a smaller one in foreign countries, preferably in Southeast Asia -- we examine the growing trend.

An American foodie's quest for Kerala cuisine

An American foodie's quest for Kerala cuisine

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Anthony Bourdain, the American author, chef and host of Discovery Channel's culinary and cultural adventure program No Reservations was in Kerala recently, checking out the state's unique cuisine and Keralite tastebuds.

Will she be the next Freida Pinto?

Will she be the next Freida Pinto?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Tena Desae will be seen romancing Dev Patel in her first Hollywood venture.

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.

Was your honeymoon BETTER than Wills and Kate's?

Was your honeymoon BETTER than Wills and Kate's?

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Where did you have your honeymoon? Tell us all about it and send in some pictures!

The mysterious case of missing $500 billion!

The mysterious case of missing $500 billion!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Here is the first part of a 3-part series on exotic financial derivatives, how they wreaked havoc globally, and why global financial institutions seem to resemble rigged casions.

Car enthusiasts launch 'super car club'

Car enthusiasts launch 'super car club'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Now, people can see some of the fastest machines in the world\nlike the Ferrari, Audi, BMW, Lamborghini and Porsche under one roof.

Is your UK degree from an Indian institute worth it?

Is your UK degree from an Indian institute worth it?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Institutes offering a true blue UK degree without the students ever leaving Indian shores are on the rise. Careers360 examines the commercial interests, the collaborations between Indian and UK institutes, the visa angle and if you can work in the UK after getting these degrees.

Duchess Meghan Markle gives birth to baby boy

Duchess Meghan Markle gives birth to baby boy

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, was present at the birth of his boy, who weighs 3.2 kg.

The War Review

The War Review

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

War is an ode to such star power, one that pits Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff together for the first time and capitalises on their famous idol-idoliser energy to draw us into a world of espionage, action and camaraderie.

Migratory birds nestle in Kodiyakkarai sanctuary

Migratory birds nestle in Kodiyakkarai sanctuary

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Exotic migratory birds from India and other parts of the world are making it to the Kodiyakkarai Bird Sanctuary near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, offering a treat to both bird lovers and tourists.