News for '-festivals'

Urvashi Blows Kisses To...

Urvashi Blows Kisses To...

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Urvashi Rautela added a lot of glamour to the closing ceremony at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Alia Gets Us Alpha-Ready

Alia Gets Us Alpha-Ready

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Alia teased her fans at the Red Sea Film Festival with a teaser of her upcoming spy movie, Alpha.

Mitchell slams century as New Zealand down India to level series

Mitchell slams century as New Zealand down India to level series

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

K L Rahul's unbeaten ton was eclipsed by Daryl Mitchell's splendid 131 not out as New Zealand levelled the three-match series 1-1 with a seven-wicket win in the second ODI.

Salman's Day Out With Johnny Depp

Salman's Day Out With Johnny Depp

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Salman Khan, who turns 60 this month, made a splash at the Red Sea Film Festival, as he rubbed shoulders with Hollywood's A-listers.

Zubeen Garg drowned after declining life jacket: Singapore court told

Zubeen Garg drowned after declining life jacket: Singapore court told

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Popular Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg drowned off Lazarus Island in Singapore after declining a life jacket while severely intoxicated, a coroner's court heard.

Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

While the DMK depends on a 'silver sieve' of welfare schemes to stay in power, its support is slowly draining away under the weight of poor governance, corruption, and voters who are no longer satisfied with benefits alone and now want basic administration to work, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Decked churches, midnight masses: India celebrates Christmas

Decked churches, midnight masses: India celebrates Christmas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Christmas was celebrated with devotion and festive gaiety across India, with churches decked in lights, midnight masses, and community events spreading cheer. Leaders extended greetings, and celebrations took place in various states with prayers for peace and harmony.

Core infra sectors grow by 1.8% in November

Core infra sectors grow by 1.8% in November

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

India's eight key infrastructure sectors grew at a slower pace of 1.8 per cent in November against 5.8 per cent in the same month last year, amid a dip in production of crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, and electricity, according to official data released on Monday.

Tharnika's Too Cute For...

Tharnika's Too Cute For...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Tharnika Rao, who has stepped into the spotlight with her debut film, Kombuseevi, already has a style that feels refreshingly confident.

Deepathoon row: HC bench calls TN govt ban 'ridiculous'

Deepathoon row: HC bench calls TN govt ban 'ridiculous'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Madras high court's Madurai division bench on Tuesday upheld a single judge's order allowing lighting of a lamp on what is claimed as 'deepathoon' on the Thirupparankundram hill in Tamil Nadu.

HC Orders Fishing Ban In Kaziranga During Magh Bihu

HC Orders Fishing Ban In Kaziranga During Magh Bihu

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The court asked the state government, forest department and Kaziranga National Park authorities to place on record the steps taken so far to control illegal fishing and to explain how such activities can be effectively prevented in future.

Golden Globes 2026: Year Belongs To OBAA

Golden Globes 2026: Year Belongs To OBAA

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

This year's Golden Globes was a test to see if Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another is still riding on an unstoppable train, similar to one that Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer rode on in 2023, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Amazon, Flipkart deploy war rooms for Rs 1.2 trillion festival battle

Amazon, Flipkart deploy war rooms for Rs 1.2 trillion festival battle

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

At the stroke of midnight, live dashboards lit up simultaneously across Amazon India's World Trade Centre headquarters and Flipkart's Outer Ring Road office in Bengaluru. In sprawling "war rooms" at both the companies, executives monitored real-time data streams tracking payment speeds, inventory levels, and delivery logistics as millions of shoppers flooded online platforms.

Automobile retail sales up 7.71% at 2,81,61,228 units in 2025: FADA

Automobile retail sales up 7.71% at 2,81,61,228 units in 2025: FADA

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India in 2025 grew by 7.71 per cent at 2,81,61,228 units as compared to 2,61,45,445 in 2024, with GST 2.0 helping overcome a subdued start to the year, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Tuesday.

About 50% turnout in Maha civic polls; 41% polling in BMC

About 50% turnout in Maha civic polls; 41% polling in BMC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

A BMC spokesperson said the average voter turnout stood at 29.96 per cent till 1.30 pm in the metropolis, which has more than 1 crore eligible electors.

Rashmika, Ananya Get Jewel Happy With...

Rashmika, Ananya Get Jewel Happy With...

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

If there's one colour palette that absolutely owns the holiday and wedding season, its jewel tones.

12 Rocking Christmas Markets

12 Rocking Christmas Markets

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The beautiful twinkling Christmas markets that come up across the world, as December begins, allow you to step into the magic Christmas.

40 Things We Love About Deepika!

40 Things We Love About Deepika!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Deepika Padukone turns 40 on January 5, and Namrata Thakker lists the 40 things we love about her.

Vijay's Jana Nayagan release delayed again, HC stays own order

Vijay's Jana Nayagan release delayed again, HC stays own order

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

The Madras high court on Friday directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a censor certificate to actor-turned-politician Vijay's upcoming film Jana Nayagan, setting aside the board's directive to refer the matter to a review committee.

Kerala film fest drops six movies after MEA warning

Kerala film fest drops six movies after MEA warning

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The Kerala Chalachitra Academy decided not to screen six films at the IFFK after the Ministry of External Affairs raised objections, citing concerns over foreign policy and national security. Academy chairman Resul Pookutty denies political influence in the decision.

Saudi Arabia Honours Rekha!

Saudi Arabia Honours Rekha!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Her presence lit up the room as she reflected on a remarkable career that has shaped generations of Indian cinema.'

Want To Stand Out At Your NYE Party? Wear This

Want To Stand Out At Your NYE Party? Wear This

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

When someone says New Year's Eve, most people think black, glitter and drama. But white has quietly entered the party conversation and is doing evening wear really well.

Diwali added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Diwali added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

India's Deepavali (Diwali), the festival of light, has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during a meeting held at the Red Fort in Delhi.

Poll heat hits box office as Vijay, DMK-linked films clash at Pongal

Poll heat hits box office as Vijay, DMK-linked films clash at Pongal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

As Tamil Nadu gears up for elections, a clash of films with distinct political ideologies is set to unfold at the box office, mirroring the rivalry between political parties.

The Hottest Cholis Of 2025

The Hottest Cholis Of 2025

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

2025 was the year blouses stopped being just blouses. They became the star of the outfit.

'Unspeakable atrocities against non-Muslims': Hasina slams Yunus

'Unspeakable atrocities against non-Muslims': Hasina slams Yunus

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's deposed prime minister, has accused the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus of committing atrocities against non-Muslims and interfering with religious freedom.

Tyre stocks to ride demand, margin tailwinds; global risks may bite

Tyre stocks to ride demand, margin tailwinds; global risks may bite

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Shares of tyre manufacturers have outperformed broader equity benchmarks, buoyed by multiple tailwinds. Softer raw material prices, an uptick in demand from automakers following the reduction of the goods and services tax (GST) rates, and steady replacement demand have lifted sentiment toward the sector.

Mumbai Ganesh mandals urged to keep festival apolitical, promote culture

Mumbai Ganesh mandals urged to keep festival apolitical, promote culture

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

A coordination body of Ganesh mandals in Mumbai has appealed to them to keep the Ganpati festival apolitical, specially in view of the upcoming city civic body polls, and promote Marathi language and culture during the celebrations.

'World like coalition politics; we have to be very nimble'

'World like coalition politics; we have to be very nimble'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discusses India's foreign policy challenges in a multipolar world, emphasizing the need for nimbleness and prioritizing national interests.

World's 8 Most Magical Christmas Train Rides

World's 8 Most Magical Christmas Train Rides

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

A train ride for Christmas? Why not?!

Margin, valuation worries may weigh on Eicher stock

Margin, valuation worries may weigh on Eicher stock

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

The stock of automative major Eicher Motors hit its all-time high on Wednesday, capping the year with gains of about 52.7 per cent. It has comfortably outperformed its sector index, the Nifty Auto, which jumped 22.7 per cent, as well as the benchmark Nifty, which rose 10 per cent during this period.

East Indian Christmas: Dukryache Indyal, Thali Sweet

East Indian Christmas: Dukryache Indyal, Thali Sweet

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The unique East Indian community of Mumbai is one of the city's oldest Catholic communities. Their Christmas celebrations have a distinctive blend of Portuguese influence, Maharashtrian roots and age-old family traditions.

Zubeen Garg's Final Podcast To Help Artistes

Zubeen Garg's Final Podcast To Help Artistes

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Revenue generated from the final podcast featuring Zubeen Garg will be placed in a 20-year fixed deposit to support emerging artists.

8 Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating

8 Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Make the most of the festive period with these 8 easy, evidence-based strategies designed to help you keep the extra kilos at bay.

Archana, The Desi Boss Babe

Archana, The Desi Boss Babe

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Archana Iyer dresses like someone who loves her traditions but also knows her way around a power move.

13 Magic Malai Dishes

13 Magic Malai Dishes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Whether it's adding richness to festive desserts or lending silkiness to everyday meals, malai brings an unmistakable depth of flavour to a dish, lifting it into the realm of the scrumptious.

Arjun's Fiancee Joins Tendulkar Family Festivities

Arjun's Fiancee Joins Tendulkar Family Festivities

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

On Friday, the cricket icon gave fans a rare glimpse into his family celebrations when he shared pictures from his mother's birthday on Instagram.

Economic activity remained upbeat in Nov

Economic activity remained upbeat in Nov

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Overall economic activity continued to hold up in November with demand conditions remaining robust, thanks to strengthening urban demand, but manufacturing and rural demand showed some signs of deceleration even as services remained strong, according to an article on the State of the Economy written by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officials in the central bank's December bulletin.

Why RSS Must Choose Bharatiyata Over Hindutva

Why RSS Must Choose Bharatiyata Over Hindutva

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The future of India will be shaped and decided by the choices the RSS makes now, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Going For A Concert? Read Sharvari, Kriti's Tips First

Going For A Concert? Read Sharvari, Kriti's Tips First

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Concert culture has officially taken over India and honestly, we are not complaining.