News for '-khadi'

IAF showcases Rafale, Sukhoi on 89th foundation day

IAF showcases Rafale, Sukhoi on 89th foundation day

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Celebrating its 89th anniversary, the Indian Air Force on Friday put up a dazzling show with 75 aircraft, drawn from its vintage and modern fleet, performing skilful manoeuvres also marking the platinum jubilee year of India's Independence.

WOW! What a summer collection

WOW! What a summer collection

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

This summer collection that will knock your socks off!

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'We brought melody back to Hindi cinema and our songs which came straight from the heart, be it Papa Kehte Hain, Aye Mere Humsafar, Ghazab Ka Hai Din or Akele Hain To Kya Gham Hai, resonates even today.'

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Designer Archana Jaju's brand is focused on bringing India's fine craftmanship into everyday clothing.

Desi designs for the modern men

Desi designs for the modern men

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Dear men, it's your turn to take notes.

When Aamir pierced his ears...

When Aamir pierced his ears...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

On Lagaan's 20th anniversary, we bring back Aamir Khan's views expressed in an exclusive interview to Rediff.com Contributor Haresh Pandya in February 2000.

PM's first radio address 'Mann ki baat': Top 10 quotes

PM's first radio address 'Mann ki baat': Top 10 quotes

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the country on Friday in his first radio address titled 'Mann Ki baat'.

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The minister said that the priority for him will be "rolling out all stuck highway projects that include many of the IL&FS projects within 100 days".

How Gujarat plans to welcome Donald and Melania

How Gujarat plans to welcome Donald and Melania

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The Gujarat government has directed seven district collectors to ensure that the identity of each and every person coming for the road show and the Namaste Trump event is verified thoroughly.

Hey John Abraham, you got competition!

Hey John Abraham, you got competition!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Thought only women could be H-A-W-T showstoppers? Time to rethink!

What makes Adhuna so happy?!

What makes Adhuna so happy?!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

5 best looks of Day 2 at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive Day 2.

'Indian history is north India-centric'

'Indian history is north India-centric'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'There was a revolt. They were fighting for their rights.' 'They lost their rights after colonial forest policies came into place.' 'These freedom fighters were trying to reassert those rights.'

Pix: Swadeshi style, batik beauties on the ramp

Pix: Swadeshi style, batik beauties on the ramp

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Designer Soumitra Mondal continues to promote the cause closest to his heart on the runway -- khadi and traditional textiles. Here is a glimpse of his collection 'Frome' on Day One of the LFW.

Lakme Fashion Week: Now that makes winter tempting :)

Lakme Fashion Week: Now that makes winter tempting :)

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Indigene and Sayantan Sarkar's Lakme Fashion Week collections promise to keep us warm in style.

Indian looms hit the runway

Indian looms hit the runway

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

While Kiram Uttam Ghosh was inspired by Khadi, Deepika Govind soaked in the colours and culture of Rajasthan.

How Yogi will tackle the homecoming migrants' crisis

How Yogi will tackle the homecoming migrants' crisis

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The CM recently instructed officials to prepare a roadmap for providing local jobs to about two million people, especially in the rural-based industries, such as khadi, dairy, and food processing units and MSMEs.

Lakme Fashion Week: Dangal on the ramp!

Lakme Fashion Week: Dangal on the ramp!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Sanya Malhotra of the Dangal fame walked the ramp for The Meraki Project.

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The op-ed ends with a call to the world to work shoulder to shoulder to end hate, violence and suffering.

UP minister insults disabled by calling him 'loola-langda'

UP minister insults disabled by calling him 'loola-langda'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

"You have kept a loola-langda on contract. What will he do? This is the reason behind lack of hygiene here," Satyadev Pachauri was purportedly heard saying in the video clip which went viral on the social media.

12 RARE Lata Mangeshkar songs

12 RARE Lata Mangeshkar songs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

We continue celebrating Lataji's birthday, as Subhash K Jha picks 12 unknown but exquisite Lata songs

Assamese weaves for sultry summers

Assamese weaves for sultry summers

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Vaishali Shadangule's latest collection featured the khadi fabric created by Assamese women.

'70s again!

'70s again!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Sabyasachi wasn't the only one inspired by the decade. Krishna Mehta sought inspiration from the Swinging Seventies too while Vaishali Shadangule turned to Khadi.

I-Day fever: Rs 60 lakh flags sold!

I-Day fever: Rs 60 lakh flags sold!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

The Karnataka Khadi Gramodyog Samyuktha Sangha in Hubli, a city, which is around 400 kilometres from Bangalore, is the only authorised to manufacturer of the Tricolour.

Style Diaries: Malaika, Alia slay in yellow

Style Diaries: Malaika, Alia slay in yellow

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

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

The best street style looks from Lakme Fashion Week

The best street style looks from Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

The action was not just on the runway.

India administers over 100 crore anti-Covid jabs

India administers over 100 crore anti-Covid jabs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

The prime minister also visited the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi after the milestone was achieved and interacted with hospital officials.

Women power@LFW: Has India found its next best thing?

Women power@LFW: Has India found its next best thing?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

For the first time, the GenNext show had an all women batch.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Recipes: Cool summer drinks to beat the heat

Recipes: Cool summer drinks to beat the heat

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Don't get the heat get you down. Try these soothing coolers, suggests Apeksha Mehta.

Would you wear this?

Would you wear this?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Wonder what the designers were thinking when they created them!

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

This fashion show will melt your heart

This fashion show will melt your heart

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Eight designers. An NGO. Special showstoppers.

Swadeshi baton in hand, Ramdev to take on MNCs

Swadeshi baton in hand, Ramdev to take on MNCs

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Taking advantage of the absence of Nestl's Maggi noodles, Patanjali launched its own atta noodles last month.

Fashion Forward: India's GenNext is here!

Fashion Forward: India's GenNext is here!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Meet the GenNext designers who showcased their collection at Lakme Fashion Week.

PM Modi addresses first Mann Ki Baat in 2016

PM Modi addresses first Mann Ki Baat in 2016

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said awareness about it should be spread across the country so that at least 50 per cent of the farmers join it within two years.

India does not need to import from China: Gadkari

India does not need to import from China: Gadkari

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Highlighting the role of MSMEs in enhancing exports and helping the country achieve self reliance, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said India does not need to import from China. "Already in automobile sector, in many sectors now, in agriculture, automobiles, everywhere, we have already found the solutions. Now we don't need to import from China," said the minister. He observed that India was exporting a lot of items instead of importing them.

Those supporting Gurmehar should be thrown out of country: Haryana Min

Those supporting Gurmehar should be thrown out of country: Haryana Min

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

"It is very wrong and condemnable that Gurmehar has tried to do politics over her father's martyrdom," Vij, a five-time MLA said.

Pics that will make you pack your bags and head to Ahmedabad now!

Pics that will make you pack your bags and head to Ahmedabad now!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Anita Aikara/Rediff.com shares her pics from Ahmedabad, which is the first Indian city to get a UNESCO heritage tag.

'Sabarmati ke Sant' an insult to armed revolutionaries: Anil Vij

'Sabarmati ke Sant' an insult to armed revolutionaries: Anil Vij

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

The minister said the lyrics of the song did not make any mention of the large number of freedom fighters who launched an armed struggle to free the country.