News for '-luxury'

Riddhima, Shalini And Their Fabulous Catwalk

Riddhima, Shalini And Their Fabulous Catwalk

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

As Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Shalini Passi prepare for their debut in the upcoming series Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives, their presence as Monisha Jaising's showstoppers adds an exciting dynamic to this showcase of bridal fashion.

AI & automation to play a crucial role for retail industry in 2025

AI & automation to play a crucial role for retail industry in 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

With the rapid evolution of channels like quick-commerce and the emergence of ONDC, the Indian retail industry is 'cautiously optimistic' for 2025, in which new-age technologies such as AI and automation will play a crucial role, driving efficiency and personalisation.

'GST Council Should Jack Up Rates'

'GST Council Should Jack Up Rates'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'Rates go up, revenues go up, and the need for compensation diminishes.'

Vettori reveals what went wrong for Australia...

Vettori reveals what went wrong for Australia...

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Daniel Vettori admitted that a resilient partnership between Indian tailenders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep foiled their plans to enforce a follow-on

Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Mercedes-Benz India, BMW India and Audi India have lined up over 50 new model launches as they seek to recoup previous year's loss in volumes, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

Mercedes launches first of 3 luxury electric vehicles in India

Mercedes launches first of 3 luxury electric vehicles in India

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The first all electric Mercedes AMG launched in India

Got unconditional bail hours after judicial remand: PK

Got unconditional bail hours after judicial remand: PK

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Police personnel removed him and his supporters from the protest site as they were holding the demonstration near a restricted area, and thus it was "illegal", a senior officer said.

'There was panic in the streets': Syria returnees

'There was panic in the streets': Syria returnees

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

A batch of Indian nationals, who returned to their homeland on Saturday after being evacuated from crisis-hit Syria, recalled the panic situation they faced in that country but praised the Indian Embassy there for being in 'constant touch' with them.

UP Eyes Rs 25,000 Cr Revenue From Maha Kumbh

UP Eyes Rs 25,000 Cr Revenue From Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

... resulting in a Rs 2 trillion economic spinoff.

How doyens of Indian haute couture making luxury fashion more attainable

How doyens of Indian haute couture making luxury fashion more attainable

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

The move points to a growing need to cater to a younger customer base, one that wants designer clothes not just for big occasions but also wishes to make them a part of their day-to-day lives by interpreting individual pieces in individualistic manners.

How Watching Movies Is Going To Change

How Watching Movies Is Going To Change

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

FLEXI Show will give the audience the freedom to leave the movie hall at any point while paying only for the time they watched it.

Stalemate ends, MVA likely to announce seat-sharing deal today

Stalemate ends, MVA likely to announce seat-sharing deal today

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Top leaders of the Opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance met in Mumbai late Tuesday night with indications that the seat-sharing arrangement for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections has been finalised.

India's PV market posts record sales in 2024

India's PV market posts record sales in 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Indian passenger vehicles market registered record wholesales of 43 lakh units in 2024, with companies like market leader Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, and Kia posting their best-ever annual domestic sales. The continued growth of SUVs, along with rural markets playing a key role in driving up car sales, helped the industry better the previous best of nearly 41.1 lakh units posted in 2023.

It's Time For Band, Bajaa And The Maximalist Bride

It's Time For Band, Bajaa And The Maximalist Bride

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Indian weddings are known for their magnanimity.

Tara, Manushi, Sushmita Are Simply Wow!

Tara, Manushi, Sushmita Are Simply Wow!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The three beautiful ladies were electrifying on the ramp.

Sangeeta Bijlani Looks Absolutely Smashing!

Sangeeta Bijlani Looks Absolutely Smashing!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Sangeeta Bijlani -- who's a gorgeous 64 years old -- stole the spotlight at the Lakme Fashion Week

Consensus eludes GoM on GST rate rationalisation, over 100 items discussed

Consensus eludes GoM on GST rate rationalisation, over 100 items discussed

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on goods and services tax (GST) rate rationalisation, which convened in Goa on Wednesday, reviewed the GST rates for over 100 items, including textiles, handloom goods, agricultural products, fertilisers, and educational materials. However, no consensus was reached on any of the items, with further discussions scheduled for next month in Delhi.

Dr Singh's final journey to begin tomorrow at 9.30 am

Dr Singh's final journey to begin tomorrow at 9.30 am

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were among the top leaders who paid homage to former prime minister Manmohan Singh at his home in New Delhi on Friday.

Guess The Price Of Neeraj Chopra's Watch!

Guess The Price Of Neeraj Chopra's Watch!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra didn't just capture silver at the Paris Olympics; he also turned heads with his watch too

The FABULOUS Life of Shalini Passi

The FABULOUS Life of Shalini Passi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Shalini Passi is the latest addition along with Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Kalyani Saha, and she has got everyone talking on social media, thanks to her quirky personality.

Forget Blouses, This Hot Trend Is IN!

Forget Blouses, This Hot Trend Is IN!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Take inspiration from these cutting-edge designs worn by fashion-forward celebs to ensure turn heads with your ultra-mod style.

Basic rights in India have become 'luxuries', 'entitlements': Mehbooba writes to CJI

Basic rights in India have become 'luxuries', 'entitlements': Mehbooba writes to CJI

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Mufti said the fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution and guaranteed to all Indian citizens "are being brazenly impinged upon".

'To Have Your Husband Beside You As A Pillar Is Most Important For A New Mother'

'To Have Your Husband Beside You As A Pillar Is Most Important For A New Mother'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'Mental and physical health is very important as far as new mothers are concerned. You cannot ignore it.'

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Lillian Carter, a trained nurse and a Peace Corps worker, spent two years of her life, when she was in her late 60s, serving the poor in India, in the 1960s. She was posted as a volunteer to Vikhroli, then a village 30 km outside of Mumbai and a Godrej township, and was there from 1966 to 1968.

ITC's luxury project in Colombo hit as Sri Lanka economy sinks

ITC's luxury project in Colombo hit as Sri Lanka economy sinks

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

ITC's first foreign venture in the hotel space - a premium and luxury mixed-use development - has been "adversely impacted" by Sri Lanka's economic crisis, the firm said. The $300-million project under WelcomHotels Lanka (Private) Limited (WLPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC, comprises a luxury hotel and a super-premium residential apartment complex on 5.86 acres of prime sea-facing land in Colombo. In its latest annual report for financial year 2021-22 (FY22), ITC mentioned that the project's construction was running on schedule till the third quarter (Q3) of FY19, but was adversely impacted due to disruptions in the aftermath of the terror incidents in 2019 and thereafter by recurrent waves of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Maha BJP chief's son's Audi hits multiple vehicles, 2 injured

Maha BJP chief's son's Audi hits multiple vehicles, 2 injured

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut said Devendra Fadnavis was not eligible to head the Maharashtra home department.

The Great Indian Wedding Season

The Great Indian Wedding Season

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

With November 22, 23 and 24 being among the most auspicious dates for marriage this year, hotels across the country are all booked, as are wedding-related ancillary services.

Konstas, Bumrah Share Honours On Day 1

Konstas, Bumrah Share Honours On Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The four wickets that India prised out in the third session, on balance, swung the game back in their favour, says Prem Panicker .

Rajasthan Hotels Offer Off-Season Bargains

Rajasthan Hotels Offer Off-Season Bargains

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Hotel rooms, usually in the range of Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 a night during the peak season, are now available for Rs 7,000 to Rs 10,000 a night.

Mercedes Benz classics take over Mumbai's streets!

Mercedes Benz classics take over Mumbai's streets!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The 11th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally in Mumbai on Sunday featured headturners that left the audience gasping in awe. Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com presents a ringside view.

Govt should give cheaper loans to spur affordable home sales: Naredco prez

Govt should give cheaper loans to spur affordable home sales: Naredco prez

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The government should provide home loan up to 25 lakh at a lower interest rate of 5 per cent to the people of the middle class, a prominent realtors' body appealed to the government against the backdrop of soaring home prices. G Hari Babu, president of the National Real Estate Development Council (Naredco), in an online interaction with Business Standard, said that the middle class in India accounts for roughly 30 per cent of the total population and is dependent on rental accommodation.

Leo's 50 Today: His 10 Best Movies!

Leo's 50 Today: His 10 Best Movies!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Namrata Thakker picks her 10 favourite Leo movies.

Record high price of gold mutes Dhanteras sales; volumes may drop 10%

Record high price of gold mutes Dhanteras sales; volumes may drop 10%

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Gold sales on Dhanteras are estimated to drop 10 per cent in volume terms year-on-year on sharp 33 per cent annual rise in rates of the yellow metal, according to industry players. Since Dhanteras -- the most auspicious day in the Hindu calendar for buying items ranging from precious metals to utensils -- is celebrated on two days till 1.11 pm on Wednesday, jewellers are expecting more footfalls in both online and offline stores.

Meet Angad's Wonderwoman

Meet Angad's Wonderwoman

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Urvashi gets a lakh roses...Manushi shares a throwback picture... Shriya goes red...

Shah Rukh Khan, team stopped at Mumbai airport over luxury watches

Shah Rukh Khan, team stopped at Mumbai airport over luxury watches

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and five members of his team were stopped for an hour at the Mumbai airport by customs officials for not paying customs duty for six luxury watches as the payment facility was not operational in the early hours of Saturday, an official said.

Shreyas Iyer's Italian Getaway

Shreyas Iyer's Italian Getaway

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Shreyas Iyer soaks up the sun on a luxurious Italian vacation.

Navratri, Day 4: Sonakshi, Kangana Stun In Orange

Navratri, Day 4: Sonakshi, Kangana Stun In Orange

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

This celebratory colour is the perfect pick for adding that spark to your festive wardrobe.

She hadn't done...: Puja Khedkar's father defends her

She hadn't done...: Puja Khedkar's father defends her

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

About the 34-year-old officer's alleged misuse of power, including the use of a private luxury car with a VIP number plate and red-blue beacon, during her tenure at the Pune collector's office, Dilip said she had taken permission for everything.

In home and office, India's real estate market is charting a course for growth

In home and office, India's real estate market is charting a course for growth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

India's real estate market is poised for growth across categories - residential, commercial, and rental. Currently valued at Rs 24 trillion, or about $300 billion, it is projected to surge to $1.3 trillion by 2034, and then grow further to $5.17 trillion by 2047, indicates a report by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (Credai).

Alia's Stunning Debut At The Paris Fashion Week

Alia's Stunning Debut At The Paris Fashion Week

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Alia wore a stunning off-the-shoulder black jumpsuit with a metallic silver bustier that perfectly accentuated her figure. The combination of glossy black and shimmering silver was visually striking.