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Taylor-made! Swift is the woman of the year

Taylor-made! Swift is the woman of the year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The American country singer stole the show at the 2015 Elle Style Awards.

Victoria Beckham as best man?

Victoria Beckham as best man?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

All the latest Hollywood buzz.

How Mira Nair's hubby helped Forest

How Mira Nair's hubby helped Forest

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

'He is a third-generation Ugandan and he had amazingly positive things to say about Idi Amin. He said Amin helped the country immensely. That was confusing for me, because Amin did kick the Asians out of Uganda. He gave them 90 days.'

Chocolate can boost the brain

Chocolate can boost the brain

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

A study led by Professor Ian Macdonald found that consumption of a cocoa drink rich in flavanols -- a key ingredient of dark chocolate -- boosts blood flow to key areas of the brain for two to three hours.

PM Modi explains why Bapuji's statue stands tall outside UK parliament

PM Modi explains why Bapuji's statue stands tall outside UK parliament

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The PM gave the reason when asked why is it that there's a statue of Gandhi outside the UK parliament?

Soon, Internet via power lines

Soon, Internet via power lines

Rediff.com8 Oct 2005

The concept of power line communication has been around for over a decade but was shelved for practical difficulties.

'You don't play characters. You own them'

'You don't play characters. You own them'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'Why would Destiny play such a cruel game?'

Fashion on show at Winter Olympics!

Fashion on show at Winter Olympics!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Furry hats, thick puffer coats and neck warmers are a necessity, but can be stylish too.

Fusion food, the new taste of India

Fusion food, the new taste of India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

Want to blend tandoori with pizza? Try out 'fusion food'.

Coming soon: Dixy Chicken outlets

Coming soon: Dixy Chicken outlets

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

After KFC and MacDonald's of the United States, the leading London-based fast food multinational Dixy Chicken is making forays in the Indian market and will open its first two outlets here by early next year.

US restaurant chain to enter India

US restaurant chain to enter India

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

After MacDonald's and Pizza Hut it is the turn of US-based restaurant chain 'Hooters of America' to open outlets in major Indian cities.

Alia, Malaika, Sonam: AMAZING March fashion

Alia, Malaika, Sonam: AMAZING March fashion

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Take some cue from these B-town ladies and get your fashion game on point!

10 opportunities in services sector

10 opportunities in services sector

Rediff.com14 Oct 2004

Amazing entries to the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Amazing entries to the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo contest is now in its fifth week of accepting entries. The best entries this week include a close-up of a lioness and two bears giving high-fives to one another. The contest is open until May 3.

Where exactly is the India-China border?

Where exactly is the India-China border?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

China has chosen to keep New Delhi guessing, while retaining for itself the option of constantly changing facts on the ground and shifting the LAC westwards -- the strategy called 'salami slicing', notes Ajai Shukla.

Australian court tosses out Adani coal mine challenge

Australian court tosses out Adani coal mine challenge

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

The mine got the sign-off from Environment Minister Greg Hunt in October after the company cleared concerns about two rare outback species

Aston Villa sack manager Tim Sherwood

Aston Villa sack manager Tim Sherwood

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Aston Villa have sacked manager Tim Sherwood, the Premier League club announced on Sunday.

Spotted: Nargis Fakhri at London Fashion Week

Spotted: Nargis Fakhri at London Fashion Week

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Look who all were spotted enjoying one of the biggest fashion events!

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

On Kareena Kapoor's 40th birthday on September 21, Sukanya Verma handpicks 25 of her most stunning frames from various movies to highlight how she draws our attention in big and small ways.

'I want to be a Priyanka Chopra in reverse'

'I want to be a Priyanka Chopra in reverse'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'I want to go back to India after my success here.'

Dare to bare: 10 racy outfits celebs wore in 2017

Dare to bare: 10 racy outfits celebs wore in 2017

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Presenting the hottest fashion trends of the year-- the naked dress is one of them!

In Pics: Bold, fearless red carpet styles

In Pics: Bold, fearless red carpet styles

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Nicole Scherzinger showed off her curves and Jourdan Dunn almost suffered a wardrobe malfunction.

Swimsuit models glam up the red carpet

Swimsuit models glam up the red carpet

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Follow in the steps of international models to look sizzling at a party.

2016 SAG Awards: Kate Winslet, Nicole Kidman on the red carpet

2016 SAG Awards: Kate Winslet, Nicole Kidman on the red carpet

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

A look at the star arrivals and big winners of the night!

Winners of the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest

Winners of the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Capturing motion in a still image is a tough job, but the winners of the Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2016 have done just that with their breathtaking images of action and adventure sports.

Uday Kotak is EY's world entrepreneur of the year

Uday Kotak is EY's world entrepreneur of the year

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

He becomes 2nd Indian to win this award; N R Narayana Murthy won it in 2003.

Google's new features to make search more personalised

Google's new features to make search more personalised

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Weather updates at the start of the day of or traffic movement during the office hours are some of the information that most of the users look for daily, Kentaro Tokusei, Product Management Director (Japan) said at the company event in Taipei on Tuesday.

Adani defends Queensland mine project in court

Adani defends Queensland mine project in court

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Coast and Country challenged Adani's plans to build biggest mine in the Galilee Basin.

Vinesh, Sumit claim gold; Sakshi settles for bronze on last day of CWG wrestling

Vinesh, Sumit claim gold; Sakshi settles for bronze on last day of CWG wrestling

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

There was no stopping the gold rush in wrestling as two more were added to the tally by Vinesh Phogat (50kg) and Sumit (125kg) but Olympic bronze-medallist Sakshi Malik (62kg) had to be content with a third-place finish in the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Saturday.

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

Scientists quarrel over India's tiger numbers

Scientists quarrel over India's tiger numbers

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Have India's tigers increased by 30 per cent in the last four years?

Germany calls in British ambassador over spy allegations

Germany calls in British ambassador over spy allegations

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Germany's foreign ministry has called in British Ambassador Simon MacDonald to demand an explanation over allegations that his mission in Berlin is operating a "secret listening post" to spy on the German government.

The Truth and Myth of Indira Gandhi

The Truth and Myth of Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

'It has even been suggested that Modi and Amit Shah, however grudgingly, harbour admiration for her controlling streak and steely resilience,' says Sunil Sethi.

Can India be Uber's silver lining?

Can India be Uber's silver lining?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Karan Choudhury asks Uber India president Amit Jain what the company's global problems mean for its India operations.

FA Cup: Swansea shocked, Chelsea win, Kane saves Spurs

FA Cup: Swansea shocked, Chelsea win, Kane saves Spurs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Premier League Swansea City fell victims to the first major giant-killing of the FA Cup third round on Sunday when they lost 3-2 away to League Two (fourth tier) side Oxford United.