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What it takes to be a model! Indian beauty queen tells all

What it takes to be a model! Indian beauty queen tells all

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

LFW model Aradhana Buragohain details the pressure she is under to look good.

Hello, Miss Congeniality

Hello, Miss Congeniality

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

In the run-up to the fbb Femina Miss India pageant 2015, twenty one finalists participated in the sub-contests. These are the winners...

Assam calling Priyanka Chopra

Assam calling Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

In photos: Priyanka Chopra as Assam Tourism's new ambassador.

Shwetha Menon: I would love to play a tomboy

Shwetha Menon: I would love to play a tomboy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Shwetha Menon on playing a sexy older woman in Rathinirvedam 2 and the new roles she would love to take on.

Poll diary: Chandigarh's date with dimples

Poll diary: Chandigarh's date with dimples

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Sitting MP Pawan Kumar Bansal faces two dimpled beauties. Which one will the city choose?

'India is full of beautiful, talented young women'

'India is full of beautiful, talented young women'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

"I didn't expect to win," she said, adding, "India is full of beautiful, talented young women and in New Jersey the best from each state was represented. I am Kashmiri and Punjabi and have been raised in Dallas my whole life."

'I'm not getting married anytime soon'

'I'm not getting married anytime soon'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

'A lot of married people are not happy with their partners, so how does a marriage decide happiness? Our family wants us to be happy and successful, and marriage doesn't fit anywhere.'

How Bollywood celebrates Children's Day

How Bollywood celebrates Children's Day

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Look what your favourite stars have tweeted.

Video: 'Dhirubhai, Sachin were not high scorers in exams'

Video: 'Dhirubhai, Sachin were not high scorers in exams'

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Failing in your examinations is not the end of the world. And that's just the message former Miss India Parvathy Omanakuttan and TV stars Hussain Kuwajerwala, Roshni Chopra and Manish Paul wish to convey to youngsters in these videos.

Failure: How it made me stronger

Failure: How it made me stronger

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Newly-crowned Miss India-World confessed that she wouldn't know what she would do if she was faced with failure. Tell us how you have dealt with it in your life

From software engineer to happening heroine!

From software engineer to happening heroine!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Telugu actress Taapsee on her filmi debut.

'Modelling is a very short-lived profession'

'Modelling is a very short-lived profession'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

The suicide of supermodel Viveka Babajee on June 25 has left the fashion industry reeling. We spoke to a few insiders to gain their perspective of life and relationships in the fast lane, how lonely it can get at the top and why the pressure is too much for some to handle.

Yuvraj in squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Yuvraj in squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

Axed from the One-Day International squad due to lack of fitness and form, Yuvraj Singh made a Test comeback when the selectors met in Chennai on Saturday to pick the Indian team for the three-match series in Sri Lanka, beginning July 10. Yuvraj was included in India's 16-member squad along with Rahul Dravid and Wriddhiman Saha.

Bigg Boss 11: 'It's important for Hina to maintain her calm'

Bigg Boss 11: 'It's important for Hina to maintain her calm'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

'If you have worked hard for so many years, you don't have to get validation from these people, right? Believe in yourself and your work, that's it. The celebrities in the house are well known and they shouldn't care about what other people say.' Lopamudra Raut gives Bigg Boss 11 contestants sound advice.

'Work on your appearance, get a good body'

'Work on your appearance, get a good body'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Model Aparna Sharma tells us what it takes to become a model in Mumbai, how she manages to stay fit and what drew her back to modelling.

10 myths about choosing a career

10 myths about choosing a career

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Several books, counsellors or elders claim to be able to guide you to the right path when it comes to your career nirvana. Let's try to separate the wheat from the chaff.

How a working mum won Mrs Charming

How a working mum won Mrs Charming

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Lavitha Shinoj juggled a job and family to participate in her first-ever beauty contest. 'It was a new, life-changing experience,' she says.

PIX: Alia, Priyanka, Shahid spotted at a party!

PIX: Alia, Priyanka, Shahid spotted at a party!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Looking at the star arrivals for the Filmfare pre-awards party.

At six she dreamt of being Miss World

At six she dreamt of being Miss World

Rediff.com18 May 2010

In a tete a tete with rediff.com, Miss India World, Manasvi Mamgai gets candid about her career as a model, her first salary and her big win.

Tendulkar collapsed in hotel room after Aus match

Tendulkar collapsed in hotel room after Aus match

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Sachin Tendulkar sustained a cut on his cheek and was lucky not to break his nose after collapsing in his hotel room on the eve of India's last Champions Trophy match against the West Indies.

Spotted: Gul Panag, Sushma Reddy and Monica Bedi

Spotted: Gul Panag, Sushma Reddy and Monica Bedi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Bollywood beauties make a beeline on the first day of Lakme Fashion Week.

First Look: Dia Mirza walks the ramp

First Look: Dia Mirza walks the ramp

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Femina Miss India 2000 and Indian cinema hottie Dia Mirza wore the showstopper -- a light pink and white cotton-candy inspired A-line dress -- for Nishka's collection.

Sangeeta Bijlani campaigns for Azharuddin in Tonk-Sawai Madhopur

Sangeeta Bijlani campaigns for Azharuddin in Tonk-Sawai Madhopur

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

Former Indian cricket team captain Mohammad Azharuddin, who is contenting the 2014 Lok Sabha election from Rajasthan's Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, was on Sunday accompanied by his wife and former Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani.

Jessica Simpson: Indians are comfortably beautiful

Jessica Simpson: Indians are comfortably beautiful

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The pop star reveals her Indian experiences in her new reality show, The Price of Beauty.

Behind Paresh Rawal's rise is the wife

Behind Paresh Rawal's rise is the wife

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

How Swaroop Sampat paved the way for hubby in the BJP.

Eye candy, indeed!

Eye candy, indeed!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Here's looking at the latest style outings of our hottest stars.

First Indian Miss America to Miss America judge

First Indian Miss America to Miss America judge

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Did you know she was one of the MOST successful Miss Americas ever?

Look out world, here comes Priyanka Chopra!

Look out world, here comes Priyanka Chopra!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

Meet this Leader's love

Meet this Leader's love

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Richa Gangopadhyaya on her Telugu debut directed by Sekhar Kammula.

Candice Pinto: 'I don't follow fashion trends'

Candice Pinto: 'I don't follow fashion trends'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

The top Indian model shares her fashion, beauty, diet and dating mantras.

Saif's 'love' to debut in Tamil

Saif's 'love' to debut in Tamil

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

The actress is sharing screen space with two other Bollywood heroines to compete for Vishal's attention in the movie titled Vilaiyattu Pillai.

'Modi has done a remarkable job'

'Modi has done a remarkable job'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

'Investors are coming in because they can't afford to miss India.'

'Shooting with Saif and Kareena was very professional'

'Shooting with Saif and Kareena was very professional'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Pavithra Srinivasan recently caught up with model-actress Sarah Jane Dias. In a tete-a-tete with rediff.com, she gets candid about her career, her personal life and a few of her favourite things.

Venezuela bags Miss Universe crown again

Venezuela bags Miss Universe crown again

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Venezuela made history at the Miss Universe pageant by winning the crown for the second year running, even as Miss India exited the contest without even making it to the top 15.

Riyo Mori of Japan crowned Miss Universe 2007

Riyo Mori of Japan crowned Miss Universe 2007

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Miss India Puja Gupta failed to make it to the top five at the competition.

Will this Indian model win Miss International?

Will this Indian model win Miss International?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

This young, beautiful and talented girl from the Assam, India is sure to melt your heart.

Leela Naidu: A rare beauty

Leela Naidu: A rare beauty

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

A tribute to the Indian beauty who passed away at the age of 69.

The Dil Tittli girl who stole Saif's heart

The Dil Tittli girl who stole Saif's heart

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Former Miss India World Sarah-Jane Dias chats with her fans about movies, modelling and her famous ad with Saif and Kareena.

India unsure about opening combination

India unsure about opening combination

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Injured opener Virender Sehwag will be missed, India's cricket coach Gary Kirsten conceded on Wednesday, but said the team has the depth to cope with the huge loss as it aims for the No 1 ODI team tag in the tri-series in Sri Lanka.