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When brides didn't wear red lehengas

When brides didn't wear red lehengas

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Meet the celebrity brides who chopse not to wear the traditional red lehenga at their weddings.

PIX: Cummins shines as England crumble on rain-hit day

PIX: Cummins shines as England crumble on rain-hit day

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Pat Cummins took a five-wicket haul in a dream start to his Australia captaincy as England were skittled for 147 by tea at the Gabba before rain brought the opening day of the Ashes to an early close.

Exports dip marginally in Feb; trade deficit widens

Exports dip marginally in Feb; trade deficit widens

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

After recording positive growth for two months in a row, India's exports dipped marginally by 0.25 per cent to $27.67 billion in February and trade deficit widened to $12.88 billion, according to preliminary data released by the government on Tuesday. Imports grew 6.98 per cent to $40.55 billion during the month, the data showed. The trade deficit stood at $10.16 billion in February 2020. Exports during April-February 2020-21 were $255.92 billion, compared with $291.87 billion during the same period of last year, exhibiting a negative growth of 12.32 per cent.

Hindujas sell health care unit to Baring Private Equity for $1.2 billion

Hindujas sell health care unit to Baring Private Equity for $1.2 billion

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Hinduja Group's business process management entity, Hinduja Global Solutions Limited (HGS) said on Wednesday that it has entered into definitive agreements to divest its Healthcare Services business to funds affiliated with Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA), at an enterprise value of $1.2 bilion. The deal is subject to closing adjustments, and is expected to complete within 90 days, subject to shareholder and other regulatory approvals. "The cash that will come in as a result of this transaction will be deployed to growing the business as well as looking at buying some capabilities...where capabilities are important for being able to do a good job of customer experience transformation.

Pharma, engineering power exports to 6.16% y-on-y growth in Jan

Pharma, engineering power exports to 6.16% y-on-y growth in Jan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Trade deficit during the month narrowed to USD 14.54 billion from USD 15.3 billion in January 2020. It was USD 15.44 billion in December 2020.

Ludo review

Ludo review

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Between that constant feeling of I've seen it all before and inability to balance comedy and darkness, Ludo wobbles towards its finish, sighs Sukanya Verma.

UK okays Nirav Modi's extradition, he has 14 days to appeal

UK okays Nirav Modi's extradition, he has 14 days to appeal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The United Kingdom's home department has cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who is wanted in an over Rs 13,000-crore bank fraud case, officials said on Friday.

China flaunts French connection to Wuhan lab

China flaunts French connection to Wuhan lab

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Accusing United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of fabricating lies over the involvement of the virology lab in Wuhan, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying sought to deflect criticism over its role by highlighting its French connection.

Was Deepika's wedding look inspired by Kangana?

Was Deepika's wedding look inspired by Kangana?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Deepika Padukone just wore another bridal look and all we can say is WOW!

In Pics: Kangana, Sobhita, Neha rule the ramp

In Pics: Kangana, Sobhita, Neha rule the ramp

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Presenting the hottest showstoppers from India Fashion Week.

Malaika vs Kendall: Who wore the ruffled dress better?

Malaika vs Kendall: Who wore the ruffled dress better?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Take the poll given below and let us know which of your favourite stars styled the look better!

Gorgeous! Taapsee dazzles as a bride

Gorgeous! Taapsee dazzles as a bride

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

On her cover for Femina Wedding Times, Taapsee Pannu gives us a glimpse of the wedding trends for 2020.

Diana Penty stuns at Cannes! Vote for your fave look

Diana Penty stuns at Cannes! Vote for your fave look

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Let us know!

Alaya will drive you wild in this green look

Alaya will drive you wild in this green look

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Sharing her fashion secrets with idiva, Alaya F graces their March 2020 cover.

Was Manish Malhotra the most worn designer at Virushka's reception?

Was Manish Malhotra the most worn designer at Virushka's reception?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

It's amazing how many celebs wore outfits designed by Manish Malhotra to Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's Mumbai reception!

Making Ananya, Madhuri, Malaika look BEAUTIFUL

Making Ananya, Madhuri, Malaika look BEAUTIFUL

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The HOTTEST looks from designer Arpita Mehta's coffee table book The Mirror.

Omerta review: A lean, brutal masterpiece

Omerta review: A lean, brutal masterpiece

Rediff.com4 May 2018

'Omerta is a work of true moral force; it is, at the risk of sounding fancy, a motion picture for our times,' says Sreehari Nair.

Exports rise 5.37% in Jan; trade deficit narrows to $14.75 bn

Exports rise 5.37% in Jan; trade deficit narrows to $14.75 bn

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The country's exports grew 5.37 per cent year-on-year to $27.24 billion in January 2021, mainly driven by healthy growth in pharma and engineering sectors, according to provisional data of the commerce ministry. Trade deficit during the month narrowed to $14.75 billion from $15.3 billion in January 2020. It was $15.44 billion in December 2020. Imports in January 2021 rose 2 per cent to $42 billion.

The BEST and WORST of 2021

The BEST and WORST of 2021

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A year marked by more lows than highs for Hindi cinema, here's a recap of the best and worst in 2021.

Disha Patani's style is so COOL

Disha Patani's style is so COOL

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

A weekly roundup of the best styles from the celebrity circuit.

US welcomes remains of 55 soldiers from Korean War

US welcomes remains of 55 soldiers from Korean War

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The return of the US servicemen's remains was part of a deal that was agreed to by Trump and Kim back in their summit in June.

What is Rohit Shetty doing with telly stars?

What is Rohit Shetty doing with telly stars?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Why is the Simmba man on the prowl in the telly jungle?:))

Recipe: Maqluba

Recipe: Maqluba

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Wonderful and comforting, this savoury cake can be the highlight of your weekend.

Mumbai Meri Jaan: Fisherfolk on the ramp

Mumbai Meri Jaan: Fisherfolk on the ramp

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Mumbai's dabbawallas, taxi and auto drivers, fisher folk walked the ramp for the first of its kind fashion show.

The comfortable SUV from Citroen is here

The comfortable SUV from Citroen is here

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Citroen drives in its SUV late, but it's worth the wait, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

PNB fraud: ED attaches over Rs 14 cr assets of Choksi, Gitanjali Gems

PNB fraud: ED attaches over Rs 14 cr assets of Choksi, Gitanjali Gems

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth over Rs 14 crore belonging to the Gitanjali Group and its promoter and jeweller Mehul Choksi, one of the prime accused in the alleged over Rs 13,000 crore PNB loan fraud case. The properties attached, under the anti-money laundering law, include a flat measuring 1,460 sq feet located at O2 Tower in Goregaon area of Mumbai, gold and platinum jewellery, diamond stones, necklaces made of silver and pearls, watches and a Mercedes Benz car, the ED said in a statement. A provisional order for attachment has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for the assets worth a total Rs 14.45 crore that are in the name of Gitanjali Group of companies and its director Mehul Choksi, it said.

Bernie Sanders to run for 2020 Presidential race

Bernie Sanders to run for 2020 Presidential race

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

It will be his second consecutive bid for the Democratic nomination after losing to Hillary Clinton in 2016.

2020's SEXIEST FASHION trends

2020's SEXIEST FASHION trends

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

We'd love to see these top style trends again in 2021.

India may highlight Pak's inaction on terror at FATF meet

India may highlight Pak's inaction on terror at FATF meet

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Pakistan is yet to comply with 13 conditions out of the 27-point Action Plan of the FATF including curbing terror financing, enforcement of the laws against the proscribed organisations and improving the legal systems.

'Punjab police put PM's life in danger'

'Punjab police put PM's life in danger'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

'The PM of India was 20 km away from the Pakistan border and he is one of the persons under extreme threat from that country and they put his life in danger.'

Malaika vs Deepika: Who wore the sari best?

Malaika vs Deepika: Who wore the sari best?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Take the poll and tell us who rocked the ethnic look!

Google tax: American IT and steel lobbies back action against India

Google tax: American IT and steel lobbies back action against India

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The group has called for a retaliatory tariff action against India, if New Delhi does not roll back the 'unilateral and discriminatory' equalisation levy or Google Tax.

When Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla dressed Cardi B

When Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla dressed Cardi B

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

The 'fierce and fabulous' Cardi B graced the cover of Entertainment Weekly in a creation by Indian designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla.

Meet the desi style squad

Meet the desi style squad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

These women celebs are changing the style game.

Lockdown diaries: Sun-kissed Bollywood!

Lockdown diaries: Sun-kissed Bollywood!

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Lockdown life has forced everybody to stay indoors. But Bollywood celebrities are health conscious as ever ensuring they receive their daily dose of Vitamin D.

Hot mom-to-be Kalki rocks lace bra with a jacket

Hot mom-to-be Kalki rocks lace bra with a jacket

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Grazia India decided to kick-start the month with over half a dozen digital covers of women celebs.

Isha Ambani stuns in a Sabyasachi lehenga

Isha Ambani stuns in a Sabyasachi lehenga

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The new bride looked lovely at a reception hosted by the Ambanis for the larger Reliance family.

3 healthy spinach recipes for fussy kids

3 healthy spinach recipes for fussy kids

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Culinarian and food blogger Vindhya Karwa shows us three fun ways to cook this nutritious green.

Behold! The badass bride is here

Behold! The badass bride is here

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Yami Gautam channeled her inner diva on the cover of Khush Wedding.

28 states: How to make Tamil Nadu's Kambu Koozu

28 states: How to make Tamil Nadu's Kambu Koozu

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

The traditional porridge is a hit among farmers of Tamil Nadu.