News for '-pearl'

Rani, Vidya open Sabya's showing at Delhi Couture Week

Rani, Vidya open Sabya's showing at Delhi Couture Week

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee kick-started Delhi Couture Week in the Capital last night and got his two favourite muses, Rani and Vidya Balan, to open the show. Take a look!

Anand draws with Topalov, stays joint-second

Anand draws with Topalov, stays joint-second

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria to remain in joint-second after end of the eighth round in the Pearl Spring Chess tournament in Nanjing, China, on Thursday.

Nanjing Chess: Anand held, Carlsen off to a flier

Nanjing Chess: Anand held, Carlsen off to a flier

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Wang Yue of China in the first round of Nanjing Pearl Spring Chess tournament on Wednesday.

No. 1 ranking motivational target, not an end in itself: Anand

No. 1 ranking motivational target, not an end in itself: Anand

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

World chess Champion Viswanathan Anand is likely to lose his number one status by next month but the Indian is hardly bothered as he feels ranking is a motivational target rather than an end in itself.

Gala show brings curtain down on Asian Games

Gala show brings curtain down on Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

The skies lit up with dazzling fireworks as an emotional China brought the curtains down on the biggest Asian Games in a riot of colour, foot-tapping music and a cultural extravaganza at the Haixinsha Island on the Pearl River in Guangzhou on Sunday.

Unique acrobats, boat parades mark Asian Games opening

Unique acrobats, boat parades mark Asian Games opening

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

Images from the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Friday.

Asian Games torch arrives in host city Guangzhou

Asian Games torch arrives in host city Guangzhou

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

The Asian Games torch has arrived in the host city Guangzhou after a nationwide tour, one week before the start of the world's second-largest sporting event after the Olympics.

Delhi Couture Week: Manish Malhotra's fusion fiesta

Delhi Couture Week: Manish Malhotra's fusion fiesta

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Bollywood's favourite designer Manish Malhotra showed on day 1 of Delhi Couture Week. A look at the collection.

Anand beats Bacrot to finish second

Anand beats Bacrot to finish second

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand pulled off a fine victory over Etienne Bacrot of France to finish second in the Pearl Spring Chess tournament in Nanjing on Saturday.

Anand held by Gashimov; Carlsen claims title

Anand held by Gashimov; Carlsen claims title

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Vugar Gashimov of Azerbaijan in the ninth and penultimate round of the Pearl Spring Chess tournament Nanjing on Friday.

Keralite priest to solemnize Mueller's wedding

Keralite priest to solemnize Mueller's wedding

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

A Roman Catholic priest from Kerala, Father Saji Panangala will solemnize the marriage of German international and the Golden boot winner Thomas Mueller.

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Swarms of immature pink locusts and adult yellow locusts are currrently active. Not only are fresh locusts swarms expected to arrive in the coming weeks, but even those already present in India have mated and are breeding new offspring.

Financial news: Lessons from the past

Financial news: Lessons from the past

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Indian equities were one of the first out of the gate, followed in short order by more gold, a wide array of commodities and, finally - by the end of September - the rupee and other animals.

Kotwara at LFW: Showstopper Sushmita Sen proves there is no beauty queen like her

Kotwara at LFW: Showstopper Sushmita Sen proves there is no beauty queen like her

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The diva was royalty at Lakme Fashion Week.

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Meet the Bollywood royals.

Gadget reviews: MacBook Pro, JooJoo tablet, more

Gadget reviews: MacBook Pro, JooJoo tablet, more

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

A sneak peek at 12 hot gadgets that could be yours this festive season.

Anand salvages draw against Carlsen

Anand salvages draw against Carlsen

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand salvaged a draw from a losing position against Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the seventh round to occupy joint-second spot in the Pearl Spring Chess tournament in Nanjing, China.

Anand crushes Wang Yue, back in contention

Anand crushes Wang Yue, back in contention

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand struck back with vengeance and outclassed Wang Yue of China with black pieces in the sixth round of the Pearl Spring Chess tournament.

Anand held; Carlsen surges ahead

Anand held; Carlsen surges ahead

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Vugar Gashimov of Azerbaijan in the fifth round of the Pearl Spring Chess tournament Nanjing, China on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Celebrities, fashion at Melbourne Cup

PHOTOS: Celebrities, fashion at Melbourne Cup

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

From ladies fashion hats, fresh floral hats and crazy headpieces - Melbourne Cup, saw it all.

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail on Friday

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail on Friday

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

During the course of the hearing last month, it emerged that Modi had made death threats to witnesses and also attempted to destroy evidence such as mobile phones and a server holding "material critical to the fraud".

7 stunning reasons to visit Russia right now!

7 stunning reasons to visit Russia right now!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

It's that time of the year when the FIFA lovers will be in full cheer to support their favorite teams in the World Cup 2018.

Nari Shakti Ko Salaam! Celebrating India's women achievers

Nari Shakti Ko Salaam! Celebrating India's women achievers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

NGO Pearls Wave celebrated India's women achievers on February 22 at their Pearls Wave Gala Award Night in Mumbai. Among the winners -- Freida Pinto, Priya Dutt and Ritu Kumar. Take a look!

Why is Pak army chief delaying appointments?

Why is Pak army chief delaying appointments?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'Given the past practice in the Pakistan army, this delay is most unusual,' notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Boris Johnson is not the real villain of Brexit

Boris Johnson is not the real villain of Brexit

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'It is never a good idea to let the broad population determine policy that is the domain of experts and specialists,' notes Aakar Patel.

Making Sonam Kapoor look like Audrey Hepburn

Making Sonam Kapoor look like Audrey Hepburn

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Pernia Qureshi on designing costumes of Aisha.

US renames Pacific Command as US Indo-Pacific Command

US renames Pacific Command as US Indo-Pacific Command

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The latest announcement was made by the US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis during the change of guard ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbour wherein Admiral Phil Davidson replaced Admiral Harry Harris as Commander, US Indo-Pacific Command or IndoPacom.

'The film industry has forgotten Ashok Kumar'

'The film industry has forgotten Ashok Kumar'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'My father would have liked Piku and PINK.' 'I don't think he would have liked item songs though.'

Anil Kapoor to walk the ramp for Aisha

Anil Kapoor to walk the ramp for Aisha

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

He may have turned the big 50, but actor Anil Kapoor shows no signs of slowing down as he will walk the ramp for designer Anamika Khanna at the ongoing Delhi Couture Week to promote his upcoming home production Aisha.

Priceless Indian necklace returns home

Priceless Indian necklace returns home

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

A 19th century necklace belonging to the great Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh's wife will finally return to Punjab.

Mugdha Godse in a tribute to Gayatri Devi

Mugdha Godse in a tribute to Gayatri Devi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

The Royal Rajputana Collection, a tribute to the late Maharani Gayatri Devi, was showcased by eminent designer Pria Kataaria Puri on Day One of Lakme Fashion Week. And she got model-turned-actress Mugdha Godse to wear her showstopping creation -- check it out.

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Will Meghan Markle's wedding dress match up to these?

HCL Tech eyeing a string of acquisitions: CEO

HCL Tech eyeing a string of acquisitions: CEO

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Last year the company had acquired four companies, including one in the telecom sector, and plans to do the same in the coming months.

Wow! Traditional textiles get sexy modern twist

Wow! Traditional textiles get sexy modern twist

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Traditional textile and art forms are being adapted into modern-day garments, ranging from the super-luxurious to the casual.

Step inside the Bigg Boss house

Step inside the Bigg Boss house

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Welcome to the Bigg Boss house!

Aban's debt woes resurface as rig sinks

Aban's debt woes resurface as rig sinks

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Aban Offshore, India's largest oil rig company, is likely to come under increased stress for repaying debt after the loss of its semi-submersible rig, Aban Pearl, which sank in the early hours of Thursday, according to analysts.

Bomb attacks in Pak: Taliban claims responsibility

Bomb attacks in Pak: Taliban claims responsibility

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

The Taliban on Saturday claimed responsibility for a series of suicide attacks in Pakistan, including the bombing of Pearl Continental hotel in Peshawar. "We claimed responsibility for these attacks," said a telephone caller who introduced himself as Saeed Hafiz, a deputy of Hakeemullah Mehsud based in Orakzai tribal region.

Is this your favourite Rajkummar Rao look? VOTE!

Is this your favourite Rajkummar Rao look? VOTE!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Has Rajkummar nailed his Bose look? Or do you prefer him in Raabta?

Shoaib defers his marriage reception

Shoaib defers his marriage reception

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

The walima or reception to be hosted by Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik to celebrate his marriage to tennis star Sania Mirza has been deferred to April 27 as his travel plans were upset following the seizure of his passport by Indian authorities.

Dream of being a fashion designer?

Dream of being a fashion designer?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The Pearl Academy of Fashion opens admissions to its degree and diploma programmes in fashion design.