Exports contracted by 2.6 per cent to $34.47 billion in September even as the country's merchandise trade deficit narrows to $19.37 billion during the month under review, according to the government data released on Friday. Easing commodity prices helped in cutting down the country's import bill by 15 per cent to $53.84 billion in September, the 10th consecutive month of decline. During April-September this fiscal, exports contracted by 8.77 per cent to $211.4 billion.
Fashion gold from actress Naina Bhan's wardrobe.
The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted on Wednesday.
Television actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee got married to her gym trainer boyfriend Shahnawaz Sheikh in a private ceremony in Mumbai.
One can only pray he finds his peace while we take comfort in the knowledge of having a true friend and the therapeutic power of humour. Sukanya Verma mourns the passing of Matthew Perry.
Here's what was on offer on Day Two of the India International Jewellery Week, underway in Mumbai from August 15-19.
'Since God was being shown in live action on such a large scale, Prasanth was initially sceptical about going with an animated character.'
The Indian tennis ace returned to the runway after almost four years.
The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.
Two unsual Indian desserts to brighten up your Holi celebration.
Weddings, holidays, award functions, throwbacks, festivals, family time or fooling around, 2023 saw a variety of posts beaming in joy. Of which these 25 Instagram moments of Bollywood stars are Sukanya Verma's favourites.
Get festive ready with these fabulous silhouettes from Designer Anamika Khanna's collection.
With clean blue waters and golden-white sands, these super beaches have a magic that is hard to keep away from.
Sukanya Verma looks at 12 times the superstar offered food for thought on subjects as varied as nation building, team spirit and the stupidity of big fat Indian weddings while wolfing down a meal.
Kudos to the actor for breaking gender stereotypes.
It's lady-like. Demure. Comfy. Functional. Charming.
This meal is high in protein and very good for diabetics.
The stunning, sequinned ivory lehenga is creating headlines for all the right, warm-our-Indian-hearts reasons.
She is out to conquer the world, colour by colour.
Diana loves her couch... Soha flirts with blue... Pooja goes traditional...
Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap and Afsar Dayatar spotted these trendsetters at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.
Ms Vibrant dabbles in a Kahlo-esque range of colour.
A part of the fabulous seven-strand necklace, they may fetch $7-9 mn.
Tata group-owned Air India has issued new guidelines on grooming for its male and female cabin crew, including barring them from sporting black and religious thread on the wrist, neck and ankle. Among others, the airline has told the crew that they should not have grey hair and must be regularly coloured in natural shade. "Religious rings with coloured stones and pearls, nose-pins and neck jewellery" along with thumb rings are not allowed.
The actress has the perfect looks for the hottest days of the year.
Black is arrogance. Black is modesty. Black is bright. Black is poetry. Do you know how to wear black?
Six wondrous wardrobe moments that set the mood board this week.
If you are looking for some fashion inspiration this Makar Sankranti, take some cues from these glamorous ladies. Namrata Thakker shows you how to nail your festive look to perfection.
'Sri Anna' means the best among all the food grains," Modi said.
With Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan getting the cash registers ringing and our favourite ladies keeping the fashion quotient high, January has definitely set the best tone for the new year.
Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti's Mimi Didi, flew in from LA for the engagement ceremony.
Her cotton, chiffon and Chanderi saris score high on comfort and drape like a dream.
Our stars glitter and no doubt impress Anna Wintour, head priestess of global fashion.
'Never expected, and never in history, not a single country has extended that kind of assistance'
One fabric, two looks. Let us know which is your favourite.
It is impossible to ensure that you are the only celeb wearing a particular look to an event, especially if it has not been customised.
After giving us AMAZING fashion moments throughout the year, here's looking at our favourite Bollywood ladies one last time as they bid goodbye to 2022 in style.
