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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.

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.

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?:))

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Who's that woman behind the mask?

Who's that woman behind the mask?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

It was raining stars at the The Indian International Jewellery Week. Take a look.

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!

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.

Get ready to be dazzled...

Get ready to be dazzled...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Look who turned heads at the recently concluded India Beach Fashion Week 2015.

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.

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.

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.

Terrorist freed by India tries to kill himself in Pak jail

Terrorist freed by India tries to kill himself in Pak jail

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Omar Saeed Sheikh, the terrorist freed by India in exchange for the hostages of a hijacked plane in 2000, has attempted suicide in a Pakistani jail, an official said on Saturday.

Meet the desi style squad

Meet the desi style squad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

These women celebs are changing the style game.

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.

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.

Everything you need to know about Priyanka's wedding gown

Everything you need to know about Priyanka's wedding gown

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Nick Jonas too picked a custom Ralph Lauren tuxedo with the words 'My Jaan' embroidered on the lapel.

Who's this hottie?

Who's this hottie?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Rajesh Karkera snaps the best dressed beauties at Lakme Fashion Week.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Recipe: Maqluba

Recipe: Maqluba

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

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

Loved Deepika's reception look? See who created it

Loved Deepika's reception look? See who created it

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The designer duo reveal how they put together Deepika Padukone's reception look.

SEE: Dalip Tahil sings and tells some secrets

SEE: Dalip Tahil sings and tells some secrets

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Dalip Tahil has worked on stage, in the films, television and now on the digital platform, and he's not slowing down anytime soon. Continuing our series: Actors We Love.

First-ever golf auction sees Rs 3.83 crores spent

First-ever golf auction sees Rs 3.83 crores spent

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Indian golf has witnessed the dawn of a new era as more than Rs. 3.83 crores (around $700,000) spent in the auction for 24 players as the inaugural Pearl Golf Premier League was in Mumbai on Saturday.

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.

5 persons, 3 terrorists killed in Gwadar hotel attack

5 persons, 3 terrorists killed in Gwadar hotel attack

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Pak PM Imran Khan said the terror strike was an effort to 'sabotage' the country's economic projects

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.

Inside the hotel where Trump will stay during India visit

Inside the hotel where Trump will stay during India visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

During their trip, the Trumps will be booked into the 14th floor of the ITC Maurya hotel in the Grand Presidential Suite in New Delhi. Trump will be the fourth US president to stay at the ITC Maurya in the recent past. US president Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W Bush also chose the same facility.

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.

Vote: Which Indian designer dressed Beyonce best?

Vote: Which Indian designer dressed Beyonce best?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The singer wore three different outfits. Tell us which one impressed you the most.