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Drishyam 3's Esther Anil Is Such A Cool Girl

Drishyam 3's Esther Anil Is Such A Cool Girl

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Esther Anil has quietly built one of the coolest fashion aesthetics among young stars right now.

Russian artist's photoshoot with 'pink elephant' draws ire

Russian artist's photoshoot with 'pink elephant' draws ire

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A photo shoot in Jaipur featuring an elephant painted pink has sparked controversy and animal welfare concerns after the elephant's death. The incident has led to calls for stricter regulations on the use of animals in commercial and artistic activities.

Kusha Kapila Sets The Temperature Soaring!

Kusha Kapila Sets The Temperature Soaring!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

From making us laugh with her funny reels to acting in Maamla Legal Hai S2, Kusha Kapila is in the best phase of her life.

Bhutan: Breathtakingly Beautiful!

Bhutan: Breathtakingly Beautiful!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The first thing you notice about Bhutan is not the mountains, but the silence.

Did Salman Miss Aamir, Akshay, Ajay?

Did Salman Miss Aamir, Akshay, Ajay?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

While Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar featured on Variety magazine's cover, look who gave Salman company at the red carpet launch party in Mumbai

Krystle, Esha, Deepika Unleash Their Wild Side

Krystle, Esha, Deepika Unleash Their Wild Side

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Celebrities have embraced these daring designs; here's how you can do it too.

SEE: Why is Shraddha dressed like a bride?

SEE: Why is Shraddha dressed like a bride?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Falguni and Shane Peacock's couture line 'Epouse-Moi a Jaipur' Marry Me In Jaipur is inspired by the duo's love for the Pink City.

IMAGES: Kanjeevarams are now high couture!

IMAGES: Kanjeevarams are now high couture!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

Designer Gaurang Shah revived '50s and '60s Indian glamour with Kanjeevarams featuring classic kalamkari work at the LFW.

Rohit Bal's Last Hurrah!

Rohit Bal's Last Hurrah!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Ananya Panday, in a black velvet lehenga with gold embroidery reminiscent of the baroque era, was Bal's gorgeous showstopper.

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.

When Hansika, Shriya, Sobhitha Choose To Bedazzle

When Hansika, Shriya, Sobhitha Choose To Bedazzle

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

What makes temple jewellery so special?

Paradise Review: Riveting!

Paradise Review: Riveting!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Prasanna Vithanage's Paradise leaves the audience to read between the lines and draw their own conclusions about the frailty of human nature, and how easily violence seizes the most unexpected prey, observes Deepa Gahlot.

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma recaps everything we learned this year in showbiz.

What's cooking at President's dinner for G20 leaders

What's cooking at President's dinner for G20 leaders

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Officials are tight-lipped on the exact menu but it is expected to reflect India's culinary diversity.

I become a Harappan seal maker for a day

I become a Harappan seal maker for a day

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

History can actually be fun, discovers Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com

Masaba Gupta gives SEXY a new meaning!

Masaba Gupta gives SEXY a new meaning!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Designer Masaba Gupta's collection, Summer 21, showed off comfortable, chic resort wear.

Incredibly sexy! Vaani Kapoor slays in a red slit gown

Incredibly sexy! Vaani Kapoor slays in a red slit gown

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

The Befikre actor was showstopper for Shivan and Narresh who unveiled their latest collection at Lakme fashion week.

Dia Mirza in a kanjivaram is the best thing you'll see today

Dia Mirza in a kanjivaram is the best thing you'll see today

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Dia Mirza walked the ramp in a black kanjivaram for Santosh Parekh.

#SoStylish you should take notes!

#SoStylish you should take notes!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

From megawatt glamour on the red carpet to easy style for a day out on the town, an exclusive extract from Vogue India's third annual best-dressed list rounds up the world's most stylish Indian women in every avatar.

Hamilton to act in Disney film 'Cars2'

Hamilton to act in Disney film 'Cars2'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Former Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is going to appear in the forthcoming Disney animated film 'Cars 2'.

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

An advertisement showing two women talking about Cars24's promise that you can test drive the car and return it with full refund in seven days if it doesn't work for you has upset a section of men. In the ad, the women say there should be such a policy for husbands, too. "Will same return policy be taken so laughingly as this one if we reverse the #gender? (sic)" asks a complainant to the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). Another complaint, this time against a FreshToHome ad, reads: "Suggest to ban gory and repulsive photos of animal parts in ads - just as photos of accident victims."

Who Says Gujarat Is A BJP Bastion?

Who Says Gujarat Is A BJP Bastion?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The Congress won 77 seats or 42% of seats in the 2017 polls. How then can Gujarat be called a BJP bastion, asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Can you ever imagine seeing Shrinathji of Nathdwara in Rajasthan weaved to come alive in Jamdani? This sari is to mark the 2021 Handloom Day Special on August 7, masterfully crafted by acclaimed weaver, Lakshmana Rao Tammisetty from Andhra Pradesh, says Ranjani Govind.

Geek gone glam: Sonakshi Sinha

Geek gone glam: Sonakshi Sinha

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.

'My fashion label is an extension of my personality'

'My fashion label is an extension of my personality'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'I am just an artist trying to establish my own voice and be my own person,' the unconventional designer tells Amrita Singh.

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

Rediff.com6 May 2022

If Irrfan could have been our finest professor of empirical philosophy, and Nawaz is our foremost poet of that space halfway between the gutter and the stars, then Jaideep Ahlawat has to be our greatest artist-scientist, asserts Sreehari Nair.

Have you heard Suryakant Sawhney sing?

Have you heard Suryakant Sawhney sing?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Hindi lyrics are no bar to the global appeal of his music.

Review: Moana is a treat

Review: Moana is a treat

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Moana is a journey you want to get on, raves Sukanya Verma.

Affordable Jewellery Gifts For Your Girlfriend or Wife

Affordable Jewellery Gifts For Your Girlfriend or Wife

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Looking for some affordable jewellery gifts for your wives or your girl friend? Take a look at some of the best option available here.

Is Dileesh Pothan our finest film-maker?

Is Dileesh Pothan our finest film-maker?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'I might in the future step out of a Dileesh Pothan movie not completely satisfied, but content I'll be in the knowledge that our greatest living film-maker had failed striving to be something more than just an auteur,' notes Sreehari Nair.

Why desis supported Trumpism

Why desis supported Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In this moment there has to be honest acknowledgement of how so many in our community willingly voted for another four years of Trump, based on the morally flimsiest of reasons, points out Suleman Din.

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

#GetTrendy: 12 looks you'll want to wear NOW!

#GetTrendy: 12 looks you'll want to wear NOW!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Become an icon of culture and style with these beautiful fashion trends.

Statue of Unity will do for Kevatia what Rann Utsav did for Kutch

Statue of Unity will do for Kevatia what Rann Utsav did for Kutch

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

'Will the Statue of Unity and Tent City Narmada have as much of a transformational effect on the local economy as the salt desert/Tent City Dhordo did is something that only time can tell,' says Sanjeev Nayyar.

October: When fools dare

October: When fools dare

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A big part of October's charm is in its taking of a cinematic tragedy and presenting to us how we may experience it in real life, says Sreehari Nair.

A flight to Pakistan: Old world charm in a modernising State

A flight to Pakistan: Old world charm in a modernising State

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'The Pakistan government, we were told, has a plan to renovate several Hindu temples and Buddhist sites, which over the years have fallen into disrepair. The aim is to create a pilgrimage circuit to attract visitors from all over the subcontinent.'

Take that Xiaomi: Micromax Yu Yureka is here!

Take that Xiaomi: Micromax Yu Yureka is here!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

At Rs 8,999 Micromax's 4G phone is pitched against the likes of Xiaomi, OnePlus and Oppo. But will it steal the limelight from these budget-smartphone worthies?