News for 'Anita'

'I am not a size zero and I'm happy'

'I am not a size zero and I'm happy'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Fashion's newest sweetheart, Parul Shah's inspiring words for aspiring models.

Instagrammable, but unpalatable

Instagrammable, but unpalatable

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'Sarla's gym look, Anita's weight loss, Praneeta's permed and Kavita's oiled hair, Anisha's baby shower, the Kohlis' marriage registration, Rajat's car's bent fender, Akshay's new shoes, Malti's soup-du-jour, we're bombarded with useless trivia through the day,' sighs Kishore Singh.

SPOTTED: Gul Panag, Juhi and Sangeeta Bijlani at LFW

SPOTTED: Gul Panag, Juhi and Sangeeta Bijlani at LFW

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Anita Dongre's show had celebrities like Gul Panag, Juhi Chawla, Urmila and Sangeeta Bijlani in attendance.

Prudent Nitish talks to all but keeps his options open

Prudent Nitish talks to all but keeps his options open

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

The Bihar chief minister is in talks with the Congress while simultaneously exploring the possibility of the formation of a Federal Front, reports Anita Katyal

Migrants hope CMs help them after travel order

Migrants hope CMs help them after travel order

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The ministry of home affairs on Wednesday issued a fresh set of guidelines to let migrant workers, students, tourists and pilgrims stranded in different parts of the country to get back home.

The Modi storm has left the Congress VERY nervous

The Modi storm has left the Congress VERY nervous

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Although the ruling Congress realises that it cannot hope for a repeat of its 2009 performance, it hopes that differences within BJP and NDA over naming Narendra Modi as the PM candidate may work in its favour, notes Anita Katyal.

Who dresses bride Anushka Sharma the best?

Who dresses bride Anushka Sharma the best?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

In photos: Her best off-screen desi looks and the designers who got it right.

IMAGES: Chugging through the wild beauty of the Western Ghats

IMAGES: Chugging through the wild beauty of the Western Ghats

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

If the Western Ghats aren't magical enough already, they take a new life altogether during the monsoons. Anita Rao Kashi travelled through them in possibly the best mode of transport -- the railways.

'India has an enormous pool of talent'

'India has an enormous pool of talent'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Lakme Fashion Week Gen Next designer, Chandrima Agnihotri, tells Rediff.com what she has planned for her runway debut.

'Stand-up is like a muscle in your body'

'Stand-up is like a muscle in your body'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Like every other job, if you do it enough, you get practice.' 'If you don't, things get rusty.'

Cong hopes to realise Telangana before 2014 Lok Sabha polls

Cong hopes to realise Telangana before 2014 Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Senior Congress party leaders though continue to be divided on the formation of Telangana state, political expediency finally won the day, reports Anita Katyal

The 4 Congressmen eyeing Bansal's Chandigarh seat

The 4 Congressmen eyeing Bansal's Chandigarh seat

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Former Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat is up for grabs. And there are quite a few in the reckoning. Anita Katyal reports

Decoding Congress's social media plunge

Decoding Congress's social media plunge

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

So Congress has taken the plunge into the world of social networking. Though late in the game the party has realised the need to reach out to an estimated 8 crore people who use online networking, to aggressively counter the BJP campaign against it on corruption and propagate the UPA government's achievements. Anita Katyal reports.

Naresh Goyal resigns; Jet to get Rs 1,500 crore funds

Naresh Goyal resigns; Jet to get Rs 1,500 crore funds

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar said Naresh Goyal would be eligible to bid for the airline when the lenders auction it next month.

Rahul may come out of his shell to take on Modi

Rahul may come out of his shell to take on Modi

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Under pressure from the rank and file, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi may directly take on Gujarat chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign chief Narendra Modi at a rare media interaction early next month, reports Anita Katyal.

Exclusive! Rahul Gandhi's corporate work culture

Exclusive! Rahul Gandhi's corporate work culture

Rediff.com4 May 2013

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is using modern management techniques, which he picked up during his stint as a strategy consultant abroad, to revamp his party. But the moot question is: will they work? Anita Katyal reports

Why Lalu Yadav delayed crucial support to Soren government

Why Lalu Yadav delayed crucial support to Soren government

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

While Hemant Soren enlisted the support of small parties and independent MLAs, the Rashtriya Janata Dal chief kept the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader waiting till the apex court gave its verdict in the fodder scam case. Anita Katyal reports

A first timer's guide to visiting a spa

A first timer's guide to visiting a spa

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Simple tips to make the most out of your spa visit.

Have you seen a Ganesh idol made of sui dhaaga?

Have you seen a Ganesh idol made of sui dhaaga?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

We bring you some unusual Ganesha themes from Mumbai's Khetwadi.

'Rajat Gupta's conviction does not mean the end of the Indian story in America'

'Rajat Gupta's conviction does not mean the end of the Indian story in America'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Every accomplished major immigration group in America has had its heroes and fallen heroes.

PICS: Saxony, where Aurangazeb still holds court

PICS: Saxony, where Aurangazeb still holds court

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Saxony is much like an orchestra where every instrument and note is important in making up the whole, discovers Anita Rao Kashi while visiting Saxony in Germany.

Video: Folk-inspired fashion rocks runway

Video: Folk-inspired fashion rocks runway

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Rhythm, colour and plenty of pizzazz defined Anita Dongre's creations at the Lakme Fsahion Week runway. Check out the video!

Cong's Nitish pill might cure its Mulayam fever

Cong's Nitish pill might cure its Mulayam fever

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Apart from opening up the possibility of a tie-up for the 2014 general election, the crucial Congress support to Nitish Kumar's trust vote also has other advantages, notes Anita Katyal.

The INSIDE stories behind PM's Cabinet reshuffle

The INSIDE stories behind PM's Cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The Cabinet reshuffle undertaken by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday was dictated primarily by political considerations with an eye on the year-end assembly elections and the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, reports Anita Katyal.

The Disciple review

The Disciple review

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The Disciple is an ode to music and a salute to Mumbai. The city can be harsh, but it also lets the voices of struggling classical musicians exist, although often they live on the edge of society, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Exclusive: SECRET behind Gujarat's super voter turnout!

Exclusive: SECRET behind Gujarat's super voter turnout!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Gujarat Chief Electoral Officer Anita Karwal tells Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore about the amazing ways state electoral officers boosted voter sentiment, and the likely reasons behind the high turnout in the first phase of the assembly election. An exclusive interview!

'Remember, Yamaraj attacks us even more when we're down'

'Remember, Yamaraj attacks us even more when we're down'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The masked, blue gowned and now fogged face shields were highly skilled and capable health care workers -- but inside their protective clothing they were people, with emotions -- sad, fearful, tears pouring down their masks and dripping off the sky blue water repellent gowns. Even Kevin the hulk, the male nurse who I saw lift a patient single-handedly to place an X-ray plate under the chest, was staring at his foot wear, moved to tears. Dr Sanjeeth Peter reveals what goes on in a Covid ICU: The second of a heart-wrenching multi-part diary of a Covid Warrior.

Has the PM become a liability for the Congress?

Has the PM become a liability for the Congress?

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's popularity has plummeted as he faces public ire for poor governance and a never-ending string of corruption cases involving the UPA government, says Anita Katyal

For an under attack Congress, offence is the best defence

For an under attack Congress, offence is the best defence

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Hope of victory in Karnataka and the resolution of the India-China face-off have played a role in the strategy adopted by the Congress in tackling the opposition, says Anita Katyal

Pawan Kumar Bansal's fall from grace

Pawan Kumar Bansal's fall from grace

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal may have been quick to deny any role in Railway Board bribery scandal and ask for a thorough CBI probe. But his image as an honest man, whose integrity could not be challenged, has been demolished. Anita Katyal reports

Wedding photos: 'Happiest couple in the world'

Wedding photos: 'Happiest couple in the world'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

We invited you to share your favourite wedding pics -- here's a fresh set of responses.

Exclusive: 'Ladakh incursion by China a localised matter'

Exclusive: 'Ladakh incursion by China a localised matter'

Rediff.com2 May 2013

In an exclusive interview to Rediff.com, Khurshid refuted reports that the flag-level talks were not moving forward. He also dismissed suggestions that he should call off his visit to Beijing if there's no progress in the talks.

'I am not here to be anyone's fantasy'

'I am not here to be anyone's fantasy'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Meet the fashion designer who is bringing plus-size clothes to Indian women.

Congress forced to look for partners across states

Congress forced to look for partners across states

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The Congress party's decsion to cut its losses and accept the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's hand of friendship shows its dire need for partners, says Anita Katyal

K'taka: Kumaraswamy, wife richest couple in poll fray

K'taka: Kumaraswamy, wife richest couple in poll fray

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Janata Dal-Secular Karnataka unit President and former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy and his wife Anita, contesting the May 5 Assembly elections, have together declared assets worth Rs 123 crore.

Amol Palekar hits out at NGMA after being interrupted at event

Amol Palekar hits out at NGMA after being interrupted at event

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Palekar was repeatedly interrupted during his speech by some NGMA members.

#ParisNewYear: 9 reasons why you should have a Parsi friend

#ParisNewYear: 9 reasons why you should have a Parsi friend

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

If you have a Parsi friend, don't ever let her/him go... because you won't find someone so amazing.

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Cakes, brownies and cookies -- you name it and this MasterChef India Season 6 contestant can make it, and make it healthy.

Encephalitis toll down due to Govt's efforts: Vardhan

Encephalitis toll down due to Govt's efforts: Vardhan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Vardhan said the 15-member central team of doctors and para-medics will be replaced by a team with similar strength for further 10 days, ensuring continuity of care of admitted cases.