News for 'Avishek Basu How'

Kallol Datta: I hate the word 'showstopper'

Kallol Datta: I hate the word 'showstopper'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Here's a first look at designer Kallol Datta's collection, showcased on Day Two of Kolkata Fashion Week.

Manish changed the face of Bollywood: Amrita Rao

Manish changed the face of Bollywood: Amrita Rao

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Gorgeous actor Amrita Rao walked the ramp for ace designer Manish Malhotra's bridal collection at Kolkata Fashion Week.

Indian women look best in saris: Irrfan Khan

Indian women look best in saris: Irrfan Khan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Actor Irrfan Khan rocked the ramp at Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW) II Sunday as showstopper for designer Abhishek Dutta's 'Tomorrowland'.

Baichung Bhutia rocks the ramp in Kolkata

Baichung Bhutia rocks the ramp in Kolkata

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The ace footballer rocked the ramp in a purple-gold textured sherwani for fashion guru Manish Malhotra.

Ramp more difficult than acting:Rituparna Sengupta

Ramp more difficult than acting:Rituparna Sengupta

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The actor showstops for The Story of Weaves II on Day 3 of the Kolkata FW.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan walks the ramp

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan walks the ramp

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan walked the ramp with sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash for designer Zubair Kirmani on Day One of the Kolkata Fashion Week. Here's what he had to say regarding the experience.

I'll get married in jeans and T-shirt: Rimii Sen

I'll get married in jeans and T-shirt: Rimii Sen

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Actor Rimii Sen sizzled the ramp in a traditional Rajasthan Sari for designer Anita Dongre's colection 'Timeless' on Day-5 of the Kolkata Fashion Week.

Mandira ups the oomph at Kolkata FW

Mandira ups the oomph at Kolkata FW

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The actress-TV host walks for Satya Paul's 'Resham and Zari' collection at day 4 of the fashion week.

John and Bipasha are hot: Neil Nitin Mukesh

John and Bipasha are hot: Neil Nitin Mukesh

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh set the ramp on fire in a black-gold short jacket sherwani for designer Narendra Kumar on Day 5 of the Kolkata Fashion Week.

If you don't approve, don't look: Neetu Chandra

If you don't approve, don't look: Neetu Chandra

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The Garam Masala girl gets candid at Kolkata FW.

Minissha Lamba dazzles at Kolkata FW

Minissha Lamba dazzles at Kolkata FW

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The actors sashays down the ramp in a Monapali creation.

Saris are sexy: Nandana Sen

Saris are sexy: Nandana Sen

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The gorgeous actor walked the ramp for the Weaves collection on Day 3 of Kolkata Fashion Week II.

I don't believe in Size Zero: Sameera Reddy

I don't believe in Size Zero: Sameera Reddy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

Actor Sameera Reddy sizzled in a red-and-pink Neeta Lulla ensemble at Day 3 of KFW.

Riya Sen goes glam at Kolkata FW

Riya Sen goes glam at Kolkata FW

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Actress Riya Sen was the showstopper on Day Two of Kolkata Fashion Week II for designers Kaushik and Pallob and for Abhishek Vyas. Here is what she told Sreya Basu about her ramp-walking experience and sense of style.

Sehwag heats up the ramp at Kolkata Fashion Week

Sehwag heats up the ramp at Kolkata Fashion Week

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag walks the ramp for ace designer Rocky S on Day 1.

Kolkata FW: Sophie Choudhary sizzles

Kolkata FW: Sophie Choudhary sizzles

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The actor-singer walks for designer Mandira Wirk on Day 4 of Kolkata Fashion Week. She lets us in on her style mantras.

Orthodox Hindu, tribal votes boost BJP's best Bengal tally

Orthodox Hindu, tribal votes boost BJP's best Bengal tally

Rediff.com24 May 2019

While the TMC was able to maintain its hold on the southern and coastal parts of the state, the BJP is doing well in the northern and western parts of the state, all predominantly tribal areas.

What makes Tuticorin agitation different from others

What makes Tuticorin agitation different from others

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Mass agitations are not particularly uncommon in India. But a mass agitation led by an environment-related issue that has gone out of hand is not something that can be easily recalled.

Will anti-CAA protests help Mamata?

Will anti-CAA protests help Mamata?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'When violence spread, it looked as if Mamata was losing control, but soon, she was able to contain the situation.' 'Now, the TMC stands to gain the most.'

In Bengal, CAA causes fissures amid BJP leaders

In Bengal, CAA causes fissures amid BJP leaders

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

BJP leaders in the state are either lying low or criticising the CAA move in hushed tones. Chandra Kumar Bose, vice-president of the BJP's state unit, is most vocal with his opposition to the Act in the current form. "The country is above petty party politics. How can I keep quiet when I see that something is happening which is wrong in its current form?" Other party leaders aren't as vocal as Bose but clandestinely have been questioning the merit of the CAA and its impact on the BJP's prospects in the state. In fact, at a time when the BJP started making deep inroads in the state, the fear of the CAA and the NRC appears to be ruining its prospects.

BJP created 55,000 WhatsApp groups to take on Mamata

BJP created 55,000 WhatsApp groups to take on Mamata

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The saffron party's IT cell had realised the power of WhatsApp early in the day and wielded it to devastating effect in the Bengal elections.

The trouble with your Darjeeling tea

The trouble with your Darjeeling tea

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

It's not over yet.

'BJP will get 35% vote in Bengal'

'BJP will get 35% vote in Bengal'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

With a substantially weakened Left Front and the Congress, political observers say the anti-Trinamool vote will go to the BJP.

West Bengal panchayat polls key to Mamata's national ambitions

West Bengal panchayat polls key to Mamata's national ambitions

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The elections are not only a means for TMC to prove its wide, unopposed mass allegiance but also a way to bargain for national leadership among regional political parties in the road to New Delhi.

Your favourite cup of tea could be in trouble!

Your favourite cup of tea could be in trouble!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The world-famous Darjeeling tea is losing its flavour even as it struggles with falling production, says Avishek Rakshit.