News for 'Banarasi'

Ikat to Paithani! In love with India's sari tradition

Ikat to Paithani! In love with India's sari tradition

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Designer Gaurang Shah's Taramati line brought back memories of a bygone era.

The PRETTIEST Sabyasachi Brides

The PRETTIEST Sabyasachi Brides

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Whether it is Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone or recently married Mouni Roy, these glamorous ladies always pick Sabyasachi's designs on their wedding day.

'He taught me everything about acting'

'He taught me everything about acting'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Moushumi Chatterjee mourns Tarun Majumdar, who passed into the ages on Monday.

India's top designers weave their magic

India's top designers weave their magic

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The fashion show showcased the rich, cultural heritage of Banaras.

Syed Modi badminton: Sindhu, Katethong have it easy

Syed Modi badminton: Sindhu, Katethong have it easy

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu stormed into the second round of the women's singles in the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament after a dominating victory over compatriot Tanya Hemanth, in Lucknow, on Wednesday.

10 Ways to Look Gorgeous this Diwali

10 Ways to Look Gorgeous this Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Namrata Thakker picks some celeb-inspired looks that will help you up your fashion game during the festive season.

You'll love these delicious food pics

You'll love these delicious food pics

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Presenting the best food pics shared by our readers this week.

The designer and her muse: An ode to Ritu Kumar

The designer and her muse: An ode to Ritu Kumar

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Age is just a number for this designer, who completes 50 years in the fashion industry in 2018.

Thank you Ritu Kumar!

Thank you Ritu Kumar!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The master revivalist presented a spectacular collection of Banarasi weaves at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/ Festive 2015.

3 lakhs to 22 crore! IIM grad's success story

3 lakhs to 22 crore! IIM grad's success story

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

From a small team of five weavers, Karagiri now works with 1,800 weavers from across India. Pallavi Mohadikar, co-founder of Karagiri, shares her incredible success journey.

August's Fashionistas: Malaika, Kareena, Rakul

August's Fashionistas: Malaika, Kareena, Rakul

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

August saw quite a few Bollywood ladies step out in designer wear, whether it was for the ramp or promoting their respective films.

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.

Is this the end of the road for Varanasi's handloom weavers?

Is this the end of the road for Varanasi's handloom weavers?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Powerlooms and a lack of policy have pushed heritage art towards extinction, say Shreya Jai and Subhayan Chakraborty.

7 saris every Indian woman should own

7 saris every Indian woman should own

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Sari's the drape for all seasons... How many of these do you have?

#VirushkaWedding: Which Anushka outfit do you like? VOTE!

#VirushkaWedding: Which Anushka outfit do you like? VOTE!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Here comes the bride, in all her colours!

Lessons from Virushka reception: How to rock the lehenga like a star

Lessons from Virushka reception: How to rock the lehenga like a star

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

You need look no further for that wedding look full of oomph!

5 innovations from IBM that will change the world

5 innovations from IBM that will change the world

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

In about five years, you may be able to feel the touch of a Banarasi or a Kanjeevaram sari through your smartphone screen before buying it online, claims IBM.

Watch: Chitrangada reveals the secret of her look

Watch: Chitrangada reveals the secret of her look

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

A glimpse of Neha Agarwal's Lakme Fashion Week collection Mithila in Soho.

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I knew that since I would be designing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, the aesthetics would have to be correct.' 'He doesn't show poverty in his films.' 'He won't show someone standing on the streets in phate hue kapde.'

Shraddha Kapoor is Rahul Mishra's bride

Shraddha Kapoor is Rahul Mishra's bride

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

The Bollywood star was the face of the 'Rahul Mishra for Project Eve' collection at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017.

'One never associated Dev Anand with death, only life'

'One never associated Dev Anand with death, only life'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

From their first meeting to the last, Dev Anand etched himself on Dinesh Raheja's heart and mind.

Manushi Chhillar looks so hot, she'll make your screen melt

Manushi Chhillar looks so hot, she'll make your screen melt

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Kareena Kapoor's ethnic look had fans floored.

Two cities and an election

Two cities and an election

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Aditi Phadnis travels through Banaras and Lucknow and marvels at the people and the culture, especially the food, in the two cities.

2009: Laddus, feni, sarees get copyright

2009: Laddus, feni, sarees get copyright

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

The copyright assures that a product originating from a certain region has a quality and reputation.

Mandira Bedi's six-yard wonder

Mandira Bedi's six-yard wonder

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Abstract: The TV presenter-turned-fashion designer attempted to give the Banarasi sari a contemporary twist.

Watch out! Sangeeta Bijlani steals the show at fashion week

Watch out! Sangeeta Bijlani steals the show at fashion week

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Here's a round-up of the celebs who attended Day Two of Lakme Fashion Week!

The young drug addicts of Varanasi

The young drug addicts of Varanasi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Over 12,000 children in the age group of 6-13 years, mostly from poor families living near Ganga Ghats, in Varanasi are tobacco and drug addicts, a survey has said.

Brad Pitt plans to shoot in Varanasi

Brad Pitt plans to shoot in Varanasi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

The superstar plans to shoot a full-length Hollywood movie in Varanasi.

Syed Modi International Badminton: Saina, Srikanth reach finals

Syed Modi International Badminton: Saina, Srikanth reach finals

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Defending champion Saina Nehwal is just one step away from retaining her women's singles title of the $ 120,000 Syed Modi International Badminton tournament.

A Suitable Boy review

A Suitable Boy review

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

As splendid it is to behold, A Suitable Boy cannot match in soul and falls short of being memorable, feels Sukanya Verma.

6 ways to drape a sari

6 ways to drape a sari

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Fashion designers Swati and Sunaina's collection worked with the master weavers of Banaras for their latest collection 'The Lightness of being Radha'.

Syed Modi badminton tourney: Srikanth, Kashyap, Sindhu in 2nd round

Syed Modi badminton tourney: Srikanth, Kashyap, Sindhu in 2nd round

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Top Indian shuttlers, including K Srikanth and Parupalli Kashyap in men's singles and P V Sindhu in women's singles, advanced to the second round after easy victories on the first day of the main draw in the Syed Modi International Badminton tournament, in Lucknow, on Wednesday.

Cute or Sexy? Dangal actor's coat dress

Cute or Sexy? Dangal actor's coat dress

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

We round off the week with some good, bad and ugly looks.

Why DeepVeer are Sabyasachi's favourite couple

Why DeepVeer are Sabyasachi's favourite couple

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The designer had expressed his desire to dress up the couple in 2015.

Kashyap to face Srikanth in Syed Modi final, Saina to play Marin

Kashyap to face Srikanth in Syed Modi final, Saina to play Marin

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

It will not be a Saina Nehwal versus P V Sindhu final in the women's singles but the men's singles will be an all-Indian affair with P Kashyap and K Srikanth set to clash for the title at the $120,000 Syed Modi International Badminton tournament, in Lucknow.

Nine nights, nine colours: What's your style today?

Nine nights, nine colours: What's your style today?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Take a look at these beautiful creations from the runway and get them straight to your rack.

The 10 WORST Films of Govinda

The 10 WORST Films of Govinda

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Before Kill Dil, Govinda featured in these awful movies.

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Many Indian designers are embracing sustainable fashion practices and the results are gorgeous.

Saina, Sindhu, Srikanth cruise to semis of Syed Modi International

Saina, Sindhu, Srikanth cruise to semis of Syed Modi International

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Defending champion Saina Nehwal inched closer to retaining her women's singles title, while other top Indian shuttlers, including P V Sindhu, also made it to the semi-finals of the $120,000 Syed Modi International Badminton tournament.