'Despite acting in some 100 films and television plays, people still remember the daadi of Hum Log.'
Indian-American businessman Sanjay Govil is convinced Twenty20 cricket can be the next big cultural import into the United States, following a trail blazed by yoga and Bollywood-style weddings.
How much protein is needed for a healthy daily diet? A healthy adult needs a minimum of 0.80 gram of protein for every kilogramme of body weight per day. The average consumption of protein in India is around 62 gm per day, which is way lower than the global average of 78 gm.
"If something look nice on someone, it's not necessary that it will look nice on you too. So just have your own style. Be comfortable. Be confident," says Riddhima Kapoor Sahni.
On International Yoga Day, Bollywood stars show us just how good they are on the mat.
Just as Gandhiji's spinning wheel became a symbol of resistance, Indian travellers today can turn their passports into instruments of peaceful protest, argues Harsh Roongta.
Bollywood stars spread the goodness of yoga on International Yoga Day.
Pooja on holiday...Kareena's favourite Yoga pose...Samantha puts on her thinking cap...
Fitness and yoga is a big part of Bollywood and, on International Yoga Day, film folk show off their best asanas.
Don't have money to spare for classes? Learn an asana or two from our good ol' Hindi films.
From the looks of it, she's a chota packet bada dhamaka!
Sara Ali Khan has a treat in store for her fans. Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar get the details.
The Maha Kumbh, the world's largest religious gathering, began in Prayagraj, India, with millions taking a dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Devotees from across India and the world converged for the 45-day event, which is considered to be a particularly auspicious one this year due to celestial alignments. The event is a major logistical challenge for the government, which has implemented several crowd-control measures and security measures to ensure the safety of the millions of pilgrims.
Women can have abs too, and Shilpa is all the proof you need.
On International Yoga Day, get inspired from our very own B-town actresses!
Many Dharmagurus attended the Shubh Ashirwad ceremony.
Bollywood celebrated International Yoga Day by posting pictures from their yoga sessions.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Alia needs to enjoy her pregnancy journey and what better way than to take a few tips from her peers?
Ishika Mohan Motwane, Mini Mathur, Sayani Gupta take a trip to Andretta, Himachal Pradesh.
Sukanya Verma lists fun things you can do, inspired by Bollywood, when it's raining cats and dogs outside.
Malaika shares her favourite, easy-to-do asanas and their benefits for a fitter and healthier lifestyle.
Several Bollywood stars took part in various yoga sessions across India.
Amid chants of 'Om' and recitation of 'Mantras' for universal peace, millions across the globe today joined in spectacular celebrations to mark the inaugural International Day of Yoga, in a tribute to the ancient Indian spiritual and exercise discipline known to balance mind, body and spirit.
From a fitness instructor to a top international fashion model and a danseuse -- a range of people have penned books to make yoga relevant to modern lifestyles and help to cope with everything from trauma to weight loss.
The centuries-old tradition of yoga is looking towards the reality television concept to increase its popularity
Batting for yoga, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the state government is planning to include it in the school and college curriculum.
Bollywood actress and Britain's sweetheart Shilpa Shetty has launched a special edition DVD called 'Shilpa's Yoga'.
Lara Dutta, who became a proud mother of a baby girl, Saira four months ago, has launched a yoga DVD to help women get back in shape post pregnancy.
Nasreen, who served as the director of the Indian Cultural Centre at the high commission of India in Male, Republic of Maldives, from 2019 to 2023, shared insights into the growing influence of China and Pakistan in countering India's soft power.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
'I grew up in an environment which is very submissive and conservative. People would judge you if you wore a short skirt.' 'I made my way up from there to Mumbai and landed a big song Aila Re Aila with a huge star like Akshay Kumar.'
The Maidaan actor shares her diet, fitness and fashion fundas with Rediff.com.
Jackie Chan knows just how to make a press conference exciting.
Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.
If you're wondering what to do at home when it's pouring outside, then worry not!
Patcy N compiles some star tips to help you plan your day!
At the centre of the crackdown are two studios holding classes for Hatha Yoga -- a set of asanas or postures involving deep breathing and tough physical exercises, which as per Hindu mythology was first practised by Lord Shiva.
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