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Scintillating! Sleepwear, innerwear at LFW

Scintillating! Sleepwear, innerwear at LFW

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

India's pioneer lingerie designer Suman Nathwani presented her debut collection on Day Two of the fashion week.

Over 10 Indian start-ups may mop up at least $10 billion in IPO rush

Over 10 Indian start-ups may mop up at least $10 billion in IPO rush

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Over 10 Indian start-ups with total valuations of $84 billion (some are planning fresh fund-raising) are bracing to launch initial public offerings (IPOs) in the next 36 months. While the size of their IPOs is under discussion, estimates are that they would together raise a minimum of over $8-10 billion during the initial listing.

'Karan has changed completely from the boy I grew up with'

'Karan has changed completely from the boy I grew up with'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

'Today, as a film personality, he is bigger than Dharma Productions.' 'But he is still warm and loyal to his friends from school, college and work.'

#People-at-LFW: 'I handle the backstage, it's chaos, madness'

#People-at-LFW: 'I handle the backstage, it's chaos, madness'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

We bring you interesting snapshots of people attending the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

Vanity Fair's 10 best-dressed brides list

Vanity Fair's 10 best-dressed brides list

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The magazine has released a list of the most memorable wedding dresses from across the worlds of fashion, media and show business.

The latest member of the $100 bn club!

The latest member of the $100 bn club!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Its latest member is a Frenchman. Bernard Arnault's fortune is now estimated at $100.4 billion.

'Make the most of adversity'

'Make the most of adversity'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Stumbling blocks teach a lot and should be taken as stepping stones.'

ED attaches Rs 203-cr Dubai assets of Iqbal Mirchi's family

ED attaches Rs 203-cr Dubai assets of Iqbal Mirchi's family

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The attached assets include 15 commercial and residential properties belonging to the 'family members' of Mirchi. They include a hotel called Midwest Hotel Apartment, the ED said. They are valued at Rs 203.27 crore and have been provisionally attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the central probe agency said in a statement.

'Celebs as showstoppers? I don't care!'

'Celebs as showstoppers? I don't care!'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Model Tamara Moss spells out the rules of fashion business in India.

'Our designers are at par with those in NY, Paris'

'Our designers are at par with those in NY, Paris'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Impressive or not? We get attendees at the LFW to spill the beans on their opinions regarding one of India's largest fashion events.

COVID fallout: Markets crowded, but malls empty

COVID fallout: Markets crowded, but malls empty

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

What can malls do to entice customers? Brand coach Ambi Parameswaran has a few suggestions.

English Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

English Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

Rediff.com27 May 2020

English Premier League soccer clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption after the shutdown caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. No matches have been played in the Premier League since March when the coronavirus pandemic shut down world sport.

Explained: What the RBI is telling banks

Explained: What the RBI is telling banks

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Credit expansion is probably the quickest way to get the economy going again.' 'Easy credit is like a shot of nitro in a race car: In timely, small, quick, doses it can give a tremendous boost but carried to extreme it can destroy the engine,' points out S Muralidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas.

Revealed: Govt's COVID-19 vaccination plan

Revealed: Govt's COVID-19 vaccination plan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The modus operandi for immunising the country's 1.35 billion population in stages has been thrashed out in more than one meeting among top government officials in the health ministry and the Prime Minister's Office.

Pics: When Jacqueline stole our hearts

Pics: When Jacqueline stole our hearts

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

The actor looked stunning in a silver outfit from Rajesh Pratap Singh.

'I'd like to change the way people wear socks'

'I'd like to change the way people wear socks'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Anusha Jain was 21 when she took over her father's business. In four years, she has clocked 1.5x growth for the company.

Origami in high heels

Origami in high heels

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Designer Runa Ray, whose edgy line inspired by an ancient discipline made it to the February New York Fashion Week, discussed the showing with Tista Sengupta/Rediff.com

Taiwanese couple in their 80s take Instagram by storm modelling old laundry

Taiwanese couple in their 80s take Instagram by storm modelling old laundry

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Having spent decades running a laundromat in Taiwan's coastal city of Taichung, Hsu Sho-Er, 84, and her husband, Chang Wan Ji, 83, are now proving a hit on Instagram after their grandson Reef Chang -- and stylist -- set up an account for them in June. Any items left at the laundromat for over a year are considered fair game.

SEE: The MILIND SOMAN Interview

SEE: The MILIND SOMAN Interview

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

He is 54, but looks far better than he did when he was a supermodel in his 20s and 30s. Cooler still is his vibe. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel catches up with Milind Soman, fitness icon and businessman.

PIX: Why these Indian artistes deserve applause

PIX: Why these Indian artistes deserve applause

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The grit and determination of these specially-abled artistes will fill you with positivity.

Why is everyone talking about Rihanna's outfit

Why is everyone talking about Rihanna's outfit

Rediff.com2 May 2017

From nude dresses to pompous outfits, these celebs made some eye-popping fashion statements.

Shoppers Stop's MD quits, panel to run retail group

Shoppers Stop's MD quits, panel to run retail group

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Rajiv Suri's resignation is effective August 25, the company said in a stock exchange filing. Suri quit for personal reasons and would pursue a career outside India, it added.

Was de Kock to blame for Fakhar Zaman's run-out?

Was de Kock to blame for Fakhar Zaman's run-out?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Cricket fans, critics and some former players have pointed out that de Kock "deliberately misled" Zaman into believing the ball was at the non-strikers end and then ran him out.

Did you like Michelle's style?

Did you like Michelle's style?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

The First Lady has been keeping up her fashionable reputation on the visit. Which do you think is Michelle Obama's best look so far?

'We'd like to dress Kiran Rao in our outfits'

'We'd like to dress Kiran Rao in our outfits'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Two young dhaakad designers tell us why they want to dress up the First Lady of Bollywood.

'Be proud of your cycle and your body'

'Be proud of your cycle and your body'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

UNICEF India has teamed up with social media influencers to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene.

100% FDI in retail: What it actually means

100% FDI in retail: What it actually means

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The Cabinet approval would help more than 200 fashion and apparel brands who are lined up to enter India, including international labels such as Avva, Colin's, Damat, Tudba Deri and Dufy

Model Speak: 'You are never satisfied with your body'

Model Speak: 'You are never satisfied with your body'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

We caight up with models Dipti Gujral, Sony Kaur and Siddharth Raval at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

What is this schoolgirl doing on the ramp?

What is this schoolgirl doing on the ramp?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Pakistani designer Ali Xeeshan made a girl in school uniform walk the ramp for his bridal show to protest against child marriage.

Start-ups scrape the bottom of the barrel

Start-ups scrape the bottom of the barrel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

According to a survey by community platform LocalCircles, early-stage start-ups, funding dependent start-ups and many small businesses will soon be fighting for survival as the spurt in coronavirus cases hits them hard.

Aditya Birla plans to consolidate retail biz under one roof

Aditya Birla plans to consolidate retail biz under one roof

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The Aditya Birla Group mayrestructure plan to bring all its retail verticals under Pantaloon Fashion & Retail.

Images: Sensual lingerie shows in Paris!

Images: Sensual lingerie shows in Paris!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Here's a look at world-famous lingerie giant Etam's showing in the fashion capital of the world last week.

Rhea procured drugs for Sushant through her brother: NCB

Rhea procured drugs for Sushant through her brother: NCB

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Rajput's manager Samuel Miranda and cook Dipesh Sawant used to collect the contraband and make `joints' (marijuana cigarettes) for the deceased actor, a NCB officer claimed.

'Wear what you want' says Ashley Graham

'Wear what you want' says Ashley Graham

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Don't miss the hottest buzz from the world of fashion and entertainment.

Esha Gupta puts her best foot forward :-)

Esha Gupta puts her best foot forward :-)

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

The Bollywood star closed the show for Arpita Mehta.

Cars celebrities are crazy about

Cars celebrities are crazy about

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Audi Q7 SUV and Range Rovers are the sought after

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

Pay Rs 1,450,000 and get a bespoke suit made

Pay Rs 1,450,000 and get a bespoke suit made

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Customised tailoring: How Raymond, Aditya Birla Group are luring customers with bespoke services to fit the bill.

Jabong may help Flipkart win the game

Jabong may help Flipkart win the game

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The deal that promises to make Flipkart a leading force in fashion segment - estimated at Rs 3 lakh crore - came after hectic weekend parleys.

Don't mess with me!

Don't mess with me!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Akshay Kumar made a dashing appearance at the launch of men's fashion week in Mumbai.