News for 'Cosmopolitan India'

'India's cities highly segregated on the basis of caste and religion'

'India's cities highly segregated on the basis of caste and religion'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'Government supplied public services are less likely to be found in neighbourhoods with high numbers of Scheduled Castes and Muslims.'

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Kim vs Padma Lakshmi: Who's the hottest March covergirl?

Kim vs Padma Lakshmi: Who's the hottest March covergirl?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Is Kim's daring debut any match for Padmalakshmi or Vaani Kapoor?

Why India Inc is moving to Dubai in droves

Why India Inc is moving to Dubai in droves

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani might have made news for purchasing the most expensive beach-side villa in Dubai recently, but he is not the only Indian eyeing the city for investment. Since Dubai allowed foreign investors full ownership in specific sectors in June 2021, a horde of Indian companies have moved or expanded into the desert city. The list even includes a kindergarten, an elementary and middle school, and a hotel that has sought 100 per cent ownership.

India's Future: Tier 2 Cities

India's Future: Tier 2 Cities

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

If India is to urbanise successfully, it has to focus on Tier 2 cities with a population of one-five million, observes T N Ninan.

Dating? Do Your Political Views Matter?

Dating? Do Your Political Views Matter?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

About 21 per cent Indians born between the mid-1990s and mid-2010s say a potential partner not aligning politically with them is a dating red flag.

Prez launches advanced stealth frigate INS Vindhyagiri

Prez launches advanced stealth frigate INS Vindhyagiri

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

This is the sixth of seven ships built under 'Project 17 Alpha' for the Navy. The first five ships of the project were launched between 2019 and 2022.

LGBTQ icon Dutee's emotional message for couples

LGBTQ icon Dutee's emotional message for couples

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Dutee Chand, considered the fastest Indian woman right now, has asked those in same-sex relationships to be courageous and stand firm.

Who's the hottest May covergirl?

Who's the hottest May covergirl?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Kajol, Lisa or Shraddha -- vote and tell us.

BJP most important foreign political party in world: WSJ

BJP most important foreign political party in world: WSJ

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The opinion piece added that the party combines the most striking principles of three major political entities in the world -- the Likud Party of Israel, the Communist Party of China and the Muslim Brotherhood of Egypt.

Virat, Anushka, Akash Ambani: Vote for 2017's hottest cover star

Virat, Anushka, Akash Ambani: Vote for 2017's hottest cover star

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Which of these celebs got it right?

What India needs to learn from Bhilai

What India needs to learn from Bhilai

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

If you want to see what India should be like and how Indians should live, you have to see Bhilai, says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

'India is changing fast, this change is a big challenge'

'India is changing fast, this change is a big challenge'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Mala Sekhri, COO, Lifestyle Division, India Today Group talks about how the magazine maintains its 'bold' avatar, examine the emergence of digital media and how the print industry has been dealing with this phenomenon.

Who's the hottest January covergirl?

Who's the hottest January covergirl?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Kareena's smouldering appearance on Vogue or Yami's dare to bare act for Maxim India -- who gets your vote?

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Chastened by the Kargil conflict, Pervez Musharraf will be remembered for gradually lowering the profile of terrorism and seeking a realistically negotiated settlement to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's high commissioner to Pakistan when Musharraf seized power in a coup in October 1999.

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran claimed that Raja Raja Cholan was depicted as a Hindu king and already attempts were made to take away Tamil saint poet Tiruvalluvar's identity as well.

Nov 3 Andheri bypoll mere formality after BJP pullout

Nov 3 Andheri bypoll mere formality after BJP pullout

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The Thackeray faction on Tuesday claimed that voters were being paid to choose None Of The Above or NOTA option.

Explained: Karnataka-Maharashtra Border Dispute

Explained: Karnataka-Maharashtra Border Dispute

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Karnataka and Maharashtra have bickered over a disputed border for more than half a century.

Vote: Who's the hottest June covergirl?

Vote: Who's the hottest June covergirl?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Deepika, Anushka or Jacqueline -- who gets your vote?

India Inc's finest: Karnataka's leading entrepreneurs

India Inc's finest: Karnataka's leading entrepreneurs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

In this part, we highlight some of Karnataka's leading entrepreneurs. They are the ones who played a key role in defining its present cosmopolitan status, giving Karnataka a resonance in history and in international relations.

'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'The people of India have not only challenged the ruling dispensation with the constitution, they have also opened the eyes of the leadership that sits in the Opposition.'

Top 10: Most popular travel destinations in India

Top 10: Most popular travel destinations in India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

According to the latest Hotel Price Index report by Hotels.com, Indian metros dominated the top 10 favourite Indian destinationslist amongst international travellers.

Will Gucci and Armani overpower India's yoga and ayurveda?

Will Gucci and Armani overpower India's yoga and ayurveda?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Nisarg Kamdar analyses how Indian youth are affected by Western culture.

Volkswagen introduces Polo in India

Volkswagen introduces Polo in India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

The Polo would be available in both petrol and diesel variants.

Who wore denims best: Jackie, Anushka or Sonam?

Who wore denims best: Jackie, Anushka or Sonam?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

These stunners prove that denims will never be out of vogue.

Hindutva isolates India in world opinion

Hindutva isolates India in world opinion

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'Modi cannot drag India back into a primitive epoch resembling the religious wars in medieval Europe and at the same time claim to represent the aspirations of modernity among Indians,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

6 international covers that shook the Internet in 2018

6 international covers that shook the Internet in 2018

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Presenting the magazine covers which grabbed our attention this year.

India Inc's finest: Best of Karnataka

India Inc's finest: Best of Karnataka

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

In this part, we highlight some of Karnataka's leading entrepreneurs. They are the ones who played a key role in defining its present cosmopolitan status, giving Karnataka a resonance in history and in international relations.

December OTT: Akshay, Salman, John...

December OTT: Akshay, Salman, John...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists what's up on OTT this month.

How to be a bigot

How to be a bigot

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'In this season of inspired mean-spirited campaigning, it still seemed remarkable that we are more likely to learn civics lessons from school children than our leaders,' says Rahul Jacob.

Vote: Who's the hottest July covergirl?

Vote: Who's the hottest July covergirl?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The monsoons are here and we could do with some rise in the mercury.

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The girl from the north east who now walks for the best names in international fashion today was content wearing hand-me-downs from cousins those days.

PIX: Nargis goes floral in her latest photoshoot

PIX: Nargis goes floral in her latest photoshoot

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Vote: Who's the HOTTEST September cover girl?

Vote: Who's the HOTTEST September cover girl?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

A round-up of the fashion magazine covers for September. Tell us which hottie takes the top spot!

The fault-lines in Bengal's electoral battleground

The fault-lines in Bengal's electoral battleground

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury reports on how the West Bengal elections are being fought by the BJP and Trinalool Congress amid COVID challenges, 'Bangaliana', and campaigns based on religion, region, and caste.

Visakhapatnam dreams to become India's San Francisco

Visakhapatnam dreams to become India's San Francisco

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

A consortium of three US-based firms - AECOM, KPMG and IBM - was given the task of developing the master plan.

Vote: The hottest January covergirl

Vote: The hottest January covergirl

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

These glam girls will melt your screens right away.

Bikini beauties: 9 photos that will drop your jaws!

Bikini beauties: 9 photos that will drop your jaws!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Celebrate 70 years of the bikini with these hotties in India.

Anti-migrant tirade: Is Delhi headed Mumbai's way?

Anti-migrant tirade: Is Delhi headed Mumbai's way?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

"The Mumbai scene cannot be repeated in Delhi because this is a cosmopolitan city where people from all parts of India live. Besides Punjabis, we have Muslims, Christians, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. You name a state and you will find a sizeable population from that state in Delhi. I am from Jamshedpur, which is now in Jharkhand, but I do not feel threatened," said journalist Rajiv Ranjan Nag.