News for 'Costume Institute'

Why Rekha, Karisma Looked So Gorgeous In Zubeidaa

Why Rekha, Karisma Looked So Gorgeous In Zubeidaa

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'What if a ring had gotten stolen, or a gem had fallen? There were uncut diamonds, rubies and emeralds. And the security from the jewellery shop came to watch the shoot.'

How Vogue's Anna Wintour Changed Fashion

How Vogue's Anna Wintour Changed Fashion

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The iconic editor who reshaped fashion, has transcended her role as editor and become a pop culture icon, famously immortalised in the movie, The Devil Wears Prada.

'If You Play A Goon Once, Everyone Starts Thinking You Are A Goon'

'If You Play A Goon Once, Everyone Starts Thinking You Are A Goon'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'I felt I didn't understand the film industry at all.'

King Khan Rules MET Gala

King Khan Rules MET Gala

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Social media has been abuzz with pictures and videos of Shah Rukh Khan ever since he made his Met Gala debut on Monday, May 5.

The Bollywood Legend Who Almost Didn't Become One

The Bollywood Legend Who Almost Didn't Become One

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'What do you think... those working in the film industry are illiterate people? Why don't you go and work with Bimal Roy?'

Diane Keaton Had My Heart

Diane Keaton Had My Heart

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

This weekend, we lost Diane Keaton, that piece of American heart, Hollywood's darling hummingbird. Thank God she is still alive in her films. Aseem Chhabra on the Hollywood star he was in love with.

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'What is it about the institution of faith that makes somebody get a sense of impunity, that they believe they can get away with anything?'

Serena, Maria, Venus Shine At Met Gala

Serena, Maria, Venus Shine At Met Gala

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Serena Williams continued her reign on the Met Gala steps.

'After The Scene, He Broke Down And Wept'

'After The Scene, He Broke Down And Wept'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'The entire shoot paused after that.' 'There was a heaviness on set -- a shared recognition of the horror we were portraying.'

'Only You Can Be Your Light'

'Only You Can Be Your Light'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'Listen to the voice in your head and keep your inner sanctum safe.'

Pavail Ki Yeh Nazar

Pavail Ki Yeh Nazar

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Pavail Gulati walked, no, strode for his alma mater.

Emma, Gisele, Kim: Hotties who set the red carpet on fire!

Emma, Gisele, Kim: Hotties who set the red carpet on fire!

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Snapshots from the annual Costume Institute Gala Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York! Get set to drool

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'I hadn't worked for three-and-a-half years.' 'I felt industry was based on who you knew.' 'I didn't belong to a network.'

The Hottest Met Gala Looks

The Hottest Met Gala Looks

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Meet the celebs who wowed at New York's biggest fashion gala of the year.

Kim, Gisele, Beyonce: VOTE for celebs on the red carpet!

Kim, Gisele, Beyonce: VOTE for celebs on the red carpet!

Rediff.com9 May 2013

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York held its annual soiree, the Costume Institute Gala 2013, on May 6. Here are a few pics of famous faces on the red carpet -- who do you think scored bigtime in the style stakes and who tanked? Vote and let us know!

Style poll: VOTE for Gisele, Rihanna, Scarlett and more!

Style poll: VOTE for Gisele, Rihanna, Scarlett and more!

Rediff.com9 May 2012

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York held its annual soiree, the Costume Institute Gala 2012, on May 8. Here are a few pics of famous faces on the red carpet -- who do you think scored bigtime in the style stakes and who tanked? Vote and let us know!

First Look! Mommy-to-be Serena rocks the red carpet at Met Gala

First Look! Mommy-to-be Serena rocks the red carpet at Met Gala

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The mother-to-be showed off her baby bump in a flowing green gown as she entered with fianc Alexis Ohanian.

Can Trump Fix India's US Problem?

Can Trump Fix India's US Problem?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

No single individual, institution, or action is to blame for this. The BJP is responding in kind -- definitely not without checking with its government. And they wait for Mr Trump, notes Shekhar Gupta.

'Never Thought He'd Go Away So Soon'

'Never Thought He'd Go Away So Soon'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'I did not charge a rupee for that show, but Rohit (Bal) gifted me the suit I had walked in. 'I still have it as a memento of a man who was an institution and an inspiration.'

Mama-To-Be Serena Steals the Show at Met Gala 2023

Mama-To-Be Serena Steals the Show at Met Gala 2023

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Serena took to her Instagram account to share pictures of herself with a visible baby bump

The Valley Boy Who Changed Indian Fashion

The Valley Boy Who Changed Indian Fashion

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

As he took the bow at the end of the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI show, many in the crowd cheered for him with an inkling that the magic and the beauty they just witnessed on the ramp was perhaps for the last time. But no one in the fashion fraternity thought that Bal would pass away so soon.

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

PIX: Beyonce, Gwyneth Glam Up The MET Gala

PIX: Beyonce, Gwyneth Glam Up The MET Gala

Rediff.com8 May 2012

The ladies turned up in their designer best for the glamorous event on May 7.

Hollywood babes glam up for fashion's biggest party!

Hollywood babes glam up for fashion's biggest party!

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Some of Hollywood's hottest women turned up for the Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute's 'American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity' in New York on Monday.

When supermodels rocked!

When supermodels rocked!

Rediff.com5 May 2009

A galaxy of stars were spotted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute's 'Model as Muse' gala.

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

There is nothing to be worried about as bilateral ties are robust with solid foundations. Both are on the same page on the economic and defence/security ties bilaterally and globally and that shall continue irrespective of change in political dispensation in either country, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

Freida, Rihanna, Gisele: Vote on their red carpet style!

Freida, Rihanna, Gisele: Vote on their red carpet style!

Rediff.com6 May 2011

Take a look at the who's who and what they wore to New York's biggest fashion gala of the year!

Celebrity hairdos gone wrong!

Celebrity hairdos gone wrong!

Rediff.com11 May 2009

We look to them for fashion tips and inspiration -- but sometimes even the divas get it wrong. Here's a list of the worst celeb hairdos we've seen in recent times!

Scarlett Johansson engaged!

Scarlett Johansson engaged!

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Scarlett Johansson is all set to tie the knot with fellow actor and boyfriend Ryan Reynolds.

Jab we Met ;-)

Jab we Met ;-)

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Here's who showed up at this year's Met Gala! :-)

'Women don't have to only sing and dance'

'Women don't have to only sing and dance'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'When you are new, you don't know how the industry works'. 'But when you know where you are headed, the possibilities of being conned or facing unpleasant instances is reduced.'

Star Wars Queen Natasha Poonawalla Wows Folks in New York

Star Wars Queen Natasha Poonawalla Wows Folks in New York

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Take a bow Natasha for looking so unignorable.

Met Gala: Who wore it better, Priyanka or Deepika? VOTE!

Met Gala: Who wore it better, Priyanka or Deepika? VOTE!

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Bollywood puts on different shades of red!

Photos: The BEST fashion moments of 2019

Photos: The BEST fashion moments of 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

We look back at some of the most inspiring fashion moments of the year.

China bids to legitimise claim over Tibet through...

China bids to legitimise claim over Tibet through...

Rediff.com19 May 2023

China is trying to legitimise its claim over Tibet through museums, and cultural institutions in the region, according to Tibet Rights Collective.

Hot or not? Vote for these Met outfits!

Hot or not? Vote for these Met outfits!

Rediff.com7 May 2015

What do you think? Tell us!!

PIX: Nicki Minaj's curves and Jaden Smith's hair take centre stage at Met Gala

PIX: Nicki Minaj's curves and Jaden Smith's hair take centre stage at Met Gala

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Some celebrities followed the theme while some put on their elegant outfits...

Met Gala 2018: Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna scorch the red carpet

Met Gala 2018: Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna scorch the red carpet

Rediff.com8 May 2018

This is as dramatic as it gets!