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When Riya Flirts With Summer

When Riya Flirts With Summer

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Her wardrobe is filled with super-cute outfits meant for days when the sun is out.

Mahayuti Or MVA? Which Way Will Jarange Patil Tilt?

Mahayuti Or MVA? Which Way Will Jarange Patil Tilt?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

If Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil drops a hint of supporting or opposing a particular coalition on the eve of polling on November 20, things may change overnight.

Maharashtra: Why BJP Wants To Be Single Largest Party

Maharashtra: Why BJP Wants To Be Single Largest Party

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

This would give BJP the chance to explore Constitutional options for government formation if there is no clear-cut mandate, explains Sheela Bhatt.

Preethi Badi Pretty Hain

Preethi Badi Pretty Hain

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'Be your own sunshine,' she advices.

Kali Puja Has Kolkata's Heart

Kali Puja Has Kolkata's Heart

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Ma Durga might be the city's most celebrated annual visitor, but Kali is the resident Goddess, notes Sandip Roy.

How Rekha Became REKHA!

How Rekha Became REKHA!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Ever a picture of golden elegance and age defying splendour, her fashion evolution spanning over half a century is telling of her gift to stay gorgeous day in and day out.

No 'friendly fight' among Mahayuti allies on contentious seats: BJP

No 'friendly fight' among Mahayuti allies on contentious seats: BJP

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule has said his party will throw more weight behind its Mahayuti partners Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena in the upcoming state polls and denied reports of a 'friendly fight' proposal for seats where there is a tussle among allies.

When Ayodhya Was Illuminated To Welcome Rama

When Ayodhya Was Illuminated To Welcome Rama

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Rama and Sita entered a wonderful maze of lit streets, and when Bharatha caught sight of them as he ran down the steps of the palace, the whole city was chiming with celebration with this festival of lights. A fascinating excerpt from Vayu Naidu's book, The Living Legend.

Shilpa, Kareena, Kriti Sizzle In Saris

Shilpa, Kareena, Kriti Sizzle In Saris

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Fun drapes to try this monsoon.

Adorable Aishani

Adorable Aishani

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Count on her for tips to stay stylish in the warm weather.

New cotton futures contract soon

New cotton futures contract soon

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Soon, a new cotton future contract will be launched by the Mumbai-based Cotton Association of India.

They're hungry to play for India: Rohit on youngsters

They're hungry to play for India: Rohit on youngsters

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Rohit and the team management will also have to keep some of the young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel wrapped in cotton wool after experiencing some early success in top-flight cricket.

Cotton farmers may shift to soybean this kharif season

Cotton farmers may shift to soybean this kharif season

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Soybean is trading at a 25 per cent premium to the MSP, after initially slipping below the government's threshold procurement price of Rs 2,850 a quintal.

Govt official lauds Bt cotton

Govt official lauds Bt cotton

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

The country has generated an additional income of Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) to Rs 12,000 crore (Rs 120 billion) annually because of its higher yield, J N Singh, joint secretary in the Union textiles ministry, told Business Standard.

Call to ban cotton export

Call to ban cotton export

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Faced with a huge rise in cotton prices, the South India Small Spinners Association has urged the Centre to ban export of raw cotton.

'Bumrah, Pant's fitness and form crucial in Australia': Ian Chappell

'Bumrah, Pant's fitness and form crucial in Australia': Ian Chappell

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant must remain injury-free and in top form if India are to achieve a historic hat-trick of series wins in Australia, said former captain Ian Chappell.

Mumbai's King's Circle, Sandhurst Road to become history

Mumbai's King's Circle, Sandhurst Road to become history

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The Maharashtra legislative council on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution to rename seven stations on the Mumbai local train network.

1 lakh cases of love jihad, vote jihad in 14 LS seats: Fadnavis

1 lakh cases of love jihad, vote jihad in 14 LS seats: Fadnavis

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Addressing a public event in Kolhapur city on Monday evening, Fadnavis pointed out instances wherein women were tricked into inter-faith marriage and subsequently abandoned after they gave birth to children.

Dainty, Delicate Shruti's A Fan Of....

Dainty, Delicate Shruti's A Fan Of....

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Effortless grace, style, confidence... she's got it in truckloads.

Baby Doll Avneet Kaur

Baby Doll Avneet Kaur

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Fashion has been her passion since 'she was a little girl exploring the world with wide eyes and a curious heart'.

Organic cotton booms in Gujarat

Organic cotton booms in Gujarat

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

After the Bt Cotton boom in Gujarat, it is the turn of organic cotton now. Keeping pace with the global trends, certain areas in Gujarat are going for organic cotton.

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'aris can be boiling hot in July. The choice of viscose over cotton was deliberate. Cotton would have crushed badly. We used viscose because it is a wood pulp fibre and lets you breathe. It is cooler than silk. We had to consider breathability because the athletes would be on a barge, in the heat, for up to five hours.'

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'BJP and RSS may have differences over minor issues but their hearts long for one common aim -- that of A Hindu Rashtra.' 'And this time to prove this point the RSS has prepared to help BJP win this election with all its might.'

Sweet 'n' Spicy Ankita

Sweet 'n' Spicy Ankita

Rediff.com13 May 2024

When it comes to cuteness overload, she rules.

Why So Enchanting, Paoli?

Why So Enchanting, Paoli?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

The Great Indian Murder actor looks lovely in cotton saris, sweet in salwar suits and is a picture of grace in western separates.

How's The Josh At Amazon, Flipkart?

How's The Josh At Amazon, Flipkart?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

While war rooms are set up closer to the sales, warlike preparations go into it almost 12 months in advance to ensure that on D-day the firm gives its best to its customers.

Textile makers welcome BT cotton

Textile makers welcome BT cotton

Rediff.com17 Feb 2003

Cotton industry upbeat on bumper crop

Cotton industry upbeat on bumper crop

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

India's cotton sector is pitting its stakes on a bumper production in 2007-08.

90% of cotton area under Bt

90% of cotton area under Bt

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

The evolution of Bt created additional value worth Rs 40,000 crore until 2008.

How Shriya, Sobhita celebrated National Handloom Day

How Shriya, Sobhita celebrated National Handloom Day

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

They saluted 'the hands that weave timeless stories'.

Exports dip 1.2% in Jul; trade deficit widens to $23.5 bn

Exports dip 1.2% in Jul; trade deficit widens to $23.5 bn

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

After remaining in the positive zone for three months, India's exports contracted 1.2 per cent to $33.98 billion in July, while the trade deficit widened to $23.5 billion.

India waits for record cotton production

India waits for record cotton production

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Cotton production in India is expected to rise to a record 4.7 million tones while the world cotton production is forecast at 25.2 million tonne for 2007-08.

No end to cotton farmers' woes in Maharashtra

No end to cotton farmers' woes in Maharashtra

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

A delayed monsoon and abundant cotton in the international market could spell trouble in the state's suicide zone.

WFH look: This professor loves cotton, collared shirts

WFH look: This professor loves cotton, collared shirts

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Prof Amul S Tamboli, 38 from Shirpur in Dhule, Maharashtra shares his look:

What are those incredible eyes telling you?

What are those incredible eyes telling you?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Tanya Maniktala is the 'badi badi aankhonwali' actress from PI Meena.

'Made in India' Apparel Off To Paris Olympics

'Made in India' Apparel Off To Paris Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

If you see 'Made in India' apparel at any of the IOC's retail channels, it may have well come from Tiruppur, manufactured by a firm, which is owned by a mother-daughter duo, called Back Bay India.

Pak decision cheers Punjab cotton growers

Pak decision cheers Punjab cotton growers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Cotton growers in Punjab are elated over the Pakistan government's decision to permit import of cotton from India through the Wagah border.

Sweet, Simple, Stunning Sri Gouri Priya

Sweet, Simple, Stunning Sri Gouri Priya

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

And has the perfect girl-next-door vibe.

Khwabon Ki Rani Mirnalini

Khwabon Ki Rani Mirnalini

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The Romeo actor has mastered the art of making each outfit look stylish.

India's cotton production to go up

India's cotton production to go up

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

India's cotton production in 2007-08 is set to go up thanks to the rising use of genetically modified seeds of the crop.