News for 'Cotton'

Why you must see Katiyabaaz!

Why you must see Katiyabaaz!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

'People riot against power cuts, get beaten up, killed,' Fahad Mustafa and Deepti Kakkar, who have made the powerful documentary Katiyabaaz, tell Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com

Lessons from Bollywood: How to beat the summer heat!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to beat the summer heat!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Some useful tips. You're welcome!

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'In the process, I hope that our Earth will be able to heal some more.'

Advice to 15-yr-old self: 'Don't fall madly in love'

Advice to 15-yr-old self: 'Don't fall madly in love'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz, 59 from Bengaluru writes a letter to her 15-year-old self.

'The Modi government has given farmers freedom'

'The Modi government has given farmers freedom'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'The farm bills will not bring in corporate zamindari'

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Many Indian designers are embracing sustainable fashion practices and the results are gorgeous.

Monsoon delay not to affect crop sowing: IMD

Monsoon delay not to affect crop sowing: IMD

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Millions of farmers plant rice, cane, corn, cotton and soybean crops in the rainy months of June and July. Harvesting starts from October

How to Choose The Right Jacket For Men To Look Stunning & Handsome

How to Choose The Right Jacket For Men To Look Stunning & Handsome

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Once you understand which jacket enhances your frame, you will drastically improve your image and more importantly, own confidence. Walk into most any clothing stores right now and you'll catch a whiff of the great outdoors. Buying the right jacket depends on a few factors.

ASK AJIT: 'Accumulate', 'Hold' Or 'Exit'?

ASK AJIT: 'Accumulate', 'Hold' Or 'Exit'?

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday strongly defended the three new agri laws saying their benefits have begun reaching 10 crore small farmers instantly, and condemned as 'very unfortunate' the Republic Day violence and 'dishonour' to the tricolour during the tractor parade by the protesting farm unions in New Delhi.

Budget's farm-related proposals are a watershed

Budget's farm-related proposals are a watershed

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Announcing MSP at an elevated level will not be enough. Growers must be able to procure inputs, such as quality seeds, plant nutrients and irrigation water at reasonable prices, says Kunal Bose.

Rakhi story: 'My brother would call me a 'mug pot'

Rakhi story: 'My brother would call me a 'mug pot'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz, 59 shares an incident from her childhood about her elder brother Munna Nawaz, 60.

Ready to wear your attitude this summer?

Ready to wear your attitude this summer?

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Cotton County, ready-to-wear apparel brand unveils it's Spring Summer' 07 Collection of men's casual wear, semi-formals and attitude wear.

Revealed! Neha Dhupia's new LOVE interest

Revealed! Neha Dhupia's new LOVE interest

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

It's sustainable fashion we are talking about.

Modi gifts hand-woven tapestry, DVD on LBA debates to Hasina

Modi gifts hand-woven tapestry, DVD on LBA debates to Hasina

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina a rare audio clip of her father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's speech, a hand-woven tapestry, and the transcript and digital record of parliamentary debates on the historic Land Boundary Agreement.

Perfect storm gathering over Smriti Irani's ministry

Perfect storm gathering over Smriti Irani's ministry

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Rising skills gap, falling exports, low productivity, rising debt and low foreign investment is jeopardising the target set for the textile and apparels sector

'US-China trade war beneficial for India'

'US-China trade war beneficial for India'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'India has an advantage because we produce more cotton and we have more workforce.'

IN PIX: First time voters step out in style

IN PIX: First time voters step out in style

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Rediff readers share selfies and tell us about their election day style.

Summer treat: 42 bird species in my Delhi backyard!

Summer treat: 42 bird species in my Delhi backyard!

Rediff.com1 May 2017

The idea that home itself could have hitherto undiscovered delights, was a nice one for Geetanjali Krishna.

Why are young Indians dropping out of school?

Why are young Indians dropping out of school?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

One in five students drop out from school.

How Modi's SVAMITVA scheme aims to help rural property holders

How Modi's SVAMITVA scheme aims to help rural property holders

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

SVAMITVA is a new government project that primarily aims to demarcate abadi areas that includes inhabitant land, inhabited areas contiguous to abadi and wadis/basties in rural areas, using drone surveying technology.

5 mid-cap infra stocks to bet on

5 mid-cap infra stocks to bet on

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Infrastructure stocks are once again gaining traction.

'Masks definitely are not 100 percent effective'

'Masks definitely are not 100 percent effective'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'They should always be used in combination with social distancing and washing and other recommendations.'

PIX: Jiah Khan, Geeta Basra walk the ramp

PIX: Jiah Khan, Geeta Basra walk the ramp

Rediff.com9 May 2012

While Jiah walked the ramp, Urmila was spotted catching up with Sangeeta Bijlani in the front row.

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Neerja Palisetty's Sutrakaar Creations combines paper with post-consumer waste to promote fair trade, craft empowerment, zero-waste, and ethical fashion.

'PM keeps changing goal posts for farmers'

'PM keeps changing goal posts for farmers'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'Why did government not include a provision in the bills which categorically stated that no crop will be sold below the MSP in the open market?'

'There was a lot of pain, a lot of struggle'

'There was a lot of pain, a lot of struggle'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

More than the gamut of emotions running through Namita Devidayal as she awaits the launch of her first book, there is the unseen presence of her guru, Dhondutai, 'the inheritor of the Jaipur gharana' and the inspiration behind The Music Room.

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The English Game could have been truly great -- a precious glimpse into how the game went from being played by just the rich to one being eventually dominated by the masses,' observes Dhruv Munjal.

How to wear HOT summer colours

How to wear HOT summer colours

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Take a look at some celebrity-approved ways of wearing colours this summer.

Check out: Dia Mirza has a blast on the runway

Check out: Dia Mirza has a blast on the runway

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

The model-turned-actress seemed to enjoy every moment of being showstopper for Anita Dongre.

Funky denims from Kunal Rawal

Funky denims from Kunal Rawal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

Kunal Rawal is all set to storm the runway at the Lakme Fashion Week with his pret-a-porter collection 'Free Hugs' in men's and women's wear.

The Work From Home Revolution

The Work From Home Revolution

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Will it trigger a social and management revolution as well, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Textile industry in doldrums

Textile industry in doldrums

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

Many of the spinning mills in Tamil Nadu are facing closure and several mills have curtailed production as against the usual practice of working 24/7 round the year.

Pics: Gauahar looks effortlessly cool in red

Pics: Gauahar looks effortlessly cool in red

Rediff.com8 May 2017

The Bollywood beauty opened the Asian Designer Week in the capital city.

After Shani Shingnapur, Trimbakeshwar temple opens its doors for women

After Shani Shingnapur, Trimbakeshwar temple opens its doors for women

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

A day after they were allegedly manhandled while trying to enter into the sanctum sanctorum of the famous Trimbakeshwar temple in "dress code", the four women activists today took 'darshan' of the deity amid police protection.

Timeline: Commodity futures in India

Timeline: Commodity futures in India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

In fact, a cotton futures exchange was started in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1875.

The 10 Best Francis Ford Coppola movies

The 10 Best Francis Ford Coppola movies

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Raja Sen picks his top 10 favourites from Coppola's cinematic vineyard.

Was Lord Hanuman a Dalit?

Was Lord Hanuman a Dalit?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Valmiki has not written anything about Hanuman's caste.' 'I want to clarify that Hanuman was not a Vanar, but an Adivasi.'

Tallest residential towers in the world; India's World One tops

Tallest residential towers in the world; India's World One tops

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Among the 30 tallest residential buildings in the world, India boasts of five buildings, including World One.

Why Modi loved this father's zero waste wedding invite

Why Modi loved this father's zero waste wedding invite

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

It was Gadgil's idea to print a wedding invitation on fabric with temporary ink so it can be used later as a napkin.