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'It's not so great being a male model in India'

'It's not so great being a male model in India'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

rediff.com speaks to male models from the Indian fashion industry about how women are favoured more when it comes to fame, finances and career-building.

'When I started out, models were considered immoral'

'When I started out, models were considered immoral'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

He's one of India's most famous fashion photographers and he's dating a supermodel 15 years younger. In a tete-a-tete with Arthur J Pais, Prabuddha Dasgupta discusses the commercialisation of the fashion industry today, his relationship with Laxmi Menon and why he prefers not to work with Bollywood personalities.

Abrahamic binary has outlived its utility

Abrahamic binary has outlived its utility

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

It is only the Indian approach of holding on to multiple realities and contradictory ideas simultaneously that is likely to deliver peace and progress. Binary logic is out of sync with reality, notes R Jagannathan.

This transgender model won hearts at LFW

This transgender model won hearts at LFW

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Designer Wendell Rodricks' show was an ode to plus-size women.

Reliance net profit rises 9%, planned shutdown at oil refinery subdues earnings

Reliance net profit rises 9%, planned shutdown at oil refinery subdues earnings

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 9 per cent rise in its December quarter net profit as a planned maintenance-induced weakness in oil business earnings was offset by stability in retail and telecom verticals. The oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate's consolidated net profit of Rs 17,265 crore, or Rs 25.52 per share, in October-December - the third quarter of the current 2023-24 fiscal - was 9.3 per cent higher than Rs 15,792 crore, or Rs 23.19 a share, earning a year back, according to a company statement. Quarter-on-quarter, the profit was lower when compared to Rs 17,394 crore earnings in the preceding three months ended September 30.

'My fashion label is an extension of my personality'

'My fashion label is an extension of my personality'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'I am just an artist trying to establish my own voice and be my own person,' the unconventional designer tells Amrita Singh.

Birthday Special: Fashion lessons from Sunny Leone

Birthday Special: Fashion lessons from Sunny Leone

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The Ragini MMS 2 actress turns 33 today, May 13.

Diary of a fashion week virgin: Day Three

Diary of a fashion week virgin: Day Three

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

Fashion Week first-timer Divya Nair recounts her third day attending Lakme.

These hot firang models are turning to India

These hot firang models are turning to India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

We find out more about some international models who have been descending upon the Indian fashion scene.

Fashion Week looks you can actually wear

Fashion Week looks you can actually wear

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Kiran Uttam Ghosh and Gaurav Jai Gupta present their collections at AIFW 2016

POLL: Hot or not? Meet male model David Gandy

POLL: Hot or not? Meet male model David Gandy

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

In an industry dominated by women, male model David Gandy of the UK is making quite a name for himself. Here's a brief introduction to D&G's blue-eyed boy.

Meet 11-year-old drag kid Desmond Napoles

Meet 11-year-old drag kid Desmond Napoles

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

A regular at NYC Pride and RuPaul's DragCon, he wants everyone to 'be yourself always, no matter what'.

KKR to invest Rs 2,069 cr in Reliance Retail; to hike stake to 1.42%

KKR to invest Rs 2,069 cr in Reliance Retail; to hike stake to 1.42%

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Global investment firm KKR will invest Rs 2,069.50 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd for a 0.25 per cent additional stake of the retailer at a valuation of about Rs 8.36 lakh crore, Reliance Industries Ltd said on Monday. After this investment, KKR's shareholding in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), the holding company of the retail business of billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led RIL, will increase to 1.42 per cent from 1.17 per cent. The investment is at "a pre-money equity value of Rs 8.361 lakh crore (around $100.87 billion)", said a joint statement.

Sabyasachi: 'Nobody can be more stylish than Rekha'

Sabyasachi: 'Nobody can be more stylish than Rekha'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Do you agree?

Photos: Amitabh Bachchan turns showstopper for Vikram Phadnis

Photos: Amitabh Bachchan turns showstopper for Vikram Phadnis

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Wearing a Lucknowi kurta, the senior Bachchan was quite the star of the evening!

Fashion 2017: What's Hot, What's Not

Fashion 2017: What's Hot, What's Not

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Exaggerated sleeves, bold colours and individualistic styles -- Avantika Bhuyan tells you what will be in vogue in 2017.

Wrestling does not frighten Geeta Phogat. THIS does...

Wrestling does not frighten Geeta Phogat. THIS does...

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The Commonwealth gold medallist said that women must focus on developing their inner strength.

Dusky and sexy! This model is set to take over Lakme Fashion Week

Dusky and sexy! This model is set to take over Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The 19-year-old will make her debut at LFW.

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Love them, hate them but the Oscars have a way of sneaking up on you.

Badosa relishing life as a seed

Badosa relishing life as a seed

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Badosa said she felt in good shape even if she was having to get used to being the hunted

IMAGES: Spanish styles meet saris on the Indian runway

IMAGES: Spanish styles meet saris on the Indian runway

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Designer Suneet Varma celebrated 25 years in the Indian fashion industry with a spectacular showing in New Delhi on November 24. Take a look.

Titan forays into fashion accessories mart

Titan forays into fashion accessories mart

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Watch and jewellery manufacturer Titan Industries on Wednesday forayed into the fashion accsssories industry with the launch of sunglasses.

Why Ayush Kejriwal Adores the Sari

Why Ayush Kejriwal Adores the Sari

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Scottish designer talks about being inspired by the beautiful city of Kolkata, his Beauty By Deception campaign and why you won't spot many celebs on his Instagram page.

This dusky Indian beauty has an important message for you

This dusky Indian beauty has an important message for you

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Model Akshara Balakrishna, 21, tells us what it is like to be a dark skinned model in India.

Loan recast: Little impact on retail, media, food services industries

Loan recast: Little impact on retail, media, food services industries

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Analysts say large firms in these segments don't need loan recast due to the efficient manner in which many of them operate.

Glitter and glam! Ashley Graham sparkles on mag cover

Glitter and glam! Ashley Graham sparkles on mag cover

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The plus-size model graced the cover of Vogue Arabia along with Paloma Elsesser.

Sia Parikh Stuns Cannes

Sia Parikh Stuns Cannes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Indian American teen Sia Parikh, who made her debut on the Cannes red carpet, talks about her life journey.

The problem with the industry that employs 18 million Indians

The problem with the industry that employs 18 million Indians

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Designer Ritu Kumar draws attention to the urgent needs of the handloom industry.

Catherine Tresa Calls Herself Catwoman

Catherine Tresa Calls Herself Catwoman

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Why you should always choose floral dresses.

Designer Satya Paul passes away

Designer Satya Paul passes away

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

In 1980, he launched the first 'saree boutique' in India, L'Affaire, and founded the eponymous fashion clothing brand with his son in 1986. The brand soon became synonymous for its sleek sarees.

Is Leonardo Fida Over Neelam Gill?

Is Leonardo Fida Over Neelam Gill?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Has the Romeo finally found his Juliet?

POLL: The world's SEXIEST new supermodels!

POLL: The world's SEXIEST new supermodels!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

All these lovely ladies have been dominating magazine covers, runways and ad campaigns in recent months, but who do you think is the sexiest of the lot?

Kylie Jenner slammed for wheelchair shoot

Kylie Jenner slammed for wheelchair shoot

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Kylie Jenner's new cover shoot has made some disability advocates very furious.

How models spend time in lockdown

How models spend time in lockdown

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The fashion industry's most beautiful faces gives us a speek into their quarantined lives.

Traditional Beauty Mamta Mohandas

Traditional Beauty Mamta Mohandas

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

She has a huge fashion appetite for saris and ethnic garb.

Meet Slick Woods, the model who is redefining beauty with a crooked smile

Meet Slick Woods, the model who is redefining beauty with a crooked smile

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

A rising model, she has struggled with drug addiction in the past.

IMAGES: Irina Shayk is bikini-licious once again!

IMAGES: Irina Shayk is bikini-licious once again!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Ronaldo's ravishing girlfriend is back at it again, modelling alluring swimwear!

PIX: Sexy 'Supermodel of the World' hopefuls!

PIX: Sexy 'Supermodel of the World' hopefuls!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Each of these 20 Indian beauties has a shot at modelling agency Ford's 'Supermodel of the World' title and a $$250,000 contract!

Reliance Retail aims at 2025 IPO after valuation jump

Reliance Retail aims at 2025 IPO after valuation jump

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) is discussing a three-pronged plan that includes an additional divestment of $250-300 million this year, apart from what it has diluted in favour of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and US-based private equity fund KKR recently.