News for 'Festival of Colours'

Amazon, Flipkart deploy war rooms for Rs 1.2 trillion festival battle

Amazon, Flipkart deploy war rooms for Rs 1.2 trillion festival battle

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

At the stroke of midnight, live dashboards lit up simultaneously across Amazon India's World Trade Centre headquarters and Flipkart's Outer Ring Road office in Bengaluru. In sprawling "war rooms" at both the companies, executives monitored real-time data streams tracking payment speeds, inventory levels, and delivery logistics as millions of shoppers flooded online platforms.

Tara, Sharvari's Christmas Sparkle

Tara, Sharvari's Christmas Sparkle

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Red velvet and white satin may be Christmas classics, but your holiday wardrobe deserves more than just the predictable.

Kartik Dances At Sister's Haldi Ceremony

Kartik Dances At Sister's Haldi Ceremony

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The wedding festivities for Kartik Aaryan's younger sister, Kritika Tiwari have begun in full swing in his hometown, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on December 3.

Suhana, Triptii Rock The Dainty Maang Tikka

Suhana, Triptii Rock The Dainty Maang Tikka

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

This wedding season, it's all about balance and the dainty maang tikka is stealing the spotlight!

12 Rocking Christmas Markets

12 Rocking Christmas Markets

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The beautiful twinkling Christmas markets that come up across the world, as December begins, allow you to step into the magic Christmas.

East Indian Christmas: Dukryache Indyal, Thali Sweet

East Indian Christmas: Dukryache Indyal, Thali Sweet

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The unique East Indian community of Mumbai is one of the city's oldest Catholic communities. Their Christmas celebrations have a distinctive blend of Portuguese influence, Maharashtrian roots and age-old family traditions.

World's 8 Most Magical Christmas Train Rides

World's 8 Most Magical Christmas Train Rides

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

A train ride for Christmas? Why not?!

2 dead, 117 injured during 'Dahi Handi' festivities in Mumbai

2 dead, 117 injured during 'Dahi Handi' festivities in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai were marked by fervor, injuries, and political campaigning ahead of local elections. One participant died, and several others were injured during the event.

More than 300 hurt during Dahi Handi festivities in Mumbai

More than 300 hurt during Dahi Handi festivities in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Two people died and over 300 were injured during the 'Dahi Handi' festival in Mumbai and Thane. The festival involves forming human pyramids to break pots of curd suspended in the air.

Sreeleela, Deepika Have A Solution For Winter Weddings

Sreeleela, Deepika Have A Solution For Winter Weddings

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Attending your bestie's winter wedding in Udaipur and stressing over what to wear without freezing or compromising on your style quotient? Well, velvet is here to your rescue.

8 Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating

8 Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Make the most of the festive period with these 8 easy, evidence-based strategies designed to help you keep the extra kilos at bay.

11 Stuffed Sabzi Recipes

11 Stuffed Sabzi Recipes

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

India has a tradition of stuffing its vegetables. Usually with a pungent masala and fresh ingredients, but sometimes even with mince meat. The stuffing of the sabzi turns simple vegetables into particulalry tasty delights.

'Ganpati Isn't Just A Festival; It's An Emotion'

'Ganpati Isn't Just A Festival; It's An Emotion'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'As the sweet fragrance of modak fills the air, we fold our hands and bow down to the God of wisdom.'

India rings in 2026 with prayers, parties

India rings in 2026 with prayers, parties

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Indians across the country welcomed the New Year 2026 with celebrations, religious observances, and gatherings at tourist spots. The President, Vice President, and Prime Minister extended greetings for peace and prosperity.

Holi Special: Bollywood's Colourful Songs!

Holi Special: Bollywood's Colourful Songs!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

We welcome the Festival of Colours through effervescent Bollywood songs.

8 Places To Be For A Perfect Christmas

8 Places To Be For A Perfect Christmas

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Which are some of most special places in the world to celebrate Christmas?

5 Most Colourful Kite Festivals Across The World

5 Most Colourful Kite Festivals Across The World

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Kites bring communities all over the globe together and celebrate both tradition and culture. And what colour!

IPL 2026 Auction: Shock Buys Became A Recurring Theme

IPL 2026 Auction: Shock Buys Became A Recurring Theme

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

IPL Auction 2026 was not just about money; it was a celebration of ambition, opportunity, and the unrelenting belief that the next big star could come from anywhere.

Kusha Just Solved Your Diwali Outfit Dilemma

Kusha Just Solved Your Diwali Outfit Dilemma

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Kusha Kapila is not just a sassy internet girl, she is also a fashionista in every form!

PHOTOS: India revels in riot of colours

PHOTOS: India revels in riot of colours

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

India was drenched in hues of the rainbow on Monday as people celebrated Holi, the festival colours, on Monday and smeared 'gulal' on each other.

Best Dressed Movie Celebs This Navratri!

Best Dressed Movie Celebs This Navratri!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Apart from dancing your heart out, Navratri was all about dressing up and looking your best in desi avatar. So who all got the memo right this season? Let's check out!

Ever Seen A Moon This Colour?

Ever Seen A Moon This Colour?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Fascinating images from around the world...

Shanaya, Janhvi, Ananya, Navya Turn BrideSquad For...

Shanaya, Janhvi, Ananya, Navya Turn BrideSquad For...

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The royal city of Udaipur played host to one of the most star-studded weddings of the season -- Deeya Shroff's grand celebration.

8 Recipes That Define Parsi Food

8 Recipes That Define Parsi Food

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

From festive breakfasts to iconic fish preparations, Parsi cuisine is a beautiful blend of sweet, sour and spicy traditions that have been passed down for generations. Explore the flavours, stories and culinary personalities behind each recipe which balances comfort, nostalgia and celebration in every bite

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'We have come to the point in civilisation where emotion seems to be something you hide or you have to be discreet about, or to be ashamed of.'

Chef Ranveer's Secret Ingredient Is...

Chef Ranveer's Secret Ingredient Is...

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Chef Ranveer Brar walked as showstopper for Tarun Tahiliani's Tasva collection at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2025 in Delhi.

Share Your Navratri, Durga Puja, Golu Celebration Pix!

Share Your Navratri, Durga Puja, Golu Celebration Pix!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Email your festive pictures and stories to getahead@rediff.co.in (Subjectline: Navratri, Durga Puja, Golu 2025). Don't forget to include your name and location.

Get Your Nail Art Right This Navratri

Get Your Nail Art Right This Navratri

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

There are so many ways to wear the colours of Navratri -- from outfits to makeup.

Kiara, Katrina Stun In Shades Of Pink

Kiara, Katrina Stun In Shades Of Pink

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The colour of the day is pink, a shade that radiates love, kindness and positivity.

Dress Up Like Shanaya, Priyanka, Janhvi This Diwali

Dress Up Like Shanaya, Priyanka, Janhvi This Diwali

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Then take all the style inspiration that you can from these gorgeous ladies and slay like a diva this festive season!

Pooja, Kriti Shine Bright in Yellow

Pooja, Kriti Shine Bright in Yellow

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

From saris to palazzos, these celebs show you how to radiate joy in yellow.

Shanaya, Alia Slay In Peacock Green

Shanaya, Alia Slay In Peacock Green

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The seventh day's colour, this Navratri, is peacock green, a shade that radiates freshness and power.

Countdown to Diwali Begins

Countdown to Diwali Begins

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

as Diwali approaches, homes and markets across India come alive with colour, light, and excitement.

Why Abhishek Missed Sister's Wedding

Why Abhishek Missed Sister's Wedding

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

As his sister tied the knot, Abhishek was donning India's colours, sweating it out on the field.

Drums vs dread: Patna splits on verdict day

Drums vs dread: Patna splits on verdict day

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

As the Bihar assembly results swept in, Patna's Veerchand Patel Marg, the city's political artery, split into two starkly different worlds, with celebrations at the BJP and JD(U) offices and disappointment at the RJD headquarters.

How A Silk Sari Started A Fashion Revolution

How A Silk Sari Started A Fashion Revolution

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'Women weavers are hardworking, open to learning, resilient.' 'They finish their cooking, housework, puja, then they come to weave.' 'They care about design. They care about beauty.'

Like Sanya's Grey Look At TIFF? VOTE!

Like Sanya's Grey Look At TIFF? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Sanya Malhotra made even a colour like grey look good at the world premiere of her new film, Bandar, at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Have Your Kids Built A Diwali Killa?

Have Your Kids Built A Diwali Killa?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra would be incomplete without the making of the killa, a playful ritual rooted in tradition and creativity, where children and adults come together to craft miniature forts made using mud, sand and clay.

Dazzle Like These Stars This Dussehra

Dazzle Like These Stars This Dussehra

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

To make sure your fashion game is on point for Dussehra, Namrata Thakker brings you all the inspiration you need to look absolutely FABULOUS just like your favourite stars.

Meet Hruta Durgule, Maharashtra's Crush

Meet Hruta Durgule, Maharashtra's Crush

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

From stunning ad shoots to off-duty events, the 32 year old has been giving us plenty of style inspiration.