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How did Bollywood celebrate Christmas?

How did Bollywood celebrate Christmas?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Movie stars make beautiful memories this festive season.

Thousands of farmers converge at protest sites to mark 1 yr of stir

Thousands of farmers converge at protest sites to mark 1 yr of stir

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Farmers flaunting colourful turbans, sunshades, long beards and twirling moustaches danced on tractors, distributed sweets and hugged each other to mark the occasion that seemed like a festival.

Urmila seeks Ganpati's blessings

Urmila seeks Ganpati's blessings

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Bollywood is taking a break from work to celebrate the Ganpati festival with their friends and family.

X'mas Recipe: Eggless Cinnamom Rolls

X'mas Recipe: Eggless Cinnamom Rolls

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Make a batch of these fabulous rolls on Christmas for your family.

Modi in Varanasi to inaugurate Rs 339-cr mega temple project

Modi in Varanasi to inaugurate Rs 339-cr mega temple project

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Taking to Twitter, Modi said that the Kashi Vishwanath Dham project will add to Kashi's spiritual vibrancy.

Top Gun: Maverick Review

Top Gun: Maverick Review

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'Why was Top Gun: Maverick made? 'And the only reason I can think of is that the new film was made to emphasise and re-establish Tom Cruise's superstar status,' notes Aseem Chhabra who watched the Top Gun sequel at its premiere in Cannes.

Full text: What Modi said in his farm laws repeal speech

Full text: What Modi said in his farm laws repeal speech

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'Whatever I did, I did for the farmers and whatever I am doing, I am doing for the country'

PIX: How Kohli-Anushka, Tendulkar, Narang, Jwala celebrated Diwali...

PIX: How Kohli-Anushka, Tendulkar, Narang, Jwala celebrated Diwali...

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

From international sporting legends to national sporting icons, everyone took time out to wish fans and well-wishers for Diwali.

In Pics: The futuristic hippie brigade is here!

In Pics: The futuristic hippie brigade is here!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Presenting the best looks from the Byblos show.

Bollywood 2021: R to Z RECAP

Bollywood 2021: R to Z RECAP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The concluding part of the A to Z guide to a year that will soon become history.

India revels in Diwali spirit

India revels in Diwali spirit

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Decorated lights decked up buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali.

It sure looks a lot like Christmas!

It sure looks a lot like Christmas!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

From lights to colourful markets, the world is all lit up to celebrate the holiday cheer! Here are images from around the world.

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The world is weird and we have the images to prove it!

Delicious Payasam Recipes

Delicious Payasam Recipes

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

No better way to end an elaborate Onam Sadya than with a bowl or two of payasam.

Readers' Ganpati pics: From Chembur to Nagpur

Readers' Ganpati pics: From Chembur to Nagpur

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival.

What You NEED To WIN In LIFE

What You NEED To WIN In LIFE

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

'We go through 18 years of school and college, but we lack many necessary skills.' 'The biggest lessons we need, to live life, are somehow not taught, and they are only learned on the job.' 'My intention, through my content, my books, and my start-ups, is to make college kids become life ready.'

Mr PM: The hour is late, let's get serious

Mr PM: The hour is late, let's get serious

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

The government has to focus on real solutions, not make a mockery of the crisis through 'vaccine festivals',' asserts T N Ninan.

Pix: Hina's sexy debut on the Cannes red carpet!

Pix: Hina's sexy debut on the Cannes red carpet!

Rediff.com16 May 2019

She looked stunning in a Ziad Nakad gown with a plunging neckline.

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The winners of the Open category of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed.

Bright Diwali for central staff as govt hikes DA by 5%

Bright Diwali for central staff as govt hikes DA by 5%

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the 5 per cent additional DA/DR (dearness relief) over the existing rate of 12 per cent of the basic pay/pension due in July 2019, the government said.

Durga Puja economy is worth Rs 1 lakh cr!

Durga Puja economy is worth Rs 1 lakh cr!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

If the Puja as a brand can be marketed more effectively outside Bengal, even overseas, it might do wonders for the economy, says Atanu Biswas.

Welcome to China's winter wonderland

Welcome to China's winter wonderland

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The 31st Harbin International festival, which hosts millions of visitors for over a month, is famous for its exquisite and artistic ice and snow sculptures.

15 ways to ring in 2021 AT HOME!

15 ways to ring in 2021 AT HOME!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma shares a few ideas on how to celebrate NYE inspired by Hindi films.

Throwback: Dhoni's crazy birthday party

Throwback: Dhoni's crazy birthday party

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Can the Dhonis ever forget the celebrations in the Caribbean on July 7, 2017?

The odd, odd world around us!

The odd, odd world around us!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

We truly live in a wonderfully weird world!

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

A century-old company -- that started as an infrastructure provider for large religious gatherings like the Kumbh Mela -- has expanded its role to keeping the premises of such gatherings litter-free.

'Making The Sky Is Pink was not traumatic'

'Making The Sky Is Pink was not traumatic'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Shonali Bose's film The Sky Is Pink will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, a date that holds special importance in her life.

Sigh! Could Katy Perry have been more perfect?

Sigh! Could Katy Perry have been more perfect?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

As Katy Perry began her first concert in Mumbai, all thoughts of the heat and the need for water quite literally evaporated, says 17-year-old Maya Dominic.

10 ways to celebrate a green Diwali this year

10 ways to celebrate a green Diwali this year

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

It's not just about avoiding firecrackers and cutting down on sweets -- here's how you can still have fun!

Slaying the dragon: 71% Indians boycotted Chinese goods this Diwali

Slaying the dragon: 71% Indians boycotted Chinese goods this Diwali

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

According to CAIT, the estimated loss to Chinese manufacturers this Diwali could be as high as Rs 40,000 crore.

Indians now want to travel abroad to celebrate Diwali: Survey

Indians now want to travel abroad to celebrate Diwali: Survey

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Indians now want to travel abroad to celebrate Diwali: Survey

Look at Sonam's beautiful, lit-up home!

Look at Sonam's beautiful, lit-up home!

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Looks gorgeous, doesn't it?

Retail inflation eases to 5.3% in Aug as food prices soften

Retail inflation eases to 5.3% in Aug as food prices soften

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Subdued prices of food items like vegetables pulled down retail inflation for the third month in a row to 5.3 per cent in August, within the RBI's comfort zone. While the Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based retail inflation declined to 5.3 per cent in August from 6.69 per cent in the same month a year ago, food inflation dipped at a much faster pace to 3.11 per cent from 9.05 per cent in August 2020. The food inflation was also lower than 3.96 per cent in preceding month of July.

CV sales ride on economic revival, infra and rural demand

CV sales ride on economic revival, infra and rural demand

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

MHCV sales' grew by 9% to 5,033 units over September 2020 and 3% over October 2019, the first month registering growth over the previous year.

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Ten images that prove we live in a odd, odd world!

Coming This March: Akshay, Prabhas, RRR

Coming This March: Akshay, Prabhas, RRR

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Quite a few superstars are bringing their big releases to the big screen this month.

Who's this gorgeous diva on the ramp?

Who's this gorgeous diva on the ramp?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Miss Diva runner up Roshni Sheoran looks so stunning!

Bombay HC allows Muharram procession with riders

Bombay HC allows Muharram procession with riders

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

A bench of Justices S J Kathawalla and Madhav Jamdar gave permission after the Maharashtra government granted hearing to a local Shia Muslim organisation that had petitioned the court seeking permission for a symbolic procession for Muharram amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vote: How will you celebrate Diwali this year?

Vote: How will you celebrate Diwali this year?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

This Diwali, make it special.

Lakme Fashion Week: With love from Masaba Gupta

Lakme Fashion Week: With love from Masaba Gupta

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Go bold. Go sexy. Or go home!