News for 'Fine Arts'

Warne was never a 'fan' of sports science

Warne was never a 'fan' of sports science

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'This modern-day recovery, matchups, data, sports science, I'm not sure. I would've said just let me be.'

'Basuda was a Master'

'Basuda was a Master'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Shabana Azmi regards Basu Chatterjee as the true father of Middle Of The Road cinema.

City-themed entries for the Nat Geo travel photographer of the year awards

City-themed entries for the Nat Geo travel photographer of the year awards

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

When one thinks of cities, one doesn't usually think of beauty and marvellous sights! However, this incredible collection of entries from this year's National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest prove beauty can be found in even the busiest of places.

'I am more interested in human drama'

'I am more interested in human drama'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Somewhere, I have to be true to myself. At this point in life, I am more interested in human drama.'

Mohanlal: An Emperor Defeated By Love

Mohanlal: An Emperor Defeated By Love

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'Once Mohanlal's ever-swelling entourage grasped his enormous worth, once it realized that the innate Mohanlal appeal could be profited from, it set about to exploit, to make uproars, to create the Mohanlal brand.' 'And he wasn't meant to be a brand. He was meant to be an artist, a tireless explorer of the unique seas inside him,' asserts Sreehari Nair.

Gulabo Sitabo trailer will leave you in splits

Gulabo Sitabo trailer will leave you in splits

Rediff.com22 May 2020

This is the first time that Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurana share screen space, and that's good reason for us to be excited about Gulabo Sitabo.

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Can you ever imagine seeing Shrinathji of Nathdwara in Rajasthan weaved to come alive in Jamdani? This sari is to mark the 2021 Handloom Day Special on August 7, masterfully crafted by acclaimed weaver, Lakshmana Rao Tammisetty from Andhra Pradesh, says Ranjani Govind.

What's so obscene about Kabir Singh?

What's so obscene about Kabir Singh?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'By ruffling dignified feathers, and by polarising its audience, Kabir Singh has put movies and art back into our public discourse,' says Sreehari Nair.

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

India is ready, after battling the pandemic for two years, to travel once again.

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'We can go with smaller ensembles -- even 15 or 20 creations from a designer.' 'We are keeping the focus squarely on quality over quantity.' 'India Couture Week is, after all, about the best of the best,' FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi tells Veenu Sandhu

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours.

Want to outsmart your boss? But, it may backfire

Want to outsmart your boss? But, it may backfire

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

At the end, however, Allen finds too much of what he calls positive thinking can boomerang.

ASK HR GURU: My company doesn't give leave benefits

ASK HR GURU: My company doesn't give leave benefits

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Why Saigon filled me with hope

Why Saigon filled me with hope

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Like the Vietnamese, maybe we too will survive bombs and disasters to see a better day.

Dynasty will finish the Congress

Dynasty will finish the Congress

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

'Incompetent dynasts can lead to national ruin,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Meet Bhagyashree's daughter, Avantika Dassani

Meet Bhagyashree's daughter, Avantika Dassani

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

'The filmi keeda was always there.' 'I hope I can get even five percent of the love that audiences gave my mother.' 'But I'm here to make my own identity.'

The Top Editor who's also a Fine Novelist

The Top Editor who's also a Fine Novelist

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

'In the newsroom, the thought process is about understanding the story and trying to look beyond the obvious. The fiction-writing process is similar in many ways but more internal.'

Nargis Fakhri: I wanted to become a teacher

Nargis Fakhri: I wanted to become a teacher

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Nargis Fakhri, in a revealing interview.

Meet Hollywood's favourite tattoo artist

Meet Hollywood's favourite tattoo artist

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

From Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Emma Roberts, Joe Jonas to Mandy Moore, tattoo artiste Winter Stone seems to be everyone's favourite in Hollywood.

He paints Bollywood in Bollywood

He paints Bollywood in Bollywood

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Meet Bollywood fan Ranjit Dahiya. If you are in Mumbai, you can't miss his massive tributes to the industry that he loves.

Tennis Roundup: Bopanna-Shapovalov in quarters

Tennis Roundup: Bopanna-Shapovalov in quarters

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Rohan Bopanna teamed up with Canada's Denis Shapovalov to enter the quarter-finals of the Rotterdam Open

With Sonia ill and Rahul not up to the task, Cong may have to look outside

With Sonia ill and Rahul not up to the task, Cong may have to look outside

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Murmurs have begun with the Congress polity about the possibility of having a strong leader who can back Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 general elections.

Sridevi: I believe in aging gracefully

Sridevi: I believe in aging gracefully

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Sridevi talks about living a life marked by wellness and the secret to her beautiful skin and perfect body.

Sri Sri's mega 'Cultural Olympics' begins today

Sri Sri's mega 'Cultural Olympics' begins today

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The stage is now set for the controversial three-day cultural event opening on Friday on the Yamuna flood plains even as Art of Living guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar struck a defiant note that he will not pay Rs 5 crore fine imposed by Green Tribunal and would rather go to jail.

'I hope I make people laugh'

'I hope I make people laugh'

Rediff.com30 May 2019

'I have faced a lot of rejections in my life.' 'I would get at least four rejections every day.' 'I am here to stay.'

''I am cooking and washing dishes constantly'

''I am cooking and washing dishes constantly'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'With three children and all the cooking, cleaning and home care, I am left with no time for anything else.'

Rain or shine, Mumbai police is always there!

Rain or shine, Mumbai police is always there!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Always watchful and dedicated to safeguarding the citizens of the dynamic city, Mumbai police is second to none. And to honour the forces, ace photographer Pravin Talan launched the fifth edition of the Mumbai Police calendar. The highly coveted calendar has become a collector's item over the years with its breath-taking visuals and rich emotions. It is widely regarded as a fine blend of art, action and emotions. The calendar was recently launched by Maharashtra's Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray along with legendary star Dharmendra and Commissioner of Police, Mumbai Sanjay Barve at the grand event Umang.

Pix: Kareena stuns in a 30 kg gold lehenga

Pix: Kareena stuns in a 30 kg gold lehenga

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The actor walked the ramp for Falguni and Shane Peacock in Delhi.

Silk yarns: Let the Baluchari bewitch you!

Silk yarns: Let the Baluchari bewitch you!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The sari is woven faced down, with a mirror placed on the ground to keep track of the progress and accuracy of design

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

From teaching to YouTube, these ideas will help students chase their dreams early on.

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Bappi 'Bebaak' Lahiri, you will be deeply missed.

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'My Nani passed away in January 2016 and the house belonged to her and my Nana.' 'After they passed away, the family decided to sell the house.' 'My mother's immediate response was that we have to make a film in this house before it was sold.'

Bridal trends in the time of COVID-19

Bridal trends in the time of COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Designer Monica Shah of JADE tells Anita Aikara/Rediff.com how bridal fashion is changing during the lockdown.

Sehwag's advice to Rohit on how to bat in England...

Sehwag's advice to Rohit on how to bat in England...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Opener Rohit Sharma countering Trent Boult's incoming deliveries will make for a fascinating contest, something that Virender Sehwag will be looking forward to during the ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, starting in Southampton on June 18.

'Dhoni is the heartbeat of CSK'

'Dhoni is the heartbeat of CSK'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'I think the franchise has grown and MS has grown with it, so it is a great relationship and great fun.'

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

India is all set for a mega Yoga event on June 21. But before that watch these Yoga moves played out in the most 'out there' of locations.

Why Tendulkar-Ganguly are better than Kohli-Rohit

Why Tendulkar-Ganguly are better than Kohli-Rohit

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Quality bowling of the opposition is what separates the two pairs, feels former Australian captain Ian Chappell.

Where did Juhi Chawla go wrong?

Where did Juhi Chawla go wrong?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Where Ms Chawla seems to have erred is that she has not been able to build the desired credibility required to champion the cause she took to court.

Amit Shah tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to hospital

Amit Shah tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to hospital

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

'My health is fine but I am getting admitted to hospital on advice of doctors,' tweeted Shah after testing positive for COVID-19.

'I tend to look like a child'

'I tend to look like a child'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'Trust me, it's a disadvantage because people don't take you seriously.'