Lakme model Tejal Patil gives Rediff's Hitesh Harisinghani a sneak peek into her backstage essentials bag.
The spotlight, the music, the walk -- it all looks effortless. But what happens in those final seconds before the model steps onto the runway? It's a mix of chaos, calm and some very unexpected rituals.
'Ego is a part of the film industry, be it Bollywood or the South Indian movies.'
Alpana Bordoloi tells Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff about the fashion trend she feels should return.
Backstage is Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff's favourite playground where he captures beautiful pictures of people who work in sync to present the perfect fashion show.
Whether it's a movie or walking on the ramp -- Nimrat Kaur was the showstopper for Jajaabor by the husband-wife duo, Kanika Sachdev and Neelanjan Ghosh at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI -- she practises, practises, practises.
Rediff photographer Hitesh Harisinghani stepped away from the runway to capture some of the real, unfiltered moments.
As tragedy struck Manisha Malhotra -- the designer lost his beloved mother on March 19 -- and he had pull out of the Lakme Fashion Week, Anurag Gupta stepped as in to help.
The nation's latest crush and Lakme's GenZ face Aneet Padda decided to go Out of Office'.
Model Khushi Vijayvargiya makes some candid confessions and Rediff's Hitesh Harisinghani listens in.
Mrs Universe 2025 Sherry Singh, who turned showstopper for Pawan Sachdeva's Khadi Edit at the recently concluded Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI, brought confidence and desi-ness to the ramp.
Tamannaah Bhatia, who had just finished walking for Designer Bhumika Sharma, was looking breathtaking!
Aditi Rao Hydari returned to the runway to present her first collection for Satya Paul at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI.
The actor looked stunning in a midnight blue, hand-beaded kaftan that felt like a chic vacation dream.
Lakme model Anushka Dhaka tells Rediff's Hitesh Harisinghani what makes the runway so thrilling for her, and the simple rituals that help her stay calm before the spotlight hits.
Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the robbery and murder of a taxi driver in Gurugram, while a third man received a three-year sentence for providing the weapon used in the crime.
Max turned up the fun and colour on the final day of the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI, with their collection, Unserious Everything.
Kaustav Dey, VP marketing at Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, believes fashion should have no boundaries.
From Tamannaah's confident opening to Aneet Padda's grand finale moment, each show surprised us with its star power. It's time to vote for your favourite showstopper of the season.
Nakhiya has the most honest and bold summer fashion tip: "Wear the least amount of clothes. Show your skin fearlessly," she tells Rediff's Rishika Shah at the on-going Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI in Mumbai.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly murdering a youth in his sleep, suspecting him of killing his brother. The accused confessed to the crime, citing revenge as the motive.
Off the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI, it isn't just the runway serving looks, the style game on ground is just as strong. Rishika Shah/Rediff catches up with Ruchika Pabari who's playing with blue.
"I source a lot from my mom's wardrobe," Asmi Gupta tells Rediff's Rishika Shah at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI.
Indian boxers are set to compete at the Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, aiming for medals and direct qualification for major multi-sport events later in the year, including the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
Indian boxers are set to compete at the Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, aiming for medals and direct qualification for major multi-sport events later in the year.
Sunita Harisinghani tranforms traditional carrot halwa into bite-sized Gajjar Halwa Laddoos that will make your sweet tooth dizzy with excitement.
Delhi Police busted an illegal LPG cylinder storage unit in Rajpur Khurd, arresting two individuals and seizing 223 cylinders. The facility was operating without a valid license, posing a safety risk to nearby residents.
Ferrari unveiled the 1,050-hp 849 Testarosa in Mumbai, blending aggressive design with a hybrid V8 powertrain capable of 0-100 km/h in just 2.25 seconds.
The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group has been updated with the inclusion of rising stars like Samrat Rana and Gulveer Singh, while some established athletes have been dropped due to performance issues.
The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group has been updated, with rising stars like Samrat Rana and Gulveer Singh joining, while underperforming athletes such as H.S. Prannoy and Deepak Punia have been dropped.
Hitesh Harisinghani presents a sumptuous weekend special. Unusually, he fries up marinated mutton liver with onions, sua/shepu, chillies, garlic, ginger, for a starter or a main course dish -- it pairs beautifully with either rice or roti.
Meat lovers all over India look forward to the holy month of Ramzan. It is the period when Indian meat traditions are celebrated.
'Haq is the leading film in every Muslim country.'
Spring calls for newly-harvested glossy vegetables and fruits, fresh flavours, light bites and colourful plates that match the cheerful mood of the season.
Delhi Police have dismantled multiple illegal LPG storage and refilling units across the city, seizing a large number of cylinders and apprehending several individuals involved in the illicit operations.
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has granted provisional recognition to the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) while also raising concerns with the IOA regarding visa delays for athletes and pending dues from private partners.
From styling icons like M S Dhoni and Virat Kohli to launching India's first horror film festival, Sapna Bhavnani's journey stretches far beyond cricket and Bollywood -- into fearless self-expression, bold filmmaking and unapologetic reinvention.
Ferrari introduces the 849 Testarossa in India, a stunning hybrid supercar blending retro design with modern technology and V8 power for the ultimate driving experience.
Five individuals have been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly assaulting Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials during an anti-hawker drive in the Kandivli area. The incident occurred on Friday night when a BMC team was evicting illegal street vendors.
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