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PIX: New Gen India Arrives In Style!

PIX: New Gen India Arrives In Style!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Friday

Pix: Ivanka, Oprah, Kim Arrive For Jeff Bezos' Wedding

Pix: Ivanka, Oprah, Kim Arrive For Jeff Bezos' Wedding

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

When Amazon's Billionaire Boss Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez say 'I do,' the world's glamorous power circle RSVPs yes.

When Tamannaah Became Love!

When Tamannaah Became Love!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Tamannaah dazzled not in one but two outfits for Designer Rahul Mishra.

What Designer Amit Aggarwal Will Never Comprise On

What Designer Amit Aggarwal Will Never Comprise On

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

"Right from choosing the exact colour of the stone to what kind of metal would go around it... We paid so much attention to tiny colours," says Amit Aggarwal.

What Designer Amit Aggarwal Will Never Comprise On

What Designer Amit Aggarwal Will Never Comprise On

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

"Right from choosing the exact colour of the stone to what kind of metal would go around it... We paid so much attention to tiny colours," says Amit Aggarwal.

Modi presents 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' to King Charles

Modi presents 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' to King Charles

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a tree sapling to King Charles III as part of his 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' environmental initiative during their meeting at Sandringham Estate.

Tears and joy: Shubhanshu's family celebrates his homecoming

Tears and joy: Shubhanshu's family celebrates his homecoming

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Lucknow celebrated the successful return of astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from the International Space Station (ISS). Family, friends, and the community rejoiced as Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS, made a successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.

India-France Strategic Partnership To Bloom

India-France Strategic Partnership To Bloom

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

India-France synergy is poised to open vistas of collaboration between the two countries, notes Rup Narayan Das.

'Miss World Is Like Telugu Cinema': Nandini Gupta

'Miss World Is Like Telugu Cinema': Nandini Gupta

Rediff.com29 May 2025

A quick conversation with Miss India World Nandini Gupta, who has entered the quarterfinal of the 72nd Miss World competition.

Pather Panchali@70: Beautiful, Broken People

Pather Panchali@70: Beautiful, Broken People

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Seventy years after Pather Panchali released on August 26, 1955, we finally get it. Shuttling between the village of Boral and a studio in Calcutta, caught between worrying about the next purse of funds and wondering which item to mortgage next, Satyajit Ray was explaining Indians to themselves, discovers Sreehari Nair.

Mitti: Ek Nayi Pehchaan Review: Engaging

Mitti: Ek Nayi Pehchaan Review: Engaging

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Ishwak Singh's earnestness and the rustic energy of his mates keeps Mitti engaging, even when it starts to get preachy, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Every Street Is My Runway'

'Every Street Is My Runway'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Christine, a self-taught makeup artist and former chef who now works for Amazon, articulates her style statement.

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Many ordinary citizens are drawn to by a sense of history and India's remarkable journey from bondage to freedom which culminated in this monumental building.

Omar's 'chance meet' with Rijiju sparks political storm

Omar's 'chance meet' with Rijiju sparks political storm

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

A chance meeting between Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union minister Kiren Rijiju at the Tulip Garden in Srinagar has sparked a political storm, with opposition parties accusing the National Conference of laying out a red carpet for the BJP leader in the aftermath of the Waqf Amendment Act. While NC sources termed the interaction as a purely coincidental encounter, opposition parties like the PDP and Peoples' Conference condemned the meeting, accusing the NC of surrendering to the BJP. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, passed by Parliament last week, aims to streamline the management of Waqf properties with provisions to safeguard heritage sites and promote social welfare.

Kashmir's Beautiful Almond Blossoms

Kashmir's Beautiful Almond Blossoms

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

As spring arrives in Kashmir, the Badamwari Garden, also known as Badam Vaer in Srinagar, is witnessing a surge in visitors, drawn by the breathtaking bloom of almond trees.

'Waqf law bonhomie': Oppn slams Omar's Tulip garden meet with Rijiju

'Waqf law bonhomie': Oppn slams Omar's Tulip garden meet with Rijiju

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The opposition Peoples' Democratic Party and Peoples' Conference targeted the ruling National Conference over the meeting, and accused it of surrendering to the Bharatiya Janata Party without even a pretence over the passage of the Waqf act.

PIX: India crush NZ, set up semis clash with Australia

PIX: India crush NZ, set up semis clash with Australia

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Sunday

'Can i-pill Cause Delay In Periods?'

'Can i-pill Cause Delay In Periods?'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

rediffGURU Dr Nandita Palshetkar, medical director, Bloom IVF, offers advice on how to take care of your menstrual health.

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli top-scored with a fluent 84 as India overpowered Australia by five wickets to storm into the ICC Champions Trophy final, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

Shark Tank's Vineeta Singh Is A Bold Power Dresser

Shark Tank's Vineeta Singh Is A Bold Power Dresser

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Vineeta Singh is making boss babe moves both in business and fashion.

'Small thing, got really wild': Abu Azmi's son breaks silence on Goa clash

'Small thing, got really wild': Abu Azmi's son breaks silence on Goa clash

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Abu Farhan Azmi, son of Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi, has denied brandishing a weapon in a fight in Goa, calling the incident a "small thing" that got out of hand. He maintains he is not against the coastal state and has been visiting Goa for 20 years. Azmi's father has recently faced criticism for comments praising Mughal ruler Aurangzeb.

Why Are Girls Hitting Puberty Earlier?

Why Are Girls Hitting Puberty Earlier?

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Diets rich in sugar, processed foods, and unhealthy fats tend to result in quicker growth and earlier puberty, notes Dr Rohan Palshetkar, head of unit bloom IVF, DY Patil School of Medicine.

'Insaniyat Zindabad: If I Die Saving Them, So Be It'

'Insaniyat Zindabad: If I Die Saving Them, So Be It'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

'I will do it again. I am ready to put my life in danger a second time. This is my land, this is my responsibility'

Orlando Bloom deported from India, returns within 24 hours

Orlando Bloom deported from India, returns within 24 hours

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

British actor Orlando Bloom was sent back from Delhi airport after his e-visa was rejected.

Modi recites Neeraj's poem to counter Kharge in RS

Modi recites Neeraj's poem to counter Kharge in RS

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jibe at Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, saying the poem that Kharge recited to criticize the BJP government was written during the reign of Congress. Modi also read out a poem written by renowned Hindi poet Gopaldas Neeraj to attack the Congress.

USA India Chamber felicitates Dr Barry Bloom

USA India Chamber felicitates Dr Barry Bloom

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

The award was presented by Dr Martin Mackay, pesident Global R&D, Pfizer and Karun Rishi, president, USA-India Chamber of Commerce, at a function in Boston recently, according to a release by the chamber.

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Communist China continues to aggressively expand its domain in the Indo-Pacific region.' 'It's crucial for the USA to continue its support in countering these malicious tactics.' 'India, along with other nations in the region, is not alone.'

Why Kerala Opposes Sand Sea Mining

Why Kerala Opposes Sand Sea Mining

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

If as critics point out, the environmental impact assessment study was commissioned only after the auction process got underway with not all the stakeholders getting to know of it, then the government has already compromised the trust it could have enjoyed with Kerala's public including its coastal communities, points out Shyam G Menon.

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

Orlando Bloom wants Modi jackets!

Orlando Bloom wants Modi jackets!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The Pirates Of The Caribbean actor, who spent a quiet Christmas weekend in India, expressed a desire to own jackets like the ones worn by Modi.

Rohit Bal, India's czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Rohit Bal, India's czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Designer Rohit Bal, a pioneer who helped put Indian fashion on the global map and dressed celebrities at home, Hollywood and elsewhere, died on Friday night at a south Delhi hospital following a heart attack. He was 63.

Amrit Udyan Gears Up To Welcome Visitors

Amrit Udyan Gears Up To Welcome Visitors

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

The iconic Amrit Udyan inside the President's estate will be opened for the public from August 16 to September 15, 2024.

Amit Shah to attend Ratan Tata's funeral in Mumbai

Amit Shah to attend Ratan Tata's funeral in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the funeral of industrialist Ratan Tata in Mumbai on Thursday, sources said on Thursday.

India's New Trilemma

India's New Trilemma

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

...Kids, jobs, emigration, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards has announced its National and Regional Award winners, celebrating talent from 56 countries.

The Valley Boy Who Changed Indian Fashion

The Valley Boy Who Changed Indian Fashion

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

As he took the bow at the end of the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI show, many in the crowd cheered for him with an inkling that the magic and the beauty they just witnessed on the ramp was perhaps for the last time. But no one in the fashion fraternity thought that Bal would pass away so soon.

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'Do films today even have the courage to question the establishment?'

PIX: India humiliated as Sri Lanka clinch series

PIX: India humiliated as Sri Lanka clinch series

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

IMAGES from the 3rd ODI played between Sri Lanka and India, in Colombo, on Wednesday.

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Exploring the best of Indian roads.

Modi says BJP won't discontinue Delhi govt's welfare schemes

Modi says BJP won't discontinue Delhi govt's welfare schemes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party government of wasting a decade fighting with the Centre and urged its people to give the Bharatiya Janata Party an opportunity to turn the national capital into a city of the future.