Officials at the Indian consulate in Dubai said they were aware of Bidappa's detention on Saturday and he has been provided with consular access.
Sonam Kapoor feels film-makers prefer to cast her in girl-next-door parts rather than giving her a chance to star in movies that will need her to wear heavy costumes and jewellery.
Designers Shraddha Nigam and Mayank Anand tell us why they're committed to the cause of empowering Indian weavers through their label.
Faf du Plessis says Virat Kohli's infectious energy, which easily rubs off on everyone, is the secret of the brilliant on-field and an equally fulfilling off-field equation he shares with the Indian superstar.
A judge has denied a request for a new trial for Indian-born fashion designer Anand Jon. His lawyers asked for a new trial on the basis of juror misconduct, saying a juror had improperly contacted Jon's sister. Reacting to the ruling, Jon said, "This is a total travesty of justice".On November 14, 2008, a 12-member jury at the Los Angeles Superior Court had found the fashion designer guilty of sexually assaulting seven women.
Designer Payal Singhal launched her first-ever line of Indian athleisure in association with R-Elan at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.
US-based designer Rosena Sammi is retailing jewellery and designer accessories made by sex workers in West Bengal and Bihar.
She looked quite appealing in the ivory silhouette.
The good folks at GQ honoured the 50 most influential young Indians recently. And we took notes from the red carpet. We bring you some dos (and a couple of don'ts)
The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Trudeau's allegations on September 18 of a 'potential' involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in British Columbia.
Though the Indian celebrities did well fashionably on the Cannes red carpet, there are times when they slipped.
Manish Malhotra talks about his filmi success, and the new look for the secons season of IPL.
Bhanu Athaiya on the films she has designed for, how Gandhi happened, and what it means to be a woman in a man's world.
In a tete-a-tete with rediff.com, model Carol Gracias gets candid about her career, her personal life and a few of her favourite things.
Like most army combat uniforms, this one has been designed to serve two requirements: First, protection against harsh climatic conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Second, the need to provide soldiers' outfits with field camouflage, so as to increase his battlefield survivability.
How a half-Norwegian designer found her roots in India.
These skincare tips will come handy before you step out to drench yourself in the colours of Holi.
Britney Harrington and Jamie Huebscher, two United States-based models, who had been working with Jon for a year prior to his arrest last March, addressed the media in Mumbai on Monday in his lawyer Majid Memon's office. "Anand is innocent. I challenge the girls (who accused him of rape/molestation) to confront me. I was there (when the alleged incidents happened) and nothing happened," said Harrington. She said that some of the girls even approached her.
Designer Deepika Govind celebrated the beauty of Patola at Lakme Fashion Week on Day Three.
Sabyasachi Couture is recognised for its contribution to the design industry.
Two young dhaakad designers tell us why they want to dress up the First Lady of Bollywood.
A judge in California had set a bail for US$ 2.1 million, but the New York district attorney has sent an arrest warrant seeking his continued detention even if he posts the bail, the prosecutors said. Alexander, who has worked with several celebrities, was charged with rape, aggravated sexual abuse and related crimes. Several of the alleged victims came to Alexander looking for modeling assignments or other job opportunities.
Meet Naina Shaikh who will make her debut at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019.
The popular television actress committed suicide on April 1.
The international designer believes Indians are ready to go global when it comes to fashion. It inspired him to bring his Paris collection to Mumbai in its original form. Is he right? Vote to tell us which one you prefer?
Anjana Reddy explores the market for home-grown Indian celebrity fashion brands at affordable prices.
President and CEO of computer networking firm Arista Networks Jayshree Ullal, cofounder of IT consulting and outsourcing firm Syntel Neerja Sethi, and CTO and cofounder of streaming data technology company Confluent Neha Narkhede are in the Forbes list of 'America's Richest Self-Made Women 2019'.
Anju Modi's invited the audience to witness a nostalgic romance through her collection, Damayanti.
If there was an award for the best-dressed at the Grammys we know where it would have gone.
Sonam K Ahuja styled her hair in curls for Brides Today's cover.
Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag walks the ramp for ace designer Rocky S on Day 1.
Bidappa was arrested in Dubai on June 12th for possessing marijuana in his baggage. He had arrived in Dubai to attend a fashion meet and also a children's programme.\n
Check out the glamorous arrivals.
Here's a glimpse of Manish Arora's fashion show during the recent Paris Fashion Week, which was an homage to India.
Indian fashion industry's latest 'it' girl Lisa Haydon curated a show for Myntra Fashion Weekend and it was g-r-e-a-t!
And all we wanted to do was surrender :)
The mother-daughter duo were spotted at Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla's fashion show in Mumbai.
Indian American teen Sia Parikh, who made her debut on the Cannes red carpet, talks about her life journey.
