News for 'Kudos'

Another Indian quits Obama administration

Another Indian quits Obama administration

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Before he came to the US, he also held senior positions internationally for Levi-Strauss & Co, Unilever and the Colgate-Palmolive Company.

What young dads can learn from Akshay Kumar

What young dads can learn from Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Start early and try to set a good example, says Akshay Kumar.

Banks are catalysts of economic revival: Sitharaman

Banks are catalysts of economic revival: Sitharaman

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The finance minister said easy access and efficiency in providing banking services will help in revival of businesses which are restarting operations after the lockdown.

Kulhads to make a comeback at 400 rail stations

Kulhads to make a comeback at 400 rail stations

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

In his address to the nation from Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi had given a clarion call to free India from single-use plastic.

Corporate America goes ga-ga over India Budget

Corporate America goes ga-ga over India Budget

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Corporate America has showered kudos on Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee for his latest Budget, describing it as a 'very forward-looking confident budget'.

#Celebspiration: What to wear to your BFF's wedding

#Celebspiration: What to wear to your BFF's wedding

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Take a cue from Alia Bhatt.

Masood Azhar's arrest: Guarded response from political parties

Masood Azhar's arrest: Guarded response from political parties

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

BJP's ally Shiv Sena was not much impressed with the action, saying it is just usual for Pakistan to take such actions for the sake of it following terror incidents in India.

How Kamal Nath left Mulayam high and dry

How Kamal Nath left Mulayam high and dry

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Mulayam has no options but to continue supporting the government -- while Mayawati reaps the benefits. Kudos to Kamal Nath but you wonder if Mulayam has been left stranded while his rivals float across the river, says T V R Shenoy.

Swara's style evolution might be the best thing you see today!

Swara's style evolution might be the best thing you see today!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Tracing the actor's stunning fashion transformation through the years.

How 'Superman' Saha silenced doubters

How 'Superman' Saha silenced doubters

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

A wicketkeeper rarely earns kudos purely for his glovework but Wriddhiman Saha enjoyed that rare acclaim during the second Test against South Africa at Pune.

Kohli hails Saini's 'raw talent and pace'

Kohli hails Saini's 'raw talent and pace'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Captain Virat Kohli described fast bowler Navdeep Saini as a raw talent who has a bright future after he made an impressive India debut in the four-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first T20 International, in Lauderhill, USA, on Saturday.

'Bangalore phobia' will hurt Western economies

'Bangalore phobia' will hurt Western economies

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Rather than creating hurdles, America and Europe must thank Indian IT firms for coming to their rescue and increasing the productivity of their corporations, says Sanjiv Kataria.

SEE: How Kohli became supremely fit during COVID-19 lockdown

SEE: How Kohli became supremely fit during COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Virat Kohli ensured during the break that his supreme fitness level was not impacted and, in fact, it helped him skill-wise on his return to action

Rousing welcome for Ambassador Nirupama Rao in Washington

Rousing welcome for Ambassador Nirupama Rao in Washington

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

India's new Ambassador to the United States Nirupama Rao was on Sunday accorded a rousing welcome by the Indian American community in Washington.

Putham Pudhu Kaalai review

Putham Pudhu Kaalai review

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Putham Pudhu Kaalai is refreshing like the unsuspecting morning dew that teases your senses when you step on the grass barefoot, discovers Divya Nair.

Guess where India's best film festival is held?

Guess where India's best film festival is held?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

'It's becoming a bit of a pilgrimage in December in Kerala. On the one hand, you have black-clad Ayyappa devotees. On the other, you have throngs of film enthusiasts showing up. With good reason, too -- this is arguably the best film festival in India, with a good selection of films, with great diversity.'

Vijay of yore is back as Kaavalan

Vijay of yore is back as Kaavalan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

Ekaveera Creations' Kavalan, starring Vijay and Asin, and directed by Siddique, brings back the romantic Vijay of old, even if the story has nothing new to offer.

Why US lawmakers think Meera Shankar is a rockstar

Why US lawmakers think Meera Shankar is a rockstar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

American lawmakers, who were attending the Confederation of Indian Industry's launch of a new study on Indian investment in the United States at a Congressional reception on Capitol Hill, showered Ambassador Meera Shankar with a surfeit of kudos, much to her embarrassment.Congressman Joe Crowley, New York Democrat and co-chair of the India Caucus in the US House of Representatives, said, "Ambassador you are a rock star". He also spoke of her receiving "a rock star welcome".

Curvy is the new skinny!

Curvy is the new skinny!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

A look at how plus-size models ruled the runway in avant-garde attires.

How Selena Gomez fought depression and reclaimed her life

How Selena Gomez fought depression and reclaimed her life

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The American singer revealed it all for Harper's Bazaar's March issue.

Bedi tried to get his undeserving son in Delhi team: Gambhir

Bedi tried to get his undeserving son in Delhi team: Gambhir

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Gautam Gambhir on Sunday alleged former India captain Bishan Bedi of indulging in nepotism while trying to push his son Angad in Delhi's age-group teams.

How a food delivery guy became an Internet HERO

How a food delivery guy became an Internet HERO

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Zomato executive Pathikrit Saha delivers cancelled food orders to underprivileged and needy kids in and around Kolkata, putting a smile on their faces.

Lakme Fashion Week: Wearable fashion for GenNext

Lakme Fashion Week: Wearable fashion for GenNext

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

The new crop of Indian designers set the trend for the season -- edgy designs with silhouettes in black.

Drohi: Stuck in the shadow of Mani Ratnam

Drohi: Stuck in the shadow of Mani Ratnam

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Drohi inspired by Mani Ratnam's films

What is this schoolgirl doing on the ramp?

What is this schoolgirl doing on the ramp?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Pakistani designer Ali Xeeshan made a girl in school uniform walk the ramp for his bridal show to protest against child marriage.

PM Modi, celebrities hail Devendra Jhajharia's 2nd gold in Paralympics

PM Modi, celebrities hail Devendra Jhajharia's 2nd gold in Paralympics

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cricketers such as Virendra Sehwag and Mohammad Kaif congratulated the athlete for his stupendous feat at Rio.

Paris Fashion Week: Breakout trends you can't miss

Paris Fashion Week: Breakout trends you can't miss

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

These are the hottest trends at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week right now!

Shopping woes: 'Never, ever pay in advance!'

Shopping woes: 'Never, ever pay in advance!'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Yesterday, we carried the tale of a reader's unpleasant shopping experience and invited you to write in with yours. Here is the first set of responses we've received!

HUL drops 'Fair' from 'Fair & Lovely', to rebrand skincare cream

HUL drops 'Fair' from 'Fair & Lovely', to rebrand skincare cream

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

"Taking forward the brand's journey towards a more inclusive vision of beauty, the company will stop using the word 'Fair' in the brand name 'Fair & Lovely'. The new name is awaiting regulatory approvals and we expect to change the name in the next few months," Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) said in a statement. As part of the rebranding, the company will also be announcing the new name for the 'Fair & Lovely' Foundation, set up in 2003 to offer scholarships to women to help them pursue their education.

BJP clamours to take credit for Women's Bill

BJP clamours to take credit for Women's Bill

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

With the Congress-led government taking most of the credit for the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill in Rajya Sabha, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday patted its own back for the success and criticised the United Progressive Alliance for the forcible eviction of protesting Members of Parliament from the House. Despite being in a minority in the Upper House, the Congress-led government and especially party chief Sonia Gandhi earned kudos for passage of the Bill.

Why Yediyurappa went against colleagues on Tablighi issue

Why Yediyurappa went against colleagues on Tablighi issue

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Radhika Ramaseshan reports on why the Karnataka chief minister risked crossing swords with his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and its ideological wellspring, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

'I don't think the audience expects me to do a sex comedy'

'I don't think the audience expects me to do a sex comedy'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'Helmet is a proper family film, just a film on condoms.' 'It can never be a sex comedy.'

What's cooking between Priyanka and Shahid?

What's cooking between Priyanka and Shahid?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

A quick update on what the stars are saying in 140 characters.

'Independence for Kashmir is unworkable, unthinkable'

'Independence for Kashmir is unworkable, unthinkable'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

No book on South Asia published in recent years has received the kudos veteran diplomat Howard B Schaffer's The Limits of Influence: America's Role in Kashmir, published by Brookings Institution Press, elicited.In an interview with rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa, he explains why the Barack Obama administration should intervene in resolving the contentious Kashmir issue.

Aayirathil Oruvan is not for the faint hearted

Aayirathil Oruvan is not for the faint hearted

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

This Tamil movie is a daring enterprise full of violence and sexual overtones.

Shooting Magadheera

Shooting Magadheera

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Director Senthil on the success of his Telugu movie starring Chiranjeevi's son, Ram Cheran Teja.

#DesiTadka: Naomi's black sari vs Pamela's white choli

#DesiTadka: Naomi's black sari vs Pamela's white choli

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Take the poll and tell us which Hollywood celeb pulled off Indian wear better.

Promise broken, Obama names lobbyist for Pak role

Promise broken, Obama names lobbyist for Pak role

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

US President Obama's move to name Robin Lynn Raphel as the administration's point person for disbursing non-military aid to Pakistan has generated as many questions.

The controversy behind Virat's bandhgala

The controversy behind Virat's bandhgala

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Two designers initially claimed to have designed the blue bandhgala that Virat wore to the Mumbai reception!

Yuvi, Bhajji praised me for my knock: Mahmadullah

Yuvi, Bhajji praised me for my knock: Mahmadullah

Rediff.com24 Jan 2010

Young Bangladesh batsman Mahmadullah Riad was a happy man on Sunday as his top score of unbeaten 96 on the opening day of the first cricket Test received kudos from the visiting Indian players.