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Hotels roll out red carpet as big fat weddings return

Hotels roll out red carpet as big fat weddings return

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Cash registers are ringing more frequently at hotels and resorts with the return of the big fat Indian wedding after a two-year hiatus. This comes even as the small and intimate ceremonies - which became popular during the pandemic - are also set to keep those employed in the hospitality sector on their toes. As many as 2.5 million marriages are expected to get solemnised during the wedding season that gets underway from next week and stretches on till April, according to industry estimates.

After accusing allies of snooping, Patole says no rift in MVA

After accusing allies of snooping, Patole says no rift in MVA

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Reacting to Patole's suggestion that he was under watch, the NCP, which handles the home department, on Monday said his claim was based on incomplete information, while the Shiv Sena asserted that all was well in the ruling alliance.

Revenge. Wars. Zombies. And NAYANTHARA!

Revenge. Wars. Zombies. And NAYANTHARA!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Kidnapping, revenge, wars, zombies, manhunts -- things get pretty intense on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers everything you can watch.

Asha Bhosle's birthday gift to her fans

Asha Bhosle's birthday gift to her fans

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Not one to mince words, Asha Bhosle is expected to drop a few hot potatoes, which may embarrass her illustrious Mangeshkar family.

A coach and a friend explain SKY's phenomenal transformation

A coach and a friend explain SKY's phenomenal transformation

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Suryakumay Yadav has become the toast of Indian cricket

Why Are Real Estate Prices Zooming Up?

Why Are Real Estate Prices Zooming Up?

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'After Covid, people started looking for bigger houses with pools and landscaped gardens.' 'Even middle class buyers are looking at plots of land in smaller towns.'

The School By the Sea

The School By the Sea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The school was run on strict Gandhian lines, with stress on students doing things themselves. Physical comforts were minimal, in keeping with the relatively backward geographical area. But it had a staff of teachers dedicated to educating their students, not just imparting them book-learning, remembers Shreekant Sambrani.

Lata on Asha: 'Yes, we did have our differences'

Lata on Asha: 'Yes, we did have our differences'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'For many years, we didn't speak. But then family is family. We made up.'

Goods train derails between Mumbai-Pune, services hit

Goods train derails between Mumbai-Pune, services hit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Due to the derailment at least 10 intercity trains such as the Indrayani Express, Deccan Express, Intercity Express, Pragati Express, Deccan Queen Express, Koyna Express were cancelled.

Love trekking? Visit these 10 forts near Mumbai

Love trekking? Visit these 10 forts near Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Milind Bhade presents a list of 10 forts near Mumbai that offer a slice of history along with breathtaking views.

Malaika celebrates Christmas!

Malaika celebrates Christmas!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Film folk have been celebrating Christmas with familiar fervour.

Yoga more effective than aerobics for obesity

Yoga more effective than aerobics for obesity

Rediff.com31 Dec 2006

Patients who followed Yoga and a strict diet lost upto 15 kg and 95 per cent of them reported their blood pressure levels reaching normal levels. Those who followed aerobics lost only up to 8 kg and only 25 per cent of them got their BP to normal.

Video: Salman REVEALS the TWIST in Bigg Boss 13

Video: Salman REVEALS the TWIST in Bigg Boss 13

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Salman Khan made a trip to the Metro yard at DN Nagar, Andheri, north west Mumbai, to promote the 13th season of the popular reality show Bigg Boss.

How Bollywood is spending time indoors

How Bollywood is spending time indoors

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

From spending time with family to singing and making music, here's how they are keeping themselves busy.

Where is Aishwarya travelling?

Where is Aishwarya travelling?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Stars lead a busy life and travel the world frequently -- either for work or pleasure.

Indore cleanest city for 5th straight yr, Chhattisgarh cleanest state

Indore cleanest city for 5th straight yr, Chhattisgarh cleanest state

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The second and third positions in the 'cleanest city' category of the 'Swachh Survekshan Awards, 2021' were secured by Surat and Vijayawada, respectively.

Who's the Boss: Akshay shoots with Kapil Sharma

Who's the Boss: Akshay shoots with Kapil Sharma

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Akshay Kumar promotes Boss on Comedy Nights With Kapil along with the whole cast.

NCB witness Gosavi arrested in Pune, sent to custody till Nov 5

NCB witness Gosavi arrested in Pune, sent to custody till Nov 5

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Gosavi's photos and videos with actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan went viral on social media after the NCB's raid.

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was always very different. He would think before acting.'

PHOTO: Prabhudheva unveils his wax statue

PHOTO: Prabhudheva unveils his wax statue

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

The best things in life are for free!

The best things in life are for free!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Namrata Singh travelled to a tiny tribal village a little over 200 km from Mumbai and returned enriched.

Armaan Kohli arrested from Bigg Boss house

Armaan Kohli arrested from Bigg Boss house

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Actor and Big Boss 7 contestant Armaan Kohli was arrested by the Lonavala Police on Monday evening from the Bigg Boss 7 house based on a complaint by another evicted housemate Sofia Hayat.

First Look: Prabhas's Mirchi

First Look: Prabhas's Mirchi

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Directed by newcomer Koratala Siva, Anushka Shetty and Richa Gangopadhyay play the female leads.

Long weekend brings cheer to hotels, travel firms as demand picks up

Long weekend brings cheer to hotels, travel firms as demand picks up

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

While airlines are seeing improved demand and industry-wide seat occupancy has increased to over 60%, it is road trips which are generating higher traction. Booking trends show that customers are also choosing homestays or four- star and five-star accommodations, as hygiene and safety is a priority now.

Imam: I misbehaved with Salman in Bigg Boss

Imam: I misbehaved with Salman in Bigg Boss

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The Bigg Boss inmates take questions from the media.

Income Tax surveys at offices of IPL franchises

Income Tax surveys at offices of IPL franchises

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Income Tax authorities conducted surveys at the offices of Indian Premier League team franchises Pune Warriors in Pune and Mumbai and Royal Challengers Bangalore offices in the southern city as part of their probe into alleged tax evasion.

VOTE: India's most overrated New Year's travel destinations

VOTE: India's most overrated New Year's travel destinations

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

No one wants to be home on New Year's Eve right? But would you instead want to be at one of these places? We should doubt it. Presenting the most overrated New Year's Eve destinations! Take a poll and tell us which one tops the list:

Sudeep to host Bigg Boss in Kannada

Sudeep to host Bigg Boss in Kannada

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The show will go on air from March 24.

Meet the woman behind India's 1st COVID-19 testing kit

Meet the woman behind India's 1st COVID-19 testing kit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Minal Dakhave Bhosale raced against time and delivered the kit, which will deliver the result in 2.5 hours, just a day before giving birth to a baby girl.

Travel pics: 10 mindblowing reasons to visit India

Travel pics: 10 mindblowing reasons to visit India

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!

Bigg Boss, now in Kannada?

Bigg Boss, now in Kannada?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The new show is likely to take off in March.

Mumbai set for more seaplane services

Mumbai set for more seaplane services

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Once the services are launched, the travel time between the two destinations will be reduced to less than 10 minutes from 30 minutes now.

PIX: Salman Khan's SWANKY Bigg Boss pad!

PIX: Salman Khan's SWANKY Bigg Boss pad!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Here's a peek at the actor's incredible Swiss-style chalet in Lonavla.

'The batttle for women's dignity in India not over yet'

'The batttle for women's dignity in India not over yet'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

On the eve of International Women's Day on March 8, Chitra Jeyakumar, teacher, Cathedral Vidya School, Lonavala feels that the battle for women's dignity in India is not over yet.

Unusual monsoon pics: Waterfall fun!

Unusual monsoon pics: Waterfall fun!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here is the next set of responses -- and you can share yours too!

In Pix: The love story India can't get over

In Pix: The love story India can't get over

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Milind Soman put up pics with his 18-year-old girlfriend and Twitter went berserk.

Unusual summer pics: Picture of a picture!

Unusual summer pics: Picture of a picture!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

MGM, Lavasa planning to set up amusement park

MGM, Lavasa planning to set up amusement park

Rediff.com19 Oct 2010

The project carries an investment tag of over $100 million (Rs 440 crore).

Thackeray: Come what may, won't allow Bigg Boss

Thackeray: Come what may, won't allow Bigg Boss

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Salman Khan's Bigg Boss has run into political trouble with Shiv Sena cheif Bal Thackeray on Tuesday threatening to disrupt the reality show over the participation of Pakistani artistes.

Unusual monsoon pics: One-tree hill

Unusual monsoon pics: One-tree hill

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!