News for 'Maharani'

Kalyani Chawla: 'I am the epitome of a memsahib'

Kalyani Chawla: 'I am the epitome of a memsahib'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

A quick take with Kalyani Chawla Vice President of Christian Dior

Who's that woman behind the mask?

Who's that woman behind the mask?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

It was raining stars at the The Indian International Jewellery Week. Take a look.

Video: A fashion tribute to Gayatri Devi

Video: A fashion tribute to Gayatri Devi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

Designer Pria Kataaria Puri's collection at the Lakme Fashion Week is a tribute to the late Maharani Gayatri Devi.

CANDID PICTURES: On the sets of Baahubali

CANDID PICTURES: On the sets of Baahubali

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

With the new film getting ready for release on April 28, here's looking at some candid behind-the-scenes pictures.

The Mahatma and the Vaikom Satyagraha

The Mahatma and the Vaikom Satyagraha

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Almost a century before the current Sabarimala movement -- to facililate the entry of women between the ages of 10 and 50 into the Kerala shrine -- there was the Vaikom temple movement, to throw open temples in Kerala to all castes, a movement led by among others a man whose 71st death anniversary we mark today. A fascinating excerpt from Rajmohan Gandhi's new book, Modern South India: A History From The 17th Century To Our Times.

Malaika aha!

Malaika aha!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

We've always loved her, Malaika Arora Khan. So you can imagine how thrilled we were to run into her again recently! :-)

Praveena conquers Tamil TV

Praveena conquers Tamil TV

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

The actress describes her journey from Malayalam to the Tamil television industry.

Toddler's kidnappers wanted Rs 1 crore as ransom

Toddler's kidnappers wanted Rs 1 crore as ransom

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

The 18-month-old boy, who was kidnapped allegedly by a domestic help from his Delhi home three days ago, has been rescued from neighbouring Faridabad with arrest of four persons, including two women, police said on Wednesday.

How Tenet changed Dimple Kapadia

How Tenet changed Dimple Kapadia

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

'I was always a reluctant actor.' 'I kept putting things off and not doing them.' 'But Tenet has really changed that for me.'

Master the vintage look from Katrina, Kangana

Master the vintage look from Katrina, Kangana

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Liked Katrina's look in Bharat? Now, you can wear it!

Overnight rains leave New Delhi water-logged

Overnight rains leave New Delhi water-logged

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Vehicular movement in some parts of New Delhi was affected for the second day on Tuesday due to water-logging, a spill-over effect of last evening's heavy rains.

Delhi, Gurugram drown yet again; waterlogging gives commuters a hard time

Delhi, Gurugram drown yet again; waterlogging gives commuters a hard time

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Traffic in national capital Delhi and adjoining Gurugram went haywire on Wednesday after heavy rains resulted in waterlogging in many parts of the city.

Priceless Indian necklace returns home

Priceless Indian necklace returns home

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

A 19th century necklace belonging to the great Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh's wife will finally return to Punjab.

Mugdha Godse in a tribute to Gayatri Devi

Mugdha Godse in a tribute to Gayatri Devi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

The Royal Rajputana Collection, a tribute to the late Maharani Gayatri Devi, was showcased by eminent designer Pria Kataaria Puri on Day One of Lakme Fashion Week. And she got model-turned-actress Mugdha Godse to wear her showstopping creation -- check it out.

BJP MP's son killed by suspected Naxals

BJP MP's son killed by suspected Naxals

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

Suspected Naxals on Saturday opened fire at the sons of a Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament from Bastar district in Chhattisgarh, leaving one of them dead. Tansen and Dinesh Kashyap, sons of tribal leader Baliram Kashyap, were shot on Saturday morning in Pairaguda village, a senior police official said. Both were admitted to Maharani Hospital in Jagdalpur, where Tansen succumbed to his injured, police department spokesman Inspector General R K Vij said.

Vikram Phadnis bridals: Sushmita stuns!

Vikram Phadnis bridals: Sushmita stuns!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

With his Indian bridal formal wear, mega-designer Vikram Phadnis brought down the house on Day Four of the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai. Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen played the part of archetypal Indian beauty in the show-stopper.

Kaif ton guides Central Zone to 300 for 7

Kaif ton guides Central Zone to 300 for 7

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

Mohammad Kaif led from the front with a patient 112 while Piyush Chawla struck a brisk, unbeaten 70 as Central Zone reached 300 for seven on day one of the Duleep Trophy semifinal match against South Zone at Indore on Tuesday.

Remembering the beguiling but mercurial Princess

Remembering the beguiling but mercurial Princess

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

To the end, though, she embodied an elegance and way of life that, like the princes, belongs to another era. Nor would the ninety-year-old romantic have been daunted by her own demise, something she must have become aware of during her last outing in London when, critically ill, she chose to return to Jaipur where she hoped to breathe her last. From here, the ride into the clouds with Jai would seem to her at least a fairytale possibility.

Fashion: Vintage glamour from Pria Kataaria Puri

Fashion: Vintage glamour from Pria Kataaria Puri

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

With the Lakme Fashion Week just about a week away, we take a look at what's in store. A preview of Pria Kataaria Puri's collection.

5 unforgettable runway moments of 2018

5 unforgettable runway moments of 2018

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Ranbir-Deepika, Salman-Katrina and more highlights from the runway.

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh's mansion is located in one of south-west Kensington's most sought after residential addresses.

Siddaramaiah retains Chamundeswari seat

Siddaramaiah retains Chamundeswari seat

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Results on Assembly polls

A palace for the J&K chief minister

A palace for the J&K chief minister

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

The choice of 'Hari Niwas' conversion into the chief minister's residence came following growing security concerns for the chief minister.

Congress expels writer for Sonia remarks

Congress expels writer for Sonia remarks

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Congress expels writer for Sonia remarks

Priyanka's BEST bridal look? VOTE!

Priyanka's BEST bridal look? VOTE!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Sukanya Verma gives you a lot of inspiration from Priyanka and Nick for your big day!

8 incredible styles for a monsoon wedding

8 incredible styles for a monsoon wedding

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Dear brides-to-be and bridesmaids, amp up your glam quotient with these stunning outfits.

A polo club with a difference

A polo club with a difference

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

Mysore gets its new King in Yaduveer Raj Urs

Mysore gets its new King in Yaduveer Raj Urs

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Yaduveer Gopal Raj Urs was formally adopted as the heir to the Mysuru royal family in Mysuru.

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood royalty, and asks *you* to pick your favourite!

Police says Shaheen Bagh shooter is AAP member; family rejects claim

Police says Shaheen Bagh shooter is AAP member; family rejects claim

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Kapil Baisala and his father joined the AAP in early 2019, police said. DCP (Crime Branch) Rajesh Deo said his mobile phone has been seized and they have retrieved his WhatsApp data and photos of him and his father joining the party. Baisala's police custody has been extended by two days.

Traffic chaos in Delhi as protesting cabbies block major roads

Traffic chaos in Delhi as protesting cabbies block major roads

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The cab owners began their protest a day after the Supreme Court ban on diesel taxis in New Delhi came into effect. The cab drivers blocked traffic on NH-8 at the Rajokri border between Delhi and Gurgaon.

The royal and political privileges of the Scindias

The royal and political privileges of the Scindias

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

People close to the erstwhile royal family underline that Jyotiraditya Scindia is neither as accessible nor as unpretentious as his father.

Fresh trouble for 'Padmavati', distributors refuse to release film in Rajasthan

Fresh trouble for 'Padmavati', distributors refuse to release film in Rajasthan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Distributors have said that they will not buy its rights unless a controversy surrounding the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed movie is resolved.

He knew what made India 'India'

He knew what made India 'India'

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Martand Singh, the master of weaves, took India to the world.

Kat, Alia or Sonakshi? Who wears the Kala Chashma best? VOTE!

Kat, Alia or Sonakshi? Who wears the Kala Chashma best? VOTE!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Take the fun poll!

PM gifts Rani Lakshmibai's petition to Abbott

PM gifts Rani Lakshmibai's petition to Abbott

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday gifted Australian lawyer John Lang's 1854 petition on behalf of Rani Lakshmibai against the East India Company to his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott.

PHOTOS: Treasures of India

PHOTOS: Treasures of India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

When you think of Indian Maharajas of yore what is the one thing that comes to mind? Jewels! And that is exactly what the world will witness at Christie's, New York during its upcoming auction -- "Maharajas and Mughal Magnificence". The "unprecedented group" of objects is from The Al Thani Collection of the royal family of Qatar. It is expected to see competitive bidding from across the globe. As per Christie's, this collection is poised to be the most valuable auction of jewellery and jewelled objects. The current record is held by The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor, which totals $144 million (Rs 1,003 crore). Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's jade hilted dagger, the priceless jewels of the Nizams of Hyderabad, and a string of pearls belonging to Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur are among the 400 royal artefacts that would be auctioned on Wednesday. Here's a glimpse of the astounding jewels that will be auctioned.

Baadshaho Review: Daft, dull, drivel

Baadshaho Review: Daft, dull, drivel

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Baadshaho's sluggish screenplay and humourless rhythm are spectacularly low on swagger and daredevilry, feels Sukanya Verma.

Coming up: 2017's 1st big royal wedding

Coming up: 2017's 1st big royal wedding

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

A modern day prince and princess are getting married in Bengaluru this weekend.

Second child dies of dengue after Delhi hospitals turn him away

Second child dies of dengue after Delhi hospitals turn him away

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Another boy has died of dengue with his family claiming negligence by hospitals in the New Delhi.