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Navratri Special: Bollywood's Orange Supremacy

Navratri Special: Bollywood's Orange Supremacy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Bring out the dandiya sticks and dance a storm, it's Navratri time. Nine days of colours, joy and revelry, starting October 15.

Riddhi, The Cutie To Watch Out For!

Riddhi, The Cutie To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

With Raja Saab ready to introduce her to a wider audience, Riddhi Kumar is already turning heads for more than just her screen presence.

Dance To These Songs This Navratri

Dance To These Songs This Navratri

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma curates a Navratri special playlist just for you to give those festivities a touch of Bollywood style dazzle.

Navratri Special: Deepika, Alia, Shraddha in WHITE

Navratri Special: Deepika, Alia, Shraddha in WHITE

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

This Navratri get inspired by celeb style!

From Generation To Generation: Golu Celebrations

From Generation To Generation: Golu Celebrations

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your Navratri celebrations with us.

Navratri Special: Elli, Freida, Kareena in GREEN!

Navratri Special: Elli, Freida, Kareena in GREEN!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Get inspired by celeb style this Navratri!

Navratri Special: Yami, Kareena, Aishwarya in BLUE

Navratri Special: Yami, Kareena, Aishwarya in BLUE

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Dress like your favourite B-town diva this Navratri!

Navratri Special: Amy, Alia, Shraddha in YELLOW!

Navratri Special: Amy, Alia, Shraddha in YELLOW!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Learn how to shine in yellow from our B-town beauties!

Navratri Special: Sonam, Priyanka, Kangana in RED

Navratri Special: Sonam, Priyanka, Kangana in RED

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Dress like Sonam, Priyanka, Malaika this Navratri!

Banks, NBFCs Light Up Season With Special Offers

Banks, NBFCs Light Up Season With Special Offers

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Banks and NBFCs are launching festival offers, including lower loan rates, cashback, EMI schemes and GST-linked benefits to tap rising demand ahead of Diwali

Mrunal's Special Prayer For #GudiPadwa

Mrunal's Special Prayer For #GudiPadwa

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Stars celebrate Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and Chaitra Navratri on Sunday, and share pretty pictures on social media.

Navratri Special: Malaika, Sonakshi, Kangana in BLUE!

Navratri Special: Malaika, Sonakshi, Kangana in BLUE!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

This Navratri put your best foot forward fashion wise like our B-ton divas!

Navratri Begins: Ready To Dance The Garba?

Navratri Begins: Ready To Dance The Garba?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The prelude to the nine-day festival, which begins on October 3, is as exciting as the festival itself.

Ola Electric achieves 1 mn production milestone; rolls out RoadsterX+

Ola Electric achieves 1 mn production milestone; rolls out RoadsterX+

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Ola Electric on Tuesday said it has rolled out one-millionth vehicle from its Futurefactory in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu.

'Zohran's Victory Gives Me Hope'

'Zohran's Victory Gives Me Hope'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'His campaign reached into every community, every constituency, with a unifying platform of affordability.' 'Zohran began by listening to Trump supporters and brought many of them to his side because they too care about affordability.' 'Care for the poor is a tenet of every faith; this is the best platform to unite us.'

Vaishno Devi pilgrimage resumes after 3-week halt

Vaishno Devi pilgrimage resumes after 3-week halt

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Amid chants of 'Jai Mata Di', the pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills resumed in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Wednesday, after a suspension of 22 days due to a devastating landslide that claimed 34 lives and injured 20, officials said.

GST 2.0: 2W sales to grow 5-6%, passenger vehicles by 2-3% in FY26

GST 2.0: 2W sales to grow 5-6%, passenger vehicles by 2-3% in FY26

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Two-wheeler sales volume is expected to grow 5-6 per cent this fiscal, while that of passenger vehicles to see a 2-3 per cent rise, following the GST rates rationalisation on automobiles, according to Crisil Ratings. The GST Council's decision to move to a two-rate structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent, effective September 22, 2025, is a timely move that will revive demand for automobiles, Crisil Ratings said in a statement.

GST 2.0: What Is Taxed, What Is Exempted

GST 2.0: What Is Taxed, What Is Exempted

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

The GST Council on Wednesday approved a two-tier rate structure of 5 and 18 per cent, which will be implemented from September 22.

17 yrs after Malegaon blast, NIA court acquits all 7 accused

17 yrs after Malegaon blast, NIA court acquits all 7 accused

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Nearly 17 years after a blast in Malegaon town of north Maharashtra claimed six lives, a special court in Mumbai on Thursday acquitted all the seven accused, including former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit, noting there was 'no reliable and cogent evidence' against them.

Malegaon case verdict likely on Thursday; Pragya's fate in balance

Malegaon case verdict likely on Thursday; Pragya's fate in balance

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

A special NIA court is likely to deliver its verdict in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, which killed six persons and injured over 100. Seven accused, including Pragya Thakur and Prasad Purohit, face charges under UAPA and IPC.

Recipe: Manisha's Purple Yam Ki Sabzi

Recipe: Manisha's Purple Yam Ki Sabzi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Stir-fried yam is a treat.

Malegaon trial ends 17 yrs after blast, verdict on May 8

Malegaon trial ends 17 yrs after blast, verdict on May 8

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

A special court in India has reserved its verdict in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, which killed six people and injured over 100. The trial began nearly 17 years after the bombing in the town of Malegaon, located in Maharashtra. The prosecution concluded its final arguments on Saturday, marking the end of the hearings. Seven individuals, including Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit and BJP leader Pragya Thakur, are facing charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The verdict is expected to be delivered on May 8th.

Are you fasting for Navratri? Share your recipes

Are you fasting for Navratri? Share your recipes

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

What is brewing in your kitchen this time of the year? We would love to know!

Surat's Ready For Navratri! Are You?

Surat's Ready For Navratri! Are You?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The city is in garba and dandiya practice mode.

Navratri: Bollywood's White Wonders

Navratri: Bollywood's White Wonders

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

It's time to embrace the cool, calm, pristine wonders of white and its nine serene impressions in Hindi movies.

Navratri: Go Green Bollywood Style!

Navratri: Go Green Bollywood Style!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Orange, white, red and blue and yellow it's time to go green! As the Navratri fever kicks in, Sukanya Verma looks at the nice faces of green in Bollywood movies.

Navratri: Blue Is The Warmest Colour

Navratri: Blue Is The Warmest Colour

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Continuing our Navratri colour trail, Sukanya Verma lists nine royal blue impressions that Bollywood left on screen.

Navratri: Bollywood Says Yay To Yellow

Navratri: Bollywood Says Yay To Yellow

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The colour of joy -- bright, bouncy and jolly yellow.

Navratri: Bollywood's Dance Of Peacock Greens

Navratri: Bollywood's Dance Of Peacock Greens

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

A look at nine different ways peacock green popped up on our screens.

Is Navratri Inspiring Shanaya Kapoor?

Is Navratri Inspiring Shanaya Kapoor?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Katrina wishes Sunny... Plabita's pretty pictures... Laxmi Raai glows...

5 Recipes: Regional Flavours Of Navratri

5 Recipes: Regional Flavours Of Navratri

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Every aspect of Navratri is associated with delectable dishes that are relished across the country during these divine nine days -- from lip-smacking savouries to wholesome sweets.

Hey Radhika, No Wonder Anant Was Mesmerised

Hey Radhika, No Wonder Anant Was Mesmerised

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

The countdown for the Ambani wedding begins.

PHOTOS: Devotees throng temples on first day of Navratri

PHOTOS: Devotees throng temples on first day of Navratri

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Elaborate security arrangements were also made at the temples in view of the rush of pilgrims. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to people on the beginning of Navratri and wished them happiness, peace and prosperity.

Navratri recipe: Phalhari kacche kele ki tikki

Navratri recipe: Phalhari kacche kele ki tikki

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Vijesh Modi, senior sous chef, The Deltin, Daman shares his special Navratri recipe.

Recipe: Vidhya's Alu Ke Gutkae

Recipe: Vidhya's Alu Ke Gutkae

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

A no-onion, no-garlic potato dish for Pitru Paksha.

How Stars Celebrated Gudi Padwa

How Stars Celebrated Gudi Padwa

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

As India celebrates Chaitra Navratri, Cheti Chand, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, Bollywood stars share how they spent the special day.

Navratri: Bollywood's Reign Of Red

Navratri: Bollywood's Reign Of Red

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

After orange and white, Sukanya Verma paints these pages red with the fiery shade that's loved for its striking symbolism in Hindi movies.

Navratri rituals: Golu, Saraswati puja, Vidyarambham...

Navratri rituals: Golu, Saraswati puja, Vidyarambham...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Find out how Navratri is celebrated in different parts of Southern India.

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.

2008 Malegaon blast was caused to create communal rift: NIA

2008 Malegaon blast was caused to create communal rift: NIA

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

On September 29, 2008, a bomb explosion at 9:35pm opposite Shakil Goods Transport Company situated between Anjuman Chowk and Bhiku Chowk in Malegaon killed six persons and injured 101.