News for 'Pearls'

India must pause before venturing into choppy waters

India must pause before venturing into choppy waters

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Realpolitik demands that India now crafts its own approach to counter China's Indian Ocean 'string of pearls' strategy and its new stance on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, says Admiral Arun Prakash (Retd).

Pics: Sush, Dia, Shilpa attend Manish's show at LFW

Pics: Sush, Dia, Shilpa attend Manish's show at LFW

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The hottest stars marked their attendance for Manish Malhotra's show at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016.

American woman forced to go back without surrogate son

American woman forced to go back without surrogate son

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

An American woman, who had come to the city to take back her surrogate son to Jamaica, had to return empty handed after running from pillar to post for the necessary travel documents of the baby.

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

Syria forces retake Palmyra from ISIS in major symbolic victory

Syria forces retake Palmyra from ISIS in major symbolic victory

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Syrian government forces recaptured the famed ancient city of Palmyra on Sunday in a major symbolic victory over the Islamic State jihadist group, a military source said.

Making Kangana look ROYAL

Making Kangana look ROYAL

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Have you seen these amazing behind-the-scenes pictures?

US records over 2,000 coronavirus deaths in a day

US records over 2,000 coronavirus deaths in a day

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

The number of infections in America has crossed 500,000, the highest in the world

'Time not yet ripe for India-US trade pact'

'Time not yet ripe for India-US trade pact'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

India may not be prepared to meet US demands, say experts

13/7 accused met Osama, Lakhvi in Pak: ATS

13/7 accused met Osama, Lakhvi in Pak: ATS

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Haroon Naik, an arrested accused in 13/7 Mumbai blasts, had met Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations chief Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and was present at an "inspirational" lecture by slain al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan just a month before the 9/11 attack.

Caption this: Is Pele 'Didi' ka diwana?

Caption this: Is Pele 'Didi' ka diwana?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Post your tongue-in-cheek captions in the message board below.

Dum Maaro Dum: Dum Maaro, dummy!

Dum Maaro Dum: Dum Maaro, dummy!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Dum Maaro Dum is interesting but could have been much better.

Pix: Sonakshi, Yami, Karishma get flirty on the ramp

Pix: Sonakshi, Yami, Karishma get flirty on the ramp

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Models, actors turned showstoppers at Bombay Times Fashion Week 2018.

How India can realise its true potential

How India can realise its true potential

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Sanjeev Nayyar offers a roster of things to do to see the India of our dreams.

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.

Oh so Sunny!

Oh so Sunny!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Look who scorched the runway at New York Fashion Week.

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.

Spotted: Sonam, Urmila, Abhishek and more

Spotted: Sonam, Urmila, Abhishek and more

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Take a look at the celebs who dropped in at Day 1 of the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai.

A walk to remember: Kareena wraps up LFW

A walk to remember: Kareena wraps up LFW

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Kareena Kapoor walked for Sabysachi at the grand finale of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016.

Mahindra launches Verito Executive

Mahindra launches Verito Executive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Mahindra & Mahindra today launched a limited edition of its Verito sedan called Verito Executive, priced in the range of Rs 5.95-7.09 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The new variant, targeted at corporate professionals or businessmen, will be available in two colours--pearl white and walnut brown, the company said in a statement.

'It's Yashpal. Hitting the ball with disdain'

'It's Yashpal. Hitting the ball with disdain'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'Good shot, yaar; but why are you batting so aggressively, almost angrily?' Amarnath wants to know. 'Jimmy pa, you don't know, he swore at me in Madras. I have been waiting for an opportunity to give it back!' Yashpal responds.

Bahrain troops open fire on protestors; 2 killed

Bahrain troops open fire on protestors; 2 killed

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Wary of uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia, military troops and security forces backed by tanks on Wednesday cracked down to clear the landmark Pearl Square in Manama, a day after country's Sunni rulers clamped martial law in the violence-wracked gulf kingdom. An official statement read out on television said that the king had authorised the commander of Bahrain's defence forces to take all necessary measures to protect the safety of the country and its citizens.

How Shia-Sunni strife can worsen crisis in Bahrain

How Shia-Sunni strife can worsen crisis in Bahrain

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

Latest reports from Bahrain speak of considerable tension marked by anti-king and anti-government slogans shouted by thousands of Shia mourners.

Michelle, Melania, Jackie: Who gets your vote?

Michelle, Melania, Jackie: Who gets your vote?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Which of these past, present and future First Ladies has a strong sense of style?

Watch! Glimpses from DeepVeer's Bengaluru reception

Watch! Glimpses from DeepVeer's Bengaluru reception

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Bengaluru's celebs wish the newly-weds.

9 Jewellery Pieces Which Look Expensive But They Are Not

9 Jewellery Pieces Which Look Expensive But They Are Not

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The wedding season is here. Want to flaunt a new piece of jewellery every time you attend an event? Here are the 9 jewellery pieces which look expensive but they are not -

Drooling at Tiffany's

Drooling at Tiffany's

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The Chanakya, a plush mall in central Delhi, is the city's latest magnet for luxury-lovers. Oozing with opulence, it is now also home to one of America's oldest luxury brands, one that helped make New York's Fifth Avenue an iconic thoroughfare. Tiffany and Co, the American jewellery giant that has been around since 1837, made its India debut here.

Pix: When the sari weaved its magic at Cannes

Pix: When the sari weaved its magic at Cannes

Rediff.com19 May 2018

These celebrities wore tradition on their sleeve.

Meet the Diwali patakas!

Meet the Diwali patakas!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Namrata Thakker takes a look at who wore it best at the Diwali parties!

'India must in US game plan to counter China'

'India must in US game plan to counter China'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

With China increasing its military power and influence in the strategically crucial Indian Ocean, a noted American expert has urged the Obama administration to partner India to balance and counter Beijing's increasing influence in the region.

In PHOTOS: Bahrain forces crush protest camp

In PHOTOS: Bahrain forces crush protest camp

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Backed by tanks and helicopter gunships, army and riot police on Wednesday cracked down on anti-government protesters driving them out from a landmark square in the heart of Manama leaving at least six people dead, witnesses and officials said.

Video: Sexy mystical creatures descend on the ramp

Video: Sexy mystical creatures descend on the ramp

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Designer Gaurav Gupta showcased a fantastical world of fairy inhabitants in realistic world at the ongoing Pearl's Couture Week in New Delhi.

Rani, Vidya open Sabya's showing at Delhi Couture Week

Rani, Vidya open Sabya's showing at Delhi Couture Week

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee kick-started Delhi Couture Week in the Capital last night and got his two favourite muses, Rani and Vidya Balan, to open the show. Take a look!

China and Xi want India to fail

China and Xi want India to fail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

By jettisoning the vision of multilateral world in favour of a Han Empire, China has posed a major long term challenge to India. India must stand firm against Chinese expansionism but also keep a door open for future detente by making a clear distinction between Chinese people and the current Chinese leadership, observe Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (Retd) and Colonel Anil Athale (Retd).

Ten Must Watch Pirate Movies

Ten Must Watch Pirate Movies

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Here's looking at the must-watch films for pirate movie lovers.

Anand draws with Topalov, stays joint-second

Anand draws with Topalov, stays joint-second

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria to remain in joint-second after end of the eighth round in the Pearl Spring Chess tournament in Nanjing, China, on Thursday.

Nanjing Chess: Anand held, Carlsen off to a flier

Nanjing Chess: Anand held, Carlsen off to a flier

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Wang Yue of China in the first round of Nanjing Pearl Spring Chess tournament on Wednesday.

Honda X-Blade 160: Sharper and bigger, but is it better?

Honda X-Blade 160: Sharper and bigger, but is it better?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Things to know before you consider the latest bike in the premium commuter segment.

No. 1 ranking motivational target, not an end in itself: Anand

No. 1 ranking motivational target, not an end in itself: Anand

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

World chess Champion Viswanathan Anand is likely to lose his number one status by next month but the Indian is hardly bothered as he feels ranking is a motivational target rather than an end in itself.

Rishi-Abhishek to make historic item number!

Rishi-Abhishek to make historic item number!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Umesh Shukla's All Is Well will bring together Rishi Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan as father and son, and the team -- along with choreographer Ahmed Khan -- have conceived an epic song and dance featuring the duo.

Raksha Bandhan recipe: Chocolate Rabri Puffs

Raksha Bandhan recipe: Chocolate Rabri Puffs

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

It's time to surprise your sibling with these delightful Raksha Bandhan treats.