Is winning a glamour contest, a beauty parade, a bigger achievement than getting to run one of the world's best known luxury brands or the IMF? asks Sandeep Goyal.
Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI's demand is for a tournament involving the 'Big Three' of India, Australia and England plus another country to be slotted into an already bursting schedule, putting it on course for a clash with the ICC, which has enjoyed a period of calm in recent years at its Dubai headquarters. India's 'Super Series' proposal is a concern to many in the game, including the executive chairman of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), Tony Irish.
Factbox on the World Twenty20 in India from March 8-April 3.
Shot in Kerala during the pandemic, the Kingfisher Calendar 2021 introduces five new faces: Gehna Mahiarya, Krithika Babu, Adline Castelino, Sumita Bhandari and Anukreethy Vas.
'What's extremely important is to be unique and find your own signature style.'
The second highest number of coronavirus cases in the country. The worst mortality rate among states. A none too impressive recovery rate. Surely this doesn't speak highly of the famed Gujarat model, so what went wrong?
Three interesting films gear up to release on this festive occasion.
Kushal Das feels their model could be used as a case study for institutions and international sports federations which have seen their bio-bubble being breached
The Porsche 911 RS is fast becoming a collector's item among India's high net worth individuals.
Meet Paloma Elsesser, an American plus-size fashion model, who is making headlines for all the right reasons.
Bollywood actors are learning new things...
This season of LFW has been a "colourful, bizarre, exciting adventure" for 20-year-old Rediff.com's Kshamaya Daniel, who viewed it for the first time.
Chandamama Kathalu may be slow and without the regular commercial ingredients but the film has its moments
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com aims his camera at the women and men who work away from the arc lights at Lakme Fashion Week.
Scientific studies as well as anecdotal evidence suggest that Nike's Vaporfly running shoes, equipped with super-springy foam soles encasing a carbon-fibre plate, can increase running efficiency by between 4% and 6%. The shoe has also raised question at World Athletics, the sport's governing body, which looks set to review its rules for elite racing in light of technological advances while allowing recreational runners to wear what they want.
Supermodels, actresses, stars... it was one very fine summer afternoon at Kensington Gardens in London.
The Commission said it is issuing the clarification 'in view of the anecdotal reports which are not based on empirical facts'.
A 20-year-old Kshamaya Daniel has her first experience of an Indian fashion week. She survives it to pen this photo diary of her colourful, adrenaline-packed experiences.
The model morphed into a goddess on the cover.
'The world and India likely won't have a vaccine that is widely administered till the end of 2021.' 'In the meantime, clear communication would help,' observes Rahul Jacob.
Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com lists the pros and the cons.
What do models do in between shows? Have food, relax and of course, click a SELFIE! Take a look at the models who didn't miss out on clicking their selfies!
There are a whopping 10 sedans slated for a launch in India this year. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com gives the lowdown.
Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci brought together some of the biggest names in the business for a special showing of his menswear line.
'I love beaches and hence I love my swimsuits.'
Donatella Versace brought sexy back with her latest collection, which was a gift to the average man (and woman).
Bring you your weekly shot of wisdom from super achievers.
The study also noted that the currently followed physical distancing guidelines are inadequate in curbing the transmission of COVID-19.
The celebrities in attendance at Manish Malhotra's opening show at Lakme Fashion Week 2019.
The steep rise in prices of key components, coupled with a ban on the import of finished sets, is expected to hit prominent Chinese brands, such as OnePlus, Xiaomi, TCL, and Realme.
Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano said the group had been looking for years at soccer in India and the Indian Super League (ISL), which is currently in its sixth season.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's calm demeanour under pressure has helped him emerge as India's most successful captain and a role model for youngsters, believes swashbuckling opener Rohit Sharma. Dhoni had led India to victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 and then notched up a title triumph at the 2011 World Cup, beating Sri Lanka in the final in Mumbai. He also led the Chennai Super Kings to three IPL titles.
India may adopt norms similar to the US Federal Reserve model, which regulates conglomerate-led banks in the country.
Dressed in an attractive black dress, the actor hit a sun-kissed beach in Goa during the India Beach Fashion Week.
The 19-year-old model is the new face... erm... body of Calvin Klein.
He is certainly not the first to say this but World Cup and Ballon d'Or winner Rivaldo too feels India should follow the 'Japan model' in order to improve the standard of football in the country.
Canada's top tennis icon Milos Raonic is dating a super hot bikini model.
Shifting positions on religiosity and Covid may confuse the Hindutva citizenry, but you can rely on Bengal to turn a non-arguable issue into a raging controversy, notes Kanika Datta.
In the coming weeks, online retailers are expected to further raise the pitch with shopping festivals, discounts, and cashback offers.
