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Kamal Haasan delivers with Manmadhan Ambu

Kamal Haasan delivers with Manmadhan Ambu

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Manmadhan Ambu is Kamal Hassan's film all the way!

Gigi and Bella Hadid walk for Prabal Gurung at New York Fashion Week.

Gigi and Bella Hadid walk for Prabal Gurung at New York Fashion Week.

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Gigi and Bella Hadid took over the ramp together. And we can't stop looking.

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

Shyamal & Bhumika at LFW: Make way for the Queen of Bollywood!

Shyamal & Bhumika at LFW: Make way for the Queen of Bollywood!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Fearless Kangana Ranaut reigns over this Wonderland.

How Brand IPL turned into Great Game of Deception

How Brand IPL turned into Great Game of Deception

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

Sheela Bhatt explores the tangled web of deception, lies and money woven by IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi, former BCCI chief Sharad Pawar and the UPA government.

Glorious Gauhar!

Glorious Gauhar!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The actor walked for designer Rinku Sobti on Day Two of akme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

Lakme Fashion Week: Wearable fashion for GenNext

Lakme Fashion Week: Wearable fashion for GenNext

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

The new crop of Indian designers set the trend for the season -- edgy designs with silhouettes in black.

6 checkpoints before buying a mediclaim policy

6 checkpoints before buying a mediclaim policy

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

A mediclaim has many factors woven into it and it is important to know about these properly besides undertaking the arduous task of reading the fine print.

FM quoted Kashmiri verse, Tamil literature in longest Budget speech

FM quoted Kashmiri verse, Tamil literature in longest Budget speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

She recited a Kashmiri verse, which was part of a poem by Sahitya Akademi award winner Pandit Dinanath Koul. She rendered the verse in both Kashmiri and Hindi. Besides, the minister quoted woman Tamil poet Avvaiyar, Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar, a verse from Raghuvamsa by Kalidasa, as well as late finance minister Arun Jaitley while talking about the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

The story behind Anushka's bridal sari

The story behind Anushka's bridal sari

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

According to the designer it will help weavers' children go to school. Find out how!

Helming the same love story in two languages

Helming the same love story in two languages

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Gautham Vasudev Menon on directing the Telugu film and its Tamil version.

Oomph walks the ramp for Malini Ramani

Oomph walks the ramp for Malini Ramani

Rediff.com7 Mar 2010

Designer Malini Ramani, in association with Grey Goose Vodka, showcased four different resort collections on Day Three of Lakme Fashion Week and had four showstoppers, modelled by Mehr Jesia, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavna Pandey -- and herself! Check it out!

Inside President Pranab's home

Inside President Pranab's home

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Rare glimpses of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Kind courtesy: Architectural Digest India.

When cricket made money for Bollywood

When cricket made money for Bollywood

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

As Sonam, Ranveer gear up for cricket movies we take a look at other hit cricket movies.

Soon: A power suit that can charge electronics!

Soon: A power suit that can charge electronics!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

An international team, led by California University, has created energy-scavenging nanofibers that could be woven into clothing and textiles. According to the scientists, these nanofibers can convert energy from mechanical stresses and into electricity, and could one day be used to create clothing that can power small electronics.

'Rathore has no remorse for the wrong committed'

'Rathore has no remorse for the wrong committed'

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Former Haryana director general of police SPS Rathore has 'no remorse for the wrong committed by him,' the additional district and sessions judge noted while enhancing the disgraced top cop's prison term to 18 months for molesting teenager Ruchika Girhotra. In his 103-page judgment on Tuesday, ADSJ Gurbir Singh also observed that "every witness of this case had to face allegations in one form or the other and an attempt was made to catch the witness in a well woven legal web"

Review: Pravarakhyudu is a mature love story

Review: Pravarakhyudu is a mature love story

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The film is a decent entertainer with a message for the youth.

Rediff offers comics on your mobile!

Rediff offers comics on your mobile!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Now, you can enjoy your favourite comics on your cell phone with rediff.com's new entertainment service.

Fashion: Paromita brings rustic charm

Fashion: Paromita brings rustic charm

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Designer Paromita Banerjee showcased her latest offerings on Day Four of the LFW. Titled 'The laal paar and other stories', her line sought to add a rustic touch and de-glamorise fashion; it was inspired by the 'laal paar', the traditional hand-woven red border sari of Bengal. Here's a glimpse.

4 more products get GI tag

4 more products get GI tag

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Kerala's Tirur betel leaf, Tawlhlohpuan and Mizo Puanchei from Mizoram, and Palani Panchamirtham, a temple 'prasadam' from Tamil Nadu have been awarded Geographical Indication tag.

Weavers in Kancheepuram disillusioned on poll eve

Weavers in Kancheepuram disillusioned on poll eve

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Far from silky lives, weavers in Kancheepuram lead a hapless life. Shobha Warrier finds out.

Lisa is (red) carpet ready!

Lisa is (red) carpet ready!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Rajasthani designer Swati Vijaivargie's inspiration for her Mauj collection showcased at Lakme Fashion Week was 'a distinctive artistry of flat weaving called Kilim and Dhurrie.'

10 Reasons Why We Love Rekha

10 Reasons Why We Love Rekha

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Happy 64th, Rekha!

How this young designer is trying to survive

How this young designer is trying to survive

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'It is time the government should intervene more strongly than ever before and save the textile industry which is the pride of our nation.'

'We must buy less, buy better and wear it for longer'

'We must buy less, buy better and wear it for longer'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

''Fashion without a conscience is a ticking time bomb.'

Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison passes away

Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison passes away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The author of 11 novels, she won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1993, having published her first novel, The Bluest Eye, in 1970.

Review: Thanthonni is a disappointment

Review: Thanthonni is a disappointment

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The story line of this Malayalam film is too jaded to merit a dekho.

Unrequited love on the ramp: Rimi Nayak

Unrequited love on the ramp: Rimi Nayak

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Here's a glimpse of designer Rimi Nayak's showing on the final day of the LFW. Called 'Azure Amour', the collection was woven around a tale of unrequited love and the garments were grouped into four basic looks with nautical themes.

Glam alert! Have you met these showstoppers?

Glam alert! Have you met these showstoppers?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

All the action from the Amazon India Fashion Week in Delhi.

Shekhar Kapur shines in New York, I Love You

Shekhar Kapur shines in New York, I Love You

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Shekhar Kapur's segment in New York, I Love You -- 12 short films celebrating the energy of the city, stands out above all the other works.

On board the world's most luxurious train

On board the world's most luxurious train

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

If "luxury on wheels" were an official title, it would go to the Venice Simplon-Orient Express. Here's a glance at the train.

Review: Koncham Ishtam, Koncham Kashtam

Review: Koncham Ishtam, Koncham Kashtam

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Koncham Koncham Koncham Kashtam directed by debutante Kishore Kumar is worth a watch on account of the feel-good entertaining factor. A love story with good acting by Siddharth and Tamannaah, it is an ideal film for the family.

Review: The Tashkent Files is a hard-hitting film

Review: The Tashkent Files is a hard-hitting film

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The writers have smartly targeted several politicians without mentioning them, says Ramesh S.

Indians prefer a formal Lacoste

Indians prefer a formal Lacoste

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Feedback has led the brand to ramp up its shirts collection, despite the popularity of its polo t-shirts.

Brazilian supermodel Alessandra says good bye to the ramp

Brazilian supermodel Alessandra says good bye to the ramp

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The model walked her final Victoria's Secret show this year.

Bollywood behind the wheel

Bollywood behind the wheel

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Here, memorable for one reason or another, is a bunch of Bollywood movies about cars and the nuts behind the wheel.

What's wrong with the economic package

What's wrong with the economic package

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

The so-called fiscal stimulus with which the government spokespersons have gone to town is actually a crazy quilt of disparate offerings devoid of any evidence of their having been woven together with any larger design or purpose.

Strange case of why the handloom board was abolished

Strange case of why the handloom board was abolished

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

When Nitin Gadkari was president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the party had announced it would set up a separate ministry for handlooms and handicraft. Instead of doing that, the BJP government has abolished the only institution that took into account the voice of the weavers.

Review: Aanandam is a fun journey

Review: Aanandam is a fun journey

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

It is the charm and the freshness of the young cast that makes Aanandam work, says Paresh C Palicha.