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Fashion: Utterly feminine folk-inspired beauties

Fashion: Utterly feminine folk-inspired beauties

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Designer Anita Dongre showcased a range of cocktail and ethnicwear on Day One of Lakme Fashion Week, complete with a folk dance performance on the ramp midway. Take a look.

Govt aims $ 30 billion textile exports in FY12

Govt aims $ 30 billion textile exports in FY12

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

The government targets textile exports of $ 30 billion in 2011-12, as demand is on the rise in the western markets, Textiles Secretary Rita Menon said on Thursday.

Singapore to use IAF station to train personnel

Singapore to use IAF station to train personnel

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Singapore to use IAF station to train personnel

Baba Ramdev's jeans should be named Ramanjali

Baba Ramdev's jeans should be named Ramanjali

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Rediff readers suggest interesting names for Baba Ramdev's new denim brand.

What was Kapil Mishra doing at IIT-Bombay?

What was Kapil Mishra doing at IIT-Bombay?

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Kapil Mishra had been invited because he was an "anti-corruption crusader", one 'IIT B for Bharat' organiser said. But in his half hour-long speech, Mishra didn't mention corruption. His entire focus was on the long "battle" Hindus had fought for their identity.

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens for one-way traffic after 7 days

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens for one-way traffic after 7 days

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Hundreds of Kashmir-bound stranded vehicles were given green signal on Tuesday afternoon after the roads were cleared for vehicular traffic.

Why the army prepares to fight under a nuclear shadow

Why the army prepares to fight under a nuclear shadow

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'With two nuclear neighbours, how likely is it for our armed forces to battle in a contaminated environment that could include nuclear, biological or chemical attacks by the adversary?' 'Are we prepared for the threat?' Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd) explains the meaning and significance of Operation Vijay Prahar.

Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, the world's oldest sharpshooters

Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, the world's oldest sharpshooters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Dhruv Munjal gets up close and personal with Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, the inspiration for Saand Ki Aankh.

Leave '84 riots behind: PM to Indo-Canadian Sikhs

Leave '84 riots behind: PM to Indo-Canadian Sikhs

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

A group of Indo-Canadian elected representatives (federal and provincial) met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Toronto's Royal York Hotel on Monday and discussed on a range of topics -- including the 1984 riots in Delhi, the Air India tragedy, and the fringe extremist elements in the Canadian Sikh community.

A lighter Agni-5 could be world's most cost-effective ICBM

A lighter Agni-5 could be world's most cost-effective ICBM

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Even without a sanctioned government project for the Agni-6, it seems inevitable that the Agni-5, over the next few years, will organically evolve into an ICBM with improved technologies and capabilities.

Malabar Exercise begins near South China Sea

Malabar Exercise begins near South China Sea

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

India, Japan and the Unoted States on Friday kicked off their marine war games, Malabar Exercise, close to the South China Sea as they focus on deeper military ties and greater interoperability amid rising tensions in the region.

Rain-triggered floods, landslides kill over 90 in Sri Lanka

Rain-triggered floods, landslides kill over 90 in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Over 20,000 people have been displaced with officials warning the situation could get worse.

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The result also means second-placed Real Sociedad can reclaim top spot if they beat Eibar on Sunday.

PIX: Esha Deol, MS Sathyu at Garm Hava screening

PIX: Esha Deol, MS Sathyu at Garm Hava screening

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The National award-winning MS Sathyu film has been digitally restored for a re-release.

Army Chief's 3-day Nepal visit begins today

Army Chief's 3-day Nepal visit begins today

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Gen Naravane's visit to Nepal from November 4-6 is largely aimed at resetting bilateral ties that came under severe strain following a bitter border row between the two countries.

India, Bangladesh can revive Bay of Bengal dynamism

India, Bangladesh can revive Bay of Bengal dynamism

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The South Asian nations could script a new history of cooperation and prosperity that could serve as an example for other nations, notes Dr Rahul Mishra.

Surface-to-surface version of Brahmos ready

Surface-to-surface version of Brahmos ready

Rediff.com5 Feb 2004

The 290km range missile is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads.

Modi to commission INS Kolkata sans firepower

Modi to commission INS Kolkata sans firepower

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

The largest indigenously-built warship INS Kolkata, to be inducted into the Navy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 16, will be commissioned without its main air defence weapon which protects the vessel from aerial attacks.

English sitcoms catch desi youth's fancy

English sitcoms catch desi youth's fancy

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Western television shows set based on friendships and independent young people have touched a cord with urban India

TROPEX, which tested India's combat readiness, concludes

TROPEX, which tested India's combat readiness, concludes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

The Theatre-level Readiness and Operational Exercise was conducted to test combat readiness of the combined fleets of the Navy, the Air Force, the Army and the Coast Guard.

US '100 per cent' behind Japan: Trump after N Korea missile launch

US '100 per cent' behind Japan: Trump after N Korea missile launch

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Seoul said North Korea launched the missile apparently to 'provoke' Trump.

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

General Zhao Zongqi is well known in India for having commanded the Chinese troops during the Dokalam episode. Zhao knows every inch and corner of the Indian border, at least the Eastern and Central sectors, including the Naku La area which witnessed fist-fights between Indian and Chinese troops in April/May. Claude Arpi introduces us to the PLA generals masterminding the Chinese aggression in Ladakh.

Rafale could've made Balakot results better: IAF chief

Rafale could've made Balakot results better: IAF chief

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'In the Balakot operation, we had technology on our side, and we could launch precision stand of weapons with great accuracy.'

How Wills Lifestyle strikes a chord with customers

How Wills Lifestyle strikes a chord with customers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

To begin with, Wills Lifestyle had a range of formals for men and a line of western wear for the working woman. Over the years, the company has added new lines of evening wear, sportswear, designer wear, fragrances and accessories.

'The Chinese can't be trusted'

'The Chinese can't be trusted'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'The Chinese can't be trusted hence the need to verify and re-verify.'

2 dead, 15 hurt as INS Betwa tips over during undocking

2 dead, 15 hurt as INS Betwa tips over during undocking

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The mast of the ship hit the dockyard ground.

The wild wild West is back

The wild wild West is back

Rediff.com15 Aug 2003

Chandrayaan's laser instrument turned on

Chandrayaan's laser instrument turned on

Rediff.com16 Nov 2008

Preliminary assessment of data from the LLRI by scientists indicates that the instrument's performance is normal, an ISRO statement said.

INS Betwa back on even keel

INS Betwa back on even keel

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The frigate will be made operational by April, said a Navy spokesperson.

4 Jhumkas That Make You Look Like a Diva

4 Jhumkas That Make You Look Like a Diva

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

4 Jhumkas That Make You Look Like a Diva

9 Celebrity Inspired Ear Cuff Styles You Just Cannot Miss

9 Celebrity Inspired Ear Cuff Styles You Just Cannot Miss

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

9 Celebrity Inspired Ear Cuff Styles You Just Cannot Miss

Hundreds of UP farmers stopped on way to Delhi

Hundreds of UP farmers stopped on way to Delhi

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asked the Bharatiya Janata Party why are they preventing peasants from coming to Delhi to raise their demands.

India must enforce social distancing strictly

India must enforce social distancing strictly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'India does not have the wherewithal to successfully manage a full blown covid-19 crisis,' warns Vivek Gumaste.

Pinaka rockets successfully test-fired

Pinaka rockets successfully test-fired

Rediff.com29 May 2014

India's indigenously developed Pinaka rockets were on Thursday successfully test-fired thrice from a multi-barrel rocket launcher at an armament base in Chandipur-on-sea, about 15 km from Balasore in Odisha.

Focus on the war even as we win the battle

Focus on the war even as we win the battle

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India has experienced hands and will emerge with flying colours, declares Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd).

Travel: A journey to uplift your spirit

Travel: A journey to uplift your spirit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Rishikesh is a town of seers known for its holy men, the sacred river Ganga, and its sylvan Himalayan mountain ranges. But its reputation as the yoga capital of the world is what drew me to it, says Charlotte Purin.

Maha Guv, Uddhav spar over reopening places of worship

Maha Guv, Uddhav spar over reopening places of worship

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

In a letter to the CM, Koshyari asked, 'Have you suddenly turned secular, the term you hated?' 'Isn't secularism a key component of the Constitution, by which you swore while taking oath as the state Governor?' Thackeray asked.

On 'Victory Day', Russia displays its might

On 'Victory Day', Russia displays its might

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Russia on Saturday staged a grand military parade in Moscow to commemorate the 70th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in the presence of several world leaders, including President Pranab Mukherjee, even as Western powers boycotted the event due to a standoff over Ukraine.

Fresh snowfall and rain in parts of Kashmir

Fresh snowfall and rain in parts of Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The famous tourist resort of Gulmarg experienced fresh snowfall while Srinagar and other parts were lashed by rains under the impact of western disturbance