News for 'beauty queen'

Empowering women! No more 'race queens' or 'umbrella girls'

Empowering women! No more 'race queens' or 'umbrella girls'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

'It's old school to have such a concept as grid girls.'

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a common man's house is on fire, he is infused with extraordinary strength.' 'He will go to any length to save his home and family even if he is not as big and strong as Sunnyji.'

PIX: Esha, Hema, Shefali are catwalk queens!

PIX: Esha, Hema, Shefali are catwalk queens!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

We bring you a round-up of showings by Shyamal and Bhumika, Vizyon and more!

'Sridevi movies are part of beautiful childhood memories'

'Sridevi movies are part of beautiful childhood memories'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

'In so many colonies, mohallas, villages across India, your movies have entertained and brightened up community evenings. Thank you Ma'am.'

IT Topper To Miss Teen Universe India

IT Topper To Miss Teen Universe India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'From a teenager who struggled with low self-esteem to representing India at Miss Teen Universe, I've really worked hard to become someone I'm proud of.'

Arabia's better halves: The beauty and brains

Arabia's better halves: The beauty and brains

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

For years, Arab's first ladies were completely absent from public life. But over the years things have changed drastically. From social work and intellectual reforms to sharing the responsibility of nation building with their husband's the women have enchanted the Arab world with their grace and elegance. And leading from the front are the three dynamic young ladies -- Syria's Asma al-Assad, Jordan's Queen Rania and Qatar's Sheikha Moza.

Will Alia Like These Modern Maternity Styles?

Will Alia Like These Modern Maternity Styles?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The leading ladies of fashion proudly flaunt their baby bumps.

'Newly-crowned Miss America 2014 never forgot Indian roots'

'Newly-crowned Miss America 2014 never forgot Indian roots'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

City-based relatives of Nina Davuluri, who on Monday became the first Indian-origin contestant to win the Miss America pageant, said the newly-crowned beauty queen had not forgotten her roots and still liked Indian films.

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

Miss Universe 2017 is a South African beauty

Miss Universe 2017 is a South African beauty

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

After 4 years, South Africa won the Miss Universe title. They had last won the title in 1978.

A sari and tears: Naomi Campbell's India diary

A sari and tears: Naomi Campbell's India diary

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

What caused the supermodel's public breakdown in New Delhi?

#DressToImpress: Meet the swag squad

#DressToImpress: Meet the swag squad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Presenting our list of ten influential and best-dressed Indian women across professions.

Manushi Chhillar and the making of a Miss World

Manushi Chhillar and the making of a Miss World

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

In photos: A Miss India's journey to the Miss World crown.

Bigg Boss 10: Does Lopa deserve to be Number 1?

Bigg Boss 10: Does Lopa deserve to be Number 1?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

With three weeks to go, the competition among contestants will test friendships, and arguments can get wilder...

Bigg Boss 10: Has Swami Om gone for good?

Bigg Boss 10: Has Swami Om gone for good?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Bigg Boss ordered Manveer to pack Swami Om's bags. Does that signal a surprise eviction, wonders Divya Nair.

In pix: The many moods of the Indian bride

In pix: The many moods of the Indian bride

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Designer Anju Modi's collection celebrates the innocence, mischief and passion of a bride.

Tributes pour in for Lata Mangeshkar from Pakistan

Tributes pour in for Lata Mangeshkar from Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, eminent personalities, politicians described Lata Mangeshkar as the "nightingale of the subcontinent"

Why Sonam is more than just the 'F' word

Why Sonam is more than just the 'F' word

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

The word 'Fashionista' is used dismissively to ridicule Sonam's other abilities, as though being fashionable (along with being beautiful) discounts her from any chance of being a competent actor, argues Subhash K Jha.

Former heavyweight champion Tyson barred from Britain

Former heavyweight champion Tyson barred from Britain

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has been banned from entering Britain to promote his book due to changes in the country's immigration laws, British media reported on Tuesday.

If Ekta Kapoor called Aishwarya Sushmita...

If Ekta Kapoor called Aishwarya Sushmita...

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'I've been getting offers to play someone who is sexy, hot and smart.'

How to get that Miss World body in 15 days

How to get that Miss World body in 15 days

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The nutritionist behind Manushi Chhillar's fitness reveals the trick.

Avika, Daisy, Mandana turn catwalk queens

Avika, Daisy, Mandana turn catwalk queens

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

A look at the celebs who happily sashayed down the runway at India Kids Fashion Week 2016.

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Ekta Mohanani Kamra, travel enthusiast and founder, Hop & Bop, lists places and activities to add to your monsoon bucket list.

13 memorable moments from Sush's Instagram journey

13 memorable moments from Sush's Instagram journey

Rediff.com31 May 2017

As the model-turned-actor completes a year on Instagram, we take a look at some of her stunning pics.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

Thalaivii review

Thalaivii review

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Thalaivii proves Kangana is the Queen of Bollywood, asserts Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

When I Received My OBE From Prince Charles

When I Received My OBE From Prince Charles

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'After greeting Prince Charles with a traditional bow, moving away from protocol, I also did a namaste, which HRH reciprocated twice -- once before the award presentation and the second time just before I left him.'

'Mughals had nothing to do with Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan'

'Mughals had nothing to do with Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'William Mustoe, the director of horticulture during British rule, named the Presidential Palace garden after the Mughals.' 'He simply kept the name because it was made on the pattern of a Mughal garden.''He simply kept the name Mughal gardens because it was made on the pattern of Mughal garden.'

The Women Who Made A Difference on OTT

The Women Who Made A Difference on OTT

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Meet the ladies who have made an impression in the OTT universe.

Celebs who became mums after 30

Celebs who became mums after 30

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Neha Dhupia, Rani Mukherjee and Kareena Kapoor became parents after 30.

Glamour queen of IPL 6: Preity Zinta

Glamour queen of IPL 6: Preity Zinta

Rediff.com21 May 2013

The bubbly Miss Preity Zinta had little to cheer about in the IPL 6 as her team failed to qualify for the play-offs. But the seasoned actress did make quite a few heads turn during this season.

Ilaiyaraaja turns 1000-films-old with Shamitabh

Ilaiyaraaja turns 1000-films-old with Shamitabh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Bigg Boss 10: Bani on the warpath

Bigg Boss 10: Bani on the warpath

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The next few minutes are beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-beep time as Bani lets loose.

Who Looks BEST in a Vintage Sari? VOTE!

Who Looks BEST in a Vintage Sari? VOTE!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Who rocked the sari style best in the British Raj? Sukanya Verma asks you to take a poll.

Sushmita Sen joins Instagram!

Sushmita Sen joins Instagram!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Shriya Saran is the queen in power!

Shriya Saran is the queen in power!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Bollywood actor Shriya Saran ruled the ramp at Amazon India Fashion Week Fall 2016.

Prince Philip's funeral to mark his 'unwavering loyalty'

Prince Philip's funeral to mark his 'unwavering loyalty'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The ceremony, which officially begins at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle with a national minute's silence at 1500 local time on Saturday, will be a religious one though without any sermons, as planned by the Duke, who passed away aged 99 last week on Friday.

Russian beauty is Miss World, India runner up

Russian beauty is Miss World, India runner up

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

Twenty one-year-old Parvathy, who hails from Kottayam in Kerala, narrowly missed out on joining five Indian glamour queens Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan (1994), Diana Hayden (1997), Yukta Mookhey (1999) and Priyanka Chopra (2000) who had won the title.

Meet the Pad Women of India

Meet the Pad Women of India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

They have been working on menstrual hygiene awareness for years.

'Mani Ratnam Sir doesn't always have a very clear vision'

'Mani Ratnam Sir doesn't always have a very clear vision'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

'He knows what he doesn't want and likes exploring the rest with his cast and crew, so it's like a journey of making something beautiful together.'