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Glam Girl Kavya Will Make You Swoon

Glam Girl Kavya Will Make You Swoon

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Style tips from a wardrobe that will make you Kavya Thapar kind of beautiful.

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.

Salman Rushdie makes first public appearance since attack

Salman Rushdie makes first public appearance since attack

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Salman Rushdie has been honoured with the PEN Centenary Courage Award as the Mumbai-born writer made his first in-person public appearance since being stabbed and severely wounded in a knife attack at a literary event in New York last year.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

Mrunal-Siddhant's CUTE Chemistry

Mrunal-Siddhant's CUTE Chemistry

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Can someone cast the two of them in a film right away?

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

From moments that felt long time in the coming to swashbuckling statements that could be interpreted in more ways than one, there are some that fanned our nostalgia, some made our jaws drop (or stomachs churn), some hit too close home, still others left us with a lingering sense of guilt. Sukanya Verma picks cinematic imagery that stood out in 2023.

World Cup: Williamson back as Kiwis aim to continue winning start

World Cup: Williamson back as Kiwis aim to continue winning start

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

New Zealand will firmly bank on their potent batting line-up to ward off Bangladesh's capable spin attack on a slow Chepauk pitch on Friday.

BJP workers greet Kirron Kher with black flags in Chandigarh

BJP workers greet Kirron Kher with black flags in Chandigarh

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Some disgruntled Bharatiya Janata Party workers in Chandigarh greeted Kirron Kher, party nominee for the local Lok Sabha seat, with black flags when she arrived in the city.

The Moment Aishwarya Burst Into Our Lives

The Moment Aishwarya Burst Into Our Lives

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'We did take after take, confusing and stressing her out, until she just threw up her hands and said she couldn't do it.' 'She was close to tears.' A fascinating excerpt from Adman Madman: Unapologetically Prahlad by Prahlad Kakar with Rupangi Sharma.

'How would Bachchan do it?'

'How would Bachchan do it?'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'He has taught us to take the moment and ourselves seriously.'

Monsoon pics: A magical overcast sky

Monsoon pics: A magical overcast sky

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Readers share their monsoon pics. You can share yours too!

Shamita, Ananya, Tara! Who's The Prettiest?

Shamita, Ananya, Tara! Who's The Prettiest?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

There's so much to admire about each showstopper. But you can vote for only one.

WATCH! Conman turns 'disco dancer' to entertain cops

WATCH! Conman turns 'disco dancer' to entertain cops

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Turning an arrest into a mockery of sorts, the police in Hyderabad made a conman dance to the audience reportedly inside the city Deputy Commissioner of Police's office.

Covid-19 and cricket: Melbourne Magic in morbid 2020

Covid-19 and cricket: Melbourne Magic in morbid 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The challenges in a post COVID-19 world were new and unusual but unlike other Indian sports, cricket could partially redeem itself, thanks to the deep pockets of the BCCI

Recipe: BBQ Veggies, Chicken And Pineapple

Recipe: BBQ Veggies, Chicken And Pineapple

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Throwing a BBQ party for family and friends? It's time to take detailed notes from the Mehrotras.

Your OTT Menu: Mothers. Vampires. Politicians.

Your OTT Menu: Mothers. Vampires. Politicians.

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Fascinating new offerings from beloved auteurs as well as a steady supply of remakes and biopics colour the OTT scene this week. Sukanya Verma lists her picks.

The MAGIC and MADNESS of Movies

The MAGIC and MADNESS of Movies

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Sukanya Verma lists the movies she grabbed at MAMI this year.

The fight against superstition gathers momentum

The fight against superstition gathers momentum

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Though the list of superstitious beliefs is long, often dissolving distinctions of class, caste, religion and education, Karnataka's anti-superstition bill is seen as a big step ahead.

Cannes: Aishwarya's BEST Look? VOTE!

Cannes: Aishwarya's BEST Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com24 May 2022

2022 marks Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's 20th year at the Cannes Film Festival, and she's given us many WOW fashion moments on the red carpet in all this time.

Bumrah, Sanjana look STUNNING!

Bumrah, Sanjana look STUNNING!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'The last few days have been nothing short of absolutely magical!'

Mouni Gets A Joyful Hug From...

Mouni Gets A Joyful Hug From...

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Sushmita has a question... Aditi is in bed... 3 Deols in a frame...

'BJP won't reach magic figure'

'BJP won't reach magic figure'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'No question of their winning.'

Is This What Kiara Will Wear To Her Wedding?

Is This What Kiara Will Wear To Her Wedding?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Starry weddings call for dreamy bridewear.

Finding 12 Lifers in Mizoram

Finding 12 Lifers in Mizoram

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Looking for Treasures From Mizoram to embrace through 2024 and beyond.

Dabholkar's murder could be state-sponsored: Raj Thackeray

Dabholkar's murder could be state-sponsored: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Expressing anguish over no breakthrough in rationalist Narendra Dabholkar murder case even after a month, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday alleged the killing could be "state-sponsored" one.

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.

WC PIX: Kiwis on threshold of semis after Lanka rout

WC PIX: Kiwis on threshold of semis after Lanka rout

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy stadium, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

Hot pix: Is yellow the new black?

Hot pix: Is yellow the new black?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Take a cue from these celebrities and work your magic in yellow.

How Kareena Spent Her Weekend

How Kareena Spent Her Weekend

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Disha takes a selfie... Ananya loves pizza... Shanaya plays ball...

Shraddha Has A Question About Diwali

Shraddha Has A Question About Diwali

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Sara parties with Janhvi and Ananya... Kartik is a pet-friendly cracker... Shruti celebrates Diwali in Greece...

Hyundai Elantra is set to re-create a magic

Hyundai Elantra is set to re-create a magic

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The Hyundai Elantra is a well-known name in India, thanks to the striking design language used both the times it was introduced in the country, i.e. in the year 2000 and later in 2012. Now Hyundai has decided to launch the sixth generation car in India to re-capture the D-segment sedan throne. Indian automotive website MotorBeam.com got its hands on the car and decided to run the classy sedan through its paces.

Review: Guddu Ki Gun is hilarious

Review: Guddu Ki Gun is hilarious

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Guddu Ki Gun is a sex comedy with funny one-liners and great performances from Kunal Khemmu and Sumit Vyas, writes Prasanna Zore.

Pics: Models in B&W

Pics: Models in B&W

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Models invent their own style in black and white.

Praggnanandhaa delighted after slaying mighty Carlsen

Praggnanandhaa delighted after slaying mighty Carlsen

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, who stunned Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters online rapid chess tournament, was delighted, yet modest in his moment of triumph, saying he just wanted to enjoy playing against the world No. 1.

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Gems you can enjoy from the time he was at his handsome and magnetic best.

Mulayam's second wife conspiring against Akhilesh, alleges SP MLC

Mulayam's second wife conspiring against Akhilesh, alleges SP MLC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Udayveer Singh, a first time Member of Legislative Council, wrote a 'private letter' to Mulayam Singh Yadav but it has now found its way into the media.

The magic of Kerala's houseboats

The magic of Kerala's houseboats

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

With its fleet of black-hulled houseboats, the backwaters of Kerala entice the tourists, both domestic and international, to God's Own Country.

Maharashtra passes Dabholkar's anti-superstition bill as ordinance

Maharashtra passes Dabholkar's anti-superstition bill as ordinance

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The Maharashtra government dillydallied for over seven years to pass the anti-superstition and black magic bill, and it took the murder of rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar, who tirelessly pushed for the bill, to goad it into passing it through the ordinance route at its cabinet meeting on Wednesday as a tribute to him

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

The Magic of Madhvi Parekh

The Magic of Madhvi Parekh

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

No conversation about Indian art is complete without mention of Madhvi Parekh