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Janhvi, Mouni, Hina: How to dress for summer

Janhvi, Mouni, Hina: How to dress for summer

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Is your wardrobe summer-ready yet?

Alia nails monsoon chic

Alia nails monsoon chic

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The actor put on a stylish display as she graced the cover of Bold magazine.

Exclusive! In his 90s, his energy could put a 9 year old to shame!

Exclusive! In his 90s, his energy could put a 9 year old to shame!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

'For 87 years of his life, Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar walked the path of fire and taught yoga to people who were not even interested in learning.'

What Nehru would have made of the Burari deaths?

What Nehru would have made of the Burari deaths?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

'It isn't likely that he would have observed a 'strategic silence' on a sensitive and controversial issue, as is done today by the powers-that-be lest an observation lets the cat out of the bag about the ruling dispensation's mindset,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Gauri Lankesh: The fighter who did not wait for deliverance

Gauri Lankesh: The fighter who did not wait for deliverance

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

'Gauri was a woman of great integrity and few people know how modestly she lived, generously sharing the little she had.' 'Her only asset was the home her mother built.' 'But she had even bigger riches -- her capacious heart,' remembers former husband and close friend, Chidanand Rajghatta.

August's Fashionistas: Malaika, Kareena, Rakul

August's Fashionistas: Malaika, Kareena, Rakul

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

August saw quite a few Bollywood ladies step out in designer wear, whether it was for the ramp or promoting their respective films.

Best Dressed Women of 2021

Best Dressed Women of 2021

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

It's rare for them to disappoint us with their style choices!

When Bhansali Wanted to Cast Child Alia

When Bhansali Wanted to Cast Child Alia

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

If fate had willed, Alia Bhatt's first movie co-star would have been Aditya Narayan, singer Udit Narayan's talented son.

'When he is hitting someone, you can see it in his eyes'

'When he is hitting someone, you can see it in his eyes'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'It's this swag and body language that convinces you that he can pound 10 men to dust with his bare fists.'

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Women And Mine

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Women And Mine

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Pellissery's women continue to express the beauty in our common humanity. And often, these women go so far into expressing our hopes, desires, absurdities and follies that they end up acting at variance with the ethical prescriptions of our age. And this, I believe, is precisely why they remain "invisible" to a whole bunch of viewers, says Sreehari Nair.

Move over Sonam, the real fashionistas are here!

Move over Sonam, the real fashionistas are here!

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Presenting the stylish celebrity sightings this week.

25 Deadliest Bollywood Dacoits

25 Deadliest Bollywood Dacoits

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Ranbir Kapoor's larger-than-life daku depiction in and as Shamshera is old school at its spectacular best. While we wait to watch the actor in one of the most raw, rough and rustic outings of his career, here's Sukanya Verma's list of 25 daku roles we love, ranked in an ascending order.

WOW! What a summer collection

WOW! What a summer collection

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

This summer collection that will knock your socks off!

'If BJP wins Bihar polls, the nation will fall into deep pit'

'If BJP wins Bihar polls, the nation will fall into deep pit'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attacks the BJP, saying that its only intention is to capture absolute power.

So who is the Skoda Kodiaq for?

So who is the Skoda Kodiaq for?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Skoda's Kodiaq is the newest kid on the block and promises to give the aforesaid SUVs a run for their money. Will it? Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com finds out.

'Kashi ka bachcha' Modi vows to expose 'kala dhan and kale mann'

'Kashi ka bachcha' Modi vows to expose 'kala dhan and kale mann'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

In a scathing attack on the Opposition for stalling Parliament over demonetisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged they were trying to "rescue the corrupt" like Pakistan gives cover fire to terrorists to cross border and said the note ban will expose the kala dhan (black money) as well as 'kale mann' (ill-intentions) of many.

Just Chillin! Bear Enjoys Ice Bath

Just Chillin! Bear Enjoys Ice Bath

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The Best Videos of the Week.

Ahead of polls, Bengal sees rise of sub-nationalism

Ahead of polls, Bengal sees rise of sub-nationalism

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The politicisation of ethnic sentiments in the state has coincided with the ascent of the BJP and increased activities of far right Hindu outfits, which organised rallies and other events on religious occasions such as Ram Navami a festival not very popular in West Bengal- unlike states in north India.

Kohli's post leaves fans guessing over Dhoni's retirement

Kohli's post leaves fans guessing over Dhoni's retirement

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Fans are speculating that Dhoni is going to retire

'Every day I am scared'

'Every day I am scared'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'We can't live in a delusional world of just I, me, myself.'

Inspired ways to dress for 2021

Inspired ways to dress for 2021

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Bring in 2021 with a sensational look!

CES 2022: Fantastic Futuristic Cars

CES 2022: Fantastic Futuristic Cars

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you some of the innovative cars presented at the latest edition of the Consumer Electronics Show.

In Pics: The futuristic hippie brigade is here!

In Pics: The futuristic hippie brigade is here!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Presenting the best looks from the Byblos show.

Swimsuit models glam up the red carpet

Swimsuit models glam up the red carpet

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Follow in the steps of international models to look sizzling at a party.

1920, Raaz, Bhoot: Vote for your favourite horror franchise!

1920, Raaz, Bhoot: Vote for your favourite horror franchise!

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Vote for your favourite horror franchise NOW!

15 times Aishwarya looked UNFORGETTABLE

15 times Aishwarya looked UNFORGETTABLE

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

On her 47th birthday on November 1, Sukanya Verma showcases 15 of her most memorable silver screen costumes.

Spotted: Mandira, Sangeeta, Amrita at fashion week

Spotted: Mandira, Sangeeta, Amrita at fashion week

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Celeb spotting at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016.

Summer: 10 Traditional Ways To Stay Cool

Summer: 10 Traditional Ways To Stay Cool

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

In the summer, eat light, fresh meals so that your digestive system is not over burdened.

Naomi's braless look is not for the faint hearted

Naomi's braless look is not for the faint hearted

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

The model, who returned to the Valentino runway after 14 years, left little to the imagination.

Opposing superstition is right tribute to Dabholkar

Opposing superstition is right tribute to Dabholkar

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Reason must triumph over blind faith, says Praful Bidwai in this tribute to murdered rationalist Narendra Dabholkar.

Man arrested for Pansare's murder linked to right-wing group

Man arrested for Pansare's murder linked to right-wing group

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Sameer Gaikwad, in his early 30s, was arrested from Sangli in a joint operation by the Kolhapur and the local police.

Mohanlal: An Emperor Defeated By Love

Mohanlal: An Emperor Defeated By Love

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'Once Mohanlal's ever-swelling entourage grasped his enormous worth, once it realized that the innate Mohanlal appeal could be profited from, it set about to exploit, to make uproars, to create the Mohanlal brand.' 'And he wasn't meant to be a brand. He was meant to be an artist, a tireless explorer of the unique seas inside him,' asserts Sreehari Nair.

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

One could be anywhere -- huddled around a transistor radio at home in the evenings, walking past a neighbour's house, or waiting at a bus stop and Lata Mangeshkar's voice would reach us. Aseem Chhabra pays rich tribute to The Legend.

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The speed at which he led the central bank in different areas -- ranging from internal reorganisation to inflation fighting, stabilising the currency, taking on rogue corporations, cleaning up bank balance sheets, and opening the sector -- makes one believe that Rajan knew he had only three years to do his job. A fascinating excerpt from Tamal Bandyopadhyay's MUST-READ Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking.

Can Narendra Modi's fort be ever breached?

Can Narendra Modi's fort be ever breached?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'In India, a really popular and well-entrenched leader is not defeated by a rival.' 'Such a leader has to defeat himself,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Of wizards, witches and new Harry Potter books!

Of wizards, witches and new Harry Potter books!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

This is not a drill. We repeat: This is not a drill! Two more Harry Potter books are on their way. And fans have clearly not lost any passion for the franchise.

Anti-bill forces responsible for Dabholkar's killing: Chavan

Anti-bill forces responsible for Dabholkar's killing: Chavan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Blaming opponents of the anti-superstition bill for the killing of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has said organisations behind such acts should be isolated and their activities stopped.

Lalit Modi Was Born To Take Risks

Lalit Modi Was Born To Take Risks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The IPL, which was perhaps the biggest gamble of his life, turned out to be the biggest success story ever, making Lalit Modi a cult in the echelons of global sport.

Dr Seema Rao, India's first woman commando trainer

Dr Seema Rao, India's first woman commando trainer

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Dr Seema Rao has trained over 20,000 Indian soldiers. And has never been paid for it. Here's her super-inspirational story.

Alia, Malaika, Sonam: AMAZING March fashion

Alia, Malaika, Sonam: AMAZING March fashion

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Take some cue from these B-town ladies and get your fashion game on point!