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Aishwarya, Deepika, Sonam: Who was the best in Cannes?

Aishwarya, Deepika, Sonam: Who was the best in Cannes?

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Which Bollywood diva was your favourite?

#StyleDiaries: Hot new tips from Priyanka, Vaani and more

#StyleDiaries: Hot new tips from Priyanka, Vaani and more

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

See how your stars stepped out in style.

Review: The Nice Guys is the funniest film in ages

Review: The Nice Guys is the funniest film in ages

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The circuitous plot spins around the narrative like a yoyo gone berserk, keeping things tight but loopy, writes Raja Sen.

Review: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is FUN!

Review: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is FUN!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The new Jumanji can easily be enjoyed by those unfamiliar with the original, feels Sukanya Verma.

Agora's Spring images are just what we need

Agora's Spring images are just what we need

Rediff.com12 May 2020

These images are the emotional booster that everybody needs in these difficult times! Free-to-use photography app Agora invited its userbase to participate in the #Spring2020 photo competition with their best shots of the season that breathes new life into the world. Agora's latest contest challenged photographers from all over the world to show what spring looks like in their corner of the planet. In total, 14,596 photographers participated in the #Spring2020 contest.

Which was the world's first postage stamp?

Which was the world's first postage stamp?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Rediff businees desk brings to you a few world's first.

Supermodel Candice Swanepoel stuns with her pregnancy style

Supermodel Candice Swanepoel stuns with her pregnancy style

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Who knew pregnancy would be such a glamorous affair?

'Ready to pay political price for steps taken for better India'

'Ready to pay political price for steps taken for better India'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

He also said that post demonetisation, black money, which was part of a parallel economy, has now become part of the formal system.

T20 WC: What teams need to do to make semis

T20 WC: What teams need to do to make semis

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

With 12 matches to go across the two Super 12 groups, here's a look at what all 12 teams need to do to book their spots in the tournament knockouts.

The horrid fascination of Game of Thrones

The horrid fascination of Game of Thrones

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

For a person who hasn't overdosed on a TV series for decades -- not since the delightful Friends, and much further back, the homily-laden Hum Log or the excellent Buniyaad or Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi -- Game of Thrones has been a game changer for me, writes Shuma Raha.

StyleDiaries: Sonam is fashion's IT girl

StyleDiaries: Sonam is fashion's IT girl

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.

How I will remember Sadhana

How I will remember Sadhana

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

'Her death has left a small hole in me. That little space that her songs and her screen image always filled in me. She had not worked in films for years, but somehow I always sensed she was there, somewhere in Bombay where movie magic is made.'

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Lots of weddings were put on hold this year, but some still took place and photographers were on hand to capture the magical memories. Some couples even had their special days documented in an award-winning style. The winners of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year have been revealed and the snaps will warm your heart.

Farewell, gentle giant

Farewell, gentle giant

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Kishore Singh salutes Akbar Padamsee, the legendary painter who passed into the ages last fortnight.

Why Smriti Irani is a fan of Lakme Fashion Week

Why Smriti Irani is a fan of Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

A photo diary.

Kangana Ranaut: Controversy's Child

Kangana Ranaut: Controversy's Child

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Kangana Ranaut, the fiery movie star, continues to be in the news for all the wrong reasons.

Vidya Balan takes voice coaching

Vidya Balan takes voice coaching

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Vidya Balan's biggest challenge is to look, sound and act like poetess Kamala Das, voice coach on board.

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.

Prince Harry, Meghan name their newborn son Archie

Prince Harry, Meghan name their newborn son Archie

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'It's only been two and a half days, three days, but we're just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy'

Game Of Thrones, Handmaid's Tale lead Emmy noms

Game Of Thrones, Handmaid's Tale lead Emmy noms

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The Emmy nominations for 2018.

Must See: Sona Mohapatra walked like she owned it!

Must See: Sona Mohapatra walked like she owned it!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Showstopper Sona Mohapatra and fashion designers impressed on Day two at Amazon India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017.

'He was my everything': Kobe mourned at emotional tribute

'He was my everything': Kobe mourned at emotional tribute

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and former Bryant teammate Shaquille O'Neal were among the Basketball Hall of Famers who attended the memorial

Ayesha cozies up to Vivek Oberoi

Ayesha cozies up to Vivek Oberoi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

Will Bengal give Didi a third term?

Will Bengal give Didi a third term?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Will appeasement, rising unemployment and her dictatorial style become major obstacles in her path? asks Payal Singh Mohanka.

LFW 2016: Summer's here!

LFW 2016: Summer's here!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Glimpses from Archana Rao, Quirkbox and Sahil Kochhar's collections at Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2016.

It's summer and it's sexy

It's summer and it's sexy

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Meet the designers who made summer a fashionable affair.

PM's gift for desis: Lifetime visa for PIO cardholders

PM's gift for desis: Lifetime visa for PIO cardholders

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told a rapturous crowd of NRIs that Persons of Indian Origin cardholders will get a lifetime Indian visa and that American tourists will be given visa on arrival.

PIX: Ameesha, Hrithik, Khans at Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene show

PIX: Ameesha, Hrithik, Khans at Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene show

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

He creates the Bigg Boss house

He creates the Bigg Boss house

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'Designing the Bigg Boss sets is total dhamaal!' 'They are so happy with the way I design the sets that no questions are asked.' 'Contestants live there for three months, and so, the sets also become a character.'

Will you buy the OnePlus TV at Rs 99,900?

Will you buy the OnePlus TV at Rs 99,900?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com takes a look at OnePlus's latest offering.

From comfort to food: 4 amazing hotels

From comfort to food: 4 amazing hotels

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Nayantara Patel lists four hotels to visit for the fabulous food they serve.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

'Aamir stood beside me through the journey'

'Aamir stood beside me through the journey'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'It was one of the greatest learnings in my life to see someone like the great Amitabh Bachchan go through such a tough phase.' 'He had been there, done it all and really didn't need to prove himself.' 'Yet, he channelised it all and came out with one of his best performances,' Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra tells Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com in a fascinating conversation about the films he has made and the actors he has worked with.

PIX: Bruno Mars wins big at the Grammys

PIX: Bruno Mars wins big at the Grammys

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Looking at the winners of the big night.

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.

PIX: Bollywood's trendy workout wardrobe

PIX: Bollywood's trendy workout wardrobe

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Take some tips from Bollywood.

Samajwadi rift deepens; Akhilesh sacks uncle Shivpal, Mulayam hits back

Samajwadi rift deepens; Akhilesh sacks uncle Shivpal, Mulayam hits back

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Ruling Samajwadi Party appeared to be headed for a split on Sunday as Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and his party supremo and father Mulayam Singh were engaged in an open face-off, sacking each other's loyalists Shivpal Yadav and Ramgopal Yadav.

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

As Fahadh Faasil turns 39 on August 8, Subhash K Jha looks back at his favourite films featuring the brilliant actor.

10 ways in which Modi changed my life for the better

10 ways in which Modi changed my life for the better

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf lists 10 ways in his life has improved under the first Modi Sarkar.

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'... their love was jinxed.' 'His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than woo and wed.'