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'No preparedness planning, no accountability, no action plan'

'No preparedness planning, no accountability, no action plan'

Rediff.com8 May 2021

'This government did not have any plan for safety stocks of essential medicines.'

'India will struggle to achieve 5% GDP growth in 2020'

'India will struggle to achieve 5% GDP growth in 2020'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

The slowdown in India is related to a credit squeeze, which is a cyclical problem - not a structural problem: American economist Steve Hanke.

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Was Kerkar duped by his employees, as he claims, or did a cocktail of greed, poor cost control and bad management bring the travel firm down, wonder Pavan Lall and Aneesh Phadnis.

Dia Mirza: Dazzling in red!

Dia Mirza: Dazzling in red!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The actor walked the ramp for PC Jewellers during India International Jewellery Week 2017.

Martinis, with a slice of Bond

Martinis, with a slice of Bond

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Agent 007's martini, famously shaken, not stirred, is up for some innovative twists. Flavour it with a hint of Scotch or replace the olive with an orange peel

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average concentration of lung-damaging fine particles known as PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR shot up from 243 micrograms per cubic metre at 6 pm on Thursday (Diwali day) to 410 micrograms per cubic metre at 9 am on Friday, around seven times the safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre.

Combative Smriti Irani is!

Combative Smriti Irani is!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The combativeness reflects her insistence not to meekly acquiesce to what has been going on in Raisina Hill for years or decades, observes Kartikeya Tanna.

Dia Mirza is ravishing in green

Dia Mirza is ravishing in green

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Oozing elegance, she strode the ramp for designers Shantanu and Nikhil in a structured gown.

Photos: How the world is reacting to coronavirus

Photos: How the world is reacting to coronavirus

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

As the world struggles with the deadly coronavirus, there are some who are dealing with the pandemic in their own unique way. Here are 12 images that show how.

16 people killed in bomb attack on nightclub in Egypt

16 people killed in bomb attack on nightclub in Egypt

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Three masked men on motorcycles threw the firebombs into the club in the Agouza district early Friday morning and fled.

What will Hollywood eat at the Golden Globes?

What will Hollywood eat at the Golden Globes?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Here's what the A-list attendees will be eating at the awards show.

Ambani's Target: China, not Adani

Ambani's Target: China, not Adani

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Reliance's big-bang entry across the solar ecosystem will cut dependence on Chinese imports drastically. And Ambani's repeated emphasis that RIL's new energy foray will be 'a truly global business' points that his group is playing not just for a share of the Indian pie but to be the OEM in the larger 5,000 GW global market by 2030, points out Shailesh Dobhal.

Insanely HAWT bikinis on the ramp

Insanely HAWT bikinis on the ramp

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Presenting the best swimwear styles from Paris Fashion Week.

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.

Trump remains fatigued but in good spirits, says his doctor

Trump remains fatigued but in good spirits, says his doctor

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

"As of this afternoon the President remains fatigued but in good spirits. He is being evaluated by a team of experts, and together we will be making recommendations to the President and First Lady in regards to next best steps," President's physician Sean Conley said in a memo released by the White House.

PICS: Zaheer ties the knot with Sagarika in Mumbai

PICS: Zaheer ties the knot with Sagarika in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan tied the knot with Bollywood actress Sagarika Ghatge in Mumbai on Thursday.

Recipes: Candy Crush and Strawberry Basil Mocktail

Recipes: Candy Crush and Strawberry Basil Mocktail

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Make these love potions at home with just a handful of ingredients.

StyleDiaries: The colour that's trending this monsoon

StyleDiaries: The colour that's trending this monsoon

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The most stylish celebrity sightings this week!

In pics: HOTTEST mag covers of 2019

In pics: HOTTEST mag covers of 2019

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Presenting the mag covers that commanded our attention this year.

With perpetrators killed, Pulwama probe hits dead end

With perpetrators killed, Pulwama probe hits dead end

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The probe into last year's Pulwama terror strike that left 40 Central Reserve Police Force personnel dead has virtually reached a dead end, with five persons, who were either conspirators or executers of the ghastly attack, being eliminated by security forces in various encounters. However, the case threw unique challenges for the National Investigation Agency, the anti-terror probe agency formed in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror strikes in 2008, as it there is no solid information about the perpetrators or the mastermind behind the attack.

World Cup Fan Zone: Party is getting bigger and better in Brazil

World Cup Fan Zone: Party is getting bigger and better in Brazil

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Many fans arrived in Brazil for the World Cup expecting a six-week party with a heady mix of top quality football, tropical beaches and Caipirinha cocktails played out to the soundtrack of a funky Samba beat.

The restaurant where everything's on sale!

The restaurant where everything's on sale!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Plum is -- in no particular order -- a high energy bar, a restaurant for a five-course meal and a delectable home decor store.

'It is such a waste of precious energy to dislike anyone'

'It is such a waste of precious energy to dislike anyone'

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Deepika Padukone looks forward to Finding Fanny Fernandes.

RunwayFashion: 8 looks we heart

RunwayFashion: 8 looks we heart

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Glamorous and sexy, the Marchesa collection was surely not for the faint-hearted.

Surefire ways to waste a Sunday

Surefire ways to waste a Sunday

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

My son, lolling in front of the television, says, 'You have had yourself a Sunday break, Dad, won't you cook us something nice for dinner?'

The ultimate fashion #bucketlist inspired by Madhuri

The ultimate fashion #bucketlist inspired by Madhuri

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Presenting 5 reasons why you should borrow from Madhuri Dixit Nene's style book.

Bollywood gives the sari a SEXY twist!

Bollywood gives the sari a SEXY twist!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Looking at filmi sari sirens!

PIX: Raveena, Dia Mirza mingle at a store launch

PIX: Raveena, Dia Mirza mingle at a store launch

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

The actresses met up at the store launch of Anita Dongre's new outlet.

NIA arrests father-daughter in Pulwama terror attack case

NIA arrests father-daughter in Pulwama terror attack case

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The NIA arrested Tariq Ahmed Shah and his daughter Insha Jan after investigation led to their house at Hakripora in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, where a video was filmed by Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Adil Ahmed Dar, who rammed an explosive-ridden car into the CRPF convoy. The video was released from Pakistan after the attack.

Malaika is the ultimate fashion girl in pink

Malaika is the ultimate fashion girl in pink

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

A weekly roundup of the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit.

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Everywhere Anil Dharker went, he assembled teams of talented people, gave them opportunities, then got out of the way and allowed them to flourish.' Meenakshi Shedde remembers a very special editor.

Miss Bollywood's 'Airport Look'?

Miss Bollywood's 'Airport Look'?

Rediff.com11 May 2020

With flight services put on hold and everyone from paparazzi to celebrities staying home, we aren't getting any glimpses of Bollywood vanity. Sukanya Verma collects some airport looks from the movies for your enjoyment.

What I got when I flew Air India for Rs 169,613

What I got when I flew Air India for Rs 169,613

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Even a rump Air India could not hope to get away with the shoddy service and scrappy fare for which I paid nearly two lakh, complains Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

PIX: Nimrat, Mandira come together for a cause

PIX: Nimrat, Mandira come together for a cause

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Several celebrities attended the ELLE Carnival for a Cause, an event aimed at raising funds and creating awareness for breast cancer.

Summer styles: Made in China

Summer styles: Made in China

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

It's time to make space in your wardrobe:)

Shraddha lights up the runway

Shraddha lights up the runway

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

The actor walked for Namrata Joshipura's Lakm Insta Light Show at Lakme-Fashion week 2015.

9 reasons to raid your mom's wedding jewellery

9 reasons to raid your mom's wedding jewellery

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Everyone is talking about the traditional Indian nose chain after Naeem Khan's Spring/Summer 2018 show at the New York Fashion Week.

Pulwama probe: NIA used DNA tests to trace evidence

Pulwama probe: NIA used DNA tests to trace evidence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The case posed unique challenges, such as a lot of evidence having blown to pieces in the suicide attack and seven accused being subsequently killed in encounters. However, the central agency used forensic tests including DNA profiling of the meagre evidence to breach the dead ends.

PIX: Mallika Sherawat arrives at Cannes

PIX: Mallika Sherawat arrives at Cannes

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Check out the first Indian celebrity to grace the 67th Cannes Film Festival red carpet!

6 Designer Sarees That Look Heavy But Are Light on Your Pocket

6 Designer Sarees That Look Heavy But Are Light on Your Pocket

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Whether it is a New Year's eve party or a summer wedding, these sarees are perfect as their material is airy, lightweight and premium looking. Here are the 6 designer sarees that look heavy but are light on your pocket.