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Why is Wayanad Quiet About Tragedy?

Why is Wayanad Quiet About Tragedy?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

There is a definite attempt to put the landslides on the backburner because news of them and climate change worry Wayanad's tourism and real estate businesses greatly. Whatever I experienced of Wayanad's 2024 by-elections; the July landslides were not a burning issue, observes Shyam G Menon.

Kareena Kapoor smoulders on the runway for Rohit Bal's grand finale show

Kareena Kapoor smoulders on the runway for Rohit Bal's grand finale show

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The Bollywood actress looked glamorous as she walked down the ramp for Rohit Bal's spectacular show.

RunwayFashion: 11 looks we heart

RunwayFashion: 11 looks we heart

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Designer Zuhair Murad's elegant fashion parade was a delight to watch.

11 stealworthy ramp looks

11 stealworthy ramp looks

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Designer Zahair Murad's elegant fashion parade was a delight to watch.

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.

PIX: Best wedding looks for this season

PIX: Best wedding looks for this season

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Presenting some fabulous designs from India Couture Week 2020.

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ram Vilas Paswan was no fool. He knew very well about the ownership tussle going on beneath this veneer of congeniality. At all costs, he wanted to keep the lid on the family drama. He did not want it to come in the way of his son's coronation.

Review: Thani Oruvan is brilliant

Review: Thani Oruvan is brilliant

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Tamil film Thani Oruvan is perfectly executed, says S Saraswathi.

VOTE: Who Wore The Ruffled Sari Best?

VOTE: Who Wore The Ruffled Sari Best?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Madhuri Dixit Nene? Pooja Hegde? Esha Gupta?

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023.

Republic Day 2020: 5 style rules to steal

Republic Day 2020: 5 style rules to steal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Need inspiration to style your Republic Day look? Read on!

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Many films and shows go back in time to bring alive so many fading and forgotten memories.

Stunner! Sobhita is the modern Indian bride

Stunner! Sobhita is the modern Indian bride

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

The Made in Heaven star looks regal on the latest cover.

The Batman Review

The Batman Review

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Twists and turns, shocking revelations, explosions, chase sequences and a lot of moodiness make The Batman a riveting movie going experience, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Bengali sweets get a makeover

Bengali sweets get a makeover

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Sandesh, Rajbhog, Rosogulla and Chamcham have been revamped to keep up with people's adventurous palates.

Tata Cha brews some nostalgia along with tea

Tata Cha brews some nostalgia along with tea

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Tata Cha cafes hope to create a feel of a roadside tea cart, casual college canteens, old Irani cafs and even the chai joints encountered on journeys through the Indian countryside.

Brand Khadi out to weave magic in the world of fashion

Brand Khadi out to weave magic in the world of fashion

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

The interest it has generated among designers who are helping create new styles and uses for the product is likely to leave a lasting imprint on the future of khadi.

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The best films are not necessarily the most successful -- that would be another list altogether -- although sometimes quality and commerce do converge.

Sonam Kapoor, doing that sexy thing she does

Sonam Kapoor, doing that sexy thing she does

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Isn't she gorgeous?

I was a Bigg Boss contestant for a day!

I was a Bigg Boss contestant for a day!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

How easy, or difficult, is it to be a contestant in Bigg Boss? Rediff contributor Rajul Hegde, who was locked up in the country's favourite house for six hours, finds out.

'Saris are really comfortable, nice and sexy'

'Saris are really comfortable, nice and sexy'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Meet the style divas at Lakme Fashion week and check out their fashion tips.

This fashion show will melt your heart

This fashion show will melt your heart

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Eight designers. An NGO. Special showstoppers.

'Kaushik dedicated his entire life to hockey'

'Kaushik dedicated his entire life to hockey'

Rediff.com9 May 2021

When Maharaj Krishan Kaushik and Ravinder Pal Singh stood on the victory podium in Moscow 40 summers back, little did they know that cruel twist of fate would put them together in life and now in death.

When Sonam raised the temperature in Paris

When Sonam raised the temperature in Paris

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

The star put seasoned models to shame with her confidence as she strode the ramp for Ralph & Russo.

Hijab Row: Politics Of Communal Polarisation

Hijab Row: Politics Of Communal Polarisation

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Some important simple truths about the issue may be more helpful than high sounding debates, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

Sadak 2 review

Sadak 2 review

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Between phony philosophical musings and Abbas-Mustan level of believe-it-or-not twists, Sadak 2 dodders towards its dead end destination, notes Sukanya Verma.

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.

#StyleUp: What are you wearing this Diwali?

#StyleUp: What are you wearing this Diwali?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Make way for trendy, glam outfits this Diwali.

#AIFW: 10 looks to brighten up your summer

#AIFW: 10 looks to brighten up your summer

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

This is all you need for your summer fashion fix.

Where to find the best local food in Goa

Where to find the best local food in Goa

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Mini Ribeiro picks five best places to dig into Goan cuisine.

10 #ParisFashionWeek looks you will love forever

10 #ParisFashionWeek looks you will love forever

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Presenting the best looks from the recently concluded Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2017.

10 fashion lessons we learnt from LFW

10 fashion lessons we learnt from LFW

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

The recently concluded Lakme Fashion Week had plenty of runway style inspiration.

Refreshing Cotton Sarees That Look Good on Any Occasion

Refreshing Cotton Sarees That Look Good on Any Occasion

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Sarees are worn by Indian women in every season. To combat the scorching heat in the summer season, one needs to opt for breathable fabrics like cotton. Traditionally, most women in India wear cotton sarees in summer as the crisp, cool natural fibre are the best way to beat the heat.

How well do remakes fare at the box office?

How well do remakes fare at the box office?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at how well Hindi remakes perform at the box office.

Tandav review

Tandav review

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Tandav is as mainstream and contrived as it gets, but not completely without its moments of charisma and drama, observes Sukanya Verma.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

Silk yarns: Let the Baluchari bewitch you!

Silk yarns: Let the Baluchari bewitch you!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The sari is woven faced down, with a mirror placed on the ground to keep track of the progress and accuracy of design

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

Rediff.com6 May 2022

If Irrfan could have been our finest professor of empirical philosophy, and Nawaz is our foremost poet of that space halfway between the gutter and the stars, then Jaideep Ahlawat has to be our greatest artist-scientist, asserts Sreehari Nair.

She is taking the Sari to Gen X

She is taking the Sari to Gen X

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'The sari is a symbol of Indianism.' 'Once I was wearing a sari and walking in the middle of a market in Amsterdam and there was a musician playing a instrument.' 'When he saw me, he started playing an Indian song.' 'A sari has such strong cultural narrative.'