Last week, we brought you results of the The 14th Annual 'Famed Hottest Looks' survey when it came to female celebrities. It's now the boys' turn!
While the new norms are part of the draft policy's guidelines to fight counterfeit and fake products on platforms, they might end up helping brands and e-commerce firms sign exclusive sale deals.
From being billed as mother of "all confidence building measures" to derision as a "cosmetic step", Srinagar-Muzaffarabad cross-Line of Control bus service has survived tensions between India and Pakistan including Mumbai terror attacks and numerous ceasefire violations along the border to complete 10 years of its operation on Tuesday.
If you've been splurging like crazy on expensive cosmetic products, listen to how one of the most beautiful women in the world maintains her looks on a shoestring budget.
At the heart of the Duster 1.3 Turbo X-Tronic is a turbocharged engine paired to a 7-speed CVT, the same engine that also powers the Mercedes A-Class, CLA and GLA-Class entry-level models! Now if only Renault had put some thought into the all-new Duster's interiors and driver comfort as they did in the engine... Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com test-drives the old beast with a new heart.
Meet Dr Antima Gupta who has won a UNSECO scholarship to pursue her post-doctorial thesis in London. She tells Abhishek Mande what it takes to be a research scientist.
In addition to its use in skincare products, here are a few more healthcare advantages the aloe vera plant offers.
Body piercing, a cosmetic procedure popular in antiquity, has become very fashionable again in recent years. But if you're contemplating getting a piercing done, remember that these attention-grabbing procedures come with risks.
'The skin of any celebrity will show its age more than a normal person because we are always exposed to lights. So, we need to take extra care.'
Jabariya Jodi constantly confuses tacky as terrific, feels Sukanya Verma.
The National Policy on Urban Street Vendors, 2009, approved by the UPA government, recognises street vendors (or micro-entrepreneurs) as an integral and legitimate part of the urban retail trade and distribution system.
On Kareena Kapoor's 40th birthday on September 21, Sukanya Verma handpicks 25 of her most stunning frames from various movies to highlight how she draws our attention in big and small ways.
Here's a look at what to expect from our pavilions at the Festival this year.
'A jumbo mess of warped notions and random ambition, Why Cheat India trivialises education and shows sympathy for deceit,' says Sukanya Verma.
Those on the lookout for a fun, practical and convenient compact SUV will not be disappointed by the Ford EcoSport.
In its petition before the Delhi high court, Dabur alleged that the US-based company is infringing on the trademark of its skincare range, Uveda, which is also based on Ayurveda therapy.
Mothers' Day is celebrated by everyone, even among the Indian Diaspora, with love and care. Children pamper their mothers with cosmetics, flowers, visits to restaurants, jewelry, etc. Are fathers similarly given unequivocal attention, are they attended to with affection on Father's Day?Maybe in 50 years, in the second half of this century, when the fathers begin to shoulder more day-to-day responsibilities, they will be pampered with personalised, meaningful gifts.
The heritage brand's journey from Bond Street to Sarjapur Road will give a facelift to Wipro's fast moving consumer goods portfolio.
Faisal Shahzad came to the United States 11 years ago on a student visa. He became a US citizen last year after marrying Huma Mian, who was born in Colorado.
Consumers have traditionally sought solace in life's little low-cost treats during hard times. Lipstick, lingerie, sunglasses and watches are some of the usual "affordable luxuries" people have turned to in recessions. And each downturn throws up fresh examples.
'It will be better if the 'family' desists from giving 'advice and guidance' lest it should be seen as a backseat driver which had placed a puppet at the top,' says Amulya Ganguli.
Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya, trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, instructs you on five poses that helps you deepen your meditation.
"This is expected to be the busiest festive season for e-commerce companies as Indian consumers are likely to spend up to Rs 25,000 crore as against over Rs 20,000 crore spent in the festive season last year," Assocham Secretary General D S Rawat said.
The 'Smart city' programme is in danger of becoming cosmetic - creating showpieces instead of addressing endemic urban problems.
Cheryl Cole has been named the most inspirational woman of this decade in a poll, followed by Dame Helen Mirren and Oprah Winfrey. Who else made it to the list? Take a look!
Since its rollout 13 months ago, the new indirect tax has yielded Rs 1 trillion only in in April 2018
From a commercial standpoint, reducing the price of each SKU, particularly with a small MRP (Rs 5 or below) is often a challenge, including availability of legal tender below Re 1
The Union Budget, while keeping the service tax rate unchanged at 10 per cent, has expanded its ambit to include services provided by legal consultancy and advisory firms. The tax would, however, not be applicable if the service provider or receiver is an individual.
An overarching law governing public healthcare is a glaring gap in India's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. In India it is left to individuals to quarantine themselves voluntarily. Moreover, the 123-year old The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, governs healthcare emergencies in India.
Tamiflu, the only drug for swine flu, will be made available in 480 chemist outlets across the country, the Centre said.
Giorgio Armani SpA, the Italian fashion company which designs fashion accessories, apparel, cosmetics, fragrances, home interiors, eyewear and watches, among other things, opened its store in India in the middle of a slowdown. The company's deputy managing director John Hooks who has considerable experience in luxury retail in Asia was in India some time ago and spoke to Business Standard's Anoothi Vishal on Armani's India plans.
Elegant in a hijab, this Muslim beauty blogger is winning hearts with her Instagram pics and videos.
In what turned out to be a formality, the Indian Olympic Association elections returned the same office-bearers, with Suresh Kalmadi as president for a fourth consecutive term.
France's highest court was told L'Oreal had sought an all-white sales staff to promote haircare product Fructis Style. Recruitment agency Districom had sent a fax in 2000 saying Garnier's hostesses should be aged 18 to 22, wear size 38 to 42 clothes and be BBR. BBR (Blue, Black, Red) is an expression widely recognised in the French recruitment world as the code for white French people born to white French parents, in effect excluding the ethnic minorities.
Scarlett Johansson is the new face of the Dolce & Gabbana Cosmetics line, according to reports. Check out her Marilyn Monroe-style glamour in one D&G advert.
The category is expected to cross Rs 38,400 crore by 2020.
The practice -- known as the 'done-trade' business in Pakistan and involving the transfer of small quantities of items like nuts, cigarettes, betel leaves, sarees and cosmetics -- has been hit hard by a drop in the number of travellers between the two countries. Many involved in 'done-trade' business at Karachi's Bombay Bazaar have either switched to other businesses or started selling 'jainamaz' (prayer cloth) and other religious items.
While the Botox segment is growing annually at around 20-25% in the country, Allergan India's aesthetics business is growing at 60%
In the second and final part of a series, yoga acharya Shameem Akthar, takes you through all those different ways you may do while relaxing and healing cat-stretch in yoga.
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