Colours bring special feeling into our lives, on Republic Day.
With her trademark cotton sari and rubber slippers and her generous doles in rural Bengal, many describe Mamata Banerjee as "ultra left."
The twisted variety of the skirt looks like a glamourised version of a lungi; soft, luxurious satin and malmal fabric draped around the waist in cascading pleats.
A look at the lovely photographs.
Millions of devotees, particularly married women, took a dip in the rivers, ponds and makeshift water bodies and offered prayers as the four-day-long Chhath began amidst tight security on Monday in Bihar.
The 71-year-old MP may have time to pursue her other interests, but many believe that she will continue to play the role of a mentor.
Presenting the best styles from the celebrity circuit.
'These are cautionary tales, warning you to grow up fast, to be aware of the world around you and make sure that there are no wolves hiding in the shadows.'
Famous homegrown faces wear India on their sleeves.
Namrata Thakker brings up some cool designs on the younger filmi fashionistas.
Let the celebs give you a fashion lesson or two on how to wear white on Day 5.
Nobody does ethnic chic as well as D-Pad!
From denim shorts to floral dresses, Namrata Thakker gives you style inspiration from your favourite celebs to beat the heat while keeping it stylish and sassy.
See how the actor pulled off different looks at Miheeka-Rana's wedding celebrations.
One of the first things to strike one about Cinnamon, a 19-year-old designer boutique hub, is its architecture and feel.
The Bollywood actress closed the show for Anavila Misra on Day Two of Lakme Fashion Week.
Maya Vishwakarma gave up her job as a scientist in California to make 'No Tension' sanitary pads for tribal women who have never used one before.
This star designer who has now found an audience on foreign shores, all thanks to her minimalistic style, and worship of Indian fabrics.
When she told me her story, I realised that one man's meat is another man's poison.
Mother-daugher duo Bhumika and Minakshi Ahluwalia will present their collection at LFW's GenNext.
It has the perfect mix of outfits for daily wear as well as those special occasions!
'If you enjoy learning and if you can risk the failures, entrepreneurship can be a rewarding, enriching experience.'
The Grand Old Lady of Yoga V Nanammal was the oldest recipient of the Padma Shri on Republic Day this year. Archana Masih met the nearly 100 year old yoga guru who does not wear glasses, has never been to a doctor and can do age defying twists, hauls and bends.
Check out designer Debarun's line from Day Three of the LFW.
Can compassion, common courtesy or an 'emotional connect' win seats in the harsh realpolitik of UP, a state riddled with divisions of caste and religion, and confronted with a seemingly impregnable BSP-SP alliance? asks Sunil Sethi.
Once considered the unlikely heir to the political legacy of the Gandhi family, Sonia has earned the distinction of being the longest serving president of India's grand old party.
Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.
Ajit Balakrishnan on learning from past technology revolutions.
The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.
'Of all the election skirmishes, it is the one between Mamata and Modi that has hit the nadir.' 'Obviously, the prize catch is Bengal where the BJP is determined to make inroads while Mamata is equally determined to keep them out,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.
Find out what's the hottest colour this season.
The showstopper looked vibrant and fiesty in a red midi walking for Karishma Shahani.
Kiran Uttam Ghosh and Gaurav Jai Gupta present their collections at AIFW 2016
Even after three decades, Mandi proves its lasting relevance and powerful impact on cinephile memory by inviting comparisons to Vidya Balan's Begum Jaan.
The hottest showstoppers at Lakme Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016.
Many Indian designers are embracing sustainable fashion practices and the results are gorgeous.
Showstopper Sona Mohapatra and fashion designers impressed on Day two at Amazon India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances