At a colourful ceremony, which included a presentation of India's indigenous martial art forms, dances and sports, Modi said technology has contributed to a sedentary lifestyle.
A round of bold and quirky street styles from Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016.
Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.
Designer Masaba Gupta wrote these inspiring words on her Instagram page and you have to read it!
Badhaai Do carries its audience on the wave of those little farces that come with being queer in India, a land where masculinity still has some say, observes Sreehari Nair.
Her husband suffers from depression and Tess Holliday had no qualms accepting that on social media.
Try these delicate silver anklets. They're the perfect accessories!
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Melania Trump's choice of footwear makes us wonder how practical stilettos are in flood zones!
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The '70s India. A Parisian apartment of 1945. More '70s. And yet another retro line!
Incredibles 2 has quick-witted action and glorious, good old-fashioned, fun, raves Sukanya Verma.
'The mandir-masjid issue led to a lot of blood, pain and anguish on both sides. It scarred this nation.' 'It is time to educate ourselves and move on.'
Take part in our daily Bollywood quiz, and see how well you know Hindi cinema!
He's promoting khadi through his swadesi clothing brand.
Sukanya Verma takes us down beautiful bridal history.
Trinamool members trooped into well of the House immediately after the upper House assembled.
Model Prabhjot Singh shares his fitness mantras.
Vogo, which has a fleet of over 12,000 vehicles mainly across Hyderabad, Mysuru and Bengaluru, is also betting big on India's growing traffic congestion.
'Philosophy, politics and practicality cross paths in Mohalla Assi's ambitious premise.' 'Except it is directed in such an unwieldy fashion that instead of rich satire, what emerges is a lumbering flab of incoherence and opinion glut,' notes Sukanya Verma.
'Of all artists who openly support the current political dispensation, she is far and away the finest,' argues Sreehari Nair. 'With the exception of perhaps Tabu, no Indian actress has done more to extend the range of the feminine mystique in Hindi cinema.'
Merrylin Boro, the 23 yr-old beauty bares her heart out.
Two young dhaakad designers tell us why they want to dress up the First Lady of Bollywood.
Sari's the drape for all seasons... How many of these do you have?
Jargon-heavy management bluster is taking over everyday office chat.
Varsha Thapa opens up about her modelling career, racism abroad, fitness and style tips and her ideal Valentine.
'We feel thrust into a motion picture that has all the makings of a carnival but no real fireworks,' Sreehari Nair notes after watching Malik.
Take a cue from fashion's favourite celebrities on how to nail the ultimate corporate fashionista look.
See how these gorgeous girls battled covering for their sensational magazine covers this year.
'India has set standard of beauty rules. They feel that everyone needs to be perfect.' 'You may be beautiful and have the perfect body. But if you have big boobs, you'll still get teased.'
Designer Runa Ray, whose edgy line inspired by an ancient discipline made it to the February New York Fashion Week, discussed the showing with Tista Sengupta/Rediff.com
At 62 kg, Miss Indore Mannat Singh, who recently walked at the LFW is struggling to gain acceptance on the catwalk.
From writing to UI design and digital marketing, these courses will help you identify your skills, polish them and guide to take the next big leap.
Sukanya Verma glances at the changing faces of women bonding in Hindi movies.
"I wanted to be a model since childhood. But as I am dusky, in North India, it's a taboo. People made me feel that I am not pretty." Aspiring model Neha Verma opens up to Rediff.com
Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take charge of your life.
'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.
The cricketer launched an online cult streetwear brand.
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