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
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.'
At 62 kg, Miss Indore Mannat Singh, who recently walked at the LFW is struggling to gain acceptance on the catwalk.
Sukanya Verma glances at the changing faces of women bonding in Hindi movies.
'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.
"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
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.
'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.
The cricketer launched an online cult streetwear brand.
Image Alert: Too much hotness ahead! You might need to switch on the air-conditioner.
Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take charge of your life.
Ramie was used in ancient Egypt and China long before cotton was introduced to the Far East.
Sonali Barthwal, who debuted at Lakme Fashion Week, is a Delhi girl, originally hailing for Garhwal, Uttaranchal. Bubbly and effervescent she's got a sense of humour too.
From a fitness instructor to a top international fashion model and a danseuse -- a range of people have penned books to make yoga relevant to modern lifestyles and help to cope with everything from trauma to weight loss.
'I have a voice and must use it to do as much as I can.'
Bollywood has taught us a lot this year. Sukanya Verma picks the most important lessons.
'If today, I have to take up a nude role, I will, if I like the script and the director.'' 'It has to affect me as a script and be meaningful.' 'It should not be to titillate the audience.'
Meet 12 celebs who have successfully passed the age-defying test!
'We like to tell the rest of the world that we did it better, that we were stronger, that we had larger cities, that we taught them science,' Naman Ahuja tells Anjali Puri. 'This exhibition is an antidote to insularity -- it is saying we have learnt as much from the world as we have given it.'
Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera recounts the brief moments of interaction and conversation he had with the international celebrity.
With Joji, Dileesh Pothan has found a way, once more, to use everything he has learnt to further push the boundaries of his art, observes Sreehari Nair.
Sukanya Verma glances at Virushka's photo album of loveliness.
'As a remake of Sairat, Dhadak is a travesty.' 'As a standalone, Dhadak is standard Bollywood boy-meets-girl drivel.' As a showcase, Dhadak is a promise that will take some more effort to fully fulfil,' says Sukanya Verma.
This New Year, focus on your fitness goals and shed those extra kilos to live a healthy life.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Everyone wants clear, healthy, glowing skin. And despite facing problems like pollution, toxins and junk food, you can groom yours to flawlessness.
Ranbir's daku aspirations, Alia's magical transformation, Aishwarya's mommy love and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.
Pankhuri Gidwani's beautiful smile, toned body and kind nature will win your heart!
Answer these questions and find out just how healthy your skin really is!
In her just-above-a-decade-long career, says Sukanya Verma, the 32 year old has worked in a wide range of movies that reflect a free spirit, a fangirl, a feminist and (occasionally) a fool.
Practice Surya Namaskar every morning to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.
Everyone wants clear, healthy skin. But how is one to keep it that way when we are out facing pollution, toxins and junk food everyday? Follow these simple steps to help achieve it.
Straight talk from Femina Miss India Earth 2011 Hasleen Kaur.
Workplaces around the globe are changing by the day and so are the rules.
The Audi TT is a stunning package which provides plenty of thrills.
Benaulim is one of those rare Goan villages with more starfish than holidaymakers.
Turbocharged with technology is becoming the Holy Grail of retail.
Rustom, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, PadMan... ...Vishal Bhardwaj's next with Deepika Padukone and Irrfan, John Abraham's Parmanu, Anushka Sharma's Pari, Abhishek Kapoor's Kedarnath, Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Fanney Khan, Shahid Kapoor's Batti Gul Meter Chalu... Meet Prernaa Arora, the young lady above the title...
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