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10 Most Stylish Women of 2022

10 Most Stylish Women of 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

These women never not impress no matter what they wear.

Women's Day: 6 Solo Trips For Ladies

Women's Day: 6 Solo Trips For Ladies

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Looking for an adventure escape or a soulful vacay? Here's our guide for your next solo travel jaunt.

PHOTOS: Smashing FUN @ Glastonbury

PHOTOS: Smashing FUN @ Glastonbury

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Glastonbury Festival is the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world.

PIX: Why is Sunny Leone pouting?

PIX: Why is Sunny Leone pouting?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Film folk have been posting glamorous pictures on social media.

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

Lakha Khan, An Indian Treasure

Lakha Khan, An Indian Treasure

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

It is astonishing, even for many of us who may have wide exposure to music, to see how such world-class performers are so little known in their own land, notes Aakar Patel.

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Major Ruchi Agarwal is commander of the United Nations Female Engagement Team in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo.

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Padma awards to 73 individuals, some posthumously, at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh's mehendi ceremony

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh's mehendi ceremony

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Take a look at the pictures.

'The year when we laughed hard, cried quietly'

'The year when we laughed hard, cried quietly'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Stars pens down their thoughts, moods and resolutions for the New Year.

Bollywood's BEST PROFILES!

Bollywood's BEST PROFILES!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

A beautiful way to start your day!

'People abroad were surprised to know that we tattoo in India'

'People abroad were surprised to know that we tattoo in India'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

India's Abhinandan Basu is among the 100 top tattoo artists in the world list.

'Legends never die'

'Legends never die'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'Kolkata mourns its fav son.'

PHOTOS: President presents Padma awards to 43

PHOTOS: President presents Padma awards to 43

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Veteran actor Mohan Joshi, Dasmodar Ganesh Bapat, who is working towards eradication of leprosy, and L Subadani Devi, Manipur-based weaver, were among those presented with Padma Shri.

'Hindutva is the language you speak today'

'Hindutva is the language you speak today'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'Education played the most significant role in entrenchment of Hindutva ideology in coastal Karnataka.' 'Teachers of most of the schools, junior colleges, degree colleges and universities are active agents of Hindutva propaganda.'

The Heroes Who Saved Ladakh For India

The Heroes Who Saved Ladakh For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Visiting the Rezang La Memorial, one has a feeling of super-humans defending the Indian territory against the Chinese onslaught, says Claude Arpi on the 60th anniversary of the heroic battle of the 1962 War.

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Rediff.com22 May 2023

They just wanted their angst noticed, and as a symbol of recognition, Jallikattu, restored without the annual ritual of court cases and adjournments, explains N Sathya Moorthy.

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Zendaya wins. Sheryl Lee Ralph makes history. Micheal Keaton delivers a beautiful speech.

IIAS offers fellowships in many fields

IIAS offers fellowships in many fields

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

IIAS offers fellowships in numerous fields.

The many colours of Holi in India

The many colours of Holi in India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

From Lathmar to Hola Mohalla, here's how Holi is celebrated in diverse parts of India.

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Gowri Ramnarayan explores the world of Kalki Krishnamurthy whose magnificent novel Ponniyin Selvan has inspired Mani Ratnam's latest film PS I.

The Curious Seeker comes to New York

The Curious Seeker comes to New York

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'I'll keep painting as long as I'm alive,' Madhvi Parekh, one of India's most influential painters, tells Rajendran Pottayil in New York.

Banjarans of Bellary take fashion world by storm

Banjarans of Bellary take fashion world by storm

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

With 41 stitching patterns under their belt, the Lambani women have not only earned a GI tag for Sandur, their art has also travelled to the London Fashion Week and that Fabindia store near you.

The man who taught Naseer, Om, Anupam acting

The man who taught Naseer, Om, Anupam acting

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Alkazisaab trained innumerable actors to be good human beings.'

From a small village in Tamil Nadu to French cinema

From a small village in Tamil Nadu to French cinema

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Young Tamil girl Janagi stars in the French film Son Epouse.

Need for Speed: Rivals is a perfectly fun game

Need for Speed: Rivals is a perfectly fun game

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

But it's a little disappointing that the game doesn't try harder to freshen up the genre

'Our intention was never to shock'

'Our intention was never to shock'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'There are people who loved the show and people who have been shocked by it.'

Making music with a curious Bollywood couple

Making music with a curious Bollywood couple

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Ram Sampath and Sona Mohapatra recently recorded an episode for the upcoming season of Coke Studio.

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

India to make big splash in 'Big Apple'

India to make big splash in 'Big Apple'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

The India@60 event seeks to attract the world's attention, particularly that of the global Inc, to India by portraying its strengths -- democracy, diversity and demographics -- which have powered the sub-continent nation's development.

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The list of the prestigious Padma Awards 2016 awardees is out and superstar Rajnikanth is set to be honoured with the nation's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan.

Xi Jinping: A princeling turned China's Mao 2.0

Xi Jinping: A princeling turned China's Mao 2.0

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Xi's ascent to power and the quick consolidation of his leadership of the party with a shock anti-graft campaign securing the title of the "core leader" of the party bequeathed only to Mao has indeed forced his rivals in the party to submission and caught the attention of the world.

You too can be a victim of credit card fraud; these tips can help

You too can be a victim of credit card fraud; these tips can help

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

One must be extremely cautious while shopping with a credit card.

How Modi Restored Dignity Of Padma Awards

How Modi Restored Dignity Of Padma Awards

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

No longer, Virendra Kapoor points out, are these awards given on the recommendation of ministers, or the Delhi-based liaison men who had ruled the roast till 2014.

Pix: Will you wear these COOL outfits?

Pix: Will you wear these COOL outfits?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Six young Indian designers showcased their stylish ideas and vision to make India a fashion destination.

Why this singer has been charged with sedition

Why this singer has been charged with sedition

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Kovan, a folk singer in Tamil Nadu, was arrested on October 30 for criticising the state government in a song distributed on the Internet. Kovan was charged with sedition among other alleged crimes.

Have you imagined the female gaze?

Have you imagined the female gaze?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

India's women artists, says Kishore Singh, look at politics and society and want to provoke reactions on issues based on their inheritance and understanding of gender, class, caste and environmental disparity.

Vibrant India comes to life at Surajkund

Vibrant India comes to life at Surajkund

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

The internationally acclaimed annual Surajkund Crafts Mela, which showcases the skills of hundreds of craftsmen and artisans from the country and abroad, is on in Faridabad, Haryana.

'PLA is into 'salami slicing' of Indian territory'

'PLA is into 'salami slicing' of Indian territory'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

'This reluctance to respond forcefully to Chinese PLA provocations and outright aggression has as much to do with Prime Minister Modi personally, as with the institutional mindset of the MEA or even the Indian Army.' 'They are scarred by the 1962 War and are still cowed by China.'

Sherni review

Sherni review

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Sherni is a triumph -- a sublime outcome of purpose and storytelling falling in place, applauds Sukanya Verma.