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Watch: Gurmeet on the ramp

Watch: Gurmeet on the ramp

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

The actor was the showstopper for designer Soumodeep Dutta.

Designer Satya Paul passes away

Designer Satya Paul passes away

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

In 1980, he launched the first 'saree boutique' in India, L'Affaire, and founded the eponymous fashion clothing brand with his son in 1986. The brand soon became synonymous for its sleek sarees.

WATCH: Kriti turns boho bride in gold bralette

WATCH: Kriti turns boho bride in gold bralette

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

These showstoppers are giving us major summer goals.

Pix: Swadeshi style, batik beauties on the ramp

Pix: Swadeshi style, batik beauties on the ramp

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Designer Soumitra Mondal continues to promote the cause closest to his heart on the runway -- khadi and traditional textiles. Here is a glimpse of his collection 'Frome' on Day One of the LFW.

Why Smriti Irani is a fan of Lakme Fashion Week

Why Smriti Irani is a fan of Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

A photo diary.

Pix: Rakulpreet's daring slit gown will make you sweat

Pix: Rakulpreet's daring slit gown will make you sweat

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The actor walked for Julie Shah at the Lotus India fashion week.

K'taka govt announces Rs 1610 cr COVID-19 package

K'taka govt announces Rs 1610 cr COVID-19 package

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The government has also hiked excise duty by 11 percent, which is in addition to the 6 per cent that was announced in the budget, he said.

What makes Adhuna so happy?!

What makes Adhuna so happy?!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

5 best looks of Day 2 at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive Day 2.

More GST cuts at next meeting

More GST cuts at next meeting

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

'At the end of the day, we want to see maximum items out and only few items remaining in the 28 per cent slab.'

Bewitching beauties! Aditi, Diana Radhika stun in black

Bewitching beauties! Aditi, Diana Radhika stun in black

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

We bet, you can't take your eyes off these showstoppers!

Stars give you Diwali style inspiration

Stars give you Diwali style inspiration

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Celeb-inspired ways to style your Diwali look.

Why is Smriti Irani thanking Sachin Tendulkar?

Why is Smriti Irani thanking Sachin Tendulkar?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The textile ministry had organised a show at Elephanta Caves in Mumbai to promote the artisans and revive arts and culture.

TMC juggernaut rolls on, sweeps West Bengal 4-0

TMC juggernaut rolls on, sweeps West Bengal 4-0

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The TMC, in total, bagged 75.02 per cent of the votes cast, whereas the BJP got some 14.48 per cent votes, in the four assembly segments.

Gifts, beach stroll: Day 2 of Modi-Xi summit

Gifts, beach stroll: Day 2 of Modi-Xi summit

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

On Day 2 of the summit, Modi and Xi held a fresh round of one-on-one discussion at the Taj Fisherman's Cove Hotel.

See: Indian fashion woos the world!

See: Indian fashion woos the world!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Six leading designers showcased their fabulous lineup at the Lakme Fashion Week 202O.

Samantha gives us amazing #FashionGoals

Samantha gives us amazing #FashionGoals

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Wonderful fashion tips, right here!

They walked...with their heads held high

They walked...with their heads held high

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Fifteen acid attack survivors walked the ramp in Bangladesh to send out a strong message of courage and empowerment.

Karunanidhi sacks minister facing abduction charge

Karunanidhi sacks minister facing abduction charge

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Tamil Nadu Handlooms Minister N K K P Raja, facing charges of abduction of a person in connection with a land dispute, was dropped on Thursday from the Ministry by Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

The problem with the industry that employs 18 million Indians

The problem with the industry that employs 18 million Indians

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Designer Ritu Kumar draws attention to the urgent needs of the handloom industry.

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'We can go with smaller ensembles -- even 15 or 20 creations from a designer.' 'We are keeping the focus squarely on quality over quantity.' 'India Couture Week is, after all, about the best of the best,' FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi tells Veenu Sandhu

India shines at New York Fashion Week

India shines at New York Fashion Week

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Take a look at the Indian influence on the NYFW runway.

#DressToImpress: Meet the swag squad

#DressToImpress: Meet the swag squad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Presenting our list of ten influential and best-dressed Indian women across professions.

Kamal Haasan will be a disaster as a politician

Kamal Haasan will be a disaster as a politician

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'The very idea that Kamal Haasan would retire from active acting for active politics is as ridiculous as to suggest that Lataji would give up singing to weave handloom dupattas for destitute girls in Muzaffarpur,' declares Subhash K Jha.

Flipkart taps smaller brands

Flipkart taps smaller brands

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

The Bengaluru-based e-tailer has launched an exclusive Handloom Store for saris and related products and is working with small entrepreneurs and weavers to bring them on board.

Modi opens coffers for Assam before polls, says past govts neglected development

Modi opens coffers for Assam before polls, says past govts neglected development

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

"Those who ruled for decades since Independence believed Dispur was too distant from Delhi. 'Dilli ab door nahi aapke darwaaze par hai' (Delhi is not far now, it stands at your doorstep," he told a massive gathering.

Bommai allocates portfolios, some ministers express displeasure

Bommai allocates portfolios, some ministers express displeasure

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The chief minister, who had on Wednesday expanded his new cabinet by inducting 29 ministers, had played it safe by and large retaining old faces, as 23 of them were Ministers in the previous Yediyurappa cabinet, while six were new.

Banarasi brocades get a sexy turn

Banarasi brocades get a sexy turn

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

Washing clothes, cooking: Candidates spice up TN poll campaign

Washing clothes, cooking: Candidates spice up TN poll campaign

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Amusing spectacles unfold everyday with candidates attempting a variety of things from donning the role of a chef to washing clothes to woo voters, spicing up the campaign for the April 6 assembly polls in Tamil Nadu.

Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 conferred on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 conferred on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Late Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman was awarded the prestigious prize for the year 2019 in recognition of his vision to strengthen relations with India, and his efforts to promote peace and non-violence in the Gulf region, the ministry said.

Are you wearing blue today? Share pix

Are you wearing blue today? Share pix

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Take inspiration from your favourite celebs.

'There's a real problem of tolerance of opinion in India'

'There's a real problem of tolerance of opinion in India'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

All eyes on the actor again.

10 fashion lessons we learnt from LFW

10 fashion lessons we learnt from LFW

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

The recently concluded Lakme Fashion Week had plenty of runway style inspiration.

Lessons from Virushka reception: How to rock the lehenga like a star

Lessons from Virushka reception: How to rock the lehenga like a star

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

You need look no further for that wedding look full of oomph!

Stalin keeps home portfolio, PT Rajan gets finance

Stalin keeps home portfolio, PT Rajan gets finance

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's Cabinet, including him, would be 34-member strong and he has retained senior leaders like Duraimurugan and over a dozen shall be ministers for the first time.

Bickering continues in AIADMK over CM face for 2021 polls

Bickering continues in AIADMK over CM face for 2021 polls

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

AIADMK coordinator and deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam, who has also staked his claim for being the chief ministerial candidate of the party in the polls next year, for the second consecutive day held discussions with party leaders at his residence in Chennai.

Hit or Miss? British PM Theresa May in a sari!

Hit or Miss? British PM Theresa May in a sari!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Theresa May's traditional look has been trending on Twitter for all the right reasons!

Ancient Tamil Nadu saree varieties set for a comeback

Ancient Tamil Nadu saree varieties set for a comeback

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Weavers skilled in making traditional sarees are very few and efforts are on to identify such craftsmen so that they could be roped in for making the sarees for Cooptex.

Demonetisation casts pall on wedding season, apparel sales down 30-40%

Demonetisation casts pall on wedding season, apparel sales down 30-40%

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Despite the onset of wedding season, the situation in apparel retail market remained unchanged and saw sharp decline in sales

Textiles & IT/BPO push job growth

Textiles & IT/BPO push job growth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Added bulk of rise in labour-intensive sectors for September quarter; export segments fuel increase across the board