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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.

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.

#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.

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.

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.

Assam registers 77.21% voting in 2nd phase on 39 seats

Assam registers 77.21% voting in 2nd phase on 39 seats

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Over 73.44 lakh voters exercised their franchise in 10,592 polling stations spread over 13 districts in the Barak Valley, the hill regions and parts of central and lower Assam.

6 migrants killed, 95 injured in road accidents in UP

6 migrants killed, 95 injured in road accidents in UP

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Six migrant workers were killed and 95 others injured in separate road accidents in Uttar Pradesh when they were returning home during the ongoing lockdown to combat the coronavirus outbreak, the police said on Friday. The accidents have taken place in Barabanki, Jalaun, Bahraich and Mahoba districts since Thursday evening, they 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.

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.

'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.

Kerala 2021: Advantage Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala 2021: Advantage Pinarayi Vijayan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

In four years, the state has had to battle cyclones, two floods, and two epidemiological disasters. If people bring Pinarayi Vijayan back to power, he must have done something right, obsevers Aditi Phadnis.

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!

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.

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!

Hurrah for Janhvi's wardrobe!

Hurrah for Janhvi's wardrobe!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Janhvi has learnt well and has a lot of style...

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

Banarasi brocades get a sexy turn

Banarasi brocades get a sexy turn

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

Sush, Hema or Sophie: Who looks sexy in sari?

Sush, Hema or Sophie: Who looks sexy in sari?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Tell us who wore it best.

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.

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

Mamata Banerjee turns saree designer to revive ailing 'Tantuja'

Mamata Banerjee turns saree designer to revive ailing 'Tantuja'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Bengal's ailing handloom brand 'Tantuja' is all set to get the personal touch of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who will design the six yard wonder.

Watch: Chitrangada reveals the secret of her look

Watch: Chitrangada reveals the secret of her look

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

A glimpse of Neha Agarwal's Lakme Fashion Week collection Mithila in Soho.

Being desi is SO sexy!

Being desi is SO sexy!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The Lakme Fashion Week show that was an ode to artisans, who have been quietly nurturing heritage crafts of India.

Going ethical: The new strategy brands use to lure millennials

Going ethical: The new strategy brands use to lure millennials

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Consumers are opening up their wallets for intangible promises.

Celebrating India: Weaving a brighter future

Celebrating India: Weaving a brighter future

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Presenting stunning ethnic creations from Shruti Sancheti and Soumitra Mondal at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013.

Sonam, Swara give Sari a thumbs up

Sonam, Swara give Sari a thumbs up

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The good old sari got a fashionable twist at designer Anavila Misra's store launch in Mumbai.

Why did Google doodle Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay?

Why did Google doodle Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

India's freedom fighter's interest in arts led to setting up several institutions of learning in independent India.

Was Manish Malhotra the most worn designer at Virushka's reception?

Was Manish Malhotra the most worn designer at Virushka's reception?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

It's amazing how many celebs wore outfits designed by Manish Malhotra to Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's Mumbai reception!

PIX: Indian weaves go fabulously glam!

PIX: Indian weaves go fabulously glam!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Designer Rahul Mishra launched his Handloom Couture collection called 'Sunehri' at the Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2013 on Day Four.

Why this designer wants to dress up Smriti Irani

Why this designer wants to dress up Smriti Irani

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

In an interview with Rediff.com's Anita Aikara, Ridhi Mehra talks about her design inspiration, her latest bridal collection and shares fashion tips with young Indian brides.

Palaniswami's good fight slows down DMK juggernaut

Palaniswami's good fight slows down DMK juggernaut

Rediff.com3 May 2021

If not for Palaniswami, it is hard to guess if the AIADMK would have been able to garner 33.3 per cent vote share as against the DMK's 37.7 per cent. AIADMK won 66 seats, its allies Pattali Makkal Katchi and Bharatiya Janata Party five and four seats respectively and proved yet again that the western region was its fortress.

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Many Indian designers are embracing sustainable fashion practices and the results are gorgeous.

Fabulous ways to rock the sari style

Fabulous ways to rock the sari style

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Anavila Mishra's collection rekindled the beauty of the six yard wonder.

Drape with attitude

Drape with attitude

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

With the "#100sareepact" trending, saris have come back into focus as a garment that is contemporary yet comfortable. Ritika Bhatia identifies four labels leading the funky revolution.

50 Indian items hit as US scraps duty-free privilege

50 Indian items hit as US scraps duty-free privilege

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

With India being the largest beneficiary of the GSP, it has been hit the most by the latest decision of the Trump administration

Budget 2013: What's in it for YOU!

Budget 2013: What's in it for YOU!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Good news for the first-time homebuyer, stock market investor and individuals wanting to buy insurance in the Union Budget 2013-14, opines Rajiv Raj of CreditVidya.com

Navratri style: We dare you to wear this GREEN sari

Navratri style: We dare you to wear this GREEN sari

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

All the celeb inspiration you need for Day Two.

Will Chanakya opt for Chirag?

Will Chanakya opt for Chirag?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Chirag Paswan is young. He is articulate. He has no political baggage. All he needs is the blessing of Chanakya, observes Asmita Bihari.

Who dresses bride Anushka Sharma the best?

Who dresses bride Anushka Sharma the best?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

In photos: Her best off-screen desi looks and the designers who got it right.