But the presidency of India then won't be the same, author and columnist Shobhaa De tells Rediff.com's Savera R Someshwar in a no-holds-barred conversation. Videos: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com......
'After greeting Prince Charles with a traditional bow, moving away from protocol, I also did a namaste, which HRH reciprocated twice -- once before the award presentation and the second time just......
Shailajanand Mishra lists the The Hottest Videos of the Week! Take a look. IMAGE: Rakul Preet Singh is ready for the gym. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakul Preet/Instagram Every week is full......
Kalpana Saroj and Milind Kamble, who will get the Padma Shri this year, are epitomes of a new resurgence in the Dalit community, writes Aditi Phadnis When Kalpana Saroj, chairperson of Kamani......
Martand Singh, the master of weaves, took India to the world, notes Ritika Kochhar.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Design curator and writer Mayank Mansingh Kaul says Martand Singh 'Mapu'......
In about five years, you may be able to feel the touch of a Banarasi or a Kanjeevaram sari through your smartphone screen before buying it online, claims IBM. This year the technology giant's Five......
After Banarsi, Kota and Kanjeevaram, women will soon be able to add Gucci sarees to their wardrobes. The Italian luxury brand is open to working on traditional Indian clothing and creating a......
Back in the 1930s, a fight broke out between the two Iyengar sects. It was about the control over the rich, main Kanjeevaram temple. The shape of the tilak on the temple elephant became the proxy......
Manish Malhotra kicked off the Diwali party scene by inviting his A-lister friends over. The ladies did come over, and it looked like a Manish Malhotra ramp walk into his home. Photograph: Kind......
It's time for Bappa, Blessings and Bhajans. It's time for Morya, Modaks and Magic. That's right, it's Ganesh Chaturthi time! Expect Bollywood's shiniest to sparkle at the festivities in glorious......
Aamir Khan wants everyone to watch son Junaid's big screen debut film, Loveyapa, and has been hosting multiple screenings for friends and colleagues. After showing the film to Alia Bhatt and Ranbir......
Photograph: Kind courtesy Sobhita Dhulipala/Instagram From custom Manish Malhotra drape to Kanjeevaram saris, Sobhita Dhulipala was an absolute vision as a traditional South Indian bride at all......
Photograph: Kind courtesy Sobhita Dhulipala/Instagram After looking pretty at her haldi ceremony, Sobhita Dhulipala makes another outfit change for the next wedding ritual, ahead of her......
Table tennis star Sathiyan Gnanasekaran tied the knot with Subhiksha Baskaran in Chennai on Wednesday. India's highest-ranked table-tennis player looked dazzling on the day and was clad in a......