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How yoga can help the elderly

How yoga can help the elderly

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'If the meditative yoga programme we had developed for the elderly was practised for one hour every day, five days in a week for six months, it could lead to an improvement in the overall quality of life of the elderly.'

Northeast militants regrouping in China-Myanmar borderlands

Northeast militants regrouping in China-Myanmar borderlands

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Naga splinter groups impatient with stalled talks as well as rebel Manipuri groups who have a stake in disrupting upcoming elections to the state assembly, are believed to be regrouping in the borderlands of China's Yunnan province and Myanmar, taking advantage of the turmoil in the latter by using it as a transit corridor.

Step inside Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Step inside Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma takes us inside 10 of her all-time favourite movie homes.

Pix: Khaleesi, Samurai and the bride!

Pix: Khaleesi, Samurai and the bride!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

See what they wore on the ramp.

'Never thought masks would be part of bridal fashion'

'Never thought masks would be part of bridal fashion'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Mirror lehengas, organza skirts, pre-stitched sarees, necklet gowns, dhoti-crop tops in handwoven fabrics and hand-done embroideries with traditional textile techniques will trend.

'I live, eat, sleep and breathe fashion'

'I live, eat, sleep and breathe fashion'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The secret behind designer Payal Singhal's stunning designs.

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.

Smith backs Ganguly to lead ICC post-COVID-19 pandemic

Smith backs Ganguly to lead ICC post-COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Graeme Smith's backing of Sourav Ganguly comes right after former England captain David Gower's comments that former India captain has right political acumen to become ICC president

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

'Buddhadeb was the god of cinema'

'Buddhadeb was the god of cinema'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'I have the qualification every actor would love to have: A Buddhadeb actor.'

How the Mughals changed India

How the Mughals changed India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

'It was the Mughals who first established standard units of measurement and maintained offices of meticulous record keepers and auditors, departing from the more haphazard methods of earlier regimes.' 'By the end of the 16th century, their revenue and judicial administrations exhibited an obsessive preoccupation with order, the efficient management of time, and a spirit of rational self-control -- all of them characteristics of early modernity,' point out Sheldon Pollock and Benjamin Ellman.

Why Bollywood Loves Prerna Rajpal

Why Bollywood Loves Prerna Rajpal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Madhuri Dixit Nene, Shilpa Shetty, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kiara Advani are some of the celebs who have worn designs by Prerna Rajpal.

Bridal trends in the time of COVID-19

Bridal trends in the time of COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Designer Monica Shah of JADE tells Anita Aikara/Rediff.com how bridal fashion is changing during the lockdown.

These models in blue will drive away your Monday blues

These models in blue will drive away your Monday blues

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Meet designer Nachiket Barve's Greek goddesses.

T20 World Cup Stars Who Could ROCK IPL

T20 World Cup Stars Who Could ROCK IPL

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

With the addition of two IPL teams and a mega players auction coming up ahead of the new season in 2022, star performers at the T20 World Cup could be rewarded with handsome bids.

Requiem for the Pajero: An SUV like none other!

Requiem for the Pajero: An SUV like none other!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

With Mitsubishi pulling the plug on it the days of the Pajero maybe over, but nobody who ever owned one will forget it. Some even learnt life-long lessons from it, says Pavan Lall.

With Spain gone, are Germany favourites to win the World Cup?

With Spain gone, are Germany favourites to win the World Cup?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Germany are the top contenders to win the 2014 World Cup with success now based on speed and dethroned champions Spain's "tiki-taka" tactics now a relic in modern day football, former Croatia striker Goran Vlaovic told Reuters in an interview.

Hey David, stop copying!

Hey David, stop copying!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

We almost couldn't tell David Beckham and Kevin Hart apart! Can you?

Is this everyone's favourite jewellery at Cannes?

Is this everyone's favourite jewellery at Cannes?

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The serpent jewellery is a popular choice among stars on the Cannes red carpet.

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

As a model of transport, the A380 strikes a parallel -- a shared fragility -- with giant container ships, observes Shyam G Menon.

This festival will light up your day

This festival will light up your day

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

More than 2,000 people have gathered at Auckland's Year of the Rooster Lantern Festival at Auckland Domain. Check out the fantastic displays...

'I am so lucky to be calling myself an Indian'

'I am so lucky to be calling myself an Indian'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

The home-chef put Indian cuisine on the world map with her cooking experiments on MasterChef Australia.

Nationalism being misused to construct militant idea of India: Manmohan

Nationalism being misused to construct militant idea of India: Manmohan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Addressing a gathering at the launch of a book on Jawaharlal Nehru's works and speeches, Singh said that if India is recognised in the comity of nations as a vibrant democracy and, if it is considered as one of the important world powers, it was the first prime minister, who should be recognised as its main architect.

Ex-SBI chief's book is frank, but is it fearless?

Ex-SBI chief's book is frank, but is it fearless?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Barring stray references such as the 'dual control' of banks and shifting the goalposts during demonetisation, he is not in a fault-finding mode with the government, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

China's army releases action-packed rap recruitment video

China's army releases action-packed rap recruitment video

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The song, called 'Battle Declaration' focusing on winning wars, was posted on the People's Liberation Army daily's website last Thursday. It is the first PLA-made hip-hop video, the state media reported on Tuesday.

Sofia Vergara, Jennifer Lawrence: VOTE for Golden Globes' SEXIEST!

Sofia Vergara, Jennifer Lawrence: VOTE for Golden Globes' SEXIEST!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The Golden Globes red carpet is making a splash all over the world wide web, thanks to the fashionable star attendees of the night.

Heynckes v Klopp: Experience meets exuberance in final

Heynckes v Klopp: Experience meets exuberance in final

Rediff.com23 May 2013

When Bayern Munich take on Borussia Dortmund in the first all-German Champions League final on Saturday, it will not only be a clash of footballing cultures but also a showdown of two different coaching styles.

Australian Burns sees silver lining in COVID-19 lockdown

Australian Burns sees silver lining in COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com7 May 2020

"It's the other end of the spectrum now ... You can't wait just to get out there on the cricket field and running around with your mates, getting stuck into training and playing games."

Exclusive! Rahul Gandhi's corporate work culture

Exclusive! Rahul Gandhi's corporate work culture

Rediff.com4 May 2013

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is using modern management techniques, which he picked up during his stint as a strategy consultant abroad, to revamp his party. But the moot question is: will they work? Anita Katyal reports

Meet the red carpet darlings

Meet the red carpet darlings

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

They came dressed in their red silhouettes and charmed on the Venice Film Festival red carpet.

Pics: When Jacqueline stole our hearts

Pics: When Jacqueline stole our hearts

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

The actor looked stunning in a silver outfit from Rajesh Pratap Singh.

Hot Sofia Vergara turns blonde and more fashion news

Hot Sofia Vergara turns blonde and more fashion news

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

PICS: The BULLET 500's retro appeal

PICS: The BULLET 500's retro appeal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

At a price of Rs 1.69 lakh the Bullet 500 is a very appealing cruiser. With retro style and modern mechanicals, the Bullet 500 is here to thump your heart.

The 'new' in Indian architecture

The 'new' in Indian architecture

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Jagan Shah, architect and historian, picks on 20 mid-career architects and calls them the new moderns. He believes these architects define the contemporary Indian style of building. But contemporary is not an architectural style that merely tacks on Indian motifs or symbols to the structure, or mimics vernacular architecture. Shah picks on multidisciplinary insights and a widening of agendas to include concerns about climate ecology and gender, going beyond national identity.

Nadal makes 'brief' appearance in new 'steamy' underwear ad

Nadal makes 'brief' appearance in new 'steamy' underwear ad

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

After his early exit from Wimbledon this year, Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal seems to taking to commercials, as he recently stripped down for designer Tommy Hilfiger's steamy underwear advertisement.

Bollywood's 10 WORST love triangles!

Bollywood's 10 WORST love triangles!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Some films, like last Friday's release Murder 3, leave a distinctly foul taste in the mouth.

#FestiveFashion: 10 stylish ways to dress up

#FestiveFashion: 10 stylish ways to dress up

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Presenting the best designs from Pune Fashion Week 2016 that look apt for this festive season.

Photo: Priyanka is retro-hot as Babli Badmaash

Photo: Priyanka is retro-hot as Babli Badmaash

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

Priyanka Chopra's sizzling item song in Sanjay Gupta's Shootout At Wadala.

TOP 4 scooters to look forward to this year

TOP 4 scooters to look forward to this year

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Piaggio Vespa Sport, Piaggio Fly 125, Honda PCX150 and Yamaha 125cc Scooter are going to make the biggest launch stories this year.

Get Inspired: Top 10 looks from London Fashion Week

Get Inspired: Top 10 looks from London Fashion Week

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

There's something stylish for everyone!