So while the most of us have been taking cover from the seemingly never-ending monsoon, the Instagram feed of the hottest Indian and International models offers us some insight into what these heavenly bodies have been up to.
The Modi government is notoriously honest about one fact: It does not listen to economists, observes Shekhar Gupta.
According to the global financial services major, after the BJP's 'historic' election victory on May 16, hope for structural reforms has gone up.
'Life has been very stressful and frustrating.'
Go sporty this monsoon, with a handbag that's both chic and practical.
Aditi Rao Hydari leads by example, tells us how to look ramp ready.
We wrap up the week with a dose of style inspiration.
Two young dhaakad designers tell us why they want to dress up the First Lady of Bollywood.
Our take on the good, bad and ugly looks of the week.
The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.
'Investors should be careful in getting carried away; although a reversal of IPO frenzy this time is taking longer than in the past.'
Shab is too coy about sexuality and sleepy in its reflections of loneliness to get anywhere, feels Sukanya Verma.
The new-age traveler is no longer into ticking a checklist of must-see spots on his holiday. He is ready to pay a premium to experience culture, crafts and culinary delights of the local populace
Our weekly take on the good, bad and ugly looks of the week.
The daily wage earners who oil the wheels of the movies business are struggling to cope with the fallout of the lockdown.
'We flew all missions in the first part of the war at low levels; that is at 300 to 500 feet above the ground.' 'These sorties were no doubt stressful since the pilots and crew had to look out for birds and obstructions as well as enemy gunfire.'
As splendid it is to behold, A Suitable Boy cannot match in soul and falls short of being memorable, feels Sukanya Verma.
We bring you the good, bad and ugly looks of the week
A look at how ace couturiers celebrated fashion at the India Couture Week 2016.
Australian model Ilana Davies gets candid with Rediff.com's Tista Sengupta.
Priyanka's sultry look or Elli Avram's elegance: Take your pick!
Take a look at these damsels and VOTE for your favourite.
The public sector banks are not in a position to cut rates because of their weak balance sheets and massive portfolios of non-performing assets, says Devangshu Datta.
The central bank's currency management will be critical over the next few months. A weaker rupee could help to revive exports. But, the currency must fall slowly and in controlled fashion, says Devangshu Datta.
'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.
Here are a few simple tips from Nargis Fakhri on how to maintain your hair's volume and bounce during the rains.
We celebrate Farah Khan's 50th birthday by re-visiting some of her best choreography.
The launch of designer monsoon gear last week saw actress Shahzahn Padamsee and several models weigh in on why they love this season -- take a look at the video.
Chances of staying true to your goals tend to be high when you don't lose sight of what you set out to achieve, advises Arun Thukral, MD & CEO, Axis Securities.
Good, bad & ugly style looks of the week.
Her elfin face could be seen and once more after many days the victim of this murder had a face and a presence.
Presenting the hottest magazine covers of 2015. Vote for your favourite!
live with the car and you know why 'Nothing else is a Jazz'
Sukanya Verma revisits Chaalbaaz where Sridevi was such a pleasure to watch, twice over!
Telangana's Rythu Bandhu policy is an embryonic UBI, or rather embryonic QUBI (a quasi-universal basic income, pronounced Kyoo-Bee). And it could potentially also be the future of agricultural policy in India, says Arvind Subramanian.
India's rank was further amplified by the collapse of the South American and Russian economies.
Ganesh Dhene said there had only been two or three mango trees in the grove, from where he found the skeleton, which he specified had no flesh on it.
Model Freddy Daruwala doesn't call himself a workout addict. But he does have a fitness routine and he tells us all about it.
