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Like Palak Tiwari's Hatke Fashion?

Like Palak Tiwari's Hatke Fashion?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The actor-model walked as the showstopper at the ongoing FDCI x Lakm Fashion Week 2025.

Aditi, Vaani, Aneet: Vote For The Hottest Showstopper

Aditi, Vaani, Aneet: Vote For The Hottest Showstopper

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

This Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI wasn't just about the clothes, it was about the moments. And the showstoppers? Pure magic.

Nushrratt's Edgy Look Has A Message For The Future!

Nushrratt's Edgy Look Has A Message For The Future!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Nushrratt Bharuccha, who walked as the showstopper, made a striking entrance.

When My Fashion Dream Came True!

When My Fashion Dream Came True!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Fashion is often seen as a world of effortless glamour but, watching from the inside at Lakme Fashion Week, I saw how illusory that perception could be.

Janhvi, Malaika, Bhumi! Who's The Hottest Showstopper?

Janhvi, Malaika, Bhumi! Who's The Hottest Showstopper?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Take the Rediff style poll and tell us who you think rocked the runway.

Divestment funds will go into NIF: FinMin

Divestment funds will go into NIF: FinMin

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Ruling out any plans to restructure the National Investment Fund (NIF), the government on Friday said the proceeds from divestment of the NHPC and Oil India Limited (OIL) will be credited to the NIF.

Maruti proceeds not to go to NIF

Maruti proceeds not to go to NIF

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

Over Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) that the government will get from offloading its residual stake in Maruti Udyog Ltd

Who Is Fatima Smiling For?

Who Is Fatima Smiling For?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

As showstopper for NIF Global's The Runway collection at the on-going Lakme x FDCI Fashion Week, Fatima Sana Shaikh rocked a stunning cream satin maxi dress.

Bhumi Or Alaya -- Who's The Ultimate Glam Queen?

Bhumi Or Alaya -- Who's The Ultimate Glam Queen?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

This year's Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI was lit.

Govt to restructure National Investment Fund

Govt to restructure National Investment Fund

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The government will restructure the National Investment Fund (NIF), where money received from disinvestment is parked, according to sources.

24 amazing innovations from young Indians

24 amazing innovations from young Indians

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Student winners of IGNITE 2012 share their innovative ideas that aim to make the world a a better place to live in.

Why India ranks low in INNOVATION

Why India ranks low in INNOVATION

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

India, ranked 62 on the Global Innovation Index, spares just Rs 1.5 cr a year for the National Innovation Foundation.

Film producer's fund eludes real Idiots

Film producer's fund eludes real Idiots

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

The makers of 3 Idiots may be smiling their way to the banks with box-office records in Bollywood, but the National Innovation Foundation awaits funds promised by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film's producer. NIF sourced the innovations for the film.

Norway Olympics chief against sending athletes for Tokyo Games

Norway Olympics chief against sending athletes for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NIF) has written to the IOC to postpone the Games in view of the Coronavirus pandemic.

NSEL member Mohan India agrees to pay Rs 771 cr

NSEL member Mohan India agrees to pay Rs 771 cr

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Crisis-ridden National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) on Wednesday said its Delhi-based member Mohan India Ltd has agreed to pay to the exchange about Rs 771 crore (Rs 7.71 billion) in final settlement over the next one year.

Spotted: Prachi Desai in New York

Spotted: Prachi Desai in New York

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Reader Asif Mohammad has sent us a photograph.

Govt to overhaul investment fund

Govt to overhaul investment fund

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

From the next financial year, the government will utilise the disinvestment proceeds for recapitalisation of banks and for subscribing to the shares of Central Public Sector Enterprises and preferential allotments.

Markets end lower on profit booking

Markets end lower on profit booking

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Rate sensitives sectors fall.

Spotted: Shaan in Detroit

Spotted: Shaan in Detroit

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Reader Sanjay Bhandari has sent us a photograph.

Pilot calls Ramdev's conduct childish, frivolous

Pilot calls Ramdev's conduct childish, frivolous

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, Sachin Pilot, termed yoga guru Ramdev's conduct as 'childish and frivolous', saying he should stick to being a 'good yogi' and meet the expectations of keeping 'a billion people healthy'.

Markets surge on global cues, corporate earnings

Markets surge on global cues, corporate earnings

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

The Nifty ended up 52 points at 6,161. BSE market breadth was positive. Out of 3,113 stocks traded, 1,651 advanced while 1,318 declined.

Govt restarts divestment, targets Rs 1500 cr

Govt restarts divestment, targets Rs 1500 cr

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Overcoming resistance from the Left Parties, government on Thursday virtually re-initiated the divestment process by targeting Rs 1500 crore (Rs 15 billion) funds for the National Investment Fund.

Divestment department gets a fancy name 'Dipam' but wings clipped

Divestment department gets a fancy name 'Dipam' but wings clipped

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The guidelines for strategic disinvestment were issued on Monday itself when Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget for 2016-17.

The politics of Photoshop

The politics of Photoshop

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Of late, a new class of hoardings has sprung up. One that brings together the best of political opportunism and the many benefits of information technology.

Govt unlikely to divest profit-making PSUs: FM

Govt unlikely to divest profit-making PSUs: FM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said the government was unlikely to divest its stake in any of the profitable public sector units in near future.

Sensex down 73 points; SBI sheds 4%

Sensex down 73 points; SBI sheds 4%

Rediff.com27 May 2008

Intra-day profit taking in noon deals saw the index pare gains and drop to a low of 16,238. Banking and PSU stocks were hit the most. The market breadth was negative - out of 2,763 stocks traded, 922 advanced, 1,760 declined and 81 were unchanged on Tuesay. The NSE Nifty was down 15 points at a close of 4,860.

Investment fund may get managers

Investment fund may get managers

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

Calls mount for IOC to postpone Olympics

Calls mount for IOC to postpone Olympics

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The US track and field federation joined another leading US Olympic sport, USA Swimming, in seeking a delay to the Games. Neither US Olympic officials nor the IOC were immediately available for comment on USATF's request.

Sensex gains 55 points to 6,589

Sensex gains 55 points to 6,589

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

The Sensex opened two points lower at 6,532. After slipping to an early low of 6,516, the index languished in negative territory thereafter following a subdued trend in most of the counters.

Sensex spurts 64 points at close

Sensex spurts 64 points at close

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

The mood in the market is optimistic after a firm early morning session, with most of the stocks continue to add gains on sustained buying support. Though cement stocks are still subdued, the Sensex has moved up 54 points to 4,689.

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The National Innovation Foundation India (NIF), Ahmedabad shared the ideas that shined at the IGNITE 2015.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries: