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China to build world's biggest mega city

China to build world's biggest mega city

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

In six years, China is set to build world's biggest mega city developing nine cities around the Pearl River Delta.

Pics: Sush, Dia, Shilpa attend Manish's show at LFW

Pics: Sush, Dia, Shilpa attend Manish's show at LFW

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The hottest stars marked their attendance for Manish Malhotra's show at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016.

Want to be a fashion designer?

Want to be a fashion designer?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Pearl Academy of Fashion has announced admissions to six Advance Certificate Professional Programmes in short term courses for the academic year 2011-2012

India counters China's threat by 'necklace of diamonds'

India counters China's threat by 'necklace of diamonds'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

India's answer to China's 'string of pearls' in Asia, particularly South Asia, is its own 'necklace of diamonds', reports Aziz Haniffa

Raksha Bandhan recipe: Chocolate Rabri Puffs

Raksha Bandhan recipe: Chocolate Rabri Puffs

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

It's time to surprise your sibling with these delightful Raksha Bandhan treats.

Watch! Glimpses from DeepVeer's Bengaluru reception

Watch! Glimpses from DeepVeer's Bengaluru reception

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Bengaluru's celebs wish the newly-weds.

Ratan Tata unveils the Rs 22-crore Nano

Ratan Tata unveils the Rs 22-crore Nano

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

At its current price - $1,819 per troy ounce - the gold alone adds $4.68 million.

Meet the Diwali patakas!

Meet the Diwali patakas!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Namrata Thakker takes a look at who wore it best at the Diwali parties!

Coming soon, the Lamborghini home in next six months

Coming soon, the Lamborghini home in next six months

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The family that used to make the legendary sports car wants to bring the same design panache to luxury flats.

Syria forces retake Palmyra from ISIS in major symbolic victory

Syria forces retake Palmyra from ISIS in major symbolic victory

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Syrian government forces recaptured the famed ancient city of Palmyra on Sunday in a major symbolic victory over the Islamic State jihadist group, a military source said.

Freida Pinto for girl power

Freida Pinto for girl power

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

IMAGES: Malaika, Perizaad, Shraddha all sparkle!

IMAGES: Malaika, Perizaad, Shraddha all sparkle!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Here's a look at the best catwalk moments from Day Four of India International Jewellery Week.

How Hong Kong has changed in 15 years

How Hong Kong has changed in 15 years

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

China resumed sovereignty of Hong Kong from Britain in 1997.

Why fans of ethnicwear flock to Kotwara

Why fans of ethnicwear flock to Kotwara

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Their ethnic designs are simple, elegant and offer something for everyone. Here's a glimpse of Meera and Muzaffar Ali's showing at the WLIFW.

Should I be running on that treadmill?

Should I be running on that treadmill?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The physical and mental benefits that accrued from labour, Trivediji said, were far greater than those accrued from mere exercise. Which pearl of wisdom left Geetanjali Krishna facing an existential crisis.

Pix: When the sari weaved its magic at Cannes

Pix: When the sari weaved its magic at Cannes

Rediff.com19 May 2018

These celebrities wore tradition on their sleeve.

Video: Deepika dazzles Jewellery Fashion Week

Video: Deepika dazzles Jewellery Fashion Week

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone looked gorgeous as she walked the ramp wearing exquisite jewellery by renowned designer Farah Khan at the India International Jewellery Week in Mumbai.

India must pause before venturing into choppy waters

India must pause before venturing into choppy waters

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Realpolitik demands that India now crafts its own approach to counter China's Indian Ocean 'string of pearls' strategy and its new stance on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, says Admiral Arun Prakash (Retd).

Caption this: Is Pele 'Didi' ka diwana?

Caption this: Is Pele 'Didi' ka diwana?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Post your tongue-in-cheek captions in the message board below.

Mentalhood review

Mentalhood review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Mentalhood is far from an ideal comeback but it's nice to be reminded of Karisma Kapoor's radiant and lively screen presence again, says Sukanya Verma.

American woman forced to go back without surrogate son

American woman forced to go back without surrogate son

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

An American woman, who had come to the city to take back her surrogate son to Jamaica, had to return empty handed after running from pillar to post for the necessary travel documents of the baby.

Oh so Sunny!

Oh so Sunny!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Look who scorched the runway at New York Fashion Week.

The Gandhi march is an astonishing sight

The Gandhi march is an astonishing sight

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

With a staff in one hand and the other on his granddaughter's shoulder, the old man briskly takes the lead as the sun breaks over the horizon.

A walk to remember: Kareena wraps up LFW

A walk to remember: Kareena wraps up LFW

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Kareena Kapoor walked for Sabysachi at the grand finale of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016.

'Time not yet ripe for India-US trade pact'

'Time not yet ripe for India-US trade pact'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

India may not be prepared to meet US demands, say experts

Honda X-Blade 160: Sharper and bigger, but is it better?

Honda X-Blade 160: Sharper and bigger, but is it better?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Things to know before you consider the latest bike in the premium commuter segment.

Many India Inc biggies in Sebi's list of 2000 defaulters

Many India Inc biggies in Sebi's list of 2000 defaulters

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

SBI Capital, Axis Capital, GMR Holdings, United Breweries, Alpic Finance (a Cipla group unit), Saradha Realty, United Bank of India and Trident India are among the prominent entities named in the list.

13/7 accused met Osama, Lakhvi in Pak: ATS

13/7 accused met Osama, Lakhvi in Pak: ATS

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Haroon Naik, an arrested accused in 13/7 Mumbai blasts, had met Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations chief Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and was present at an "inspirational" lecture by slain al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan just a month before the 9/11 attack.

Bengaluru or Hyderabad? The best city to live in India is...

Bengaluru or Hyderabad? The best city to live in India is...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Thinking of migrating to a more agreeable locale? Then perhaps you should consider moving to Vienna, which has been named the best city to live in for the tenth year in a row. However, the news isn't that great for Indians, with the list released by global consulting firm Mercer showing that Indian cities fared badly in the quality of living survey. The comprehensive survey is done with many factors being considered like housing, crime, political stability, leisure, air pollution, infrastructure, health system, education and economy.

Michelle, Melania, Jackie: Who gets your vote?

Michelle, Melania, Jackie: Who gets your vote?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Which of these past, present and future First Ladies has a strong sense of style?

Dum Maaro Dum: Dum Maaro, dummy!

Dum Maaro Dum: Dum Maaro, dummy!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Dum Maaro Dum is interesting but could have been much better.

WC diary: Colombian pop star loses $785,000 in valuables

WC diary: Colombian pop star loses $785,000 in valuables

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

An intruder stole valuables including a Louis Vuitton bag, 11 luxury watches, various items of Cartier jewellery and 10 glasses studded with diamonds and pearls, two police sources told news portal RBC.

Video: A fashion tribute to Gayatri Devi

Video: A fashion tribute to Gayatri Devi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

Designer Pria Kataaria Puri's collection at the Lakme Fashion Week is a tribute to the late Maharani Gayatri Devi.

Spotted: Sonam, Urmila, Abhishek and more

Spotted: Sonam, Urmila, Abhishek and more

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Take a look at the celebs who dropped in at Day 1 of the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai.

Mahindra launches Verito Executive

Mahindra launches Verito Executive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Mahindra & Mahindra today launched a limited edition of its Verito sedan called Verito Executive, priced in the range of Rs 5.95-7.09 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The new variant, targeted at corporate professionals or businessmen, will be available in two colours--pearl white and walnut brown, the company said in a statement.

9 Jewellery Pieces Which Look Expensive But They Are Not

9 Jewellery Pieces Which Look Expensive But They Are Not

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The wedding season is here. Want to flaunt a new piece of jewellery every time you attend an event? Here are the 9 jewellery pieces which look expensive but they are not -

Bahrain troops open fire on protestors; 2 killed

Bahrain troops open fire on protestors; 2 killed

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Wary of uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia, military troops and security forces backed by tanks on Wednesday cracked down to clear the landmark Pearl Square in Manama, a day after country's Sunni rulers clamped martial law in the violence-wracked gulf kingdom. An official statement read out on television said that the king had authorised the commander of Bahrain's defence forces to take all necessary measures to protect the safety of the country and its citizens.

China lifts 73-day lockdown of virus epicentre Wuhan

China lifts 73-day lockdown of virus epicentre Wuhan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The Wuhan lockdown was lifted even as epidemiologists warned that it is not the time to completely lower the guard and ease on full-scale restrictions, considering the looming asymptomatic patients and possible rebound in infections, the official media reported.

How Shia-Sunni strife can worsen crisis in Bahrain

How Shia-Sunni strife can worsen crisis in Bahrain

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

Latest reports from Bahrain speak of considerable tension marked by anti-king and anti-government slogans shouted by thousands of Shia mourners.

StyleDiaries: You'll want to steal Dia's summer sari

StyleDiaries: You'll want to steal Dia's summer sari

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.