News for 'sarees'

Tapsee, Shaina speak up for gender equality

Tapsee, Shaina speak up for gender equality

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The Pink actor was the showstopper for a diamond collection launch.

Mamata holds 7-km march to protest roadshow violence

Mamata holds 7-km march to protest roadshow violence

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Banerjee, clad in her trademark white saree, greeted hundreds of people who thronged the streets during the march which took place amidst heightened security.

Haute couture on small screen

Haute couture on small screen

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

Trollers, meet Hanan Hamid, the showstopper

Trollers, meet Hanan Hamid, the showstopper

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Hanan Hamid walked the ramp wearing a traditional half-saree to promote Khadi products here.

With #IWearHandloom, Smriti Irani weaves magic on social media

With #IWearHandloom, Smriti Irani weaves magic on social media

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Starting a social media campaign, Irani has urged people to follow suit and share pictures of themselves in handloom textiles, tagging five others.

Major fire in commercial building in Surat

Major fire in commercial building in Surat

Rediff.com29 May 2014

A major fire broke out on Thursday in a commercial multi-storey building housing a market of sarees on Puna Kumbharia road in Surat and 80 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot.

Amputee who conquered Everest denied entry at Ujjain temple for not following dress code

Amputee who conquered Everest denied entry at Ujjain temple for not following dress code

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Sinha had alleged on Monday that her disability was mocked at when she visited the temple recently

Celebrity spotting at Lakme Fashion Week

Celebrity spotting at Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Here's a round-up of the celebs who attended Gaurav Gupta's grand finale show.

Sitharaman back with traditional 'bahi-khata' for her 2nd budget

Sitharaman back with traditional 'bahi-khata' for her 2nd budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Last year, Sitharaman had ditched the long-standing tradition of carrying budget documents in a leather briefcase and went swadeshi with a 'bahi-khata'.

Pratishtha the Unstoppable

Pratishtha the Unstoppable

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Pratishtha Deveshwar learnt to reframe her anguish into an opportunity for action. She felt that God had given her an opportunity to make an impact on the wider world.

Cong will bring law to nullify CAA in Assam: Priyanka

Cong will bring law to nullify CAA in Assam: Priyanka

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday asserted that her party, if voted to power in Assam, will bring a new law to 'nullify' the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the state.

Divya Khosla's fringe dress is GORGEOUS

Divya Khosla's fringe dress is GORGEOUS

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Don't miss the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit.

First Look: What the Indian contingent will wear at the Games Opening

First Look: What the Indian contingent will wear at the Games Opening

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Rediff.com presents the attire of the Indian Contingent for the Opening Ceremony at the Rio Olympics 2016.

EC bans rallies, public meetings in WB from 7 pm-10 am

EC bans rallies, public meetings in WB from 7 pm-10 am

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The EC also extended the silence period from 48 hours to 72 hours in each of the remaining three of the eight phases of the West Bengal polls to be held on April 22, 26 and 29.

Pix: Kareena stuns in a 30 kg gold lehenga

Pix: Kareena stuns in a 30 kg gold lehenga

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The actor walked the ramp for Falguni and Shane Peacock in Delhi.

When designer Sabyasachi shamed women who can't wear a sari

When designer Sabyasachi shamed women who can't wear a sari

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'If you tell me you do not know how to wear a saree, I would say shame on you.'

SC asks lawyers not to wear coats, long gowns in view of COVID-19

SC asks lawyers not to wear coats, long gowns in view of COVID-19

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'It is notified for the information of all concerned that considering the medical advice, as a precautionary measure to contain spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection under the prevailing conditions, the Competent Authority has been pleased to direct that the advocates may wear 'plain white-shirt/white-salwar-kameez/white saree, with a plain-white neck band' during the hearings before the Supreme Court of India through Virtual Court System till medical exigencies exist or until further orders,' said the notification, issued by apex court Secretary General, Sanjeev S Kalgaonkar.

Rs 6 cr spent on Modi's Varanasi roadshow, says AAP; demands action

Rs 6 cr spent on Modi's Varanasi roadshow, says AAP; demands action

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday alleged that about Rs 6 crore were spent on the roadshow of Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in Varanasi and demanded from the district election authorities to register a first information report for violation of the model code of conduct.

Spotted! Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at CWG Opening Ceremony!

Spotted! Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at CWG Opening Ceremony!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was at the opening of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Hema Malini takes a tractor tour to woo voters

Hema Malini takes a tractor tour to woo voters

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Malini was faced with allegations that she hardly visited Mathura, which is seen as rural constituency. Mathura will go to polls on April 18.

Vote for your favourite fashion icon!

Vote for your favourite fashion icon!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

A bunch of designers and fashion entrepreneurs tell us who according to them is a fashion icon in India. Do you agree with them or not?

Why India is a poor country of very rich people

Why India is a poor country of very rich people

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'Nowhere amidst the efflorescence of 13 military bands, 16 marching contingents and 22 tableaux was there any hint that far from being a rich country of poor people, the closely guarded secret is that India is a poor country of extremely rich people,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

The BEST of Sonakshi Sinha

The BEST of Sonakshi Sinha

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks back at her career, and looks at her top films.

Priyanka meets SP women workers 'attacked' by BJP during panchayat polls

Priyanka meets SP women workers 'attacked' by BJP during panchayat polls

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

In a terse message to the ruling party, Priyanka in a Hindi tweet said, 'The goons of the BJP involved in 'cheerharan' of the democracy should hear that women will become pradhans, block pramukhs, MLAs, MPs and prime minister, and defeat the government, which gives patronage to those committing atrocities against women.'

Simply Wow! Zeenat, Sharmila turn showstoppers

Simply Wow! Zeenat, Sharmila turn showstoppers

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

The recently concluded India Runway Week took us back in time.

Banjarans of Bellary take fashion world by storm

Banjarans of Bellary take fashion world by storm

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

With 41 stitching patterns under their belt, the Lambani women have not only earned a GI tag for Sandur, their art has also travelled to the London Fashion Week and that Fabindia store near you.

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

'India is a multifaceted place that resides in one country.' 'I always say that there are 1.3 billion Indias and everyone takes their own form and shape of the country.' A fascinating glimpse from Barkat: The Inspiration And Story Behind One Of The World's Largest Food Drives, Feed India.

Bihar buying better food, expensive clothes after liquor ban

Bihar buying better food, expensive clothes after liquor ban

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Sale of expensive sarees rose by 1,751 per cent while consumption of honey by 380 per cent.

4 killed due to Nivar cyclone in TN; Centre, state announce relief

4 killed due to Nivar cyclone in TN; Centre, state announce relief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Nivar which wreaked havoc in 18 districts of the state has claimed four lives besides leaving several cattle dead and over 2,000 trees uprooted, Palaniswami said, a day after the very severe storm made landfall.

PIX: Inside Akash Ambani's pre-wedding celebrations

PIX: Inside Akash Ambani's pre-wedding celebrations

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The celebrations have begun for the next big fat wedding in town.

Cannes 2018: Kangana goes retro!

Cannes 2018: Kangana goes retro!

Rediff.com10 May 2018

What a glamorous debut!

5 Signs You Are a Desi Girl

5 Signs You Are a Desi Girl

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

5 Signs You Are a Desi Girl

Why Janhvi wore mom Sridevi's sari to the National Awards

Why Janhvi wore mom Sridevi's sari to the National Awards

Rediff.com5 May 2018

A daughter's thoughtful tribute to her late mother.

Indian tunes to set mood at 'Beating Retreat' ceremony

Indian tunes to set mood at 'Beating Retreat' ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The ceremony held on January 29 every year marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations.

Music review - R... Rajkumar relies on Southern sound

Music review - R... Rajkumar relies on Southern sound

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

R... Rajkumar starts off well with Gandi Baat and Saree Ke Fall Sa catching your attention. But there is an overdose of this sound, and a couple of ordinary numbers dilute the effort to some extent.

Pics: Mandira, Tanisha, Shamita at fashion week

Pics: Mandira, Tanisha, Shamita at fashion week

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Check out the stars in attendance on Day Three.

Pictures: Rekha makes 'guest' appearance in Rajya Sabha

Pictures: Rekha makes 'guest' appearance in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Yesteryear Bollywood star Rekha on turned up to attend the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha amid criticism for attending only seven sittings since being nominated two years ago.

Don't miss! STUNNING images of sindoor khela

Don't miss! STUNNING images of sindoor khela

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera brings you these visuals from the Bengali Hindu tradition as part of Durga pooja celebrations in Mumbai.

Aww! When Deepika hugged Aishwarya

Aww! When Deepika hugged Aishwarya

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Deepika bonded with Aishwarya. Anil Kapoor and wife mingled with the Thackerays.

Mamata, Nusrat Jahan attend ISKCON Rath Yatra

Mamata, Nusrat Jahan attend ISKCON Rath Yatra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Banerjee, who was flanked by newly-elected MP Nusrat Jahan and her husband Nikhil Jain, said, "Togetherness and tolerance for all faiths is the real religion."