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Opulent ethnic fashion from label Sarv Atelier

Opulent ethnic fashion from label Sarv Atelier

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Designer duo Rohit K Verma and Sanjeet Anand launched their haute couture collection from new label in Mumbai last week. Check out what they have to offer.

A Dalit leader who did much for himself

A Dalit leader who did much for himself

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Paswan was a minister under six different prime ministers, hardly out of government since he was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1977, observes Virendra Kapoor.

#PujaPics: Have you seen a Durga idol so beautiful?

#PujaPics: Have you seen a Durga idol so beautiful?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival.

Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The farmers' tractor rally - Kisaan Parade - against the farm laws was expected to be held after 12 pm. However, huge crowds gathered on the borders at around 8 am.

Anoop Menon's Buddy releases today

Anoop Menon's Buddy releases today

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Directed by debutante director Raaj Prabavathy Menon, the film also stars Balachandra Menon, Babu Antony, Bhumika Chawla.

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'If you enjoy learning and if you can risk the failures, entrepreneurship can be a rewarding, enriching experience.'

Shehnai tunes and a boat ride: Macron with Modi in Varanasi

Shehnai tunes and a boat ride: Macron with Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday enjoyed a boat ride with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Ganga with a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage of the temple city.

Aishwarya, Madhuri, Kajol pay their respects to Sridevi

Aishwarya, Madhuri, Kajol pay their respects to Sridevi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Bollywood pays their last respects to the Legend.

The Curious Case of Jaya Sawant

The Curious Case of Jaya Sawant

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

'Why did Jaya Sawant come to the house of horrors? Like so many reality show aspirants she perhaps believed it would be her ticket to immortality, the way it catapulted her daughter to stardom.'

Ritu Beri to design uniform for railway staff!

Ritu Beri to design uniform for railway staff!

Rediff.com10 May 2016

All staff dealing with customers such as personnel involved in ticket and parcel booking and onboard staff will have new uniform now.

The story of India, retold through fashion

The story of India, retold through fashion

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Gaurav Gupta returns to the LFW ramp after four years to give a new meaning to centuries old crafts.

Why Sonam Kapoor is the coolest bride ever!

Why Sonam Kapoor is the coolest bride ever!

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The Veere Di Wedding actor is giving us so much wedding inspo.

Cong accuses CEC of favouring BJP

Cong accuses CEC of favouring BJP

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

The Congress on Wednesday accused Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami of being favourable to the Bharatiya Janata Party and cited two incidents -- the CD case and distribution of sarees during a rally -- to buttress its point. "For three years, the BJP has accused Election Commissioner Navin Chawla of supporting the Congress. The Congress has rejected it several times. Now, we would like to point out how the CEC has been favourable to the BJP," said a Cong leader.

7 essentials every woman should have

7 essentials every woman should have

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

An undergarment with the right size and fit makes you feel comfortable and confident.

Indo-Pak tension affects unique trade

Indo-Pak tension affects unique trade

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

The practice -- known as the 'done-trade' business in Pakistan and involving the transfer of small quantities of items like nuts, cigarettes, betel leaves, sarees and cosmetics -- has been hit hard by a drop in the number of travellers between the two countries. Many involved in 'done-trade' business at Karachi's Bombay Bazaar have either switched to other businesses or started selling 'jainamaz' (prayer cloth) and other religious items.

#StyleUp: What are you wearing this Diwali?

#StyleUp: What are you wearing this Diwali?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Make way for trendy, glam outfits this Diwali.

Video: Why did Ustad Amjad Ali Khan invite Karan Johar?

Video: Why did Ustad Amjad Ali Khan invite Karan Johar?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

The sarod maestro launched his book, Master On Masters.

Your most memorable Karva Chauth. Tell us!

Your most memorable Karva Chauth. Tell us!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

If you have a special memory of Karva Chauth, it's time you shared it with us.

10 reasons why we love Manish Malhotra

10 reasons why we love Manish Malhotra

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

B-town's favourite designer's fashion label is celebrating 10 years.

DIVA-licious! Kangana, Elli, Lara glam up the city

DIVA-licious! Kangana, Elli, Lara glam up the city

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2015 saw some glamorous celebrities in attendance.

Kolkata turns pink for day-night Test

Kolkata turns pink for day-night Test

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Kolkata sheds its white-blue nocturnal hue with pink ball day-night Test.

Model Edna turns photographer for Rediff.com

Model Edna turns photographer for Rediff.com

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Mexican model Edna Abigail lets us into the madness and calm at Lakme Fashion Week.

Now, gold at your doorstep

Now, gold at your doorstep

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Stung by the steep fall in demand for the yellow metal in the world's largest consumer nation, the World Gold Council is now falling back on the familiar marketing mantra: If customers aren't coming, go to their doorsteps. The reason for the marketing overdrive by the Indian arm of the WGC is simple: India, which used to import around 60 tonnes of gold a month till last year, has seen zero imports in the past two months because of the prevailing high prices.

Sasikala meets Guv; stakes claim to form government

Sasikala meets Guv; stakes claim to form government

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Before meeting the governor, she visited the memorial of Jayalalithaa at the Marina Beach in Chennai.

Tendulkar's farewell series: Carnival starts in Kolkata

Tendulkar's farewell series: Carnival starts in Kolkata

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

The 'Sachin Tendulkar Carnival' is all set to hit Kolkata with the CAB, organisers of his penultimate Test match, chalking out an elaborate list of plans to felicitate the legend as he prepares to walk out at the Eden Gardens for one final time against the West Indies from November 6-10.

Kolkata FW: Sophie Choudhary sizzles

Kolkata FW: Sophie Choudhary sizzles

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The actor-singer walks for designer Mandira Wirk on Day 4 of Kolkata Fashion Week. She lets us in on her style mantras.

Bird flu alert in Uttar Pradesh after 350 birds die

Bird flu alert in Uttar Pradesh after 350 birds die

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

After swine flu, Uttar Pradesh government has sounded bird flu alert following avian influenza outbreak in Amethi, official sources said on Sunday.

Death knell for printed books, newspapers?

Death knell for printed books, newspapers?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Or a brief stop on the way to better times, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Plunging sales see retailers quit malls

Plunging sales see retailers quit malls

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

ETAM, the French lingerie brand that has a joint venture with Kishore Biyani's Future Group, recently pulled out of Palm Beach Galleria mall in Navi Mumbai, together with six other retailers such as grocery chain Foodland Fresh and Manoranjan sarees.

Brands scramble to play the GoT game

Brands scramble to play the GoT game

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

With deals close to Rs 70 crore, GoT could turn out to be the most merchandised entertainment property of the year in India.

The young drug addicts of Varanasi

The young drug addicts of Varanasi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Over 12,000 children in the age group of 6-13 years, mostly from poor families living near Ganga Ghats, in Varanasi are tobacco and drug addicts, a survey has said.

Deepika, Priyanka or Sonam: Vote for the most beautiful bride in red

Deepika, Priyanka or Sonam: Vote for the most beautiful bride in red

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Which of these celebrity brides looked best in their red bridal look. Take the poll now.

Gangajal by post to be a reality soon

Gangajal by post to be a reality soon

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Receiving Ganga water by post could be a reality soon as the government endeavours to tap the e-commerce platform to bring the holy water at the doorsteps.

The big fat Rs 500 crore Reddy wedding

The big fat Rs 500 crore Reddy wedding

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

The mining baron and former Karnataka minister, Gali Janardhana Reddy, has spared no expense or effort to make sure that his daughter Brahmini's wedding is the biggest, fattest wedding that Bengaluru has ever witnessed.

Sasikala visited MLA's house near jail: DIG Roopa in ACB report

Sasikala visited MLA's house near jail: DIG Roopa in ACB report

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The DIG said she had submitted videos exposing special treatment given to Sasikala in the prison.

'Nothing done in 70 yrs' rant has expiry date: Priyanka

'Nothing done in 70 yrs' rant has expiry date: Priyanka

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

'Publicity looks good, but the reality is different... all sections are feeling harassed'

What's common between Virushka's and DeepVeer's wedding?

What's common between Virushka's and DeepVeer's wedding?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Both the celeb couples have a lot in common.

#DurgaPuja: Stunning, creative pics you MUST see

#DurgaPuja: Stunning, creative pics you MUST see

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Rediff readers went pandal hopping and shared these pictures.

'There was a lot of pain, a lot of struggle'

'There was a lot of pain, a lot of struggle'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

More than the gamut of emotions running through Namita Devidayal as she awaits the launch of her first book, there is the unseen presence of her guru, Dhondutai, 'the inheritor of the Jaipur gharana' and the inspiration behind The Music Room.

Why Annapurna Devi chose her music over Ravi Shankar

Why Annapurna Devi chose her music over Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Dissonant artistic visions drove Annapurna Devi and her husband Ravi Shankar apart, notes Swapan Kumar Bondyopadhyay.