News for 'silk'

Dazzling Nita Ambani!

Dazzling Nita Ambani!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Celebrating Nita Ambani's sartorial awesomeness during Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's pre-wedding festivities.

Meet Supriya, Rohan Bopanna's Beautiful Wife

Meet Supriya, Rohan Bopanna's Beautiful Wife

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

A natural beauty, she's gorgeous in just about anything she wears -- be it a silk salwar suit, an off-the-shoulder maxi or even an envy-inducing monochromatic sweater.

SilkAir to launch Singapore-Coimbatore flights

SilkAir to launch Singapore-Coimbatore flights

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Singapore-based airline SilkAir plans to launch thrice a week flights from Singapore to Coimbatore from October. The proposal is still subject to government approval.

Vote! The SEXIEST Silk Smita: Veena, Rakhi or Vidya

Vote! The SEXIEST Silk Smita: Veena, Rakhi or Vidya

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Take this fun poll now!

Gorgeous! Alia, Disha, Surbhi's Summer Sari Styles

Gorgeous! Alia, Disha, Surbhi's Summer Sari Styles

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Saris can be worn for any occasion. And These celebs prove it.

The rise and fall of Benarasi silk trade

The rise and fall of Benarasi silk trade

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

Geetanjal Krishna spends three days in Benares to understand why the city's famous handwoven silk industry is in the doldrums.

China invites India to join its Maritime Silk Road initiative

China invites India to join its Maritime Silk Road initiative

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

China has invited India to be part of its new initiative to build a Maritime Silk Road which it says is aimed at improving connectivity and trade among Asian nations through the sea on the lines of ancient Silk Route.

The stunning City of Silk in Kuwait

The stunning City of Silk in Kuwait

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

A few years from now, a billion-dollar city will come up in Kuwait.

Come, Fall In Love With Rukmini

Come, Fall In Love With Rukmini

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

She's 5 feet, 6 inches and has been winning hearts with her performances on the big screen.

Like Alia's Look At The MET Gala? VOTE!

Like Alia's Look At The MET Gala? VOTE!

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Alia Bhatt's look at the MET Gala 2024 is winning hearts.

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'aris can be boiling hot in July. The choice of viscose over cotton was deliberate. Cotton would have crushed badly. We used viscose because it is a wood pulp fibre and lets you breathe. It is cooler than silk. We had to consider breathability because the athletes would be on a barge, in the heat, for up to five hours.'

Why Alia Wore This Sari To Ayodhya

Why Alia Wore This Sari To Ayodhya

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Key scenes from Ramayana were intricately hand painted on the sari's pallu.

Ira Khan, The Bindaas Bride

Ira Khan, The Bindaas Bride

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Aamir Khan's daughter keeps her fashion fresh and fun with bright, bold silhouettes.

What Modi offered at Ram temple in Ayodhya

What Modi offered at Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented gifts from Sri Ranganath Swamy temple in Tiruchirapalli to the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya.

The Most Beautiful Women You'll See At Fashion Week

The Most Beautiful Women You'll See At Fashion Week

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

They definitely need a ramp of their own.

At Vini Maxwell's Baby Shower

At Vini Maxwell's Baby Shower

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Glenn Maxwell and Vini Raman shared charming glimpses from their traditional Tamil baby shower.

Pranali's Such A Pop Of Joy!

Pranali's Such A Pop Of Joy!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

A little desi, a little tomboy-ish, Pranali Rathod is armed with plenty of adorable fashion moments.

The Hottest Met Gala Looks

The Hottest Met Gala Looks

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Meet the celebs who wowed at New York's biggest fashion gala of the year.

Gold, silver wires used in Ram Lalla's clothes: Designer

Gold, silver wires used in Ram Lalla's clothes: Designer

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Manish Tripathi who designed the outfit adorned by the Ram Lalla idol in the newly constructed temple in Ayodhya said a divine connection with the deity helped him achieve the task.

Unveiling Paris Olympics' most stylish looks

Unveiling Paris Olympics' most stylish looks

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Designer Berluti reveals opening ceremony tuxedo for French athletes

How To Look Amazing This Ganesh Chaturthi

How To Look Amazing This Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Ganeshotsav 2023: Amruta, Aahana, Kajol Jazz It Up.

BSNL plans network along Silk route

BSNL plans network along Silk route

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd has worked out an elaborate plan for the development of telecommunications network along the ancient silk route following the recent Sino-Indian agreement on border trade through Nathula in East Sikkim.

History Unfolds At Rashtrapati Bhavan

History Unfolds At Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

With the strain and anxiety of the longest Lok Sabha polls now behind the leaders, governance, with consensus, is the next step.

Azmeri's Khufiya Fashion Fundas!

Azmeri's Khufiya Fashion Fundas!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

At times badass, at times classy, here's presenting Azmeri's style secrets.

Hey Ankita, Will You Be Wearing This in Bigg Boss?

Hey Ankita, Will You Be Wearing This in Bigg Boss?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

She's not sorry for making a fashionably fabulous entry wherever she goes.

India's silk exports to UAE rise

India's silk exports to UAE rise

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

India's exports to United Arab Emirates have witnessed a steady growth and the country has emerged as an important destination for export of silk fabrics, made-ups and readymade garments.

Does Vijay Have A Shaadi-wala Message For Tamannah?

Does Vijay Have A Shaadi-wala Message For Tamannah?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

All Vijay Varma needs is his dulhaaniya by his side. What say, Tamannah?

China pledges $124bn for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'

China pledges $124bn for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'

Rediff.com14 May 2017

China will also set up 50 joint laboratories with countries participating in the Belt and Road initiative to enhance cooperation on innovation.

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The City of Bikes is like no other.

No, This Is Not Amitabh's New Role

No, This Is Not Amitabh's New Role

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

After bringing in his 81st birthday with fans at midnight, Amitabh Bachchan stepped out in the afternoon once again to greet them.

Sari diplomacy: Sushma gifts silk sari to Hasina

Sari diplomacy: Sushma gifts silk sari to Hasina

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday presented a cream-coloured south silk sari to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who in return gifted the famous Bangladeshi Jamdani sari to the visiting Indian leader.

Doesn't Mommy-To-Be Sheetal Massey Look Amazing?

Doesn't Mommy-To-Be Sheetal Massey Look Amazing?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Baggy out, preppy in when it comes to cute mama-to-be Sheetak Massey!

Magical Mrunal!

Magical Mrunal!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

There's a reason why 'kudi chamkili' Mrunal Thakur is called the 'super stylish lady Ranveer Singh'.

Does Vidya Balan make a sexy Silk Smita?

Does Vidya Balan make a sexy Silk Smita?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Vidya steps into Silk Smita's shoes for Dirty Picture.

Chinese monks retrace silk route on foot

Chinese monks retrace silk route on foot

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

The monks took the route taken by famous Chinese scholar Xuanzang (602-664 AD).

Sara-Ranveer Meet At A Wedding

Sara-Ranveer Meet At A Wedding

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's niece Sharmin Segal wed Aman Mehta, and quite a few film folk were spotted at her wedding reception held over the weekend.

Vijay Varma's Dapper Cannes Look

Vijay Varma's Dapper Cannes Look

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Vijay wore an off-white satin silk kurta, by Anamika Khanna, flared trousers with abstract prints at the sides. He completed the look with a satin silk blazer and white shoes.

Bulking up: Mutual fund managers favour select banks and auto stocks

Bulking up: Mutual fund managers favour select banks and auto stocks

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank remained among the top mutual fund (MF) buys for the second consecutive month in September. MFs deployed a net of Rs 15,000 crore into these stocks during the two-month period (August-September), revealed Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research reports.

Kharif crop prices will guide inflation fight in coming mths

Kharif crop prices will guide inflation fight in coming mths

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The Centre recently released the first advance estimates of kharif crops that, barring tur dal, showed a dip in production due to uneven monsoon and other natural calamities including pest attacks in cotton. The first Advance Estimates, released a few weeks back, are usually initial projections on the crop size and, more often than not, are revised as more inputs come from the fields. But, the findings have rung alarm bells in several quarters. The Centre, along with many others, is confident that as more details come, the estimates will be revised upwards.

Sitharaman's sixth budget speech is also her shortest

Sitharaman's sixth budget speech is also her shortest

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

She also holds the distinction of delivering the longest budget speech at two hours and forty minutes in 2020.