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Whoosh... What Style Moments!

Whoosh... What Style Moments!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The amfAR gala was a star-studded affair with celebs gracing the red carpet in glamorous gowns.

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Alison Riske-Amritraj will be eager to build on that in the land of her in-laws.

Met Gala: Bold And The Beautiful

Met Gala: Bold And The Beautiful

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Glimpses from America's biggest fashion party!

'There could be new challenges, new battles'

'There could be new challenges, new battles'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'The Indian economy and the Indian financial sector today remain resilient and much better placed.'

2G: Ambani resiles from statement, denies knowing Swan Tel

2G: Ambani resiles from statement, denies knowing Swan Tel

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

CBI had to cross-examine him as Ambani 'changed his statement'.

Swiatek sends Poland into Billie Jean King Cup finals

Swiatek sends Poland into Billie Jean King Cup finals

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Poland's red-hot world number one Iga Swiatek did not drop a game in her Saturday singles match against Romania's Andreea Prisacariu, sending Poland through to November's Billie Jean King Cup finals in decisive fashion.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Review

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Review

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The Rings of Power has a visual distinction and vibe entirely of its own, observes Sukanya Verma.

Tired of masks? Check out these HATS!

Tired of masks? Check out these HATS!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Hats were the standout accessory at The London Hat Week 2020.

India's banks, financial markets can withstand extreme volatility: Das

India's banks, financial markets can withstand extreme volatility: Das

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday said despite the latest headwinds arising from the Jackson Hole summit leading to extreme volatility, our banking system and financial markets are strong enough to withstand such pressures. Taking the markets by surprise, US Fed chair Jerome Powell had told the annual Jackson Hole summit of central bankers and economists last week that he would have to keep raising federal fund rates to tame inflation, which remains the biggest challenge to the world's largest economy. He also warned of the pains that such monetary policy actions would create on growth and jobs.

HEROES. MONSTERS. SCAMSTERS

HEROES. MONSTERS. SCAMSTERS

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Medieval heroes, cursed heroes, monsters, scamsters, there's no dearth of action on OTT this week, Sukanya Verma tells us.

Govt may tweak customs duties on host of goods in Budget 2021

Govt may tweak customs duties on host of goods in Budget 2021

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The government may tweak customs duties in the Budget next week on several goods, including furniture raw materials, copper scrap, certain chemicals, telecom equipment and rubber products, to promote domestic manufacturing and exports, sources said. They said that while import duties could be tweaked on over 20 products such as cut and polished diamonds, rubber goods, leather garments, telecom equipment and carpet, the customs duties could be removed on select raw materials (like wood in rough, swan wood and hard board) used for furniture manufacturing and copper concentrate.

Keep an eye on Surya Roshni, Swan Mills, Ansal

Keep an eye on Surya Roshni, Swan Mills, Ansal

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

Check out what you can do in the stock market today.

Rupee to remain under pressure; may settle at around 79-80/USD in near term: Experts

Rupee to remain under pressure; may settle at around 79-80/USD in near term: Experts

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

India's rupee is likely to remain under pressure due to high prices of crude oil and other commodities, and may stabilise at around 79-80 against the US dollar in the near term, say experts amid limited headroom available with the Reserve Bank to check the weakening of the domestic currency. The currency has slumped over 5 per cent this year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent international crude oil prices soaring to a decade high. On Monday, rupee ended at a fresh all-time low of 78.34 (provisional) against the US dollar.

Restaurants' staff say will seek pay hike, fear tips may dwindle

Restaurants' staff say will seek pay hike, fear tips may dwindle

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

With hotels and restaurants being barred from levying service charge, waiters, chefs and other workers are worried they will lose out on money and are planning to approach managements to seek a pay raise. They are also apprehensive that tips given by customers out of goodwill will dwindle. Uttarakhand-native Prakash Singh Koranga, 27, a chef who works at an outlet of popular franchise Moti Mahal Deluxe restaurant in south Delhi, said service charge which gets proportionally divided among the staff acts as an "extra income" and "incentive to give our best at the job".

CBI, ED's appeals in 2G scam case to be heard daily from October 5

CBI, ED's appeals in 2G scam case to be heard daily from October 5

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The Delhi high court on Tuesday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate's pleas seeking an early hearing into the appeals challenging the acquittal of former telecom minister A Raja and others in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

Sunny side up: Summer's sexiest swimwear!

Sunny side up: Summer's sexiest swimwear!

Rediff.com27 May 2014

American Swan unveils its hot new swimwear collection and we're sweating under our collars already.

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The 79th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.

In Pics: How Mumbai celebrated Kartik Purnima

In Pics: How Mumbai celebrated Kartik Purnima

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

As devotees celebrated Kartik Purnima, over 1,000 diyas were lit at Banganga in Walkeshwar, Mumbai during the maha aarti.

15 Actresses Who Dared To Play Mom

15 Actresses Who Dared To Play Mom

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Subhash K Jha looks at actresses who dared play Momma at the risk of getting typecast.

When Aishwarya made eyes at you!

When Aishwarya made eyes at you!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Sukanya Verma shows us some eye-catching instances.

What India could try out in final warm-up vs Australia

What India could try out in final warm-up vs Australia

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

India would look to finalise their batting order for the tournament-proper when they take on Australia in their second and final warm-up game in Dubai on Wednesday.

Unique 'punishment' for 2G accused

Unique 'punishment' for 2G accused

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

High court orders Swan Telecom's promoter Shahid Balwa, the director of Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables, Rajeev Agarwal, and three firms, namely Dynamic Realty, DB Realty, and Nihar Constructions to plant 3,000 trees each in the Delhi's South Ridge forest area.

Desi girl Priyanka slays in a bold backless gown

Desi girl Priyanka slays in a bold backless gown

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The former beauty queen looked stunning as the showstopper.

'International factors are a bigger risk to equity markets'

'International factors are a bigger risk to equity markets'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'Higher than expected inflation in the US or the European Union, faster than expected tightening by the major central banks, break out of a war in Europe, and withdrawal of portfolio equities from the emerging markets are factors which can result in equity market corrections.'

Djokovic free but Australia deportation threat still looms

Djokovic free but Australia deportation threat still looms

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke's office said he was still considering whether to use his discretionary power to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa.

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.

How Kuch Na Kaho was created

How Kuch Na Kaho was created

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

R D Burman has passed away before Lata Mangeshkar recorded the song.

The beauty that lies below the water!

The beauty that lies below the water!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The underwater world has never looked so magical, mysterious and mesmerising. These photographs are some of the stunning medal winners in the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 contest.

On the ramp: Ballet, beauty and Amrita Rao

On the ramp: Ballet, beauty and Amrita Rao

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Suneet Verma put up an extravagant finale on the fourth day of the WLIFW and Amrita Rao was the showstopper. Don't miss it!

Like Shruti Haasan's royal look?

Like Shruti Haasan's royal look?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Photographer G Venket Ram brought celebrated artist Raja Ravi Varma's paintings to life for his 2020 calendar.

ED challenges acquittal of A Raja, Kanimozhi in 2G case

ED challenges acquittal of A Raja, Kanimozhi in 2G case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

The ED, in its chargesheet, had alleged that Rs 200 crore was paid by Swan Telecom (P) Ltd promoters to DMK-run Kalaignar TV.

PIX: The Ten Most Popular Actors in Hollywood

PIX: The Ten Most Popular Actors in Hollywood

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Johnny Depp has been toppled by a new entrant in the list!

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

There are very few people in the world who qualify to be called a living legend. Astad Deboo is one of them.

Bruges, it's easy to fall in love with you

Bruges, it's easy to fall in love with you

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Lakshmi Sharath loses herself in the narrow lanes of a magical city.

Raja's secretary threatened telecom officials: CBI

Raja's secretary threatened telecom officials: CBI

Rediff.com2 Apr 2011

Former Telecom Minister A Raja's private secretary R K Chandolia had threatened several senior telecom ministry officials to ensure grant of spectrum to Swan Telecom which was ineligible for getting the spectrum licence, Central Bureau of Investigation said on Saturday in its chargesheet on 2G scam.

What Will 2022 Bring The World?

What Will 2022 Bring The World?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

From Covid to climate change, Shankar Acharya's look at some of the trends and events that might shape 2022.

'What investors want is stability'

'What investors want is stability'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'Hope they don't tinker around with capital gains tax in any way.'

Meet the Oscar winners

Meet the Oscar winners

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Here's a closer look at the major winners of the evening.

Tokyo Olympics: The 8 contenders for Bolt's 100m crown

Tokyo Olympics: The 8 contenders for Bolt's 100m crown

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

With the retirement of three-time champion Usain Bolt, the 100m will have a new gold medallist at Tokyo 2020.

Rohit takes dig at ICC after 'best pull shot poll' tweet

Rohit takes dig at ICC after 'best pull shot poll' tweet

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

India's swashbuckling opener Rohit Sharma took a dig at the ICC on Sunday after his name did not feature in a poll, initiated by the apex body, on who has got the best pull shot in international cricket.