News for 'traditional Indian fashion'

The Story Behind Mira Nair's Ilkal Sari

The Story Behind Mira Nair's Ilkal Sari

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Mira's decision to wear an Indian sari was a beautiful tribute to Indian craftsmanship, heritage that also honoured the family's Indian roots.

Are Diana, Vishal, Saiee The Hottest New Trio In Town?

Are Diana, Vishal, Saiee The Hottest New Trio In Town?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Lakm Fashion Week x FDCI Day 3 kicked off with three designers Ankush Jain, Jigar & Nikita, and Sanjukta Dutta showcasing their talent.

Chef Ranveer's Secret Ingredient Is...

Chef Ranveer's Secret Ingredient Is...

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Chef Ranveer Brar walked as showstopper for Tarun Tahiliani's Tasva collection at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2025 in Delhi.

Ladki Wale! Team-mates Groove At Smriti's Haldi

Ladki Wale! Team-mates Groove At Smriti's Haldi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Smriti Mandhana's haldi ceremony transformed into a lively gathering filled with colour, laughter and camaraderie, as her Team India mates joined her to mark the special occasion.

Gosh! Bhumi Pednekar's Such A Wonderful Bride

Gosh! Bhumi Pednekar's Such A Wonderful Bride

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Bhumi Pednekar wore a cape instead of a dupatta, giving bridal wear a modern twist. "Fashion is something that's very special to me. My fashion choices give me the opportunity to question the status quo," says the actor.

Bhagyashri, Sai Pallavi Have A Style Cheat Sheet

Bhagyashri, Sai Pallavi Have A Style Cheat Sheet

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The wedding season has officially begun, which means it's time for your hair to work as hard as your outfit. And nothing transforms a look faster than the right hair accessory.

When My Fashion Dream Came True!

When My Fashion Dream Came True!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Fashion is often seen as a world of effortless glamour but, watching from the inside at Lakme Fashion Week, I saw how illusory that perception could be.

Triptii, Kriti, Priyanka Love This Experiment

Triptii, Kriti, Priyanka Love This Experiment

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Gone are the days when festive fashion meant only picking between a sari or a lehenga; this season, it's time to make a statement with fusion!

Furniture Gets a Fashion Upgrade

Furniture Gets a Fashion Upgrade

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Fine furniture is now about soul, not just status, whether it's a bar cabinet with elaborate French marquetry or a delicately curved Italian leather sofa.

Prada Steps Into Kolhapur

Prada Steps Into Kolhapur

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The team toured four clusters in and around Kolhapur where Kolhapuri chappals are made.

Janhvi, Nitibha And The Magic Called India

Janhvi, Nitibha And The Magic Called India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

From gorgeous gowns to sleek suits, the stars at Cannes showed us Indian-designed outfits that were a unique expression of style and artistry.

Rohit Bal, India's czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Rohit Bal, India's czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Designer Rohit Bal, a pioneer who helped put Indian fashion on the global map and dressed celebrities at home, Hollywood and elsewhere, died on Friday night at a south Delhi hospital following a heart attack. He was 63.

Prada breaks silence over Rs 1.2 lakh 'Kolhapuri chappals'

Prada breaks silence over Rs 1.2 lakh 'Kolhapuri chappals'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Artisans from Maharashtra have cried foul after footwear similar to the famous Kolhapuri chappals featured in Prada's show. They alleged violation of geographical identification (GI) rights.

'My Life Could Be A Movie'

'My Life Could Be A Movie'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'It doesn't matter where you come from or what college you studied in. None of it defines your future. Just don't give up.'

Is Anjali Sivaraman A Bad Girl?

Is Anjali Sivaraman A Bad Girl?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

While Anjali Sivaraman is steadily making her mark as one of the freshest faces in Indian cinema, her fashion game deserves its own spotlight.

Nithya Menen, Queen Of Quirk!

Nithya Menen, Queen Of Quirk!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Nithya Menen isn't just known for her powerhouse performances - the Idli Kadai actress has carved a niche in fashion too.

Kareena's Kolhapuris Join The Conversation

Kareena's Kolhapuris Join The Conversation

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

The inclusion of the Kolhapuri chappal in Prada's new show -- without proper collaboration or acknowledgement --not only undermines the artisans' cultural heritage but also monetises a centuriesold craft without benefiting its rightful custodians.

11 Ways To Sparkle At Ganpati Pooja

11 Ways To Sparkle At Ganpati Pooja

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Expect Bollywood's shiniest to sparkle at the festivities in glorious traditional fashion and gorgeous personal style.

When Jahnvi, Sakshi, Aditi Celebrated India

When Jahnvi, Sakshi, Aditi Celebrated India

Rediff.com31 May 2025

From traditional silhouettes reimagined for contemporary tastes to avant-garde pieces that push the boundaries of fashion, talented Indian fashion designers showcased the country's unique craftsmanship and rich cultural heritage at Cannes this year.

Ibrahim-Sharvari: 'Match Made In Heaven'?

Ibrahim-Sharvari: 'Match Made In Heaven'?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Sparks fly on the runway as Ibrahim Ali Khan and Sharvari Wagh steal the show in Amit Aggarwal's couture.

Is Pakistan's Rise Wake-Up Call For India?

Is Pakistan's Rise Wake-Up Call For India?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

New Delhi might have loudly welcomed an age of multipolarity, hedging and strategic autonomy. But it seems the winner in that game is Islamabad, not us, points out Mihir S Sharma.

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

In the last 11 years, India and the world witnessed what he stood for, what he promised and did not deliver, and what he actually stood for and practised without fearing how history would judge him. Modi's tenure has been punctuated with headline-grabbing decisions, symbolic gestures, and stage-managed moments that continue to define his leadership and India's politics, points out Ramesh Menon.

Uyi Amma! Rasha, Ibrahim Are...

Uyi Amma! Rasha, Ibrahim Are...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Rasha Thadani and Ibrahim Ali Khan set the ramp on fire at the India Couture Week grand finale.

Ranbir Kapoor Becomes A Dulha... Again!

Ranbir Kapoor Becomes A Dulha... Again!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Making a grand entrance in a stylish car, Kapoor embraced the role of a groom, with models accompanying him as his groomsmen, perfectly capturing the essence of the theme.

Janhvi Kapoor Wows!

Janhvi Kapoor Wows!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Bollywood's love for fashion is taking the world by storm.

Why The London Fashion Week Was Talking About India

Why The London Fashion Week Was Talking About India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

This year's London Fashion Week -- LFW has been dazzling fashion lovers for 40 years now -- proved how India is shining on the global fashion stage, says Rediff.com's Shristi Sahoo.

Amazon, Flipkart deploy war rooms for Rs 1.2 trillion festival battle

Amazon, Flipkart deploy war rooms for Rs 1.2 trillion festival battle

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

At the stroke of midnight, live dashboards lit up simultaneously across Amazon India's World Trade Centre headquarters and Flipkart's Outer Ring Road office in Bengaluru. In sprawling "war rooms" at both the companies, executives monitored real-time data streams tracking payment speeds, inventory levels, and delivery logistics as millions of shoppers flooded online platforms.

Indo-West Is New Chic For Sanya, Ananya

Indo-West Is New Chic For Sanya, Ananya

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Rashmika, Ananya, Sonam, Sanya and Bebo stun in bold fusion looks that mix tradition and sass

What Designer Amit Aggarwal Will Never Comprise On

What Designer Amit Aggarwal Will Never Comprise On

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

"Right from choosing the exact colour of the stone to what kind of metal would go around it... We paid so much attention to tiny colours," says Amit Aggarwal.

What Designer Amit Aggarwal Will Never Comprise On

What Designer Amit Aggarwal Will Never Comprise On

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

"Right from choosing the exact colour of the stone to what kind of metal would go around it... We paid so much attention to tiny colours," says Amit Aggarwal.

PIX: RCB's Ellyse Perry Stuns in a Saree

PIX: RCB's Ellyse Perry Stuns in a Saree

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

In Lucknow, they hosted a spectacular 'Regal Rendezvous,' a night designed to recharge the squad and foster team spirit ahead of the crucial playoff stages.

Neena Or Janhvi: Who Served Style Ace?

Neena Or Janhvi: Who Served Style Ace?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Take the Wimbledon style poll and tell us who served an ace and who you think missed the mark!

The Ravishing Neeru Bajwa

The Ravishing Neeru Bajwa

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Her wardrobe is a lesson in versatility a fashion spectacle you cannot miss.

Nazar Na Lage, Trisha!

Nazar Na Lage, Trisha!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Trisha Krishnan's fashion sense reflects her dynamic personality, her eye for detail and her love for vibrant prints.

Ananya, Anamika Dazzle At LFW's Opening Show

Ananya, Anamika Dazzle At LFW's Opening Show

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Anamika Khanna's show was a celebration of the past, present and vibrant future of Indian women making their mark across all spheres of life.

Why Hotels Are Building Branded Residences

Why Hotels Are Building Branded Residences

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'While the concept was introduced globally over four decades ago, branded residences have taken off now in India.'

A Traditional Kerala Meal For Sreejesh

A Traditional Kerala Meal For Sreejesh

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The customary naadan or home-cooked meal is rather memorable fare.

From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.

Sobhita, Aishwarya, Aditi And Sindoor

Sobhita, Aishwarya, Aditi And Sindoor

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

At Cannes, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aditi Rao Hydari showed the world that sindoor paired with saris can be as striking as any couture gown.

Harnaaz, Mrunal, Shreya's Independence Day Fashion

Harnaaz, Mrunal, Shreya's Independence Day Fashion

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Celeb-inspired ways to make you Independence Day celebrations a memorable one.