In a state where thin margins and minor swings decide electoral outcomes, nothing can be left to chance, even for those relishing the cocooned life, observes Shyam G Memon.
'The sari is the most comfortable attire for curvy Indian women, who are all bust and butt.'
Kriti is a desi girl... Shalini soaks in the sun.... Shweta gets coy...
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
As Yesudas turns 84 on January 10, Subhash K Jha salutes the legend.
Check out the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Now in its 17th year, the World Photography Organisation's awards ceremony is a major annual moment recognising the best photography in the world, celebrating the images and stories that have resonated with global audiences over the past year.
This year has been the year of the no travel, which has left millions reminiscing on adventure-filled trips abroad. To celebrate the wonder of world travel, thousands of photography enthusiasts entered Agora #Travel2020, sharing the moments they feel captured the true essence of exploration. Octavi Royo, Agora's co-founder and CEO, said: "Thanks to these photos, we can travel to some amazing corners of our planet and see them from the point of view of travel photographers." Scroll down to see our pick of the shortlisted images...
Explore some of the majestic temples dedicated to Lord Shiva across the country.
A senior RITES official said the new station building comes equipped with many modern facilities that passengers usually get at an airport, but the architecture of its facade "embraces tradition" in a nod to the upcoming Ram temple.
Well aware that he has not been "everyone's cup of tea", the enigmatic David Warner says he would have toned down a bit if he were to start all over again.
Right to apprenticeship, legal guarantee for MSP, passing a constitutional amendment to raise the 50 per cent cap on reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs, a nation-wide caste census and scrapping of Agnipath scheme are among the promises made by the Congress in its Lok Sabha polls manifesto released on Friday.
The actor promoted Sanjukta Dutta's latest line of Assamese saris and weaves.
If one checks Kuldeep's stats, he has felt more empowered across formats whenever Rohit has been the captain.
The weavers have received customised orders for various patterns on the sarees, including Ram Mandir motifs on the pallu, designs detailing life of Lord Ram right from his childhood to killing Ravana, and 'Shree Ram' inscriptions on the border.
As the gorgeous actress turns a year older, we take a look at her FABULOUS life through her Instagram feed!
'Put on that goddamn dress, pick up your crown, and strut like the queen you are'.
She loves the rush of adrenaline and has a weakness for chocolates.
With changes to Delhi's architectural map, a re-naming rash, and more Hindu symbolism in secular spaces, the government is making it clear it wants a clean break with post-colonial India, asserts T N Ninan.
'Shooting with Pankaj was a delightful experience because he was a charming, easy and effortless singer.'
As we celebrate women achievers who are excelling in their careers, here are incredible tales of hard work and perseverance to inspire you this week.
Looking for style tips to dazzle in on Ganesh Chaturthi this year? Read on and learn from the best:
'It was a machinery of death. A large number of Hindus were first converted and then persecuted from 1560 all the way to 1812!' says novelist Richard Zimler.
While speaking to the shutterbugs on the red carpet, the actress said, 'Nervous...I've always aspired to be here someday, and I can't believe I'm here.'
Raveena pouts... Daisy is obsessed...Gauahar plays host...
Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.
Katrina's beautiful morning... Laxmi's traditional look... Karishma's feeling very pink...
These Bollywood beauties who show you how to rock the colour of 2024.
The Iranian beauty walked for designer Soniya G at the Bombay Times Fashion Week.
Their wedding planner Vandana Mohan has been posting beautiful messages for the couple on her Instagram feed.
Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.
Alyssa backed Harmanpreet and the India team to come out stronger from this series.
Her mantra is: "Wear what makes you feel comfortable!"
Saris and ethnic stuff are her forte.
Kagiso Rabada is already in the pantheon of great South African fast bowlers, but if the Proteas play only a limited number of Tests a year, he can never surpass Dale Steyn's record of 439 wickets, reckoned Makhaya Ntini on Tuesday.
7 reasons why you need to adopt Chum Darang's style.
Meryl Streep and Kate Winslet are as talented as they are beautiful!
The actress looked lovely in a pink-bordered yellow sari.
Some of these will make you chuckle.
This star designer who has now found an audience on foreign shores, all thanks to her minimalistic style, and worship of Indian fabrics.
Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.
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