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Re-inventing Khadi, the independent label way

Re-inventing Khadi, the independent label way

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Khadi is the perfect fabric for the country.

World's longest saree unveiled

World's longest saree unveiled

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

The silken masterpiece depicts the pride of Pallava architecture -- Mahabalipuram Shore Temple.

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Many political detainees have been released but former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, who were whisked into custody in the early hours of August 5, 2019, are still in preventive detention.

'It is exciting to work with Ananya Panday'

'It is exciting to work with Ananya Panday'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Meet Ruchika Sachdeva of Bodice, who will present the Grand Finale at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2021.

In his first visit to Varanasi after taking charge, PM to adopt village

In his first visit to Varanasi after taking charge, PM to adopt village

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi on Friday morning the first time after assuming charge, where he is likely to firm up plans for its development.

Tamil Nadu and the forgotten clamour for prohibition last election

Tamil Nadu and the forgotten clamour for prohibition last election

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

If purists are surprised as to why and how people are not demanding prohibition or not talking about past promises, both in the election manifestos five years back and even those made to the courts, the answer lies in how the state has been evolving and changing these past few years, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

No wonder they call him Ustaad

No wonder they call him Ustaad

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Shamsheer Ustaad refused to become collateral damage when his industry modernised, discovers Geetanjali Krishna.

10 celebs who practice what they preach

10 celebs who practice what they preach

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Today is World Environment Day; apt then we look at what contribution some of the best-looking people we feature on our pages make to it!

Will you buy 1 lakh rakhis for India's soldiers?

Will you buy 1 lakh rakhis for India's soldiers?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

And, in turn, help 1,000 artisans earn Rs 5,000 at a time when they are struggling to cope with financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Doctors, lawyers and academics on strike

Doctors, lawyers and academics on strike

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking man's guide to the angst of the professions.

Vote for BJP and your land will be given to Adanis, says Kejriwal in Varanasi

Vote for BJP and your land will be given to Adanis, says Kejriwal in Varanasi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

In an attempt to woo rural voters, the Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal began his campaign trail in Varanasi on Wednesday by holding chaupals or small public meetings.

CM Jaya fulfils poll promises within minutes; orders free power, crop loan waiver

CM Jaya fulfils poll promises within minutes; orders free power, crop loan waiver

Rediff.com23 May 2016

She also ordered increase in gold allocation for women beneficiaries and reducing the working hours of state-run liquor outlets.

'Modi 1st, Ajay Rai 2nd, Kejriwal 3rd'

'Modi 1st, Ajay Rai 2nd, Kejriwal 3rd'

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Dr Kaushal Kishore Mishra, the prime accused in the assault case against Somnath Bharti, says he never attacked the AAP leader. He then explains the polarisation politics of Varanasi.

Jaya begins new chapter in chequered political career

Jaya begins new chapter in chequered political career

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Assuming office for the sixth time as chief minister, Jayalalithaa began a new chapter in her chequered political career.

Yogi govt inks pact with Amazon to promote 'Uttar Pradesh Khadi'

Yogi govt inks pact with Amazon to promote 'Uttar Pradesh Khadi'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Team Amazon would also educate and train the khadi artisans to directly sell their products to online customers.

Muzaffarnagar riots were unfortunate, says Akhilesh

Muzaffarnagar riots were unfortunate, says Akhilesh

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Attempting damage control, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday described the last year's riots in Muzzafarnagar as "unfortunate" and said his government took immediate steps to check them and there was no delay in calling the army.

PHOTOS: Kate, Prince William hit the mark during Bhutan visit

PHOTOS: Kate, Prince William hit the mark during Bhutan visit

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, have arrived in Bhutan for the start of a two day visit to the remote mountain kingdom. The couple touched down at Paro International Airport on Thursday morning.

GST woes: How Surat's powerloom industry is dying a slow death

GST woes: How Surat's powerloom industry is dying a slow death

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Surat houses more than 650,000 powerlooms. Of this, at least 60 per cent have been shut since a month, a loss of Rs 900 crore, finds out Vinay Umarji.

Dia Mirza has an idea for Modi

Dia Mirza has an idea for Modi

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'People shouldn't be made to pay a bigger price for being eco-friendly.'

Modi gifts hand-woven tapestry, DVD on LBA debates to Hasina

Modi gifts hand-woven tapestry, DVD on LBA debates to Hasina

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina a rare audio clip of her father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's speech, a hand-woven tapestry, and the transcript and digital record of parliamentary debates on the historic Land Boundary Agreement.

The 10 HIGHLIGHTS of Oscars 2020

The 10 HIGHLIGHTS of Oscars 2020

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

A good deal of the 92nd Academy Awards (going hostless second year in a row) was a drag what with a staggeringly dull red carpet, long-winded, lacklustre speeches and uneven live acts following too quickly one after another.

World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 117

World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 117

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Misao Okawa, a Japanese woman recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living person died on Wednesday morning of natural causes.

Jaya goes for bureaucratic shake-up hours after taking charge

Jaya goes for bureaucratic shake-up hours after taking charge

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The government brought back former Chennai Police Commissioner T K Rajendran, DGP and Inspector Genral prisons, as Chennai Police Commissioner replacing Ashutosh Shukla.

The art of being Manu Parekh

The art of being Manu Parekh

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Manubhai, 79 now, is exhilarated about newer possibilities and prospects. The past is done with; the future holds the key to evolving forms of exploration. Kishore Singh salutes the Master.

PHOTOS: Japanese PM plays perfect host to 'dependable friend' Modi

PHOTOS: Japanese PM plays perfect host to 'dependable friend' Modi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Modi said it is his 12th meeting with Abe since he first visited Japan as prime minister in September 2014

Gandhi's 'Sarvodaya' philosophy can revive the Indian economy

Gandhi's 'Sarvodaya' philosophy can revive the Indian economy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

At present there is virtually no dialog between votaries of different various versions of economic democracy.

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'We can go with smaller ensembles -- even 15 or 20 creations from a designer.' 'We are keeping the focus squarely on quality over quantity.' 'India Couture Week is, after all, about the best of the best,' FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi tells Veenu Sandhu

4 Reasons Why Bhagalpuri Silk Sarees are Extremely Popular

4 Reasons Why Bhagalpuri Silk Sarees are Extremely Popular

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

4 Reasons Why Bhagalpuri Silk Sarees are Extremely Popular

ICICI Lombard under lens for alleged irregularities

ICICI Lombard under lens for alleged irregularities

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

The vigilance department of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority is looking into such complaints in Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana, Weather Insurance Scheme, Shetkari Apghati Durghatana Bima Yojana and Panjikrut Kishan Durghatana Bima Yojana, according to a letter written by IRDA to Finance Ministry on its ongoing probe.

Modi's 'greatest' rally in UP to be aired in 37 countries

Modi's 'greatest' rally in UP to be aired in 37 countries

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

The stage is set for Narendra Modi's rally on the outskirts of Gorakhpur on Thursday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party claiming that it will be the "greatest of all" rally addressed by the party's prime ministerial candidate in Uttar Pradesh so far.

Congress manifesto to focus on jobs, farm and banking reforms

Congress manifesto to focus on jobs, farm and banking reforms

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The party's research department team, which Rajya Sabha member M V Rajeev Gowda heads, has sifted through the suggestions received in the last five months, and the manifesto is slated to be released later this month, reports Archis Mohan.

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'No other leader in our history, or that of our neighbours, has been able to produce anything of the quality that Nehru did,' says Aakar Patel.

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Many Indian designers are embracing sustainable fashion practices and the results are gorgeous.

Will Purvanchal go the BJP way?

Will Purvanchal go the BJP way?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

In the 2012 election, the BJP's performance was the poorest in Purvanchal, winning only 12 of the region's 112 seats. Will 2017 be different? Will the party ride on Varanasi MP Narendra Modi's charisma?

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

It beats Netflix any day, exclaims Prithvi Singh.

'My clothes are inspired by the sari'

'My clothes are inspired by the sari'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

'My collection for LFW is all about Indianness.' Fashion designer Soumodeep Datta quit computer science to pursue his dream.

The Curious Seeker comes to New York

The Curious Seeker comes to New York

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'I'll keep painting as long as I'm alive,' Madhvi Parekh, one of India's most influential painters, tells Rajendran Pottayil in New York.

Review: Sui Dhaaga is a winner

Review: Sui Dhaaga is a winner

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

No overblown drama, no weepy speech, Sui Dhaaga's sunshine spirit and throwaway nok jhonk pervades the uncertainty and exploitation, feels Sukanya Verma.

A celebration of the versatile ikat

A celebration of the versatile ikat

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

One of the first things to strike one about Cinnamon, a 19-year-old designer boutique hub, is its architecture and feel.

Turbulence strikes Varanasi's Muslims

Turbulence strikes Varanasi's Muslims

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

"Our only solace is that Modi will win Varanasi, but there will be a by-election here. Modi will not be able to cobble 272 seats to become prime minister so he will remain the chief minister of Gujarat. He will resign from Varanasi and then we will ensure Kerjiwal's handsome win." Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt reports on how Varanasi's 300,000 Muslim voters are strategising their vote.