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Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

As Shyam Benegal turns 89 on December 14, Subhash K Jha takes a look at 10 of his best films and tells you where you can watch them.

3 lakhs to 22 crore! IIM grad's success story

3 lakhs to 22 crore! IIM grad's success story

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

From a small team of five weavers, Karagiri now works with 1,800 weavers from across India. Pallavi Mohadikar, co-founder of Karagiri, shares her incredible success journey.

Norway mass murderer's connection to Varanasi weaver

Norway mass murderer's connection to Varanasi weaver

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

The recent terror attack in Norway that left 76 people dead in Oslo has a remote link with a temple town located thousands of miles away -- Varanasi.

WEAR THIS, and you won't go wrong on Diwali

WEAR THIS, and you won't go wrong on Diwali

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Diwali fashion is taking a new meaning this year.

'The BJP Is An Ocean'

'The BJP Is An Ocean'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

'You are one of the drops that make that ocean, but when you leave it makes no difference to the ocean.'

Stylish Dads And Their Ageless Fashion

Stylish Dads And Their Ageless Fashion

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Dapper dads who look good at every age.

K'taka govt announces Rs 1610 cr COVID-19 package

K'taka govt announces Rs 1610 cr COVID-19 package

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The government has also hiked excise duty by 11 percent, which is in addition to the 6 per cent that was announced in the budget, he said.

Mr 56 hasn't said China: Rahul jibe at PM

"Mr 56" hasn't said China: Rahul jibe at PM

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

In his latest tweet, Gandhi said, "China is expanding its occupation into Indian territory. Mr 56" hasn't said the word 'China' for months. Maybe he can start by saying the word 'China'."

Awwdorable Debina-Gurmeet!

Awwdorable Debina-Gurmeet!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Actor-couple Debina Bonnerjee and Gurmeet Choudhary's ramp chemistry charmed the audience at the Times Fashion Week.

Pix: How to look HOT this winter

Pix: How to look HOT this winter

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Tradition meets technology at the fashion week.

Why Kangana is supporting this designer

Why Kangana is supporting this designer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Kangana looks beautiful in a Manipuri phanek designed by Robert Naorem.

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Rediff.com1 May 2023

It also promised to launch the 'Poshane' scheme through which every BPL household will be provided with half litre 'Nandini' milk every day and five kg 'Shri Anna - siri dhanya' through monthly ration kits.

Olympic medallist Ravi Dahiya turns Fashion Muse

Olympic medallist Ravi Dahiya turns Fashion Muse

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

The champion wrestler made his ramp debut at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The Hottest Videos of the Week!

Want to copy Samantha's shaadi looks?

Want to copy Samantha's shaadi looks?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

See how the actor pulled off different looks at Miheeka-Rana's wedding celebrations.

Putting A Glamorous Spin On Desi Weaves

Putting A Glamorous Spin On Desi Weaves

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Boundary-breaking Designer Ujjwal Dubey is shaking up the fashion industry with his gender fluid collection.

Amazon announces $250 mn fund for SMEs in India

Amazon announces $250 mn fund for SMEs in India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

E-commerce giant Amazon on Thursday announced a $250 million (about Rs 1,873 crore) fund that will focus on digitising small and medium businesses, and driving innovation in the areas of agri-tech and health-tech in India. "Small and medium sized businesses are often the engine and the lifeblood of economies and I think it's true in India as well. "And we are very passionate about trying to enable acceleration of SMBs in fuelling innovation and the economy in India," Amazon Web Services CEO Andrew Jassy said.

Migrant worker from Bihar shot dead by terrorists in J-K

Migrant worker from Bihar shot dead by terrorists in J-K

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

A migrant worker from Bihar was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district, the latest in a series of targeted killings, officials said on Friday.

'We must buy less, buy better and wear it for longer'

'We must buy less, buy better and wear it for longer'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

''Fashion without a conscience is a ticking time bomb.'

Inspiring! The Story Behind Kangana's Sari

Inspiring! The Story Behind Kangana's Sari

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

'Khadi can be hope for the entire world which is struggling with the pollution from the fashion industry.'

Strange case of why the handloom board was abolished

Strange case of why the handloom board was abolished

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

When Nitin Gadkari was president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the party had announced it would set up a separate ministry for handlooms and handicraft. Instead of doing that, the BJP government has abolished the only institution that took into account the voice of the weavers.

Silk yarns: Let the Baluchari bewitch you!

Silk yarns: Let the Baluchari bewitch you!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The sari is woven faced down, with a mirror placed on the ground to keep track of the progress and accuracy of design

Will My Job Be Threatened?

Will My Job Be Threatened?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan decodes the post-ChatGPT angst.

At 116, she's the world's new oldest person

At 116, she's the world's new oldest person

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

At 116, Gertrude Weaver is now the world's oldest person.

'Discuss religion with Rahul': Kamal Nath challenges BJP, RSS

'Discuss religion with Rahul': Kamal Nath challenges BJP, RSS

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

The discussion will prove Gandhi has more knowledge about religion and spirituality than these persons, Kamal Nath said.

World's oldest person dies at 116, held the title for just 5 days

World's oldest person dies at 116, held the title for just 5 days

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Gertrude Weaver from Arkansas became next in line to officially earn the title of oldest person when 117-year-old Misao Okawa of Japan died on Wednesday

Ready for some Space-Age Fashion?

Ready for some Space-Age Fashion?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Indo-German label Cocccon unveiled its collection for the first time in India.

Stars give you Diwali style inspiration

Stars give you Diwali style inspiration

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Celeb-inspired ways to style your Diwali look.

Why is Smriti Irani thanking Sachin Tendulkar?

Why is Smriti Irani thanking Sachin Tendulkar?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The textile ministry had organised a show at Elephanta Caves in Mumbai to promote the artisans and revive arts and culture.

16 resolutions were passed by AIADMK's general council

16 resolutions were passed by AIADMK's general council

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

A total of 16 resolutions were passed in the crucial All India Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general council meeting held in Chennai on Monday in which Edappadi K Palaniswami was appointed as the party's interim general secretary and O Paneerselvam was expelled for "anti-party" activities.

'Mani Ratnam Sir doesn't always have a very clear vision'

'Mani Ratnam Sir doesn't always have a very clear vision'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

'He knows what he doesn't want and likes exploring the rest with his cast and crew, so it's like a journey of making something beautiful together.'

BJP steps up reach out to UP's Pasmanda Muslims for a clean sweep in LS polls

BJP steps up reach out to UP's Pasmanda Muslims for a clean sweep in LS polls

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

In Pasmanda Muslim meets, the BJP leaders are highlighting that the Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and the Congress always used Muslims as a "vote bank" and did not give them their due.

Pics: Six yards of tradition from Assam

Pics: Six yards of tradition from Assam

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Anuradha Kuli showcased handwoven sarees as part of the #MadeInAssam initiative.

PIX: Fashion's ode to Planet Earth

PIX: Fashion's ode to Planet Earth

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

When a bunch of youngsters come together and decide sustainable fashion is possible, a brand like 11.11/eleven eleven is born.

How Vaishali S Wooed Milan With Desi Weaves

How Vaishali S Wooed Milan With Desi Weaves

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Through her Ancestral Weaves collection she gave 'the wonderful Indian weavings a universal language' at Milan.

Unbelievable! Sania flaunts fit bod on the runway

Unbelievable! Sania flaunts fit bod on the runway

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

After losing 26 kilos, the tennis ace looked fit as a fiddle as she turned showstopper for Rina Singh.

India crosses $400-bn milestone in exports

India crosses $400-bn milestone in exports

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The country's exports for the first time crossed the $400 billion mark in a fiscal on healthy performance by sectors such as petroleum products, engineering, gems and jewellery, and chemicals, according to the commerce ministry's data released on Wednesday. The merchandise exports rose by by 37 per cent to $400.8 billion in 2021-22 until March 21 against $292 billion in 2020-21. Previously, the outbound shipments had touched a record of $330.07 billion in 2018-19.

A school dropout's invention for his mother!

A school dropout's invention for his mother!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

Chintakindi Mallesham, a poor weaver from Sharjipet village in Andhra Pradesh has turned out to be a saviour for hundreds of weavers.

Dia, Kajal, Mini Celebrate Handlooms

Dia, Kajal, Mini Celebrate Handlooms

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

These pics will make you fall in love with handloom.