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Anita Aikara writes on travel, food, fashion and lifestyle. You can e-mail the author at anitaa@rediff.co.in

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WATCH: Saqib's complaint to PM Modi is...

WATCH: Saqib's complaint to PM Modi is...

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The actor wants the prime minister to do something about the duty free shops at the airport.

This dusky Indian beauty has an important message for you

This dusky Indian beauty has an important message for you

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Model Akshara Balakrishna, 21, tells us what it is like to be a dark skinned model in India.

Uff! Aren't they stunning?

Uff! Aren't they stunning?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Anita Aikara/Rediff.com spotted these hotties at the on-going Lakme Fashion Week.

'Saris are really comfortable, nice and sexy'

'Saris are really comfortable, nice and sexy'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Meet the style divas at Lakme Fashion week and check out their fashion tips.

WATCH! Neil Bhoopalam shares his dream for Young India

WATCH! Neil Bhoopalam shares his dream for Young India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

"My dream for young India is this...it is all well and good to focus on economic growth. But there is a priority before that. It is to have happiness."

VIDEO: What makes Falguni Pathak nervous?

VIDEO: What makes Falguni Pathak nervous?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

As Navratri begins, the singer belts out her most popular garba number just for Rediff.com.

Will this beauty queen bring home the Miss Earth 2018 crown?

Will this beauty queen bring home the Miss Earth 2018 crown?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

She is a 'beautiful' advocate of Mother Earth.

Meet the first Kashmiri Pandit beauty queen

Meet the first Kashmiri Pandit beauty queen

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'I come from a conservative family.' 'They had sent me to Bengaluru to study and wanted me to focus on my career.' 'I went for the Miss India auditions because it was something I wanted to do for myself.' 'My family was there and saw me perform live.' 'After I got through the finals, they supported me.' 'Now they want me to be the game-changer -- to be the first-ever Kashmiri Pandit to carve a niche in the fashion world.'

Photos: A special treat for Game of Thrones' fans

Photos: A special treat for Game of Thrones' fans

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

What happens when fans of Game of Thrones decide to bring a Ganpati home?

How this plus-size blogger learnt to love her body

How this plus-size blogger learnt to love her body

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'India has set standard of beauty rules. They feel that everyone needs to be perfect.' 'You may be beautiful and have the perfect body. But if you have big boobs, you'll still get teased.'

Photos: What to expect at Mumbai's oldest Ganesh pandals

Photos: What to expect at Mumbai's oldest Ganesh pandals

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

With Ganesh Chaturthi here, we take a look at what awaits the devotees at Mumbai's oldest Ganpati pandals.

Meet Maya, the Queen of Love

Meet Maya, the Queen of Love

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

'People don't like me wearing saris. But I am an Indian drag queen. I will wear a sari.'

My mother, my guru

My mother, my guru

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Miss India Universe runner-up, Aradhana Buragohain talks about her mother.

The one thing Chef Vikas Khanna can't live without

The one thing Chef Vikas Khanna can't live without

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The Michelin Star chef and host of MasterChef India, who penned his first work of fiction, shares stories from his life.

What's the most precious thing in Aditi's closet

What's the most precious thing in Aditi's closet

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Aditi Rao Hydari reveals her affinity for saris in an interview with Anita Aikara/Rediff.com.

'As a kid I faced criticism for my dark skin'

'As a kid I faced criticism for my dark skin'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Meet Meghana Ramakrishnan, the 5'7" dusky skin model who made her debut at LFW.

What it takes to be a model! Indian beauty queen tells all

What it takes to be a model! Indian beauty queen tells all

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

LFW model Aradhana Buragohain details the pressure she is under to look good.

WATCH: How Laksshya changed Tusshar's life

WATCH: How Laksshya changed Tusshar's life

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Tusshar Kapoor, who embraced fatherhood, talks about the perks and challenges that come with the role.

Revealed! What Kareena, Karisma love talking about

Revealed! What Kareena, Karisma love talking about

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Despite their six-year age gap, Kareena and Karisma have a lot more in common in the fashion department than you think.

When Saqib bullied Huma

When Saqib bullied Huma

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The siblings get nostalgic about Raksha Bandhan.

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