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Anita Aikara

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

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Poem Quiz: What's a sonnet?

Poem Quiz: What's a sonnet?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Love poems? Let's see how well you know them.

Vada pav or samosa pav: Vote for your favourite street food!

Vada pav or samosa pav: Vote for your favourite street food!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Do you have a favourite street food in Mumbai? Tell us about it!

Indian DJ changes the way Hong Kong parties

Indian DJ changes the way Hong Kong parties

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

She spins Bollywood tracks when she's not doing her investment consultant job.

8 well-kept secrets of Panchgani

8 well-kept secrets of Panchgani

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Headed to this dreamy hill station in Maharashtra? Here's what you can do there, says Anita Aikara.

Dressing up Kalki

Dressing up Kalki

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

While they were just launched as GenNext designers at LFW, Saaksha and Kinnari have been dressing Bollywood's leading ladies for long now.

'Kangana Ranaut has daring fashion sense'

'Kangana Ranaut has daring fashion sense'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

GenNext designer Sumiran Sharma, 30, of ANAAM talks about his collection, design inspiration and why he wants to style Kangana Ranaut.

'Sonam Kapoor is not afraid'

'Sonam Kapoor is not afraid'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

GenNext designer Akshat Bansal believes Indians are finally ready to experiment with fashion and look for individuality.

#ParisNewYear: 9 reasons why you should have a Parsi friend

#ParisNewYear: 9 reasons why you should have a Parsi friend

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

If you have a Parsi friend, don't ever let her/him go... because you won't find someone so amazing.

8 things we miss about Independence Day

8 things we miss about Independence Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Singing the national anthem and watching patriotic movies on Doordarshan.

Hooray! The book fairies have landed in India

Hooray! The book fairies have landed in India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

An army of 'book fairies' are anonymously dropping off some delightful books in public places across the world.

This engineer wants to change tribal lives

This engineer wants to change tribal lives

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Vat Vrikshya -- banyan tree in Sanskrit -- helps tribal women, with absolutely zero formal education, set up businesses.

Pics that will make you pack your bags and head to Ahmedabad now!

Pics that will make you pack your bags and head to Ahmedabad now!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Anita Aikara/Rediff.com shares her pics from Ahmedabad, which is the first Indian city to get a UNESCO heritage tag.

This topper refused to let arthritis deter his dreams

This topper refused to let arthritis deter his dreams

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Raj Sheth stood first in the country by scoring 630 marks out of 800 in the final CA exams.

She quit her job to teach kids to love books

She quit her job to teach kids to love books

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Why Jemimah Marak set up a library in the Garo Hills in Meghalaya.

When Sonam raised the temperature in Paris

When Sonam raised the temperature in Paris

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

The star put seasoned models to shame with her confidence as she strode the ramp for Ralph & Russo.

Born to a sex worker, her story will inspire you

Born to a sex worker, her story will inspire you

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'For a long time I didn't know what my mother did -- she kept me in the dark to protect me.' 'But whatever she did, she did it for me.' 'It's been three years since my mother passed away.' 'If she was still alive, I'd respect her choice and stand by her.'

Ramzan pics: Kebabs, mutton biryani, gulab jamun

Ramzan pics: Kebabs, mutton biryani, gulab jamun

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Rediff reader Rahul Bhan shared these delicious pics of Iftar treats. Have a look!

A Moveable Feast of Kebabs and Sweets

A Moveable Feast of Kebabs and Sweets

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Anita Aikara encounters a culinary adventure on an iftar food walk.

Can you ace this basic grammar test?

Can you ace this basic grammar test?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

The score will reveal if you're sloppy or a grammar whiz.

Gal Gadot: Real-life Wonder Woman

Gal Gadot: Real-life Wonder Woman

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

In Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot showcases her badass combat skills. But what is she like in real life?

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