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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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'When people see me, their first reaction is to smile'

'When people see me, their first reaction is to smile'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Jugal Hansraj on his children's novel The Coward and the Sword.

Alia's Cool Sari Style

Alia's Cool Sari Style

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Best celebrity styles for the week.

'I hated my body because nobody liked it'

'I hated my body because nobody liked it'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Criticised for being too big, Janette Tirkey is winning hearts on the ramp.

Tara Sutaria Unleashes Her Inner Diva

Tara Sutaria Unleashes Her Inner Diva

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Meet the best-dressed celebs for the week.

Dia Dazzles. Sonakshi Shines...

Dia Dazzles. Sonakshi Shines...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

It's December and B-Town celebs are already kicking off the festive season in shimmering, party-ready silhouettes.

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Where paneer came to India from... How sambar got its name... Gulab jamun does not have Indian roots...

Sophie Brings Sexy Back

Sophie Brings Sexy Back

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Here's the one and only fashion diary you need for the week.

Kareena RULES the Ramp!

Kareena RULES the Ramp!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Looking back at all the times Kareena Kapoor Khan brought the curtains down in style at LFW.

How This Teen Plans to Fight Climate Change

How This Teen Plans to Fight Climate Change

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

14-year-old Vinisha Umashankar has been creating a buzz with her solar-powered ironing cart. The youngest finalist of the Duke of Cambridge's The Earthshot Prize 2021, she is a shining example of why one is never too young to help the environment.

'God doesn't need to send an angel from heaven to feed a hungry child'

'God doesn't need to send an angel from heaven to feed a hungry child'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

One meal at a time, Vision Rescue's Biju Thampy hopes to turn around the destiny of street kids in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.

If All Indians Are Your Brothers And Sisters...

If All Indians Are Your Brothers And Sisters...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'One doesn't need to wait for the government to come forward to help.' 'Why blame the system when we can start doing things in a small way?'

'I am blessed to be an Indian'

'I am blessed to be an Indian'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Raised in the slums, Ankita Singh's breakthrough came when she was crowned Miss Kolkata in 2018.

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Cakes, brownies and cookies -- you name it and this MasterChef India Season 6 contestant can make it, and make it healthy.

Shamita, Samantha's EFFORTLESS Style

Shamita, Samantha's EFFORTLESS Style

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Best celeb styles spotted this week.

'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.'

Jacqueline is a Diva in White

Jacqueline is a Diva in White

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Interesting fashion moments from the week.

Onam Recipes: Olan, Kalan. Pulissery

Onam Recipes: Olan, Kalan. Pulissery

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Three tasty coconut-based vegetable recipes for your Onam Sadya.

How to SURVIVE the Third Wave

How to SURVIVE the Third Wave

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'Since most of us are going through a difficult time during the pandemic, the foremost step to take care of our relationships is to practice understanding and compassion.'

COVID-19: 9 Rules to Stay POSITIVE

COVID-19: 9 Rules to Stay POSITIVE

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The perfect routine already exists. It is the one designed by nature and is called the Circadian Rhythm. If we are able to align to this routine, according to the Circadian Rhythm, it will help restore, regain, and reset our health in a huge way.

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Designer Archana Jaju's brand is focused on bringing India's fine craftmanship into everyday clothing.

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