'We are all from middle class backgrounds...' 'We are not like those super privileged kids to whom the parents say "Jao beta. Studio khareed lo".'

See how Mumbaiites brought in the New Year.

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures a mini procession in the city.

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera shares his impressions from the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, India's landmark artistic extravaganza.

Varsha Thapa opens up about her modelling career, racism abroad, fitness and style tips and her ideal Valentine.

What is it about the charm of the Northeast and its mountains that it takes prisoners?

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera recounts the brief moments of interaction and conversation he had with the international celebrity.

Rediff.com's photographer Rajesh Karkera brings you all the action behind the glitz and glamour that ultimately dazzles on the ramp!

Karisma Kapoor looked pretty in a white creation designed by Arpita Mehta.

Designer Payal Singhal has quite a fan following in tinsel town, finds Rajesh Karkera.

We met some more beautiful people on the inaugural day of the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017.

On Day One of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017, Rediff.com met these beautiful girls to know about their looks and style mantras. Do watch this space for more.

Rajesh Karkera pans his camera across the sprawling venue which will host the Lakme Fashion Week for the next five days.

Amazing talent, all on one stage!

Rajesh Karkera relives exciting and eerie moments following a tigress.

'What one experiences is the soft scented breeze from the Kabini river and sounds of invisible insects strumming their guitars,' says Rajesh Karkera.

Rakesh Karkera/Rediff.com shares a photo diary of his visit to the river lodge in Karnataka.

Rediff photographer-cum-correspondent Rajesh Karkera was the ultimate fly on the wall throughout the five days at Lakme Fashion Week Winter Fest 2016.

Model Jessica Ruth Cunville Marbaniang from Shillong, Meghalaya on how she got a chance to debut at Lakme Fashion Week

Warm hugs, coffee breaks and practice sessions' it's just another day backstage at the Lakme Fashion Week Winter Fest 2016.