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Lessons from Bollywood: How to pamper yourself on Women's Day

Lessons from Bollywood: How to pamper yourself on Women's Day

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma picks 10 Bollywood-inspired ideas to pamper yourself on W-day.

Osaka fined $15,000 after win, warned of French Open expulsion

Osaka fined $15,000 after win, warned of French Open expulsion

Rediff.com30 May 2021

The board reminded Osaka that 'a core element of the Grand Slam regulations is the responsibility of the players to engage with the media'

Cement and Tin Tell Stories of What's Up in Kashmir

Cement and Tin Tell Stories of What's Up in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The transformative improvement promised in Jammu-Kashmir remains largely a mirage, observes David Devadas on the second anniversary of the Constitutional changes in the former state.

The relevance of Gudi Padwa and its rituals

The relevance of Gudi Padwa and its rituals

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

A significant ritual is to consume neem leaves, a custom that marks the beginning of the festival. Neem also helps in boosting the immune system.

Chhath celebrated in Bihar amid Covid-19 pandemic

Chhath celebrated in Bihar amid Covid-19 pandemic

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Effects of the pandemic were all too stark as the rituals were performed with face masks on.

Holidays extended in Delhi schools as mercury soars

Holidays extended in Delhi schools as mercury soars

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

The schools for up to classes 8 will reopen from July 8 while for the higher classes will reopen from Monday as per the earlier schedule.

'Human lives more important': Juna akhara exits Kumbh Mela

'Human lives more important': Juna akhara exits Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The Juna Akhara, one of the largest sects of seers in the country, announced the end of its participation in the Kumbh Mela on Saturday, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal that participation in the ongoing gathering in Haridwar be kept symbolic in view of the surge in coronavirus cases.

Forget bikinis, towelkini is the latest beach trend

Forget bikinis, towelkini is the latest beach trend

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The towelkini doubles up as a bathing suit you can wear to the beach!

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The relative ranking of castes can vary across regions and localities and depends on a number of factors including control over land, wealth, and political power. Castes have often tried to 'upgrade' themselves (a process sociologists refer to as Sanskritization), and sometimes get 'downgraded'. A revealing excerpt from Upinder Singh's Ancient India: Culture Of Contradictions.

Makar Sankranti draws lakhs to banks of Ganga

Makar Sankranti draws lakhs to banks of Ganga

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Lakhs of devotees on Thursday thronged the Ganga banks in Haridwar, including Har Ki Pauri, to take a dip in the sacred river on the occasion of Makar Sankranti which also marks the first major bath of the ongoing Ardhakumbh mela in Uttarakhand.

Ashley is a beach goddess in a skimpy blue bikini

Ashley is a beach goddess in a skimpy blue bikini

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Ashley Graham makes her third appearance on the cover of Harper's Bazaar.

For Rohingyas, Tamil Nadu offers succour during lockdown

For Rohingyas, Tamil Nadu offers succour during lockdown

Rediff.com8 May 2020

A cyclone shelter building at Kelambakkam, which was recently given a fresh coat of paint, is the current home of nearly 100 Rohingyas who belong to 18 families. The neighbourhood is on the way to Mamallapuram, about 25 km from Tiruvanmiyur in south Chennai. While some Rohingya men work as butchers, some are helpers in restaurants and others do odd jobs like delivering goods on their fish cart.

Meet the 'Princess From The Slums'

Meet the 'Princess From The Slums'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Her life is ridden with difficulties -- there are times when Maleesha and her family haven't had enough to eat.

Kumbh Mela starts with Shahi Snan in UP

Kumbh Mela starts with Shahi Snan in UP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Security measures have been heightened in Prayagraj and surrounding areas for the auspicious occasion.

What Kiara Advani is GUILTY about!

What Kiara Advani is GUILTY about!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'Guilty, in Lust Stories. Fully faked an orgasm and how.'

SEE: How I made Falooda Sev at home

SEE: How I made Falooda Sev at home

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Food blogger Faraz Haindaday, 21 from Mumbai talks about celebrating Eid in the lockdown.

Hockey legend Balbir Sr COVID-19 negative, critical

Hockey legend Balbir Sr COVID-19 negative, critical

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Balbir Sr was taken to the private hospital from his residence in Sector 36 in Chandigarh, where he lives with his daughter Sushbir and maternal grandson Kabir.

Love it or hate it? Aditi Rao Hydari's ode to Raja Ravi Varma

Love it or hate it? Aditi Rao Hydari's ode to Raja Ravi Varma

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The actor time travels with Hello! mag into Raja Ravi Varma's world.

What I learnt from my mother, a former teacher

What I learnt from my mother, a former teacher

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Priya Pradeep, a Bengaluru-based freelance business writer, shares the lessons she learnt from her mother.

Lockdown diaries: Sun-kissed Bollywood!

Lockdown diaries: Sun-kissed Bollywood!

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Lockdown life has forced everybody to stay indoors. But Bollywood celebrities are health conscious as ever ensuring they receive their daily dose of Vitamin D.

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Raducanu ousted; Nadal, Zverev cruise

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Raducanu ousted; Nadal, Zverev cruise

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

IMAGES from Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Friday

Need some ultra-glam travel inspiration? Read on!

Need some ultra-glam travel inspiration? Read on!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Shenaz Treasury's breathtaking travel pix will fuel your wanderlust.

Funeral service for Stan Swamy held at Mumbai church

Funeral service for Stan Swamy held at Mumbai church

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The church authorities said Swamy's body will be cremated in Mumbai after completing certain formalities and his ashes will be taken to Ranchi and Jamshedpur in Jharkhand, the state where he was based.

'Worst of second wave may be behind us'

'Worst of second wave may be behind us'

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'We are seeing 50% fewer cases now.' 'It is primarily due to the lockdown.'

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

Why this class 12 student is carrying Covid bodies

Why this class 12 student is carrying Covid bodies

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'This is a dangerous job, as I am at a higher risk of contracting the infection, but I need the job'

Have you seen this VS model's bridal bikini?

Have you seen this VS model's bridal bikini?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

American model Devon Windsor got married to Johnny Dex at a beach wedding at Saint Barthelemy.

Congress spent Rs 61 lakh on Facebook ads for Bihar polls

Congress spent Rs 61 lakh on Facebook ads for Bihar polls

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Pages for the Bharatiya Janata Party's Bihar arm (BJP Bihar), Janata Dal-United, and Chirag Paswan (of the Lok Janshakti Party) saw between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 30 lakh in ad spends.

PHOTOS: This is South India's MAHAKUMBH

PHOTOS: This is South India's MAHAKUMBH

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The nine-day Mahamaham festival, known as the 'Kumbh Mela of the south', concluded In Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu on Monday, with conduct of the most important event 'theerthavari', witnessed by lakhs of people.

Swedish royal couple clean up Mumbai's Versova beach

Swedish royal couple clean up Mumbai's Versova beach

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, and his wife Queen Silvia engaged in removing tonnes of plastic and other garbage along with young lawyer and Mumbai-based climate activist Afroz Shah.

Federer feeling 'lucky' ahead of Aus Open hat-trick bid

Federer feeling 'lucky' ahead of Aus Open hat-trick bid

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

While knowing the limits of his body and full of praise for his team for being able to patch him up repeatedly, the 37-year-old admitted fortune has played a part in his longevity.

McGrath Foundation launches virtual Pink Seats for SCG Test

McGrath Foundation launches virtual Pink Seats for SCG Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Glenn McGrath, McGrath Foundation Co-Founder and President, is asking people from across Australia to show their support for people with breast cancer by buying virtual Pink Seats.

Fighting COVID-19: Why you should clean your nose

Fighting COVID-19: Why you should clean your nose

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Satish Kumar Bhat, 47 from Delhi shared some suggestions that he feels may help fight coronavirus.

US Open: Players retire, fans collapse while heat rule in play at NYC

US Open: Players retire, fans collapse while heat rule in play at NYC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'Everyone always talks about how hot Melbourne is but the US Open's way worse'

What happens when Malaika goes on a spa holiday?

What happens when Malaika goes on a spa holiday?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The Chaiyya Chaiyya girl knows how to turn heads even on Instagram.

Memories from Running of the Bulls in Spain

Memories from Running of the Bulls in Spain

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The annual San Fermin bull-running festival typically takes place every year between July 6 and 15. But for the first time in nearly a century, the event has been cancelled due to the coronavirus.

Girl from Chinmayanand-run college found lying with severe burns in UP

Girl from Chinmayanand-run college found lying with severe burns in UP

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

It was not immediately known how the BA second-year student suffered burns and ended up on the roadside, the police said, adding that she was not in a state to record her statement before a magistrate.

War brews between HUL, Sebamed over soap ads

War brews between HUL, Sebamed over soap ads

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Sebamed's campaign for its cleansing bar of the same name, released across print, television, digital and outdoor, has also named Santoor, a popular soap brand from Wipro Consumer Care.

90% disabled Saibaba, covid positive, still in jail

90% disabled Saibaba, covid positive, still in jail

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

In the Nagpur Central Jail, a COVID-19 patient who has been complaining since the last 10 days of high fever, breathlessness, joint pain, cold and sore throat, is being treated in jail quarantine. The prisoner is Professor G N Saibaba, 90% handicapped, wheelchair-bound, with a damaged heart and pancreas; dependent on others even for his essential bodily functions.

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Few of these highly sought-after socialising and networking hubs are seeing much activity as regulars are missing in action.