Tista Sengupta catches up with five emerging designers from North East India -- Daniel Syiem, Atsu Sekhose, Meghna Rai Medhi, Dhiraj Deka and Sanjukta Dutta -- who, in their own way, are fighting to keep their traditional art of weaving alive.
For existing technologies, unless appropriate financing is available, deployment at scale is difficult.
ICC CEO David Richardson lauded Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh for correcting his bowling action after being called twice in his career and making it absolutely legal, insisting that there's no conspiracy in the timing on the crackdown of illegal actions.
One of the most sought after exhibitions in Asia, as many as 549 companies are participating this year with 53 fighter aircraft on display.
The wedding season is here. Want to flaunt a new piece of jewellery every time you attend an event? Here are the 9 jewellery pieces which look expensive but they are not -
Here's a look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
What is it about the charm of the Northeast and its mountains that it takes prisoners?
Meet Aparna Nagesh and her dancers from High Kicks, one of just nine groups chosen from 54 countries around the world to perform at the Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival in Scotland.
Do you have the ability to speak up and lead by example?
The Hundred-Foot Journey is reduced to plot holes and factual inaccuracies of surprisingly epic proportions, writes Nishi Tiwari.
The Hundred-Foot Journey treats its Indian characters with respect, discovers Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com
'This has been an ongoing process,' says Ambassador B S Prakash, India's former consul general in San Francisco, 'but I believe a Modi visit to the West Coast can be a force-multiplier.'
Former captain Rahul Dravid heaped generous praise on ICC Champions Trophy winners' India saying their good showing had brought a lot of happiness to the fans, who were left in despair following the match-fixing saga in the Indian Premier League.
We bring you a round-up of showings by Digvijay Singh, Preeti S Kapoor and more on the final day of Fashion Week!
Two years into power, there is very little to show for the Modi government by way of 'achievements' on the foreign policy front, and his China, Pakistan policies are gasping for breath, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
In an online chat with readers, chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares interesting anecdotes from his culinary journey.
'Would Chumki ever get to lead a normal life? How could we reinstate her in a family? Questions like these haunted me.' Indrani Roy discovers how a young child, cruelly handicapped at birth, is now living a normal, healthy life thanks to the determination of a few warm-hearted people.
There is enough scope for India and China to cooperate on nuclear energy issues despite the lingering issues which not only includes the Sino-Pakistan nexus, but also the Sino-India border dispute over the LAC, says Debalina Ghoshal.
Mahindra Racing will enter the new Formula E electric racing series next year with ex-Formula One racer Karun Chandhok set to drive for what will be the only Indian team on the grid.
how to accessorize a lbd for a wedding or planning a wild bachelorette with your BFFs! Steal the show with the fusion look and pairing the stylish LBD and Accessories mentioned with your black little dress.
Retired English soccer star David Beckham toured potential stadium sites in Miami on Wednesday, signalling he is forging ahead with his interest in owning a new Major League franchise in the United States.
Simanta Roy Buck finds out why Indian-American singer-songwriter Zoya Mohan bought a one-way ticket to Mumbai.
People of Cuba were offered a glimpse of India's diverse culture when visiting Vice President Hamid Ansari inaugurated a Festival of India in Havana to bring the two countries closer.
With a starting price of Rs 72,000 for the base 32 GB storage model, will the iPhone 7 Plus be able to wow the audience? Himanshu Juneja reviews the iconic iPhone 7 Plus
'People on both sides of the Hindutva debate need to read and understand the texts first,' Bibek Debroy, translator of the unabridged Mahabharata, tells Kanika Datta as he gets started on a similar project for the Ramayana.
Readers share their 2 State stories! Do you have one to share too?
The first Whisky Bible was published in 2004.
City-based relatives of Nina Davuluri, who on Monday became the first Indian-origin contestant to win the Miss America pageant, said the newly-crowned beauty queen had not forgotten her roots and still liked Indian films.
Racist remarks have flooded Twitter after a contestant of Indian descent was crowned Miss America 2014.
A high fashion event can teach you a thing or two about money matters! Intrigued? Then read on to find out more!
'It is near impossible to get taxis in Hong Kong during rush hour. Suddenly a Sikh gentleman walked up to Satish Kaushik. He had recognised the actor and, speaking in Punjabi, offered to get us a taxi. Within minutes, the Sardar had hailed a taxi and then, in what was the biggest surprise for me, he gave directions to the driver in Chinese.' Aseem Chhabra cooks some desi filmi flavours from his travels abroad.
Technologies and gadgets that will take your breath away in 2011.
Satyagraha album starts on a promising note but its culmination isn't as thumping as one would expected, writes Joginder Tuteja.
'We have been getting e-mails for assignments and events. People from random islands, like Seychelles, called us to perform for India's independence day. It's crazy to see how the internet affects the world. We feel blessed that so many people recognise us. We have even got mails from low-budget feature film makers in the South -- like they want us to be the heroines!' Twins Poonam and Priyanka Shah give us a jhalak into their lives!
There is absolutely nothing in the world a capable PR machinery can't achieve...
Under the deal that gives Fusion Automotive exclusive marketing and distribution rights within the country, it will first start with a range of commercial vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to media reports.
Mita Kapur has an irresistible love affair... and she's willing to do anything to keep it going.
Chefs in Mumbai are unleashing their creativity to woo gourmets with global vegetarian fare. Mini Ribeiro picks her 10 favourite restaurants.
Here's a glimpse from the showings at the Aamby Valley India Bridal Week on days Three and Four.
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