Rohit Bal, India's czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Designer Rohit Bal, a pioneer who helped put Indian fashion on the global map and dressed celebrities at home, Hollywood and elsewhere, died on Friday night at a south Delhi hospital following a......

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata.Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the......

The Formidable Editor, Vimla Patil

Vimla Patil always stressed the importance of proving wrong the perception that women were women's worst enemies. And it is a lesson I carried forward with me all through my career, learning......

Fashion Week Returns To War Hit Ukraine

On Sunday, September 1, 2024, for the first time since the Russian invasion took place over two years ago, Ukraine Fashion Week returned to Kyiv. The event, which used to take place twice annually,......

Diwali Shopping Still Sluggish

While there was a 6 to 7 per cent increase in volume compared to last year in the first few days of the month which coincided with festivals, a large part of the demand is yet to hit the market.......

India vs China: How leading brokerages are positioned across Asian equities

The recent stimulus measures announced by China have seen most analysts sit up and take notice. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Within the Asian region, brokerages have started tweaking......

High-level delegation of US pension funds to visit India next week

A delegation of high-level executives from US public pension funds (non-profit and government sectors) is visiting India next week to assess and familiarise themselves with the investment......

Bangladesh Crisis: Advantage Tiruppur!

India's gain will be an additional business of $300 million to $400 million per month if 10-11% of Bangladesh's export is diverted to Indian hubs like Tiruppur. IMAGE: People celebrate Bangladesh......

Emotions Run Higher Than Usual On OTT

Emotions run higher than usual on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options.   La MaisonWhere to watch? Apple TV+Language: French (with subtitles) Determined to bounce......

Where You Can Watch Bad Newz

Sass, sci-fi, spies and sadness, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options.   Bad NewzWhere to watch? Amazon Prime VideoLanguage: Hindi What are the......

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay It all began in September......

Now, Watch Kill On OTT

Fast, furious and fashionable, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options to choose from.   KillWhere to watch? Disney+HotstarLanguage: Hindi After......

'Never Thought He'd Go Away So Soon'

'Towards the end, his struggle with ill health robbed him of some of his energy and vitality.' IMAGE: Olympic medalist Vijender Singh walked as showstopper for Rohit Bal in 2008. Photograph: Kind......

Man City's winning streak shattered; Real humiliated at home

Gyokeres grabs hat-trick as Sporting maul Man City IMAGE: Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim and players celebrate after the match. Photograph: Pedro Nunes/Reuters Sporting marked the final home......

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday. IMAGE: Manchester City's Erling Haaland is airbound as he heads in a spectacular goal against Sparta Prague at Etihad Stadium,......

Bowlers, Ravindra get captain's nod after historic win

IMAGE: Tom Latham led New Zealand to their first win in 36 years on India soil in the opening Test in Bengaluru, on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI New Zealand's first victory in India for 36 years was......

'Haters Will Hate, But Lovers Will Love'

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker turns heads in a latex dress and green jumper. Photograph: Kind courtesy Lakme Fashion Week/Instagram   Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker made a splash at the Lakme......