Ahead of polls, Nitish inducts 7 new ministers, all from BJPWith less than a year left for assembly polls, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday inducted seven new faces into his council of ministers, all from alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party. IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with his seven new cabinet colleagues. Photograph: @DilipJaiswalBJP/X The expansion, which could be the last before the elections are announced, raises the total number of ministers to 36, the maximum permissible in the state with a 243-strong assembly. Rediff.com, 1 month ago |
'It Was Always About The Bride''Her story, her life, her aspirations and struggles...''Indian weddings are not just about fuschia, pink and dancing. They have many nuances.' IMAGE: A creation from Sabyasachi Mukherjee's Heritage Bridal collection 2024. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Sabyasachi Heritage Bridal collection 2024 It is a pleasant December afternoon in the City of Joy -- Kolkata. Sabyasachi Mukherjee, a name celebrated as India's most influential and globally recognised designer, has agreed to meet at his atelier in ... Rediff.com, 1 month ago
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'Doors Don't Open Easily For Us''We have to keep knocking on it before we get a response.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Anjana Sukhani/Instagram Anjana Sukhani has acting for 23 years in films like Salaam-e-Ishq, Golmaal Returns, Department, Don Seenu. Still, you may not even know her name. It's tough being an actor if you're not a star kid, and Anjana knows that only too well. The actor, who is seen in the Web series Bada Naam Karenge, tells Patcy N/Rediff,com, "I won't say there were a dearth of offers in Bollywood but not ... Rediff.com, 1 month ago
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How A Prof Got A Role In Paatal Lok 2!Dr Theyie Keditsu, who plays Grace Reddy, was spotted at a restaurant. The next day she was offered Paatal Lok 2. IMAGE: Theyie Keditsu plays the elegant Grace Reddy in Paatal Lok 2. Photographs: Kind courtesy Theyie Keditsu Never in her wildest of dreams did Dr Theyie Keditsu ever think that she would act, and that too in a blockbuster show like Paatal Lok 2. Dr Keditsu was spotted by the Paatal Lok 2 casting crew at a restaurant where she was dining with her husband and four children in ... Rediff.com, 1 month ago
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Preity Zinta's Top 10 FilmsBubbly is to Preity Zinta what an Angry Young Man is to Amitabh Bachchan. No matter how old they grow, the terms are inextricably attached to their personality. As much Preity would like to be relieved of everyone's ebullient expectations of her, truth is few have fizzed up the silver screen like she has. Remember when the dimpled star was the face for Perk chocolates? You can't fake such pep. Every time zingy Zinta surfaced on screen, even the dullest of scenarios took the shape of sunshine. Rediff.com, 2 months ago
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'1 Step At A Time Is Healthier Than 100''This is the age where if you Blinkit, you will get things in eight minutes.''But nothing will happen here in eight minutes. It takes at least eight years to do something.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sai Tamhankar/Instagram Be it theatre, TV, cinema or OTT, Sai Tamhankar has done it all in her endeavour to find "exciting" roles. From being a household name in Marathi cinema to marking a significant position in Hindi space, her work repertoire is enviable. But Sai insists her success wasn't a ... Rediff.com, 2 months ago
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10 Ways To Ace The Bikini LookIt's still winter but a girl can always dream of sunny days and golden beaches, can't she? Sukanya Verma helps you plan your summer in advance and ace that bikini look with a little inspiration from Bollywood's swimwear Rediff.com, 2 months ago
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Emergency: What Priyanka Gandhi Told Kangana'Indira Gandhi was a very weak person,' Kangana claimed. 'She had many crutches around and was constantly seeking validation.' Priyanka Gandhi Vadra complimented Kangana Ranaut on her work and her hair when they crossed paths in Parliament and responded with an "okay, maybe" when the actor and BJP MP asked the Congress leader to watch her new film Emergency. IMAGE: A poster for Kangana Ranaut's Emergency. Photograph: Rediff.com Archives The much in the news film sees Ranaut playing the ... Rediff.com, 2 months ago
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