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Zoos across India on 'highest' alert after tiger in US gets COVID-19

Zoos across India on 'highest' alert after tiger in US gets COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The female tiger, named Nadia, is believed to be the first known case of an animal infected with COVID-19 in the US. It is suspected that she contracted the virus from a caretaker who was asymptomatic at that time.

'The main challenge is social distancing in slums'

'The main challenge is social distancing in slums'

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'When we talk about social distancing, it almost impossible to maintain this in slums.' 'So we had to talk to the people about cleanliness.' 'It was a task because everybody uses public toilets. So our volunteers targeted those spots to spread awareness.'

Swine flu: How to protect yourself and be safe

Swine flu: How to protect yourself and be safe

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

If you are pregnant or obese you are at higher risk of swine flu.

Which star can sell it better? Vote!

Which star can sell it better? Vote!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Is Sonakshi better than Katrina?

How companies sell in Naxal areas

How companies sell in Naxal areas

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

While there is every sign of grinding poverty in the villages, the towns of Bastar and Jagdalpur have big and bustling markets.

Beloved TV characters we miss

Beloved TV characters we miss

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Whether to raise TRPs, to get a show a new lease or due to the end of an actor's contract, more often than not, popular characters of television shows disappear, only to re-surface later. Here's a look a few who haven't yet come back!

Akashdeep Saighal to enter Bigg Boss tonight

Akashdeep Saighal to enter Bigg Boss tonight

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

The actor clams that he wants to win by being himself.

Humour finds its way through coronavirus stresses

Humour finds its way through coronavirus stresses

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Subtle and sharp, sarcastic and self-deprecating. And sometimes just downright rude. There are wife jokes, husband jokes, boss barbs, Modi jibes, weight gain worries and the inevitable China insults. Humour in all forms is the panacea it seems for people around the world who are united in their need to laugh or at least crack a smile in these troubled times.

Meet Kannada TV's poster boy

Meet Kannada TV's poster boy

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Dilip Raj talks about his journey to the small screen.

All about the rise of Rishad Premji

All about the rise of Rishad Premji

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Clearly part of the grooming of Harvard-educated Rishad Premji, the group appointed the elder son of chairman Azim Premji as chief strategy officer for its flagship IT business.

Fresh controversy for Delhi CWG organisers

Fresh controversy for Delhi CWG organisers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2010

In yet another damaging revelation, a British company reportedly charged the Delhi Commonwealth Games Organising Committee more than double of what a rival firm was offering for doing the overlays work at venues.

'Serials were good before the entry of Balaji'

'Serials were good before the entry of Balaji'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Director Vaishali Kasarvalli gets candid about the quality of shows today and the completion of 500 episodes of her Kannada soap.

Gopichand Katragadda: Tata group's lab-to-market man

Gopichand Katragadda: Tata group's lab-to-market man

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Deep down, Katragadda is still that boy who makes as well as sells soap

If 'Make in India' is a success then why we are importing FMCG

If 'Make in India' is a success then why we are importing FMCG

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

FMCG import bill is bloated, Modi must do something to bring it down.

ITC plans to launch deodorants, talcs

ITC plans to launch deodorants, talcs

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

ITC, a competitor in fast moving consumer goods, is likely to extend its Vivel personal care range to deodarants and talcs.

Everybody is in a mood to spend: Wipro CEO

Everybody is in a mood to spend: Wipro CEO

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

In an interview with Mahesh Kulkarni and Archana Prasanna, Wipro's joint chief executive officer Girish Paranjpe says the company expects uniform growth in information technology spends, despite flat to marginally positive IT budgets in 2010.

#InstaDiaries: Katrina's swag, Ekta Kapoor's BFF and a Bachchan birthday

#InstaDiaries: Katrina's swag, Ekta Kapoor's BFF and a Bachchan birthday

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

When celebs heat up social media.

Auto firms, FMCG rule red territory

Auto firms, FMCG rule red territory

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Naxals, security forces big buyers; durables fail to click as families flee.

PIX: Hottest pin-up girls of our times!

PIX: Hottest pin-up girls of our times!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Presenting the first in a series of four lists of sexy sirens that make us sweat under the collar.

Should you pay for financial advice?

Should you pay for financial advice?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

A good financial advisor costs money. But he takes the responsibility of ensuring your financial stability.

TV star Dolly Bindra enters Bigg Boss

TV star Dolly Bindra enters Bigg Boss

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Famous for playing a vamp in numerous TV soaps, Dolly has also appeared in some Bollywood films including Maine Pyaar Kyun Kia and Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani.

Wipro to cut carbon footprint

Wipro to cut carbon footprint

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Software-to-soap maker Wipro Ltd plans to reduce its greenhouse gas footprint by half in the next five years. The Bangalore-based company with significant interests in IT, would reduce GHG intensity to 2.5 tonnes per employee by 2015, according to the company's second sustainability report released recently. The GHG footprint for the India operations of Wipro's IT business stands at 4.79 tonnes per employee.

Balika Vadhu to take a five-year leap

Balika Vadhu to take a five-year leap

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Anandi, popularised by Avika Gor, is expected to go through a complete makeover -- from a chirpy child bride to a poised young woman.

Calcutta HC bans HUL's Rin commercial

Calcutta HC bans HUL's Rin commercial

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

But, Madras HC not happy with P&G disclaimer for Tide Naturals' ad.

Why the world is talking about 18th century scientist Eva Ekeblad

Why the world is talking about 18th century scientist Eva Ekeblad

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

She paved the way for potato vodka and gluten-free baking. 300 years ago! And that's only two of the many cool things about this Swedish scientist the world is talking about.

Exclusive: Meet the Bigg Boss 4 contestants

Exclusive: Meet the Bigg Boss 4 contestants

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Rediff.com brings you an exclusive preview of the Bigg Boss 4's contestants.

Govt issues new rules for domestic, international travel

Govt issues new rules for domestic, international travel

Rediff.com24 May 2020

The ministry said that states can also develop their own protocol with regards to quarantine and isolation as per their assessment.

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

There is a lot of police action on the ground and even inter-state movement has been stopped, because of which deliveries of essential items via platforms, such as Flipkart, Amazon, Grofers, and Milkbasket, aren't happening. Food-delivery firms -- Swiggy and Zomato -- are facing similar challenges, according to the sources.

French team behaving like spoilt brats: Fans

French team behaving like spoilt brats: Fans

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

It was aperitif time at Les Terrasses de Maubeuge on Sunday and the customers were not merry, they were sadly and angrily digesting the latest episode of the soap opera featuring Les Bleus in South Africa.

Wipro unlikely to take fraud accused to court

Wipro unlikely to take fraud accused to court

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

Wipro, the information technology to soaps conglomerate, says it is unlikely, at least for now, to file a formal complaint against the employee who recently siphoned off around $4 million (around Rs 18 crore) from the company's bank account by accessing a colleague's password.

Saints or vamps, are these women for real?

Saints or vamps, are these women for real?

Rediff.com20 May 2010

The current crop of TV shows have unreal characters that today's woman have a hard time relating to.

'I owe my success to Dance India Dance'

'I owe my success to Dance India Dance'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Binny Sharma, the girl from Ahmedabad, who shot to fame as one of the top four finalists of Lux Dance India Dance Season 2, on her acting debut and more.

When an Indian girl marries a Pakistani boy

When an Indian girl marries a Pakistani boy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Chauvinism, narrow-mindedness or self-righteous wrath? Amber Rahim Shamsi weighs in on the resentment bubbling over at the idea of Sania Mirza having married a Pakistani.

Excerpt: The true artist is NOT above money

Excerpt: The true artist is NOT above money

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

We bring you an excerpt from former TV writer Venita Coelho's book 'Soap', which discusses a career in Indian television and also serves as a handbook for beginners who want to make a career behind the camera.

Home loans: Problems young Indians face

Home loans: Problems young Indians face

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Harsh Roongta, CEO, Apnapaisa.com, throws light on the frustrations faced by India's young working population when they try to avail of home loans to buy a house in their city of birth even as they work out of another city.

PM Modi reviews GST ahead of July 1 roll-out

PM Modi reviews GST ahead of July 1 roll-out

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

All goods and services have been put in slabs of 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%

Madhavan to host Big Money -- Chota Parda, Bada Game

Madhavan to host Big Money -- Chota Parda, Bada Game

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Madhavan on hosting Big Money -- Chota Parda, Bada Game.

Tendulkar takes strike with UNICEF for total sanitation

Tendulkar takes strike with UNICEF for total sanitation

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar became UNICEF's first brand ambassador for South Asia on Thursday and vowed to work towards promoting hygiene and sanitation in the region.

TV gets grand with this new show

TV gets grand with this new show

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Rajashri Productions' new show, Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli premieres November 17.

Groove to these cool item numbers!

Groove to these cool item numbers!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Listen to these hits!