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Hum Log, 25 years on

Hum Log, 25 years on

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Celbrating 25 years of Hum Log. The cast relives their memory of shooting Hum Log

Unusual summer pics: Bubble trouble!

Unusual summer pics: Bubble trouble!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are a few more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Alkali: Cut customs duty on capital goods

Alkali: Cut customs duty on capital goods

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

To reduce the cost of captive power generation, seeks removal of import duty on all capital goods used for small and medium power projects.

How HUL won in rural markets

How HUL won in rural markets

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

More than a hundred years ago, Hindustan Unilever launched a soap called Lifebuoy in India.

HUL Q3 profit beats forecast as shoppers buy more

HUL Q3 profit beats forecast as shoppers buy more

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Hindustan Unilever Ltd, the Indian unit of Anglo-Dutch consumer group Unilever Plc, reported an 18 per cent rise in quarterly profit, beating estimates, helped by a revival in consumer spending.

When the village came calling

When the village came calling

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Shows with rural setups highlighting issues like female infanticide, child marriage, caste system, poverty and forced marriages has found prominence on the small screen.

Mid-tier FMCG firms move fast

Mid-tier FMCG firms move fast

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Even as large fast moving consumer goods companies like Hindustan Unilever and ITC struggle with their volume growth, mid-tier FMCG companies like Godrej Consumer Products, Marico, Dabur and Nestle have reported strong spurts in volumes as they focus on inorganic growth and rural markets, according to industry experts.

The Most Shocking Moments on TV

The Most Shocking Moments on TV

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Here are some of 2009's most shocking reality TV moments.

Godrej to bring Kinky, Keyline products in India

Godrej to bring Kinky, Keyline products in India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

In what will be a cross-country movement of products, Godrej Consumer Private Ltd (GCPL) may introduce some of its international brands in India this year. The move is aimed at securing its presence at the premium end of the personal care market, a segment it is not too strong in.

'Brands are ultimately about emotions'

'Brands are ultimately about emotions'

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Marketers need to recognise that while Indians as consumers are value-conscious, as people they are emotional. So talking to the heart makes as much, or more, sense as trying to attack the mind, says Madhukar Sabnavis.

Indians are less rational than marketers think

Indians are less rational than marketers think

Rediff.com1 May 2009

So talking to the heart makes as much, or more, sense as trying to attack the mind. Soft selling works better than hard selling.

North or South, TV viewers speak one language

North or South, TV viewers speak one language

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Viewership after 10 pm in the four southern states is just about half of that in Hindi speaking markets.

'We intend to cover 50,000 villages soon'

'We intend to cover 50,000 villages soon'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Godrej Consumer Products, the hair colours and soaps major, intends to increase its contribution from rural sales to 50 per cent in one year, from 38 per cent right now. In an interview with Pradipta Mukherjee, GCPL vice-chairman Hoshedar K Press says that among other plans, the company is targeting consolidation of its FMCG businesses and is banking on goods and services tax implementation, which would enable it to have common depot and supply chain strategies.

Is IPL success hurting Indian cricket?

Is IPL success hurting Indian cricket?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

In the bid to make IPL a global sporting brand, is Indian cricket the casualty? Aabhas Sharma and Akshay Manwani try to find some answers

Salman, Priyanka among 12 Indian Entertainment Leaders

Salman, Priyanka among 12 Indian Entertainment Leaders

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Guess who else features on the Variety500 list?

Sex or television? Tell us!

Sex or television? Tell us!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

If young couples watch the assorted mindless programming on telly till well past midnight, Health Minister Azad believes they will drop off to sleep instead of indulging in sexual hank-panky.

Mukesh Khanna appointed chairperson of CFSI

Mukesh Khanna appointed chairperson of CFSI

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The veteran actor's Shaktiman turn on the small screen has been quite popular with kids.

'We will come back from where we left off'

'We will come back from where we left off'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The hugely popular television show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai is all set to come back as a web series.

Meet this Leader's love

Meet this Leader's love

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Richa Gangopadhyaya on her Telugu debut directed by Sekhar Kammula.

'My life has been like a Cinderella story'

'My life has been like a Cinderella story'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'I have seen garibi to amiri.'

Nirma cements $1.4-bn Lafarge India buyout

Nirma cements $1.4-bn Lafarge India buyout

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Ahmedabad-based firm to fund deal through equal amount of equity and debt.

Kkusum girl resurfaces in Three

Kkusum girl resurfaces in Three

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Nausheen Ali Sardar talks about her Bollywood debut.

Ekta Kapoor unveils her new show

Ekta Kapoor unveils her new show

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

The soap queen tells us what to expect from Bol Niti Bol.

'Keep in touch socially with your friends on the net'

'Keep in touch socially with your friends on the net'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Psychiatrist Dr Kersi B Chavda interacted with our readers on April 3, 2020 and answered their queries on mental stress due to coronavirus outbreak and lockdown. Here is the complete chat transcript of what he told readers.

Wipro's consumer care biz logs hefty growth

Wipro's consumer care biz logs hefty growth

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

The first quarter of the financial year 2009-10 was exceptional for Wipro's consumer care business. Santoor, its flagship soap brand, which contributed close to Rs 850 crore in 2008-09 to the company's coffers, became the number one brand in South India in its category.

Modi provoked sentiments of gau rakshaks: Sibal

Modi provoked sentiments of gau rakshaks: Sibal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

It is PM who is creating such environment, he said.

Here's some news from outer space

Here's some news from outer space

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

The latest on space explorations and findings

How Hind Lever plans to take on Patanjali

How Hind Lever plans to take on Patanjali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

In the coming months, Lever Ayush will venture into categories beyond soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, lotions and moisturisers, its current segments of operation, as it seeks to give the brand a horizontal push.

Who's the hottest star on TV?

Who's the hottest star on TV?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

Tell us!

WATCH Ronit Roy make fine music

WATCH Ronit Roy make fine music

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'I hate 'fakeism'.' 'People don't love who you are, they love what you have achieved.' ' Only your success counts.'

Vote! The best star ads

Vote! The best star ads

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Will it be Ash-Abhishek or Bips-Dhoni? Take this poll now.

What's Al Qaeda's obsession with spaghetti?

What's Al Qaeda's obsession with spaghetti?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The Al Qaeda and other terror groups are obsessively meticulous about accounting. Leave alone guns and explosives, they keep an account of every penny spent -- even on a bar of soap, a light bulb or spaghetti.

Angry? Upset? Happy? Use these emojis!

Angry? Upset? Happy? Use these emojis!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

There's a filmi face for almost every occasion.

Adi Godrej: Parmeshwar's life is a big triumph

Adi Godrej: Parmeshwar's life is a big triumph

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

'She adds value to life in many commendable ways. Apart from her many contributions to our consumer products business and Godrej Properties, she dedicates her energies and resources to charity, to philanthropic causes and most of all how she has managed her time as a wife, mother and entrepreneur brilliantly,' says Adi Godrej.

Ahmedabad collector imposes Section 144 to prevent swine flu

Ahmedabad collector imposes Section 144 to prevent swine flu

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The Ahmedabad district collector imposed the Criminal Procedure Code's Section 144 on Tuesday in order to prevent swine flu, an official statement stated.

Toxins in food? How brands can make it safer

Toxins in food? How brands can make it safer

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

As controversy plagues foods again, brandification will bridge the trust deficit, critical for stakeholders.

Sushant confirms split from Ankita Lokhande

Sushant confirms split from Ankita Lokhande

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Finding a place again is not easy: Rohit Sharma

Finding a place again is not easy: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Short-pitched deliveries proved his bane during the Twenty20 World Cup but Indian batsman Rohit Sharma says there is nothing wrong in his technique and he is capable of playing the rising balls.

Model Speak: 'I'm not a big believer in dieting'

Model Speak: 'I'm not a big believer in dieting'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Rediff.com caught up with hot Brazilian model Marianna Dias after she walked in the Shyamal & Bhumika show on Day One of Lakme Fashion Week.

Balika Vadhu is no longer TV's No 1 show

Balika Vadhu is no longer TV's No 1 show

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Balika Vadhu loses its number one position due to IPL and Bidaai.