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11 Tips To PROTECT SKIN In The Monsoon

11 Tips To PROTECT SKIN In The Monsoon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Using lightweight products and following a monsoon skin care routine can keep problems at bay.

Govt announces divestment plans to generate revenue

Govt announces divestment plans to generate revenue

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who won a landslide election victory in May largely on a promise of economic growth, is expected to speed up divestments to bolster revenue generation.

Vedanta loses half of wealth in 6 months

Vedanta loses half of wealth in 6 months

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Anil Agarwal, chairman of the Vedanta group, has not started the New Year on a good note.

Vedanta to invest Rs 43,000 cr in expansion

Vedanta to invest Rs 43,000 cr in expansion

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

The group also has plans to spend Rs 50,000 crore (Rs 500 billion) on power generation. The London-listed giant will spend Rs 43,000 crore (Rs 430 billion) to enhance its capacity, in addition to its Rs 50,000-crore (Rs 500-billion) plan in power generation.

10 super foods to boost your immunity

10 super foods to boost your immunity

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Nutritionist Dr Siddhant Bhargava explains the importance of essential nutrients, probiotic food and vitamin C in your daily diet.

7 Ways To Include PROTEIN In Your Diet

7 Ways To Include PROTEIN In Your Diet

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Protein helps you build muscle, improve metabolism, and keeps you satiated for longer.

Treatment for HIV may become a reality soon

Treatment for HIV may become a reality soon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

In their ground-breaking study, a team at Pennsylvania University made laboratory rodents HIV resistant by sabotaging a gene in blood cells that the deadly virus normally infects, the Nature Biotechnology journal reported.

Many Indian children under 5 are stunted: study

Many Indian children under 5 are stunted: study

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Nearly 50 pc children under five years of age in India have stunted growth mainly because of zinc, iron and vitamin A deficiencies, according to a new study.

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

If you have a fever and symptoms of a UTI, or if your symptoms persist despite treatment, you should see a doctor.

How 4-5% of India's GDP is wiped away every year

How 4-5% of India's GDP is wiped away every year

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Corrosion is a big menace for anything with steel application from rebars in construction, oil and water pipelines, railway track, power distribution poles to automobiles, says Kunal Bose.

China, Vietnam, Taiwan help arrest fall in engineering exports

China, Vietnam, Taiwan help arrest fall in engineering exports

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Outbound shipments of engineering products in June to these nations doubled to $1.32 billion in June 2020, from $653.52 million in June 2019.

Inflation down at 5.06%

Inflation down at 5.06%

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Inflation declined to 5.06 per cent for the week ended May 19 as compared to 5.27 per cent in the previous week due to lower prices of food articles including moong and wheat, and manufactured products.

Want To SKIP SUGAR? Try These Options

Want To SKIP SUGAR? Try These Options

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Replacing refined sugar with dates, honey, stevia can help you stay healthy.

GoM to look into HZL stake sale

GoM to look into HZL stake sale

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday referred the issue of selling the government's residual 30 per cent stake in Hindustan Zinc Ltd to a Group of Ministers for a final decision.

Why Air Indias' privatisation sailed & BPCL's is dragging on

Why Air Indias' privatisation sailed & BPCL's is dragging on

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Changing tracks helps. But, not taking the beaten path isn't always helpful. This is the story of two of India's biggest privatisations - Air India and Bharat Petroleum (BPCL). Nearly two decades after the last privatisation, a landmark divestment concluded this year when the loss-making national carrier Air India was sold to the Tatas.

Have a sweet tooth? Don't worry

Have a sweet tooth? Don't worry

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Here are some healthy alternatives.

The secret diet to improve fertility

The secret diet to improve fertility

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Intake of nutrient-rich foods is crucial.

Ola's COO and CFO to exit firm amid its plans to go public

Ola's COO and CFO to exit firm amid its plans to go public

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Mobility company Ola's chief financial officer Swayam Saurabh and chief operating officer Gaurav Porwal are leaving the company. These developments come at a time when the SoftBank-backed company's core ride-hailing unit is planning to go public and for which it raised $500 million from Warburg Pincus and Temasek in July this year. These investment firms had partnered with the company founder Bhavish Aggarwal for this round.

Markets pare early gains to end flat; Tata Steel gains over 3%

Markets pare early gains to end flat; Tata Steel gains over 3%

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Broader markets outperformed benchmark indices with BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap up 0.5% and 0.6%.

UPA or BJP: Here's how to invest smartly during elections

UPA or BJP: Here's how to invest smartly during elections

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Existing investors should not make any drastic changes in their portfolio at the onset of elections, say experts.

This eatery serves insect-only dishes. Dare to try?

This eatery serves insect-only dishes. Dare to try?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Forget tofu or soy milk. Entrepreneurs out of South Africa have opened a pop-up restaurant dedicated to serving gourmet meals, all made from alternative, insect-based ingredients. Welcome to The Insect Experience which opened in Cape Town last month. Customers are treated to dishes like chickpea black-fly-larvae croquettes, polenta fries made from mopane worm flour and mealworm biscuits. Take a look.

Xi's Tibet visit: Bad Signal for India?

Xi's Tibet visit: Bad Signal for India?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Xi's visit to Nyingchi, bordering Arunachal Pradesh, signals China's opening of another front to India in the eastern sector, observes Srikanth Kondapalli, the leading China expert.

10 Tips to STOP HAIRFALL

10 Tips to STOP HAIRFALL

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

One of the causes of rigorous hair fall is extensive over styling and hair treatments.

Are PSU stocks worth betting on?

Are PSU stocks worth betting on?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Retail investors should carefully follow recent moves on high dividend payouts or stake sales in state-controlled companies

Covid robs Moradabad's Brass City of its shine

Covid robs Moradabad's Brass City of its shine

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

According to the local Brass Handicrafts Manufacturers Association (BHMA), some 800,000 people are directly employed in Moradabad's massive brass handicrafts and utensils manufacturing industry, which has some 30,000 small and micro-scale units and a total annual turnover of Rs 10,000 crore. The manufacturers are heavily dependent on export markets such as the US, Canada, Australia and the European Union. And exports account for nearly 70 per cent of their revenues. According to industry insiders, since this year's lockdowns, manufacturing has been at 65 per cent of normal levels.

Olympic medals and their evolution

Olympic medals and their evolution

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

During the ancient Olympic Games, athletes who emerged victorious were awarded 'Kotinos' or olive wreaths

Swiggy, Zomato to pay 5% GST to govt; food won't cost more

Swiggy, Zomato to pay 5% GST to govt; food won't cost more

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The all-powerful GST Council on Friday decided to charge food delivery platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato a tax even as it extended concessional tax rates on certain COVID-19 drugs by three months till December 31. The Council, which comprises the Union finance minister and her state counterparts, decided to continue keeping petrol and diesel out of the GST purview as subsuming the current excise duty and VAT into one national rate would impact revenues. Briefing reporters on the decisions taken by the Council at a meeting here, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said GST has been exempted on muscular atrophy drugs like Zolgensma and Viltepso, which cost crores of rupees.

How industrial waste is polluting Sundarbans' ecosystem

How industrial waste is polluting Sundarbans' ecosystem

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

The research, conducted by a group of scientists from Calcutta University and Techno India University, says there has been a steady increase in the percentage of toxic heavy metals leading to the gradual deterioration of water there.

Tuticorin shootings: What's in store for Vedanta's shareholders?

Tuticorin shootings: What's in store for Vedanta's shareholders?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Vedanta Resources has huge interests in India. The promoter and majority shareholder of Vedanta Resources, Anil Agarwal, also founded Sterlite Industries.

Trump defends use of HCQ, says it works in early stages of COVID-19

Trump defends use of HCQ, says it works in early stages of COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

There is no evidence that the drug can fight the virus, and regulators warn it may cause heart problems.

'Powerful' future ahead for lithium-ion battery

'Powerful' future ahead for lithium-ion battery

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Lithium-ion battery would be doubly efficient in near future.

Trump remains fatigued but in good spirits, says his doctor

Trump remains fatigued but in good spirits, says his doctor

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

"As of this afternoon the President remains fatigued but in good spirits. He is being evaluated by a team of experts, and together we will be making recommendations to the President and First Lady in regards to next best steps," President's physician Sean Conley said in a memo released by the White House.

'Vedanta will double earnings to $12-13 bn in 2-3 years'

'Vedanta will double earnings to $12-13 bn in 2-3 years'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Interview with chairman, Vedanta.

Ajit, tell me how can I get RICH?

Ajit, tell me how can I get RICH?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

China's pain is Eveready's gain

China's pain is Eveready's gain

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

As imports reduced, Eveready clocked significant volume growth in batteries.

Bihar: 100 idols of Hindu deities stolen in 14 months

Bihar: 100 idols of Hindu deities stolen in 14 months

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Nearly 100 precious idols of Hindu deities have been stolen in Bihar in last 14 months from various temples, mutts and ashrams, the police have revealed on Friday.

Sensex spurts 96 points in see-saw trade; metals shine

Sensex spurts 96 points in see-saw trade; metals shine

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The NSE 50-share index, after moving between 10,572.20 and 10,546.20, ended at 10,565.30, up 39.10 points, or 0.37 per cent.

ASK DR JAIN: How do I get rid of acne scars?

ASK DR JAIN: How do I get rid of acne scars?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

DOs and DON'TS to keep yourself HEALTHY

DOs and DON'TS to keep yourself HEALTHY

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

The mantra to live a healthy and extensive life is to stay happy, says Dr Manjusha Agarwal.