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Nature is under siege from Uttarakhand's forest fires

Nature is under siege from Uttarakhand's forest fires

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'When I read that the blaze has engulfed the beautiful oak and pine forests around Kumaon's Lake District, my heart bled,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

These auto drivers were happy to help!

These auto drivers were happy to help!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Rajesh Pillai recounts two pleasant experiences he had with auto drivers. You can share yours too.

How to make Papdi Chaat

How to make Papdi Chaat

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

A delicious snack for your mid-meal hunger pangs.

What we must learn about eating from our ancestors

What we must learn about eating from our ancestors

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Modern science, has taken decades and decades to prove what has been clearly documented almost 3500 years ago in our ancient texts like the Ashtanga Hridaya, says V R Ananthoo, a strong advocate of age-old healthy eating practices and one of the coordinators of Safe Food Alliance.

A win-win for traders, brokerages and exchanges

A win-win for traders, brokerages and exchanges

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

With equity and commodity exchanges allowed to enter each other's areas from October, brokerages are pump-priming their businesses to allow their clients seamless trading in commodities and equities.

5 types of annoying cousins every Indian has

5 types of annoying cousins every Indian has

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

'I love my cousin'-- Do you? Perhaps, you don't mean it!

How you can avoid #MeToo at work

How you can avoid #MeToo at work

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

If you are upset with your colleague's work, please resolve all issues within the precincts of your workplace. Never outside of your workplace.

10 ways to glide through your periods without much pain

10 ways to glide through your periods without much pain

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Your periods don't need to be the worst time of the month.

Sweet treats: How to make Trifle Pudding

Sweet treats: How to make Trifle Pudding

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Reshma Aslam is sharing recipes from her kitchen diary.

Breakfast Recipe: How to make Rava Idli

Breakfast Recipe: How to make Rava Idli

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Reshma Aslam tells us how to whip up a popular South Indian dish for breakfast.

Having a baby post 35? These tips will come handy

Having a baby post 35? These tips will come handy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Handy tips for the countdown to your due date.

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Six pieces of malware present in the laptop had truly terrible track records. It's estimated that these six programs have logged combined damages of $95 billion between them, says Devangshu Datta.

Ramzan recipe: Dragon Chicken

Ramzan recipe: Dragon Chicken

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The holy month of Ramzan is here and Reshma Aslam is sharing her favourite recipes with us.

7 tech jobs that will be in demand in 2018

7 tech jobs that will be in demand in 2018

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

If automation is the future, these jobs will surge in 2018.

Should you buy physical gold or gold ETFs?

Should you buy physical gold or gold ETFs?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Are you debating between buying physical gold and investing in paper gold schemes or ETFs? Anil Rego has the answer

Watching fitness DVDs at home may harm you

Watching fitness DVDs at home may harm you

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

A recent study says that watching fitness DVDs at home may be harmful.

ATM woes: 'The money was credited in 24 hours'

ATM woes: 'The money was credited in 24 hours'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

We had asked you, dear readers to share your good and bad ATM experiences.

Amazing! What the right glass does to wine

Amazing! What the right glass does to wine

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The same wine tastes different in different glasses, with the aromas and flavours really coming into their own in the right glass, says wine connoisseur Alok Chandra.

Life after stroke: 5 tips to get better

Life after stroke: 5 tips to get better

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Just like depression and high blood pressure, did you know that indigestion, headache and sleeplessness can also lead to a stroke?

12 adventures you must try in 2016

12 adventures you must try in 2016

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

How many of these will you include in your travel list for 2016?

Dos and don'ts to stay fit this summer

Dos and don'ts to stay fit this summer

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

The dreaded summer's here and it's time to take precautions and stay healthy. Dr Rajkumar Chaudhary, Honourary Secretary, Association of Hospitals, has these tips for you

Not yet filed FY16 tax return? HURRY!

Not yet filed FY16 tax return? HURRY!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Miss the March 31, 2018 deadline to file belated tax return for FY16, and risk an I-T notice and a hefty fine.

Closing insurance policy midway? YOU are the loser

Closing insurance policy midway? YOU are the loser

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Allowing it to lapse leaves you unprotected and can, in some cases, cause loss of premiums paid, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Forget US, UK, you can study in THESE countries

Forget US, UK, you can study in THESE countries

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Companies such as Amazon, Uber are looking at expanding their hubs in Canada.

Are you a late riser? You won't be successful!

Are you a late riser? You won't be successful!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Managing time is a benchmark of success.

Dance your way to good health

Dance your way to good health

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Why run when you can dance.

Food nutrients: Are you getting enough?

Food nutrients: Are you getting enough?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Here's how to refill the loss of important nutrients when you can't eat them.

Why are people going for university tours?

Why are people going for university tours?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

5 irritating things couples do that drive us mad!

5 irritating things couples do that drive us mad!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Yo! You couple people! Stop doing these things already.

Start-up tips: How to build a winning culture

Start-up tips: How to build a winning culture

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

If you don't design a winning culture, a culture will get created by default. And, most often than not, it's not pretty, says well-known Indian American venture capitalist, Desh Deshpande.

9 things to do over the long weekend

9 things to do over the long weekend

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Most people have made plans to travel over the long Independence Day weekend. What about you? Planned something exciting for the I-Day weekend? No? Fret not! Rediff.com's Anita Aikara is here!

Your favourite cup of tea could be in trouble!

Your favourite cup of tea could be in trouble!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The world-famous Darjeeling tea is losing its flavour even as it struggles with falling production, says Avishek Rakshit.

Rajasthan diaries: Where old meets new

Rajasthan diaries: Where old meets new

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The author revisits Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur and finds them to be a medley of the old and new

How to make the most of your online job search

How to make the most of your online job search

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Sharpen your speaking skills; this would help you connect better

Which settlement plan must you opt for in term insurance?

Which settlement plan must you opt for in term insurance?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

While buying a term plan, do check how much money will be paid in lumpsum and how much of the money will come to the surviving family as a regular payout, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen.

Do you know the highest salary of an IIM-Ahmedabad grad this year?

Do you know the highest salary of an IIM-Ahmedabad grad this year?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

IIM-A saw 36 per cent jump in maximum domestic salary in 2018 placements this year.

50 shades of green in Munnar

50 shades of green in Munnar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

The way to enjoy Munnar in the monsoons is to make peace with the rains, says Geetanjali Krishna.

7 breathtaking waterfalls near GOA you cannot miss

7 breathtaking waterfalls near GOA you cannot miss

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Plan your day trekking, camping, swimming, bird-watching around these spots.

Your beauty parlour could make you sick!

Your beauty parlour could make you sick!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

If a person has a weak immune system or pre-existing conditions like diabetes and psoriasis, it is advisable to stay away from beauty parlours, says Manav Wadhawan.

Recipe: How to make Saucy Chicken Drumsticks

Recipe: How to make Saucy Chicken Drumsticks

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Reshma Aslam shares an exciting chicken recipe.