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'If You Make One Mistake, You Can Lose Your Life'

'If You Make One Mistake, You Can Lose Your Life'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

'Mountaineering is never 'easy'. Nothing is in your hands, you have to be prepared. That's the same for life as well.'

Knee Pain? Your Weight Could Be The Cause

Knee Pain? Your Weight Could Be The Cause

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

If you reduce 1 kg of weight, the weight on your knees will be reduced by four times, says senior physiotherapist Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.

Margin pressures, growth triggers to weigh on Dr Reddy's

Margin pressures, growth triggers to weigh on Dr Reddy's

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Pharma major Dr Reddy's Laboratories delivered a muted operational performance in the fourth quarter of financial year 2024-25 (Q4FY25), even as revenue growth remained healthy. Lower gross margin performance and muted domestic growth are key concerns. Most brokerages have a "Sell" or "Reduce" rating as there are uncertainties related to the development of a new product portfolio and the launch timelines.

'We will be present across India over next 3-5 yrs'

'We will be present across India over next 3-5 yrs'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'There's been interest from multiple states, and exploratory conversations are ongoing.'

PIX: Siraj, Akash Deep Put India Back In Command

PIX: Siraj, Akash Deep Put India Back In Command

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Siraj's six-wicket haul helps India stay ahead on bizarre day three of the second Test against England at Edgbaston.

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Harsh Gupta's first JEE attempt was plagued by ill-health. But he did not give up.

'Bank Of Baroda Is Well Capitalised'

'Bank Of Baroda Is Well Capitalised'

Rediff.com24 May 2025

'Bank has enabling provision to raise capital up to Rs 7,500 crore over a longer period of time.'

'Better now than in eliminator': Salt on RCB's loss to SRH

'Better now than in eliminator': Salt on RCB's loss to SRH

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt sees a silver lining in their defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. He says they rather have a loss like that in the league stage than in the IPL play-offs.

'Why Haven't Amitabh, Salman, Shah Rukh Learnt Marathi?'

'Why Haven't Amitabh, Salman, Shah Rukh Learnt Marathi?'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'There are tall personalities who have utilised Mumbai and Maharashtra for their career growth, but they never thought it is their responsibility to learn Marathi.'

'I Needed To Follow My Karma'

'I Needed To Follow My Karma'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Once bitten, twice shy, I didn't take up the challenge this time...' 'I realised I had failed to follow my karma because I feared failure.'

8 Cholesterol-Lowering Foods You Should Eat

8 Cholesterol-Lowering Foods You Should Eat

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Eating foods rich in fibre, healthy fats and essential nutrients are some of the healthiest ways to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) while increasing HDL (good cholesterol), says Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal, senior cardiovascular and thoracic consultant surgeon at Gleneagles Hospitals.

'Today's Traveller Is Driven More By Moods And Moments...'

'Today's Traveller Is Driven More By Moods And Moments...'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'...than by the calendar.' Indian travellers are no longer restricting their getaways to summer or winter holidays.

CBSE's 'sugar boards' in schools aim to curb childhood obesity

CBSE's 'sugar boards' in schools aim to curb childhood obesity

Rediff.com25 May 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed schools to set up dedicated 'Sugar Boards' to raise awareness about sugar consumption and combat childhood obesity. Experts hail the initiative as a significant step towards promoting healthier dietary habits among students and families. The boards will display information on the sugar content in common snacks, drinks, and meals, helping children make informed choices. This move comes as data reveals alarmingly high sugar intake among Indian children, exceeding the World Health Organization's recommended limits.

Life From A Hospital Room

Life From A Hospital Room

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Thanks to a close one's illness, I have seen quite a few hospital rooms in the past half a year or so. They have revived my respect for life reinterpreted via its essentials, notes Shyam G Menon.

Kerala govt's decision on Bakrid holiday triggers uproar

Kerala govt's decision on Bakrid holiday triggers uproar

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Originally Friday (June 6) was marked as holiday for Bakrid. However, following the reports that the festival would be celebrated on Saturday across the state, on Thursday, the Kerala government announced that Saturday, June 7, will be a public holiday for Bakrid.

Passenger vehicle retail sales dip 3% in May as demand softens: FADA

Passenger vehicle retail sales dip 3% in May as demand softens: FADA

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Passenger vehicle retail sales witnessed 3 per cent on-year decline in May with customers delaying purchases in several states due to India-Pakistan conflict and further softening of demand for entry-level models, dealers' body FADA said on Friday. The passenger vehicle registrations last month stood at 302,214 units, as compared to 311,908 units in May 2024.

Diwali Healthy Snack: Mixed Puffed Chivda

Diwali Healthy Snack: Mixed Puffed Chivda

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Healthy bhi, tasty bhi! This is a perfect Diwali snack for the calorie conscious.

SBI@70: Who Says The Elephant Can't Dance?

SBI@70: Who Says The Elephant Can't Dance?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

While a giant, it's a nimble-footed one, and is growing at a speed that even some of its private sector peers find enviable.
Between FY18 and FY24, it doubled its balance sheet. Despite being a late entrant in some segments, it has been able to grab market share, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Miss World India's Diet Will Surprise You

Miss World India's Diet Will Surprise You

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Miss India World Nandini Gupta reveals her simple fitness routine.

DU's Love Lessons Course For GenZ: Will You Enrol?

DU's Love Lessons Course For GenZ: Will You Enrol?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

In a first-of-its-kind move, Delhi University's course for Gen Z students promises to unpack the emotional landmines of dating in the age of Instagram, Tinder and instant swipes,

Adani commits $15-20 bn annual capex for 5 years

Adani commits $15-20 bn annual capex for 5 years

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani has reaffirmed Adani Enterprises' ambitions for aggressive expansion, committing to invest up to $20 billion annually over the next five years. "Our capital investment across businesses is set to break all records.

What Kiara-Sidharth Ate On Their Babymoon

What Kiara-Sidharth Ate On Their Babymoon

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Days before she's due to make her debut at the the fashionable Met Gala on May 5, Kiara Advani enjoyed a babymoon with husband Sidharth Malhotra.

India's manufacturing sector growth falls to 3-month low in May

India's manufacturing sector growth falls to 3-month low in May

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

India's manufacturing sector growth fell to a three-month low in May, restricted by inflationary pressures, softer demand and heightened geopolitical conditions, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell from 58.2 in April to 57.6 in May, highlighting the weakest improvement in operating conditions since February.

India's services sector growth remained almost flat in May

India's services sector growth remained almost flat in May

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Indian services growth broadly steadied in May and was underpinned by healthy demand conditions, new client wins and greater staffing capacity, a monthly report said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index was at 58.8 in May, marginally up from April's 58.7 and signalled another sharp rate of expansion.

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

India are yet to win a Test in Birmingham in nearly six decades -- boasting of a dismal record of seven losses and one draw in eight attempts.

'Scope for a further rate cut in this cycle itself, if...'

'Scope for a further rate cut in this cycle itself, if...'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'India has the potential to grow at more than 7%, with the monetary policy providing a supportive hand.'

Remembering Dilip Doshi, A Spinner Par Excellence

Remembering Dilip Doshi, A Spinner Par Excellence

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Dilip Doshi had great success on Indian tracks but it was the tour of Australia in 1980-81 where he picked up 11 wickets (6 in Adelaide and 5 in Melbourne) in more than 150-plus overs on non-responsive pitches.

Adani Group to invest $5-20 bn over next 5 years

Adani Group to invest $5-20 bn over next 5 years

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

The Adani Group plans to invest a record $15-20 billion across businesses over the next five years to chart out the next phase of growth, chairman Gautam Adani said on Tuesday as he touted the conglomerate's strong balance sheet and robust business to shrug off relentless scrutiny it faces. Record earnings from the businesses ranging from seaports to airports, renewable energy parks to data centres, cement to gas and electricity has built India's largest infrastructure group that not only exists just to serve the markets but to serve the nation's destiny, he said.

PKL Auction: 10 'crorepatis' highlight day 1, Mohan scripts history on day 2

PKL Auction: 10 'crorepatis' highlight day 1, Mohan scripts history on day 2

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

The new Final Bid Match (FBM) rule was also seen in action across the two days, allowing teams to buy back their released players by matching the final auction bid price, for either one or two seasons.

India's smartphone exports soar in FY25

India's smartphone exports soar in FY25

Rediff.com18 May 2025

India's smartphone exports surged nearly fivefold to the US and about fourfold to Japan in the past three years, propelling the segment to surpass petroleum products and diamonds as the country's top exported goods, according to government data. The smartphone exports rose by 55 per cent to $24.14 billion in 2024-25 from $15.57 billion in 2023-24 and $10.96 billion in 2022-23.

India A stars toy with England Lions in run-fest draw

India A stars toy with England Lions in run-fest draw

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

India A batters enjoyed their time on a placid batting track with all the top four batters helping themselves to half-centuries as the first unofficial 'Test' against England Lions ended in a draw

Why Unlisted NSE Shares Are Seeing A Surge

Why Unlisted NSE Shares Are Seeing A Surge

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The surge in the market price is also attributed to demand by retail and high-networth individual investors ahead of the IPO.

Tobacco, alcohol, vaping harming fertility, warn experts

Tobacco, alcohol, vaping harming fertility, warn experts

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

While smoking increases the risk of a miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, it also causes DNA damage in sperm, which can lead to miscarriage and birth defects, they say.

5 Ways To Reduce Bloating During Periods

5 Ways To Reduce Bloating During Periods

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Dr Smita Naram, co-founder of Ayushakti, explains how simple remedies like a warm cup of ginger tea can help reduce bloating and flatulence during periods.

Bill Gates' $200 Bn Plan for Africa

Bill Gates' $200 Bn Plan for Africa

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will scale up its efforts on the African continent, focusing on three key goals over the next 20 years, ending preventable maternal and child deaths, eradicating deadly infectious diseases, and reducing poverty.

Rats chew toes of patient in Patna govt hospital

Rats chew toes of patient in Patna govt hospital

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The state-run Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) in Bihar has landed in controversy, after a specially abled patient undergoing treatment at the medical facility claimed that rats had bitten toes of his right foot while he was asleep.

Former RCB legend backs Kohli to fire in IPL final

Former RCB legend backs Kohli to fire in IPL final

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'The ultimate team man, and he looks very, very focused. Obviously, the job's not done yet, but I'm very excited to watch him play.'

Best and Worst Foods To Eat Before and After Yoga

Best and Worst Foods To Eat Before and After Yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Your yoga practice doesn't start on the mat; it begins in the kitchen, says Dr Yogrishi Vishvketu, global yoga educator and founder of the Akhanda Yoga Institute.

Take Care Of Your Eyes! 9 Steps

Take Care Of Your Eyes! 9 Steps

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Have you ever realised that 50 per cent of vision problems and eyesight loss can be prevented by an early diagnosis and a healthy lifestyle?

Amit Shah reveals how he improved his health

Amit Shah reveals how he improved his health

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah attributed his health turnaround to a regimen of adequate sleep, a focus on diet and water intake, and regular exercise. Speaking at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) on World Liver Day, he urged young people to prioritize physical activity and sleep for good health. Shah shared his personal experience, revealing that he has been free from allopathic medications for the past 4.5 years due to this lifestyle change. He emphasized the positive impact on his work capacity, thinking, and decision-making. Shah inaugurated an Integrated Liver Rehabilitation Centre at ILBS and visited a cartoon gallery dedicated to liver health. He encouraged corporate houses to support liver health initiatives and praised the Modi government's focus on healthcare.