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PIX: Karishma, Kangana's breezy summer fashion

PIX: Karishma, Kangana's breezy summer fashion

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Sukanya Verma shows us how to do easy, breezy summer dressing like Bollywood's bold and beautiful.

People observe Ramzan in lockdown shadow

People observe Ramzan in lockdown shadow

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Religious places including mosques have been closed for over a month now. And with clerics advising all to stay home and social distancing becoming the norm, people are unable to get together for prayers and Iftar, a ritual of breaking fast every evening, that are a key part of Islam's holiest month.

Heroes are supposed to be immortal

Heroes are supposed to be immortal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'I'm tempted to say that he's in a better place now, but I'm quite sure he's not.' 'There was no better place for him than the basketball court, and now he'll never set foot on one again. Because he's gone,' says Dhruv Munjal.

What WFH is doing to office 'time-pass'

What WFH is doing to office 'time-pass'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The centrality of idle office chitchat has only recently come to be acknowledged by executives as they jettison their access cards and work from home in larger numbers, notes Kanika Datta.

WPI inflation jumps to 3.93% on high onion, vegetable prices

WPI inflation jumps to 3.93% on high onion, vegetable prices

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Retail inflation, based on Consumer Price Index, hit a 15-month high of 4.88 per cent in November

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Sporting world lost some of its favourite stars this year.

Why FMCG companies are likely to lose their sheen

Why FMCG companies are likely to lose their sheen

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Delay in demand recovery and higher stock valuations mean low safety margin, say analysts.

Cotton farmers may shift to soybean this kharif season

Cotton farmers may shift to soybean this kharif season

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Soybean is trading at a 25 per cent premium to the MSP, after initially slipping below the government's threshold procurement price of Rs 2,850 a quintal.

Tomato prices likely to rise by 5-10%

Tomato prices likely to rise by 5-10%

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Retail prices of tomato had touched almost Rs 80 per kg in major cities owing to short supply and transportation cost over the past few weeks following heavy downpour.

PICS: Captivating sports images of the week!

PICS: Captivating sports images of the week!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Rediff.com brings you some of the highlights from the sporting events held last week...

Post-Covid, govt planning ban on sale of loose edible oil

Post-Covid, govt planning ban on sale of loose edible oil

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Branded and packaged edible oils are currently selling at around 50 per cent premiums over their loose varieties. Hence, products using edible oils would be costlier going forward.

With no food or hope, truckers stranded at borders across the country

With no food or hope, truckers stranded at borders across the country

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Some 500,000 drivers and helpers have been left high and dry because of lockdown; many of these trucks are carrying essential goods.

'Essential goods' classification puts e-commerce cos in a tizzy

'Essential goods' classification puts e-commerce cos in a tizzy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'It is unclear whether clothing or home items qualify as essential items. A lot of professionals are working from home, and they need electronics for their productivity. Does this qualify as essential?'

Reliance sets up India's 1st dedicated COVID-19 hospital

Reliance sets up India's 1st dedicated COVID-19 hospital

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

This first-of-its-kind-in-India centre is fully funded by Reliance Foundation and includes a negative pressure room that helps in preventing cross-contamination and helps control infection. All beds are equipped with the required infrastructure, biomedical equipment such as ventilators, pacemakers, dialysis machines, and patient monitoring devices.

Soccer: Northern Irish striker Lafferty charged for betting

Soccer: Northern Irish striker Lafferty charged for betting

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Norwich City and Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty has been charged with a betting offence, the Football Association said on Friday.

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

LA Lakers confident ahead of NBA season.

Honda Mobilio pitted against popular Toyota Innova

Honda Mobilio pitted against popular Toyota Innova

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Is Honda Mobilio better than Toyota Innova? Find out...

Operation Parindey review

Operation Parindey review

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

A real life tale is always exciting, especially when done right, and so you are hooked to the proceedings right from the word go, applauds Joginder Tuteja.

Indian markets' post-election enthusiasm lost on consumers

Indian markets' post-election enthusiasm lost on consumers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election triumph two months ago and his promises of economic revival buoyed business confidence and India's financial markets, Bhatnagar and millions like him remain pessimistic and anxious about the future.

Leicester's Jamie Vardy charged with improper conduct

Leicester's Jamie Vardy charged with improper conduct

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has been charged with improper conduct following his sending off against West Ham United in their 2-2 Premier League draw at the weekend, the Football Association said on Monday.

Liverpool's German midfielder Can likely to be fit in time for Euros

Liverpool's German midfielder Can likely to be fit in time for Euros

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Germany midfielder Emre Can looks set to miss the next four to six weeks of Liverpool's season after rupturing ankle ligaments.

10 Directors Who Made A Comeback

10 Directors Who Made A Comeback

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at 10 film-makers who returned to direction after a long time.

Best PHOTOS from the week gone by

Best PHOTOS from the week gone by

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Here are 10 images recapping the top events from the previous week.

PHOTOS: Snow bomb hits UK, road, air travel disrupted

PHOTOS: Snow bomb hits UK, road, air travel disrupted

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

England has been blanketed in snow, plunging Britain's transport network into chaos with crashed cars, grounded planes and cancelled trains. Police forces and highway agencies across the United Kingdom have urged people not to travel unless 'absolutely necessary' as they deal with surging calls, while all trains have been suspended out of London Euston.

Main vegetable market emerges as Chennai's Covid-19 hotspot

Main vegetable market emerges as Chennai's Covid-19 hotspot

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Chennai's Koyambedu market for vegetables, fruits and flowers, one of the largest in the country that used to teem with thousands of people every day, has emerged as the latest hotspot for COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu. The development has prompted authorities to shift the market -- spread over 295 acres with over 3,000 outlets of which only about 200 of them are presently functional -- to suburban Tirumazhisai from Thursday.

Valdes set to leave Manchester United on loan deal - reports

Valdes set to leave Manchester United on loan deal - reports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes's unhappy stay at Old Trafford looks to be drawing to a close with the Spaniard on the verge of a loan move to Belgium club Standard Liege, according to media reports on Thursday. The 33-year-old former Barcelona keeper, who joined United last season when he was out of contract as possible cover for compatriot David De Gea, has made only two appearances.

Confederations Cup: Mexico eke out last-gasp draw with Portugal

Confederations Cup: Mexico eke out last-gasp draw with Portugal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Portugal had an early effort controversially disallowed by the video referees but they eventually took the lead after 34 minutes through Ricardo Quaresma after a mistake by Carlos Salcedo let Cristiano Ronaldo through on goal.

Meet Popeye the Foodie Dog

Meet Popeye the Foodie Dog

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Meet the cutest food connoisseur Los Angeles has ever seen! Popeye the Foodie dog was once a stray, but thanks to the tender love and care of his rescuers, he's living his very best life. Have a look!

UBS bullish on Indian equity market

UBS bullish on Indian equity market

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Asset financing firms are still witnessing subdued demand and meaningful recovery is likely only in FY16, the report said.

Exports fall 36% in May, trade deficit narrows to $3.15 bn

Exports fall 36% in May, trade deficit narrows to $3.15 bn

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Barring rice, spices, iron ore and pharmaceuticals, all the remaining 26 key sectors registered negative growth in May. Imports too plunged 51 per cent to $22.2 billion in May.

Will Modi's farm export curbs ease June inflation?

Will Modi's farm export curbs ease June inflation?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Modi faces his first challenge as soaring prices for basic food items, such as milk and potatoes, lifted retail food inflation to 9.4 per cent in May, driving wholesale inflation to a five-month high of 6.01 per cent.

ASK ROOPASHREE: My stomach feels bloated, please help

ASK ROOPASHREE: My stomach feels bloated, please help

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma suggests ways to calm the stomach.

Emmy 2014 highlights: SIZZLING sirens and BIG winners!

Emmy 2014 highlights: SIZZLING sirens and BIG winners!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Bringing you all the action from the recently concluded awards show!

A Kolkata company turns scrap leather into fertiliser

A Kolkata company turns scrap leather into fertiliser

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

A factory in Kolkata turns scrap leather into nitrogenous fertiliser.

'Happy New Year changed my life in many ways'

'Happy New Year changed my life in many ways'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Vivaan Shah, visibly kicked about his new film Happy New Year, discusses two high profile movies he's a part of, and his illustrious parents.

Bangalore jogger confronts eve-teaser. See what happens NEXT

Bangalore jogger confronts eve-teaser. See what happens NEXT

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Bangalore resident Veena Ashiya Chindlur was on her daily jog in the neighbourhood park on Friday morning when a man started harassing her. See what happened next.

Modi sticks to failed recipe in India's food-inflation fight

Modi sticks to failed recipe in India's food-inflation fight

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election triumph in May had raised hopes of quick action to tackle India's recurring food price shocks.

Malala Yousafzai's next book to focus on refugee experience

Malala Yousafzai's next book to focus on refugee experience

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The 20-year-old has a fantastic new goal.

Beers that have lost the fizz and market

Beers that have lost the fizz and market

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at some beers that are struggling to retain customers.

Rate hike still a risk if monsoon disappoints

Rate hike still a risk if monsoon disappoints

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

With the monsoon set to start in the country this week, the Meteorological Department has placed the odds of El Nino -- which can affect wind patterns and trigger both floods and sharply reduced rains -- at 60 per cent.