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The Kirana Store That Meant So Much More

It was a shop that we grew up with and one that saw us grow. As children in boarding school, items bought from Krishnaji's store were like living symbols from home.

HUL Q1 profit rises 6% to Rs 2,768 cr, sales up 5%

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Thursday reported a 5.97 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 2,768 crore for the June quarter of FY26, helped by gains from a re-estimation of taxes paid in the previous year. The company had logged a net profit of Rs 2,612 crore in the April-June quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from HUL, the maker of popular brands as Dove, Lifebuoy, Lux, Lakm, and Sunsilk.

Laxman accused of applying vaseline on bat

It was jelly beans four years ago and it is Vaseline this time as a controversy erupted in the second India-England Test here when VVS Laxman was accused of using it on his bat to manipulate the Hot-Spot technology in the Decision Review System.

Gavaskar, Ganguly slam Vaughan on 'Vaseline' controversy

Former Indian captains Sunil Gavaskar and Sourav Ganguly slammed Michael Vaughan for kicking up the 'Vaseline controversy' unnecessarily, terming the comments by the ex-England skipper as "ridiculous" and aimed at a psychological game against the visitors.

'This is one festival where you can look absolutely imperfect'

These skincare tips will come handy before you step out to drench yourself in the colours of Holi.

Nehra, Bhajji feel saliva is must to shine ball

Where will the line be drawn if external substances are used to shine ball, asks Aakash Chopra.

Norway Chess: Anand loses to So but still in joint lead with Carlsen

India's legend Viswanathan Anand's winning run in the Classical event of the Norway Chess tournament came to an end after suffering a loss against American Wesley So in the fourth round in Stavanger on Saturday.

Controversies in India-England contests: Of Jelly beans, Vaseline...

Rajneesh Gupta takes a look at other major controversies between England and India in recent times.

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.

9 natural ways to remove makeup

Did you know that baby oil can help you get rid of mascara stains?

Brilliant Bell puts England in command of 2nd Test

Brilliant Bell puts England in command of 2nd Test

Ian Bell's brilliant 159 allied to a sporting reprieve saw England into a commanding lead on the third day of the second Test against India at Trent Bridge.

World Chess: Anand holds Topalov, maintains lead

World Chess champion Viswanathan Anand has remained in the lead of the world title match in Sofia after he and his Bulgarian opponent Veselin Topalov drew the fifth game on Friday.

The 36 Indian products of the year!

The main theme of the second Indian edition of the Product of the Year awards, held in Mumbai on March 6, was 'innovation'.

Fairness cream market targets men

Men in India seem to be in a rush to be the fairer sex.

Ball tampering incidents in international matches

Factbox on major ball-tampering incidents in international cricket in the wake of South Africa being penalised five runs during the second test against Pakistan in Dubai on Friday for attempting to alter the state of the ball:

Anand draws again, remains on second spot

Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Sergei Tiviakov in the 11th round.

Ball tampering incidents that rocked cricket

Factbox on major ball-tampering incidents in cricket

ASK DR JAIN: How can I reduce grey hair?

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

Gordon Lewis to hear case against Anderson on July 22

The International Cricket Council appointed Gordon Lewis AM as the Judicial Commissioner to hear the misconduct case against England paceman James Anderson and the preliminary hearing will be conducted on July 22, a day after the Lord's Test concludes.

Lessons from anti-profiteering order against HUL

The investigation against HUL was initiated on the basis of an anonymous complaint. It alleged 'profiteering' of around Rs 535 crore between November 15, 2017, and February 28, 2018.

Bizarre ways of ball tampering: Mint, zipper, teeth and now sandpaper

Cameron Bancroft hiding a yellow strip of sandpaper in his pants easily fits into one of the many bizarre ball-tampering tactics

Who's the fairest of them all? Emami-HUL spat revives an old brand war

The two battle it out in the controversial but lucrative fairness cream market, spark a fresh bout of aggression in the war between the brands

#MustSee: 12 things from NYFW that rocked the Internet

A look at some interesting moments from the 10-day fashion gala in New York.

Holi tips: How to protect your skin and hair

Bhavya Sharma, beauty expert at UrbanClap.com offers helpful tips.

Star, Zee, Colors and Sony fight it out on weekends

The four major Hindi general entertainment channels -- STAR Plus, Sony, Colors and ZEE -- have all launched music and dance reality shows in the 9-pm slot on weekends.

'It's Anand's experience vs Carlsen's dynamism'

It would be a battle between Viswanathan Anand's wealth of experience and Magnus Carlsen's ability to play in any position when the two greats of the game face-off in the much-anticipated World Chess Championship beginning this month, feel a majority of Indian Grand Masters.