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Meet the Queen of Fitness! Her incredible form will motivate you

Meet the Queen of Fitness! Her incredible form will motivate you

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Need some motivation to hit the gym? This sexy fitness model will come to your rescue!

India at World C'ships: Nirmala finishes among the bottom in 400m semis

India at World C'ships: Nirmala finishes among the bottom in 400m semis

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Nirmala Sheoran produced a forgettable performance in the women's 400m semi-finals to finish among the bottom trio as India's disappointing show in the World Athletics Championships continued on the fourth day on Monday.

Saarc keen on economic union

Saarc keen on economic union

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

India and other Saarc countries have decided to work towards creation of a South Asian Economic Union and establishment of a regional food bank.

Abhilash Tomy eager to go back to sea

Abhilash Tomy eager to go back to sea

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The naval officer had circumnavigated the globe in 2012-13, and was a special invitee at the race, which commemorates 50 years of the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race 1968-69.

More bad news for mango lovers!

More bad news for mango lovers!

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The plucking of dussehri, which will hit the shelves next week at 50% premium, started late this season, because of poor crop and adverse weather conditions, including hailstorms, in the orchards of Malihabad.

MP minister to farmers: Drought can't be bigger than son's death; so why end life?

MP minister to farmers: Drought can't be bigger than son's death; so why end life?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Mehdele, 71, has often made headlines with her unconventional, controversial remarks.

Fitch cuts India's FY20 growth forecast to 4.6%

Fitch cuts India's FY20 growth forecast to 4.6%

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Fitch reaffirmed India's rating at 'BBB-' with a Stable Outlook saying the rating balances a still strong medium-term growth outlook compared with similar category peers and relative external resilience stemming from solid foreign-reserve buffers against high public debt, a weak financial sector and some lagging structural factors, including governance indicators and GDP per capita.

SoftBank on prowl to woo 'future stars'

SoftBank on prowl to woo 'future stars'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Keen to back start-ups while they are half-unicorns, SoftBank plans to invest $100 million in a firm with $500-million valuation.

10 must-try vegetarian restaurants in Mumbai

10 must-try vegetarian restaurants in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Chefs in Mumbai are unleashing their creativity to woo gourmets with global vegetarian fare. Mini Ribeiro picks her 10 favourite restaurants.

Road to 70: Five brands that grew with India and on Indians

Road to 70: Five brands that grew with India and on Indians

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Pond's, Parle-G, Cadbury, Asian Paints and Amul have captured the changing face of India through the seven decades

'It was a vision document, not a Budget'

'It was a vision document, not a Budget'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'Part A of the Budget was like it was written by somebody from the 21st century and Part B was written by somebody from the 19th century.'

Rajan reassures markets as China woes spread like wildfire

Rajan reassures markets as China woes spread like wildfire

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Macroeconomic factors under control, says Rajan

What Modi, Sharif are eating at SAARC summit

What Modi, Sharif are eating at SAARC summit

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

It is a simple vegetarian spread 'with less spices and oil' for Prime Minister Narendra Modi while his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif is having halal meat dishes during their stay in Nepal for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Summit.

The harmful effects of monosodium glutamate

The harmful effects of monosodium glutamate

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Recently, many states in India banned Maggi because of high levels of lead and monosodium glutamate found in some samples. But do you know how MSG affects your health?

Athletics dope scam: Akkunji claims innocence

Athletics dope scam: Akkunji claims innocence

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Asian Games double gold medallist Ashwini Akkunji, who failed the dope test, on Wednesday claimed innocence and blamed the vitamin supplements that they consumed on the recommendation of their coach as the source of the anabolic steroids.

Markets clock gains for the third day

Markets clock gains for the third day

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Market breadth was positive, 1,733 stocks advanced, for 1,099 stocks which declined on the BSE.

Tetra Pak to invest 600 crore

Tetra Pak to invest 600 crore

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Tetra Pak says it will invest Rs. 600 crore to set up a new facility at Chakan, near Pune.

Yoga in America: A checkered history

Yoga in America: A checkered history

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

If you thought Swami Vivekananda was the first one to suggest yoga to Americans, think again, says Arthur J Pais.

GCC, ASEAN stress to enhance cooperation

GCC, ASEAN stress to enhance cooperation

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The Gulf Cooperation Council and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have decided to enhance cooperation in the economic, commercial, investment, educational, cultural and media fields.

Sacked athletics coach denies role in dope scam

Sacked athletics coach denies role in dope scam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Sacked Ukrainian coach Yuri Ogrodnik on Tuesday defended himself, saying that he has no role in the doping scandal that has hit Indian athletics.

Why diabetics should eat more almonds

Why diabetics should eat more almonds

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Having 60 gm almonds a day helps maintain blood sugar levels and prevents cardio vascular diseases.

SAARC needs to unleash 'collective strength': Swaraj

SAARC needs to unleash 'collective strength': Swaraj

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

India on Thursday pitched for unleashing the "collective strength" of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation as External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj underlined the need for a South Asian Economic Union with greater connectivity and forward movement on pending agreements on rail and motor vehicles.

Mumbai remains the most expensive city in India, says a survey

Mumbai remains the most expensive city in India, says a survey

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Mumbai is one of the most expensive cities of the world along with Hong Kong and Singapore.

'Opened the door in your underwear': 2 more women come out against M J Akbar

'Opened the door in your underwear': 2 more women come out against M J Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The new allegations take the total number of his accusers to 12.

COVID-19: Shastri, Chhetri, Root urge people to follow WHO advice

COVID-19: Shastri, Chhetri, Root urge people to follow WHO advice

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Stand together and overcome these challenging times: Chhetri

Sushma's witty response to man who wanted fridge fixed

Sushma's witty response to man who wanted fridge fixed

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The external affairs minister promptly responded: 'Brother, I cannot help you in matters of a refrigerator. I am very busy with human beings in distress.'

Late recovery help markets end higher

Late recovery help markets end higher

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

The Nifty, after dropping below the 6K mark on Tuesday, once again gained strength. The index, after flip-flopping between the zones ended finally at 5,999 - up 10 points. BSE market breadth was weak. Out of 3,085 stocks traded, 1,872 declined while 1,065 advanced.

Climate change to hurt rural women, poor: ADB

Climate change to hurt rural women, poor: ADB

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Attributing to three studies on agriculture, energy and migration, the ADB said on Wednesday the impacts of rising temperatures in Asia would fall disproportionately on the region's poor, and rural women from developing countries would be among the most affected groups.

Markets slip on profit taking

Markets slip on profit taking

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

The NSE Nifty shut shop at 5,304, down 70 points.

Sensex, Nifty regain footing on macro cheers, Turkish lira rebound

Sensex, Nifty regain footing on macro cheers, Turkish lira rebound

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Sun Pharma was the best gainer among Sensex components, surging 6.91 per cent

Slowdown to hit jobs in S Asia: UN

Slowdown to hit jobs in S Asia: UN

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Slowdown in economic growth in most South Asian countries barring India is expected to result in severe job cuts and lower incomes, impacting poverty alleviation programmes, a UN report said on Tuesday.

Can India feed 1.7 billion people by 2050?

Can India feed 1.7 billion people by 2050?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

In a country where 35 to 40 per cent of food is not consumed, the government urgently needs to reduce wastage to an acceptable level.

25 mn more kids to go hungry by 2050; India to be worst-hit

25 mn more kids to go hungry by 2050; India to be worst-hit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Over 25 million more children will suffer from malnourishment by 2050 due to effects of climate change and India will be one of the worst affected in the Asian region, a report by the International Food Policy Research Institute said on Wednesday.

Healthy recipe: How to make Couscous Salad

Healthy recipe: How to make Couscous Salad

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Tokyo based Rediff reader Lopamudra Tripathy sent us this recipe.

China has lost out on seeing this 'Miracle Mom from Chandigarh'

China has lost out on seeing this 'Miracle Mom from Chandigarh'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

China has lost an opportunity to witness something inspirational by denying visa to the 101-year old sprinter Man Kaur, who wanted to compete at the Asian Masters Athletics Championships, says her son Gurdev Singh.

Is India ready for a Poker Sports League?

Is India ready for a Poker Sports League?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Come May, the Deltin Royale, which boasts of the country's largest poker room, will play host to India's first Poker Sports League.

More bad news for the economy; Q2 GDP growth now pegged at 4.7%

More bad news for the economy; Q2 GDP growth now pegged at 4.7%

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

India's growth outlook has weakened sharply this year, with a crunch that started with the non-banking finance institutions spreading to retail businesses, car-makers, home sales and heavy industries.

Run Dutee Run!

Run Dutee Run!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'For years we train for the Olympics and when we are this close, how can we stop training?'

Crisil warns of El Nino impact on growth; pegs GDP at 5.2%

Crisil warns of El Nino impact on growth; pegs GDP at 5.2%

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

If El Nino condition affects the monsoons, as is being forecast by foreign agencies, it can slow down the economy to 5.2 per cent next fiscal from a projected 6 per cent.

Markets receive a battering on global cues

Markets receive a battering on global cues

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Nifty settled at 5,005, down 102 points. Out of 2,814 shares traded on the BSE, 1,879 declined and 858 advanced.