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11 tips to LOSE weight and get a six-pack

11 tips to LOSE weight and get a six-pack

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

If you want to get shredded in very short span, you must eliminate dairy or other milk products from your diet plan.

Can't pay Rs 4 lakh aid to COVID-19 victims' kin: Centre to SC

Can't pay Rs 4 lakh aid to COVID-19 victims' kin: Centre to SC

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Replying to the notice issued, the Central government said that ex-gratia amount cannot be paid due to financial constraints and other factors.

Over Rs 950-crore tax evasion by Swiggy, Flipkart unit,: I-T department

Over Rs 950-crore tax evasion by Swiggy, Flipkart unit,: I-T department

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Tax concealment in case of Walmart-owned Flipkart's unit is about Rs 650 crore while the remaining estimation is related to Swiggy.

Centre may not accept UAE's Rs 700 crore relief for Kerala

Centre may not accept UAE's Rs 700 crore relief for Kerala

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Interestingly, PM Modi had thanked his UAE counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for offering the support to the rain-battered state on August 18.

Labourer dies of hunger, dehydration while walking home

Labourer dies of hunger, dehydration while walking home

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Pintu Pawar's dead body was found on Monday at Dhanora in Beed district, 200 km from his village, said assistant inspector Dnyneshwar Kuklare of Ambhora police station. Pawar, who worked as sugarcane cutter in cane fields, was native of Dhopte Pondul village. He was visiting his parents at his sister's house in Pune when lockdown was imposed, and got stuck there.

Just who is Siddharth?

Just who is Siddharth?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'He is busy building an image on the social media as an anti-right-winger.' 'But remember: An actor is only good at what he was born to do,' observes Subhash K Jha.

Home appliance cos seek place on essential items' list

Home appliance cos seek place on essential items' list

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Some companies argue that the culture of staying, working and learning at home will persist for a while, altering lifestyle habits of consumers.

In talks with India over 'expedited approval' of Covid vaccine: Pfizer

In talks with India over 'expedited approval' of Covid vaccine: Pfizer

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Earlier in April, Pfizer said that it had offered a not-for-profit price for its vaccine for the government immunisation programme in India and it remains committed to continuing engagement with the government to make the vaccine available in India.

Kerala nurse in Saudi tested positive for coronavirus; CM writes to EAM

Kerala nurse in Saudi tested positive for coronavirus; CM writes to EAM

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The affected nurse is being treated and is recovering well, junior foreign minister V Muraleedharan said. Meanwhile, China has locked down five cities, including Wuhan, suspending all public transport in an unprecedented move to contain the coronavirus that has infected over 630 people and left 17 others dead.

After fighting crime, this top cop is fighting hunger

After fighting crime, this top cop is fighting hunger

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'There are 80 million tonnes of foodgrain in our godowns and yet, 200 million people go to bed hungry.' 'So I decided to fight hunger.'

NGOs step up to play saviour to Chennai's needy

NGOs step up to play saviour to Chennai's needy

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'I am an auto driver, and I am doing my best.'

Doctors dance, sing to encourage patients to keep up the fight

Doctors dance, sing to encourage patients to keep up the fight

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Doctors, health workers, sanitation workers are once again skipping going home and extending their working hours to cope up with the rising demands.

Beauty takes natural turn, demand for ayurveda products soars in India

Beauty takes natural turn, demand for ayurveda products soars in India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Immunity boosting foods and drinks. Sustainable fashion. Beauty products with natural ingredients. There was always a market for these, and the pandemic has only made it bigger. Within beauty, brands have recorded a greater demand for ayurveda products.

'In the Congress, every leader is a shehanshah'

'In the Congress, every leader is a shehanshah'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Congress leaders don't believe in themselves and in the potential of the party.' 'Unless they have faith in themselves, only then will the public have faith in them.'

'Lagaan destroyed me'

'Lagaan destroyed me'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'As an actor, it gave me such a great role that after that whatever, work I was offered, it was never fulfilling.'

'Winning the IPL is not easy'

'Winning the IPL is not easy'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The players all appreciate -- we all appreciate -- the fact that despite the pandemic and the restrictions, because of all of this protocol that has been put in place, the IPL season is still happening.'

The sacrifices that went into Lovlina's bronze at Olympics

The sacrifices that went into Lovlina's bronze at Olympics

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Lovlina Borgohain, who clinched the welterweight (69kg) bronze at Tokyo Olympics, spoke about the hardships she endured to get where she is, the joy of watching the triumph of human spirit at the Games

How this young artist changed the lives of hapless migrants

How this young artist changed the lives of hapless migrants

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

In the midst of all the self-flagellation at our collective inability to assist the country's migrants through their misery, at least one person (or a group of people) decided to do more than just chest beating. Anjuli Bhargava traces the tale of how a relief effort in Goa is transforming into a movement to drive long-term change.

Why does the Modi govt want to suffocate NGOs?

Why does the Modi govt want to suffocate NGOs?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Any NGO critical of the government is unlikely to receive a green signal. The new amendment will leave NGOs vulnerable to harassment. It was the NGO sector that helped provide compassion and food to millions of people during the lockdown. The new Bill will render such cooperation and camaraderie impossible in future, observes Rashme Sehgal.

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast range of SUVs available today? Rajesh Karkera takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin to find out.

Tragedy at sea: 26 dead, 49 missing from barge; 186 rescued

Tragedy at sea: 26 dead, 49 missing from barge; 186 rescued

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The navy had so far maintained that there were 273 persons on board the barge but an official on Wednesday evening said that the company which operated it has informed that there were 261 personnel on board the ill-fated barge.

'This is the FIGHT that we must fight'

'This is the FIGHT that we must fight'

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Amitabh Bachchan has shared the 'arduous' process of procuring oxygen concentrators and ventilators for donation as he said every individual effort goes a long way in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

31 Bangladeshi fishermen rescued by Indian Coast Guard

31 Bangladeshi fishermen rescued by Indian Coast Guard

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The fishing boats Allar-dan had 15 fishermen and Farhad 16 fishermen in them.

Prasad poisoning: Toll rises to 11, police probe suspected foul play

Prasad poisoning: Toll rises to 11, police probe suspected foul play

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy had announced assistance of Rs five lakh to the next to the kin of the deceased.

Questions on coronavirus answered

Questions on coronavirus answered

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

A virologist answers questions on the deadly virus presently haunting the world.

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

No longer Bengal's finance minister, Amit Mitra, Mamata's principal chief advisor, will still advise and aid the 'chief minister and finance department on all matters relating to management of state finance', represent the 'state government in national and international events/meetings/committees' and examine 'important proposals/files and policy issues relating to financial matters referred to him for advice/views'.

'What stands out is Hardik's positivity and leadership skills'

'What stands out is Hardik's positivity and leadership skills'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'The way he has been interacting with everybody, be it the masseur or the assistant manager or the driver of the bus, or the new players who have not been part of the IPL before, he is making an effort to reach out to them and give them confidence.' 'That speaks a lot about the man that he is.'

Cyclone Gaja leaves 33 dead in TN, navy joins relief operations

Cyclone Gaja leaves 33 dead in TN, navy joins relief operations

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

As of now, 1,77,500 people have been housed in over 351 camps, the chief minister said, adding food, and medical amenities were being provided to them by the government.

Swaraj conveys India's security concerns to North Korean FM

Swaraj conveys India's security concerns to North Korean FM

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday conveyed India's security concerns to her North Korean counterpart Ri Su Yong in New Delhi, emphasising the significance of peace and stability in the Korean peninsula for the country.

PM CARES allocates Rs 3,100 cr for ventilators, migrants and vaccine

PM CARES allocates Rs 3,100 cr for ventilators, migrants and vaccine

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Rs 2,000 crore will be earmarked for the purchase of ventilators and Rs 1,000 crore for care of migrant labourers

Coronavirus: 99 more who returned from China are under observation

Coronavirus: 99 more who returned from China are under observation

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Samples of these seven passengers have been sent to the ICMR-NIV Pune lab. Samples of four other passengers tested earlier have been confirmed to be negative for nCoV by the lab.

Omicron scare: Stricter norms for travellers to India from tonight

Omicron scare: Stricter norms for travellers to India from tonight

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Strict norms for arriving international passengers, especially from 'at-risk' countries, will come into effect from Tuesday midnight and authorities are stepping their vigil for effective surveillance amid mounting concerns over the emergence of the coronavirus variant Omicron.

Tri-services roped in for Kerala flood relief, top disaster body gets cracking

Tri-services roped in for Kerala flood relief, top disaster body gets cracking

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Chaired by Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha and attended by chiefs of the three services, secretaries of home, defence and others, the National Crisis Management Committee took stock of the prevailing situation in Kerala and directed all concerned to ensure continued assistance to the state government to meet the crisis, a home ministry spokesperson said.

Maharashtra: Toll from landslides, floods rises to 82

Maharashtra: Toll from landslides, floods rises to 82

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Parts of Raigad, Ratnagiri districts in the coastal Konkan region and Kolhapur district in western Maharashtra, have been worst affected by the floods. Besides that, heavy rains have been pounding parts of Satara district.

MP: Lizard in mid-day meal; 15 children take ill

MP: Lizard in mid-day meal; 15 children take ill

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

After the children consumed food at the Aanganwadi of Lalpur village under Barghat tehsil, they and the assistant complained of uneasiness.

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The state government has declared a holiday on Wednesday and Thursday for all private institutions, offices, non-essential services within Outer Ring Road here in view of rains.

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

SEWA International, a leading Indian-American non-profit organisation, has so far raised more than $250,000 for its COVID-19 relief efforts. It is using the money to buy personal protective equipment's, in particular facial masks and surgical masks, to donate free to the local law enforcement officials and hospitals in some of the hot spot areas like New York, who have run out of these essential items.

'Why was Waze Param Bir Singh's blue eyed boy?'

'Why was Waze Param Bir Singh's blue eyed boy?'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'Singh is complaining that politicians are summoning Waze after bypassing him.' 'But Singh is himself undermining the hierarchy within his force by interacting directly with Waze.'

There've have been lapses: SC to Centre on migrants' miseries

There've have been lapses: SC to Centre on migrants' miseries

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Referring to various media reports showing the 'unfortunate and miserable conditions' of migrant labourers walking on foot and cycling long distances after the lockdown, the top court issued notices to the Centre, the states and union territories and sought their replies by May 28.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.