News for 'Banana'

This is nature at its funniest, courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

This is nature at its funniest, courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Rediff.com10 May 2019

This is nature at its funniest, courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Some seem to be having a whale of a time. Others, grinning for the camera, or caught in "gotcha" embarrassing moment. These are the best entries so far in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, 2019.

'Modi govt misusing CBI, ED to target Chidambaram'

'Modi govt misusing CBI, ED to target Chidambaram'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The Congress officially said the party stands in support of its senior leader while accusing the government of "persecuting" its citizens for speaking truth to power.

Secret of football's best free kick ever revealed

Secret of football's best free kick ever revealed

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

French scientists claim to have finally revealed the secret behind the "best free kick" ever in international football by Brazil's Roberto Carlos against France in 1997.

Seeds unchanged for Australian Open

Seeds unchanged for Australian Open

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Australian Open organisers have decided to leave Belgian duo Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin as potential banana skins in the tournament draw, refusing to tinker with world rankings in naming their seeds on Thursday.

Respect ball kids, Federer tells fellow pros

Respect ball kids, Federer tells fellow pros

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Tennis players need to respect ball boys and ball girls, Roger Federer said in the wake of a row following Fernando Verdasco's rant over a sweaty towel.

Crores of Indians have no income today

Crores of Indians have no income today

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Money must be produced constantly.' 'This need is driving people to find work, and for many of them, it is working for a living for the first time in their lives,' observes Aakar Patel.

'Capt Amarinder has failed Punjab'

'Capt Amarinder has failed Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'Let the Congress high command decide who will replace Captain Amarinder because they are far wiser than I am.'

Kangana gets Y-plus category security from Centre, thanks Shah

Kangana gets Y-plus category security from Centre, thanks Shah

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Ranaut, who had said she feared Mumbai Police after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and likened the Maharashtra capital to Pakistan occupied Kashmir, thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and declared that no one could crush a patriot.

Helping India's micro-entrepreneurs

Helping India's micro-entrepreneurs

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

The National Policy on Urban Street Vendors, 2009, approved by the UPA government, recognises street vendors (or micro-entrepreneurs) as an integral and legitimate part of the urban retail trade and distribution system.

Shoes shaped like women's legs, fruit and animals!

Shoes shaped like women's legs, fruit and animals!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

An Israeli shoe designer has created a range of heels -- with one pair shaped like a woman's legs. Others are based on banana skins and catapults!

This Navratri you can have a pizza!

This Navratri you can have a pizza!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

What if I told you, you could have pizza during fasts?

Celeb chefs share yummy, simple recipes!

Celeb chefs share yummy, simple recipes!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Top chefs are sharing comfort food recipes to turn their followers into cooks.

Enjoy these low-cal festive recipes!

Enjoy these low-cal festive recipes!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Here's how to whip up four tasty treats for the festive season without packing in the calories -- or packing on the pounds!

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Review

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Review

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is not so much a homosexual romance as it is an exuberant appeal imploring conservative Indian parents to accept and respect their children's choices, gay or straight, notes Sukanya Verma.

Fat to fit: How I fought obesity and lost 37 kg

Fat to fit: How I fought obesity and lost 37 kg

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Apoorba Kumar Patranabish, 37 from Hyderabad reveals how he went from 127 kg to 90 kg in 11 months.

How an ex-IAF man built a helipad to save lives

How an ex-IAF man built a helipad to save lives

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Basil George led an amazing rescue mission so that a helicopter could land and rescue people. In an admirable community effort, his team swam through strong currents, broken walls and floating snakes to help those who needed it most.

Can yoga help you reverse diabetes?

Can yoga help you reverse diabetes?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The asanas involved in yoga help build muscular strength, endurance and flexibility and foster weight loss, says Dr Pramod Tripathi.

Lankan PM offers worship at Guruvayur temple

Lankan PM offers worship at Guruvayur temple

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe on Saturday offered worship at the famous Lord Krishna Temple in Kerala amid heavy security.

Want to fight for your health? How you can begin

Want to fight for your health? How you can begin

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

Roma fined, Ljajic warned by UEFA

Roma fined, Ljajic warned by UEFA

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

UEFA fined AS Roma and warned their forward Adem Ljajic on Wednesday following incidents during last week's Europa League last-32 game against Feyenoord.

10 diet and nutrition myths busted

10 diet and nutrition myths busted

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Dhruv Gupta, Fitness Expert and Founder of weight loss program, FitHo and author of Losing it: Making Weight loss simple, lists out the most popular health myths.

REWIND: India over the weekend

REWIND: India over the weekend

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 48 hours.

9 foods that can improve your sex life

9 foods that can improve your sex life

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Basil increases sexual desire in men if they simply smell it.

Stage set for 2nd Modi-Xi summit amid Kashmir tension

Stage set for 2nd Modi-Xi summit amid Kashmir tension

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Government sources also said there was no question of any discussion on the issue as it is India's sovereign matter but added that Modi will update the Chinese President on the matter if there is a query.

AAP's decision on FDI in retail irresponsible: Minister

AAP's decision on FDI in retail irresponsible: Minister

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

In a major policy reversal, the AAP government wrote to the Centre to withdraw the approval given by the previous Sheila Dikshit government for FDI in multi-brand retailing in Delhi, saying the entry of global chains such as Walmart and Tesco in India would result in large-scale job losses.

EPL PIX: Liverpool back on top; Everton thrash United

EPL PIX: Liverpool back on top; Everton thrash United

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Liverpool regained their place at the top of the English Premier League with a 2-0 win at Cardiff City on Sunday that restored their two-point lead over Manchester City

Stand-up comedy: Cong on PM's address in Parl

Stand-up comedy: Cong on PM's address in Parl

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Tewari said BJP's Hindu-Muslim and India-Pakistan rhetoric is the only way for the ruling party to cover up for its failure in improving the economy of the country which is in a shambles right now due to its policies.

J-K Guv talks 'threat of transfer' after row over his remarks

J-K Guv talks 'threat of transfer' after row over his remarks

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Malik at another event on Saturday had said had he "looked to Delhi", he would have had to install a government led by Sajad Lone.

Devotee offers 72 kg Paracetamol in temple

Devotee offers 72 kg Paracetamol in temple

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

While hundreds of devotees offer thulabaram daily at the temple with a range of articles from bananas to jaggery, this is the first time that an allopathic medicine has been used for the ritual. Thulabaram is an act of weighing oneself against commodities. Satyan of Kuttoor in Thrissur district sat on one of the scales of a balance while the other was filled with the pills matching his weight. Temple authorities later handed over the pills to a hospital.

Aus Open PICS: Serena, Thiem, Zverev move into second round

Aus Open PICS: Serena, Thiem, Zverev move into second round

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Images from Day 1 at the Australian Open.

Ganesha recipe: How to make modak at home

Ganesha recipe: How to make modak at home

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Bhagyashree Zore shares a traditional recipe.

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.

India won't take Bangladesh lightly

India won't take Bangladesh lightly

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said the team will not lower its guard in the Thursday's tri-series match against the minnows.

Miami Open: Nadal beats Sock in quarters, Nishikori out

Miami Open: Nadal beats Sock in quarters, Nishikori out

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Rafael Nadal moved into the Miami Open semi-finals with a straight sets win over American Jack Sock on Wednesday.

'People don't feel shy talking about sex now'

'People don't feel shy talking about sex now'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'But you have to keep in mind the entertainment value. It can't be preachy.'

Ask Komal: What should I eat to lose weight?

Ask Komal: What should I eat to lose weight?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Although we all have tastebuds that are dying to sample all the yummy food around us, we must remember that anything in excess is bad.

How this junk food lover lost 25 kg in less than 2 yrs

How this junk food lover lost 25 kg in less than 2 yrs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Hemant Kadam tells us how he sacrificed his love for unhealthy junk food and changed his lifestyle to be fitter and lighter.

Kerala rains: People in relief camps too afraid to return home

Kerala rains: People in relief camps too afraid to return home

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

More than 53,500 people were now staying in various relief camps across the state.

Making the most of limited resources

Making the most of limited resources

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

A simple exercise of cooking with constraints can teach a lessson or two in entrepreneurship, like entrepreneurs have to struggle with limited ingredients all the time.

I didn't choke: Serena Williams

I didn't choke: Serena Williams

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

"It's kind of hard to say because she -- there's nothing I did wrong on those match points," Williams told reporters after her bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title ended.