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9 Tips For HEALTHIER LUNGS

9 Tips For HEALTHIER LUNGS

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Breathing exercises can clean your lungs, strengthen, improve lung function and increase lung capacity.

Shrinking screens: Is cable TV dying in India?

Shrinking screens: Is cable TV dying in India?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

For years it has been evident that fibre and DTH would give tough competition to cable in India where regulatory overload has mutilated an already warped industry structure. OTT added fuel to the fire. From Rs 27,000 crore in 2010, cable's share of subscription revenues is now estimated at Rs 13,000 crore.

Avoid eating what is prohibited in Constitution: Venkaiah

Avoid eating what is prohibited in Constitution: Venkaiah

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

"Food is a personal choice, but at the same time there are certain restrictions in the Constitution," he said.

13 foods to calm anxiety and reduce stress

13 foods to calm anxiety and reduce stress

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The right food choices can help reduce anxiety and stress, says Chef Prabhakar Nagraj.

You can now know if you bought a GM food

You can now know if you bought a GM food

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

India might not have started growing genetically modified food crops, but it does import food products that contain GM ingredients. Consumers who buy them have no way of knowing what they contain. The government has come up with guidelines to let you know if the item purchased is genetically modified.

Tight Bra vs Right Bra?

Tight Bra vs Right Bra?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

According to a recent survey, 69.25% women stated that wearing a comfortable pair of lingerie helps them focus more on things around them and they feel more confident about themselves.

20 years of India's insurance sector

20 years of India's insurance sector

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Twenty years after India's insurance sector was opened up, unshackling the control of state-owned companies, as many as 50 private players have set up shop. Along with their foreign partners, private players have brought about a sea change in the product offering, distribution and underwriting processes, and services levels. Yet, India's insurance penetration needle has not moved much.

Planning a new car? 3 ways to acquire one

Planning a new car? 3 ways to acquire one

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Lease, Subscribe or Own?

How Myntra plans to run India's biggest fashion sale

How Myntra plans to run India's biggest fashion sale

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The 12th edition of EORS will be held from June 19-22. There will be a dedicated central virtual war-room for tactical problem solving across all phases of the event. Shoppers across the country will have access to over 700,000 styles from over 3,000 fashion and lifestyle brands. Myntra is expecting 3 million people to shop from the safety of their homes.

RBI's MPC starts; status quo likely in policy rate

RBI's MPC starts; status quo likely in policy rate

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The Reserve Bank's rate-setting panel began its three-day deliberations on Monday to decide the next monetary policy amid expectations that the central bank will maintain status quo on the benchmark interest rate in the backdrop of global scare due to the new coronavirus variant Omicron. Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das headed six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled to announce the policy resolution on Wednesday. If the RBI maintains status quo in policy rates on Wednesday, it would be the ninth consecutive time since the rate remains unchanged.

How Parle plans to capture the premium category

How Parle plans to capture the premium category

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The home-grown biscuit brand looks to get inside the customer's mind as it steps outside the boundaries of its mass-market identity

Virat topples Shah Rukh as most valuable celebrity

Virat topples Shah Rukh as most valuable celebrity

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Deepika 3rd; Varun Dhawan, P V Sindhu enter Duff and Phelps brand value list

Sex on false promise of marriage not rape: Orissa HC

Sex on false promise of marriage not rape: Orissa HC

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Justice S K Panigrahi also raised questions about whether rape laws should be used to regulate intimate relationships, especially in cases where women enter into a relationship by choice.

'Soha and I have had our share of ups and downs'

'Soha and I have had our share of ups and downs'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'I am as happy with Soha as I was before we got married because we were friends for a very long time.'

'A good chunk of 70 million small businesses will be shuttered'

'A good chunk of 70 million small businesses will be shuttered'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'Several businesses like entertainment, hospitality, travel etc would never be the same again.'

How to lose weight in just 28 DAYS!

How to lose weight in just 28 DAYS!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

According to Dr Mickey Mehta, if you control what you eat for a month, you will be able to lose weight get back in shape.

'Blaming the pilot is the cheapest thing to do'

'Blaming the pilot is the cheapest thing to do'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Serving pilots question the Kozhikode plane crash report findings.

In financial mess after festive splurge? Here's what to do

In financial mess after festive splurge? Here's what to do

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Many would have racked up debt this Diwali, using credit cards and consumer loans. Here are a few simple steps on how to fix your financial mess, says Bindisha Sarang.

SC-appointed panel on farm laws was against their repeal

SC-appointed panel on farm laws was against their repeal

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The report, which was submitted to the apex court on March 19, 2021, was made public on Monday. The three-member committee had also suggested many changes in the laws, including giving freedom to states to make Minimum Support Price (MSP) system legal.

Uber loses its licence to operate in London

Uber loses its licence to operate in London

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

The taxi-hailing company said it will challenge the decision, which shows the world that "far from being open, London is closed to innovative companies".

'Iski Ho Ya Uski, Khoop Piyo Whiskey'

'Iski Ho Ya Uski, Khoop Piyo Whiskey'

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'As we grew up in service and became seniors ourselves, our commanders advised us to graduate to whiskey since rum did not suit the stature and 'shaan' of a senior officer.' Nitin Sathe recalls his encounters with whiskey on World Whiskey Day.

Uber needs to ensure passengers safety, says Yahoo chief

Uber needs to ensure passengers safety, says Yahoo chief

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Uber is present in over 250 cities in 50 countries.

Diwali relief for viewers: Zee, Star, Colors drop prices

Diwali relief for viewers: Zee, Star, Colors drop prices

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The move by these broadcasters comes close on the heels of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India announcing a review of its earlier tariff order, announced six months ago, which among others capped the prices for la carte channels.

India's favourite dish of 2020 is...

India's favourite dish of 2020 is...

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

No, it's not Dalgona coffee.

Free Basics: A few important questions

Free Basics: A few important questions

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

In India, the angsting over net neutrality has been loud.

Welcome to the world of brands!

Welcome to the world of brands!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

As consumers constantly look for newer choices and wider options, it will be a major challenge for marketers to be tuned to their needs.

Has India missed the electric vehicle revolution?

Has India missed the electric vehicle revolution?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Signals received from the government in the past one year reflect a state of utter confusion, says Abhishek Tripathi.

Ford says will continue to sell diesel models in India

Ford says will continue to sell diesel models in India

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

With diesel cars set to become costlier from next year with the implementation of stricter BS-VI emission norms, major automakers in India are contemplating about the future of such vehicles in their portfolios.

Durable firms gearing up for Dussehra-Diwali business

Durable firms gearing up for Dussehra-Diwali business

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Categories such as washing machines, refrigerators and television sets have seen sales growth of around 8-10 per cent in August compared to last year, industry sources said, with September also reporting a similar growth trajectory.

Swiss brokerage revises GDP forecast to 9.5% for FY22

Swiss brokerage revises GDP forecast to 9.5% for FY22

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Citing faster-than-expected recovery, rising consumer confidence and the resultant spending spike, Swiss brokerage UBS Securities has revised upwards its growth forecast for the current fiscal to 9.5 per cent from 8.9 per cent in September. The brokerage also sees the economy clipping at 7.7 per cent in FY23 but moderating to 6 per cent in FY24, as it expects the benefit of the low-interest rate regime to end by the end of FY23, and it sees the central bank hiking policy rates by 50 bps in the second half of the next fiscal. The Reserve Bank also forecasts 9.5 per cent GDP growth this fiscal while the average projection ranges from 8.5 to 10 per cent.

Kashmir post: From KFC to Toyota, global firms scramble for damage control

Kashmir post: From KFC to Toyota, global firms scramble for damage control

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Recently, South Korean Foreign Minister, Chung Eui-yong, dialled his Indian counterpart, S Jaishankar, in New Delhi. His government, he said, "regretted the offence caused to the people of India". A day earlier, India had summoned the South Korean ambassador to express its "strong displeasure" over "an unacceptable social media post".

Dabangg Effect: Pepsi puts the fizz back in Brand Salman

Dabangg Effect: Pepsi puts the fizz back in Brand Salman

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Pepsi is betting on Dabangg 3's box office success.

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

EU says Google unfairly pushes own apps with Android

Digital frauds continue to plague Mastercard

Digital frauds continue to plague Mastercard

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Mastercard recently launched an authentication product called Identity Check Express that enables customers to verify transactions on their own.

Maserati eyes Tier-II, III cities to strengthen presence in India

Maserati eyes Tier-II, III cities to strengthen presence in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Italian carmaker Maserati is targetting India's tier II and III cities, which are proving to be catalysts in spurring demand for super luxury brands, as it looks to strengthen foothold in the country, according to a senior company official. The company, which re-entered India in 2015, has also overhauled its after sales and service support as part of its renewed focus on customer experience. "Maserati has seen a hike in demand in smaller cities although traditionally we enjoyed steady patronage in the metros. "Even though the expansion in terms of physical network presence in these cities depends on our partners," Maserati APAC head Bojan Jankulovski told PTI in an emailed interview.

Sperm donor to blind pianist: Ayushmann's quirky journey

Sperm donor to blind pianist: Ayushmann's quirky journey

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'My filmography is filled with films that are unique, out-of-the-box and quirky. These films are taboo-breaking but still consumable by the masses.'

Volvo S60 takes the safety-first mantra seriously

Volvo S60 takes the safety-first mantra seriously

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

With all the safety equipment that it features, the S60 could be the smarter, more mature sedan alternative that consumers in this price category want, says Pavan Lall.

Game Streaming the Next Hot Career?

Game Streaming the Next Hot Career?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Game streaming is becoming a serious professional choice for youth, as it allows them to make good money.

Meet India's new business tycoons

Meet India's new business tycoons

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Patanjali Ayurved's rise has prompted most other babas to go back to the drawing board. Most of them are either scripting or re-jigging their business plans, says Arvind Singhal.

10 Reasons Why Men FAIL at SEX

10 Reasons Why Men FAIL at SEX

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Men tend to consider sex as a way to impress their partner. When they give this thinking a great deal of importance, it turns into what is generally called performance anxiety, cautions Rajat Jadhav