News for 'Consumer Choice'

Want to lose weight? 10 foods to suppress your appetite

Want to lose weight? 10 foods to suppress your appetite

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

These foods are low in calories, so your diet plan doesn't get derailed.

Trump signs executive order to ease Obamacare rules

Trump signs executive order to ease Obamacare rules

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The order eases restrictions that the Affordable Care Act (placed on the individual health insurance market).

What the Notre Dame could now look like

What the Notre Dame could now look like

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Renowned green architect Vincent Callebaut has published his concept for the reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Titled Palingenesis, which means rebirth, Callebaut's Notre-Dame concept aims to unite spirituality, art, and science.

Buying insurance? Here's a checklist

Buying insurance? Here's a checklist

Rediff.com30 Mar 2004

New India Assurance to launch premium mediclaim

New India Assurance to launch premium mediclaim

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Leading state-run general insurer New India Assurance Company on Wednesday said it will soon launch a new premium mediclaim product as a part of its efforts to resolve the issue over the cashless health cover, which the state-run players had discontinued early July alleging inflated billing by hospitals.

15 simple tips to keep your heart healthy

15 simple tips to keep your heart healthy

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Avoid oily foods, processed foods and artificial sugars, suggests nutritionist Anju Katara.

Fearless! Their Gender Didn't Matter

Fearless! Their Gender Didn't Matter

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Saloni Dhumne and Atreya Raghavan speak to young India to find out who their LGBTQ heroes are.

Emotions are the new celebrities of advertising

Emotions are the new celebrities of advertising

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Advertisers take to pitching family values and social causes, giving celebrity endorsers and flamboyance a miss. Nikhat Hetavkar reports.

How your credit card affects your credit rating

How your credit card affects your credit rating

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Reckless spending on credit cards will lead you into a maze of spiralling debt before you realise what hit you!

Retailers, FMCG cos gear up to cash in on I-Day

Retailers, FMCG cos gear up to cash in on I-Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

From sugar to car servicing firms, many companies, including Big Bazaar, Croma, Mahindra First Choice and Kaya Skin Clinic are offering discounts in a bid to ride on the festive fervour.

Now, 5-kg cylinders available at subsidised rates

Now, 5-kg cylinders available at subsidised rates

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

In a move that will give cooking gas consumers more choice, state oil marketing companies have started selling mini 5-kg LPG cylinders at subsidised rates.

Electric cars have a mountain to climb before winning market share

Electric cars have a mountain to climb before winning market share

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

According to research by IHS Markit, for an ecosystem still grappling with infrastructure issues -- the high cost of EVs and a greater OEM (original equipment manufacturer) focus on electrifying two-wheelers and commercial vehicles first -- the share of such vehicles is expected to be 4 per cent by 2030, reports Pavan Lall.

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Pai is the fourth Indian-American to become part of Trump's administration.

When did vying for attention become so evil?

When did vying for attention become so evil?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The Social Dilemma shows how social media is turning human beings into lab rats and zombies, notes Chintan Girish Modi.

Global trademark registration hits 1-mn mark

Global trademark registration hits 1-mn mark

Rediff.com11 May 2009

The international trademark registration touched the one-million mark this month, more than a century after the first trademark was registered by a Swiss chocolate maker.

Can McDonald's get the love back in north and east?

Can McDonald's get the love back in north and east?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

How to shield brand McDonald's? While consumers may have ignored the legal battles plaguing the franchise in north and east India, closure of restaurants is not something they are likely to ignore.

How safe is the food you are eating?

How safe is the food you are eating?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

The govt's move to once again defer the enforcement of detailed nutritional information on packaged food labels is incomprehensible.

HUL, P&G 'dream companies' to work with

HUL, P&G 'dream companies' to work with

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Forty-four per cent management students graduating in 2010 have voted the FMCG sector as the most preferred industry to work in, terming giants like Hindustan Unilever Ltd and Proctor & Gamble as "dream companies", a survey said.

'Even the RBI was caught by surprise and was totally unprepared to handle its fallout'

'Even the RBI was caught by surprise and was totally unprepared to handle its fallout'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

I kept insisting that Rs 100 notes were in short supply and there was an urgent need to augment the supply of 100 rupee notes while also rapidly bringing into circulation the proposed new Rs 500 notes. But this was easier said than done because all the note printing machines of the RBI were programmed for printing Rs 2,000 notes and required at least three weeks before the machines could print the new Rs 500 currency notes. The availability of currency paper posed another major bottleneck, and it had to be imported. It was decided to immediately start printing the Rs 500 notes. It was only when the supply of the new Rs 500 notes started improving and the process of change of cassettes at the ATMs gathered momentum that the situation began limping back to normal. A fascinating excerpt from former SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar's The Custodian of Trust: A Banker's Memoir, five years after demonetisation, November 8.

Despite anti-China sentiments will Vivo manage to keep ringing?

Despite anti-China sentiments will Vivo manage to keep ringing?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

As campaigns against Chinese brands intensify and the virus keeps people indoors, Vivo plays it slow with a digital-first launch plan.

Have DTH? Pick & choose channels from Sep

Have DTH? Pick & choose channels from Sep

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

In its tariff order for 2010, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India also included provisions to protect the consumers from rise in rates, like no increase in subscription charges in the first six months of enrolling.

The 12-year-old who wants to save the oceans

The 12-year-old who wants to save the oceans

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Haaziq Kazi, disturbed by the damage we have done to marine life, has designed a solution to save the oceans.

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The White House has said the forthcoming book by John Bolton is "full of classified information"

CSE ups ante against Bt brinjal

CSE ups ante against Bt brinjal

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Since this is an edible crop, it is even more important to ensure that there is no contamination of non-GM crops.

'Farm laws will have to be repealed'

'Farm laws will have to be repealed'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

'The issue is not whether the farm laws are beneficial for the farmers or not.' 'The farmers have taken a stand that they do not want these laws.' 'Why do you want to thrust these laws down their throat?'

Titan wants to rule the Indian woman's heart

Titan wants to rule the Indian woman's heart

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Titan's sarees will ride on the parent brand's immense equity and deep penetration to crack open the potential Rs 550 billion market.

Alyque, Advertising Man of the Century

Alyque, Advertising Man of the Century

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'What fascinated me always was Alyque's ability to think in the vernacular despite his South Bombay and genteel upbringing,' notes Sandeep Goyal. 'Lalitaji or Hamara Bajaj were obviously not birthed in the hallowed environs of the Bombay Gymkhana.'

Used car market to reach 7.2 mn units in 3 years

Used car market to reach 7.2 mn units in 3 years

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The used car market is now 1.2 times the size of the new car market.

Dettol tops 'green brands' list

Dettol tops 'green brands' list

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

China, India and Brazil showed significant support for additional spending on green products.

Everyone wants health in a bottle!

Everyone wants health in a bottle!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

As competition heats up, health drink brands like GSK, Mondelez, Nestle get more aggressive with promotions and promises.

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'We are having an outsize impact not only on the lives of the customers and livelihood, but also the economy of India.'

'I'm 25; want to invest long-term in MFs'

'I'm 25; want to invest long-term in MFs'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Bold and snappy:2 state-of-the-art digital cameras

Bold and snappy:2 state-of-the-art digital cameras

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Don't be fooled by their diminutive looks - these babies have enough megapixels to portray in detail your picture-perfect moments.

Nestl India comes back to growth path after years

Nestl India comes back to growth path after years

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Milk products and nutrition, the largest category that contributes nearly 47.6% to the company's top line, grew 1.6%

'Your money is safe with nationalised banks'

'Your money is safe with nationalised banks'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'No commercial bank will be allowed to fail. There is nothing to worry about.'

Long distance calls: Trai to name operators

Long distance calls: Trai to name operators

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

In its recommendations to the government, Trai said the provision of calling cards would allow consumer to exercise choice of long distance operator for the national and international calls. The authority has, therefore, recommended amendment of NLD/ILD operators licence conditions to allow them to access customers directly for national and international long distance calls, respectively.

How Indians will travel in 2019

How Indians will travel in 2019

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Technology is a top priority, whether it's a faster check-out system, vital Wi-Fi or USB ports in rooms, today's travellers need to be constantly connected

At 40, Thums Up's thunder is still intact

At 40, Thums Up's thunder is still intact

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Despite the onslaught of international brands -- Coke and Pepsi -- the fizz has not gone out of India's very own cola brand, Surajeet Das Gupta.

'Fast-growing millionaires in India are coming to Audi'

'Fast-growing millionaires in India are coming to Audi'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Audi India managing director Benoit Tiers has his task cut out.

Let ex-servicemen partner farmers in agri cooperatives

Let ex-servicemen partner farmers in agri cooperatives

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The government should set up agricultural co-operatives in every cluster of villages and in respective districts on a war-footing within a time limit. We should involve the services of our military personnel who retire at a young age with several years of working life still left in them and would be happy to contribute to nation-building, recommends Atul Gupta.