News for 'Cotton'

Diwali fashion: Get inspired by Bollywood's kids!

Diwali fashion: Get inspired by Bollywood's kids!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Namrata Thakker brings up some cool designs on the younger filmi fashionistas.

ASK AJIT: How to get 20% return on shares?

ASK AJIT: How to get 20% return on shares?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Case against 3 scribes for report on children at UP govt event

Case against 3 scribes for report on children at UP govt event

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The report alleged that several government school students "shivered in biting cold while government officials were busy with an event".

Will govt's move to limit use of herbicide glyphosate hit India's food security?

Will govt's move to limit use of herbicide glyphosate hit India's food security?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Kerala, Punjab, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are among the major agriculturally important states that have banned the use of glyphosate citing its adverse impact on human health.

Ramie: The ancient fabric that could transform Indian dressing

Ramie: The ancient fabric that could transform Indian dressing

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Ramie was used in ancient Egypt and China long before cotton was introduced to the Far East.

She wants to change the way Indians dress

She wants to change the way Indians dress

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'Stop wearing clothes which might be trendy, but doesn't go well with your body type.'

Rains damage Rs 700 crore worth of crops in Gujarat

Rains damage Rs 700 crore worth of crops in Gujarat

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

According to the initial estimates, the flooding of rivers and heavy rainfall has caused damage to the agriculture crop to the tune of Rs 700 crore (Rs 7 billion) in the state.

Has Jagan Reddy really shelved Andhra's 3 capitals plan?

Has Jagan Reddy really shelved Andhra's 3 capitals plan?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Power and money are at the heart of the sordid story -- and it isn't over yet.

Radhika Apte: 'Wearing high heels was the toughest part'

Radhika Apte: 'Wearing high heels was the toughest part'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Radhika Apte walked for designer Sonali Pamnani's 'The Meraki Project'.

'Surekhaji never intimidated you'

'Surekhaji never intimidated you'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'She made you feel relaxed so that you can do the scenes best.'

Wow! Mina Guli is running 100 marathons to save water

Wow! Mina Guli is running 100 marathons to save water

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Mina Guli wants to complete 100 marathons across the world to raise awareness of water scarcity and save water.

50 Indian items hit as US scraps duty-free privilege

50 Indian items hit as US scraps duty-free privilege

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

With India being the largest beneficiary of the GSP, it has been hit the most by the latest decision of the Trump administration

Sanya's BOLD look has a secret message!

Sanya's BOLD look has a secret message!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The actor walked for Narendra Kumar's show in favour of sustainability in fashion.

ASK AJIT: 'What shares should I buy?'

ASK AJIT: 'What shares should I buy?'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

'BJP does not support cow vigilantes, other such groups'

'BJP does not support cow vigilantes, other such groups'

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Irani said: "Everyone should work within the ambit of law. If somebody flouts laws unconstitutionally they will not get support from the BJP."

A message for Modi from India's crisis-hit farmers

A message for Modi from India's crisis-hit farmers

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Farmer interest groups predict that unless the government corrects its agricultural pricing and procurement policy, it will face a political blowback.

10 Tips for HEALTHY HAIR

10 Tips for HEALTHY HAIR

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Never leave your hair wet during monsoon, advises hair expert Sareena Acharya.

Remove excise duty on man made fibre

Remove excise duty on man made fibre

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Seeks to promoting a Fibre Neutral Fiscal Policy

Exports rise 5.37% in Jan; trade deficit narrows to $14.75 bn

Exports rise 5.37% in Jan; trade deficit narrows to $14.75 bn

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The country's exports grew 5.37 per cent year-on-year to $27.24 billion in January 2021, mainly driven by healthy growth in pharma and engineering sectors, according to provisional data of the commerce ministry. Trade deficit during the month narrowed to $14.75 billion from $15.3 billion in January 2020. It was $15.44 billion in December 2020. Imports in January 2021 rose 2 per cent to $42 billion.

Bull rules D-Street; Sensex zooms 2,315 points

Bull rules D-Street; Sensex zooms 2,315 points

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

On the Sensex chart, IndusInd Bank was the top gainer, rallying over 11 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, SBI, HDFC, M&M and Axis Bank. On the other hand, Dr Reddy's, Tech Mahindra and TCS were among the laggards.

Can you guess the cost of Melania Trump's dress?

Can you guess the cost of Melania Trump's dress?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

On Day Two of United States President Donald Trump's visit to India, First Lady Melania chose a white shirt dress.

Free vaccination, scrapping of NEET in Congress Puducherry manifesto

Free vaccination, scrapping of NEET in Congress Puducherry manifesto

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

A homemaker in every family would get a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000, the manifesto said.

This is what Athiya Shetty eats on her cheat day

This is what Athiya Shetty eats on her cheat day

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

From pizza and burgers, to French fries and pasta, the actor is quite a foodie.

Why India's garment exporters are stressed

Why India's garment exporters are stressed

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

In the last five years of NDA rule, 2018-2019 was the worst for exporters.

Why Has RBI Scrapped Polymer Currency Notes Idea?

Why Has RBI Scrapped Polymer Currency Notes Idea?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The RBI has shelved its plan for polymer notes more than a decade after it invited interest from global manufacturers for one billion pieces of Rs 10 denomination polymer banknotes, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Cloth used by Sushant to hang himself to be tested

Cloth used by Sushant to hang himself to be tested

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Investigators will subject the cloth allegedly used by Sushant Singh Rajput to hang himself to 'tensile strength' analysis to determine whether it can bear the weight similar to that of the actor, as part of probe into his death.

Suspension of trade relations will hurt Pakistan more than India

Suspension of trade relations will hurt Pakistan more than India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

India's export basket for Pakistan has a limited portfolio as Pakistan has not given 'most favoured nation' status to New Delhi and such goods have ready market in South Asia and the Middle East.

Monsoon delay puts pressure on margin of agri input cos

Monsoon delay puts pressure on margin of agri input cos

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

With monsoon rainfall 16% below the long-period average, total sowing area is down by 7% at 56.7 million hectares so far this season.

This woman is making saris fashionable at LFW

This woman is making saris fashionable at LFW

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Meet the people who turned heads at Lakme Fashion Week off the ramp.

Assam on edge over AASU leader's lynching, cops arrest 13

Assam on edge over AASU leader's lynching, cops arrest 13

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

At least 13 people, including the prime accused, have been arrested so far for allegedly lynching an All Assam Students' Union leader in Jorhat city, while the outfit on Tuesday vowed not to keep quiet until the culprits were given 'exemplary punishment.'

Reader Invite: What's your monsoon style?

Reader Invite: What's your monsoon style?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Dear readers, tell us what you are wearing this monsoon.

These iPhone images will put your photos to shame!

These iPhone images will put your photos to shame!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Mind blowing winning snaps from the annual iPhone Photo Awards have been revealed -- and it's hard to believe they were taken on a mobile. The competition only allows photos taken with an iPhone or iPad. This year's Grand Prize Winner and Photographer of the Year Award went to Dimpy Bhalotia, a street photographer from the United Kingdom, who used an iPhone X to capture her image, "Flying Boys," taken in Banaras, India. In a press release, the photo is described as follows: "Three boys take flight from a wall into the Ganges River, their expressive limbs filling the sky with both tension and exuberance." Check out the winners below.

Why Indian viscose rayon industry is concerned

Why Indian viscose rayon industry is concerned

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Viscose Rayon is a regenerated cellulosic fibre with properties similar to cotton but having a higher comfort factor than even cotton.

10 simple tips to protect your ears

10 simple tips to protect your ears

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

If you're using earphones/earbuds, make sure they are clean and stored in a clean place. Wipe the rubber tips with alcohol swab regularly.

Growing crops in space, reaping the benefits on Earth

Growing crops in space, reaping the benefits on Earth

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

The ongoing experiments on Moon, Mars and elsewhere could translate into better crop yields and hardier plants that could thrive in inhospitable parts of the world, says Devangshu Datta.

Video: Hotties sizzle in cool summer wear

Video: Hotties sizzle in cool summer wear

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Jiah Khan, Geeta Basra and Rakesh Bapat were showstoppers at a fashion show to promote cotton, considered the most comfortable fabric for all seasons.

Warning! You might overstay your welcome here

Warning! You might overstay your welcome here

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Each corner of the interiors has been designed and laboured over by Garg and his team. It took nearly a year to put every little detail together

Dia Mirza bares abs in a corset choli

Dia Mirza bares abs in a corset choli

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The former beauty queen and actor turned showstopper for House of Kotwara at the Lakme Fashion Week.

RSS-backed SJM declares 2017 'anti-China year'

RSS-backed SJM declares 2017 'anti-China year'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

'I will be happy if walls are built between India and China!' 'We are going to nooks and corners of the country to make ordinary people realise the need to buy Indian goods so that our workers get jobs.'

Former Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh passes away

Former Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh passes away

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The veteran leader breathed his last at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla at 3.40 am, senior medical superintendent Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Dr. Janak Raj said.