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The side effects are real, but Sun Pharma stays on its feet

The side effects are real, but Sun Pharma stays on its feet

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

After falling 17 per cent since the start of the year to its March lows, the stock of the country's largest pharmaceutical (pharma) company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, has clawed back nearly half of those losses. Recent acquisitions, a favourable court ruling in the case of the hair loss drug Leqselvi, an edge over peers owing to its specialty portfolio, and a diversified global presence have supported the recovery.

'Nazdik Dushman -- Fire!'

'Nazdik Dushman -- Fire!'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

All hell broke loose. He knew the enemy was close. Then he heard the deep-throated and comforting thudding as his LMG across the stream went into action. Nanavatty was relieved that his men were in the fight with spirit.

Food Trends At Weddings Reach New Heights

Food Trends At Weddings Reach New Heights

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Customised restaurant recreations, cafe setups, pop-ups by Michelin-star chefs, bespoke table linens with monograms and couple-themed hashtags.

Recipe: Shristi's Avocado Toast With Chilly Jam And Feta

Recipe: Shristi's Avocado Toast With Chilly Jam And Feta

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

When the creaminess of avocado melds with the tang and spice of chilly jam and feta on toast, we have a winner.

Holi recipes: How to make Malpua and Thandai

Holi recipes: How to make Malpua and Thandai

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Food blogger Siddhi Panchal shares her secret recipe.

India's VC funding rises 43% to $13.7 bn in 2024

India's VC funding rises 43% to $13.7 bn in 2024

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

India's Venture Capital (VC) ecosystem exhibited robust growth in 2024, with funding surging 43 per cent year-on-year to $13.7 billion, according to a report. This recovery was fuelled by a 45 per cent rise in deal activity, with 1,270 transactions recorded, reinforcing India's position as the second largest market for venture capital and growth funding in the Asia-Pacific region, the report by Bain & Company and IVCA said.

Shimla school drops Eid celebration plan after right-wing threat

Shimla school drops Eid celebration plan after right-wing threat

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

A private school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, withdrew its decision to ask students to wear "kurta-pajama" and bring special food for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations after it sparked a row with a local right-wing organization and some religious groups. The school said it was intended as a cultural learning experience and that participation was voluntary. The school also condemned attempts to misrepresent the event as religious propaganda and urged individuals to remove false and inflammatory messages on social media.

US tariff on Indian shrimp may go up from 8pc to 45 pc

US tariff on Indian shrimp may go up from 8pc to 45 pc

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Seafood is one of India's largest agricultural exports after basmati rice and buffalo meat.

Food Poisoning, UTIs! Avoid These Summer Risks

Food Poisoning, UTIs! Avoid These Summer Risks

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Dr Rituja Ugalmugle, internal medicine specialist, Wockhardt Hospitals, lists the remedies to prevent and fight summer related ailments.

Winter Recipe: Mayur's Spicy Green Peas Curry

Winter Recipe: Mayur's Spicy Green Peas Curry

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Warm up to winter with this delicious curry!

Recipe: Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

Recipe: Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Satisfy all your pasta cravings with this delicious vegan pasta!

IPL PIX: Venkatesh back in form as KKR overpower SRH

IPL PIX: Venkatesh back in form as KKR overpower SRH

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Venkatesh Iyer silenced his critics with a match-winning 60 off 29 balls, propelling Kolkata Knight Riders to a convincing 80-run win against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Sameer Wankhede's Mumbai NCB stint ends; sent back to DRI

Sameer Wankhede's Mumbai NCB stint ends; sent back to DRI

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The tenure of controversial Narcotics Control Bureau Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede with the federal anti-narcotics agency has ended and his services have been put at the disposal of his parent organisation Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, officials said on Monday.

Rohit, Pant under fire: Can they end their IPL nightmare?

Rohit, Pant under fire: Can they end their IPL nightmare?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, both struggling in the Indian Premier League, will be looking to turn their fortunes around when they face each other on Friday.

Bride decamps mid-wedding with jewellery, cash in UP

Bride decamps mid-wedding with jewellery, cash in UP

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

A bride in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, disappeared during her wedding ceremony, taking jewellery and cash with her, leaving her 40-year-old groom in distress. The incident occurred at the Shiv Temple in Bharohiya where the groom, Kamlesh Kumar, was getting married for the second time. Kamlesh alleged that the bride and her mother left for the bathroom and never returned. He claims to have given the bride sarees, beauty products, and jewellery, and was already bearing the wedding expenses. Police are investigating the matter but no complaint has been filed yet.

Poor AQI? Tips To Protect Your Lungs

Poor AQI? Tips To Protect Your Lungs

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Dr Sneha Tirpude, pulmonologist at Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic, suggests simple measures to protect your lungs when the air quality is poor.

2 Heart Healthy Recipes

2 Heart Healthy Recipes

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

These recipes will give you good health.

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Mini Mohan shares a Christmas recipe for cake lovers.

Recipes: Hema's Mooli Kadhi and Arvind's Bhindi Fry

Recipes: Hema's Mooli Kadhi and Arvind's Bhindi Fry

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

From Uttarakhand comes a simple, tasty meal.

How ITC plans to build a future-ready portfolio

How ITC plans to build a future-ready portfolio

Rediff.com6 May 2025

There remains a debate on who said this: "When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, Sir?" Was it the British economist John Maynard Keynes or the American economist Paul Samuelson. Irrespective of who said it, this sentiment appears to have found resonance in ITC's boardroom in recent years.

Recipe: Sreeja's Kerala-Style Jackfruit Stir Fry

Recipe: Sreeja's Kerala-Style Jackfruit Stir Fry

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Jackfruit season heralds the arrival of its tasty stirfry on our tables or better as part of banana leaf meals

Navy officer's wife bids heart-wrenching adieu to husband

Navy officer's wife bids heart-wrenching adieu to husband

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

'Let his soul rest in peace...We should all be proud of him in every way. And we will make him proud in every way'

Will you sign up for Dry January?

Will you sign up for Dry January?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Signing up for it means a month without alcohol!

Dry run for Covid inoculation next week

Dry run for Covid inoculation next week

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

An important focus of the dry run will be on management of any possible adverse events following immunisation.

'Coldplay Was Magical!'

'Coldplay Was Magical!'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'Chris Martin's energy was so infectious and his voice soared through the stadium,' says Ritodhara Basuthakur.

IPL PIX: Delhi Capitals outplay Rajasthan Royals in Super Over win

IPL PIX: Delhi Capitals outplay Rajasthan Royals in Super Over win

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals played in New Delhi on Wednesday.

High alert in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand as Maoists escalate IED attacks

High alert in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand as Maoists escalate IED attacks

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

An alert has been sounded in the anti-Naxal operations theatre of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand following a "spike" in IED blasts and recoveries, including that of a device rigged with beer bottles and a small antenna for remote control explosion. The uptick in improvised explosive device (IED) recovery and blasts has been noticed as multiple security forces move into core Naxal areas to meet the Union government's deadline of wiping off Left Wing Extremism (LWE) from the country by March 2026.

CRPF sets up new base in Chhattisgarh's Maoist stronghold

CRPF sets up new base in Chhattisgarh's Maoist stronghold

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has established a new forward operating base in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, a region known for its strong Maoist presence. The base, located in a remote area surrounded by hills and known Maoist training camps, aims to expand the CRPF's presence in the region and counter the influence of Maoist insurgents. This is the 13th such base established in recent years as part of the government's plan to eliminate Left Wing Extremism by 2026.

Recipe: Bethica's Black Rice Phirni

Recipe: Bethica's Black Rice Phirni

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Phirni can taste astoundingly good with nutritious black rice.

Dry run for COVID-19 vaccine concludes successfully

Dry run for COVID-19 vaccine concludes successfully

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The end-to-end exercise was undertaken in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, Rajkot and Gandhinagar of Gujarat, Ludhiana and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar of Punjab, and Sonitpur and Nalbari districts of Assam on Monday and Tuesday.

Mount Everest's snow cover recedes by 150 metres

Mount Everest's snow cover recedes by 150 metres

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Research using NASA satellite images has revealed a concerning retreat of snow cover atop Mount Everest, indicating a lack of snow accumulation during the winter season of 2024-2025. This trend, observed through a 'rising snow line', suggests a warming climate and warmer, drier conditions prevailing in recent winters. Glaciologist Mauri Pelto attributes the snow cover loss to sublimation, where ice directly evaporates, contributing to the retreat of glaciers even above 6,000 meters on Mount Everest.

Kerala Blasters out of ISL play-offs race after draw

Kerala Blasters out of ISL play-offs race after draw

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Kerala Blasters' play-off hopes were dashed after they played out a 1-1 draw against Jamshedpur FC at home in the Indian Super League.

PIX: Medvedev, Alcaraz through to Indian Wells semis

PIX: Medvedev, Alcaraz through to Indian Wells semis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Daniil Medvedev jumped for joy in an uncharacteristically emotional celebration after holding off young Frenchman Arthur Fils for a 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(7) win amid gusting winds on centre court in quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open, at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, on Thursday.

Is This The Right Time To Stay Invested In Small Caps?

Is This The Right Time To Stay Invested In Small Caps?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Why try to time the market when time in the market works better? History shows that patient investors who stay the course often walk away with the real rewards, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

Paush Purnima Dip At Triveni Sangam

Paush Purnima Dip At Triveni Sangam

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Devotees gathered to take a dip at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of the first Amrit Snan during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj.

No safety net: Kashyap echoes Gopichand's warning

No safety net: Kashyap echoes Gopichand's warning

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Former Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap has strongly supported Pullela Gopichand's recent comments about the challenges faced by middle-class families pursuing sports careers.

'KKR need to get their basics right'

'KKR need to get their basics right'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

T20 cricket is largely about explosive batting, but Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Dwayne Bravo reminded his batters on Wednesday that staying aggressive all the time is "not cricket" if the basics are ignored.

Shibani-Farhan Usher In 2025 With A Kiss

Shibani-Farhan Usher In 2025 With A Kiss

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

How did Bollywood's power couples celebrate NYE? We take a look.

History in Minutes: Major Who Saved Tawang From China

History in Minutes: Major Who Saved Tawang From China

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Major Khathing was the first man to hoist the Indian flag in Tawang. He also brought Bum La under Indian control.

'When Meena Kumari Died, I Became Hysterical'

'When Meena Kumari Died, I Became Hysterical'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

'My mom had told me a great deal about Meena Kumari and how she could make a tear drop at the right moment. A legend who was in total control. But when I finally met her, I saw a frail, shrivelled and petite woman -- just a bag of bones. Very tiny. She was dying.'