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Gujarat's mango farmers to emulate Amul model

Gujarat's mango farmers to emulate Amul model

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Gujarat took the lead when it came to empowering farmers in dairying.

Holi special: How to make Gujiyas

Holi special: How to make Gujiyas

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Chetna Shukla presents a special recipe for Gujiya.

Unusual animal friendships that will melt your heart

Unusual animal friendships that will melt your heart

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

A few days back a news report mentioning that a cat in Crimea had adopted four orphaned baby squirrels turned viral and made netizens across the world go 'awww'. Following that we take a look at the surprising bonds between predator and prey -- animals forming the unlikeliest of friendships.

'BJP government is doing precious little to stop cattle smuggling'

'BJP government is doing precious little to stop cattle smuggling'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

'The previous (Congress) government at least did not veto provisions of the cattle laws.' 'The BJP is actively weakening the provisions.' 'The BJP government tried to export goats from Nagpur for slaughter to the Middle East.' 'The whole country was aghast and offended. We are a country of Ahimsa.' 'The BJP has incentivised the butcher industry so meat export has gone up, live animal export has gone up, leather export is on the rise, smuggling has gone up.'

Danone to enter new product categories with Protinex

Danone to enter new product categories with Protinex

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The company believes that Protinex's current powder form limits the scope of expanding the business and hence, diversification into new categories is essential for its growth.

Why FMCG brands are taking M&A route to conquer the south

Why FMCG brands are taking M&A route to conquer the south

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

National brands prefer the acquisition route since the southern market is culturally different, reports T E Narasimhan from Chennai.

How Bharat can escape vicious poverty and debt trap

How Bharat can escape vicious poverty and debt trap

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Why do hundreds, and in some cases, thousands, turn up for a single vacancy at the lowest rungs of government jobs? The answer is simple: It offers a stable, assured income, which overcomes all other objections, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Copycats come under Amul fire

Copycats come under Amul fire

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Amul is now part of a special category.

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The inclination for sex also increases because the messiness of periods, the need for contraception and the fear of pregnancy are over, the nest is empty and her partner retired, with all the time in the world at their disposal to indulge in such activities, which makes them enjoy it all the more!

The Dreamer!

The Dreamer!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The inspiring story of B Udhaya Krishna and his friends is the story of today's aspirational India, the India that encourages entrepreneurial spirit. Hurdles like poverty, discouragement and insults are just temporary hindrances in front of them to work hard to achieve their dreams.

Global food prices lowest in 4 years

Global food prices lowest in 4 years

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

It would also be the fifth month of consecutive drops in the index.

MHA guideline has 2-year jail term for violation of lockdown

MHA guideline has 2-year jail term for violation of lockdown

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The Union home ministry has issued strict guidelines for the enforcement of the 21-day complete nationwide lockdown in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic, invoking the National Disaster Management Act which may result in imprisonment of up to two years for any violation. All government offices, the offices of state and Union territory governments, autonomous institutions, public corporations, commercial, private, industrial establishments shall remain closed, the guidelines issued by the ministry said.

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

In Gujarat, of the 12.5 million hectare of area under cultivation, while six million is dependent on rainfall, two million is covered by groundwater, a bulk of which is said to be in north Gujarat. Scanty rainfall in the last one and half years has not only depleted groundwater level but also affected dams.

Staying out of RCEP will come at a cost

Staying out of RCEP will come at a cost

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

It became increasingly clear that the real negotiations the government had to conduct were with Indian business which was wary of yet another free trade agreement, points out T N Ninan.

Beverage, ice-cream makers smile as heat wave rises

Beverage, ice-cream makers smile as heat wave rises

Rediff.com5 May 2014

The heat wave that began a few weeks ago as well as the prediction of a possible El Nino weather phenomenon this year has beverage and ice-cream makers hope for a 15-20 per cent growth in sales in May

Gold loses shine as most liquid asset status goes

Gold loses shine as most liquid asset status goes

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The concept of gold as an asset capable of getting anytime money is evaporating.

Retail inflation falls to 3-month low of 8.28%

Retail inflation falls to 3-month low of 8.28%

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Subdued prices of vegetables, cereals and dairy products pushed down retail inflation to a three-month low of 8.28 per cent in May.

Modi asks states to alter mandi rules

Modi asks states to alter mandi rules

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

The agriculture ministry, in the last few weeks, issued guidelines and letters to states to ensure agriculture and food products reach consumers in a timely manner, while farmers don't have to come to the mandis to sell them.

Five IPOs to hit market this month; to mop up Rs 1,500-cr

Five IPOs to hit market this month; to mop up Rs 1,500-cr

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Proceeds would be used for business expansion, repayment of loans and working capital requirements

Why high food inflation is good news for the farmer

Why high food inflation is good news for the farmer

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

While rising food inflation is a matter of grave concern for a significant chunk of the population and for policy makers as well, it marks a turnaround in the fortunes of the farmer, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

How brands are fighting it out on the breakfast table

How brands are fighting it out on the breakfast table

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Clearly, Nestle has a fight on its hands. Whatever be the outcome of the ensuing battle, the conversation at the morning table is shaken and stirred.

Vipul Chaudhary out, but no fresh election for GCMMF chief

Vipul Chaudhary out, but no fresh election for GCMMF chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the management of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), that markets its products under the Amul brand, to "maintain status quo" on the issue of removal of Vipul Chaudhary as its chairman.

BJP's Bihar poll manifesto promises free COVID vaccine, 19L jobs

BJP's Bihar poll manifesto promises free COVID vaccine, 19L jobs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The BJP's manifesto speaks about the Prime Minister's vision of making 'Atmanirbhar Bihar'.

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

There is a lot of police action on the ground and even inter-state movement has been stopped, because of which deliveries of essential items via platforms, such as Flipkart, Amazon, Grofers, and Milkbasket, aren't happening. Food-delivery firms -- Swiggy and Zomato -- are facing similar challenges, according to the sources.

500 m to 21 km: How I lost 15 kg by running

500 m to 21 km: How I lost 15 kg by running

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Rushil Zambare, 29 from Thane shares his fitness journey.

Maggi, in new avatars, to 'recapture' market

Maggi, in new avatars, to 'recapture' market

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Maggi's reach is now close to some three million outlets.

Waiting for 'rakshaks', cows are choking on plastic

Waiting for 'rakshaks', cows are choking on plastic

Rediff.com7 May 2017

While so-called 'cow protectors' have indulged in widespread vigilantism under the garb of protection of cattle, there has been little effort to save them from the real threat to their survival -- urban garbage, open dumps and apathy of cow owners.

All about the run-up to brand Milkha

All about the run-up to brand Milkha

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Amul has cashed in on an incident from the protagonist's life for promotions.

10 foods that are good for your GUT

10 foods that are good for your GUT

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Green vegetables contain a high amount of soluble and insoluble fiber to balance your good and bad gut bacteria.

FMCG story slides into slow lane; Britannia bucks the trend

FMCG story slides into slow lane; Britannia bucks the trend

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

While green shoots are beginning to emerge, with June sales rebounding to pre-Covid levels thanks to a rural revival, most FMCG chief executives have voiced concerns about localised lockdowns that began in July and have extended into August in some states.

The politics of vegetarianism

The politics of vegetarianism

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'The non-vegetarian share of the population fell from 75 to 71 per cent between 2004 and 2014, no doubt in anticipation of the lotus blooming.' 'Three years of saffron authoritarianism may have thinned the non-vegetarian ranks even more,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Diet: Focus on small changes to start with

Diet: Focus on small changes to start with

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Following an active lifestyle rather than a sedentary one is essential to eliminate risk of diseases.

'How can somebody say I am overweight?'

'How can somebody say I am overweight?'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

'At home, if I sit with my son in my arms he cries. So I walk around the house. He wants me to walk. He is keeping me on my toes. He is preparing me for the future, for the days to come.'

Lockdown curbs may scorch summer sales

Lockdown curbs may scorch summer sales

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

With states in north India imposing stricter measures to curb intra-state movement after April 20, makers of summer products such as air conditioners, refrigerators, colas, and ice creams are estimating a 25-60 per cent drop in yearly sales.

Why Modi is not good at implementation

Why Modi is not good at implementation

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

He is not good at thinking through laws and policies. His lockdown produced chaos and misery and didn't stop Covid. His GST finished off thousands of companies and reduced the amount of tax government collects to such an extent that he cannot pay state governments any more, observes Aakar Patel.

Govt issues SOP for availability of essential goods

Govt issues SOP for availability of essential goods

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The ministry said there should be no interruptions in the services of small retail shops, large organised retail stores and e-commerce companies.

Punjab polls: Kejriwal releases AAP's 31-point farmers manifesto

Punjab polls: Kejriwal releases AAP's 31-point farmers manifesto

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The manifesto said that loans of poor farmers and farm labourers will be waived off and loans of SCs and BCs will also be waived off.

Nita Ambani star at Reliance jamboree

Nita Ambani star at Reliance jamboree

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Nita Ambani's appointment on the board of directors of RIL was met with thunderous applause.

Can India crack the Russian market?

Can India crack the Russian market?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Trade sanctions on Russia by Europe and the US offer an opportunity for India, but the devaluation of the rouble may play spoilsport

Wholesale onion prices cool, down to Rs 45/kg in Lasalgaon

Wholesale onion prices cool, down to Rs 45/kg in Lasalgaon

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Onion prices had peaked to Rs 57 per kg on August 22.