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10 TIPS to achieve your FITNESS goals

10 TIPS to achieve your FITNESS goals

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Embrace a daily sport. Cook and eat your meals with love. Ditch the pills. Hydrate well.

Small wineries have little to cheer amid Covid-19

Small wineries have little to cheer amid Covid-19

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Most producers have put off plans to make capital investments in their wineries, and implemented cost-reduction measures to conserve cash.

China hikes defence budget by 6.8% to $209 billion

China hikes defence budget by 6.8% to $209 billion

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

China on Friday hiked its defence budget to $209 billion, maintaining a single-digit growth for the sixth consecutive year with a 6.8 per cent increase in 2021.

The adman who headed Dera chief Gurmeet's business

The adman who headed Dera chief Gurmeet's business

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Though Dentsu Aegis says C P Arora left the business in July 2016, his Twitter handle and LinkedIn profile continue to refer to him as Group CFO of Denstu India.

Tokyo will be India's BEST-EVER Olympics

Tokyo will be India's BEST-EVER Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Will India finally reach the elusive double-digit mark? Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry, for one, is willing to stick his neck out on the possibility.

It's reverse brain drain! Start-ups woo talent returning to India from US

It's reverse brain drain! Start-ups woo talent returning to India from US

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Indian start-ups and software product companies are trying to attract engineers and programmers who are either stranded in India because of the lockdown or H-1B visa holders who have been laid off.

'Emergency no longer possible,' says Jaitley

'Emergency no longer possible,' says Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Friday said Emergency is no longer possible in the country as media censorship is not possible in the digital era and amendment to the Constitution has ensured that people cannot be detained without a cause.

Jio, FB set new benchmark for remote negotiations

Jio, FB set new benchmark for remote negotiations

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

For last two months, much of the discussion, a large part of due diligence, agreement negotiations, etc, have happened remotely.

TikTok goes completely offline in India

TikTok goes completely offline in India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The ban in India would hit Chinese internet companies that were making headway in the world's fastest-growing mobile market.

Clock maybe ticking for TikTok, others in India

Clock maybe ticking for TikTok, others in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

According to official sources, various states are contemplating bans on TikTok, Kwai, LIKE and other such apps over the next few months, on the worry that these platforms encourage child pornography, nudity and the spread of fake news, report Karan Choudhury and Neha Alawadhi.

Customers in limbo as banks, RBI thrash out differences

Customers in limbo as banks, RBI thrash out differences

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

The payments industry is at a crossroads with the banking regulator on two pressing issues, neither of which seems headed towards an amicable solution. Depending upon which side accommodates the other, customers in India will have to choose between convenience and ironclad safety. In the end, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which regulates both banks and all payments services providers, will prevail. But the question is: will it do so by bending a little or by sticking to its firm stand? The two issues - one concerning payment facilitators storing customers' card details and the other about auto-renewal of payments - appear similar but aren't.

Over Rs 650 crore discrepancy: Officials on Kashyap, Tapsee raids

Over Rs 650 crore discrepancy: Officials on Kashyap, Tapsee raids

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The statement from the CBDT came as raids on the homes and offices of Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu, director Anurag Kashyap and his partners who launched the now shuttered Phantom Films continued in Mumbai, Pune and Hyderabad for the second day. The searches also covered some executives of celebrity and talent management companies KWAN and Exceed, officials said.

How Prashant Kishor helped to revive Mamata's fortunes

How Prashant Kishor helped to revive Mamata's fortunes

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Realising, that there was a ground swell of anger against several lower level TMC leaders who were often accused of petty corruption in execution of public welfare schemes, Kishor designed the 'Didi Ke Bolo' (Tell Didi) campaign under which citizens could directly approach Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with their grievances.

How Hyundai Creta busted the no sales in lockdown myth

How Hyundai Creta busted the no sales in lockdown myth

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Smart positioning, continued communication and a global design language have played a big role, say experts

Why retailers are angry with the government

Why retailers are angry with the government

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

While brick-and-mortar retailers have been the most vocal in their protests, e-tailers do not seem to be in a hurry.

Tandav makers agree to make changes amid calls for ban

Tandav makers agree to make changes amid calls for ban

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Tandav, a nine-episode political thriller starring Bollywood A-listers Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, started streaming last week but the show landed in a huge controversy over its depiction of Hindu deities.

'Making people laugh is toughest thing to do'

'Making people laugh is toughest thing to do'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I love to make people laugh, and a lot of times people just laugh at the way that I am, more than the jokes I crack.'

To widen reach, Disney to stream content via Facebook, YouTube

To widen reach, Disney to stream content via Facebook, YouTube

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Using Facebook video or YouTube for content distribution is not new.

CBI to probe alleged misuse of data of India's Facebook users

CBI to probe alleged misuse of data of India's Facebook users

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Prasad said the probe by the CBI will determine whether Cambridge Analytica violated the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Indian Penal Code.

NIA busts Pak-sponsored Al Qaeda module, arrests 9 men

NIA busts Pak-sponsored Al Qaeda module, arrests 9 men

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The module was also planning to carry out targeted killings in India and was in the advanced stage of procuring arms, including automatic rifles and pistols, ammunition and explosives to carry out the attacks, he said.

'This is government terrorism'

'This is government terrorism'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

'There is nothing more this government can do now to break our agitation.' 'It has used all the tactics and has failed'

'WhatsApp is a major security risk to India'

'WhatsApp is a major security risk to India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Experts believe that the sector should not jump to conclusions on WhatsApp Pay, which is still in its 'Beta testing' phase.

Right to Privacy: Data harvesting by web firms under threat

Right to Privacy: Data harvesting by web firms under threat

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

People use Internet on smartphones, using apps which use their data to provide tailor-made services

NBA season-opening games not aired in China

NBA season-opening games not aired in China

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

China Central Television (CCTV), which holds exclusive TV rights for the NBA, did not air the first regular season game between the Toronto Raptors and the New Orleans Pelicans on its sports channel on Wednesday. It also chose to air the World Military Games in Wuhan instead of the second game of the day between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Internet advertising boom next in line: Experts

Internet advertising boom next in line: Experts

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

As more Indians go online, a boom in the Internet advertising industry is waiting in the wings with the digital medium poised to rule over all other media in the coming years, say experts.

'Pinarayi Vijayan has been the target of the most vicious personal attacks'

'Pinarayi Vijayan has been the target of the most vicious personal attacks'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'During Amit Shah's recent visit to Kerala, the strategy of concentrating the attacks on the CM on false charges was clear enough.'

Lockdown is only about control not health, says Anil Ambani's son Anmol

Lockdown is only about control not health, says Anil Ambani's son Anmol

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Anmol Ambani, the eldest son of industrialist Anil Ambani, has lashed out against a new round of lockdowns being imposed amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, saying such restrictions do not concern health but control and that they destroy the very backbone of the society and economy. The 29-year-old former executive director of Reliance Capital Ltd in a series of tweets lambasted the new semi-lockdown rules hurting small businesses and daily wage earners. "Professional 'actors' can continue shooting their films. Professional 'cricketers' can play their sport late into the night. Professional 'politicians' can continue their rallies with masses of people. But YOUR business or work is not ESSENTIAL. Still don't get it?" he said in a tweet.

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The USS John Paul Jones acted like a dog marking the lamp post, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Delhi's ritzy Terminal 3 is on the global top 5 list on social media and the first among Asian airports on social media.

Print Journalism in times of #GoCoronaGo

Print Journalism in times of #GoCoronaGo

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'India's print media appears to be on the ventilator, gasping for breath, cutting staff, cutting salaries, cutting editions, cutting off its hands and legs,' notes Krishna Prasad.

Trump, Modi hold talks, finalise defence deals worth $3 bn

Trump, Modi hold talks, finalise defence deals worth $3 bn

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The relations between the two countries have never been as good as they are now, Trump said, adding that the countries have made "wonderful deal".

Harry, Meghan agree to drop 'royal' from branding

Harry, Meghan agree to drop 'royal' from branding

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were in talks with the Buckingham Palace team handling their transition away from frontline royal duties, with some complications around the use of Sussex Royal as the phrase to be associated with their charitable work and other causes going forward.

E-sports, breakdancing win 2022 Asian Games spots

E-sports, breakdancing win 2022 Asian Games spots

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Breakdancing, considered one of the pillars of hip-hop culture, will also make its Asian Games bow in 2022, two years before it features in the Olympics for the first time in Paris.

Here's your chance to play the IPL...

Here's your chance to play the IPL...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

'Fantasy players create their own team, get phantom money and start playing the virtual game.'

Himachal polls: BJP confident of win

Himachal polls: BJP confident of win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Himachal Pradesh on Monday claimed there was a 'wave' in the party's favour and that the ruling Congress party will not even reach double digit figure in the assembly elections.

UPA govt 'remote controlled', 'lame': Modi

UPA govt 'remote controlled', 'lame': Modi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Narendra Modi on Sunday dubbed the United Progressive Alliance government as "remote controlled" and "lame" as he raised the pitch for a strong and stable government at the Centre.

UP Election 2017: Inside the Samajwadi Party 'war room'

UP Election 2017: Inside the Samajwadi Party 'war room'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

As Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criss-crosses Uttar Pradesh to drum up support, the ruling party's hi-tech 'war room' in Lucknow is working round-the-clock as his "eyes and ears" to breathe life in his hectic electioneering by updating him on all key developments.

PHOTOS: Delhi Metro set to resume with 'new normal'

PHOTOS: Delhi Metro set to resume with 'new normal'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

After being closed for over five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, metro services will be resumed in three stages from September 7-12, but stations located in containment zones will remain closed.

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

Why Parents struggle to TALK to Teens

Why Parents struggle to TALK to Teens

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

You struggle because, first you 'try' and second, you, 'talk', says mind coach, NLP trainer and Zen Lifestyle Expert Anu Krishna.