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Ashes: Australia close in on victory at WACA

Ashes: Australia close in on victory at WACA

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

Mike Hussey produced a sparkling century before Australia' pace bowlers destroyed England' top order to push the hosts to the brink of a series-levelling victory on day three of third Ashes Test in Perth.

How Mum-To-Be Kajal Aggarwal Stays Fit

How Mum-To-Be Kajal Aggarwal Stays Fit

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'During pregnancy, your body may tell you what it's feeling more acutely than during other phases of life, which is your body's way of adapting to protect your pregnancy.'

US could have defeated the Taliban...

US could have defeated the Taliban...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The US military efforts in Afghanistan were akin to filling a bucket that had gaping holes, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Fuel price hike could see 50,000 small truckers going out of business

Fuel price hike could see 50,000 small truckers going out of business

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

About 50,000 truckers, most of whom are single-truck owners, could be thrown off their businesses due to the recent fuel price hike. "Already the vehicle supply on the road is higher than the requirement. "With the fuel price hike, fleet owners will look to cut down fleet size wherever needed and due to this, small single-truck owners could be at the receiving end," Ashok Goyal, managing director at BLR Logistiks (I) Ltd said. The company has a fleet of 500 vehicles of all types-small, medium and large with pan-India presence.

Rajnath on no-first-strike: Hiss of the cobra

Rajnath on no-first-strike: Hiss of the cobra

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

While we have to hiss loudly and do the lunging bit to keep our foes on their toes, that's only a tactical matter. What is the strategic goal? What is the end game? In my opinion, there is only one possible end game: the unwinding of Pakistan into several pieces: Balochistan, Sind, Balawaristan (Gilgit, Baltistan, the rest of PoK), the Pashtun area Khyber Pakhtunwa which will merge with Afghanistan, and the rump Punjab, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Small brands make big impact amid lockdown

Small brands make big impact amid lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Data from market research agency Nielsen shows that 152 new players entered the hygiene market in March as the lockdown was implemented to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease. The trend is expected to continue, the agency says, as hygiene and health emerge as key themes.

Suicide: A counsellor answers reader queries

Suicide: A counsellor answers reader queries

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

In a chat with Get Ahead readers on January 20 Dr Lakshmi Vijaykumar, founder trustee of SNEHA, a voluntary centre for suicide prevention, discussed the steps that parents must take to dissuade their children from taking such a drastic step.

When will Mumbai's restaurants re-open?

When will Mumbai's restaurants re-open?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The plan is to start with 20-25 per cent capacity by early next month as part of Unlock 5.0, before moving to 50 and then 100 per cent.

'Your body is your temple. So take care of it'

'Your body is your temple. So take care of it'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

'The more you love yourself, the prettier you feel inside and the prettier you will be.'

Gig employees get a helping hand from old economy

Gig employees get a helping hand from old economy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Over the past week, several unusual partnerships among start-ups, traditional businesses and hospitals have been announced, and several more are likely to materialise soon. The trend could see increased importance of gig workers, who are taking considerable risk to deliver goods to people in the time of a pandemic.

Quick service eateries shrug off recession

Quick service eateries shrug off recession

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

McDonald's, for instance, plans to invest Rs 120-150 crore (Rs 1.2-Rs 1.5 billion) for expansion in the current year. It will add 40 new outlets across India (it has 155) and open 40 kiosks, dessert and beverage service counters. Says Vikram Bakshi, managing director (north and east)" "We will maintain 30-35 per cent growth rate this year as well."

44 killed in stampede at Jewish religious festival in Israel

44 killed in stampede at Jewish religious festival in Israel

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

The mass gathering was organised to celebrate the Lag B'Omer holiday at Mount Meron.

Left looks to cut losses and exit by September

Left looks to cut losses and exit by September

Rediff.com30 May 2008

The powerful Left members from states like Kerala and West Bengal have told the top brass that if the issue of price rise and terrorism is not handled in a politically savvy manner, then the countdown to withdraw support to the UPA government should start. Within both the Congress and the CPM, a debate is on over the future course of action. The Congress Working Committee is meeting on May 31 to discuss the Karnataka results, price rise and other hot issues.

Saroj Khan defends the casting couch

Saroj Khan defends the casting couch

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

'When you are an artiste, why will you sell yourself?' asks Saroj Khan.

Bigg Boss 10: How did this man earn Rs 1 crore?

Bigg Boss 10: How did this man earn Rs 1 crore?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Navin and Lokesh get down and dirty to win the immunity task!

FIFA unable to protect itself now, says ex-investigator

FIFA unable to protect itself now, says ex-investigator

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

According to him, the US-led investigations into corruption at FIFA had pierced the veil of secrecy that protected football's top power-brokers and more dominoes could be expected, Stuff.co.nz reported.

Studying hospitality in Australia

Studying hospitality in Australia

Rediff.com2 May 2008

If you're interested in a career in the hospitality industry, you might want to think about traveling to Australia, where opportunities abound.

'The keywords of cooking today - 'speed' & 'easy''

'The keywords of cooking today - 'speed' & 'easy''

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Top food consultant Karen Anand chats about her new book 'Simple Cooking for the Desperate Housewife' and how you can go from drab cooking to fab cooking in your own kitchen.

PowerPoint presentation: The reason they have more Tinder matches than you

PowerPoint presentation: The reason they have more Tinder matches than you

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

How these youngsters made Tinder work for them.

Tata Starbucks found guilty of profiteering Rs 4.51 cr

Tata Starbucks found guilty of profiteering Rs 4.51 cr

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Tata Starbucks had hiked the base price of one its coffee variant after the GST Council cut tax rates on restaurants from 18 per cent to 5 per cent with effect from November 15, 2017.

Is Zomato's Deepinder Goyal up for a challenge?

Is Zomato's Deepinder Goyal up for a challenge?

Rediff.com12 May 2021

With scrutiny that comes with a public listing, Deepinder Goyal's leadership could face its sternest test yet.

'Never experienced a lockdown in 80 yrs'

'Never experienced a lockdown in 80 yrs'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'I have worked every day of my life for the last 62 years and suddenly there is a cap on doctors over 55, who are not allowed to practice.' Dr Dolly Gurbaxani shares her lockdown experience.

Who was Lux soap's first brand ambassador?

Who was Lux soap's first brand ambassador?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

A quiz on corporates.

Now you can recall your email!

Now you can recall your email!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

IBM's latest offerings in the collaboration platform, Lotus Notes 8 and Domino 8 come with a recall feature that allows you to call back an email that has been sent.

Sick Hamilton aims to sleep off German GP disappointment

Sick Hamilton aims to sleep off German GP disappointment

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Lewis Hamilton is planning to get plenty of rest over the next few days

China attacks Indo-US nuclear deal

China attacks Indo-US nuclear deal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

Until now, the state-run Chinese media had only made factual reporting on the Indo-US nuclear deal. However, Beijing seems to have given the go-ahead to People's Daily to attack the deal.

Railways launches ready-to-eat meals for passengers

Railways launches ready-to-eat meals for passengers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The e-catering service is at present available on 1,350 trains.

Nepal's latest earthquake was primed in 1934

Nepal's latest earthquake was primed in 1934

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Geologists have revealed that the Nepal's devastating magnitude-7.9 earthquake followed the historic pattern and it was primed over 80 years ago.

South and West are lovin' it but McDonald's faces test in North and East

South and West are lovin' it but McDonald's faces test in North and East

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

McDonald's problems couldn't have surfaced at a worse time. Cut-throat competition, rapid expansion and a slowdown in consumer spending in the wake of demonetisation have seriously dented the overall quick-service restaurant business.

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.

Jadeja's dismissal of Charles ruined Windies' batting

Jadeja's dismissal of Charles ruined Windies' batting

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The turning point in the game came in the West Indies innings. The Caribbeans were comfortably-placed, at 103 for one, in the 20th over, with Johnson Charles (60) going from strength to strength.

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Support from the committee gives Xi an indefinite extension on the reins of power, which will surely result in hawkish and insular policies. It does not bode well for relations with the USA, or with anyone else who does not bow the knee to Beijing, for that matter.

Nimbus to enter rental DVD mart

Nimbus to enter rental DVD mart

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Nimbus is foraying into the rental DVD market and plans to set up 125 DVD stores across 69 cities in India within a few months.

Pvt life insurers take Big Mac cue

Pvt life insurers take Big Mac cue

Rediff.com31 May 2004

Mumbai's amazing dabbawalas

Mumbai's amazing dabbawalas

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

Doorstep delivery is the biggest opportunity thrown open by COVID crisis

Doorstep delivery is the biggest opportunity thrown open by COVID crisis

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Footfalls will invariably come down to a trickle even after lockdown restrictions go away, and the only way to prevent someone else from poaching your consumer is to go down to the consumer herself. Consumers will prefer products and services to be delivered to their doorstep, hygienically and safely.

Of ego trips and creative ideas

Of ego trips and creative ideas

Rediff.com12 Nov 2004

Lenders won't sell Anil Ambani-led Reliance group shares till Sep

Lenders won't sell Anil Ambani-led Reliance group shares till Sep

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Nine lenders have exposure to the promoter entities and had taken listed operating companies' shares as collateral from the promoter companies.

UK blasts: Indian investors lose Rs 33,000 crore

UK blasts: Indian investors lose Rs 33,000 crore

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Higher oil prices and a series of blasts in London led the market to plummet over 140 points to close below the crucial 7,150 mark.

Assuring multiple choice

Assuring multiple choice

Rediff.com10 May 2003