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Meet India's new business tycoons

Meet India's new business tycoons

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Patanjali Ayurved's rise has prompted most other babas to go back to the drawing board. Most of them are either scripting or re-jigging their business plans, says Arvind Singhal.

How fat-free food is making you fat

How fat-free food is making you fat

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Don't fall for the 'fat-free' fad. Eat healthy, manage portion control, stick to natural foods and exercise. This the only way you can lose weight and keep it off!

Google Pixel 2 vs Pixel 2XL: Which one should you buy?

Google Pixel 2 vs Pixel 2XL: Which one should you buy?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The two new Pixel phones are finally available in India.

5 reasons why Bollywood is making flops

5 reasons why Bollywood is making flops

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

It's clearly not the best year at the box office yet.

'BCCI bigwigs should realise treasures are not to be wasted'

'BCCI bigwigs should realise treasures are not to be wasted'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'They should be conserved, preserved, and valued highly.'

You will fall in love with this Mercedes SUV!

You will fall in love with this Mercedes SUV!

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The Mercedes GLA SUV looks spectacular from every angle.

Took a career break? Don't feel guilty about it

Took a career break? Don't feel guilty about it

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Write your CV in such a manner that the employer looks past your break and hires you for who you are and the skill sets you possess.

Kareena swears by her diet tips... Will you?

Kareena swears by her diet tips... Will you?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

She is Bollywood's favourite nutritionist. So why are some people in the medical fraternity raising red flags about Rujuta Diwekar's advice?

Nestle and the Billa-Ranga syndrome

Nestle and the Billa-Ranga syndrome

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Just as Billa-Ranga had become symbols of everything that was wrong with the system many years ago, Nestle is now portrayed as the wickedest of the wicked. Every known food crime in India is now attributed to Nestle including deliberately increasing the level of lead in their noodles, as well as deliberately destroying the health of millions. That's not only unfair, it's downright idiotic, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Crash diets, tight ponytails can lead to hair loss?

Crash diets, tight ponytails can lead to hair loss?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Did you know that wearing tight ponytails can irritate your scalp and cause hair to fall?

The brave beard brothers!

The brave beard brothers!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Here's a community that stays united in its desire for facial hair in Bengaluru.

Kishore Biyani on how to make a startup successful

Kishore Biyani on how to make a startup successful

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

In the decade since Biyani revolutionised retailing in India, he has attempted a number of things, eventually exiting a few of them.

Beware! There are hidden calories in your food

Beware! There are hidden calories in your food

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Read this before you get started on a 'healthy' eating plan.

5 food lessons I learned from my granny

5 food lessons I learned from my granny

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar's approach to nutrition is driven by her grandmother.

Why the 2019 election is pivotal for India

Why the 2019 election is pivotal for India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The 2019 election gives the Indian public the same choice: Between growth and oligarchs (or, in our case, dynasts and crony capitalists). If we chose wisely, well and good. If not, well, we have the Nehruvian Rate of Growth and massive corruption to fall back on. In a large sense, it is a choice between the India of the Lutyens elites and the Bharat of the real citizen, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Rannvijay's wake-up call for India's youth

Rannvijay's wake-up call for India's youth

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

'If you are not able to perform today, 10 years later, you won't have an excuse to explain why you didn't do it when you could.'

The 5 important people in your start-up

The 5 important people in your start-up

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Being employee light is the latest fad.

The rise and 'fall' of a brilliant entrepreneur

The rise and 'fall' of a brilliant entrepreneur

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Yadav may have forgotten that leadership of a larger scaled-up venture requires something more than individual brilliance, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Market crash: These are the biggest wealth destroyers

Market crash: These are the biggest wealth destroyers

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Eight Sensex biggies such as Reliance, L&T, BHEL, SBI and ICICI Bank are among the worst hit.

A decent Budget for trying times

A decent Budget for trying times

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Against a turbulent and uncertain background, Budget 2017-18 hewed a steady, forward-looking course, says Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the government.

Indian-American Vivek Murthy sworn in as US Surgeon General

Indian-American Vivek Murthy sworn in as US Surgeon General

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Indian-American Vivek Murthy was on Wednesday administered the oath for the top post of US Surgeon General by Vice President Joe Biden at a ceremonial ceremony in Virginia, becoming the youngest-ever in charge of the country's public health.

3 questions that can transform your financial life

3 questions that can transform your financial life

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

A new approach called life planning can help you prioritise the use of your time and money.

Bottled appetite

Bottled appetite

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

A meal in a jar is not only a culinary fad, but also a practical way of ensuring the right portion to eat

3 Ways To Style a LBD - Little Black Dress

3 Ways To Style a LBD - Little Black Dress

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

how to accessorize a lbd for a wedding or planning a wild bachelorette with your BFFs! Steal the show with the fusion look and pairing the stylish LBD and Accessories mentioned with your black little dress.

7 tips for young entrepreneurs

7 tips for young entrepreneurs

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

If you are an ace at solving crises, you have already mastered the game.

India's homoeopathic state of mind

India's homoeopathic state of mind

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

A homoeopathic state of mind pervades our thinking in governance and infrastructure-building. Do it in small, harmless doses, but nothing bitter, sharp, or bloody, says Shekhar Gupta.

Will Silicon Valley CEOs have second thoughts about India?

Will Silicon Valley CEOs have second thoughts about India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

'In today's digitalised world, news about the prevalence of such intolerant groups with their pathological animosity towards the minorities cannot remain a secret.' 'Silicon Valley CEOs will undoubtedly factor in such disturbing inputs as they draw up their investment plans.'

How Information revolution differs from Industrial Revolution

How Information revolution differs from Industrial Revolution

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

There is mounting evidence that the Information Revolution may mean the end of large-scale vertically integrated businesses whose guiding principle, "economies of scale", was the defining miracle of the Industrial Age.

Salman Khan's mom shares her special recipe

Salman Khan's mom shares her special recipe

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Bariatric surgeon Muffazal Lakdawala shares interesting recipes in his new book.

After IPL success, cricket stars to bag big endorsement deals

After IPL success, cricket stars to bag big endorsement deals

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

New players from India and abroad have caught the attention of brand managers.

Pokemon Go will bring people together. Really?

Pokemon Go will bring people together. Really?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Niren Bhavanani tells us why Pokemon Go is officially more popular than Tinder.

Why RIL, Infosys, HUL are keen to play the real game

Why RIL, Infosys, HUL are keen to play the real game

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Begin with ITC. Larsen & Toubro, yes. ICICI and HDFC, yes again.

Lessons from Gauri Lankesh's murder

Lessons from Gauri Lankesh's murder

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

'Once you set up a tweet-storm of vilification, labelling individuals anti-nationals, traitors, blasphemous, and foreign agents, you are creating enough justification for somebody with a gun to kill, or for a mob to lynch,' warns Shekhar Gupta.

#Artivism: This 17-yr-old is using art to change mindsets

#Artivism: This 17-yr-old is using art to change mindsets

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Kaanchi Chopra's blog posts talk about issues like body shaming, colour discrimination, gender inequality.

A country that only feels for its cows

A country that only feels for its cows

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The beef ban has sparked considerable debate and confusion

10 simple tips for healthy eating

10 simple tips for healthy eating

Rediff.com12 May 2016

You'll end up being more satisfied, eat your food without guilt and be healthier.

What Tata's new leader must do

What Tata's new leader must do

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

'The Tata group will need for its new leader to show the same foresight and willingness to go against conventional wisdom at times to keep the group's aspirations high and uphold the values of innovation, ethics, corporate responsibility, trust and leadership that are frequently associated with the Tata name.'

Indian markets will double in next 5 years: Motilal Oswal

Indian markets will double in next 5 years: Motilal Oswal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Bull run in the markets is likely to continue for next 5 years, says Motilal Oswal MD.

Want to go gluten-free? Some tips for you

Want to go gluten-free? Some tips for you

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Follow a balanced diet with a mixture of whole grains, suggests Jeeva Anna George.

Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Mohammad Sajjad salutes the memory of Mushirul Hasan -- historian, thinker, academic, institution builder, -- who passed into the ages this week.