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Kareena Looks Simply Magical

Kareena Looks Simply Magical

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

She does not hesitate when it comes to experimenting with her makeup.

The Roshans Review: Delightful!

The Roshans Review: Delightful!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The Roshans is somewhat like leafing through a glossy coffee table book full of trivia -- no depth, but such a shiny collection of memories, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Kiara-Sidharth's Christmas Celebrations

Kiara-Sidharth's Christmas Celebrations

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

There's certainly a lot of love in the air, as Bollywood couples celebrate Christmas on social media.

'Love Going Into 2025 Recharged'

'Love Going Into 2025 Recharged'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'What a monstrous year this has been, excited like a child for you guys to be a part of my 2025'

Obesity could be in your genes

Obesity could be in your genes

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

In a finding that could bring hope to millions, scientists have determined that a specific gene plays a role in the weight-gain response to a high-fat diet.

'If there's a heaven, Gene Wilder has a Golden Ticket'

'If there's a heaven, Gene Wilder has a Golden Ticket'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

When The Shortest Met The Tallest!

When The Shortest Met The Tallest!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Jyoti Amge, the shortest lady on the planet, met Rumeysa Gelgi, the tallest woman on earth, for afternoon tea on the occasion of the 20th annual Guinness World Records Day at the Savoy Hotel in London last week.

When Jr NTR Romanced Janhvi In Front Of His Family!

When Jr NTR Romanced Janhvi In Front Of His Family!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

On Saturday's episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, Jr NTR and Janhvi revealed some fun anecdotes and behind-the-scene tidbits about Devara.

Can Lack of Sleep Cause Breast Cancer?

Can Lack of Sleep Cause Breast Cancer?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Disrupting your body's natural circadian rhythm through long-term night shifts could elevate the risk of breast cancer, warns Dr Karishma Kirti.

Cute, Chulbuli Manasi

Cute, Chulbuli Manasi

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Romantic, breezy silhouettes are her thing.

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

When Kasturi Rajamurty won a gold medal in powerlifting at the WPPL World Cup in Russia, she sure had come a long way. From a life of penury to constantly being short of funds to fuel her passion, she had finally triumphed, and how.

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Sukanya Verma celebrates Hrithik Roshan's silver work anniversary with a playlist of 25 of his chartbusters.

Kriti Celebrates Her First Karva Chauth

Kriti Celebrates Her First Karva Chauth

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Film folk celebrated Karva Chauth on Sunday with beautiful pictures and messages.

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Thirty per cent of the world's deaths in young people, due to heart disease, are encountered by people in India.'

Gene discovery offers hope for arthritis

Gene discovery offers hope for arthritis

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

For people with severe arthritis, even hope can hurt. But, for optimists, here's some good news -- scientists have discovered two genes, which could predict a disabling form of spondylitis in later life.

Researchers isolate gene that causes breast cancer

Researchers isolate gene that causes breast cancer

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

The researchers have carried out a study and found the faults in a known tumour suppressor gene, called PTEN, that is a result of the failed DNA repair in a breast cell containing the mutant gene BRCA1.

Preity-Gene wedding reception: SRK, Salman attend

Preity-Gene wedding reception: SRK, Salman attend

Rediff.com14 May 2016

A look at the wedding pictures.

Can't hold your drinks? Blame your genes

Can't hold your drinks? Blame your genes

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

In a study conducted on worms, British researchers have found that mutation in a gene that corresponds to a gene in humans, plays a crucial role in alcohol tolerance, i.e. the body's ability to consume more alcohol. Previous studies on mice by American researchers have suggested a link between a gene mutation in mice and tolerance to alcohol.

Borlaug advocates gene revolution

Borlaug advocates gene revolution

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

All substance addictions spring from same gene

All substance addictions spring from same gene

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Scientists have uncovered evidence that several of the common genes are actually tied to alcohol, cocaine and nicotine addictions, a major breakthrough they claim will facilitate the effective treatment of addicts.

Gene joins Ferrari as test driver

Gene joins Ferrari as test driver

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

Gene, 30, has been employed in the same role with BMW-powered Williams for the past four years.

Pretty Preity In Sparkling Form!

Pretty Preity In Sparkling Form!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Bollywood star and Punjab Kings Co-Owner Preity Zinta refuses to be cowed down by PBKS's string of IPL 2024 losses.

Govt debt to stabilise above 80% of GDP: Moody's

Govt debt to stabilise above 80% of GDP: Moody's

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Moody's Ratings on Tuesday projected general government debt to stabilise above 80 per cent of GDP over the next three years, down from 89.3 per cent in 2020-21. "General government interest payments to fall to around 24 per cent of general government revenue over the next two years from over 28 per cent in fiscal 2020-21, although this remains much higher than the median 8.7 per cent recorded by Baa-rated peers," Moody's Ratings associate managing director Gene Fang said in a post-Budget reaction.

Delhi's air quality worst in country, 'severe' for first time this season

Delhi's air quality worst in country, 'severe' for first time this season

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The city's 24-hour Air Quality Index, recorded at 4 pm every day, stood at 418, up from 334 the previous day, and it may trigger stringent restrictions under the third stage of the graded response action plan to mitigate hazardous conditions.

Scientists uncover male 'infidelity' gene

Scientists uncover male 'infidelity' gene

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

Thanks to science, unfaithful men now have a new excuse--their infidelity might be down to their genes. A study has revealed that men who inherit a genetic variant which affects an important attachment hormone are more likely to have weaker relationships and marital problems, and less likely to be married.

Thank you, Gene Wilder, for giving us pause

Thank you, Gene Wilder, for giving us pause

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Raja Sen says his goodbyes to a true comic genius.

Being liberal or not depends on your genes: Study

Being liberal or not depends on your genes: Study

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Researchers at the University of California and Harvard University claimed that they have found the first evidence of a gene which plays a major role in shaping an individual's political leanings

Rising early or late in your genes

Rising early or late in your genes

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

A person's preference for being a 'lark' or 'an owl' is determined by genes, a study has found.

Gene behind hair loss identified

Gene behind hair loss identified

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

People anxious over their hair loss might not need to worry anymore, for a gene that prevents regeneration of hair has been identified -- opening a broad path to treatments for thinning locks.

Thinness lies in genes: Study

Thinness lies in genes: Study

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Are you clueless as to why your best friend eats whatever she wants and still fits into a skimpy dress and you, on the other hand, gain five pounds by just looking at a chocolate cake? Well, the culprit behind this conspiracy is your genetic makeup.

Nvidia, RIL join forces to build AI computing infra

Nvidia, RIL join forces to build AI computing infra

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

American chip behemoth Nvidia Corp and India's retail-to-refining giant Reliance Industries on Thursday unveiled their goal to build a formidable AI computing infrastructure in the country. Highlighting the tie-up, Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia, made a broader appeal: India should focus on "manufacturing" AI, rather than racing to build semiconductor fabs. As part of this collaboration, Nvidia will reportedly supply its Blackwell AI processors to power Reliance's one-gigawatt data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

Indian scientists find new genes

Indian scientists find new genes

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

The results confirm the existence of some of the newly identified genes.

Gender row over Algeria's Khelif takes focus at Paris

Gender row over Algeria's Khelif takes focus at Paris

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Imane Khelif, who is in the spotlight for failing a gender eligibility test at a tournament last year, progressed to the Olymoics welterweight quarter-finals.

Now, genes hitchhike on viruses to fight cancer

Now, genes hitchhike on viruses to fight cancer

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

The therapy uses T-cells, which are the immune system's major line of defense against tumors

Gym not helping? Blame your genes

Gym not helping? Blame your genes

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

Slaving away in the gym might just be a waste of time for many, for one in every six persons doesn't get any benefit from it in shedding weight or toning the body.

Feeling lonely? Could be your genes

Feeling lonely? Could be your genes

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

Shobana Kubendran: In love with human genes

Shobana Kubendran: In love with human genes

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Shobana Kubendran loves human genes -- understanding them, how they work, even how they carry disorders. And she loves the ability to talk and advise families on the potential medical problems that children can inherit from their parents or other family members.

As steel stocks falter, a silver lining for investors

As steel stocks falter, a silver lining for investors

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Stocks of Indian steel companies are reeling from pricing pressure that is partly blamed on cheap imports. The stocks have declined up to 9 per cent on the NSE in one month, likely allowing investors an opportunity to use the correction to enter the pack as pricing pressure eases. "In steel or any other commodity, if prices or spreads are nearing their bottom, it can be an opportune time to invest in those stocks. In India, domestic fundamentals such as steel consumption remain robust, hence one can take fresh positions in these counters," said Amit Dixit, an analyst at ICICI Securities.

Disease fighting master gene identified in UK

Disease fighting master gene identified in UK

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

British scientists have identified the master gene, called E4bp4, that causes blood stem cells to turn into disease-fighting 'natural killer' (NK) immune cells.