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Thirst for probiotic drinks rising in India

Thirst for probiotic drinks rising in India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

As India's younger generation becomes more and more health conscious, consumption of healthy drinks particularly probiotic products are growing rapidly.

Bad days have begun for countrymen: Congress

Bad days have begun for countrymen: Congress

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Taking potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks that the United Progressive Alliance government left everything empty, Congress on Monday claimed "bad days have begun for the countrymen", citing a socio-economic survey of Gujarat.

Beauty products lead FMCG's smart recovery in June

Beauty products lead FMCG's smart recovery in June

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Overall, the domestic FMCG market bounced back to levels of 98 in June compared with 75 in May and 101 in March before the nationwide lockdown was announced. The pre-Covid March index for foods was 103, and for non-foods, it was 99.

Rath Yatra: Top officials rush to Puri, curfew-like shutdown imposed

Rath Yatra: Top officials rush to Puri, curfew-like shutdown imposed

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Chief Secretary A K Tripathy and Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay rushed to the pilgrim town to make the necessary arrangements. "The DGP and I are rushing to Puri to take stock of the situation as per the direction of the chief minister. We will camp there," Tripathy said.

Here's why Olympics must go ahead next year...

Here's why Olympics must go ahead next year...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has pledged to win public support for the Games, although a media survey showed a majority think they should be cancelled or postponed again.

India's manufacturing growth was steady in Sep

India's manufacturing growth was steady in Sep

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

The index has remained above the 50-mark, below which it indicates contraction, for more than three years now.

Is loose underwear good for your sperm?

Is loose underwear good for your sperm?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Men who most frequently wore boxers had significantly higher sperm concentrations and total sperm counts, a study has revealed.

Marriage is a gamble

Marriage is a gamble

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'There are many more bad marriages than we want to acknowledge,' says Deepa Narayan.

India is doing a good job fighting COVID-19

India is doing a good job fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'All anecdotal evidence confirms that there has been no noticeable rise in deaths across the country for want of coronavirus tests,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

Focus is on Bharat despite fiscal challenges

Focus is on Bharat despite fiscal challenges

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

But the measures, particularly in agriculture, may not be enough to revive the sector and double the farm income, says S Mahendra Dev.

Gamblers are an unhealthy lot

Gamblers are an unhealthy lot

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

They are constantly trying to beat the odds, but when it comes to their health, it seems that gamblers have not been dealt with a very strong hand.

Death toll due to heavy rains in Gujarat reaches 40

Death toll due to heavy rains in Gujarat reaches 40

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The death toll due to heavy rains earlier this week which created a flood-like situation in north Gujarat and Kutch has reached 40.

GDP shrinks, pandemic 'act of god' saves Modi govt

GDP shrinks, pandemic 'act of god' saves Modi govt

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Even in this darkest hour of a crumbling economy and raging disease, there is hardly a murmur of protest against the government, observes Sumit Bhattacharya.

It's confirmed, India to ban e-cigarettes

It's confirmed, India to ban e-cigarettes

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

The bill defines electronic cigarettes ss electronic devices that heat a substance, which may contain nicotine and other chemicals, to create vapour for inhalation.

Britain worst, France best place to live in Europe

Britain worst, France best place to live in Europe

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

Britain came ninth out of the 10 European countries.

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The total number of positive cases has increased by 106 in the last 24 hours to reach 1,024.

These COVID-19 warriors are an inspiration for India

These COVID-19 warriors are an inspiration for India

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'We got so many calls after the attack.' 'Loved ones told us forget all this, nothing was more valuable than our lives.' 'But we said, 'No, this wasn't the way forward -- the people, society, the country needs us at this time.'

Gujarat battles worst locust attack

Gujarat battles worst locust attack

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Swarms in about 3,526 hectares of 5,000 hectares under control; farmers burn tyres or dry straw, play loud music and beat steel plates, and use large fans to destroy or drive away the pests, reports Vinay Umarji

PM inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 4,000 cr in Arunachal

PM inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 4,000 cr in Arunachal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

Terming the state "pride" of the country, Modi said it is the gateway of the nation as it guards the frontier. It is the duty of the government to develop the state at any cost, he said.

Job fears cause stress-related ailments in Indian employees

Job fears cause stress-related ailments in Indian employees

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The study said stress-related illness can worsen or cause a whole series of health conditions ranging from obesity to heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, depression, gastrointestinal problems and asthma.

Nitish Kumar's biggest challenge at the moment

Nitish Kumar's biggest challenge at the moment

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Around 275,000 migrant labourers and their family members have returned to the state. According to the state government, this number could exceed 1 million by the end of this month. As the NDA government in Bihar is scheduled to face polls at the end of this year, providing livelihoods to these people is on the top Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's agenda.

'Modi retains an advantage nationally'

'Modi retains an advantage nationally'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Right now, politics is operating in a state of suspended animation. That works to Modi's advantage.'

Indian economy to grow at 5.6% in FY'15: Ficci

Indian economy to grow at 5.6% in FY'15: Ficci

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

The Indian economy will expand by 5.6 per cent during 2014-15 even as the Reserve Bank is not likely to cut interest rates this year, according to Ficci's latest Economic Outlook Survey.

Men and women want different job perks

Men and women want different job perks

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Researchers found that qualities men and women look for in a new job are significantly different.

Please note: Life after vaccine won't be normal

Please note: Life after vaccine won't be normal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'Essentially there are three things the government should be doing: Identify who you are going to get your vaccine from, figure out how you are going to pay for it, and figure out how you're going to deliver it and to whom.'

67% women felt angry when body shamed

67% women felt angry when body shamed

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

A new study uncovers the unhealthy trends and hidden reality of body shaming in India.

Half of Indian workforce in industries overweight

Half of Indian workforce in industries overweight

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Nearly half of the workforce in Indian industries, especially in urban areas, is overweight, and 27 per cent suffer from hypertension. These revelations came across in a study conducted by the World Economic Forum and the World Health Organisation to gauge workplace health problems.

Bonanza for around 30 mn industrial workers

Bonanza for around 30 mn industrial workers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The Seventh Pay Commission had decided to choose the CPI-IW as the index for adjusting inflation for central government employees.

Talent crunch: India's biggest challenge

Talent crunch: India's biggest challenge

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

India is experiencing a strange dichotomy of not having sufficient jobs on the one hand and not enough skilled workers on the other - making labour force the biggest challenge for the country

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A total of 37 deaths were reported since Thursday evening of which 14 fatalities were reported from Maharashtra, nine from Gujarat, three from Uttar Pradesh, two each from Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh,Tamil Nadu and Telengana and one from Karnataka, ministry data stated.

60% Indians have never visited a dentist

60% Indians have never visited a dentist

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

And when it comes to dental problems, over 50% are unconcerned about preventing or curing dental problems

India to grow at 5.3% in current fiscal: Ficci

India to grow at 5.3% in current fiscal: Ficci

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Ahead of the Economic Survey, industry body Ficci today lowered its GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal, pegging India's economic expansion rate at 5.3 per cent compared to its 5.5 per cent previous estimate.

COVID-19 doubling rate improves to 7.5 days: Centre

COVID-19 doubling rate improves to 7.5 days: Centre

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

In its daily briefing, the government also reported Goa is now free of coronavirus.

Look who's teaching young India to talk about sex!

Look who's teaching young India to talk about sex!

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Meet the inspiring youth-led YP Foundation.

Unexplained headaches? Manage your work better!

Unexplained headaches? Manage your work better!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Have you been to your doctor lately complaining about that unexplained bout of headaches or body pain? Only to be told that there's nothing wrong. Well, it could be work-related stress that is causing aches, depression and other health problems say health experts.

World's 10 best cities to live in

World's 10 best cities to live in

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Melbourne is the world's best city to live in.

How Bihar failed its children

How Bihar failed its children

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

An entirely preventable disease claimed the life of 173 children -- thanks to state apathy.

Budget 2012: The FM could have been bolder

Budget 2012: The FM could have been bolder

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

The FM could have been bolder, but this is still a forward-looking Budget.

Google most attractive employer in India, Sony follows trend

Google most attractive employer in India, Sony follows trend

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Google is the most attracitve employer in India followed by Sony

22 cases of chikungunya in Kolhapur

22 cases of chikungunya in Kolhapur

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Twenty-two confirmed cases of chikungunya have been reported from 12 villages of Maharashtra's Kolhapur following fever outbreak, the state's health authorities said on Wednesday.