News for 'No Shave November'

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Not a single bullet was fired, but we were warning the enemy not to continue with their antics!' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe finds out how the Light Combat Helicopter, which will be inducted into the IAF on October 3, was designed, developed and flown.

Sweet! How this Kerala couple fought cancer together

Sweet! How this Kerala couple fought cancer together

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

When Shaan Ibraahim realised that his wife Sruthy was losing her hair to cancer, he shaved off his own to support her in the journey.

Judy Murray backs Osaka, says media demands extremely high

Judy Murray backs Osaka, says media demands "extremely high"

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'How many young people do you know who would be comfortable addressing or being questioned by a roomful of very much older strangers?' 'She (Osaka) is one of a very exciting batch of young female players and I am a big fan of hers. I hope with all my heart that she can find a way of feeling more at home in this sport.'

Luck, captaincy, bowling: How India Crushed Scotland

Luck, captaincy, bowling: How India Crushed Scotland

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Virat Kohli went by his gut and experience and played all his five main bowlers just when India needed to keep the lid on Scotland.

'See how the police has solved this case'

'See how the police has solved this case'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'God knows what kind of charges were framed against him and Kallu Gujjar, as both of them came out of jail the very same evening of their arrest.'

EPL PIX: City, Liverpool share spoils in pulsating tie

EPL PIX: City, Liverpool share spoils in pulsating tie

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The match lived up to its billing right from the start

Locks of love for cancer patients

Locks of love for cancer patients

Rediff.com21 May 2014

A group of young girls from Chennai shaved off their heads earlier this year. That donation has gone for a special cause. Read on!

Priyanka reveals her fight with depression

Priyanka reveals her fight with depression

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'I didn't know exactly how to move from a world of gray back into a world of vibrant colour, but one day I figured out one simple thing I could do: I could stop hiding and re-engage with life.'

Will Brands Warm Up To Captain Rohit?

Will Brands Warm Up To Captain Rohit?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The studies that put Virat Kohli as the top brand now do not have Rohit Sharma in the Top 10. That will change quickly if he delivers the T20 World Cup next year or the ODI championship the year after.

What are Taapsee, Vicky, Tiger, Arjun up to?

What are Taapsee, Vicky, Tiger, Arjun up to?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

What is keeping the stars busy?

'It feels like a close family member has passed away'

'It feels like a close family member has passed away'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'Ever since I heard about his death this morning, I have not been able to control my tears,' says Patcy N who interviewed the actor often

Why is Ranveer Singh upset?

Why is Ranveer Singh upset?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

The actor has made a big sacrifice!

Videocon insolvency: Lenders make U-turn, want fresh bids

Videocon insolvency: Lenders make U-turn, want fresh bids

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

After getting rapped for accepting Vedanta group's bid that would give just 5 per cent of their outstanding loans, lenders to Videocon Industries on Monday approached the insolvency appellate tribunal NCLAT seeking fresh bids for the debt-laden consumer durable firm. Billionaire Anil Agarwal's Twin-Star Technologies had offered Rs 2,962 crore to takeover Videocon Industries, which was 4.15 per cent of the admitted claims of Rs 64,838.63 crore of lenders. SBI, the leading lender of Videocon Industries, has approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) requesting for a rebidding of the 13 companies of the debt-ridden group, on account of strong observations against Rs 2,962 crore takeover bid by Anil Agarwal's Twin Star Technologies.

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

New Zealand board to cut jobs amid 'challenging' conditions

New Zealand board to cut jobs amid 'challenging' conditions

Rediff.com27 May 2020

New Zealand authorities have begun easing social restrictions in recent weeks with COVID-19 cases slowing to a trickle, and sports have been given the green light to restart domestic competitions.

Covid lockdowns to cost India $1.25 bn a week: Barclays

Covid lockdowns to cost India $1.25 bn a week: Barclays

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

If the current restrictions remain in place until the end of May, we estimate that the cumulative loss of activity could amount to around $10.5 billion, or around 0.34 percentage point (pp) of annual nominal gross domestic product, say Barclays economists.

'Videocon lenders to eventually take 50-55% haircut'

'Videocon lenders to eventually take 50-55% haircut'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Lenders to Venugopal Dhoot-founded Videocon Group will eventually take 50-55 per cent haircut and not 95 per cent as is being reported after considering about Rs 15,000 crore expected from the sale of the group's overseas oil and gas assets, its former CFO Rajneesh Gupta claimed. Videocon Industries Ltd, which is comprised of its consumer electronics business and interest in the Ravva oil and gas field, and its overseas oil and gas assets, mainly comprising of oil blocks in Brazil, are being auctioned separately to recover unpaid loans. While Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Group has picked up Videocon Industries for Rs 2,962 crore, the bids for overseas assets are yet to be decided.

Will content creators drive the next wave of e-commerce?

Will content creators drive the next wave of e-commerce?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

First it was called content-led commerce. Then it came to be known as influencer-led commerce. And its latest iteration is creator economy. This evolution of the terminology for online personas impacting buying decisions -- through blogs, memes, bite-sized videos, and podcasts -- has happened over the past five to seven years.

SC seeks reply on plea against practices that led to Kerala elephant's death

SC seeks reply on plea against practices that led to Kerala elephant's death

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The plea filed by an advocate has also sought issuance of guidelines for creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to tackle such incidents and filling up of vacancies in forest forces across the country.

Petrol @ new high: Rs 84.45 in Delhi, crosses Rs 91/ltr in Mumbai

Petrol @ new high: Rs 84.45 in Delhi, crosses Rs 91/ltr in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Petrol price on Wednesday touched a new high of Rs 84.45 per litre in the national capital after state-owned fuel retailers hiked prices after a five-day hiatus. Petrol and diesel prices were hiked by 25 paise per litre each, according to a price notification from oil marketing companies. In Delhi, petrol now costs Rs 84.45 per litre and diesel is priced at Rs 74.63. In Mumbai, petrol comes for Rs 91.07 a litre and diesel for Rs 81.34. This is the highest ever price of petrol in Delhi, while diesel is at a record high in Mumbai.

4 Tips For A Healthy Sex Life

4 Tips For A Healthy Sex Life

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Whatever you plan on doing, make sure you do it with an intention of you really caring about HER sexual happiness.

'War is a real estate business'

'War is a real estate business'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'War is never a solution. It's nothing but real estate business I am against any kind of violence.'

Meet Shahid Kapoor's brother, Ishaan Khatter

Meet Shahid Kapoor's brother, Ishaan Khatter

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Before his big debut, let's take a look at his pictures on Instagram.

One word to describe the new Brylcreem campaign? Brill!

One word to describe the new Brylcreem campaign? Brill!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

The iconic British brand acquired by Unilever in 2009 from American major Sara Lee, is attempting to get a new image with actors Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan.

Denied ticket, Kerala Mahila Congress chief tonsures head

Denied ticket, Kerala Mahila Congress chief tonsures head

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

It may be for the first time that any leader in any political party in Kerala had taken such a step to register their protest against the party leadership for denying poll ticket.

Those who smoke, drink can't vote in SGPC polls; Prez gives nod to law

Those who smoke, drink can't vote in SGPC polls; Prez gives nod to law

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Those who trim or shave beard and hair, smoke or drink alcohol cannot vote in the elections to Sikh religious bodies, with President Pranab Mukherjee giving assent to a bill passed recently by Parliament.

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Avinash Sable's national mark headlines strong showing in IGP 2

Master list

Master list

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Master list courtesy Sanjeev Kumar

Why is this comedian wearing a dress?

Why is this comedian wearing a dress?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The Internet can't stop guessing about why Cosmopolitan made Jonathan Ness wear a dress.

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Women And Mine

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Women And Mine

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Pellissery's women continue to express the beauty in our common humanity. And often, these women go so far into expressing our hopes, desires, absurdities and follies that they end up acting at variance with the ethical prescriptions of our age. And this, I believe, is precisely why they remain "invisible" to a whole bunch of viewers, says Sreehari Nair.

Bald actor? Hit hai, boss!

Bald actor? Hit hai, boss!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Going bald seems to increase the film's fortunes!

Soccer: Lewandowski rescues Bayern in draw at Gladbach

Soccer: Lewandowski rescues Bayern in draw at Gladbach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Moffi penalty gives Lorient 1-0 win over Monaco.

Over 80 cops injured in tractor parade violence

Over 80 cops injured in tractor parade violence

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The Delhi Police on Tuesday said protesting farmers violated the conditions pre-agreed for their tractor parade and indulge in violence and vandalism, leaving 83 of its personnel injured.

Sensational Salad Recipes

Sensational Salad Recipes

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Made with inspired ingredients, these salads are delicious and filling.

Ravi Shastri turns entrepreneur

Ravi Shastri turns entrepreneur

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

23 Yards will include body wash, beard oil, shaving gel, deodorant and sanitizer.

Mahindra's Ssangyong misses loan repayment of Rs 480 cr to JP Morgan

Mahindra's Ssangyong misses loan repayment of Rs 480 cr to JP Morgan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

M&M, which owns a 75 per cent stake in SYMC, rescued the sport-utility vehicle (SUV) maker from near-insolvency in 2010 but has struggled to revive its fortunes.

India Must Build 10 Million Houses A Year

India Must Build 10 Million Houses A Year

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

The purchase or construction of houses by large numbers of people can add meaningfully to India's economic growth, points out Neelkanth Mishra.

How Ghaziabad 'communal' incident unravelled

How Ghaziabad 'communal' incident unravelled

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com traces how the beating up of a man in Ghaziabad went from alleged communal attack to reported regular crime in a matter of days.

Male body hair: Sexy or not?

Male body hair: Sexy or not?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

What should guys do with their body hair -- leave it or shave it?

Team India back in the nets at 'green' WACA

Team India back in the nets at 'green' WACA

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

India face an ominous task to win the third Test on a fast and bouncy wicket in Perth and keep the four-match series alive which they are presently trailing 0-2.