News for 'No Shave November'

Ajanta forays into FMCG sector

Ajanta forays into FMCG sector

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

Watchmaker Ajanta India Ltd has forayed into the fast-moving consumer goods sector with a gamut of consumer care products and expected to close the current fiscal with a turnover of Rs 120 crore.

Sensex loses 49 points on heavy selling

Sensex loses 49 points on heavy selling

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

After slipping below the 4,900 levels to touch a low of 4,875, the Sensex finally settled with a loss of 49 points at 4,891. The Nifty lost 16 points to close at 1,564.

Adams restricts Pakistan

Adams restricts Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2003

The 26-year-old Adams bowled 45 overs in all as he took five of the last six wickets to fall.

Pakistan arrests key facilitator behind Bacha Khan univ attack

Pakistan arrests key facilitator behind Bacha Khan univ attack

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Pakistani authorities have arrested the main facilitator of the gruesome attack on Bacha Khan University that killed 21 people, mostly students, while he was trying to slip across the border to Afghanistan, a media report said on Wednesday.

PIX: Dressel continues golden run; Aussie women create WR

PIX: Dressel continues golden run; Aussie women create WR

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Australia set a world record of 7:41.50 en route to winning the gold medal in the women's 4x200 freestyle relay at the world championships on Thursday.

At what rate did GDP grow under Manmohan Singh?

At what rate did GDP grow under Manmohan Singh?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Recalibrating data of past years using 2011-12 as the base year instead of 2004-05, the Central Statistics Office estimated that India's GDP grew by 8.5% in the financial year 2010-11 and not at 10.3% as previously estimated.

'I am glad we are born in a country full of taboos'

'I am glad we are born in a country full of taboos'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'What is the fun of making a film without any message?'

Berlin marathon: Bekele wins in near record time

Berlin marathon: Bekele wins in near record time

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele narrowly missed out on a new world record when he out-sprinted Kenya's Wilson Kipsang to win the Berlin marathon in the second fastest race of all time on Sunday.

Serena, Agassi too good

Serena, Agassi too good

Rediff.com30 May 2003

The women's top seed won at love against Barbara Schett while Agassi beat Xavier Malisse at the French Open.

Cop dies in firing inside Delhi court premises, 2 injured

Cop dies in firing inside Delhi court premises, 2 injured

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Among others injured were the undertrial and a home guard posted at the court, the police said.

How to ace the Girlfriend Test

How to ace the Girlfriend Test

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

'We're coaching each other about what to say and how to behave.' 'We're hoping to ace the girlfriend test,' says Kishore Singh.

Jaguar fighter jet crashes near Allahabad, pilots eject

Jaguar fighter jet crashes near Allahabad, pilots eject

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Both the pilots had ejected, IAF officials said, adding efforts were on to find them.

Beard ban for footballers!

Beard ban for footballers!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

A leading Turkish soccer club have banned their players from growing beards after their chairman said they looked like students of Islamic vocational schools and set a bad example.

Poll: Which 'old Anil Kapoor' do you like best?

Poll: Which 'old Anil Kapoor' do you like best?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Take your pick!

SRK, Salman, Ranveer: Who rocks the bearded look? VOTE!

SRK, Salman, Ranveer: Who rocks the bearded look? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Take a look at the pictures, and vote for your favourite look!

Why gold refinery consolidation is the need of the hour

Why gold refinery consolidation is the need of the hour

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's decision to cut arbitrage may ensure that the standards of purity of the refined gold in the Indian market meet the global benchmark

Pay freeze for British ministers till 2020?

Pay freeze for British ministers till 2020?

Rediff.com24 May 2015

British Prime Minister David Cameron plans to slap a pay freeze on his ministers until 2020 in an attempt to show that the new government will share in new austerity cuts.

Sensex sheds 33 points at close

Sensex sheds 33 points at close

Rediff.com5 Nov 2003

The markets, in the mid-noon deals, have slipped deep into the red, as healthy correction in most of the scrips saw the index slip from higher levels. The Sensex has shed 1.06% (down 54 points) to 5,044.

Kargil glorious feather in my cap: War hero relives victory

Kargil glorious feather in my cap: War hero relives victory

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Surendra Kumar Sahoo recalls the turbulent days when he had put his life on the line fighting the enemy forces.

Did you know Kabir Bedi's mother was a monk?

Did you know Kabir Bedi's mother was a monk?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

She lived for two-thirds of her life in India, adopted its national cause and customs, and took an Indian passport. She served a prison sentence in Lahore as part of Gandhi's protests against an Imperial power which happened to be her motherland. Freda Bedi delighted in confounding accepted definitions of identity.

Air India to opt for biz, economy class seats in A320s

Air India to opt for biz, economy class seats in A320s

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The national airline had incurred a net loss of Rs 5,859.91 crore (Rs 58.59 billion) last fiscal.

Resolve to bring up your CIBIL score to 750 this Holi

Resolve to bring up your CIBIL score to 750 this Holi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

If you have a CIBIL score that is below the satisfactory level of 750, make a resolution this day of spring to enhance your CIBIL score. Here are some ideas that will give your CIBIL score a boost.

Diandra: I hope I get lucky in Bigg Boss 8!

Diandra: I hope I get lucky in Bigg Boss 8!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The fiesty model-designer is sure to ruffle feathers inside the BB house.

TN farmers return to heroes' welcome in Chennai

TN farmers return to heroes' welcome in Chennai

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The agitation saw the participation of 147 farmers when it started, which number swelled to 325 by the time it ended.

Self-immolation bid in Darjeeling, WB govt warns protesters

Self-immolation bid in Darjeeling, WB govt warns protesters

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

A Gorkha Janmukti Morcha supporter attempted self-immolation in Darjeeling as the indefinite bandh by the GJM for a separate Gorkhaland entered the sixth day on Thursday, even as the West Bengal government said it would follow court orders strictly to maintain normalcy.

World Bank cuts global growth forecast on weak demand, commodity prices

World Bank cuts global growth forecast on weak demand, commodity prices

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The downgraded World Bank forecast follows a similar move by the International Monetary Fund, which cut its growth forecasts two months ago

PIX: Wasteful Barca held by Lyon; Bayern frustrate Liverpool

PIX: Wasteful Barca held by Lyon; Bayern frustrate Liverpool

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Barcelona were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Olympique Lyonnais in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday as both sides remained unbeaten in this season's competition.

Kenyan Kipketer sets new course record time to win Mumbai Marathon

Kenyan Kipketer sets new course record time to win Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Kenyan pacesetter Gideon Kipketer won the men's race in an all-East African clean sweep of the podium by setting a new course record in the 13th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

'Amrish Puri banned me from film sets'

'Amrish Puri banned me from film sets'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'I would get very pampered on the sets so my grandpa used to get very scared about that.' 'He would think I would feel great from inside and my life would get messed up.'

Confident India wary of unpredictable Bangladesh in T20 final

Confident India wary of unpredictable Bangladesh in T20 final

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

A dominant India cruised into the final with three convincing victories in a row, but Bangladesh will also be high on confidence following their thrilling victory against Sri Lanka in their last league match.

Trade gap at 10-month low on falling oil, weak gold demand

Trade gap at 10-month low on falling oil, weak gold demand

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

India's trade deficit shrank to a 10-month low in December as global oil prices tumbled and demand for gold fell, auguring well for Indian current account balance and the rupee.

Thanks to DeMo, now ad firms are staring at a bleak 2017

Thanks to DeMo, now ad firms are staring at a bleak 2017

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Television as a category would see a lower rate of growth at 8% vis-a-vis 10% last year.

Bigg Boss 10: Is Bani interested in Gaurav?

Bigg Boss 10: Is Bani interested in Gaurav?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Manveer, Rahul, Lokesh and Naveen are nominated for this week's eviction.

FIFA Women's WC: China, Spain through to last 16

FIFA Women's WC: China, Spain through to last 16

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

China and Spain played out a 0-0 draw in their final World Cup Group B match on Monday and the result was good enough for both teams to advance to the last 16 after Germany beat South Africa 4-0 in the other game in the section.

Jaitley defends UPA era's revised GDP numbers

Jaitley defends UPA era's revised GDP numbers

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The new numbers show India's economic growth rate averaged 6.7 per cent during the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance regime as compared to 7.3 per cent under the present government. Previous numbers had put the average growth rate during the 10-year UPA rule at 7.75 per cent.

In Badami, it's advantage Siddaramaiah

In Badami, it's advantage Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The constituency comprises nearly 60,000 Kurubas -- a community which the CM belongs to -- and a Muslim population of at least 20,000. With their unified backing, there is no overt danger to the CM, reports Aditi Phadnis.

5 ways Sebi has brought cheer to MF investors

5 ways Sebi has brought cheer to MF investors

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, has set out five broad categories for mutual fund schemes, including equity, debt and hybrid funds that will benefit investors, says Ashley Coutinho

Bigg Boss' Manveer: People are making me feel like a star

Bigg Boss' Manveer: People are making me feel like a star

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'Manu had some experience, as he had played a reality show before. He knew how to play in front of the camera. I saved Manu from nominations by shaving of my beard during a task. But the same day, I got into trouble because the other person (Rohan Mehra) did not save me. I realised that if the game will continue like this, I will have to play smart.' Manveer Gurjar then played so smart, he won Bigg Boss 10!

Sports Shorts: Kenyan Kipchoge shatters marathon world record in Berlin

Sports Shorts: Kenyan Kipchoge shatters marathon world record in Berlin

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Baby, baby, baby ooh

Baby, baby, baby ooh

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Garbh Vigyan Sanskar's logic: Have sex when the right planets are lined up; stop after you get pregnant, notes Mitali Saran.