News for 'No Shave November'

Govt confident about GST passage minus Cong leg-up

Govt confident about GST passage minus Cong leg-up

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The government is banking on help from regional parties and rejigged numbers in the Rajya Sabha.

MasterChef Recipe: How to make Goan Fish Curry

MasterChef Recipe: How to make Goan Fish Curry

Rediff.com21 May 2016

A delicious recipe that will make you feel close to Goa.

Witness to Freedom

Witness to Freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

India is free, certainly, and has been so for 70 years. But are Indians free-spirited? asks Shreekant Sambrani.

Crude oil nears $50: How will it impact the economy?

Crude oil nears $50: How will it impact the economy?

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Experts feel oil prices will remain volatile with an upward bias.

Why govt employees hate the National Pension System

Why govt employees hate the National Pension System

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

NPS still has critics despite being in business for a decade and mopping Rs 24,000 crore as of 2013-14.

CL: Inter sink Tottenham; debutants Red Star hold Napoli

CL: Inter sink Tottenham; debutants Red Star hold Napoli

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Inter Milan staged a late smash-and-grab raid as goals by Mauro Icardi and Matias Vecino secured a 2-1 home win over Tottenham Hotspur in their Champions League Group B opener on Tuesday.

Review: R... Rajkumar doesn't work for the most part

Review: R... Rajkumar doesn't work for the most part

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Paloma Sharma feels R... Rajkumar is entertaining only in bits.

Superb India rally to thump Puerto Rico 4-1 in soccer friendly

Superb India rally to thump Puerto Rico 4-1 in soccer friendly

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Masterminded superbly by ace striker Sunil Chhetri, a dominant India scripted a sensational 4-1 win over higher-ranked Puerto Rico in an international football friendly at the Andheri Sports Complex stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

Budget blues: ITC loses Rs 40,428 cr in market value on punitive tax

Budget blues: ITC loses Rs 40,428 cr in market value on punitive tax

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Analysts suggest making separate firms of tobacco, hotels and FMCG divisions

ISL: Chennaiyin gift Big B birthday present as Mendoza tricks to sink FC Goa

ISL: Chennaiyin gift Big B birthday present as Mendoza tricks to sink FC Goa

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Stiven Mendoza scored the first hat-trick of the tournament as Chennaiyin FC thrashed FC Goa 4-0 in a third round match of Indian Super League football in Margao on Sunday.

Flyover collapse tragedy: Rescue operations commence

Flyover collapse tragedy: Rescue operations commence

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The NDRF has engaged all its resources for rescue of those trapped under the debris of an under-construction bridge which collapsed in Kolkata.

US trade deficit widens in December

US trade deficit widens in December

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

US trade deficit rose to its highest level since 2012.

Is having debt good for your credit score?

Is having debt good for your credit score?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

In order to be eligible for a loan when you really need one, it is imperative to maintain a good credit score. By having a good mix of debt and servicing it regularly, you can maintain a good credit score and be loan ready at all times.

'Fatwa against AR Rahman is so silly'

'Fatwa against AR Rahman is so silly'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Why debutant Jennings had a sleepless night

Why debutant Jennings had a sleepless night

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

For debutant Keaton Jennings, it was a dream come true just to turn out for England in a Test match and then to follow it up with a century on his debut was even more 'surreal' for the young left-hander. Jennings, who was dropped on nought, played a splendid knock of 112 in his first innings in Test cricket, lifting England to 288 for five at stumps after they had elected to bat first.

AFC U-16 Qualifiers: Superlative India held by Tajikistan

AFC U-16 Qualifiers: Superlative India held by Tajikistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

India put up a spirited performance to eke out a 1-1 draw against Tajikistan in the opening match of the 2013 AFC U-16 Qualifiers at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Kuwait City on Saturday.

How do you feel when your parents trick you

How do you feel when your parents trick you

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Words of advice for parents who think it is okay to stalk their children on social media.

9 tips to crack a job interview

9 tips to crack a job interview

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Arrive early, dress formally and be confident

V-Day Special: Tempt your love with these dessert recipes

V-Day Special: Tempt your love with these dessert recipes

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Indulge in some sinful baking to surprise your love.

When Arjun Kapoor would have told you, 'Chal jhoota'

When Arjun Kapoor would have told you, 'Chal jhoota'

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'Ishaqzaade released on May 11, 2012. It has been seven years. But if you had spoken to me on May 10, 2012, and said that I would do 13 films with so many good directors and actors, I would have said, 'Chal jhoota.''

Kohli faces opening conundrum as India look to seal series

Kohli faces opening conundrum as India look to seal series

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

If KL Rahul is fit, Abhinav Mukund will be expectedly left out, a strange coincidence because he was the original back-up opener in this Test squad ahead of Shikhar Dhawan.

China's yuan checkmates Indian stocks

China's yuan checkmates Indian stocks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

The India growth story is still intact, and fall in the Indian stock markets is an imported one and if the government succeeds in legislating the GST and Land Bill, India could yet emerge as a winner believe stock market experts

Duleep Trophy final: Fearless Central ready for fiery South

Duleep Trophy final: Fearless Central ready for fiery South

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

A talented Central Zone team led by Piyush Chawla is aiming to come out firing all cylinders when it squares off with an equally combative South Zone side in the final of the Duleep Trophy, starting in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

World Cup qualifiers: Spain show dominance, Finland, Serbia win

World Cup qualifiers: Spain show dominance, Finland, Serbia win

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Two brilliant strikes from Isco and a late goal from Alvaro Morata gave Spain a spectacular 3-0 win over Italy, their nearest challengers in Group G, to move into the driving seat for automatic qualification to the 2018 World Cup.

Anti-Romeo squads asked to avoid 'inhumane measures'

Anti-Romeo squads asked to avoid 'inhumane measures'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The guidelines have been issued after the intervention of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath amidst reports of harassment by anti-Romeo squads.

Soccer briefs: Messi to Barca's rescue; easy for Real Madrid

Soccer briefs: Messi to Barca's rescue; easy for Real Madrid

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Lionel Messi came off the bench to preserve Barcelona's unbeaten run in La Liga with a sensational late equaliser in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Sevilla on Saturday as the runaway leaders came back from two goals down in the space of a minute.

Why the Dalai Lama Matters

Why the Dalai Lama Matters

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

'The Tibetan movement will never turn violent during the Dalai Lama's life-time.'

10 stunning shots by British Army's best lensmen

10 stunning shots by British Army's best lensmen

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Sergeant Rupert Frere, who transferred from a role in bomb disposal to become a photographer in the Royal Logistic Corps, won no fewer than five of the professional categories.

Sikh officer gets long-term accommodation in US military with beard, turban

Sikh officer gets long-term accommodation in US military with beard, turban

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

The move makes Captain Simratpal Singh, a 28-year-old decorated combat veteran, the first active duty Sikh soldier to receive approval to maintain his articles of faith while actively serving in the US army.

Coal turnaround to ease power cuts this summer

Coal turnaround to ease power cuts this summer

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

India is expected to cut imports by a fifth in the fiscal year.

The Spy Who Came In From Lahore

The Spy Who Came In From Lahore

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'Were they two yaars of yesteryears brought together again by fate?' 'Were they two crafty spies hoodwinking each other?' wonders B S Prakash.

Why Modi has forgotten the middle class

Why Modi has forgotten the middle class

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

'The middle class you can hurt anytime. For revenues, politics, pleasure, anything,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Why Aakar Patel became a vegan

Why Aakar Patel became a vegan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'At home, being vegan is no real problem, and other than dairy (dahi, chhaas, ghee and kadhi) I can eat normally.' 'There is, of course, the eschewing of meat and as someone who likes (should I say liked?) Naga pork and beef steaks, and has eaten snake and dog, going vegan is unusual,' says Aakar Patel.

FIFA election to go ahead but Blatter told to stay away

FIFA election to go ahead but Blatter told to stay away

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

World soccer's governing body FIFA will proceed with an election to pick a new president on Friday to replace the disgraced Sepp Blatter and vote on a set of reforms aimed at restoring its credibility after the worst graft scandal in its history.

Micromax Canvas Selfie: A phone that can 'enhance' your beauty

Micromax Canvas Selfie: A phone that can 'enhance' your beauty

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Micromax's Canvas Selfie wants to make women 'more presentable'.

Football Briefs: Barcelona drop points in dull draw with Getafe

Football Briefs: Barcelona drop points in dull draw with Getafe

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

SNEAK PEEK: Salman Khan in Sultan

SNEAK PEEK: Salman Khan in Sultan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

India's Anna Daata: Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't!

India's Anna Daata: Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'If India is to emerge as a superpower, we must utilise our huge agricultural potential and not, as in past centuries, merely exploit our farmers,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Why this Birla company will be the success story of 2015

Why this Birla company will be the success story of 2015

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Global expansion to drive the company's fortunes

The silent giant of the stock market

The silent giant of the stock market

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The stocks Radhakishan Damani enters or exits are closely watched by fund managers, says Joydeep Ghosh.