News for 'PET'

Dog Ban Takes Toll On Business

Dog Ban Takes Toll On Business

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Breeders and importers of exotic dogs worried; animal rights activists say the industry needs to be tamed.

Pet pics: The day Kalu came into our lives

Pet pics: The day Kalu came into our lives

Rediff.com12 May 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what Ravi Yadav had to share.

When Radhika Wants To Do The Talking...

When Radhika Wants To Do The Talking...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

She has shed the girl-next-door image for a bold avatar.

Boycott diagnosed with throat cancer for second time

Boycott diagnosed with throat cancer for second time

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'From past experience I realise that to overcome cancer a second time I will need excellent medical treatment and quite a bit of luck.'

Gukesh draws with Giri; Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana

Gukesh draws with Giri; Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

D Gukesh and R Praggnanadhaa played out their eighth draw in as many games at the Sinquefield Cup.

Pet pics: Is Buddy the most adorable cat in the world?

Pet pics: Is Buddy the most adorable cat in the world?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

We asked you to share your pet pics. Jayesh Bhagat shared pics of his cat Buddy.

83 and Unstoppable: Boycott defeats throat cancer

83 and Unstoppable: Boycott defeats throat cancer

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The former England batter had undergone extensive chemotherapy for the same in 2002. But in May, the 83-year-old learnt his cancer had returned.

She Came, She Saw, She Conquered!

She Came, She Saw, She Conquered!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

'The consensus was that the debate was between looking backward and looking forward.' 'Trump, with his great enamourment of his own 'achievements,' was obviously looking backward, while Harris, nearly 20 years his junior, was focussing on the future, with hope,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Consider objections before ban on ferocious dog breeds: HC to Centre

Consider objections before ban on ferocious dog breeds: HC to Centre

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The high court said the objections filed in response to the government's advertisement/ notice published on its website and newspaper shall be considered before finalising the notification.

Our li'l reader takes a cute selfie with her pet

Our li'l reader takes a cute selfie with her pet

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions.

Few takers for pet insurance

Few takers for pet insurance

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

While pet insurance is hugely popular in the western countries, it is still relatively unknown in India, as insurance companies do not advertise about it and a large number of people do not get their pets registered.

Here are the goofiest pets you'll ever see

Here are the goofiest pets you'll ever see

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

The Comedy Pet Photography Awards are calling on pet-lovers the world over to enter snaps of their comical pets to be in the running to win a 2,000 (Rs 1.63 lakh) cash prize.

Recipe: Taruna's Pineapple Kesari

Recipe: Taruna's Pineapple Kesari

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'Rava roasted in shudh desi ghee, garnished with saffron and cardamom, sweetened with sugar or jaggery is heaven on a plate' says Taruna.

Parul, Aldrin crash out of Paris Olympics

Parul, Aldrin crash out of Paris Olympics

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Long jumper Aldrin and 3000m steeplechaser Parul exit from Paris Olympics

Sorry thief returns valuables to Marathi writer's home

Sorry thief returns valuables to Marathi writer's home

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

A thief was overcome with remorse after realising that the house he stole valuables from belonged to a famous Marathi writer and returned the valuables he had decamped with, the police said on Tuesday.

IPL 2024: Nobody gives you a discount for age: Dhoni

IPL 2024: Nobody gives you a discount for age: Dhoni

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, 42, said is it is tough to maintain his fitness as his only tournament in the year is the IPL.

When pets turned out for US election day

When pets turned out for US election day

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

While they may not be able to vote, some pets have found their way to polling stations across the US. Take a look.

Introduce us to your pets! We'll publish the pics

Introduce us to your pets! We'll publish the pics

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

We asked you to share pics of your furry companions. This is what our readers shared.

Now, have a pet by your workstation

Now, have a pet by your workstation

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Some start-ups, small businesses allowing pets at workplace

Pets relieve college stress

Pets relieve college stress

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Having a pet may make it a bit easy for college students to handle stressful situations, according to a study.

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Large chains like the Marriott and Taj that are estimated to consume two million plastic bottles a year have taken a conscious decision to first eliminate PET bottles on their premises and then reduce the use of single-use plastic altogether, saying they are all for a sustainably environment-friendly tomorrow.

Emami has built itself through acquisition, but...

Emami has built itself through acquisition, but...

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Two young men jostle in a rickshaw as it clatters along a narrow, bustling lane of North Kolkata, each with a leg dangling over the side of the vehicle, a bulging sack of cosmetics nestled between them. The protagonists here are the founders of Emami - Radhe Shyam Agarwal and Radhe Shyam Goenka - childhood friends who gave up cushy corporate jobs to build a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company. From a 200-square-foot rented space on Muktaram Babu Street in North Kolkata, brand Emami stepped into the competitive world of FMCG 50 years back, armed with just three products: Vanishing cream, talcum powder, and cold cream.

2 NY cats first pets in US to test positive for COVID-19

2 NY cats first pets in US to test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

The agencies said that both pets had mild respiratory illness and are expected to make a full recovery. COVID19 infections have been reported in very few animals worldwide and mostly in those that had close contact with a person with COVID-19.

It's Dogs Day Afternoon In Japan, Nepal

It's Dogs Day Afternoon In Japan, Nepal

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Glimpses of how dogs are worshipped in two contrasting worlds, Nepal and Japan.

Kejriwal seeks 7-day extension of bail on health grounds; BJP calls 'drama'

Kejriwal seeks 7-day extension of bail on health grounds; BJP calls 'drama'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sought extension of his interim bail by seven days from the Supreme Court to undergo a host of medical tests, including a PET-CT scan in view of his 'sudden and unexplained weight loss, coupled with high ketone levels', which are indicatives of kidney, serious cardiac ailments and even cancer.

Kerala HC allows cat owner to go out to buy pet food

Kerala HC allows cat owner to go out to buy pet food

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

In his plea, the cat owner had alleged that the police did not grant him vehicle pass for buying cat food after its stock got exhausted. The court asked whether the cat will not eat other food, the petitioner, a vegetarian, submitted that the cats were fed biscuits and seven kg was required to feed them for three weeks.

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'There are ominous portents of an isolationist administration not only building a physical wall to the south to prevent unwanted immigrants from entering the land of milk and honey, but also trade walls not just against China, but all nations,' foresees Sreekant Sambrani.

40 Years Later, Can The Wounds Ever Heal?

40 Years Later, Can The Wounds Ever Heal?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

As a consequence of prominence given to the brutality during those few days, a very important aspect of that episode got almost glossed over. This was the intervention by a very significant section of people who restored faith in humanity, and conveyed the message that only a small section of Indians, that too politically backed, were consumed by anti-Sikh majoritarianism. The overlooked facet of the events of 1984 was the story of significant sections of the city's populace, public figures and nondescript ones, stepping out hand-in-hand, to first stand with little but bravery in hands, in the way of attackers, and thereafter to provide immediate relief to those who lives were uprooted and who lost family members in the violence, recalls Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Kohli, Anushka mourn loss of pet dog Bruno

Kohli, Anushka mourn loss of pet dog Bruno

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The dog was part of Kohli's life for 11 years

Pet's day out: Your dog needs a holiday too!

Pet's day out: Your dog needs a holiday too!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Pets are finally getting to have their share of fun -- out in the sun.

Dhoni's Chai Steals The Show

Dhoni's Chai Steals The Show

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'Tea is something very close to us, maybe because we are from that generation, where we never say no to tea.'

Pet pics: A 12-year-old's story about his dog

Pet pics: A 12-year-old's story about his dog

Rediff.com14 May 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what 12-year-old Aarat had to share.

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.' 'There are some things which we will never forget. That is when the best of a person comes out.'

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'

Setback for Kejriwal as SC registry refuses urgent listing of bail plea

Setback for Kejriwal as SC registry refuses urgent listing of bail plea

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The apex court registry refused to accept the application, saying since Kejriwal was given liberty to move the trial court for regular bail, the plea is not maintainable.

'He Was Not An 'I' Man At All'

'He Was Not An 'I' Man At All'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'He was a practical person who ensured that he thought about the common man, animals, the fact that they have a life and they have to be respected.'

Woof! Woof! Time To Play

Woof! Woof! Time To Play

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Get ready to have your heart stolen, says Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani.

History and Mystery in Egypt

History and Mystery in Egypt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Time travel in the land of the pharaohs.

Boy infected with Nipah in Kerala dead

Boy infected with Nipah in Kerala dead

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

George said the boy from Pandikkad suffered a massive cardiac arrest at 10.50 am on Sunday and efforts to revive him failed.

Sreejesh reveals how love and hockey shaped his life

Sreejesh reveals how love and hockey shaped his life

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Sreejesh and Aneeshya have two children -- son Sreeansh and daughter Anusree.