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9 Lies Told About Skincare

9 Lies Told About Skincare

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

There seems to be a barrage of age-old blunders that people tend to commit in the name of skincare, says dermatologist Dr Batul Patel, director, The Bombay Skin Clinic.

Is Modi Magic on The Decline?

Is Modi Magic on The Decline?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

In one state, the BJP sweeps in Modi's name -- and only because of Modi's name. In the other state, Modi's name did not work. Himachal underlines the limitations of Modi's magic, observes Shekhar Gupta.

BJP slams Rahul over 'China beating our jawans' remark

BJP slams Rahul over 'China beating our jawans' remark

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

"This is Modi's India, this is new India. Now if anyone raises an eye against the country he gets a befitting reply," BJP spokesperson Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore asserted.

After Rahul snub, Digivijaya says questions were to govt, not Army

After Rahul snub, Digivijaya says questions were to govt, not Army

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Snubbed by his party leader Rahul Gandhi and panned by the Bharatiya Janata Party for questioning surgical strikes, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh swung into damage control mode on Tuesday and said his questions were to the government and not the armed forces.

Urvashi, Urvashi... Take it easy, Urvashi!

Urvashi, Urvashi... Take it easy, Urvashi!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Sarah takes a selfie... Madhuri quotes Rumi...

You Are Fired.... So, What Next?

You Are Fired.... So, What Next?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Krishna Kumar offers some tips on how to cope with being served the pink slip.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Friday, July 29

CWG 2022: How India fared on Friday, July 29

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

How India's athletes fared on Day 1 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Sibal exhorts Digvijay to give proof of BJP's sins

Sibal exhorts Digvijay to give proof of BJP's sins

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Congress leader Digvijay Singh who claimed to have evidence of corruption against some Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, should come out with it, Union Minister Kapil Sibal said on Thursday.

Quoting Nehru, Modi singles out Congress in Lok Sabha speech

Quoting Nehru, Modi singles out Congress in Lok Sabha speech

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Replying to the debate in Lok Sabha on Motion of Thanks to President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the Parliament, Modi said the Congress' 'arrogance' has not gone away despite multiple electoral defeats and its 'misdeeds' seem to indicate that it has made up its mind not to come to power for the next 100 years.

Sins of omission: Why did Kejriwal not target Pawar?

Sins of omission: Why did Kejriwal not target Pawar?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

There is a well-known canon about human character: "If you want to judge a person's character, observe what he does with his power."

This fashion blogger in a hijab is winning the Internet

This fashion blogger in a hijab is winning the Internet

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Elegant in a hijab, this Muslim beauty blogger is winning hearts with her Instagram pics and videos.

Surprised at PM's 'hatred' for Maharashtra: Supriya Sule

Surprised at PM's 'hatred' for Maharashtra: Supriya Sule

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Sule, citing Railway Ministry documents, said the largest number of Shramik Special trains -- 1033 -- were operated from Gujarat, followed by Maharashtra (817) and Punjab (429).

Forged strong ties with Islamic nations post-2014: Modi

Forged strong ties with Islamic nations post-2014: Modi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Hindu temples are also coming up in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi, the prime minister told the gathering.

BJP trying to topple J'khand govt, MLAs offered Rs 10 cr, minister posts: Cong

BJP trying to topple J'khand govt, MLAs offered Rs 10 cr, minister posts: Cong

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Congress minister Alamgir Alam said the party's Bermo MLA Kumar Jaimangal has lodged a police complaint against the three legislators for allegedly luring other MLAs by offering Rs 10 crore each and a ministerial berth if the BJP forms government in the state.

Permanent peace in Valley soon: Kashmir IGP to protesting Kashmiri Pandits

Permanent peace in Valley soon: Kashmir IGP to protesting Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Kashmir zone inspector general of police Vijay Kumar also urged the protesters to be patient and 'not get carried away by political parties.'

Cong caused spread of Covid in UP, Uttarakhand: PM in LS

Cong caused spread of Covid in UP, Uttarakhand: PM in LS

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

During the first wave, when people were following lockdown guidelines suggesting that they stay where they are, the Congress was standing at Mumbai station and scaring innocent people, he said.

Actor Sai Pallavi clarifies her 'Kashmiri Pandits genocide' remarks

Actor Sai Pallavi clarifies her 'Kashmiri Pandits genocide' remarks

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The actor said she was disturbed by the "plight" of Kashmiri Pandits shown in 'The Kashmir Files'.

Rahul meets Prez as Cong protests over farm laws

Rahul meets Prez as Cong protests over farm laws

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Gandhi met the president and handed over a memorandum signed by two crore farmers demanding a repeal of the laws, saying they will not benefit farmers or labourers.

GST Council may do away with 5% rate; move items to 3% & 8% slabs

GST Council may do away with 5% rate; move items to 3% & 8% slabs

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

With most states on board to raise revenue so that they do not have to depend on Centre for compensation, the GST Council at its meeting next month is likely to consider a proposal to do away with the 5 per cent slab by moving some goods of mass consumption to 3 per cent and the remaining to 8 per cent categories, sources said. Currently, GST is a four-tier structure of 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent. Besides, gold and gold jewellery attract 3 per cent tax. In addition, there is an exempt list of items like unbranded and unpacked food items which do not attract the levy.

VIP darshan in temples should be provided sans inconvenience to public: HC

VIP darshan in temples should be provided sans inconvenience to public: HC

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

VIP entry must be restricted only to themselves and their family members, but not the relatives, Justice S M Subramaniam said.

Shoot him wherever he is: UP gangster Vikas Dubey's mother

Shoot him wherever he is: UP gangster Vikas Dubey's mother

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

One who has given so much pain to others must pay for his sin, she said.

Australia wary of embracing 'Nincompoop Nick' Kyrgios

Australia wary of embracing 'Nincompoop Nick' Kyrgios

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

If he does manage to beat Novak Djokovic or Cam Norrie in Sunday's final, it may be that winning the most prestigious title in tennis will wash away all his previous sins in the eyes of his compatriots.

Taimur, Sara, Ebrahim, Jeh celebrate Eid

Taimur, Sara, Ebrahim, Jeh celebrate Eid

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

With their dad, of course!

German Open: Mixed day for India

German Open: Mixed day for India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Ishaan and Sai Pratheek took just 30 minutes to get the better of English duo

Recipe: Chocolate Granola Golgappa

Recipe: Chocolate Granola Golgappa

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Don't like your golgappas savoury? Try this sweet version!

Maharashtra political crisis: SC to hear pleas on July 20

Maharashtra political crisis: SC to hear pleas on July 20

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli, which was urged by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the Uddhav Thackeray faction, that the matters required urgent listing and hearing, has now fixed as many as five petitions for hearing on Wednesday.

Formula 1 to debut at iconic Las Vegas Strip

Formula 1 to debut at iconic Las Vegas Strip

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

F1 is looking strongly to enter into the lucrative US market

Badminton World C'ships: Sindhu, Srikanth enter quarters

Badminton World C'ships: Sindhu, Srikanth enter quarters

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Double Olympic medallist, Sindhu faces top seed and World No 1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the quarter-finals. Ying beat Scotland's Kirsty Gilmour 21-10, 19-21, 21-11 to advance.

Yezdi returns in three new avatars: Adventure, Scrambler, Roadster

Yezdi returns in three new avatars: Adventure, Scrambler, Roadster

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The three bikes -- presented by Classic Legends Private Limited, the automotive company owned by the Mahindra Group -- are a welcome addition to the two-wheeler options already present on Indian roads, says Rajesh Karkera.

Maha crisis: Uddhav faction files fresh plea in SC

Maha crisis: Uddhav faction files fresh plea in SC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The MLAs of the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena have filed a fresh plea in the Supreme Court challenging the disqualification proceedings initiated against them under the constitutional scheme and on Monday sought its hearing with other pending pleas on July 20.

'It is a sin to be born Muslim in Assam'

'It is a sin to be born Muslim in Assam'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

A fact finding commission of leading Muslim organisations headed by the All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat has said that it was a clear failure on part of the Bodoland Territorial Council and the Assam government in anticipation and control of the situation that has forced over 3 lakh people, most of whom are Muslims, to live in around 300 refugee camps.

7 deadly sins that can ruin your investment gains

7 deadly sins that can ruin your investment gains

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

Here are the seven emotions that can ruin your investment gains.

Yummy food pics to uplift your lockdown mood

Yummy food pics to uplift your lockdown mood

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Rediff reader Alok Agrawal tempts us with his delicious food pics.

GST: Lowest slab may be raised to 8%

GST: Lowest slab may be raised to 8%

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The GST Council in its next meeting may look at raising the lowest tax slab to 8 per cent, from 5 per cent, and prune the exemption list in the Goods and Services Tax regime as it looks to increase revenues and do away with states' dependence on Centre for compensation, sources said on Sunday. A panel of state finance ministers is likely to submit its report by this month end to the Council suggesting various steps to raise revenue, including hiking the lowest slab and rationalising the slab. Currently, GST is a four-tier structure attracting a tax rate of 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent.

Sena vs Sena: SC says no decision for now

Sena vs Sena: SC says no decision for now

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli took note of the submissions of senior advocates led by Kapil Sibal that the several pleas of the Uddahav faction were to be listed on Monday.

Rajasthan's only CPI-M MLA supports Gehlot govt

Rajasthan's only CPI-M MLA supports Gehlot govt

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Balwan Poonia said he will vote in favour of the Congress government if there is a floor test in the assembly.

Stalemate continues at GST meet on compensating states

Stalemate continues at GST meet on compensating states

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The stalemate over compensating states for the shortfall in GST collections continued on Monday with a meeting of the GST Council ending without reaching any consensus. The panel, which is the highest decision-making body on indirect taxes, for the second time in a week failed to reach a consensus on the Centre's proposal of states borrowing against future GST collections to make up for the shortfall.

Swiss Open: Sindhu wins; Praneeth, Jayaram, Satwik-Ashwini lose

Swiss Open: Sindhu wins; Praneeth, Jayaram, Satwik-Ashwini lose

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Satwiksairaj and Ashwini showed top-notch fighting spirit before going down

Why do fire extinguishers attract 28% GST?!

Why do fire extinguishers attract 28% GST?!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

'In a nation where safety standards are the lowest in the world, why make compliance expensive?' asks Aakar Patel.