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Ten ways to boost your libido

Ten ways to boost your libido

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

A failing sex drive can be frustrating, but there are a number of things that you can do to perform better in the bedroom.

Learn how to recycle your old clothes

Learn how to recycle your old clothes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Nitya Amarnath and Juhi Pandey, graduates of the National Institute of Design-Ahmedabad are conducting a Recycling Workshop in Mumbai.

'Indian customer is the most discerning'

'Indian customer is the most discerning'

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Giorgio Armani SpA, the Italian fashion company which designs fashion accessories, apparel, cosmetics, fragrances, home interiors, eyewear and watches, among other things, opened its store in India in the middle of a slowdown. The company's deputy managing director John Hooks who has considerable experience in luxury retail in Asia was in India some time ago and spoke to Business Standard's Anoothi Vishal on Armani's India plans.

Where's the party tonight?

Where's the party tonight?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists ways to keep yourself entertained during the lockdown.

8 traditional Goan recipes

8 traditional Goan recipes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Bring out your earthenware and clay pots, don your apron and get cooking!

Diwali recipes: Chocolate kaju katli, motichur laddoo

Diwali recipes: Chocolate kaju katli, motichur laddoo

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Treat yourself to these sweet delights.

FIA will take no action against Rosberg

FIA will take no action against Rosberg

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Formula One's governing body will take no action against championship leader Nico Rosberg despite Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton accusing him of a deliberate collision at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Monza should be very good for Force India

Monza should be very good for Force India

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Monza next time out should be very good for them as the team do seem to have fantastic straight-line speed and Singapore after that should be reasonably good as well, as the team have always been competitive on street circuits, says Karun Chandhok.

We've delivered on promise: Mallya

We've delivered on promise: Mallya

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

A huge monkey off Force India's back, team chairman Vijay Mallya said the Formula One outfit has actually delivered on its promise of a podium finish one year before the 2010 deadline it had set.

Only 14% wi-fi networks secure

Only 14% wi-fi networks secure

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

According to a survey conducted by the Deloitte and Data Security Council of India, 37 per cent of wireless networks had no encryption at all, followed by 49 per cent using a lower-level protection like Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption and just 14 per cent using security layers like Wi-Fi Protected Areas (WPA and WPA2) to secure their networks.

Political breakthrough in Nepal

Political breakthrough in Nepal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

The Seven-Party Alliance in Nepal has achieved a major breakthrough in the ongoing political logjam by agreeing to elect prime minister, president and vice-president through a simple majority of the Constituent Assembly, but differences continue to persist over the composition of the National Security Council.

After DLF, Unitech has restive customers

After DLF, Unitech has restive customers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

This comes right after DLF, the largest property developer, brought out a range of measures to soothe restive customers at a couple of other housing projects at Gurgaon. The Unitech customer ire is due to alleged delay in completion of World Spa, apartments and villas that carry an average price tag of over Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million) per unit.

Ferrari's Leclerc claims first F1 win in Belgium

Ferrari's Leclerc claims first F1 win in Belgium

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc held off Lewis Hamilton to win his first Formula One race on Sunday in the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix.

Fearless Karnataka pledges to ensure women safety

Fearless Karnataka pledges to ensure women safety

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Over the past couple of days, several women in Bangalore have been complaining of being assaulted by unknown persons. The same women also claim that the number of cases involving assault on women has gone up.

Pharmaceutical firms opt for inlicensing

Pharmaceutical firms opt for inlicensing

Rediff.com15 May 2008

According to analysts, Indian drug makers are forging alliances with overseas companies such as CD Pharma, Gnosis SpA, Crawford Healthcare and Syrio Pharma to sell drugs for chronic and acute cases. According to analysts, Indian drug makers are forging alliances with overseas companies such as CD Pharma, Gnosis SpA, Crawford Healthcare and Syrio Pharma to sell drugs for chronic and acute cases.

Sunny, Gauahar turn up the heat in Goa

Sunny, Gauahar turn up the heat in Goa

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Meet the headturners at the India Beach Fashion Week.

Hamilton penalty hearing on September 22

Hamilton penalty hearing on September 22

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

McLaren's attempt to reinstate Lewis Hamilton as Belgian Grand Prix winner will be heard by Formula One's court of appeal in Paris on September 22, the governing FIA said on Friday. Championship leader Hamilton was stripped of victory after race stewards at Spa ruled he had gained an advantage from cutting a chicane while challenging Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen for the lead.

F1 drivers to clarify rules after Hamilton penalty

F1 drivers to clarify rules after Hamilton penalty

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Formula One drivers will seek a clarification of the rules before Sunday's Italian Grand Prix after stewards stripped Lewis Hamilton of victory in Belgium last weekend for cutting a chicane. The ruling outraged many fans and dominated the first day at Monza, with drivers divided on the justice of the penalty while other leading figures expressed concern for the fundamentals of the sport.

Bangladesh coach blames indiscipline for loss

Bangladesh coach blames indiscipline for loss

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons was seething with anger after witnessing his team lose to Ireland and get knocked out of the ICC World Twenty20 in Nottingham, on Monday.

Hamilton vows to stay 'squeaky clean'

Hamilton vows to stay 'squeaky clean'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton promised on Thursday to stay "squeaky clean" for the rest of the Formula One season after being stripped of victory in Belgium last weekend.

Kenyan steward denies F1 conspiracy

Kenyan steward denies F1 conspiracy

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Kenyan Surinder Thathi, one of the three stewards at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday where British driver Lewis Hamilton was stripped of victory, said on Tuesday there was no conspiracy against the McLaren team. "There was no conspiracy against anybody, McLaren included. We acted professionally and within the FIA rules. Hamilton took a short cut inside of the corner while off the track," Thathi said.

Hamilton makes his case as McLaren appeal

Hamilton makes his case as McLaren appeal

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

McLaren appealed on Tuesday against a stewards' decision to strip their Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton of victory in Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.

Fiat to place Grande Punto in small car segment

Fiat to place Grande Punto in small car segment

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Fiat India Automobiles Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between Italy-based Fiat SpA and domestic auto major Tata Motors, plans to position the car in the premium hatchback segment along with Maruti Suzuki's Ritz, Hyundai's i20, Skoda's Fabia and to be launched Honda Siel's Jazz, the company said.

Karthikeyan joins Kolles for Le Mans

Karthikeyan joins Kolles for Le Mans

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan has signed with Team Kolles to drive in the European Le Mans Series (LMS) for the rest of the season. Karthikeyan, who became India's first Formula One driver when he raced for the Jordan team in 2005, will also be competing in the popular Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race in June, but his first LMS outing will be in Belgium at the weekend.

Argentina's Aguero could return for Copa America

Argentina's Aguero could return for Copa America

Rediff.com15 May 2019

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

Ballack injury hampers Germany

Ballack injury hampers Germany

Rediff.com29 Jun 2008

A calf injury put the midfielder's participation in Sunday's Euro 2008 final against Spain in doubt.

Perfetti wins suit against Candico

Perfetti wins suit against Candico

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Perfetti has won the suit against Candico that was filed 9 years ago over the latter's trademark.

Get back that glow @ Rs 785

Get back that glow @ Rs 785

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

Christine Valmy Salon in Mumbai offers special Valentine's week packages.

A peek into Mukesh Ambani's $2 bn Mumbai home

A peek into Mukesh Ambani's $2 bn Mumbai home

Rediff.com1 May 2008

Like many families with the means to do so, the Ambanis wanted to build a custom home.

DLF to buy ultra-luxury Amanresorts for $250 mn

DLF to buy ultra-luxury Amanresorts for $250 mn

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

DLF Ltd is acquiring the privately-held super luxury resorts and spa chain Singapore-based Amanresorts for around $250 million.

Fiat likely to buy stake in Chrysler

Fiat likely to buy stake in Chrysler

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Italian car maker Fiat is in talks to acquire 35 per cent stake in ailing American auto major Chrysler, says a media report.

Mallya's reign ends as Stroll leads rescue deal for Force India F1 team

Mallya's reign ends as Stroll leads rescue deal for Force India F1 team

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

They said creditors would be paid in full and all 405 jobs at the Silverstone-based team, that was co-owned by embattled Indian businessman Vijay Mallya and finished fourth last year, were safe.

Global hotel majors eye India

Global hotel majors eye India

Rediff.com5 May 2007

International hospitality majors such as Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and Jumeirah International are all planning to establish their presence in the country.

Universe's 'missing matter' discovered

Universe's 'missing matter' discovered

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Astronomers have uncovered part of the missing matter in the universe, a discovery which they claim will help in understanding the evolution of the cosmic web.

Hamilton faces day in court before Singapore race

Hamilton faces day in court before Singapore race

Rediff.com21 Sep 2008

Lewis Hamilton will stand before a Paris appeal court on Monday for a hearing that could ultimately affect the outcome of the Formula One championship.

F1 pitlane tales: 'Passionate' Alonso hopes to extend Ferrari contract

F1 pitlane tales: 'Passionate' Alonso hopes to extend Ferrari contract

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Fernando Alonso hopes to extend his Ferrari contract beyond the end of 2016 and reckons he could have 10 more years of racing in Formula One.

Chandhok third in GP2 feature race

Chandhok third in GP2 feature race

Rediff.com6 Jul 2008

Karun Chandhok set the Silverstone track on fire with a sensational third-place finish in the GP2 feature race after starting 10th on the grid in his iSport International car.

Rly move to woo tourists in luxury trains

Rly move to woo tourists in luxury trains

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

From enjoying the latest Hollywood blockbuster to having a nice body massage in a well equipped spa, railways are planning to introduce a slew of facilities in luxury trains.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior review

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior review

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'Tanhaji has so much fun recreating a bygone legend and fictionalising history, authenticity and spellings, it gets infectious,' feels Sukanya Verma.

Stunning cars you would love to own!

Stunning cars you would love to own!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

A range of new luxury cars were unveiled at the Geneva International Motor show.