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Why you should not stop drinking milk

Why you should not stop drinking milk

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Stopped drinking milk? Kavita Devgan gives you 8 reasons to start again.

Djokovic battles Berrettini and history to claim 20th Grand Slam title

Djokovic battles Berrettini and history to claim 20th Grand Slam title

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

His third straight triumph at the All England Club also earned the Serbian a 20th Grand Slam title

Separatists call for Kashmir shutdown against Bukhari, civilian killings

Separatists call for Kashmir shutdown against Bukhari, civilian killings

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The Joint Resistance Leadership, an amalgamation of separatist groups, said in a statement on Tuesday that there had been a sudden spike in civilian killings since the eve of Eid. It also demanded an international probe into Bukhari's killing.

Army convoy attacked in Srinagar, 2 soldiers injured

Army convoy attacked in Srinagar, 2 soldiers injured

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The terrorists opened fire on the convoy near SKIMS Hospital Bemina at around 1.15 pm.

All you need to know about contactless debit and credit cards

All you need to know about contactless debit and credit cards

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Contactless denit and credit cards increases the ease and convenience of transactions.

Here's how you can outsmart credit card thieves

Here's how you can outsmart credit card thieves

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Credit card thieves are getting smarter with the help of sophisticated machines and cameras. But have you become smarter and more cautious?

How I fought obesity, sleep apnea and lost 45 kg

How I fought obesity, sleep apnea and lost 45 kg

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Rediff reader Rahul Datta tells us how he changed his unhealthy diet and lifestyle and reclaimed his life.

'If you are fit, all illness will stay away'

'If you are fit, all illness will stay away'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

'Your fitness doesn't depend on the kind of exercises you are doing.' 'Mostly it is about food.' 'It's about 75% of food and 25% workout.'

Vote: Michelle Obama's new hair-do

Vote: Michelle Obama's new hair-do

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

What do you think of Michelle Obama's new hair-do? Tell us!

Mob attacked CRPF men with stones in Srinagar: J-K govt

Mob attacked CRPF men with stones in Srinagar: J-K govt

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said the CRPF men rushing for blood donation to their injured colleagues came under attack by the group of stone pelters and opened fire in which one youth was killed.

J&K: Tourist from Chennai hit in stone-pelting, dies

J&K: Tourist from Chennai hit in stone-pelting, dies

Rediff.com7 May 2018

My head hangs in shame, says Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.

Why flights are unlikely to resume any time soon

Why flights are unlikely to resume any time soon

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'Indian aviation cannot resume without at least three major airports being functional. If Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata are shut, there is little chance that airlines will start flying even if the government gives the go-ahead.'

Terrorist killed in Budgam played key role in lynching of DSP Pandith: Police

Terrorist killed in Budgam played key role in lynching of DSP Pandith: Police

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Sajid Ahmad Gilkar was killed in an encounter on Wednesday.

Kashmir violence: Girl dies in road mishap caused by stone pelting in Srinagar

Kashmir violence: Girl dies in road mishap caused by stone pelting in Srinagar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The stone pelters apparently targeted the SUV as they thought it was an official vehicle.

Windfall for cos as consumers shift to branded dairy products

Windfall for cos as consumers shift to branded dairy products

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Parag Milk Foods, Prabhat Dairy, Hatsun Agro are sharpening their gaze on the retail space and buttering up their customers.

Acid attack on law student in Srinagar

Acid attack on law student in Srinagar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

A law student was injured in an acid attack by unidentified car-borne youths outside her college in Nowshehra area of the city, police said on Thursday.

Second successful test-flight of Lakshya-II

Second successful test-flight of Lakshya-II

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Two days after a successful trial, the advanced version of pilotless target aircraft Lakshya-II was again successfully flight-tested at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) near Balasore in Odisha on friday.

11-year-old Indian roller skater sets new world record

11-year-old Indian roller skater sets new world record

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

An 11-year-old Indian boy set a new world record by flattening himself enough to skim under poles just 6.75 inches from the ground.

Mirror mirror on the wall...

Mirror mirror on the wall...

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

The lovely Tamannah Bhatia closed the show for designer Payal Singhal. Snapshots from the collection.

Lotus the team to beat, says Button

Lotus the team to beat, says Button

Rediff.com25 May 2012

McLaren's Jenson Button set the pace in a rain-hit practice for the Monaco Grand Prix but kept a wary eye on rivals Lotus.

Siruthai has a boatload of masala numbers

Siruthai has a boatload of masala numbers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Siruthai's music is not terrible, but not original either.

8 Qs to ask before signing up for a course abroad

8 Qs to ask before signing up for a course abroad

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Do a thorough research on the course and the university, and see what extra it offers apart from a regular degree, says Rohit Sethi.

As lockdown eases, demand for milk rises

As lockdown eases, demand for milk rises

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

With the gradual opening up of shops, hotels, restaurants and catering services with limited number of participants, milk consumption has improved by 5-10 per cent from the lowest level.

Moto GP: Rossi wins last-lap thriller at Assen

Moto GP: Rossi wins last-lap thriller at Assen

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Yamaha's Valentino Rossi won MotoGP's Dutch TT race from pole position on Saturday after a thrilling duel with world champion Marc Marquez in which the pair clashed at the final corner.

Mother Dairy follows Amul, hikes milk prices by up to Rs 2 a litre

Mother Dairy follows Amul, hikes milk prices by up to Rs 2 a litre

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The milk procurement prices have been continuously on the rise for the last 3-4 months due to increase in feed and fodder cost by 15-20 per cent and labour cost etc.

Kiwi Raval answers doubters with maiden Test ton

Kiwi Raval answers doubters with maiden Test ton

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

The hosts were 451-4 at stumps on the second day at Seddon Park with captain Kane Williamson on 93 and nightwatchman Neil Wagner one not out, having built an imposing 217-run first innings lead.

'My husband is accusing me of infidelity'

'My husband is accusing me of infidelity'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

How to get the perfect beach bod this monsoon

How to get the perfect beach bod this monsoon

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Good nutrition, plenty of water and an active lifestyle works wonders for your body.

For milk cooperatives, it's a problem of plenty

For milk cooperatives, it's a problem of plenty

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The demand for milk and milk products slumped during the Covid-19 lockdown mainly from hotels, restaurants, sweetmeat shops which were shut to control the spread of the disease.

Kashmir unrest: Youth succumbs to injuries, death toll rises to 44

Kashmir unrest: Youth succumbs to injuries, death toll rises to 44

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The death toll in the unrest in Kashmir rose to 44.

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday night.

Surface-to-air missile: India's 1st tri-service weapon

Surface-to-air missile: India's 1st tri-service weapon

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

DRDO to develop an army version of the medium range surface-to-air missile.

Migrants hope CMs help them after travel order

Migrants hope CMs help them after travel order

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The ministry of home affairs on Wednesday issued a fresh set of guidelines to let migrant workers, students, tourists and pilgrims stranded in different parts of the country to get back home.

La Liga Pics: Barca outclass Villarreal; Espanyol set for drop

La Liga Pics: Barca outclass Villarreal; Espanyol set for drop

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Images from La Liga matches played on Monday.

How to prevent misuse of debit cards

How to prevent misuse of debit cards

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

As the POS machines are not easily accessible to customers, cashiers are asking customers to tell them the PIN so that they can enter it.

ICC official relives last year's Easter bombings in Sri Lanka

ICC official relives last year's Easter bombings in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

On this day last year, ICC Anti-Corruption council officer Steve Richardson chose to eat breakfast in the executive lounge on the ninth floor of Cinnamon Grand instead of heading down to restaurant, a decision that saved him from the Easter Bombings. Richardson, who was in the country along with his colleagues to investigate corruption charges against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), was staying on the ninth floor of the hotel in Colombo, one of the six locations where bombs went off in a series of blasts, killing and injuring hundreds of people across the country.

Staff training: IT firms spending millions

Staff training: IT firms spending millions

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Indian IT majors may have tightened their belts in various areas to contain costs as a fallout of the global economic slowdown. But most of them see continuing value when it comes to employee training, even though it skims crores (tens of millions) of rupees off their top-lines.

Amul milk to cost more from Tuesday

Amul milk to cost more from Tuesday

Rediff.com20 May 2019

The new price will come into effect on all six brands being sold in major markets of Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, West Bengal, Kolkata, Uttaranchal, Maharasthra and few other states.

J-K bizman could've spread COVID-19 at Tablighi event

J-K bizman could've spread COVID-19 at Tablighi event

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The businessman, who travelled to Delhi to attend a Tablighi Jamaat congregation, died on March 26 in a Srinagar hospital, 19 days after he set off for the national capital. He could have infected scores of people during his travels and about 300 people have been put under quarantine because of him, officials said.

Why BrahMos is crucial in a war with China

Why BrahMos is crucial in a war with China

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

In any conflict with China, the unmanned BrahMos could be advantageously used in the opening stages for pinpoint strikes on heavily defended targets -- such as air bases, headquarters, key roads and railways or logistics dumps -- which are too dangerous for manned fighter aircraft to attack.