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Consumer goods: How lockdown 4.0 was different

Consumer goods: How lockdown 4.0 was different

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

From fast food and athleisure to ACs, the demand for several non-discretionary items has spiked since May 17, when Lockdown 4.0 was extended till May 31.

Commodities dearer despite export ban

Commodities dearer despite export ban

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

Prices of most commodities on which the government imposed an export ban to check inflation have risen sharply, touching an all-time high in cases.

Two boys killed in IED explosions

Two boys killed in IED explosions

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

Two boys were seriously injured when an improvised explosive device hidden by militants near a stream went off.

Want to study in Australia? Do your homework first!

Want to study in Australia? Do your homework first!

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Listen carefully to what others say and stay open to opportunities of grasping the new learning atmosphere.

IAF's Jaguar jets to get more firepower

IAF's Jaguar jets to get more firepower

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Indian Air Force is planning to arm its Jaguar deep penetration strike aircraft with long range anti-ship missiles to boost its maritime warfare capability.

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop snacking at night?

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop snacking at night?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Excess calories at dinner will get converted to fat and will result in weight gain,' warns Komal Jethmalani.

Dairy producers' profits dry up on inflation

Dairy producers' profits dry up on inflation

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Milk powder Exports of 65,000 tonnes threatened, milk prices fall Re 1 a litre.

Amul joins billion-dollar club

Amul joins billion-dollar club

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

The Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation, (the marketing body of Amul) said on Friday it has touched Rs 4,277.84 crore (Rs 42.77 billion) in revenues in fiscal year 2006-07, thus becoming the first billion-dollar co-operative in India.

Amarnath Yatra suspended due to incessant rains

Amarnath Yatra suspended due to incessant rains

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Amarnath Yatra was on Friday suspended on Baltal and Pahalgam routes due to incessant rainfall since Thursday night.

Youth dies after being hit by tear gas shell in Srinagar

Youth dies after being hit by tear gas shell in Srinagar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

An 18-year-old youth was killed on Saturday after being hit by a tear gas shell fired by security forces to disperse a mob which indulged in stone-pelting in Zainakote area of the city.

Orbiter sends images of frozen water from Mars

Orbiter sends images of frozen water from Mars

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

The camera has already taken hundreds of images of the Martian surface and the instrument will obtain about 5000 for every year till 2010.

Go low-cal this Diwali

Go low-cal this Diwali

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Why India's milk producers are angry

Why India's milk producers are angry

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

'While dairy farmers are suffering from low prices, consumers are paying a high price for milk.'

Navy scouting for 7 'Made in India' corvettes

Navy scouting for 7 'Made in India' corvettes

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Private shipyards like the Reliance Defence and Engineering Limited are likely to respond to the navy's Request for Information (RFI) along with state-run shipyards.

CAT: 'Best mantra is to go for more accuracy'

CAT: 'Best mantra is to go for more accuracy'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005

CAT trainer Asan Dasari of IMS Learning Resources suggests tips for November 20.

12-year-old succumbs to pellet injuries in Srinagar

12-year-old succumbs to pellet injuries in Srinagar

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Curfew remained in force in seven police station areas of the city as a precautionary measure for maintaining law and order.

Missing the HR outsourcing bus

Missing the HR outsourcing bus

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Brighton & Hove Albion scored three times in the second half to fight back from two goals down and beat Manchester City

Olsson inherits triple jump mantle

Olsson inherits triple jump mantle

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

Last year the Swede won six of his eight indoor competitions and all 15 outdoors.

Inflation falls to 4.78%

Inflation falls to 4.78%

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

Cheaper fruits, vegetables and edible oils pushed down inflation further to 4.78 per cent for the week ended March 13 despite costlier milk, skimmed milk powder, bread and buns, and baby food.

Women's hockey WC: India ease past Italy 3-0 to set up quarter-final with Ireland

Women's hockey WC: India ease past Italy 3-0 to set up quarter-final with Ireland

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

India discovered scoring ways to finally end Italy's World Cup adventure through a field strike from Lalremsiami (20th minute) and two penalty corner goals from Neha Goyal (45th) and Vandana Katariya (55th) to register the emphatic win.

Inflation rises to 5.01%

Inflation rises to 5.01%

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

Inflation rate breached the 5.0 per cent mark during the week ended November 1, after a short span of 14 days, as food articles, fuel, and manufactured products became costly.

And another one...

And another one...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2002

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Loud applause and cheers rang out as the first jabs were administered to frontline workers at hospitals and healthcare centres across the country on Saturday at the start of the gargantuan COVID-19 vaccination exercise, hailed as a 'momentous' occasion in India's fight against the pandemic.

Beware! There are hidden calories in your food

Beware! There are hidden calories in your food

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Read this before you get started on a 'healthy' eating plan.

Chelsea stroll past Hull into FA Cup quarter-finals

Chelsea stroll past Hull into FA Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Last season's FA Cup runners-up Chelsea struck four times before the break to crush second-tier Hull City 4-0 and stroll into the quarter-finals at Stamford Bridge on Friday.

How Mi-8 helped India's Operation Cactus

How Mi-8 helped India's Operation Cactus

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

We salute the Mi-8 today on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of Operation Cactus. Through its glorious service career, the Mi-8 left an indelible mark on the future by providing the IAF with a lineage of professional helicopter aircrew, says Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Holi Recipes: Jalebi, Kulfi and Pomegranate Ice Cream

Holi Recipes: Jalebi, Kulfi and Pomegranate Ice Cream

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Try them at home and impress your guests on the festival of colours.

Just legalise betting on elections!

Just legalise betting on elections!

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'Legalised election betting would drive black money and satta operators out of business while creating a more level and transparent playing field for politics,' argues Devangshu Datta.

Pak test-fires 1st nuclear-capable submarine cruise missile

Pak test-fires 1st nuclear-capable submarine cruise missile

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

The missile, Babur-3, was fired from an underwater, mobile platform and hit its target with precise accuracy,

How S Chandrasekhar's decision laid foundation of NASA's Sun probe

How S Chandrasekhar's decision laid foundation of NASA's Sun probe

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Back in 1958, when the 31-year-old Parker suggested that the charged particles streamed continuously from the Sun and fill up the space, the scientific community refused to believe him.

Sopore ambulance halt case: J-K HC transfers mobile magistrate

Sopore ambulance halt case: J-K HC transfers mobile magistrate

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Jammu and Kashmir high court has ordered the transfer of the Mobile Magistrate in connection with stopping an ambulance over using red beacon, which led to the death of a heart patient inside it due to delay in getting medical aid in North Kashmir.

5 simple heart-healthy Diwali recipes for you

5 simple heart-healthy Diwali recipes for you

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Chef Ananya Banerjee shares five yummy Diwali treats with a healthy twist.

The funky Maruti Ignis may not impress all, but...

The funky Maruti Ignis may not impress all, but...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Small cars are a boon in day-to-day city driving as manoeuvring and parking is quite easy because of their compact footprint. One fine day, a blue Maruti Ignis arrived at MotorBeam's garage and we put the car through our usual long term test. The Ignis with its funky styling elements might not impress all but the top of the line Alpha variant will surely do because of the sheer features on offer.

Er, why are we paying such high prices for milk?

Er, why are we paying such high prices for milk?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Dairies cut milk procurement price by 11% in 2 months on bumper supply, but they are in no mood to pass on this price benefit to the consumers

Why desis supported Trumpism

Why desis supported Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In this moment there has to be honest acknowledgement of how so many in our community willingly voted for another four years of Trump, based on the morally flimsiest of reasons, points out Suleman Din.

Kashmir unrest: Toll rises to 47; curfew continues in 5 districts

Kashmir unrest: Toll rises to 47; curfew continues in 5 districts

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Security agencies braced for a march called by separatists on Monday.

Good news for e-wallet fraud victims

Good news for e-wallet fraud victims

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Customers using mobile wallets, prepaid payments cards, and paper vouchers such as Sodexo have been absolved of liability for fraud if it is reported within three days.

Christmas recipes: How to make a Yule Log and more

Christmas recipes: How to make a Yule Log and more

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

It's time to impress your guests with some Christmas delicacies.