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Honda Mobilio pitted against popular Toyota Innova

Honda Mobilio pitted against popular Toyota Innova

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Is Honda Mobilio better than Toyota Innova? Find out...

Indian markets' post-election enthusiasm lost on consumers

Indian markets' post-election enthusiasm lost on consumers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election triumph two months ago and his promises of economic revival buoyed business confidence and India's financial markets, Bhatnagar and millions like him remain pessimistic and anxious about the future.

Why FMCG companies are likely to lose their sheen

Why FMCG companies are likely to lose their sheen

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Delay in demand recovery and higher stock valuations mean low safety margin, say analysts.

PICS: Captivating sports images of the week!

PICS: Captivating sports images of the week!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Rediff.com brings you some of the highlights from the sporting events held last week...

Leicester's Jamie Vardy charged with improper conduct

Leicester's Jamie Vardy charged with improper conduct

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has been charged with improper conduct following his sending off against West Ham United in their 2-2 Premier League draw at the weekend, the Football Association said on Monday.

What WFH is doing to office 'time-pass'

What WFH is doing to office 'time-pass'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The centrality of idle office chitchat has only recently come to be acknowledged by executives as they jettison their access cards and work from home in larger numbers, notes Kanika Datta.

Liverpool's German midfielder Can likely to be fit in time for Euros

Liverpool's German midfielder Can likely to be fit in time for Euros

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Germany midfielder Emre Can looks set to miss the next four to six weeks of Liverpool's season after rupturing ankle ligaments.

Tomato prices likely to rise by 5-10%

Tomato prices likely to rise by 5-10%

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Retail prices of tomato had touched almost Rs 80 per kg in major cities owing to short supply and transportation cost over the past few weeks following heavy downpour.

Valdes set to leave Manchester United on loan deal - reports

Valdes set to leave Manchester United on loan deal - reports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes's unhappy stay at Old Trafford looks to be drawing to a close with the Spaniard on the verge of a loan move to Belgium club Standard Liege, according to media reports on Thursday. The 33-year-old former Barcelona keeper, who joined United last season when he was out of contract as possible cover for compatriot David De Gea, has made only two appearances.

UBS bullish on Indian equity market

UBS bullish on Indian equity market

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Asset financing firms are still witnessing subdued demand and meaningful recovery is likely only in FY16, the report said.

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Sporting world lost some of its favourite stars this year.

PHOTOS: Snow bomb hits UK, road, air travel disrupted

PHOTOS: Snow bomb hits UK, road, air travel disrupted

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

England has been blanketed in snow, plunging Britain's transport network into chaos with crashed cars, grounded planes and cancelled trains. Police forces and highway agencies across the United Kingdom have urged people not to travel unless 'absolutely necessary' as they deal with surging calls, while all trains have been suspended out of London Euston.

Will Modi's farm export curbs ease June inflation?

Will Modi's farm export curbs ease June inflation?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Modi faces his first challenge as soaring prices for basic food items, such as milk and potatoes, lifted retail food inflation to 9.4 per cent in May, driving wholesale inflation to a five-month high of 6.01 per cent.

Post-Covid, govt planning ban on sale of loose edible oil

Post-Covid, govt planning ban on sale of loose edible oil

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Branded and packaged edible oils are currently selling at around 50 per cent premiums over their loose varieties. Hence, products using edible oils would be costlier going forward.

Confederations Cup: Mexico eke out last-gasp draw with Portugal

Confederations Cup: Mexico eke out last-gasp draw with Portugal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Portugal had an early effort controversially disallowed by the video referees but they eventually took the lead after 34 minutes through Ricardo Quaresma after a mistake by Carlos Salcedo let Cristiano Ronaldo through on goal.

With no food or hope, truckers stranded at borders across the country

With no food or hope, truckers stranded at borders across the country

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Some 500,000 drivers and helpers have been left high and dry because of lockdown; many of these trucks are carrying essential goods.

'Essential goods' classification puts e-commerce cos in a tizzy

'Essential goods' classification puts e-commerce cos in a tizzy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'It is unclear whether clothing or home items qualify as essential items. A lot of professionals are working from home, and they need electronics for their productivity. Does this qualify as essential?'

Best PHOTOS from the week gone by

Best PHOTOS from the week gone by

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Here are 10 images recapping the top events from the previous week.

Emmy 2014 highlights: SIZZLING sirens and BIG winners!

Emmy 2014 highlights: SIZZLING sirens and BIG winners!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Bringing you all the action from the recently concluded awards show!

A Kolkata company turns scrap leather into fertiliser

A Kolkata company turns scrap leather into fertiliser

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

A factory in Kolkata turns scrap leather into nitrogenous fertiliser.

Reliance sets up India's 1st dedicated COVID-19 hospital

Reliance sets up India's 1st dedicated COVID-19 hospital

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

This first-of-its-kind-in-India centre is fully funded by Reliance Foundation and includes a negative pressure room that helps in preventing cross-contamination and helps control infection. All beds are equipped with the required infrastructure, biomedical equipment such as ventilators, pacemakers, dialysis machines, and patient monitoring devices.

'Happy New Year changed my life in many ways'

'Happy New Year changed my life in many ways'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Vivaan Shah, visibly kicked about his new film Happy New Year, discusses two high profile movies he's a part of, and his illustrious parents.

Beers that have lost the fizz and market

Beers that have lost the fizz and market

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at some beers that are struggling to retain customers.

Bangalore jogger confronts eve-teaser. See what happens NEXT

Bangalore jogger confronts eve-teaser. See what happens NEXT

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Bangalore resident Veena Ashiya Chindlur was on her daily jog in the neighbourhood park on Friday morning when a man started harassing her. See what happened next.

Modi sticks to failed recipe in India's food-inflation fight

Modi sticks to failed recipe in India's food-inflation fight

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election triumph in May had raised hopes of quick action to tackle India's recurring food price shocks.

Rate hike still a risk if monsoon disappoints

Rate hike still a risk if monsoon disappoints

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

With the monsoon set to start in the country this week, the Meteorological Department has placed the odds of El Nino -- which can affect wind patterns and trigger both floods and sharply reduced rains -- at 60 per cent.

Operation Parindey review

Operation Parindey review

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

A real life tale is always exciting, especially when done right, and so you are hooked to the proceedings right from the word go, applauds Joginder Tuteja.

Mango Recipe: Mambazha Pulissery

Mango Recipe: Mambazha Pulissery

Rediff.com5 May 2014

This curry made with ripe mangoes is a staple among Keralities particularly during the summers.

Meet Popeye the Foodie Dog

Meet Popeye the Foodie Dog

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Meet the cutest food connoisseur Los Angeles has ever seen! Popeye the Foodie dog was once a stray, but thanks to the tender love and care of his rescuers, he's living his very best life. Have a look!

The only way to fix food inflation

The only way to fix food inflation

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The blame for the relentless ascent rests largely with the misguided agricultural marketing policies of the Centre and state governments.

Spotted: Jim Courier in Massachusetts

Spotted: Jim Courier in Massachusetts

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Reader Karthik Marudur sent us this picture from Massachusetts.

Malala Yousafzai's next book to focus on refugee experience

Malala Yousafzai's next book to focus on refugee experience

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The 20-year-old has a fantastic new goal.

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

LA Lakers confident ahead of NBA season.

Main vegetable market emerges as Chennai's Covid-19 hotspot

Main vegetable market emerges as Chennai's Covid-19 hotspot

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Chennai's Koyambedu market for vegetables, fruits and flowers, one of the largest in the country that used to teem with thousands of people every day, has emerged as the latest hotspot for COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu. The development has prompted authorities to shift the market -- spread over 295 acres with over 3,000 outlets of which only about 200 of them are presently functional -- to suburban Tirumazhisai from Thursday.

10 Directors Who Made A Comeback

10 Directors Who Made A Comeback

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at 10 film-makers who returned to direction after a long time.

How Cardi B, Bebe, Kylie turned heads at Grammys

How Cardi B, Bebe, Kylie turned heads at Grammys

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

These artists know how to make an impression at the red carpet.

Leicester's Vardy gets additional one-game ban

Leicester's Vardy gets additional one-game ban

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy will miss the Premier League leaders' visit to Manchester United on Sunday after being banned for an additional game for improper conduct, the BBC reported.

Roller coaster year for Sino-India ties

Roller coaster year for Sino-India ties

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The relationship between India and China experienced both highs and lows in 2013 with high-level visits and the inking of a pact to defuse recurring border stand-offs after incursions by Chinese troops dented bilateral ties. PTI's K J M Varma reports from Beijing.

Sensex rebounds 332 points on crude, rupee gains

Sensex rebounds 332 points on crude, rupee gains

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The broader NSE Nifty after shuttling between 10,451.90 and 10,595.75 finally ended 100.30 points, or 0.96 per cent, higher at 10,582.50.

Exports fall 36% in May, trade deficit narrows to $3.15 bn

Exports fall 36% in May, trade deficit narrows to $3.15 bn

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Barring rice, spices, iron ore and pharmaceuticals, all the remaining 26 key sectors registered negative growth in May. Imports too plunged 51 per cent to $22.2 billion in May.