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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.

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.

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!

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ASK ROOPASHREE: My stomach feels bloated, please help

ASK ROOPASHREE: My stomach feels bloated, please help

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma suggests ways to calm the stomach.

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.

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.

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.

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.

10 super foods to boost your immunity

10 super foods to boost your immunity

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Nutritionist Dr Siddhant Bhargava explains the importance of essential nutrients, probiotic food and vitamin C in your daily diet.

Spotted: Jim Courier in Massachusetts

Spotted: Jim Courier in Massachusetts

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Reader Karthik Marudur sent us this picture from Massachusetts.

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.

England's Alli in trouble

England's Alli in trouble

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against England midfielder Dele Alli after he made an obscene gesture during a World Cup qualifier against Slovakia, a spokesman for the world body said on Friday.

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.

Vijender injured in training, US pro debut delayed

Vijender injured in training, US pro debut delayed

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Vijender, represented in India by IOS Boxing Promotions, relocated his training base to Los Angles earlier this month after signing up with the legenday Bob Arum's 'Top Rank Promotions'.

Some respite! Inflation eases to 9-month low of 4.68%

Some respite! Inflation eases to 9-month low of 4.68%

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Food prices rose 8.12% year-on-year last month, slower than an annual rise of 8.80% in January.

Lockdown a bitter pill for Brand Cadbury

Lockdown a bitter pill for Brand Cadbury

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Companies from Unilever to Proctor & Gamble, Nestl, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have all alluded to lockdown challenges in India and the globe as well as the impact it will have on April-June as well as full-year numbers.

Recipes: 5 delicious ways to use leftover dal

Recipes: 5 delicious ways to use leftover dal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Lip smacking snacks you must try.

Major victory at WTO, no threat to food security plan: Sharma

Major victory at WTO, no threat to food security plan: Sharma

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The first global trade reform since the creation of the World Trade Organization is ready for agreement by ministers from the body's 159 member countries later on Friday, sources involved in the talks said.

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.

Govt bans onion export, imposes stock limit

Govt bans onion export, imposes stock limit

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

The move comes amid sharp increase in retail prices of onion since August despite the government's several measures to boost the supply and contain prise rise.

How small farmers are revolutionising agriculture

How small farmers are revolutionising agriculture

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Droughts and declining productivity of staple crops are turning farmers to short-duration vegetable crops. The movement has made India second largest producer of vegetables.

SEE: India footballer Subhashish providing meals for daily wage labourers

SEE: India footballer Subhashish providing meals for daily wage labourers

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

If India footballer CK Vineeth has joined the government COVID-19 helpline centre in Kerala, his national team-mate Subhashish Bose has taken it upon himself to feed the homeless and jobless in his home town Subhasgram in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Amid the nationwide lockdown, a long queue could be seen every morning at Subhasgram comprising of local rickshaw pullers, daily wage earners or small time hawkers who come to collect their daily ration.

Covid-19 impact: Six of the top 10 family-owned businesses in the red

Covid-19 impact: Six of the top 10 family-owned businesses in the red

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Together, the top 10 business groups reported a pre-tax loss of Rs 19,342 crore during the January-March 2020 quarter, as against a profit before tax of around Rs 48,500 crore in the year-ago period and Rs 39,600 crore during the December quarter. While Vedanta was the worst hit. others included Aditya Birla, Bharti, Adani, Mahindra, and Tata.

Celebrity-inspired style: The RED HOT party fashion guide

Celebrity-inspired style: The RED HOT party fashion guide

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Take a cue out of these sexy celebrity style files.

Harry Potter actor Alan Rickman dies

Harry Potter actor Alan Rickman dies

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The British actor was 69.

Doorstep delivery is the biggest opportunity thrown open by COVID crisis

Doorstep delivery is the biggest opportunity thrown open by COVID crisis

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Footfalls will invariably come down to a trickle even after lockdown restrictions go away, and the only way to prevent someone else from poaching your consumer is to go down to the consumer herself. Consumers will prefer products and services to be delivered to their doorstep, hygienically and safely.

Football Extras: England footballer charged with sexual assault

Football Extras: England footballer charged with sexual assault

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has been charged with committing sexual assault on board a train, police said on Monday.

Wild jumbos score over Rahul for Wayanad tribals

Wild jumbos score over Rahul for Wayanad tribals

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

'We face problems due to attacks by elephants at our homes inside the forest. We won't cast vote this time. There is no use of participating in elections'

Guardiola unimpressed by City's first half showing in Manchester derby

Guardiola unimpressed by City's first half showing in Manchester derby

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Sterling's fancy step-overs annoys Man City coach

Villa charged following fans' pitch invasion

Villa charged following fans' pitch invasion

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Aston Villa have been charged for failing to control their fans following a pitch invasion after the FA Cup quarter-final against West Bromwich Albion.

Rahul Gandhi holds 'chane pe charcha' in Amethi

Rahul Gandhi holds 'chane pe charcha' in Amethi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Rahul Gandhi interacted with party workers over 'laiyya-chana' - a staple snack in this part of Uttar Pradesh.