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Coronavirus suddenly thrusts Medimix into limelight

Coronavirus suddenly thrusts Medimix into limelight

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Born and sold as a cure for skin ailments, the brand that turned 50 last year has never seen such a massive crush at its shelves.

World stares at doubling of food prices by 2030

World stares at doubling of food prices by 2030

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

That the world is headed for rising food prices as demand outpaces supply, causing growing levels of hunger, is a given.

India to milk advantage from curbs on New Zealand dairy products

India to milk advantage from curbs on New Zealand dairy products

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

India, the world's biggest milk producer, hopes to seize on a New Zealand dairy product contamination scare to increase its exports and add market share in China and other emerging Asian countries.

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Billie Ellish had a history-making night at the 62nd Grammy awards, as she swept the four biggest prizes: Best New Artiste, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Serena Williams creates ripples with her latest outfit.

Why potato is king of vegetables

Why potato is king of vegetables

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

There is no other vegetable that can be eaten in any shape, or at any consistency than the potato, says Vir Sanghvi.

3 FMCG stocks that can make you rich in times of demonetisation

3 FMCG stocks that can make you rich in times of demonetisation

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

After demonetisation, sharp fall in PE valuation offers an attractive entry point into some quality names and these 3 FMCG companies are expected to see the fastest growth in earnings with at least 15 per cent upside potential

China may soften stance on India's NSG bid

China may soften stance on India's NSG bid

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

If China's behaviour in the past on ticklish issues is any indication then China could eventually support India's NSG application, says Rup Narayan Das.

Onion likely to bring cheer to your kitchen

Onion likely to bring cheer to your kitchen

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

With 3,000 tonnes of imported onion entering the market over the next fortnight, the price should start cooling off. Soon after, the new crop of onions will arrive, further reducing prices.

Bipasha, Kareena, Zeenat Aman, Bollywood's bathtub babes!

Bipasha, Kareena, Zeenat Aman, Bollywood's bathtub babes!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Looking at Bollywood's sizzling bathing beauties.

Is Microsoft's new Office a Google Docs killer?

Is Microsoft's new Office a Google Docs killer?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Subsciption costs $100 for up to five devices for home users.

Croatia defender Vida apologises for Ukraine comments

Croatia defender Vida apologises for Ukraine comments

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Croatia defender Domagoj Vida apologised after his team's World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday after speaking out in support of Russia's neighbour and adversary Ukraine.

PIX: Abbas-Mustan's SEXIEST Leading Ladies

PIX: Abbas-Mustan's SEXIEST Leading Ladies

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Their latest film Race 2 features three stunning women, including Jacqueline Fernandez.

Sports Shorts: Ghosal moves into quarters at squash Worlds

Sports Shorts: Ghosal moves into quarters at squash Worlds

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

World's most beautiful scenes in Agora's Travel photo contest

World's most beautiful scenes in Agora's Travel photo contest

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

This year has been the year of the no travel, which has left millions reminiscing on adventure-filled trips abroad. To celebrate the wonder of world travel, thousands of photography enthusiasts entered Agora #Travel2020, sharing the moments they feel captured the true essence of exploration. Octavi Royo, Agora's co-founder and CEO, said: "Thanks to these photos, we can travel to some amazing corners of our planet and see them from the point of view of travel photographers." Scroll down to see our pick of the shortlisted images...

FMCG story slides into slow lane; Britannia bucks the trend

FMCG story slides into slow lane; Britannia bucks the trend

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

While green shoots are beginning to emerge, with June sales rebounding to pre-Covid levels thanks to a rural revival, most FMCG chief executives have voiced concerns about localised lockdowns that began in July and have extended into August in some states.

Amazing honey hunters who risk their lives

Amazing honey hunters who risk their lives

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Gathering wild cliff honey in China's Yunnan province is not for the faint-hearted -- honey hunters face swarms of bees and are stung repeatedly while suspended from rope ladders. Kevin Frayer, a photographer with Getty, recently went honey hunting with a group of ethnic Lisu people in China's mountainous Yunnan province.

PIX: Imtiaz Ali, Gulshan Grover at Mumbai Film Fest

PIX: Imtiaz Ali, Gulshan Grover at Mumbai Film Fest

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Day Three at the Mumbai Film Festival.

Liverpool's Henderson out for two months with broken foot

Liverpool's Henderson out for two months with broken foot

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson is facing up to two months on the sidelines after breaking a bone in his foot during a training session, British media reported on Saturday.

Is your snack as healthy as it claims to be?

Is your snack as healthy as it claims to be?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Most packed foods contain artificial preservatives, sugar, refined grains, says Ameve Sharma.

Why Ganguly on strike is 'good news' for cricket

Why Ganguly on strike is 'good news' for cricket

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar believes that with Sourav Ganguly becoming BCCI president, India would have a strong voice in the ICC, which they can capitalise on to make some changes in the sport

World Cup updates: Brazil complain to FIFA; Iran's Chesmi ruled out

World Cup updates: Brazil complain to FIFA; Iran's Chesmi ruled out

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has asked FIFA why the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was not used to review two key decisions they believe hindered their side during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Switzerland.

Khichdi may become India's national dish on Nov 4

Khichdi may become India's national dish on Nov 4

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Khichdi -- prepared using rice, pulses, coarse cereals and spices -- has been selected as Brand India Food

Want to fight for your health? How you can begin

Want to fight for your health? How you can begin

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

Italian honour for Leicester manager Ranieri

Italian honour for Leicester manager Ranieri

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Claudio Ranieri has received an honour from the Italian president after the soccer manager led rank outsiders Leicester City to the top of the English Premier League.

Jayalalithaa's one-rupee 'idli sambar' a hit in Chennai

Jayalalithaa's one-rupee 'idli sambar' a hit in Chennai

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

A Ganesh Nadar visits one of Chennai's state-sponsored breakfast centres that serve piping hot food at dirt cheap prices and comes away impressed. Could the way to a voter's heart be through his stomach?

5 new items added to NCDEX basket

5 new items added to NCDEX basket

Rediff.com12 Apr 2004

How Cadbury keeps hitting the sweet spot

How Cadbury keeps hitting the sweet spot

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The market share of Mondelez, which owns Cadbury, for its premium brands is way ahead of competitors, despite stiff fight in this arena.

FMCG firms see value in fast-growing, high-margin spices biz

FMCG firms see value in fast-growing, high-margin spices biz

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The fast-growing, high-margin branded spices business is turning out to be an interesting growth opportunity, which to an extent was reflected in the Sunrise-ITC deal, with multiple parties from PE to strategic players joining the fray.

Reader's Digest parent firm files for bankruptcy again

Reader's Digest parent firm files for bankruptcy again

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Cited a greater-than-expected decline of the media industry.

EPL PIX: City rout Huddersfield; Deeney inspires Watford

EPL PIX: City rout Huddersfield; Deeney inspires Watford

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Sergio Aguero netted his 13th hat-trick for Manchester City as the champions made light of the absence of the injured Kevin De Bruyne to thrash Huddersfield Town 6-1 and move joint top of the Premier League.

20 biggest rice producers in the world

20 biggest rice producers in the world

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Let's take a look at some of the major rice producers in the world.

Review: Dhenikaina Ready is fun

Review: Dhenikaina Ready is fun

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Vishnu Manchu comes back after a short hiatus with Dhenikaina Ready, a fun Telugu film packaged with all the entertaining staples for a family outing, says Shobha Warrier

Maradona out of hospital after internal bleeding scare

Maradona out of hospital after internal bleeding scare

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was released from hospital after being admitted earlier on Friday with internal bleeding in the stomach which was discovered during routine examinations, his daughter Dalma said.

Despite all efforts, farmers are still not interested in growing maize

Despite all efforts, farmers are still not interested in growing maize

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat account for 85 per cent of India's maize production.

Lea Michele, Jyoti Amge, Megan Fox: A day out in Hollywood

Lea Michele, Jyoti Amge, Megan Fox: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood celebrities have been up to.

Imran Khan and his team who promise a 'Naya Pakistan'

Imran Khan and his team who promise a 'Naya Pakistan'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Many of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf members who emerged victorious have their own distinctive style. While there is an expectation of a 'Naya Pakistan' to emerge out of this political reversal, it seems the country is also set to embrace the party's 'Naya' style as well.

NBA: Clippers rebound with big win over Jazz

NBA: Clippers rebound with big win over Jazz

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

The Los Angeles Clippers registered a comprehensive 107-94 win over the Utah Jazz at the StaplesCenter on Saturday to rebound from their thrashing at the hands of San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.

Learn the art of sourdough baking

Learn the art of sourdough baking

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Sourdough is not only a type of bread, but also a technique.

Rice exports from India may decline in 2013

Rice exports from India may decline in 2013

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

The global body on the farm sector has pegged India's rice production to be lower at 100 million tonnes in the 2012-13 crop year (July-June) from record high of 104.32 million tonnes in 2011-12 crop year.