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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Potato talk: From health benefits to recipes!

Potato talk: From health benefits to recipes!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Here's all you need to know about this humble tuber that is a staple and integral part of our diet.

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.

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.

Bidve's murderer loses appeal against his life sentence

Bidve's murderer loses appeal against his life sentence

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Kiaran 'Psycho' Stapleton, the man convicted for the murder of Indian student Anuj Bidve has failed in his attempt to have his life sentence reduced.

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.

10 Reasons Why We Love Rekha

10 Reasons Why We Love Rekha

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Happy 64th, Rekha!

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.

PIX: What Dhoom 3 Stars Looked Like Ten Years Ago!

PIX: What Dhoom 3 Stars Looked Like Ten Years Ago!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

We take a look at how the Dhoom actors look now and how they looked ten years back.

Why meeting Budget's commitment on MSP is not easy

Why meeting Budget's commitment on MSP is not easy

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

From NITI Aayog to industry leaders to the Reserve Bank of India, all are apprehensive that any major increase in MSP, following the 2018-19 Budget announcements, would push up prices, if not immediately, in the next six to eight months after the decision is taken.

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.

Dangerous fashion: Most unhealthy style trends

Dangerous fashion: Most unhealthy style trends

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Tight undies, ill-fitting bras are just some of the garments you must give a pass if you want to stay healthy.

R&D spend: Auto, pharma top the list

R&D spend: Auto, pharma top the list

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The biggest spender was Tata Motors, with Rs 4,224.6 crore assigned under the R&D head.

Sunderland boss in talks over England manager's job

Sunderland boss in talks over England manager's job

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Sunderland have given permission to the Football Association (FA) to speak to manager Sam Allardyce about the vacant England post, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Slowdown in FMCG likely to ease post elections

Slowdown in FMCG likely to ease post elections

Rediff.com13 May 2019

FMCG CEOs indicate that the market should stabilise post the general elections and that some growth should make its way back especially in rural areas

Euro 2016: This is what Ronaldo told Bale after the semis...

Euro 2016: This is what Ronaldo told Bale after the semis...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo was seen consoling Gareth Bale after the final whistle, and he also congratulated the Welshman.

Why did e-commerce services get choked in India?

Why did e-commerce services get choked in India?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

A single format and simpler, uniform rules would have kept the service going. In other parts of the world including in the US, managing demand and capacities along with ensuring preventive measures were an issue, but there was hardly any administrative hurdle anywhere.

Onion prices rise to Rs 40/kg, nothing to panic, says govt

Onion prices rise to Rs 40/kg, nothing to panic, says govt

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Prices of the key vegetable have also gone up in various cities.

Pix: When the sari weaved its magic at Cannes

Pix: When the sari weaved its magic at Cannes

Rediff.com19 May 2018

These celebrities wore tradition on their sleeve.

Cup hero Fabregas ready to step up for Chelsea

Cup hero Fabregas ready to step up for Chelsea

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Midfielder Cesc Fabregas insists he can play a key role for Chelsea after scoring an extra-time brace to help the Blues knock Premier League champions Leicester City out of the League Cup on Tuesday. Fabregas has been on the fringes of new manager Antonio Conte's Chelsea side since the start of the season, having made just three league appearances from the bench.

Haddin admits 'edging' the ball in the first Ashes Test

Haddin admits 'edging' the ball in the first Ashes Test

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Australian vice-captain Brad Haddin has said that he knew he was out and did not need to wait for the replay to determine that he had hit the ball, which brought the end of the first Ashes Test, that went in favour of England.

World's biggest wheat producing countries

World's biggest wheat producing countries

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Wheat is grown on more land area than any other commercial crop.

Systemic change needs sustained effort, not just Aamir

Systemic change needs sustained effort, not just Aamir

Rediff.com11 May 2012

The appeal of a courageous superstar with a conscience on a Sunday morning television show may help resolve some of the issues that affect us. But to for us to change as a people needs much more effort and awareness, feels Sherna Gandhy.

Review: Mugguru does not impress

Review: Mugguru does not impress

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Mugguru is just a time-pass film with the same formula and nothing new to offer.

'India-China relationship is at a crossroads'

'India-China relationship is at a crossroads'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'The events of 2020 have actually put our relationship under exceptional stress.' What External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told the All India Conference of China Studies on Thursday, January 28, 2021.