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Review: Drona is pedestrian

Review: Drona is pedestrian

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

This Telugu flick has nothing much to offer except for Nitin's fights and dances and Priya Mani skin show. It's a veritable hotchpotch.

Wheat, rice export ban may be eased

Wheat, rice export ban may be eased

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

The ban on export of wheat and rice may be eased only after the government fulfills the election promise of providing 25 kg of staple food to poor families at Rs 3 a kg, Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar said.

Why you don't admire SRK in Raees

Why you don't admire SRK in Raees

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Why you don't admire SRK in Raees

Kal Kissne Dekha : A truly dismal tomorrow

Kal Kissne Dekha : A truly dismal tomorrow

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Kal Kissne Dekha is one of those films that won't suffer at all from bad word of mouth.

World Cup: When wingers gave Croatia flight

World Cup: When wingers gave Croatia flight

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

World Cup: When wingers gave Croatia flight

Inflation makes a big hole in consumers' pockets

Inflation makes a big hole in consumers' pockets

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Costlier vegetables slowly pushed retail inflation, which had remained well within the Reserve Bank's comfortable level of 4 per cent during most part of 2019, peaked to more than three-year high of 5.54 per cent in November.

Life lessons from World Cup heroes

Life lessons from World Cup heroes

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Jezreel Pannikot reveals life lessons the stars of the 2018 World Cup taught us.

World Cup diary: Fans get true taste of Russia

World Cup diary: Fans get true taste of Russia

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Many soccer fans knew little or nothing about Russian cuisine before the World Cup, but have tucked into local gastronomy with relish, trying everything from luxurious caviar to staples like veal tongue.

She wants to change the way Indians dress

She wants to change the way Indians dress

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'Stop wearing clothes which might be trendy, but doesn't go well with your body type.'

Cute or Sexy? Dangal actor's coat dress

Cute or Sexy? Dangal actor's coat dress

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

We round off the week with some good, bad and ugly looks.

PHOTOS: Sweden rout Mexico but both qualify for last 16

PHOTOS: Sweden rout Mexico but both qualify for last 16

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Mexico, needing only a draw to reach the World Cup round of 16, were level 0-0 with Sweden at half-time in their Group F match on Wednesday, after surviving an aerial bombardment and a VAR review.

Still no transparency in Maharashtra's plastic ban

Still no transparency in Maharashtra's plastic ban

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Retailers, especially food and grocery chains, are clearly unhappy, saying the ban is impractical

Costs for China in J-K are exorbitant now as it was then

Costs for China in J-K are exorbitant now as it was then

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The reasons for China's negative response are located in its territorial dispute with India but also to its grand designs of dominating the region from its previous position of being merely a "balancer" between India and Pakistan, points out Srikanth Kondapalli, Professor in Chinese Studies at JNU.

Campus placements: Infosys, TCS offer better salaries to freshers

Campus placements: Infosys, TCS offer better salaries to freshers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Colleges are witnessing more offers, with better salary packages. Median salary packages offered have improved over last year.

Euro 2016: Griezmaan fires France past Germany to take on Portugal in final

Euro 2016: Griezmaan fires France past Germany to take on Portugal in final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Two goals from Antoine Griezmann helped hosts France overcome world champions Germany 2-0 on Thursday to reach the final of Euro 2016, a first competitive victory over their old rivals in 58 years. Twice winners France will face Portugal in Sunday's final in Paris after defending stoutly against a Germany side who dominated possession but conceded a needless first-half penalty before being picked off on the break in the second period.

Eat less, feed the world : Rice tells India, China

Eat less, feed the world : Rice tells India, China

Rediff.com2 May 2008

And she has blamed the 'growing Indian and Chinese appetite in contributing to the global food crisis'. The US Secretary of State is technically correct since both the countries dominate the world food consumption. But analysts feel she is morally and socially wrong.

PHOTOS: How they celebrated at Euro 2016

PHOTOS: How they celebrated at Euro 2016

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Rediff.com presents a flashback of those moments at Euro 2016 that personify pure ecstasy...

5 Indian herbs that will help you survive summer

5 Indian herbs that will help you survive summer

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

It's time to stock up on basil, mint and Indian gooseberries.

Demand for wheat puts India at risk

Demand for wheat puts India at risk

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

India is at risk of sustained food price inflation as domestic production of key staples such as wheat and edible oil fails to keep pace with rising demand, according to the country's top official on commodities trading.

10 super foods to fight acidity and improve digestion

10 super foods to fight acidity and improve digestion

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Probiotics are known to improve the gut flora and help prevent progression of digestive disorders, says Afaaf Shaikh.

Does China have much to celebrate these days?

Does China have much to celebrate these days?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

'The leadership is confronted with an economy growing at its slowest pace in 20 years,' points out Claude Smadja.

Why you must watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani today

Why you must watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani today

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Twenty years ago, Aziz Mirza had the foresight to predict the great discord India would witness and revolt against, notes Sukanya Verma.

Di Maria reveals he did not share a good relationship with Van Gaal

Di Maria reveals he did not share a good relationship with Van Gaal

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Angel Di Maria has admitted to clashing with former manager Louis Van Gaal during his ill-fated stint at Manchester United and hinted that his poor relationship with the Dutchman contributed to a dip in his performance.

Infographic: Modi sarkar's price rise challenge

Infographic: Modi sarkar's price rise challenge

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

How has the NDA government fared in tackling price rise, an issue it raised hell over in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections? The Rediff Labs team finds out.

Food of the poor to get Vitamin boost

Food of the poor to get Vitamin boost

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

According to an IFPRI press release, the Union Government and HarvestPlus have signed a memorandum of understanding to conduct research on increasing the level of essential vitamins and minerals, or micronutrients in crops critical to poor people.

PIX: Angry Indian Goddesses visit Rediff!

PIX: Angry Indian Goddesses visit Rediff!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

A look at the fun visit in pictures!

Religious concerns take beef off BA menu

Religious concerns take beef off BA menu

Rediff.com9 May 2008

The airline has switched to a fish pie or chicken dish option instead of the national dish, which has been a staple meal on the national carrier for decades. "We have to try to use two meals, which appeal to as many customers as possible. This summer season we are offering customers in World Traveller on most long haul flights a choice of chicken and tarragon or fish pie," the spokesperson told the Daily Mail.

Is govt's $60 billion agri exports target feasible?

Is govt's $60 billion agri exports target feasible?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Aiming to push India into the list of the top 10 agri export nations, the policy has been backed by the Prime Minister's Office

No tax breaks if you outsource: Obama to US firms

No tax breaks if you outsource: Obama to US firms

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Playing to the gallery on the hot button issue of outsourcing in his acceptance speech, Obama kept up with the rhetoric on the subject that has been a staple of Democratic campaigning and went on to spell out what he would do as President on the front.

Beckham, the protective father

Beckham, the protective father

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

The Hollywood-based football star is starting to feel the pressure of the paparazzi.

Listen to your wife, Mr CM: Sena to Fadnavis on pulses price rise

Listen to your wife, Mr CM: Sena to Fadnavis on pulses price rise

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The Shiv Sena on Friday advised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to listen to his wife and bring the rates of pulses under control.

Is Virat Kohli the Greatest Of All Time?

Is Virat Kohli the Greatest Of All Time?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

He finished the decade with 20,960 international runs -- 5,775 more than anybody else -- and 69 hundreds -- 22 more than anybody else. This is a player performing at an extraordinarily high all-format level unseen in the history of cricket.

A farmer's innovative success story

A farmer's innovative success story

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Successful boro cropping with record high yields has brought a degree of fame to Rajib

PFA Player of the Year Mahrez tells Leicester he wants to stay

PFA Player of the Year Mahrez tells Leicester he wants to stay

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez has given the Premier League champions a boost by telling the owners he wants to stay at the club next season, British media reported on Thursday.

China beats India in November FII inflows: HSBC

China beats India in November FII inflows: HSBC

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

India attracted $1.4 billion FIIs in November, says a report by HSBC.

Why the govt should not roll back procurement policy

Why the govt should not roll back procurement policy

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

More important is to diversify the country's farm production base.

Kichamani MBA review

Kichamani MBA review

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Kichamani MBA starring Suresh Gopi and Navya Nair directed by Samad Mankada tries to be a comedy but ends up being a typical Suresh Gopi film.

World faces food crisis, still loads being wasted

World faces food crisis, still loads being wasted

Rediff.com15 May 2008

In the US, for instance, as much as 30 per cent of food, worth $48.3 billion approximately, is thrown away each year, the report prepared by the Stockholm International Water Institute, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the International Water Management Institute estimates. And while it elaborates on the food wastage, the report goes on to stress that wasted food implies wasted water, another major concern.

Why FPIs and MFs are dumping mid- and small-cap stocks

Why FPIs and MFs are dumping mid- and small-cap stocks

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

There is polarisation among sectors with IT and healthcare receiving the lion's share of FPI money in the past two quarters.

What Dalal Street expects from Modi2

What Dalal Street expects from Modi2

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Most brokerages have maintained their Sensex and Nifty targets as they believe there is little room for further re-rating in the backdrop of weak earnings.