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ISL: Bagan go top after thrilling draw with Kerala

ISL: Bagan go top after thrilling draw with Kerala

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

ATK Mohun Bagan moved to the top of the table and Kerala Blasters FC entered the top-four after the two sides played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Indian Super League.

FMCG players' 2022 gameplan: Go digital!

FMCG players' 2022 gameplan: Go digital!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

With a revival in demand and consumption, FMCG companies are looking forward to 2022 with positivity and hopes of sustaining a healthy growth trend across both rural and urban markets while gearing up to cater to the ever-increasing digitally active consumers and tackle the challenge of higher commodity prices. Health and wellness and convenience are going to remain key trends and FMCG companies are strengthening their core brands, driving premiumisation across their portfolios with targeted innovations as consumers are gravitating towards trusted brands looking for quality, purity and hygiene, in continuation of the trend that started since the pandemic last year. FMCG makers are accelerating digitalisation and are investing in building capability in e-commerce and Direct-to-Consumer channels, identifying it as a key vector of their growth as the threat of a possible third wave is still not away.

'Authorities Want Every Prisoner To Die Neglected'

'Authorities Want Every Prisoner To Die Neglected'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'That is how our machinery operates and sees every prisoner.'

How to make Aloo Matar Pattice

How to make Aloo Matar Pattice

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Sunita Harisinghani has the perfect recipe for busy, hungry, people.

Stock limits on pulses imposed till Oct to prevent hoarding

Stock limits on pulses imposed till Oct to prevent hoarding

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

To prevent hoarding and check price rise, the Centre on Friday imposed stock limits on all pulses, except moong, held by wholesalers, retailers, importers and millers till October. The stock limits are imposed with immediate effect. An order in this regard has been issued by the Union food and consumer affairs ministry. Retail prices of pulses rose by more than 20 per cent during the January-June period of this year, according to the ministry's data.

How can you catch monkeypox? Govt lists dos and don'ts

How can you catch monkeypox? Govt lists dos and don'ts

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

It underlined that anyone can catch the virus if they have had prolonged or repeated contact with an infected individual.

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and migration, points out Ramesh Menon.

Recipes: Strawberry Jowar Laddoo, Choco Gajak

Recipes: Strawberry Jowar Laddoo, Choco Gajak

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

This Dusshera treat your loved ones to wonderful Indian treats flavoured with chocolate or strawberry.

NIV isolates monkeypox virus, paves way for vaccine, diagnostic kit

NIV isolates monkeypox virus, paves way for vaccine, diagnostic kit

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune under the ICMR has isolated the monkeypox virus from the clinical specimen of a patient, which can pave the way for development of diagnostic kits and vaccines against the disease, officials said on Wednesday.

Amitabh Bachchan's MAGIC MOMENTS On Screen

Amitabh Bachchan's MAGIC MOMENTS On Screen

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Sukanya Verma gives a toast to the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's made on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.

'We speak our minds': Malaysian PM stands by Kashmir remark

'We speak our minds': Malaysian PM stands by Kashmir remark

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Acknowledging the strained diplomatic relations between Malaysia and India over his remarks, Mahathir said that it is necessary to speak out on the issues, even though such remarks could be disliked by some.

Asanas For Better Sex Drive

Asanas For Better Sex Drive

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Jahnavi Patwardhan, yoga expert at Sarva Yoga, explains how yoga can help you improve your sexual health.

Late fightback gives Brentford home win over Watford

Late fightback gives Brentford home win over Watford

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Brentford scored a stoppage-time penalty through Bryan Mbuemo following Pontus Jansson's header to secure a comeback 2-1 home win over Watford in the Premier League on Friday as they cancelled out a first-half opener from Emmanuel Dennis.

Deepika's SPARKLING February Fashion

Deepika's SPARKLING February Fashion

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

If you need some cool winter fashion tips, Bollywood is the right place to look up.

'Small Caps Look Attractive'

'Small Caps Look Attractive'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

'The potential headwind is that the Indian economy is likely to see a slowdown in growth rates over the next two years.'

Tamil is the Language of Gods, says HC

Tamil is the Language of Gods, says HC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

A bench of Justice N Kirubakaran, since retired, and Justice B Pugalendhi, in a recent order also said that in our country 'it is made to believe that Sanskrit alone is Gods' language'.

New India ready to take risks, innovate: Modi to diaspora in Germany

New India ready to take risks, innovate: Modi to diaspora in Germany

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Modi said the young and aspirational India understood the need for political stability to achieve faster development and had ended three decades of instability by mere touch of a button.

Monkeypox case in Delhi takes India's tally to 4; govt holds high-level meet

Monkeypox case in Delhi takes India's tally to 4; govt holds high-level meet

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The man had attended a stag party recently in Manali in Himachal Pradesh.

Recipe: Walnut Kachori

Recipe: Walnut Kachori

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

A chai time snack for your Navratri celebrations.

'One Waze cannot shame Mumbai police'

'One Waze cannot shame Mumbai police'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'If a politician asks the policeman to do something which is not correct, then why blame the politician?' 'If you do it, then you are equally liable.'

Biscuits, shampoos, other FMCG goods to cost 2-10% more

Biscuits, shampoos, other FMCG goods to cost 2-10% more

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Expect fast-moving consumer goods makers (FMCG) to raise prices again next month owing to raw materials, transport, labour and packaging material costs remaining high or becoming even costlier. Whether it is packaged wheat flour and basmati rice or biscuits and shampoos, these products will become 2-10 per cent more expensive. Adani Wilmar will hike the price of its packaged wheat flour by 5-8 per cent and of its basmati rice by 8-10 per cent next month.

HORROR. ZOMBIES. AVENGING MONKEYS.

HORROR. ZOMBIES. AVENGING MONKEYS.

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Zombies, high society, avenging monkeys, reincarnation, twins, meteor strikes, you'll be spoiled for choice on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations:

Recipe: Walnut Milk Rasmalai

Recipe: Walnut Milk Rasmalai

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

It's goodness in a bowl.

RBI prefers smaller rate hikes: Source

RBI prefers smaller rate hikes: Source

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Battling a sharp surge in inflation, the Reserve Bank is all for a smooth monetary policy response and the desire to have smaller hikes led it to tighten the policy in an off-schedule meet, a source said on Thursday. Inflation has been massively impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and will in due course also reflect the dent caused by Indonesia banning palm oil exports, the source aware of central bank thinking said, indicating that there was no other option but to respond. "The idea is to have a smooth policy response, not to put in large cold turkey responses," the source said, making it clear that the preference is for smaller magnitude responses and not larger ones.

Ramzan Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Cutlets

Ramzan Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Cutlets

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

This recipe makes a perfect pre-dinner appetiser.

EPL PIX: Kane punishes Everton; Leicester held at Palace

EPL PIX: Kane punishes Everton; Leicester held at Palace

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

ALIENS, SERIAL KILLERS And A LOVE STORY

ALIENS, SERIAL KILLERS And A LOVE STORY

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Aliens, serial killers, time loops, disasters, Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT fix of the week.

5 Asanas For Strength

5 Asanas For Strength

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Ira Trivedi, wellness expert and founder of Yog Love, suggests simple postures to build your strength and improve overall health.

India needs to be wary of imported inflation: Survey

India needs to be wary of imported inflation: Survey

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Inflation has reappeared as a global issue in both advanced and emerging economies and India needs to be wary of "imported inflation", especially due to high oil prices, according to the Economic Survey 2021-22 released on Monday. "Inflation has reappeared as a global issue in both advanced and emerging economies. "India's Consumer Price Index inflation stood at 5.6 per cent YoY in December 2021 which is within the targeted tolerance band," the survey report presented in the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted.

Economy likely to grow 9% next fiscal: Credit Suisse

Economy likely to grow 9% next fiscal: Credit Suisse

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Swiss brokerage Credit Suisse expects the economy to continue to show positive surprises and record up to 9 per cent growth in the next fiscal. For the current financial year too, the brokerage anticipates growth to be higher than the consensus forecast of 8.4-9.5 per cent, and printing in at around 10.5 per cent. As a policy, Credit Suisse does not provide absolute growth numbers in its forecast.

'I have never used a teleprompter'

'I have never used a teleprompter'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'In Hindi, Mr Modi is unequalled as an exceptionally accomplished orator.'

Doctors. MURDERERS. ROBOTS

Doctors. MURDERERS. ROBOTS

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Long distance love, heroic doctors, murderers masquerading as witnesses, pet-friendly robots, Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT fix of the week, take your pick from this eclectic menu.

Recipe: Madurai Bun Parotta

Recipe: Madurai Bun Parotta

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Ramapriya Suresh's recipe to make soft, flaky parottas at home.

India among economies worst-hit from Ukraine crisis: Nomura

India among economies worst-hit from Ukraine crisis: Nomura

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Every 10 per cent rise in crude oil price will shave off around 0.2 percentage point (pp) from India's GDP growth and widen the current account by 0.3 per cent, says Nomura.

7 Tips To Get The Perfect Curls

7 Tips To Get The Perfect Curls

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Curl your hair away from your face rather than towards it if you want a more beautiful, wavy look, suggests Vipul Chudasama, creative director, Ikonic Professional.

PIX: Eintracht beat Rangers in shootout to win Europa League final

PIX: Eintracht beat Rangers in shootout to win Europa League final

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Eintracht Frankfurt won the Europa League final after holding their nerve to beat Rangers 5-4 in a clinical penalty shootout as they claimed their first European trophy in 42 years.

Deepika@Cannes: 'Big moment for India'

Deepika@Cannes: 'Big moment for India'

Rediff.com17 May 2022

'To see India being recognized at a global level at a platform like this... 'I think it says a lot about where we are as a nation and the road ahead for us as a nation.'

Golden Globes 2021: Nomadland, The Crown win

Golden Globes 2021: Nomadland, The Crown win

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The 78th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.

EPL PIX: Son double shoots Spurs into fifth spot; Leicester win

EPL PIX: Son double shoots Spurs into fifth spot; Leicester win

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Images from Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Master of spy thrillers John le Carre dies at 89

Master of spy thrillers John le Carre dies at 89

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

"It is with great sadness that I must share the news that David Cornwell, known to the world as John le Carre, passed away from pneumonia after a short illness (not Covid-19 related) in Cornwall on Saturday evening, 12th December, 2020. He was 89. Our hearts go out to his four sons, their families and to his dear wife, Jane," read an official statement by the Curtis Brown Group.