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Green getaways: 8 best eco-friendly stays in India

Green getaways: 8 best eco-friendly stays in India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Pack your bags and unwind.

'You're not becoming a critic to tear cinema down'

'You're not becoming a critic to tear cinema down'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

'You become a critic because the job entails watching a 100 films a year, out of which there will be five or six good films.' 'It's really a glutton for punishment, but you're also optimistic and want to see exciting things.'

Lakshadweep: Opposition intensifies protests against administrator

Lakshadweep: Opposition intensifies protests against administrator

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The anti-BJP parties have alleged that Patel unilaterally lifted restrictions on the use of alcohol in the Muslim-majority islands, banned beef products, citing Animal Preservation and demolished fishermen's sheds built on the coastal areas, saying they violated the Coast Guard Act.

Investing in Thematic funds? Plan entry and exit

Investing in Thematic funds? Plan entry and exit

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Investors need to get the timing of entry and exit right to make money in thematic and sector funds, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen.

What it really takes to stay on top!

What it really takes to stay on top!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Renu Rajani, VP, Capgemini India tells us why it is important for young professionals to make the most of opportunities at hand and not be scared of failures.

I'm proud to be an Indian and I'm staying here, Aamir responds

I'm proud to be an Indian and I'm staying here, Aamir responds

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Aamir asserted that he stood by his comments and made it clear he nor his wife Kiran Rao have any intention of leaving India.

Giving child cancer patients a fighting chance

Giving child cancer patients a fighting chance

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

St Jude India ChildCare Centres is a unique organisation which runs residential homes for families of children who need to undergo long-term cancer treatment. Its 37 centres close to India's premier cancer hospitals give children a fighting chance against the disease.

This restaurant serves food, adventure -- 160 ft up in the air

This restaurant serves food, adventure -- 160 ft up in the air

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Fly Dining at Noida sector 38 A has become a perfect place for adventure lovers where they can enjoy their food in a unique way and place -- 160 feet up in the air.

11 Tips To PROTECT SKIN In The Monsoon

11 Tips To PROTECT SKIN In The Monsoon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Using lightweight products and following a monsoon skin care routine can keep problems at bay.

Snapchat touches 100 mn user mark in India

Snapchat touches 100 mn user mark in India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Photo-messaging app Snapchat on Wednesday said its monthly user base has reached 100 million in the country, and the company will continue to anchor its efforts towards growing and providing more resources to its community of Indian creators. Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, virtually hosted the second edition of 'Snap in India'. At the event, Snap co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel announced the milestone of reaching 100 million Snapchatters monthly in India.

'It is such a beautiful song'

'It is such a beautiful song'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Theek nahi lagta, a song written by Lata Mangeshkar's favourite lyricist Gulzar, was believed to have been lost.

Kuldeep misses Dhoni behind the stumps

Kuldeep misses Dhoni behind the stumps

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Yadav said he shares a special bond with fellow spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, whose advise he values both on and off field.

9 Tips to Build a Business in the Lockdown

9 Tips to Build a Business in the Lockdown

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Avoid high risk transactions even if they seem more profitable.

Infosys Q2 profit up 11.9%; raises revenue forecast for FY22

Infosys Q2 profit up 11.9%; raises revenue forecast for FY22

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

India's second largest IT services company Infosys on Wednesday said its consolidated net profit grew by 11.9 per cent to Rs 5,421 crore for the September 2021 quarter. Infosys had clocked a net profit of Rs 4,845 crore in the same period last fiscal, according to a regulatory filing. The Bengaluru-based company saw its revenues rising by 20.5 per cent to Rs 29,602 crore in the quarter under review (Q2FY22) from Rs 24,570 crore in the year-ago period.

Celiac, What Ms Universe Suffers From

Celiac, What Ms Universe Suffers From

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

While there is no permanent cure for celiac, one can control it by eliminating gluten from the diet, says Dr Tehsin A Petiwala.

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Rajesh Karkera journeys through verdant countryside to the little-explored pristine Lonar lake in eastern Maharashtra.

Chennai cop wears 'corona helmet' to spread awareness

Chennai cop wears 'corona helmet' to spread awareness

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The police personnel, who are serving 24X7 on the streets, said that the helmet was proving to be useful in making people aware.

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The girl from the north east who now walks for the best names in international fashion today was content wearing hand-me-downs from cousins those days.

'Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama is long overdue'

'Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama is long overdue'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'The Bharat Ratna should have been given a long time ago. Not just to irk the Chinese, but to recognise His Holiness for what he is and how we have benefited immensely from his presence in India.' 'I don't think there's been a better ambassador for India's philosophical and cultural past than the Dalai Lama.'

'New simplified COVID-19 antibody test developed'

'New simplified COVID-19 antibody test developed'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The study describes a new blood test which pinpoints the immune system molecules called antibodies in infected individuals that specifically target a unique piece of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2's spike protein.

What Indian Music Should Airlines Play?

What Indian Music Should Airlines Play?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

So should airlines play the keening, trance-like Siddi folk music from the Kutch peninsula? The Sufiana Kalam of Kashmir? Carnatic music? Rabindra Sangeet? Bihu melodies? Classical music from the Hindustani gharanas? Ghazals? Bhajans? Bollywood hits?... asks Kanika Datta.

10 Tips For A Standout CV

10 Tips For A Standout CV

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Many employers now use ATS (Application Tracking System) to sort out the hundreds of resumes they receive daily. ATS examines resume based on keywords and is automatically rejected if the software does not find them, reveals Vidur Gupta, co-founder and director, Spectrum Talent Management.

Following the footsteps of Sandeep Kataria, Bata's Global CEO

Following the footsteps of Sandeep Kataria, Bata's Global CEO

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Kataria, 49, an IIT-XLRI alumnus, was quick to implement a number of initiatives during the Covid-19 crisis including launching D2C initiatives such as mobile stores, WhatsApp messaging, video calling and home deliveries. Kataria was also swift to recognise that stay-at-home consumers were keen to buy informal rather than formal footwear, launching new collections quickly to take advantage of this trend, says Viveat Susan Pinto.

10 Signs You Have A Thryoid Problem

10 Signs You Have A Thryoid Problem

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Abnormal weight gain or loss, excessive fatigue and prolonged confusion are some of the early sign of thyroid issues, warns Nohita Cheva.

Starting a New Job? 10 Tips for SUCCESS

Starting a New Job? 10 Tips for SUCCESS

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

It is important for working professionals to not get attached to a designation or title or brand or a company name, asserts Aditya Malik, MD & CEO, Talentedge.

Is Satya Pal Malik Itching For A Fight?

Is Satya Pal Malik Itching For A Fight?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Malik believes he can solve the problems of farmers and is sending signals to the government to give him a chance.

Your OTT Guide for the week

Your OTT Guide for the week

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

From Westerns to pastries, the OTT spectrum is looking wide and versatile this week. Sukanya Verma lists them out.

Buried neck-deep in pits, farmers protest land acquisition

Buried neck-deep in pits, farmers protest land acquisition

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Jaipur Development Authority is acquiring land in their village for a housing project.

Beware! Bio-bubbles can affect mental health

Beware! Bio-bubbles can affect mental health

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Upton said sports' governing bodies are not doing enough research to address the issue.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: From pani puri vendor to U-19 WC squad member

Yashasvi Jaiswal: From pani puri vendor to U-19 WC squad member

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Playing for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare competition in October, 17-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 203 off 154 balls, which included 12 sixes and 17 fours against a Jharkhand attack that included out-of-favour India pacer Varun Aaron and Shahbaz Nadeem.

NASA picks Indian-American astronaut to lead SpaceX mission to ISS

NASA picks Indian-American astronaut to lead SpaceX mission to ISS

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Chari, 43, will serve as the commander while NASA's Tom Marshburn will be pilot and ESA's Matthias Maurer will serve as a mission specialist for the SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the ISS, which is expected to launched next year.

Homestays come to travellers' aid in Covid times

Homestays come to travellers' aid in Covid times

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Intimate getaways offered in the form of homestays by hotels are proving to be the flavour of this extraordinary and difficult time. Not far from cities, they offer a pleasant respite from homebound lives, says Pavan Lall.

WFH Burnout? 9 Simple Things To Do

WFH Burnout? 9 Simple Things To Do

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Clearly demarcate family time in your schedule and ensure that you do not work, receive calls or even reply to emails during this time.

Australian Open likely to start on February 8

Australian Open likely to start on February 8

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Tennis Australia Chief Executive Craig Tiley confirmed in an email to players that authorities had agreed to allow players to train during two weeks of strict quarantine.

Sit-ups, squats, beatings: How cops dealt with lockdown violators

Sit-ups, squats, beatings: How cops dealt with lockdown violators

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

From making 'COVIDIOTS' (a term coined for those flouting restrictions) squat on the road and do sit-ups, to making them pose with pamphlets admitting their fault, police officials have pulled out all the stops from their kitty of creativity to drive home the message.

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'It is our right to protest and draw the attention of this government, which is sleeping and appears blind, as it has failed to see the pain and struggle of the jobless youth.'

'I am happy I survived Russian bombings'

'I am happy I survived Russian bombings'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

''I had no idea that my life would turn into a horror show.' 'I was stuck as the Russians kept bombing Kyiv non-stop.'

Daddy Tips: 'Don't shout or scream at kids'

Daddy Tips: 'Don't shout or scream at kids'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Brijesh Pillai shares some of the lessons he learned as a new parent.

How I made it! AMAZING career advice for women

How I made it! AMAZING career advice for women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Four enterprising women tell us how they tackled bias and criticism to create a niche for themselves and are now leading their businesses.

How IPL brings the best flavours of West Indies...

How IPL brings the best flavours of West Indies...

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Pollard's tape-on-mouth act was something very different and unique, says Harbhajan Singh.