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FSSAI: Only 3% of packaged food item contain over 2% trans fat

FSSAI: Only 3% of packaged food item contain over 2% trans fat

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated to reduce the limit of industrially produced trans-fats, to not more than 2 per cent to make the country free from the industrially-produced trans-fats by 2022, a year-ahead of the WHO guidelines, the regulator said in a statement.

Not a single riot in last 2 years, UP model for nation: Yogi

Not a single riot in last 2 years, UP model for nation: Yogi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Adityanath said he has changed the "perception about the state" and improved its "tarnished image".

Investigation in Delhi riots 'very poor' in number of cases: Court

Investigation in Delhi riots 'very poor' in number of cases: Court

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

"This case is a glaring example, wherein victims are police personnel itself, yet the IO did not bother to collect the sample of acid and to have its chemical analysis. The IO has further not bothered to collect the opinion about the nature of injuries," he noted in an order dated August 28.

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!

PhD scholar among 6 arrested for attack on CRPF convoy in Banihal

PhD scholar among 6 arrested for attack on CRPF convoy in Banihal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The PhD scholar is an active member of Jamiat-e-Talaba, the student wing of banned Jammat-e-Islami (JeI).

Kejriwal ink attack: Accused woman sent to 14-day judicial custody

Kejriwal ink attack: Accused woman sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

A Delhi court on Tuesday sent a woman, accused of throwing ink at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, to 14-days of judicial custody.

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin walks out of jail after 11 years

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin walks out of jail after 11 years

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The former RJD leader was released on bail in the Rajiv Roshan murder case after 11 years, reports M I Khan.

Akira Review: Badass Sonakshi cannot rescue a bad film!

Akira Review: Badass Sonakshi cannot rescue a bad film!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

A bland remake of the Tamil hit Mouna Guru, girl power is merely a USP device in Akira, says Sukanya Verma.

The 10 BEST SONGS of 2020

The 10 BEST SONGS of 2020

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite songs of the year.

'1ft-long ponytail': Giriraj, Tejashwi in Twitter spat over job promise

'1ft-long ponytail': Giriraj, Tejashwi in Twitter spat over job promise

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Tejashwi Yadav on Friday called out Union Minister Giriraj Singh for sharing an "edited video" of an interview to suggest that the young Rashtriya Janata Dal leader was going back on his promise to create 10 lakh jobs in the state.

HC denies bail to Umar Khalid in Delhi riots case

HC denies bail to Umar Khalid in Delhi riots case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday refused to grant bail to former Jawaharlal Nehru University student Umar Khalid in a Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case related to alleged conspiracy behind the riots here in February 2020.

Don't use death penalty as a quick-fix solution: Amnesty

Don't use death penalty as a quick-fix solution: Amnesty

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Far-reaching procedural and institutional reform, and not the death penalty, is needed to tackle the endemic problem of violence against women in India, stated human rights organisation Amnesty International India, after a New Delhi court sentenced to death four men in the December 16 gang-rape case.

Vote for the HOTTEST March cover girl

Vote for the HOTTEST March cover girl

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Here's a round-up of the glossies for March. Vote for your favourite cover girl!

Congress gets edge over BJP in Karnataka urban bodies poll

Congress gets edge over BJP in Karnataka urban bodies poll

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The ULB polls were also considered as indicative of the voters' mood before the next Lok Sabha elections.

The Artificial Intelligence debate: Sundar Pichai vs Jack Ma

The Artificial Intelligence debate: Sundar Pichai vs Jack Ma

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Is it a boon or a curse?

Mumbai Police goes social to know public mood

Mumbai Police goes social to know public mood

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, the Mumbai Police has started tracking public views and sentiments on social media platforms to step-up its preparedness in handling sensitive issues and protests.

Nuclear Or Conventional Submarines: What Should India Pick?

Nuclear Or Conventional Submarines: What Should India Pick?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The status of the current submarine force level is alarming and we need to address the threat perceptions expeditiously. Critical decisions pertaining to national security cannot be delayed any further due to the rapidly changing maritime threat perceptions and growing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean region, asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

10 Bollywood biopics, coming up

10 Bollywood biopics, coming up

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Kangana Ranaut, Hrithik Roshan and Ajay Devgn get ready to live real lives.

Dr Reddy's Lab-DRDO drug treats heart damage post-Covid, shows US study

Dr Reddy's Lab-DRDO drug treats heart damage post-Covid, shows US study

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

A drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) may reverse the heart damage caused by a protein in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a study conducted in fruit flies and mice has found.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month.

DRDO develops 'combat drugs' to reduce casualties in Pulwama-type attacks

DRDO develops 'combat drugs' to reduce casualties in Pulwama-type attacks

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

'These medicines will ensure that our brave soldiers do not suffer from unwanted blood loss while being taken to a better healthcare from war zones'

U-17 World Cup: Another acid test awaits as India face Colombia

U-17 World Cup: Another acid test awaits as India face Colombia

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Midfield lynchpin Suresh Singh feels India would need to improve their final pass, but an improvement in department would not be enough against Colombia's all-round superiority.

India Gate goes orange for UN's violence against women

India Gate goes orange for UN's violence against women

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

As part of a global 'Orange the World' campaign, the iconic India Gate on Wednesday lit up in the colour orange celebrating the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women.

'If the PM can't control the CM, the RSS will'

'If the PM can't control the CM, the RSS will'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'The incidents that used to happen in our time, have they stopped now?' 'Can you imagine they made an acid attack victim consume acid? And when did this happen?' 'When the CM was inspecting the thana...' 'History tells us that a party does not remain in power permanently.' 'Finally, they will have to deliver.'

Ready to play KBC with Amitabh again?

Ready to play KBC with Amitabh again?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

'Even Aaradhya watches KBC,' Amitabh Bachchan tells us.

5 Jaish terrorists planning to strike on R Day nabbed

5 Jaish terrorists planning to strike on R Day nabbed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A huge cache of incriminating material and explosive substances, including gelatin sticks, explosives, detonators, arms, explosive body vests, batteries and nitric acid, were recovered following searches based on their disclosures.

India shines at New York Fashion Week

India shines at New York Fashion Week

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Take a look at the Indian influence on the NYFW runway.

When Bollywood treated women badly...

When Bollywood treated women badly...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Hindi cinema has not just explored various instances of brute force, but often glorified its misogyny.

Can the NCW make a difference on crimes against women?

Can the NCW make a difference on crimes against women?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

While courts are there to tackle crime and a few non-government organisations support victims of crime, NCW, a body empowered to take suo moto interest in a case, is in between, says Aparna Kalra

Acid test for captain Kohli as India face SA in do-or-die match

Acid test for captain Kohli as India face SA in do-or-die match

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Virat Kohli will be facing the toughest battle of his nascent ODI captaincy career when defending champions India take on South Africa in a do-or-die match of the ICC Champions Trophy, in London, on Sunday.

Govt gives nod to try juvenile accused under adult laws

Govt gives nod to try juvenile accused under adult laws

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Overruling the recommendations of a parliamentary panel, government on Wednesday went ahead with a proposal to try juveniles in the age group of 16 to 18 years accused of heinous crimes under laws for adults.

The many healthy benefits of fish!

The many healthy benefits of fish!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

India reports average 77 rape cases daily in 2020: NCRB

India reports average 77 rape cases daily in 2020: NCRB

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

As many as 77 rape cases were reported across India on an average every day in 2020, totalling to 28,046 such incidents during the year, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau data.

4 Home Remedies For Healthy Teeth

4 Home Remedies For Healthy Teeth

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Dr Karishma Jaradi explains how garlic, cloves and saltwater can help tackle common dental problems in an emergency.

How to Stay SAFE in the Monsoon

How to Stay SAFE in the Monsoon

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Always boil water or at least filter it before drinking to avoid all possible water borne diseases.

'#MeToo is like a wave'

'#MeToo is like a wave'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'The first one has done what it needs to do.' 'I'm sure there's going to be a stronger wave.' 'Anybody who thinks #MeToo has gone and they are off the hook are fooling themselves'

Indian men think stalking women is normal

Indian men think stalking women is normal

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

'The vehicles have evolved, the mindset hasn't. And it won't, not until boys are reformed to understand, imbibe and espouse the importance of consent,' says Veenu Sandhu.

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

As much as Rs 4,300 crore was generated by 2019 movie releases. But 2020 is all set to be bigger and better!

COVID-19: Take Care of Your Heart!

COVID-19: Take Care of Your Heart!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Dr Udgeath Dhir, director and head, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, explains why you must take extra care of your heart.

Virat Kohli has done the right thing

Virat Kohli has done the right thing

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Is Kohli not a great captain in spite of so many wins? My answer is, yes, declares Dr Sudhir Bisht.