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20 biggest wine-producing places in the world

20 biggest wine-producing places in the world

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Let's take a look at some of the biggest wine-producing countries.

Rapid antigen tests are spuriously comforting: Scientists

Rapid antigen tests are spuriously comforting: Scientists

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'There are not enough RT-PCR tests and they take a long time to do in specialised centres. So the world is using RA tests for the same reason that India is using them, and with similar somewhat spuriously comforting rationale'

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop snacking at night?

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop snacking at night?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Excess calories at dinner will get converted to fat and will result in weight gain,' warns Komal Jethmalani.

9 processed foods you should never eat

9 processed foods you should never eat

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Eat clean and chemical free for a happy and healthy heart, mind, body and soul, says Anang Agarwalla.

7 secrets to healthy, whiter teeth

7 secrets to healthy, whiter teeth

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

It's impossible to have healthy teeth without a balanced diet!

ASK ROOPASHREE: My stomach feels bloated, please help

ASK ROOPASHREE: My stomach feels bloated, please help

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma suggests ways to calm the stomach.

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.

A glass of wine a day can keep the dentist away

A glass of wine a day can keep the dentist away

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Wine may be good for oral health says study.

Activist detained for screening banned rape film

Activist detained for screening banned rape film

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

His computer equipment was seized and sent for examination.

Triumph of Hindutva would mark end of 'Indian idea': Tharoor

Triumph of Hindutva would mark end of 'Indian idea': Tharoor

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

A 'Hindu India' would not be Hindu at all, but a 'Sanghi Hindutva state', which is a different country altogether, says Tharoor in his new book The Battle of Belonging that was released on Saturday.

Is there Life Out There?

Is there Life Out There?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The presence of phosphine in Venus's thick atmosphere has revived the age-old question: Are we alone?

In pics: A fashion show celebrating India's daughters

In pics: A fashion show celebrating India's daughters

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The Beti fashion show unites celebs to educate and empower the girl child.

When too much fibre is bad for your body

When too much fibre is bad for your body

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Intake of excessive fibre can lead to electrolytic imbalance, fatigue, excessive gas, inflammation of the intestinal tract indigestion and acid reflux.

The Bigil Review

The Bigil Review

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Bigil packs in enough entertainment in its three-hour running time, feels A Ganesh Nadar.

Safety concerns over Maggi noodles back to haunt Nestle

Safety concerns over Maggi noodles back to haunt Nestle

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

This time food regulators found excess presence of ash content in Maggi

Ex-RJD MP Shahabuddin gets life term in 2004 abduction case

Ex-RJD MP Shahabuddin gets life term in 2004 abduction case

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

A special court in Siwan, Bihar awarded life imprisonment to jailed former Rashtriya Janata Dal Member of Parliament Mohammad Shahabuddin and three others on Friday, finding them guilty of abduction and murder of two brothers 11 years ago.

Warning signs your teen is diabetic

Warning signs your teen is diabetic

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) situation is a severe complication where the sugar level shoots to high levels and acidic particles called ketones form up to unsafe levels in the body, says Dr Atish Ladd.

Beijing COVID-19 situation 'extremely severe': Official

Beijing COVID-19 situation 'extremely severe': Official

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The authorities have mounted massive containment measures including mass testing of about 90,000 people

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

What exactly are geographical indications?

What exactly are geographical indications?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Latha Nair, partner at K&S Partners, examines what constitutes a GI tag and what the gaps in the Indian GI law are.

Indians develop light car batteries

Indians develop light car batteries

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Tired of lifting the heavy lead-acid batteries of your car? Remedy is on the way.

Why we must salute HRLN

Why we must salute HRLN

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The Human Rights Law Network -- a group of committed lawyers, paralegals and social activists -- is making justice accessible to people who can't defend themselves.

Kerala institute develops kit to detect COVID-19 in 2 hrs: Vardhan

Kerala institute develops kit to detect COVID-19 in 2 hrs: Vardhan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The diagnostic test kit developed by the Thiruvananthapuram institute can detect coronavirus in 10 minutes, and the sample to result time will be less than two hours, Vardhan tweeted. A total of 30 samples can be tested in a single batch on a single machine, he said.

12 pregnancy foods you must have

12 pregnancy foods you must have

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Here is the list of pregnancy foods packed with plenty of nutrients for mommy-to-be and baby.

What's a 'healthy' vegetarian diet?

What's a 'healthy' vegetarian diet?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'Having refined carbohydrates -- such as maida -- in excess is not really healthy.'

PHOTO: Ranveer's fan boy moment!

PHOTO: Ranveer's fan boy moment!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Tahir Hussain used rioters as 'human weapons': Delhi court

Tahir Hussain used rioters as 'human weapons': Delhi court

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav said that a 'powerful person' like Hussain can threaten witnesses in the case if enlarged on bail.

Are energy drinks effective?

Are energy drinks effective?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Most energy drinks can provide a temporary energy boost but that may be because of its caffeine and high sugar content.

Madras Fert, NPC plan JV in Iran

Madras Fert, NPC plan JV in Iran

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

5 simple tips to improve your sex life

5 simple tips to improve your sex life

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Many people only think of reaching orgasm during sex, says Gaurav Gupta. Thinking about it all the time disrupts the area of the brain responsible for orgasm. Instead, focus on your partner and their feelings.

Eat right to sleep well

Eat right to sleep well

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

What you eat everyday definitely affects your sleep. Some foods calm down your brain where as some foods stimulate your brain to perk up.

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Where did this fungus suddenly come from and get all over the country?'

New tough anti-rape law comes into force

New tough anti-rape law comes into force

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee has given his assent to the anti-rape bill which provides for life term and even death sentence for rape convicts besides stringent punishment for offences like acid attacks, stalking and voyeurism.

Beijing becomes 'no-go-zone' as COVID-19 cases jump to 106

Beijing becomes 'no-go-zone' as COVID-19 cases jump to 106

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The Chinese capital reported 106 domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases since June 11 and a senior city official warned that the situation is "extremely severe" in Beijing where authorities have mounted massive containment measures including mass testing of about 90,000 people.

LS takes up discussion on anti-rape bill

LS takes up discussion on anti-rape bill

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday took up a bill which provides for stringent punishment for crimes against women including natural life term or even death for repeat offenders of rape besides various penalties for stalking, voyeurism and acid attacks.

'Leicester City players are very intelligent in every situation'

'Leicester City players are very intelligent in every situation'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Leicester City's rapid counter-attacking game has bamboozled defences during a remarkable ascent to the Premier League summit but manager Claudio Ranieri also credits having bright players as another reason for their success.

Indian doc jailed in UK over patient's death

Indian doc jailed in UK over patient's death

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

An Indian doctor on deputation in Britain has been jailed for two-and-a-half years for manslaughter after wrongly diagnosing a patient who later died.

Modi's jibe at PM: Doctor of finance landed rupee in hospital

Modi's jibe at PM: Doctor of finance landed rupee in hospital

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Launching a frontal attack on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the state of the economy, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said though Singh is a "doctor of finance, the rupee is in hospital".

Olive oil fights breast cancer

Olive oil fights breast cancer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

women who consume a lot of olive oil enjoy dramatically lower rates of breast cancer, says a study.

'#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'