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Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

As Sachin turns 50, Rediff brings you 50 fascinating facts about the God of Cricket.

UPA-II must close ranks behind its only workable big idea

UPA-II must close ranks behind its only workable big idea

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

The committee's objections are a curious mixture; some attack the very basis of the project, others question its implementation.

UPA-II must close ranks behind its only workable big idea

UPA-II must close ranks behind its only workable big idea

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

The committee's objections are a curious mixture; some attack the very basis of the project, others question its implementation.

War brews between HUL, Sebamed over soap ads

War brews between HUL, Sebamed over soap ads

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Sebamed's campaign for its cleansing bar of the same name, released across print, television, digital and outdoor, has also named Santoor, a popular soap brand from Wipro Consumer Care.

Birthday Special: The Best Karan Johar Film? VOTE!

Birthday Special: The Best Karan Johar Film? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 May 2012

As Karan Johar turns 40 today, we ask you, dear readers, to vote for his best work so far.

Find out which brands are rushing for tie-ups with IPL

Find out which brands are rushing for tie-ups with IPL

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Big brands are keen to tie up with IPL for advertising purposes.

Federal Bank launches debit cards for HNIs

Federal Bank launches debit cards for HNIs

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Private sector lender Federal Bank on Wednesday launched two premium debit cards exclusively targeted at its HNI customers, apart from a premium travel card.

Would you buy a Trump flat in India?

Would you buy a Trump flat in India?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

'Some brands only lend their names to the property and take a royalty.' 'The developer only needs to adhere to the terms and conditions of the contracts.' 'But branded apartments from Trump are particular about every small detail.'

Amul advertisements capture the essence of India

Amul advertisements capture the essence of India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

The longest running advertisement campaign has also found a place in the Guiness Book of world records.

'Terrorism should not be branded Hindu or Muslim'

'Terrorism should not be branded Hindu or Muslim'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'They have the same pet peeves, the same ruse, the same beliefs, the same justifications.' 'All terrorists thrive on the premise that by perpetuating violence and bloodshed on innocents, they are justifying the injustices done to their community.'

What Googly Will Modi Bowl in 2024?

What Googly Will Modi Bowl in 2024?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

It is not unlikely that ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP government comes up with more imaginative schemes aimed at constituency-building. The party under Modi's leadership has a more modern thinking in such matters unlike its rivals, which are still steeped only in ideology, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jharkhand to get its first five-star hotel

Jharkhand to get its first five-star hotel

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

A country liquor manufacturer is set to launch the Radisson brand in Ranchi.

When Bollywood Went Blind

When Bollywood Went Blind

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Sukanya Verma looks at all the wonderful, wacky and woeful ways Bollywood has portrayed blindness on screen.

How marketers are positioning yogurt as health food

How marketers are positioning yogurt as health food

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Big players are repositioning packaged yogurt as stand-alone breakfast option or health dessert.

Brand isn't everything, says Pepsico India chief

Brand isn't everything, says Pepsico India chief

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

PepsiCo India's new CEO admits to being an ardent follower of the world's management gurus and they clearly mould his outlook.

Online shopping, cab services to turn costlier

Online shopping, cab services to turn costlier

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Many online retail websites follow 'aggregator' model.

Cricket Buzz: Byju's to be India's new shirt sponsors

Cricket Buzz: Byju's to be India's new shirt sponsors

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

A source said that the transfer is a "tripartite agreement" between Oppo, Byju's and the BCCI and will be signed on Thursday.

How Microsoft is preparing to take on Android devices, iPhone

How Microsoft is preparing to take on Android devices, iPhone

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

It's planning to offer unique apps such as Office 365, One Drive and X-Box Games.

Sports Shorts: Ex Commissioner made NBA 'truly global brand' dies

Sports Shorts: Ex Commissioner made NBA 'truly global brand' dies

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Fiat Punto and its 4 closest rivals

Fiat Punto and its 4 closest rivals

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The Italian hot hatch with its high-end features along with powerful and refined engine choices poses serious challenge to premium car makers of India.

Mallya hits back; set to remove 'India' from F1 team name

Mallya hits back; set to remove 'India' from F1 team name

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Vijay Mallya, who is being pursued by Indian authorities over unpaid loans tied to his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, has taken steps that could see India disappear from the name of his Formula One team.

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

HLL loses ad case against Reckit & Benckiser

HLL loses ad case against Reckit & Benckiser

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Hindustan Lever Ltd has suffered a setback with the Delhi high court dismissing its plea to stop rival Reckit Benckiser India Ltd from running an advertisement of Dettol soaps, which HLL had alleged disparaged its popular brand Lifebuoy.

8 anti-cancer drugs to be categorised as essential

8 anti-cancer drugs to be categorised as essential

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Eight commonly prescribed anti-cancer drugs will soon enter India's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM).

Just what the doctor ordered

Just what the doctor ordered

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

'Indian doctors have also been wary of patients learning about drugs and brand names.' 'Probably harking back to the Brahmanical tradition of preserving information and knowledge from getting polluted by the lower classes,' says Ambi Parameswaran.

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'Yellow Bus is a heart-breaking story based on a real incident and will strike a chord with mothers across the world.'

Wal-Mart retail plans on track

Wal-Mart retail plans on track

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Wal-Mart has a joint venture with Bharti Enterprises for a cash-and-carry(wholesale) venture in India. There are no regulatory restrictions on using the Wal-Mart brand in this business, but the company cannot have its brand name on front-end (retail level) stores that sell direct to consumers.

'Not easy to defend Olympic gold but it's achievable'

'Not easy to defend Olympic gold but it's achievable'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The soft-spoken Rudisha, belonging to the Masai tribe, was critical of runners tarring the country's image.

'Why was the police car not taken up to the hospital doorstep?

'Why was the police car not taken up to the hospital doorstep?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

'Where was the armed police?' 'Did you see armed constables around him?' 'There was deep negligence by the UP police and this was a deep conspiracy.'

What's brewing in Starbucks' cup? Find out...

What's brewing in Starbucks' cup? Find out...

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Starbucks faces two major challenges.

Web addresses to get more leeway

Web addresses to get more leeway

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

Under the plan, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers will allow organizations to apply for any top-level domain, a media report said on Thursday. Businesses, for example, could use brand names such as '.ibm' or '.ebay' in their Web addresses. Cities could sign up for names like '.nyc' or '.berlin,' the Wall Street Journal reported.

The devil is back, with new plans!

The devil is back, with new plans!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

'2024 elections won't be Kharge vs Modi'

'2024 elections won't be Kharge vs Modi'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'If the Congress gets to form the government in 2024, then Sonia Gandhi by virtue of being CPP chairperson will have the authority to decide who will be the prime minister and not Kharge.'

Hindi newspaper market heats up

Hindi newspaper market heats up

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

Jagran Prakshan Limited, publisher of Hindi daily Dainik Jagran, has rolled out its second newspaper brand, I-next, in Kanpur and Lucknow.

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Udayanidhi has handed over to the BJP one real issue to draw the line between it and the INDIA alliance, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Now, Godrej locks its history in Amar Chitra Katha

Now, Godrej locks its history in Amar Chitra Katha

Rediff.com15 May 2022

It is not the first time the history of the Godrej family is being written. In its centenary year in 1997, film journalist and former editor of Filmfare and Screen B K Karanjia had, at the behest of the industrial family, penned a voluminous two-part history, tracing their trials and tribulations since 1897. So, what made the family want to tell its story again 25 years later? And not through another book, but through a completely different medium?

Jayesh Desai to fill in for Sanjay Chandra

Jayesh Desai to fill in for Sanjay Chandra

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Board of directors of Unitech Wireless to clear name on Tuesday.

Sun Pharma, Merck to market diabetes drugs

Sun Pharma, Merck to market diabetes drugs

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

"Through this partnership, the reach of Sitagliptin and Sitagliptin plus Metformin will be enhanced amongst doctors and patients in India, helping them efficaciously manage the disease," Sun Pharma Chief Executive Officer Kalyanasundaram said in a joint statement issued by the two firms.