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Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.

The Holi Hai Special Quiz!

The Holi Hai Special Quiz!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Ready to splash in Bollywood's brand of colours with Sukanya Verma's Holi special quiz?

Shopping For An Air Conditioner? 5 Top ACs For Summer

Shopping For An Air Conditioner? 5 Top ACs For Summer

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

If you're on the lookout to buy a new AC, there's no time like now when it comes to choices. Top brands like Samsung, Voltas, Lloyd, Whirlpool, and Carrier are offering discounts of up to 48 per cent.

The Kannada Film That Trumps Adolescence

The Kannada Film That Trumps Adolescence

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The unspoken subject of Mithya is violence, and the big zinger here is our recognition that the movie is showing us the makings of a juvenile delinquent -- perhaps the finest since Truffaut unleashed his Antoine Doinel, applauds Sreehari Nair.

Uncapped Indians, the secret of Punjab's success: Ponting

Uncapped Indians, the secret of Punjab's success: Ponting

Rediff.com29 May 2025

In an interview to PTI ahead of the IPL play-offs, Ponting covered all areas that got the franchise much-needed success. Excerpts from the interaction.

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Big Star?

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Big Star?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Yash Raj Films is all set to introduce Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in their new film, Saiyaara, an intense love story.

Virat Kohli tops celebrity rankings with a brand value of $227.9 million

Virat Kohli tops celebrity rankings with a brand value of $227.9 million

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Cricketer Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top position in brand value, now reaching $227.9 million, surpassing Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, who holds the second spot with $203.1 million, according to Kroll's 'Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2023: Brands, Business, Bollywood'. The report ranks India's most influential celebrity brands by assessing their brand values derived from endorsements and social media presence.

Narivetta Review: Tovino Thomas Is Exceptional

Narivetta Review: Tovino Thomas Is Exceptional

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Narivetta takes its cue from real-life incidents and fictionalises the ordeal through the experiences of a young cop caught in the crossfire between the police and tribals up in arms, notes Arjun Menon.

Why jewellery giant Titan will continue to shine

Why jewellery giant Titan will continue to shine

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Strong margins in the jewellery segment in Q4FY25, steady growth guidance for FY26 and expectations of outperformance in the organised jewellery sector boosted sentiment for the largest listed jewellery maker by market capitalisation, Titan Company. The stock was the highest gainer on the benchmark indices (Sensex as well as Nifty), rising 4.1-4.5 per cent at close on Friday, taking the total gains over the past month to about 12 per cent.

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma surrenders 2.1 cr ESOPs

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma surrenders 2.1 cr ESOPs

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Fintech firm One97 Communications' managing director and chief executive officer Vijay Shekhar Sharma has voluntarily surrendered 2.1 crore shares worth about Rs 1,800 crore, as per a regulatory filing and share closing price of the company.

Who has the coolest hairstyle at KKR? Iyer has answer

Who has the coolest hairstyle at KKR? Iyer has answer

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders' new vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer has ventured into the skincare market by launching a range of grooming products and supplements under the brand - Rushr.

Sonakshi, Zaheer Get Lovey-Dovey

Sonakshi, Zaheer Get Lovey-Dovey

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

The glamour quotient skyrocketed at the Bombay Times Fashion Week.

As Election Nears, Patna Gets Metro Boost

As Election Nears, Patna Gets Metro Boost

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The metro, it seems, is politics-proof -- even if it comes at a high cost.

Kitchen Tips: Indian Foods That Freeze Well

Kitchen Tips: Indian Foods That Freeze Well

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.

Confident Arshdeep finally striking in Powerplay

Confident Arshdeep finally striking in Powerplay

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Arshdeep is happy that he could account for all three in-form batters of LSG in Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran inside the Powerplay.

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

The subscriber count made JioHotstar one of the largest OTT platforms in the world.

Renters, Loss and Liability Cover Are Essential

Renters, Loss and Liability Cover Are Essential

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Tenants should primarily buy contents insurance. 'This covers personal belongings like electronics, furniture, clothes, and appliances against risks such as fire, theft, floods, and other natural calamities.

Sun Pharma Q4 profit down 19% at Rs 2,149.8 cr, revenue up 8%

Sun Pharma Q4 profit down 19% at Rs 2,149.8 cr, revenue up 8%

Rediff.com23 May 2025

India's largest drug maker Sun Pharmaceutical on Thursday posted a decline of 19 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) for its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025 (Q4FY25) at Rs 2,149.8 crore. Meanwhile, its revenue from operations rose by 8 per cent at Rs 12,958.8 crore.

Superbet Rapid & Blitz: Praggnanandhaa storms to 2nd place

Superbet Rapid & Blitz: Praggnanandhaa storms to 2nd place

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa bounced back from a poor start in the rapid section to climb to second place in the overall standings at the end of the first half of the blitz section in the Superbet Rapid & Blitz tournament.

T20 Mumbai League: SKY, Iyer, Dube picked in draft

T20 Mumbai League: SKY, Iyer, Dube picked in draft

Rediff.com2 May 2025

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav was named the icon player for the Triumph Knights Mumbai NorthEast, while Shreyas Iyer went to SoBo Mumbai Falcons.

The Sweet Sound Of A Mitch Marsh 100

The Sweet Sound Of A Mitch Marsh 100

Rediff.com23 May 2025

The Aussie all-rounder scored a blazing 117 off 64 balls. Not only was his innings decorated with 10 fours and 8 sixes, his two massive partnerships put LSG in the driver's seat.

Skoda India gears up for EV play with local push

Skoda India gears up for EV play with local push

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Skoda Auto India, the Czech carmaker that has recently found success with its compact SUV Kylaq, says it remains committed to developing a fully localised electric vehicle (EV). The EV will be manufactured at its Chakan facility for both Indian market and exports.

Tesla's entry will help grow EV market in India: BMW

Tesla's entry will help grow EV market in India: BMW

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

BMW Group India is unfazed by the prospect of Tesla entering the electric vehicle market here and feels it will help grow the segment, according to its Managing Director and CEO Vikram Pawah. The group, which sold a total of 1,249 units of electric cars in India across two brands -- BMW and MINI -- has already sold 646 units in the first quarter of 2025 and is keeping its forecast of 15 per cent of its total sales in India coming from EVs, Pawah told PTI in an interview.

Tesla's EVs to start rolling out of Satara in Maharashtra?

Tesla's EVs to start rolling out of Satara in Maharashtra?

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The US carmaker's entry into India is expected by the last quarter of the current financial year.

The Girl Who Dhoni Made Famous!

The Girl Who Dhoni Made Famous!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Sometimes the most relatable reaction face can land you brand deals with Swiggy and Yes Madam faster than a Dhoni six.

Dixon Tech plans Rs 1K-cr facility near Chennai; to create 5K jobs

Dixon Tech plans Rs 1K-cr facility near Chennai; to create 5K jobs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Electronics manufacturing services firm Dixon Technologies is setting up a Rs 1,000-crore facility near Chennai and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday. The factory, which will come up at Oragadam in neighbouring Kancheepuram district, is expected to generate 5,000 jobs in the region, the state government said.

VW to drive in Golf GTI, Tiguan R-line in India

VW to drive in Golf GTI, Tiguan R-line in India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

German carmaker Volkswagen will be driving in its two globally acclaimed performance models Golf GTI and Tiguan R-line in India as part of its steps to enhance brand positioning in the country, a senior company official said on Monday.

It's confirmed, Zomato is now Eternal!

It's confirmed, Zomato is now Eternal!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The shareholders of Zomato have approved a special resolution to rename the firm 'Eternal', the company informed in a stock exchange filing. The brand name of the company's food delivery business Zomato will remain the same, along with the app. Eternal will comprise four major businesses (as of now) -- Zomato, Blinkit, District, and Hyperpure.

Top 6 Auto Brands Sold 92% Cars

Top 6 Auto Brands Sold 92% Cars

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The top six auto brands are: Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota, Kia and Mahindra & Mahindra.

Why Polycab is likely to maintain growth trajectory

Why Polycab is likely to maintain growth trajectory

Rediff.com16 May 2025

India's largest cable and wire manufacturer Polycab India ended financial year 2024-25 (FY25) on a high, delivering another strong quarter of double-digit growth and market share gains. This coupled with margin expansion, operating breakeven for its fast-moving electrical goods (FMEG) business, and steady exports outlook for FY26 is expected to support the stock, which is up 18 per cent over the past month. The stock is currently trading at Rs 5,765 a share.

All Indian salt, sugar brands have microplastics: Study

All Indian salt, sugar brands have microplastics: Study

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

All Indian salt and sugar brands, whether big or small, packaged or unpackaged, contain microplastics, according to a study published on Tuesday.

Consistently healthy performance behind Marico's high stock valuation

Consistently healthy performance behind Marico's high stock valuation

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Marico reported consolidated revenue growth of 20 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) during the January-March quarter (Q4) of FY25. Domestic revenue surged 23 per cent Y-o-Y, while volume growth was 7 per cent. International growth stood at 11 per cent (16 per cent in constant currency growth).

26/11 marked turning point in India-Pak ties: Jaishankar

26/11 marked turning point in India-Pak ties: Jaishankar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the 2008 Mumbai terror attack marked a turning point in relations with Pakistan when Indians collectively felt that such behaviour from a neighbouring country could no longer be tolerated. Speaking at Charotar University of Science and Technology, Jaishankar acknowledged India's transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the last decade, while Pakistan has remained unchanged, continuing with what he termed as its "bad habits."

'I Used To Be Paid Rs 5 Or 10 To Play For Different Buildings'

'I Used To Be Paid Rs 5 Or 10 To Play For Different Buildings'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

He would often cross the railway tracks next to the Wankhede stadium just to catch a glimpse of the top Mumbai players. Today, a stand at that very stadium bears his name.

Generic industry unlikely to be affected by Trump's EO: Indian drug cos

Generic industry unlikely to be affected by Trump's EO: Indian drug cos

Rediff.com14 May 2025

A fresh US executive order (EO) which seeks to bring down prices of prescription drugs in the country by up to 90 per cent -- on par with other developed nations -- will affect innovator companies, while sparing the Indian generic drug makers in the short term. US President Donald Trump signed the EO on Monday, directing the US Trade Representative and the Secretary of Commerce to act against foreign countries that "purposefully and unfairly undercut market prices", driving price hikes in the US.

D2C brands hitch a ride on the quick commerce wagon

D2C brands hitch a ride on the quick commerce wagon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

As quick-commerce players find their foothold among consumers, brands are all set to step up their presence on these platforms.

'Compensation of athletes, IOC's main concern'

'Compensation of athletes, IOC's main concern'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Drawing comparisons with other professional sports, Moses said track and field athletes have missed out on the financial boom due to the lack of a players' union.

Highest Selling New Drug In India Is...

Highest Selling New Drug In India Is...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Enhertu currently costs around Rs 1.6 lakh per 100-milligram injection.

Bidders of Haldiram Snacks Foods seek clarity on ownership of the brand

Bidders of Haldiram Snacks Foods seek clarity on ownership of the brand

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The prospective bidders of Haldiram Snacks Foods (HSFPL), a leading food firm, have sought clarity on the ownership of the brand as it is currently owned by different family factions. The Delhi and Nagpur families have decided to merge their operations and formed a joint venture to sell part of their stake. On the other hand, the Kolkata family runs its separate, independent operations. Bankers said prospective bidders of the company do not want any confusion over the brand in future. They have sought clarity over usage of the brand.

'Sikandar Sealed Salman's Fate'

'Sikandar Sealed Salman's Fate'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'Salman's bad phase is going on for the last five-six years.'