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Inflation rises marginally; factory output slows

Inflation rises marginally; factory output slows

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The Reserve Bank of India, which mainly factors in retail inflation to decide its monetary policy, has been tasked by the government to ensure the rate of price rise remains around 4 per cent.

10 tips to increase your sperm count

10 tips to increase your sperm count

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Having sex every other day may be optimum, says Dr Raghuveer Karne. Prolonged abstinence can increase the number of dead sperm.

10 Asanas To Reduce Belly Fat

10 Asanas To Reduce Belly Fat

Rediff.com25 May 2022

While targeting stomach flab, certain yoga asanas are ideal for burning calories, increasing muscle flexibility, and boosting metabolism, says Ira Trivedi, wellness expert and founder of Yog Love.

TN CM harnesses power of social media, rushes help to people in need

TN CM harnesses power of social media, rushes help to people in need

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Harnessing the power of social media, Palaniswami seems to have struck a personal chord with citizens-cum-netizens, not only interacting with them but ensuring redressal of their grievances.

15 tips to cut expenses

15 tips to cut expenses

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Switch to digital mode. Read e-newspapers, e-books. Pay bills online; it is cheaper,' suggests Vijaylaxmi Unney.

Modiji, please read Sunil Mishra's story

Modiji, please read Sunil Mishra's story

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

'I realised that if we don't get relief from the government, I'll be faced with the prospect of either starving in Delhi, or starving in my village.'

This Microsoft employee chased fitness with a 9-5 job

This Microsoft employee chased fitness with a 9-5 job

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

US-based Tanvi who lost her flab and got fit in just 100 weeks is now inspiring others to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Should you drink water before an intense workout?

Should you drink water before an intense workout?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

You can consume 5 to 10 ml of water per kilogram of body weight in the two to four hours before a workout

Doctors dance, sing to encourage patients to keep up the fight

Doctors dance, sing to encourage patients to keep up the fight

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Doctors, health workers, sanitation workers are once again skipping going home and extending their working hours to cope up with the rising demands.

7 things to remember before your first road trip

7 things to remember before your first road trip

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Safety always comes first, followed by fun and adventure, says Vineet Rajan.

'It is exciting to work with Ananya Panday'

'It is exciting to work with Ananya Panday'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Meet Ruchika Sachdeva of Bodice, who will present the Grand Finale at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2021.

95 not out versus COVID-19

95 not out versus COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Maan Kunwar, from the historic city of Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh, is being hailed as the "Rani of Jhansi" because of her indomitable spirit.

SEE: The saddest part of being a model in India

SEE: The saddest part of being a model in India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Lakme model Daman Brar tells Rediff.com's Prasanna Zore about her first modelling assignment and the flip side of being a model in India.

7 simple tips to fight unhealthy cravings

7 simple tips to fight unhealthy cravings

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Munch seeds like flax seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc. Include fruits and berries. They are delicious and healthy.

We don't even know who the poor really are!

We don't even know who the poor really are!

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'I worry that the suffering of these people might be as invisible as the people themselves,' observes Geetanjali Krishna.

LFW: Guess who's thrilled about fashion week?

LFW: Guess who's thrilled about fashion week?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

'What is refreshing is that we're back to work in such times, when things are really looking low all over the world,' says supermodel Lakshmi Rana.

'You can grow in any direction if you work hard'

'You can grow in any direction if you work hard'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Miss Grand India Manika Sheokand wants to challenge what people think of a girl child.

What is Disha's health secret?

What is Disha's health secret?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Eat well. Sleep well. Move well.

PIX: Frenzy, chaos as India's Olympics heroes return

PIX: Frenzy, chaos as India's Olympics heroes return

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

India's triumphant Tokyo Olympics contingent, including history-making Javelin Throw gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra, returned to the country on Monday and was greeted by frenzy and chaos at the New Delhi airport, where supporters jostled to catch a glimpse of their sporting heroes.

Marakkar Review

Marakkar Review

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

The film bears its weight largely on Mohanlal's shoulders who mostly looks tired and old as he delivers his flat, unmemorable lines trying to look passionate, observes Divya Nair.

What's cooking, Malaika?

What's cooking, Malaika?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

What happens when a dazzling beauty gets her hands dirty in the kitchen?

'Tatas will bring Air India to former glory'

'Tatas will bring Air India to former glory'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'All they need is proper leadership.'

20 best meals in Delhi

20 best meals in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Harnoor Channy Tiwari tells you just where you should be heading if you're in the Capital.

Is the worst over for Indian banks?

Is the worst over for Indian banks?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Is the worst over for Indian banks? The past two years saw them ride on treasury trades as deposits soared and credit growth dipped sharply. Gross and net non-performing assets (NPAs) moved south, and the provision coverage ratio (PCR), capital buffers, and profitability indicators are back at pre-pandemic levels. So, what's the plot ahead?

10 tips to manage your anxiety during COVID-19

10 tips to manage your anxiety during COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

When you know you've done your best, you are likely to feel more relaxed and confident that you will be safe, says Aayushi Lakhapati.

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'I have never seen such a large parade being commanded with such precision just by a vocal word of command.' 'I would like to import this technology to England.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), then a final year cadet at the National Defence Academy remembers Queen Elizabeth II's visit to NDA in November 1983.

DELICIOUS Mango Desserts!

DELICIOUS Mango Desserts!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Food blogger Taruna Bakshi has the perfect recipe for you; it has the same richness as a store-bought ice cream.

Employees or contractors? Gig workers face social code dilemma

Employees or contractors? Gig workers face social code dilemma

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The Code on Social Security, 2020 gives a lot of comfort to gig firms which recognise cab drivers or food delivery executives as 'independent contractors' who directly do business with customers with the help of their digitised platforms.

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'We are losing the battle of secularism, but we have not lost.'

Will watch monsoon before rate cut: Rajan

Will watch monsoon before rate cut: Rajan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Most economists feel the RBI has room for a 25-basis point cut, having met inflation targets comfortably

Why RBI paused on rate cuts

Why RBI paused on rate cuts

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Minutes of the MPC meeting show Das felt economy needs more monetary stimulus as inflation outlook remains uncertain.

10 Tips to Manage Stress

10 Tips to Manage Stress

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Our true nature is tranquillity; that is how we are; we need to shed away what we are not and whatever is causing stress, advises spiritual coach Modmonk Anshul.

How Indians will travel in 2021

How Indians will travel in 2021

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The future of travel is increasingly shifting to focus on experiences that positively impact one's overall wellness.

ASK ROOPASHREE: Do You Stress about Stress?

ASK ROOPASHREE: Do You Stress about Stress?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Modi calls for 'repair and prepare' as India emerges from pandemic

Modi calls for 'repair and prepare' as India emerges from pandemic

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for focus on 'repair and prepare' as the nation emerges out of a devastating pandemic. "Over the past year, we have witnessed a lot of disruption in different sectors. Much of it is still there. Yet, disruption does not have to mean despair," he said at VivaTech Summit. "Instead, we must keep the focus on the twin foundations of repair and prepare," he said referring to the need to augment healthcare infrastructure in the country as well as prop up the economy.

RBI keeps interest rate unchanged, pegs FY21 growth at 6%

RBI keeps interest rate unchanged, pegs FY21 growth at 6%

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Reserve Bank of India, for the second straight time, on Thursday kept its key policy rate unchanged at 5.15 per cent, maintaining its accommodative policy stance as long as it was necessary to revive growth. The central bank retained GDP growth at 5 per cent for 2019-20 and pegged it at 6 per cent for the next fiscal.

'Lockdown hampered our WC qualifying chances'

'Lockdown hampered our WC qualifying chances'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

While all her teammates left for home after the junior camp ended on March 19, Suman decided to stay back at the SAI centre in Bengaluru with the senior sides and was stuck there for more than two and half months because of the nationwide lockdown.

Oppn warns govt of Omicron spread, seeks clarity on booster jabs

Oppn warns govt of Omicron spread, seeks clarity on booster jabs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

In a discussion in Lok Sabha on the COVID pandemic, members called for ban on international flights in view of the outbreak of the Omicron strain and demanded that the government 'accept responsibility' for deaths of lakhs of people during the outbreak.

Holi: 10 Asanas To Protect Hair And Skin

Holi: 10 Asanas To Protect Hair And Skin

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Celebrity yogini and wellness entrepreneur Ira Trivedi tells you how to protect your skin and hair from harmful chemicals in the most natural way.

10 simple tips to cut costs at your wedding

10 simple tips to cut costs at your wedding

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Have a clear vision. Plan in advance. Trim down the guest list.