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What 7 hours of sleep can do to your body

What 7 hours of sleep can do to your body

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

It is important to give the body the rest it deserves, which will ultimately help to enhance memory, improve focus and develop the capacity for learning new information, says Chaitanya Ramalingegowda.

Why we import what we do from China

Why we import what we do from China

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

We import from China not because we love China, but because they sell us these things at cheap prices, points out Rathin Roy.

Harrison Ford released from hospital after plane crash

Harrison Ford released from hospital after plane crash

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The Hollywood veteran was spotted driving around Saturday.

Buy these photos and you might help save the wildlife

Buy these photos and you might help save the wildlife

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Love wildlife and want to help in saving them? Here's a chance to do so from the comfort of your house. Presenting Prints for Nature -- a fine art photographic print sale offering collectors the chance to own work from some of the most impactful names in the photography industry and contribute to conservation. The initiative was created by National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale and includes eighty-five fine art and nature photographers who have generously donated prints for this cause. All of the net proceeds will go directly to support Conservation International's core initiatives. It will support those on the front lines protecting our wild lands and our most vulnerable species, at a time of critical need. The sale ends December 10, 2020. Please visit https://www.printsfornature.com/ to learn more.

'We are now the eye of the storm'

'We are now the eye of the storm'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'Between the quiet hallways and the empty streets, there is a misleadingly peaceful atmosphere outside, that does not reflect the stress and tragedy happening every day between hospital walls.'

Chhalaang review

Chhalaang review

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Hands down, the star of the show is Rajkummar Rao, observes Sukanya Verma.

Rajasthan MLAs to stay in hotel till RS poll

Rajasthan MLAs to stay in hotel till RS poll

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has alleged that the BJP was conspiring to poach the MLAs in order to destabilise his government, a charge denied by the saffron party.

Have you watched these short films?

Have you watched these short films?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

ZEE5 has launched a short film festival. Joginder Tuteja tells you what's on offer.

The Actor Who Gave 1,000 Auditions!

The Actor Who Gave 1,000 Auditions!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

'When you are not from this industry, you have to take everything really, really seriously.'

Inflation at (-)3.81% in Oct; Pulses, onions expensive

Inflation at (-)3.81% in Oct; Pulses, onions expensive

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

The Wholesale Price Index-based inflation was (-)4.54% in Sep.

Retail inflation rises to 7.96% in Jul on costly veggies

Retail inflation rises to 7.96% in Jul on costly veggies

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Inflation in rural and urban areas in July was 8.45 per cent and 7.42 per cent, respectively.

'Women must live within limits'

'Women must live within limits'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'When you sow a small plant, then you keep watch on it so that wild cattle should not eat that sapling.'

How to pick the right fitness trainer

How to pick the right fitness trainer

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Beyond 'eat something before your workout', take their advice with a pinch of salt, warns Jyoti Dabas.

'I'm not a scandalous person'

'I'm not a scandalous person'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'If today, I have to take up a nude role, I will, if I like the script and the director.'' 'It has to affect me as a script and be meaningful.' 'It should not be to titillate the audience.'

PIX: Trudeau attends emotional vigil for Canada bus crash victims

PIX: Trudeau attends emotional vigil for Canada bus crash victims

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined religious and community leaders at an emotional vigil on Sunday night to honor the 15 members of a junior ice hockey team killed in a bus crash that shocked the hockey-loving nation.

'Parsi lifestyle is not going to die away in a hurry'

'Parsi lifestyle is not going to die away in a hurry'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'Parsis are brought up with a great sense of the importance of truth and speaking your mind.'

5 unusual jobs that pay really well

5 unusual jobs that pay really well

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Cruise entertainer? Pet food taster? Yes, these are actual jobs!

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'There is no need to do anything, let your SIPs get deducted every month, and stick to your allocation between equity, fixed income and emergency funds and your risk covers.'

RBI leaves key rates unchanged, sees more upside risks to inflation

RBI leaves key rates unchanged, sees more upside risks to inflation

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Rajan retained the short-term lending rate at 6.5 and the cash reserve requirement of banks at 4 per cent.

5 reasons why mothers make better entrepreneurs

5 reasons why mothers make better entrepreneurs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Moms don't have the luxury of time. When a problem presents itself, we have to think on our feet and come up with a viable solution.

From Scotland to Greece... Student biked for 48 days to make it back home

From Scotland to Greece... Student biked for 48 days to make it back home

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Kleon Papadimitriou, a Greek student in Aberdeen, Scotland undertook the adventure when flights to much of Europe were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

'I am a simple desi girl'

'I am a simple desi girl'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Watch out for dancing sensation Amy Aela.

Vandana Maurya's story: From a biotech researcher to a social worker

Vandana Maurya's story: From a biotech researcher to a social worker

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Vandana has been attempting to bring in radical changes in the unhealthy food habits amongst the tribals.

Returnees from abroad may opt for paid quarantine: Health ministry

Returnees from abroad may opt for paid quarantine: Health ministry

Rediff.com7 May 2020

In the 'Additional guidelines for quarantine of returnees from abroad/contacts/ isolation of suspect or confirmed cases in private facilities', released on Thursday evening, the ministry said there are large number of facilities such as hotels, service apartments and lodges which are "unoccupied due to impact of COVID-19 on travel and tourism".

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Colombo seems to be veering to the middle path between China and the US on global matters, but in regional matters of strategic security, it is increasingly identifying with India, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

When Sara and Kartik romanced

When Sara and Kartik romanced

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

On the sets of Sara and Kartik's untitled film.

Why is Swara Bhaskar sleeping badly these days?

Why is Swara Bhaskar sleeping badly these days?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'Count your blessings, feel gratitude for the medical and essential services providers and police forces who are staking their lives to fight this invisible enemy.'

How this homemaker won MasterChef Tamil

How this homemaker won MasterChef Tamil

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Devaki Vijayaraman shares her inspiring journey from a homegrown baker to being the first winner of Masterchef India Tamil.

Australia happy with Games Village facilities

Australia happy with Games Village facilities

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Australia Chef de Mission Steve Monoghetti on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the facilities being provided to the athletes and delegates of his country in the Commonwealth Games Village.

'I can't sleep worrying about what's going to happen'

'I can't sleep worrying about what's going to happen'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic is going to send an unprecedented number of low-income households deep into poverty,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

10 tips to be an AWESOME co-worker

10 tips to be an AWESOME co-worker

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

One of the most important aspects of a shared space is maintaining a quiet and peaceful environment, says Prashant Garg.

Managing Internet tech change wisely

Managing Internet tech change wisely

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on learning from past technology revolutions.

COVID-19: Sonia suggests measures to free up funds

COVID-19: Sonia suggests measures to free up funds

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggesting five measures to conserve money for the fight against COVID-19, including a complete ban on media advertisements by government and PSUs for two years and suspending the Central Vista beautification project.

WPI inflation spikes to 4-year high of 5.77% in June

WPI inflation spikes to 4-year high of 5.77% in June

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

RBI targets to keep inflation at 4 per cent, (+/- 2 per cent), and its rise beyond this comfort zone will put pressure on the central bank to hike rates.

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Few of these highly sought-after socialising and networking hubs are seeing much activity as regulars are missing in action.

Farmer protests continue amid fortification of Delhi borders

Farmer protests continue amid fortification of Delhi borders

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Even media persons covering the agitation manage to reach the protest sites with difficulty as they first have to pass through checking and then cross multiple layers of barricading. A Bharatiya Kisan Union office-bearer at Ghazipur border, which now resembles a highly-secured fortress, said despite the odds, supporters from far-off places are reaching the site to express solidarity with farmers.

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.

Poor travellers to get cheaper stay, dinner

Poor travellers to get cheaper stay, dinner

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Poor travellers and migrant labourers will get a comfortable night-stay and dinner for Rs 7 in four major towns in the state - Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior and Jabalpur.

Sonic branding makes for sound business, realise firms

Sonic branding makes for sound business, realise firms

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Companies are looking for an engaging hook, and sound is universally seen as a big emotional connector, finds Nikhat Hetavkar.

BJP in Bihar hitting out at LJP due to Nitish: Chirag Paswan

BJP in Bihar hitting out at LJP due to Nitish: Chirag Paswan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Paswan also said that BJP leaders were free to throw barbs at the LJP, as part of their "coalition dharma", but he would always hold Prime Minister Narendra Modi in high regard.