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Inflation hits 23-month high of 3.55% in July

Inflation hits 23-month high of 3.55% in July

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Price of potato, a daily consumable vegetable, rose 58.78 per cent during the month

How Indira Gandhi took Sonia in her fold

How Indira Gandhi took Sonia in her fold

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Small gestures from Indira gave Sonia the confidence that she could be a daughter-in-law in the distinguished family.

Working during pregnancy? Read this!

Working during pregnancy? Read this!

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Don't try to be a super woman. You must listen to your body, says Dr Mahima Bakshi.

'Ahmed Bhai's political intellect was very high'

'Ahmed Bhai's political intellect was very high'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'There were any number of Congress leaders who disliked Sonia Gandhi, but they were very close to Ahmed Bhai and he would listen, and give a shoulder to cry upon.'

Travelling back in time to Mandu

Travelling back in time to Mandu

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Harnoor Channi-Tiwary wants you to visit the Hampi of Central India.

Review: Ranveer and Anil stand out in Dil Dhadakne Do

Review: Ranveer and Anil stand out in Dil Dhadakne Do

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Dil Dhadakne Do is like a really long episode of Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai where Satish Shah doesn't show up, says Raja Sen.

David Dhawan does it again with MPKK

David Dhawan does it again with MPKK

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Salman Khan's new film is worth a watch.

When movie theatres no longer exist...

When movie theatres no longer exist...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the cinema hall.

Income of Beijingers has risen 500%

Income of Beijingers has risen 500%

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

Thanks to over two decades of economic reforms, the income of Beijingers has risen 500 per cent since 1978, allowing them to lead a 'well-to-do' lifestyle as shown in a decline in the Engel's coefficient.

INCREDIBLE! How I lost 21 kg in 1.5 years

INCREDIBLE! How I lost 21 kg in 1.5 years

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Garima Bharucha, 39, from Mumbai shares her inspiring fitness journey and the lessons she learned along the way.

'For three days, we were starving'

'For three days, we were starving'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

'We had doctors from Syria who could not go home as the situation in their country is even worse. We are fortunate we have a safe home to come back to while they don't have that luxury.'

Indian hostage appeals for help

Indian hostage appeals for help

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

'We have been held hostage because they think we are helping Americans,' Tilak Raj says in a video.

What it takes to be a model! Indian beauty queen tells all

What it takes to be a model! Indian beauty queen tells all

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

LFW model Aradhana Buragohain details the pressure she is under to look good.

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver comes to India

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver comes to India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is set to launch his famous Italian restaurant chain in Delhi, the first in the country with plans to expand to cities across India.

'We aren't encouraging people to kill their husbands'

'We aren't encouraging people to kill their husbands'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'There are a lot of women out there in abusive marriages.'

Jaitley must focus on fiscal consolidation to sustain growth

Jaitley must focus on fiscal consolidation to sustain growth

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The obvious temptation for Mr Jaitley would be to achieve a better fiscal deficit figure than what he had promised in July.

Snapdeal to cut cash-on-delivery by 20% in 6 months

Snapdeal to cut cash-on-delivery by 20% in 6 months

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

India has the highest proportion of CODs at 60% of total orders, compared to 50% in China, 28% in Indonesia, and 24% in Brazil

Bold steps can be expected in Union Budget: Deutsche Bank

Bold steps can be expected in Union Budget: Deutsche Bank

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The government on Tuesday announced a host of measures to tame inflation, which had soared to a five-month high of 6.01 per cent in May.

Basmati Billionaires: 'We are born in rice'

Basmati Billionaires: 'We are born in rice'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

India gets its first basmati billionaire family. The promoter family of KRBL reaps gains from high demand for basmati in India and overseas. The company had a stock of 300,000 tonnes of rice as of September 30.

'People wished to pray and we wanted to help them, that's all'

'People wished to pray and we wanted to help them, that's all'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

It was a simple gesture of cleaning a temple but this act by a group of Muslim youths went viral on the internet. Members of the Jamaat-E-Islami Hind, who are involved in flood relief work in Tamil Nadu, speak to S Saraswathi.

How to get that sexy butt!

How to get that sexy butt!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Want that tight, shapely rear end? Read on for the tricks to getting one!

Kamal Haasan: Dilip Kumar had no right to retire so early

Kamal Haasan: Dilip Kumar had no right to retire so early

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

'I'm very upset with Dilipsaab for retiring 40 years too early.' Kamal Haasan talks about his idol Dilip Kumar.

Review: Rockstar doesn't live up to its promise

Review: Rockstar doesn't live up to its promise

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The humour in Rockstar waters down the impact of some of the serious issues being raised, writes Paresh C Palicha.

Chhota Rajan reluctant to go to Mumbai

Chhota Rajan reluctant to go to Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Security has been stepped up in and around Jail no 2 of Tihar prison where underworld don Chhota Rajan was lodged on Thursday after being remanded in a 14-day judicial custody.

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Stalin has given due respect to seniority in the pecking order, but has also taken into consideration the demands of individual ministries and the suitability of individuals, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

How to love your imperfect body

How to love your imperfect body

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

These simple tips will help you fight body issues.

How to value your employees

How to value your employees

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Little efforts matter a lot. Tell them you care.

Grim economy awaits next PM

Grim economy awaits next PM

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'The Budget will have to be substantially re-cast as soon as a new government takes charge after the elections.' 'Both revenue and expenditure numbers will have to be trimmed -- and then may better reflect the deceleration of economic activity caused by slowing consumption trends,' points out T N Ninan.

How to protect your body from air pollution

How to protect your body from air pollution

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Kamal Meattle and Barun Aggarwal guide us on the protective measures we can introduce in our daily lives to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of air pollution.

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev: Notes from a yogi

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev: Notes from a yogi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Yoga is considered a form of exercise by those who follow it and those who want to. But the ancient practice goes beyond just physical well-being

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Don't hold your horsepower any more!

2 Jet Airways crew members from Mumbai injured in Brussels attacks

2 Jet Airways crew members from Mumbai injured in Brussels attacks

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Panic gripped passengers at the Indira Gandhi international airport on Tuesday after the Jet Airways call centre received threats about bombs in five of its aircraft from New Delhi.

CES 2019 transports you to the future

CES 2019 transports you to the future

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com offers a quick checklist of the best of CES's Auto World. The future is here, you will witness self driven cars to flying cars controlled by AI. We bring you the highlight of the CES auto world.

Khushbu's SUPERSTAR life in pictures!

Khushbu's SUPERSTAR life in pictures!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Happy birthday, Khushbu!

Modi's small reforms have big impact on the economy

Modi's small reforms have big impact on the economy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

This will, of course, go a long way in meeting the promised fiscal deficit target of 3.6 per cent of GDP in 2015-16.

First year of college? Relationships can wait!

First year of college? Relationships can wait!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Freedom doesn't mean experimenting everything that comes your way. Tread with caution, warns Dr Prakriti Poddar.

'How can I get married without a dining table?!'

'How can I get married without a dining table?!'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'Since my son insisted his future happiness would be jeopardised unless the matter was urgently addressed, my wife passed instructions to the kitchen staff to serve us meals in front of the TV,' says Kishore Singh.

The Jet brand that Naresh Goyal built

The Jet brand that Naresh Goyal built

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Even in ruin, Jet retained its one essential brand quality: Dignity, says brand guru Sandeep Goyal.

When in India, MNCs serve as Indians do

When in India, MNCs serve as Indians do

Rediff.com16 May 2014

However, international fast-food chains have had to change this business model completely, to adapt to Indian preferences.

Working out but not losing weight? Here's why

Working out but not losing weight? Here's why

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Fitness expert Brinda Sapat tells you where you're going wrong and how to break the weight loss plateau.