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Video: Who inspires Janhvi?

Video: Who inspires Janhvi?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The young actor talks about her inspiration.

So gorgeous! Can you take your eyes off Disha?

So gorgeous! Can you take your eyes off Disha?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The actor was in Noida to promote her new lipstick collection.

Why insurers don't want to cover weight-loss surgery

Why insurers don't want to cover weight-loss surgery

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

While there has been a rise in obesity reduction surgeries, it may still take time before health insurance cover is made available for these.

Will AAP Forge A New Political Culture In India?

Will AAP Forge A New Political Culture In India?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

AAP will have to learn to be patient as such electoral changes do not happen in a hurry, asserts Ramesh Menon.

PHOTOS: The NEW Hero Karizma R!

PHOTOS: The NEW Hero Karizma R!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Next year the Karizma is set to get its biggest upgrade yet!

Osaka laughs off 'too sunburned' comment

Osaka laughs off 'too sunburned' comment

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Japanese comedy duo who said she was 'too sunburned' and 'needed some bleach'

Stop advertising Covid 'medicines', give details: Govt to Patanjali

Stop advertising Covid 'medicines', give details: Govt to Patanjali

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Ramdev's herbal medicine company Patanjali Ayurved has launched 'Coronil tablet and Swasari vati' medicines claiming they can cure the highly contagious disease within seven days.

Lockdown: Govt allows doorstep delivery of essential medicines

Lockdown: Govt allows doorstep delivery of essential medicines

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

According to a notification issued by the health ministry, medical retailers will be allowed to provide drugs to people at their doorstep.

Hyundai Alcazar review: Packs in a premium feel

Hyundai Alcazar review: Packs in a premium feel

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The car is built in a manner that stands tall and rugged on the city streets, without ever being uncomfortable, says Pavan Lall.

Will content creators drive the next wave of e-commerce?

Will content creators drive the next wave of e-commerce?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

First it was called content-led commerce. Then it came to be known as influencer-led commerce. And its latest iteration is creator economy. This evolution of the terminology for online personas impacting buying decisions -- through blogs, memes, bite-sized videos, and podcasts -- has happened over the past five to seven years.

'Akhilesh became a Twitter politician, he was busy tweeting'

'Akhilesh became a Twitter politician, he was busy tweeting'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'Akhilesh did politics like Rabi and Kharif crop which come once a year. Politics is not seasonal, you have to harvest your field all through the year and only then you get a good crop' Political analyst lists 12 reasons why Akhilesh Yadav lost the UP elections.

India's consumption story moving fast once again

India's consumption story moving fast once again

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Sanjiv Mehta, chairman of the country's largest consumer goods company, HUL, believes that the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic between April and June this year has been a mere pause in India's consumption story, and that it will not change the country's overall growth trajectory. India is poised for growth, especially in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, Mehta told shareholders at the company's annual general meeting on Tuesday. The signs of recovery are becoming evident with many states lifting lockdown restrictions in recent weeks.

Covid impact: Imports of digital thermometers rise 2,410%

Covid impact: Imports of digital thermometers rise 2,410%

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

From Covid-19 essentials, such as Vitamin C supplements and thermometers, to bicycles, laptops, and personal weighing scales, demand for certain items galloped during last financial year as the pandemic altered what Indians used on a day-to-day basis. Imports of outdoor sports equipment, handbags for women, and dentures, among others, plummeted. With outdoor activities coming to a halt last year and schools functioning virtually, imports of sports goods witnessed a decline, while inbound shipments of laptops and battery chargers saw a sharp uptick, according to the import data for the financial year 2020-21.

Sidharth Malhotra's got a new job

Sidharth Malhotra's got a new job

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The actor took to Instagram to reveal more details.

The break-up facelift

The break-up facelift

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Alarming but true: Cosmetic surgery to get back at an ex is not uncommon. Ranjita Ganesan explores brutal beauty trends like "revenge surgery" and "vampire facial".

Osaka giving up US citizenship to play for Japan in 2020 Olympics

Osaka giving up US citizenship to play for Japan in 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The 21-year-old, born in Japan to a Haitian father and Japanese mother but raised in the United States, saud it will be special for her to represent host Japan at the Tokyo Games.

How govt plans to push generic drugs

How govt plans to push generic drugs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The change in labelling, which is seen as a part of government's effort to push generic drugs, will come into effect from September 13.

Why govt's drive to promote generic drugs is flawed

Why govt's drive to promote generic drugs is flawed

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Experts believe the move will have little impact given limited production of generic drugs and authority of doctors in prescribing medicines.

'Terrorism is like agriculture in Kashmir'

'Terrorism is like agriculture in Kashmir'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'The government is plucking leaves and not destroying the plant.'

19 deaths not causally related to vaccination reported till Feb 4: Govt

19 deaths not causally related to vaccination reported till Feb 4: Govt

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Choubey said till February 4 total 81 AEFIs, which is 0.096 per cent of the total beneficiaries who have been administered Covaxin, have been reported.

Bommai: Re-Election Man Or Fall Guy?

Bommai: Re-Election Man Or Fall Guy?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Where does Basavaraj Bommai stand three months after he assumed the reins of power in Karnataka?

Padma Lakshmi's struggle with skin colour is real

Padma Lakshmi's struggle with skin colour is real

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The model turned author has never shied away from talking about her daily struggles.

8 facts you must know about skincare

8 facts you must know about skincare

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'One size fits all' approach doesn't work when it comes to skincare routines. You need to be patient, and understand what works best for your skin, warns Dr Dinesh Jain.

'Should we wait till 10,000 people die every day to close down?'

'Should we wait till 10,000 people die every day to close down?'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'We don't have any more time.' 'We should close down, and vaccinate as many people as possible.'

Should GST be imposed on extra-neutral alcohol?

Should GST be imposed on extra-neutral alcohol?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The central government wants to impose the levy; many states are opposed - at least, to the Centre doing so

GST arm finds P&G India guilty of profiteering

GST arm finds P&G India guilty of profiteering

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

There have been complaints from consumers that the firm has increased the base price of products and then charged the lower GST rate, thereby keeping the MRP of products the same in pre and post tax rate cut.

Saridon, Piriton and 2 other drugs kept out of banned list

Saridon, Piriton and 2 other drugs kept out of banned list

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Delhi high court had earlier allowed Indian pharma major Wockhardt to sell its Ace Proxyvon tablets, which is a mixture of three salts -- aceclofenac, paracetamol and rabeprazol -- a combination that is banned.

Nykaa's Falguni Nayar: UNAFRAID To Take Risks

Nykaa's Falguni Nayar: UNAFRAID To Take Risks

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Beauty, Nykaa's founder Falguni Nayar realised, is a very long-tailed business and with e-commerce picking up in India, it seemed like a good idea to venture into.

7 tips to prevent hair loss!

7 tips to prevent hair loss!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Even as a teen, Syed Firdaus Ashraf was terrified about losing his hair. So here's what he did.

Revealed! Why Kishore Biyani sold his Future to Reliance

Revealed! Why Kishore Biyani sold his Future to Reliance

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Future group founder Kishore Biyani on Wednesday said the homegrown retail major lost nearly Rs 7,000 crore revenue in first three-four months of the Covid-19 pandemic due to closing of stores, which led him to sell his business to Reliance Industries.

Lindsay Lohan wore a hijab and the internet is really confused

Lindsay Lohan wore a hijab and the internet is really confused

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

People were both happy and angry about her appearance.

PIX: What are Aishwarya, Sushmita doing together?

PIX: What are Aishwarya, Sushmita doing together?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Mickey Contractor brings the ladies together.

FMCG firms start seeing growth in urban India after months of Covid grief

FMCG firms start seeing growth in urban India after months of Covid grief

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

60-65 per cent of the FMCG industry's overall sales come from urban areas; 35-40 per cent from rural areas.

Can Nykaa teach Amazon, Flipkart a lesson?

Can Nykaa teach Amazon, Flipkart a lesson?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Unlike some of India's largest online retailers like Flipkart, Amazon, Myntra and Jabong, which are very secretive about their data and use it to cut better deals with brands than their competitors, the Nykaa monetising its insights. If it is is able to do so without giving away any of its advantages to competitors, it could be on to a winning model.

AI's US-bound flyers can't carry 'powder-like substance' in handbags

AI's US-bound flyers can't carry 'powder-like substance' in handbags

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The Air India directive to its passenger said 'carriage of any powder or powder-like substance in hand or carry-on baggage which is 350 ml or larger is prohibited'.

Brad Hodge takes a dig at Kohli; apologises later

Brad Hodge takes a dig at Kohli; apologises later

Rediff.com18 May 2019

"Amazing what people do for money," he commented on the advertisement video.

FMCG leaders beat FY21 blues, exceed pre-Covid levels

FMCG leaders beat FY21 blues, exceed pre-Covid levels

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

In spite of a severe second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, and a widespread disruption in public life therefore, India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) sector seems to have emerged as one of the most resilient segments of the economy. The early numbers and estimates for the April-June quarter indicate a steady recovery in FMCG players' business, which is now set to exceed the pre-pandemic level. Amid nationwide lockdowns because of the first Covid wave, FMCG revenues had been severely affected in mid-2020.

PIX: Katrina, Kangana's sheer magic!

PIX: Katrina, Kangana's sheer magic!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Bollywood's love for sheer saris.

'If a 17-year-old wants breast implants, I say NO'

'If a 17-year-old wants breast implants, I say NO'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

In an exclusive interview, prominent Brazilian cosmetic surgeon Dr Jaime Anger tells us why India is now the fourth largest hub of cosmetic surgery in the world, ethical dilemmas experts in his line of work face and how youngsters' fast-paced lifestyles today are landing them on the operating table.

4 reasons why you get acne

4 reasons why you get acne

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Stress is a major cause of acne.