News for 'cosmetics'

Video: A glittering fashion show for a cause

Video: A glittering fashion show for a cause

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Fashion designers and models got together to make a statement against domestic violence in Mumbai.

Most-desired body of 2010: Gisele Bundchen!

Most-desired body of 2010: Gisele Bundchen!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Did you ever wish that you could have Jennifer Aniston's hair and Angelina Jolie's lips? Well, so do a lot of other people.

Is Ash losing to Freida Pinto?

Is Ash losing to Freida Pinto?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

The actress has been permanently replaced by the Slumdog Millionaire star as the Indian face of L'Oreal.

Kashmir is not your integral part, Pak tells India

Kashmir is not your integral part, Pak tells India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Upping the ante, Pakistan on Thursday said there can be no result-oriented discussions with India on Kashmir unless New Delhi stops treating it as the country's integral part and seeking a solution within the ambit of the Indian Constitution.

Fiery red Renault Lodgy World Edition is here!

Fiery red Renault Lodgy World Edition is here!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The fuel efficiency of the Lodgy 110 PS stands at 19.98 km/litre.

New 'superbug' originating from India, Pakistan?

New 'superbug' originating from India, Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Quoting experts, BBC has claimed that bacteria that make an enzyme called NDM-1 or New Delhi-Metallo-1, have travelled back with NHS patients who went abroad to countries like India and Pakistan for treatments such as cosmetic surgery.

Kate Winslet recreates the Madonna look

Kate Winslet recreates the Madonna look

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

The Most Attractive Celebs

The Most Attractive Celebs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Here's a look at the candidates who made it to the British poll.

All new Honda Brio launched. Price starts at Rs 4.69 lakh

All new Honda Brio launched. Price starts at Rs 4.69 lakh

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Is it all new? No it is a cosmetic upgrade in reality

Why amendments are necessary for Make in India's success

Why amendments are necessary for Make in India's success

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Make in India and Swacch Bharat initiatives are going to have tremendous impact on the Home and Personal Care industry.

Why I want a united, independent Kashmir

Why I want a united, independent Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

People of Jammu and Kashmir have expressed more than once in various surveys that they don't want to be part of Pakistan. All that, however, fall on deaf ears and the old policies continue with some cosmetic changes.

Sexiest male celebs and their much-desired assets!

Sexiest male celebs and their much-desired assets!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Last week, we brought you results of the The 14th Annual 'Famed Hottest Looks' survey when it came to female celebrities. It's now the boys' turn!

Reliability is what Renault Duster excels at

Reliability is what Renault Duster excels at

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

It is ideal for someone looking to have the practicality of a diesel and the utility of an automatic.

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Will the warning shots from giants like Unilever and P&G break digital growth?

Why Ford Figo Aspire is the best compact sedan in the market

Why Ford Figo Aspire is the best compact sedan in the market

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The Aspire offers the best of performance and efficiency, something which is unheard of in this segment. It is neither outdated nor unreliable and no other car in its segment can come close to the Aspire's VFM proposition.

The world's richest woman is dead. She was the L'Oreal heiress.

The world's richest woman is dead. She was the L'Oreal heiress.

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

10 things you need to know about the life of Liliane Bettencourt.

Jennifer Aniston's monthly beauty budget: $30!

Jennifer Aniston's monthly beauty budget: $30!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

If you've been splurging like crazy on expensive cosmetic products, listen to how one of the most beautiful women in the world maintains her looks on a shoestring budget.

Riding through Indo-Pak tensions, cross-LoC bus completes 10 yrs

Riding through Indo-Pak tensions, cross-LoC bus completes 10 yrs

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

From being billed as mother of "all confidence building measures" to derision as a "cosmetic step", Srinagar-Muzaffarabad cross-Line of Control bus service has survived tensions between India and Pakistan including Mumbai terror attacks and numerous ceasefire violations along the border to complete 10 years of its operation on Tuesday.

Quiz: Is kajal good for your eyes?

Quiz: Is kajal good for your eyes?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Do you know why men in Rajathan apply kajal in their eyes? Is it a fashion statement or some scientific reason behind it?

Small town dreams: How a UP girl landed in UK

Small town dreams: How a UP girl landed in UK

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Meet Dr Antima Gupta who has won a UNSECO scholarship to pursue her post-doctorial thesis in London. She tells Abhishek Mande what it takes to be a research scientist.

The many health benefits of aloe vera

The many health benefits of aloe vera

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

In addition to its use in skincare products, here are a few more healthcare advantages the aloe vera plant offers.

Style risks: The hazards of body piercing

Style risks: The hazards of body piercing

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Body piercing, a cosmetic procedure popular in antiquity, has become very fashionable again in recent years. But if you're contemplating getting a piercing done, remember that these attention-grabbing procedures come with risks.

Helping India's micro-entrepreneurs

Helping India's micro-entrepreneurs

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

The National Policy on Urban Street Vendors, 2009, approved by the UPA government, recognises street vendors (or micro-entrepreneurs) as an integral and legitimate part of the urban retail trade and distribution system.

Despite new launches, Samsung continues to lag behind Xiaomi in India

Despite new launches, Samsung continues to lag behind Xiaomi in India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

It has 18.9 per cent share of the market, down from 22.6 per cent for the third quarter of 2018 while Xiaomi has 27.1 per cent share.

Will India shine at Cannes 2010?

Will India shine at Cannes 2010?

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Here's a look at what to expect from our pavilions at the Festival this year.

How to solve financial sector's $75 bn problem

How to solve financial sector's $75 bn problem

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'The solution is to enable a graceful transfer of the deposit and funding 'franchise' from capital-deficient firms to capital-surplus firms.' 'This will expand credit intermediation, bring down its costs, and put the financial sector on a definite path of recovery,' argues former RBI deputy governor Viral Acharya.

'India can cut nearly 50% of its imports from China'

'India can cut nearly 50% of its imports from China'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'India has the potential to reduce its trade deficit with China by $8.4 billion in FY21.'

Why Manmohan Singh is sceptical about India achieving $5 trillon growth

Why Manmohan Singh is sceptical about India achieving $5 trillon growth

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The dangerous thing about the present situation is that the government is complacent enough to not realise that we are in the midst of a protracted economic slowdown, Singh said.

Will fathers get their due fifty years from now?

Will fathers get their due fifty years from now?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

Mothers' Day is celebrated by everyone, even among the Indian Diaspora, with love and care. Children pamper their mothers with cosmetics, flowers, visits to restaurants, jewelry, etc. Are fathers similarly given unequivocal attention, are they attended to with affection on Father's Day?Maybe in 50 years, in the second half of this century, when the fathers begin to shoulder more day-to-day responsibilities, they will be pampered with personalised, meaningful gifts.

Dabur accuses US firm of infringing on trademark

Dabur accuses US firm of infringing on trademark

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

In its petition before the Delhi high court, Dabur alleged that the US-based company is infringing on the trademark of its skincare range, Uveda, which is also based on Ayurveda therapy.

Yardley gives Wipro the premium edge

Yardley gives Wipro the premium edge

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

The heritage brand's journey from Bond Street to Sarjapur Road will give a facelift to Wipro's fast moving consumer goods portfolio.

The chink in the e-commerce draft

The chink in the e-commerce draft

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

While the new norms are part of the draft policy's guidelines to fight counterfeit and fake products on platforms, they might end up helping brands and e-commerce firms sign exclusive sale deals.

Little luxuries console consumers

Little luxuries console consumers

Rediff.com27 May 2009

Consumers have traditionally sought solace in life's little low-cost treats during hard times. Lipstick, lingerie, sunglasses and watches are some of the usual "affordable luxuries" people have turned to in recessions. And each downturn throws up fresh examples.

Terror trail runs through Pakistan, again

Terror trail runs through Pakistan, again

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Faisal Shahzad came to the United States 11 years ago on a student visa. He became a US citizen last year after marrying Huma Mian, who was born in Colorado.

Coke wins landmark service tax case

Coke wins landmark service tax case

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Pharma and FMCG firms to benefit too.

Deepen your meditation with these yoga poses

Deepen your meditation with these yoga poses

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya, trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, instructs you on five poses that helps you deepen your meditation.

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties and several trade unions backing the 'Bharat Bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing all the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure COVID guidelines are followed.

Most inspirational women of the decade

Most inspirational women of the decade

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Cheryl Cole has been named the most inspirational woman of this decade in a poll, followed by Dame Helen Mirren and Oprah Winfrey. Who else made it to the list? Take a look!

Law firms in service tax net

Law firms in service tax net

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The Union Budget, while keeping the service tax rate unchanged at 10 per cent, has expanded its ambit to include services provided by legal consultancy and advisory firms. The tax would, however, not be applicable if the service provider or receiver is an individual.

'Smart city' project fails to address real urban problems

'Smart city' project fails to address real urban problems

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The 'Smart city' programme is in danger of becoming cosmetic - creating showpieces instead of addressing endemic urban problems.