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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 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.

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?

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.

Vaccine will be available to all

Vaccine will be available to all

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The vaccine would be first made available to the vulnerable population and eventually, it would be available in the private market for all.

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.

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The actual expenditure will only be marginally higher and hence, the multiplier effect will be muted.

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.

Love photography? 5 CAREER options for you

Love photography? 5 CAREER options for you

Rediff.com25 May 2020

If you love visuals, you can choose from an array of options to pursue your passion and make money.

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.

Tamiflu to be available in 480 chemist shops

Tamiflu to be available in 480 chemist shops

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Tamiflu, the only drug for swine flu, will be made available in 480 chemist outlets across the country, the Centre said.

'Indian customer is the most discerning'

'Indian customer is the most discerning'

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Giorgio Armani SpA, the Italian fashion company which designs fashion accessories, apparel, cosmetics, fragrances, home interiors, eyewear and watches, among other things, opened its store in India in the middle of a slowdown. The company's deputy managing director John Hooks who has considerable experience in luxury retail in Asia was in India some time ago and spoke to Business Standard's Anoothi Vishal on Armani's India plans.

FMCG story slides into slow lane; Britannia bucks the trend

FMCG story slides into slow lane; Britannia bucks the trend

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

While green shoots are beginning to emerge, with June sales rebounding to pre-Covid levels thanks to a rural revival, most FMCG chief executives have voiced concerns about localised lockdowns that began in July and have extended into August in some states.

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.

'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.

Kalmadi re-elected IOA president

Kalmadi re-elected IOA president

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

In what turned out to be a formality, the Indian Olympic Association elections returned the same office-bearers, with Suresh Kalmadi as president for a fourth consecutive term.

L'Oreal found guilty of racial discrimination

L'Oreal found guilty of racial discrimination

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

France's highest court was told L'Oreal had sought an all-white sales staff to promote haircare product Fructis Style. Recruitment agency Districom had sent a fax in 2000 saying Garnier's hostesses should be aged 18 to 22, wear size 38 to 42 clothes and be BBR. BBR (Blue, Black, Red) is an expression widely recognised in the French recruitment world as the code for white French people born to white French parents, in effect excluding the ethnic minorities.

How Arjan maintains his 6 Pack Abs

How Arjan maintains his 6 Pack Abs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Actor Arjan Bajwa shares his diet and fitness secrets.

Scarlett Johansson's latest sexy avatar

Scarlett Johansson's latest sexy avatar

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Scarlett Johansson is the new face of the Dolce & Gabbana Cosmetics line, according to reports. Check out her Marilyn Monroe-style glamour in one D&G advert.

Indo-Pak tension affects unique trade

Indo-Pak tension affects unique trade

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

The practice -- known as the 'done-trade' business in Pakistan and involving the transfer of small quantities of items like nuts, cigarettes, betel leaves, sarees and cosmetics -- has been hit hard by a drop in the number of travellers between the two countries. Many involved in 'done-trade' business at Karachi's Bombay Bazaar have either switched to other businesses or started selling 'jainamaz' (prayer cloth) and other religious items.

Online shopping during festive season could touch Rs 25k cr

Online shopping during festive season could touch Rs 25k cr

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

"This is expected to be the busiest festive season for e-commerce companies as Indian consumers are likely to spend up to Rs 25,000 crore as against over Rs 20,000 crore spent in the festive season last year," Assocham Secretary General D S Rawat said.

Tone your limbs with yoga

Tone your limbs with yoga

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

In the second and final part of a series, yoga acharya Shameem Akthar, takes you through all those different ways you may do while relaxing and healing cat-stretch in yoga.

Centre tells IPL to consult states for new dates

Centre tells IPL to consult states for new dates

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

The IPL's attempts to break the deadlock over its schedule on Monday suffered a fresh blow with the Centre rejecting the cosmetic changes in the fixture and bluntly telling the organisers to consult the state governments while finalising the dates. With less than a month to go for the Twenty20 event to get underway, the Home Ministry's rejection of the second proposed schedule submitted by the IPL organisers has put a question mark on the fate of the tournament.

Freida Pinto to be face of Estee Lauder?

Freida Pinto to be face of Estee Lauder?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

'Slumdog Millionaire' actress Freida Pinto has reportedly landed herself a deal to front cosmetics giant Estee Lauder.

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.

12 innovative marketing techniques

12 innovative marketing techniques

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

How to get the word out and not go broke doing it.

Freida Pinto becomes new face of L'Oreal

Freida Pinto becomes new face of L'Oreal

Rediff.com13 May 2009

Freida Pinto and Evangeline Lilly are the latest beauties to join the list of celebrities to endorse products by cosmetic giant L'Oreal.

After Maggi, regulator now watches food supplements

After Maggi, regulator now watches food supplements

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The category is expected to cross Rs 38,400 crore by 2020.

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.

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.

Which stars have grown beautiful with age?

Which stars have grown beautiful with age?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

Tell us!

Zandu, Emami gear up for takeover battle

Zandu, Emami gear up for takeover battle

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Market participants hammered the Emami stock on anticipation that the company would have to fight an intense battle with the Parikhs, one of the promoter groups in Zandu, who are planning to stay put.

Online uproar over Sharon Stone's 'karma' remarks

Online uproar over Sharon Stone's 'karma' remarks

Rediff.com30 May 2008

The 50-year made the offending statements during the Cannes Film Festival, where she was quoted as saying that the Sichuan earthquake was a result of 'bad karma' due to China's policy on Tibet.

Why Cheat India Review: Emraan turns Robin Hood

Why Cheat India Review: Emraan turns Robin Hood

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'A jumbo mess of warped notions and random ambition, Why Cheat India trivialises education and shows sympathy for deceit,' says Sukanya Verma.

'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.'

The Jabariya Jodi Review

The Jabariya Jodi Review

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Jabariya Jodi constantly confuses tacky as terrific, feels Sukanya Verma.

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.