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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.

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

On Kareena Kapoor's 40th birthday on September 21, Sukanya Verma handpicks 25 of her most stunning frames from various movies to highlight how she draws our attention in big and small ways.

Rahul sets up agnipariksha for Congress

Rahul sets up agnipariksha for Congress

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

'It will be better if the 'family' desists from giving 'advice and guidance' lest it should be seen as a backseat driver which had placed a puppet at the top,' says Amulya Ganguli.

GST collections up in July, but way off Rs 1-trn target

GST collections up in July, but way off Rs 1-trn target

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Since its rollout 13 months ago, the new indirect tax has yielded Rs 1 trillion only in in April 2018

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 to solve this GST imbroglio?

How to solve this GST imbroglio?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

From a commercial standpoint, reducing the price of each SKU, particularly with a small MRP (Rs 5 or below) is often a challenge, including availability of legal tender below Re 1

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.

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.

This fashion blogger in a hijab is winning the Internet

This fashion blogger in a hijab is winning the Internet

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Elegant in a hijab, this Muslim beauty blogger is winning hearts with her Instagram pics and videos.

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.

12 innovative marketing techniques

12 innovative marketing techniques

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

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

Why govt has failed to check the spread of coronavirus in India

Why govt has failed to check the spread of coronavirus in India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

An overarching law governing public healthcare is a glaring gap in India's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. In India it is left to individuals to quarantine themselves voluntarily. Moreover, the 123-year old The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, governs healthcare emergencies in India.

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.

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.

How Allergan plans to boost Botox sales in Indian market

How Allergan plans to boost Botox sales in Indian market

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

While the Botox segment is growing annually at around 20-25% in the country, Allergan India's aesthetics business is growing at 60%

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.

The energy underworld

The energy underworld

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

With prices soaring, the oil and gas business has become ripe for criminal behavior.

How To Become An Intrapreneur

How To Become An Intrapreneur

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Intrapreneurs are more diverse in their skill sets and backgrounds, more digitally native, more networked and connected, and more ambitious to do bigger things. A fascinating excerpt from Simone Ahuja's Jugaad 3.0: Hacking The Corporation To Make It Fast, Fluid And Frugal.

ULFA opposes 'greater Nagalim'

ULFA opposes 'greater Nagalim'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

The ULFA chairman also criticised the government of Assam and the government in New Delhi for overlooking Nagaland's bid to encroach upon Assam territory.

Democracy and autocracy, subcontinent-ishtyle

Democracy and autocracy, subcontinent-ishtyle

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

India, and its neighbours (although Musharraf has suddenly eschewed hypocrisy), are giving democracy a bad name. In none of these nations has democracy been anything more than a charade and a hoax.

Govt takes steps to regulate e-pharmacies

Govt takes steps to regulate e-pharmacies

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Under the proposed rules, individuals or companies will have to register with the central licensing authority to run an e-pharmacy; state-wide registration is not required.

4 reasons why your insurance was REJECTED!

4 reasons why your insurance was REJECTED!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Here's how you can avoid these claim rejections, says Mukesh Kumar, Executive Director, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company

Rs 65,000-crore makeover for Delhi

Rs 65,000-crore makeover for Delhi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

The capital city of Delhi is set to shed its old and ugly skin to give way to a shiny new world-class avatar for the Commonwealth Games.

India among L' Oreal's top 5 global markets

India among L' Oreal's top 5 global markets

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

The French cosmetics major's sales in India grew 40.3 per cent last year. According to the company spokesperson, "Being a part of the BRIMC (Brazil, Russia, India, Mexico and China) countries, India offers high potential for us. This was recognised by L'Oral from the start of our Indian operations 13 years ago."

Gone Kesh Review: Bald & beautiful

Gone Kesh Review: Bald & beautiful

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Gone Kesh is a good-natured coming-of-age tale, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Drugs ban: Partial relief for Wockhardt, Glaxo & Griffon

Drugs ban: Partial relief for Wockhardt, Glaxo & Griffon

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the ban on some fixed dose combination (FDC) drugs of Glaxo SmithKline, Wockhardt and Laboratories Griffon but said action against their sale could be taken in the absence of valid sale and marketing licence.

Darshan rocks in Snehaanaa...

Darshan rocks in Snehaanaa...

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Darshan, in his comic role, rocks while Aadithya is a revelation.

How are you coping with price rise?

How are you coping with price rise?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

All over, families are devising ways and means of beating inflation. From skipping fruits to cutting down on quantity to keeping some things off the family table, it's a tough call that's before us. How are you coping with price rise?

L'Oreal India records Rs 600 cr turnover

L'Oreal India records Rs 600 cr turnover

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

French cosmetics major L'Oral recorded a turnover of Rs 600 crore (Rs 6 billion), and a growth of nearly 40 per cent, in India in 2007. L'Oral India, launched 13 years ago taking into account the sheer size of the Indian market, has recently set up its own manufacturing plant in Pune. L'Oral India imports most of its products from its own facilities abroad and manufactures the rest in Pune. L'Oral spends 30.7 per cent of its worldwide turnover on advertising & promotions.

OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition: What we know

OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition: What we know

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Is OnePlus 5T's Star Wars Limited Edition any different from the OnePlus 5T?

The secret to clear, flawless, skin

The secret to clear, flawless, skin

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Cleanse, tone, and moisturise. Avoid sugar, dairy products, animal protein, suggests Shilpa Sharma.

Shoppers Stop to focus on beauty to drive growth

Shoppers Stop to focus on beauty to drive growth

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Shoppers Stop plans to open five or six department stores and 10-12 beauty stores this year

From schools to grocery items: Inside Gurmeet Ram Rahim's empire

From schools to grocery items: Inside Gurmeet Ram Rahim's empire

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Dera Sacha Sauda, a quasi-religious cult with hundreds of thousands of followers, offers a wide variety of products and educational and health services, its website states.

Punjab goes gaga over chilli

Punjab goes gaga over chilli

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Chilli cultivation is witnessing a major growth in Punjab this year.