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RRR Review

RRR Review

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

A copious amount of blood, beating, crying, saving, sacrificing, nationalism fills up its staggering three hours running time. Emotions run sky high, but you feel nothing, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Hot alert! Bipasha, Tabu steal the show in saris

Hot alert! Bipasha, Tabu steal the show in saris

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

These were hands-down the sexiest sari moments from Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2020.

'There is no verifiable report on alleged ill-effects of GM crops'

'There is no verifiable report on alleged ill-effects of GM crops'

Rediff.com2 May 2016

India is capable of developing GM crops, Randy Hautea, global coordinator for International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications, tells Kanika Datta.

Saudi woman sets Guinness record, makes 'largest coffee painting'

Saudi woman sets Guinness record, makes 'largest coffee painting'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

She drew two giant pictures of founding fathers, King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman and Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan of Saudi Arabia and the UAE respectively. Almalki used approximately 4.5 kgs of expired coffee powder. She painted all the figures in hues of brown mixing the coffee powder with water.

Kharif sowing rises 9% to 1,062.93 lakh hectares so far

Kharif sowing rises 9% to 1,062.93 lakh hectares so far

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The sowing area under pulses went up by 7 per cent to 132.56 lakh hectare, against 124.15 lakh hectare area.

Exports dip marginally in Feb; trade deficit widens

Exports dip marginally in Feb; trade deficit widens

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

After recording positive growth for two months in a row, India's exports dipped marginally by 0.25 per cent to $27.67 billion in February and trade deficit widened to $12.88 billion, according to preliminary data released by the government on Tuesday. Imports grew 6.98 per cent to $40.55 billion during the month, the data showed. The trade deficit stood at $10.16 billion in February 2020. Exports during April-February 2020-21 were $255.92 billion, compared with $291.87 billion during the same period of last year, exhibiting a negative growth of 12.32 per cent.

ASK AJIT: How to get 20% return on shares?

ASK AJIT: How to get 20% return on shares?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Do you recognize this cute actor?

Do you recognize this cute actor?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

She made her debut in Saif Ali Khan and Tabu starrer Jawaani Jaaneman.

Why did this Gujarat farmer end his life?

Why did this Gujarat farmer end his life?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The ongoing Gujarat cotton farmers' agitation demanding better minimum support price took a new turn on Wednesday, after a 21-year-old farmer died due to self-immolation at the district's Vinchhiya marketing yard, because of not getting a good price for his cotton.

Paramilitary troops to soon don Khadi uniform: KVIC

Paramilitary troops to soon don Khadi uniform: KVIC

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The MHA has instructed to DGs of forces to use village industry products in their canteens.

Monsoon might make strong comeback over Central India this week

Monsoon might make strong comeback over Central India this week

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

This may rescue pulses, cotton and oilseed sowing; rain revival in the south to take longer

Pharma, engineering power exports to 6.16% y-on-y growth in Jan

Pharma, engineering power exports to 6.16% y-on-y growth in Jan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Trade deficit during the month narrowed to USD 14.54 billion from USD 15.3 billion in January 2020. It was USD 15.44 billion in December 2020.

Coronavirus outbreak to hit India's cumin, sesame, groundnut oil exports

Coronavirus outbreak to hit India's cumin, sesame, groundnut oil exports

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

If the current situation prevails, exports to China could fall by 10-15 per cent. Meanwhile, even the prices of cotton, of which Gujarat is one of the leading producers, have taken a hit.

Has Jagan Reddy really shelved Andhra's 3 capitals plan?

Has Jagan Reddy really shelved Andhra's 3 capitals plan?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Power and money are at the heart of the sordid story -- and it isn't over yet.

9 Fashion Items Every Guy Needs For Spring And Summer

9 Fashion Items Every Guy Needs For Spring And Summer

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The secret to looking and feeling chic even in warm, humid weather is picking the right textiles according to the season. For a more in-depth look at your summer fabric choices for every occasion, check out the following summer fashion ideas.

These pet pics are too cute to handle!

These pet pics are too cute to handle!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

We asked you to share pics of your furry companions. This is what our readers shared.

Diwali fashion: Get inspired by Bollywood's kids!

Diwali fashion: Get inspired by Bollywood's kids!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Namrata Thakker brings up some cool designs on the younger filmi fashionistas.

ASK AJIT: 'What shares should I buy?'

ASK AJIT: 'What shares should I buy?'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Southwest monsoon retreats; overall shortfall of 5%

Southwest monsoon retreats; overall shortfall of 5%

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Agriculturally important UP, MP, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Punjab received 20-30% shortfall in rain

'Surekhaji never intimidated you'

'Surekhaji never intimidated you'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'She made you feel relaxed so that you can do the scenes best.'

This is India's biggest challenge. Did you know about it?

This is India's biggest challenge. Did you know about it?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

'Any new technology, either before or soon after its release, will face severe criticism by one or the other segment of society. It is only after seeing the benefits of new technology for themselves that our farmers accept it.' 'The arable land in India is not increasing and currently hovers at around 140, 145 million hectares.' 'Today, Indian agriculture has to work towards achieving nutritional security.'

Case against 3 scribes for report on children at UP govt event

Case against 3 scribes for report on children at UP govt event

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The report alleged that several government school students "shivered in biting cold while government officials were busy with an event".

Will govt's move to limit use of herbicide glyphosate hit India's food security?

Will govt's move to limit use of herbicide glyphosate hit India's food security?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Kerala, Punjab, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are among the major agriculturally important states that have banned the use of glyphosate citing its adverse impact on human health.

10 Tips for HEALTHY HAIR

10 Tips for HEALTHY HAIR

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Never leave your hair wet during monsoon, advises hair expert Sareena Acharya.

Why Has RBI Scrapped Polymer Currency Notes Idea?

Why Has RBI Scrapped Polymer Currency Notes Idea?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The RBI has shelved its plan for polymer notes more than a decade after it invited interest from global manufacturers for one billion pieces of Rs 10 denomination polymer banknotes, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

She wants to change the way Indians dress

She wants to change the way Indians dress

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'Stop wearing clothes which might be trendy, but doesn't go well with your body type.'

Ramie: The ancient fabric that could transform Indian dressing

Ramie: The ancient fabric that could transform Indian dressing

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Ramie was used in ancient Egypt and China long before cotton was introduced to the Far East.

Exports rise 5.37% in Jan; trade deficit narrows to $14.75 bn

Exports rise 5.37% in Jan; trade deficit narrows to $14.75 bn

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The country's exports grew 5.37 per cent year-on-year to $27.24 billion in January 2021, mainly driven by healthy growth in pharma and engineering sectors, according to provisional data of the commerce ministry. Trade deficit during the month narrowed to $14.75 billion from $15.3 billion in January 2020. It was $15.44 billion in December 2020. Imports in January 2021 rose 2 per cent to $42 billion.

Bull rules D-Street; Sensex zooms 2,315 points

Bull rules D-Street; Sensex zooms 2,315 points

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

On the Sensex chart, IndusInd Bank was the top gainer, rallying over 11 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, SBI, HDFC, M&M and Axis Bank. On the other hand, Dr Reddy's, Tech Mahindra and TCS were among the laggards.

Wow! Mina Guli is running 100 marathons to save water

Wow! Mina Guli is running 100 marathons to save water

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Mina Guli wants to complete 100 marathons across the world to raise awareness of water scarcity and save water.

Sanya's BOLD look has a secret message!

Sanya's BOLD look has a secret message!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The actor walked for Narendra Kumar's show in favour of sustainability in fashion.

50 Indian items hit as US scraps duty-free privilege

50 Indian items hit as US scraps duty-free privilege

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

With India being the largest beneficiary of the GSP, it has been hit the most by the latest decision of the Trump administration

Radhika Apte: 'Wearing high heels was the toughest part'

Radhika Apte: 'Wearing high heels was the toughest part'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Radhika Apte walked for designer Sonali Pamnani's 'The Meraki Project'.

Free vaccination, scrapping of NEET in Congress Puducherry manifesto

Free vaccination, scrapping of NEET in Congress Puducherry manifesto

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

A homemaker in every family would get a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000, the manifesto said.

Rains damage Rs 700 crore worth of crops in Gujarat

Rains damage Rs 700 crore worth of crops in Gujarat

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

According to the initial estimates, the flooding of rivers and heavy rainfall has caused damage to the agriculture crop to the tune of Rs 700 crore (Rs 7 billion) in the state.

Assam on edge over AASU leader's lynching, cops arrest 13

Assam on edge over AASU leader's lynching, cops arrest 13

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

At least 13 people, including the prime accused, have been arrested so far for allegedly lynching an All Assam Students' Union leader in Jorhat city, while the outfit on Tuesday vowed not to keep quiet until the culprits were given 'exemplary punishment.'

Can you guess the cost of Melania Trump's dress?

Can you guess the cost of Melania Trump's dress?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

On Day Two of United States President Donald Trump's visit to India, First Lady Melania chose a white shirt dress.

'BJP does not support cow vigilantes, other such groups'

'BJP does not support cow vigilantes, other such groups'

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Irani said: "Everyone should work within the ambit of law. If somebody flouts laws unconstitutionally they will not get support from the BJP."

This is what Athiya Shetty eats on her cheat day

This is what Athiya Shetty eats on her cheat day

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

From pizza and burgers, to French fries and pasta, the actor is quite a foodie.

Cloth used by Sushant to hang himself to be tested

Cloth used by Sushant to hang himself to be tested

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Investigators will subject the cloth allegedly used by Sushant Singh Rajput to hang himself to 'tensile strength' analysis to determine whether it can bear the weight similar to that of the actor, as part of probe into his death.