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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.

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The inclination for sex also increases because the messiness of periods, the need for contraception and the fear of pregnancy are over, the nest is empty and her partner retired, with all the time in the world at their disposal to indulge in such activities, which makes them enjoy it all the more!

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.

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'I have never seen such a large parade being commanded with such precision just by a vocal word of command.' 'I would like to import this technology to England.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), then a final year cadet at the National Defence Academy remembers Queen Elizabeth II's visit to NDA in November 1983.

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.

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.

4-day curfew in Amravati after fresh violence, internet shut

4-day curfew in Amravati after fresh violence, internet shut

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

A mob hurled stones at shops during the bandh (shutdown) allegedly organised by local Bharatiya Janata Party workers in protest against the rallies organised by Muslim organisations the day before to condemn the recent violence in Tripura, police said.

Why India's garment exporters are stressed

Why India's garment exporters are stressed

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

In the last five years of NDA rule, 2018-2019 was the worst for exporters.

Reader Invite: What's your monsoon style?

Reader Invite: What's your monsoon style?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Dear readers, tell us what you are wearing this monsoon.

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".

Why Indian viscose rayon industry is concerned

Why Indian viscose rayon industry is concerned

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Viscose Rayon is a regenerated cellulosic fibre with properties similar to cotton but having a higher comfort factor than even cotton.

Video: Hotties sizzle in cool summer wear

Video: Hotties sizzle in cool summer wear

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Jiah Khan, Geeta Basra and Rakesh Bapat were showstoppers at a fashion show to promote cotton, considered the most comfortable fabric for all seasons.

Election-Neutral Budget In High-Stakes Poll Season

Election-Neutral Budget In High-Stakes Poll Season

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

While no specific state-oriented sops were rolled out, a strong thread of political wellness ran through the Budget.

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.

Bollywood's WOMEN IN WHITE

Bollywood's WOMEN IN WHITE

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

White is pure. White is powerful. And our movies just love to channelise its immaculate energy and enhance a visual's impact.

Suspension of trade relations will hurt Pakistan more than India

Suspension of trade relations will hurt Pakistan more than India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

India's export basket for Pakistan has a limited portfolio as Pakistan has not given 'most favoured nation' status to New Delhi and such goods have ready market in South Asia and the Middle East.

After SC rebuke, Kerala expedites steps to compensate endosulfan victims

After SC rebuke, Kerala expedites steps to compensate endosulfan victims

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Verification of 733 persons under the four categories of bedridden, mentally challenged, physically handicapped and those suffering from cancer has been completed, Kasaragod collector said.

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

If you have a fever and symptoms of a UTI, or if your symptoms persist despite treatment, you should see a doctor.

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.

Record foodgrains production likely in 2022

Record foodgrains production likely in 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

India achieved record foodgrains production this year but the withdrawal of three agri-reform laws and spike in cooking oil prices cast a shadow on the country's resilient agriculture sector that is on course for better harvest in 2022 despite pandemic blues. While soaring production of foodgrains that also helped the government provide free additional rations for COVID-hit poor families for many months together came as a relief, the passing year will be remembered for the long drawn farmers' protest at Delhi borders against the three laws and subsequent repeal of the legislations. The Indian agriculture sector, which was among the few segments that remained robust amid the pandemic gales, is expected to register a growth rate of 3.5 per cent in the current financial year ending March 2022.

Monsoon delay puts pressure on margin of agri input cos

Monsoon delay puts pressure on margin of agri input cos

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

With monsoon rainfall 16% below the long-period average, total sowing area is down by 7% at 56.7 million hectares so far this season.

'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 woman is making saris fashionable at LFW

This woman is making saris fashionable at LFW

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Meet the people who turned heads at Lakme Fashion Week off the ramp.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gangubai Kathiawadi Review

Gangubai Kathiawadi Review

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Something in Alia has surely changed after Gangubai. Her entire performance is about proving to herself and not to the world what she can do, feels Sukanya Verma.

RSS-backed SJM declares 2017 'anti-China year'

RSS-backed SJM declares 2017 'anti-China year'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

'I will be happy if walls are built between India and China!' 'We are going to nooks and corners of the country to make ordinary people realise the need to buy Indian goods so that our workers get jobs.'

Growing crops in space, reaping the benefits on Earth

Growing crops in space, reaping the benefits on Earth

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

The ongoing experiments on Moon, Mars and elsewhere could translate into better crop yields and hardier plants that could thrive in inhospitable parts of the world, says Devangshu Datta.

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.

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.

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.

'Politically correct' fashion off the ramp and more

'Politically correct' fashion off the ramp and more

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

A politician-fashionista and digital brand strategist talk about dressing style and fashion trends.

Warning! You might overstay your welcome here

Warning! You might overstay your welcome here

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Each corner of the interiors has been designed and laboured over by Garg and his team. It took nearly a year to put every little detail together

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.

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.

These iPhone images will put your photos to shame!

These iPhone images will put your photos to shame!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Mind blowing winning snaps from the annual iPhone Photo Awards have been revealed -- and it's hard to believe they were taken on a mobile. The competition only allows photos taken with an iPhone or iPad. This year's Grand Prize Winner and Photographer of the Year Award went to Dimpy Bhalotia, a street photographer from the United Kingdom, who used an iPhone X to capture her image, "Flying Boys," taken in Banaras, India. In a press release, the photo is described as follows: "Three boys take flight from a wall into the Ganges River, their expressive limbs filling the sky with both tension and exuberance." Check out the winners below.

WOW! What a summer collection

WOW! What a summer collection

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

This summer collection that will knock your socks off!

Beat the Heat with These 14 Cool Kurtis

Beat the Heat with These 14 Cool Kurtis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Beat the Heat with These 14 Cool Kurtis