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Want younger looking skin? Get some sleep!

Want younger looking skin? Get some sleep!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Sleep-deprived people show signs of premature skin ageing and a decrease in their skin's ability to recover after exposure to sun.

'We will sacrifice our lives for our mother Ganga'

'We will sacrifice our lives for our mother Ganga'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'The present government swears by Hinduism. But we lost three of our sants during earlier BJP regimes.'

5% rebate if you junk old car and buy new!

5% rebate if you junk old car and buy new!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The vehicle scrapping policy will offer about 5 per cent rebate to those buying new cars if they junk their old vehicles, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said in Rajya Sabha on Thursday terming it a "win-win" situation. The voluntary vehicle scrapping policy announced in the Union Budget for 2021-22 provides for fitness test after 20 years for personal vehicles while commercial vehicles would require it after the completion of 15 years. "The 'Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme' or 'Vehicle Scrapping Policy' will offer a rebate of about 5 per cent to buyers on new car purchases in lieu of scrapping of the old.

Maruti all set to launch 15 new models in next 5 years

Maruti all set to launch 15 new models in next 5 years

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Maruti Suzukisaid it was trying to offer more factory-fitted CNG cars to address environmental concerns

India ranks low on tackling economic risks: WEF

India ranks low on tackling economic risks: WEF

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

India ranks lowest among the world's major economies for its preparedness to tackle global environmental risks and second-lowest for economic risks, while Switzerland is on the top, a report said.

As Modi visits Lanka, Rajapaksa blames India for his poll defeat

As Modi visits Lanka, Rajapaksa blames India for his poll defeat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Rajapaksa has blamed India, the United States and European countries for his humiliating defeat.

Fashion industry: A story of consumption and waste

Fashion industry: A story of consumption and waste

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Professor Tonya Boone draws upon her research on sustainable supply chains to discuss the impact of fashion industry on the environment and the implications of fast fashion for India.

Aussie court revokes approval for Adani's Carmichael coal mine

Aussie court revokes approval for Adani's Carmichael coal mine

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The challenge was launched by Mackay Conservation Group in January.

Japan or Environment: What is US priority?

Japan or Environment: What is US priority?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Bibhu Prasad Routray explains why the US is supporting Japan's resolve to release 'treated' radioactive waste water into the Pacific Ocean. And what role China plays in the US decision.

Don't gag large projects, environ minister told

Don't gag large projects, environ minister told

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has protested, on behalf of the corporate sector, against the Union environment and forests ministry's 'unreasonable environment regulations' being clamped on the industrial projects.

Gas pooling may revive Rs 60k-crore stuck investment

Gas pooling may revive Rs 60k-crore stuck investment

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Pooling will also kick-start projects of Reliance Power, Torrent, Lanco.

How Modi can ensure the success of Digital India

How Modi can ensure the success of Digital India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Appropriate policies will increase connectivity much more than spectrum auctions, says Shyam Ponappa.

More trouble awaits Adani's project in Australia

More trouble awaits Adani's project in Australia

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

A total of 11 international banks have publicly distanced themselves from the project.

10 Most Popular Stocks

10 Most Popular Stocks

Rediff.com2 May 2022

10 stocks which are most popular with brokerages right now and are expected to deliver maximum upside over the next 12 months.

Rupee rise? NRIs seek compensation

Rupee rise? NRIs seek compensation

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates have demanded a compensation package from the Indian government as the appreciation of the Indian rupee had impacted their remittances back home. The demand follows a study conducted recently by the Centre for Socio-economic and Environmental Studies, Kochi, which had focused on the impact of rupee appreciation on the economy of Kerala.

Mira Nair's son wins election to New York State assembly

Mira Nair's son wins election to New York State assembly

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'It's official: we won. I'm going to Albany to fight to tax the rich, heal the sick, house the poor & build a socialist New York. But I can't do it alone. To win socialism, we'll need a mass movement of the multiracial working class as well. So let's build one,' Mamdani tweeted.

The futility of massive bombs

The futility of massive bombs

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

'Large-impact aerial weapons have no use against dictator regimes or terrorist entities,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Civic authorities can be criminally prosecuted

Civic authorities can be criminally prosecuted

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

The big question is whether the regulators will have the courage to prosecute the bigwigs in the cities.

5,000 jobs affected by diesel vehicles ban in Delhi-NCR: Siam

5,000 jobs affected by diesel vehicles ban in Delhi-NCR: Siam

Rediff.com15 May 2016

SIAM also said the ban, which is in effect since December 16, has resulted in production loss of around 11,000 units

Govt admits to cyber-attack on Kudankulam nuclear plant

Govt admits to cyber-attack on Kudankulam nuclear plant

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

There is a secured system to tackle cyber attacks and there is a segregation of nuclear generation from the administrative segment, There is a secured system to tackle cyber attacks and there is a segregation of nuclear generation from the administrative segment, he said.

5 healthy habits to change the world

5 healthy habits to change the world

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Ajit Gandhi explains how healthy habits adopted during the pandemic can help us lead a healthier and environment. friendly lifestyle.

What sportspersons must do to combat climate change

What sportspersons must do to combat climate change

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

The Australian Conservation Foundation's Climate Change Program Manager Gavan McFadzean also said athletes need to step up.

'Hindu Kush Himalaya region is hotspot for climate change'

'Hindu Kush Himalaya region is hotspot for climate change'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'Glaciers are melting all across the region.'

4 unhealthy habits that are damaging your liver

4 unhealthy habits that are damaging your liver

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Your liver uses water to metabolise fats, and insufficient hydration will put stress on your liver, says Dr Ashish Singhal.

Why corporate India is on a green hiring drive

Why corporate India is on a green hiring drive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

While the reason for this may be genuine concern for the environment in the case of some firms, others may have gone ahead with the exercise simply to be branded as 'green' firms.

Afraid of mobile phone radiation? This chip can help

Afraid of mobile phone radiation? This chip can help

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

If you are one of those who frets about the health hazards caused by mobile phone radiation, then help - in the form of a chip - is at hand.

Priyanka Chopra, Michelle Pfeiffer among Hollywood's most philanthropic women

Priyanka Chopra, Michelle Pfeiffer among Hollywood's most philanthropic women

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

PeeCee's making us proud, once again!

Unwarranted to think COVID-19 will vanish in summer: Virologist

Unwarranted to think COVID-19 will vanish in summer: Virologist

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The arrival of summer in India may have raised hopes that hot and humid weather could slow the COVID-19 progression but virologist Naga Suresh Veerapu believes that outbreak and pandemic occurrences often do not follow seasonality.

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

'Now, no one can stop me from making music till the day I die.'

NGT to resume hearing on Sri Sri event; MHA warns of terror strikes

NGT to resume hearing on Sri Sri event; MHA warns of terror strikes

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

According to reports, the MHA is worried about a stampede-like situation at the event as there is 'no evacuation plan' in case of an emergency.

Hyderabad metro project draws activists' ire

Hyderabad metro project draws activists' ire

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

In a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh, the activists expressed concerns over the negative impact of the project.

Mondelez India's successful cocoa story

Mondelez India's successful cocoa story

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Mondelez India promotes cocoa cultivation in India.

Nadella 'decodes future', calls to protect AI from bias

Nadella 'decodes future', calls to protect AI from bias

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The Hyderabad-born Nadella says it's not the AI engine, but the teams that build it as well as the algorithms to make it intelligent have to be diverse and inclusive, so that the solutions they build do not show up any sort of 'unconscious bias' that they may have.

COVID-19 may be over in India around mid-Sept: Study

COVID-19 may be over in India around mid-Sept: Study

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The analysis shows that when the number of infected becomes equal to those removed from circulation by recovery and death, the coefficient will reach the 100 per cent threshold and the epidemic will be "extinguished".

Omicron: What Mask Should I Wear?

Omicron: What Mask Should I Wear?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'Every time you put on a mask and take the mask off and adjust the fit, you are putting additional fatigue on the materials.'

India and Italy ink 15 agreements

India and Italy ink 15 agreements

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

India and Italy inked 15 pacts and finalised an ambitious action plan to further expand their ties following a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte that primarily focused on ramping up economic engagement.

What exactly is the Volkswagen fiasco all about

What exactly is the Volkswagen fiasco all about

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

VW had dodged environmental rules for which penalty could run up to more than $18 billion.

Meet the green missionaries of Bengaluru

Meet the green missionaries of Bengaluru

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

In India, shortage of power, subsidised power and growing pressure on government and utilities to meet increasing demand for power has thrown various challenges.

Polluter must pay for Mumbai oil spill: Ramesh

Polluter must pay for Mumbai oil spill: Ramesh

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

"The polluter must pay and polluter will pay. Studies by different institutions have been commissioned for ascertaining the impact of the oil spill on the fishery sector and other economic losses," said Ramesh, replying to questions on the oil spill resulting from the collision of vessels on August 7.

Ramesh on UN panel on global sustainability

Ramesh on UN panel on global sustainability

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh has been made part of high-level UN panel on global sustainability set up by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.