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Govt issues SOP for availability of essential goods

Govt issues SOP for availability of essential goods

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The ministry said there should be no interruptions in the services of small retail shops, large organised retail stores and e-commerce companies.

ASK DR JAIN: How can I have beautiful hair?

ASK DR JAIN: How can I have beautiful hair?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Dr Dinesh Jain shares some valuable tips.

Mamata, Kejriwal demand roll-back of demonetisation within 3 days

Mamata, Kejriwal demand roll-back of demonetisation within 3 days

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Kejriwal alleged that demonetisation was the "biggest scam" in Independent India's history while Banerjee said Modi should not run the country through "dictatorship".

Karuna's wife, Raja, Kanimozhi slapped with money-laundering charge

Karuna's wife, Raja, Kanimozhi slapped with money-laundering charge

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Former telecom minister A Raja, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi and 17 others were on Friday chargesheeted by the Enforcement Directorate in a special court in connection with a money-laundering case relating to the 2G spectrum allocation scam in which the party-run Kalaignar TV was allegedly paid Rs 200 crore by the promoters of Swan Telecom.

EU lifts ban on import of mangoes from India

EU lifts ban on import of mangoes from India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The European Union on Tuesday decided to lift a ban on the import of mangoes from India after the country made improvements in plant health controls and certification system, clearing the way for them to return to the 28-member bloc.

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop eating rice?

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop eating rice?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Chapati in addition provides fibre from whole grain cereal whereas rice is a refined cereal, without fibre content, says Komal Jethmalani.

The best way to GIFT yourself a HEALTHY 2021

The best way to GIFT yourself a HEALTHY 2021

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani tells you simple ways to improve your health in the New Year.

The present fills every corner of our cowering minds

The present fills every corner of our cowering minds

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

'Sometimes we remember our plans and preoccupations from early March.' 'They seem laughably unreal now,' says Shuma Raha.

Can your sedentary lifestyle cause colon cancer?

Can your sedentary lifestyle cause colon cancer?

Rediff.com9 May 2019

People who are inactive are more likely to develop colon cancer, says Roy De Souza.

8 fresh fruits you must include in your diet

8 fresh fruits you must include in your diet

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Did you know that pineapples are low fat and good for diabetics?

At 4.4%, farm sector's 2016-17 growth lower than expected

At 4.4%, farm sector's 2016-17 growth lower than expected

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Crops including fruit, vegetables account for 60% of GDP in agriculture, forestry, fishing sector.

World Environment Day: What you can do

World Environment Day: What you can do

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Grow plants at home. Save water. Avoid plastic.

Money laundering: Swan Telecom promoter moves SC

Money laundering: Swan Telecom promoter moves SC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Balwa, who along with former Telecom Minister A Raja and 17 others are facing a money laundering case arising out of the 2G scam, on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking setting aside of a lower court order of framing charges against him.

SC asks AIIMS to set up medical board to examine Dayalu Ammal

SC asks AIIMS to set up medical board to examine Dayalu Ammal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed AIIMS director to constitute a medical board to examine whether Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi's wife Dayalu Ammal is medically fit to depose as a witness before a Special CBI court in a 2G scam case.

Milkbasket makes grocery shopping a hassle free experience

Milkbasket makes grocery shopping a hassle free experience

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Milkbasket allows users to place or modify their orders till midnight for a guaranteed 7 am doorstep delivery.

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop snacking at night?

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop snacking at night?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Excess calories at dinner will get converted to fat and will result in weight gain,' warns Komal Jethmalani.

Maharashtra farmers return to mandis

Maharashtra farmers return to mandis

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Onion supply in Nashik low but is expected to normalise in a couple of days

EU may ban import of paan

EU may ban import of paan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Frequent bans on Indian food products by the EU have prompted the Indian government to invite the officials of the EU Food and Veterinary Office to let them assess the food safety standards followed by India.

What you must know about a kidney transplant

What you must know about a kidney transplant

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

A kidney transplant can improve the quality and longevity of life, says Shruti Tapiawala.

The vision is missing, Nirmala-ji!

The vision is missing, Nirmala-ji!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden Budget has not disappointed but vision and details, particularly for the revival of agriculture, are missing.

After ED, CBI too opposes acquittal of A Raja and others

After ED, CBI too opposes acquittal of A Raja and others

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The matter was mentioned before a bench of Delhi high court's acting chief justice Gita Mittal and kustice C Hari Shankar by Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta. The court allowed it to be listed for hearing on Wednesday.

Retail inflation eases to 4-month low in April

Retail inflation eases to 4-month low in April

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Retail inflation in April softened further and fell to a four-month low of 4.87 per cent.

Have you binged this Diwali?

Have you binged this Diwali?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Sunita Roy Chowdhury lets you know how you can stay healthy this festive season.

This summer quench your thirst with these 'healthy' drinks

This summer quench your thirst with these 'healthy' drinks

Rediff.com3 May 2017

PepsiCo is gearing up to launch a new 7UP with 30 per cent less sugar and plans to extend the formulation to its other brands

MHA guideline has 2-year jail term for violation of lockdown

MHA guideline has 2-year jail term for violation of lockdown

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The Union home ministry has issued strict guidelines for the enforcement of the 21-day complete nationwide lockdown in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic, invoking the National Disaster Management Act which may result in imprisonment of up to two years for any violation. All government offices, the offices of state and Union territory governments, autonomous institutions, public corporations, commercial, private, industrial establishments shall remain closed, the guidelines issued by the ministry said.

How to fight knee pain, which affects 15 crore Indians

How to fight knee pain, which affects 15 crore Indians

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Timely diagnosis with the right exercises and diet can help you fight knee pain, suggests Dr Rahul Bade.

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.'

Truck sales crash 60% in August

Truck sales crash 60% in August

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The overall volume at India's top four M&HCV makers - Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Volvo Eicher, and Mahindra & Mahindra - fell 59.5 per cent to 31,067 units during the month.

Crores of Indians have no income today

Crores of Indians have no income today

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Money must be produced constantly.' 'This need is driving people to find work, and for many of them, it is working for a living for the first time in their lives,' observes Aakar Patel.

Street vendors left out of Unlock 1.0's purview

Street vendors left out of Unlock 1.0's purview

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'In states where all shops are allowed to function and pedestrians are allowed to move around, there is no reason to presume that vendors are not allowed to operate. But ambiguity surrounding the operation of street vendors de jure has led the police to harass them de facto,' say Bhuvana Anand, Jayana Bedi and Prashant Narang.

ASK ROOPASHREE: My stomach feels bloated, please help

ASK ROOPASHREE: My stomach feels bloated, please help

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma suggests ways to calm the stomach.

Battle lines in Indian politics have been drawn

Battle lines in Indian politics have been drawn

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Not all change is good, but this one is, applauds Shekhar Gupta.

Sep retail inflation at 6.46%, lowest since Jan 2012

Sep retail inflation at 6.46%, lowest since Jan 2012

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

CPI inflation is on the decline since July.

Modi govt's efforts led to decline in inflation: BJP

Modi govt's efforts led to decline in inflation: BJP

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The party said its government has taken a number of initiatives since its formation including tough action against hoarders and limiting export prices of essential commodities like onion, rice and wheat.

PM promises to help states in agriculture

PM promises to help states in agriculture

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Flagging the challenge of raising foodgrain production, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday promised all assistance to states for improving agricultural growth.

Mother Dairy, SBI join hands to launch smartcard

Mother Dairy, SBI join hands to launch smartcard

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The 'SBI -- Mother Dairy SmartChange Card' is first-of-a-kind initiative in the dairy industry and the service is presently available at 76 outlets in NCR region.

No respite! Vegetable prices rise by up to 58%

No respite! Vegetable prices rise by up to 58%

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Farmers remained hesitant in sowing vegetable seeds in drought-hit areas.

Can India feed 1.7 billion people by 2050?

Can India feed 1.7 billion people by 2050?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

In a country where 35 to 40 per cent of food is not consumed, the government urgently needs to reduce wastage to an acceptable level.

COVID-19 doubling time in India improved to 13.6 days: Vardhan

COVID-19 doubling time in India improved to 13.6 days: Vardhan

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The fatality rate is down to 3.1 per cent and the recovery rate has improved to 37.5 per cent, he said.

2G case: ED issues fresh summons to Karunanidhi's wife

2G case: ED issues fresh summons to Karunanidhi's wife

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Dayalu Ammal, 84, has been given an option to present her case through an authorised legal representative, in case she cannot come herself and answer questions of agency sleuths on March 28 in New Delhi, sources said.