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Reverse Type 2 diabetes. Here's how!

Reverse Type 2 diabetes. Here's how!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

It requires a lifestyle overhaul, says Pramod Tripathi.

'This is the only Megalithic cave with an altar'

'This is the only Megalithic cave with an altar'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'The Megalithic period had a significant feature. Their pottery uses black and red clay.' 'Another identifying feature is that all Megalithic burial sites are oriented towards the east.'

Will resign if unable to ensure MSP for farmers: Chautala

Will resign if unable to ensure MSP for farmers: Chautala

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

He expressed hope that the deadlock between the farmers and the Central government will end soon and said he is constantly in touch with the Union Ministers regarding the issue.

10 tips to take care of your kidneys

10 tips to take care of your kidneys

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Reduce sodium in your diet. Stay away from processed foods and processed meats.

Will Mumbai be hit by shortage of essential goods?

Will Mumbai be hit by shortage of essential goods?

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Vashi APMC traders see supplies to Mumbai impacted over movement curbs. A number of trucks sent to Mumbai from the market has reduced from 600 per day in recent times to around 300.

ASK KOMAL: Am active, but not losing weight

ASK KOMAL: Am active, but not losing weight

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

Can Rishi Beat Race To Become PM?

Can Rishi Beat Race To Become PM?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Will Empire strike back to prevent a game changing election result, asks T P Sreenivasan.

Minor girls paraded naked in MP to 'please rain god'

Minor girls paraded naked in MP to 'please rain god'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Taking cognisance, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) also sought a report from the Damoh district administration about this incident which occurred on Sunday at Baniya village under the Jabera police station area, about 50 km from the Damoh district headquarter, in the Bundelkhand region.

Do you know the 9 forms of Goddess Durga?

Do you know the 9 forms of Goddess Durga?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'It is in the form of the nava shaktis that Durga or Adi Shakti lives inside everyone.'

A bureaucrat for 'the little guy'

A bureaucrat for 'the little guy'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Rahul Khullar's guiding credo was that a civil servant must never lose sight of his client: The little guy. The evil men are those who are decision-makers but abdicate their responsibility of taking decisions, leading people to lose confidence in public institutions.

Crowd gathering doesn't lead to repeal of laws: Tomar

Crowd gathering doesn't lead to repeal of laws: Tomar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Sunday reiterated that the Centre was ready to talk to the farmers protesting against the new agriculture laws, and said that mere gathering of crowd does not lead to revocation of legislations.

Chhath Puja allowed at designated sites in Delhi

Chhath Puja allowed at designated sites in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Friday allowed Chhath Puja celebrations at designated sites in the city except the banks of Yamuna river.

4 out of every 10 Maruti cars sold in villages

4 out of every 10 Maruti cars sold in villages

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'Bharat has been leading, but it cannot carry India as the bulk of the sales come from India in terms of volume and profitability.'

First time in 60 years monsoon is above normal for two seasons in a row

First time in 60 years monsoon is above normal for two seasons in a row

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

This year, the monsoon was above normal in almost all parts, except in North-West India, which comprises the major grain producing states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, along with states such as Himachal Pradesh, the NCR, Uttarakhand, and J&K.

Govt subsidies to fall 39% to Rs 4.33 lakh cr in FY22

Govt subsidies to fall 39% to Rs 4.33 lakh cr in FY22

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The government's subsidies on food, fertilisers and petroleum are estimated to decline by 39 per cent to Rs 4,33,108 crore this fiscal and fall further by 27 per cent to nearly Rs 3.18 lakh crore in 2022-23. In its revised Budget (RE) estimate for the 2021-22 fiscal, the government has pegged total subsidies to be at Rs 4,33,108 crore against the actual Budget estimate of Rs 7,07,707 crore in the previous financial year. Out of which, the food subsidy is estimated to decline to Rs 2,86,469 crore in the current fiscal from Rs 5,41,330 crore in 2020-21, while petroleum subsidy is estimated to fall to Rs 6,517 crore from Rs 38,455 crore in the said period.

RBI, US Fed Hike: Expect More Selling on Bourses

RBI, US Fed Hike: Expect More Selling on Bourses

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'The selling in India may emerge as soon as the RBI reverses its interest rate stance.'

Life lesson: Choose your philosophy of life wisely

Life lesson: Choose your philosophy of life wisely

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

We'd asked you, dear readers to tell us what is the one life lesson you would want to share.

Losing Hair? 5 Tips For You

Losing Hair? 5 Tips For You

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The best way is to combine relaxation techniques and a healthy balanced diet.

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.

Protesting farmers show black flags to Haryana CM

Protesting farmers show black flags to Haryana CM

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Some of the farmers allegedly tried to block Khattar's motorcade but police managed to provide a safe passage to the chief minister, sources said.

Pilot study in 3 UTs shows why cash in lieu of PDS won't work

Pilot study in 3 UTs shows why cash in lieu of PDS won't work

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The research found that 50% of the people were receiving either nothing or less cash than they were entitled in lieu of the subsidised grains that were stopped under the pilots starting from September 2015 till May 2016.

Recipe: Gehun Ki Bikaneri Khichdi

Recipe: Gehun Ki Bikaneri Khichdi

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

A warm bowl of any of these khichdis are perfect for a light supper.

Keep tractors ready for Delhi march: Tikait to farmers

Keep tractors ready for Delhi march: Tikait to farmers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Amid the ongoing protest against the new farm laws, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday asked the farmers to keep their tractors ready stating that they may have to reach the national capital anytime.

KCR leads protests in Delhi; gives 24-hr deadline to Centre

KCR leads protests in Delhi; gives 24-hr deadline to Centre

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Stepping up protest against the Centre's paddy procurement policy, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao on Monday led a dharna in the national capital organised by his party, and warned the Modi government to respond within 24 hours if it will buy the grain from the state.

Vashi market to shut for a week, Mumbai faces vegetable shortage

Vashi market to shut for a week, Mumbai faces vegetable shortage

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The government of Maharashtra decided to shut operations at APMC Vashi mandi between May 11 and 17 after confirmed cases of Covid-19 surpassed 80 in the APMC and over 450 across Navi Mumbai, where the mandi is located.

PM would never let any harm come to farmers: Rajnath

PM would never let any harm come to farmers: Rajnath

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

In a series of tweets, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken numerous measures in farmers' interest while taking inspiration from Charan Singh and that he will not allow any harm to them under any circumstances.

WELLNESS GURU: Can Yoga Keep Us Cool?

WELLNESS GURU: Can Yoga Keep Us Cool?

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Premji university study calls for Rs 15,000 cash support to poor via PDS

Premji university study calls for Rs 15,000 cash support to poor via PDS

Rediff.com22 May 2021

This will cost the government Rs 3.1 trillion, about 10 per cent of its annual expenditure, and higher than any other spending item in its Budget.

Janmasthami Special: How to make Chawal ki Kheer

Janmasthami Special: How to make Chawal ki Kheer

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Rediff Reader Sangita Agrawal, founder, Blissofcooking shares a popular recipe!

Farmers won't budge from Delhi's borders till 3 farm laws are repealed: Chaduni

Farmers won't budge from Delhi's borders till 3 farm laws are repealed: Chaduni

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

"Stop dreaming of opening the borders," Chaduni told the government while addressing a "Kisan Mahapanchayat" at Kurukshetra's Ismailabad, adjoining Punjab's Patiala district.

Quad is 'not just a passing fad, we mean business': Biden

Quad is 'not just a passing fad, we mean business': Biden

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Biden welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the Summit and said "it is wonderful to see you again in person".

A month of national lockdown can eat up 1-2% of GDP: Report

A month of national lockdown can eat up 1-2% of GDP: Report

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

A month-long national lockdown to arrest the spread of COVID 2.0 could shave off 100-200 bps of GDP, leading to a 300 bps risk to annual growth, a brokerage report has flagged while expressing doubts over the ability of local lockdowns to control the pandemic. The second wave of the coronavirus inflection has caught the government off-guard with the daily cases jumping over 6.5 times in the past 30 days. With close to 3.53 lakh fresh daily infections, the country is the worst hit globally.

ASK KOMAL: Help! My son's obsessed with fitness

ASK KOMAL: Help! My son's obsessed with fitness

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Eating less than your normal calorie requirements is generally the prime cause of weight loss, says Komal Jethmalani.

No victors in Ukraine war, everyone will lose, says Modi in Berlin

No victors in Ukraine war, everyone will lose, says Modi in Berlin

Rediff.com2 May 2022

India believes no country would emerge victorious in the Russia-Ukraine war as all will suffer losses and there will be a "more serious" impact on developing and poor countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday after holding talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as both leaders reiterated the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

Sitharaman unveils new Covid recovery package, expands credit relief

Sitharaman unveils new Covid recovery package, expands credit relief

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

To help revive the economy battered by COVID-19, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced a slew of measures, including Rs 1.1 lakh crore credit guarantee scheme for improving health infrastructure, and enhancing the limit under the ECLGS by 50 per cent to Rs 4.5 lakh crore for the MSME sector facing liquidity crunch. Sharing the details of stimulus package, the finance minister said this comprises eight relief measures and other eight measures to support the economic growth. She announced Rs 1.1 lakh crore loan guarantee scheme for COVID-affected sectors, including health sector, which includes guarantee cover for expansion or for new projects. Besides, she said, additional Rs 1.5 lakh crore limit enhancement done for Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) scheme.

'Only Rs 10,000 cr more needed for vaccines'

'Only Rs 10,000 cr more needed for vaccines'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The government's move to freely supply coronavirus vaccines to the states for universal inoculation and extend free rations to help the poor tide over the pandemic will only add an additional 40 bps of GDP to fiscal deficit, says a report, which also called for more transparent vaccine distribution plan for efficient vaccine allocation to the states.

Storage space shortage may force FCI to hire private godowns

Storage space shortage may force FCI to hire private godowns

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

With grain procurement target significantly higher, FCI is faced with storage space shortage.

Freebies Making States Cash-Strapped?

Freebies Making States Cash-Strapped?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

While the likelihood of these states going the Lanka or Greece way may be an alarming assessment, the financial situation of some states such as Punjab and West Bengal is indeed quite weak.

Recipes: Trio cup cakes, pista puri and tacos

Recipes: Trio cup cakes, pista puri and tacos

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Avinash Kumar, Executive Chef of Novotel Imagica Khopoli shares his tricolour recipes.

Chinese waste $32.6 billion worth of food every year

Chinese waste $32.6 billion worth of food every year

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

With world's largest population of nearly 1.4 billion people, food security remains a major issue in China.