News for 'gum'

USFDA approves 1st home use HIV test kit

USFDA approves 1st home use HIV test kit

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

The 'OraQuick In-Home HIV Test' is designed to allow individuals to collect an oral fluid sample by swabbing the upper and lower gums inside of their mouths.

No bugging device found at Pranab's office

No bugging device found at Pranab's office

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

The Finance Ministry on Friday said that no bugging device was found within its premises, including the office of Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, and the suspicious adhesive discovered was chewing gum-like material.

Chanu narrowly misses out on World Championships medal

Chanu narrowly misses out on World Championships medal

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Former champion Mirabai Chanu bettered her own national record but missed out on a podium, finishing a creditable fourth, in the women's 49kg event at the Weightlifting World Championships.

Busted! 10 myths about parenting

Busted! 10 myths about parenting

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Don't get bullied into doing anything that does not make you uncomfortable. The key is truly to trust yourself and your instinct.

13 things you must absolutely avoid doing in a job interview

13 things you must absolutely avoid doing in a job interview

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Can a weak handshake ruin your career even before it's launched?

Want to kick the butt? Help is at hand!

Want to kick the butt? Help is at hand!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Along with urging smokers to kick the butt, Johnson & Johnson's Nicorette is drawing consumers' attention to this little-known category.

Is it that easy to access and bug Pranab's office?

Is it that easy to access and bug Pranab's office?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

The Intelligence Bureau dismissed the incident stating that there was no bug but a chewing gum in the finance minister's office. But then why would the Finance Minister even write a letter to the Prime Minister seeking his intervention if there was really nothing there?

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.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

5 myths about men and sex

5 myths about men and sex

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

There are many myths surrounding men and their physiques, right from the size of their feet to their sex lives.

Meet one of India's topmost admen

Meet one of India's topmost admen

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Every brand deals with different challenges and strategies at different points in time and communication needs to change accordingly.

How to get rid of a double chin

How to get rid of a double chin

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The secret to a crisp jawline is not so difficult.

Wrigley to bring more products in India

Wrigley to bring more products in India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Wrigley said it will consider bringing more products from its global portfolio, although its immediate focus will be strengthening the existing ones in the country.

Healthy #NavratriRecipes: Laddoo, halwa and more

Healthy #NavratriRecipes: Laddoo, halwa and more

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Check out these six healthy recipes to satiate your sweet tooth.

'America the Beautiful': Melania unveils last Christmas decorations in White House

'America the Beautiful': Melania unveils last Christmas decorations in White House

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

All of the halls, from the East Room to the Red Room, were decked by over 125 volunteers.

Video: Peeking into purses: What's in yours?

Video: Peeking into purses: What's in yours?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

We snoop through people's purses and find out what's inside. Check out this video and let us know what's in your handbag?

Has Rajni taken up smoking on screen?

Has Rajni taken up smoking on screen?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Has the superstar started smoking on screen to show off his trademark tossing of the cigarette once again?

Hershey, Ferrero may jointly bid for Cadbury

Hershey, Ferrero may jointly bid for Cadbury

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

The move comes after the maker of Dairy Milk chocolate rejected a renewed 9.8 billion pound hostile bid from American food giant Kraft Foods.

11 ways you can stay ALERT on a long ride

11 ways you can stay ALERT on a long ride

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Long motorcycle rides render your senses overused and take a toll on your mind. As usual, we come to your rescue. Read on to find out methods to stay alert on long motorcycle rides.

Wisden commemorates Bradman phenomenon

Wisden commemorates Bradman phenomenon

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

A golf ball, a cricket stump, a brick stand supporting a large water tank, bats fashioned from gum trees and plain dirt pitches. From these primitive beginnings Australian Don Bradman fashioned a career so extraordinary that the annual Wisden cricket almanac has commemorated the centenary of his birth with the publication of "Bradman in Wisden."

India's opium export stagnates

India's opium export stagnates

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

However, unlike exports of other goods, which have been affected by the economic slowdown, the reason for fall in exports of opium is entirely different. India is the only country in the world to legally produce gum opium for export, for the pharmaceutical industry. However, exports to the US and Japan, the main importers, have been falling for the past couple of years.

12 innovative marketing techniques

12 innovative marketing techniques

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

How to get the word out and not go broke doing it.

Odisha picks up the pieces after Cyclone Fani

Odisha picks up the pieces after Cyclone Fani

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Entire districts without electricity and untold damage is what is left behind after Cyclone Fani, known as the worst storm to hit the state, barrelled through on May 3. Take a look at how the state is now picking up the pieces after the storm and inching towards reconstruction.

Perfetti wins suit against Candico

Perfetti wins suit against Candico

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Perfetti has won the suit against Candico that was filed 9 years ago over the latter's trademark.

How much would have IPL teams paid for Viv Richards?

How much would have IPL teams paid for Viv Richards?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Former New Zealand player Ian Smith reckons batting legend Vivian Richards would have been an absolute crowd pleaser in T20 cricket with franchises willing to pay more money than all the current stars like Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes put together. The West Indian, who won the 1975 and 1979 World Cup, is regarded as the most destructive batsman of his era scoring 8540 runs in 121 Tests and 6721 in 187 ODIs at a strike rate of 90 before retiring in 1991.

Tanks, jet fighters, missiles: Russia displays it all on 'Victory Day'

Tanks, jet fighters, missiles: Russia displays it all on 'Victory Day'

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Here are glimpses of Russia's Victory Day parade which mark the 71st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

Singapore, best place for expats

Singapore, best place for expats

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Before taking a job abroad, make sure it's in a place where you can earn more, save more and spend less.

'What's happening in the country angers me'

'What's happening in the country angers me'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'We might have been better prepared to deal with the pandemic had so much time, attention and money not gone into welcoming one of the stupidest men on the planet.'

How can you measure democracy?

How can you measure democracy?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

There is a vocal constituency of educated, well-to-do, articulate Indian elites who would rather go with the idea that too much democracy is a liability. That India needs a spell of benevolent dictatorship. Of course, they have never lived under one, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Opera's rock star passes into the ages

Opera's rock star passes into the ages

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Luciano Pavarotti, perhaps the most famous opera singer ever, died on Thursday morning, aged 71.

Spectacular Shortlist for Best Astronomy Photos of the Year

Spectacular Shortlist for Best Astronomy Photos of the Year

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The spectacular Milky Way over the picturesque Bavarian mountain, Herzogstand, the remarkable Horsehead Nebula and the Flame Nebula, a vast cloud of gas and dust where new stars are being born; the Royal Observatory's Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2019 has once more received thousands of outstanding images. The competition, which is run by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, sponsored by Insight Investment and in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine, is now in its eleventh year and has broken the record number of entries once more, receiving over 4,600 entries from enthusiastic amateurs and professional photographers, taken from 90 countries across the globe. The winners will be announced on September 12, and an exhibition of the winning images from the past years of the contest will be on show at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich from September 13.

Style lessons! The ultimate monsoon guide

Style lessons! The ultimate monsoon guide

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Presenting the ultimate monsoon guide.

IPL auction in '80s and '90s: Kapil, Srikanth, Kambli would have hit jackpots

IPL auction in '80s and '90s: Kapil, Srikanth, Kambli would have hit jackpots

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Let's looks at 10 former India players, who missed the IPL but had they been active today, they could have forced the Ambanis and the Shah Rukh Khans to loosen their purse strings a tad more.

World Weightlifting Championship: Mirabai eyes Olympic berth

World Weightlifting Championship: Mirabai eyes Olympic berth

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Mirabai made a strong comeback from a lower back injury that had kept her out of action for nearly nine months post the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

From 227 items to 50! Sin, luxury goods to face 28% GST

From 227 items to 50! Sin, luxury goods to face 28% GST

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Goods like chocolates, chewing gum, shampoo, deodorant, shoe polish, detergents, nutrition drinks and marble will now attract 18% GST>

How well do you know Harry Potter?

How well do you know Harry Potter?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Take this quiz and find out!

How to make your teeth look whiter, without spending much!

How to make your teeth look whiter, without spending much!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

10 tips for better and whiter looking teeth.

PM Modi reviews GST ahead of July 1 roll-out

PM Modi reviews GST ahead of July 1 roll-out

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

All goods and services have been put in slabs of 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%

Prasoon Joshi on ads, awards and brain drain

Prasoon Joshi on ads, awards and brain drain

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Great ads, which have won awards have also done a great job for the clients

Despicable Me 3 Review: A zany joyride of retro and reunions

Despicable Me 3 Review: A zany joyride of retro and reunions

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Whether you're a kid, accompanying one or neither of the two, there are still lots of reasons to catch Despicable Me 3, says Sukanya Verma.