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How to Curl Your Straight Hair in 3 Simple Steps

How to Curl Your Straight Hair in 3 Simple Steps

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Looking at your sister's curly hair, are you always like 'How I wish I could naturally curl my straight hair and make them last for a longer time? The first and foremost tip is to cut down on junk food and consume green leafy vegetables as they contain essential vitamins for healthy hair. If yes, then here are 3 simple tips to curl your straight hair -

How this actor lost 8 kg in 2 months

How this actor lost 8 kg in 2 months

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Prachi Tehlan who gained weight for the film Mamangam tells us how she got back in shape.

Better to revive old LIC policy or buy new one?

Better to revive old LIC policy or buy new one?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

LIC is currently allowing customers to revive policies that have lapsed for more than two years.

India will have more COVID-19 cases with more tests: Trump

India will have more COVID-19 cases with more tests: Trump

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

According to Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center, the US has reported nearly 1.9 million cases and over 1,09,000 deaths while the total number of coronavirus cases in India and China stand at 2,36,184 and 84,177 respectively. India has so far conducted over 4 million coronavirus tests, according to the health ministry.

Kejriwal to keep key portfolios, say sources

Kejriwal to keep key portfolios, say sources

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal will retain key portfolios in his cabinet, which is expected to be a small one.

At least half billion new users to log in internet by 2022: Report

At least half billion new users to log in internet by 2022: Report

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

But the kind of usage and the demographic driving that change will be entirely different from the first online users.

How to enhance your medical insurance coverage

How to enhance your medical insurance coverage

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

A sum insured of Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh may have been sufficient seven-eight years ago but would be inadequate today, especially for people living in metros, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.

A pathway from schools to Olympics: Rathore's grand plan for Indian sports

A pathway from schools to Olympics: Rathore's grand plan for Indian sports

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Wednesday said the Khelo India initiative, which focussed on infrastructure development till now, will look to ensure all-round growth in its revamped form.

Revealed! How I lost 50 kg with a keto diet

Revealed! How I lost 50 kg with a keto diet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Luvkesh Chanchlani from Ulhasnagar, Mumbai tells us how he went from 145 to 95 in just 7 months by following a ketogenic diet.

'Your job is not running away'

'Your job is not running away'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'Worse disasters -- both natural and man-made -- have come and gone in our country. We are here because our ancestors and we survived.'

'Taliban win would pose major risks for Pakistan'

'Taliban win would pose major risks for Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'The worst case scenario for Pakistan is a full-scale Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.' 'Pakistani militants would be inspired and emboldened and seek to replicate the Taliban's successes in Pakistan.'

Fat to Fit: How I lost 21 kg in just five months

Fat to Fit: How I lost 21 kg in just five months

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Anurag Chatterjee, 37, a corporate training and instructional designing consultant tells us how he went from 93 kg to 72 kg.

72-hours on, 3-year-old boy remains stuck in borewell

72-hours on, 3-year-old boy remains stuck in borewell

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Rescuers have been engaged in digging another borewell since Sunday to reach an appropriate depth to get to the boy and now a heavy drilling machine of German make has been deployed to expedite the efforts.

18 lakh Indians have glaucoma. Have you checked your eyes yet?

18 lakh Indians have glaucoma. Have you checked your eyes yet?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

If not treated early, it could lead to partial or full blindness.

Naxal movement prompted Telangana decision

Naxal movement prompted Telangana decision

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Many people in Andhra Pradesh feel that the Centre had acted in haste while giving in to the demand for a separate Telangana. While the deterroiating health of K Chandrashekhar Rao and also the intense protest by the students was one of the main reasons, another worry was the emergence of the Naxal movement in parts of Telengana.

What Juhi Chawla likes about the lockdown

What Juhi Chawla likes about the lockdown

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'What I'm really worried about is that the day this lockdown ends, we will all rush to work and we'll kill the lovely environment we are seeing now.'

Farewell and godspeed, uncle

Farewell and godspeed, uncle

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'You were a good man, a luminous soul. You gave me more than I could ever thank you for.' Rajeev Srinivasan remembers a beloved uncle who passed into the ages recently.

The healthy way to keep gym germs at bay

The healthy way to keep gym germs at bay

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

You visit them to keep fit, but gym germs can actually cause a health setback if you're not careful.

Brearley, McCullum warn domestic T20 leagues pose a threat to Test cricket

Brearley, McCullum warn domestic T20 leagues pose a threat to Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Mike Brearley and Brendon McCullum warned of "a looming potential crisis" in international cricket and stated the game could soon reach a "point of no return" as it struggles to compete with T20 leagues across the world.

How Anupam Kher inspired her to lose weight

How Anupam Kher inspired her to lose weight

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Rediff reader Shilpa Parasrampuria, 43, from Mumbai reveals how she lost 12 kilos in six months.

Infosys plans to buy financial cos

Infosys plans to buy financial cos

Rediff.com31 May 2006

Infosys Technologies is looking for acquistion of companies within $50 and $100-million revenue range in the segment of banking and financial services, besides health and life sciences, Infosys COO Kris Gopalakrishnan said.

'Not every model is dumb'

'Not every model is dumb'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Germany-born Indian model Sheela Tiruchi talks about the most struggling days of her career and tells us why the profession deserves it due.

How to avoid 'death by sugar' this Diwali

How to avoid 'death by sugar' this Diwali

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Ditch sweets that are high on calories and opt for baked options instead.

How this 16 YO went from 80 kg to 61 kg in a year

How this 16 YO went from 80 kg to 61 kg in a year

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Rediff reader Aastha Bhat, 16, from Faridabad, Haryana tells us how she lost weight.

Fat to Fit: Why this techie doesn't gain any weight

Fat to Fit: Why this techie doesn't gain any weight

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Vinod Mulanjur, 48, who works as head-compliance at a management consulting firm in Hyderabad, shares his fitness story.

Doctor who went where no one wanted to go

Doctor who went where no one wanted to go

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

It is not uncommon to see patients in Odisha being carried to hospitals on cots for miles. Recently, this picture was reversed when a doctor carried a pregnant woman to hospital on a cot for 12 km.

6 habits that will help you get fit and lose weight

6 habits that will help you get fit and lose weight

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Holistic health guru Mickey Mehta shares 6 easy-to-do fitness tips. Follow these and stay healthy :)

Where the hell are Covid hospital beds in Delhi?

Where the hell are Covid hospital beds in Delhi?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Locals are overly concerned as horrifying tales emerge of patients running from pillar to post to secure hospital beds or even get themselves tested.

How this corporate trainer lost 18 kg in 6 months

How this corporate trainer lost 18 kg in 6 months

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Rediff reader Larry Rub, 40 from Dubai tells us how he adopted simple habits, changed his lifestyle and lost weight.

Go back to grandma's kitchen to beat the fat

Go back to grandma's kitchen to beat the fat

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Food is genetic medicine, and the kind that your ancestry has eaten for centuries is your best bet.

10 super foods to fight acidity and improve digestion

10 super foods to fight acidity and improve digestion

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Probiotics are known to improve the gut flora and help prevent progression of digestive disorders, says Afaaf Shaikh.

How this actor fought obesity and lost 18 kilos

How this actor fought obesity and lost 18 kilos

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Shraddha Srinath reveals how she switched from an unhealthy life to a healthy one.

Fat to fit: I lost 20 kilos in four months

Fat to fit: I lost 20 kilos in four months

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Gaurav Laha shares his weightloss journey.

'We must buy less, buy better and wear it for longer'

'We must buy less, buy better and wear it for longer'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

''Fashion without a conscience is a ticking time bomb.'

INCREDIBLE! This girl lost 39 kilos in 12 months

INCREDIBLE! This girl lost 39 kilos in 12 months

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Komal Priyani, 29 from Ajmer, Rajasthan tells us how she went from 95 kg to 56 kg in just 12 months.

How to avoid skin infections in monsoon

How to avoid skin infections in monsoon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

High humidity causes sweat, dirt and dust along with other toxins to build up on the surface of the skin. Dr Saumya Shetty Hegde tells you how to take care.

Priti Patel named UK's 1st Indian-origin Home Secretary

Priti Patel named UK's 1st Indian-origin Home Secretary

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

In a cabinet that was already being touted as the most diverse in British history, Priti Patel became the first Indian-origin home secretary with Pakistani-origin Sajid Javid moving from the UK Home Office to become the new chancellor.

Best of the week

Best of the week

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

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14 foods that are good for your HEART

14 foods that are good for your HEART

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

These foods will help you fight hypertension and lower blood pressure, says Dr Udgeath Dhir.

'I am not here to be anyone's fantasy'

'I am not here to be anyone's fantasy'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Meet the fashion designer who is bringing plus-size clothes to Indian women.