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In pics: How girls have fun on Christmas

In pics: How girls have fun on Christmas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Look how these models are spreading the festive cheer.

English Quiz: Complete these sentences

English Quiz: Complete these sentences

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Find out how well you know these similes.

World's first Chikungunya vaccine developed

World's first Chikungunya vaccine developed

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

American researchers have developed a vaccine for chikungunya fever made from an insect-specific virus that does not have any effect on people, making the vaccine safe and effective.

Unitech sells Gurgaon hotel for Rs 231cr

Unitech sells Gurgaon hotel for Rs 231cr

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

Unitech Ltd, the country's second largest developer, on Friday said it has sold out a hotel in Gurgaon for Rs 231 crore (Rs 2.31 billion) and is in advance stages of talks for selling out an office complex in the national capital.

Don't use onion: B'desh PM told her cook post export ban

Don't use onion: B'desh PM told her cook post export ban

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The Bangladeshi prime minister said that India's sudden decision to stop onion exports has led to a bit of difficulty for her countrymen.

Is the Asus TUF FX 504 laptop worth 90,000?

Is the Asus TUF FX 504 laptop worth 90,000?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The Asus TUF FX 504 is durable and a performer, but lacks certain essentials, says Rahul Saha

Just SMS to know if your candidate is tainted

Just SMS to know if your candidate is tainted

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

To stop criminalisation of politics, activists and welfare organizations have come together and started an initiative that will spread awareness about criminals in the fray at the tweak of a button or a click of the mouse.

Textile sector eyes Rs 10,000 crore investments

Textile sector eyes Rs 10,000 crore investments

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Nothing seems to dampen the spirit of Gujarat's textile industry when it comes to investments. Inspite of the issues arising due to rising input costs, the state government is expecting to witness MoUs worth Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) in textile sector at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investor's Summit 2009. During the summit, the state government will be luring several textile machinery manufacturers from overseas to set up base in the state.

The Judgementall Hai Kya Review

The Judgementall Hai Kya Review

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Judgementall Hai Kya is a wild move but works because of how assured its cast is before and its crew is behind the camera, feels Sukanya Verma.

The Rat

The Rat

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

2009 is all about soul searching for the rat

10 Indian firms to pump $5 bn in China

10 Indian firms to pump $5 bn in China

Rediff.com16 May 2007

The Chinese, in turn, will reciprocate by procuring more iron ore from India and also set up steel plants in India in the near future.

IIT Bombay's free online lectures

IIT Bombay's free online lectures

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

A unique initiative launched by IIT Bombay now makes IIT lectures available at the click of a mouse -- and for free!

Corporates to set up 30 rural public schools

Corporates to set up 30 rural public schools

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

While the private companies have to spend Rs 8-12 crore (Rs 80 to Rs 120 million) on building and other infrastructure for each school, the government would provide 30-50 acre land free of cost to the developers of these schools.

Power Grid, 13 IPPs to sign sale deals soon

Power Grid, 13 IPPs to sign sale deals soon

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Power Grid is supposed to set up two (2) high power transmission towers costing over Rs 16,500 crore (Rs 165 billion) for evacuating a bulk of the 16,000 Mws of electricity generated within the state by 2011-12 to western and northern India.

Chinese toys? Not a threat to Indian cos

Chinese toys? Not a threat to Indian cos

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Having survived the imported Chinese toys that nearly killed the Indian toy industry, the Rs 2,000-crore (Rs 20 billion) domestic toy industry has come a long way.

'Internet addiction disorder is pathological'

'Internet addiction disorder is pathological'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

A team of international researchers has carried out a study and found that those addicted to web surfing are afflicted with Internet addiction disorder -- a pathological condition that can lead to anxiety and severe depression. "Sufferers of Internet addiction disorder may experience loss of sleep, anxiety when not online, isolation from family and peer groups, loss of work, and periods of deep depression," according to lead researcher Dr Pinhas Dannon.

Anushka hits back at Engineer: 'If you want to use my name, do it with proof'

Anushka hits back at Engineer: 'If you want to use my name, do it with proof'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

India cricket captain Virat Kohli's wife and Bollywood actor Anuskha Sharma reacted strongly to former wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer's claims that the national selectors were getting her 'cups of tea' during the World Cup in UK earlier this year.

Paswan assures iron-ore blocks for Mittal

Paswan assures iron-ore blocks for Mittal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Steel Minister Ram Vilas said in a meeting that the prime minister could intervene, if need be, to provide iron ore blocks to Lakshmi Mittal, CEO of ArcelorMittal, for his two proposed 12 mn tonne steel plants in India. The world's biggest steelmaker has signed MoUs with Jharkhand and Orissa governments to set up greenfield steel plants wherein it will invest a total of Rs 80000 cr. ArcelorMittal has already been allotted two coal blocks, one each, in Orissa and Jharkhand.

Taxman Tom and Taxpayer Jerry

Taxman Tom and Taxpayer Jerry

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Welcome to the enchanting, enticing and exciting world of tax dodgers.

REL investors worried over Reliance Power

REL investors worried over Reliance Power

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

When contacted, REL Investors Forum Secretary 'Veekay', whose name was mentioned on the release along with two other persons -- Prakash Krishnan and Anil Upadhyaya -- told PTI that the forum members include 60-70 shareholders of REL. Investors in REL are feeling cheated with ADA group company RPL's proposed public issue, it noted.

Consumer NGOs under scanner for funds misuse

Consumer NGOs under scanner for funds misuse

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is conducting an in-depth financial audit of some consumer awareness NGOs that have received financial assistance from it in recent years.

Your unborn child may be addicted to junk food

Your unborn child may be addicted to junk food

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Researchers say it is possible for children in the womb to become addicted to their mothers' junk food intake.

Five lessons from Ganesh

Five lessons from Ganesh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Lord of Wisdom teaches us to act in good faith, be independent, overcome obstacles, be modes and seek knowledge

Rani Mukerji's 10 Most Unusual Roles

Rani Mukerji's 10 Most Unusual Roles

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Happy birthday, Rani!

Why you must watch Sonchiriya

Why you must watch Sonchiriya

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Sonchiriya is that rare Bollywood film, one that soars wildly above others in its genre, notes Ritwik Sharma.

No wonder they call him Ustaad

No wonder they call him Ustaad

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Shamsheer Ustaad refused to become collateral damage when his industry modernised, discovers Geetanjali Krishna.

MP signs Rs 6,200 cr agri deal

MP signs Rs 6,200 cr agri deal

Rediff.com31 May 2007

The Madhya Pradesh government had signed as many as 20 Memorandums of Understanding worth billions of rupees in the just concluded agri-business meet.

Dhaka, Delhi bonded under Beijing's shadow

Dhaka, Delhi bonded under Beijing's shadow

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The Sheikh Hasina-Narendra Modi summit put India-Bangladesh ties on a firmer pitch. Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd) takes stock.

The rat

The rat

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

This is the year for the rat to invent his/her own style.

India wants to work with BRICS nations on Fourth Industrial Revolution: PM

India wants to work with BRICS nations on Fourth Industrial Revolution: PM

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

He said the Fourth Industrial Revolution will have more importance than the capital.

Govt gets tough with PSEs

Govt gets tough with PSEs

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

The government has directed all such firms to sign a memorandum of understanding with their respective administrative ministries setting out targets for the coming fiscal.

PM's gift for desis: Lifetime visa for PIO cardholders

PM's gift for desis: Lifetime visa for PIO cardholders

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told a rapturous crowd of NRIs that Persons of Indian Origin cardholders will get a lifetime Indian visa and that American tourists will be given visa on arrival.

Russia to help India make 4 new atomic reactors

Russia to help India make 4 new atomic reactors

Rediff.com26 Jan 2007

The two leaders also adopted a joint statement on cooperation in the field of peaceful use of atomic energy.

A Good Year isn't too good

A Good Year isn't too good

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Russel Crowe's new film does not do justice to him.

India, Russia against 'outside influence' in internal matters: Modi

India, Russia against 'outside influence' in internal matters: Modi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

His remarks without naming any country came against the backdrop of tension between India and Pakistan after New Delhi revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

Gujarat bags investments worth Rs 2 lakh crore

Gujarat bags investments worth Rs 2 lakh crore

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

The Gujarat government bagged a total investment of Rs 2,05,000 crore.

Pre-paid tariff cuts may hit telcos' profits

Pre-paid tariff cuts may hit telcos' profits

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Steep pre-paid tariff cuts at the start of the year in January could mean lower revenue growth for telecom operators in the March 2008 quarter. Moreover, minutes of usage (MOU) are unlikely to be very much higher since industry watchers feel users will take some amount of time to react to the tariff cuts. The operating profit growth these telcos could be in the region of 6-7 per cent. However, net profits may remain flat sequentially due to foreign exchange fluctuations.

'Vibrant Gujarat' sees just one international inve

'Vibrant Gujarat' sees just one international inve

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Though the agro and food processing sector has been a priority for the state government, it failed to attract significant overseas investments at the recently concluded Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors' Summit-2007