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Nirma's new clothes: The journey of detergent brand towards healthcare

Nirma's new clothes: The journey of detergent brand towards healthcare

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Nirma's tryst with the pharmaceutical space started in 2006 when it acquired the ailing Core Healthcare in a deal reported to be worth Rs 300 crore. The Ahmedabad-based manufacturer of intravenous fluids was subsequently renamed Nirlife. Pharma industry insiders say Nirma, which broke open the detergent market in the 1990s with low prices and massive advertising, tried an encore of the low-price strategy in pharma, but with mixed results.

Salute India's Greatest Sailor!

Salute India's Greatest Sailor!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Retired from the Indian Navy, his passage in the Golden Globe Race wasn't easy. Although he kept himself in the basket of race leaders, the position revealed little of what he was actually enduring. Shyam Menon captures the drama of Abhilash Tomy's incredible solo voyage across the world.

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in MTNL building; 84 rescued

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in MTNL building; 84 rescued

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

There have been more than 49,000 fire incidents in Mumbai in the last one decade, killing over 600 people, the Maharashtra government had told the assembly in November 2018.

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'When I was toying with 10 different ideas, my father was diagnosed with lung fibrosis and his condition deteriorated so badly that we lost him in six months. He was very unsatisfied with the lack of proper diagnosis.' 'It made me think will anyone do a biopsy if there is no symptom? Why is it that we do not have any non-invasive diagnostic method?' 'This idea was the strongest out of the ten, and with Snahlata Singh with her cancer biology background joining me, the idea got a real boost.'

Mumbai: Two local trains collide, 15 reportedly hurt

Mumbai: Two local trains collide, 15 reportedly hurt

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

Two suburban trains collided when they accidentally came on the same track at Mumbai's Andheri station on Saturday night, a railway official said. At least fifteen people were reportedly injured in the accident. However, railway officials maintain that no one was injured in the incident.

Cattle hits, snags raise doubts over Vande Bharat as 'train of future'

Cattle hits, snags raise doubts over Vande Bharat as 'train of future'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Experts suggest that a revamp in the surrounding infrastructure should take care of the issues plaguing the VB-2, stressing that the lightweight nature of the trains is what allows for higher speeds, and that needless design additions may hamper the train's efficiency.

When Symonds, Harbhajan hugged and apologised to each other

When Symonds, Harbhajan hugged and apologised to each other

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Harbhajan Singh revealed that he and Andrew Symonds buried the hatchet over the 'Monkeygate' incident when they played together for Mumbai Indians in the IPL in 2011.

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.

Doctors told me that I would not be able to run fast: Venkatesh Iyer

Doctors told me that I would not be able to run fast: Venkatesh Iyer

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Venkatesh Iyer dedicated his maiden century to assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.

Mumbai: 'Confused' cricketer drives car onto station platform

Mumbai: 'Confused' cricketer drives car onto station platform

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Cricketer Harmeet Singh, who represented India in the ICC Under-19 world cup in 2012, claimed that he got confused with the direction and ended up entering the station.

20 dead in Maharashtra during Ganesh visarjan

20 dead in Maharashtra during Ganesh visarjan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

14 of 20 died due to drowning in different incidents that occurred during the immersion of Ganesh idols in parts of Maharashtra.

No Ratan Tata, no Chandra at Cyrus Mistry funeral

No Ratan Tata, no Chandra at Cyrus Mistry funeral

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

A family priest performed the prayers as per Parsi tradition before the last rites.

Quizzed on high-end car crash, Mumbai cop says 'write what you want'

Quizzed on high-end car crash, Mumbai cop says 'write what you want'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

For the last four days Mumbai has been seized of a whodunnit of another kind. After a speeding Aston Martin owned by Reliance Ports mowed into two cars on the posh Peddar Road on Sunday night the identity of the driver remains unclear, and the police is treading carefully in the matter, reports Prasanna Zore.

Why 'Bazball' won't be India's go-to Test approach...

Why 'Bazball' won't be India's go-to Test approach...

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Ishan Kishan favours playing Test cricket according to the situation of the match, adding that "Bazball" should not become the template

Mumbai: Drunk woman rams car into taxi, kills 2

Mumbai: Drunk woman rams car into taxi, kills 2

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The police has arrested Jahnvi Gadkar, 35, a high court lawyer, who appeared to be in an inebriated condition at the time of the accident.

'#RIPRoy: Aussie cricket losing another hero. Stunned!'

'#RIPRoy: Aussie cricket losing another hero. Stunned!'

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Andrew Symonds, who was 46 and was a member of Australia's World Cup-winning teams in 2003 and 2007, died in a car accident in Queensland.

She's Mumbai's first woman station master

She's Mumbai's first woman station master

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Mamta Kulkarni, Mumbai's first woman station master joined the Indian Railways in May 1992.

Gas leak in INS Ranvir's AC compartment could be behind blast

Gas leak in INS Ranvir's AC compartment could be behind blast

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Eleven personnel, who sustained injuries in the incident, are being treated in Naval Hospital and none of them is critical.

Mumbai plane crash: Pilot saved many lives at cost of her own, says Praful Patel

Mumbai plane crash: Pilot saved many lives at cost of her own, says Praful Patel

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

On Twitter, he wrote, "Saddened to hear about the unfortunate incident at Ghatkopar as Charter plane crashes in an open area. Salute to the pilot who showed presence of mind to avoid a big mishap, saving many lives at the cost of her own life. #RIP to all the 5 Dead. My deepest condolences."

Fire on naval ship in Mumbai; three hurt

Fire on naval ship in Mumbai; three hurt

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Three persons including a navy personnel received burn injuries on Friday after a fire broke out onboard INS Ganga, which was going through routine maintenance and refit at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.

Mumbai's ESIC hospital to pay full compensation to 2 fire victims' kin

Mumbai's ESIC hospital to pay full compensation to 2 fire victims' kin

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

The Union Labour ministry had announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh for those seriously injured.

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

Monsoon hits Mumbai; heavy rain hits train, road, air traffic

Monsoon hits Mumbai; heavy rain hits train, road, air traffic

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Waterlogging has been reported in several parts of city.

Mumbai Audi crash: Advocate remanded to judicial custody till June 26

Mumbai Audi crash: Advocate remanded to judicial custody till June 26

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The alcohol level in the blood of corporate lawyer Janhavi Gadkar, who allegedly rammed her car into a taxi killing two persons on Eastern Freeway, was about four times more than the permissible limit.

What Are Ranbir, Karan Johar Planning?

What Are Ranbir, Karan Johar Planning?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Akshay promotes Raksha Bandhan... Suhana-Agastya on a dinner date... Alia promotes Darlings...

Anderson gutted for injured Archer; Bairstow sympathises with dropped Foakes

Anderson gutted for injured Archer; Bairstow sympathises with dropped Foakes

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'I know how hard he has worked to try to get back fit and I hope it is not too bad and he can get back as soon as possible.'

DC has tough task at hand sans X-factor Pant

DC has tough task at hand sans X-factor Pant

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The 'Impact Player' rule will be used differently by different outfits but truth be told, DC do not have enough players with X-factor in its ranks.

Bollywood Brings Bappa Home

Bollywood Brings Bappa Home

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Bollywood welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes once again on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

10 accidents in 7 months: Sinking Navy?

10 accidents in 7 months: Sinking Navy?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

10 vessels of the Indian Navy have met with accident in the last seven months

Five bridge collapses that shocked India

Five bridge collapses that shocked India

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

According to a 2020 study Analysis of bridge failures in India from 1977 to 2017, as many as "2,130 bridges" -- excluding culverts and pedestrian bridges -- have collapsed during various phases of construction in the last four decades.

45 injured as fire breaks out at BPCL refinery in Mumbai

45 injured as fire breaks out at BPCL refinery in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The fire was brought under control after three hours, a Mumbai Fire Brigade official said, adding that cooling operations were underway.

Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train to be fully operational by 2023: Lohani

Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train to be fully operational by 2023: Lohani

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The country's first bullet train will run at a maximum speed of 350 km per hour, covering the stretch in under three hours from the usual seven.

2 autos catch fire at Mumbai petrol pump

2 autos catch fire at Mumbai petrol pump

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

The incident has resulted in an almost kilometer-long traffic jam on both sides of the SV/LJ Road.

'Rajubhai always helped the poor'

'Rajubhai always helped the poor'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'The moment he got to know that any comedian was struggling or had not paid rent for months, he would immediately help because he himself had struggled.'

Landslide on Pune-Mumbai Expressway kills 3, halts traffic

Landslide on Pune-Mumbai Expressway kills 3, halts traffic

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Sources in the Highway Police say the iron holding on the side of the expressway has become old and so the area is landslide prone, putting motorists at risk every day, especially during monsoons.

Delhi Capitals look to corner under-pressure Rahul's LSG

Delhi Capitals look to corner under-pressure Rahul's LSG

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Neither DC nor LSG look like outfits that give you the vibe of a champion side

Setback for Uddhav as Bal Thackeray's grandson joins Shinde camp

Setback for Uddhav as Bal Thackeray's grandson joins Shinde camp

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

It will be the first major electoral contest in the state after Shinde's rebellion brought down the previous Maharashtra government led by Uddhav Thackeray in June this year.

Sanjay Gupta survives accident

Sanjay Gupta survives accident

Rediff.com28 Dec 2002

Army to help build FOB in Mumbai; 'will it fill potholes too?' asks Oppn

Army to help build FOB in Mumbai; 'will it fill potholes too?' asks Oppn

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The work on these bridges will be completed by January 31.