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Advice from India's top cardiac surgeon: How to keep your heart healthy

Advice from India's top cardiac surgeon: How to keep your heart healthy

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Dr Ramakanta Panda, arguably India's top heart surgeon, offers vital, everyday, advice on caring for your heart and planning a healthy life.

'Forget trade or defence. Talk chemistry! Chemistry ab badhega!'

'Forget trade or defence. Talk chemistry! Chemistry ab badhega!'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'It's the first-ever US presidential visit which is specially planned for India.' 'The standalone visit itself has achieved something already. Don't underestimate it.' Sheela Bhatt gives us an exclusive glimpse of what the Modi government hopes to achieve from Trump's visit.

Marriage prep likely to keep Yogeshwar out of Pro Wrestling 2

Marriage prep likely to keep Yogeshwar out of Pro Wrestling 2

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

With Sushil Kumar's chances of participating in the second season of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) next to nil, another star India wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt is also likely to opt out of the upcoming event taking the sheen away from the tournament.

Traditional mulmul gets a glam slam!

Traditional mulmul gets a glam slam!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Mulmul was the fabric of choice for these designers who showcased their collection as part of the specially curated show by Harper's Bazaar.

Traditional mulmul gets a glam slam!

Traditional mulmul gets a glam slam!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Mulmul was the fabric of choice for these designers who showcased their collection as part of the specially curated show by Harper's Bazaar.

Review: Sunil Grover's Coffee With D is avoidable!

Review: Sunil Grover's Coffee With D is avoidable!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Sunil Grover is good but its Pankaj Tripathi who stands out with his bang on comic timing.

The case that will make builders more accountable

The case that will make builders more accountable

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Karan Choudhury reports on the implications of the strict Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act and the prosecution of Unitech MDs, Sanjay Chandra and Ajay Chandra, in an alleged fraud case.

Why Yeddy may not be BJP's best bet in Karnataka

Why Yeddy may not be BJP's best bet in Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

In true Karnataka political style, which cuts across parties and loyalties, any reinstatement of Yeddiyurappa, even with adequate legislative majority, could trigger rebellion from within, which could embarrass the Modi-Shah duo than any other development elsewhere in the country, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

PHOTOS: Australia reclaim Ashes with innings and 41-run win at WACA

PHOTOS: Australia reclaim Ashes with innings and 41-run win at WACA

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Images from Day 5 of the 3rd Ashes Test played at the WACA in Perth on Monday

Ashes to Ashes, England face similar WACA ordeal

Ashes to Ashes, England face similar WACA ordeal

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Two-nil down and with a harried captain insisting his team was neither dead nor buried, there was an unnerving sense of deja vu at the WACA as England made their final preparations on the eve of the third Ashes Test on Wednesday.

Box Office: Baaghi does excellent business

Box Office: Baaghi does excellent business

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Knock 'em out: How to step out in style this party season

Knock 'em out: How to step out in style this party season

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Ladies, it's party time and we tell you how to rock it like a star.

England vs India 4th Test: Will Kohli field unchanged XI?

England vs India 4th Test: Will Kohli field unchanged XI?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Ravichandran Ashwin has recovered from his hip injury and is fit to play the fourth Test against England,

GST: From 'Gabbar Singh Tax' to a strong tax-compliance tool

GST: From 'Gabbar Singh Tax' to a strong tax-compliance tool

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

The opposition parties vehemently criticised the new 'one nation, one tax' system having four different rates instead of a single rate adopted in some countries including the UK and Singapore.

Every game in Rio will be a final for me: Sindhu

Every game in Rio will be a final for me: Sindhu

Rediff.com6 May 2016

'I have certainly gained the respect of my rivals by consistently maintaining my ranking inside the top-10 mark.' 'I have beaten all these top players at least once and there will be no fear factor when I face them at Rio.'

Jignesh Shah arrested in NSEL scam

Jignesh Shah arrested in NSEL scam

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Shah came under scanner last year, when his group company NSEL faced a payment crisis and nearly 18,000 investors allegedly lost millions in late July.

Budget before Ballot: Who got what from Goyal

Budget before Ballot: Who got what from Goyal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Converting what was supposed to be an interim budget or a vote on account into an almost full-fledged budget announcement in the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal proposed an array of incentives for both middle-class and farmers, whose disenchantment was said to have cost the BJP dearly in recent assembly elections.

Indian team is whingeing among themselves: Smith

Indian team is whingeing among themselves: Smith

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

The speculation around the mood inside India's dressing room became a subject of ridicule for Australian skipper Steve Smith, who said the home team does not need to sedge the tourists as they are busy "whingeing among themselves".

What to expect on the tax front in 2019

What to expect on the tax front in 2019

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

India is on the brink of overhauling its tax system, implementing the BEPS project and seeing a further evolution of the GST at the same time as a general election. This makes 2019 an exciting and challenging year, note Maulik Doshi and Jigar Doshi.

Review: Amma Kanakku is a heartwarming tale

Review: Amma Kanakku is a heartwarming tale

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Some of the performances are ordinary, but even that does not affect the magic of this film, says S Saraswathi.

Coal stocks at power plants lowest in 25 years: CEA

Coal stocks at power plants lowest in 25 years: CEA

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

According to latest data (October 13) by the Central Electricity Authority, total fuel stocks at 103 coal-based stations have come down to 7.2 million tonnes.

The REAL story behind zero #MeToo cases

The REAL story behind zero #MeToo cases

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Audit firms such as KPMG believe zero complaints may be an indicator of the lack of requisite mechanism to allow for such reporting

Football PIX: Granada stun Barcelona; Juventus win

Football PIX: Granada stun Barcelona; Juventus win

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Valverde said he was concerned about the team's away form after they were comprehensively beaten 2-0 by promoted Granada

Is SoftBank founder's promise of free power feasible?

Is SoftBank founder's promise of free power feasible?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Son's offer to supply free power after 25 years is based on the idea that the cost of running a solar plant would progressively decline while its efficiency would increase.

GST in current form unacceptable, says Amit Mitra

GST in current form unacceptable, says Amit Mitra

Rediff.com31 May 2017

According to Mitra, items such as foodgrain, vegetables, leather goods, footwear, cottage cheese, puffed and flattened rice, books and entertainment tax, among several others, should be in the zero-tax bracket.

Anand loses again; Harikrishna, Abhijeet among leaders in Gibraltar

Anand loses again; Harikrishna, Abhijeet among leaders in Gibraltar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand continued to struggle in his first open tournament in 23 years as he suffered a shock defeat at the hands of French Grandmaster Adrien Demuth in the fifth round of the masters section of Gibraltar chess festival in Gibraltar on Sunday.

Bumrah, Bhuvi best 'death' bowlers around, says Aus skipper

Bumrah, Bhuvi best 'death' bowlers around, says Aus skipper

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Australia skipper Steve Smith has described Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar as the best death bowlers around. His assessment came after Australia suffered a five-wicket defeat to India in the third One-Day International between the teams in Indore on Sunday.

One Night Stand, Traffic fail at the box office

One Night Stand, Traffic fail at the box office

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Poll campaign war: Cong moves EC against Harsh Vardhan

Poll campaign war: Cong moves EC against Harsh Vardhan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Locking horns over who made Delhi polio-free, ruling Congress on Monday moved the Election Commission against Bharatiya Janata Party's chief ministerial candidate Harsh Vardhan accusing him of making "false and distorted claims" on his role in the campaign when he was the Health Minister.

Football Briefs: Stunning Sorrentino stops Roma

Football Briefs: Stunning Sorrentino stops Roma

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football fie

World Cup warm-ups: England show promise, Germany lose

World Cup warm-ups: England show promise, Germany lose

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

England beat Nigeria 2-1 in a friendly on Saturday that provided some clues as to how coach Gareth Southgate will line up his still experimental side when the World Cup gets underway in two weeks' time.

Government to weed out confidential reports of retired employees

Government to weed out confidential reports of retired employees

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

In order to ensure clean working space, the government on Tuesday decided to weed out confidential reports of select categories of retired employees after normal retention period of about 5 years.

Kohli will probably be more aggressive than Dhoni, says Johnson

Kohli will probably be more aggressive than Dhoni, says Johnson

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson believes the volatile batsman will probably be more aggressive than previous skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Bharati Dutt witnessed life-changing events that shaped India on the threshold of freedom. Her memories are an account of how ordinary Indians saw India change.

Bundesliga: Dortmund winning streak ends with 1-1 draw at Nuremberg

Bundesliga: Dortmund winning streak ends with 1-1 draw at Nuremberg

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund struggled to a 1-1 draw at Nuremberg on Saturday that ended their perfect start to the season of five straight league wins.

How mobile app Haptik can redefine customer services

How mobile app Haptik can redefine customer services

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The app, named after the German word 'Haptik' that means the same as 'haptic' in English, is available both on the iOS and Android platforms.

BSE to file for IPO this week

BSE to file for IPO this week

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Offer size could vary from Rs 1,200 cr to Rs 2,000 cr

Your electricity bills will not 'shock' you any more

Your electricity bills will not 'shock' you any more

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Centre, with states, to change methodology of calculating domestic power rates, set standards for consumer tariffs

Football Briefs: Loew admits mistakes in World Cup debacle

Football Briefs: Loew admits mistakes in World Cup debacle

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Box Office: Azhar gets average opening

Box Office: Azhar gets average opening

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The hits and misses of the week.