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Watch out for this Indian boxer at Tokyo Olympics

Watch out for this Indian boxer at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Vikas Krishan has no qualms admitting that he has been indisciplined and too reliant on luck in the past, problems that he claims to have fixed ahead of the Tokyo Games.

Focus on learning new skills during lockdown, says Paes

Focus on learning new skills during lockdown, says Paes

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Speaking at an Education Webinar for coaches, jointly organised by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Leander Paes touched upon various topics including his junior days, transition to men's circuit, the role mental fitness plays in tennis, dealing with pressure, nutritional knowledge and coaching tips.

How to Take Care of your Liver

How to Take Care of your Liver

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Dr Anurag Shrimal tells you how simple lifestyle changes can keep your liver healthy.

Neymar says lack of football making him anxious

Neymar says lack of football making him anxious

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Paris St Germain and Brazil forward Neymar says that not knowing when football will be played again is making him anxious. The 28-year-old is preparing for an eventual return at his home in a gated community in Brazil under the supervision of Ricardo Rosa, his long-standing physical trainer.

9 Tips to Get a Celeb Bod

9 Tips to Get a Celeb Bod

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Eighty percent of a celebrity's body is defined by a good diet, says nutritionist Neha Sahaya.

Row erupts over Akshaya Patra serving 'satvik' food as midday meal

Row erupts over Akshaya Patra serving 'satvik' food as midday meal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Karnataka government directing the foundation to include garlic and onion in the food.

Pasta is good for your health; helps you lose weight

Pasta is good for your health; helps you lose weight

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Now you don't need an excuse to eat pasta.

Want a healthy heart? Eat this!

Want a healthy heart? Eat this!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Dry fruits are healthy, but not all of them have the same benefits for your heart.

10 Tips to STOP HAIRFALL

10 Tips to STOP HAIRFALL

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

One of the causes of rigorous hair fall is extensive over styling and hair treatments.

Kumble@50: When Kumble played through pain

Kumble@50: When Kumble played through pain

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Kumble had been hit on the jaw by a Mervyn Dillon short-pitched delivery while batting in the first innings of the match.

COVID-19 could cause deaths of thousands children: UN

COVID-19 could cause deaths of thousands children: UN

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

It said an estimated 42-66 million children could fall into extreme poverty as a result of the crisis this year, adding to the estimated 386 million children already in extreme poverty in 2019.

Should you drink water before an intense workout?

Should you drink water before an intense workout?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

You can consume 5 to 10 ml of water per kilogram of body weight in the two to four hours before a workout

How to EAT RIGHT after Eid

How to EAT RIGHT after Eid

Rediff.com14 May 2021

You had been eating sehri in the morning and iftar in the evening for the past month, fasting for nearly 12 hours in between. Now that you are switching back to your old lifestyle, you'll need to follow a few guidelines to get your body back on course, advises nutritionist Ryan Fernando.

If All Indians Are Your Brothers And Sisters...

If All Indians Are Your Brothers And Sisters...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'One doesn't need to wait for the government to come forward to help.' 'Why blame the system when we can start doing things in a small way?'

'It is unlikely most labourers have returned home'

'It is unlikely most labourers have returned home'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'Make sure you provide enough support (income, nutrition, healthcare, and housing) to migrants stuck (and their households), so they are not compelled to seek work or migrate back.' 'Otherwise, the risk of contagion is extreme.'

FMCG firms start seeing growth in urban India after months of Covid grief

FMCG firms start seeing growth in urban India after months of Covid grief

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

60-65 per cent of the FMCG industry's overall sales come from urban areas; 35-40 per cent from rural areas.

'My conscience didn't allow me to take the award'

'My conscience didn't allow me to take the award'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'Farmers must get Maximum Support Price instead of Minimum Support Price.'

FMCG leaders beat FY21 blues, exceed pre-Covid levels

FMCG leaders beat FY21 blues, exceed pre-Covid levels

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

In spite of a severe second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, and a widespread disruption in public life therefore, India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) sector seems to have emerged as one of the most resilient segments of the economy. The early numbers and estimates for the April-June quarter indicate a steady recovery in FMCG players' business, which is now set to exceed the pre-pandemic level. Amid nationwide lockdowns because of the first Covid wave, FMCG revenues had been severely affected in mid-2020.

Senate confirms Dr Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General

Senate confirms Dr Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Dr Murthy, 43, would occupy the position of America's Surgeon General for the second time. In 2011, president Barack Obama tapped him to serve on the advisory group on prevention, health promotion, and integrative and public health.

A year later, '99.9% Indian' brand Maggi wins back 60% market share

A year later, '99.9% Indian' brand Maggi wins back 60% market share

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Before the ban, Maggi commanded a market share of around 75 per cent. Following legal battles, the popular noodles brand was back in the market in November last year.

Need to see agriculture as modern business enterprise: Eco Survey

Need to see agriculture as modern business enterprise: Eco Survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Lauding the farm sector for demonstrating resilience during the pandemic, the Economic Survey on Friday suggested the government to see farm sector as a "modern business enterprise" for which "urgent reforms" are required to enable sustainable and consistent growth. India's agricultural sector has shown its resilience amid the adversities of COVID-19 induced lockdowns, the Survey noted. The agriculture and allied activities were the sole bright spot amid the slide in GDP performance of other sectors, clocking a growth rate of 3.4 per cent at constant prices during 2020-21, it added. According to the Survey, the farm sector has got "renewed thrust" due to various measures on credit, market reforms and food processing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat announcements.

SPECTACULAR Mango Recipes!

SPECTACULAR Mango Recipes!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Recipes =to brighten up your day.

8 fresh fruits you must include in your diet

8 fresh fruits you must include in your diet

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Did you know that pineapples are low fat and good for diabetics?

Clean chit to scribe for his salt-roti midday meal video

Clean chit to scribe for his salt-roti midday meal video

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The video, shot by journalist Pawan Jaiswal, of Shiur Primary School under Aharaura police station had gone viral on August 22, sparking a backlash against the BJP government in the state.

What Aamir Khan wants from Pranab

What Aamir Khan wants from Pranab

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

The Union budget would be presented this Friday.

Misbah's diktat to Pakistani cricketers: No more biryani

Misbah's diktat to Pakistani cricketers: No more biryani

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Pakistan's new head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has changed the diet and nutrition plans for players in the domestic tournaments and in the national camp.

AITA plans camp for India's top tennis players in Delhi

AITA plans camp for India's top tennis players in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The All India Tennis Association has decided to invite India's top players for a training camp at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association in New Delhi with an aim to provide a platform for their return to competitive action from next year.

SAI's online workshop for athletes earns praise from Gopichand

SAI's online workshop for athletes earns praise from Gopichand

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

The sessions on opening day was attended by athletes and para athletes from all sport, including Olympic probables shooters Divyash Panwar, Apurvi Chandela, Abhishek Verma, Anish Bhanwala, boxers Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zarin along with swimmer Srihari Nataraj. The first session of the 24-series workshop started on Friday with physiotherapist Dr. Nikhil Latey speaking about how to train at home during the time of Corona, getting over 8K views.

PT Usha was forced to eat rice porridge with pickle at 1984 Olympics

PT Usha was forced to eat rice porridge with pickle at 1984 Olympics

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

The star athlete recalled that during the Los Angeles Olympics of 1984, where she missed a medal by one-hundredth of a second, she was forced to eat just rice porridge with pickle at the Games Village.

5 unhealthy habits that are making you obese

5 unhealthy habits that are making you obese

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

You might be unintentionally harming yourself.

Toddy-tappers take on EPS, Stalin

Toddy-tappers take on EPS, Stalin

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The Tamil Nadu Toddy Movement had met both Chief Minister Palaniswami and Stalin to seek their intervention in lifting the ban on toddy-tapping and had submitted petitions, but there it remained. So the matter is being taken to the people's court.

PM reveals how Bear Grylls understood his Hindi in 'Man vs Wild'

PM reveals how Bear Grylls understood his Hindi in 'Man vs Wild'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

'Was the episode edited later? How many times did the shooting happen for this episode and how it happened?'

Tendulkar reveals the toughest series of his career

Tendulkar reveals the toughest series of his career

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'From 1989 when I started playing there would be at least 25 world class bowlers. But someone I didn't enjoy batting against was Hansie Cronje. For some reason I got out and over a period of time I realised that I am better off being at the non-striker's end'

#ShilpaKaMantra: 10 lessons to stay fit and STRONG

#ShilpaKaMantra: 10 lessons to stay fit and STRONG

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The wellness entrepreneur tells you how to take care of your body, mind and soul.

The secret of Indian lifters' golden run is out...

The secret of Indian lifters' golden run is out...

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Over 500 dope tests every year in the last four years, specialised diet and nutritional supplements only from Germany -- these are the ingredients that went into the Indian weightlifters' sensational haul of five gold medals at the 21st Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast.

What is the real motive behind Nestle-Pfizer acquisition?

What is the real motive behind Nestle-Pfizer acquisition?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Nestle's acquisition of Pfizer's infant nutrition business has an India angle to it. While Pfizer does not have its infant nutrition brands such as SMA Gold, Promil Gold, Progress Gold and Promise Gold in India yet, the threat that it could launch these products in the country was always there, thanks to its strong presence in neighbouring countries such as China, Indonesia and the Philippines.

10 ways to include folic acid in your daily diet

10 ways to include folic acid in your daily diet

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Eating a variety of healthy foods -- fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds -- is an easy way to increase your folate intake, says Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj.

COVID-19: Dos and don'ts for the elderly

COVID-19: Dos and don'ts for the elderly

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The ministry advised the elderly people to wash their hands and face at regular intervals with soap, stay at home, avoid meeting visitors at home and if such a meeting is essential, maintain a distance of at least one metre.

Modi meets 42 global CEOs, pushes Startup India

Modi meets 42 global CEOs, pushes Startup India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Chairing an exclusive roundtable with 42 global CEOs and top executives from across 20 sectors, Modi stressed on continued political stability in India, predictability of policy, and pro-development and pro-growth policies.

9 healthy foods that'll help you lose weight

9 healthy foods that'll help you lose weight

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

These should be your go-to food for slimming down.