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Death knell for printed books, newspapers?

Death knell for printed books, newspapers?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Or a brief stop on the way to better times, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Know what this bikini is made of?

Know what this bikini is made of?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Vivek Agarwal, founder of OOKIOH tells Rediff how he is making swimsuits that look good and feel great too.

5 Tips To Prevent Chafing In Summer

5 Tips To Prevent Chafing In Summer

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Chafing is an unpleasant reality that many people ignore, and it can truly mess up your lifestyle.

Giant inflatable ballerina takes over New York's Rockefeller Center

Giant inflatable ballerina takes over New York's Rockefeller Center

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Pop-art prince Jeff Koons unveiled his latest public art installation, "Seated Ballerina," a 45-foot inflatable sculpture at the busy center and it will preside over the Midtown landmark until June 2.

Reader Invite: What's your monsoon style?

Reader Invite: What's your monsoon style?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Dear readers, tell us what you are wearing this monsoon.

The Indian-American leading NASA's Perseverance rover landing on Marsa

The Indian-American leading NASA's Perseverance rover landing on Marsa

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

While she has been a member of the Perseverance Rover mission since the beginning at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, Dr Mohan has also been a part of various important missions of NASA. The Indian-American Scientist worked on projects Cassini (a mission to Saturn) and GRAIL (a pair of formation flown spacecraft to the Moon).

Style lessons! The ultimate monsoon guide

Style lessons! The ultimate monsoon guide

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Presenting the ultimate monsoon guide.

'Grave mental trauma' from accused drove Mahant Giri to suicide: CBI

'Grave mental trauma' from accused drove Mahant Giri to suicide: CBI

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Mahant Narendra Giri, the deceased president of Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad, was under such 'grave mental trauma' from his estranged disciple Anand Giri, priest Adhya Prasad Tiwari and his son Sandeep Tiwari that he ended his life to 'avoid defamation and insult' in the eyes of society, the Central Bureau of Investigation has said in its charge sheet.

Unravelling what awaits us in 2022

Unravelling what awaits us in 2022

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

As the industrial era wanes, the network era looms, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Punjab cops recovers grenades dropped by drone from Pak

Punjab cops recovers grenades dropped by drone from Pak

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The box of hand grenades had been attached with a wooden frame and was lowered from the drone to the ground with a nylon rope, said police, adding that they recovered it on Sunday evening.

Pretty in pink! Bella Hadid takes over the Prabal Gurung runway

Pretty in pink! Bella Hadid takes over the Prabal Gurung runway

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Must-see looks from the Prabal Gurung show.

Motorola launches Moto Turbo for Rs 41,999

Motorola launches Moto Turbo for Rs 41,999

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Motorola launches Moto Turbo for Rs 41,999.

Sri Lankan Navy again attacks Indian fishermen

Sri Lankan Navy again attacks Indian fishermen

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

Sri Lankan naval personnel allegedly beat the four fishermen with nylon ropes off Katchatheevu, an islet ceded to Lanka in the 1970s, fisheries department officials said.

Explained: What is Zero Depreciation Car Insurance?

Explained: What is Zero Depreciation Car Insurance?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Vehicles are depreciating assets and lose their value over time.

Former CBI director Ashwani Kumar cremated

Former CBI director Ashwani Kumar cremated

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The 69-year-old, who also served as Nagaland governor and led the investigation into the Aarushi Talwar murder case, left behind a note saying he was "embarking on a new journey", officials said.

6 international covers that shook the Internet in 2018

6 international covers that shook the Internet in 2018

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Presenting the magazine covers which grabbed our attention this year.

This fashion show is breaking barriers

This fashion show is breaking barriers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Chromat's colourful show was all about inclusivity and sustainability in fashion.

Managing Internet tech change wisely

Managing Internet tech change wisely

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on learning from past technology revolutions.

Govt allows export of COVID-19 PPE medical coveralls

Govt allows export of COVID-19 PPE medical coveralls

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The product was banned for export earlier, but has now been moved to the restricted category, under which an exporter would have to seek a licence from the government for shipments.

Tribute: Sujatha will live with us

Tribute: Sujatha will live with us

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

Every writer has his own style and perception that is characteristic of them and in turn immortalises them. Sujatha will, like Kalki, T Janakiraman, Devan, Kannadasan, Pudumaipiththan, La Sa Ra, live with us through his writings.

Gunman kills self, 13 others in upsate New York

Gunman kills self, 13 others in upsate New York

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

The hostage drama at the American Civic Association in Binghampton, New York cam to an end when the gunman, believed to be of Vietnamese descent killed himself. Reports said that at least 12 people were killed and several others are being held hostage by a gunman at the American Civic Center in Binghamton, a city 175 miles north of New York on the way to the Niagara Falls.

Inflation slips to over six-year-low of 2.43%

Inflation slips to over six-year-low of 2.43%

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

The wholesale price index stood at 6.21 per cent during the corresponding week a year ago. Prices of maize, arhar and moong declined by one per cent each. However, prices of fuel remained unchanged at the previous week's level.

NASA releases first audio from Mars, video of landing

NASA releases first audio from Mars, video of landing

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

New video from NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover chronicles major milestones during the final minutes of its entry, descent, and landing on the Red Planet on February 18 as the spacecraft plummeted, parachuted and rocketed toward the surface of Mars. A microphone on the rover also has provided the first audio recording of sounds from Mars.

RIL buys Malaysian polyester co

RIL buys Malaysian polyester co

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Established in 1989, Hualon is an integrated polyester-to-textile maker with half a million tons of polyester capacity, 250,000 spindles for spun yarn and facilities for weaving and processing of 5,800 shuttle-less looms.

Early monsoon revives demand for rainwear

Early monsoon revives demand for rainwear

Rediff.com31 May 2007

Early onset of monsoon has raised the hopes of rainwear manufacturers. Wholesalers have already started stocking and they expect good demand despite rising prices of rainwear products.

Pune's closed factories become a real estate play

Pune's closed factories become a real estate play

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Greaves Cotton, for instance, has converted half its holding into commercial real estate (a multiplex) while Elpro plans to follow suit by developing half its 37-acre land at Chinchwad.

US-China trade war a silver lining for India's garment exporters

US-China trade war a silver lining for India's garment exporters

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Exporters say their capacity utilisation has reached almost 70 per cent and that big firms have brought it up to as high as 85 per cent.

Coronivirus: How some Indian firms are cashing in on 'fear economy'

Coronivirus: How some Indian firms are cashing in on 'fear economy'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Any concerned citizen ought to start practicing hygiene by washing their hands properly and be aware of the brands that are certified.

UK firm acquires Baroda Rayon

UK firm acquires Baroda Rayon

Rediff.com15 Nov 2003

4% CVD on cellphones removed

4% CVD on cellphones removed

Rediff.com2 May 2005

Four per cent countervailing customs duty on components for mobile phone manufacturing exempted.

B K Birla, a doyen of Indian industry is no more

B K Birla, a doyen of Indian industry is no more

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Birla was the chairman of Century Textiles and Industries and had been active in business since the age of 15. He was instrumental in a slew of business initiatives, starting with his stint as the chairman of Kesoram Industries.

Two Pak drones recovered so far: Punjab govt

Two Pak drones recovered so far: Punjab govt

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The damaged drone was recovered in Mahawa village based on the information given by one of the four people the state police arrested on Sunday.

Victoria Beckham goes bold on mag cover

Victoria Beckham goes bold on mag cover

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The eye-popping cover has her posing in just a bodysuit!

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

NGT imposes nationwide ban on manja for flying kites

NGT imposes nationwide ban on manja for flying kites

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

In its petition, PETA has contended that manja posed a grave threat to humans and animals as every year a number of deaths are caused by it.

Moto Turbo: It's big, powerful and has punch

Moto Turbo: It's big, powerful and has punch

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The Turbo boasts of new design, hardware and, most importantly, strong build.

Doctors, lawyers and academics on strike

Doctors, lawyers and academics on strike

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking man's guide to the angst of the professions.

Day before Makar Sankranti, SC refuses to lift NGT ban on manja for flying kites

Day before Makar Sankranti, SC refuses to lift NGT ban on manja for flying kites

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The NGT, while banning the manja last year, said the string, coated with glass and metal powder, poses a threat to the environment.

Recipes: Chettinad nandu rasam, Fish musallam and more

Recipes: Chettinad nandu rasam, Fish musallam and more

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

These regional dishes will tease your taste buds.

Tomorrow's stars today!

Tomorrow's stars today!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Six Gen Next designers showed their creations at Lakme Fashion Week and it was fantastic!