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#GameReview: PlayerUnknown's Battleground is very addictive

#GameReview: PlayerUnknown's Battleground is very addictive

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

It's a fun game especially if you have friends to team up with, writes Khalid Anzar

PHOTOS: The weirdly, wonderful world we live in!

PHOTOS: The weirdly, wonderful world we live in!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

These 10 images prove that it's an odd, odd world out there...

11 Foods To Improve Your Gut Health

11 Foods To Improve Your Gut Health

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Some of the easily digestible spices during monsoon are garlic, asafetida, pepper, ginger, turmeric, cumin and coriander. They also provide excellent nutrition.

'Married, but involved with another girl'

'Married, but involved with another girl'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

9 Tips To Get Hired In 2022

9 Tips To Get Hired In 2022

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Job searching is a game of numbers: The more energy you invest and the more cold networking e-mails you send, the more options you open up for yourself, advises Lalit Singh, co-founder and CTO, Meraqui, a human capital services company.

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.

7 smart tips to find your IDEAL partner

7 smart tips to find your IDEAL partner

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

To make a date fun and novel, ideally you must choose a partner from another generation, says Solene Paillet.

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The salient features of the new OTT/social media policy announced by the Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on February 25, 2021.

'We love each other but we're not happy'

'We love each other but we're not happy'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

In India, as elsewhere, veganism has spawned an industry of plant-based products such as tofu, tempeh, peanut curd, cashew cheese, almond butter, flax eggs, sauerkraut, seitan, mock meats, apple honey, vegan chocolates, nutritional yeast and plant-based milks. There are vegan cafs and restaurants such as About Vegan (Jaipur), Bodhi Greens (Dharamsala), Carrots (Bengaluru), Earthlings (Mumbai) and Elysian Delights (Gurugram), vegan cooking classes, vegan tours, vegan conferences and vegan e-tailers such as vegandukan.com and veganmall.in. "Plant-based milks such as soy milk, almond milk and oat milk have made promising inroads with Indian consumers. "Estimated at $21 million vs the animal-derived dairy industry at $140 billion, plant-based dairy in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.7 per cent to reach $63.9 million by 2024," write Dhruvi Narsaria and Rajyalakshmi in their 2020 report, "Insights on plant-based milk category in India", published by the Good Food Institute India and Ipsos India.

'Is money received for COVID treatment tax-free?'

'Is money received for COVID treatment tax-free?'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Authorities take steps to decongest Vaishno Devi after stampede

Authorities take steps to decongest Vaishno Devi after stampede

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A high-powered probe committee set up by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the site and appealed to the general public to share videos, statements or any other evidence about the incident.

'WhatsApp's new policy is a threat to national security'

'WhatsApp's new policy is a threat to national security'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'WhatsApp is storing our data on servers which are physically located in another country.' 'We might be having good relations with a particular country at this very moment, where WhatsApp's data servers are located, and in which our data is stored, but tomorrow we might be having bad relations with them, then what is going to happen to that data.'

Buying a New Car? An 8-point Check-List

Buying a New Car? An 8-point Check-List

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Is it only about choosing the right model and manufacturer? No, there's more to it. Know how to select the ideal car.

Want a job? 5 things graduates MUST do

Want a job? 5 things graduates MUST do

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Candidates should be comfortable working in both online and offline environments, says Jeevan J Arakal.

'My greatest strength were prison inmates'

'My greatest strength were prison inmates'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'You are with each other 24x7, so how can you ignore someone crying next to you?' 'How can you not share a piece of chicken with someone who is sitting next to you and watching you eat it?' 'Of course, you will share.' 'And you become friends with the kind of people you never thought you'd even know.'

SEE: Sachin, Yuvi, Bhajji, Kumble challenge each other

SEE: Sachin, Yuvi, Bhajji, Kumble challenge each other

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Nothing is beyond him as Sachin Tendulkar proved when Yuvraj Singh sent him an online 'Keep it up' challenge using the edge of the bat.

Vijender to take on Russian Artysh Lopsan in comeback fight

Vijender to take on Russian Artysh Lopsan in comeback fight

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Vijender and Losan will square off on March 19 in a super middle-weight (76kg) showdown in Goa

The soldier who played a soldier

The soldier who played a soldier

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'Putting your life at stake defending your motherland is the best feeling you can get.'

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

It's not every day that an undergraduate from India wins a scholarship to study at one of the prestigious universities in the world.

Tips to save: 'Use public transport or car pool'

Tips to save: 'Use public transport or car pool'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

We asked you, dear readers to share your best tips on saving money.

Axis Bank launches contactless wearable payment devices

Axis Bank launches contactless wearable payment devices

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Private sector lender Axis Bank on Wednesday launched the country's first contactless wearable payment devices to allow customers make on-the-go transactions more conveniently. Announcing the 'Wear N Pay' wearable devices brand, Axis Bank said it is the first bank in India to offer such a service. The bank has partnered with Thales and Tappy Technologies to design and create these products, which are exclusively available on the Mastercard platform, it said in a release.

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

It's not just the price! These smartphones come loaded with great features too.

She is training students for the armed forces

She is training students for the armed forces

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'Cracking the exam is 99 per cent hard work and persistence and maybe 1 per cent luck.'

How Millennials Ditched Big Fat Weddings

How Millennials Ditched Big Fat Weddings

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Modern Indian weddings are no longer just about scrumptious menus, flashy decors, and extravaganza events. It's more about thoughtfulness, personalisation, and celebrating with loved ones, observes Anam Zubair, associate director of marketing, WeddingWire India.

'Indian food is the perfect, balanced, diet'

'Indian food is the perfect, balanced, diet'

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'The way desi food is cooked in our homes makes it so delicious and yummy.' 'It is a great digestive meal.'

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

England were booed by some of their fans in two friendlies while Ireland were jeered in Hungary for kneeling before kickoff

By 2021, you will get your I-T refunds within 24 hours

By 2021, you will get your I-T refunds within 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The government has already sanctioned Rs 4,200 crore for upgradation of information technology infrastructure of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for processing returns, refunds, faceless scrutiny and verification.

10 Foods Good For Your Heart

10 Foods Good For Your Heart

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Consuming whole grains can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 30 percent.

'Most critics don't know difference between good and bad film'

'Most critics don't know difference between good and bad film'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'It's time to change this system of randomly giving stars and the right to bad critics to run down our products.' 'Two films, even if both get three stars, are very different from each other.' 'I can understand if these stars indicated a level of enjoyment or engagement, but the current rating system is flawed because there are no parameters.'

Heatwave: ASK KOMAL: How To Cope

Heatwave: ASK KOMAL: How To Cope

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

Pele brings sporting stars together for charity auction

Pele brings sporting stars together for charity auction

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Brazilian, the only player to claim three World Cup winner's medals and a man often called the greatest footballer of all time, said all monies raised will help Brazil's fight against and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'I have taken a loan of Rs 35 lakhs.' 'Even if my university allows me to stay, I feel cheated.' 'Thousands of Indian students in the US will be forced to return to India if their college/university courses go fully online.

Why young players should stay away from social media

Why young players should stay away from social media

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Australian head coach Justin Langer has one piece of advice for young sportsperson across the world -- stay away from social media. With the advent of social networking sites, sportsperson around the world, at times, have to deal with abusive and threatening messages online and Langer believes "zero social media" is the key.

Arabs alleging Islamophobia in India is propaganda: MEA

Arabs alleging Islamophobia in India is propaganda: MEA

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Strongly rebutting the charges, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the Gulf countries are deeply committed to friendly relations with India and they are even seeking bilateral talks on the post-COVID-19 economic recovery. Talking about India's close and traditional ties with the Arab countries, he said New Delhi is ensuring uninterrupted supply of food and essential commodities to the region during Ramzan as part of its deep-rooted friendship.

LOVE GURU: How can I break up with my girlfriend?

LOVE GURU: How can I break up with my girlfriend?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

10 Ways To Reduce Screen Time For Kids

10 Ways To Reduce Screen Time For Kids

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Read a story. Cook together. Make recycled home decor crafts.

England footballers' wives up the ante in court battle

England footballers' wives up the ante in court battle

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Rebekah Vardy is suing her former friend Coleen Rooney for libel after Rooney accused her on Twitter and Instagram of leaking stories about her private life

DEAR LOVE GURU: My wife is flirting with other men

DEAR LOVE GURU: My wife is flirting with other men

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Situation is concerning: Canada's Trudeau backs farmers' protest

Situation is concerning: Canada's Trudeau backs farmers' protest

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Trudeau, 48, is the first world leader to comment on the farmers' protests.