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Home remedies to cure a common cold

Home remedies to cure a common cold

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Ditch the painkillers, seek help from your own kitchen.

Karti sent to 13-day jail, no special cell for him in Tihar

Karti sent to 13-day jail, no special cell for him in Tihar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The court allowed Karti to carry spectacles and medicines as per prescription subject to examination and approval by the jail doctor, but denied his request to carry toiletries, books, clothes and home food.

RBI may get bigger role to clean up NPA mess

RBI may get bigger role to clean up NPA mess

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Central bank likely to keep tabs on large wilful defaulters; policy likely by month-end.

Lodha recommendations: Lots at stake for BCCI at Friday's SGM

Lodha recommendations: Lots at stake for BCCI at Friday's SGM

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The far-reaching effect on the implementation of the Justice Lodha Committee's recommendations and the subsequent scathing observation on the matter by the Supreme Court has left the BCCI members thoroughly shaken.

Natural remedies for a sinus infection

Natural remedies for a sinus infection

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Suffering from sinusitis? Here's what to do.

Soon, you can click online for health care records

Soon, you can click online for health care records

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

With the help of Practo Ray, doctors can share reports.

Eye to eye

Eye to eye

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Bereft of options when Keya Sarkar arrives at a charitable eye hospital in Santiniketan she is pleasantly surprised -- not just by the building but also by the patience of the tribals who await their turn and the overburdened doctors.

Eye to eye

Eye to eye

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Bereft of options when Keya Sarkar arrives at a charitable eye hospital in Santiniketan she is pleasantly surprised -- not just by the building but also by the patience of the tribals who await their turn and the overburdened doctors.

Counter propaganda with facts not abusive language: Tharoor

Counter propaganda with facts not abusive language: Tharoor

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Union Minister Manish Tewari made a strong pitch to take forward the "secular agenda", asking spokespersons to talk strongly on issues related to communalism. The Congress has been gearing up to tone up its media strategy ahead of the next general elections.

Athletics enters post-Bolt era, but nothing changes for India

Athletics enters post-Bolt era, but nothing changes for India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The world braced up to a post-Bolt era but for India there was no momentous change as the country's athletes did nothing for the global audience to take note of.

'It was a vision document, not a Budget'

'It was a vision document, not a Budget'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'Part A of the Budget was like it was written by somebody from the 21st century and Part B was written by somebody from the 19th century.'

Lapses by some pharma cos overshadowed good things: FDA chief

Lapses by some pharma cos overshadowed good things: FDA chief

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

On her maiden visit to India, US Food and Drug Administrator Margaret A Hamburg has said recent lapses in quality by a handful of pharma companies has overshadowed the good things done by other Indian companies, who emphasise on quality products and practices.

Prior defends himself as Pietersen fall-out continues

Prior defends himself as Pietersen fall-out continues

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

England wicketkeeper Matt Prior has defended himself against allegations that he undermined former coach Andy Flower during the disastrous recent Ashes tour of Australia before turning his back on Kevin Pietersen.

Ministry asks Sebi to explain stricter governance norms

Ministry asks Sebi to explain stricter governance norms

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

While most of Sebi's new norms are aligned to changes in Companies Act, they are more stringent in certain areas.

The legacy of Arvind Subramanian

The legacy of Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The outgoing Chief Economic Advisor will always be remembered for his remarkable passion, his large imprint on policymaking and the high level of public debate he fostered

For the first time, US backs India on Kashmir

For the first time, US backs India on Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

'It is for the first time in 70 years that the US has come out totally in India's favour on the Kashmir issue,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Sensex ends 257 points lower on weak global cues; Infosys dips 4%

Sensex ends 257 points lower on weak global cues; Infosys dips 4%

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Infosys was the top Sensex loser along with other index heavyweights ITC and HDFC.

Karti sent to CBI custody till March 6

Karti sent to CBI custody till March 6

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

No home food for Karti, medicines allowed only on prescription.

Review: Dear Zindagi's high on sublime Alia, splendid SRK!

Review: Dear Zindagi's high on sublime Alia, splendid SRK!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Dear Zindagi's high on sublime Alia, splendid SRK!

Karzai meets PM; defence aid, BSA figure in talks

Karzai meets PM; defence aid, BSA figure in talks

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

With the United States planning troops withdrawal by next year, Afghan President Hamid Karzai is believed to have pressed India on Friday for stepping up military aid including lethal and non-lethal weapons amid indications that the government was not averse to the Afghan leader's demand which could be met depending on the country's capacity.

Candidates contesting elections have to disclose source of income, rules SC

Candidates contesting elections have to disclose source of income, rules SC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Not just candidates, but their spouses and dependents too have to reveal source of income and assets, observes the apex court.

'Devalue the Rupee by 24%'

'Devalue the Rupee by 24%'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'You need to devalue the currency, ignite inflation, which then begins to oil the wheels of the economy.' 'Without that this severe recession is not going to reverse.'

Why India needs to thank Nehru

Why India needs to thank Nehru

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

India's freedom, its rambling but working Constitution, its parliamentary democracy, its lumbering administrative machinery all have many a father, but its greatest claim to fame, especially today, that of being a modern state, is due to but one person: Its first and longest-serving prime minister, Nehru, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Dyslexic and successful: Meet the victors

Dyslexic and successful: Meet the victors

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

From memorising things to managing anger, these icons found the perfect way to overcome dyslexia.

Will BCCI's SGM on Feb 19 accept Lodha panel recommendations?

Will BCCI's SGM on Feb 19 accept Lodha panel recommendations?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The far-reaching effect on the implementation of the Lodha Committee's recommendations calling for sweeping reforms in the BCCI's structure and the subsequent scathing observation on the matter by the Supreme Court which has shaken the Board members, is set to dominate the Special General Meeting.

It's just Jeb! The could-be US president who cooks Sunday meals

It's just Jeb! The could-be US president who cooks Sunday meals

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

On Monday, John Ellis Bush announced he was entering the US presidential race. Here are eight things to know about him.

The Indian women who conquered the world!

The Indian women who conquered the world!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

In a journey of Marco Polo-esque proportions, Meenakshi Arvind and Mookambika Rathinam drove through 24 countries and two continents over 72 days. Meenakshi and Mookambika tell Rediff.com's Archana Masih about their incredible, unforgettable, journey and the desperation for Gandhi in a dark corner of the world.

China has moved from assertive to aggressive

China has moved from assertive to aggressive

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

'The men in black suits and hair dye in Beijing have not only completely blown the cover story of "peaceful rise," but have managed to antagonise regional powers in the Indo-Pacific.'

Are we ready to fight the wars of the future?

Are we ready to fight the wars of the future?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

'We must look at the entire question of military preparedness anew, taking into account the new realities,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Global cos want Indian govt to make airports business friendly

Global cos want Indian govt to make airports business friendly

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

By contrast, only aeronautical activities are taken into consideration under the dual till principle.

Sensex, Nifty post best gain in a month

Sensex, Nifty post best gain in a month

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Broader markets are outperforming the benchmark indices- BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices are up 0.8%-1%.

Taking a loan? Be happy, base rate could be lower by 50 bps

Taking a loan? Be happy, base rate could be lower by 50 bps

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

RBI's draft guidelines on computation of base rate, if implemented in its current form, will significantly impact the profitability of banks.

What awaits Urjit Patel in 3rd year as RBI governor

What awaits Urjit Patel in 3rd year as RBI governor

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Heading to the third year, will Urjit Patel be busy firefighting a currency crisis? Almost no governor of the RBI managed to evade it and Patel perhaps knows it.

What's a 'healthy' vegetarian diet?

What's a 'healthy' vegetarian diet?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'Having refined carbohydrates -- such as maida -- in excess is not really healthy.'

No holidays please! We are Indian

No holidays please! We are Indian

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Repeated surveys have shown that India is among the world's top vacation-deprived countries. Kanika Datta reflects on our work-life balance - the lack thereof that is.

A hospital with a heart and head

A hospital with a heart and head

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

With 11 hospitals in India and three more to come up, Columbia Asia is changing some of the rules of the game

2017 saw questions, will 2018 get us answers on economy?

2017 saw questions, will 2018 get us answers on economy?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The NDA government was initially reticent about fleshing out its economic strategy for the future. But now that it has taken enough bold initiatives on the economic front it must have the confidence to tell us more about its approach going forward, says Abheek Barua.

Scary climate change report rings alarm bells for India

Scary climate change report rings alarm bells for India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Worse still, the cities ranked second, third and fourth for their poor air quality are also in India.

Now a Trump clone in Brazil!

Now a Trump clone in Brazil!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'As he has no executive track record, so far, he is all talk and hence essentially a braggart and a bigot.' 'That he is described as the 'Trump of the tropics' should give a shorthand summary to what he stands for on issues in general,' points out Ambassador B S Prakash, India's former envoy to Brazil.

Dear India, it's time you improve your ease of doing biz index

Dear India, it's time you improve your ease of doing biz index

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

RPTs are globally recognised as an important component of the ease of business index.