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10 lifestyle changes women MUST follow

10 lifestyle changes women MUST follow

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Cut down sugar. Have a balanced meal. Drink plenty of water. Get some sun.

ONGC aims to raise output by 15% in two years

ONGC aims to raise output by 15% in two years

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

It plans to invest Rs 26,000 crore to develeop and manage fields.

TN's EPS woos investments amid Covid, but is the environment friendly?

TN's EPS woos investments amid Covid, but is the environment friendly?

Rediff.com29 May 2020

In the midst of huge job losses as a fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has signed 17 MoUs for an investment of Rs 15,100 crores that aim to provide 47,100 jobs. But a clearer picture on where the projects stand will emerge only after the Covid-19 induced fear psychosis ends, to see if popular protests will derail them like they have done so many others, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Demoralised India wait for miracle turnaround

Demoralised India wait for miracle turnaround

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

The horror seems far from over as an injury-ravaged Indian team gears up for the third one-dayer against England at The Oval on Friday, still looking for that elusive win which would lift the sagging morale of the battle-weary side.

High inflation restricts RBI from choosing non-rate tools to support growth

High inflation restricts RBI from choosing non-rate tools to support growth

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Seeking to dispel possible notions of the RBI not having done enough by opting for a pause for the second consecutive time, Das said the RBI has a wide dashboard of instruments beyond rates that can be deployed.

Tough test for Sehwag first up: Strauss

Tough test for Sehwag first up: Strauss

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

The India opener is returning from a shoulder surgery with very little preparation besides the two-day tour match against Northamptonshire last week.

India will win 10 plus medals at Rio Olympics: Sonowal

India will win 10 plus medals at Rio Olympics: Sonowal

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

The Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is confident that India's medal tally in next year's Rio Olympic Games will go up to 10 plus from six medals, which the country's athletes bagged at London Olympics in 2012.

Bank of Japan unveils new steps to bolster economy

Bank of Japan unveils new steps to bolster economy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The Japanese central bank on Monday unveiled new measures, entailing short-term loans worth 10 trillion yen (about $ 118 billion) to domestic financial entities, to boost sagging economic recovery.

Congress party is searching for a big bang idea

Congress party is searching for a big bang idea

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

In a bid to lift the sagging mood and morale of its party workers over the developments of the last one month, including the crushing defeat in Bihar, the Congress party and the government have suddenly woken up to the need to effectively and aggressively counter the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance's campaign against the party.

Hiring back as attrition soars to prick IT firms

Hiring back as attrition soars to prick IT firms

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

With the economy giving positive signals, hiring is back. However, so is attrition, with disgruntled employees demanding more or moving to greener pastures to make up for lost time and money.

Unleash animal spirits, Sitharaman exhorts industry

Unleash animal spirits, Sitharaman exhorts industry

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

The government has been waiting for the expansion by the private sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while reminding India Inc of various measures including corporate tax rate cut, policy consistency, ease of doing business, among others to facilitate investment.

Taliban chief warns US-led troops in Eid message

Taliban chief warns US-led troops in Eid message

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

Mullah Omar, the Taliban's elusive leader, has warned United States-led troops in Afghanistan that their 'unequivocal defeat' is imminent, as the insurgents are 'forging ahead like a powerful flood' against them. In a purported online message issued to mark Eid, Omar referred to 'huge casualties and sagging morale' among the more than 100,000 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and US-led troops in Afghanistan fighting Taliban-linked insurgents.

Exclusive: Meet the Bigg Boss 4 contestants

Exclusive: Meet the Bigg Boss 4 contestants

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Rediff.com brings you an exclusive preview of the Bigg Boss 4's contestants.

FPIs turn net buyers in Q1; invest $4 bn in Indian equities

FPIs turn net buyers in Q1; invest $4 bn in Indian equities

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

This could be attributed to the attractive valuation of the Indian equities after the sharp correction during the first quarter of calendar year 2020 and significant depreciation of the Indian rupee against USD, which provided them a rather good entry point.

ICC keen to form a Test Championship League

ICC keen to form a Test Championship League

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

With sagging interest in Test cricket, the ICC is working at various ways to rejuvenate this format, perhaps by creating some form of a Test Championship League (TCL).

Abhay 2 review

Abhay 2 review

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Kunal Kemmu's crime thriller Abhay 2 continues to be gripping in the second season, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Will GST meet on Friday lift the gloom by lowering tax?

Will GST meet on Friday lift the gloom by lowering tax?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The GST Council, headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising representatives of all states and Union territories, will have its 37th meeting in Goa against the backdrop of economic growth hitting a six-year low of 5 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal.

US stimulus: Treasury gets more returns

US stimulus: Treasury gets more returns

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

The Obama Administration's mega stimulus package that pumped in billions of dollars to revive the sagging US economy at the height of the recession is now giving high returns to the US Treasury, a latest report has said.

CBDT mops up Rs 6 lakh cr in direct tax collection so far

CBDT mops up Rs 6 lakh cr in direct tax collection so far

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The income tax department has also launched a faceless e-assessment scheme to eliminate interface between an assessing officer and a taxpayer.

A Supernova called Dingko

A Supernova called Dingko

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Indian boxing got the first glimpse of Dingko's talent at the 1989 sub-junior nationals in Ambala where he became a champion as a 10-year-old.

FPIs rush to exit India; withdraw $6.4 bn in Q4

FPIs rush to exit India; withdraw $6.4 bn in Q4

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The uncertainty over the gravity of the pandemic's impact on the global economy and financial markets worldwide triggered a flight to safety among foreign investors as they rushed to exit from relatively riskier investment destinations, such as emerging markets like India, a report said.

Indians at Rio Olympics: Focus on Sania, Bopanna on Day 8

Indians at Rio Olympics: Focus on Sania, Bopanna on Day 8

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

India's focus on day eight will be centered around tennis mixed doubles pair of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna who are to take on the US pair of Venus Williams and Rajeev Ram, on Saturday night, in the semi-finals at the Rio Olympics.

Bhajji row behind Symonds' diminishing commitment

Bhajji row behind Symonds' diminishing commitment

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Andrew Symonds has not forgiven Cricket Australia (CA) for downgrading racism charges against Harbhajan Singh and his sagging commitment dates back to the infamous 'Monkey-gate' scandal, according to reports.

A leaner General Motors plans future path

A leaner General Motors plans future path

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Aiming to bolster its sagging auto sales and ultimately getting into the black, General Motors is set to emerge leaner and cost-competitive through drastic restructuring, according to the firm's bankruptcy filing.

Power plants to get bulk of RIL's KG-D6 gas

Power plants to get bulk of RIL's KG-D6 gas

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

The EGoM is to consider fixing users for about 50 million cubic meters per day of KG-D6 gas, official sources said. This is in addition to the initial 40 mmscmd output that was previously distributed primarily to urea and power plants.

Have banks formed a cartel to keep lending rates high?

Have banks formed a cartel to keep lending rates high?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Das said banks have passed only 0.29 per cent in rate cuts to their borrowers as against 0.75 per cent cuts in interest rates by the Reserve Bank till June.

Bankers see rates falling by 25-40 bps more before Mar

Bankers see rates falling by 25-40 bps more before Mar

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Of the six-member rate-setting monetary policy committee, five members voted for a 25 bps cut while one by 40 bps, the RBI said.

Heavy exchange of fire on Indo-Pak border

Heavy exchange of fire on Indo-Pak border

Rediff.com16 Aug 2009

The Border Security Forces troops on Sunday foiled a pre-dawn infiltration bid by suspected militants in Ramgarh in Samba district on the Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir after a heavy exchange of fire with the ultras, prompting India to lodge a protest with the neighbouring nation over the incident.

Bajaj phases out more bike models

Bajaj phases out more bike models

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Bajaj Auto, the country's second-largest manufacturer of motorcycles, has phased out two more models. This makes four bike models phased out in four months, due to weak demand.

Is an anti-wrinkle pillow the secret of this Hollywood star's beauty?

Is an anti-wrinkle pillow the secret of this Hollywood star's beauty?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

What 32-year-old star Mandy Moore's actions tell us about anti-ageing regimes...

Jolie wears dress back-to-front on the red carpet

Jolie wears dress back-to-front on the red carpet

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

Quirky or trendy? Angie chose to reverse her dress at the SAGs. Take a look!

Industry drafts 100-day action plan for government

Industry drafts 100-day action plan for government

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Industry bodies Confederation of Indian Industry and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry have asked for cut in interest rates to spur the sagging economy while presenting 100-day action plans to the government on Friday. Faced with high borrowing rates and demand slowdown,industry chambers have presented separate 100-day action plans to the government asking for steps to restore the economy back on high growth trajectory.

Communists look up to global meet to boost morale

Communists look up to global meet to boost morale

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

The meet will be held in Delhi on November 20-22.

Auto industry protests move on steel duty

Auto industry protests move on steel duty

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

Import duty on steel is a critical factor determining domestic steel prices. Auto component makers and automobile majors, faced with sagging sales over the last two quarters, have expressed strong reservations against the steel industry's demand for re-imposition of 5 per cent import duty on non-alloy steel (used to manufacture car bodies and stamped auto parts).

Everybody Loves Raymond star Doris Roberts dies at 90

Everybody Loves Raymond star Doris Roberts dies at 90

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The actress died in her sleep but the cause is yet unknown.

Can Spaniard Brasa revive Indian hockey?

Can Spaniard Brasa revive Indian hockey?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2009

After being down in the dumps since failing to qualify for the Olympics for the first time since 1928, the Indian men's hockey team is aiming to resurrect itself under the guidance of Spaniard Jose Brasa. The first step in the bid to revive the sagging fortunes of the country's national game, is the four-nation European tour that the team has now embarked on under new chief coach Brasa.

Tone your limbs with yoga

Tone your limbs with yoga

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

In the second and final part of a series, yoga acharya Shameem Akthar, takes you through all those different ways you may do while relaxing and healing cat-stretch in yoga.

Govt to raise Rs 46,000 cr  more from market

Govt to raise Rs 46,000 cr more from market

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

This would take Centre's borrowing in the current fiscal to Rs 2,51,000 crore (Rs 2,510 billion), nearly double the budgeted amount in February 2008.

Advani to travel across the country

Advani to travel across the country

Rediff.com21 Jun 2009

Opposition leader L K Advani will travel across the country in an apparent move to boost the sagging morale of the party leaders and workers alike after the poll drubbing.

Auto sector gets relief but no word on cutting GST

Auto sector gets relief but no word on cutting GST

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The government on Friday announced several relief measures including deferring one-time registration fee, lifting the ban on purchase of petrol/diesel vehicles by its departments and allowing higher depreciation, but it remained non-committal on the demand for a reduction in GST rates.