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'Be proud of your cycle and your body'

'Be proud of your cycle and your body'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

UNICEF India has teamed up with social media influencers to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene.

Mardaani 2 on way to becoming a hit

Mardaani 2 on way to becoming a hit

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly box office verdict.

Time for Pant to make strong case in New Zealand T20s

Time for Pant to make strong case in New Zealand T20s

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Rohit Sharma-led squad will be hoping it has enough left in the tank to record a maiden T20 series win in New Zealand

Microsoft's low-cost operating system

Microsoft's low-cost operating system

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

Aimed at making cheaper PCs, Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled low-cost Windows XP Starter Edition operating systems in India in Hindi targetting the first-time home users.

TN's Technocrat Finance Minister Faces First Test

TN's Technocrat Finance Minister Faces First Test

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Finance Minister P T R Palanivel Thiagarajan has proclaimed his determination to set Tamil Nadu's fiscal house in order in five years, and Friday will show how he plans to go about it when he rises to present the Stalin government's maiden budget, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pandya out for 6 weeks, may miss England ODIs

Pandya out for 6 weeks, may miss England ODIs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of competitive cricket for a minimum of six weeks after the shoulder injury he sustained during the net-session in Mohali turned out to be a hairline fracture. The rehabilitation will start post recovery and it makes Hardik a doubtful starter for India's ODI series against England starting in Pune on January 15.

The problems of England and its cricket team

The problems of England and its cricket team

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

England lost the series-opener by four wickets with Jermaine Blackwood leading West Indies to a memorable victory.

Does India measure up as a maritime power?

Does India measure up as a maritime power?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

At any time, there is a need to operationally deploy two aircraft carriers in the vast Indian Ocean, asserts Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

No celebration for Manchester City after United rally to win derby

No celebration for Manchester City after United rally to win derby

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Manchester City's Premier League title celebrations were put on hold as rivals Manchester United produced a remarkable comeback from two goals down to win their derby clash 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Three goals down PSG rally to hold Amiens

Three goals down PSG rally to hold Amiens

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Paris St Germain's second-string side were held to a 4-4 draw at struggling Amiens after erasing a three-goal deficit only to concede a stoppage time-equaliser in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The result left PSG 13 points clear of second-placed Olympique de Marseille after manager Thomas Tuchel rested several regular starters ahead of Tuesday's first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash with Borussia Dortmund.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD, SELL

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD, SELL

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Corporate-run banks: Will depositors benefit?

Corporate-run banks: Will depositors benefit?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The most common complaint of financial consumers is cumbersome processes, complicated products, usurious charges, and mis-selling of products, which finally don't deliver what is promised or as expect, notes Debashis Basu.

When Shahid, Alia couldn't stop dancing!

When Shahid, Alia couldn't stop dancing!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Quite a shaandar way to do it, no?

World's fastest blind man adjusts training in coronavirus crisis

World's fastest blind man adjusts training in coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

David Brown, the world's fastest totally blind sprinter, has been accompanied every step of the way by his guide Jerome Avery but the coronavirus outbreak has forced them apart for the first time in six years of training and racing together. Many runners can continue training more or less as usual in this time of social and physical distancing but it is not so easy for those without sight, who run in tandem with their guide, their adjoining hands tethered by a 30cm (12 inch) band.

WFH Effect: Gadgets to make kitchen work easier

WFH Effect: Gadgets to make kitchen work easier

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

>Gadgets that make kitchen work easier and faster have gained momentum in the lockdown.

PIX: Hollywood's SEXIEST men in the world

PIX: Hollywood's SEXIEST men in the world

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Take a look at these hotties!

Why the AIADMK leadership is nervous over Sasikala's return

Why the AIADMK leadership is nervous over Sasikala's return

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Ahead of VK Sasikala's return to Tamil Nadu on February 8, there are some important questions facing her. One, does she carry electoral weight more now than her brainchild AMMK had in the 2019 LS polls? Two, can she retain or build upon the five per cent vote-share from that time? And finally, is there space for Sasikala to retrieve, first within the AIADMK and then across the state, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Gavaskar reckons this is the reason for Kohli's success...

Gavaskar reckons this is the reason for Kohli's success...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

'The way he's made that adjustment, mental adjustment, that is brilliant, fantastic. And that is the reason why he was able to get big runs'

#FridayFunda: How to have fun at work

#FridayFunda: How to have fun at work

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Take a cue from Dhadak co-stars Jahnavi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter.

#FridayFunda: How to have fun at work

#FridayFunda: How to have fun at work

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Take a cue from Dhadak co-stars Jahnavi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter.

ASK AJIT: Are these stocks good to hold for one year?

ASK AJIT: Are these stocks good to hold for one year?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

PICS: Liverpool go top after hard-fought win over West Ham

PICS: Liverpool go top after hard-fought win over West Ham

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Sports Shorts: Queen Elizabeth to start London Marathon

Sports Shorts: Queen Elizabeth to start London Marathon

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Chelsea defender Azpilicueta extends contract to 2020

Chelsea defender Azpilicueta extends contract to 2020

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract that runs until 2020, the Premier League club said on their website on Tuesday. The versatile 27-year-old has been a regular starter since joining the London side in 2012 and is set to make his 200th appearance for the league leaders if selected for Wednesday's game at Sunderland.

Understand foreign stars' frustration but BCCI did its best in current situation: Mithali

Understand foreign stars' frustration but BCCI did its best in current situation: Mithali

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Foreign players, led by Australian star player Alyssa Healy, questioned the timing of the exhibition games as it is clashing with the WBBL, the BCCI was also criticised for not going ahead with the women's tour of England in September.

Archery World Cup: Deepika makes first round exit

Archery World Cup: Deepika makes first round exit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Four-time silver medallist Deepika Kumari was beaten by Tan Ya-ting in straight sets to make an embarrassing first round exit from the Archery World Cup Final in Rome on Sunday.

#Ramzan2018: Share your food pics and we'll publish it

#Ramzan2018: Share your food pics and we'll publish it

Rediff.com29 May 2018

The holy month of Ramzan is here and so are the delicious treats and gastronomic experiences!

Budget 2014: Will you save or spend? Tell us!

Budget 2014: Will you save or spend? Tell us!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Finance minister Arun Jaitley's maiden budget has put more money into the hands of the salaried. Would you like to share how you are going to make use of that money?

At least half billion new users to log in internet by 2022: Report

At least half billion new users to log in internet by 2022: Report

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

But the kind of usage and the demographic driving that change will be entirely different from the first online users.

Why a flop called SEZ remains attractive to politicians

Why a flop called SEZ remains attractive to politicians

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

SEZs account for just about a third of India's merchandise exports (and roughly the same proportion of services exports). Yet, the notion of creating global manufacturing centres of the kind that propelled China to superpowerdom retains a durable appeal within the Indian policy-making establishment, notes Kanika Datta.

World Cup PHOTOS: Where did Brazil lose the plot?

World Cup PHOTOS: Where did Brazil lose the plot?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games with their own lacklustre midfield as much to blame for the 0-0 draw with Mexico as the inspired goalkeeping performance of Guillermo Ochoa.

Buzz: Kiwi pacer Boult to have scan on injured ribs

Buzz: Kiwi pacer Boult to have scan on injured ribs

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Boult was ruled out of the rest of the first Test against England after experiencing pain in his ribs, New Zealand Cricket said on Monday.

Yuvraj and his tryst with injuries at training...

Yuvraj and his tryst with injuries at training...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh sustained a left ankle injury during the barefoot football session on Tuesday. In fact, Yuvraj has a history of injuries, sustained especially during training sessions, which have kept him out of major tournaments in the past. Rediff.com gives you a quick flashback of those unfortunate moments that have marred Yuvraj's career.

Soccer PICS: Depay rescues Barca; Inter thrash Genoa

Soccer PICS: Depay rescues Barca; Inter thrash Genoa

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Images from the soccer matches played across Europe on Saturday.

Alarming! Climate change can affect Test cricket!

Alarming! Climate change can affect Test cricket!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Ian Chappell believes Test cricket is threatened not just by the rising popularity of T20s but also climate change

Fast food biryani provider Charcoal Eats is going places

Fast food biryani provider Charcoal Eats is going places

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Mumbai's Charcoal Eats is giving biryani a fast food makeover. Charcoal Eats has recently raised Rs 50 million in pre-series A funding, taking its total capital raised in 30 months to Rs 120 million.

7 tax saving mistakes to AVOID in new financial year

7 tax saving mistakes to AVOID in new financial year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'It is crucial to understand that the ultimate goal of your investments isn't to pay lesser tax, but to create long-term wealth for you and your family,' says Satyen Kothari, founder and CEO, Cube Wealth.

GST and anti-profiteering: Can it work?

GST and anti-profiteering: Can it work?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'These provisions may even be seen to be a threat to burgeoning businesses, since they would view every announcement of a rate cut as a starter's pistol that triggers a long race to adjust prices and to justify the adjustment,' argue Rashmi Deshpande and Anjali Krishnan.

Will it be Sachin Tendulkar against Sourav Ganguly in the ISL?

Will it be Sachin Tendulkar against Sourav Ganguly in the ISL?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

The much-anticipated ISL, an IPL-style football league to be organised by IMG-Reliance, is throwing up some interesting possibilities, both on and off the field.

All eyes on Dhoni as IPL kick starts amid COVID-19

All eyes on Dhoni as IPL kick starts amid COVID-19

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The tournament, which has been shifted to the UAE due to five million plus COVID cases in India, is a 'TV-only event', expected to be lapped up by all and sundry who crave for cricket and Bollywood in equal measure during prime time.