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Fashionable fragrances: The best picks this year

Fashionable fragrances: The best picks this year

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Here's a whiff of the latest trendy perfumes currently available in the Indian market!

FULL TEXT of Sushma's address at UNGA

FULL TEXT of Sushma's address at UNGA

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

'We are completely engaged in fighting poverty; alas, our neighbour Pakistan seems only engaged in fighting us.'

Why do we need to worry about e-commerce start-ups

Why do we need to worry about e-commerce start-ups

Rediff.com2 May 2016

There is ample fuel in the computer revolution to do many useful things.

Find the fountain of youth; get a million dollars

Find the fountain of youth; get a million dollars

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

A Silicon Valley entrepreneur has launched a $1 million (Rs 6.2 crore) prize challenging scientists to discover the 'elixir of life' and push human lifespan past its apparent maximum of about 120 years.

A noodle-bowl of issues: How India deals with controversies

A noodle-bowl of issues: How India deals with controversies

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

In India the routine cruelty is at a more basic level - the state of our abattoirs, and the animal trauma caused there.

Congress hopes 'sanjeevani' revives party on April 19

Congress hopes 'sanjeevani' revives party on April 19

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Congress leaders claim the land Bill stir is an opportunity to shake off despair and serve as return vehicle for Rahul Gandhi.

'India first' is only religion, Constitution only holy book, PM Modi says in Parl

'India first' is only religion, Constitution only holy book, PM Modi says in Parl

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Modi ruled out any review of the Constitution and reached out to the Opposition by saying that the ruling side does not believe in forcing decisions.

Review: Mission Impossible 5 is a slick, stylish blast

Review: Mission Impossible 5 is a slick, stylish blast

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation might not be as iconic, but it is genuinely compelling, says Raja Sen.

What India needs is leadership, not rage, Mr Prime Minister

What India needs is leadership, not rage, Mr Prime Minister

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Both Dr Singh and the Congress party are culpable for India's aimless drift. This crippling, self-destructive impasse of vacuous leadership cannot be allowed to persist for even a day longer. India demands and deserves better leadership, says Vivek Gumaste

Mid-sized firms look to tech elixir

Mid-sized firms look to tech elixir

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Restricted by small budgets and staff size, most of the mid-sized companies are looking for technology solutions designed to meet their specific needs, according to a new research commissioned by global computer maker HP. Many of the mid-size firm owners found solutions designed for big enterprises not suitable to cater to their specific needs or business objectives. Mid-size firms wanted enterprise class functionality but solutions that were simple, manageable & affordable.

Why the BJP cannot succumb to 'minority appeasement'

Why the BJP cannot succumb to 'minority appeasement'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Try as hard as the BJP might to whitewash or sugar-coat its Muslim-centric gestures, one cannot deny that they smack of appeasement. There is a real danger in this misguided approach. The BJP may end up looking like a poor B team of the Congress with disastrous results. In the real world people prefer originals not imitations, says Vivek Gumaste.

Akram picks India as favourites to win Asia Cup

Akram picks India as favourites to win Asia Cup

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

India might be completely down and out after their dismal show in the recently-concluded tour of Australia but former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram feels that MS Dhoni and Co. would still start favourites in the Asia Cup, that commenced in Mirpur on Sunday.

Soon, a pill to ensure '150 healthy years' for everyone!

Soon, a pill to ensure '150 healthy years' for everyone!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

A wonder pill that can slow the ageing process is likely to become available within five years, raising the prospect of people eventually living to 150 and beyond, researchers say.

These are challenging times: HUL chief

These are challenging times: HUL chief

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Hindustan Unilever, the FMCG major, has posted disappointing numbers for the December quarter on weak consumer sentiment, specially in discretionary categories.

Review: 10 ml Love is silly but sweet

Review: 10 ml Love is silly but sweet

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Raja Sen feels 10 Ml Love has enough to offer for a good time.

5 yoga poses to help you stay young

5 yoga poses to help you stay young

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya trained with the international Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, shows you five forward bends that will keep you dynamic and youthful.

Maharashtra's man-made water woes

Maharashtra's man-made water woes

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Why are so many regions in the state facing water scarcity despite normal to excess rainfall? Mahesh Vijapurkar blames the government.

Good monsoon, yet people can't wait for tankers

Good monsoon, yet people can't wait for tankers

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Mahesh Vijapurkar is not surprised that 41 villages in Sangli district want to be merged with Karnataka because of the perennial drinking water shortage in their villages.

Bench is back at IT firms

Bench is back at IT firms

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The seemingly paradoxical reason is rising attrition and growth in demand from the US, the industry's biggest market.

Mastek says turnaround under way

Mastek says turnaround under way

Rediff.com16 May 2011

During the quarter ended March 31, it added seven clients, the highest since the third quarter of 2007-08.

Gulping down more water may be of little use: Stud

Gulping down more water may be of little use: Stud

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

You have heard it time and again -- drink eight glasses of water a day to stay hydrated. But, this cliched advice lacks scientific evidence, claim scientists. According to a new study, a recent look at what is known about the health effects of drinking water reveals that most supposed benefits are not backed by solid evidence.

Vardhan, Rushmi crowned champions

Vardhan, Rushmi crowned champions

Rediff.com22 Dec 2007

J Vishnu Vardhan and Rushmi Chakravarthy won the men's and women's titles respectively at the National Grasscourt Championship.

Consultants will be in short supply by 2010

Consultants will be in short supply by 2010

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

The Rs 13,000-crore consultancy industry will face skilled manpower crunch, as it will create a capacity of over 220,000 top management consultants by 2010, found a study by Elixir web solutions on recruitment process outsourcing. The shortage is estimated to be around 10-12 per cent of the demand. The industry is growing at a rate of 20 per cent per annum and within it the Information Technology consulting sector is growing faster at 30 per cent per annum.

How to attract and retain talent

How to attract and retain talent

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

Companies that would be able to re-invent themselves in terms of offering to their employees the opportunity to attain an all round sense of growth and contentment would be able to thrive and succeed.

India's retail to create 20 lakh jobs in 2 years

India's retail to create 20 lakh jobs in 2 years

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

India, ranked the fifth largest retail destination globally, at present employs more than 21 million people in organised and unorganised retail and contributes to 13 per cent of the country's GDP.

Anna Hazare is no common dude

Anna Hazare is no common dude

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

'What does the poor common man do?' asks Brigadier Krishan Mehra (retd). 'He does not have the wherewithal to fight the system. Anna has provided this Aam Aadmi a ray of hope.'

Software still beats hardware

Software still beats hardware

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

The salaries of hardware engineers in the Indian information technology industry have nearly doubled over the last two years and yet the exodus to software continues, according to an Elixir Web Solutions survey.

JCT trounce Mohun Bagan

JCT trounce Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Three-time champions Mohun Bagan were handed a 3-1 defeat at home.

Coca-Cola to set up $10 mn trust for CSR

Coca-Cola to set up $10 mn trust for CSR

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

Coca Cola will set up a trust fund of $10 mn for CSR activities. It was recently awarded the Golden Peacock Global Award for Corporate Social Responsibility - 2008.

FMS Human Resource Conclave 2006

FMS Human Resource Conclave 2006

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, invites industry delegates, students and academicians to attend the FMS Human Resource Conclave 2006. \n

India take control of second Test

India take control of second Test

Rediff.com19 Oct 2008

Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir started off in blazing fashion in the second innings to put India firmly in the driver's seat at close on day three of the second Test in Mohali on Sunday. At stumps, the hosts were 100 for no loss, an overall lead of 301 runs with all their 10 second innings wickets intact.

Jobs galore in infrastructure sector

Jobs galore in infrastructure sector

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Want to live longer? Try red mushroom

Want to live longer? Try red mushroom

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

The medicinal properties of various varieties of red mushroom, especially those found in India, have special reference in the ancient Ayurvedic texts.

How do you like your coffee?

How do you like your coffee?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

Tips to help you dazzle tonight!

Tips to help you dazzle tonight!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

Skin-tillating!

Skin-tillating!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

When the resolve is unflinching

When the resolve is unflinching

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan draw 1-1

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan draw 1-1

Rediff.com18 Jul 2004

Brazilian striker Douglas Da Silva's goal earned defending champions East Bengal a draw in the Kolkata Super Division football league.

How the govt can reform the defence set-up

How the govt can reform the defence set-up

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Will only a Kargil-like bombshell goad the languid government into reforming the defence set-up?