Vaihayasi Pande Daniel, Rajesh Karkera

Stories by Vaihayasi Pande Daniel, Rajesh Karkera

Gorkha agitation threatens Darjeeling's tea business

Gorkha agitation threatens Darjeeling's tea business

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2017

Darjeeling is on the boil over the demand for a separate Gorkhaland state. June and July are bad months to have a strike. Tea picking during its most valuable season has been affected. Those consequences will be felt all over the world and ultimately damage Darjeeling tea.

Mr and Mrs Patel wanted to be President...

Mr and Mrs Patel wanted to be President...

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2017

This is the first time that a Muslim lady has filed a nomination in a Presidential election.

And Peter spoke to Indrani for the first time since the trial began

And Peter spoke to Indrani for the first time since the trial began

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2017

'Indrani said she had some things to discuss with Peter, which he digested with minor surprise.' 'He looked mildly dismayed. And refused to sit down next to her, in spite of her welcome.' In spite of months of wariness from Peter's side, the ice was broken.

'The first hint Trump will be tough on Pakistan'

'The first hint Trump will be tough on Pakistan'

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2017

'In the past the US has been reluctant to name Pakistan directly in an US-India joint statement.'

Transformers: The Last Knight Review: Why don't we see more of Optimus Prime?

Transformers: The Last Knight Review: Why don't we see more of Optimus Prime?

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2017

The film's unoriginal action and the plot-within-plot structure may prove to be its downfall, warns die-hard Transformers fan Rajesh Karkera.

'Is that a terrorist or is that Indrani?!'

'Is that a terrorist or is that Indrani?!'

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2017

So concluded a day in court that saw a woman accused of murder don a fresh role of heroine of the moment. Even Bollywood couldn't have come up with such a curious twist.

Shalabh Kumar: The desi who knows Trump best

Shalabh Kumar: The desi who knows Trump best

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2017

The founder of the Republican Hindu Coalition first attracted attention in the US as the "Punjabi tycoon" who was a huge supporter of Narendra Modi in the US. 'He will be best for India. There is no better ally for the US than India in the region,' Shalabh Kumar tells Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Tempting Mangalorean-style chicken recipes

Tempting Mangalorean-style chicken recipes

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2017

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com shares a special two-in-one recipe for the traditional kori gassi and chicken sukka.

Miss India 2017: Meet the hopefuls

Miss India 2017: Meet the hopefuls

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2017

We're back... Round Two of the line up of Miss India 2017 contestants.

Pics: Who will win Miss India 2017?

Pics: Who will win Miss India 2017?

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2017

They came, they wowed and won our hearts with these gorgeous outfits representing their states.

The Modi hug vs the Trump handshake

The Modi hug vs the Trump handshake

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2017

If the US President is the master of awkward handshakes, the Indian Prime Minister has cornered the market on awkward hugs. Which one will it be when the two meet?

'The Indian consumer demands so much service'

'The Indian consumer demands so much service'

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2017

'The toughest challenge is not to satisfy the luxury customer.' 'The toughest challenge is to satisfy the budget customer.'

What we can learn from the London terror attack

What we can learn from the London terror attack

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2017

Are we creating videos that can flick on the jihadi switch, asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

LFW auditions: Where dreams of stardom come true

LFW auditions: Where dreams of stardom come true

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2017

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures the anxiety and excitement at the model auditions in Mumbai.

Seasons change, but nothing really moves in the Sheena Bora trial

Seasons change, but nothing really moves in the Sheena Bora trial

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2017

'At the back of the courtroom the three accused sat trying to catch the drift and fathom the new, inexplicable turn the case could be taking.' 'And the consequences it might have on their lives.'

Mahindra takes electric road to the future

Mahindra takes electric road to the future

Rediff.com   25 May 2017

Auto major Mahindra has ambitious plans for its electric cars project, that include ramping up its output to 60,000 units a year, high-end electric powertrains, and 380 to 650 volt battery systems.

A cancer interview we must all read

A cancer interview we must all read

Rediff.com   12 May 2017

'Our body functions in a particular system. We pass urine. We pass motions. We swallow food. We drink water. We breathe properly.' 'If there is an obstruction to any of these things -- difficulty swallowing, difficulty passing urine, passing blood in the urine, passing blood in the stools or severe pain anywhere, lasting for more than a month, or for example the skin, which covers our body, has a few moles that start increasing or bleeding... then you need to see a specialist.'

'Many cancers are sheer accidents'

'Many cancers are sheer accidents'

Rediff.com   12 May 2017

'The best way to face cancer is to get it diagnosed, staged and identify the best which line of management.'

A non-Belieber among Beliebers

A non-Belieber among Beliebers

Rediff.com   11 May 2017

His daughter is a Belieber. He is most definitely not.

'Cancer is not incurable'

'Cancer is not incurable'

Rediff.com   11 May 2017

Cancer surgeon Dr Ramakant Deshpande answers the most crucial questions on the disease. And offers very important advice on ensuring yourself a healthy, everyday life.