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Why I would not support a ban on meat

Why I would not support a ban on meat

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Banning meat is cruel demonetisation. It is stealing from the poor, nothing less, writes Sunita Narain.

Assam flood: Over 200 animals drown at Kaziranga

Assam flood: Over 200 animals drown at Kaziranga

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The National Park is facing the worst floods in the past 10 years.

10 things you should know about new cattle sale rules

10 things you should know about new cattle sale rules

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Here are 10 things you should know about the new rules.

What PM needs to do about cows eating plastic

What PM needs to do about cows eating plastic

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

'Why has cows eating plastic become so important only before the Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh elections?'

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

If BCCI helps them then the blind, deaf and wheelchair cricketers will all get benefited.

Maharashtra bans beef; 5 yrs jail for possession or sale

Maharashtra bans beef; 5 yrs jail for possession or sale

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

A bill, pending for many years, banning cow slaughter in Maharashtra received the President's assent, which means beef lovers will now have to do without red meat.

Vultures get restaurant in Raigad

Vultures get restaurant in Raigad

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

The Maharashtra government has launched a "restaurant" to save the vulture, nature's most efficient scavenger. The 20-acre restaurant is located in the Fansad sanctuary in the Raigad district which is spread over 50 sq km.

Digangana's Vegan Challenge

Digangana's Vegan Challenge

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The television actor reveals why she switched to veganism and explains how it has changed the way she looks at food now.

Centre should not be blamed for Dalit atrocities: Union minister Ahir

Centre should not be blamed for Dalit atrocities: Union minister Ahir

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Is the Union government responsible for it (Dalit atrocities)? Is the party (BJP) responsible for it?," Ahir asked.

Beef in short supply; Kerala menu whines!

Beef in short supply; Kerala menu whines!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

With official and unofficial bans, attacks on traders, and non-availability from inside the state, the beef eater knows not what to do now.

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

In a sign of the growing political prominence of Hindus in America, the Trump and Biden campaigns are wooing this religious minority community like never before. Hinduism is the fourth largest faith in the US, representing approximately one per cent of the US population in 2016.

Mata Amritanandmayi honoured at NY university

Mata Amritanandmayi honoured at NY university

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, commonly known as the hugging saint, was conferred an honorary doctorate in humane letters at a special ceremony by the State University of New York at its campus in Buffalo in upstate New York on Tuesday.

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Although Narendra Modi had no direct participation in the Ayodhya agitation, he would not have been in the dominant position he is now had it not been for the Ram Janambhoomi agitation.'

India was an eye-opener: Arthur

India was an eye-opener: Arthur

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

A match at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata made Mickey Arthur realise the transition he has gone through in his life from being a provincial coach to the head of the South Africa national cricket team.

How Covid-19 moved India from milk shortage to glut in a few months

How Covid-19 moved India from milk shortage to glut in a few months

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The restrictions imposed in March led to a sharp slump in demand from bulk consumers like hotels, restaurants, and roadside tea stalls, as they were forced to shut down. Sales of major milk products such as ice-cream, butter milk, and cheese, which usually spike during summer, also dropped.

2 Muslim men lynched on suspicion of cattle theft in Jharkhand

2 Muslim men lynched on suspicion of cattle theft in Jharkhand

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

WhatsApp hoax triggers lynching of two others in Maharashtra's Aurangabad.

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Instead of wasting your breath on badly recycled versions of beloved classics, listen to Sukanya Verma's pick of 15 under-rated Bollywood numbers.

BJP MP to foot legal expenses of Jharkhand lynching accused

BJP MP to foot legal expenses of Jharkhand lynching accused

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Dubey alleged that the tribals were arrested in connection with the June 13 incident due to pressure from the Congress and demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe in the case.

The Panchayat review

The Panchayat review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'Even a hardcore nit-picker will struggle to find faults in this extraordinarily crafted television series that I rate as a must watch, an instant classic,' says Sukanya Verma.

The struggle for Dharma is never wholly won

The struggle for Dharma is never wholly won

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

'Indian civilisation has thrived for millennia because of the element of Dharma in society, however strong the demons are.'

Man killed by gau rakshaks was a dairy farmer, not cattle smuggler

Man killed by gau rakshaks was a dairy farmer, not cattle smuggler

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Pehlu Khan, the man who died after gau rakshaks beat him and four others for allegedly smuggling cows, was a dairy farmer and had the receipts of the cow purchase.

To protest low price farmers to distribute milk free of cost

To protest low price farmers to distribute milk free of cost

Rediff.com30 May 2018

With increasing animal prices, labour and transportation charges, production cost has gone up significantly.

A break from chicken

A break from chicken

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

My son and his wife are now spending a holiday in pursuit of chicken, says Kishore Singh.

Unusual summer pics: Getting along swimmingly!

Unusual summer pics: Getting along swimmingly!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are a few more responses -- and you can share yours too!

What does Obama's tax proposal mean for India?

What does Obama's tax proposal mean for India?

Rediff.com13 May 2009

On May 4, US President Barack Obama announced a proposal to rework America's tax code. How will these plans impact India?

'It should have been Shanghai, not Bangalore'

'It should have been Shanghai, not Bangalore'

Rediff.com7 May 2009

US President Barack Obama's proposals to amend the US tax structure since it allegedly encourages creation of ". . . a job in Bangalore, India, (rather) than create one in Buffalo, New York", has made the IT sector in India edgy.

Govindaraju, Ahuja win 'Olympics of research'

Govindaraju, Ahuja win 'Olympics of research'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Imagine if people could use gestures to run computers and household appliances? Now, global information technology giant Hewlett-Packard has named two Indian-Americans researching this technology as recipients of its innovation research award.

'We are only saying don't eat what we consider sacred'

'We are only saying don't eat what we consider sacred'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

'Muslims and Christians should understand that the cow is sacred to us. It is not good for health. They should eat something else.'

Bajrang Dal men thrash four on suspicion of 'cow theft'

Bajrang Dal men thrash four on suspicion of 'cow theft'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The Bajrang Dal activists alleged that the behaviour of the four persons had been 'suspicious' and accused them of being cattle thieves.

India's most fascinating rural sports... Take a look!

India's most fascinating rural sports... Take a look!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Traditional Indian sports have been played in villages since ages. Though most sports lovers in the country follow cricket, hockey, tennis and even English football on television, disciplines like kabaddi, archery and wrestling are fast catching up. But there are some sports people hardly know anything about. Take a look.

PIX: Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho team visits Rediff

PIX: Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho team visits Rediff

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

And here's what transpired...

Why Indians are obsessed with South Africa!

Why Indians are obsessed with South Africa!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Why South Africa is such a popular vacation spot among Indian celebs?

Obama's remark nothing to do with India: Nasscom

Obama's remark nothing to do with India: Nasscom

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Undaunted by US President Barack Obama's Bangalore-Buffalo remark, the domestic IT industry said the comments had nothing to do with outsourcing or with India.

Review: Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho lacks bite

Review: Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho lacks bite

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho takes off with a great premise but fails to realise its full potential, says Nishi Tiwari.

US firms fight Obama's anti-Bangalore stance

US firms fight Obama's anti-Bangalore stance

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

A month after American President Barack Obama came out with 'Say no to Bangalore, yes to Buffalo' rhetoric, which now echoes in the corridors of Capitol Hill, American companies have launched a campaign against the new law that ends tax incentives to those firms which create jobs overseas.

Sachin-Sanath face test of character against Delhi

Sachin-Sanath face test of character against Delhi

Rediff.com8 May 2009

The Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils at Buffalo Park in East London on Friday has all the makings of a showdown in the high street -- Dirk Nannes, rated as one of the fastest bowlers around will be up against two of the most dangerous openers the world of cricket has seen.

Obama changes tune, says 'avoid protectionism'

Obama changes tune, says 'avoid protectionism'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Obama also said he would urge global powers to do more to 'aggressively reform' the financial system.

11 common diet mistakes to AVOID

11 common diet mistakes to AVOID

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Never skip your meals during a climatic transition, warns Dr Siddhant Bhargava.

Where have India's bulls gone?

Where have India's bulls gone?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

As male bovines today account for only 28 per cent of India's cattle, it clearly shows that it is the bulls and not the cows that are mostly being butchered. This makes it clear that cow slaughter is not a problem but the slaughter of male bovines is whose main utility today is in the value of their meat, says Murad Ali Baig.

The Ox

The Ox

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

2009 is all about harmony and success for the hard-working and focused ox