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Can You Resist These Diwali Treats?

Can You Resist These Diwali Treats?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The celeb chefs show us fun ways to incorporate fruits and veggies into your Diwali menu.

India Rekindles Love Affair With Russia

India Rekindles Love Affair With Russia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

EAM Jaishankar's mission is aimed at strengthening India's strategic autonomy in a complex international environment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

4 heavily-armed terrorists travelling to Kashmir in truck killed

4 heavily-armed terrorists travelling to Kashmir in truck killed

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The terrorists were intercepted near Tawi Bridge when they were travelling in a truck to Kashmir.

US cop fired for 'Michelle fluent in ghetto' meme

US cop fired for 'Michelle fluent in ghetto' meme

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Joel Husk, a Trump supporter, was terminated for the controversial post saying Michelle Obama is 'fluent in ghetto'.

Self-run trusts can't have excess State control: SC

Self-run trusts can't have excess State control: SC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Self-governed social and religious trusts cannot be subjected to 'overarching state control' as it would undermine the principle of autonomy and democratic decision-making and would reduce the fundamental right of freedom of association 'an empty husk,' the Supreme Court said on Friday.

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The long queue outside Cellular Jail is a testimony to its place in India's national consciousness. The Andamans is also where the only British viceroy was assassinated and where Bose unfurled the Tricolour for the first time in 1943.

Sidhu assigned the role of clerk in jail, given special diet

Sidhu assigned the role of clerk in jail, given special diet

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The 58-year-old cricketer-turned-politician will perform the job from his barrack only because of security reasons, a jail official said.

Government Cracks Down On FCI Racket

Government Cracks Down On FCI Racket

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'The corruption charges in FCI are not the first and won't be the last.'

India's plan to produce ethanol from 2G sources delayed

India's plan to produce ethanol from 2G sources delayed

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

India's plan to produce ethanol from second-generation (2G) sources -- mainly farm waste -- is taking time to materialise even as the government is set to dedicate to the nation on Wednesday a Rs 900-crore plant set up by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) in Panipat. Though state-run oil companies had decided to set up at least 12 plants in 2016-17 with an investment of around Rs 10,000 crore, this will be the first unit coming on track while others are stuck in various stages owing to issues like capital expenditure, lack of feedstock, and high rates of finished products compared to traditional ethanol units. According to industry sources, three more second-generation plants are coming up.

Recipe: Nutty Carrot Barfi

Recipe: Nutty Carrot Barfi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Walnuts sing in this dessert that will soon find its way into your favourite winter recipes' list.

How to make Ven Pongal at home

How to make Ven Pongal at home

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Ramapriya Suresh shows us how to make a traditional Pongal recipe.

PIX: Ress wins 50m backstroke gold after review

PIX: Ress wins 50m backstroke gold after review

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

American Justin Ress won gold in the 50m backstroke in dramatic circumstances at the World Championships in Budapest on Saturday after officials overturned his initial disqualification following a lengthy review.

No farmer died in police action during stir: Govt

No farmer died in police action during stir: Govt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Centre on Friday said that no farmer died due to police action during the year-long protests by farmers.

Bihar firm bags Global Business Plan award

Bihar firm bags Global Business Plan award

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Beating more than 1,000 competitors from world over, Bihar-based Husk Power System, which coverts rice husks into energy and supplies electricity to villagers, has bagged the inaugural Global Business Plan Competition award.

My mother's Rajasthani Bajra Khichda recipe

My mother's Rajasthani Bajra Khichda recipe

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Homechef Vindhya Karwa celebrates her mother.

IAF could save 100 million litres of fuel annually

IAF could save 100 million litres of fuel annually

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'This is a huge step in promoting the 'Make in India' mission as this bio-fuel would be produced from Tree Borne Oils sourced from tribal areas and farmers.'

Uday Kotak's FAVOURITE Gujarati Dish

Uday Kotak's FAVOURITE Gujarati Dish

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'They say our mothers lay the early foundation on which we build our dreams and lives. This holds true for me.' Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Uday Kotak tells us about his mom's wonderful cooking.

Soon, hydrogen produced from corn will fuel cars

Soon, hydrogen produced from corn will fuel cars

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Husks and stalks of corn plants are used to create the fuel.

Recipe: Sabudana Kheer and Vada

Recipe: Sabudana Kheer and Vada

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Super tasty sabudana recipes for Shravan.

Ready To Fight Terrorists!

Ready To Fight Terrorists!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

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From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

In Gujarat, of the 12.5 million hectare of area under cultivation, while six million is dependent on rainfall, two million is covered by groundwater, a bulk of which is said to be in north Gujarat. Scanty rainfall in the last one and half years has not only depleted groundwater level but also affected dams.

A Little Bit Of Lalitha In My Life

A Little Bit Of Lalitha In My Life

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

KPAC Lalitha's specialty was evoking on screen people that the audience felt they knew intimately, and evoking them through telling details that tore down the boundary between the audience and the performer, observes Sreehari Nair.

How to make Haryana's Bajra Khichdi

How to make Haryana's Bajra Khichdi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Love Indian food? Check out this delicious recipe!

Lakshadweep deploys intelligence officers for fishing boats

Lakshadweep deploys intelligence officers for fishing boats

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

The meeting also decided to strengthen the security measures to monitor the local fishing boats and crews, intensify checking of passenger boats and vessels reaching the islands and strengthen the ship berthing points and helibase by installing CCTV cameras.

Gluten-free recipes: Amritsari Pudina Pyaz Kulcha

Gluten-free recipes: Amritsari Pudina Pyaz Kulcha

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

In the fifth and final part of a week-long series, we bring you a recipe from 'Is Wheat Killing You?' by renowned clinical nutritionist Ishi Khosla.

To woo voters, BJP candidate asks for free-flowing supply of opium

To woo voters, BJP candidate asks for free-flowing supply of opium

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Opium has joined the list of conventional electoral issues such as roads, water supply and health. PB Chandra reports how the supply of opium will play a decisive factor in the elections

A 'power to people' plan that clicked!

A 'power to people' plan that clicked!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

A business model originally conceived by an Indian-American student to supply power to India's villages by burning rice husks has won $50,000 in prize money after topping the prestigious Social Innovation Competition at the University of Texas last month.

India opposes EU basmati norms

India opposes EU basmati norms

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

'Nihangs' attack Punjab cops, chop off ASI's hand, injure 3 others

'Nihangs' attack Punjab cops, chop off ASI's hand, injure 3 others

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

A group of four-five 'Nihangs' (Sikhs armed with traditional weapons and dressed in loose blue top) were travelling in a vehicle and they were asked to stop at a vegetable market by the Mandi board officials at around 6.15 am, police said.

It's AMAZING what Indians do to set World Records

It's AMAZING what Indians do to set World Records

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Rediff.com presents some of the oddest Guinness world records held by Indians.

Inspiring! Sowing seeds for better tomorrow

Inspiring! Sowing seeds for better tomorrow

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Mumbaikars from different parts of the city are providing people with ready-to-grow seed balls to help tackle depleting forest cover, reports Swapnil Joglekar.

Two youngsters and their passion for cow dung

Two youngsters and their passion for cow dung

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'There are 25 million farmers in India with at least 2 to 3 cows each.' 'If all them use biogas to cook, millions of LPG units and firewood can be saved.'

GST brings good news to your kitchen

GST brings good news to your kitchen

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Dosa batter, custard powder, kitchen lighter may become cheaper under GST

This 24-yr old is empowering rural Bihar and how!

This 24-yr old is empowering rural Bihar and how!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

This 24-yr old is empowering rural Bihar and how!

Diwali recipe: How to make Kashi Halwa

Diwali recipe: How to make Kashi Halwa

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Made with sweetened ash gourd and garnished with nuts, this halwa makes for an incredible festive treat.

On 2nd day, Shivraj breaks 'indefinite' fast

On 2nd day, Shivraj breaks 'indefinite' fast

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Chouhan met some farmer leaders on Saturday, but failed to reach a compromise.

Rising Bathinda takes on Udta Punjab

Rising Bathinda takes on Udta Punjab

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Bathinda is the only district in Punjab to start a movement to find out what the actual drug situation on the ground is and aims to address it.

In Bengal, a rice economy rots away on food habits, subsidy

In Bengal, a rice economy rots away on food habits, subsidy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

In urban India, the fall in rice consumption was 0.2 kg per person per month.

An energy superpower? Not India!

An energy superpower? Not India!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Arunabha Ghosh on why India will increasingly become an energy great power, but not an energy hegemon.

30 daily-use items to get cheaper; cess on luxury cars hiked

30 daily-use items to get cheaper; cess on luxury cars hiked

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

The council decided not to levy any additional tax on small petrol and diesel cars of up to 1200 cc as well as on hybrid ones.