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Forensics confirm pesticide in Chhapra mid-day meal

Forensics confirm pesticide in Chhapra mid-day meal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

The Forensic Science Laboratory report found Monocrotophos, an organophosphorous compound in the samples of oil from the container, food remains on the platter and mixture of rice with vegetables on Aluminium tasla (utensil), Additional Director General of Police (HQ) Ravinder Kumar told reporters making the report public.

Inspiring! This couple had a zero-waste wedding

Inspiring! This couple had a zero-waste wedding

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Veena Balakrishnan and Vighnesh Vancheeshwar tell us how they planned it.

Rolls-Royce drives in Dawn at Rs 6.25 crore

Rolls-Royce drives in Dawn at Rs 6.25 crore

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Basically the convertible version of the Rolls Royce Wraith, the Dawn made its public debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show

Hail these Unique India Dishes!

Hail these Unique India Dishes!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

'Why can I not access all these things -- Bhut Jolokia, Dalle, Kaachu, Bhakri, Ghari and everything else -- more easily?' asks Aakar Patel.

Recipe: How to make Rajasthani Bharwan Mirch

Recipe: How to make Rajasthani Bharwan Mirch

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Food blogger Swati Pareek tells us how to make this spicy side dish.

When Rekha wanted to marry me

When Rekha wanted to marry me

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Yes, seriously. This was the time she was going through a bad phase; her personal life was a mess after her alleged affair with Amitabh Bachchan ended and her career was going nowhere.'

'I don't want to waste time on Kangana'

'I don't want to waste time on Kangana'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

'Both Kangana and Rangoli really love me and that's because they give me so much of time and attention from their lives.'

9 bizarrely easy ways to lose weight

9 bizarrely easy ways to lose weight

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Start your day with a chocolate! No, we are not kidding.

When smugglers wanted to buy a helicopter

When smugglers wanted to buy a helicopter

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Iqbal wanted to land the smuggled goods by helicopter on the Andaman Islands. DK asked, 'Iqbal, a helicopter will bring the consignment to the island, drop it there and then return. Won't radars detect it?' 'No.' 'How?' 'Radars can't detect aircraft that fly at a low altitude. Our helicopter, after entering India's air space, will dive and fly at four feet above the sea level.' 'For that, I have a German pilot in mind. He was an ace aviator in the last world war.' An enthralling excerpt from Aabid Surti's Sufi: The Invisible Man Of The Underground.

Yummy-licious sweet potato recipes!

Yummy-licious sweet potato recipes!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

What are you cooking this Christmas? Tell us and share your joy! Send us your best Christmas recipes!

Ghost Stories review

Ghost Stories review

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Dibakar Banerjee isn't simply giving a particular fascistic regime the finger.' 'Here, he wants to offer us a preview of the invisible forces and human tendencies that drive fascism, blind conformity, and mass hysteria,' says Sreehari Nair.

Bigg Boss 12: Guess who the surprise package is?

Bigg Boss 12: Guess who the surprise package is?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Bigg Boss 12 doesn't boast of a remarkable line-up but there are a few eye-catching inclusions that should keep the show in the news for the next few months, feels Sukanya Verma.

What Akshay, Salman, Ranbir, Deepika eat for breakfast

What Akshay, Salman, Ranbir, Deepika eat for breakfast

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Here's what Bollywood's rich and famous eat in the morning.

Recipes: Strawberry pie, gooey brownie, raspberry bar

Recipes: Strawberry pie, gooey brownie, raspberry bar

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Chef Bhakti Kudalkar shares five pastry recipes to impress your guests.

Pepsi, Coke lose their fizz as Tamil Nadu begins boycott

Pepsi, Coke lose their fizz as Tamil Nadu begins boycott

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

A call by the Traders Federation in Tamil Nadu to ban sales of Coca Cola and Pepsi soft drinks came into effect on Wednesday with its president A M Vikrama Raja declaring drinks as 'toxic' for consumption.

Amid Sikkim standoff, China says willing to play 'constructive role' over Kashmir

Amid Sikkim standoff, China says willing to play 'constructive role' over Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

India has maintained there is no scope for a third party mediation.

7 secrets to healthy, whiter teeth

7 secrets to healthy, whiter teeth

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

It's impossible to have healthy teeth without a balanced diet!

Liv Tyler shares first full photo of baby Sailor

Liv Tyler shares first full photo of baby Sailor

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in Hollywood.

Pongalo Pongal! Tamil Nadu's biggest festival is here!

Pongalo Pongal! Tamil Nadu's biggest festival is here!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Over four days all of Tamil Nadu is caught up in celebrating Pongal, the state's harvest festival. From a bonfire to worshipping cattle, it is a throwback to a time when society was agrarian, says A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com.

Why we are to blame for the flooding in our cities

Why we are to blame for the flooding in our cities

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

'India, by virtue of its gigantic population and geography, stands at the very front line of this climate catastrophe.' 'But this is a threat that our easily distracted national mind is ill-equipped to think about, let alone plan for,' says Rahul Jacob.

A woman India should be proud of

A woman India should be proud of

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'We say we are proud to be Indian. Can we be proud of such an India where its people are hungry and on the streets?'

'I want both my parents to win this election'

'I want both my parents to win this election'

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'People want to see Mr Sinha win again because he has always been there for Patna whether he has been a leader or not.' 'Even when he was an actor, he was a proud Bihari.' 'He is not doing it because he only wants to win an election, he wants to do it because he really loves Bihar.'

Review: Furious 7 is AWESOME! But...

Review: Furious 7 is AWESOME! But...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

The globally popular Fast and Furious' last installment is weighed down by mundane dialogues and plot points, says Paloma Sharma.

Review: Mortdecai is Johnny Depp's worst film

Review: Mortdecai is Johnny Depp's worst film

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

It is difficult to understand why Johnny Depp agreed to make Mortdecai, says Paloma Sharma.

PHOTOS: Stunning life under the ocean wave

PHOTOS: Stunning life under the ocean wave

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

There's some amazing stuff beneath the water. For proof, look no further than the annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition.

VOTE: Akshay's funniest performance!

VOTE: Akshay's funniest performance!

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Take the fun poll!

Modi's financial inclusion plan to come in 2 phases

Modi's financial inclusion plan to come in 2 phases

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The first phase would comprise universal access to banking facilities. Under this, basic bank accounts with zero balance, RuPay debit card and financial literacy, will have to be completed in the next one year, officials said.

These Varanasi students have their hearts in the right place

These Varanasi students have their hearts in the right place

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

They aid patients needing drugs and doctors via their online venture.

IAF not equipped to fight twofold war: Vice Chief

IAF not equipped to fight twofold war: Vice Chief

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

In a candid admission, the Indian Air Force on Thursday said that given its depleting strength, it does not have the adequate numbers to "fully execute" an air campaign in case of a two-front war involving Pakistan and China simultaneously.

China laughs off Modi's expansionism claim

China laughs off Modi's expansionism claim

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

China has asserted that it had never waged a war to occupy 'an inch of land of other countries', days after Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi slammed the Communist giant for its "expansionist mindset".

India tops slavery index with 14.3 million victims

India tops slavery index with 14.3 million victims

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Nearly 14.3 million people, including children, are 'trapped' in modern-day slavery in India, which tops a global index of people under bondage across the world with an estimated 35.8 million people enslaved, a new research said on Monday.

The restroom diaries

The restroom diaries

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

'Every time I resist using a public loo, I remember my mother warning me how I would develop a kidney problem.' 'Now, I tell her I'd rather not have a skin infection or some other disease brought by using one,' says Divya Nair.

Review: Main Aur Charles is a cool, compelling, winner

Review: Main Aur Charles is a cool, compelling, winner

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

'A film that tells its tale with calculated intent -- coolly, cleverly, taking its time -- mirroring the dry panache of its self-assured protagonist.'

V-Day recipes: Strawberry Truffles, Eggless Tiramisu and more

V-Day recipes: Strawberry Truffles, Eggless Tiramisu and more

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Vishaka Rautela tells you how to plan a surprise date at home.

The Best Indian Films of 2018

The Best Indian Films of 2018

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Sreehari Nair picks his top 10 movies of 2018.

Sri Sri's mega 'Cultural Olympics' begins today

Sri Sri's mega 'Cultural Olympics' begins today

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The stage is now set for the controversial three-day cultural event opening on Friday on the Yamuna flood plains even as Art of Living guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar struck a defiant note that he will not pay Rs 5 crore fine imposed by Green Tribunal and would rather go to jail.

Microwave dessert recipes: Gajar ka Halwa, Thiratipal, more

Microwave dessert recipes: Gajar ka Halwa, Thiratipal, more

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Master the art of hassle-free cooking and satisfy your sweet tooth in a jiffy.

Momos: Safe or not?

Momos: Safe or not?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Jammu and Kashmir MLA Ramesh Arora wants momos banned, but are they really unhygienic and harmful?

8 cleaning hacks to make your home party ready!

8 cleaning hacks to make your home party ready!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

It's that time of the year again and we're helping you clean up!

12 everyday foods that can make you VERY sick

12 everyday foods that can make you VERY sick

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Think, says Nikita Puri, before you eat.