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Sitapur Diwalis: Faith, Family & Khoya Makhana Sabji

Sitapur Diwalis: Faith, Family & Khoya Makhana Sabji

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Deepa Mehrotra's Diwalis in her hometown of Sitapur were full of rang.

Dravid pleased with options at India's disposal ahead of T20 WC

Dravid pleased with options at India's disposal ahead of T20 WC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Dube emerged player of the series against Afghanistan for his 124 runs and two wickets, and Dravid was excited to have an all-rounder option to consider.

The Man We Love To Hate In Yodha

The Man We Love To Hate In Yodha

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Everybody has their bit of struggles and learnings. It will only end when you stop breathing.'

'I haven't done homework for my films'

'I haven't done homework for my films'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

'I am a spontaneous actor. I follow what works for the character.'

ADB marginally lowers India's growth projection to 6.3%

ADB marginally lowers India's growth projection to 6.3%

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Indian growth in the rest of this fiscal year and next will be propelled by robust domestic consumption as consumer confidence improves, and by investment, including large increases in government capital expenditure, according to the Asian Development Outlook September 2023. "As slowing exports could foment headwinds for the economy, and erratic rainfall patterns are likely to undermine agricultural output, the growth forecast for FY2023 is revised down marginally to 6.3 per cent," ADB said.

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

South Africa's premier left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj is confident that slow bowlers will play a vital role on flat decks expected to be on offer during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas in June.

The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth Review: Very Watchable!

The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth Review: Very Watchable!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

If Indrani Mukerjea wanted to whitewash her image, this docu series was not the right platform, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Test your knowledge of Indian street food with this fun quiz!

What's holding up India's $3 billion Predator drone deal with US?

What's holding up India's $3 billion Predator drone deal with US?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

India is procuring the long-endurance 'hunter-killer' drones to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the Line of Actual Control with China.

How To Deal With Rising Rents

How To Deal With Rising Rents

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

While tenants can't escape the impact of rising rentals entirely, they can adopt a few strategies to reduce the impact.

GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard

GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has recommended the environmental release of the genetically modified (GM) mustard variety DMH (Dhara Mustard Hybrid)-11, paving the way for the commercialisation of the country's first GM food crop. The GEAC said the recommendation was valid for four years from the date the approval letter was issued. Further studies and coordinated trials will have to be conducted jointly with the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) within two years, according to the minutes of the GEAC meeting held on October 18, which was released on Wednesday.

US okays sale of 31 Predator drones to India in $4-bn deal

US okays sale of 31 Predator drones to India in $4-bn deal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The Agency said it has delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on Thursday.

Jio Fin to be excluded from NSE from Sep 7

Jio Fin to be excluded from NSE from Sep 7

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Jio Financial Services Limited, the demerged financial services unit of Reliance Industries, will be excluded from various indices of NSE, including the benchmark Nifty 50, from September 7. Shares of Jio Financial got listed on the stock exchanges on August 21, after its spin-off from parent Reliance Industries. In accordance with the index methodology, as JIOFIN has not hit price band on two consecutive trading days on September 4 and 5 at NSE, the Index Maintenance Sub Committee (Equity) of NSE Indices Ltd has decided to exclude JIOFIN from various indices effective from September 7, 2023 (close of September 6, 2023), as per a statement by NSE Indices Ltd on Tuesday.

Have You Tried A Pinwheel Samosa?

Have You Tried A Pinwheel Samosa?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Or makhni pasta? Timbits or donut holes? Time you headed to Tim Hortons.

India will win the World Cup, says a confident Shastri

India will win the World Cup, says a confident Shastri

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

India will be overwhelming favourites in the upcoming World Cup final against Australia, the team's former head coach Ravi Shastri said on Friday while urging the hosts to stick to their game plans.

BJP hopes to break new ground with Bharat Ratna awards

BJP hopes to break new ground with Bharat Ratna awards

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to send out the message that the ruling BJP, unlike its predecessors at the helm, is not guided by parochial politics in recognising contributions in the public life, as the party looks to break new ground during the polls.

Why BJP Should Abolish Governorship

Why BJP Should Abolish Governorship

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Creating a positive reform that does away with an official who constitutes a flawed aspect of Indian democracy will allow the BJP to rightfully claim this as one of its positive legacies, suggests Karan P Shah.

On The Scent Of A Laddu

On The Scent Of A Laddu

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

It should have been much easier to find this farsan maker's premises given the number of two-wheelers that stream up to this address the day before Ganesh Chaturthi to collect armfuls of bags of laddus, chuda and other kind of chatpata namkeen stuff.

'My husband slapped me'

'My husband slapped me'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder, Let Us Talk, offers advice on how to navigate life's problems.

Recipe: Jayanti's Besan Mirchi

Recipe: Jayanti's Besan Mirchi

Rediff.com2 May 2023

This dish is sure to get your tastebuds grooving.

Anurag Thakur to Wrestlers: 'Don't take any steps that would...'

Anurag Thakur to Wrestlers: 'Don't take any steps that would...'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur asked protesting wrestlers not to take any step that would undermine sports.

The Song Udit Narayan Owes His Career To

The Song Udit Narayan Owes His Career To

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'I came to Mumbai in 1978 and struggled for the next 10 years.'

InterGlobe plans to launch electric air taxi service in India in 2026

InterGlobe plans to launch electric air taxi service in India in 2026

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

InterGlobe Enterprises on Thursday said it along with Archer Aviation plans to launch an all-electric air taxi service across India in 2026. Once launched, the InterGlobe-Archer flight will aim to take passengers from Connaught Place in the national capital to Gurugram in Haryana in approximately 7 minutes whereas by road, the 27-kilometre-long trip will take 60-90 minutes, according to a release. Both companies have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the goal of partnering to launch and operate an all-electric air taxi service in India, subject to appropriate regulatory approvals and clearances.

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers

Rediff.com2 May 2024

What can you do with common leftovers -- bread, coconut chutney, dal, rice, rotis.

The Second Coming Of Ashwin

The Second Coming Of Ashwin

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin will consider himself fortunate to get a rare chance to play his second World Cup at home.

Govt plans to make India self-reliant in edible oils

Govt plans to make India self-reliant in edible oils

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The government will formulate a strategy to make India self-reliant in edible oils by boosting domestic output of oilseeds and launch a comprehensive programme to support dairy farmers, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Thursday. India imports a large quantity of edible oils to meet the domestic demand. During the 2022-23 marketing year (November-October), the country imported nearly 165 lakh tonnes of cooking oils, valuing a whopping Rs 1.38 lakh crore.

Like Deepika's Look In Project K?

Like Deepika's Look In Project K?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The makers of the upcoming sci-fi Project K unveiled the long-awaited official first look of Deepika Padukone from the film.

How To Dress Like A Supermodel

How To Dress Like A Supermodel

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Deepti Gujral is a fashion force to reckon with.

Why Cummins is the captain every team wishes they had

Why Cummins is the captain every team wishes they had

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Cummins, in six months' time, has retained the Ashes, won the World Test Championship and the biggest of them all-- ODI World Cup in India.

CAT: 5 Tips To Improve Your Quant Score

CAT: 5 Tips To Improve Your Quant Score

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Consistent practice is crucial for retaining math concepts and formulas, says rediffGURU CAT expert Ashish Sood.

6 Indian Teas You Must Try

6 Indian Teas You Must Try

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

From the Himalayan Butter Tea to Hyderabad's dessert-like Irani Chai, the many varieties of Indian tea are truly surprising!

Just Starting Your Career? 10 Useful Tips

Just Starting Your Career? 10 Useful Tips

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Investing the time and resources needed to acquire new skill sets and sharpen existing ones will enable you to stay relevant and make you more employable, says Ankit Aggarwal, founder and CEO of Unstop.

GDP to grow nearly 7% in FY24: Economists

GDP to grow nearly 7% in FY24: Economists

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The economy may grow by around 7 per cent this financial year as estimated by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), say economists with various organisations. The first advance estimates for 2023-24 will be released on Friday by the National Statistical Organisation (NSO), an exercise done for calculating ratios such as the fiscal deficit. The interim Budget will be presented on February 1.

Can Voda Idea play on the front foot in a market fast resembling a duopoly?

Can Voda Idea play on the front foot in a market fast resembling a duopoly?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

In August 2021, Nick Read, chief executive of Vodafone Plc at the time, did not mince his words while speaking about the India business in an earnings call. Replying to an analyst's question on Vodafone Idea, a venture with the Aditya Birla Group that had piled on huge debts and worrisome losses, Read described it as a highly stressed situation that "they (Vodafone Idea) are trying to navigate... "We, as a group, try to provide them as much practical support as we can, but I want to make it very clear, we are not putting any additional equity into India.''

MBA, LLB students among 9 held for drug trafficking in Noida

MBA, LLB students among 9 held for drug trafficking in Noida

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The arrests have been made by officials of Sector 126 police station as part of a crackdown on narcotics ordered by police commissioner Laxmi Singh, deputy commissioner of police (Noida) Harish Chander said.

Is the Scorpio Classic still relevant in 2023?

Is the Scorpio Classic still relevant in 2023?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

If you are looking for an SUV with the latest tech, then the Scorpio Classic is cleary not for you.

Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

In a state where thin margins and minor swings decide electoral outcomes, nothing can be left to chance, even for those relishing the cocooned life, observes Shyam G Memon.

Manushi, Rakul, Rashmika Wear The Colour of 2024

Manushi, Rakul, Rashmika Wear The Colour of 2024

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

These Bollywood beauties who show you how to rock the colour of 2024.

How To Start A Business: 14 Tips

How To Start A Business: 14 Tips

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Business success often involves a combination of planning, implementation, and continuous learning, says rediffGURU Harsh Bharwani.

Elon Musk changes Twitter blue bird logo to 'Doge' meme

Elon Musk changes Twitter blue bird logo to 'Doge' meme

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Musk also shared a hilarious post on his account wherein the 'doge' meme (which features the face of a Shiba Inu) in the car and telling the police officer, who seems to be seeing his driving license, that his photo has been changed.