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Recipe: Shashi Tharoor's Idlis

Recipe: Shashi Tharoor's Idlis

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

These delightful idlis are great for breakfast or nashta.

With eyes on the prize, Rohit and Co happy to complete first goal

With eyes on the prize, Rohit and Co happy to complete first goal

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

India's next match is against South Africa and Rohit said his team is ready for the in-form Proteas.

Dharamsala Test: Rahul unlikely to play; Bumrah expected to return

Dharamsala Test: Rahul unlikely to play; Bumrah expected to return

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Senior India batter KL Rahul is unlikely to feature in the fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala as he continues to feel sore in his right quadriceps.

It's confirmed! McDonald's India uses authentic cheese

It's confirmed! McDonald's India uses authentic cheese

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Westlife Foodworld, fast-food chain McDonald's operator in West and South India, on Tuesday said food safety regulator FSSAI has verified the cheese used by it and is now allowed to use the word cheese in the name of its products. Additionally, an independent NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) has also confirmed that Westlife Foodworld uses authentic cheese in its food preparation and not cheese analogues or substitutes, its managing director Saurabh Kalra said.

Shubman Gill Is 2023's Google Star!

Shubman Gill Is 2023's Google Star!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Meet Google's Most Searched Sportspeople This Year.

25 Indians from grounded plane seeking asylum in France freed: Report

25 Indians from grounded plane seeking asylum in France freed: Report

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The 25 passengers, who had applied for political asylum in France, were reportedly freed on Tuesday and five of them were taken into care of child welfare services being minors.

Don't doubt yourself...: Dhruv Jurel reveals MS Dhoni's advice

Don't doubt yourself...: Dhruv Jurel reveals MS Dhoni's advice

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Young wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel opened up about the batting advice he got from former India captain MS Dhoni.

SEBI Sees Sharp Rise In Complaints, Here's Why

SEBI Sees Sharp Rise In Complaints, Here's Why

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

As many as 5,532 complaints were received by the regulator in January, an 80 per cent increase over the number of complaints filed in the previous month.

Ready For Cyclone Biparjoy

Ready For Cyclone Biparjoy

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Glimpses of the preparation for Cyclone Biparjoy.

'Invest 10-15% Of Your Portfolio In Gold'

'Invest 10-15% Of Your Portfolio In Gold'

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Gold is an excellent asset class for diversification and should be included in all long-term portfolios.

'England's best', Root losing his essence in Bazball era: Cook

'England's best', Root losing his essence in Bazball era: Cook

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'Rooty has got 11,500 Test runs, he's brilliant, but he's so desperate to fit in to what Ben (Stokes) and Brendon (McCullum) are doing that sometimes I don't think he gets his balance of attack and defence right.'

'One of the best moments to win a game for your country'

'One of the best moments to win a game for your country'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

After India registered a remarkable victory against England in the second Test, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal said that it was one of the best moments to win a match for the country and mentioned that they were focusing on their processes.

10 FACTS you must know about Pope Francis

10 FACTS you must know about Pope Francis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Even as 1.2 billion Catholics celebrate the election of Cardinal Jorge Maria Bergoglio as the new Pope, here is some interesting trivia about him.

AB de Villiers blames 'Bazball' for Joe Root's poor run

AB de Villiers blames 'Bazball' for Joe Root's poor run

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

AB de Villiers expressed disappointment at star England batter Joe Root's low string of scores during the ongoing Test series against India.

Test debut turns baptism by fire for England's Hartley

Test debut turns baptism by fire for England's Hartley

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The closest he came to tasting success was when England, believing Hartley had trapped Shubman Gill lbw, challenged the original not-out decision.

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Match officials for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final

'The more we automate, the more work will come'

'The more we automate, the more work will come'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

'We do not see people getting reduced, but because of automation, we will do more work.'

Stokes's leadership puts England's young guns at ease

Stokes's leadership puts England's young guns at ease

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

With Stokes and Brendon McCullum at the helm, Ahmed cuts a relaxed figure.

The Great Tunnel Rescue: How The 16 Days Unfolded

The Great Tunnel Rescue: How The 16 Days Unfolded

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

After 16 days of intense efforts by multiple agencies, all 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi have safely been evacuated on Tuesday evening.

Shami's Magnificent Seven!

Shami's Magnificent Seven!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Mohammed Shami's dazzling seven wickets powered India into the World Cup 2023 final.

Definitely our greatest triumph since I've been captain, gushes Stokes

Definitely our greatest triumph since I've been captain, gushes Stokes

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Ben Stokes rated the 28-run victory over India in the first Test in Hyderabad on Sunday as the finest moment yet in his time as the England captain.

How South Africa raised the bar at the World Cup

How South Africa raised the bar at the World Cup

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

South Africa's sizzling top six set the standard at World Cup

L&T takes on global peers with electrolyser play

L&T takes on global peers with electrolyser play

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is preparing the ground to begin the commercial sale of electrolysers in September, which would be 50 per cent cheaper than its European counterparts, a senior company executive has said. An electrolyser is a key equipment required for the generation of green hydrogen. Last quarter, L&T manufactured its first electrolyser as a prototype.

'I Am Bisexual And In Love. Please Help'

'I Am Bisexual And In Love. Please Help'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, a mental health coach and NLP practitioner, offers expert advice on how you can take charge of your life.

PHOTOS: Football fan Pope Francis meets Messi's Argentina and Buffon's Italy

PHOTOS: Football fan Pope Francis meets Messi's Argentina and Buffon's Italy

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Pope Francis told the Italian and Argentine soccer teams on Tuesday that he could not decide who to back in their friendly match, but he urged them to set a good example in their behavior on and off the field.

Mukesh Ambani gets 2nd email threat with Rs 200 cr demand

Mukesh Ambani gets 2nd email threat with Rs 200 cr demand

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani on Saturday received a threat email from an unidentified person seeking Rs 200 crore, the communication coming a day after another email threatened that he would be shot dead if he did not pay Rs 20 crore, a Mumbai police official said.

Bowlers Beware! 5-run penalty for slow overs in ODIs, T20Is

Bowlers Beware! 5-run penalty for slow overs in ODIs, T20Is

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

ICC introduces stop clock in men's ODI and T20Is, five-run penalty on third offence

Sun Pharma's growth pill: Specialising in specialty and scaling in India

Sun Pharma's growth pill: Specialising in specialty and scaling in India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Traction for its specialty portfolio, a strong showing in the domestic market, and better regulatory compliance are positives for the country's largest pharmaceutical (pharma) company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. Given the triggers, some brokerages have increased their earnings per share estimates and target price for 2024-25 (FY25). This should sustain the momentum for the stock, which has been one of the major pharma gainers in 2023-24 (FY24), rising 57 per cent. It is currently trading at Rs 1,547 per share.

My 100th Test cap is for my mother: Jonny Bairstow

My 100th Test cap is for my mother: Jonny Bairstow

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Set to achieve a major milestone of playing his 100th Test this week, England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow dedicated the achievement to his cancer-survivor mother who has been his driving force and kept the family together through the difficult times.

No hiring freeze at TCS, but WFH may end

No hiring freeze at TCS, but WFH may end

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Tuesday ruled out cutting down on hiring, saying it has no plans of doing so but it may have to pace hiring according to the evolving demand scenario. TCS is the largest Indian software exporter in terms of headcount, revenue and profit. The statement comes amidst a report that the software industry is going soft on hiring as demand falters from their key markets and some of them are even going back on their campus offers.

'Bumrah's magic - the difference between the two sides'

'Bumrah's magic - the difference between the two sides'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Former England captain Nasser Hussain hailed "magical" Jasprit Bumrah for his remarkable spell against England and felt that India pacer ended up being the difference between both sides in Vizag Test.

'Shubman Gill should incorporate what Ollie Pope did'

'Shubman Gill should incorporate what Ollie Pope did'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that India batter Shubman Gill should incorporate what Ollie Pope did using his front foot to good effect.

Can Shaheen Afridi spoil Warner's farewell Test series?

Can Shaheen Afridi spoil Warner's farewell Test series?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Afridi stated that the team is looking to spoil Warner's farewell series

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

A well-informed source close to Shaheen said that the bowler was upset that not even once the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi or the national selectors have spoken to him about their future plans as far as the captaincy or appointment of coaches is concerned.

Root's Bowling: Game-changer England almost overlooked

Root's Bowling: Game-changer England almost overlooked

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Handling of part-timer Joe Root that intrigued many after the second day's play on Friday.

E-cars Sales May Surge 30%-40% In 2024

E-cars Sales May Surge 30%-40% In 2024

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

If electric cars with a real range of more than 400 km are launched, the anxiety regarding the charging points will come down, and more people will buy EVs.

Pope Francis seen as ray of hope for India's Vatican dream

Pope Francis seen as ray of hope for India's Vatican dream

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

The Catholic Church in India expects more representation in Vatican during Pope Francis' tenure considering the humble background of the first pontiff from Latin America.

I try and give players the freedom and importance, says Captain Rohit

I try and give players the freedom and importance, says Captain Rohit

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday opened up about leading the side and the leadership role he plays for the national team, stating that as a skipper he tries to build confidence and trust in players.

Ashwin Has Their Number!

Ashwin Has Their Number!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

As Ashwin nears his 500th Test wicket, here are some of the batters who have been unable to read him and have been his victims one time too many.

Budget reduced, census, NPR unlikely in 2024 too

Budget reduced, census, NPR unlikely in 2024 too

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The interim budget 2024-24 on Thursday allocated Rs 1,277.80 crore for census, a significant reduction from 2021-22 when Rs 3,768 crore was allocated and an indication that the exercise may not be carried out even after three years of delay.