News for '-puri'

Tabu Bonds With Rekha At Umrao Jaan Screening

Tabu Bonds With Rekha At Umrao Jaan Screening

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Twenty four years after it first released in 1981, Rekha's Umrao Jaan re-releases in theatres on June 27.

BPCL divestment completely off the table, says Hardeep Singh Puri

BPCL divestment completely off the table, says Hardeep Singh Puri

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

BPCL is a high revenue-earning public-sector undertaking (PSU) and plans to privatise it are completely off the table, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday after assuming charge of the ministry for the second time. "Why would we divest ourselves of highly successful Maharatnas like BPCL," Puri said, arguing the Centre was not in favour of divesting its stake in oil PSUs.

Bengal T20: Writtick, Arjun star in Malda's stunning victory

Bengal T20: Writtick, Arjun star in Malda's stunning victory

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Bhardwaj scored a fighting 63 while Kaif Ahmed scored 39.

10 Understated OTT Reccos For You!

10 Understated OTT Reccos For You!

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Wondering where to catch some overlooked, understated gems. Here are some OTT recommendations for you.

India looks to bet big on foreign drillers

India looks to bet big on foreign drillers

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

India, the biggest contributor to world demand for oil, will bring into effect in an overhaul of its drilling policy. This comes after more than a year of preparation and will boost the exploration and development of India's oil and gas sector along with increased participation by foreign drillers

Gorakhpur girl returns to school after Yogi's help

Gorakhpur girl returns to school after Yogi's help

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

A Class 7 student, forced to drop out due to financial constraints, returned to school after the Chief Minister's intervention, sparking a political debate between the ruling party and the opposition.

This Odia Sweet Is Part Of Lord Jagannath's Chappan Bhoga

This Odia Sweet Is Part Of Lord Jagannath's Chappan Bhoga

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The Jagannath temple has fostered Odisha's regional cooking styles and preserved local food traditions.

India only country where petrol, diesel prices declined in last 3 years: Puri

India only country where petrol, diesel prices declined in last 3 years: Puri

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said India is the only country where rates of petrol and diesel have come down between November 2021 and April 2024. Replying to various queries during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha, the minister also informed that the government is encouraging dialogue between Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and dealers regarding margins for the latter. Puri noted that petrol and diesel were deregulated during the UPA government.

All 4 gates of Puri Jagannath temple reopened

All 4 gates of Puri Jagannath temple reopened

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

All four gates of Jagannath temple in Puri were reopened for devotees on Thursday morning in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and his council of ministers.

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.

Ananya Picks Masaba Sari For Zee Awards

Ananya Picks Masaba Sari For Zee Awards

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Take a look at the stars who dazzled on the purple carpet at the Zee Cine Awards.

ASI to host yoga at 81 sites, Amit Shah to attend near Ahmedabad

ASI to host yoga at 81 sites, Amit Shah to attend near Ahmedabad

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Also, as part of the IDY celebrations, entry to all ASI sites will be "free of cost" for the public on June 21, the ministry of culture said in a statement on Friday.

British national detained for entering Puri temple, assaulting cops

British national detained for entering Puri temple, assaulting cops

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

When the police personnel stopped him and asked him to leave the temple premises as non-Hindus are not allowed entry into the temple, Thomas allegedly assaulted the cops, they said.

Home loan rates may fall to 8%: Realty experts

Home loan rates may fall to 8%: Realty experts

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Housing demand should improve nationwide after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points (bps) on Friday, said real estate industry executives. The rate cut comes after housing sales in top Indian cities in the first quarter of 2025 dipped 28 per cent due to skyrocketing residential property prices and geopolitical headwinds, according to Anarock.

The Lawyer Who Won Mahua Moitra's Heart

The Lawyer Who Won Mahua Moitra's Heart

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Four-time Odisha MP Pinaki Misra's wedding to firebrand TMC MP Mahua Moitra in a quiet, intimate ceremony that chose privacy and tradition over fanfare, was a reflection of his personal style.

14 Bats, One Legend: A Sand Tribute Like No Other

14 Bats, One Legend: A Sand Tribute Like No Other

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Pattnaik's creation featured a replica of 14 bats-a symbolic gesture honouring Kohli's incredible journey in red-ball cricket.

Affordable Homes Within Reach As Banks Ease Lending Norms

Affordable Homes Within Reach As Banks Ease Lending Norms

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The move is to align affordable housing finance flows to the increase in property costs and inflation, says Raghu Mohan.

Odisha's Raja Parba: Honouring Womanhood

Odisha's Raja Parba: Honouring Womanhood

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The Raja Parba or Raja festival celebrates the enduring spirit of womanhood.

Odisha police's 30-hr op to rescue missing minor girl

Odisha police's 30-hr op to rescue missing minor girl

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The police have rescued an 11-year-old girl, who went missing from her home following a heated exchange of words with her mother, after conducting a 30-hour-long search operation in Bhubaneswar.

Cong names new Puri candidate after ex-MP's daughter pulls out over funds

Cong names new Puri candidate after ex-MP's daughter pulls out over funds

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Sucharita Mohanty, the daughter of former Congress MP Brajamohan Mohanty, in a mail to Venugopal on Friday claimed that her campaign was hit hard because the party denied her funding.

Amitabh-Abhishek Bid Adieu To Manoj Kumar

Amitabh-Abhishek Bid Adieu To Manoj Kumar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The film industry bid an emotional farewell to Manoj Kumar, one of Bollywood's legendary actors.

Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

While demand for sub Rs 50-lakh affordable housing prevails, market players cite increased land rates, escalated construction costs and low margins as key prohibiting factors.

Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar reopened after 46 years

Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar reopened after 46 years

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The reopening of the Ratna Bhandar became a major political issue during the recently held assembly elections in the state.

Gill Has Paani Puri With Ed Sheeran

Gill Has Paani Puri With Ed Sheeran

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

'Played cricket and had a chat with @shubmangill and @tanmaybhat when I was over in India, had a blast.'

TMC MP Mahua Moitra marries ex-BJD MP in Germany

TMC MP Mahua Moitra marries ex-BJD MP in Germany

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Two-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra is learnt to have quietly tied the knot with Biju Janata Dal leader Pinaki Misra on May 3.

Recipe: Odia's Chenna Poda

Recipe: Odia's Chenna Poda

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Chenna Poda translates to mean burnt cheese. That's precisely what this delightful sweet is.

'Whole World Is Under A Cloud Of Uncertainty'

'Whole World Is Under A Cloud Of Uncertainty'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The CII Business Summit 2025's inaugural session witnessed a rousing standing ovation and a felicitation ceremony for the defence top brass sending a strong message about India's rising military industrial complex and hghlghting that security is a top-of-the-mind issue for India Inc.

Why Mumbai, Bengaluru realtors are feeling the heat

Why Mumbai, Bengaluru realtors are feeling the heat

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'Every delay directly increases the cost burden on developers. Land holding charges, financing costs, and compliance expenses escalate as approvals drag on.'

5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Bay of Bengal

5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Bay of Bengal

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

There was no report of any loss of properties or casualty so far, a senior official of the Odisha revenue department said, adding that the impact of the earthquake was "negligible" as its centre was in the Bay of Bengal.

Unsold affordable units drop 19% in top 7 cities in Q1CY25, bucking slump

Unsold affordable units drop 19% in top 7 cities in Q1CY25, bucking slump

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

After the post-pandemic slump in demand, unsold inventory in the affordable housing segment in the top seven cities dropped by 19 per cent in the first quarter of the 2025 calendar year (Q1CY25), according to a report by real estate consultancy firm Anarock.

ITC would increasingly try to go outside India: Sanjiv Puri

ITC would increasingly try to go outside India: Sanjiv Puri

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Sanjiv Puri, chairman and managing director of ITC, is looking to expand the conglomerate's play outside India by taking "strategic positions" in markets close to home in the non-cigarette fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and hospitality businesses. In a recent conversation with Business Standard, Puri revealed that ITC is setting sights beyond India's borders. "We already export to 100-odd countries. We want to scale that up and take some strategic positions in markets close to us," he said.

BJP trashes reports of distributing sindoor to women

BJP trashes reports of distributing sindoor to women

Rediff.com30 May 2025

No politician should use such language, the Bharatiya Janata Party said on Friday as it chastised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her choice of words targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Declined Trump's invite to US for Lord Jagannath: Modi in Odisha

Declined Trump's invite to US for Lord Jagannath: Modi in Odisha

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

According to Misri's statement, Modi said he could not accept the invitation due to a pre-existing schedule, and invited Trump to visit India for the Quad Summit, likely later this year.

'Pani Puri Is The Best Hangout Food'

'Pani Puri Is The Best Hangout Food'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

'My best memory is celebrating my birthday with a pani puri party with my friends.'

Masala Chole: 20-Min Recipe

Masala Chole: 20-Min Recipe

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Chickpeas, darkened with tea leaves and spiced up with cinnamon, bay leaves and other spices is a fine accompaniment to puris, bhature, rotis or even rice.

Independent countries...: Kanimozhi on Trump's India-Pak truce claim

Independent countries...: Kanimozhi on Trump's India-Pak truce claim

Rediff.com25 May 2025

The delegation will now head to Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia, where they are expected to arrive on Sunday. Member of the delegation, Brijesh Chowta left earlier for Ljubljana.

Kriti Holidays In The UK

Kriti Holidays In The UK

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Film folk are mixing business with pleasure, and making lovely pictures on social media.

LeT terrorist involved in RSS headquarters attack killed in Pak

LeT terrorist involved in RSS headquarters attack killed in Pak

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Razaullah Nizamani Khalid alias Abu Saifullah Khalid, who was the brain behind the 2006 attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh headquarters, was killed by three unidentified gunmen in Sindh province of Pakistan on Sunday, officials in New Delhi said.

Housing Sales Drop 28%

Housing Sales Drop 28%

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Average residential property prices in seven cities increased 10% to 34% due to new supplies in the luxury and ultra-luxury segments and overall demand.

'India is on a strong footing, economy is resilient'

'India is on a strong footing, economy is resilient'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'We believe that in the new world order FTAs or bilateral trade agreements (BTAs) are the way forward.' 'They are enablers for our participation in global value chains. Today, around 70 per cent of global trade is tied to these chains.'