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It's A Chai Chai World!

It's A Chai Chai World!

Rediff.com24 May 2023

International Tea Day is a good occasion to brew a special pot of chai.

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The new chief minister, if from the Congress, will have little or no time for political administration, to ensure that he does not lose the voter's goodwill even before the Lok Sabha polls. He can count only on one thing. That the BJP may not want to upset him too early lest an early failure should become an added problem for the party in all the polls to follow, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.

MEA report singles out Chinese border moves for affecting relationship

MEA report singles out Chinese border moves for affecting relationship

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

India's engagement with China is "complex" and Chinese attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh starting from April-May 2020 seriously disturbed the peace and tranquillity in border areas, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said in a report on Monday.

Jairam lodges protest with Dhankar over sending Forest Bill to joint committee

Jairam lodges protest with Dhankar over sending Forest Bill to joint committee

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

In a letter to Dhankhar, Ramesh said sending the Bill to the joint committee of both Houses means "devaluation and denigration" of the status and functions of the standing committee.

Recipe: Chef Inamdar's Hearty Thukpa

Recipe: Chef Inamdar's Hearty Thukpa

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Traditionally thukpa is made with buckwheat noodles and flavoured with yak meat or dried fish.

Monsoon rains 37% below normal in first week of June

Monsoon rains 37% below normal in first week of June

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

It's still early days, but the southwest monsoon has been nearly 37 per cent 'below normal' in the first seven days (June 1-7) of this month. According to the data furnished by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), between June 1 and June 7, India received 14.5 millimetres (mm) of rainfall, against a 'normal' 23.1 mm. Among places where rains have arrived, monsoon in Kerala in the first seven days has been 48 per cent 'below normal', while in Puducherry, it has been 56 per cent 'above normal'. In Tamil Nadu, rains were 21 per cent 'above normal' between June 1 and June 7.

Despite personal loss, PM goes ahead with train launch

Despite personal loss, PM goes ahead with train launch

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the Union government is making record investment for railway infrastructure modernisation.

India reports 5,076 new Covid cases, 11 die; active count declines

India reports 5,076 new Covid cases, 11 die; active count declines

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,28,150 with 11 fatalities which includes four deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India sizzles at 40 degrees, IMD predicts heatwave in northwest and east

India sizzles at 40 degrees, IMD predicts heatwave in northwest and east

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Mercury hovered around 40 degrees Celsius in large parts of the country on Monday as the Indian meteorological department predicted heat wave conditions in parts of east India over the next four days and the northwest region over the next two days.

'We cannot allow China to swallow our territory'

'We cannot allow China to swallow our territory'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'We have to be prepared on the borders to withstand Chinese expansionist designs.'

Why The Army Can't Fight In Manipur

Why The Army Can't Fight In Manipur

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

For the most battle-hardened, specialised and successful counter-insurgency army in the world, this is an unfamiliar, first-time experience of dealing with the north east's deepest complexities, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Why Does Supreme Court Have Few Lady Judges?

Why Does Supreme Court Have Few Lady Judges?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

In the high courts, only 13.2 per cent women occupied the position of judge.

Why Bhaichung Bhutia opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Why Bhaichung Bhutia opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'The NRC had an effect on Assam and I think to cover up or make up for that, CAB has been brought in.'

India records 15,754 fresh COVID cases; 47 deaths

India records 15,754 fresh COVID cases; 47 deaths

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 3.47 per cent, and weekly at 3.90 per cent.

'The State must be more tolerant of dissent than it is now'

'The State must be more tolerant of dissent than it is now'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'Nearly 13,000 individuals have been charged for sedition since 2010.' 'If the Supreme Court stay ever gets vacated, arrests will follow immediately.'

Amid LAC tension, Rajnath talks tough from Arunachal

Amid LAC tension, Rajnath talks tough from Arunachal

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Rajnath Singh asserted that India has every capability to thwart challenges along the border to protect the country's territory.

Active Covid cases in country decline to 96,506

Active Covid cases in country decline to 96,506

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

India logged 8,586 new coronavirus infections taking total tally of cases to 4,43,57,546 while the active cases have declined to 96,506, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday.

Mega Push For Modi's Jal Jeevan Mission

Mega Push For Modi's Jal Jeevan Mission

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'The first two years of the Jal Jeevan Mission were wasted in UP.' 'But after a push from the Centre, work has picked up pace in the state.'

9,062 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in India

9,062 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.49 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 4.38 per cent, the ministry said.

India logs 8,813 Covid infections, fall in active cases

India logs 8,813 Covid infections, fall in active cases

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,36,38,844.

Hospitals across India conduct mock drill to check Covid readiness

Hospitals across India conduct mock drill to check Covid readiness

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

"To make sure there isn't a Covid surge in the country, PM Modi has asked us to be careful. The government is also preparing if at the Covid cases increase. Today, mock drills are conducted across Covid hospitals in the country to make sure people get proper treatment," Mandaviya said.

India records 20,044 fresh Covid cases, 56 deaths in a day

India records 20,044 fresh Covid cases, 56 deaths in a day

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The total number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,30,63,651.

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Like millions of people across the world, the year 2020 had dealt me irreplaceable losses and the lowest of blows. Like I have always done at such junctures, I had sought the refuge of the mountains. I wanted to end the year on a high, to show the finger to life, says Sumit Bhattacharya after a memorable journey to North Sikkim.

Active Covid cases in country dip further with 16,299 new infections

Active Covid cases in country dip further with 16,299 new infections

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

India logged 16,299 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of cases to 4,42,06,996 while the active cases declined to 1,25,076, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

India's active Covid cases decline to 64,667, 45 succumb to virus

India's active Covid cases decline to 64,667, 45 succumb to virus

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The toll from the pandemic climbed to 5,27,874 after 45 more fatalities were recorded. The figure includes 10 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

IAF begins 2-day exercise in Northeast amid fresh border tension with China

IAF begins 2-day exercise in Northeast amid fresh border tension with China

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The two-day mega exercise is involving almost all its frontline fighter jets and other assets deployed in the region, people familiar with the drill said.

6 Offbeat Places to Find Summer Cool

6 Offbeat Places to Find Summer Cool

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Enjoy your summer hols at these chill places.

No one dare eye a needlepoint of our land, says Amit Shah in Arunachal

No one dare eye a needlepoint of our land, says Amit Shah in Arunachal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The era when anyone could encroach on India's land has passed and no one can dare to eye its border, Home Minister Amit Shah said in Kibithoo, Arunachal Pradesh, on Monday.

Amid fresh LAC tension, IAF to conduct 2-day exercise

Amid fresh LAC tension, IAF to conduct 2-day exercise

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Sources said the exercise is aimed at checking the IAF's overall combat capability and military preparedness in the region.

India reports 9,436 new COVID-19 cases, 30 fatalities

India reports 9,436 new COVID-19 cases, 30 fatalities

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,27,754 with 30 new fatalities being recorded.

Want democracy, statehood, 6th Schedule status: Protesting Ladakhis in Delhi

Want democracy, statehood, 6th Schedule status: Protesting Ladakhis in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Environmental activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk accused the BJP of reneging on its promise of including Ladakh under the sixth schedule.

With 16,464 new cases, India's Covid tally reaches 4.40cr

With 16,464 new cases, India's Covid tally reaches 4.40cr

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,26,396 with 24 new fatalities.

India logs 19,673 new Covid cases, positivity rate at 4.96%

India logs 19,673 new Covid cases, positivity rate at 4.96%

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the viral disease surged to 4,33,49,778.

CAB applies to Sikkim and Manipur, not rest of north-east

CAB applies to Sikkim and Manipur, not rest of north-east

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (CAB), which generated widespread protests in the north-eastern states, is expected to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday for consideration and passage.

Covid third wave peak expected around Sept-Oct: IIT Kanpur study

Covid third wave peak expected around Sept-Oct: IIT Kanpur study

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

As per the assessment from the IIT Kanpur team, the second wave has waned significantly almost in every state except in some Northeast states (Mizoram, Manipur, Sikkim etc.).

Vijay Hazare: Five-star Unadkat lifts Saurashtra to win

Vijay Hazare: Five-star Unadkat lifts Saurashtra to win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The dominance of Saurashtra's bowlers could be gauged from the fact that Himachal lost their first seven wickets for just 22 runs.

Active Covid cases in country rise to 1,45,654

Active Covid cases in country rise to 1,45,654

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

India added 20,557 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,38,03,619, while the active cases increased to 1,45,654, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

Active Covid cases in India decline to 1,23,535

Active Covid cases in India decline to 1,23,535

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 5.44 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 4.88 per cent, according to the ministry.

BJP now needs BJD, YSR Cong more to get key bills passed in RS

BJP now needs BJD, YSR Cong more to get key bills passed in RS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The JD-U has five members in the Rajya Sabha, including deputy chairman Harivansh whose fate now hangs in the balance as he may have to resign since his party has moved out of the ruling alliance.