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Eid recipes: Mutton Kuzhambu, Mutton Varuval, Seviyan

Eid recipes: Mutton Kuzhambu, Mutton Varuval, Seviyan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Food blogger Rajiyashree Balaji shared these traditional recipes.

First solar eclipse of 2010 on January 15

First solar eclipse of 2010 on January 15

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

The first solar eclipse of the current year would occur on January 15 and will be visible partially in major parts of the country, a city-based Space Sciences organisation said on Friday.

Why the 'pro-Hindi' lobby in Tamil Nadu has got it wrong

Why the 'pro-Hindi' lobby in Tamil Nadu has got it wrong

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Flowing from an inadequate understanding of Tamil history and politics is an urban elitist mindset that does not seem to be able to touch and feel the real angst of the larger Tamil-speaking masses, cutting across the social and economic status of the individual, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Danone's exit shows challenges global dairy firms face in India

Danone's exit shows challenges global dairy firms face in India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The Rs 1-trillion organised dairy market is dominated by co-operatives in almost every state.

This firm produces 35,000 kg of idli/dosa batter a day

This firm produces 35,000 kg of idli/dosa batter a day

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

iD Fresh Foods, India's largest ready-to-cook food manufacturer, is looking to create a Rs 1,000-crore business in the next five years.

Sai's Take: A waveless election in UP?

Sai's Take: A waveless election in UP?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The interesting bit about the Azamgarh poll finding on India TV was the whopping percentage of Muslims backing the SP-BSP alliance, which sort of negates Mayawati's appeal to the community to not split their vote with the Congress, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

The WORST South Indian accents in Hindi films? VOTE!

The WORST South Indian accents in Hindi films? VOTE!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Deepika Padukone's accent in Chennai Express has received a lot of flak from the critics.

'AI will be a technology like Excel'

'AI will be a technology like Excel'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'Artificial intelligence works best on unstructured data. And no other country has the amount of unstructured data like India has.'

After Kohli, Ashwin strikes gold with 8 brands in the bag

After Kohli, Ashwin strikes gold with 8 brands in the bag

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Off-spinner R Ashwin is matching Indian batsmen at their game

Modi2: What does the future hold for India's Muslims?

Modi2: What does the future hold for India's Muslims?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Over two dozen Muslims have been elected to the Lok Sabha. This shows that all is not lost for India's Muslims, suggests Mohammad Sajjad.

Sports Shorts: I-League clubs could face sanctions

Sports Shorts: I-League clubs could face sanctions

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Karnataka to be the second biggest auto hub in the South

Karnataka to be the second biggest auto hub in the South

Rediff.com29 May 2013

It's already a home to automobile majors like Toyota, Volvo, Tata Motors and Mahindra Reva.

Homes get smarter, are you ready?

Homes get smarter, are you ready?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Smart homes that do your everyday tasks are now coming on the Indian market. Several real estate firms are making this reality as they venture into constructing automated homes.

People have made up their minds to throw out Siddaramaiah: Shah

People have made up their minds to throw out Siddaramaiah: Shah

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

"The people of Karnataka have made up their minds to throw out the Siddaramaiah government. They are disappointed with it on many fronts, with corruption being the main issue. The relationship between corruption and Congress party is akin to water and fish," Shah said.

Kalki: 10 Films That Inspired Me To Become An Actor

Kalki: 10 Films That Inspired Me To Become An Actor

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Satyajit Ray...Kundan Shah...Mira Nair...Shekhar Kapur... Sanjay Leela Bhansali...Vishal Bhardwaj... Guess which director's movies are missing from Kalki Koechlin's list?

The Maoist threat in Wayanad

The Maoist threat in Wayanad

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The NDA candidate tells the Election Commission that the Maoists plan to kidnap him.

Challenges that await Rahul in Wayanad

Challenges that await Rahul in Wayanad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

'As an aspirational district, one of the main challenges is health and nutrition of the tribal community.' 'They are 1.5 lakhs to 1.6 lakhs tribals in this district.' 'The major issue among tribals is malnutrition and anaemia.'

NIA arrests 2 more Al Qaeda sympathisers

NIA arrests 2 more Al Qaeda sympathisers

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

The arrests have been made in cases related to blasts outside court premises in South India since April this year.

Naxal menace: Force of 23,000 operating across country

Naxal menace: Force of 23,000 operating across country

Rediff.com29 May 2013

The home ministry has said the Naxals are spreading to states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala in an attempt to set up a base in South India. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Antony to inaugurate Su-30 squadron at Thanjavur air base

Antony to inaugurate Su-30 squadron at Thanjavur air base

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Defence Minister A K Antony will on Monday inaugurate an airbase in Thanjavur to house squadron of IAFs lethal Su-30 MKI combat aircraft, making it the first fighter squadron in south India that will help maintain vigil over the Indian Ocean region.

India developing missile to target all of China: US experts

India developing missile to target all of China: US experts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

India's nuclear strategy, which has traditionally focused on Pakistan, now appears to place increased emphasis on China, the two experts claimed.

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'It is the regional parties and their leaders who are the ones we have to watch.'

Sri Lanka players should not play in IPL: Ranatunga

Sri Lanka players should not play in IPL: Ranatunga

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Former captain Arjun Ranatunga has slammed IPL Governing Council's decision to withdraw Sri Lankan cricketers from Chennai matches of the tournament and asked the players to opt out of the entire high-profile event beginning April 3.

K'taka polls: BJP's affairs in a mess, Congress cheers

K'taka polls: BJP's affairs in a mess, Congress cheers

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

As soon as the Election Commission announced the dates for the Karnataka state polls, poll pundits swung into action to make predictions about the fate of the various major parties in the fray.

'Muslim League is with believers of religion and god'

'Muslim League is with believers of religion and god'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

'We just cannot accept the interference of the government in matters concerning religion and faith.'

AirAsia eyes Northeast

AirAsia eyes Northeast

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Tony Fernandes however did not specify routes.

'It's society that teaches children that transgender people are bad'

'It's society that teaches children that transgender people are bad'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

But this project is changing that -- one public artwork at a time.

World's most expensive jewels sold at auctions

World's most expensive jewels sold at auctions

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

An extraordinary 34-carat 'Princie' diamond from the mines of Golconda in South India, once owned by the world's richest man - the last Nizam of Hyderabad fetched a whopping $39 million at an auction.

Deccan Mujahideen: The latest threat against India

Deccan Mujahideen: The latest threat against India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

The Indian Mujahideen, which has been suspected of carrying out the Hyderabad blasts that claimed 16 lives, was trying to set up a terror outfit to take care of its operations in southern India, according to officials in the National Investigation Agency.

Safety concerns over Maggi noodles back to haunt Nestle

Safety concerns over Maggi noodles back to haunt Nestle

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

This time food regulators found excess presence of ash content in Maggi

Assam violence: Review panel nod to block 306 Twitter acs

Assam violence: Review panel nod to block 306 Twitter acs

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

A high-level government review committee has given its stamp of approval on a decision to block 306 accounts being used on micro-blogging site Twitter in the wake of communal violence in Assam's Kokrajhar district and large scale migration of people from the South.

India and China: What Lies Ahead

India and China: What Lies Ahead

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'The Chinese mindset and approach to India is far different from that in Pakistan.' 'This reality makes it possible for us to follow an engagement policy with one, while militating against engagement with the other.'

Meet Bakshi Ram, the man behind Uttar Pradesh's overflowing sugar mills

Meet Bakshi Ram, the man behind Uttar Pradesh's overflowing sugar mills

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Presently director at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research's Sugarcane Breeding Centre in Coimbatore, Bakshi Ram's next target is to improve both cane yields and sucrose content in cane varieties cultivated beyond the Vindhyas in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, as also Maharashtra.

'Reservation is just one aspect'

'Reservation is just one aspect'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

'The common belief in political circles is that if you provide reservation to somebody, s/he will automatically come up.' 'This is a very faulty understanding.'

Aviation ministry caps airfares of special fights at Rs 1,000

Aviation ministry caps airfares of special fights at Rs 1,000

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

On Wednesday, Air India had carried out a test flight landing at the naval base.

SIIMA 2016: Rakul Preet, Sonal Chauhan, Huma Qureshi sizzle on the red carpet

SIIMA 2016: Rakul Preet, Sonal Chauhan, Huma Qureshi sizzle on the red carpet

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

A look at SIIMA 2016 arrivals.

Festival special: Pongal recipes with a twist

Festival special: Pongal recipes with a twist

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

This Pongal, replace the rice with banana, chocolate or even oats for that matter. For beginners, here's our guide to make a tasty and healthy preparation.

My colour is definitely not saffron: Kamal Haasan amid buzz on political plunge

My colour is definitely not saffron: Kamal Haasan amid buzz on political plunge

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The actor met with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and discussed the political situation in neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

'Tomato, peas prices will come down to Rs 35/kg by mid-Dec'

'Tomato, peas prices will come down to Rs 35/kg by mid-Dec'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The rates of peas, which were ruling at Rs 139 per kg last week, have come down to Rs 79 per kg.

Good news! Onion prices may ease soon

Good news! Onion prices may ease soon

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

According to the official data, arrival of onion in wholesale mandi has increased almost three times to 30,000 tonnes in Bengaluru and 10,000 tonnes in Hyderabad, respectively, in the last one month.