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Photos! What went into making the royal wedding cake

Photos! What went into making the royal wedding cake

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The baker remembers it as 'the dreamiest experience' of her life.

All-party meet held ahead of Budget Session

All-party meet held ahead of Budget Session

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The prime minister has called a meeting of chiefs of all parties having representatives in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on June 19 to discuss 'one nation, one election'.

'We don't talk politics-religion. It spoils friendships'

'We don't talk politics-religion. It spoils friendships'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'The mandir-masjid issue led to a lot of blood, pain and anguish on both sides. It scarred this nation.' 'It is time to educate ourselves and move on.'

BJP to hold 200 events as part of Modi govt's 2nd anniversary

BJP to hold 200 events as part of Modi govt's 2nd anniversary

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The party said, besides MPs and MLAs, all its office bearers will take part in the events which will include public meetings, intellectual conventions, press conferences and interactions with beneficiaries of the government's welfare schemes.

'Country will not go into the hands of Godse's descendants'

'Country will not go into the hands of Godse's descendants'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

The Left will never let the country go into the hands of the 'descendants' of Nathuram Godse, Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo member Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Saturday said and attacked the Narendra Modi government for 'blatantly' pursuing neo-liberal policies.

The Gem of Kolkata

The Gem of Kolkata

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

The Gem of Kolkata

Sachar report: CPI wants constitutional standing

Sachar report: CPI wants constitutional standing

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Fearing non-implementation of the Sachar Committee report by the Centre as it lacks legal standing, the Left has demanded for constitutional recognition of the findings soon after its ratification by Parliament.

Diwali: Bush greets Indian-Americans

Diwali: Bush greets Indian-Americans

Rediff.com25 Oct 2008

The president and First Lady Laura Bush sent their greetings through the members of the community who came to the Indian Treaty Room of the White House to mark the occasion as it had been done in past years of the Republican administration.

Slumdog gets help from friends

Slumdog gets help from friends

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

As much as the Oscar voters loved Slumdog Millionaire, the film could not have won eight Oscars including the best picture and best director nods had it not been a consistent box-office performer, Hollywood insiders say.

'Fortunate that men like him walked this earth during our time'

'Fortunate that men like him walked this earth during our time'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Shortly after former Defence Minister George Fernandes died at the age of 88, leaders across the political spectrum paid tribute to the veteran leader. Here is how our leaders reacted to the tragedy.

Rohith's letter implicates ASA, SFI leaders, ABVP alleges

Rohith's letter implicates ASA, SFI leaders, ABVP alleges

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The ABVP on Friday demanded a fresh inquiry and sought an FIR against ASA and SFI leaders claiming that certain lines of Rohith's suicide note implicating them were struck off.

Kapil Dev honoured with Lifetime Achievement award in the House of Lords

Kapil Dev honoured with Lifetime Achievement award in the House of Lords

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at a ceremony in the House of Lords in London.

Moin urges PCB to follow Lanka's move to lift ICL

Moin urges PCB to follow Lanka's move to lift ICL

Rediff.com21 Sep 2008

Lauding the Sri Lankan Cricket's (SLC) pathbreaking move of uplifting the ban on players who featured in the ICL, the former Pakistan captain and coach of the rebel league team Lahore Badshahs, Moin Khan, has urged the PCB to follow the same suit.

Care India needs volunteers

Care India needs volunteers

Rediff.com13 May 2008

CARE India, an NGO working for the upliftment of women especially in the areas of their health and education, is in need of volunteers who could do market research to identify potential vendors (in & around Delhi) for the various items that the NGO buys.

Sushma, Pak minister in war of words over abduction of 2 Hindu girls

Sushma, Pak minister in war of words over abduction of 2 Hindu girls

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered a probe into the matter.

Want to train your brain muscles? Try these exercises

Want to train your brain muscles? Try these exercises

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Indulge in physiological and psychological exercises that challenge your brain and help it function optimally.

5 reasons why Jokowi's visit is important

5 reasons why Jokowi's visit is important

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

It is often said that the India-Indonesia relationship is overshadowed by mutual neglect.

Modiji, we are going to die: A Bihar nurse's terrified plea

Modiji, we are going to die: A Bihar nurse's terrified plea

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

A staff nurse from a Bihar hospital begs the prime minister for her life as the state's medical staff continues to treat suspected COVID-19 patients without protective safety kits.

Delay in Babri Masjid probe report irks Left

Delay in Babri Masjid probe report irks Left

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

"It is surprising that even after going through with the completion of recording of evidence of witnesses and arguments, the commission has failed to submit its findings. So much so that Mumbai High Court had to comment adversely regarding the functioning and delay in the completion of inquiry by the commission. "Consequently, there is genuine feeling among the vast sections of the society, especially among Muslims," the resolution noted.

Sachar report to be implemented in full: Minister

Sachar report to be implemented in full: Minister

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

The report concentrates on the social, economic and educational status of the Muslim community in the country.

It's like looking for women in men's hockey team: RSS on Rahul's remark

It's like looking for women in men's hockey team: RSS on Rahul's remark

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

"The Sangh had decided way back that it will work in the midst of men, and it has the right to decide this," RSS spokesperson Manmohan Vaidya said.

Lungi makes batsmen dance to his tunes in IPL

Lungi makes batsmen dance to his tunes in IPL

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Lungi Ngidi was full of praise for the Pune surface where he wrecked Kings XI Punjab on Sunday in a stellar display of pace bowling in the batsman-dominated format.

14 strength exercises you can do at home

14 strength exercises you can do at home

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

These workouts will help you build strength and stamina without going to the gym.

Why no small-scale farmer in India is happy

Why no small-scale farmer in India is happy

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Even though the government is making tall claims about the agriculture loan waiver and myriads of schemes for the uplift of farmers in the country, if you want to know the plight of small farmers you have to really go to the grassroots and ask them. In India there is not a single small-scale farmer who is living a happy life with enough income from his fields.

Govt may let airlines hedge fuel price risk

Govt may let airlines hedge fuel price risk

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

Domestic airlines may soon be able to hedge their risk of jet fuel prices. The government is considering a proposal to allow Indian carriers to hedge the price risk of aviation turbine fuel purchased from oil marketing companies in the country.

IA posts 20 percent increase in traffic

IA posts 20 percent increase in traffic

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Commenting on the Air Deccan overtaking Indian Airlines for the number two slot, an Indian Airlines executive claimed that it was still maintaining the lead over Air Deccan.

Despite turmoil, Indo-Afghan ties flourish

Despite turmoil, Indo-Afghan ties flourish

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Afghanistan's bonds with India were deeper and closer than those with any of the countries with which it shared a border, and there were no exceptions.

Heated exchange in Lok Sabha over 'misuse' of CBI

Heated exchange in Lok Sabha over 'misuse' of CBI

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Principal opposition Congress too staged a walk out saying its members should have been the first ones to speak but were being denied a chance.

Karwaan review: Great vibe, dull trip

Karwaan review: Great vibe, dull trip

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'Detours and stopovers to cancelled weddings, random goons, Mere Mehboob-style coy romances, run-ins with exes and premature exchange of opinions, personal life and preconceptions make Karwaan wander off in a medley of much ado about nothing,' says Sukanya Verma.

Queen Rania charms Delhi

Queen Rania charms Delhi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

The Queen of Jordan, considered one of the world's modern royals, is in India.

The future is looking bleak

The future is looking bleak

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

For centuries man has tried to devise ways and means of telling the future just so that he won't be taken by surprise when something dramatic and unprecedented happens. One of the most popular predictions of the civilisations and cultures of yore was the date of the end of the world.

Vishwas, Bharti question Kejriwal's 'ability to win polls'

Vishwas, Bharti question Kejriwal's 'ability to win polls'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Bharti further said that this is high time the party took things seriously.

Kalam's 5-point formula for India's growth

Kalam's 5-point formula for India's growth

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

He was addressing the Madhya Pradesh Assembly while marking the start of its golden jubilee celebrations.\n

Imran telephones Modi; both talk about peace in region

Imran telephones Modi; both talk about peace in region

Rediff.com26 May 2019

"The Prime Minister thanked the Prime Minister of Pakistan for his telephone call and greetings," MEA said.

Roads ministry gets more powers

Roads ministry gets more powers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

MCA is a legal contract, which prescribes the terms and conditions for executing a road project.

GDP growth will continue, but challenges remain

GDP growth will continue, but challenges remain

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The BJP still does not have a majority in Upper House of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, and this will pose hurdles to the party's legislative reform agenda

India Inc favours voluntary job quota

India Inc favours voluntary job quota

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

Providing job quotas for the socially underprivileged in private sector should be voluntary and the industry should not be forced to implement reservation, captains of Indian industry said on Tuesday.

Look who missed all the Super Over action

Look who missed all the Super Over action

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Just a few years ago, actress Shilpa Shetty was the face of Rajasthan Royals.

Focus on core growth: India to WB

Focus on core growth: India to WB

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006