News for '-variety'

The Intern's Dilemma

The Intern's Dilemma

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'When it is unpaid, sometimes, they don't take you seriously.' 'Work is not reviewed, and there is no effort in making interns learn.'

Designer Tips For Radhika's Trousseau

Designer Tips For Radhika's Trousseau

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Tips for bride-to-be Radhika Merchant.

Erigaisi wins Stepan Avagyan Memorial, jumps to career-best live rank

Erigaisi wins Stepan Avagyan Memorial, jumps to career-best live rank

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

He bagged the Menorca Open crown in April, finished second in TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament in May and also finished joint-fifth in the Sharjah Masters Open tournament.

Recipe: Mayur's Jhol Momo

Recipe: Mayur's Jhol Momo

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A soupy, spicy, tasty soul-warmer to light up monsoon days.

Umar Khalid completes 4 years in jail without trial

Umar Khalid completes 4 years in jail without trial

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Former Jawaharlal Nehru University student and activist Umar Khalid has completed four years in jail after being arrested in connection with the 2020 northeast Delhi communal riots.

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

They try to hide behind the smokescreen that these are works of fiction inspired by real events. So, you can pick and choose from facts and fictionalise to push the right triggers with your audience or appease the powers that be, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Recipe: Bethica's Aam Payesh

Recipe: Bethica's Aam Payesh

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

It's a rice pudding prepared with ripe mangoes.

All you need to know about Bharat Ratna MS Swaminathan

All you need to know about Bharat Ratna MS Swaminathan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

MS had written that seeds of the green revolution were first sown in the fields of CRRI through the indica-japonica rice crosses, and decided that the plant type should be tailored to be functionally responsive to external application of fertilisers.

As crisis deepens, exporters concerned about Indo-Bangladesh trade

As crisis deepens, exporters concerned about Indo-Bangladesh trade

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Domestic exporters on Monday expressed concerns over the crisis in Bangladesh and said the developments in the neighbouring country would have implications on bilateral trade. However, exporters expect that the situation may normalise soon. According to exporters, they are already facing disruptions in exports to Bangladesh due to a shortage of foreign exchange in that country.

Anasuya Sengupta Makes History At Cannes

Anasuya Sengupta Makes History At Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Anasuya Sengupta became the first Indian to win the Best Actress award in the Un Certain Regard segment of the Cannes Film Festival.

Maxwell Mimics Kohli In Nets

Maxwell Mimics Kohli In Nets

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Completely zoned in on the ball, Kohli remained oblivious to the playful antics behind him.

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Mango Sago

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Mango Sago

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Little work, loads of flavour. That's why a sago pudding is the ideal dessert.

No topic off-limits for Modi, Putin when they meet soon: Kremlin

No topic off-limits for Modi, Putin when they meet soon: Kremlin

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Putin and Modi will discuss regional and global security, trade and all other topics on the agenda during their meeting, Peskov was quoted as saying by Russia's state-owned TASS news agency.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Rahul is more intellectual, better strategist than Rajiv'

'Rahul is more intellectual, better strategist than Rajiv'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'I give a lot of credit to Rahul Gandhi for standing up and fighting it for a long time and surviving, nobody else would have been able to survive'

'I Wanted To Slap Armaan Back'

'I Wanted To Slap Armaan Back'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'How can he justify marrying two women?'

New Basmati variety to boost exports

New Basmati variety to boost exports

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

India's Basmati export is bound to get a boost with the launch of an improvised version of the Pusa Basmati-1 variety.

India develops three pulses varieties to cut imports, curb prices

India develops three pulses varieties to cut imports, curb prices

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Every year Indians consume about 22 million tonnes of lentils

Olympics: Battle-ready Sindhu confident of hat-trick of medals

Olympics: Battle-ready Sindhu confident of hat-trick of medals

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'In women's singles now, there are a lot of long rallies and long matches, being consistent. I am confident in that now.'

Modi Should Listen To Criticism

Modi Should Listen To Criticism

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The prime minister and his cabinet will be compelled to do what governments in other democracies must: Listen to criticism from citizens and tolerate it and even learn from it. In doing so, perhaps they can also get a laugh out of the material, as many of us so often do, notes Aakar Patel.

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

'This Indian pace battery has unusual variety and depth'

'This Indian pace battery has unusual variety and depth'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Former England skipper Alastair Cook feels India's pace battery has variety and depth, something that they have lacked as a touring side all these years.

Chawla provides variety to our attack: Dhoni

Chawla provides variety to our attack: Dhoni

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday defended Piyush Chawla's inclusion in India's 15-man World Cup squad, saying the leg-spinner's presence provides variety to the attack.

Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The Australian actress took home her first-ever Emmy trophy, winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Princess Diana in The Crown.

The Menace Of Road Rage

The Menace Of Road Rage

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

I am happy I didn't knock anyone down, driving recklessly or trying to show off. However, in one instance of road rage (the consequence of arguing with a driver who disrespected my right to cross the road peacefully) I did find a man in a SUV taking his anger out on me by driving his vehicle over my feet, recalls Shyam G Menon.

10 new crop varieties released in TN

10 new crop varieties released in TN

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

In an effort to boost agri sector, the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in Coimbatore has released 10 new crops for 2007.

Recipe: Dr Mohan's Bread Upma

Recipe: Dr Mohan's Bread Upma

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

How to make a satisfying comfort food from leftovers.

'When It Happened To Me, I Was Shocked'

'When It Happened To Me, I Was Shocked'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

'I have had my share of unpleasant situations being a woman, like so many other actors have gone through.' 'I took it in my stride because I knew it happens.' 'What saved me was what my mother used to say: Education.'

Maharashtra produces variety of crops, yet its farmers are starving

Maharashtra produces variety of crops, yet its farmers are starving

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

There has been some improvement in prices of oilseed and gram after the central government increased their import duties

Superbet Chess: Gukesh draws with Nepomniachtchi

Superbet Chess: Gukesh draws with Nepomniachtchi

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

World Championship challenger Gukesh Dommaraju played out a hard-fought draw with Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia.

Recipe: Taruna's Rui Poshto

Recipe: Taruna's Rui Poshto

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

A take on a popular Bengali macher jhol.

New rice variety can be eaten without cooking

New rice variety can be eaten without cooking

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Aghonibora, a new rice variety being developed at the Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, requires only half-an-hour soaking in water to render it fit to be eaten.

Govt follows seniority, appoints Lt Gen Dwivedi as Army chief

Govt follows seniority, appoints Lt Gen Dwivedi as Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

In appointing Lt Gen Dwivedi, the government followed the seniority principle.

Why You Must Cook In Earthen Pots

Why You Must Cook In Earthen Pots

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Earthen ware are environment-friendly and keep the food's nutritional content intact Heat can circulate through the food in earthen pots, preserving the nutrition.

Red hot chillies spice up poll battle in Guntur

Red hot chillies spice up poll battle in Guntur

Rediff.com13 May 2024

'It is a fiercely fought battle, like our fiery chillies in Guntur.'

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

Litchi Heats Up Election Season In Muzaffarpur

Litchi Heats Up Election Season In Muzaffarpur

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'The local support from our MP is nil. He never comes to see our farms.'

Sunita not interested in politics, won't contest polls: Kejriwal clarifies

Sunita not interested in politics, won't contest polls: Kejriwal clarifies

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Asked if she will continue her political role, Kejriwal replied, "When I was arrested, she was a bridge between me and Delhi's residents. It was a temporary phase.

Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as 30th Army chief

Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as 30th Army chief

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Gen Dwivedi, who has vast operational experience along the frontiers with China and Pakistan, was serving as the Vice Chief of the Army.

Not Yet Time For Udhayanidhi Stalin To Be Dy CM

Not Yet Time For Udhayanidhi Stalin To Be Dy CM

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

In private, questions are being raised about the wisdom of a 'dual-SIM' leadership during the long run-up to the 2026 assembly polls where 'family rule' could become an election issue, reports N Sathiya Moorthy.