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Recipe: Swamyji's Ghee Panyarams

Recipe: Swamyji's Ghee Panyarams

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Everyone must sample these tiny pan-fried idlis stuffed with onions or vegetables once before they die.

GDP grows at 13.5% in April-June quarter

GDP grows at 13.5% in April-June quarter

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

India's economy grew by 13.5 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal, mainly due to the base effect, official data showed on Wednesday. The gross domestic product (GDP) had expanded by 20.1 per cent in the corresponding April-June period of 2021-22, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO). Many analysts had projected the Indian economy will expand at a double-digit growth rate due to the base effect.

Nataraj swims to a hat-trick of records at World C'ships

Nataraj swims to a hat-trick of records at World C'ships

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The timings clocked and records in this meet, which is being contested in a 25m swimming pool, are different from the more traditional long course ones.

Budget Good 1st Act. RBI's Monetary Policy 2nd

Budget Good 1st Act. RBI's Monetary Policy 2nd

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Let's wait for the monetary policy on February 8 -- to see how it complements the fiscal commitments, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Amidst the circus, Ronaldo proves ringmaster yet again

Amidst the circus, Ronaldo proves ringmaster yet again

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Booted out by his beloved Manchester United, suspended by the Football Association and deemed over the hill by many, Cristiano Ronaldo answered everything in the best possible fashion with another record-breaking display on Thursday.

Europa PIX: Sevilla stun Man Utd; Roma, Juve progress

Europa PIX: Sevilla stun Man Utd; Roma, Juve progress

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Europa League kings Sevilla breezed past Manchester United into the semi-finals of their favourite competition as Youssef En Nesyri scored twice

Sebi chief appointment: Yes, do employ her for a better future

Sebi chief appointment: Yes, do employ her for a better future

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The Union finance ministry has called for applications to the coveted post of chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

Playing attacking cricket is Hardik's game plan

Playing attacking cricket is Hardik's game plan

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

"Really happy with the way things went till now, would have loved to have a full game here and as Siraj said the weather is not in our hands," he said.

PIX: Bayern held to third straight draw; Barcelona win

PIX: Bayern held to third straight draw; Barcelona win

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Bayern Munich stumbled to a 1-1 draw against visiting Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday to leave them with only a slim Bundesliga lead after being held for the third game in a row with the same scoreline.

Mini Cooper S: Bigger, better and beautiful

Mini Cooper S: Bigger, better and beautiful

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The Mini Cooper S is a charming and spunky handler.

2 funds that are better than MIPs

2 funds that are better than MIPs

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

Most MIPs this quarter have not been able to declare regular or adequate dividends due to their lacklustre performance.

Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz slams ton as Mumbai qualify for knockouts

Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz slams ton as Mumbai qualify for knockouts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Wednesday

Will poll equations change in Morbi after bridge tragedy

Will poll equations change in Morbi after bridge tragedy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Though the Patidar-dominated Morbi Assembly seat in Gujarat is considered a stronghold of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the poll equations this time may change due to many factors, including the recent bridge tragedy which claimed 135 lives, political observers say.

Olympics Golf: Lahiri slips on weather-hit second day, lies 20th

Olympics Golf: Lahiri slips on weather-hit second day, lies 20th

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

India's golfer Anirban Lahiri endured an erratic day at the course and was even-par after 16 holes in second round of the Tokyo Olympics, which was suspended due to persistent thunderstorms over the east course of the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Tokyo on Friday.

Analysts give thumbs-up to Tata Motors

Analysts give thumbs-up to Tata Motors

Rediff.com25 May 2022

'Favourable product mix, sales recovery, and cost saving initiatives are expected to support margins going ahead while focus on debt reduction (target of debt free by FY24) will aid balance sheet strength'

World C'ships: US teen Ledecky betters own 1500m freestyle world mark

World C'ships: US teen Ledecky betters own 1500m freestyle world mark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

American teenager Katie Ledecky bettered her own 1500 metres freestyle world record with a superb display during the morning heats at the world championships on Monday.

New MPV in town. Chevrolet Enjoy at Rs 6.5 lakh

New MPV in town. Chevrolet Enjoy at Rs 6.5 lakh

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

General Motors used the Auto Expo 2012 platform wisely and introduced its much anticipated MPV.

Brahmastra To Overtake Kashmir Files

Brahmastra To Overtake Kashmir Files

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Houseful signs were visible on online booking apps as well as physical boards all over again. It has been ages since one has seen a phenomenon like this.

IPL PIX: Dhawan powers Punjab to comfortable win over GT

IPL PIX: Dhawan powers Punjab to comfortable win over GT

Rediff.com3 May 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday.

Why It's Best Not To Talk To Pakistan Now

Why It's Best Not To Talk To Pakistan Now

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The only thing that might justify a response is the desperate state of Pakistan's economy and how its people are suffering. But it's better to be heartless for now, argues Shekhar Gupta.

GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard

GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has recommended the environmental release of the genetically modified (GM) mustard variety DMH (Dhara Mustard Hybrid)-11, paving the way for the commercialisation of the country's first GM food crop. The GEAC said the recommendation was valid for four years from the date the approval letter was issued. Further studies and coordinated trials will have to be conducted jointly with the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) within two years, according to the minutes of the GEAC meeting held on October 18, which was released on Wednesday.

Why India Needs Another Aircraft Carrier

Why India Needs Another Aircraft Carrier

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The navy is pushing hard for IAC-2 to be a 65,000-tonne, flat deck carrier that is designed and built in India, with technical and tactical consultation from the US navy -- the global masters in aircraft carrier operations.

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Wimbledon debutant Eubanks ends Tsitsipas's challenge in fourth round.

RBI Rate Hike: Opt For Home Loan Balance Transfer

RBI Rate Hike: Opt For Home Loan Balance Transfer

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Improved credit profile may make you eligible to transfer your existing home loan to another lender at a much lower rate.

Sparkling Diwali For Hotels, Tour Operators

Sparkling Diwali For Hotels, Tour Operators

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'Consumers are willing to increase travel spends by 20-30 per cent versus pre-pandemic.'

China Plus One: Low labour costs and growing workforce give India the edge

China Plus One: Low labour costs and growing workforce give India the edge

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

A combination of one of the lowest labour costs and a large surplus workforce, which will continue to grow until 2031, is one of the key competitive edges that India is leveraging to challenge its rivals in Southeast Asia in the race for a China-Plus-One strategy. Apart from India, the countries in the race to woo global companies that manufacture in China, as well as the supply chains to their country include Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. On the labour front, India is a clear winner.

Hardworking Sudharsan has the talent to go places

Hardworking Sudharsan has the talent to go places

Rediff.com4 May 2022

From shining in age-group and league cricket in Chennai to a breakout season in Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) before being fast-tracked into the state white-ball teams, things have moved rather swiftly for B Sai Sudharsan as he broke into the IPL.

Survey bats for enhanced govt spending in healthcare

Survey bats for enhanced govt spending in healthcare

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

An increase in government spending on the healthcare sector - from the current 1 per cent to 2.5-3 per cent of GDP - as envisaged in the National Health Policy 2017 could reduce out-of-pocket expenditures, as per the Economic Survey 2020-21. The rise in public spending can lead to a reduction in expenditures from 65 per cent to 30 per cent of overall healthcare spend, it noted. The Economic Survey said that for the country to effectively respond to future pandemics, the country's health infrastructure needs to be agile. Given its potential to provide healthcare access in remote areas, telemedicine needs to be harnessed to the fullest by especially investing in internet connectivity and health infrastructure, it added.

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah were on target as Liverpool edged Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest 3-2.

Planning a vacation this Diwali? Good news awaits you

Planning a vacation this Diwali? Good news awaits you

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

After years of being sequestered by the pandemic, some intrepid travellers are planning to settle their score with the novel coronavirus. With fewer or no travel curbs, they are eager to get back on the road, again. Hotels and tour operators, too, are eager to shed excess Covid baggage. And this year's Diwali promises to add that extra layer sparkle with the introduction of new flights.

Punjab polls: No single party may get clear majority, says Amarinder

Punjab polls: No single party may get clear majority, says Amarinder

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Asserting that he is neither retired nor tired, Singh says the urge to make Punjab and the country a better place keeps him going at this age.

'Cyrus was always looking at trying to improve himself'

'Cyrus was always looking at trying to improve himself'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'He wanted to learn all the time.'

Prospects For India's Youth: Cloudy, With High Chance Of Thunder And Lightning

Prospects For India's Youth: Cloudy, With High Chance Of Thunder And Lightning

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The country's demographic dividend is dissipating, with seriously adverse consequences for young India, asserts Shankar Acharya, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India.

Foreign Fund Flows Remain Weak For Banks

Foreign Fund Flows Remain Weak For Banks

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Based on the current momentum, the funds likely to be raised through the RBI's relaxed window would be $3.5 billion-$4 billion.

Defence equipment sector: Street suggests big upside

Defence equipment sector: Street suggests big upside

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The move towards indigenisation of defence procurement creates new opportunities for India's military industrial sector. The Government of India (GoI) has so far released five lists of items for positive indigenisation - these should be manufactured in India, rather than imported. Each item on these lists represents an opportunity for some local firm.

Kejriwal dares Assam CM in Twitter spat over schools

Kejriwal dares Assam CM in Twitter spat over schools

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

The argument between the two leaders in the virtual space began after Kejriwal had on Wednesday tweeted that a closure of schools is not a solution and there is a need to open more schools across the country, and shared a link to a news report claiming a "closure" of some schools in Assam.

'I eliminated sweets, samosa, namkeen'

'I eliminated sweets, samosa, namkeen'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

'I run four times a week -- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.'

Bipasha-Karan live it up in the Maldives

Bipasha-Karan live it up in the Maldives

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Sidharth is waiting... Sharvari feels hot... Parineeti meditates...

Will give best shot to win Olympic medal: Kamalpreet tells father

Will give best shot to win Olympic medal: Kamalpreet tells father

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Kamalpreet Kaur, who qualified for the Olympics discus throw finals at second place with an impressive performance on Saturday, told her father that she would give her best to win a medal at the Tokyo Games.

'Is Investing In Mutual Funds Risky?

'Is Investing In Mutual Funds Risky?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.