News for 'Banana'

Stop 'banana republic' like attacks, Tata to govt

Stop 'banana republic' like attacks, Tata to govt

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata on Friday said the government must stop the 'banana republic kind of attacks', as the real 2G scam was becoming hidden behind a smokescreen.

Mufti calls India a 'banana republic' on Afzal issue

Mufti calls India a 'banana republic' on Afzal issue

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

People's Democratic Party patron Mufti Muhammad Sayeed on Monday called India a "banana republic" over Afzal Guru's family not being allowed to meet the Parliament attack convict before he was hanged, a day after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said this was a "tragedy".

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.

Ramzan Recipe: Ganga Singh's Malpua With Pomegranate

Ramzan Recipe: Ganga Singh's Malpua With Pomegranate

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

With crisp edges and a soft centre, these malpuas are are improved by the addition of fruit.

Yami Wraps Up 'Most Important Film'

Yami Wraps Up 'Most Important Film'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Ayushmmann enjoys a treat in Chandigarh... Nimrat spends time at home in Bikaner... Bhagyashree makes a short trip to the US...

Recipe: Maharaj Bhawar Singh's Surti Undhiyu

Recipe: Maharaj Bhawar Singh's Surti Undhiyu

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Before winter ends, it's time to give undhiyu a try!

Summer Journeys And Nannari Sherbat

Summer Journeys And Nannari Sherbat

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The prime ingredient in Nannari Sherbat is sarsaparilla syrup, made from a tropical root or vine,

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The City of Bikes is like no other.

Wonderful Scenes From Kanyakumari

Wonderful Scenes From Kanyakumari

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Temple festivals, Christmas mass, sunrise prayers for the new year at Vivekananda Rock -- Tamil Nadu's southern districts are the place to be.

'I'm Not Fat. I'm Curvy'

'I'm Not Fat. I'm Curvy'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'I grew up in an environment which is very submissive and conservative. People would judge you if you wore a short skirt.' 'I made my way up from there to Mumbai and landed a big song Aila Re Aila with a huge star like Akshay Kumar.'

Recipe: Village-Style Bamboo Chicken

Recipe: Village-Style Bamboo Chicken

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Try a very unusual version of chicken cooked in a bamboo stem steamer.

Recipe: Paneer And Mayo Sandwiches

Recipe: Paneer And Mayo Sandwiches

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

An open sandwich that will bring delight to the faces of your children when they open their lunchboxes.

Pakistan's new President Zardari to forgo salary, here's why

Pakistan's new President Zardari to forgo salary, here's why

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Pakistan's newly-elected President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday announced that he would not draw any salary during his tenure as part of his bid to help the cash-strapped country face the challenging economic hardship.

Drogba points out some home truths to banana-waving fan

Drogba points out some home truths to banana-waving fan

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba hit back at a Fenerbahce fan who waved a banana towards him and team mate Emmanuel Eboue during the weekend's league encounter by highlighting some home truths about racism.

Air India crew member shot dead by bike-borne men in UP's Noida

Air India crew member shot dead by bike-borne men in UP's Noida

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The assailants soon arrived at the spot and one of them opened fire in the air while another shot at Mann.

Nayanthara-Vignesh, Twins Celebrate Onam

Nayanthara-Vignesh, Twins Celebrate Onam

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan celebrated their first Onam with their twins, Uyir and Ulag, over the weekend.

India is no Banana Republic, Mr Vadra: BJP

India is no Banana Republic, Mr Vadra: BJP

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday attacked Robert Vadra saying his "inappropriate" behaviour towards a journalist was a result of frustration and he must realise that the country is no longer ruled by the Gandhi family, even as the Congress downplayed the incident.

Recipe: Chef Meraj's Breakfast Fruit Pizza

Recipe: Chef Meraj's Breakfast Fruit Pizza

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Try this delightfully fruity pizza that's healthy.

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!

ED officials attacked: Will guv recommend Prez rule in Bengal?

ED officials attacked: Will guv recommend Prez rule in Bengal?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The ED officers are conducting raids at 15 places in the state during the day and Sajahan's house is one of them, an officer said.

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.

Select Your Team: 1st ODI: India Vs WI

Select Your Team: 1st ODI: India Vs WI

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

For India, this series serves as the perfect platform for the coming World Cup to be played at home in October-November.

MSP law cannot be done in a hurry, says agriculture minister

MSP law cannot be done in a hurry, says agriculture minister

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda on Tuesday said a law guaranteeing minimum support price (MSP) on crops cannot be brought in a hurry without consulting all stakeholders and urged the protesting farmer groups to have a structured discussion with the government on the issue.

Reliving the Portuguese terror in Goa

Reliving the Portuguese terror in Goa

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

An exclusive extract from Richard Zimler's compelling look at the Inquisition in Goa.

The Battles Over Recipes

The Battles Over Recipes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Who owns a recipe, and should one fight over its origins?

Jurel in the Crown: Journey of Kargil war veteran's son Dhruv

Jurel in the Crown: Journey of Kargil war veteran's son Dhruv

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The year was 2014. A small boy in his teens stood in front of Noida's most famous cricket coach Phool Chand's office room, and there was no parent accompanying him.

Hot khichdi sent to trapped tunnel workers

Hot khichdi sent to trapped tunnel workers

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Through this 6-inch alternative lifeline, hot khichdi was sent to the stranded workers for the first time since they were trapped.

Recipes: Choco Yoghurt, Fruit Pizza

Recipes: Choco Yoghurt, Fruit Pizza

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Why should breakfast be a boring affair?

How did Sahajahan Sheikh rise to prominence in TMC?

How did Sahajahan Sheikh rise to prominence in TMC?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Under the stewardship of the then TMC national general secretary Mukul Roy and North 24 Parganas TMC district president Jyotipriyo Mullick, he joined the party and quickly ascended in power, becoming a close associate of Mullick.

Recipe: Heart-Healthy Hola Sabzi

Recipe: Heart-Healthy Hola Sabzi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Raw green chickpeas is nicest lightly boiled with chopped onion. But try this take.

Licked water from rocks, ate puffed rice for 10 days, says rescued worker

Licked water from rocks, ate puffed rice for 10 days, says rescued worker

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Anil Bediya, one of the 41 labourers who were rescued from a collapsed Uttarakhand tunnel after 16 days, survived the ordeal by eating muri (puffed rice) and licking water dripping from rocks.

Recipe: Healthy Ways To Start Your Day

Recipe: Healthy Ways To Start Your Day

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Two great reasons you'd want to get out of bed on a lazy weekend.

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Governments, democratically elected governments, are custodians for a short- specified time.' 'Parents don't let baby sitters decide the course of their child's future.'

Recipes To Bring In The Parsi New Year

Recipes To Bring In The Parsi New Year

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Why wait to be invited to a Parsi wedding to taste their heartwarming cuisine?

Recipe: Manisha's Paneer Pulau

Recipe: Manisha's Paneer Pulau

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

An intriguing pulau that could be a great lunch fixture

Brazil's Rodrygo 'racially abused' after argument with Messi

Brazil's Rodrygo 'racially abused' after argument with Messi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Argentina's Di Maria to quit internationals after Copa America

49th Ton: What Sachin Told Virat...

49th Ton: What Sachin Told Virat...

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

It took me 365 days to go from 49 to 50 earlier this year. I hope you go from 49 to 50 and break my record in the next few days. Congratulations!!'

Workers trapped in tunnel come on camera as rescue ops enter 10th day

Workers trapped in tunnel come on camera as rescue ops enter 10th day

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

In the video, the workers, wearing yellow and white helmets, are seen receiving food items sent to them through the pipeline and talking to each other.

Recipe: Divya's Kerala Kootu

Recipe: Divya's Kerala Kootu

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Kerala Kootu is best enjoyed with steamed rice, but also goes well with rotis or crisp dosas.

PHOTOS: Brilliant Bumrah, Jaiswal put India on top

PHOTOS: Brilliant Bumrah, Jaiswal put India on top

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and England at Visakhapatnam.