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Coalition politics in J&K: BJP agrees on status quo on Article 370

Coalition politics in J&K: BJP agrees on status quo on Article 370

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Peoples Democratic Party veteran Mufti Mohammed Sayeed was sworn-in as chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir heading a coalition with BJP which, in a clear departure from its earlier stand, agreed to maintain status quo on Article 370 in the common agenda for governance.

Cyclone Ockhi intensifies, batters Lakshadweep, over 500 fishermen rescued

Cyclone Ockhi intensifies, batters Lakshadweep, over 500 fishermen rescued

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Though many fishermen were brought ashore safely and admitted to hospitals, many are yet to recover from the shock of wrestling the lashing waves and seeing death face-to-face.

'If Shah Rukh Khan can get typecast...'

'If Shah Rukh Khan can get typecast...'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

'When you are sitting in a small city like Chandigarh, you think it is tough to make it in Bollywood. Sometimes when you see actors like Ranbir Kapoor and Varun Dhawan on screen, you think these things are beyond your reach.'

World Cup preview: Can embarrassing England stop free fall?

World Cup preview: Can embarrassing England stop free fall?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

A floundering England will be looking to avoid a potential banana skin when they take on minnows Scotland in a crucial Pool A cricket World Cup match at the Hagley Oval, in Christchurch on Monday.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

'Sandwich' and the quest for a Rs 500 note

'Sandwich' and the quest for a Rs 500 note

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

My gamble to stand in the queue and get Rs 500 notes had failed. And only the months ahead will tell us if Modi's gamble will succeed or not.

Recipes: How to make Shahi Kheer and Sweet Appams

Recipes: How to make Shahi Kheer and Sweet Appams

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

This Ganeshotsav prepare these sweet offerings.

'The lovemaking scene hasn't been reduced'

'The lovemaking scene hasn't been reduced'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

'I am not a supporter of complete freedom of speech or expression on any social platform, but we must have the right to choose as adults in a personal space.'

Floods continue to heap misery on Bihar, UP

Floods continue to heap misery on Bihar, UP

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The flood situation eased in Assam and northern districts of West Bengal with water receding and no fresh deaths being reported in both the states.

GRE tips: How to get the perfect score

GRE tips: How to get the perfect score

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Analysis is the key to improvement.

India in the West Indies: How it all began

India in the West Indies: How it all began

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Ahead of the four-Test series against the West Indies, starting in Antigua, on July 21, Rajneesh Gupta sheds light on India's first tour of the Caribbean.

Natural ways to control blood pressure

Natural ways to control blood pressure

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Make these simple lifestyle changes to win your fight against the silent killer

The hungry children of Mokhada

The hungry children of Mokhada

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The malnourished children whose condition has attracted the attention of India's apex court.

An entrepreneur who won't sell water

An entrepreneur who won't sell water

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

When Santosh Muruganantham quit his job in the United States to return to India, he knew he wanted to become an entrepreneur.

Review: Dhadak is the movie Sairat was trying NOT to be

Review: Dhadak is the movie Sairat was trying NOT to be

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Dhadak is a film that turns Nagraj Manjule's vision into naught, only so that a few more zeroes can be added to Karan Johar's bank account, says Sreehari Nair.

Phillip Hughes: A summary of what was a promising career

Phillip Hughes: A summary of what was a promising career

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Here is a fact-box on Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes, who died on Thursday. He was 25.

Mumbai building collapse victim on how he survived

Mumbai building collapse victim on how he survived

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

57-year-old Rajesh Shantilal Doshi, who was buried under the debris for more than 14 hours but survived, talks about his miraculous survival.

Bollywood's YUMMIEST foodie moments!

Bollywood's YUMMIEST foodie moments!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

For the love of films... and larger-than-life food!

Travel 2016: 20 reasons to visit Tamil Nadu

Travel 2016: 20 reasons to visit Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

According to the New York Times, Tamil Nadu has a 'rich and undiscovered history'.

'Eat well, look great': A beauty queen's fitness gyaan

'Eat well, look great': A beauty queen's fitness gyaan

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Former Miss India International Sveta Jaishankar's new cookbook has recipes from India's top models and actors.

Herald case: Centre says no vendetta as Congress stalls Parliament

Herald case: Centre says no vendetta as Congress stalls Parliament

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

'I'm Indira Gandhi's daughter-in-law. Not afraid of anyone,' says Sonia Gandhi.

Need travel ideas for April?

Need travel ideas for April?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

From Srinagar to Goa, we'll tell you the places to head to this month.

Floods ravage Bihar, Assam, Bengal; train services hit

Floods ravage Bihar, Assam, Bengal; train services hit

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Heavy rains in the last three days triggered flash floods in parts of Bihar, where 41 people have died so far, and inundated large areas in Assam and North Bengal, paralysing normal life and snapping rail link to the Northeast from the rest of the country.

Onam recipes: Sambaar, Avial, Kaalan and more

Onam recipes: Sambaar, Avial, Kaalan and more

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The traditional Onasadhya is incomplete without these sumptuous preparations made from rice, coconut, milk and assorted veggies.

Aaqib vs Waqar -- World Cup turns friends into foes!

Aaqib vs Waqar -- World Cup turns friends into foes!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Aaqib Javed-coached United Arab Emirates take on Waqar Younis-tutored Pakistan at the picturesque McLean Park in Napier at the ongoing ICC World Cup.

Is jackfruit the new superfood?

Is jackfruit the new superfood?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The long-neglected fruit may finally get the recognition it deserves.

Bringing back the food Indians have forgotten

Bringing back the food Indians have forgotten

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Ever heard of 'gosht ka halwa' or 'dal ki dulhan'? Avantika Bhuyan profiles a battery of food enthusiasts who are out to make sure that you do.

5 food lessons I learned from my granny

5 food lessons I learned from my granny

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar's approach to nutrition is driven by her grandmother.

How to get rid of a hangover

How to get rid of a hangover

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Simple ways to cure a hangover after a long New Year Eve party.

Move over, Bangkok! This is Thailand's latest hotspot

Move over, Bangkok! This is Thailand's latest hotspot

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Mridula Dwivedi visited Krabi in Thailand and came back feeling blessed! :-) Here's why!

Irresistible Recipes: Sugar Cookies and Plum Cake

Irresistible Recipes: Sugar Cookies and Plum Cake

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Christmas recipes from Masterchef Pankaj Bhadouria.

How the Women in Blue make India proud

How the Women in Blue make India proud

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The celebrations after the 2017 World Cup went on for the next few months. But there was one question that the Indian cricketers failed to respond to in their interviews. 'What was their next assignment?' Nobody knew; the players were waiting for the BCCI to tell them. The BCCI, with barely any time from its endless legal tangles, had nothing in mind immediately. The likes of Australia and England were back on the field, battling it out in the Ashes in front of sizeable crowds. But for Mithali Raj and team, there was no road ahead.

Christmas recipe: How to make Pork Roast

Christmas recipe: How to make Pork Roast

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Patcy N shares her mom Amey Fernandes' Pork Roast recipe.

The 12-year-old goalie who will represent India in Russia

The 12-year-old goalie who will represent India in Russia

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Sujal Kahar is all set to represent India at the Football for Friendship tournament in Russia.

The monsoon in a Bengali kitchen

The monsoon in a Bengali kitchen

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Chitrita Banerji's new book, Bengali Cooking, takes readers into the kitchens of West Bengal and Bangladesh through the changing seasons. And if it starts to rain, nothing matters more to the Bengali palate than the hilsa fish and the many ways it can be consumed.

Profile: Decoding the headstrong maverick that's Phil Hughes

Profile: Decoding the headstrong maverick that's Phil Hughes

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

A pugnacious left-hander brimming with self-confidence, he has been in an out of the Australian national team for the past five years.

Inaugural day-night Test marks Hughes' death anniversary

Inaugural day-night Test marks Hughes' death anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The first day of inaugural day-night Test match also marks the first death anniversary of Phil Hughes, who had died after being hit on the cricket field

Just how much money do adult comedies make?

Just how much money do adult comedies make?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Loads, if we go by these movies!

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

After 800 days, is it a little clearer that Accused No 1 through 4 are responsible for her death?

Psychology plays a great part in modern sport: Advani

Psychology plays a great part in modern sport: Advani

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

He has made winning 12 world titles look like a stroll in the park but India's poster boy of cue sports Pankaj Advani says it is not easy to deal with the anxiety and stress, crediting his elder brother Shree for helping him handle pressure.