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Recipe: How to make Egg Bruschetta

Recipe: How to make Egg Bruschetta

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

A beginner-friendly recipe for people who love sourdough.

Sri Lanka: Is Mahinda Taking Charge?

Sri Lanka: Is Mahinda Taking Charge?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

There have been reports that the Rajapaksa brothers, which dominates the current Sri Lankan government, are not on the same page. Gota, it is said, is not on the same wave length as his elder brother, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, the former president, or Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who is seen to be the family's strategist.

Tea Time Recipes: Masala Chai and Healthy Potato Snack

Tea Time Recipes: Masala Chai and Healthy Potato Snack

Rediff.com28 May 2022

To-be moms can enjoy these yummy treats without any guilt.

WI, Zimbabwe and SL head into WC Qualifier unbeaten

WI, Zimbabwe and SL head into WC Qualifier unbeaten

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will enter the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier high on confidence

Recipes: Four Millet Soup, Indian Broth

Recipes: Four Millet Soup, Indian Broth

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Two extremely healthy Indian soups from Andhra Pradesh.

Mumbai Indians Pacers Ready For IPL 2022

Mumbai Indians Pacers Ready For IPL 2022

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Jasprit Bumrah will lead the MI pace attack.

Can struggling Mumbai stem the rot against Lucknow?

Can struggling Mumbai stem the rot against Lucknow?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians will be looking for an ideal playing eleven to end their five-match losing streak when they take on Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Mumbai on Saturday.

It's perform or perish for Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings

It's perform or perish for Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Winless after four games, Mumbai Indians will be desperate to reverse the trend when they face Punjab Kings in the IPL 2022 match in Pune on Wednesday.

IPL 2022: Can Mumbai end losing run against Bangalore?

IPL 2022: Can Mumbai end losing run against Bangalore?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians are enduring a poor start to IPL 2022, having lost their first three games.

Lanka crisis: Gotabaya forms panel to manage finances

Lanka crisis: Gotabaya forms panel to manage finances

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The Sri Lankan government has appointed an advisory committee comprising eminent economic and fiscal experts to provide guidance on addressing the current debt crisis and engaging with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other lenders as the country struggles to combat the unprecedented shortage of foreign reserves.

Rajapaksa faces new crisis as dissidents plan to ditch govt

Rajapaksa faces new crisis as dissidents plan to ditch govt

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

The dissidents, led by former president Sirisena's Sri Lanka Freedom Party, would leave the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna coalition with its 14 Members of Parliament, party sources said after their meeting with the President on Monday.

Recipe: Have Salad Not Poha!

Recipe: Have Salad Not Poha!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

When you would rather have a salad...

Recipe: Spicy Pesto Eggs on Toast

Recipe: Spicy Pesto Eggs on Toast

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Swap your regular toast and eggs for something much more exciting.

Love tomato soup? Try these yummy recipes!

Love tomato soup? Try these yummy recipes!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Executive chef Sheriyar Rustom Dotivala from The Resort, Mumbai, tells you how to set the mood for winter.

Gotabaya quits, new Lanka Prez within 7 days: Speaker

Gotabaya quits, new Lanka Prez within 7 days: Speaker

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The 73-year-old leader on Thursday emailed his resignation letter to the Speaker soon after he was allowed by Singapore to enter the city-state on a "private visit".

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Coconut Cream Pasta

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Coconut Cream Pasta

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Coconut cream and pasta -- an interesting must-try combo.

Delicious Thai recipes to try at home

Delicious Thai recipes to try at home

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

These recipes are simple and inspired with Thai flavours.

IPL 2022: Battle for survival as Mumbai take on CSK

IPL 2022: Battle for survival as Mumbai take on CSK

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians will be aiming to register their first win of IPL 2022 and keep their slim chances alive when they face Chennai Super Kings at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

Recipes with a twist! Margherita Kulcha, Risotto Kheer

Recipes with a twist! Margherita Kulcha, Risotto Kheer

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Gaurav Chawla, Corporate Executive Chef at First Fiddle Restaurants, shares three recipes from his specially curated menu at Tamasha, Mumbai.

UAE take one for the road as they exit the T20 WC

UAE take one for the road as they exit the T20 WC

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Namibia needed 20 runs from the last two overs, but Zahoor Khan came up with a perfect penultimate over and conceded just six runs, cleverly mixing up his deliveries and bowling with cross-seam.

Lankan Oppn to move no-trust motion against Gotabaya govt

Lankan Oppn to move no-trust motion against Gotabaya govt

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The SJB has begun to collect signatures from MPs for the no-confidence motion, according to media reports.

IPL PIX: Buttler, Chahal shine in Royals' second win

IPL PIX: Buttler, Chahal shine in Royals' second win

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals, in Navi Mumbai, on Saturday

IPL: Confident Royals start as favourites against Mumbai

IPL: Confident Royals start as favourites against Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians will have the returning Suryakumar Yadav's flamboyance in the middle-order as they look to bounce back against a confident Rajasthan Royals unit in the IPL at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday.

Will Mumbai Indians beat Lucknow and log first points?

Will Mumbai Indians beat Lucknow and log first points?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Virtually out of the play-off race and struggling on multiple fronts, a horribly out-of-sorts Mumbai Indians will need a special team effort to arrest their slide when they take on Lucknow Super Giants in a return-leg IPL fixture in Mumbai on Sunday.

Duleep Final: Rahane, Iyer fail as West struggle on Day 1

Duleep Final: Rahane, Iyer fail as West struggle on Day 1

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

West Zone's batting stars Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer flattered to deceive as South Zone restricted them to 250/8 on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy final in Coimbatore on Wednesday.

Vedika's Vegan Thai Red Curry With Veggies and Tofu

Vedika's Vegan Thai Red Curry With Veggies and Tofu

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

This versatile Thai red curry takes any kind of vegetable or protein in it and is served with steamed rice and garnish.

Recipe: Vivek Pande's Baked Eggs

Recipe: Vivek Pande's Baked Eggs

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

A healthy meal for either breakfast or lunch or sometime in between.

Turning Point: Lalit-Axar's Batting

Turning Point: Lalit-Axar's Batting

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The duo pulled off a superb chase beat Mumbai with 10 balls to spare.

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.

MI looking to put together missing pieces: Unadkat

MI looking to put together missing pieces: Unadkat

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Unadkat said things will fall into place once MI manage to open their account.

G20 summit: Delhi civic body makes big plans to fight dengue

G20 summit: Delhi civic body makes big plans to fight dengue

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Municipal authorities have envisioned a comprehensive and pro-active plan to combat dengue this year with focussed fumigation at monument sites and markets in Delhi, which will host the G20 summit in September.

Time For India to Lend Sri Lanka A Helping Hand

Time For India to Lend Sri Lanka A Helping Hand

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

New Delhi has a chance to rid itself of its image as the bully in the subcontinent by helping a neighbour tackle problems that India, for once, has no role in creating. It should grab the opportunity with both hands, suggests Aditi Phadnis.

3 winter recipes to tempt your taste buds

3 winter recipes to tempt your taste buds

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Chef Kuldeep Garude, Executive Chef, Elior India shares his special winter recipe.

West Zone rout South to win Duleep Trophy

West Zone rout South to win Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

West Zone thrashed South Zone by 294 runs to win the 2022 Duleep Trophy in Coimbatore on Sunday, completing the formalities before lunch on the fifth and last day's play.

Duleep Trophy Final: Jaiswal scores double ton to bring West back in game

Duleep Trophy Final: Jaiswal scores double ton to bring West back in game

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

At the end of third day's play, West Zone were 376 for 3, courtesy Jaiswal's unbeaten 209 off 244 balls

Sri Lankan crisis worsens as new finance minister quits, dissidents may walk out

Sri Lankan crisis worsens as new finance minister quits, dissidents may walk out

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Sri Lanka's new Finance Minister Ali Sabry on Tuesday resigned, a day after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed him after sacking his brother Basil Rajapaksa amidst the island nation's worst economic crisis.

Struggling Mumbai Indians face uphill task against KKR

Struggling Mumbai Indians face uphill task against KKR

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians have so far looked like anything but IPL's five-time champions, losing both their opening games - against Delhi Capitals by four wickets, followed by a 23-run defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals.

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

From Sri Lanka's most popular political family to its most despised -- going by the voices on the streets calling for the Rajapaksas' ouster -- what went wrong for the clan? Veteran Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy offers an insight.

Mumbai Indians kick start preparation for IPL 2023...

Mumbai Indians kick start preparation for IPL 2023...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

After a disastrous IPL 2022 campaign, Mumbai Indians are all set to start their preparations in earnest for the next edition, with a three-week exposure tour of England in July for their uncapped Indian players.