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How chocolate creates electricity

How chocolate creates electricity

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

If you thought that chocolates only had the power to tantalise your taste buds, think again, as microbiologist Lynne Mackaskie and her colleagues at the University of Birmingham in the UK have powered a fuel cell by feeding chocolate.

'Bharat mata' chant issue: BJP, Sena hit out at Darul Uloom

'Bharat mata' chant issue: BJP, Sena hit out at Darul Uloom

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

The BJP said moderate and liberal Muslims take pride in raising nationalist slogans like this but hardliners with medieval beliefs raise such issues for their own sectarian interests.

Off the ramp beauties at fashion week

Off the ramp beauties at fashion week

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Not just models on the ramp, but fashionistas off the ramp were dressed to impress too!

Microsoft seeks Indian language developers

Microsoft seeks Indian language developers

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

As part of its efforts to encourage development of IT applications in Indian languages, software major Microsoft Corporation India has launched 'Indic Developer Challenge', a nation wide contest aimed at budding local language developers in engineer

Pakistan coach to train Chinese

Pakistan coach to train Chinese

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

The PCB has appointed Rashid Khan to train young Chinese players, as part of a joint effort by the ICC and ACC to give a fillip to the sport in the country.

Cricket in the time of petrol strike

Cricket in the time of petrol strike

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

For neighbourhood youth the strike came as a blessing in disguise: in space-starved Mumbai, a little room goes a long way in promoting their cricketing instincts

Chocolate can boost the brain

Chocolate can boost the brain

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

A study led by Professor Ian Macdonald found that consumption of a cocoa drink rich in flavanols -- a key ingredient of dark chocolate -- boosts blood flow to key areas of the brain for two to three hours.

Spice up the Puja

Spice up the Puja

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Olympian Sushil Kumar's coach nominated for Dronacharya Awards

Olympian Sushil Kumar's coach nominated for Dronacharya Awards

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Wrestling coach Anoop Singh and Paralympics coach Naval Singh among other nominees get Sports Ministry approval

PHOTOS: Tendulkar and McGrath mentor young pacers

PHOTOS: Tendulkar and McGrath mentor young pacers

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Sachin Tendulkar joined legendary Australian pace bowler Glenn McGrath at the MRF Pace Foundation Academy on Friday and spent time with the current batch of pace bowling trainees and provided them insights on the game.

iPod accessories gone wild

iPod accessories gone wild

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Post your cricket video, get picked: PCB

Post your cricket video, get picked: PCB

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board has found an unique way to tap budding talent.

'Kohli is hungry for improvement'

'Kohli is hungry for improvement'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Virat Kohli's insatiable hunger for improvement is a certain characteristic of a great player, says Gary Kirsten, who had coached the Indian captain during his successful three-year stint with the national team.

Make a biz plan. Win Rs 50,000

Make a biz plan. Win Rs 50,000

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

If you are good at drawing up business plans, you must get yourself enrolled for the Business Plan Competition organised by Jasubhai Digital Media.

Design a mooncraft! Win Rediff Shopping prizes!

Design a mooncraft! Win Rediff Shopping prizes!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

Design a spacecraft for ISRO's mission to the moon and win great prizes from Rediff Shopping!

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The alliance combines capabilities of both the companies to offer a set of solutions comprising connectivity, computing, storage solutions, and other technology services and applications required by Indian businesses, and will span the broad Reliance Industries ecosystem, including its existing and new businesses.

Tsunami alters tribal food habits

Tsunami alters tribal food habits

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Is Nicole serious?

Is Nicole serious?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

How to get money to fund your idea

How to get money to fund your idea

Rediff.com9 Jun 2005

World over, venture capitalists have become the most popular source of funding for upcoming entrepreneurs

Shaken not stirred! Meet the goddess of drinks

Shaken not stirred! Meet the goddess of drinks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

A star behind the bar, Sonali Mullick loves to serve cocktails with a twist.

The movies rediff readers wrote: Part III

The movies rediff readers wrote: Part III

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

The movie endings you want changed.

Sometimes we miss Ganguly: Sehwag

Sometimes we miss Ganguly: Sehwag

Rediff.com7 May 2006

The Delhi batsman said Sourav Ganguly had supported players like him, Yuvraj Singh and Mohammed Kaif early in their career

Yearning for the perfect dosa?

Yearning for the perfect dosa?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Incubation fund for hi-tech sector likely

Incubation fund for hi-tech sector likely

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

The department of science and technology, government of India, is planning to introduce an incubation fund for budding entrepreneurs.

Mr. Modi, don't try to demon-etise Tamil pride: Rahul on 'Mersal' row

Mr. Modi, don't try to demon-etise Tamil pride: Rahul on 'Mersal' row

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Tamil film actor Kamal Haasan said, "Mersal was certified. Don't re-censor it. Counter criticism with logical response. Don't silence critics. India will shine when it speaks."

Fashion show or fancy dress competition?

Fashion show or fancy dress competition?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

The fashion police has already started complaining about these looks.

How S Chandrasekhar's decision laid foundation of NASA's Sun probe

How S Chandrasekhar's decision laid foundation of NASA's Sun probe

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Back in 1958, when the 31-year-old Parker suggested that the charged particles streamed continuously from the Sun and fill up the space, the scientific community refused to believe him.

Eden Gardens jeers Indian failure

Eden Gardens jeers Indian failure

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Black arm bands, head gears and banners of 'Bring back Dada' were seen aplenty in Kolkata

10 people who'll prove Delhi is India's food capital

10 people who'll prove Delhi is India's food capital

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Mouthwatering pani puris, delicious jalebis, parathas, chole bhature, gulab jamuns and motichoor ladoos...these foodies in the capital are serenading our taste buds and how!

Would you dare to taste boiled snails in Morocco?

Would you dare to taste boiled snails in Morocco?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Presenting the best street foods across the world.

India's IT biggies are playing Cupid

India's IT biggies are playing Cupid

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

In the present, employee-centric environment, most organisations are open to the concept of an office spouse.

Palghar lynching: 'They couldn't blame Muslims, so now it's Communists'

Palghar lynching: 'They couldn't blame Muslims, so now it's Communists'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'When you have a village which is controlled by the BJP, who are the people likely to perpetrate the attack?'

He helps Odisha's poor become doctors

He helps Odisha's poor become doctors

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Ajay Bahadur Singh could not become a doctor because of family and financial constraints. He now helps financially challenged students from Bhubaneshwar become doctors.

Indian restaurants' cup of woes

Indian restaurants' cup of woes

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Yo-yoing loyalty of customers from one eat-out to another coupled with recruitment challenges, changing customer relationship concepts, and compulsions for diversified services are giving people in the industry a run for their money.