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The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

After the debacle of the first episodes of Season 6, the latter half give an even-handed treatment to intriguing not-so-well-known events of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, observes Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Recipe: Tangy Sevaiya Upma

Recipe: Tangy Sevaiya Upma

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Your mornings are made if you start them with this spiced vermicelli dish.

Recipe: Hearty Rice And Potato Soup

Recipe: Hearty Rice And Potato Soup

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

A simple Estonian soup that's much tastier than you imagine.

Recipe: Nema's Jeeryachi Amti

Recipe: Nema's Jeeryachi Amti

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

A khatta-meetha amti with fresh coconut milk and undertones of garlic.

Recipe: Mayur's Ragi Dosa

Recipe: Mayur's Ragi Dosa

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Make the ragi batter in advance and store it in the refrigerator. It comes handy when you're short of time in the kitchen.

No Pasta in Italy!

No Pasta in Italy!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Pasta procured in Italy cooked up with lightly braised vegetables that can be mimicked in India.

Ranji Trophy: Seamers set up Mumbai's outright win; K'taka cruise to victory

Ranji Trophy: Seamers set up Mumbai's outright win; K'taka cruise to victory

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Seamers Shivam Dube (4/10) and Royston Dias (3/35) powered Mumbai's outright win over Bihar by an innings and 51 runs in their Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season opener in Patna on Monday.

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Was descending into the telling of only Diana's tale in four long, slightly-draggy soap-opera-ish episodes of the last season the original premise of The Crown? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Recipes: Less-Loved Sabzis

Recipes: Less-Loved Sabzis

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Try making two not so preferable vegetables -- tinda and kadoo -- with these recipes.

Bhuvi's five-wicket haul stuns Bengal in Ranji Trophy

Bhuvi's five-wicket haul stuns Bengal in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Bhuvneshwar Kumar blew away Bengal top-order in an incredible five-wicket haul

Recipe: Deepa Mehrotra's Dahi Baingan

Recipe: Deepa Mehrotra's Dahi Baingan

Rediff.com3 May 2023

This light, tasty preparation can be eaten with ghee rice or even by itself.

'My mum was worried I was going to be killed'

'My mum was worried I was going to be killed'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'They had been locked up for 17 days and the door was opened and they're like, 'We're not going on one of these stretcher things. We're out of here'!' 'Then someone says, 'They're all out!' 'They are all safe?' 'Yes, they're all safe'.' 'I am like aaaaahhh. I cried happy tears.'

Soaring veggie prices stoke inflation fears

Soaring veggie prices stoke inflation fears

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Unprecedented rains and floods in the northern region in the past few days have not only caused extensive damage to lives and property but have also impacted business and commercial establishments. Vegetable prices have gone through the roof in the national capital and many other parts of the country since rains started pouring earlier this month. Traders say vegetable prices would come down only after roads open and skies clear, even as water in the fields will take time to recede.

'Chandrayaan demonstrates the skill of India, and its people'

'Chandrayaan demonstrates the skill of India, and its people'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'ISRO's style is a terrific example of being able to survive, acknowledge failures, and then most importantly of all, learn from them to ensure that subsequent missions are successful.'

'She called to say goodbye'

'She called to say goodbye'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'We could hear from the phone the bombing and the shooting and the Arab screaming.'

'Central govt not serious about resolving Manipur violence'

'Central govt not serious about resolving Manipur violence'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'The Centre prevaricates on the question of effecting a change of state-level leadership or on the imposition of President's rule in the state.'

Transformational reforms underway in armed forces: Army Chief

Transformational reforms underway in armed forces: Army Chief

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

"India's security canvas is vast, complex and multifaceted. Our active borders and equally challenging internal security threats mandate a very high level of operational preparedness," the Army chief said.

Recipe: New York-Style Bagel Sandwich

Recipe: New York-Style Bagel Sandwich

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Bagel sandwiches are mix and match and can be filled with anything.

Recipe: Breakfast Muesli Yoghurt Parfait

Recipe: Breakfast Muesli Yoghurt Parfait

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Set yourself up for the day with a lovely breakfast that's filling and delicious as well.

Recipe: Bai's Spicy Cabbage Rolls

Recipe: Bai's Spicy Cabbage Rolls

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

A unique snack recipe for masala potato-stuffed cabbage rolls.

Recipe: Lemony Zoodle Spaghetti

Recipe: Lemony Zoodle Spaghetti

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Spiralised zucchini, if lightly cooked so it remains crisp, when combined with pasta is a great match.

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'

Rajnath to hold meet with visiting Chinese counterpart

Rajnath to hold meet with visiting Chinese counterpart

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to hold bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu on the sidelines of the SCO defence ministerial conclave in Delhi, people familiar with the matter said.

Recipe: Philo's Egg Curry

Recipe: Philo's Egg Curry

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

A yummy egg curry with a coconut-tamarind base.

75 Years On, Army Celebrates Shaurya Diwas

75 Years On, Army Celebrates Shaurya Diwas

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, the Indian Army hosted Shaurya Diwas at the old airfield in Srinagar (Budgam airfield) to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the 1 Sikh Regiment in 1947 to protect Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistani raiders.

Check out India's schedule on Day 6 of Asian Games

Check out India's schedule on Day 6 of Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on day six of the Asian Games:

Khatron Ke Khiladi 12: Meet The Contestants

Khatron Ke Khiladi 12: Meet The Contestants

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Rohit Shetty has started shooting for the 12th season of his adventure reality show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, in South Africa and the celeb contestants seem to be having loads fun already!

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'It's vital that over the next 10 years, that India, the US and the Artemis Accords family of nations come together to ensure that we not only return humanity to the moon, but that we build the technology that will allow us stay there permanently.' 'And then go on to Mars.'

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India scripted history as the ambitious third Moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) touched down on the Moon's south pole, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first nation to land on the uncharted surface.

16 soldiers dead as their truck falls into gorge in Sikkim

16 soldiers dead as their truck falls into gorge in Sikkim

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'In a tragic road accident, involving an Army truck on December 23 at Zema in North Sikkim, 16 bravehearts of the Indian Army have lost their lives,' the Army said in the statement.

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

While 39 members of the all-important panel are general members, it has 32 permanent invitees, including some in-charges of state and 13 special invitees.

LAC under watch as China heightens activities: GOC-in-C Eastern Command

LAC under watch as China heightens activities: GOC-in-C Eastern Command

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Giving an account of India's overall military modernisation, Lt Gen Pande also said that an in-principle approval has been given to new combat formations called the Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) which can mobilise fast with a more effective approach.

At commanders meet, Rajnath asks Army to keep strong vigil along China border

At commanders meet, Rajnath asks Army to keep strong vigil along China border

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday asked the Army to maintain strong vigil along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China as the situation in the northern sector remained "tense" in view of deployment of PLA troops.

5 women officers commissioned into artillery regiments

5 women officers commissioned into artillery regiments

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

The women officers have joined the Regiment of Artillery after successfully completing their training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai on Saturday.

India recalls sacrifice of Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

India recalls sacrifice of Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday led the nation in paying tributes to the armed forces personnel who fought valiantly in extremely harsh conditions to defend the country's territory during the Kargil conflict.

'We're going to bring these kids home'

'We're going to bring these kids home'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'I would put my hand in the ground and have a little listen to what the mountain was doing.' 'Actually, it was still collapsing.' 'And there was a very real possibility that at some stage, without warning, the collapse could continue -- and continue across us, the people who were doing the rescue and also across to the men on the other side, who were being rescued.'

Grandma's Recipe: Ammaji's Mahi Bhindi

Grandma's Recipe: Ammaji's Mahi Bhindi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

This recipe, handed down from my grandmother, marries a yoghurt gravy with okra or bhindi.

'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'

'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'I've never seen such cooperation before. Problem solving. Everyone working together. And truthful.' 'Someone from the prime minister's office was there the entire time, at the table, one of the team.' 'Now you have to figure out how to get them out. And I'm just gonna sit here patiently.' 'But if you annoy me, I could actually ruin the whole game for you and for the people in here, which is the avalanche'.

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.'