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Revelations by tennis players on fixing approaches come thick and fast

Revelations by tennis players on fixing approaches come thick and fast

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

After startling claims, on Monday, by the BBC and online BuzzFeed News accusing tennis authorities of failing to deal with 16 players repeatedly flagged up to the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) over suspicions of matches being thrown, former British Davis Cup player Arvind Parmar and Australian teenager Thanasi Kokkinakis have revealed that they were offered money to tank games.

7 ways credit card rewards can backfire on you!

7 ways credit card rewards can backfire on you!

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Do you save to spend or spend to save? If you belong to the second category, reward points can only harm your financial health.

The odd, crazy world we live in

The odd, crazy world we live in

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Here is your weekly digest of the odd moments from around the world

Eid special: 5 delicious recipes

Eid special: 5 delicious recipes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

5 recipes for amazing dishes you can make on Eid, or really any other day.

Must read: 5 books to kickstart your career in 2018

Must read: 5 books to kickstart your career in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Learn how to solve problems, build networks and become a smart leader.

10 reasons why you might be losing hair

10 reasons why you might be losing hair

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Did you know that losing weight can also cause hair loss?

Now cooking: A feast for Prez Obama... in your kitchen

Now cooking: A feast for Prez Obama... in your kitchen

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Rediff reader Daphne sent us recipes of Broccoli and Walnut Soup, Galouti Kabab, Gushtaba, Roast Leg of Lamb and Mutton Rogan Josh.

'If fighting stops in Afghanistan, Kashmir could become ground zero for terror groups'

'If fighting stops in Afghanistan, Kashmir could become ground zero for terror groups'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'A resurgent Jaish could be a reflection of the Pakistani security establishment's view that with the region moving ever closer to a post-US Afghanistan, it is time to redirect attention to Kashmir.'

Want to be a model? Read this

Want to be a model? Read this

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Nagaland-born Carol Humtsoe talks about about her journey as a model.

Modi and the many Gordian knots

Modi and the many Gordian knots

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Is it because of the failure to deliver serious institutional reform or that, at the end of the day, we are like that only, asks T N Ninan.

Cooking continental food? Avoid these 10 mistakes

Cooking continental food? Avoid these 10 mistakes

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Don't make these basic mistakes while cooking Western or continental food.

5 surprising pregnancy rules that nobody will tell you about!

5 surprising pregnancy rules that nobody will tell you about!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Eating healthy, exercising, not smoking and drinking are the most common pregnancy rules. But here are some more...

How confused Congress leaders are not helping the party

How confused Congress leaders are not helping the party

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Digvijay Singh's questions on Rahul's leadership, Antony's on Congress's secularism are all red herrings, says Virendra Kapoor.

Why India must be tough with Myanmar

Why India must be tough with Myanmar

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

'If Myanmar falls to China, let it.' 'Sooner or later the rulers of the country will have to call New Delhi.'

At 97, yoga guru is India's oldest Padma Shri

At 97, yoga guru is India's oldest Padma Shri

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

The Grand Old Lady of Yoga V Nanammal was the oldest recipient of the Padma Shri on Republic Day this year. Archana Masih met the nearly 100 year old yoga guru who does not wear glasses, has never been to a doctor and can do age defying twists, hauls and bends.

6 Indian foods that are good for weight loss

6 Indian foods that are good for weight loss

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Here are six foods you must include in your diet that are healthy and will help you manage your weight better

Follow these chefs on Instagram at your own risk

Follow these chefs on Instagram at your own risk

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The food pics posted by these chefs on Instagram are nothing short of pure ecstasy.

Why Subramanian Swamy is wrong in criticising RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan

Why Subramanian Swamy is wrong in criticising RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Because of Rajan's policies, the banking system has mustered enough courage to disclose their toxic assets

Why Raghuram Rajan deserves a second term

Why Raghuram Rajan deserves a second term

Rediff.com10 May 2016

What differentiates Rajan from his predecessors is his proactive steps in anticipating a problem and coming up with out-of-the-box solutions

Recipes for stress-free cooking

Recipes for stress-free cooking

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Chef-turned-author Rakhee Vaswani's simple tricks to cook healthy, restaurant-style food at home.

Guilt-free Diwali desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth

Guilt-free Diwali desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Home bakers across India are churning out healthy treats by the dozen. We present a select few.

Tamil Nadu's Xmas recipe: Veg Stew and Chicken Kheema

Tamil Nadu's Xmas recipe: Veg Stew and Chicken Kheema

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Genslin Vinodh shares some special recipes from her hometown.

India's investment climate gone sour? Govt's diktat for I-T

India's investment climate gone sour? Govt's diktat for I-T

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

India's tax officials, long the scourge of foreign investors, are under government pressure to avoid aggressive claims against overseas funds.

Why did Modi meet Karunanidhi?

Why did Modi meet Karunanidhi?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

'The prime minister's advisers might have told him that going along with this AIADMK government will damage his image.'

Recipes: 5 sauces to up your cooking game

Recipes: 5 sauces to up your cooking game

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Super easy recipes that will transform anything from salad to pasta.

Have you ever been to Dharamkot?

Have you ever been to Dharamkot?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Want a detox from the city crowds? Visit Dharamkot and watch the glorious sunset!

'Affordable housing: A change in mindset is needed'

'Affordable housing: A change in mindset is needed'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Chairman Anand Mahindra spoke to Business Standard on affordable housing.

CPI leader launches fresh attack on Moily over Reliance

CPI leader launches fresh attack on Moily over Reliance

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Launching a fresh broadside at Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily, CPI leader and MP Gurudas Dasgupta on Tuesday said no action has been taken against Reliance Industries for deliberately keeping natural gas output low and is instead being rewarded by a steep hike in prices.

Help! My child is a picky eater

Help! My child is a picky eater

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

I was on a verge of a nervous breakdown as feeding my picky eater toddler was a nightmare. But something changed, says Anay Bhalerao.

Do you know 5,000 Chinese live in India?

Do you know 5,000 Chinese live in India?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

The new entrants are young, enterprising Chinese men and women who want to tap into the promising Indian market.

The man who invested $2 bn in India

The man who invested $2 bn in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

'In the end, investing is about people.' 'If you get the right people, they make things happen,' Mengistu Alemayehu tells Shyamal Majumdar.

Cash Crisis: Daily wagers skip meal

Cash Crisis: Daily wagers skip meal

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

'Modi has said the poor are sleeping peacefully and the rich are buying sleeping pills.' 'The reality is the other way around.' 'Poor people are not able to sleep because of hunger.'

New NPA norms: RBI offers some breather

New NPA norms: RBI offers some breather

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has offered some leeway to banks for early detection and resolution of bad loans. Under the new regime kicking off from April 1, lenders can finance 50 per cent of the outstanding loan value, RBI said in Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy, released on Thursday.

How Modi's DMK spin queers the pitch in TN

How Modi's DMK spin queers the pitch in TN

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Monday's surprise meeting is an admission by the Bharatiya Janata Party that their purported strategy of hoping to ride the popular 'Modi wave' in a Tamil Nadu without Jaya and a bed-ridden Karunanidhi does not have much chance of success, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Happy with her latest move, Indrani departed from Courtroom 51 with a spring in her step. The woman who hopped up into the jail truck was a cheerful one.

Why did Trump cancel the summit with Kim?

Why did Trump cancel the summit with Kim?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Trump forgets that Kim is not one who likes to be treated publicly as a pauper; he wants to come to the table as an equal, and from a position of perceived strength, not as a suppliant,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

The 45-year-old model who looks 20

The 45-year-old model who looks 20

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

This and more news from the world of showbiz in the latest edition of our glamour round-up.

'India will not allow Bhutan to engage with China'

'India will not allow Bhutan to engage with China'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The recent withdrawal of subsidies on cooking gas and kerosene to Bhutan, since revived, has raised the hackles in China, with a state-run daily saying India will not allow Bhutan to freely engage with it.

'US wants Haqqanis, not Saeed'

'US wants Haqqanis, not Saeed'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Perhaps the biggest indication was its striking decision in November to delink LeT from its aid certification process.' 'The administration decided that the US, in order to send military aid to Pakistan, would not need to certify that Pakistan is cracking down on LeT.' 'Perhaps the administration was trying to offer a carrot -- in effect, we're backing off on LeT, but in return we expect you (Pakistan) to go after the Haqqanis.' 'Either way, the optics were dreadful for the US given that Hafiz Saeed was released from house arrest a few days after the US move.' 'The US reacted angrily, but eventually it moved on, and refocused on its core concern: The Afghan-focused terror groups.'

Achche din? Japanese restaurants in India dish out vegetarian delights

Achche din? Japanese restaurants in India dish out vegetarian delights

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Japanese cuisine gets a vegetarian twist in India.