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Manmohan in Time's list of influential people

Manmohan in Time's list of influential people

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

An article in the magazine on Dr Singh by Nobel laureate Amartya Sen said, "The man in the blue turban, despite his great success, has remained approachable and ready to listen and instinctively sympathetic to the underdogs of society."

A meal made in heaven

A meal made in heaven

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Great chefs are alchemists. They put ingredients and flavours together in ways that are sometimes unfathomable, says Rahul Jacob.

Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi Review: Silly sequel

Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi Review: Silly sequel

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'The joke has gone on for far too long already. How about a happy ending?' asks Sukanya Verma.

After 12 years, India, Russia, China hold trilateral meeting

After 12 years, India, Russia, China hold trilateral meeting

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Earlier, Modi met Jinping seperately and the two leaders concurred there had been a perceptible improvement in bilateral relations.

Here's driving Into Tibet!

Here's driving Into Tibet!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

'The road from Zhangmu via Nyalam to Tingri is everything a Himalayan drive should be. With tall peaks as the backdrop, switchbacks yielding to roads that stretched into eternity, passing by some of the most scenic views on the planet.'

Coronavirus crisis is moving global life online

Coronavirus crisis is moving global life online

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Millions of people worldwide are having to embrace life under lockdown -- confined to their own four walls or neighbourhoods for weeks on end as countries battle to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

The charge of the software brigade

The charge of the software brigade

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

Pak used drones to drop off arms, say Punjab cops

Pak used drones to drop off arms, say Punjab cops

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

In the first such incident reported in Punjab, drones were used to drop weapons and communication devices, among others, from across the border, an official said, adding that a half-burnt drone used in the operation was recovered from Tarn Taran.

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Here's what the national capital needs to do to ensure the residents stop breathing toxic fumes.

China's moon rover Jade Rabbit comes 'back to life'

China's moon rover Jade Rabbit comes 'back to life'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

China's troubled moon rover Yutu or Jade Rabbit has come back to life from a troubled dormancy although experts are still trying to figure out the cause of its abnormality, officials said on Thursday.

MUST READ: How India, China can work together

MUST READ: How India, China can work together

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

'As China rises and India grows to reclaim their earlier positions on the world stage as two of the largest economies and most important countries, there will indeed be some contention between these two powers.' 'There will also be plenty of space and room for cooperation amongst the two of us.' 'As our economic size increases to match the fact that we are the two most populous nations on earth, it will be all the more important for us to keep the interests of our peoples as well as those of the rest of the world in mind.' 'We shall have to grow together rather than as separate and disparate entities,' points out Ambassador Gautam Bambawale -- who served as India's ambassador to China -- in the 7th annual lecture of the Indian Association of Foreign Affairs Correspondents on March 1, 2019.

PIX: Alia, Varun, Anushka's FOODILICIOUS moments

PIX: Alia, Varun, Anushka's FOODILICIOUS moments

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Stars caught candid while enjoying delicious food!

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

A combination of externalities such as global trade wars and slowing growth, continuing glitches in accessing offsets under the GST regime, which has created a liquidity crunch for smaller exporters, and the growing competitiveness of smaller countries are causing the slowdown.

Modi in China: To the 14th Century and back

Modi in China: To the 14th Century and back

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the Xi'an City Wall which is the oldest and the largest surviving wall of its kind in China and was given a traditional Tang dynasty welcome at the historic site.

Asian Games: Neeraj-led Indian track and field athletes set to sizzle

Asian Games: Neeraj-led Indian track and field athletes set to sizzle

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

The spotlight will be on Neeraj Chopra and Hima Das while Dutee Chand would look to prove a point when India's track and field athletes begin their campaign in the Asian Games in Jakarta on Saturday.

Bigg Boss 10: Housemates cook up a storm!

Bigg Boss 10: Housemates cook up a storm!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

On the 100th day inside the house, Lopa and Rohan are left with a sour taste in their mouths.

The Un-Curry approach to Indian food

The Un-Curry approach to Indian food

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'I wanted them to explore beyond samosas, tandoori chicken, naan and tikka masala, which were all delicious, but only represented a tiny portion of India's rich culinary diversity.' In Shared Tables, Kaumudi Marathe shares family stories and recipes from Pune to Los Angeles.

Is Sashi Cheliah MasterChef's best winner yet?

Is Sashi Cheliah MasterChef's best winner yet?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The Singapore-based contestant is the first to have scored 93 out of 100 points to win the 10th season.

At 21, she started a gym for Srinagar's women

At 21, she started a gym for Srinagar's women

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

In Mehreen Amin's gym, Kashmiri girls who earlier had no access to female trainers, are 'gymming' their way to fitness.

Economy: '4 to 5 years for normalcy to return'

Economy: '4 to 5 years for normalcy to return'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'The government has failed to understand the seriousness of the situation, and that's why they are underestimating the problem.' 'They think some tinkering here and there will fix the economy automatically.'

'If everyone wore a face mask, this thing will be gone tomorrow!'

'If everyone wore a face mask, this thing will be gone tomorrow!'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The majority of the spread is by people coughing, or sneezing or talking loudly, in a very short distance, two metres from one another, and a mask will prevent that sort of transmission.'

China's plans: Time for India to wake up

China's plans: Time for India to wake up

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Nearly two decades ago, then defence minister George Fernandes said: 'China has built roads up to the border, while there has been negligence on India's part.' Since Fernandes uttered these brave words, what has been done on the Indian side? The Modi Sarkar is apparently trying, but little has been achieved so far, says Claude Arpi.

China says no to commercial production of GM staple food

China says no to commercial production of GM staple food

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

China granted bio-safety certificates in 2009 to two pest-resistant GM rice varieties and one type of corn, the first country to allow field trials of GM staple foods.

The Beauties of Sikkim

The Beauties of Sikkim

Rediff.com21 May 2018

'The Himalayan people may not represent a large or politically influential section of the population, but India's security depends on them.' 'Let us hope Sikkim remains a beacon of stability,' says Claude Arpi after a recent visit to the picturesque north eastern state.

7 big steps for Modi 2

7 big steps for Modi 2

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Indians want change and progress. They should be willing to accept tough decisions, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'This is the only place on earth where Elephas maximus climbs to these heights.'

'We can't even take a U-turn'

'We can't even take a U-turn'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The prayer, Sarvejana Sukhinobhavantu, or let the whole universe of living beings be well, helps. So do profound and relevant Ancient Wise Words and aphorisms: Vasudaiva Kutumbakam, or the whole world is one big family, interconnected, interdependent. And a sense of humour, jokes, pranks, writing, conversations. And, last but definitely not least, the rippling waves of inner realisation on the background mind-track -- about the insignificance of ego, the importance of humility, the wasted opportunities in life, the wrong moves, the strokes of luck, the past 'sins', the what-ifs.

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The cloud kitchen market in India will hit $1.05 billion by 2023. Just 13% of the total market has been utilised so far.

'With the 2+2, there will be a big engagement with the US'

'With the 2+2, there will be a big engagement with the US'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'I am hopeful that you will see more focused attention on this relationship,' former US assistant secretary of state Nisha Desai Biswal tells Alokananda Chakraborty.

The search for authentic Indian cuisines ends here

The search for authentic Indian cuisines ends here

Rediff.com23 May 2018

This start-up connects diners with regional cuisines that restaurants do not serve.

Tell us! Can India repeat their CWG success at Asian Games?

Tell us! Can India repeat their CWG success at Asian Games?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Asian Games will be a reality check for India's athletes after the Commonwealth Games high

Not only Maggi, many other Nestl products faced queries

Not only Maggi, many other Nestl products faced queries

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Food regulator has closed more than 15 files.

Why Apple should be worried!

Why Apple should be worried!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Xiaomi's latest smartphone Mi4 surely can give Apple's iPhones serious competition, says Shruti Puri, and could dent sales of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus that helped Apple post fantastic quarterly numbers recently.

A New Yorker's Diwali in Delhi

A New Yorker's Diwali in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

'After living in the US for over three decades, where I would spend Diwali nights with close friends and eat Indian meals, I have recently started to return home during the festival. But none of that old Diwali exists for me.'

Living on the river in Arunachal

Living on the river in Arunachal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The Siang is a dramatic river that flows through a beautiful land. Rafting on it is a rare pleasure the state offers tourists, says Ajai Shukla.

Markets end flat amid range bound trades

Markets end flat amid range bound trades

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Sensex ended up 11 points at 25,561 and the 50-share Nifty gained 16 points to end at 7,640.

9 more banks under scanner over money laundering

9 more banks under scanner over money laundering

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the magnitude of the alleged black money transfer through state-owned BoB will only be known after completion of the multi-disciplinary probe.

Fat to fit: How I lost 42 kilos in 6 months

Fat to fit: How I lost 42 kilos in 6 months

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Arpita Aggarwal changed her lifestyle and took charge of her life.

Do you know what impact investing is?

Do you know what impact investing is?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'India is the largest stomping ground in the world for impact investing as we have an extraordinary combination of entrepreneurial drive with huge, absolute demand for all kinds of social services,' IDFC First Bank's chief Rajiv Lall tells Anjuli Bhargava.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

From DIY submarines to diets of 20,000 calories is part of this week's collection of weird, true and funny news.