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The Magic of Khichdi

The Magic of Khichdi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Every home across India makes khichdi and it still isn't as celebrated as it should be.

How the Tablighi Jamaat was born

How the Tablighi Jamaat was born

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The Tablighi Jamaat avoided confrontation, stayed clear of conversion of non-Muslims, abjured politics and focused only on religious attainment. >A fascinating excerpt from Ziya Us Salam's Inside The Tablighi Jamaat.

Shutdown in Kashmir by separatists extended to July 25, curfew continues

Shutdown in Kashmir by separatists extended to July 25, curfew continues

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in strength across the Valley for strict implementation of the prohibitory orders.

Infiltration bid foiled near LoC, 5 soldiers injured; gunfight on

Infiltration bid foiled near LoC, 5 soldiers injured; gunfight on

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

A defence spokesman this evening confirmed five soldiers were injured in the gunfight so far.

The Mahabharat from Duryodhan's view

The Mahabharat from Duryodhan's view

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Puneet Issar tells the story of Mahabharata from the eyes of its greatest villain.

55 deaths in a month, Kashmir continues to rage

55 deaths in a month, Kashmir continues to rage

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

With Lone's death, the number of people killed in the unrest in the Valley, which entered the second month on Monday, reached 55, including two police personnel.

What Jayalalithaa's extended hospitalisation means

What Jayalalithaa's extended hospitalisation means

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

'It stands to reason that if a CM is hospitalised for long durations, and is perceived to be not fully functional, that it is the governor's Constitutional duty to ascertain by diligent efforts and arrive at a dispassionate conclusion about the CM being physically fit and mentally alert to discharge his/her Constitutional obligations,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Frida

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most hundred partnerships (58).

ISRO scientists will leave their imprint on the universe

ISRO scientists will leave their imprint on the universe

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

'The unflappable temperament and nerves of steel under extreme pressure -- essential ingredients in space research -- were on full display in the rows occupied by the scientists still engrossed in their monitor screens,' says Minnie Vaid, author of Those Magnificent Women And Their Flying Machines, ISRO's Mission to Mars.

IAF chopper crashes in Bangalore, 1 killed

IAF chopper crashes in Bangalore, 1 killed

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Co-pilot Squadron Leader Priye Sharma (32) died when the Dhruv advanced light helicopter crashed near a runway.

'Supercop' K P S Gill passes away at 82

'Supercop' K P S Gill passes away at 82

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Gill was suffering from end-stage kidney failure and significant ischemic heart disease. He was recovering from peritonitis.

London knife attack leaves 1 dead, 5 hurt

London knife attack leaves 1 dead, 5 hurt

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Scotland Yard said the incident is being treated as possible terror offence.

Death toll rises to 33 as protests continue to boil in Kashmir

Death toll rises to 33 as protests continue to boil in Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Hundreds others were wounded many of whom received bullet and pellet injuries and are undergoing treatment in various hospitals.

12-year-old succumbs to pellet injuries in Srinagar

12-year-old succumbs to pellet injuries in Srinagar

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Curfew remained in force in seven police station areas of the city as a precautionary measure for maintaining law and order.

Abhilash Tomy eager to go back to sea

Abhilash Tomy eager to go back to sea

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The naval officer had circumnavigated the globe in 2012-13, and was a special invitee at the race, which commemorates 50 years of the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race 1968-69.

4 injured in blast in Guwahati; ULFA claims responsibility

4 injured in blast in Guwahati; ULFA claims responsibility

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The explosion took place at a construction material dump in the Pan Bazar area when the four passersby, including a woman, were injured around 11.45 am, the sources said.

Couples, brother-sister: Meet CRPF's anti-Naxal 'Bastariya' battalion

Couples, brother-sister: Meet CRPF's anti-Naxal 'Bastariya' battalion

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The new battalion, numbered 241, was named Bastariya because it included recruits from Bijapur, Dantewada, Narayanpur, and Sukma districts.

Life in most parts of Kashmir limping to normalcy, CM assures justice

Life in most parts of Kashmir limping to normalcy, CM assures justice

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Life in most parts of Kashmir started limping back to normalcy after remaining paralysed for five days due to strikes and protests.

'Coronavirus is a huge problem for India'

'Coronavirus is a huge problem for India'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'India needs to do what India can do, which is to keep the number of cases down.' 'If it manages to keep the cases down, it will save lives.'

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

Ganguly bats for Shoaib

Ganguly bats for Shoaib

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

Sourav Ganguly voiced his support for Shoaib Akhtar, saying the Pakistan pacer deserves praise for trying his best despite being indisposed.

Looking for a career in the skies?

Looking for a career in the skies?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Qatar Airways is recruiting cabin crew.

One killed, dozens wounded in Thailand car bomb attack

One killed, dozens wounded in Thailand car bomb attack

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

A staff member at the town's hospital said 32 people were injured, five of them critically.

Dravid misses practice session

Dravid misses practice session

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

The Indian captain was unwell and opted out of the net session on the eve of the second Test

Trump meets Vegas shooting victims, refuses to speak on gun control laws

Trump meets Vegas shooting victims, refuses to speak on gun control laws

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Trump said the Americans defied death and hatred with love and courage and thanked the first responders on the behalf of the "grateful nation".

British Parliament crash: Man held on suspicion of terror offences

British Parliament crash: Man held on suspicion of terror offences

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Two people at the scene were treated for injuries after the vehicle crashed into the large steel barriers erected around the Houses of Parliament complex.

Hy'bad blasts: Narco analysis test nails Bilal

Hy'bad blasts: Narco analysis test nails Bilal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

It will be interesting to see what the Hyderabad police will now do to secure Shahid aka Bilal, who is allegedly in Bangladesh.

Shaurya Chakra for Mumbai-based Navy pilot

Shaurya Chakra for Mumbai-based Navy pilot

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Commander Kasutubh Gosavi was given the honour for saving 15 lives.

1 killed in J&K attack

1 killed in J&K attack

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

'Indian, Chinese soldiers were thrown into the lake'

'Indian, Chinese soldiers were thrown into the lake'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'It is pure luck that we did not have any body bags, otherwise things could have been nasty.'

Violence continues to sweep the Valley: Latest updates

Violence continues to sweep the Valley: Latest updates

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Violence continues to scorch south Kashmir following the killing of 'poster-boy' militant Burhan Wani with the death toll going up to 34.

Kashmir unrest: Toll rises; anger refuses to subside

Kashmir unrest: Toll rises; anger refuses to subside

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level meeting at his residence on Tuesday morning to review the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

45 dead in 14 days: Curfew continues to paralyse Kashmir

45 dead in 14 days: Curfew continues to paralyse Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Fresh clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in Kashmir, even as Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit the Valley on Saturday.

After violence, uneasy calm prevails in Kashmir

After violence, uneasy calm prevails in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

No major clash was reported on Thursday from anywhere in Kashmir.

Nation pays homage to Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh

Nation pays homage to Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The national flag will fly half-mast on the day of the funeral in Delhi.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

Peshawar massacre, revenge for Pak army operations in North Waziristan

Peshawar massacre, revenge for Pak army operations in North Waziristan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The horrific attack on the Peshawar school is the terrorists's retaliation for the Zarb-e-Azb military operation in North Waziristan.

Sushma Swaraj passes away at 67

Sushma Swaraj passes away at 67

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

AIIMS doctors said the BJP stalwart and former external affairs minister died of a cardiac arrest.

ISI sheltered Taliban leader Mullah Omar, says Clinton email

ISI sheltered Taliban leader Mullah Omar, says Clinton email

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Top Taliban leader Mullah Omar was sheltered by Pakistan's powerful spy agency Inter-Services intelligence after the outfit's leadership fled from Afghanistan in 2001, according to an email received by former secretary of state Hillary Clinton during her tenure.