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Mother's Day: Our Mummas' TASTY Recipes

Mother's Day: Our Mummas' TASTY Recipes

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation

Kusha Kapila And Badshah's Wife Isha Rikhi Have THIS In Common

Kusha Kapila And Badshah's Wife Isha Rikhi Have THIS In Common

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

They have the exact same outfit in their wardrobes and no, it's not your basic dress.

Delhi Metro Partners With Airtel Bank For NCMC Cards

Delhi Metro Partners With Airtel Bank For NCMC Cards

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has partnered with Airtel Payments Bank to launch co-branded RuPay National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC), enabling seamless payments across various transit networks nationwide.

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Who were the mothers who shaped Mahatma Gandhi, Sachin Tendulkar, Narendra Modi and other well-known Indians?

How AI Reveals Universal Patterns In Cooking Across Cultures

How AI Reveals Universal Patterns In Cooking Across Cultures

Rediff.com1 days ago

A study by researchers at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIITD) has used artificial intelligence to analyse over 118,000 recipes from 26 cuisines, revealing statistical 'laws' that govern cooking across cultures.

Chernobyl 40 Years Later: 6 Facts

Chernobyl 40 Years Later: 6 Facts

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Forty years ago a reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine tore itself apart during a failed test, triggering the worst violent release of radioactive debris into the atmosphere.

How AI Reveals Universal Patterns In Cooking Across Cultures

How AI Reveals Universal Patterns In Cooking Across Cultures

Rediff.com1 days ago

A study by researchers at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIITD) has used artificial intelligence to analyse over 118,000 recipes from 26 cuisines, revealing statistical 'laws' that govern cooking across cultures.

8 Hottest Places On Earth Are In India This April!

8 Hottest Places On Earth Are In India This April!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The scorching summer heat is frying these Indian towns and cities.

Bangladeshi Nationals Top List Of Foreigners Arrested In India: NCRB

Bangladeshi Nationals Top List Of Foreigners Arrested In India: NCRB

Rediff.com3 days ago

Bangladeshi nationals topped the list of foreign nationals arrested in India in 2024, according to the latest NCRB data, followed by Nigerians and Nepalis. West Bengal recorded the highest number of crimes committed by foreigners among states, while Delhi topped union territories.

Why Am I Being Demoted, Asks Pluto

Why Am I Being Demoted, Asks Pluto

Rediff.com2 May 2026

'If planets are, as many of your own geophysicists argue, bodies shaped by their own gravity and expressing internal processes, then by that measure, I am not an exception.'

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi continues to report the highest number of juvenile crime cases among metropolitan cities in India, according to the latest NCRB data. The report highlights the types of crimes committed and the socio-economic background of the juveniles involved.

M&M refines supply chain strategy to counter global disruptions

M&M refines supply chain strategy to counter global disruptions

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is implementing a comprehensive, multi-layered strategy to fortify its supply chains against geopolitical volatility, logistical challenges, and regulatory risks, drawing lessons from recent global disruptions.

CM Vijay resigns from Tiruchurapalli East seat, retains Perambur

CM Vijay resigns from Tiruchurapalli East seat, retains Perambur

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Before assuming office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay submitted his resignation letter from the post of member of the legislative assembly representing the Tiruchirappalli East constituency.

Vijay launches free power, women's safety, anti-drug schemes

Vijay launches free power, women's safety, anti-drug schemes

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has launched three key schemes focusing on electricity subsidies, women's safety, and drug eradication, fulfilling his election promises after his party's recent victory.

Sexual Harassment Allegations Lead To Case Against Delhi CEO

Sexual Harassment Allegations Lead To Case Against Delhi CEO

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have registered a case against the CEO of a digital marketing firm following a sexual harassment complaint filed by a former intern.

Vijay's TVK ends Dravidian grip, echoes Kejriwal's AAP surge in Delhi

Vijay's TVK ends Dravidian grip, echoes Kejriwal's AAP surge in Delhi

Rediff.com6 days ago

Vijay's TVK is poised to win its debut Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, drawing parallels to Arvind Kejriwal's AAP's rise in Delhi. Both parties capitalised on public disenchantment with established political structures, promising change and fighting corruption.

Delhi Prisons Exceed Capacity, Majority Of Inmates Are Undertrials

Delhi Prisons Exceed Capacity, Majority Of Inmates Are Undertrials

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi prisons are severely overcrowded, housing nearly double their authorised capacity, with undertrials making up the vast majority of the inmate population, according to the latest NCRB data.

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi continues to report the highest number of juvenile crime cases among metropolitan cities in India, according to the latest NCRB data for 2024. The city recorded 2,306 cases, with a crime rate of 42 per one lakh minors. Theft is the most common crime committed by juveniles.

Meerut Authorities Crack Down On Illegal Meat Shops

Meerut Authorities Crack Down On Illegal Meat Shops

Rediff.com5 days ago

Authorities in Meerut conducted a joint operation targeting illegal meat shops, resulting in closures and notices issued for violating food safety norms.

Vijay mirrors NTR feat, races to power within two years of party launch

Vijay mirrors NTR feat, races to power within two years of party launch

Rediff.com6 days ago

Vijay's TVK party is on the verge of forming a government in Tamil Nadu, drawing parallels to NTR's earlier success in Andhra Pradesh. Both achieved electoral success shortly after forming their parties, highlighting the potential for film popularity to translate into political gains.

Pakistan Navy Rescues Crew Of Stranded Indian Vessel

Pakistan Navy Rescues Crew Of Stranded Indian Vessel

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Pakistan Navy provided humanitarian assistance to the crew of an Indian offshore tug and supply vessel stranded in the Arabian Sea after receiving a request from Mumbai authorities.

Man Held For Keeping Daughter's Body For Months

Man Held For Keeping Daughter's Body For Months

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 72-year-old man in Meerut has been arrested for allegedly keeping his deceased daughter's body inside their house for nearly four months.

What Suvendu Adhikari Must Understand

What Suvendu Adhikari Must Understand

Rediff.com1 days ago

The electorate did not vote for the BJP as much as they voted against the TMC. This is an important distinction that the new government will ignore at its own peril, points out Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Reopen Hormuz route quickly, stick to no-nuclear pledge: China to Iran

Reopen Hormuz route quickly, stick to no-nuclear pledge: China to Iran

Rediff.com4 days ago

China has called on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and expressed appreciation for Tehran's commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, a key demand of the US to end the conflict.

Rajasthan Police Seize Key Mephedrone Precursor, Arrest Two

Rajasthan Police Seize Key Mephedrone Precursor, Arrest Two

Rediff.com2 days ago

Rajasthan Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has arrested two individuals and seized approximately 234 kg of 2-Bromo-4-Methyl Propiophenone, a crucial precursor used in the production of the synthetic drug mephedrone.

Hyderabad Police Hunt For Suspects In IPS Officer's Wife Murder

Hyderabad Police Hunt For Suspects In IPS Officer's Wife Murder

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Hyderabad are investigating the murder of Tanuja, the wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray. Investigators suspect the culprits, possibly Nepali nationals aided by a domestic worker, fled the city by train. Multiple teams are working to apprehend the suspects, and police have alerted forces in other states and the Sashastra Seema Bal.

Search On After Cow Killed, Suspected Leopard Attack In Kerala

Search On After Cow Killed, Suspected Leopard Attack In Kerala

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Forest Department in Palakkad, Kerala, has launched a search operation following the suspected killing of a cow by a leopard in Kanjikode. The incident occurred near forest land, prompting officials to investigate and consider further measures like camera traps and cage traps.

Thane Consultant Duped With False Tender Promise

Thane Consultant Duped With False Tender Promise

Rediff.com6 days ago

A business consultant in Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly cheated of 98 lakh by two individuals who promised profits from a government tender. The accused, claiming to own two companies, convinced the victim to invest in a mobile phone supply tender for the Uttar Pradesh government, but failed to deliver on their promises.

Four Held With Heroin Worth Rs 1 Crore In Araria

Four Held With Heroin Worth Rs 1 Crore In Araria

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Police in Araria district, Bihar, arrested four individuals from West Bengal with heroin valued at Rs one crore. The suspects were apprehended in the Town police station area and confessed to transporting the drugs for a local dealer.

SEBI Court Convicts Harshad Mehta-Linked Firms For Non-Compliance

SEBI Court Convicts Harshad Mehta-Linked Firms For Non-Compliance

Rediff.com3 days ago

A special SEBI court convicted two directors and their five firms, linked to late stockbroker Harshad Mehta, for failing to provide information during a 1998 investigation into the manipulation of shares belonging to BPL and Videocon.

Odisha's Rising Crime Graph: BJD Alleges 'Disturbed State' Under BJP

Odisha's Rising Crime Graph: BJD Alleges 'Disturbed State' Under BJP

Rediff.com1 days ago

The BJD alleges that Odisha has become a 'disturbed state' due to rising crime under BJP rule, citing several violent incidents and accusing the government of failing to maintain law and order. The BJP government refutes the allegations, claiming an increased conviction rate and swift arrests.

Kerala snakebite horror deepens with two more deaths; toll rises to 7

Kerala snakebite horror deepens with two more deaths; toll rises to 7

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Two elderly women in Kerala died from snakebites, raising the recent death toll to seven. The incidents occurred in Kannur and Idukki districts, prompting investigations and warnings about snakes seeking cooler environments during soaring temperatures.

Why Modi Empowered ED To Tackle Financial Crimes

Why Modi Empowered ED To Tackle Financial Crimes

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi strengthened the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to combat financial crimes like money laundering and corruption, dismissing allegations of it being used to target political opponents.

IBC-tax law mismatch clouds loss carry-forward benefits

IBC-tax law mismatch clouds loss carry-forward benefits

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A growing conflict between India's insolvency law and tax rules is creating fresh uncertainty for companies undergoing resolution, with tax authorities increasingly denying the benefit of carrying forward past losses even after resolution plans have been approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

Bengaluru Police Attacked After Asking Youths To Stop Drinking In Public

Bengaluru Police Attacked After Asking Youths To Stop Drinking In Public

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two police officers in Bengaluru were allegedly abused and assaulted by a group of four youths after asking them to stop consuming alcohol in a public place. Two suspects, including an engineering student and a software engineer, have been arrested, and efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining two.

ED Moves To Take Custody Of Godman In Money Laundering Probe

ED Moves To Take Custody Of Godman In Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached a special PMLA court in Mumbai seeking a production warrant against Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman and astrologer, in connection with a money laundering case linked to rape and fraud allegations.

Accused Acquitted In 2022 Robbery Case: Here's Why

Accused Acquitted In 2022 Robbery Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com5 days ago

A special court in Thane acquitted a 43-year-old man in a 2022 robbery case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the accused's identity beyond reasonable doubt. The man was also booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA).

Why Modi Gave More Powers To The Enforcement Directorate

Why Modi Gave More Powers To The Enforcement Directorate

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi strengthened the Enforcement Directorate to combat financial crimes like money laundering and corruption, dismissing allegations of it being used to target political opponents.

Pak ISI behind Punjab bomb blasts on Op Sindoor anniv: Cops

Pak ISI behind Punjab bomb blasts on Op Sindoor anniv: Cops

Rediff.com4 days ago

Punjab Police are investigating a low-intensity explosion near the army cantonment boundary wall in Amritsar's Khasa. The DGP suspects Pakistan's ISI may be involved, coinciding with the Operation Sindoor anniversary. Investigations are underway with multiple teams utilising various intelligence resources to apprehend the perpetrators.

Meerut Man Kills Wife Over Extra-Marital Affair: Police

Meerut Man Kills Wife Over Extra-Marital Affair: Police

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A 28-year-old man in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife after she discovered his extra-marital affair. The accused used a paper cutter to commit the crime and has confessed to the police.