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A Star chef in 3 nations

A Star chef in 3 nations

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

'More and more young chefs, instead of inventing new things, are exploring more deeply inside India,' Indian Accent's Manish Mehrotra tells Rahul Jacob.

Exclusive! Top Congress leader says Modi has begun a new era

Exclusive! Top Congress leader says Modi has begun a new era

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

'Modi has been successful in convincing people that from a social point of view, he is closest to Indian citizens. His is a victory of Indian-ness.'

What it means to be a woman chef in India

What it means to be a woman chef in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Four women chefs speak of their every day challenges and triumphs.

Bollywood's MOST JABARDAST JODI? VOTE!

Bollywood's MOST JABARDAST JODI? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Countless screen pairs have come together but only few can lay claim to that extra something called chemistry.

#WeddingStyle: How to dress like a star

#WeddingStyle: How to dress like a star

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Take a cue from these celebrity weddings and glam up your wedding look.

Peace at last, peace at last. Thank God Almighty, peace at last.

Peace at last, peace at last. Thank God Almighty, peace at last.

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

'According to top government sources, the territorial boundaries of the existing North-Eastern states will not be disturbed although cultural integration of Nagas living in states other than Nagaland will be facilitated through special measures,' reveals Nitin A Gokhale.

Indian Navy holds maiden 'Conclave of Chiefs' in Delhi

Indian Navy holds maiden 'Conclave of Chiefs' in Delhi

Rediff.com29 May 2015

In a first, Admiral RK Dhowan on New Delhi inaugurated the 'Conclave of Chiefs' on the sidelines of the Naval Commanders' Conference.

'Kuldeep, Chahal not afraid of making tactical changes'

'Kuldeep, Chahal not afraid of making tactical changes'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The 22-year-old Kuldeep, from Kanpur, grabbed nine wickets in the ODI series against Australia while Haryana-born Chahal picked up seven wickets in the same series.

How JP helped the RSS

How JP helped the RSS

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'Though the RSS honours Sardar Patel, who actually banned it, the real hero in the story of its rise is Jayaprakash Narayan,' says Vir Sanghvi.

Why Rahul is no match for Modi... in Parliament

Why Rahul is no match for Modi... in Parliament

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'It is this difference in their personalities -- one in eloquent command of the requirements of Parliamentary debate, the other unable to infuse spontaneity in his script -- that will be as much a factor in who India votes for next year, as other more germane factors,' says Vikram Johri.

'He was a Google'

'He was a Google'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Remembering journalist extraordinaire Kanti Bhatt.

1st Windies warm-up: Speedsters, openers the key to Kohli's gameplan

1st Windies warm-up: Speedsters, openers the key to Kohli's gameplan

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

India's new chief coach Anil Kumble will be keeping a keen eye on speedster Mohammed Shami's fitness along with the form of opener Shikhar Dhawan when the team begin its tour of West Indies.

This DeshBhakt Questions Everything

This DeshBhakt Questions Everything

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Akash Banerjee is posing tough questions to the establishment -- and getting away with them.

Biswajit's political debut on TMC ticket

Biswajit's political debut on TMC ticket

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Septuagenarian cinestar Biswajeet will make his political and electoral debut by contesting from South Delhi constituency on a Trinamool Congress ticket.

Pak violated ceasefire 286 times after surgical strike: BSF

Pak violated ceasefire 286 times after surgical strike: BSF

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

A large population was forced out of their homes due to heavy shelling and firing.

The hotel that could be a museum

The hotel that could be a museum

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The lobby of ITC Maurya has several artworks by 20th century masters like Krishen Khanna, Akbar Padamsee, Tyeb Mehta and M F Husains. It has everything going to become India's first art museum hotel.

Why IIT-Bombay sacked this genius

Why IIT-Bombay sacked this genius

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'As a child, I believed that my world record would be a national pride. But I feel cheated now.'

'Inflation, growth key challenges before Modi govt'

'Inflation, growth key challenges before Modi govt'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

With the industrial production dragging the overall growth down, it said the government must also focus on the manufacturing sector by reducing the "infrastructure deficit".

Red corner notice to be issued against Masood Azhar

Red corner notice to be issued against Masood Azhar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The special court issued the arrest warrant after weighing the evidence presented by the NIA.

'Pakistan will make a lot of mistakes'

'Pakistan will make a lot of mistakes'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'A couple of Pulwamas will bring the two nations to war and it will be limited to J&K itself.'

'Budget gives new wings to aspirations of poor'

'Budget gives new wings to aspirations of poor'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

After Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented his fifth straight budget in the Lok Sabha, Bharatiya Janata Party members and ministers from the Cabinet reacted positively to the Budget. Here are some of the reactions.

Who's the real 'Chatur Baniya'?

Who's the real 'Chatur Baniya'?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

'Even if the BJP's hope of a Congress-mukt Bharat is realised, it will still have to contend with Mr Gandhi's god-like status in the foreseeable future,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Navy needs to be aggressive to defend country: Parrikar

Navy needs to be aggressive to defend country: Parrikar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Parrikar also released the revised strategic guidance document in view of the prevalent geo-economic and geo-strategic scenarios.

What Subbarao enjoys post-RBI? He can speak without mkt fear

What Subbarao enjoys post-RBI? He can speak without mkt fear

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

'One of the nice things about being a central bank governor is that the markets hang on every word you say'.

The international model who was rejected for being too beautiful

The international model who was rejected for being too beautiful

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Australian model Alicia Komodromos talks about travelling to India to pursue her modelling dream and how she found her second home and friends for life.

Fashion tips from Sonam, Nargis, Ranveer this Diwali!

Fashion tips from Sonam, Nargis, Ranveer this Diwali!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

See, learn and apply these cues!

Govt may review ban on porn websites

Govt may review ban on porn websites

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Facing flak over blocking of 857 websites, the government on Tuesday reviewed its order and decided to lift ban on those sites which did not contain pornographic material but had still faced action.

Congress has cut a sorry figure: Jaitley on Aadhaar verdict

Congress has cut a sorry figure: Jaitley on Aadhaar verdict

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

His colleague and Law & IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the court has held that the purpose of issuing Aadhaar to all Indian citizens is legitimate and no surveillance is possible.

First round matches are always tricky: Saina

First round matches are always tricky: Saina

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

London Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal said that unheralded Brazilian opponent Vicente Lohaynny "surprised her" as the first round at major events are always "tricky and difficult to play".

The concert that changed Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan's lives

The concert that changed Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan's lives

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

At some point, it became evident to the audience that a subtle musical duel was taking place. By the time the faster taans started, the notes had become sharp arrows shot with the intention to annihilate. A revealing excerpt from Namita Devidayal's The Sixth String Of Vilayat Khan.

Honda Jazz: Not very exciting, but the 2nd most fuel efficient car in India

Honda Jazz: Not very exciting, but the 2nd most fuel efficient car in India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

"Honda Jazz is very spacious and the flexibility inside the cabin makes it extremely versatile, while the new and punchy diesel heart comes at the right time," says Indian motoring website MotorBeam.

Shooter Jitu wins historic gold medal at Maribor World Cup

Shooter Jitu wins historic gold medal at Maribor World Cup

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Jitu, who had won a silver medal in the free pistol competition, shot 200.8 in the final round to clinch the gold in the air pistol event.

Shooter Jitu wins historic gold medal at Maribor World Cup

Shooter Jitu wins historic gold medal at Maribor World Cup

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Jitu, who had won a silver medal in the free pistol competition, shot 200.8 in the final round to clinch the gold in the air pistol event.

After win, Dhoni takes a dig at the critics

After win, Dhoni takes a dig at the critics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

The record is good, but it's something that I don't want to get into because there will come a time when we will lose.

Injury-free Aaron hopes to take consistent Ranji form into Test series

Injury-free Aaron hopes to take consistent Ranji form into Test series

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Aaron, who has had a start-stop career ever since making his international debut in October 2011, has no qualms in acknowledging that the time has come to deliver consistently.

PM surveys flood-hit Kerala, grants Rs. 500 cr emergency aid

PM surveys flood-hit Kerala, grants Rs. 500 cr emergency aid

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

An ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh will be given per person to the next of kin of those killed in the floods.

Army's Northern Command celebrates 68th Infantry Day

Army's Northern Command celebrates 68th Infantry Day

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

To honour the supreme sacrifice of the infantry in fighting the Pakistani raiders in Jammu and Kashmir in 1947, the Indian Army on Tuesday celebrated its 68th Infantry Day with traditional solemnity and gaiety all across the Northern Command.

How Bumrah triggered the collapse of Kings XI

How Bumrah triggered the collapse of Kings XI

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Mumbai Indians seamer Jasprit Bumrah helped his side beat Kings XI Punjab in an IPL match in Mumbai.

Pitch row: Wankhede curator awaiting MCA reply

Pitch row: Wankhede curator awaiting MCA reply

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

The controversy over the batting track prepared for the fifth ODI between India and South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium, where the visitors hammered the hosts by 214 runs to win the series last month, is yet to die down.

Post FM's lifeline, markets to see best Monday so far in 2019?

Post FM's lifeline, markets to see best Monday so far in 2019?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Market experts on why the bulls will be on the rampage first thing on Monday after the scrapping of enhanced surcharge on FPIs and other measures to ease the systemic liquidity squeeze and boost demand. Prasanna D Zore reports.