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'Dangerous path': India warns citizens against joining Russian military

'Dangerous path': India warns citizens against joining Russian military

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

The Ministry of External Affairs has issued a strong advisory warning Indian nationals against joining the Russian armed forces, citing significant mortal dangers. The MEA noted instances of individuals seeking recruitment for monetary benefits, with some even renouncing Indian citizenship. The government is actively engaged with Russia to ensure the safety and early discharge of Indians already serving, having secured the release of 139 nationals previously.

Recipe: Eggs With Potato Hash And Walnut Pesto

Recipe: Eggs With Potato Hash And Walnut Pesto

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Golden, seasoned potatoes are topped with an egg to your liking and a dollop of fresh walnut basil pesto for a tasty start to your day.

Why Drishyam: The Conclusion Is Better Than Drishyam 3

Why Drishyam: The Conclusion Is Better Than Drishyam 3

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Drishyam: The Conclusion has remarkably outsmarted its Malayalam counterpart, Drishyam 3, by delivering a superior thriller that perfectly understands audience expectations for intricate plots and compelling twists.

Bollywood Salutes Nana Patekar: 'A Legend Moves On'

Bollywood Salutes Nana Patekar: 'A Legend Moves On'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

That voice, that intensity, that honesty in every performance he was completely his own. Nana Patekar was truly one of a kind.'

Poovamma's golden revenge at Asian Games after doping ban

Poovamma's golden revenge at Asian Games after doping ban

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Indian quarter-miler MR Poovamma, 36, secured her third Asian Games 4x400m relay gold, marking a triumphant return after a two-year doping ban. She expressed immense satisfaction in proving her critics wrong and credited her family and husband for their unwavering support during her challenging comeback journey.

Househelp Suspected In Retired IAS Officer's Brutal Murder

Househelp Suspected In Retired IAS Officer's Brutal Murder

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A retired 70-year-old IAS officer, Rakesh Agarwal, was found dead with his throat slit at his Bhopal residence. Police suspect his househelp, Varun, who joined two days prior and is now missing. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has assured strict action, while the Congress party has criticised the state's law and order situation following the incident.

Househelp Suspected In Retired IAS Officer's Brutal Murder

Househelp Suspected In Retired IAS Officer's Brutal Murder

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A retired 70-year-old IAS officer, Rakesh Agarwal, was found dead with his throat slit at his Bhopal residence. Police suspect his househelp, Varun, who joined two days prior and is now missing. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has assured strict action, while the Congress party has criticised the state's law and order situation following the incident.

Househelp Suspected In Retired IAS Officer's Brutal Murder

Househelp Suspected In Retired IAS Officer's Brutal Murder

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A retired 70-year-old IAS officer, Rakesh Agarwal, was found dead with his throat slit at his Bhopal residence. Police suspect his househelp, Varun, who joined two days prior and is now missing. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has assured strict action, while the Congress party has criticised the state's law and order situation following the incident.

Police Probe Murder Of Retired IAS Officer In Bhopal, Househelp Suspected

Police Probe Murder Of Retired IAS Officer In Bhopal, Househelp Suspected

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A 70-year-old retired IAS officer, Rakesh Agarwal, was found dead with his throat slit at his home in Bhopal. Police suspect his househelp, who has been missing since the incident. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has condemned the killing and assured swift action, while the opposition has criticised the state's law and order situation.

Replacing Rice With Rotis Won't Lower Blood Sugar

Replacing Rice With Rotis Won't Lower Blood Sugar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

'The total carbohydrate intake remains the deciding factor.'

Recipe: Satya's Mangalore Mung Sabzi

Recipe: Satya's Mangalore Mung Sabzi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

A simple and extremely nourishing lentil like whole green mung finds its voice in a Mangalore-style prep.

Under The Moon In Dubrovnik & Other Balkan Adventures

Under The Moon In Dubrovnik & Other Balkan Adventures

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

It had always been my dream to reach the Balkans someday and for a few days in hot August my wishes were granted.

Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai Review: Muddled Fantasy

Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai Review: Muddled Fantasy

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai has the makings of a fascinating existential fable, but Ram's surreal experiment gets lost in its own muddled storytelling.

Indian sailor, 4 others killed by Somali pirates

Indian sailor, 4 others killed by Somali pirates

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

An Indian sailor was killed and several others rescued during an anti-piracy operation in Somalia. Security forces retook control of the hijacked fuel tanker MT Honour 25, apprehending 16 suspected pirates. Other Indian seafarers from different vessels were also safely repatriated amidst a resurgence of piracy in the region.

BRICS Summit: Inside The Vegetarian Dinner Menu

BRICS Summit: Inside The Vegetarian Dinner Menu

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a gala dinner for BRICS Summit leaders and delegates at Bharat Mandapam. The menu featured a range of Indian delicacies, including starters like 'khandvi mille' and 'khumb galouti', main courses such as 'paneer lababdar' and 'gucchi marmik', and desserts like 'shahtoot phirni'. The dinner was accompanied by a cultural performance.

Rising Inflation? Protect Your Money Now

Rising Inflation? Protect Your Money Now

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

'Separate needs from wants and minimise discretionary spending.'

Recipe: Shubhda's Crispy Brinjal Bhajiyas

Recipe: Shubhda's Crispy Brinjal Bhajiyas

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Monsoon Clouds+Food Cravings=Pakora Time. Yay! While onion and potato bhajiyas often steal the spotlight, a humble vegetable can make an equally delicious fritter -- the eggplant, whuch we call baingan or brinjal.

How SAI Bengaluru Is Preparing Athletes For Asian Games With Japanese Cuisine

How SAI Bengaluru Is Preparing Athletes For Asian Games With Japanese Cuisine

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) Bengaluru has introduced Japanese cuisine into its athletes' diet plan to help them adapt to food culture ahead of the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. This initiative aims to prevent performance issues caused by dietary struggles, as observed in past international events, and involves a gradual introduction of dishes and strict adherence to nutritional and safety standards.

Meghna Gulzar: 'I'm A Living Example That Nepotism Doesn't Pay'

Meghna Gulzar: 'I'm A Living Example That Nepotism Doesn't Pay'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

'I'm an 'industry child' and my parents were both extremely successful in the same film industry. Yet, they were helpless to ensure my success.'

Honeymoon horror: Woman tourist suffers 60% burns at Darjeeling homestay

Honeymoon horror: Woman tourist suffers 60% burns at Darjeeling homestay

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Four individuals, including the homestay owner, have been arrested in Darjeeling after a young woman tourist sustained severe burn injuries during a barbecue session. The incident, which occurred due to a liquid being poured onto the grill, has led to allegations of negligence and inadequate safety measures by the victim's family.

Recipe: Ashish's Tajin Garlic Bok Choy

Recipe: Ashish's Tajin Garlic Bok Choy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

The simplest and tastiest way to make bok choy.

Uttarakhand CM Seeks Fair Probe For Cook Arrested In Delhi Hotel Fire

Uttarakhand CM Seeks Fair Probe For Cook Arrested In Delhi Hotel Fire

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has intervened in the arrest of Keshav Negi, a cook, in connection with the recent Malviya Nagar hotel fire in south Delhi that killed 21 people. Dhami spoke with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who assured a fair probe, while the Uttarakhand Congress condemned the arrest, questioning the basis of holding a cook responsible for fire safety.

Deep depression brings heavy rains to Odisha, Andhra; thousands evacuated

Deep depression brings heavy rains to Odisha, Andhra; thousands evacuated

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has brought heavy rainfall to parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, leading to the evacuation of at least 3,500 people and prompting authorities to issue red and orange alerts for several districts.

Vijay shelves Parandur airport; announces more free LPGs, bus travel for women

Vijay shelves Parandur airport; announces more free LPGs, bus travel for women

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Making several announcements in the assembly, Vijay, fulfilling TVK's key electoral assurances, announced three free cooking gas cylinders and also declared that the Parandur greenfield airport project will be shelved.

Gambhir signals ODI rest for Test regulars to prepare for New Zealand

Gambhir signals ODI rest for Test regulars to prepare for New Zealand

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir indicated that top batters might be rested from white-ball cricket to prepare for Tests during the upcoming New Zealand tour. He emphasised the importance of Test cricket, the challenge of multi-format players, and discussed preparations for the 2027 World Cup, highlighting the crucial roles of Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, and praising Shubman Gill's captaincy.

Dorothy Review: Bold, Evocative, Confused

Dorothy Review: Bold, Evocative, Confused

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Dorothy is an audacious exploration of masculinity and gender identity that becomes increasingly muddled just when its ideas matter most.

Recipe: Manisha's Akkha Masoor Khichdi

Recipe: Manisha's Akkha Masoor Khichdi

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

This rustic khichdi is the epitome of ghar ka khanna. Whole masoor dal is cooked with rice, spices and coconut milk and served with a generous blob of ghee.

10 States, 10 Delicious Coconut Recipes

10 States, 10 Delicious Coconut Recipes

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

10 states, 10 delicious coconut recipes for World Coconut Day

Make HIV Tests Compulsory Before A Wedding

Make HIV Tests Compulsory Before A Wedding

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

We check horoscopes. We check family background. We check whether the boy has a 'government job' or the girl 'knows how to cook'. Somewhere in this elaborate audit, nobody thought to ask: Hey, are you both healthy?

Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested as probe points to safety lapses

Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested as probe points to safety lapses

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested the cook of a south Delhi hotel where a fire killed 21 people, alleging his negligence contributed to the blaze. The ongoing investigation is also scrutinising safety violations, unauthorised expansion, and the roles of the owner and an absconding associate in the tragedy.

Jyotika-Suriya Renew Wedding Vows

Jyotika-Suriya Renew Wedding Vows

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Suriya and Jyotika marked their 20th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows in a touching ceremony.

'They've lost fans': Ramiz Raja's big Pakistan warning

'They've lost fans': Ramiz Raja's big Pakistan warning

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja has issued a stark warning that the national team's consistent poor performances are causing a significant decline in its fan base. He emphasised that while fans don't expect wins every time, they demand a fighting spirit and competitive attitude, which the team is currently lacking, leading to growing disinterest among supporters.

Maha govt canteens, official events get a healthy menu makeover

Maha govt canteens, official events get a healthy menu makeover

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

The Maharashtra Public Health Department has issued a directive making healthy foods and beverages mandatory in all government canteens and official events. The order aims to reduce the consumption of ultra-processed foods and combat the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases by promoting a menu designed with ICMR-NIN and FSSAI guidelines.

Will Apple Launch A Foldable Phone?

Will Apple Launch A Foldable Phone?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Whether Apple unveils a foldable iPhone or simply builds on its existing line-up, September 9 will offer the first glimpse of how the company plans to begin its next chapter.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: 'People Connected With The Characters'

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: 'People Connected With The Characters'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

'They felt familiar and real. At the same time, people wanted to share this experience with their loved ones.'

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Hazelnut Chocolate Kataifi Tart

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Hazelnut Chocolate Kataifi Tart

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

A decadent dessert pairing kataifi with dark chocolate and Turkish hazelnuts.

Law And Order Review: Criminally Bad!

Law And Order Review: Criminally Bad!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Law And Order not only delivers an outdated and amateurish gangster drama, but also manages to drag Mammootty's iconic Black character into the mess.

Onasadhya Recipe: Broken Wheat Payasam

Onasadhya Recipe: Broken Wheat Payasam

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Divya Nair shares her Amuma's recipe of payasam made using broken wheat, a healthy twist to the traditional ada pradhaman.

England omit Brydon Carse from Edgbaston Test as Sonny Baker retains squad spot

England omit Brydon Carse from Edgbaston Test as Sonny Baker retains squad spot

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

England have left Brydon Carse out of the final Pakistan Test as he remains under police investigation, while Sonny Baker retains his place after England secured a 2-0 lead.

Woman claims on video she cooked beef for Bengal CM, arrested in Gurugram

Woman claims on video she cooked beef for Bengal CM, arrested in Gurugram

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A woman was arrested in Gurugram for allegedly hurting religious sentiments after uploading a video claiming to have cooked beef for the West Bengal Chief Minister. She was denied bail, and her mobile phone was seized for forensic examination, with the next hearing set for June 8.