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Breakfast recipe: How to make Cranberry Khandvi

Breakfast recipe: How to make Cranberry Khandvi

Rediff.com13 May 2019

chef Vijesh Modi, The Deltin Daman shares an interesting recipe to start your day with.

India's Covid tally crosses 9 lakh; 1 lakh cases in just 3 days

India's Covid tally crosses 9 lakh; 1 lakh cases in just 3 days

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

It took 110 days for the COVID-19 cases in the country to reach 1 lakh and just 56 days more to go past the 9-lakh mark.

23% of vaccines wasted by states till April 11: RTI

23% of vaccines wasted by states till April 11: RTI

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Punjab, Manipur and Telangana report the most wastage.

Petrol, diesel cost 30% more than airline fuel

Petrol, diesel cost 30% more than airline fuel

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Petrol and diesel price on Sunday was hiked again by 35 paise a litre and the auto fuels now cost a third more than the rate at which ATF is sold to airlines. The fourth straight day of 35 paise per litre hike sent petrol and diesel rates to record highs across the country. The price of petrol in Delhi rose to its highest-ever level of Rs 105.84 a litre and Rs 111.77 per litre in Mumbai, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

Why PM not surveying cyclone-hit Maharashtra, asks NCP

Why PM not surveying cyclone-hit Maharashtra, asks NCP

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said the PM was not conducting an aerial survey of the cyclone-hit areas in Maharashtra because he knew that the state is led by a strong chief minister unlike in his home state Gujarat.

India records over 32,000 COVID-19 cases for the first time

India records over 32,000 COVID-19 cases for the first time

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The number of recoveries stands at 6,12,814, while there are 3,31,146 active cases of coronavirus infection presently in the country. "Thus, around 63.25 per cent of patients have recovered so far," an official said.

Diwali recipes: Chhuhare Ke Laddoo, Anjeer Kaju Roll

Diwali recipes: Chhuhare Ke Laddoo, Anjeer Kaju Roll

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Two delicious Diwali recipes from Hotel Sahara Star and The Deltin, Daman.

Former captain Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post

Former captain Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday filed his nomination for the president's post in the upcoming AIFF elections but getting through won't be easy for the former footballer as several candidates with political affiliations have also thrown their hats in the ring.

Cyclone Nisarga: Navy teams on stand-by in Mumbai

Cyclone Nisarga: Navy teams on stand-by in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The Navy has has kept five flood teams and three diving teams on stand-by in Mumbai, the official said. These teams, trained and equipped for rescue operations, are stationed at various naval areas across Mumbai and can provide early response over a larger area, he said.

India's Covid positivity rate doubles to 16.69% in 12 days: Govt

India's Covid positivity rate doubles to 16.69% in 12 days: Govt

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Five states -- Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala -- account for 65.02 per cent of India's the active cases.

Lakshadweep administrator has Modi's ear, and trust

Lakshadweep administrator has Modi's ear, and trust

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Given Narendra Modi's trust in him, Praful Khoda Patel is unlikely to back down in Lakshadweep.

Virtual tour: India's largest casino to open in 2014

Virtual tour: India's largest casino to open in 2014

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

India's largest integrated casino resort in Daman, spread over 10 acres with 60,000 square feet gaming space, is likely to become operational from early next year.

Mumbai cops grill pharma boss over Remdesivir stock; BJP fumes

Mumbai cops grill pharma boss over Remdesivir stock; BJP fumes

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Maharashtra objected to the pharma executive's grilling by Mumbai police, saying the Shiv Sena-led government in the state was playing politics amid the pandemic.

Sedition law's poor record: 326 cases in 2014-19, six convictions

Sedition law's poor record: 326 cases in 2014-19, six convictions

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A total of 326 cases were registered in the country under the controversial colonial era law of sedition between 2014 and 2019 in which just six persons were convicted.

Petrol, diesel prices at record high

Petrol, diesel prices at record high

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Petrol and diesel prices across the country soared to all-time high levels on Thursday as rates were hiked again in line with the spurt in international oil prices. Petrol price was increased by 30 paise per litre and diesel by 35 paise a litre, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The price of petrol in Delhi rose to its highest-ever level of Rs 103.24 a litre and to Rs 109.25 per litre in Mumbai, the notification showed.

Modi slams opposition-ruled states for not lowering VAT on fuel

Modi slams opposition-ruled states for not lowering VAT on fuel

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Flagging higher fuel prices in many opposition-ruled states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called it "injustice" to people living there and urged the governments there to reduce VAT in "national interest" to benefit the common man. Modi raised the issue of many states not adhering to the Centre's call for reducing the Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel after his government slashed excise duties on them in November last, and asked them to work in the spirit of cooperative federalism in this time of global crisis. Higher prices in some states were also harmful for neighbouring states, he added.

Breakfast recipe: How to make Ragi Waffle

Breakfast recipe: How to make Ragi Waffle

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Sr sous chef Vijesh Modi, The Deltin Daman shares an interesting breakfast recipe.

Rupani's successor today; 5 Patidars lead the race

Rupani's successor today; 5 Patidars lead the race

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Vijay Rupani, the fourth chief minister to demit office in BJP-ruled states during the coronavirus pandemic, was sworn in as chief minister -- his second stint as CM -- in December 2017.

PM's daughter to pen memoirs

PM's daughter to pen memoirs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2010

"I see this (the book) as a way to try and understand them as individuals, not merely as my parents," says Daman, the second of Singh's three daughters. For Daman, whose second novel The Sacred Grove released last week, her father is her favourite politician."I admire his integrity the most," she told PTI in an interview.

Complete LS poll schedule: Know your voting date

Complete LS poll schedule: Know your voting date

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Here's the full phase-wise list of polling dates in all states and Union Territories.

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

Day 1: Over 1.91 lakh get shots of COVID-19 vaccines

Day 1: Over 1.91 lakh get shots of COVID-19 vaccines

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The COVID-19 vaccination drive was successfully conducted on the first day, Additional Secretary in the Union health ministry Manohar Agnani said during a press briefing. Giving an update on COVID-19 vaccination, the health ministry said 3,352 vaccination sessions were held and 1,91,181 beneficiaries vaccinated.

How MasterChef India changed his life!

How MasterChef India changed his life!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Somewhere in the middle of cooking Makki Di Roti Da Pizza and Chicken Mast-Kalandar, Ripu Daman Handa discovered his goal.

Manmohan Singh refuses to comment on ex-CAG's criticism

Manmohan Singh refuses to comment on ex-CAG's criticism

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is under fire from the former CAG Vinod Rai over the 2G spectrum scam and Coalgate, said he has done his "duty" and refused to respond to charges levelled against him.

India's COVID tally tops 14 lakh with nearly 50,000 new cases

India's COVID tally tops 14 lakh with nearly 50,000 new cases

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Maharashtra has reported 3,75,799 coronavirus cases, the highest among states in the country.

India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 13 lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 13 lakh mark

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

This is the third consecutive day when COVID-19 cases increased by more than 45,000.

India adds record 49,310 COVID-19 cases in single day

India adds record 49,310 COVID-19 cases in single day

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, a cumulative total of 1,54,28,170 samples have been tested up to July 23 with 3,52,801 samples being tested on Thursday.

Why Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi Has Got It Wrong

Why Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi Has Got It Wrong

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Words and actions like those of R N Ravi and a vocal section of the state BJP have only added to Tamil fears and suspicions, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

India records spike of 34,884 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

India records spike of 34,884 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

According to the ministry's data updated at 8 am on Saturday, 6,53,750 people have recovered from the disease so far.

After Maggi, Top Ramen tests positive for high lead content

After Maggi, Top Ramen tests positive for high lead content

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Top Ramen tested positive for lead in samples taken from Daman.

A delicious green papaya salad recipe you must try

A delicious green papaya salad recipe you must try

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Have a raw papaya at home, but don't know how to use it? Try out this recipe.

COVID-19: Maharashtra records highest positivity rate

COVID-19: Maharashtra records highest positivity rate

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

The country's total vaccination coverage has surpassed 6 crore on Sunday.

Tauktae tears up Gujarat coast; 13 dead

Tauktae tears up Gujarat coast; 13 dead

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Even as Tauktae's intensity weakened, it left behind a trail of destruction with as many as 13 people losing their lives in different parts of Gujarat, including Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Patan, Amreli and Valsad, officials said.

Maharashtra, Punjab, 3 other states witnessing Covid surge: Centre

Maharashtra, Punjab, 3 other states witnessing Covid surge: Centre

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat are reporting a surge in daily COVID-19 cases and the five states together account for 77.44 per cent of the new infections, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday.

No second leakage in Vizag: NDRF DG

No second leakage in Vizag: NDRF DG

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Pradhan also asserted that the fumes that were seen coming out was a 'technical' issue and there was no need to panic.

Bypolls: BJP routed in WB, HP, Rajasthan; Assam, MP save the day

Bypolls: BJP routed in WB, HP, Rajasthan; Assam, MP save the day

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The results of bypolls to three Lok Sabha and 29 assembly seats spread across 13 states and a union territory have been a mixed bag for the BJP as its fortunes continue to nosedive in West Bengal against the might of Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee while bad tidings have also come from states like Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan.

5 states account for over 70% of new COVID infections

5 states account for over 70% of new COVID infections

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Maharashtra alone accounts for 61.8 per cent of the daily new cases with 17,864 cases. It is followed by Kerala with 1,970 while Punjab reported 1,463 new cases, the ministry said.

Judge: Knew Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' was classic

Judge: Knew Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' was classic

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Yug Chaudhary, counsel for co-accused Sudha Bahrdwaj, then told the court that the War and Peace that the court had referred to on Wednesday was a collection of essays edited by one Biswajit Roy, and was titled War and Peace in Junglemahal: People, State and Maoists.

25% women aged 18-29, 15% men aged 21-29 married before legal age: Survey

25% women aged 18-29, 15% men aged 21-29 married before legal age: Survey

Rediff.com6 May 2022

But the report also said that early marriage has been declining over time.

'You will be missed Kalpanaji'

'You will be missed Kalpanaji'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

'I will miss her camaraderie, her humour, love for food and passion for film.'