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X'mas recipes: Mince pie and plum pudding

X'mas recipes: Mince pie and plum pudding

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Two traditional Christmas recipes for you.

'Physical distance and emotional distance too!'

'Physical distance and emotional distance too!'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'The mental issues are too complex to be handled.' 'It is hitting us hard for one reason.' 'We have such a high level of fear about this disease.'

Unusual Diwali gifts for your child and parents

Unusual Diwali gifts for your child and parents

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Diwali is less than a week away and you must already be busy thinking of what to gift your dear ones this year.

How to train your mind to stay calm and positive

How to train your mind to stay calm and positive

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Train your mind to lead you to the secrets and keep the channel of communication open with it, so you become aware and act on it, says mind coach and mental health expert Anu Krishna.

Should women get 3 days paid period leave?

Should women get 3 days paid period leave?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

As Italy debates a bill to grant women up to three days paid leave in a month during their menstrual cycle, we ask you what you think.

How India can get ahead in the space race

How India can get ahead in the space race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chandrayaan-3's success is a must for India's space ambitions; we can't afford to lose out. And for realising our space dreams, the Indian private sector must be encouraged because if we lose this race, the moon, Mars, and mineral-rich asteroids will already be crowded before we reach there.

Mom's recipe: How to make Rajasthan's Gatte ki Sabji

Mom's recipe: How to make Rajasthan's Gatte ki Sabji

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Mumbai's Jayanti Soni shares a step by step method to make the traditional dish.

'Gujarati cuisine is like manna from heaven'

'Gujarati cuisine is like manna from heaven'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Ajit Pal Singh tells us how and why he fell in love with Gujarati food.

When Aamir Khan tried to dictate to Mita Vashisht

When Aamir Khan tried to dictate to Mita Vashisht

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Mahesh Bhatt put his foot down during Ghulam and did not allow Aamir Khan to dictate a particular moment in my performance.' 'He just ignored Aamir's objection to something I did in a shot we had together.'

Jab We Met: 'We exchanged numbers'

Jab We Met: 'We exchanged numbers'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Reader Swati shares her Jab We Met story. You can share yours too!

Jab We Met: 'I couldn't forget her smile and voice'

Jab We Met: 'I couldn't forget her smile and voice'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Amul Tamboli tells us how he fell in love with Swapna.

Coronavirus: Cong welcomes decision to cut MPs' salaries

Coronavirus: Cong welcomes decision to cut MPs' salaries

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'Dear PM, INC supports the salary cut for MPs. Please note that MPLAD is meant to execute developmental works in the constituency. Suspending it is a huge disservice to the constituents and will undermine the role and functions of MP,' Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said on Twitter.

The inspiring story of a royal who will step down for love

The inspiring story of a royal who will step down for love

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Princess Mako's love story will make you believe in the power of love.

Dussehra turns tragic in Amritsar as 61 crushed under train

Dussehra turns tragic in Amritsar as 61 crushed under train

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Punjab chief minister Capt.Amarinder Singh has announced Rs 5 lakh to kin of each deceased and free treatment to injured in government and private hospitals.

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Mr Tata said a letter had arrived in his office from a young woman who had applied for the graduate engineering programme of TELCO Pune and been turned down. 'I wouldn't interfere with your selection process, Maira,' he said. 'However, I am calling you because this lady says that her rejection letter says that though she is very well qualified for the programme, TELCO Pune cannot select her because she is a woman.' 'Why are you discriminating against women?' he asked. A must read excerpt from Arun Maira's The Learning Factory: How The Leaders Of Tata Became Nation Builders.

Australian GP: Opportunistic Vettel steals victory from Hamilton

Australian GP: Opportunistic Vettel steals victory from Hamilton

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Sebastian Vettel made full use of the virtual safety car to sneak in front of Lewis Hamilton midway the race before the German held off the frustrated Briton to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Suarez double lifts Uruguay to victory over England

Suarez double lifts Uruguay to victory over England

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Luis Suarez returned from injury to give Uruguay a 1-0 lead in the first half in their World Cup Group D match against England on Friday.

Shami becomes victim of trolls once again

Shami becomes victim of trolls once again

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

India pacer Mohammad Shami has once again become a victim of social media trolling after he posted pictures of his wife during their daughter's second birthday celebrations.

Sacked Goa RSS chief blames Gadkari for his ouster, says Parrikar cheated voters

Sacked Goa RSS chief blames Gadkari for his ouster, says Parrikar cheated voters

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

A day after being booted out by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh from the post of Goa unit chief, Subhash Velingkar asserts that the Bharatiya Janata Party will pay dearly for his ouster.

Don't ignore these 10 warning signs of depression

Don't ignore these 10 warning signs of depression

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Do not ignore tendencies of procrastination, lethargy and fatigue impacting productivity. Watch out. Be open to talk. Seek help, says Dr Samir Parikh.

What is ovarian cancer? The silent killer that Nafisa Ali is fighting

What is ovarian cancer? The silent killer that Nafisa Ali is fighting

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Actor Nafisa Ali, 61, who is suffering from peritoneal and ovarian cancer, has taken to Instagram to share heart-warming posts about her struggle.

'After Kiran Rao threw me out, I was heartbroken'

'After Kiran Rao threw me out, I was heartbroken'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'Around the same time, I watched Rock On!! where those guys have that midlife crisis.' 'They are busy with their corporate jobs and then they want to start singing again.' 'Seeing that, I got a boost.' 'I felt if I don't give acting a full chance again, I will regret it.' 'So I decided to quit my job and pursue acting full time.'

Special rule for me, what about real culprits, questions angry Sreesanth

Special rule for me, what about real culprits, questions angry Sreesanth

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The 34-year-old pacer took to social media to express his disappointment, questioning the BCCI on allowing Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals to return to the Indian Premier League after serving two-year suspensions each.

Won't apologise to Babul Supriyo: JU student

Won't apologise to Babul Supriyo: JU student

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Debanjan Ballav, a student of Sanskrit College and member of Left radical United Democratic Students Front, told reporters that it was Babul Supriyo who had threatened and abused him when he wanted to speak of the concerns about lakhs of people who were rendered homeless due to the National Register of Citizens' exercise in Assam.

Ramzan Recipes: How to make Turkish Muhammrah

Ramzan Recipes: How to make Turkish Muhammrah

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Chef Anees Khan shares a lip-smacking Ramzan recipe that you should definitely indulge in.

Fat to Fit: How I lost 21 kg in just five months

Fat to Fit: How I lost 21 kg in just five months

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Anurag Chatterjee, 37, a corporate training and instructional designing consultant tells us how he went from 93 kg to 72 kg.

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Hospital authorities said of the deceased at the GTB, at least nine received gun shots. One of the deceased is also a woman, they said.

Take this quiz and win books autographed by Ranbir Kapoor!

Take this quiz and win books autographed by Ranbir Kapoor!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Get your facts right and you could win a copy of Skin Talks, autographed by Ranbir Kapoor.

MoD spokesperson sent on leave after tweet on military veterans sparks outrage

MoD spokesperson sent on leave after tweet on military veterans sparks outrage

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Several military veterans said that the "insulting" tweet reflected what civilian officials in the ministry of defence thought about the military.

Will stand with India in confronting threats it faces: Biden

Will stand with India in confronting threats it faces: Biden

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

"Fifteen years ago, I was leading the efforts to approve the historic civil nuclear deal with India. I said that if the US and India became closer friends and partners, then the world will be a safer place," Biden, who was vice-president in the Obama administration, said while addressing the Indian-American community on India's Independence Day.

Haley defends Trump travel ban, says it is meant to keep the country safe

Haley defends Trump travel ban, says it is meant to keep the country safe

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Haley said that she believes that legal immigration is the "fabric" of America, pointing out that she is the "proud daughter" of Indian immigrants.

Uproar in LS over Azam Khan's sexist remark on BJP's Rama Devi

Uproar in LS over Azam Khan's sexist remark on BJP's Rama Devi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Participating in the debate on the triple talaq bill on Thursday, Khan made certain observations on a ruling party member.

'We are now the eye of the storm'

'We are now the eye of the storm'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'Between the quiet hallways and the empty streets, there is a misleadingly peaceful atmosphere outside, that does not reflect the stress and tragedy happening every day between hospital walls.'

FinMin staff enjoy customary 'halwa' before Budget

FinMin staff enjoy customary 'halwa' before Budget

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Although it is only going to be an interim budget this time, the Finance Ministry on Friday organised the ritual 'halwa' ceremony, which heralds the beginning of the quarantine for staff that will be associated with the preparation of the secret document.

Printing of Budget document begins with 'halwa' ceremony

Printing of Budget document begins with 'halwa' ceremony

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The first Budget of Independent India was presented by R K Shanmukham Chetty on November 26, 1947.

How safe is your hotel?

How safe is your hotel?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Heading out for a holiday? Read these tips on being safe in your hotel.

FMCG market: India picks up but Bharat lags

FMCG market: India picks up but Bharat lags

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Household consumption recovered in urban India in May-July but remains weak in rural.

Budget before Ballot: Who got what from Goyal

Budget before Ballot: Who got what from Goyal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Converting what was supposed to be an interim budget or a vote on account into an almost full-fledged budget announcement in the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal proposed an array of incentives for both middle-class and farmers, whose disenchantment was said to have cost the BJP dearly in recent assembly elections.

MPs nearly come to blows over Vardhan's attack on Rahul

MPs nearly come to blows over Vardhan's attack on Rahul

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Treasury and opposition members nearly came to blows in Lok Sabha on Friday when Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan condemned in "no uncertain words" the "outlandish" remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Gudi Padwa recipes: Kothimbir vadi, Amti dal and more

Gudi Padwa recipes: Kothimbir vadi, Amti dal and more

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The Maharashtrian festival is incomplete without these traditional recipes.