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Holi recipe: How to make Malpua

Holi recipe: How to make Malpua

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Rediff reader Baishali Ghosh tells us how to prepare a classic Indian dessert at home.

Here's how much Shraddha, Anushka, Alia made in 2016

Here's how much Shraddha, Anushka, Alia made in 2016

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

There's a marked difference in the standing order of the leading ladies in 2016 v/s the ones who topped the charts the year before.

Coronavirus: Are you anxious, worried? Read this!

Coronavirus: Are you anxious, worried? Read this!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Restrict the amount of time you spend on social media.' 'We have people who are glued to it from morning to night, which is certainly not what we recommend.' 'And do not take the stuff that you read on WhatsApp as sacrosanct.' 'A lot of it is absolutely nonsense.'

Why government employees don't deserve a pay hike

Why government employees don't deserve a pay hike

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Upon implementation of the 7th Pay Commission the expected yearly burden on the central exchequer will be more than Rs 100,000 crore. Central government employees will get on an average a 24 per cent pay hike. Still, the unions aren't happy.

Tea-time recipes: Nutella Squares, Swedish Chocolate Toscatarta

Tea-time recipes: Nutella Squares, Swedish Chocolate Toscatarta

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Food blogger Vishaka Rautela shares recipes to spice up your chai time.

Top 7 blogging sites you must check out

Top 7 blogging sites you must check out

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Dear aspiring bloggers, have you heard of these sites?

Tennis round-up: Azarenka to miss US Open over child custody battle

Tennis round-up: Azarenka to miss US Open over child custody battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The 28-year-old Belarusian returned to action in June, after the birth of her son Leo last December, and had been hopeful that legal arrangements could be worked out to allow her to compete in the August 28-September 10 grand slam in New York.

Tharoor writes to Shinde; offers help in Sunanda probe

Tharoor writes to Shinde; offers help in Sunanda probe

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Union minister Shashi Tharoor wrote a letter to Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde offering his full cooperation in the probe into the death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar, saying he was "horrified to read the reckless speculation rampant" in the media.

A gentle Independence Day reminder

A gentle Independence Day reminder

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

This is just a brief reminder, dear fellow citizens, that none of us needs permission or sanction to be Indian, in whatever way we choose, as long as it doesn't break the law.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Gone With The Wind

10 Things You Didn't Know About Gone With The Wind

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Did you know that Clark Gable nearly didn't say 'Frankly, my dear I don't give a damn' in Gone With The Wind? Or the film's India connections?

Tara writer accuses Alok Nath of rape

Tara writer accuses Alok Nath of rape

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'I hadn't just been raped, I was taken to my own house and had been brutalised.'

Taxi Woes: 'In Hyderabad too, they are looting customers'

Taxi Woes: 'In Hyderabad too, they are looting customers'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Rediff readers share their experience about taxis and autorickshaws in India.

Shah hits back at Rahul for 'Made in China' remark on Sardar Patel statue

Shah hits back at Rahul for 'Made in China' remark on Sardar Patel statue

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The 182-metre 'Statue of Unity', being built at Sadhu Bet in Narmada district, is slated to be inaugurated by Modi on Patel's birth anniversary on October 31.

Salman gets bail in blackbuck poaching case, released from jail

Salman gets bail in blackbuck poaching case, released from jail

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The judge asked the actor to appear before the court after a month on May 7 when it will hear his plea for suspension of sentence.

Now cooking: A feast for Prez Obama... in your kitchen

Now cooking: A feast for Prez Obama... in your kitchen

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Rediff reader Daphne sent us recipes of Broccoli and Walnut Soup, Galouti Kabab, Gushtaba, Roast Leg of Lamb and Mutton Rogan Josh.

Obama Recipe: How to make Bedmi Aloo

Obama Recipe: How to make Bedmi Aloo

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

This spicy potato curry and dal stuffed poori is a popular breakfast dish in Delhi and some parts of Uttar Pradesh.

What Sridevi meant to 13-year-old me

What Sridevi meant to 13-year-old me

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Syed Firdaus Ashraf explains why the Bollywood legend will remain an eternal part of his life.

COVID-19 Warrior: My god keeps a kind eye on me

COVID-19 Warrior: My god keeps a kind eye on me

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'My biggest challenge is to keep motivating my staff to do their best without compromising on their safety even as we all strive to do our best for the patients under our care.'

Study Abroad Advice: 'Work part-time to cover living costs'

Study Abroad Advice: 'Work part-time to cover living costs'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Ashwin Shenoy from Australia tells us how he funded his education and advices students to consider working part time after college.

Here's how much Aamir, Salman, Akshay have made in 2016

Here's how much Aamir, Salman, Akshay have made in 2016

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Guess who ruled the box office in 2016?

How the Women in Blue make India proud

How the Women in Blue make India proud

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The celebrations after the 2017 World Cup went on for the next few months. But there was one question that the Indian cricketers failed to respond to in their interviews. 'What was their next assignment?' Nobody knew; the players were waiting for the BCCI to tell them. The BCCI, with barely any time from its endless legal tangles, had nothing in mind immediately. The likes of Australia and England were back on the field, battling it out in the Ashes in front of sizeable crowds. But for Mithali Raj and team, there was no road ahead.

Woman I admire: 'My daughter is a super hero'

Woman I admire: 'My daughter is a super hero'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Despite all odds, Jaya Alex's daughter chose to teach in a backward and underprivileged district in India.

Barcelona ready to punish City again; Arsenal target top spot

Barcelona ready to punish City again; Arsenal target top spot

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Barcelona will put Manchester City to the sword if they commit the same kind of errors as they did in their Champions League encounter last month, coach Luis Enrique said.

Obama's amazing grace: US president's emotional eulogy for church shooting victims

Obama's amazing grace: US president's emotional eulogy for church shooting victims

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

US President Barack Obama paid tribute to the victims of the Charleston shooting, saying the nation has been blind to the "mayhem" caused by gun violence.

Conspiracies to destabilise government, defame me: PM Modi

Conspiracies to destabilise government, defame me: PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

He said "some people" were not able to digest the fact that a "chai wala" (tea seller) has become the prime minister and hence were conspiring all the time to bring him down.

This cruel world can drive you to drink!

This cruel world can drive you to drink!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'One is trying to be an upright citizen with a fresh-faced liver, in full possession of her faculties, but if ever one has needed a stiff drink, it has been now,' says Mitali Saran.

'World needs people like Mahasweta Devi'

'World needs people like Mahasweta Devi'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

'The world will miss Mahasweta Devi and I will miss my second mother.'

Study Abroad: How to get into a top b-school

Study Abroad: How to get into a top b-school

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international career.

'Flats sold after getting OC not liable for GST'

'Flats sold after getting OC not liable for GST'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Rama Krishna Sangu, partner, Manohar Chowdhry & Associates, Chartered Accountants, and a member of the Indirect Tax Committee of ICAI, fielded readers' questions on GST on Rediff Chat.

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The year is coming to an end and overall, it's been one hell of a year! We have had our share of ups and downs and we look forward to a better 2020. While we count down the days to the new year, let's also reflect on those who gave us strength to stand up in what we believe, the courageous who didn't bow down and the ones with gumption who inspired us to be better. We, Rediff.com, have selected 26 personalities, who we think are worthy of the title -- HERO OF THE YEAR -- and we want you, dear readers, to choose your hero!

Shashi Kapoor: Four Amazing Decades

Shashi Kapoor: Four Amazing Decades

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma presents the changing faces of Shashi Kapoor.

Ramzan special: 5 yummy chicken recipes

Ramzan special: 5 yummy chicken recipes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Reshma Aslam tells you how to make the most of chicken.

Du Plessis ton helps South Africa set up Australia final

Du Plessis ton helps South Africa set up Australia final

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Faf du Plessis smashed a third century in four matches as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 63 runs on Thursday to set up a final showdown with Australia in the triangular series tournament.

An obituary for democracy

An obituary for democracy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Democracy has died -- and we, my friends, killed her, says Paloma Sharma.

Why BigBasket focuses on fruits, vegetables

Why BigBasket focuses on fruits, vegetables

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

'We've seen tremendous traction from fruit and vegetables.' 'Around 18% of our business comes from these, almost three times higher than physical stores.'

14 K'taka rebel MLAs disqualified by speaker ahead of trust vote

14 K'taka rebel MLAs disqualified by speaker ahead of trust vote

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

The 14 MLAs who had resigned earlier this month include Pratapgouda Patil, BC Patil, Shivaram Hebbar, ST Somashekhar, BA Basavaraja, Anand Singh, R Roshan Baig, Munirathna, K Sudhakar, MTB Nagaraj, AH Vishwanath, K Gopalaiah, Narayana Gowda and Shrimanth Patil.

10 economic commandments for Modi

10 economic commandments for Modi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Instead of a consumption stimulus the government must address the NPA issue with a war footing and invest in infrastructure, affordable housing and exports, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Chinese soldier, living in India for over 50 years, reunited with family

Chinese soldier, living in India for over 50 years, reunited with family

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Wang Qi, 77, was received by his close Chinese relatives, besides officials of the China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Indian embassy when he arrived in Beijing along with his son, daughter-in-law and grand daughter from Delhi-Beijing flight.

Where India lost the plot against the Windies

Where India lost the plot against the Windies

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Lendl Simmons was a late replacement, but he led a charmed life to blast an unbeaten 82 and carry the West Indies to a thrilling seven-wicket victory over India in the second semi-final of the World Twenty20, the Wankhede Stadiumin Mumbai, on Thursday.

Esha Gupta: Navin Tyagi sounds more Talibani than Hindu

Esha Gupta: Navin Tyagi sounds more Talibani than Hindu

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: