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Recipe: Chef Parvinder's Avocado And Yuzu Lime Sorbet

Recipe: Chef Parvinder's Avocado And Yuzu Lime Sorbet

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

An avocado is an excellent ingredient for a classy, palate-altering sorbet, had in between courses to change the taste in one's mouth.

PCOS Is Now PMOS: Why This Change Matters

PCOS Is Now PMOS: Why This Change Matters

Rediff.com14 May 2026

PCOS is being renamed PMOS. Dr Anagha Menon breaks down why the one alphabet change matters and how it affects the diagnosis of this condition for so many women.

Shigella infection claims woman's life in Kerala; 18 new cases reported

Shigella infection claims woman's life in Kerala; 18 new cases reported

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A 59-year-old woman in Malappuram district has died of a Shigella infection, the Kerala health department confirmed on Friday. Officials also reported 18 fresh cases of the bacterial disease across the state.

Punjab Jails Minister Warns Of Strict Action Over Prison Lapses

Punjab Jails Minister Warns Of Strict Action Over Prison Lapses

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Punjab jails minister Dr Ravjot Singh has warned that jail superintendents and concerned officials will be held responsible for any violent incidents, security breaches, or administrative lapses within prisons, and will face strict disciplinary action.

Punjab Jails Minister Warns Of Strict Action Over Prison Lapses

Punjab Jails Minister Warns Of Strict Action Over Prison Lapses

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Punjab jails minister Dr Ravjot Singh has warned that jail superintendents and concerned officials will be held responsible for any violent incidents, security breaches, or administrative lapses within prisons, and will face strict disciplinary action.

British High Commissioner Pays Tribute To Air India Crash Victims In Ahmedabad

British High Commissioner Pays Tribute To Air India Crash Victims In Ahmedabad

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, paid tribute to the victims on the first anniversary of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 260 lives, including 52 British nationals. She visited the crash site and attended a prayer meet, where 260 trees were planted and a blood donation camp was organised.

British High Commissioner Pays Tribute To Air India Crash Victims In Ahmedabad

British High Commissioner Pays Tribute To Air India Crash Victims In Ahmedabad

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, paid tribute to the victims on the first anniversary of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 260 lives, including 52 British nationals. She visited the crash site and attended a prayer meet, where 260 trees were planted and a blood donation camp was organised.

Recipe: Chef Bali's Avocado Tempura Chaat

Recipe: Chef Bali's Avocado Tempura Chaat

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Avocado wedges are fried like tempura and given a punchy, chaat-style dressing with yoghurt, chutney and spices.

PF Withdrawal Through ATM, UPI Soon

PF Withdrawal Through ATM, UPI Soon

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The proposed facility seeks to simplify and speed up PF withdrawals by allowing Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers to access up to 75 per cent of their balance through ATMs and UPI-based systems, while retaining at least 25 per cent in their accounts.

How To Prepare Doctors For AI Integration In Healthcare

How To Prepare Doctors For AI Integration In Healthcare

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The National Medical Commission is emphasising the importance of preparing doctors and healthcare systems for the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence, highlighting the need for ethical and equitable AI adoption in healthcare.

Ex-IMA Chief Arrested In Illegal Sex Determination Racket

Ex-IMA Chief Arrested In Illegal Sex Determination Racket

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Police have arrested Dr Ravindra Kute, former president of the Indian Medical Association's Maharashtra chapter, for alleged involvement in an illegal sex determination racket.

Olympian Jennifer Paes, Mother Of Leander Paes, Passes Away At 72

Olympian Jennifer Paes, Mother Of Leander Paes, Passes Away At 72

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Former India basketball captain and Olympian Jennifer Paes, mother of tennis legend Leander Paes, passed away on Sunday after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was 72.

Two Arrested Over Gold Theft From Doctor Couple's Home

Two Arrested Over Gold Theft From Doctor Couple's Home

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Belagavi, Karnataka, for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 1.2 crore from the residence of an elderly doctor couple. Police have recovered a significant portion of the stolen goods and are continuing efforts to retrieve the remainder.

Portugal to honour Diogo Jota with special wristbands at World Cup

Portugal to honour Diogo Jota with special wristbands at World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Portugal's World Cup squad will wear commemorative wristbands in tribute to their late former teammate Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash last year. Midfielder Vitinha discussed the team's approach to the upcoming tournament, acknowledging logistical challenges and expressing his personal ambition to win the World Cup.

'Indians Have The Worst Metabolism, Diets High In Refined Carbs'

'Indians Have The Worst Metabolism, Diets High In Refined Carbs'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

'Refined carbohydrates are the quiet troublemaker in our diet.' 'We eat plenty of calories, but not enough nutrition.'

'Migrants Lost Confidence After The War'

'Migrants Lost Confidence After The War'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

'We thought everything will be back to normal within one month. Now it's four months and still a final solution is miles away.'

Ebola fears: Another Sudanese hospitalised in Hyderabad, Ugandan girl isolated in Jaipur

Ebola fears: Another Sudanese hospitalised in Hyderabad, Ugandan girl isolated in Jaipur

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A Sudanese national with fever was admitted to the state-run Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad, taking the total number of Ebola-related admissions at the facility to two, officials said on Friday, while a 19-year-old woman from Uganda has been admitted to a government hospital in Jaipur after showing symptoms similar to Ebola virus infection.

Father's Day: Fathers Of 18 Famous Indians

Father's Day: Fathers Of 18 Famous Indians

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Who are the special fathers of these famous Indians? The paternal figures responsible for putting them on the right path and helping them find greatness.

PBKS pacer Vyshak on what makes Shreyas a standout captain

PBKS pacer Vyshak on what makes Shreyas a standout captain

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak who played under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy at Punjab Kings in the IPL, said that the skipper is understanding of young players and knows how to handle his team with maturity.

A Green Banana Adventure

A Green Banana Adventure

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

It took years and years to bump into a green banana and learn how to eat it.

Red Fort blast: NIA chargesheet links all accused to Qaida offshoot

Red Fort blast: NIA chargesheet links all accused to Qaida offshoot

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 10 accused in connection with the Red Fort area car bomb explosion case, which resulted in 11 fatalities and extensive property damage.

Tender Scam Blows Lid Off Bihar Corruption

Tender Scam Blows Lid Off Bihar Corruption

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

'As the Bihar government's focus is on development and infrastructure projects worth thousands of crores, Rishu Sinha created a network to pay a decent commission to government officials for securing tenders.'

Khalistan National Army Threatens Blasts In Pune, Nagpur

Khalistan National Army Threatens Blasts In Pune, Nagpur

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) received an email threatening bomb blasts at its mayor's office, Vidhan Bhavan, and the RSS headquarters in Nagpur. The threat, attributed to the Khalistan National Army, led to the evacuation of the PMC building and a comprehensive search operation by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad.

How NDTL And SGT University Are Shaping Clean Sport's Future

How NDTL And SGT University Are Shaping Clean Sport's Future

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) and Shree Guru Govind Singh Tricentenary (SGT) University have signed an MoU to promote clean sport through joint research, knowledge exchange, and capacity building. This partnership aims to advance scientific research in anti-doping, forensic analysis, and healthcare diagnostics, while also shaping the next generation of professionals in these fields.

Can Headaches Be A Sign Of Brain Tumour?

Can Headaches Be A Sign Of Brain Tumour?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

On World Brain Tumour Day, Consultant Brain and Spine Surgeon Dr Keval Shukla explains why you should not ignore symptoms like persistent headache, blurred vision and a loss of balance.

BJP, Nepal's RSP Discuss Gen Z

BJP, Nepal's RSP Discuss Gen Z

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

'Our discussions focused on the India-Nepal development partnership and people-to-people ties.'

Now, TMC rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh's son sends legal notice to Mamata

Now, TMC rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh's son sends legal notice to Mamata

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Rebel Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar's son Baidyanath Ghosh Dastidar has sent a legal notice to former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and several TMC leaders, including Mahua Moitra, Kalyan Banerjee, Sougata Roy and Sonali Guha, denying allegations that he had sought a party ticket from the Barasat Assembly Constituency.

Delhi Hospital Performs India's First Robot-Assisted Splenorenal Bypass

Delhi Hospital Performs India's First Robot-Assisted Splenorenal Bypass

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A Delhi hospital has successfully performed a robot-assisted splenorenal bypass surgery on a 67-year-old woman with a single functioning kidney, marking a first for India.

Delhi doctor murders domestic help suspecting her of occult practices

Delhi doctor murders domestic help suspecting her of occult practices

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

A dermatologist allegedly killed his domestic help at his residence in an upscale south Delhi area Thursday morning by bludgeoning her with a cricket bat and stabbing her multiple times, suspecting that she practised black magic and was responsible for persistent discord in his family, the police said.

'Europe sells weapons, which are used to attack India': Jaishankar slams Western 'hypocrisy'

'Europe sells weapons, which are used to attack India': Jaishankar slams Western 'hypocrisy'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has strongly defended India's decision to purchase Russian crude oil, stating that the country's energy choices are based on cost and availability, and highlighting the West's 'hypocrisy' in criticising India while historically supplying weapons used against it.

Delhi Hospital Performs India's First Robot-Assisted Splenorenal Bypass

Delhi Hospital Performs India's First Robot-Assisted Splenorenal Bypass

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A Delhi hospital has successfully performed a robot-assisted splenorenal bypass surgery on a 67-year-old woman with a single functioning kidney, marking a first for India.

Recipe: Chef Bali's Watermelon Salad With Avocado Mousse

Recipe: Chef Bali's Watermelon Salad With Avocado Mousse

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

We continue unveiling a series of exceptional recipes using avocados.

Jammu Municipal Corporation Deploys AI And Cold Emulsion Machines For Smart Road Maintenance

Jammu Municipal Corporation Deploys AI And Cold Emulsion Machines For Smart Road Maintenance

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Jammu Municipal Corporation has launched an integrated system combining AI-based road monitoring with cold emulsion pothole patching machines. This initiative aims to ensure timely and scientific repair of damaged roads across the city, leveraging modern technology to identify and fix defects efficiently, especially before the monsoon season. The AI system also detects other civic issues, promoting smart urban governance.

CAB power struggle: Ganguly camp fires back as Dalmiya raises corruption concerns

CAB power struggle: Ganguly camp fires back as Dalmiya raises corruption concerns

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

The simmering tension between former Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Avishek Dalmiya and the current Sourav Ganguly-led establishment came out into the open on Wednesday, with the state cricket body's top brass issuing a strongly-worded rebuttal to allegations of corruption and governance failures barely three months before its annual general meeting.

SC forms high-powered committee to review Centre's Aravalli report

SC forms high-powered committee to review Centre's Aravalli report

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has established a high-powered committee, chaired by Kanchan Devi, Director General of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), to independently review the Centre's report on the definition and delineation of the Aravalli hill range, aiming to resolve 'critical ambiguities' in its findings.

Rare Yellow Puffball Mushroom Discovery Highlights Arunachal Pradesh's Biodiversity

Rare Yellow Puffball Mushroom Discovery Highlights Arunachal Pradesh's Biodiversity

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A rare yellow puffball mushroom, provisionally identified as Bovista colorata, has been documented in Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district by the ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra. This discovery highlights the state's rich biodiversity and the ecological importance of such fungi.

'Trump Genuinely Likes India'

'Trump Genuinely Likes India'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

'The flip side of this is that he won't hesitate to call out India if he thinks its policies are hurting US economic interests or border US foreign policy goals.'

Punjab Boy Rescued From Borewell Is In Stable Condition

Punjab Boy Rescued From Borewell Is In Stable Condition

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A four-year-old boy, Gurkaran Singh, who was rescued after falling into a borewell in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, is in stable condition. He is under observation at the civil hospital and responding well to treatment.

Suvendu keeps home, power portfolios, Swapan is finance minister

Suvendu keeps home, power portfolios, Swapan is finance minister

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Ten days after the expansion of the BJP government's cabinet in West Bengal, key portfolios have been allocated, with senior leader Tapas Roy taking charge of industries and journalist-turned-politician Swapan Dasgupta appointed finance minister.

IIMT University Forms Inquiry Panel, Suspends Officials After Student Death

IIMT University Forms Inquiry Panel, Suspends Officials After Student Death

Rediff.com22 May 2026

IIMT University in Meerut has formed an inquiry committee and suspended hostel officials following the death of an MBA student, Anu Gupta, who was found dead in the girls' hostel. The university is also considering financial assistance for the family and reviewing student fees.