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Why I haven't let my husband buy me a wedding ring

Why I haven't let my husband buy me a wedding ring

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Because it costs a shit-ton of money. Full disclosure: I won't accept a wedding ring that costs Rs 1L or less. But Rs 1L and more seems like a LOT of money. Enough for me to think about better ways to spend it. Stocks? Mutual Funds? SIPs? *GASP* NFTs and Crypto?

PIX: Horror in Hamas, India's Covid pandemic and more

PIX: Horror in Hamas, India's Covid pandemic and more

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Coping with COVID-19 in India, the flare-up of Israel Palestinian violence, muted celebrations of Eid amid the coronavirus pandemic, and much more -- that's the week that was.

Dessert recipes: Apple Basundi, Quinoa Phirni

Dessert recipes: Apple Basundi, Quinoa Phirni

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Indulge yourself with these 3 delicious dessert recipes shared by Gopal Jha, Executive Chef, Novotel Mumbai.

Vijay Diwas: PM lights 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' at National War Memorial

Vijay Diwas: PM lights 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' at National War Memorial

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lit the 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' at the National War Memorial on Wednesday to mark the 50th-anniversary of the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

SEE: How to make Burnt Garlic Chilli Maggi

SEE: How to make Burnt Garlic Chilli Maggi

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Food blogger Kathryn Kannampuzha shares an interesting recipe.

Chants of Jai Hind, cries of the beloved: Manipur martyrs cremated

Chants of Jai Hind, cries of the beloved: Manipur martyrs cremated

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Cries of 'Jai Hind' rent the air as a large number of people bid a final adieu to Colonel Viplav Tripathi, his wife and five-year-old son, who were killed in a terrorist attack in Manipur two days ago, in their hometown Raigarh in Chhattisgarh on Monday.

BJP is real Tukde Tukde gang: Sukhbir Badal

BJP is real Tukde Tukde gang: Sukhbir Badal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Asserting that "the BJP first set Hindus against Muslims", Badal said the party has "become the most powerful divisive force", out to "replay its evil game in Punjab".

Archway to history: India Gate turns 100

Archway to history: India Gate turns 100

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The 42-metre-high sandstone monument, sometimes compared to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris was laid down by Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught.

Olympic Games torch relay organisers take measures against coronavirus

Olympic Games torch relay organisers take measures against coronavirus

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Hellenic Olympic Committee President Spyros Capralos told reporters a meeting had been held with a Greek health risk management company to be ready 'in case anything happens'.

9 killed in major fire at Telangana hydroelectric plant

9 killed in major fire at Telangana hydroelectric plant

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The fire broke out late on Thursday night when 17 people were inside the plant, run by the Telangana State Power Generation Corporation.

Kishwar's Bengali Panta Bhaat Recipe

Kishwar's Bengali Panta Bhaat Recipe

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Panta Bhaat, which is eaten every morning for breakfast, seems to be taking over the world!

Blaze at Mumbai mall doused after 56 hours

Blaze at Mumbai mall doused after 56 hours

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

This is probably one of the longest fire-fighting operations in Mumbai in recent times.

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

36 hours on, fire continues at Mumbai mall

36 hours on, fire continues at Mumbai mall

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

The fire had erupted on the second floor of the basement-plus-three storied mall at 8.50 pm on Thursday.

Massive fire in Mumbai's Aarey Colony doused after 12 hours

Massive fire in Mumbai's Aarey Colony doused after 12 hours

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

The blaze started around 6:30 pm on Monday in an open plot near an IT Park along the General Arun Kumar Vaidya Marg in the western suburb, located adjacent to the Colony.

'It is political communalism'

'It is political communalism'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

'The violence in Bangladesh has been used as an excuse to start violence by communal political fanatics.'

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills 3 Chinese nationals at Karachi varsity

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills 3 Chinese nationals at Karachi varsity

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Initial information from a reliable police source said that the two women killed in the blast were Chinese nationals and may have been the target of the blast.

Mumbai high-rise fire: Guard fell to death after rescuing a trapped family

Mumbai high-rise fire: Guard fell to death after rescuing a trapped family

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

A video showing a hapless Arun Tiwari holding onto the railing of the balcony of the flat on the 19th floor and dangling precariously before falling down went viral even as fire brigade vehicles rushed to the spot. He was taken to the civic-run KEM hospital but was declared dead.

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Stalin, like his father M Karunanidhi did in 2004, may play the king-maker in a way -- not the king, unless the 2024 post-poll circumstances throws up a situation where he alone becomes acceptable to the rest, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

PIX: Tokyo Olympics torch lit behind closed doors

PIX: Tokyo Olympics torch lit behind closed doors

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch was lit by the rays of the sun in ancient Olympia on Thursday to mark the final step towards the July 24-Aug 9 Games, currently in question because of the coronavirus pandemic. Actress Xanthi Georgiou, in the role of high priestess, used a parabolic mirror in a scaled-down ceremony closed to spectators at the site of the ancient Greek Olympics to ignite the torch and mark the start of a torch relay. The torch will be handed over to Tokyo Games organisers in Athens on March 19.

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Discover some of the winners of 2022 World Press Photo Contest.

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While we wait for Batra's latest to drop on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, Sukanya Verma looks at how Bollywood has dealt with affairs of the heart over the years.

Firefighters battle large blaze at London market

Firefighters battle large blaze at London market

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

A massive fire has broken out at a large building in London's Camden Lock Market. As many as 10 fire engines and 70 firefighters are on the spot trying to douse the flames.

Beijing closes curtain on 'closed loop' Games

Beijing closes curtain on 'closed loop' Games

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Beijing OLympics will be remembered for the extremes of its anti-COVID-19 measures

Bhopal COVID deaths: Govt says 104, crematoriums say 2,557

Bhopal COVID deaths: Govt says 104, crematoriums say 2,557

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The mammoth mismatch has given credence to claims of massive under-reporting of COVID-19 fatalities in the city.

Traditional Mango Recipes

Traditional Mango Recipes

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

These recipes will remind you of your grandmother's cooking.

Navratri recipes: Sabudana Khichdi and Rajgira Roti

Navratri recipes: Sabudana Khichdi and Rajgira Roti

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Chef Kalia Murthy, chef de cuisine, Elior India shares two healthy recipes for Navratri.

Reliance Jio makes LYF smartphones cheaper

Reliance Jio makes LYF smartphones cheaper

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

At Rs 2,999, LYF Flame is one of the most affordable VoLTE smartphone in the market now.

How to make mini banana pancakes

How to make mini banana pancakes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Kanchan Kaku, 26 shared this simple recipe.

Stranger Things 4 Review

Stranger Things 4 Review

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Stranger Things Season 4 is dedicatedly macabre and menacing, its deadly ambitions and volatile tempo keeps the mood edge-of-the-seat, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Ganesha recipe: How to make modak at home

Ganesha recipe: How to make modak at home

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Bhagyashree Zore shares a traditional recipe.

Was Naseer upset with Dilip Kumar?

Was Naseer upset with Dilip Kumar?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

'I don't consider acting to be a contest or a game of one-upmanship and I was far from happy with all the talk of Dilip Kumar Versus Me.'

A Week In The Life of Priyanka Gandhi

A Week In The Life of Priyanka Gandhi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

If her mother anoints her as the Congress's chief ministerial candidate for the UP assembly election, it could be Game On! in Lucknow.

As mob targets Muslim shops, a Hindu family turns homeless

As mob targets Muslim shops, a Hindu family turns homeless

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The family of six, who are now forced to spend their days roaming in the streets and nights at a neighbour's house, had a harrowing experience on Tuesday as the three shops, owned by Muslims who don't reside in the building, on the ground floor of the two-storey structure were set on fire.

Craving for something sweet? Try these coconut recipes

Craving for something sweet? Try these coconut recipes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Now that the coconut has won its title back as a tree, you may want to try out some coconut recipes.

Party appetisers: Maggi Pakoda, Basket Pizza and more

Party appetisers: Maggi Pakoda, Basket Pizza and more

Rediff.com14 May 2018

It's time to impress your guests.

Russia to compete under ROC acronym in Tokyo Olympics

Russia to compete under ROC acronym in Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The full name of the Russian Olympic Committee could not be used and team flags would bear the logo of the committee

'Lost Paradise': California's worst fire finally contained

'Lost Paradise': California's worst fire finally contained

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The deadly fire has claimed at least 85 lives.

Pix: Sonam flirts with purple and red at Cannes!

Pix: Sonam flirts with purple and red at Cannes!

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Which outfit suited her best? Let us know.

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal to focus more on long-term strategy

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal to focus more on long-term strategy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Ola founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Bhavish Aggarwal will step back from day-to-day operations to focus more on engineering functions, team building, and products, apart from focusing on long-term strategic projects, such as two-wheelers, cars, and innovations in quick commerce and international expansion. "I'll be spending more time with all engineering functions, team building, and on products," said Aggarwal in an internal note, adding, "I'll also be increasing my focus on our longer-term strategic projects, including new two-wheeler products, our car project, innovations in quick commerce, electrifying ride-hailing, our cell research and development (R&D), international expansion, building our Pune technology (tech) centre, and Futurefoundry UK." To drive scale, speed, and quality, Aggarwal said he is expanding Ola Group's chief financial officer (CFO) G R Arun Kumar's role to help him steer 'day-to-day operations' across the group.