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Holi: 10 Asanas To Protect Hair And Skin

Holi: 10 Asanas To Protect Hair And Skin

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Celebrity yogini and wellness entrepreneur Ira Trivedi tells you how to protect your skin and hair from harmful chemicals in the most natural way.

Will these movies bring audiences back?

Will these movies bring audiences back?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'The blockbusters are unlikely to be launched in 2020.' 'They will move into the 2021 cycle when confidence level among people will be higher.'

Diwali Recipes: Chef Brar's Coco Laddoo, Choco Karanji

Diwali Recipes: Chef Brar's Coco Laddoo, Choco Karanji

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Tired of making the same old sweets for Diwali? Try Chef Ranveer Brar's modern versions of karanji and laddoos

Recipe: Ukadiche Modak

Recipe: Ukadiche Modak

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Made by hand, these steamed modaks are filled with jaggery and coconut.

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh, who travelled across 29 Indian states and five Union territories in 101 days, recommend a list of lesser known places in India to add to your travel bucket list.

Will the Oscar go to this actress?

Will the Oscar go to this actress?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Vanessa Kirby is sure to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar award, and Frances McDormand of Nomadland will give her a healthy competition, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Janmasthami Special: How to make Chawal ki Kheer

Janmasthami Special: How to make Chawal ki Kheer

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Rediff Reader Sangita Agrawal, founder, Blissofcooking shares a popular recipe!

Sabarimala board defends use of 'halal' sign on jaggery in HC

Sabarimala board defends use of 'halal' sign on jaggery in HC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Travancore Devaswom Board, which manages the Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala, on Thursday told the Kerala high court that the jaggery received by it had 'halal' mentioned on the packaging as they are also exported to Arab countries by the company supplying to them.

Chhath Puja allowed at designated sites in Delhi

Chhath Puja allowed at designated sites in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Friday allowed Chhath Puja celebrations at designated sites in the city except the banks of Yamuna river.

5 things to know about Lent

5 things to know about Lent

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

A season of prayer and penance in the Christian church, and a period of preparation for the Easter season, here is all that you need to know about Lent.

Thousands of farmers converge at protest sites to mark 1 yr of stir

Thousands of farmers converge at protest sites to mark 1 yr of stir

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Farmers flaunting colourful turbans, sunshades, long beards and twirling moustaches danced on tractors, distributed sweets and hugged each other to mark the occasion that seemed like a festival.

Time for healthy meals. Share your recipes now!

Time for healthy meals. Share your recipes now!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Diwali is over and it's time for a detox diet before the festive season gluttony begins again! Share with us your healthy food recipes!

X'mas Recipe: Eggless Cinnamom Rolls

X'mas Recipe: Eggless Cinnamom Rolls

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Make a batch of these fabulous rolls on Christmas for your family.

After 2 yrs, devotees offer Eid prayers in mosques in large numbers

After 2 yrs, devotees offer Eid prayers in mosques in large numbers

Rediff.com3 May 2022

As the month-long fasting observed by the people of the Muslim community during Ramzan came to an end on Modnay, devotees across the country offered namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in large numbers on Tuesday.

The relevance of Gudi Padwa and its rituals

The relevance of Gudi Padwa and its rituals

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

A significant ritual is to consume neem leaves, a custom that marks the beginning of the festival. Neem also helps in boosting the immune system.

'Prince Charles made us feel like family'

'Prince Charles made us feel like family'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'We will be celebrating our friend's ascension as king by distributing sweets.'

Modi in Varanasi to inaugurate Rs 339-cr mega temple project

Modi in Varanasi to inaugurate Rs 339-cr mega temple project

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Taking to Twitter, Modi said that the Kashi Vishwanath Dham project will add to Kashi's spiritual vibrancy.

Pongal celebrated with fervour across country

Pongal celebrated with fervour across country

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Since the Supreme Court has banned the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu, normally conducted on Mattu Pongal day, the festival is expected to be low-key in Madurai and neighbouring districts, where it is widely popular.

Share your favourite Navratri recipes

Share your favourite Navratri recipes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Share your recipes with us and we'll publish it for you.

The 10 best images from Oktoberfest!

The 10 best images from Oktoberfest!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The Oktoberfest in the southern city of Munich in Germany has ended after drawing some 6.3 million guests. Here's a glimpse of all the fun and beer that was had.

Eid: Stars pray for 'mental peace, strength'

Eid: Stars pray for 'mental peace, strength'

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'May this Eid truly bring an end to the difficult times our society has seen.'

How Mandira Bedi got her bikini body

How Mandira Bedi got her bikini body

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Wherever I am, in the country or abroad, I spend at least one hour on myself.' 'If you aren't doing that, you are doing injustice to yourself.'

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Nancy Pelosi's gritty refusal to backtrack on her plans to visit Taiwan is part of who she is.

Your most memorable Karva Chauth. Tell us!

Your most memorable Karva Chauth. Tell us!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

If you have a special memory of Karva Chauth, it's time you shared it with us.

Venkatesh's child weds: Salman, Rana, Ram Charan attend...

Venkatesh's child weds: Salman, Rana, Ram Charan attend...

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Southern superstar Venkatesh's elder daughter Aashritha Daggubati wed Vinayak Reddy in Jaipur on March 24.

Heat wave hurting farmers' income as yields drop across several crops

Heat wave hurting farmers' income as yields drop across several crops

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Santosh Patkar of Devgadh Taluka Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra is a worried man these days. Devgadh, which is known as the home to world famous Alphonso variety of mangoes, has seen an unusual drop in yields which is affecting farmers' income. Being one of the primary agricultural produce from the area, Santosh is not untouched by this somewhat rare phenomenon. He said in his own mango garden, yields have come down by a third from most trees.

Poor policy behind weak pandemic fight, says Gandhi's grandson

Poor policy behind weak pandemic fight, says Gandhi's grandson

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Gandhi called for the need to reconsider the country's economic policy as the one that encouraged industrialisation and urbanisation, causing "huge population unsettlement" and forcing farmers to migrate to the cities in large numbers, only spurred the COVID-19 pandemic.

Govt sends notice to Amazon, Flipkart for not showing country of origin

Govt sends notice to Amazon, Flipkart for not showing country of origin

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Not displaying the mandatory information, including country of origin, on products sold on their platforms in India, draws government's attention.

US states to celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month

US states to celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The proclamations came after various Hindu organisations in the US announced the addition of another major festival, an entire month of festivals, in October as the Hindu Heritage Month.

Navratri: Sena shuts over 500 meat shops in Gurugram

Navratri: Sena shuts over 500 meat shops in Gurugram

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

General secretary and spokesperson of Shiv Sena Gurugram wing Ritu Raj said that they had served notices to every meat and chicken shop.

Simply delicious Diwali recipes. Share yours

Simply delicious Diwali recipes. Share yours

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

A week ahead of Diwali, we bring you some unconventional recipes that you can share with your loved ones.

Traditional Bengali recipes for Holi

Traditional Bengali recipes for Holi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

What are you waiting for? Read on and make these mouth-watering dishes at home today.

'Buddhada affirmed my faith in myself'

'Buddhada affirmed my faith in myself'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

'That he found it worth his while to repeat me within a year said something about my abilities as actor.'

Tips to save: 'Use public transport or car pool'

Tips to save: 'Use public transport or car pool'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

We asked you, dear readers to share your best tips on saving money.

How airports are going all out to please passengers

How airports are going all out to please passengers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

These would include passenger engagement initiatives, consumer offers, and curated menus at food and beverage outlets.

Celebrating Chhath the way Lalu-Rabri do

Celebrating Chhath the way Lalu-Rabri do

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Days after their landslide victory in Bihar assembly polls, Grand Alliance leaders, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad, are celebrating Chhath festival at their residences.

Share your favourite Navratri recipes with us!

Share your favourite Navratri recipes with us!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

What's YOUR favourite Navratri food? Tell us!

India orders 95 biryanis per minute: Swiggy

India orders 95 biryanis per minute: Swiggy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

So Swiggy offered 35,056 varieties of biryani to its users, says Peerzada Abrar.

#DurgaPuja: 9 people you absolutely can't miss!

#DurgaPuja: 9 people you absolutely can't miss!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Be prepared to bump into some special people at the pandal.