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The Kebab Recipes Special

The Kebab Recipes Special

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

A gourmet recipe of Shikampuri kebabs and several more for kebab preparations.

Amazon resumes services in some cities, delivery delays to continue

Amazon resumes services in some cities, delivery delays to continue

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The cities where services have resumed include Bengaluru, Mysore, Pune, Ludhiana, Noida, Gurugram, Raipur, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Industry experts believe it would be at least 4-5 days before the backlog of orders can be cleared.

Why valuation of FMCG sector is likely to be attractive

Why valuation of FMCG sector is likely to be attractive

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector has underperformed the Nifty over the past year as its 20 per cent return is trumped by 29 per cent of the benchmark index. The FMCG index saw a 2.2 per cent drop in the last session, while the Nifty lost 1 per cent. FMCG is seen as a defensive segment. The demand for staples like personal care products, groceries and snacks tend to be stable. FMCG companies are consistent dividend-payers.

Will stop weapons supply if...: Biden warns Israel

Will stop weapons supply if...: Biden warns Israel

Rediff.com9 May 2024

It is the first time that Biden has made such a statement, adding that the weapons sent could also be used in the operation to target the population centres.

Animals explore cities during COVID-19 lockdowns

Animals explore cities during COVID-19 lockdowns

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

When humanity's away, the animals will play. With much of the world driven indoors to quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, some species not often seen -- or, at least, rarely in such large numbers, and certainly not against such empty backdrops -- are exploring cities across the globe. We must sadly report that though there have been many circulating on social media, many of these optimistic posts have turned out to be fake -- there were no dolphins in Venice's celebrated canals, or drunken elephants ambling through China's Yunnan province. However, there are some other instances where animals have, in fact, come out to explore city streets.

Have Zomato, Swiggy finally figured out the right recipe?

Have Zomato, Swiggy finally figured out the right recipe?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Something is cooking in online food delivery. After 15 years of grappling with the demands of the business - read cash burn - Gurugram-based Zomato reported its first profit in the first quarter of 2023-24 (FY24). Not satiated, it reported a profit in the following quarter as well: Of Rs 36 crore in the second quarter compared to Rs 2 crore in the first. A year ago, in the second quarter of FY23, it had reported a loss of Rs 251 crore.

#FoodPorn with Serena Williams: Sweet temptation!

#FoodPorn with Serena Williams: Sweet temptation!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

In this series, we bring you the best of celebrity foodgasm moments. Prepare to drool :)

Why These Fishermen Escaped From Kuwait

Why These Fishermen Escaped From Kuwait

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'They often complained about the ill-treatment by their employer in Kuwait. They were not taken to a doctor also when they fell ill.'

Craving for authentic Bengali food?

Craving for authentic Bengali food?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Say hello to these delightful foodies from Kolkata!

'Discrimination Is Present Among Scheduled Castes Too'

'Discrimination Is Present Among Scheduled Castes Too'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'All of these guys who are opposing the Supreme Court judgment are from dominant scheduled caste communities and none of them come from the scavenging community.' 'Not a single scavenging leader will oppose this Supreme Court judgment.'

'Are you alive? Please tell me you are alive'

'Are you alive? Please tell me you are alive'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'There is no safe spot in Gaza.' 'Israeli airstrikes are targeting everything, everywhere.' 'Hospitals, mosques, churches, schools have been bombed. These are places where people were taking shelter.'

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I tell those in their 20s that age is on their side and they should start exercising early.' 'Just like investing in good stocks, if they start early, they will get the multiplier effects of being healthy, fit and strong later in life.'

Ayodhya voters: BJP fulfilled promises, but...

Ayodhya voters: BJP fulfilled promises, but...

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The year began with Ayodhya getting ready for the Ram temple consecration ceremony. Almost four months later, the excitement has settled down and some voters are crediting the Bharatiya Janata Party for fulfilling its promise while others feel that development should reach every corner of the district.

Trisha Says Cheers!

Trisha Says Cheers!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Riya takes a break in Colombo... Alaya binges on Thai food... Aahana enjoys a magical monsoon...

How a food delivery guy became an Internet HERO

How a food delivery guy became an Internet HERO

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Zomato executive Pathikrit Saha delivers cancelled food orders to underprivileged and needy kids in and around Kolkata, putting a smile on their faces.

ITC would increasingly try to go outside India: Sanjiv Puri

ITC would increasingly try to go outside India: Sanjiv Puri

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Sanjiv Puri, chairman and managing director of ITC, is looking to expand the conglomerate's play outside India by taking "strategic positions" in markets close to home in the non-cigarette fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and hospitality businesses. In a recent conversation with Business Standard, Puri revealed that ITC is setting sights beyond India's borders. "We already export to 100-odd countries. We want to scale that up and take some strategic positions in markets close to us," he said.

All We Imagine As Light Shines At Cannes

All We Imagine As Light Shines At Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2024

It is the first Indian film in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 30 years.

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi can abandon the path of Hindutva only at risk to his position within his own fraternity. But if he pursues a hard line, he faces the risk of being hauled up by his coalition-partners. For the first time in a decade, Modi is not in enviable situation, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Lack of money, food drove migrant workers back home

Lack of money, food drove migrant workers back home

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

After covering several kilometres on foot along with their families, the labourers, who reached Charbagh bus station in Lucknow on Saturday and Sunday, said there was no point staying in Delhi as they have exhausted their funds and it would be better for them to return to their homes.

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A dozen people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in and around Chennai while personnel on fishing boats and farm tractors were engaged in rescuing stranded people on Tuesday.

Covid robs Moradabad's Brass City of its shine

Covid robs Moradabad's Brass City of its shine

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

According to the local Brass Handicrafts Manufacturers Association (BHMA), some 800,000 people are directly employed in Moradabad's massive brass handicrafts and utensils manufacturing industry, which has some 30,000 small and micro-scale units and a total annual turnover of Rs 10,000 crore. The manufacturers are heavily dependent on export markets such as the US, Canada, Australia and the European Union. And exports account for nearly 70 per cent of their revenues. According to industry insiders, since this year's lockdowns, manufacturing has been at 65 per cent of normal levels.

Why there's such a gap between wholesale and retail food inflation?

Why there's such a gap between wholesale and retail food inflation?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Since March 2020, WPI food inflation rate continued to fall but the CPI-food inflation rose, signaling a breakdown in supply chain from the mandis to the final household.

The Plight Of Indian Voters

The Plight Of Indian Voters

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The hapless voters fervently hope that they get to make a more equal choice in the next election and political discourse in the country becomes positive and more enlightened. One wonders if the masses would become more politically aware to discern good intent and performance from gimmickry, notes Biswajit Dasgupta.

Will India CHANGE In Modi 3.0?

Will India CHANGE In Modi 3.0?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The climate for 'doing business' remains forbidding, taxtortion is still rife, corruption at state and district levels has increased, oil prices remain extortive with high taxation, and the continued red tape has kept the enterprise system as stifled as before, points out Debashis Basu.

The 12 Year Old Who Won Rs 1 Crore

The 12 Year Old Who Won Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'I felt very, very good sitting on the hot seat. It's a different feeling altogether.'

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.

Swachh Bharat Not A Game Changer

Swachh Bharat Not A Game Changer

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

If we as citizens, do not take ownership of public places, public facilities and public conveniences, Swachh Bharat will remain just a hollow slogan, notes Biswajit Dasgupta.

'Entire Ayodhya has become 'Rammay'

'Entire Ayodhya has become 'Rammay'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The devotion to the deity is such that even commerce is not untouched by the spiritual feel in the holy city. Images of the grand temple is finding places even on visiting cards, posters, calendars and even signages.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its manifesto, prioritising development and welfare while shunning populist measures and contentious issues like the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Food chains, multiplexes plan expansion as consumer confidence picks up

Food chains, multiplexes plan expansion as consumer confidence picks up

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Organised players have been the biggest beneficiaries after the lockdowns were lifted. Given real estate is not as expensive now, players want to take advantage of the trend.

Ola shuts food and grocery delivery services

Ola shuts food and grocery delivery services

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Ola's rival Uber is trying to set up a local engineering centre in Bengaluru.

#FoodPorn: 10 Instagram foodies you must follow

#FoodPorn: 10 Instagram foodies you must follow

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

You'll be forgiven for salivating over these droolworthy pics that will give you a 'foodgasm'!

Spotted! A Mermaid Called Riya

Spotted! A Mermaid Called Riya

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Nargis Fakhri is holidaying in Italy... Ananya gets into a bikini... Sunny prmotes his film...

'Sharks At High Risk Of Extinction'

'Sharks At High Risk Of Extinction'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'Shark fins are the most sought-after shark product.'

Israeli troops intensify ops inside southern Gaza

Israeli troops intensify ops inside southern Gaza

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

IDF troops continued to operate deep inside the Gaza Strip on Saturday as fighter jets struck Hamas assets across the Palestinian enclave.

Free hostages, allow aid in Gaza: UN chief to Hamas, Israel

Free hostages, allow aid in Gaza: UN chief to Hamas, Israel

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has called on Hamas to immediately release all hostages without conditions and urged Israel to allow rapid and unimpeded access to humanitarian aid for civilians in the Gaza Strip.

Durga Pujo In Kolkata: Magical, Unforgettable

Durga Pujo In Kolkata: Magical, Unforgettable

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

There's a lot more to the festival than just five days of celebration; that is something you can only experience when you live in Kolkata. And that's what every Bengali living outside the state misses, notes Chitrangada Datta Chaudhuri.

Beware FoodPanda and Swiggy, UberEats is here!

Beware FoodPanda and Swiggy, UberEats is here!

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Uber would look to expand the service to six Indian cities

Amid Annamalai buzz, DMK, AIADMK fight hard

Amid Annamalai buzz, DMK, AIADMK fight hard

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

BJP workers depend on Annamalai's popularity to emerge victorious. He has has made 100 promises to be fulfilled in 500 days and assurances include cleaning up rivers, an international airport and food vans named after former Chief Minister K Kamaraj.