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Budget 2024: Sitharaman unveils road map for 'Viksit Bharat'

Budget 2024: Sitharaman unveils road map for 'Viksit Bharat'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget proposals lay out a comprehensive road map for transforming India into a developed nation, focusing on key priorities that aim to generate ample opportunities for all citizens in "Viksit Bharat". It sets the stage for sustained economic growth, social development, and technological advancement.

Tendulkar launches 10 gram gold coin with his image

Tendulkar launches 10 gram gold coin with his image

Rediff.com13 May 2013

A limited edition Sachin Tendulkar gold coins, with the senior cricketer's face and signature embossed on them, were launched in Mumbai on Monday on the auspicious day of 'Akshaya Tritiya'.

Recipe: Mayur's Dal Palak

Recipe: Mayur's Dal Palak

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Adding greens to your dal transforms it into to the best companion for your rice.

Recipe: Mayur's Dahi Aloo

Recipe: Mayur's Dahi Aloo

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Jazz up your summer lunch plate with this tangy potato curry.

Monsoon Recipes: Kanda Bhaji, Sweet Potato Tart

Monsoon Recipes: Kanda Bhaji, Sweet Potato Tart

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Recipes to reach out to, when it rains and you want to bite into something deep-fried or baked...

Ahead of LS polls, taming food prices govt's priority

Ahead of LS polls, taming food prices govt's priority

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Ahead of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, keeping food prices under check has emerged as one of the topmost priorities for the government. Food prices would likely have a bearing on the preferences of voters. In the past, there have been instances when governments have been voted out over rising food inflation.

ISRO's smallest rocket completes final test flight

ISRO's smallest rocket completes final test flight

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its third and final developmental flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle here on Friday whose payloads can be used in applications like satellite-based surveillance, disaster and environmental monitoring, fire detection, volcanic activity among others.

Recipe: Jayanti's Bajre Ki Khichdi, Makke Ki Ghat

Recipe: Jayanti's Bajre Ki Khichdi, Makke Ki Ghat

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

While the days are still not that warm, nourish your soul with two unusual khichdis.

How do athletes prepare for weight category sports?

How do athletes prepare for weight category sports?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The weight category sports at the Olympics are wrestling, boxing, taekwondo, judo and weightlifting. Most of these are combat sports and weight categories are designed to match athletes with competitors of similar size.

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The rejection of Vinesh's appeal means India's tally from the Paris Olympics will be of six medals which includes one silver and five bronze.

Modi files election affidavit; is worth Rs 3 cr, mostly fixed deposits

Modi files election affidavit; is worth Rs 3 cr, mostly fixed deposits

Rediff.com15 May 2024

As required, Modi submitted the affidavit while filing his nomination papers Tuesday as an election candidate from the Varanasi parliamentary constituency, a seat he has held twice earlier.

'We Will Never Leave Modiji'

'We Will Never Leave Modiji'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

In a village of Rajputs, the vote is for Modi even though the BJP is not contesting from here.

28 dead as rains wreak havoc across north India

28 dead as rains wreak havoc across north India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

At least 28 people died in rain-related incidents Sunday as heavy downpours lashed north and northwest India, causing landslides, traffic chaos and house collapses, as well as a dam breach which inundated several villages in Haryana.

Kathua ambush: Darkness descends on homes of martyrs

Kathua ambush: Darkness descends on homes of martyrs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Rifleman Adarsh Negi spoke to his father over the phone on Sunday. The next day, Dalbir Singh Negi got another call, informing him about his son's death in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua.

Gold snaps 5-day rally, ends at Rs 29,700/10 gram

Gold snaps 5-day rally, ends at Rs 29,700/10 gram

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Gold, which had surged after government decided to increased import duty, lost Rs 125 to Rs 29,700 per 10 grams.

'This Is An Andhra Pradesh-Bihar Budget'

'This Is An Andhra Pradesh-Bihar Budget'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

From the word go, Bihar growled its needs out when an MP from the state said aloud: "Give something for Bihar also, Madam." Every time the Budget mentioned cities and towns in Andhra Pradesh, "Kursi Bachao" was the call from Congress MPs.

The City Of Joy Is Swamped In Sadness

The City Of Joy Is Swamped In Sadness

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Kolkata hangs its head in shame as the hope of a government with a moral compass and a heart in the right place recedes into the distance, notes Payal Singh Mohanka.

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.' 'Expect at least one biopic.'

Ram temple consecration: VIPs to get 'mahaprasad'

Ram temple consecration: VIPs to get 'mahaprasad'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has got 'mahaprasad' prepared for the VIPs coming to attend the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on Monday.

Gram sabhas above Parl; need to empower them: Hazare

Gram sabhas above Parl; need to empower them: Hazare

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Decrying the failure of Rajya Sabha to pass the Lokpal bill, Anna Hazare on Thursday made a curious suggestion to bring a law to empower gram sabhas that will be above Parliament.

Gold falls Rs 195 per 10 gram; Silver down Rs 200 per kg

Gold falls Rs 195 per 10 gram; Silver down Rs 200 per kg

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Silver also fell by 0.5 per cent to $15.68 an ounce.

'Why Not Bundelkhand In Modi's Third Term?'

'Why Not Bundelkhand In Modi's Third Term?'

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'The Congress in the past backed the demand, but will not support it now since the SP opposes any division of UP.'

Gold tumbles by up to Rs 160 per 10 grams

Gold tumbles by up to Rs 160 per 10 grams

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

Gold prices tumbled across the country on Thursday on emergence of heavy selling by stockists in line with a weak trend in international markets ranging from Rs 80 to Rs 160 per ten grams.

How did Sahajahan Sheikh rise to prominence in TMC?

How did Sahajahan Sheikh rise to prominence in TMC?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Under the stewardship of the then TMC national general secretary Mukul Roy and North 24 Parganas TMC district president Jyotipriyo Mullick, he joined the party and quickly ascended in power, becoming a close associate of Mullick.

Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations from Srinagar

Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations from Srinagar

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The United Nations General Assembly, heeding to a call by Prime Minister Modi, had made a declaration in December 2014 to observe June 21 every year as IDY.

Virushka Mark Anniversary With Fun

Virushka Mark Anniversary With Fun

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary in the company of family and close friends on Monday, December 11.

Recipe: Kesar Pearls In Baked Yoghurt

Recipe: Kesar Pearls In Baked Yoghurt

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Time to indulge in something sweet yet traditional.

Hanuman flag removal sparks tension in K'taka; tricolour installed after stir

Hanuman flag removal sparks tension in K'taka; tricolour installed after stir

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The incident led to a political confrontation between the government and Opposition in the state.

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.

EMBARRASSING! 400 grams heavier, Vinesh disqualified from Olympics qualifier

EMBARRASSING! 400 grams heavier, Vinesh disqualified from Olympics qualifier

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

In an embarrassment for India, ace female wrestler Vinesh Phogat was, on Saturday, disqualified from the 1st World Olympic Qualifying event for being overweight on a day when other women grapplers also failed to book Rio Games berth.

6 Lessons From Vinesh's Olympic Journey

6 Lessons From Vinesh's Olympic Journey

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat is a reminder that true champions are not just defined by their medals but by their character and their impact on society.

The Kebab Recipes Special

The Kebab Recipes Special

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

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

How much is Shashi Tharoor worth?

How much is Shashi Tharoor worth?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Shashi Tharoor, who is eyeing a fourth consecutive win from the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat, has declared assets of over Rs 55 crore in his nomination papers.

Meet Hritiqa, The Newest Bombshell On The Block

Meet Hritiqa, The Newest Bombshell On The Block

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

She is her own kind of beautiful.

Paris 2024 medallists to take piece of Eiffel Tower home!

Paris 2024 medallists to take piece of Eiffel Tower home!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Medallists at the Paris Olympics will be rewarded with a piece of the Eiffel Tower, organisers said on Thursday as they unveiled the hexagon-shaped medals forged out of scrap metal from the monument.

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'

Maharashtra collector seeks EC advice amid Maratha stir, here is why

Maharashtra collector seeks EC advice amid Maratha stir, here is why

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Dharashiv, earlier Osmanabad, is among the eight districts that comprise the state's Marathwada region, where activist Manoj Jarange has led an agitation demanding reservation for Marathas in education and government jobs.

Recipes: Make Your Own Ghar Ka Masalas

Recipes: Make Your Own Ghar Ka Masalas

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Homemade is best. Safe. Pure. Tasty.

Shefali Is Sensational In Black!

Shefali Is Sensational In Black!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

She looks ready for a disco night.

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Rediff.com9 May 2024

With rising incomes, education, and health awareness in India, especially in the big cities, droves of people are saying no to sugar.