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How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

Adani, Tata eye bigger pie in Mumbai power distribution

Adani, Tata eye bigger pie in Mumbai power distribution

Rediff.com6 May 2024

As Mumbai's real estate and electric vehicle penetration grows, two of the city's private power distribution companies, Adani Electricity and Tata Power, are eyeing a bigger business pie, particularly betting on high-value customers. Adani Electricity Mumbai (AEML), the subsidiary which houses Adani Energy Solutions' Mumbai distribution business, recorded a six per cent growth in total units sold in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), the company's presentation shows. This gain came at over 13 per cent growth in the year-ago period.

It's millet and risotto for Modi's state dinner, but non-vegetarians have a choice

It's millet and risotto for Modi's state dinner, but non-vegetarians have a choice

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Marinated millet, corn kernel salad and stuffed mushrooms are on the menu for 400 guests invited to the White House dinner being hosted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Recipe: My Grandmother's Daliya Upma

Recipe: My Grandmother's Daliya Upma

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

This simple kind of upma, made from cracked wheat, is a great beginning to a day.

Sensex ends 107 points lower in choppy trade

Sensex ends 107 points lower in choppy trade

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Among the Sensex firms, Larsen & Toubro, UltraTech Cement, JSW Steel, Titan, Bajaj Finance, Wipro, Tech Mahindra and Nestle were the major laggards. Maruti, Power Grid, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, NTPC, HDFC Bank, ITC and IndusInd Bank were the gainers.

Blast near Israel embassy rocks Delhi, none hurt; letter recovered

Blast near Israel embassy rocks Delhi, none hurt; letter recovered

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

According to Delhi Fire Services officials, they received a call about the blast at 5:45 pm and it was transferred from the Delhi Police PCR (police control room).

'The more we automate, the more work will come'

'The more we automate, the more work will come'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

'We do not see people getting reduced, but because of automation, we will do more work.'

Israel strikes back at Iran, blasts reported in Isfahan region

Israel strikes back at Iran, blasts reported in Isfahan region

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Israel launched missile strikes against Tehran during early hours on Friday (local time), ABC News reported citing a senior United States official.

It's Going To Get Hotter In India

It's Going To Get Hotter In India

Rediff.com22 May 2024

More than 80 per cent of Indians live in districts vulnerable to climate risks. Among these, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Bihar are the most vulnerable states to extreme climate events.

How To Invest Globally?

How To Invest Globally?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'Investing abroad helps mitigate currency risk for foreign-currency denominated goals, such as children's higher education and international travel.'

NIA attaches PFI's weapons training centre spread over 10 acres in Kerala

NIA attaches PFI's weapons training centre spread over 10 acres in Kerala

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The NIA, on March 17, filed a charge sheet against 59 accused, including the PFI as an organisation, in a case registered last year.

Go to other states and burst firecrackers: SC hands-off on Delhi ban

Go to other states and burst firecrackers: SC hands-off on Delhi ban

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the Delhi government's order putting a comprehensive ban on manufacturing, storage, sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city, saying people's health is important.

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.

World goes green in solidarity with Paris climate accord

World goes green in solidarity with Paris climate accord

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Several buildings across the world lit up bright green on Thursday night in support of the Paris climate accord.

Jill Biden's personal touch behind menu and dcor for state dinner

Jill Biden's personal touch behind menu and dcor for state dinner

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

First Lady Jill Biden said after years of strengthening ties, the US-India partnership is deep and expansive as the two countries jointly tackle global challenges.

Just who was Sadiq Batcha?

Just who was Sadiq Batcha?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Rediff.com traces the life of Sadiq Batcha, a key aide of former telecom minister Andimuthu Raja who committed suicide on Wednesday

Party food recipes: Green Thai Curry and Som Tam Slaw

Party food recipes: Green Thai Curry and Som Tam Slaw

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Planning to throw a house party? Let Chef Shilarna Vaze inspire you with 3 easy recipes.

Melania Trump shows off White House Christmas decor

Melania Trump shows off White House Christmas decor

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

United States First Lady Melania Trump has officially decked the halls of the White House. This year, the theme is "The Spirit of America." The 2019 decorative approach features glittery patriotism throughout 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Trump plans to replace green card with Build America Visa

Trump plans to replace green card with Build America Visa

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The biggest change his administration will make is to increase the proportion of highly-skilled immigration from 12 per cent to 57 per cent, Trump said.

LSG Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

LSG Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Quinton de Kock or Nicholas Pooran?

Centre's lockdown plan: Red, Orange and Green zones

Centre's lockdown plan: Red, Orange and Green zones

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

It is likely the government will divide the country into different zones during the proposed extended period of lockdown and might permit a few services to function in safe zones.

Recipe: Hemasri's Gujiya

Recipe: Hemasri's Gujiya

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

A traditional recipe to entertain guests on Diwali.

Mumbaikars step out to save city's green lung from metro project

Mumbaikars step out to save city's green lung from metro project

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Braving the downpour, Mumbaikars came together on Sunday to protest against the cutting of over 2,700 trees in Aarey milk Colony for the upcoming metro shed project.

Solar scheme: 1 cr families to save Rs 18K cr a year, says FM

Solar scheme: 1 cr families to save Rs 18K cr a year, says FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana will enable one crore families to get up to 300 units of free electricity monthly and help them save up to Rs 18,000 annually. "There is provision of Rs 10,000 crore for rooftop solar (scheme) in the Budget," said finance secretary T V Somanathan in press conference on Budget later in the day. Earlier in the day Sitharaman in her interim Budget speech said through rooftop solarisation, one crore households will be enabled to obtain up to 300 units of free electricity each month.

Christmas with the Trumps at the White House

Christmas with the Trumps at the White House

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Tis the season to be jolly! And to celebrate the festive season, the White House has been decorated for Christmas with care and United States First Lady Melania Trump has unveiled its patriotic theme, which contain nods to the first family's various interests, the US president's love of buildings, her 'Be Best' campaign and Barron Trump's love of soccer. Take a look at the decorations.

Toolkit case: Hard disk seized from house, says Muluk's dad

Toolkit case: Hard disk seized from house, says Muluk's dad

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Two persons claiming to be the personnel of Delhi Police seized a computer hard disk and other items from the house of green activist Shantanu Muluk, a suspect in the "toolkit" case related to the farmers' protest, without a search warrant on February 12, in Beed in Maharashtra, his father Shivlal Muluk has told local police.

Manipur assembly session ends within an hour; Kuki MLAs skip

Manipur assembly session ends within an hour; Kuki MLAs skip

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The proceedings began at 11 am with two-minute silence for those killed in the ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kukis that began on May 3.

Spouses of G20 leaders savour street food, millet dishes

Spouses of G20 leaders savour street food, millet dishes

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

"First ladies from Turkiye, Japan, the UK, Australia and Mauritius, among others visited the exhibition at NGMA (National Gallery of Modern Art)," the source added.

Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A lady in a white salwar suit leads the chants of people holding both Indian and US flags.

46 killed in massive fire at shopping mall in Dhaka

46 killed in massive fire at shopping mall in Dhaka

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A massive fire that ripped through a seven-storey shopping mall in Dhaka overnight killed at least 46 people and injured 22 others, the government said on Friday, in one of the worst infernos to hit Bangladesh in recent years.

Bride-To-Be Parineeti Chopra's Many Bridal Avatars

Bride-To-Be Parineeti Chopra's Many Bridal Avatars

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Will she be a Sabyasachi dulhan or opt for roka ceremony Designer Manish Malhotra to do her shaadi ka joda?

Lok Sabha proceedings begin in new Parliament building

Lok Sabha proceedings begin in new Parliament building

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Lok Sabha proceedings on Tuesday began in the new Parliament building, located adjacent to the old one, starting a new chapter in the parliamentary history of India.

Brokerages bet on largecaps for better returns in 2024

Brokerages bet on largecaps for better returns in 2024

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Despite multiple headwinds at the start of 2023, the Indian markets delivered a strong performance, posting 19-20 per cent growth for the year. Even as new records were set, investor sentiment remains strong going into 2024, given the lower inflation, expectations of steady to lower interest rates, higher economic growth, and strong inflows. However, the overriding concern for most brokerages is valuations.

Realty hits green hurdle as NDA's reforms end up in court

Realty hits green hurdle as NDA's reforms end up in court

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The ease with which city-level master plans are altered and land-use patterns changed without considering carrying capacities or the overall environmental footprint of urbanisation in different states has already created water and air pollution crises in several emerging and existing cities.

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

This visit by the prime minister comes weeks ahead of the 'pran pratishtha' or consecration ceremony of the Ram temple.

'Green building mart a big biz opportunity'

'Green building mart a big biz opportunity'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Today, when you buy a door or a window in wood, you are not aware that you are depleting forests. Tomorrow, your wood will have to be certified that it is from a sustainable forest, says R Parasu Raman, Vice Chairman, WGBC.

He turns old tyres into art!

He turns old tyres into art!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

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'Where are your priorities, madam': Mahua to Irani on 'flying kiss' row

'Where are your priorities, madam': Mahua to Irani on 'flying kiss' row

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'When a BJP MP was accused of harassment and molestation by our champion wrestlers, we did not hear one word out of the women and child development minister'

Recipe: Nema's Jeeryachi Amti

Recipe: Nema's Jeeryachi Amti

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

A khatta-meetha amti with fresh coconut milk and undertones of garlic.

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Glimpses into the life of Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, who at 31, is Pakistan's youngest first lady.