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Bengali Recipe: Bethica's Ilish Macher Malai Curry

Bengali Recipe: Bethica's Ilish Macher Malai Curry

Rediff.com20 hours ago

This recipe of Hilsa malai curry is prepared without any onion, ginger or garlic and just tempered with nigella seeds and green chillies in mustard oil.

Dussehra 2026: Wear Colours You Missed In Navratri

Dussehra 2026: Wear Colours You Missed In Navratri

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nine days of Navratri, nine days of dressing up, and probably a wardrobe full of the usual festive colours. But who says the fashion fun has to stop there?

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Thai Vegetable Fritters

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Thai Vegetable Fritters

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Give everyday vegetables a Thai-inspired makeover with these golden, crunchy fritters by Sarab Kapoor. Packed with colourful vegetables like zucchini, mushroom, baby corn, celery, they are crisp enough to tempt you from the first bite yet light enough to keep you reaching for another.

China opposes India naming 28 strategic locations in Ladakh

China opposes India naming 28 strategic locations in Ladakh

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

China has voiced strong opposition to India's recent decision to standardise names for 28 strategic locations and geographical features in Ladakh.

Recipe: Sunita's Green Peas And Carrot Appes

Recipe: Sunita's Green Peas And Carrot Appes

Rediff.com1 days ago

Little mini idlis stuffed with fresh veggies. Yum!

Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme Price In India Starts At Rs 336,990

Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme Price In India Starts At Rs 336,990

Rediff.com1 days ago

Designed for demanding work environments, the Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme combines a compact 13.3-inch touchscreen with powerful Intel processing, AI capabilities and flexible battery options.

Seriously Good Eggs

Seriously Good Eggs

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Every time you step into the kitchen it's quite possible to create a version of eggs that's far tastier than the last time you made eggs.

How Krithi, Sreeleela, Anupama Add Hotness To The Sari

How Krithi, Sreeleela, Anupama Add Hotness To The Sari

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The sari has been having quite the fashion evolution and the latest update is all about the blouse.

Asian Games Gold Medallist Pranavi Urs Ready For Indian Open Challenge

Asian Games Gold Medallist Pranavi Urs Ready For Indian Open Challenge

Rediff.com2 days ago

Asian Games gold medallist Pranavi Urs is set to compete in the Hero Women's Indian Open starting October 22 in Gurugram. Fresh off her success in Aichi-Nagoya, Urs is confident and aims to leverage her "home turf" advantage at the DLF Golf and Country Club, even expressing a desire to challenge defending champion Shannon Tan.

India rejects China objection to standardised naming of 28 Ladakh sites

India rejects China objection to standardised naming of 28 Ladakh sites

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

India has rejected China's objection to New Delhi's standardisation of names for 28 places and features in Ladakh, reiterating that Ladakh is an "integral and inalienable" part of India. China had strongly opposed the move, calling India's establishment of the Union Territory and the naming "illegal and void".

5 Things About The Infinix Hot 70 Pro

5 Things About The Infinix Hot 70 Pro

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

A standout design feature of the Infinix Hot 70 Pro is the Active Matrix Cube on its rear, which doubles as an alert display and an interactive interface.

India women target another clean sweep against Zimbabwe in ODIs

India women target another clean sweep against Zimbabwe in ODIs

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Under new skipper Smriti Mandhana, a dominant Indian women's cricket team is set to face Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series, aiming for another clean sweep after their T20I success.

Malaika Arora: Queen Of Elevator Selfies

Malaika Arora: Queen Of Elevator Selfies

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Malaika Arora consistently delivers a masterclass in effortless style, proving that fashion can be glamorous in every setting.

Two wickets in three balls! Nortje rocks Australia on comeback

Two wickets in three balls! Nortje rocks Australia on comeback

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

South Africa's Anrich Nortje, returning to first-class cricket after nearly four years, took two quick wickets to leave Australia struggling at 149-6 at tea on the opening day of the first Test. Nortje's fiery spell after lunch justified his recall, as he dismissed Alex Carey and Beau Webster in quick succession.

The Art Of Doing Nothing At Work

The Art Of Doing Nothing At Work

Rediff.com1 days ago

Some lessons about patience are taught not by monks or teachers, but by government offices, one slow afternoon at a time, reveals Binu Alex.

Navratri Day 8: Suhana, Kusha's Royal Purple Looks

Navratri Day 8: Suhana, Kusha's Royal Purple Looks

Rediff.com4 days ago

Navratri is the perfect excuse to turn your festive wardrobe up a notch, and Day 7 brings a royal twist with purple. Associated with luxury, wisdom, ambition and spiritual energy, this rich shade is perfect for anyone who likes their festive fashion with a little extra drama.

Recipe: Mayur's Salted Peanut Butter Iced Latte

Recipe: Mayur's Salted Peanut Butter Iced Latte

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Give your cold coffee a delicious pep up with peanut butter!

ITBP raises drone units to counter China, prepares for Galwan-like battles

ITBP raises drone units to counter China, prepares for Galwan-like battles

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is undergoing a significant modernization drive, establishing drone platoons, developing a new 'Strike' course for Galwan-like situations, and constructing underground infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control. This strategic shift, announced by DG Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor, aims to counter China, identified as India's 'biggest adversary,' by embracing modern warfare techniques learned from recent global conflicts.

After Durban disaster, South Africa ring the changes

After Durban disaster, South Africa ring the changes

Rediff.com7 days ago

South Africa has made significant changes to their squad for the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha, dropping Tristan Stubbs and calling up Matthew Breetzke. Ryan Rickelton will take over as wicketkeeper, likely leading to Kyle Verreynne's exclusion from the playing XI. These changes come after their heavy defeat in the first Test, with lead pacer Kagiso Rabada expected to return.

8 Capsicum Recipes To Spice Up Your Life

8 Capsicum Recipes To Spice Up Your Life

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

From stuffed capsicums and comforting soups to salads, pasta and curries, here are some delicious ways to give this vegetable a starring role.

OTT Releases This Week: DC, Enna Vilai, The Diplomat 4

OTT Releases This Week: DC, Enna Vilai, The Diplomat 4

Rediff.com6 days ago

This week's OTT releases offer a diverse selection across various streaming platforms.

'Nana Patekar Got Milder With Age'

'Nana Patekar Got Milder With Age'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Nana left Mumbai, its luxuries and all the roles he could have played, and moved to Pune, where he lived like a farmer.'

Bengali Recipe: Lauki Badi Or Lau Borir Jhol

Bengali Recipe: Lauki Badi Or Lau Borir Jhol

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Try this Bengali dish of tender bottle gourd cooked with golden urad dal badis and a handful of spices,

India's Medical Isotope Mission Needs Faster Corridors

India's Medical Isotope Mission Needs Faster Corridors

Rediff.com5 days ago

A country that makes the isotope sets the timetable for everyone who needs it.

Jamnagar Court Hands Death Penalty In 'Rarest Of Rare' POCSO Murder Case

Jamnagar Court Hands Death Penalty In 'Rarest Of Rare' POCSO Murder Case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

A special POCSO court in Jamnagar, Gujarat, has sentenced a man to death under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for the brutal murder and torture of his seven-year-old niece in 2025. The accused also received life imprisonment under the POCSO Act for sexually assaulting the minor, in what was deemed a 'rarest of rare' case.

Young Guns Challenge Veterans At AM Green IGPL Krishna Invitational

Young Guns Challenge Veterans At AM Green IGPL Krishna Invitational

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Samarth Dwivedi and Gaganjeet Bhullar are tied for the lead after the second round of the AM Green IGPL Krishna Invitational in Hyderabad. Young talents Veer Ganapathy and Manav Shah are just one shot behind, setting up an exciting final day.

Aditya-L1 Gives ISRO A Solar Edge

Aditya-L1 Gives ISRO A Solar Edge

Rediff.com5 days ago

'It is to observe the Sun continuously that you have the Aditya L1 mission.' 'It is in a position from where it can observe the Sun continuously.'

Colombo Test: Devdutt Padikkal's red-hot run continues as 2nd ton gives India strong start

Colombo Test: Devdutt Padikkal's red-hot run continues as 2nd ton gives India strong start

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Devdutt Padikkal struck his second century of the series, capitalising on Sri Lanka's early dropped chances to make 117 and steer India towards a strong first-innings total.

The Recipe That Tastes Like Home

The Recipe That Tastes Like Home

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

It isn't a fancy food. It doesn't have the national recognition of litti or baati. Outside its little corner of Vidarbha, many people may not even know it exists.

Rory McIlroy Leads Star-Studded Field At DP World India Championship

Rory McIlroy Leads Star-Studded Field At DP World India Championship

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

The DP World India Championship, co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and DP World PGTI, is set to begin at the Delhi Golf Club on Thursday. The event features top international golfers like Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood, alongside a strong Indian contingent including Saptak Talwar, Khalin Joshi, and Veer Ahlawat, who are vying for the DP World PGTI Order of Merit title and a spot on the DP World Tour.

Recipe: Sanjay's Namkeen Mutton

Recipe: Sanjay's Namkeen Mutton

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

His Namkeen Mutton is a slow-cooked Afghan-inspired recipe, tweaked for the Indian palate'

Day 1: Australia fight back after pacers put South Africa on top in Durban

Day 1: Australia fight back after pacers put South Africa on top in Durban

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Pat Cummins and Matt Renshaw led Australia's fightback against South Africa, adding an unbeaten 63-run stand before bad light ended the opening day at 187/6.

1st Test: Renshaw stars as Australia put South Africa on the mat in Durban

1st Test: Renshaw stars as Australia put South Africa on the mat in Durban

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Australia need six wickets on final day to win first Test as South Africa were reduced to 102 for 4 at stumps on day four in Durban.

Recipe: Rushichi Bhaji: A Traditional Festive Stew

Recipe: Rushichi Bhaji: A Traditional Festive Stew

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Rishi Panchami Bhaji, also known as Rushichi Bhaji, is a traditional Maharashtrian and Konkan festive preparation made during Rishi Panchami, observed on the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi. The dish brings together seasonal vegetables, leafy greens and tubers, reflecting the simplicity and abundance of traditional cooking.

When Cops Blocked INDIA Bloc March To Election Commission

When Cops Blocked INDIA Bloc March To Election Commission

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Glimpses of the INDIA bloc's protest march from Parliament House to Nirvachan Sadan, the Election Commission headquarters, in New Delhi on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Medha Shankr, Apoorva Mukhija's Sultry Secret

Medha Shankr, Apoorva Mukhija's Sultry Secret

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

The thigh-high slit has a way of turning even the most classic silhouette into an instant fashion moment, adding just the right amount of hotness, movement and skin.

Recipe: Sushmita's Special Mutton Curry

Recipe: Sushmita's Special Mutton Curry

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Nothing says a traditional Odia Sunday lunch quite like a steaming bowl of mutton curry served with Jeera Rice.

Drought: Is Maharashtra Growing The Wrong Crops?

Drought: Is Maharashtra Growing The Wrong Crops?

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Nearly two-thirds of Maharashtra has been drought-prone on and off, and climate change is making it worse.'

'I Am Glad Nana Patekar Didn't Suffer'

'I Am Glad Nana Patekar Didn't Suffer'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

'Very few people are fortunate to make such a quick and quiet exit from the world. He would have been miserable in a hospital.'

Three Get Death, One Life Imprisonment For Policeman's Family Murder

Three Get Death, One Life Imprisonment For Policeman's Family Murder

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

A Fast Track Court in Surajpur, Chhattisgarh, has sentenced three men to death and one to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of a policeman's wife and their 11-year-old daughter in 2024, a case that also involved sexual assault.