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Droolworthy X'mas recipes just for you

Droolworthy X'mas recipes just for you

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

These colourful recipes are sure to tempt everyone!

Karti sent to CBI custody till March 6

Karti sent to CBI custody till March 6

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

No home food for Karti, medicines allowed only on prescription.

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As the pandemic unfolded, the India-China relationship has come under severe stress. To restore normalcy, agreements between the two countries must be respected scrupulously in their entirety. Where the Line of Actual Control is concerned, any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo is unacceptable, declares External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

PIX: Jackky Bhagnani, Lauren Gottlieb visit Rediff

PIX: Jackky Bhagnani, Lauren Gottlieb visit Rediff

Rediff.com12 May 2015

When we hang out with the stars...

India Inc bets big on tax reforms in Budget

India Inc bets big on tax reforms in Budget

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

One of India Inc's top demands is the abolishing of the MAT.

Study US: How to pick the best MBA school

Study US: How to pick the best MBA school

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

In an online chat with readers, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.

DRDO hands over civilian tech to Baba Ramdev to sell

DRDO hands over civilian tech to Baba Ramdev to sell

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

India's premier defence research organisation, DRDO has now roped in yoga guru Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurveda Limited to manufacture and market in the country and abroad some herbal supplements and food products developed by it.

'You can't stand on a podium and preach to India'

'You can't stand on a podium and preach to India'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

'India is no longer the India of the '70s and the '80s.' 'It's a large country with the fastest growing economy.' 'In working with India, you just can't go and humiliate the nation publicly.' USIBC President Mukesh Aghi tells Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com about how he advises American companies to do business with India, what he thinks of Modi's government and the way forward for the India-US relationship.

India has turned into fertile ground for ISIS

India has turned into fertile ground for ISIS

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'We could crack IM modules in the country because one arrested member would spill beans on the other.' 'With ISIS, every module is different and is possibly being handled by different operators abroad.'

Whistleblower raising hue and cry on blackmoney investigation: SIT

Whistleblower raising hue and cry on blackmoney investigation: SIT

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black money today rejected an HSBC whistleblower's claim that Indian authorities are not using a "lot of information" on illicit funds, saying he has created a "hue and cry" and not replied to its earlier requests.

Coronavirus may lead to 68% of aircraft being grounded

Coronavirus may lead to 68% of aircraft being grounded

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

According to a calculation by the government, India's airlines currently have 633 aircraft of which they may operate only 200.

Goa Chief Minister Parrikar heads to US for treatment

Goa Chief Minister Parrikar heads to US for treatment

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Before leaving for Mumbai on Tuesday, Parrikar held a series of meetings, including one with senior state ministers.

Karti's CA granted bail in INX Media case

Karti's CA granted bail in INX Media case

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The HC asked him to furnish a bail bond of Rs two lakh and a surety of like amount.

No one drives cars that vintage: IAF chief on MIG-21

No one drives cars that vintage: IAF chief on MIG-21

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa said the IAF is "always cautious and alert" to check any untoward aerial movement on the border.

Gandhis will have to take SPG along on foreign trips

Gandhis will have to take SPG along on foreign trips

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

SPG Act tweaked to ensure that commandoes accompany protectees overseas as well.

Vietnam diary: Of Dos and Dongs with the Vice President

Vietnam diary: Of Dos and Dongs with the Vice President

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Rediff.com's Saisuresh Sivaswamy, who travelled with Vice President Hamid Ansari as part of his media entourage during his recent trip to Vietnam, shares his experiences.

Who is Adil Shahryar and why was he part of Sushma's defence?

Who is Adil Shahryar and why was he part of Sushma's defence?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Even Charlton Heston intervened on his behalf.

US trade bodies file lawsuit against Trump's visa rule

US trade bodies file lawsuit against Trump's visa rule

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks to overturn these sweeping and unlawful immigration restrictions that are an unequivocal not welcome sign to the engineers, executives, IT experts, doctors, nurses, and other critical workers who help drive the American economy.

PM: Article 370 gave nothing except separatism, terrorism, family rule to J&K

PM: Article 370 gave nothing except separatism, terrorism, family rule to J&K

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

He also assured people of J&K that they will get opportunity to elect their representatives in a transparent way.

MUST READ: How India, China can work together

MUST READ: How India, China can work together

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

'As China rises and India grows to reclaim their earlier positions on the world stage as two of the largest economies and most important countries, there will indeed be some contention between these two powers.' 'There will also be plenty of space and room for cooperation amongst the two of us.' 'As our economic size increases to match the fact that we are the two most populous nations on earth, it will be all the more important for us to keep the interests of our peoples as well as those of the rest of the world in mind.' 'We shall have to grow together rather than as separate and disparate entities,' points out Ambassador Gautam Bambawale -- who served as India's ambassador to China -- in the 7th annual lecture of the Indian Association of Foreign Affairs Correspondents on March 1, 2019.

PF a must for expats working in India

PF a must for expats working in India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

Expatriates working in India and some Indians working abroad for an Indian employer are required to make mandatory contributions to the Indian government's statutory provident fund.

SC to hear plea seeking deportation of Nirav Modi on Feb 23

SC to hear plea seeking deportation of Nirav Modi on Feb 23

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The plea also sought a directive for the constitution of a committee of experts who would find the details of bad debt cases in the country.

'These days there is pressure to perform'

'These days there is pressure to perform'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'I hope to perform better at the World Championships,' says Dutee Chand.

Sydney killing: 'Onsite dream' turns sour for IT employees

Sydney killing: 'Onsite dream' turns sour for IT employees

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Experts say most IT companies give a list of do's and don'ts.

Print Journalism in times of #GoCoronaGo

Print Journalism in times of #GoCoronaGo

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'India's print media appears to be on the ventilator, gasping for breath, cutting staff, cutting salaries, cutting editions, cutting off its hands and legs,' notes Krishna Prasad.

Uphaar tragedy: SC voices displeasure over Ansal leaving India

Uphaar tragedy: SC voices displeasure over Ansal leaving India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court expressed displeasure over real estate baron and convict in Uphaar fire tragedy case Sushil Ansal leaving the country without taking its permission.

PM on Mann ki Baat: 'Please trust this Pradhan Sevak on black money'

PM on Mann ki Baat: 'Please trust this Pradhan Sevak on black money'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his second 'Mann ki Baat' radio address to the nation on Sunday, said as far as the issue of black money was concerned, he would work to ensure that every single penny was returned back to the country.

106-yr-old who was child during Spanish Flu survives COVID-19

106-yr-old who was child during Spanish Flu survives COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

He not only recovered from COVID-19, he recovered faster than his son, who is also very old.

Insult to the people: Cong on EU MPs in Kashmir

Insult to the people: Cong on EU MPs in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The Congress on Tuesday stepped up its attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party government for allowing European Union MPs to visit Kashmir while denying permission to Indian parliamentarians, and termed it a "national embarrassment".

China could do a naval blockade in Indian Ocean next

China could do a naval blockade in Indian Ocean next

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Chances are any such disruption will not occur on the major shipping lanes but on some edge of the ocean between India and China. Even if there is no actual disruption, the costs of averting one can be punitive. The setting for this is provided by the energy shortage both countries face, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

FERA violation: Mallya's properties in Bengaluru to be attached

FERA violation: Mallya's properties in Bengaluru to be attached

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

According to the ED, Mallya was summoned on four occasions for questioning in connection with the contract signed in December 1995 with London-based firm Benetton Formula Ltd for promotion of the Kingfisher brand abroad.

No need to talk about bringing back Article 370: Pawar

No need to talk about bringing back Article 370: Pawar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Pawar asked Modi why he was daring Opposition leaders to bring back Article 370 of the Constitution after it was nullified by Parliament in August.

KFA-IDBI case: ED files charge sheet against Mallya, others

KFA-IDBI case: ED files charge sheet against Mallya, others

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The agency has stated in detail in the charge sheet how funds of about Rs 400 crore were moved abroad in alleged violation of rules.

Coronavirus cases soar as migrants, others reach home

Coronavirus cases soar as migrants, others reach home

Rediff.com15 May 2020

As people crisscross the country, eager to return to their homes, the cases have raced past 80,000 with at least 2,649 deaths, according to the Union health ministry on Friday. While there is no exact count, this includes a large number of those who have returned to their states.

Black Money: Archaic laws won't help, India must ban Mauritius route

Black Money: Archaic laws won't help, India must ban Mauritius route

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

The larger amount of black money either goes into domestic real estate or bullion, or is round-tripped back into India anyway.

Speed, the new weapon for India's pace bowlers!

Speed, the new weapon for India's pace bowlers!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Impressed with the camaraderie India's pacers share among themselves, bowling coach Bharat Arun said that the attack is not only closely knit but can also clock high speeds consistently.

Black money: India offers cash reward to HSBC whistleblower

Black money: India offers cash reward to HSBC whistleblower

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The I-T department has also filed 77 prosecution cases.

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'

'The government's priorities are all wrong'

'The government's priorities are all wrong'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'The prime minister did not think that COVID-19 was a serious challenge as late as March 20.'