News for 'India Blooms'

Pehla Nasha: 'My life has been a silent breeze'

Pehla Nasha: 'My life has been a silent breeze'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

It may all seem a little funny now and may mean nothing to you beyond a fond memory, but it's fun reminiscing all about your first love!

Political battle returns to UP with Gorakhpur, Phulpur bypolls

Political battle returns to UP with Gorakhpur, Phulpur bypolls

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

The bypolls were necessitated after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya vacated their seats following their election to the Uttar Pradesh legislative council.

Movies & cricket serious business for Tim Cook's future India plans

Movies & cricket serious business for Tim Cook's future India plans

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Apple CEO landed in Kanpur for IPL match as jet to Vizag was late; he also got to see Lucknow

The politics of vegetarianism

The politics of vegetarianism

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'The non-vegetarian share of the population fell from 75 to 71 per cent between 2004 and 2014, no doubt in anticipation of the lotus blooming.' 'Three years of saffron authoritarianism may have thinned the non-vegetarian ranks even more,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

62% engineers want to work in a large company

62% engineers want to work in a large company

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

According to a latest study, maximum engineers opt for a job with a large company while a small but appreciable set of engineers opt for jobs with a start-up.

Pravasi Special: Friends of India

Pravasi Special: Friends of India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

'India today has to fight many a battle, all of which cry out for innovation. This is where the experience of the Diaspora could be the most productive well-spring.'

Jet's floral offering

Jet's floral offering

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Jet partners with Ferns N Petals to benefit JetPrivilege members.

Karnataka:  Saffron gateway to the South

Karnataka: Saffron gateway to the South

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

The Bharatiya Janaat Party's 'lotus' bloomed for the first time in south India in 2008 but the saffron party had little time to celebrate as Karnataka was rocked by serial bomb blasts in capital Bangalore and attacks on churches that drew flak in the country and abroad.

Kareena, Vogue's Summer Goddess!

Kareena, Vogue's Summer Goddess!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Kareena Kapoor on the cover of Vogue India's March issue.

Indian firms now buying rose farms overseas

Indian firms now buying rose farms overseas

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Sensing great opportunities in the blooming $80 billion global flower market, Indian companies involved in growing and exporting roses have gone on the fast track to acquire farms in African and Latin American countries.

'Modi is against the women of India'

'Modi is against the women of India'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

'Similarly, he is against Dalits forgetting that the only way to get rid of poverty is to empower poor people.'

Recipe: Mango and Chia Seed Panna Cotta

Recipe: Mango and Chia Seed Panna Cotta

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Anees Khan, chef-owner of Star Anise Patisserie, Mumbai, shares an interesting mango recipe with us.

Congress, Maoist clash in Dantewada benefited BJP

Congress, Maoist clash in Dantewada benefited BJP

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

More than Congress legislator Karma's loss, it's the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Bheema Mandavi which surprises many; for, the Communist Party of India's candidate Manish Kunjam's anti-Salwa Judum campaign in Dantewada had made the latter a favourite among the rural masses. Kunjam had seemed a sure winner in case Karma fell from grace

'Never thought masks would be part of bridal fashion'

'Never thought masks would be part of bridal fashion'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Mirror lehengas, organza skirts, pre-stitched sarees, necklet gowns, dhoti-crop tops in handwoven fabrics and hand-done embroideries with traditional textile techniques will trend.

Rediff wants journalists

Rediff wants journalists

Rediff.com28 May 2008

Rediff.com is perhaps the most exciting newsroom in the country, truly a place where young journalists can let their talent bloom and flourish.

Tips to become a successful entrepreneur

Tips to become a successful entrepreneur

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Ranjit Shastri, an active member of the Indian Angel Network and co-founder of PSi Inc, shares tips on how the young should learn the entrepreneurial zeal. He talks on how to get started, maintaining and nurturing a start up and then moving on.

Paes can play for another year: Bhupathi

Paes can play for another year: Bhupathi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

India's tennis great Mahesh Bhupathi on Saturday said his former Grand Slam winning partner Leander Paes is still playing well and can continue for another year. Terming it as 'The Last Roar', Olympics bronze-medallist Paes is in his last year of professional tennis career.

Lucknow's Red Brigade fights to change India's 'rape culture'

Lucknow's Red Brigade fights to change India's 'rape culture'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

It's that time of the year when love blooms in the urban heart and ardent swains agonise long and hard about gifts for their beloveds. Yet, in other parts of India, where men see every woman walking alone on the streets as fair game, Valentine's Day seem to have little relevance, says Geetanjali Krishna

'I gave Suvendu my blessings when he joined BJP'

'I gave Suvendu my blessings when he joined BJP'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'The TMC has become a private limited company.'

How Sweden bungled coronavirus response

How Sweden bungled coronavirus response

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'The Swedish government would consider who will live, who will not die, in rationing coronavirus healthcare!' 'This means the 'biological age' would supersede the patient's chronological age as a potential guideline,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

We've no idea what we are going to do in the next decade

We've no idea what we are going to do in the next decade

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

'An era of fiscal pessimism is setting in, which, if not countered intellectually, is going to have the same effect as export pessimism has had,' notes T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

'I will not go unless I am handcuffed'

'I will not go unless I am handcuffed'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Aditi Phadnis remembers the former prime minister on her 102nd birth anniversary.

Two festivals and a funeral: rites of Spring

Two festivals and a funeral: rites of Spring

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Rajeev Srinivasan on springtime in India

Swanky railway stations in India? A forgotten promise

Swanky railway stations in India? A forgotten promise

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

If we can adhere to those standards, most passengers will be happy.

'England have to work hard on playing spin'

'England have to work hard on playing spin'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

'They have some good string hitters that might take on the Indian spinners,' says Zimbabwe great Andy Flower.

'Politics of violence is in Communists' nature'

'Politics of violence is in Communists' nature'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

The BJP president hit out at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging that the maximum killings of BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh workers have taken place in the latter's home district.

Top monsoon destinations in India

Top monsoon destinations in India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Time to pack your bags and pamper the wanderlust in you.

Speak your mind, we're ready to listen: Min to India Inc

Speak your mind, we're ready to listen: Min to India Inc

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

The minister said the government is willing to hear from the industry.

'Hardik's workload needs to be monitored'

'Hardik's workload needs to be monitored'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

In the last six months, Hardik Pandya has had two breakdowns with recurring back-injury which ruled him out of the Asia Cup last September and out of the home series against Australia earlier this month.

Billionaire Club: India's 100 richest business tycoons

Billionaire Club: India's 100 richest business tycoons

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

A majority of India's billionaires gained wealth in the last one year in spite of the stock market decline.

Girls, hold your breath!

Girls, hold your breath!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The hottest buzz from the world of fashion and entertainment.

What Mamata can learn from this actor

What Mamata can learn from this actor

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'The power of love is the greatest power in the world.' 'Add a smile and you can conquer the world,' Bengali actor June Maliah, the Trinamool Congress's candidate for the Medinipur constituency, tells Swarupa Dutt/Rediff.com.

A Kashmir diary

A Kashmir diary

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

'On the drive to the airport, the streets are lined with men in battle camouflage carrying assault rifles and bearing familiar faces -- Tamilians, Bengalis, Punjabis, feared by the locals and in turn fearing them,' notes Aakar Patel during a visit to Srinagar.

Really cute pictures of celeb dads!

Really cute pictures of celeb dads!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

It is Father's Day this Sunday, and so it's as apt a time as any other to look back at some of the cutest pictures of celebrity dads with their little ones.

Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018

Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Lonely Planet unveiled its list of Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018.

Why Modi govt is crushing dissent

Why Modi govt is crushing dissent

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

For this dispensation, ideas are dangerous. Those who propagate liberalism and democratic traditions are even more dangerous, observes Rashme Sehgal.

6 hill stations in South India that you must visit

6 hill stations in South India that you must visit

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Tea and coffee estates, the smell of eucalyptus in the crisp mountain air, cool nights huddled in shawls, sylvan lake rides and mountain treks... Peace and tranquility is at hand!

Want to be happy? Try moving to Finland

Want to be happy? Try moving to Finland

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The World Happiness Report published on Wednesday ranked 156 countries by happiness levels, based on factors such as life expectancy, social support and corruption.