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'I think I am a natural ajji'

'I think I am a natural ajji'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

'Children are curious by nature, so I thought of writing these books, which provide creative but convincing explanations and also teach values like sharing is caring,' Sudha Murty tells Chintan Girish Modi.

Greetings pour in for Murmu cutting across political lines

Greetings pour in for Murmu cutting across political lines

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Celebrations broke out outside the Rajasthan BJP headquarters in Jaipur and the party workers burst firecrackers and distributed sweets as Murmu emerged victorious in the presidential poll.

Lakshya fulfils his promise, gifts 'Bal Mithai' to PM

Lakshya fulfils his promise, gifts 'Bal Mithai' to PM

Rediff.com22 May 2022

PM Modi met in person and interacted with the badminton squad

Rahman gives sweet music to Water

Rahman gives sweet music to Water

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

Water's music is worth a listen.

Recipe: Jaggery Gulgule

Recipe: Jaggery Gulgule

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Made in several parts of India, Gulgule is a deep-fried sweet usually enjoyed on its own.

Recipe: How To Make Rasam

Recipe: How To Make Rasam

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Rasam is my Amma's go-to solution for all ailments, be they a cold, cough, fever or a headache.

5 Puneeth Movies You Must Watch

5 Puneeth Movies You Must Watch

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Puneeth fan M D Riti lists five films that she consider to be amongst his best.

'It's also a love story about two brothers who fall in love with a bird species'

'It's also a love story about two brothers who fall in love with a bird species'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

After winning awards at Sundance and Cannes, Director Shaunak Sen's All That Breathes has now been nominated for an Oscar in the Documentary Feature Film category.

In India, love affair with chocolates continues

In India, love affair with chocolates continues

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Chocolate majors in India posted healthy top-line growth in FY19. While Mondelez India Foods - the marketer of Cadbury - continued to lead the pack, Nestle India, which dominates the confectionery space with leading brands like Kitkat and Munch, continues to hold the third spot in revenue. However, two of these companies - Mars International India and Hershey India - still remain in the red.

New York's Magnolia Bakery comes to India

New York's Magnolia Bakery comes to India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The bakery was made famous by scenes from Sex and the City.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

'Mankad' no longer unfair play in cricket, says MCC

'Mankad' no longer unfair play in cricket, says MCC

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The rarely used but entirely permissible "Mankad" method of dismissing batters will not be listed under unfair play in new laws approved by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

Share your healthy recipes for 2020

Share your healthy recipes for 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

With 2020 fast approaching, it's time to get started with a healthy plan for the New Year.

Ban on single-use plastic kicks in from July 1

Ban on single-use plastic kicks in from July 1

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Violation of the ban will invite punitive action, including a fine or a jail term or both, detailed under Section 15 of the Environment Protection Act (EPA) and under bylaws of respective municipal corporations, they said. For effective enforcement of the ban, national and state-level control rooms have been set up and special enforcement teams formed to check illegal manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of banned SUP items, officials in the ministry said.

No joint parade this year at Attari border on R-Day

No joint parade this year at Attari border on R-Day

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Since March 7, public was not allowed at the Attari border due to COVID-19 restrictions.

'Join the BJP and clean yourself with Bharatiya Janata Laundry Machine'

'Join the BJP and clean yourself with Bharatiya Janata Laundry Machine'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'Badle ki bhavna (revengeful politics) was never seen in Maharashtra and Indian politics, but now we are witnessing all that today.'

Why a sense of dread and fear prevails in India

Why a sense of dread and fear prevails in India

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

The standard line that is used for anyone -- academics, minorities, farmers, dissident industrialists -- who points out that what the government is doing is wrong is being anti-national and separatists, reveals Aakar Patel.

'You Will Always Be The First Man I Loved!'

'You Will Always Be The First Man I Loved!'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Bollywood stars celebrate Father's Day with priceless pictures and touching messages.

Diwali lights up India

Diwali lights up India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Fireworks illuminated the evening sky, earthen lamps dotted houses and lights decked up buildings as people exchanged sweets and gifts on Diwali which also witnessed bonhomie between Indian and Pakistani guards at border posts.

China confirms Wednesday's border talks, says border 'stable'

China confirms Wednesday's border talks, says border 'stable'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

China said on Tuesday that the current situation on the border areas with India was "stable" as it confirmed that the 14th round of Corps Commander-level talks to discuss the disengagement process in the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh will be held on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Bumrah wreaks havoc with bat and ball on Day 2

PHOTOS: Bumrah wreaks havoc with bat and ball on Day 2

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the rescheduled 5th Test between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday.

India celebrates Diwali amid COVID-19 restrictions

India celebrates Diwali amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Prayers were offered and sweets distributed though people mostly took the virtual route to extend wishes. People also visited temples, observing social distancing norms.

Christmas celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of subdued festivities

Christmas celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of subdued festivities

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

After two years of muted festivities due to COVID-19, crowds thronged churches across the country this Christmas on Sunday for special prayers as people celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ.

No place for bigotry, fanaticism in India: Sonia Gandhi

No place for bigotry, fanaticism in India: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

In her message on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day, she appealed to all to reinvigorate the principles of compassion, coexistence and inclusive development as the indelible features of polity, society and economy.

China building bridge over Pangong lake on its territory: Sources

China building bridge over Pangong lake on its territory: Sources

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Military experts said the aim of constructing the bridge in the Khurnak area could be to ensure that the Chinese People's Liberation Army is able to quickly mobilise its troops in the region.

Day after skirmishes, army officers of India, China meet in Leh

Day after skirmishes, army officers of India, China meet in Leh

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Official sources said Tuesday's incident at Pangong and ways to maintain peace and tranquility along the Sino-India border in Ladakh were discussed at length at the border personnel meeting.

How SonyLIV BEAT Netflix and Amazon

How SonyLIV BEAT Netflix and Amazon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

'There is so much talk about Netflix and what they should be doing.' 'In two years, SonyLIV has done what Netflix should be doing.'

'Life is short so...'

'Life is short so...'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

What's Rashmika doing in Russia? Vicky can dance! What's Kapil doing with Tiger and Ahan?

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Shah Rukh and I have a very good relationship.' 'When he is with you, he is completely yours, once he leaves the room, he doesn't know you.' Pamela Chopra discusses her life with her late husband Yash Chopra, and sons Aditya and Uday Chopra in an exclusive interview.

Chintu Ka Birthday review

Chintu Ka Birthday review

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'What impresses about this sweet-n-simple tale is the manner in which this production has been put together with an economical narrative by first time directors Devanshu Kumar and Satyanshu Singh,' notes Joginder Tuteja.

Brahmastra Review

Brahmastra Review

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Brahmastra is a work of star-struck ambition and high-octane energy whose razzle-dazzle hits many happy notes, observes Sukanya Verma.

Modi opens Bundelkhand e-way, warns people against revadi culture of freebies

Modi opens Bundelkhand e-way, warns people against revadi culture of freebies

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Modi said this expressway will not only give speed to the vehicles, but will also accelerate the industrial progress of the entire Bundelkhand.

India Post turns lifesaver during COVID-19

India Post turns lifesaver during COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The world's largest postal service is stepping in to help deliver lifesaving medicines during a countrywide lockdown aimed at tackling the coronavirus pandemic.

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Where paneer came to India from... How sambar got its name... Gulab jamun does not have Indian roots...

Ban on single-use plastic items kicks in

Ban on single-use plastic items kicks in

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The ban on certain single-use plastic (SUP) items kicks in from Friday, with state governments initiating an enforcement campaign to identify and close down units engaging in production, distribution, stocking and sale of such items, officials said. Though several manufacturers have said they are not prepared to implement the ban due to a lack of alternatives, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav had on Tuesday said the government had given enough time to the industry and the general public to prepare for the ban on SUP items and it hopes for everyone's cooperation in implementing it from July 1. Violation of the ban will invite punitive action, including a fine or a jail term or both, detailed under Section 15 of the Environment Protection Act (EPA) and under bylaws of respective municipal corporations, officials in the Union environment ministry said.

Have You Eaten A 32-Inch Parantha?

Have You Eaten A 32-Inch Parantha?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Gastronomic tourism is the act of travelling for a taste of the place, in order to get a sense of the place.

Pakistan keep it short and sweet

Pakistan keep it short and sweet

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

Bilkis Bano rapists were out of jail for over 1000 days before release

Bilkis Bano rapists were out of jail for over 1000 days before release

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

A state government affidavit said all convicts were granted parole, furlough and even temporary bail at different points during their incarceration, with the highest being for 1,576 days and the lowest 998 days.

3 Mango Recipes To Impress Your Mom

3 Mango Recipes To Impress Your Mom

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Treat your mommy to breakfast in bed or a yummy nashta of Kairi Makai Dhokla and a tall glass of Mango Lassi or Mango Thandai.

PE/VCs invest $6.8 bn in Indian cos in November

PE/VCs invest $6.8 bn in Indian cos in November

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Investments by private equity and venture capital funds in November stood at $6.8 billion across 102 deals, which is double by value when compared with the pandemic-impacted year-ago period but half of the bets in the preceding month of October, as per a report. In November 2020, such high-risk investors had infused $3.9 billion, while in October, the total investments had stood at $13.1 billion, the monthly data shared by industry lobby IVCA and the consultancy EY said. The overall investments in the first 11 months of the year have touched $72.6 billion, which is 53 per cent higher than the all-time high for a year achieved in 2020, it said.