News for 'Indian Christmas'

Tamil Nadu's Xmas recipe: Veg Stew and Chicken Kheema

Tamil Nadu's Xmas recipe: Veg Stew and Chicken Kheema

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Genslin Vinodh shares some special recipes from her hometown.

'Putin is a goonda'

'Putin is a goonda'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'Sholay wallah kahani hai: 'Gabbar Singh aayega, Gabbar Singh aayega.' 'But what is inside Gabbar Singh nobody knows.'

Indian minorities faced violent attacks under new govt, says US panel

Indian minorities faced violent attacks under new govt, says US panel

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Religious minorities in India have been subjected to "violent attacks, forced conversions" and 'Ghar Wapsi' campaigns by groups like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh after the Modi government assumed power in 2014, a US Congress-established panel has said.

Aus bans arrivals from India; offenders to face 5-yr jail term, fines

Aus bans arrivals from India; offenders to face 5-yr jail term, fines

Rediff.com1 May 2021

The temporary ban begins on Monday and applies to any travellers who have visited India within 14 days of their intended arrival date in Australia.

Ho ho ho! Santa Claus goes berserk

Ho ho ho! Santa Claus goes berserk

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Indian government may be contemplating whether or not it will ruin a perfect, wintery Christmas holiday for school kids, but Santa Claus is certain to rock the town.

It's raining freebies and discounts at hotels!

It's raining freebies and discounts at hotels!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

From free salons to discounted room rates, hotels are offering it all.

Oxford Covid vaccine could be rolled out within 6 months: Report

Oxford Covid vaccine could be rolled out within 6 months: Report

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The UK government has ordered 100 million doses of the Oxford vaccine once it is ready for rollout and the doses are being manufactured before it has been shown to be successful in order to save time once it clears all the regulatory stages.

Hour of reckoning for Rahane as India eye redemption at MCG

Hour of reckoning for Rahane as India eye redemption at MCG

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

A few bruised egos will eye redemption when India square off against Australia in the second Test in Melbourne from Saturday, ready to bounce back in skipper Ajinkya Rahane's hour of reckoning after their batting debacle in the series opener in Adelaide.

Meet Big B's daughter and Akshay's angel!

Meet Big B's daughter and Akshay's angel!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Tia Kar, one of the six top contestant of Indian Idol 5, has bagged an important role in two big banner films starring Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar.

Paes eyeing 'unbreakable' record eighth straight Olympics in Tokyo

Paes eyeing 'unbreakable' record eighth straight Olympics in Tokyo

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Paes would turn 48 by the time Tokyo Olympics, said age is just a number and he has the big motivation to ensure that India's name stays forever in the record books.

Jewellery exports shine on economic recovery

Jewellery exports shine on economic recovery

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Export orders generally begin in August and continue till October-end. Ready jewellery items are delivered within 45 days from the date of booking.

Xmas season brings cheers for handicraft exporters

Xmas season brings cheers for handicraft exporters

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Exports stood at $5.27 million (around Rs 24 crore) in October last fiscal.

Sathyan Anthikkad teams up with Fahadh Faasil and Amala Paul

Sathyan Anthikkad teams up with Fahadh Faasil and Amala Paul

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

The film titled Oru Indian Pranaykatha will release on the eve of Christmas.

Gem and jewellery sector fails to shine in H1

Gem and jewellery sector fails to shine in H1

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The industry alleges the government has been apathetic, despite their pleas for quick action. However, H2 may be different as The US-China trade war had opened a window for Indian exporters to ship more to America.

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka touch down in Guwahati ahead of T20Is

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka touch down in Guwahati ahead of T20Is

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The Sri Lankan cricket team, led by veteran pacer Lasith Malinga, arrived in Guwahati on Thursday for the three-match T20 series against India amid tight security after the city witnessed widespread protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The Sri Lankan team headed straight to the team hotel amid a thick security cover. The members of the Indian team are expected to arrive in batches on Friday for the series opener on Sunday.

ISL: Williams' strike helps ATK down Bengaluru FC

ISL: Williams' strike helps ATK down Bengaluru FC

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Two-time champions ATK made their Christmas celebrations special, pipping Bengaluru FC by a David Williams solitary strike to secure their first ever win over the defending champions in the Indian Super League, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

Movies that deserve a BIG SCREEN!

Movies that deserve a BIG SCREEN!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

These are the big budget films that have been designed either as a spectacle or just for the masses, hence warranting a large segment of audiences coming together to enjoy the experience in theatres.

Indians target of home invasions in New Jersey

Indians target of home invasions in New Jersey

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Residents anxious after masked gunmen break into 4 desi homes in New Jersey, many disappointed over the police's response to the violent crimes. Arthur J Pais reports from New Jersey.

Movies to look forward to in 2021

Movies to look forward to in 2021

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

2020 may have been a dampener for movie releases in theatres. But 2021 is expected to be better.

Ahead of verdict, processions, social media posts banned in Ayodhya

Ahead of verdict, processions, social media posts banned in Ayodhya

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

In a series of restrictions, district magistrate Anuj Kumar Jha on Saturday ordered against the use of social media to "insult" deities or to install idols and hold processions related to Ram Janmabhoomi.

Does Modi Mean Business?

Does Modi Mean Business?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'Anyone can string together a few alliterative words, but are they a substitute for serious thought?' 'And do they make for a strategy or plan for coherent action?' asks T N Ninan.

There are 12 long weekends in 2018

There are 12 long weekends in 2018

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Save the date, book your tickets in advance.

Yummy-licious sweet potato recipes!

Yummy-licious sweet potato recipes!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

What are you cooking this Christmas? Tell us and share your joy! Send us your best Christmas recipes!

Xmas recipe: How to make Herb and Roast Chicken

Xmas recipe: How to make Herb and Roast Chicken

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Who can resist this beauty?

India complains to BBC about 'cheap, tasteless' Top Gear show

India complains to BBC about 'cheap, tasteless' Top Gear show

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Controversial TV personality Jeremy Clarkson has once again been accused of racism after mocking Indian culture in a 'Top Gear' Christmas Special on BBC.

Railways' plan to mint money: AC tickets at Rs 12,000-Rs 17,000!

Railways' plan to mint money: AC tickets at Rs 12,000-Rs 17,000!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Railways plans to cash in on huge demand to shore up passenger revenues.

Apologise to India, Keith Vaz tells BBC's Clarkson

Apologise to India, Keith Vaz tells BBC's Clarkson

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

Vaz, chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee, said: "Mr Clarkson needs to stick to talking about cars, not cultures. And he should apologise for his lack of taste. He and the BBC have done India a great disservice with this programme".

What I got when I flew Air India for Rs 169,613

What I got when I flew Air India for Rs 169,613

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Even a rump Air India could not hope to get away with the shoddy service and scrappy fare for which I paid nearly two lakh, complains Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

CAB: Problem in Meghalaya, says CM; HM says will resolve

CAB: Problem in Meghalaya, says CM; HM says will resolve

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

The chief minister of Meghalaya had met Shah late on Friday night urging the Central government to implement Inner Line Permit in the state.

TN to release 30 Sri Lankan fishermen, 19 boats on Dec 22

TN to release 30 Sri Lankan fishermen, 19 boats on Dec 22

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday said it would release 30 Sri Lankan fishermen and 19 boats on December 22 and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prevail on the island nation to take similar action at the same time to set free fishermen from the state and their boats.

Gavaskar critical of Team India's attitude towards practice

Gavaskar critical of Team India's attitude towards practice

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar came down hard on Indian cricketers, who had skipped practice sessions during the ongoing Test series against Australia, saying they have not gone there for "sightseeing but to play cricket".

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The 2021 men's and women's U-17 European Championships have been cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, UEFA said on Friday.

The man who won Amy Jackson's heart!

The man who won Amy Jackson's heart!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

George Panayiotou, the 30-yr-old is son of former boxer turned entrepreneur Andreas Panayiotou whose net worth is 400 million GBP.

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

LA Lakers confident ahead of NBA season.

AK vs AK review

AK vs AK review

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Anil Kapoor's mastery shows in how he finds the space between an actor reaching out to his actuality while remaining an actor while Anurag Kashyap's comfort in bullying his co-actor fuels their bickering camaraderie, notes Sukanya Verma.

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The 50-year-old Englishman, who had served as batting coach of Sri Lanka cricket team, will step in the shoes of Neil McKenzie, who stepped down last August citing family reasons.

Smith's advice to deflated India after Adelaide debacle

Smith's advice to deflated India after Adelaide debacle

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Australian batting star Steve Smith has no time to think about how India might plot revenge in the second Test in Melbourne but he does have a word of advice for the visitors jolted by the first game's battering -- 'Let it go and move on'.

Be on guard against scammers this holiday season: McAfee

Be on guard against scammers this holiday season: McAfee

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

Report says scammers use channels like Facebook and Twitter just like email and websites to scam consumers during the holidays.

For domestic flyers, it's a fall season

For domestic flyers, it's a fall season

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

Bucking the trend, however, have been international routes, bookings for which have surged in the month.

SC disallows marine's plea to extend stay in Italy

SC disallows marine's plea to extend stay in Italy

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused the pleas of murder accused Italian marine Massimiliano Latorre seeking extension of his stay in Italy on health grounds and his fellow marine permission to travel there for Christmas, leading them to withdraw their applications.