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How Floyd Cardoz redefined Indian cuisine

How Floyd Cardoz redefined Indian cuisine

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A month ago, on March 25, Floyd Cardoz, chef extraordinaire, passed into the ages, a victim of coronavirus. Ranjita Ganesan remembers the culinary genius.

Exports decline 12.2% in Dec; trade deficit widens

Exports decline 12.2% in Dec; trade deficit widens

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

India's exports contracted 12.2 per cent to $34.48 billion in December 2022, mainly due to global headwinds, and the trade deficit widened to $23.76 billion during the same period, according to official data released on Monday. Imports in December 2022 also declined 3.5 per cent to $58.24 billion as against $60.33 billion in the year-ago period. In December 2021, exports stood at $39.27 billion and the trade deficit was at $21.06 billion.

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 watchable cop shows.

Who Are These Kids With Bhagwant Mann?

Who Are These Kids With Bhagwant Mann?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Seerat Kaur and Dilshan flew down from their home in California to attend their dad's swearing in.

PIX: Gill hits century to lead India's strong reply

PIX: Gill hits century to lead India's strong reply

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Images from Day 3 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on Saturday.

Diwali celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of muted festivities

Diwali celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of muted festivities

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Colourful lights illuminated buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday after two years of muted festivities due to the pandemic.

Hockey: Indian eves finish last

Hockey: Indian eves finish last

Rediff.com29 Jun 2008

The Indian women's hockey team, sans coach, finished last at the four-nations tournament in Rotterdam, after they were thrashed 1-5 by South Africa in the third and fourth place play-off match. Hosts Netherlands won the tournament after crushing Great Britain 5-0 in the final on Saturday.

Why India's Internet Growth Has Stalled

Why India's Internet Growth Has Stalled

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

In the quarter ending June 2022, the growth of Internet subscribers was less than one per cent of all of 2021.

'Adipurush' makers under fire over 'tapori' language

'Adipurush' makers under fire over 'tapori' language

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

'The dialogues and language used in this movie are indecent. In Tulasidas' Ramayana, Lord Ram was portrayed as 'Maryada Purushottam' and decent language was used. In Adipurush, dialogues of characters are of very low level'

FIFA move extremely harsh: Bhaichung Bhutia

FIFA move extremely harsh: Bhaichung Bhutia

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

This is the first time the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been banned by FIFA in its 85 year history.

'India must have its place in the sun'

'India must have its place in the sun'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'China seems more intent on creating a new world order rather than shaping the existing one.' 'India is of course, at this moment in time, aligned with the West-led order because of China's full-spectrum aggressive behaviour towards India.'

Recipe: How to make puran poli

Recipe: How to make puran poli

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

With Gudi Padwa on March 25, Chef Irfan Sayyed shares the the recipe of the Indian sweet flatbread.

From Indian Idol to Race!

From Indian Idol to Race!

Rediff.com27 May 2009

Meet Monali Thakur, the voice behind Katrina Kaif's sexy number Zara Zara Touch Me from Race.

Tooth Pari Review: No Twilight Tenderness Here

Tooth Pari Review: No Twilight Tenderness Here

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The series has many flashbacks, detailed and pointless backstories, too much information and needless characters so the unlikely romance is lost underneath the frenzy, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Indian-American student sexually assaulted, strangulated in Chicago

Indian-American student sexually assaulted, strangulated in Chicago

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The assailant, Donald Thurman, 26, was arrested Sunday from a Chicago metro station.

It's A Chai Chai World!

It's A Chai Chai World!

Rediff.com24 May 2023

International Tea Day is a good occasion to brew a special pot of chai.

How to make GST a Good Simple Tax

How to make GST a Good Simple Tax

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'The only way to minimise logical inconsistencies and confusion is to develop the two rates of 12% and 18% as the ones that apply to almost all items.' 'At a later stage, these two rates could be merged into a single rate,' advises T N Ninan.

Why Statehood Needs To Be Restored In J&K

Why Statehood Needs To Be Restored In J&K

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The best, wisest, and fairest next step in strengthening our own cause is to restore statehood to Jammu & Kashmir and allow the resumption of robust political activity. That's a box that remains unchecked on the Modi government's report card as we approach the fourth anniversary of Kashmir's Constitutional shift, notes Shekhar Gupta.

MUST SEE! Exploring Lucknow

MUST SEE! Exploring Lucknow

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Noah Dominic, Maya Dominic, Durga Dominic and Dominic Xavier recall via sketches a spectacular vacation in Lucknow.

Absolutely Stunning Deepika

Absolutely Stunning Deepika

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

This week's celeb style was absolutely top notch.

Indian YouTuber Ajey Nagar in Time's Next Gen Leaders

Indian YouTuber Ajey Nagar in Time's Next Gen Leaders

Rediff.com17 May 2019

With nearly 7 million subscribers, Ajey Nagar, 19, is among the most followed YouTubers in India.

Harnaaz, You Made Us Proud!

Harnaaz, You Made Us Proud!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The beauty queen could not hold back her tears as she took to the stage one last time as Miss Universe.

Easy Recipe: Spicy BBQ Paneer/Chicken

Easy Recipe: Spicy BBQ Paneer/Chicken

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Always a winner, BBQ fare can be served with lime wedges and a side of green salad or Indian breads.

Recipe: Lauki Walnut Halwa

Recipe: Lauki Walnut Halwa

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

You can't go wrong with this recipe for a winter favourite.

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Review

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Review

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

There's wisdom to be found in an unfairly treated man's short and sweet concluding words -- a nation is only as great as our appreciation of the people who make it great, notes Sukanya Verma.

IPL deal sweet for franchise owners

IPL deal sweet for franchise owners

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

In a what seems to be a lucrative deal for the owners of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, nearly 60-65 per cent of their costs have been covered through sale of television rights to Sony-World Sports Group (WSG) for $1.026 billion, including $108 million by BCCI.

Chhetri's legend grows but Indian football slips in 2019

Chhetri's legend grows but Indian football slips in 2019

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

India began the year on 97 in FIFA rankings, but after two wins, four draws and seven losses, the country ended 2019 at 108

Recipe: Have Salad Not Poha!

Recipe: Have Salad Not Poha!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

When you would rather have a salad...

'At 57, Shah Rukh is just as energetic as us'

'At 57, Shah Rukh is just as energetic as us'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

'We shot the song Zinda Banda for about six days.' 'We were dancing relentlessly for six days to a point when we thought our knees had started making sounds!' 'He was on set, every day, dancing next to us for all those six days.'

A Cake Artist And Her Amazing Creations

A Cake Artist And Her Amazing Creations

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Prachi Dhabal Deb, who began her career as a financial analyst, but found her heart in the field of confectionery art.

Indian Wells: Somdev beats Malisse, meets Nadal

Indian Wells: Somdev beats Malisse, meets Nadal

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Indian tennis ace Devvarman defeated Belgian Xavier Malisse 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (5) in a two-hour third round contest at Indian Wells on Monday to set up a meeting with World No 1 Rafael Nadal next.

'India's in a sweet spot, but that's not going to last forever'

'India's in a sweet spot, but that's not going to last forever'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

India's good fortune, experts in the US feel, is not the result of a fundamentally strong economy, but because it is the best of a bad set of options.

For sensitive info, Indians prefer SMS, email over phone call

For sensitive info, Indians prefer SMS, email over phone call

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Text or email is comparatively an impersonal medium and people feel less hesitant to speak their mind.

Rahman gives sweet music to Water

Rahman gives sweet music to Water

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

Water's music is worth a listen.

Target: Eject Modi!

Target: Eject Modi!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The full-court press on India over Ukraine, the BBC 'documentary', the Oxfam report, the Hindenburg attack on Adani and obliquely on the Indian economy, and any number of other acts are signs that India is a target, warns Rajeev Srinivasan.

Priyanka Gandhi, family to join Rahul's yatra in MP on Wednesday

Priyanka Gandhi, family to join Rahul's yatra in MP on Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Nath said the foot march will enter the central Indian state from Burhanpur district on Wednesday morning.

UK woman raped in front of partner near Goa beach

UK woman raped in front of partner near Goa beach

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The accused, local resident Vincent D'Souza (32), was part of a group that illegally offered massage services near the Arambol beach in North Goa district, which is quite popular with international tourists, they said.

Guess Where Sidharth is

Guess Where Sidharth is

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Varun has a working birthday... Hrithik prepares for Vikram Vedha... Arjun shoots with Bhumi...

2026 Commonwealth Games to have shooting; wrestling axed

2026 Commonwealth Games to have shooting; wrestling axed

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The return of shooting, which was controversially dropped from the Birmingham CWG earlier this year, is a welcome development for India.

Crude shipments from US on the rise

Crude shipments from US on the rise

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Crude oil shipments from the US to India rose to the highest levels in November since the conflict began in Ukraine in late February, sparking hopes of a resurgence in oil flows from the US to the subcontinent, reveals shipping data. Shipments from the US have surged as Western nations prepare to impose additional sanctions on Russian crude flows. The US shipped around 450,000 barrels per day of crude last month to India, twice that of shipments in October, according to data from London-based commodity intelligence provider Vortexa.