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Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

I thought Saudi Vellakka a glancing, loving depiction of the judicial system as a pageantry filled with performers trying to do right by everyone, do everything by the book, and failing despite their best attempts, observes Sreehari Nair.

Spin review

Spin review

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Spin's rather old-fashioned and vanilla depiction of the Indian American way is a bit of a bummer, feels Sukanya Verma.

Why the Indian economy is like Rohit Sharma

Why the Indian economy is like Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Even a doomsayer like Nouriel Roubini says India is in a sweet spot. If only we'd live up to the promise, says Shekhar Gupta.

What's cooking in chef Garima Arora's kitchen?

What's cooking in chef Garima Arora's kitchen?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Garima Arora is winning hearts across the world with her fantastic culinary skills

How Sanjiv Bajaj changed Indian finance

How Sanjiv Bajaj changed Indian finance

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'Research shows that customers want their loans instantly.' 'So the team asked can we reduce the time for approval from 5 days to 30 seconds?' 'It took the company two years of hard work to tear apart our operations and processes and rebuild them through fresh ideas and by leveraging technology.' 'We reduced the time of loan approval to 3 hours and another year to get it down to 30 seconds,' Sanjiv Bajaj tells Surajeet Das Gupta.

Gourmet meals on wheels, 5-stars' latest success mantra

Gourmet meals on wheels, 5-stars' latest success mantra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Since home-delivered meals from five-stars are cheaper by 15 to 20 per cent as compared to eating at the destination outside, food delivery has emerged as an important part of every restaurant's service portfolio.

The Best of Priyanka Chopra, RANKED!

The Best of Priyanka Chopra, RANKED!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

One of the most famous Indian faces on the planet, everything Priyanka Chopra Jonas learned, she learned it on the job.

Will Indian Oil catch up with its peers?

Will Indian Oil catch up with its peers?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

The fall in crude prices has added to the gains.

'We almost went bankrupt'

'We almost went bankrupt'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

'Bottomline, hairline and waistline -- you have to watch them always.'

Can You Imagine Hindi Cinema Without Lata Mangeshkar?

Can You Imagine Hindi Cinema Without Lata Mangeshkar?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Over the years she directed the country's collective mood so masterfully -- and so often -- that it remains impossible to overestimate her impact on our perception of Hindi cinema as a whole, notes Raja Sen.

Satish Kumar joins three other Indians in semis of Asian boxing

Satish Kumar joins three other Indians in semis of Asian boxing

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Satish Kumar (+91kg) entered the semi-finals of the Asian Boxing Championships, joining L Devendro Singh (49kg), Shiva Thapa (56kg) and Vikas Krishan (75kg) who had earlier assured themselves of medals and places in the October World Championships.

SEE: Dhoni and CSK gear up for IPL

SEE: Dhoni and CSK gear up for IPL

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Thala' was in action immediately, working on his wicket-keeping skills.

Unadkat makes Ranji history after first-over hat-trick

Unadkat makes Ranji history after first-over hat-trick

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

A summary of Tuesday's action in the Ranji Trophy.

Vedika's Vegan Thai Red Curry With Veggies and Tofu

Vedika's Vegan Thai Red Curry With Veggies and Tofu

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

This versatile Thai red curry takes any kind of vegetable or protein in it and is served with steamed rice and garnish.

Kohli vs Kane as RCB, SRH scramble for play-off berths

Kohli vs Kane as RCB, SRH scramble for play-off berths

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson's woeful form will be in focus when Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad meet in a return IPL fixture at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

5 things we hate about Indian customer care services

5 things we hate about Indian customer care services

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

As the people on the other side who suffer the interaction with customer care service agents, here are 5 things about Indian call centres that leaves us exasperated.

'18% GST on parathas, as they are not ready-to-eat'

'18% GST on parathas, as they are not ready-to-eat'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The controversy over the goods and services tax (GST) rate on food products refuses to die. Now, the Gujarat-based authority of advance rulings (AAR) has ruled that 'parathas' would attract 18 per cent GST. The applicant, Vadilal Industries, sought to know whether various kinds of 'parathas' supplied by them would attract five per cent GST in line with 'khakhra', plain chapati or 'roti'.

Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Vs Indian Scout Sixty

Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Vs Indian Scout Sixty

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Team BikeDekho takes the duo for a spin to decide who the winner is in this battle of cruisers

How not to overeat during festivals

How not to overeat during festivals

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Find out how to tame your child's sugar cravings and keep him/her healthy this festive season.

80 Moments of Amitabh Bachchan Magic!

80 Moments of Amitabh Bachchan Magic!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

This isn't a compilation of his best films, biggest blockbusters or important milestones but moments that swept Sukanya Verma off the floor, blew her heart into smithereens, regaled her with their sheer silliness, made her laugh till her sides hurt and look at phenke hue paise in disdain.

India's fuel pricing mechanism is opaque and removed from reality

India's fuel pricing mechanism is opaque and removed from reality

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

What could be more uncertain than Virat Kohli's agonising wait for a century for over two years? Perhaps it's what you will pay tomorrow morning to fill your vehicle's tank. Pump prices have joined cricket scores as the country's favourite discussion topic. Steep increases invite widespread protests, while moderate additions make the government anti-reformist. The ongoing fuel price conundrum is no different.

Case of the deserted Indian bride

Case of the deserted Indian bride

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

With the increase in Indian Diaspora and consequently overseas marriages, the number of such failed marriage cases is on the rise.

Darlings Review

Darlings Review

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Darlings is a well-rounded effort by Jasmeet K Reen, supported by bold ideas and clever imagery, raves Sukanya Verma.

Don't WASTE India's Demographic Dividend

Don't WASTE India's Demographic Dividend

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

India has entered a 'demographic sweet spot' with half of its population being under the age of 29. This 'demographic dividend' is likely to last for 2-3 decades and provides the government a unique opportunity to harness the vast potential of India's youth, points out Raj Kishore Mishra, the former civil servant turned development professional.

Guess which celeb's mother cooked this delicacy?

Guess which celeb's mother cooked this delicacy?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Home chef Joyce Arora's Instagram account will inspire you to cook.

5 Indian spices, 5 winter recipes

5 Indian spices, 5 winter recipes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Mini Ribeiro tells you how to make the most of winter spices.

Will you try Deepika paratha thaali for Rs 600?

Will you try Deepika paratha thaali for Rs 600?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

A Pune restaurant is serving thalis named after famous Indian celebrities.

Indian crude oil basket dips to 3-week low on Greek crisis

Indian crude oil basket dips to 3-week low on Greek crisis

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Declining crude price translates into lower under-recoveries for OMCs

Cooking for a South Indian Diwali

Cooking for a South Indian Diwali

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

Branding vada pav: How Dheeraj Gupta built Jumbo King

Branding vada pav: How Dheeraj Gupta built Jumbo King

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Jumbo King is profitable from the beginning and is growing upwards of 35 per cent annually.

ASK KOMAL: Help! My son's obsessed with fitness

ASK KOMAL: Help! My son's obsessed with fitness

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Eating less than your normal calorie requirements is generally the prime cause of weight loss, says Komal Jethmalani.

Ancient grains make a comeback in Indian kitchens

Ancient grains make a comeback in Indian kitchens

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Make modern meals from ancient grains.

Indian crude oil at 4-month low to cut govt subsidy burden

Indian crude oil at 4-month low to cut govt subsidy burden

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The Indian basket represents the price of Oman and Dubai sour grade crude.

Diwali recipe: How to make Mohanthal

Diwali recipe: How to make Mohanthal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Made from sweetened gram flour and ghee, this sweet is sure to melt in your mouth.

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

What these elections prove beyond any doubt (if ever there was one) that Modi's hold over public mind and Shah's mastery of election management are unparalleled. It doesn't seem likely that they will be matched any time soon in the Indian political scene, reaffirms Shreekant Sambrani.

SC invokes Article 142, frees Rajiv Gandhi murder convict Perarivalan

SC invokes Article 142, frees Rajiv Gandhi murder convict Perarivalan

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of A G Perarivalan, who has served over 30 years of life term in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

Indian markets are 'fully valued' at current levels

Indian markets are 'fully valued' at current levels

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

It's the beginning of a rate reduction cycle

Author Sunjeev Sahota among Booker's 13 contenders this year

Author Sunjeev Sahota among Booker's 13 contenders this year

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Indian-origin British author Sunjeev Sahota is among the 13 authors longlisted for the prestigious 2021 Booker Prize for fiction for his novel China Room, alongside Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro and Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Powers.

India loves this dish... no, it's not butter chicken

India loves this dish... no, it's not butter chicken

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

According to Swiggy, Indians ordered an average of 95 biryanis per minute.

Mr PM, When will you solve India's HUNGER CRISIS?

Mr PM, When will you solve India's HUNGER CRISIS?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

It is a difficult problem and will require the Union, state governments and civil society, meaning NGOs, to work together, points out Aakar Patel.