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Recipe: How to make Paris-Brest

Recipe: How to make Paris-Brest

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The French dessert is made of choux pastry and a praline flavoured cream.

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Motera, Ahmedabad.

Batting strength in depth a good problem for India

Batting strength in depth a good problem for India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The emergence of youngsters Lokesh Rahul and Karun Nair will increase the pressure on India's established batsmen to be more consistent as the world's top-ranked Test side look to dominate next year. Under captain Virat Kohli, India have been unbeaten in the last 18 tests, registering series wins in Sri Lanka and West Indies, and thumping South Africa, New Zealand and England at home.

PHOTOS: India frustrated as Lyon bites back for Australia

PHOTOS: India frustrated as Lyon bites back for Australia

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Images from Day 2 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia in Dharamsala, on Sunday.

Injured Atapattu may not bat

Injured Atapattu may not bat

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

The Sri Lankan opener split the webbing between the middle and index fingers on his left hand while fielding during the first day's play.

'What Rahul Gandhi says today, PM Modi does tomorrow'

'What Rahul Gandhi says today, PM Modi does tomorrow'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

'We are only amplifying the voice of scientists and experts. We are gathering information by talking to experts and are sharing it. If the government chooses to ignore that, what can we do?'

What if India banned Chinese restaurants...

What if India banned Chinese restaurants...

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

China will flood direct flights to India with wholesale takeaways of the authentic stuff; Indian businessmen will fight for the commission and the consumers for the cuisine, predicts Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The most important pillars of disease prevention remain masking, hand/cough etiquette and physical distancing.'

Fresh injury makes Khawaja doubtful for Adelaide Test

Fresh injury makes Khawaja doubtful for Adelaide Test

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Usman Khawaja is doubtful for the day-night Test against New Zealand in Adelaide later this month after the Australian top order batsman re-injured his left hamstring while fielding at the WACA on Saturday.

Top stars missing from football friendlies...

Top stars missing from football friendlies...

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale and Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey will miss Wales' friendly at home to the Netherlands on November 13, manager Chris Coleman said on Wednesday.

Shaun Marsh should bat at No. 6 in India, says Langer

Shaun Marsh should bat at No. 6 in India, says Langer

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Shaun Marsh is in a battle with his brother Mitchell and hard-hitting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for the middle order position for the forthcoming four-Test series in India.

IPL Preview: Mumbai threat looms large as KKR up against odds

IPL Preview: Mumbai threat looms large as KKR up against odds

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Hosts Kolkata Knight Riders run the risk of slipping away when they face resurgent defending champions and 'nemesis' Mumbai Indians in an IPL clash, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

Time to take a call on Dhoni and Yuvraj's ODI future, says Dravid

Time to take a call on Dhoni and Yuvraj's ODI future, says Dravid

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Time has come for India to take decisions with focus on the 2019 World Cup and that includes a call on the role of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh in the current team, feels former captain Rahul Dravid.

Smith slams 'panicking' batsmen after another collapse

Smith slams 'panicking' batsmen after another collapse

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith has accused his batsmen of "panicking" under pressure and demanded they show more starch after another collapse against India saw the side thrashed by 50 runs in the second One-Day International in Kolkata, on Thursday.

Ice-cool Del Potro paves the way for Argentina's Davis Cup win

Ice-cool Del Potro paves the way for Argentina's Davis Cup win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Juan Del Potro's tennis career looked over after a second wrist injury sidelined him for the best part of two years in 2014 but the Argentine enjoyed one of his greatest moments when he led his nation to their maiden Davis Cup title.

'Australia's playing with 10 players now, the no.4 has not turned up'

'Australia's playing with 10 players now, the no.4 has not turned up'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Michael Clarke conceded his side's middle-order woes were down to his poor form with the bat and vowed to get among the runs in the last two Ashes Tests after Australia lost the third match to trail England 2-1.

3 moves to blast your muffin top

3 moves to blast your muffin top

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Muffin-top is that overhanging fat, which spills over the waistline of pants or skirts. Dhruv Gupta lists out ways to get rid of that ugly extra flab!

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Support from the committee gives Xi an indefinite extension on the reins of power, which will surely result in hawkish and insular policies. It does not bode well for relations with the USA, or with anyone else who does not bow the knee to Beijing, for that matter.

Drones: Bleeding India Without War

Drones: Bleeding India Without War

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Unless each attack drone can be neutralised, India will be literally deploying elephants to stamp out ants -- and the ants may still survive! points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Assam: 'Unemployment is a great danger'

Assam: 'Unemployment is a great danger'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

'There are more young people in Assam who are unemployed than possibly anywhere else.'

How Bangladesh plan to get the better of India in Asia Cup final

How Bangladesh plan to get the better of India in Asia Cup final

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza had no hesitation in terming India a far better team but said 'my Asia Cup was won' when Tamim Iqbal batted with one hand in their tournament opener, against Sri Lanka.

Best April Fools' pranks: Meat cleaver phone, a selfie car...

Best April Fools' pranks: Meat cleaver phone, a selfie car...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Don't believe us? Take a look for yourself:

Andy Murray eyes London triple crown

Andy Murray eyes London triple crown

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Having bagged a gold medal from the 2012 London Olympics and won the 2013 Wimbledon championship, Murray will get his first chance to complete the hat-trick at the O2 next week.

Photos: Most bizarre... wild sports celebrations!

Photos: Most bizarre... wild sports celebrations!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Sports events produce a multitude of highly amusing and crazy celebrations. Individual and team players have various way of celebrating victory, a goal or point. Some do it with a high-five, blow a kiss, cartwheel or dance. And on the soccer field, it's a soccer ball baby!

New documentary reveals major doping concerns

New documentary reveals major doping concerns

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

A new Kenyan television programme that corroborates the findings from a 2012 German documentary alleging unethical doctors were providing banned drugs to athletes, has set off alarms at the World Anti-Doping Agency.

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'She had indeed grown to full womanhood and was in reality more beautiful than I thought she was.'

Saha reveals why he played second fiddle to Dhoni

Saha reveals why he played second fiddle to Dhoni

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Undoubtedly India's first choice in the longest format, Saha has been unable to make an impact with the limited-overs sides

South Africa still unsure over two selections ahead of third Test

South Africa still unsure over two selections ahead of third Test

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Du Plessis revealed on Wednesday that all-rounder Chris Morris and seamer Duanne Olivier had been released from the expanded 17-man squad, but that the home side were still mulling over two positions.

India's batsmen flop as Australia inch closer to win

India's batsmen flop as Australia inch closer to win

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Australia need five wickets in the second Test to secure a series-levelling victory with India's daunting run chase on a menacing pitch teetering at stumps on day four on Monday.

'Modi retains an advantage nationally'

'Modi retains an advantage nationally'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Right now, politics is operating in a state of suspended animation. That works to Modi's advantage.'

1st ODI Preview: India will fancy their chances against the hosts

1st ODI Preview: India will fancy their chances against the hosts

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

The World Cup disappointment will continue to linger but Kohli will fancy his team's chances in the series, notwithstanding the return of the swashbuckling Chris Gayle.

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

A promising young actor suffering from depression has had his life laid bare for the grubby public to paw through. An ordinary family has been pitched into the middle of a nightmare of an investigation and arrested for no reason discernible at present. And a young actress has had her reputation, and probably career, destroyed so that TRP ratings can soar, notes Sherna Gandhy.

What China's real game in Ladakh is

What China's real game in Ladakh is

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Chushul and Depsang are not vital in this game of Chinese checkers, the Indian Ocean Region is. Keeping our maritime prowess restricted has to be a key Chinese strategic interest and it would appear that the LAC affair has helped China achieve its aim, points out Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

PIX: Rampant England end Aus title defence to enter final

PIX: Rampant England end Aus title defence to enter final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Images from the World Cup second semi-final between England and Australia in Birmingham, on Thursday.

Lockdowns & Layoffs: We, the People of La La Land

Lockdowns & Layoffs: We, the People of La La Land

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'India has been cleaved into two by a government that has shown amazing consistency in cleaving.' 'One India is gasping for life, and the other is doing yoga and clapping from balconies and WhatsApp groups,' observes Debashish Chatterjee.

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend:

China builds missile site at Kailash-Mansarovar: Report

China builds missile site at Kailash-Mansarovar: Report

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'The missile mounted near Kailash-Mansarovar is called DF-21. It is a medium-range, 2,200 kilometres ballistic missile. Its advantage is that it can cover all cities of north India, including New Delhi'

Anushtup keeps Bengal afloat in Ranji Trophy final

Anushtup keeps Bengal afloat in Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Bengal's Anustup Majumdar stood between Saurashtra and Ranji Trophy with a defiant unbeaten 58 as the summit clash entered a tantalising fifth and final day in Rajkot on Thursday with the visitors needing 72 runs more to clinch the domestic title. Bengal ended the fourth day at 354 for six as Majumdar added 91 runs for the unbroken seventh wicket stand with Arnab Nandi (28 not out), who showed a lot of courage despite getting hit on the finger by Jaydev Unadkat.

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Like millions of people across the world, the year 2020 had dealt me irreplaceable losses and the lowest of blows. Like I have always done at such junctures, I had sought the refuge of the mountains. I wanted to end the year on a high, to show the finger to life, says Sumit Bhattacharya after a memorable journey to North Sikkim.

World Cup: Dark horse New Zealand aiming to shed tag

World Cup: Dark horse New Zealand aiming to shed tag

Rediff.com26 May 2019

New Zealand will enter the World Cup feeling optimistic of finally winning it after four and half decades of trying.