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Meghalaya turns into hub for illegal small arms

Meghalaya turns into hub for illegal small arms

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Though the Meghalaya police have carried out many operations in recent times to bust such illegal arms manufacturing units, it has failed to stem the menace. The police have destroyed many such small arms factories in various parts of Cherrapunjee and Mawsynram in East Khasi Hills district of the hill state in recent past. But the factories again come up once the police lower their guard.

Why gangsters like Vikas Dubey become formidable

Why gangsters like Vikas Dubey become formidable

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Not unlike politicians who gravitate towards whoever is in power, mafia dons too have a great survival streak, switching loyalty to the party in power,' observes Virendra Kapoor a week after gangster Vikas Dubey was slain in an alleged encounter.

From Pitampura to Melbourne: Chef Goila debuts on MasterChef Australia

From Pitampura to Melbourne: Chef Goila debuts on MasterChef Australia

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The chef prepared his famous butter chicken on the popular cooking game show.

Flush out 'mini Pakistans' in India, says Sena

Flush out 'mini Pakistans' in India, says Sena

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Criticising the Centre's attitude after terror strikes across the country, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday said the government should first flush out 'mini Pakistans' mushrooming in India and then think of teaching the neighbour country a lesson.In a strongly worded editorial published in Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamna, the party pointed out that the 'mini Pakistans' cropping up across India should be cleaned out on a priority basis in an attempt to prevent further terror attacks.

While in retail, better look for detail

While in retail, better look for detail

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

Billing errors are common in supermarkets, says Sonia Kohli, a shopper. She was charged Rs 86 for a toothpaste under a 'super saver' offer on which the maximum retail price printed was just Rs 50. In a similar case, the billed price was Rs 80 when the actual price of the product was Rs 73.

Recipes for a very merry Christmas!

Recipes for a very merry Christmas!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Chef Areez Patel provides us with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian recipes to enjoy this Christmas. Cheers!

COVID-19: How Mumbai has been done in by poor planning

COVID-19: How Mumbai has been done in by poor planning

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Urban planners and real estate experts say bad town planning in Mumbai and rising deaths during the ongoing pandemic are a "sad reality". Dev Chatterjee and Raghavendra Kamath report.

Why snakes and spiders scare you

Why snakes and spiders scare you

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Researchers have found that contrary to assumptions that humans possess an evolutionary predisposition to fear the creepy creatures, it is the exposure to negative information about snakes and spiders, which causes phobias.

Will nuclear power benefit the masses?

Will nuclear power benefit the masses?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

'We are being told that to cushion our energy needs from the volatile oil market, we need nuclear power. That's hogwash: Our power sector is not dependent on oil.'

IT sector confident to meet growth targets

IT sector confident to meet growth targets

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

The IT sector in Bangalore is confident that they will be able to meet their growth targets during the current fiscal in spite of the compounding problems mushrooming across the globe.

Sino-Indian trade: It's helping only China

Sino-Indian trade: It's helping only China

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

While we are prepared to help the Chinese catch up with us in IT, they are not prepared to help us catch up with them in the engineering sector. They consider us rivals.

Despite govt's diktat, gold round-tipping is still flourishing

Despite govt's diktat, gold round-tipping is still flourishing

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Round-tipping creates the opportunity for exporters to source funds at a much cheaper cost, which they divert to some other business.

Cafe Coffee Day to expand across India

Cafe Coffee Day to expand across India

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

Forget Starbucks coming into India. Witness the expansion of Caf Coffee Day, which is set to mushroom across the country.

Vocational courses at NIOS-Delhi

Vocational courses at NIOS-Delhi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

National Institute of Open Schooling, an autonomous organisation of MHRD, Government of India, invites applications for admission to its various Vocational Education Courses.

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can only be a pipe dream since a military alliance with a superpower is a profound irrevocable commitment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Do you know what this is?

Do you know what this is?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Does Mumbai's Masala Library live up to its reputation? Harnoor Channi Tiwary finds out!

The Magic of Khichdi

The Magic of Khichdi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Every home across India makes khichdi and it still isn't as celebrated as it should be.

75 years on, the horror of Hiroshima & Nagasaki bombings

75 years on, the horror of Hiroshima & Nagasaki bombings

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

On August 6 and August 9 of 1945, warfare changed forever when the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, devastating the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and killing more than 100,000 people. The attack on the people of Hiroshima at 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, and the second attack on the city of Nagasaki at 11:02 am on August 9 killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting men, women, and children in a horrible blast of fire and radiation, followed by deadly fallout. In years that followed, those who survived -- the hibakusha -- suffered from the trauma of the experience and from the long-term effects of their exposure to radiation from the weapons. Before the blast, they were thriving cities. In a flash, they became desolate wastelands. Seventy-five years later, take a glimpse at the destruction.

How to manage your finances after job loss

How to manage your finances after job loss

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Those who have been handed the pink slip shouldn't make too many loan queries, advises Raj Khosla.

Practical solutions for school drop-outs!

Practical solutions for school drop-outs!

Rediff.com18 May 2005

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University will offer seven certificate courses spanning six months, through the Distance Education Mode, from July.

How well do you know your television?

How well do you know your television?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Take this quiz and find out!

Centre's help sought to check cell phone tower EMR

Centre's help sought to check cell phone tower EMR

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

With the mushrooming of mobile phone towers in New Delhi and no defined standards to check harmful electromagnetic radiation being emitted from them, Delhi government has sought the Centre's help in the matter.

Bon Appetit! Shanghai treats served to Modi at lunch

Bon Appetit! Shanghai treats served to Modi at lunch

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Menu included selection of traditional appetizers, double boiled bean curd soup, stewed porcini, pancake with vegetable.

Check madrassa growth along UP-Nepal border: BJP

Check madrassa growth along UP-Nepal border: BJP

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

"The nexus between Nepali Maoists and Indian Naxalites has further worsened the situation," he added.

With mall craze on the wane, parks back in favour

With mall craze on the wane, parks back in favour

Rediff.com16 May 2007

With their mushrooming growth, however, the malls have lost their charm as a favourite destination for families and the Gen X and parks have bounced back in favour.

Casting the web over rural India

Casting the web over rural India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

E-kiosks for services like bill payment and job queries are mushrooming all over rural India. Many youths in rural India have taken up CSC projects to start their own businesses and are earning a decent income out of it. The work at CSC basically involves collecting and paying phone and electricity bills of the villagers. Additionally, they can provide add-on services like English course. Srei Infrastructure and Reliance Infocom will set up such centres in PPP in West Bengal.

Ask Komal: Are vegetarian diets unhealthy?

Ask Komal: Are vegetarian diets unhealthy?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Plant foods are rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which provide many essential nutrients including fibre, says nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.

How corrupt are India's contract labour laws?

How corrupt are India's contract labour laws?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Labour

Photos: Inside the Game of Thrones ice hotel in Finland

Photos: Inside the Game of Thrones ice hotel in Finland

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Winter has come!

Dehradun ammo factory blast kills 3

Dehradun ammo factory blast kills 3

Rediff.com17 May 2007

The chain of explosions also blew off the whole building where a group of workers were sieving ammunition powder.

The next wave: Retail schools

The next wave: Retail schools

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Learning centres mushroom to meet the talent crunch.

Scrap international T20s to save one-dayers: Arthur

Scrap international T20s to save one-dayers: Arthur

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

'I do think, though, that Twenty20 cricket should become franchise dominated'

Ramakant Achrekar: Sachin Tendulkar's coach and much more

Ramakant Achrekar: Sachin Tendulkar's coach and much more

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Tendulkar and his elder brother Ajit have time and again recalled how Achrekar would stand behind trees and watch Tendulkar bat to let him play freely.

Want a hot bod like Gisele Bundchen?

Want a hot bod like Gisele Bundchen?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Secret behind supermodel Gisele Bundchen`s hot bod revealed

Satyam plans Rs 600 cr investment

Satyam plans Rs 600 cr investment

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

The company would fund the expansion through a mix of debt, equity and internal accruals.

IT pros dance their way out of stress

IT pros dance their way out of stress

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Dance your way out of stress - that is the new fitness mantra for thousands of young IT and BPO professionals in the country.

Another French Revolution in India's sports goods sector

Another French Revolution in India's sports goods sector

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Two French sports retailers - Go Sport and Decathlon - are all set for battle royal to grab market share in India. Both are competing with sports goods makers Nike, Puma and Adidas and footwear major Bata. While Decathlon is already in India for some time, Go Sport opened its first super store in Navi Mumbai recently.

4 awesome ways to improve your bike's performance

4 awesome ways to improve your bike's performance

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

There are many ways to improve a bike's power character. Here are some sure shot ways