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For Aug 5 ceremony, special dress for Ram Lalla

For Aug 5 ceremony, special dress for Ram Lalla

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The clothes are made using soft material such as 'makhmal' (velvet). After all, they are for Ram Lalla who is a child. The green dress has been made keeping in mind the day-specific colour, while orange is considered auspicious

Farewell, Babulal

Farewell, Babulal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

'One of the most important lessons I learnt from Babulal was on stoicism.' 'As a young man, he had lost the fingers of his right hand in an accident.' 'Without missing a beat, he taught himself to use the spade and shovel with his left hand and carried on working,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

$4m prize for 2019 World Cup winners!

$4m prize for 2019 World Cup winners!

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Runners-up to get $ 2 million, incentives for winning each of the 45 league matches.

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

SC to hear plea against Sudarshan TV show on Friday

SC to hear plea against Sudarshan TV show on Friday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

The matter came up for hearing before a bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud which had on September 15 restrained the channel from telecasting episodes of the programme till further orders, saying 'the intent' of aired episodes 'prima facie' appears to 'vilify' the community.

BPO: Do you talk to people in US?

BPO: Do you talk to people in US?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Some must knows about the UK clients and ways to deal with cultural issues during calls.

Some politicians turn up at Seshan's final journey

Some politicians turn up at Seshan's final journey

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The DMK's Stalin, TN Minister D Jayakumar, the BJP's Pon Radhakrishnan... A clutch from the political class pay tribute to T N Seshan on his last journey. A Ganesh Nadar reports.

Man kills wife over liking Hrithik, kills self: Report

Man kills wife over liking Hrithik, kills self: Report

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Dineshwar Budhidat of Queens fatally stabbed his wife Donne Dojoy, 27, who worked as a bartender and then hanged himself from a tree on Friday, a report in The New York Post said.

Groupe Danone: Selling curds to Indians

Groupe Danone: Selling curds to Indians

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

The world's largest branded yoghurt maker is eager to enter the world's largest market

A temple on the Yamuna

A temple on the Yamuna

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

'Bateshwar is a rare temple where Shiva is depicted in his human form (and not his symbol, the Lingam).'

An ode to marmalade

An ode to marmalade

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'Waging battle over a jar of marmalade seemed petty beyond belief so I simply lost my craving for the preserve,' Kishore Singh writes

Are voices of dissent in the BJP rising?

Are voices of dissent in the BJP rising?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Even Subramanian Swamy, who says he is an ardent supporter of the prime minister, has been taking proxy pot shots at him.' 'At the ground level too, there is resentment from workers and local leaders who have perhaps not got whatever they may have wanted,' notes T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Wimbledon first-round losers will be financial winners

Wimbledon first-round losers will be financial winners

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

First-round singles losers at this year's Wimbledon championships will receive 27,000 pounds ($45,400) prize money as organisers continue to help the sport's lesser lights make ends meet.

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma brings us everything we learned in this notorious year.

Recipes: Tricolour Cheesecake, Dim Sum and more

Recipes: Tricolour Cheesecake, Dim Sum and more

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Three delightful recipes to make your Republic Day celebrations special.

Imran's remarks show frustration; no 3rd party role in Kashmir: MEA

Imran's remarks show frustration; no 3rd party role in Kashmir: MEA

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

"Our position has been clear and consistent on Kashmir... It is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan," the MEA said. The US President had repeated his offer to 'help' resolve the issue on Tuesday.

Bigg Boss Day 11: Why is Rashami upset?

Bigg Boss Day 11: Why is Rashami upset?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

With the Bigg Boss finale just two weeks away, the contestants are beginning to feet the heat.

'Both EPS and OPS will probably pull back'

'Both EPS and OPS will probably pull back'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'Both are mature enough to realise that a break will not benefit either of them and both will be losers'

Know what India's insurance against ISIS is?

Know what India's insurance against ISIS is?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

'It is folly to think that religious-identity-based politics and a flourishing economy can co-exist in a diverse society.' 'We can fight and kill each other, or fight together and kill poverty. We cannot do both,' says Dasarathi G V.

In Varanasi, chai pe charcha is just about Modi

In Varanasi, chai pe charcha is just about Modi

Rediff.com7 May 2014

These days, a good dose of Narendra Modi is served along with piping hot cup of tea at Varanasi's favourite melting pot, Pappu ki Adi. Differing voices are silenced at once, discovers Anita Katyal.

Will Samsung continue to rule global electronics industry?

Will Samsung continue to rule global electronics industry?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

History of electronics indicates that no company, nor any nation for that matter, has been able to cement pole position and maintain it through several cycles. he death of its iconic promoter, Lee Kun-hee, raises questions over how long the chaebol can maintain its gigantic footprint in the global electronics industry, says Devangshu Datta.

Post COVID-19 innovative tennis league is on the cards

Post COVID-19 innovative tennis league is on the cards

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

The Ultimate Tennis Showdown will be held at Patrick Mouratoglou's academy in Nice with 10 matches every weekend for a total of 50 matches and prize money on offer for each clash.

Senna's simple grave a magnet for fans 20 years on

Senna's simple grave a magnet for fans 20 years on

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Ayrton Senna is as discreet in death as he was lively in life. The last resting place of Brazil's most charismatic Formula One champion is marked by a brass plaque on a circular lawn, surrounded by almost identical plaques laid into the ground.

Tennis: India's Ramkumar bows out of French Open qualifiers

Tennis: India's Ramkumar bows out of French Open qualifiers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Wawrinka splits with long-time coach Norman

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

15 mouth-watering Indian snacks you must try

15 mouth-watering Indian snacks you must try

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Experience the cultural diversity of India's exotic flavours.

Quick fix recipe: How to make Red and Black Bean Rice

Quick fix recipe: How to make Red and Black Bean Rice

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Reader Rama Muralidharan has sent us this recipe made from kidney beans and black beans.

Plant a tree, save Mumbai, say celebs

Plant a tree, save Mumbai, say celebs

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

By planting 1000 trees, the aim is to spread awareness on green initiatives.

PIX: Raveena, Urvashi Rautela visit Andheri Cha Raja

PIX: Raveena, Urvashi Rautela visit Andheri Cha Raja

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Bollywood's festive fervour, in full swing!

PIX: Mumbai's Govindas reach stunning heights for dahi handis

PIX: Mumbai's Govindas reach stunning heights for dahi handis

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

The festival of 'dahi handi' was celebrated across the metropolis and neighbouring Thane district amid fervour that underscores indomitable spirit of an average Mumbaikar shrugging off the drudgery associated with daily life.

10 idioms and what they actually mean!

10 idioms and what they actually mean!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

It will be a big mistake for you to translate these idioms literally!

Have you tried Bibim Guksu, Sujeonggwa, Bingsu?

Have you tried Bibim Guksu, Sujeonggwa, Bingsu?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Korean recipes modified to help you recreate them easily at home.

Falling in love with the Triumph Bonneville T100

Falling in love with the Triumph Bonneville T100

Rediff.com20 May 2017

The bike is extremely thrilling right from scratch and I couldn't help falling in love with its distinct character, says Aakash Paul.

Ramlila Maidan gears up to host Kejriwal swearing-in

Ramlila Maidan gears up to host Kejriwal swearing-in

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The ground, which served as the battleground for the 51-year-old bureaucrat-turned-politician during the Anna Hazare-led India Against Corruption movement, is getting decked up and workers are busy making arrangements.

5 lessons we learned in COVID times

5 lessons we learned in COVID times

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The pandemic has forced us to reflect and re-evaluate our old habits and perceptions, says Anamika Sengupta.

The Duchess of Kolkata's Sudder Street

The Duchess of Kolkata's Sudder Street

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

Violet Smith, who reminds you of novelist Barbara Cartland, is the daughter of Armenian refugees who escaped genocide during the First World War and sought refuge in India. At 92-going-on-93, she lives in a quaint hotel-cum-home that she owns in old Kolkata's Sudder Street, clinging to an era long gone.

Ford recalls 1.66 lakh units of Figo, Classic

Ford recalls 1.66 lakh units of Figo, Classic

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The recall will impact different batches of Figo and Classic models manufactured between January 2010 and June 2012.

Why do Modi and his Mantris Mock Science?

Why do Modi and his Mantris Mock Science?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Hyperbole by our ministers and a few saffronised scientists not only defames Newton and Einstein, but also mocks ancient India's achievements in mathematics, medicine and natural science, says Utkarsh Mishra.

Quick breakfast recipes you will love

Quick breakfast recipes you will love

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Presenting two simple yet delicious recipes for you.

Anguished over removal from AP cabinet: Ravindra Reddy

Anguished over removal from AP cabinet: Ravindra Reddy

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

D L Ravindra Reddy, who was sacked from the Cabinet as Andhra Pradesh health minister a few days ago, Tuesday said he was hurt the way he was removed from his post.