'As it coiled around the stick and the gardener started to walk out, our house help kept reminding him about the fact that Russell's Vipers jump and can jump towards you.'
Archana Masih recalls that December evening 22 years ago when Atal Bihari Vajpayee logged into the Rediff Chat.
Authorities alerted people to avoid staying outdoors and L-G ordered to halt all civil construction activities across the city till Sunday.
A summary of the second day's play at the US Open.
Have you tasted Besan ke ladoo cookies?
As the stars of tennis sweat it out in pursuit of the Wimbledon Championship crown at the resplendent All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, stars of another planet descend on venue and watch their favourites in action.
Now that the coconut has won its title back as a tree, you may want to try out some coconut recipes.
This festive season, put on your apron and whip up exquisite, progressive desserts, MasterChef-style.
Sudha Thakur tells you how to fight stress with food.
Who needs aphrodisiacs when you have these delightful recipes!
Have you tried this traditional Diwali treat?
An absolutely melt-in-your-mouth potatoes steeped in a creamy yoghurt gravy.
'Stree's allegorical approach doesn't interfere with its need to endear and entertain.' 'Important ideas of empowerment and item songs as well as chills and chuckle coexist to fulfil its objective of thoda hasao, thoda darao,' says Sukanya Verma.
He wrote a letter to Congress President Sonia Gandhi who immediately accepted his resignation and relieved him of his charge as party General Secretary.
From trendy jackets to gowns, colourful separates to leather outfits, these clothes will give you serious winter vibes.
Jayati Saha shares this easy-to-make recipe of chicken stew. Do you have a healthy recipe to share? Email it to us!
India aim to stay afloat against daunting South Africa in the second Test
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday
These colourful recipes are sure to tempt everyone!
Did you know that consuming milk and garlic will help increase your platelet count?
The currency fell 3.4 per cent this week, and is below the levels at which it was trading on July 15 when the Reserve Bank of India unveiled its cash tightening steps to defend the currency.
World number one Novak Djokovic scrapped his way into the US Open final for a seventh time on Friday with a confounding 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 win over enigmatic Frenchman Gael Monfils.
It also expressed confidence that the cleaning operation will be finished in a couple of days.
A delicious delicacy made with boneless mutton pieces.
For the thousands of destitute that Mother Teresa treated, she was 'god incarnate' and her hand was the miracle of love the poor needed. Attributing scientifically-unproven remedies as miracles does not help the followers of Missionaries of Charity and humanity in general, says Pallava Bagla.
Over 1,200 people have died in Pakistan's Sindh province because of a heat wave described as the worst in decades, as major hospitals in Karachi struggled to cope with the unprecedented influx of patients seeking treatment for heatstroke-related illness.
Start your day with a chocolate! No, we are not kidding.
Taut screenplay, simple dialogues, excellent characterisation, admirable performances and perfect execution make Mysskin's Pisaasu a must watch, says S Saraswathi.
Hazel Daniel tells us how Anglo Indians celebrate Christmas.
'There are Rs 90 crore worth of medicines in government hospitals, which is sufficient for the next three months.'
A pall of gloom descended on the airport as the plane landed.
US-based journalist Preeti Singh's daughter studied with Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan's son, Aryan.
Usain Bolt fired his team of international 'All Stars' to victory in the inaugural Nitro Athletics Series in Melbourne on Saturday, capping the glitzy event with a dominant win in the 4x100m relay to pip hosts Australia in the final standings.
Here's how you can add a touch of tricolour to your celebrations.
Food blogger Swayampurna Mishra tells you how to make tasty chicken at home.
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.
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