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Mango Recipe: Mambazha Pulissery

Mango Recipe: Mambazha Pulissery

Rediff.com5 May 2014

This curry made with ripe mangoes is a staple among Keralities particularly during the summers.

The only way to fix food inflation

The only way to fix food inflation

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The blame for the relentless ascent rests largely with the misguided agricultural marketing policies of the Centre and state governments.

Vijender injured in training, US pro debut delayed

Vijender injured in training, US pro debut delayed

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Vijender, represented in India by IOS Boxing Promotions, relocated his training base to Los Angles earlier this month after signing up with the legenday Bob Arum's 'Top Rank Promotions'.

Leicester's Vardy gets additional one-game ban

Leicester's Vardy gets additional one-game ban

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy will miss the Premier League leaders' visit to Manchester United on Sunday after being banned for an additional game for improper conduct, the BBC reported.

Spotted: Jim Courier in Massachusetts

Spotted: Jim Courier in Massachusetts

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Reader Karthik Marudur sent us this picture from Massachusetts.

England's Alli in trouble

England's Alli in trouble

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against England midfielder Dele Alli after he made an obscene gesture during a World Cup qualifier against Slovakia, a spokesman for the world body said on Friday.

Roller coaster year for Sino-India ties

Roller coaster year for Sino-India ties

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The relationship between India and China experienced both highs and lows in 2013 with high-level visits and the inking of a pact to defuse recurring border stand-offs after incursions by Chinese troops dented bilateral ties. PTI's K J M Varma reports from Beijing.

Lockdown a bitter pill for Brand Cadbury

Lockdown a bitter pill for Brand Cadbury

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Companies from Unilever to Proctor & Gamble, Nestl, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have all alluded to lockdown challenges in India and the globe as well as the impact it will have on April-June as well as full-year numbers.

Consumer goods: How lockdown 4.0 was different

Consumer goods: How lockdown 4.0 was different

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

From fast food and athleisure to ACs, the demand for several non-discretionary items has spiked since May 17, when Lockdown 4.0 was extended till May 31.

Some respite! Inflation eases to 9-month low of 4.68%

Some respite! Inflation eases to 9-month low of 4.68%

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Food prices rose 8.12% year-on-year last month, slower than an annual rise of 8.80% in January.

Govt bans onion export, imposes stock limit

Govt bans onion export, imposes stock limit

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

The move comes amid sharp increase in retail prices of onion since August despite the government's several measures to boost the supply and contain prise rise.

Covid-19 impact: Six of the top 10 family-owned businesses in the red

Covid-19 impact: Six of the top 10 family-owned businesses in the red

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Together, the top 10 business groups reported a pre-tax loss of Rs 19,342 crore during the January-March 2020 quarter, as against a profit before tax of around Rs 48,500 crore in the year-ago period and Rs 39,600 crore during the December quarter. While Vedanta was the worst hit. others included Aditya Birla, Bharti, Adani, Mahindra, and Tata.

SEE: India footballer Subhashish providing meals for daily wage labourers

SEE: India footballer Subhashish providing meals for daily wage labourers

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

If India footballer CK Vineeth has joined the government COVID-19 helpline centre in Kerala, his national team-mate Subhashish Bose has taken it upon himself to feed the homeless and jobless in his home town Subhasgram in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Amid the nationwide lockdown, a long queue could be seen every morning at Subhasgram comprising of local rickshaw pullers, daily wage earners or small time hawkers who come to collect their daily ration.

Recipes: 5 delicious ways to use leftover dal

Recipes: 5 delicious ways to use leftover dal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Lip smacking snacks you must try.

Major victory at WTO, no threat to food security plan: Sharma

Major victory at WTO, no threat to food security plan: Sharma

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The first global trade reform since the creation of the World Trade Organization is ready for agreement by ministers from the body's 159 member countries later on Friday, sources involved in the talks said.

Doorstep delivery is the biggest opportunity thrown open by COVID crisis

Doorstep delivery is the biggest opportunity thrown open by COVID crisis

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Footfalls will invariably come down to a trickle even after lockdown restrictions go away, and the only way to prevent someone else from poaching your consumer is to go down to the consumer herself. Consumers will prefer products and services to be delivered to their doorstep, hygienically and safely.

Football Extras: England footballer charged with sexual assault

Football Extras: England footballer charged with sexual assault

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has been charged with committing sexual assault on board a train, police said on Monday.

How small farmers are revolutionising agriculture

How small farmers are revolutionising agriculture

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Droughts and declining productivity of staple crops are turning farmers to short-duration vegetable crops. The movement has made India second largest producer of vegetables.

Wild jumbos score over Rahul for Wayanad tribals

Wild jumbos score over Rahul for Wayanad tribals

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

'We face problems due to attacks by elephants at our homes inside the forest. We won't cast vote this time. There is no use of participating in elections'

Harry Potter actor Alan Rickman dies

Harry Potter actor Alan Rickman dies

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The British actor was 69.

Celebrity-inspired style: The RED HOT party fashion guide

Celebrity-inspired style: The RED HOT party fashion guide

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Take a cue out of these sexy celebrity style files.

Guardiola unimpressed by City's first half showing in Manchester derby

Guardiola unimpressed by City's first half showing in Manchester derby

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Sterling's fancy step-overs annoys Man City coach

Coronavirus suddenly thrusts Medimix into limelight

Coronavirus suddenly thrusts Medimix into limelight

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Born and sold as a cure for skin ailments, the brand that turned 50 last year has never seen such a massive crush at its shelves.

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Billie Ellish had a history-making night at the 62nd Grammy awards, as she swept the four biggest prizes: Best New Artiste, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Serena Williams creates ripples with her latest outfit.

Why potato is king of vegetables

Why potato is king of vegetables

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

There is no other vegetable that can be eaten in any shape, or at any consistency than the potato, says Vir Sanghvi.

Villa charged following fans' pitch invasion

Villa charged following fans' pitch invasion

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Aston Villa have been charged for failing to control their fans following a pitch invasion after the FA Cup quarter-final against West Bromwich Albion.

Rahul Gandhi holds 'chane pe charcha' in Amethi

Rahul Gandhi holds 'chane pe charcha' in Amethi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Rahul Gandhi interacted with party workers over 'laiyya-chana' - a staple snack in this part of Uttar Pradesh.

Onion likely to bring cheer to your kitchen

Onion likely to bring cheer to your kitchen

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

With 3,000 tonnes of imported onion entering the market over the next fortnight, the price should start cooling off. Soon after, the new crop of onions will arrive, further reducing prices.

World stares at doubling of food prices by 2030

World stares at doubling of food prices by 2030

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

That the world is headed for rising food prices as demand outpaces supply, causing growing levels of hunger, is a given.

India to milk advantage from curbs on New Zealand dairy products

India to milk advantage from curbs on New Zealand dairy products

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

India, the world's biggest milk producer, hopes to seize on a New Zealand dairy product contamination scare to increase its exports and add market share in China and other emerging Asian countries.

3 FMCG stocks that can make you rich in times of demonetisation

3 FMCG stocks that can make you rich in times of demonetisation

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

After demonetisation, sharp fall in PE valuation offers an attractive entry point into some quality names and these 3 FMCG companies are expected to see the fastest growth in earnings with at least 15 per cent upside potential

World's most beautiful scenes in Agora's Travel photo contest

World's most beautiful scenes in Agora's Travel photo contest

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

This year has been the year of the no travel, which has left millions reminiscing on adventure-filled trips abroad. To celebrate the wonder of world travel, thousands of photography enthusiasts entered Agora #Travel2020, sharing the moments they feel captured the true essence of exploration. Octavi Royo, Agora's co-founder and CEO, said: "Thanks to these photos, we can travel to some amazing corners of our planet and see them from the point of view of travel photographers." Scroll down to see our pick of the shortlisted images...

FMCG story slides into slow lane; Britannia bucks the trend

FMCG story slides into slow lane; Britannia bucks the trend

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

While green shoots are beginning to emerge, with June sales rebounding to pre-Covid levels thanks to a rural revival, most FMCG chief executives have voiced concerns about localised lockdowns that began in July and have extended into August in some states.

China may soften stance on India's NSG bid

China may soften stance on India's NSG bid

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

If China's behaviour in the past on ticklish issues is any indication then China could eventually support India's NSG application, says Rup Narayan Das.

Sports Shorts: Ghosal moves into quarters at squash Worlds

Sports Shorts: Ghosal moves into quarters at squash Worlds

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Croatia defender Vida apologises for Ukraine comments

Croatia defender Vida apologises for Ukraine comments

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Croatia defender Domagoj Vida apologised after his team's World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday after speaking out in support of Russia's neighbour and adversary Ukraine.

Want to fight for your health? How you can begin

Want to fight for your health? How you can begin

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

Amazing honey hunters who risk their lives

Amazing honey hunters who risk their lives

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Gathering wild cliff honey in China's Yunnan province is not for the faint-hearted -- honey hunters face swarms of bees and are stung repeatedly while suspended from rope ladders. Kevin Frayer, a photographer with Getty, recently went honey hunting with a group of ethnic Lisu people in China's mountainous Yunnan province.

Bipasha, Kareena, Zeenat Aman, Bollywood's bathtub babes!

Bipasha, Kareena, Zeenat Aman, Bollywood's bathtub babes!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Looking at Bollywood's sizzling bathing beauties.