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Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Rediff.com26 May 2024

'Thank you to the Cannes Film Festival for having our film here. Please don't wait 30 years to have another Indian film.'

Recipes: Sonal Ved's Dhokla Chaat, Burrata Papdi Chaat

Recipes: Sonal Ved's Dhokla Chaat, Burrata Papdi Chaat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

It's time for some desi chaat with a burst of hatke flavours.

Whose Shaadi Is Sunny Attending?

Whose Shaadi Is Sunny Attending?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Vikram Bhatt's director daughter Krishna wed Vedant Sarda on June 11 in Mumbai.

Govt plans to make India self-reliant in edible oils

Govt plans to make India self-reliant in edible oils

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The government will formulate a strategy to make India self-reliant in edible oils by boosting domestic output of oilseeds and launch a comprehensive programme to support dairy farmers, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Thursday. India imports a large quantity of edible oils to meet the domestic demand. During the 2022-23 marketing year (November-October), the country imported nearly 165 lakh tonnes of cooking oils, valuing a whopping Rs 1.38 lakh crore.

'Even children knew accounts will be blocked': Tikait backs Dorsey's claims

'Even children knew accounts will be blocked': Tikait backs Dorsey's claims

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Tikait told reporters that there was "pressure" from government to minimise the reach of farmers.

Fragile security in South China Sea threat to good order at sea: Navy chief

Fragile security in South China Sea threat to good order at sea: Navy chief

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

There have been growing global concerns over China's sweeping claims of sovereignty over all of the South China Sea, a huge source of hydrocarbons.

Dr Gulati, Gutthi or Sonu... Who does Sunil Grover love more?

Dr Gulati, Gutthi or Sonu... Who does Sunil Grover love more?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Will the actor reveal the answer?

Ukraine war fallout: Most crops trade above MSP

Ukraine war fallout: Most crops trade above MSP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The Russia-Ukraine crisis, along with general bullishness in agricultural commodities, has ensured that after a fairly long time, most of the 24 commodities for which the Centre declares the minimum support price (MSP) are trading above it. The exceptions here are chana or gram and a few varieties of pulses. This might gladden the farmers, especially those who are still holding on to their stocks from the previous kharif harvest or are harvesting the latest rabi crop. But this could stoke retail and wholesale inflation.

10 Diet Changes For A Healthy 2024

10 Diet Changes For A Healthy 2024

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Are you looking to transform your health game? Dr Chetan Savaliya, director, Satvam Nutrition, has some tips for you.

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The World Photography Organisation has announced its category winners and shortlist in the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023.

6.8% inflation not too high to deter private consumption: Survey

6.8% inflation not too high to deter private consumption: Survey

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

RBI's projection of retail inflation at 6.8 per cent in the current fiscal is neither too high to deter private consumption, nor so low as to weaken inducement to invest, the Economic Survey said on Tuesday. However, entrenched inflation may prolong the tightening cycle and therefore, borrowing costs may stay 'higher for longer', it said. The Economic Survey 2022-23 was tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

10 Foods To Boost Productivity

10 Foods To Boost Productivity

Rediff.com4 May 2022

If you consume enough water in a day, you'll notice a 14 percent increase in productivity at work, says Dr Siddhant Bhargava, nutritional scientist and co-founder, Food Darzee.

Hot Shorts! Watch Nikita Dutta Shine

Hot Shorts! Watch Nikita Dutta Shine

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

These pics will unleash a love for shorts that will never die.

Fasting During Navratri? 10 Healthy Tips

Fasting During Navratri? 10 Healthy Tips

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

If you are fasting, you must steer clear of processed and packaged foods as they often contain additives, preservatives and excessive salt or sugar which can disrupt the purity and purpose of your diet, says dietician Ruchi Rai.

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The winners of the Open category of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed.

Indonesia to lift palm oil export ban, likely giving India 'big relief'

Indonesia to lift palm oil export ban, likely giving India 'big relief'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Indonesia, the world's biggest supplier of palm oil, said on Thursday it will lift a ban on exports from Monday, likely helping India and other importers. India annually imports around 13-13.5 million tonne of edible oils, of which around 8-8.5 million tonnes (around 63 per cent) is palm oil. Of this, 8-8.5 million tonnes of palm oil, 45-50 per cent comes from Indonesia and the rest from neighboring Malaysia.

Harleen Finds The Perfect Sunset

Harleen Finds The Perfect Sunset

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Can Harleen Sethi's snaps fulfil your travel fantasies?

India looking at tapping new markets for edible oil: FM

India looking at tapping new markets for edible oil: FM

Rediff.com10 May 2022

India was looking at tapping new markets for import of edible oils, following the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. According to her, the country was facing various hurdles on import of edible oils due to the conflict. "Everyone knows there is a war going on between Russia and Ukraine. There are various hurdles in terms of importing oils.

Meet The Fairy Folk Of Bollywood

Meet The Fairy Folk Of Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'Every actor's journey is unique.' 'It's beautiful but also terrifying because you have to carve your own path.' 'So if there's somebody to talk it through, it's nice.'

'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

"You have an MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad. You worked in a bank in New York. What made you give up all that and pursue acting?" 'A little bit of courage and a lot of stupidity.'

Kangana DARES you to look away!

Kangana DARES you to look away!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The actress looked every bit a regal bride in her lilac lehenga.

COMING UP this June: 6 OTT releases

COMING UP this June: 6 OTT releases

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

With no theatrical releases in the pipeline, the OTT platform is the go-to place for new film and Web show releases.

Ties to be affected if China disturbs peace in border areas: Jaishankar

Ties to be affected if China disturbs peace in border areas: Jaishankar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

He said the border situation remained a big problem as the military has been holding its ground for two winters.

Indians March For Ukraine!

Indians March For Ukraine!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

They gave speeches. They sang. They raised slogans. They wore Ukrainian costumes. Ukraine Zindabad!

Ready for Rajkummar's Guns & Gulaabs?

Ready for Rajkummar's Guns & Gulaabs?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Kartik holidays in Goa... Sobhita visits the gym... Juhi promotes her film...

Recipes: Omelette Pancake, Ginger Chilli Sizzled Fish

Recipes: Omelette Pancake, Ginger Chilli Sizzled Fish

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Bored of spending time at home? Try out these yummy recipes.

A delicious green papaya salad recipe you must try

A delicious green papaya salad recipe you must try

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Have a raw papaya at home, but don't know how to use it? Try out this recipe.

How To Make Padma Lakshmi's Yummy Lemon Pickle

How To Make Padma Lakshmi's Yummy Lemon Pickle

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The lemon is marinated for six months in a jar with sea salt.

18 states to impose stock limits on edible oils ahead of Diwali

18 states to impose stock limits on edible oils ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

In order to check the abnormal surge in edible oil prices during Diwali festivities, as many as 18 states are in the process of imposing stock holding limits on oilseeds and edible oils after being empowered by the Centre for doing so. Of the 18 states that are in the process of imposing stock limit on my edible oils apart from UP, include Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Kerala, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Tripura and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Of the 18, Uttar Pradesh, has already imposed stock limits on edible oils, the Centre was informed with as many as 23 states to discuss ways and means to ensure further easing of edible oil prices.

Govt won't make RBI's inflation report public

Govt won't make RBI's inflation report public

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The government on Monday ruled out making public the RBI report detailing the reasons why the central bank could not keep inflation within the targeted 6 per cent upper limit for the three consecutive quarters. "Yes sir, RBI has furnished a report to the central government, as mandated under Section 45ZN of the RBI Act, 1934 and Regulation 7 of RBI Monetary Policy Committee and Monetary Policy process Regulations, 2016," minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in a written reply. The said provisions of the RBI Act, 1934, and regulations therein does not provide for making the report public, he said.

Decoding Dhoni: Next season will be about figuring how to manage team from dugout

Decoding Dhoni: Next season will be about figuring how to manage team from dugout

Rediff.com30 May 2023

After all, MSD is CSK and CSK is MSD.

Indirect tax mop-up may fall short of target

Indirect tax mop-up may fall short of target

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The government expects indirect tax collection to be lower than the Budget Estimate (BE) of Rs 13.38 trillion this fiscal year, despite prospects of netting goods and services tax (GST) in large amounts, Revenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj has said. "Indirect tax collection may see lower realisation than budgeted on account of cuts in excise and customs duties. "We could see a shortfall of about Rs 1.5 trillion on account of those," he told Business Standard.

Ukraine: No End To The Destruction

Ukraine: No End To The Destruction

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

When will Vladimir Putin end this war and its devastation?

REVEALED: What Ananya-Ishaan did in Maldives

REVEALED: What Ananya-Ishaan did in Maldives

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khattar are back in town from their Maldivian holiday, where they brought in New Year's Eve.

PHOTOS: Rahane powers CSK to top spot with big win over KKR

PHOTOS: Rahane powers CSK to top spot with big win over KKR

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

Rahul and Athiya: Hearts and flowers time

Rahul and Athiya: Hearts and flowers time

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

When will the actress and the cricketer make it official?

WOW! These pix of flowers will brighten your day

WOW! These pix of flowers will brighten your day

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Rediff readers shared these interesting macro shots of nature from their travels.

Thanksgiving Recipes: Buttery Pecan Pie, Pepper Honey Carrots

Thanksgiving Recipes: Buttery Pecan Pie, Pepper Honey Carrots

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Exotic Thanksgiving-inspired recipes for any occasion.

Recipes: Pharsi Masu, Pomelo in Coriander Chutney

Recipes: Pharsi Masu, Pomelo in Coriander Chutney

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Why eat simple when you can try something royal?

At $4.3 bn, imports from Russia jump nearly 7 times in June

At $4.3 bn, imports from Russia jump nearly 7 times in June

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

India imported goods worth $4.23 billion in June from sanctions-hit Russia, up 6.8 times as compared to last year, as demand for shipments of crude oil grew at the fastest pace during the month. Crude oil worth $3.02 billion was imported in June, which translates into a share of 71 per cent of the total imports from Russia, commerce and industry ministry data showed. Similarly, during the April-June quarter, India's imports from Russia were valued at $9.27 billion, up 369 per cent on year.