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Sisodia's 1-year in Tihar: Bhagvad Gita, badminton, calls to home

Sisodia's 1-year in Tihar: Bhagvad Gita, badminton, calls to home

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Sisodia is presently lodged in Tihar jail number 1, where he stays in his separate cell shared with two more inmates, who are lodged in non-heinous cases, official sources said.

Monsoon recipe: How to make masala tea martini

Monsoon recipe: How to make masala tea martini

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Avinash Kumar, Executive Chef, Novotel Imagica Khopoli shares his specially curated cocktails and martinis for the monsoon.

'Tea-sipping' World Cup celebration causes a stir

'Tea-sipping' World Cup celebration causes a stir

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Morgan came in for some criticism for the celebration, with England international Lianne Sanderson describing it as 'distasteful'.

Priced tea falls prey to Darjeeling unrest

Priced tea falls prey to Darjeeling unrest

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Being a victim of recurring political unrest over three decades, low productivity and escalating production cost, the Darjeeling tea industry has not been in good financial health over a long time.

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Review: Old-Style Romance In The Age Of Tinder

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Review: Old-Style Romance In The Age Of Tinder

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Right from the lofty title, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha keeps aiming to be an epic, and keeps falling short, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

Amazon says committed to 'appropriate' action in Manesar Warehouse incident

Amazon says committed to 'appropriate' action in Manesar Warehouse incident

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A company spokesperson told Business Standard that Amazon was committed to the safety and well-being of its employees. "Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against the people involved in the incident. "The process is underway and we are looking at a potential case of 'separation' for the people involved within the next week or two," the spokesperson added.

As gardens stay shut tea firms suffer heavy losses

As gardens stay shut tea firms suffer heavy losses

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The quality of Indian tea had lately come under scrutiny in major export markets, due to the presence of pesticides and chemicals beyond permissible limits.

Tea industry's cup of woes spilleth over

Tea industry's cup of woes spilleth over

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Over the years, India has also lost its CTC market heavily to Kenya. And, Sri Lanka, which markets the Ceylon tea brand, has also been able to aggressively tap these markets.

Proud of my son, says martyred Army captain's father

Proud of my son, says martyred Army captain's father

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Father of martyred Army captain Brijesh Thapa on Tuesday said he was proud of his son who was killed in action while fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda.

As crisis deepens, exporters concerned about Indo-Bangladesh trade

As crisis deepens, exporters concerned about Indo-Bangladesh trade

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Domestic exporters on Monday expressed concerns over the crisis in Bangladesh and said the developments in the neighbouring country would have implications on bilateral trade. However, exporters expect that the situation may normalise soon. According to exporters, they are already facing disruptions in exports to Bangladesh due to a shortage of foreign exchange in that country.

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Gandhiji asked me if I had sufficient warm clothes in view of the coming cold season. I said yes. But he verified my statement by asking Miraben to search my bag to make sure. Such was Gandhiji.

Shafali: Double ton vs SA is a 'precious treasure'

Shafali: Double ton vs SA is a 'precious treasure'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Shafali Verma emerged from a recent slump in batting form with a bang, smashing a record-breaking 205 against South Africa on the opening day of the one-off Test

Iran set to topple Russia as India's largest tea importer

Iran set to topple Russia as India's largest tea importer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Under the trade agreement between India and Iran, the West Asian country can pay India in rupees for its imports against oil exports to India, which New Delhi pays for in Iranian rial.

Farmers bring their own food, tea at govt meeting, again

Farmers bring their own food, tea at govt meeting, again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

During their last meeting on Thursday also, the farmer leaders had their own lunch, tea and even water.

Apeejay Tea back with board, no insolvency proceedings

Apeejay Tea back with board, no insolvency proceedings

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

A three-member NCLAT bench set aside an earlier order passed by the Kolkata bench of the NCLT and asked the interim resolution professional (IRP) to handover all the assets and records of the company to its board.

Promises Of A Roof Meet Harsh Reality

Promises Of A Roof Meet Harsh Reality

Rediff.com27 May 2024

As India votes in another General Election which draws to an end in four days, is anyone hearing The Poor's voices?

Third time in Tihar, Kejriwal gets these books to read

Third time in Tihar, Kejriwal gets these books to read

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was sent to Tihar Jail after a court remanded him in judicial custody till April 15 in the excise policy case, will remain under 24x7 watch with CCTV cameras in his cell and could watch TV and read books, officials said.

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Popular doesn't always mean best. Here's why.

World has a new largest private tea producer

World has a new largest private tea producer

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Over the past year, McLeod sold 21 gardens in India, reducing almost 32 million kg in production.

Locals' lament in Dibrugarh: Infra push but no jobs

Locals' lament in Dibrugarh: Infra push but no jobs

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'It feels like Assam is good just as a tourist spot and not a place to earn and live.'

WATCH: Mamata turns chaiwaala, brews tea at Digha stall

WATCH: Mamata turns chaiwaala, brews tea at Digha stall

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

In a video, shared by Banerjee on Twitter, she can be seen surrounded by locals as she makes tea at a stall and serves it to local people. "Sometimes the little joys in life can make us happy. Making and sharing some nice tea (cha/chai) is one of them. Today, in Duttapur, Digha," Banerjee wrote alongside the video.

Wagh Bakri group executive director Parag Desai passes away

Wagh Bakri group executive director Parag Desai passes away

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Wagh Bakri Tea Group executive director Parag Desai died at a hospital in Ahmedabad while being treated for severe brain injuries suffered after a fall, a senior company official said on Monday. Desai, 50, suffered severe brain haemorrhage after falling on a hard surface while going for a walk outside his residence on the evening of October 15, the official said. "Desai fell and suffered a brain haemorrhage, and fainted.

LSG coach downplays Goenka-Rahul spat

LSG coach downplays Goenka-Rahul spat

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's storm in a tea cup: Klusener downplays Goenka's public outburst on KL Rahul

HUL Q4 profit dips 1.53% to Rs 2,561 cr

HUL Q4 profit dips 1.53% to Rs 2,561 cr

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever on Wednesday reported a 1.53 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,561 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024 due to factors such as deflation and softening of commodity prices. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 2,601 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing from HUL. Net sales of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) were almost flat to Rs 15,013 crore in the March quarter.

Wayanad rescue ops enter 5th day, death toll at 215

Wayanad rescue ops enter 5th day, death toll at 215

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

As rescue operations in the landslide-hit areas of this north Kerala district entered fifth day, rescuers unearthed more bodies and body parts, taking the death toll to 215, with around 206 people still reported missing.

Area around Thackeray's house sealed after tea seller tests positive

Area around Thackeray's house sealed after tea seller tests positive

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

A tea seller was suspected to have contracted COVID-19 near a government guest house, located near Matoshree, the private residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Tea: Extend concessional duty

Tea: Extend concessional duty

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Year 2009 turned to be good for tea sector with higher realizations and spurt in profits, as there was fall in production globally, and as consumption continued to grow

Kerala looks at early rehabilitation of Wayanad's disaster-hit

Kerala looks at early rehabilitation of Wayanad's disaster-hit

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Land, houses and other infrastructure facilities required for the rehabilitation procedure would be constructed at the earliest, the authorities said.

Tea to be costlier after GST

Tea to be costlier after GST

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

A minimum levy of 12 per cent GST on tea will increase the cost, which will ultimately be passed on to consumers.

Tata Cha brews some nostalgia along with tea

Tata Cha brews some nostalgia along with tea

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Tata Cha cafes hope to create a feel of a roadside tea cart, casual college canteens, old Irani cafs and even the chai joints encountered on journeys through the Indian countryside.

Coffee Aroma Is Spreading Across India

Coffee Aroma Is Spreading Across India

Rediff.com16 May 2024

India has been a tea sipping society. But the aromatic wave of coffee culture is wafting across it.

The trouble with your Darjeeling tea

The trouble with your Darjeeling tea

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

It's not over yet.

'Comparisons With Vicky Used To Irritate Me A Lot'

'Comparisons With Vicky Used To Irritate Me A Lot'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'That comparison, "Oh look at Vicky, do you also see yourself being that successful in life?"' 'Vicky has seen a lot and done a lot and he is where he is. I feel really happy about it.' 'But I have my own journey.'

Israel-Hamas Conflict: India's IT Companies On Edge

Israel-Hamas Conflict: India's IT Companies On Edge

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'IT companies do not have a large presence there either in terms of market and team. So, the impact of the war will be minimal. But West Asia is an emerging economy.'

Wayanad rescue will take a few more days: Kerala CM

Wayanad rescue will take a few more days: Kerala CM

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the rescue mission in the landslide-hit Mundakkai region of Wayanad could take a few more days, and appointed a cabinet sub-committee of four ministers to coordinate the rescue efforts.

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Exploring the best of Indian roads.

Assam's 1994 fake encounter case settles with compensation for kin victims

Assam's 1994 fake encounter case settles with compensation for kin victims

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Seven accused army personnel, including a major general and two colonels, escaped from any punishment even though a military court initially and a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry found they were involved in the alleged crime.

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'At his wedding with Patralekha, I officiated as the groom's father as Raj has lost both parents, and that's the relationship we share today.'

Recipe: Bethica's Hyderabadi Burfi

Recipe: Bethica's Hyderabadi Burfi

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Time to surprise your family and friends with a really unusual dessert.

You devoted your whole life...: Putin praises Modi during meet

You devoted your whole life...: Putin praises Modi during meet

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The two leaders will hold wide-ranging talks at the 22nd India-Russia annual summit on Tuesday that is largely being seen in the context of wider geopolitical turmoil arising out of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.