News for 'The Book Of Dals'

India's first celebrity chef Tarla Dalal passes away

India's first celebrity chef Tarla Dalal passes away

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Tarla Dalal, noted food writer, chef, best-selling cookbook author and host of cooking shows, passed away on Wednesday morning.

Will BJP oust Nitish after the poll?

Will BJP oust Nitish after the poll?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'Maybe the BJP believes, in the post-poll scenario, it will have the might to foist, anybody endorsed by the RSS, upon Bihar,' observes Mohammad Sajjad.

Cops raid Sharjeel Imam's home; Arunachal, Manipur lodge cases against him

Cops raid Sharjeel Imam's home; Arunachal, Manipur lodge cases against him

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The anti-CAA activist was slapped with a sedition case after his alleged speeches went viral on social media where he was heard speaking about "cutting off" Assam and the northeast from India. Earlier, he had been booked on similar charges by Aligarh police in Uttar Pradesh for a speech he delivered on the AMU campus.

LTC scam: CBI registers cases against 6 present, former RS MPs

LTC scam: CBI registers cases against 6 present, former RS MPs

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered cases against six sitting and former members of Rajya Sabha in connection with the LTC scam in which travel reimbursement was allegedly claimed by them through purportedly forged bills.

Kacha Aam Paratha and more flatbread recipes

Kacha Aam Paratha and more flatbread recipes

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Dr G Padma Vijay's latest book has recipes for all.

Naseeruddin Shah's Ajmer litfest event called off after protests

Naseeruddin Shah's Ajmer litfest event called off after protests

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Before the event, many right-wing activists protested outside the venue. One of the protesters also hurled black ink on the poster of Shah.

Meet the unseen forces behind farmers' protest

Meet the unseen forces behind farmers' protest

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Behind the movement are shock-workers functioning quietly to ensure that a seemingly spontaneous, apolitical, grassroots mobilisation sustains itself without dribbling into chaos or violence. Sai Manish lists some of them.

Sonia, Priyanka visit Raebareli to thank voters

Sonia, Priyanka visit Raebareli to thank voters

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The duo is unlikely to visit the neighbouring parliamentary constituency of Amethi, from where Congress president Rahul Gandhi lost the Lok Sabha polls.

Another attack on church in Chhattisgarh

Another attack on church in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Two unidentified men armed with sharp-edged weapons barged into a church in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district and allegedly set ablaze a Bible.

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'When you come through the hassles and struggles of business life, your mind is wired differently.' 'You are more connected to reality,' Akali Dal MP Naresh Gujral tells Rahul Jacob and Archis Mohan

Does J&K Governor Malik talk too much?

Does J&K Governor Malik talk too much?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Many in Kashmir believe he needs to stop talking so much. But they are wrong, says Aditi Phadnis. J&K's governor is intelligent enough to know what to say when.

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

A large number of people took out a 'solidarity march' in South Delhi on Sunday in support of Jamia Millia Islamia students and those facing police action during protests against the contentious law.

Jaipal Reddy: An articulate leader who never compromised on values

Jaipal Reddy: An articulate leader who never compromised on values

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

He served as Union minister of information and broadcasting in the IK Gujral government and was allotted different portfolios in the Manmohan Singh government.

Bihar: Rudy, Pappu charged for poll code violation

Bihar: Rudy, Pappu charged for poll code violation

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

First Investigation Reports have been filed against Bihar minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and four Members of Parliament including Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Pappu Yadav of Rashtriya Janata Dal and his wife for allegedly violating the model code of conduct for elections.

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

True, Azam Khan is being targeted rather disproportionately and also because of his Muslim identity. That must be protested and resisted. But to say that he is a big messiah, and his profit-making educational enterprise is an issue concerning all Muslims of India, is absolutely unjustified, assert Mohammad Sajjad and Md Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

8 of the 13 resignations not in order, says Karnataka Speaker

8 of the 13 resignations not in order, says Karnataka Speaker

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

All eyes are now on Kumar who has to take a call on the resignations tendered by 13 MLAs of the Congress and the JD-S from the assembly.

Recipes for stress-free cooking

Recipes for stress-free cooking

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Chef-turned-author Rakhee Vaswani's simple tricks to cook healthy, restaurant-style food at home.

Bihar toppers scam: Lalkeshwar Singh, Usha Sinha sent to JC

Bihar toppers scam: Lalkeshwar Singh, Usha Sinha sent to JC

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

All the seven accused have been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

Lok Sabha passes bill to provide death for child abuse

Lok Sabha passes bill to provide death for child abuse

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The Bill, which was already approved by the Rajya Sabha, defines child pornography, making it punishable.

LS adjourned over Maharashtra violence

LS adjourned over Maharashtra violence

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Uproarious scenes were witnessed in Lok Sabha on Wednesday after members raised the issue of violence in Maharashtra.

Sushma Swaraj faces flak over Gita remarks

Sushma Swaraj faces flak over Gita remarks

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday came under fire from the opposition and ally Paattali Makkal Katchi for her push to declare Bhagwad Gita as a national scripture with their leaders saying it was inappropriate and that all religions should be treated equally by the government.

Bringing back the food Indians have forgotten

Bringing back the food Indians have forgotten

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Ever heard of 'gosht ka halwa' or 'dal ki dulhan'? Avantika Bhuyan profiles a battery of food enthusiasts who are out to make sure that you do.

Bihar's Chanakya dumps 'bade bhai' Lalu

Bihar's Chanakya dumps 'bade bhai' Lalu

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Nitish Kumar's decision to resign as the state chief minister was as dramatic as the time he decided to tie up with old foe Lalu in 2015.

'We don't doubt Rahul has a good heart'

'We don't doubt Rahul has a good heart'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'He has got all the criteria that are good for running an NGO.' 'He is always doing charitable things.' 'To be a political leader you must have cunning to go for the seal.'

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

In the years to come, Dushyant may need to compete for the leadership of the Jat community with Hooda's son Deepender, and other Jat leaders, reports Archis Mohan.

PM lunches with MPs in Parliament canteen, pays Rs 29 for 'thali'

PM lunches with MPs in Parliament canteen, pays Rs 29 for 'thali'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday surprised some members of Parliament having lunch in Parliament's canteen as he suddenly landed there to join them

Congress gets a taste of regime change

Congress gets a taste of regime change

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Congress leaders were in for a rude shock on Monday when the media sidelined their much-touted Jawaharlal Nehru birth anniversary event, and instead turned its full attention to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was addressing thousands of supporters in Sydney's Allphones Arena

HDK releases audio clip on 'toppling' bid; Cong to act against MLAs

HDK releases audio clip on 'toppling' bid; Cong to act against MLAs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

"Without the knowledge of the prime minister, is it possible to do this," Kumaraswamy asked, saying Modi should come clean on the issue.

Hardik Patel declares will on day 9 of hunger strike

Hardik Patel declares will on day 9 of hunger strike

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

As per the will, Hardik has Rs 50,000 in his bank account, of which Rs 20,000 will go to his parents and the rest to a Panjrapole near his native village in Gujarat.

Infertility medicine issue: Probe report 'against' Ramdev

Infertility medicine issue: Probe report 'against' Ramdev

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

The inquiry committee, set up by Uttarakhand government to examine the controversial infertility medicine produced by Ramdev's pharmacy, has submitted its report which is "not in favour" of the Yoga guru.

ASK AJIT: 'How can I make money?'

ASK AJIT: 'How can I make money?'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your stock market queries.

Nitish makes U-tun on note ban, says it was a monumental mismanagement

Nitish makes U-tun on note ban, says it was a monumental mismanagement

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Breaking from opposition ranks, the JD-U chief had supported the demonetisation move taken by the PM.

'PM is taking revenge for his embarrassments by amending RTI'

'PM is taking revenge for his embarrassments by amending RTI'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'This is not Ahmedabad Gymkhana but people's house'

Falling markets: 'I'm fed up of investing in SIPs'

Falling markets: 'I'm fed up of investing in SIPs'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Should you continue investing in stocks and mutual fund SIPs even as Indian stock markets keep sliding every other day and there is gloom all around?

'Modi needs another 10 years'

'Modi needs another 10 years'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'I say Modi was India's last chance.' 'Because the kind of work this government has done -- I'm talking about physical delivery -- is fantastic, like no time in our history.'

'I will come back with an Olympic medal'

'I will come back with an Olympic medal'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'I was determined to return with a medal from the World Championships.'

Congress slams former CAG's remarks as latest bout of sensationalism

Congress slams former CAG's remarks as latest bout of sensationalism

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Congress slammed former Comptroller Auditor General Vinod Rai for his claim that he was pressurised to drop names of those involved in scams during the United Progressive Alliance regime, saying "sensationalizing" things has been his staple.

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.

Modi's upcoming Patna rally under I-T scanner

Modi's upcoming Patna rally under I-T scanner

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Bharatiya Janta Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's 'Hoonkar Rally' in Patna on October 27 has come under the scanner of the income tax department in Bihar, officials said on Thursday.

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Authorities faced double-barrel challenge -- strengthening its check and prevention mechanism, and addressing public panic, leading to hoarding of essential items.