News for 'The Book Of Dals'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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

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.

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.

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Cakes, brownies and cookies -- you name it and this MasterChef India Season 6 contestant can make it, and make it healthy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Up for grabs in K'taka -- M P Prakash

Up for grabs in K'taka -- M P Prakash

Rediff.com16 Dec 2007

H D Deve Gowda and his sons did everything in the book to prevent Prakash from leaving the party. However, their attempts were unsuccessful and Prakash stuck to his guns.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

Paswan confident of breaking own Guinness world record!

Paswan confident of breaking own Guinness world record!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan on Tuesday filed his nomination papers from the Hajipur parliamentary constituency in Bihar, and claimed that he would break his own Guinness World Record for winning a parliamentary election with the highest margin.

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.

Victim's father ends hunger strike after Asaram's arrest

Victim's father ends hunger strike after Asaram's arrest

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

The father of the 16-year old girl, who has accused Asaram Bapu of sexually assauting her, called off his fast-unto-death in nearby Shahajahanpur district soon after the arrest of the godman in Indore.

'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.'

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 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'

Bihar polls: 130 candidates with serious criminal charges in Ist phase

Bihar polls: 130 candidates with serious criminal charges in Ist phase

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

A total of 130 candidates with serious criminal cases against them including related to murder will contest in the first phase of Bihar assembly polls on October 12.

Ramdev may face trouble on his putrajeevak medicine

Ramdev may face trouble on his putrajeevak medicine

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Ramdev has defended the medicine saying it has nothing to do with the birth of a son or daughter

'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.'

Misa Bharti appears before I-T dept in benami property case

Misa Bharti appears before I-T dept in benami property case

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

the I-T department attached a total of 12 plots of Bharti and her husband Shailesh Kumar, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejaswi Yadav and ex chief minister Rabri Devi, and sisters Ragini and Chanda Yadav.

Ex JD-U MLA arrested for drinking beer; suspended

Ex JD-U MLA arrested for drinking beer; suspended

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

He was arrested late on Wednesday evening from a village under Amba police station area in Aurangabad district by a joint excise and police team.

Gluten-free recipes: Amritsari Pudina Pyaz Kulcha

Gluten-free recipes: Amritsari Pudina Pyaz Kulcha

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

In the fifth and final part of a week-long series, we bring you a recipe from 'Is Wheat Killing You?' by renowned clinical nutritionist Ishi Khosla.