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How Floyd Cardoz redefined Indian cuisine

How Floyd Cardoz redefined Indian cuisine

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A month ago, on March 25, Floyd Cardoz, chef extraordinaire, passed into the ages, a victim of coronavirus. Ranjita Ganesan remembers the culinary genius.

Achche din? Japanese restaurants in India dish out vegetarian delights

Achche din? Japanese restaurants in India dish out vegetarian delights

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Japanese cuisine gets a vegetarian twist in India.

Property rent rates missing BPO boom

Property rent rates missing BPO boom

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

2 dead, 7 feared killed in landslides in J&K

2 dead, 7 feared killed in landslides in J&K

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Landslides triggered by overnight rains claimed two lives in Baramulla district while at least seven others were feared dead after a house collapsed in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

Review: Hate Story 3 songs are impressive

Review: Hate Story 3 songs are impressive

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Hate Story 3 engages you right through its four songs, writes Aelina Kapoor.

Yoga classes by Baba Ramdev to be taught in Haryana schools

Yoga classes by Baba Ramdev to be taught in Haryana schools

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The Haryana government on Tuesday also said it will introduce teaching of Bhagvad Gita shlokas in schools.

310 BIZARRE slogans only North Korea can pen

310 BIZARRE slogans only North Korea can pen

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

North Korea has reportedly published a list of 310 bizarre patriotic slogans to kick-start celebrations ahead of the 70th anniversary of the founding and the liberation of the Korean peninsula from Japanese rule

PHOTOS: Toasts, high-fashion and lobster at Obama's dinner for China's Xi

PHOTOS: Toasts, high-fashion and lobster at Obama's dinner for China's Xi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

A powerhouse line-up mixing Hollywood, diplomacy and corporate America streamed into the White House for President Barack Obama's lavish state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping.

5 traditional recipes to bring in Parsi New Year

5 traditional recipes to bring in Parsi New Year

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Usher in the Parsi New Year with delicious dishes, says Mini Ribeiro.

Obama gives warm welcome to 'bro' British PM Cameron

Obama gives warm welcome to 'bro' British PM Cameron

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

United States President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron had a working dinner on Thursday night at the White House as Cameron began a two-day visit.

Life at ITBP's coronavirus quarantine facility

Life at ITBP's coronavirus quarantine facility

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'The government has made good arrangements to tackle this situation.' 'At the ITBP camp, doctors have arrived from different hospitals from every state of India.' 'They have training on how to deal with suspected coronavirus cases.' ''So I am sure India will handle the coronavirus situation well.'

Pakistan has 'Talibanised' Kashmir: JKLF

Pakistan has 'Talibanised' Kashmir: JKLF

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

India got sympathy mainly because the Kashmiri struggle was transformed into a jihad and jihadis from all over the world were encouraged to rush to Kashmir, it said.

'Modi govt wants to control voices of Kashmiris'

'Modi govt wants to control voices of Kashmiris'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'Anybody who speaks up, anybody who reports something that the government feels uncomfortable with, or comments on anything could be charged with criminal cases, could be summoned to police stations, slapped around or grilled for several hours. This has become a new norm.'

Phantom Thread Review: Daniel Day-Lewis signs off with a masterpiece

Phantom Thread Review: Daniel Day-Lewis signs off with a masterpiece

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Phantom Thread is the most wrong, most real, most riveting portrait of toxic love you're likely to witness in a long, long time, feels Sukanya Verma.

50 killed, over 700 injured in China's deadly port explosions

50 killed, over 700 injured in China's deadly port explosions

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Powerful explosions tore through a warehouse storing hazardous chemicals in north China's major port city, killing at least 50 people and injuring over 700 others as the twin blasts sent fireballs, cars and containers raining down on panic-stricken residents.

The bottled water controversy

The bottled water controversy

Rediff.com21 Mar 2003

IT enabled services creating 200 jobs a day

IT enabled services creating 200 jobs a day

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

India added 200 people to its booming infotech-enabled services sector every working day of 2002. As an average mid-sized call centre employs around 200 people, this amounts to a call centre mushrooming every day of the year in the country.\n\n\n\n

Investment in social firms could rise to $8 bn by 2025

Investment in social firms could rise to $8 bn by 2025

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

India has emerged as one of largest destinations in the world for investors keen to put their money into firms doing good. Nita Bhalla reports.

Congress, not Modi, has lowered political discourse

Congress, not Modi, has lowered political discourse

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'A false narrative is being created, that Modi is a habitual offender when it comes to lowering the political discourse in the country.' 'Nothing can be farther from the truth,' argues Sudhir Bisht.

Mumbai shows the way: Creches pop up in office areas

Mumbai shows the way: Creches pop up in office areas

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Over 25,000 sq ft leased by them in last three months after new maternity Act. Raghavendra Kamath reports.

Meghalaya: Cops battle it out with militants who killed woman for resisting rape

Meghalaya: Cops battle it out with militants who killed woman for resisting rape

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

An encounter was underway on Thursday between security forces and Garo militants responsible for the gruesome killing of a tribal woman after molestation and attempted rape, in South Garo Hills district in Meghalaya.

Nasscom sees tech start-ups bloom by 2020

Nasscom sees tech start-ups bloom by 2020

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

The country will witness a mushrooming of technology start-ups over the next five years.

When movie theatres no longer exist...

When movie theatres no longer exist...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the cinema hall.

Property prices likely to remain stable for next 6 months

Property prices likely to remain stable for next 6 months

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The Indian real estate consumer is still in the wait and watch mode.

Why the BJP monitors Pawar's moves

Why the BJP monitors Pawar's moves

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Declaring that he has no ambition of becoming prime minister, Pawar is holding Rahul Gandhi's hand, reassuring Mayawati and reaching out to Mamata Banerjee, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Commerce minister plans to push the idea of co-working spaces

Commerce minister plans to push the idea of co-working spaces

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

To tap into the growing demand for offices, several global and Indian co-working entities are creating stock in the top cities.

SFIO given time till Dec to complete Saradha scam probe

SFIO given time till Dec to complete Saradha scam probe

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

A special task force of the SFIO recently submitted an interim report to the Corporate Affairs Ministry in this regard.

When chef Sanjeev Kapoor visited Rediff office

When chef Sanjeev Kapoor visited Rediff office

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The Masterchef interacted with readers and judged the culinary talent of Rediff staffers.

Valentine's Day special recipes for your loved one

Valentine's Day special recipes for your loved one

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Spice up your romance with these recipes.

5 ways we can fix India's unemployment crisis

5 ways we can fix India's unemployment crisis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Adapting to an inevitable digital intervention is India's only hope at beating a long-standing job crisis. To do so, focus on quality education and better skill development is fundamental, says Dr Yogesh Kumar Bhatt.

Smith will return stronger, says namesake Graeme

Smith will return stronger, says namesake Graeme

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Disgraced Australian cricketer Steve Smith will be much stronger mentally when he returns to international cricket after serving a one-year ban for his involvement in ball tampering, former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith said.

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

Chile volcano roars back to life; 5,000 civilians evacuated

Chile volcano roars back to life; 5,000 civilians evacuated

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Bursts of volcanic lightning and lava lit up the night sky in southern Chile after the Calbuco volcano erupted twice after nearly half a century of inactivity, forcing over 5,000 people to evacuate.

Ponzi schemes: Lawmakers quiz regulators, ministry officials

Ponzi schemes: Lawmakers quiz regulators, ministry officials

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance's meeting comes against the backdrop of CBI probing the Saradha scam in which thousands of crores or rupees of gullible investors were allegedly swindled.

Redemption for equity MFs the most in 4 years

Redemption for equity MFs the most in 4 years

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The mutual fund industry also witnessed record sales.

Centre must find solution to block porno sites: SC

Centre must find solution to block porno sites: SC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Voicing concern over mushrooming pornographic sites on the internet, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to find out solution to the "hydra headed" problem after government virtually expressed its helplessness, saying "if we block one site, another crops up".

Former Davis Cup coach paints bleak picture of Indian tennis future

Former Davis Cup coach paints bleak picture of Indian tennis future

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Enrico Piperno, who was also India's Fed Cup coach says, lack of funding, support and infrastructure will cease creation of a top-50 player

Love recipes: Chocolate Golgappas and Wine Rice

Love recipes: Chocolate Golgappas and Wine Rice

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Celebrity chef Saransh Goila tells you how to treat your sweetheart.

How cow slaughter ban is hurting Indian economy

How cow slaughter ban is hurting Indian economy

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Cows are required for milk and as producer goods for breeding cows and bulls for the future.

Romney once called Trump 'phony', now he dines with him

Romney once called Trump 'phony', now he dines with him

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Donald Trump is the "man who can lead the US to a better future", his former bitter critic and 2012 Republican nominee Mitt Romney has said, asserting that he was impressed by the President-elect's post victory speeches and selection of his team members, including Nikki Haley.