News for 'Tradition Saffron'

Sheer Khurma Two Ways

Sheer Khurma Two Ways

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Take your pick and make a sheer kurma that suits your mood.

Come, arrest me: Jharkhand CM dares ED as he skips summons

Come, arrest me: Jharkhand CM dares ED as he skips summons

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

"I am neither afraid nor worried. Rather I am emerging stronger. If people of Jharkhand wish, opponents will not find a place to hide," Soren said while addressing JMM workers near his residence.

Lalu, Nitish meet Sonia; say concrete plan after Cong chief's election

Lalu, Nitish meet Sonia; say concrete plan after Cong chief's election

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The meeting at Gandhi's 10 Janpath residence was seen as very crucial in forging an Opposition unity with efforts on to reconcile differences between the Congress and some regional parties that have been at loggerheads traditionally.

Nothing Sinister About Muslim 'Sadhus'

Nothing Sinister About Muslim 'Sadhus'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

'When the police asked them to reveal their identity they showed their Aadhar cards as proof and did not hide anything.'

Recipes: Chicken Curry, Pamban Fish Curry

Recipes: Chicken Curry, Pamban Fish Curry

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Two South Indian recipes to be served with rice.

How to make Nariyal Malai Ghevar

How to make Nariyal Malai Ghevar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Executive Chef Gautam Mehrishi from the Renaissance Mumbai hotel sent us the recipe.

44 OBCs, 19 SCs, 16 Jats in BJP's UP candidate list

44 OBCs, 19 SCs, 16 Jats in BJP's UP candidate list

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

SP leader Akhilesh Yadav has successfully poached a number of OBC leaders from the ruling party, including Swami Prasad Maurya, in his efforts to broaden his party's social base beyond the traditional Muslim and Yadav votebank to take it on this time round.

Modi opts for orange-yellow coloured turban for I-Day celebrations

Modi opts for orange-yellow coloured turban for I-Day celebrations

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday continued his 'turban tradition' as he opted for a predominate mix of orange and yellow coloured headgear for celebrations of the country's Independence Day.

Kerala passes resolution seeking recall of Lakshadweep administrator

Kerala passes resolution seeking recall of Lakshadweep administrator

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Expressing solidarity with the people of Lakshadweep, the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution demanding the recall of island administrator Praful Khoda Patel and requesting the immediate intervention of the Centre to protect the lives and livelihood of the islanders.

Why BJP Retained Coastal Karnataka

Why BJP Retained Coastal Karnataka

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'We will win all the 28 Lok Sabha seats in 2024.'

Bihar Muslim family donates 2.5cr land for world's largest temple

Bihar Muslim family donates 2.5cr land for world's largest temple

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Ishtiaq Ahmed Khan, a businessman, has donated the land for the 'Virat Ramayana Temple'.

There should be no witch hunt in a party: RCP Singh on JD-U

There should be no witch hunt in a party: RCP Singh on JD-U

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Former Union minister RCP Singh on Thursday rued the "witch hunt" in the Janata Dal-United which he felt had resulted in many of his loyalists being sacked after the impression grew that he has ceased to be in the good books of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Youth Congress chief files plea in SC over Karnataka 'hijab' row

Youth Congress chief files plea in SC over Karnataka 'hijab' row

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

A fresh plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday on the 'hijab' row in Karnataka, raising the issue of the right to practise religion as enshrined as a fundamental right in the Constitution.

Bengal BJP sets target of inducting 20L Muslims by December

Bengal BJP sets target of inducting 20L Muslims by December

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

According to the Minority Morcha's state president, Ali Hossain, around 4.5 lakh people from the community have already joined the saffron party.

Former President Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit joins TMC

Former President Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit joins TMC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Abhijit said he was in touch with Mamata and her nephew Abhishek before the assembly polls.

Will parties pay heed to concerns of Bhuj's earthquake survivors, experts?

Will parties pay heed to concerns of Bhuj's earthquake survivors, experts?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

As the election approaches, the earthquake survivors and the scientists urge political parties to take note of warning signs before it's too late.

Gujarat: AAP upbeat after Delhi win, but it's BJP's election to lose

Gujarat: AAP upbeat after Delhi win, but it's BJP's election to lose

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

It was a high-stakes three-cornered fight between the BJP, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party.

India's colourful heritage comes alive in R-day Google doodle

India's colourful heritage comes alive in R-day Google doodle

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The artwork showcases beautiful old buildings in the backdrop in light saffron hue along with people in the front in green shade, with the letters of the company's name in blue emblazoned in the middle, in a nod to the tricolour.

Two-phase Gujarat polls on December 1 and 5; Results on December 8

Two-phase Gujarat polls on December 1 and 5; Results on December 8

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Gujarat will go to polls in two phases on December 1 and 5 with the counting of votes on December 8 along with that of Himachal Pradesh, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced.

Behind govt's RS nominations, BJP's big southern outreach

Behind govt's RS nominations, BJP's big southern outreach

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Iconic composer Ilaiyaraaja, celebrated athlete PT Usha, philanthropist Veerendra Heggade and screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad Garu were nominated to Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Recipe: Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Recipe: Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

A delicious one-pot chicken dish.

Didi is West Bengal's 'Dada'

Didi is West Bengal's 'Dada'

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress overcame the might of the BJP and is all set to be CM for a third term.

UP 2022 is so IMPORTANT for Modi

UP 2022 is so IMPORTANT for Modi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The outcome in UP is far more significant than in the other states going to the polls next year. An unlikely setback in UP can cramp the Modi government, virtually making it a lame-duck two years ahead of the 2024 parliamentary poll, observes Virendra Kapoor.

BJP will come down to its 2012 tally of 47 in UP, says SP Maurya

BJP will come down to its 2012 tally of 47 in UP, says SP Maurya

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh will be reduced to its 2012 tally of 47 or thereabouts as the wind is blowing in favour of the Akhilesh Yadav-led coalition this election, says Swami Prasad Maurya who left the saffron party to join the Samajwadi Party last month.

How to make Apricot Shrikhand, Khubani Ka Meetha

How to make Apricot Shrikhand, Khubani Ka Meetha

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Look no further for Diwali recipes.

BJP old-timers shedding tears as party fielding turncoats: Mamata

BJP old-timers shedding tears as party fielding turncoats: Mamata

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Branding Trinamool Congress rebels as 'traitors' like Mir Jafar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party for fielding the turncoats in the polls leaving saffron party old-timers shed tears.

Adityanath, RSS leaders meet at Dy CM Maurya's home

Adityanath, RSS leaders meet at Dy CM Maurya's home

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday joined senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leaders for lunch at the home of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, as the ruling party geared up for the assembly polls just months away.

Farmers storm Red Fort, plant flag on dome

Farmers storm Red Fort, plant flag on dome

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Protesting farmers clashed with police at several places in the national capital and entered the iconic Red Fort and ITO in the heart of national capital, with hundreds of them deviating from agreed routes, prompting security personnel to resort to lathicharge and tear gas. The farmers have now left the Red Fort after the police intervened. Take a look.

BJP proved hatred can be used to win polls, but can't generate jobs: Rahul

BJP proved hatred can be used to win polls, but can't generate jobs: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Gandhi attacked the BJP by alleging that the saffron party has proved that hatred can be used politically and to win polls, but cannot generate employment.

Biswa Sarma, 13 ministers sworn in

Biswa Sarma, 13 ministers sworn in

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Himanta Biswa Sarma -- who is also the North East Democratic Alliance convenor -- took the oath of office and secrecy in Assamese.

BJP wins Manipur, but no consensus on CM choice

BJP wins Manipur, but no consensus on CM choice

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party is ahead in 20 seats in Manipur, with Chief Minister N Biren Singh leading by a handsome margin of more than 16,000 votes against his nearest Congress rival in Heingang constituency, Election Commission data showed.

'Now Shivraj and Maharaj are together in BJP'

'Now Shivraj and Maharaj are together in BJP'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Asked how he will feel now to work with Scindia whom the BJP targeted during the assembly polls campaign, Chouhan said, If anyone was popular among Congress leaders, it was Maharaj, so we used 'Maaf karo Maharaj' slogan. Now Shivraj and Maharaj are together in the BJP."

BJP plans to use Shinde as Trojan horse to wreck Shiv Sena

BJP plans to use Shinde as Trojan horse to wreck Shiv Sena

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The strategic move will also bolster the BJP's push to decimate Uddhav Thakceray-led party by depriving it of its pet Hindutva and ethnic sub-nationalism plank.

At event with Modi, Stalin targets Centre over 'true federalism'

At event with Modi, Stalin targets Centre over 'true federalism'

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Modi praised Tamil Nadu as a special place and lauded the Tamil language as eternal and its culture as global.

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani resigns a year before assembly polls

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani resigns a year before assembly polls

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Legislative assembly elections in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state are due next year.

Unfazed by FIR over Kaali remark Mahua Moitra dares BJP: 'Bring it on!'

Unfazed by FIR over Kaali remark Mahua Moitra dares BJP: 'Bring it on!'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Moitra on Tuesday stirred a controversy with her remarks that she has every right as "an individual to imagine Goddess Kaali as a meat-eating and alcohol-accepting goddess", as every person has the right to worship god and goddess in his or her own way.

Bulldozer action not against Muslims but criminals: RSS leader

Bulldozer action not against Muslims but criminals: RSS leader

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

In the wake of several Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states using bulldozers to raze the houses of persons accused of being involved in criminal activities, senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Indresh Kumar on Wednesday said this action was not targeted at any particular community, but against those involved in some crime.

Cong launches online campaign to 'expose' BJP's bid to topple Oppn govts

Cong launches online campaign to 'expose' BJP's bid to topple Oppn govts

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said democracy in the country will function in accordance with the Constitution and echo the voice of the people, who will reject the BJP's 'conspiracy of deceit and deception'.

In Bengal's Joynagar Modi taunts TMC over 'aversion to chotiwalas'

In Bengal's Joynagar Modi taunts TMC over 'aversion to chotiwalas'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Making a strong Hindutva pitch at the hustings in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked Trinamool Congress leaders for calling those wearing saffron, sporting tilak and choti as "rakshas", and declared that he does not believe in "seasonal faith".

Karnataka HC calls for govt report on radical outfits behind hijab row

Karnataka HC calls for govt report on radical outfits behind hijab row

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Karnataka high court on Friday said it has called for a report from the state government on the role of radical organisations behind the hijab controversy in the state.