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Vatican releases Pope Francis's images, announces funeral

Vatican releases Pope Francis's images, announces funeral

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The Pope's funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, to be led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals.

Any Virgins Here?

Any Virgins Here?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

The good-looking woman next to me raised her hand.

Recipe: Rajesh's Cabbage Szechuan Rice

Recipe: Rajesh's Cabbage Szechuan Rice

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Two types of cabbage give this Chinese rice its crunchy but excellent flavour.

Best and Worst Foods To Eat Before and After Yoga

Best and Worst Foods To Eat Before and After Yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Your yoga practice doesn't start on the mat; it begins in the kitchen, says Dr Yogrishi Vishvketu, global yoga educator and founder of the Akhanda Yoga Institute.

The Bhootnii Review: Senseless!

The Bhootnii Review: Senseless!

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The Bhootnii is just never thrilling, frightening or funny enough to pass itself off as a horror comedy, notes Deepa Gahlot.

India-Virgin Islands pact

India-Virgin Islands pact

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

India has signed a pact with the British Virgin Islands to check tax evasion and money laundering.

Virgin to resume Mumbai flights soon

Virgin to resume Mumbai flights soon

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

The airline had quit the Mumbai-London route in 2009 because of losses

Pope Francis' funeral concludes at St Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis' funeral concludes at St Peter's Basilica

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

The funeral mass of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, concluded at St Peter's Square on Saturday with the bells of St Peter's Basilica tolling to signal the end of the 2 hours and 10 minutes long service.

South African mayor awards scholarships to virgin women

South African mayor awards scholarships to virgin women

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The scholarship has been introduced to encourage others to be 'pure and focus on school'.

Virgin Mobile targets young India

Virgin Mobile targets young India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Virgin Mobile is flying in the face of conventional wisdom with a niche strategy for the Indian market. Virgin is faced with a market that is crowded by telecom players. It would take some good strategies to break through the thick maze. Their strategy is to deliver a tailored & relevant offering for a single, distinct segment - the youth. 70 mn Indians aged between 14 & 25 years own cell phones. Over the next three years, Virgin expects 50 mn new subscribers in this segment.

Virgin targets Indian mythology

Virgin targets Indian mythology

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

2 Heart Healthy Recipes

2 Heart Healthy Recipes

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

These recipes will give you good health.

Are you ready for Virgin Woman Diaries?

Are you ready for Virgin Woman Diaries?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

The new Web Series will release on August 28.

Kitchen Tips: Indian Foods That Freeze Well

Kitchen Tips: Indian Foods That Freeze Well

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.

What Happens After The Pope Dies?

What Happens After The Pope Dies?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Pope Francis shaped the Church he led. And in death, his reforms shape his farewell.

Tatas to raise stake in Virgin Mobile

Tatas to raise stake in Virgin Mobile

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Tata Teleservices is looking to increase its stake in its joint venture with Virgin Mobile India, where it has 50 per cent ownership.

8 Cholesterol-Lowering Foods You Should Eat

8 Cholesterol-Lowering Foods You Should Eat

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Eating foods rich in fibre, healthy fats and essential nutrients are some of the healthiest ways to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) while increasing HDL (good cholesterol), says Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal, senior cardiovascular and thoracic consultant surgeon at Gleneagles Hospitals.

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Here is the complete list of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

Will Virgin Galactic's crash end space tourism?

Will Virgin Galactic's crash end space tourism?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

About 800 people already have paid or put down deposits for rides on SpaceShipTwo, a six-passenger, two-pilot suborbital spaceship owned by Virgin Galactic.

Virgin's test space craft crashes, pilot killed

Virgin's test space craft crashes, pilot killed

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

One pilot died and another suffered a major injury after Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo crashed during a test flight in California's Mojave Desert on Friday.

Recipe: Avocado Toast With Toasted Walnut Dukkah

Recipe: Avocado Toast With Toasted Walnut Dukkah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Sprouts, walnuts, carrots, lemon, avocados on toast is bound to be a healthy way to start your day.

Virgin Comics to tap Indian mythology

Virgin Comics to tap Indian mythology

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Eyeing the burgeoning entertainment market, Virgin Comics and Virgin Animation on Thursday said it plans to tap the 5,000-year "vault of Indian mythology" and showcase it to the world.

Recipe: Bethica's Falafels

Recipe: Bethica's Falafels

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a flatbread.

Oops! Ab Kya? Review: A Matter Of Excess

Oops! Ab Kya? Review: A Matter Of Excess

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

There is much in Oops! Ab Kya? that continues to linger till the cliff-hanger in the final episode. And yet, there's a great deal about the show that doesn't quite come together, observes Mayur Sanap.

Virgin Atlantic eyes growth in India, US

Virgin Atlantic eyes growth in India, US

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Known for its flamboyant and trendy image, Virgin Atlantic is a minnow among airlines due to a small fleet and limited network.

Yamamoto joins Virgin as reserve driver

Yamamoto joins Virgin as reserve driver

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Japan's Sakon Yamamoto will be Virgin Racing's reserve driver for the first three races of the Formula One season starting in Australia this weekend, the team said on Wednesday.

Virgin project: TCS, Oracle in JV

Virgin project: TCS, Oracle in JV

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

Tata Consultancy Services and Oracle have begun a pilot project involving international carrier Virgin Atlantic to manage critical parts used in aircraft maintenance and repairs by tagging them with a radio frequency identification device.

Virgin lauds open sky deal

Virgin lauds open sky deal

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

Private British airline Virgin Atlantic on Thursday said the memorandum of understanding signed between India and the UK

Recipe: Deepa's Air Fryer Paneer Patties With Sauteed Veggies

Recipe: Deepa's Air Fryer Paneer Patties With Sauteed Veggies

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Paneer is for air fryers too. And lightly cooked Western-style meals.

Spend Your Weekend With Urvashi Rautela!

Spend Your Weekend With Urvashi Rautela!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

From old favourites to brand new attractions, Sukanya Verma lists all the excitement OTT has laid out in its action-packed menu this week.

Di Grassi joins Glock at Virgin Racing

Di Grassi joins Glock at Virgin Racing

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

Brazilian rookie Lucas di Grassi will partner Germany's Timo Glock when the new Virgin Racing Formula One team makes its race debut next year. The team, originally entered as Manor Grand Prix, presented both drivers at a launch attended by Virgin owner Richard Branson, whose Virgin Group sponsored champions Brawn this season.

Virgin Atlantic to restart Mumbai-London flight

Virgin Atlantic to restart Mumbai-London flight

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

It would also fly to Hyderabad, Bangalore and Goa as and when it gets the approvals.

Virgin Atlantic jumbo jet makes emergency landing at Gatwick

Virgin Atlantic jumbo jet makes emergency landing at Gatwick

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

A Virgin Atlantic jumbo jet en-route from London to Las Vegas turned back midway and made a dramatic but safe, emergency landing at the Gatwick airport in the UK after developing a landing-gear fault.

Madhusudan Mandyam is Virgin Mobile India CEO

Madhusudan Mandyam is Virgin Mobile India CEO

Rediff.com14 May 2008

As CEO, Mandyam would be responsible for providing strategic direction and operational focus to Virgin Mobile India and would help drive partnerships and strategic alliances for the organisation. He would also lead the team in market building initiatives in the country.

PIX: Kalki, Imran Khan watch The Virgins

PIX: Kalki, Imran Khan watch The Virgins

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

A look at the arrivals.

Virgin Mobile cuts STD, local rates

Virgin Mobile cuts STD, local rates

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

TTSL-Virgin customers can now call any number, mobile or landline, across networks at only 50 paise per minute after the initial three minutes of the day. The first three minutes of a STD call each day would cost Rs 1.50 paise per minute while for rest of the day the long distance tariff would drop to just 50 paise per minute for maximum up to 30 minutes.

Recipe: Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

Recipe: Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Satisfy all your pasta cravings with this delicious vegan pasta!

Virgin, Shekhar Kapur, Deepak Chopra in pact

Virgin, Shekhar Kapur, Deepak Chopra in pact

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

The partnership would form two companies Virgin Comics and Animation Private Ltd based in Bangalore and Virgin Comics LLC in New York for carrying out their projects.\n\n

Virgin Air has big plans for India

Virgin Air has big plans for India

Rediff.com9 May 2006

Richard Branson-promoted Virgin Atlantic Airways is interested in investing in the Indian civil aviation sector once the Union government