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World's 10 biggest companies

World's 10 biggest companies

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Chinese companies show their prowess among the world's top companies.

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Mini Mohan shares a Christmas recipe for cake lovers.

India's 10 fastest growing cities; Surat tops

India's 10 fastest growing cities; Surat tops

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Besides Surat, which will also be the world's fastest growing city during 2019-35, the other nine cities are Agra, Bengaluru Hyderabad, Nagpur, Tiruppur, Rajkot, Tiruchirappalli, Chennai and Vijayawada.

Recipe: Zelda's Edamame Truffle Rice

Recipe: Zelda's Edamame Truffle Rice

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Edamame + truffle oil + basmati rice = an exquisite combo.

Kesari 2: What *Really* Happened

Kesari 2: What *Really* Happened

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The grilling of Brigadier-General Dyer by Akshay Kumar's Sir C Sankaran Nair, as shown in Kesari 2, is purely an imaginary sequence, proves Utkarsh Mishra.

Recipe: Dr Mohan's Bread Upma

Recipe: Dr Mohan's Bread Upma

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

How to make a satisfying comfort food from leftovers.

The Hotelier Who BJP Apologised To

The Hotelier Who BJP Apologised To

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Sree Annapoorna Sree Gowri Shankar is a familiar name across the country. With over 1,500 employees, it is renowned for its filter coffee and Keerai Vada throughout Tamil Nadu. Its operating revenues range from Rs 100 crore to Rs 500 crore.

World's 10 busiest airports

World's 10 busiest airports

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Four airports from United States figure in the list of world's busiest airports.

Recipe: Mayur's Dahi Aloo

Recipe: Mayur's Dahi Aloo

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Jazz up your summer lunch plate with this tangy potato curry.

What is price of human life, asks HC over death of 2 kids in Mumbai water tank

What is price of human life, asks HC over death of 2 kids in Mumbai water tank

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

A division bench of Justices Gautam Patel and Kamal Khata took suo motu cognizance of the tragic incident and initiated a public interest litigation on the issue.

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

From majestic forts to scenic lakes, choose between trips that offer the best of history and culture and tranquility.

BJP leader gives in to pressure, cancels daughter's wedding to Muslim man

BJP leader gives in to pressure, cancels daughter's wedding to Muslim man

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Talking to reporters in Pauri, Yashpal Benam, the bride's father and Pauri municipal chairman, said he thought of getting his daughter married to a Muslim youth for her happiness.

Poha Recipes! Do Try Them, IndiGo

Poha Recipes! Do Try Them, IndiGo

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Prepare it fresh and serve it on the same day.

World's 10 fastest growing metro cities

World's 10 fastest growing metro cities

Rediff.com4 May 2015

World's 300 largest metropolitan economies account for nearly half of global economic output.

Take the Gone With The Wind Quiz

Take the Gone With The Wind Quiz

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Gone With The Wind approaches a landmark birthday. Take this quiz and celebrate the movie classic.

Ensure genuine marriage witnesses, HC tells Arya Samaj Mandir

Ensure genuine marriage witnesses, HC tells Arya Samaj Mandir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

A bench headed by Justice Prathiba M Singh said the temple shall endeavour to have at least one witness from both sides, who is either a relative or an acquaintance who has known them for a reasonable period of time.

It's Cocktails Time, Folks!

It's Cocktails Time, Folks!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Time to get the party started...

The Great Indian Waterfalls

The Great Indian Waterfalls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A trip to any of these enchanting waterfalls guarantees a memorable vacation.

Vada Pav is 19 on World's 50 Top Sandwiches List!

Vada Pav is 19 on World's 50 Top Sandwiches List!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Is it surprising that the favourite food of our manic Mumbai city has achieved a world rank?

Maharashtra govt becomes new owner of iconic Air India building

Maharashtra govt becomes new owner of iconic Air India building

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The Maharashtra government has become the owner of iconic Air India building with the Union government approving transfer of the asset on Thursday. The Maharashtra government bought the Air India building at Nariman Point in Mumbai for Rs 1,601 crore. "GoI has approved transfer of Air India building, Mumbai of AI Assets Holding Company Ltd (AIAHL) to Government of Maharashtra (GoM) at consideration of Rs.1601 cr. GoM has agreed to waive dues of Rs. 298.42 cr, which would have been otherwise payable by AIAHL to GoM for this transaction," DIPAM secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said in a post on X.

Why aam panna, lassi and jaljeera are best for summer

Why aam panna, lassi and jaljeera are best for summer

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Besides soothing your senses, they can aid digestion, keep your body cool and fight ailments.

11 Indian institutes among top 100 univs in emerging nations

11 Indian institutes among top 100 univs in emerging nations

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay were ranked among the Top 40 as per Times Higher Education BRICS and Emerging Economies Rankings 2015.

$120 mn investments, $250 mn credit line to fund Chabahar port growth

$120 mn investments, $250 mn credit line to fund Chabahar port growth

Rediff.com14 May 2024

India's 10-year bilateral contract with Iran for the operation of Chabahar Port is likely to bring in an investment of approximately $370 million. This comprises a direct investment of $120 million from India for infrastructure development and a $250 million line of credit to Iran, Business Standard has learnt. With the $120 million committed for port development, India is set to procure advanced equipment, such as rail-mounted quay cranes, rubber-tyred gantry cranes (also known as transtainers), reach stackers, and forklifts.

Ahmednagar to be renamed after Ahilyadevi Holkar, announces Maha CM

Ahmednagar to be renamed after Ahilyadevi Holkar, announces Maha CM

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said at the function that he would request CM Shinde to rename Ahmednagar city as Ahilyanagar'.

Meet India's only world heritage city

Meet India's only world heritage city

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

How did the newly anointed heritage city bag the title and is it ready for the expected rush of tourists?

Why we need our flying jewels

Why we need our flying jewels

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Butterflies aren't just easy on the eyes. Their presence in a place indicates the relative health of the environment.

Top 20 summer getaways in India

Top 20 summer getaways in India

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Visit these places to escape the summer heat.

Why Are Indians Migrating Illegally To US?

Why Are Indians Migrating Illegally To US?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Many unauthorised migrants originate from Punjab and Gujarat, states known for high migration aspirations rather than political instability.

Prof accused of 'promoting Islam', MP varsity begins probe

Prof accused of 'promoting Islam', MP varsity begins probe

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

A university in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh has set up a probe panel following complaints of some students that a professor was propagating Islam and harassing Hindu students, a senior varsity official said on Monday.

Rest In Peace, Voice Of America

Rest In Peace, Voice Of America

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

What despots and dictators, jammers and competitors, had not managed to do in 83 years -- what the Soviet Union had failed to counter during the Cold War; what China had failed to crush during the Tiananmen Square uprising -- a US President had succeeded with his own hand, notes Krishna Prasad.

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.

When Was Butter Chicken Created?

When Was Butter Chicken Created?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The genesis of India's most-loved dish may go to canny cooks in the Mughal era, notes Sandeep Goyal.

IREL's Mining Project Faces Hurdles

IREL's Mining Project Faces Hurdles

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The PMK has now lent its voice to the protests against the mining of atomic minerals in Kanyakumari.

History in Minutes: The Meerut Conspiracy Case

History in Minutes: The Meerut Conspiracy Case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The Meerut Conspiracy Case was aimed at curbing communist influence in India. However, it fueled nationwide sympathy, shaping the course of leftist politics in the country.

DROOL: 20 mouth-watering desi desserts

DROOL: 20 mouth-watering desi desserts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Celebrate this festival season with traditional mithais.

Mewar's Royal Vs Royal Battle Continues

Mewar's Royal Vs Royal Battle Continues

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Mahendra Singh, whose death has convulsed the Mewar royal family's succession issues, was himself excluded from the family trust by his father who gave control to the younger son, Arvind Singh. It is this decision that years later has cast a shadow on Vishvaraj Singh's coronation, reports Prakash Bhandari.

6 die in fire at Delhi home caused by mosquito coil

6 die in fire at Delhi home caused by mosquito coil

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The police received information around 9 am that a fire had broken out in a house at Mazar Wala Road in Shastri Park's Machhi Market, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northeast) Joy Tirkey said.

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Rediff.com27 May 2018

One warm sunny day, Abhilasha Ojha stumbles upon the soul of Bahrain.

10 UNUSUAL holiday destinations in India

10 UNUSUAL holiday destinations in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Forget Munnar and Manali, these places in India are worth your time.

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The lowly kadu is promoted to an awesome pumpkin soup.