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World's 10 freest economies, India lags behind

World's 10 freest economies, India lags behind

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Hong Kong is the world's freest economy according to the Index of Economic Freedom 2015.

Kathakali maestro Vasudevan Nair collapses during performance, dies

Kathakali maestro Vasudevan Nair collapses during performance, dies

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Besides being awarded Padma bhushan in 2011, Madavoor had also received the Sangeet Nataka akademi award in 1997, Kerala Kalamandalam award among others and had performed the world over.

'Nothing honorable about this killing'

'Nothing honorable about this killing'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'Find a name that changes the words honor killing and hopefully it includes the word murder.' 'If you use the words, you are trying to justify the murders.'

HAL's Light Combat Helicopters deployed for operations in Leh

HAL's Light Combat Helicopters deployed for operations in Leh

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The Vice Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora took part in one such operation along with HAL test pilot, Wing Commander Subash P John (retd) recently by taking-off from high altitude location to a forward area for a simulated attack on a high altitude target, the Bengaluru-headquartered company said in a statement.

Vegan days of Madras high court are over!

Vegan days of Madras high court are over!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Non-vegetarian food arrives in Madras high court campus canteens

OMG! The Bahubali thali is real

OMG! The Bahubali thali is real

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Served at Rajwadu, in Ahmedbad, the thali is inspired from the fights of Baahubali.

Explosives found near Devlali army camp

Explosives found near Devlali army camp

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

A cache of explosives, including two live hand-grenades, 28 cartridges, and five empty cases of firearms was found dumped in a garbage-carrying vehicle in the vicinity of Army Centre in Deolali Camp area near Nashik on Saturday, police said.

Indian missile lands in Pak 'accidentally', probe ordered

Indian missile lands in Pak 'accidentally', probe ordered

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The defence ministry on Friday said a technical malfunction in the course of a routine maintenance led to the accidental firing of a missile on March 9.

Will Hindutva Improve India's Future?

Will Hindutva Improve India's Future?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

It is a question that his supporters must ask of the prime minister. It may be enjoyable for them to pass through this phase of going after other Indians. But once this has been achieved to satisfaction, then what?, questions Aakar Patel.

Want to get rid of your love handles? Do this!

Want to get rid of your love handles? Do this!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

It's not as easy as you'd imagine.

Hotels roll out red carpet as big fat weddings return

Hotels roll out red carpet as big fat weddings return

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Cash registers are ringing more frequently at hotels and resorts with the return of the big fat Indian wedding after a two-year hiatus. This comes even as the small and intimate ceremonies - which became popular during the pandemic - are also set to keep those employed in the hospitality sector on their toes. As many as 2.5 million marriages are expected to get solemnised during the wedding season that gets underway from next week and stretches on till April, according to industry estimates.

PIX: Here's where Priyanka and Nick will marry

PIX: Here's where Priyanka and Nick will marry

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Though there is no official confirmation, there are reports that the couple will tie the knot at the Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur.

Connaught Place world's 7th most expensive office market

Connaught Place world's 7th most expensive office market

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex moved down from 18th to 19th position.

Very Quick Snacks For 2023

Very Quick Snacks For 2023

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Whip up spreads on the double, especially when supplies run low.

Tribunal stays Sebi's order on Franklin Templeton

Tribunal stays Sebi's order on Franklin Templeton

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) on Monday said the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has stayed Sebi's order, whereby the regulator had barred the asset management firm from launching any new debt scheme for two years. In addition, the regulator had asked Franklin Templeton to refund investment management and advisory fees to the tune of Rs 512 crore, including interest, collected with respect to its six debt schemes which are now shut. "With reference to the order issued by Whole Time Member(WTM) of Sebi on June 7, 2021, Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt Ltd filed an appeal and an application for stay before the Hon'ble SAT. "After hearing the parties, the Hon'ble SAT has stayed the operation of the order passed by the WTM," a Franklin Templeton spokesperson said in a statement. The matter has been listed on August 30, 2021 for further directions, he added.

'Bad weather poses greatest risk to helicopter flying'

'Bad weather poses greatest risk to helicopter flying'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Since the rotors of a helicopter rotate at very high RPMs, if they hit an obstacle -- for example a tree, wire or pole, the result is catastrophic.'

Quiz: Are you making these posture mistakes?

Quiz: Are you making these posture mistakes?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

A good posture boosts our self-confidence and self-esteem, says yogacharya Shameem Akthar.

Coming soon, world's thinnest ever condoms to enhance sexual pleasure

Coming soon, world's thinnest ever condoms to enhance sexual pleasure

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Bill Gates has revealed that the development of "next-generation" ultra-thin condoms to enhance sexual pleasure is in progress.

Recipe: How to make Doodhi Halwa

Recipe: How to make Doodhi Halwa

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

It is hard to resist this mouthwatering sweet dish.

An Indian Dalai Lama

An Indian Dalai Lama

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Tawang is very much a part of India, and if the present Dalai Lama decides one day to take rebirth in Tawang, the Indian government will openly welcome him and support him, notes Claude Arpi.

10 most affordable cities in India to buy a flat

10 most affordable cities in India to buy a flat

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Hyderabad is perhaps one of the most affordable cities among all tier 1 cities of India.

Veteran nuclear scientist Sekhar Basu dies of Covid-19

Veteran nuclear scientist Sekhar Basu dies of Covid-19

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Veteran atomic scientist and former chairman of Atomic Energy Commission Dr Sekhar Basu succumbed to Covid-19 early on Thursday at a private hospital in Koklata, a health department official said. He breathed his last just three days after turning 68.

Can excess weight lead to cancer?

Can excess weight lead to cancer?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

A study has linked obesity to 13 types of cancers, including postmenopausal breast cancer and liver cancer.

Shocking! India dropped from top 300 World Universities list

Shocking! India dropped from top 300 World Universities list

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

India fails to feature in the top 300 World University Rankings 2020 list.

Implement Kasturirangan report to conserve Western Ghats: Govt

Implement Kasturirangan report to conserve Western Ghats: Govt

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Govt's decision comes two days after the National Green Tribunal had warned of strict action if clarity was not provided on the issue.

Healthy Recipe: Rice Paper Rolls

Healthy Recipe: Rice Paper Rolls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Stuffed rice paper rolls are light, nutritious, unusual and yum.

Godse hailed at Dharma Sansad, seer leaves stage in protest

Godse hailed at Dharma Sansad, seer leaves stage in protest

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Kalicharan Maharaj also used an abusive word against Mahatma Gandhi while delivering a speech at Dharma Sansad organised by an organisation at Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur, drawing flak from the leaders of the ruling Congress.

Recipe: Turkish Potato Gozleme

Recipe: Turkish Potato Gozleme

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Like a kulcha or a baida roti, this Turkish street food is made from maida and may have a variety of stuffings.

Panagariya for open trade to better growth

Panagariya for open trade to better growth

Rediff.com21 May 2015

India is aiming to nearly double its exports of goods and services to $900 billion by 2020.

Bullet train between Delhi and Chennai soon?

Bullet train between Delhi and Chennai soon?

Rediff.com20 May 2015

China evinces interest in the 1,754-km long high-speed rail project.

How to make Vegetable Pot Biryani

How to make Vegetable Pot Biryani

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Rediff Reader Manasi Sadarangani shares a quick recipe.

Last-minute airfares rise 40% as rain disrupts Mumbai airport

Last-minute airfares rise 40% as rain disrupts Mumbai airport

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

On Tuesday 55 flights were diverted, over 200 flights were cancelled because of rain, low visibility and poor braking action on secondary runway

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'Absolute non-violence is not only sinful, but immoral.' 'This doctrine of non-violence benumbed the revolutionary fervor, softened the limbs and hearts of the Hindus, and stiffened the bones of enemies.' A revealing excerpt from Vikram Sampath's Savarkar (Part 2): A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966.

Censorship? Chomsky, Prashad's talk at fest called off

Censorship? Chomsky, Prashad's talk at fest called off

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Chomsky and Prashad said that they were informed of the event's cancellation in the mail.

5 healthy welcome drinks

5 healthy welcome drinks

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Jyoti Negi, expert, Momspresso, shows you how to delight your guests with simple fruit shakes.

When Gandhi-Jinnah First Met

When Gandhi-Jinnah First Met

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

No plaque marks the historic meeting place of the fathers of two nations. And no history textbook tells us about that first meeting and their mutual admiration, common ethos and comradeship.

Want to avert diabetes? Pop a Viagra

Want to avert diabetes? Pop a Viagra

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Taking the male potency pill may benefit the patients at diabetes risk, according to a new study.

Doyen of Hindi poetry Gopal Das Neeraj no more

Doyen of Hindi poetry Gopal Das Neeraj no more

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Neeraj had suffered a head injury following a fall at his house in Agra.

'Streaming has to be disciplined'

'Streaming has to be disciplined'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

'Streaming will get to 100-200 million subscribers, but the journey is not as rose-tinted.'

'3 drinks are more than enough on a long flight'

'3 drinks are more than enough on a long flight'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Passengers feel since they have paid for the ticket it means they are entitled to unlimited free drinks.' 'They don't differentiate between 'free' and 'complimentary' drinks.'