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Christmas recipe from Kerala: How to make Vattayappam

Christmas recipe from Kerala: How to make Vattayappam

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Rediff readers share their traditional recipes. You can share yours too!

RailTel starts free public Wi-Fi service at Mumbai Central

RailTel starts free public Wi-Fi service at Mumbai Central

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The project was announced by Prime Minister in September.

Counterfeit tales. Don't buy a fake online!

Counterfeit tales. Don't buy a fake online!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Fighting fake brand peddlers. How the complex web of counterfeit goods threatens to trip e-commerce giants in the country.

PM congratulates Sundar Pichai on new role

PM congratulates Sundar Pichai on new role

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Many other Indians are heading the businesses at companies abroad.

10 most profitable companies in the world

10 most profitable companies in the world

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Most of the companies are Chinese and surprisingly all are diversified banks.

SC suggests Project Tiger-like plan to save great Indian bustard from extinction

SC suggests Project Tiger-like plan to save great Indian bustard from extinction

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Coming to the rescue of the critically endangered great Indian bustard (GIB), the Supreme Court on Wednesday mooted the idea of launching 'Project GIB' on the lines of 'Project Tiger', which was started in 1973 to save the big cats, and sought the government's view on the proposal.

SC agrees to hear plea against provisions of places of worship law

SC agrees to hear plea against provisions of places of worship law

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on September 9 a plea challenging certain provisions of the 1991 law which prohibit filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947.

Today's Google doodle: Who is Mahadevi Varma?

Today's Google doodle: Who is Mahadevi Varma?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

On this date, April 27, in 1982, the Hindi poet received the Jnanpith Award for her outstanding contribution to Indian literature.

The End Of NDTV As We Know It

The End Of NDTV As We Know It

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

We got the same Diwali bonuses. We ate together. We carried equipment together on shoots. And when the odd reporter tried to throw her weight around and leave the camera person to carry bags of equipment, cables, the camera and tripod down the stairs and to the shoot location, Prannoy would step in, take the tripod off the shoulders of the colleague silently, lightening the load, recalls Revati Laul.

Airline crash: Chennai woman on ill-fated plane, family shattered

Airline crash: Chennai woman on ill-fated plane, family shattered

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

A 51-year-old woman member of an NGO from the city was among five Indians on board the Malaysian airliner that is presumed to have crashed into sea off Vietnamese coast and her family is shattered by the news.

RPI replaces Chhota Rajan's brother as MLA candidate

RPI replaces Chhota Rajan's brother as MLA candidate

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The RPI-A is an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

It's Rafale vs Boeing for INS Vikrant's fighters

It's Rafale vs Boeing for INS Vikrant's fighters

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Indian Navy has decided that the twin-seat Rafale will not be disqualified on the basis of its inability to operate from an aircraft carrier.

Cairo is a feast for all the senses

Cairo is a feast for all the senses

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is a maelstrom of sights, sounds and smells.

Festive recipes from my mom's kitchen

Festive recipes from my mom's kitchen

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Indrani Roy shares 4 traditional Bengali preparations for the festive season. You can share yours too!

The best James Bond cars of all time

The best James Bond cars of all time

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

None of James Bond movies are complete without beautiful women, hi-tech gadgets and of course gorgeous four wheels.

LIC, GIC show interest in buying Air India's Mumbai building

LIC, GIC show interest in buying Air India's Mumbai building

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

With over Rs 55,000 crore debt, Air India management has been trying to pare burden by monetising non-core real estate properties.

Why Savitribai's life is an inspiration for all

Why Savitribai's life is an inspiration for all

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

How did a young girl with no formal education become one of India's most inspiring teachers and social reformers?

Which Indian city has the most number of super-rich?

Which Indian city has the most number of super-rich?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Pune saw the fastest growth in terms of number of super-rich people.

Deepika weds Ranveer: All the details

Deepika weds Ranveer: All the details

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Haven't been invited to the biggest wedding of the year?

10 Tips To Sleep Better

10 Tips To Sleep Better

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Overthinking can be harmful to your sleep. So try to divert your mind to something that can bring peace to your mind, recommends Dr Santosh Bangar.

Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand 1st Hindi novel to make it to Booker shortlist

Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand 1st Hindi novel to make it to Booker shortlist

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Author Geetanjali Shree's novel Tomb of Sand on Thursday became the first Hindi language work of fiction to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.

Do you know which is the highest paying job in US?

Do you know which is the highest paying job in US?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

According to a study by CareerCast, a common requirement among the 10 highest paying jobs in US is an extensive and specialised education and in some cases it might stretch up to decades of preparation.

Recipe: How to make Chikki

Recipe: How to make Chikki

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Traditionally made from peanuts, this candy also comes in different variants now.

HAL chopper is now Siachen ready

HAL chopper is now Siachen ready

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Dhruv and LUH helicopters must supply provisions to, and evacuate casualties from Siachen Glacier posts like Sonam, which, at 20,997 feet, is the highest inhabited spot on the planet.

Pope to declare Indian nun Mariam Thresia as saint this year

Pope to declare Indian nun Mariam Thresia as saint this year

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The nun belongs to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church.

India's 3 real estate hotspots in 2015

India's 3 real estate hotspots in 2015

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

A stable government at the Centre and its plans to set up smart cities has revived investors' interest in the country with Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore set to emerge as hot investment destinations in 2015.

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Thiruvaiyuru, where composer-saint Tyagaraja lived, is an annual pilgrimage for Carnatic musicians, eminent and unknown, young and old.

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

These self-appointed well-wishers of AMU are basically for the control or police model of university governance. They have no faith whatsoever in the democratic functioning of the universities, observes Faizan Mustafa, former dean, Faculty of Law, and Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University.

2,376 railway stations lack passenger amenities: Govt

2,376 railway stations lack passenger amenities: Govt

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The government has increased the budgetary allocation.

200 bodies retrieved from debris of Nepal's historic tower

200 bodies retrieved from debris of Nepal's historic tower

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The 50.5-metre-high historic tower was reduced to just its base.

India's domestic air traffic up 18.8%, IndiGo leads

India's domestic air traffic up 18.8%, IndiGo leads

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Last year, air traffic grew by 9.7%.

2nd time lucky? Air Deccan to start flying from Dec 23

2nd time lucky? Air Deccan to start flying from Dec 23

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The airline would offer Re 1 ticket to a few passengers through a lucky draw as part of its promotional campaign.

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'There are many things we need to work on.' 'At the heart of it is, one, the extent of inequality, which is not good for democracy and nation; two, a structural decline on how a country ought to function, how people should be held accountable, whose role is what.'

Court orders ASI probe in Kashi Vishwanath temple case

Court orders ASI probe in Kashi Vishwanath temple case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The court asked the UP govt to get examined the disputed premises by a five-member team of the ASI at its expense.

FM proposes setting up of autonomous banks board bureau

FM proposes setting up of autonomous banks board bureau

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

This issue was discussed at the Gyan Sangam addressed by Prime Minister.

Five suspected SIMI members held in MP

Five suspected SIMI members held in MP

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The Anti Terrorist Squad of Madhya Pradesh police captured five suspected Students Islamic Movement of India activists from Sendhwa Pathar area in Barwani district following an encounter in the early hours on Monday, a top police official said.

SC allows sand mining in Bihar, says ban causes huge loss

SC allows sand mining in Bihar, says ban causes huge loss

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The top court said a balanced approach of sustainable development ensuring environmental safeguards needs to be resorted to while dealing with the issue of sand mining.

Smart cities: Madhya Pradesh tops; UP, Bihar, Bengal left out

Smart cities: Madhya Pradesh tops; UP, Bihar, Bengal left out

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

First tranche of central funding of Rs 200-cr each to come in FY16 for those who meet all criteria.

Last count: 148,707 Indians died in road accidents in 2015

Last count: 148,707 Indians died in road accidents in 2015

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Indian roads are far more unsafe than its railways. A sense of urgency is required to tackle India's embarrassing record on road safety.

#JabWeMet: Share your stories of love!

#JabWeMet: Share your stories of love!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

We would love to hear the story of how you met your partner and fell in love!