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These SIX foods are good for your kidneys

These SIX foods are good for your kidneys

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Turmeric, carrots, garlic and strawberries. It's time to include them in your diet.

TN varsity deletes Arundhati Roy's book after ABVP protest

TN varsity deletes Arundhati Roy's book after ABVP protest

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

A state-run university in Tamil Nadu has removed noted writer Arundhati Roy's Walking with the Comrades, book from the syllabus of MA English course following complaints, including from Rashtriya Sawayamsevak Sangh affiliate Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad that it glorified the ultras and was anti-national in content.

Why the court declared the Batla House encounter GENUINE

Why the court declared the Batla House encounter GENUINE

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

A Delhi court on Thursday held that the September 19, 2008 Batla House encounter was genuine. Vicky Nanjappa tells you how the court came to this conclusion.

This Onam, women 'tigresses' make history in Kerala

This Onam, women 'tigresses' make history in Kerala

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

A group of Keralite women on Saturday created history by taking part in 'Pulikali' (Dance of Tigers), a famous folk art which has been an exclusive bastion of male artistes, here along with over 500 male counterparts, donning the garb of symbolic tigers.

World's sexually satisfied countries: Where does India rank?

World's sexually satisfied countries: Where does India rank?

Rediff.com4 May 2015

According to a global Durex survey, achieving orgasm is a key driver of sexual satisfaction.

Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 conferred on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 conferred on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Late Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman was awarded the prestigious prize for the year 2019 in recognition of his vision to strengthen relations with India, and his efforts to promote peace and non-violence in the Gulf region, the ministry said.

Recipes: Baked Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Pine Nut Rice

Recipes: Baked Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Pine Nut Rice

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Two recipes perfect for a cosy night in.

Govt plans to contest SC order on this endangered bird

Govt plans to contest SC order on this endangered bird

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The Great Indian bustard is at the centre of another impending legal tussle. The government is planning to move the Supreme Court seeking a review of its order that asked Gujarat and Rajasthan to lay transmission lines linked to solar power units underground so as to not pose any threat to the endangered bird. The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) has sought a view from the law ministry and will move the court basing its arguments on estimates showing that the bird's population was declining even before solar power plants came to the region, said a senior government official requesting anonymity.

India must never forget October 22,1947

India must never forget October 22,1947

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

India should observe October 22 as Kashmir Martyrs Day to pay tribute to those who lost their lives to Paakistan's State terrorism, suggests Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

In the land of the demigods

In the land of the demigods

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

With Tibet to the east and home to three stunning Himalayan ranges, Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh boasts of a colourful culture and beautiful people, says Geetanjali Krishna.

10 fantabulous things to do in Jodhpur

10 fantabulous things to do in Jodhpur

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

The Blue City is calling out to you. Are you ready?

Which is healthier: Chapati or rice?

Which is healthier: Chapati or rice?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Weight watchers have often avoided rice for chapati. But is it the best option?

This Israeli-American architect is trending thanks to Brad Pitt

This Israeli-American architect is trending thanks to Brad Pitt

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Neri Oxman is an award winning architect who combines technology with botany and life.

Good night's sleep = better math performance

Good night's sleep = better math performance

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Parents, take note! Schoolchildren who get a good night's sleep perform better in math and languages, a new study has found.

Budget: What's costlier, what's cheaper?

Budget: What's costlier, what's cheaper?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Dining and drinking out will be expensive.

'The Ashokan rock edicts are a marvel of history'

'The Ashokan rock edicts are a marvel of history'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Historian and writer Sunil Khilanani lists King Ashoka's teachings, the Constitution and EVMs as some of India's finest treasures.

10 mistakes Indian couples make at a wedding

10 mistakes Indian couples make at a wedding

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Planning for each eventuality is not possible but do your homework to be as best prepared as feasible.

10 simple ways to get back in shape

10 simple ways to get back in shape

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Cut down sugar. Get adequate sleep.

Greater disaffection surrounding institution of marriage now: SC

Greater disaffection surrounding institution of marriage now: SC

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Section 498-A of the IPC deals with the offence of subjecting a woman to cruelty by the husband or his relatives.

When Adi Shankaracharya met the chandala...

When Adi Shankaracharya met the chandala...

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Pavan K Varma, diplomat, writer and politician, embarks on a quest about Hinduism's great thinker's stay in Varanasi.

'Gujarati cuisine is like manna from heaven'

'Gujarati cuisine is like manna from heaven'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Ajit Pal Singh tells us how and why he fell in love with Gujarati food.

Remembering Charles Correa and his 'breathing' buildings

Remembering Charles Correa and his 'breathing' buildings

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

India's foremost architect and town planner was renowned as much for his 'breathing' spaces as for his irascible personality

Indore cleanest city for 5th straight yr, Chhattisgarh cleanest state

Indore cleanest city for 5th straight yr, Chhattisgarh cleanest state

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The second and third positions in the 'cleanest city' category of the 'Swachh Survekshan Awards, 2021' were secured by Surat and Vijayawada, respectively.

'Animosity won't lead Kashmir anywhere'

'Animosity won't lead Kashmir anywhere'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

While there was unrest in the rest of the Kashmir valley, the Dal Lake was serene and peaceful.

HC cancels Maharashtra exam for Class XI admission

HC cancels Maharashtra exam for Class XI admission

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

"If the CET is allowed to be held, then a large number of students would be exposed and would face a threat to life. This would have a cascading effect," a division bench of Justices R D Dhanuka and R I Chagla of Bombay High Court said in its order.

The forgotten brutality of the 1857 Mutiny

The forgotten brutality of the 1857 Mutiny

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'The summer of 1857 saw violence, perpetrated by the Indians and the Britons, on an unprecedented scale.' 'Never before and never after in the history of British rule in India was there violence at the level that 1857 witnessed.'

30 arrested over attack on Hindu temple in Pakistan

30 arrested over attack on Hindu temple in Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

A central leader of radical Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, Rehmat Salam Khattak, is among 30 arrested in raids following the attack on the temple in Terri village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Karak district on Wednesday, Station House Officer Rehmatullah Khan told PTI.

Planning to avail home-loan overdraft? Read this

Planning to avail home-loan overdraft? Read this

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'Opt for this facility only after doing a cost-benefit analysis: Will the savings in interest cost by parking your surpluses in the home loan overdraft account outweigh the higher interest cost of this loan?'

Jalna candidate has an amazing story

Jalna candidate has an amazing story

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

From being forced to work as a construction labourer after his family lost their home in a slum demolition drive to making his way to Harvard and then work for the US government, Deelip Mhaske decided to return to his motherland to pave the way for a better future.

Boeing tests Super Hornet for Indian Navy

Boeing tests Super Hornet for Indian Navy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Boeing's confirmation that the Super Hornet has flown off a ski-jump is a statement that it is ready to operate off existing Indian aircraft carriers.

Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?

Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

An analysis of the National Housing Bank's Residex shows from 2007 to now, almost all tier-II cities have seen their residential property prices appreciate by 45-120 per cent.

What 'Yes' or 'No' vote mean for Franklin Templeton investors

What 'Yes' or 'No' vote mean for Franklin Templeton investors

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

With a 'yes' vote, there is a more foreseeable outcome, while a 'no' could result in greater uncertainty, for which retail investors may not have the appetite.

5 AMAZING workouts for a fitter you

5 AMAZING workouts for a fitter you

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Try these workouts to build your core muscle strength from the comfort of your home.

Your toothpaste can fight lung disease

Your toothpaste can fight lung disease

Rediff.com21 May 2018

A common antibacterial substance found in toothpaste may combat life-threatening diseases such as cystic fibrosis, or CF, when combined with an already FDA-approved drug.

Can fennel seeds help you lose weight?

Can fennel seeds help you lose weight?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

It also prevents acne, purifies blood and helps cure indigestion.

Living on rent got more costlier

Living on rent got more costlier

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

People living in Mumbai paid an average of 18% more for renting their homes last year. Rents rose on average by 15% in Chennai and 14% in Bengaluru last year.

Pak court stop's Bilawal's 'cultural coup' on Mohenjodaro

Pak court stop's Bilawal's 'cultural coup' on Mohenjodaro

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

A Pakistani court on Thursday stopped the construction of a stage at the historic site of Mohenjodaro for an upcoming festival being spearheaded by Pakistan People's Party chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari as a "cultural coup".

Barrackpore: Retired army subedar arrested for spying

Barrackpore: Retired army subedar arrested for spying

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Barrackpore: Retired army subedar arrested for spying

ISB sees 46% rise in offers

ISB sees 46% rise in offers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Marquee recruiters made premium offers, with consulting leading the pack by making 25.04% of the offers, followed by IT/ITeS (18.59%), e-commerce (10.55%) and BFSI (10.13%).

Govt has flattened GDP, not COVID: Rajiv Bajaj to Rahul Gandhi

Govt has flattened GDP, not COVID: Rajiv Bajaj to Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

In an interaction with former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on the impact of lockdown on India's economy, Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto, said India tried to implement a hard lockdown which was still porous and ended up with the worst of both worlds.