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I was told my papa died in a war called Kargil

I was told my papa died in a war called Kargil

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'The death certificate which I once read even states the date, 6 August, but I know that already.' 'Every year, we observe paath at the local gurdwara for which we need to take leave from school. The leave form always says 'attending father's death anniversary'. 'I always dread this day -- the long walk from my desk to the teacher's table with my diary in hand and in it a handwritten note dripped with sadness despite its curt language.' 'What generally follows is pity on my teacher's face, a deep sigh of sympathy and a sad pat on the back.' A moving excerpt from Gurmehar Kaur's memoir Small Acts Of Freedom.

Four healthy breakfast recipes for you

Four healthy breakfast recipes for you

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

These simple recipes can be made in a jiffy.

What is Sara Ali Khan dreaming about?

What is Sara Ali Khan dreaming about?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Despite the lockdown, B-town celebs kept their spirits high and celebrated Easter.

Share your memorable Valentine's Day recipes

Share your memorable Valentine's Day recipes

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

What is the best meal you cooked for a loved one? Share your videos and recipes.

Recipes: Strawberry pie, gooey brownie, raspberry bar

Recipes: Strawberry pie, gooey brownie, raspberry bar

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Chef Bhakti Kudalkar shares five pastry recipes to impress your guests.

Why I love reading Roald Dahl

Why I love reading Roald Dahl

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Mia Rajesh, 8, a student of Rockwoods International School, Udaipur tells us why she loves reading Roald Dahl'sbooks.

'Gentlemen, we are at war!'

'Gentlemen, we are at war!'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'I propose to finish it soon, but till then you all will ensure that we strike hard at our enemy.' 'I will not accept any shortcomings or cowardice.'

Happy birthday Nawaz!

Happy birthday Nawaz!

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Anil celebrates wedding anniversary... Tovino celebrates four years of Godha...

Recipe: How to make delicious condensed milk cookies

Recipe: How to make delicious condensed milk cookies

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Food blogger Charulata shares her special recipe for condensed milk cookies.

Enjoy these low-cal festive recipes!

Enjoy these low-cal festive recipes!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Here's how to whip up four tasty treats for the festive season without packing in the calories -- or packing on the pounds!

Sweet offers: Meet India's women chocolatiers

Sweet offers: Meet India's women chocolatiers

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Enterprising Indian women are turning people's fascination for chocolates into thriving business ventures. Baishali Mukherjee reports

Despite Covid surge, TV advertising volumes rise 64% YoY

Despite Covid surge, TV advertising volumes rise 64% YoY

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Advertising on television continued to show momentum in May despite the surge in Covid-19 infections and the temporary suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a high-impact television property. The data shared by the Broadcast Audience Research Council of India (BARC) on Thursday shows that advertising volumes in May were up 64 per cent year-on-year. However, there was a marginal dip sequentially, that is, in comparison to April 2021, when advertising had touched a record high owing to the start of the summer season and the return of the IPL to India after being held in the United Arab Emirates in 2020.

Guilt-free Diwali desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth

Guilt-free Diwali desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Home bakers across India are churning out healthy treats by the dozen. We present a select few.

'Manmohan Desai was such great fun'

'Manmohan Desai was such great fun'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'He was a man of immense conviction.' 'Whenever I'd question him, he would say, "Leave aside your logic-wogic. Just do what I tell you".' '"Just trust me. It will work".'

The sexy secret to Shveta Salve's perfect beach bod

The sexy secret to Shveta Salve's perfect beach bod

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

She spills the beans with Rediff.com's Anita Aikara

'After Gujarat, Congress has gained in stature'

'After Gujarat, Congress has gained in stature'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

'Victory is victory -- be it with a margin of 1 vote or 100,000 votes.'

India loves this dish... no, it's not butter chicken

India loves this dish... no, it's not butter chicken

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

According to Swiggy, Indians ordered an average of 95 biryanis per minute.

Ayyappanum Koshiyum director no more

Ayyappanum Koshiyum director no more

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Sachidanandan's Ayyappanum Koshiyum released just before the COVID-19 outbreak and was a smash hit.

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'I have never seen such a large parade being commanded with such precision just by a vocal word of command.' 'I would like to import this technology to England.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), then a final year cadet at the National Defence Academy remembers Queen Elizabeth II's visit to NDA in November 1983.

Hershey's may send its Kisses to India

Hershey's may send its Kisses to India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Hershey's plans to raise its India presence and introduce some of its global brands, beside looking at more manufacturing facilities here.

PHOTOS: The moment police decided to storm Sydney cafe

PHOTOS: The moment police decided to storm Sydney cafe

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Grenades and gunfire gripped Sydney as the tense hostage situation at the Lindt Chocolate cafe ended after 17 long hours.

For ITC, the key growth driver will be packaged foods

For ITC, the key growth driver will be packaged foods

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Given the expectations of growth in the packaged foods segment, the company seeks to become a Rs 1-trillion FMCG business by FY30.

New York's Magnolia Bakery comes to India

New York's Magnolia Bakery comes to India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The bakery was made famous by scenes from Sex and the City.

ASK KOMAL: Is Eating Overripe Fruit Bad?

ASK KOMAL: Is Eating Overripe Fruit Bad?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

'Congress needs a young leader like Sachin Pilot'

'Congress needs a young leader like Sachin Pilot'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

'You need a leader whom India can identify with and I cannot think of any other leader except Sachin Pilot in the Congress party.'

FSSAI: Only 3% of packaged food item contain over 2% trans fat

FSSAI: Only 3% of packaged food item contain over 2% trans fat

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated to reduce the limit of industrially produced trans-fats, to not more than 2 per cent to make the country free from the industrially-produced trans-fats by 2022, a year-ahead of the WHO guidelines, the regulator said in a statement.

A Playlist Everyone Must Listen To!

A Playlist Everyone Must Listen To!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of golden melodies?

Hooda vindicated with India call-up after rollercoaster domestic season

Hooda vindicated with India call-up after rollercoaster domestic season

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Six months after storming out of the Baroda team hotel due to his argument with Krunal, Hooda joined Rajasthan ahead of the 2021-2022 season as a professional, but such was his frame of mind that Hooda never spoke money with the RCA officials.

Invite: Share your unusual modak recipes

Invite: Share your unusual modak recipes

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Send us your most interesting, traditional and unconventional Ganesha recipes.

Recipes: Candy Crush and Strawberry Basil Mocktail

Recipes: Candy Crush and Strawberry Basil Mocktail

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Make these love potions at home with just a handful of ingredients.

10 Ways to Handle Your Child's Tantrums

10 Ways to Handle Your Child's Tantrums

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Be mindful of your tone while you try to calm down your child and refrain from yelling, shouting, or hitting, advises Asha Vaghasia, founder, We Positive Parenting.

5 guilt-free snacks that are healthy too

5 guilt-free snacks that are healthy too

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Fitness expert Paloma Gangopadhyay tells you how to binge watch your favourite movie without worrying about piling on calories.

'What pleasure do politicians get by keeping innocents in jail?'

'What pleasure do politicians get by keeping innocents in jail?'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'What do they gain from making the lives of three children miserable?' 'What do they gain from making a wife cry day and night?'

Ganesh Chaturthi Special: 5 different but easy modak recipes

Ganesh Chaturthi Special: 5 different but easy modak recipes

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Wow your guests with these delicious modak preparations.

Recipe: How to make Mixed Dal Farre

Recipe: How to make Mixed Dal Farre

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

These healthy small bites can be either boiled or steamed and then stir fried.

Recipes: Lemon pudding, Easter Carrot Cake

Recipes: Lemon pudding, Easter Carrot Cake

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Time to ditch Easter eggs and bunnies for some new, delicious treats!

#ThrowbackThursday: Can you recognise this star?

#ThrowbackThursday: Can you recognise this star?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Namrata Thakker takes a look at some of the cutest kiddie pictures of Bollywood's star brigade.

Hero to Zero: United's Cavani faces FA wrath

Hero to Zero: United's Cavani faces FA wrath

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Cavani is now embroiled in a controversy over a questionable social media post.

'If Kashmir Files is branded anti-Islam, it's politics'

'If Kashmir Files is branded anti-Islam, it's politics'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'What matters to me is that the film is reaching out and touching hearts.' 'An 85-year old man and his 75-year wife, who had never stepped into a cinema, went to see The Kashmir Files.' 'That is my real achievement.'

When KK had India going DIL MAANGE MORE

When KK had India going DIL MAANGE MORE

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'There was so much grace, depth and serenity in him.'