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Recipe: Kerala-Style Meen Pollichathu

Recipe: Kerala-Style Meen Pollichathu

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Wrapped in banana leaves, this fish is usually fried in coconut oil and gains a heavenly aroma and taste.

Bhagwant Mann Must Get His Act Together

Bhagwant Mann Must Get His Act Together

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal are realising that it is not a cakewalk to run a full state that is plagued with a fiscal deficit and where emotions run high at the drop of a hat, observes Sudhir Bisht.

Digital Detox: 10 Tips To Limit Screen Time in Kids

Digital Detox: 10 Tips To Limit Screen Time in Kids

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Don't view the mobile phone or tablet as a shut-up toy while a parent is busy, highlights Dr Aarti Bakshi.

There was enough time to put together plan for Yes Bank, says Rajan

There was enough time to put together plan for Yes Bank, says Rajan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

To a question related to RBI's policy rate, Rajan said no amount of interest rate cut is going to help if credit growth is weak.

271 mn Indians came out of poverty between 2006 and 2016

271 mn Indians came out of poverty between 2006 and 2016

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

India lifted 271 million people out of poverty between 2006 and 2016, recording the fastest reductions in the multi-dimensional poverty index values during the period with strong improvements in areas such as "assets, cooking fuel, sanitation and nutrition," a report by the United Nations said.

Making smart cities 'inclusive' in India

Making smart cities 'inclusive' in India

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

These smart cities should have the capacity to absorb, adapt and provide opportunities for both the poor rural migrants as well as the educated professionals, say Sujit K Pruseth & Sachi Satapathy.

'We almost went bankrupt'

'We almost went bankrupt'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

'Bottomline, hairline and waistline -- you have to watch them always.'

If All Indians Are Your Brothers And Sisters...

If All Indians Are Your Brothers And Sisters...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'One doesn't need to wait for the government to come forward to help.' 'Why blame the system when we can start doing things in a small way?'

10 Ways STRESS AFFECTS YOU

10 Ways STRESS AFFECTS YOU

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Doing an activity you love instantly reduces stress and lowers your heart rate too.

10 Easy Habits to Stay Healthy at Home

10 Easy Habits to Stay Healthy at Home

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Exercise daily. Reduce screen time. Stand often, sit less.

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.

11 common diet mistakes to AVOID

11 common diet mistakes to AVOID

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Never skip your meals during a climatic transition, warns Dr Siddhant Bhargava.

COVID-19: Steps airlines are taking to keep you safe

COVID-19: Steps airlines are taking to keep you safe

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Except GoAir, all other Indian airlines have opened bookings for their domestic flights that will start operating from May 25. GoAir will open bookings on domestic flights from June 1 onwards.

The Kerala You Should Discover

The Kerala You Should Discover

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Kerala will be one of those places where the line between tourism, a land, a people and their way of life will blur. It won't be tourism; it will be a visit to experience Kerala.

India's Quest For A Role In The Future Of Semiconductors

India's Quest For A Role In The Future Of Semiconductors

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'Whoever owns the best chip industry will be the Saudi Arabia of the era of data,' predicts Rajeev Srinivasan.

Govt issues advisory for containment of COVID-19 in slums

Govt issues advisory for containment of COVID-19 in slums

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

For communities, inadequate shelter and overcrowding are risk factors in the transmission of diseases with epidemic potential such as COVID-19, the National Centre for Disease Control, which falls under the health ministry, said.

Why Russia Captured Ukraine's Nuclear Reactors

Why Russia Captured Ukraine's Nuclear Reactors

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

'By taking over these reactors, it will ensure Ukraine's supply of electricity is cut off.'

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Lush agricultural lands have turned parch as groundwater levels deplete to new lows, and wells and water reservoirs go dry. While the administration points to deficient rainfall as a reason, experts and activists say the drought is mostly man-made.

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

If you have a fever and symptoms of a UTI, or if your symptoms persist despite treatment, you should see a doctor.

Kashmiri Pandits offer prayers during Kheer Bhawani mela after 2 yrs

Kashmiri Pandits offer prayers during Kheer Bhawani mela after 2 yrs

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Amidst Covid scare, hundreds of pilgrims paid obeisance at the famous Ragnya Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Friday for the annual Kheer Bhawani mela, praying for peace in the union territory and for the pandemic to end.

BJP denies council ticket for Pankaja Munde again

BJP denies council ticket for Pankaja Munde again

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Earlier, there were speculations that the party may nominate Pankaja Munde, the daughter of late BJP leader Gopinath Munde, for the MLC polls, to be held on June 20.

Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 presidential run to take on Trump

Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 presidential run to take on Trump

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The Iraq war veteran has become the first-ever Hindu to be running for the presidency in the US.

Buying Packaged Food? 9 Things To Check

Buying Packaged Food? 9 Things To Check

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

If a product claims to be 'Made with Natural Ingredients', this may mean that one ingredient is natural. However it does not mean the product is 100% natural, cautions Pavitra K, lead, new product development, True Elements.

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

''I heard from the Pakistani brigadier that Flying Officer Pradeep Apte had been killed after he ejected safely and tried to escape. This news sent a chill up my spine. I had been lucky so far...'

Mukesh Ambani aims to make world's cheapest green hydrogen

Mukesh Ambani aims to make world's cheapest green hydrogen

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Reliance Industries will by 2030 create or enable capacity to generate at least 100 gigawatts of electricity from renewable sources, which can be converted into carbon-free green hydrogen, its chairman Mukesh Ambani said Friday as he outlined a 1-1-1 vision to bring down the cost of hydrogen to under $1 per 1 kg in 1 decade. The focus on generating electricity from renewable sources of energy such as solar and wind -will help cut carbon emissions in the world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter. The same electricity, when converted into green hydrogen, can replace petrol and diesel in automobiles and other fuels in the industry, helping cut down on the use of fossil fuels, carbon emissions and reduce import dependence.

COVID-19: How to keep your gadgets virus-free!

COVID-19: How to keep your gadgets virus-free!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Ameen Khwaja shares simple ways to keep your beloved gadgets germ-free!

For net-zero, India needs 5,600 GW of solar capacity

For net-zero, India needs 5,600 GW of solar capacity

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

For India to reach its bold target of having net-zero emissions by 2070, the country's solar power capacity would have to rise to over 5,600 GW, coal use particularly in the power sector will have to drop by 99 per cent by 2060 and crude oil would need to peak by 2050 and fall substantially by 90 per cent in the two decades thereafter, CEEW India has said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday surprised delegates at the COP26 climate summit with a bold pledge to cutting emissions at the world's third-biggest emitter to net-zero by 2070. Council on Energy, Environment and Water, a Delhi-based not-for-profit policy research institution, said, "The economic cost of India's net-zero 2070 transition (would be) over USD 13,000 billion between 2030 and 2100."

Hyderabad, Pune are India's best cities to live in

Hyderabad, Pune are India's best cities to live in

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Vienna tops the charts among cities across the world.

Modi quotes Bob Dylan: 'The times, they are a changing'

Modi quotes Bob Dylan: 'The times, they are a changing'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday quoted lines from Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan's iconic "The times they are a-changin'", a song which had apparently become an anthem of change, to make a veiled reference to the political situation in the country in the backdrop of the demonetisation move as he addressed the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai.

Petrol 'bombs' hurled at TN BJP headquarters over its pro-NEET stand

Petrol 'bombs' hurled at TN BJP headquarters over its pro-NEET stand

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

After setting fire to three bottles filled with petrol, he threw them at the BJP state headquarters in the early hours.

Amarinder's Price for joining BJP...

Amarinder's Price for joining BJP...

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

If the BJP wants to recruit him, it needs to make the supreme sacrifice -- of rolling back the three farm laws, because without that, Amarinder Singh is unlikely to cross over.

COVID-19: 10 rules I follow before and after shopping

COVID-19: 10 rules I follow before and after shopping

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Rediff reader DS Haridas shares a list of precautionary measures he follows follow while stepping out.

How to make Modi's favourite Moringa Paratha

How to make Modi's favourite Moringa Paratha

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Devi S from Ahmedabad shares the recipe.

Spent 5 days every Diwali in jungle to reflect on life: PM

Spent 5 days every Diwali in jungle to reflect on life: PM

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

"I would reflect and -- the strength that this alone time gave me still helps me to handle life and its various experiences," Modi said.

3 recipes you simply can't resist!

3 recipes you simply can't resist!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

These special recipes will keep you warm and your belly full and happy.

Mirabai lifts Indian spirits with Tokyo silver but weightlifting faces uncertain Olympic future

Mirabai lifts Indian spirits with Tokyo silver but weightlifting faces uncertain Olympic future

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Chanu ended India's over two-decade-long wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics.

Why BJP Targets Congress All The Time

Why BJP Targets Congress All The Time

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The BJP believes that the only party still capable of leading a credible challenge against it is the Congress. Please note how BJP campaigners in states where the Congress may count for a cipher or thereabouts, mostly attack the Congress, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Oxygen diversion may not hurt industry just yet

Oxygen diversion may not hurt industry just yet

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

However, a prolonged and intense second wave that curtails oxygen supply to industries for a longer-than-expected period will exacerbate downside risk in affected sectors

5 Tips to PROTECT Kids from Diarrhoea

5 Tips to PROTECT Kids from Diarrhoea

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

It is extremely crucial to keep your little one hydrated at all times, as an extended span of dehydration can lead to fatal outcomes, advises pediatrician Dr Satish Deopujari.

Why Tejashwi's job promise hit the nail

Why Tejashwi's job promise hit the nail

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The addition of a million jobs as promised by Tejashwi Yadav would make a big impact. But the electorate needs to raise its expectations, notes Mahesh Vyas.