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'Top order holds key to England's Ashes chances'

'Top order holds key to England's Ashes chances'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

England have not won an Ashes Test match in Australia for nearly 15 years but their batting firepower could prove decisive in the series starting in Perth next month, according to former captain Alastair Cook.

11 Amazingly Different Recipes For India's Beloved Kadhi

11 Amazingly Different Recipes For India's Beloved Kadhi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Kadhis made from yoghurt have many avatars all over India. It takes on countless forms. Creamy and thick in the north with the addition of besan and malai-wallah dahi. Coconut-rich in the south or the thinner Mor Korumbu. Much sweeter in the west.

Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable!

Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Because it treats soldiers as human, and concentrates on their emotions as much as their bravery, Border 2, probably without meaning to, speaks out against war, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Cooking gas to be costlier by Rs 50 from Tuesday

Cooking gas to be costlier by Rs 50 from Tuesday

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Cooking gas or Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) price has been raised by Rs 50 per cylinder by distribution companies, Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday.

13 Magic Malai Dishes

13 Magic Malai Dishes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Whether it's adding richness to festive desserts or lending silkiness to everyday meals, malai brings an unmistakable depth of flavour to a dish, lifting it into the realm of the scrumptious.

Sankranti Recipes From 9 States

Sankranti Recipes From 9 States

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.

8 Recipes That Define Parsi Food

8 Recipes That Define Parsi Food

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

From festive breakfasts to iconic fish preparations, Parsi cuisine is a beautiful blend of sweet, sour and spicy traditions that have been passed down for generations. Explore the flavours, stories and culinary personalities behind each recipe which balances comfort, nostalgia and celebration in every bite

Recipe: Chef Neha's Vegetable Dhansak

Recipe: Chef Neha's Vegetable Dhansak

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Try a delightful meat-free version of this well-loved Parsi dish, that gets its dhamaka from a pungent spice paste.

The Reason For Rakul's Glow

The Reason For Rakul's Glow

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Film and television folk enjoyed a red carpet weekend, where they even got recognised for their cine achievements.

Apple clinches all-time revenue record in India during September quarter

Apple clinches all-time revenue record in India during September quarter

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

iPhone maker Apple hit an all-time revenue record in India during September quarter, marking a strong growth streak in the world's second largest smartphone market where the tech titan has been deepening retail footprint and local manufacturing.

Bihar's Revision Of Voters List: What's Cooking?

Bihar's Revision Of Voters List: What's Cooking?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'The Election Commission is conducting the National Register of Citizens in Bihar through the backdoor.'

Hugh And Colleen Gantzer Showed India To The World

Hugh And Colleen Gantzer Showed India To The World

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

'The culture of mankind has been spread by the travel gene which pushes one in five people to have the curiosity to move to unknown destinations.'

The Simple Art Of Being Happy

The Simple Art Of Being Happy

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

According to the American Heart Association staying cheerful can support a longer, stronger life by reducing the chances of heart-related trouble and overall mortality. A few science-backed tips on how to build happiness...

Amritsari Kulcha Among World's Best Dishes

Amritsari Kulcha Among World's Best Dishes

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

From Vori-Vori to Arroz Tapado and Punjab's kulchas... This is what the world loves to eat!

How The World Uses ChatGPT

How The World Uses ChatGPT

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Around 10 per cent of the world's population now uses the AI tool. For what though?

The Model Who Walks, Cooks And Quips With Style

The Model Who Walks, Cooks And Quips With Style

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Vikas Mandaliya isn't just strutting the runway -- he's owning it, with a touch of humour, confidence, and just the right amount of snail mucin.

Chandana Sinha Has Rescued 1,500 Children

Chandana Sinha Has Rescued 1,500 Children

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Her team scour platforms and trains, looking out for vulnerable children accompanied by adults who look or behave suspiciously or whose presence makes the child uncomfortable. They also look out for children travelling alone. 'We watch, listen and talk. All this is done tactfully and sensitively because we are dealing with young children.'

India was so brave... didn't bother playing Ashwin: Cook

India was so brave... didn't bother playing Ashwin: Cook

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The Indian team is brave and supremely confident in its ability to win from any situation, said England's all-time great Alastair Cook.

US LPG pact may shield India from geopolitical shocks

US LPG pact may shield India from geopolitical shocks

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

India's decision to import LPG from the US helps it to diversify sources as it reduces almost full reliance on West Asian countries for supply of the country's primary cooking fuel.

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

At just 14 years old, Suryavanshi is already one of the most talked-about young cricketers in the world, having first made headlines with an electrifying 35-ball century in the Indian Premier League's 2025 season.

Dining With The Kapoors Review: Eat, Troll, Love

Dining With The Kapoors Review: Eat, Troll, Love

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Dining With The Kapoors offers a perfectly edited, heart-warming family reunion, but it stops just short of showing the messy nok-jhoks and real moments that could have made it more immersive, notes Divya Nair.

Cook predicts Joe Root will shatter Tendulkar's Test record

Cook predicts Joe Root will shatter Tendulkar's Test record

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Alastair Cook backs Joe Root to surpass Sachin Tendulkar as leading run-getter in Test cricket

Recipe: Bijitha's Thalissery Biryani

Recipe: Bijitha's Thalissery Biryani

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Making biryani the Kerala way.

26/11 Hero Bajrang Singh's Downfall And Capture

26/11 Hero Bajrang Singh's Downfall And Capture

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

How a Legendary Commando's Downfall Began with a Simple Meal: The Tale of Bajrang Singh's Capture.

Ashes: MCG curator in 'state of shock' over pitch

Ashes: MCG curator in 'state of shock' over pitch

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Cricket Australia were left millions of dollars out of pocket, having to refund tickets for a confirmed sell-out crowd on day three at the 100,000-seat stadium and for another large crowd for day four.

What Moving Out Of Home Really Feels Like

What Moving Out Of Home Really Feels Like

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

World Adult Day is a reminder that adulthood isn't a milestone you hit at 18 or 21, it's the everyday reality of managing life on your own, taking responsibility, making decisions and figuring things out without a parental safety net. Today, 27-year-old Krushant opens up about how living alone has taught him what 'grown-up' life is really like.

Ashes: 'Australia must put Stokes under pressure'

Ashes: 'Australia must put Stokes under pressure'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

England's Ashes hopes rest largely on the all-round performance of talismanic captain Ben Stokes, who took 17 wickets against India in the recent home series.

'Prashant Tamang Was Like King Of Nepali Community'

'Prashant Tamang Was Like King Of Nepali Community'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'He was the Michael Jackson of the community.'

Malkangiri violence: Ministerial team submits report; situation stable

Malkangiri violence: Ministerial team submits report; situation stable

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

A ministerial team in Odisha submitted a report to the Chief Minister regarding the violence in Malkangiri district after visiting a village affected by clashes between tribal and non-tribal communities following the death of a tribal woman.

Nitish Kumar Prays For Victory

Nitish Kumar Prays For Victory

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

As Bihar gears up for the assembly election results on Friday, preparations are in full swing with workers making sweets to celebrate, security personnel guarding strong rooms, and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar offering prayers at the Patna Sahib gurdwara.

'Your Body Only Needs 4 Tsp Oil Per Day'

'Your Body Only Needs 4 Tsp Oil Per Day'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

"If you are eliminating rice, oil, nuts or any food items which give you good nutrients, it becomes very difficult to manage the other nutrients which were supposed to come from that food item," explains Dr Rajeshwari Panda.

Don't judge people by caste, wealth or language: Bhagwat

Don't judge people by caste, wealth or language: Bhagwat

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized the importance of social harmony, environmental responsibility, and national unity, urging people to rise above divisions and work collectively for the betterment of society and the nation.

8 Indian Dishes And Their Global Cousins

8 Indian Dishes And Their Global Cousins

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Across continents and cultures, people unknowingly cook similar dishes -- same idea, different ingredients or different method of preparation. Many Indian favourites have surprising global twins that nearly mirror our flavours, techniques or eating style.

Is Your Cough Serious? A Doctor Answers

Is Your Cough Serious? A Doctor Answers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Pulmonologist Dr Harish Chafle highlights when and why you must not ignore a common cough.

Christmas Recipes From 10 States

Christmas Recipes From 10 States

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

From coastal rasois to hill homes, festive dishes are usually special to a family and so are the grand meals that families gather for and sit down to eat either on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day.

Truth About Mustard Oil: Health Gains & Side Effects Explained

Truth About Mustard Oil: Health Gains & Side Effects Explained

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Everything tastes better with a little mustard. But how does your body feel about mustard oil?

I've never seen anything like it: Cook on England's 'Bazball'

I've never seen anything like it: Cook on England's 'Bazball'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Speaking to ICC in an interview, Cook said that the game has certainly made a big jump in regards to what is possible in Tests.

'Shame students have to...': Trump's $1M 'Gold Card' unveiled

'Shame students have to...': Trump's $1M 'Gold Card' unveiled

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Trump described the Gold Card as a "Green Card, but much better, much more powerful, a much stronger path and a path is a big deal. Have to be great people, but much stronger path", which also helps companies.

Recipes: Mizo Pork, Buff Curry

Recipes: Mizo Pork, Buff Curry

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

An introduction to the mellow flavours of Mizo cuisine.

8 Heady Whiskies To Warm You Up This Season

8 Heady Whiskies To Warm You Up This Season

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Let these spirits liven up your winter!