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Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 cr in North-Eastern states: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 cr in North-Eastern states: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd will invest Rs 75,000 crore in North Eastern states in setting up 350 biogas plants, expanding its telecom services, retail footprint, and clean energy projects, chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Friday. Speaking at the Rising NorthEast Investors Summit here, Reliance Industries Ltd chairman and managing director said his group will invest in factories for high-quality FMCG products in the region and setting up a 150-bed cancer hospital in Manipur.

Yes To Dessert, No To Guilt... Try Ranveer Brar's Tip

Yes To Dessert, No To Guilt... Try Ranveer Brar's Tip

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

"Multi-hyphenation is the future. Everybody should do everything. After all, we have one life," says Chef Ranveer Brar.

Sri Lanka: Got Gas, But What To Cook?

Sri Lanka: Got Gas, But What To Cook?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Scenes from Colombo days after Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka's president.

Milestone Watch: Gill, Rahul, Jadeja In Focus

Milestone Watch: Gill, Rahul, Jadeja In Focus

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

As India get set to take on England in a five-match Test series, starting in Leeds on June 20, a look at the upcoming milestone for their top players.

India could double US energy purchases this year to offset tariff threat

India could double US energy purchases this year to offset tariff threat

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

India's purchase of US crude oil has picked up in 2025 and could easily double their previous levels, government officials said on Wednesday. The surge comes in the wake of the then-incoming Donald Trump administration's announcement that it would consider hiking tariffs on a reciprocal basis, and pushed some countries, especially those with large trade surpluses with the US, to buy more of its energy.

Shobha's Baked Fish In Green Masala

Shobha's Baked Fish In Green Masala

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Stop frying your masala fish. Eliminate excess oil by baking it.

Recipe: Bethica's Bun Dosas

Recipe: Bethica's Bun Dosas

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

A sister or cousin of paniyarams, these are akin to large pan-fried idlis but are dosas. And utilise millets.

5 Leftover Foods DANGEROUS Unless Reheated, Like Rice!

5 Leftover Foods DANGEROUS Unless Reheated, Like Rice!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Certain foods should be reheated thoroughly after cooking and need to be refrigerated soon and well, or they can cause digestive issues and pose potential health risks. Here is a list of 5!

Diplomacy, Royalty, Humanity On OTT

Diplomacy, Royalty, Humanity On OTT

Rediff.com9 May 2025

There's room for all kinds on OTT this week, as Sukanya Verma tells us.

Govt cuts gas allocation for LPG, diverts to city gas retailers

Govt cuts gas allocation for LPG, diverts to city gas retailers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

The government has slashed allocation of natural gas used for LPG production, and diverted the low-priced fuel to city gas retailers like Indraprastha Gas Ltd and Adani-Total Gas Ltd to meet a part of their requirement for CNG/piped cooking gas supplies, according an official order. The government had in October and November last year cut supplies of low-priced natural gas coming from old fields such as Mumbai High and Bassein fields in the Bay of Bengal, to city gas retailers by as much as 40 per cent in view of limited output.

England beware: 'No hiding place when facing India'

England beware: 'No hiding place when facing India'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Charismatic England batter Joe Root has advocated consistency to counter India in the upcoming five-Test series, saying "there's no hiding place" when it comes to facing such an indomitable opponent.

Recipe: Sarab's Penne With Jalapenos, Mushrooms And Sundried Tomatoes.

Recipe: Sarab's Penne With Jalapenos, Mushrooms And Sundried Tomatoes.

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Always lightly saute your vegetables with pasta to create a tasty offering.

When Madhuri Ate Vada Pav With Tim Cook

When Madhuri Ate Vada Pav With Tim Cook

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

India opened its first Apple store in Mumbai, and everyone, including Bollywood, paid a visit.

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.

Recipe: Vidhya's Hare Tamatar Ki Sabji

Recipe: Vidhya's Hare Tamatar Ki Sabji

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Tomatoes, before they ripen, make a great sabji.

What Did These Ladies Cook For MPs?

What Did These Ladies Cook For MPs?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

A millet luncheon was organised by the department of agriculture and farmers welfare as part of the International Year of Millets 2023 celebration at Parliament House.

2 Heart Healthy Recipes

2 Heart Healthy Recipes

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

These recipes will give you good health.

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Corn rotis fried in ghee with white butter-topped mustard greens has a firm place in culinary heaven.

Recipe: Hitesh's Mom's Sambhar

Recipe: Hitesh's Mom's Sambhar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Hitesh Harisinghani's mother learned to make sambhar from his nani. Packed with vegetables, it has a dash of sweetness from the jaggery, and sour from tamarind and tomatoes.

De Bruyne bows out as City beat Bournemouth to go third

De Bruyne bows out as City beat Bournemouth to go third

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a victory in his final appearance at Etihad Stadium, as Omar Marmoush scored a stunner in a 3-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Tuesday that saw them climb to third in the table.

5 Ways To Reduce Bloating During Periods

5 Ways To Reduce Bloating During Periods

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Dr Smita Naram, co-founder of Ayushakti, explains how simple remedies like a warm cup of ginger tea can help reduce bloating and flatulence during periods.

Pawan Kalyan's son injured in fire at Singapore school

Pawan Kalyan's son injured in fire at Singapore school

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The incident caused burns to Mark Shankar's hands and legs, while smoke inhalation also affected his lungs and he is currently receiving treatment in a hospital there, Janasena Party said in a press release.

Paresh Rawal apologises for 'cook fish for Bengalis' remark

Paresh Rawal apologises for 'cook fish for Bengalis' remark

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal on Friday apologised for his statement linking gas cylinders, Bengalis and fish during a campaign speech in Gujarat, saying his reference was to illegal Bangladeshis and Rohingyas.

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

US strikes on Iran's three main nuclear facilities have once again raised concerns that Tehran might shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most critical chokepoints, through which a fifth of global oil and gas supply flows.

MNS protests insult to Marathis over non-veg food in Mumbai society

MNS protests insult to Marathis over non-veg food in Mumbai society

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) confronted residents of a housing society in suburban Ghatkopar over allegations that Gujarati residents insulted Marathi-speaking families for eating non-vegetarian food. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, sparked intervention from police and condemnation from a state minister. The MNS leader in the video accused the Gujarati residents of calling the Marathi-speaking families "dirty" for their food choices, a claim denied by a resident of the building. The incident highlights simmering tensions between language communities in Mumbai, particularly in the lead-up to civic elections.

The Best Foods To Heal A Fatty Liver

The Best Foods To Heal A Fatty Liver

Rediff.com30 May 2025

To support liver health and potentially reverse fatty liver, it's essential to focus on a well-balanced diet, portion control, and active lifestyle habits, says rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutritionist and dietician.

Odia Recipe: Shristi's Pakhala Bhata

Odia Recipe: Shristi's Pakhala Bhata

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Basic fermented rice is served up with a wide range of ingredients to make a wonderfully, comforting meal.

Home-cooked food, special room for Chandrababu Naidu in jail

Home-cooked food, special room for Chandrababu Naidu in jail

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The 73-year-old former chief minister has been provided with a separate accommodation inside the jail in view of the purported threat to his life. He is a Z-plus category security protectee.

Court rejects Naresh Goyal's plea for personal doctor, home-cooked food

Court rejects Naresh Goyal's plea for personal doctor, home-cooked food

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

A special court in Mumbai on Monday rejected Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal's applications seeking medical checkup by his personal doctor on regular basis and home-cooked food inside prison.

Oil: India to save Rs 1.8 lakh cr on import bill

Oil: India to save Rs 1.8 lakh cr on import bill

Rediff.com7 May 2025

India, the world's third largest oil importing and consuming nation, is likely to save as much as Rs 1.8 lakh crore on import of crude oil and LNG if the trend of softening international energy rates continues, Icra said Wednesday. India, which meets over 85 per cent of its crude oil needs through imports, spent $242.4 billion on buying crude from overseas in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

10 Traditional Indian Christmas Recipes

10 Traditional Indian Christmas Recipes

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

In the days leading upto Christmas, cooking and baking reaches a peak at so many homes across India. Try these authentic Indian recipes for the holiday season.

'Lataji became a fantastic cook'

'Lataji became a fantastic cook'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'In just a couple of years, she proved herself the best cook in the Mangeshkar family.'

Lights Off: Spain and Portugal Plunge into Darkness

Lights Off: Spain and Portugal Plunge into Darkness

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Spain and Portugal suffered a major power outage on Monday, affecting millions and disrupting airports, metros, and telecom companies.

Boxing icon George Foreman dies aged 76

Boxing icon George Foreman dies aged 76

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight boxer who lost the 'Rumble in the Jungle' to Muhammad Ali before his inspiring second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman, died on Friday night. He was 76.

Amritsar-Wagah War Losses: Rs 12,000 Crore

Amritsar-Wagah War Losses: Rs 12,000 Crore

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'Only those who live through these situations understand the true cost of war.'

Can't wait to return, says Apple CEO Tim Cook on last day of India visit

Can't wait to return, says Apple CEO Tim Cook on last day of India visit

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

After a five-day long visit, Apple CEO Tim Cook left India with a note that he can't wait to return to the country. The visit of Cook coincided with 25 years of the iPhone maker's presence in India. Cook arrived in India on Monday. The visit started with the launch of the first official Apple store in Mumbai on April 18 followed by a second in the national capital on April 20.

Look, What Rinku Gifted Dad!

Look, What Rinku Gifted Dad!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Rinku Singh gifted his father Khanchand Singh a Kawasaki Ninja 400 motorcycle.

Census with caste enumeration to begin from Oct 1, 2026

Census with caste enumeration to begin from Oct 1, 2026

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Census exercise with caste enumeration will be carried out with the reference date of October 1, 2026, in snow-bound areas like Ladakh and of March 1, 2027, in the rest of the country, the Home Ministry announced on Wednesday.

What's cooking? Shinde, Fadnavis, Pawar hold late-night meet

What's cooking? Shinde, Fadnavis, Pawar hold late-night meet

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The meeting was convened in the backdrop of the ruling Mahayuti's below par performance in the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections.

Simple Food Advice For 2025

Simple Food Advice For 2025

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Here is 10 simple pieces of advice from Krish Ashok, who writes on food.