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Is Amitabh Bachchan the right choice to promote GST?

Is Amitabh Bachchan the right choice to promote GST?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The question that is being asked is: Does the GST campaign gain from his all-too-familiar face taking forward its message or will brand fatigue flatten the impact?

Gujarat emerges stronger three years after quake

Gujarat emerges stronger three years after quake

Rediff.com25 Jan 2004

Kutch district, which was almost flattened by the quake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale, is today self-sufficient and now boasts of an Rs 130 crore hospital.

Why India may defeat coronavirus

Why India may defeat coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

'What is hindering us is the fear for the disease.' 'For those below the age of 55 years, it's a mild disease.' 'So take care of yourself, your family and your parents.'

'Drivers will have to be clever'

'Drivers will have to be clever'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

Kohli has word of caution for bowlers...

Kohli has word of caution for bowlers...

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The Indian skipper agreed that four-man attack led by Ishant Sharma will have to share those extra overs amongst themselves, a cushion that all-rounder Pandya would have given.

Diwali recipes: Baked Sandesh, Khajur Aur Nariyal Ke Laddoo

Diwali recipes: Baked Sandesh, Khajur Aur Nariyal Ke Laddoo

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Your guests will love these homemade treats.

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Nadal to clash in semis

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Nadal to clash in semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Images from the men's singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Darwin, an unlikely Test venue

Darwin, an unlikely Test venue

Rediff.com17 Jul 2003

The city is better known for being bombed by the Japanese during the Second World War and flattened by a cyclone on Christmas Eve 1974.

Diwali recipe: Make Nankhatai in 30 minutes

Diwali recipe: Make Nankhatai in 30 minutes

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

US-based food blogger Smruti Shah shares this easy-to-make recipe for Diwali

'We have done our best, far earlier compared to the rest of the world'

'We have done our best, far earlier compared to the rest of the world'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'On January 17, we had our first meeting with the Cabinet secretary.' 'Different secretaries belonging to different departments attended it.' 'It was only two weeks when China had said there is a new disease.' 'So, we gave the quickest response.'

Tornadoes kill 38 in US

Tornadoes kill 38 in US

Rediff.com6 May 2003

The affected areas were in the midwest and south of the United States.

Recipes: Paan cheese cake, palak patta chaat

Recipes: Paan cheese cake, palak patta chaat

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Senior Sous Chef Vijesh Modi at The Deltin, Daman shares four easy but impressive recipes.

'Only get out of home for essential things'

'Only get out of home for essential things'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Even after this epidemic gets over, we know that there are going to be months of effects on the economy and poverty.' 'A lot of things are catastrophic for people from the lower socio-economic classes.' 'Social distancing is going to start killing their day-to-day wages.' 'We are not even measuring that impact.'

'The most actionable thing is to expand testing. Nothing else matters'

'The most actionable thing is to expand testing. Nothing else matters'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'We have to accept that the infection is now in the community and we can't isolate everyone who gets it.' 'Instead, what we need to do is to find out those who are most at risk of death, isolate them and save them from the rest.'

Seventeen killed in Bengal nor'wester

Seventeen killed in Bengal nor'wester

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

Hundreds were injured in the hailstorm, which left a trail of destruction.

29 dead, 70 hurt in Mexico fireworks market blast

29 dead, 70 hurt in Mexico fireworks market blast

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Several of the injured are said to be critical and rescue workers are searching for more casualties in the scorched area.

Terror-stricken people reluctant to return to homes in Nepal

Terror-stricken people reluctant to return to homes in Nepal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Two days after the devastating earthquake in Nepal, terror-stricken people in Kathmandu are still staying outdoors with powerful aftershocks adding to their fears.

Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal

Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The extremely severe cyclonic storm, which made landfall at Puri on Friday, unleashed copious rain and windstorm that gusted up to 200 kmph, blowing away thatched roofs of houses, swamped towns and villages, before weakening and entering West Bengal

Art of Living event 'completely destroyed' Yamuna floodplains, NGT told

Art of Living event 'completely destroyed' Yamuna floodplains, NGT told

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The 'World Culture Festival' extravaganza organised by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living on Yamuna has "completely destroyed" the riverbed, an expert committee has told by the National Green Tribunal.

43 killed as explosion brings down 3 buildings

43 killed as explosion brings down 3 buildings

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

Police suspect the explosion occurred in a manufacturing unit based in one of the buildings, in the Varchcha area.

The new Honda City is worth a thumbs up!

The new Honda City is worth a thumbs up!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The Honda City is one of the highest selling C-segment sedans in the Indian market today.

Pune landslide rescue ops enter last phase, toll reaches 151

Pune landslide rescue ops enter last phase, toll reaches 151

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

In what appears to be the last phase of the massive rescue operation, National Disaster Response Force jawans have recovered 21 more bodies from under the debris of landslide in Malin village in Pune district, which takes the death toll in the July 30 disaster to 151.

The real scandal about the Rafale

The real scandal about the Rafale

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'The air force continues to be short of planes.' 'So, more than a decade after the last selection round got under way, the same process is about to start again for the same kind of aircraft, naturally with the same likely bidders,' points out T N Ninan.

Storm in Bihar kills 54; compensation of Rs 4 lakh announced

Storm in Bihar kills 54; compensation of Rs 4 lakh announced

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The toll in the killer nor'wester in Bihar rose to 54 as reports of 12 more deaths came from the 12 ravaged districts on Thursday.

Have you travelled to the navel of the earth?

Have you travelled to the navel of the earth?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Arundhuti Dasgupta finds herself surrounded by Greek legends and fables in the mythical centre of the world.

Gokulashtami Recipe: How to make Aval Kesari

Gokulashtami Recipe: How to make Aval Kesari

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Rediff reader Charulata Rao shares a traditional recipe that can be made in no time. Share your recipes.

Diwali snacks: How to make Shankarpali, Chivda and Chakli

Diwali snacks: How to make Shankarpali, Chivda and Chakli

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Kumudini Shetty tells you how to dish up some traditional savouries.

Here's an exotic excuse from Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel

Here's an exotic excuse from Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Sebastian Vettel offered one of Formula One's more exotic excuses on Sunday by saying he had lost time in the Canadian Grand Prix by saving two seagulls from being flattened by his Ferrari.

3 delicious ways to make chicken

3 delicious ways to make chicken

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Try these easy chicken recipes from Reshma Aslam's kitchen diary.

Why Mumbai has scary coronavirus figures

Why Mumbai has scary coronavirus figures

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'It is a bigger challenge for Mumbai because we have a dense population and people are staying in very, very small rooms.' 'So even if there is one case, then it can spread to you know, four or five people are staying together.'

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The storm is India's strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in 20 years.

Sehwag's blazing ton powers Kings XI into IPL final

Sehwag's blazing ton powers Kings XI into IPL final

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Virender Sehwag was at his vintage best as he smashed a power-packed 122 to guide Kings XI Punjab to a convincing 24-run victory over Chennai Super Kings and a place in the final of the Indian Premier League on Friday night.

7 dead, 90 injured after pandal collapses at Ujjain Kumbh Mela

7 dead, 90 injured after pandal collapses at Ujjain Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com5 May 2016

"Seven people have been killed and 90 injured in and around the Mela area," district collector Kavindra Kiyawat told PTI. The second Shahi-Snan is due on May 9.

Wimbledon PICS: Strycova stuns Konta to enter semis

Wimbledon PICS: Strycova stuns Konta to enter semis

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Images from the women's singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

Resurgent Mumbai look to build on momentum against leaders Gujarat

Resurgent Mumbai look to build on momentum against leaders Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Their bid for a third title back on track after a shock defeat in the opening game, defending champions Mumbai Indians would be keen to carry on the winning momentum when they face table toppers Gujarat Lions, who have won both their matches so far, in an IPL game.

India to be 2nd largest IT market in APAC by 2019: Gartner

India to be 2nd largest IT market in APAC by 2019: Gartner

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

India to be 2nd largest IT market in APAC by 2019: Gartner

'We were not prepared' for quake, says Nepalese prime minister

'We were not prepared' for quake, says Nepalese prime minister

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on Thursday said that his government was caught off guard by the fresh powerful earthquake this week and it is working on a rehabilitation plan to reconstruct the damaged infrastructure.

Solution to Delhi's power problem lies with its residents

Solution to Delhi's power problem lies with its residents

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Delhi power minister Satyendra Jain in an interview to Rediff.com contributor Upasna Pandey, says thatdiscoms will be able to cater to the peak power demand of up to 6,500 MW, provided residents cooperate by reducing peak time usage.