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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.

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.

'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.'

'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.'

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.

'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.

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

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.

Don't panic, evacuation process is in place: India tells citizens in Nepal

Don't panic, evacuation process is in place: India tells citizens in Nepal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

India has asked its citizens in Nepal not to panic in the wake of the devastating quake, saying an evacuation process is in place and the situation is improving.

Bihar storm kills 42, seriously injures over 80 persons

Bihar storm kills 42, seriously injures over 80 persons

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

At least 42 persons were killed and over 80 seriously injured when a tropical storm ravaged 12 districts of Bihar on Tuesday night, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Wednesday.

Microsoft to hold Windows 9 event in San Francisco

Microsoft to hold Windows 9 event in San Francisco

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Software giant Microsoft is expected to provide a technical preview of its new Windows 9 operating system at an event in San Francisco later this month.

Nepal PM puts toll at 10,000, says rescue ops not effective

Nepal PM puts toll at 10,000, says rescue ops not effective

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on Tuesday said that the death toll in Saturday's devastating 7.9 earthquake could reach 10,000 even as he said that his government was carrying out rescue operations on a war-footing.

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.

Why vegetable prices are sky high once again

Why vegetable prices are sky high once again

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab have also been impacted.

India's openers need to fire against South Africa, says Kapil

India's openers need to fire against South Africa, says Kapil

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev feels that India's top-order batsmen need to take more responsibility against South Africa.

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.

Ramzan recipes: Mutton patties, chicken shawarma and more

Ramzan recipes: Mutton patties, chicken shawarma and more

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Reshma Aslam shares some interesting recipes.

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.'

Navi Mumbai airport may miss 2019 deadline

Navi Mumbai airport may miss 2019 deadline

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Union ministry of home affairs changed its mind and gave bid clearance for Hiranandani Developers and its consortium partner, Zurich Airport

5 traditional Christmas recipes

5 traditional Christmas recipes

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

What is Christmas without some traditional food?

Kaju ni Puri: Butterless, flourless cashew cookies

Kaju ni Puri: Butterless, flourless cashew cookies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Here's how to make butterless, flourless cashew cookies.

Baked Chakli Puris: Guilt-free, healthy Diwali snack

Baked Chakli Puris: Guilt-free, healthy Diwali snack

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Sonal Gupta shares this totally gluten free recipe made from brown rice flour and urad dal flour.

The Forgotten Army review

The Forgotten Army review

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'What was previously buried in the sands of time now gets buried by the weight of banality,' notes Sreehari Nair.

Five traditional yet healthy recipes by chef Pankaj Bhadouria

Five traditional yet healthy recipes by chef Pankaj Bhadouria

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The celebrity chef shares recipes for five unusual Indian desserts.

The Man Who Hopes To Beat Modi

The Man Who Hopes To Beat Modi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

'When Priyankaji's candidature wasn't announced, where is the question of her backing out?'

Auto sales pick up during Diwali

Auto sales pick up during Diwali

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'Inquiries and bookings are at quite a healthy level.'

Australia A thrash India A by 10 wickets, claim series

Australia A thrash India A by 10 wickets, claim series

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Failing to put up any fight against a rampaging Australia A, India A suffered a 10-wicket loss in the second unofficial Test to go down 0-1 in the two-match series on Saturday.

'Markets will be fine if BJP forms a minority government'

'Markets will be fine if BJP forms a minority government'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The stocks could tank more than what it did after the United Progressive Alliance-1 came to power in 2004, as the market has not yet priced in a Bharatiya Janata Party defeat, says Raj Bhatt.

Likely: Tax on long-term capital gains on shares

Likely: Tax on long-term capital gains on shares

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

'The estimates of tax forgone on this item run into hundreds of billions.' 'And there is neither fairness nor rationality to support continuing with this tax holiday for just one class of investors, those who put their money in shares,' says T N Ninan.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal held to exciting draw by Chelsea

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal held to exciting draw by Chelsea

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Images from the English Premier League London derby played between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates on Wednesday

Hazlewood and fellow Australian pacers have only one goal in sight

Hazlewood and fellow Australian pacers have only one goal in sight

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

- 'It's always our goal to take 20 wickets' - 'It backfired at the Gabba with them trying to get stuck into us and Mitch fired back'

Too early for India to replace China as global engine: BNP

Too early for India to replace China as global engine: BNP

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

India's service sector proportionately much larger than China's, while its investment and industrial-production shares are much lower

Recipe: How to make Katori Chaat

Recipe: How to make Katori Chaat

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Priyanka Arun sent us this recipe. You can share yours too!

IN PICTURES: Tornadoes, floods and hail batter Central US

IN PICTURES: Tornadoes, floods and hail batter Central US

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Six people were pulled out of their homes after thunderstorms dumped up to six inches in the southern part of Oklahoma City, prompting authorities to issue a flood warning.

Euro 2016: What went wrong with England's opener

Euro 2016: What went wrong with England's opener

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

For all the positives that England can take from their performance against Russia in their opening Euro 2016 game there remains the worrying issue that their sophisticated modern defenders remain vulnerable to the most basic of attacking ploys -- a long punt into the box.

India focusing on Kathmandu, Gorkha district for rescue ops

India focusing on Kathmandu, Gorkha district for rescue ops

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

India on Wednesday said it is focusing on Nepal's capital Kathmandu and the worst-affected Gorkha district for its rescue and relief efforts in the quake-hit country.

At Mumbai building crash site, residents wait with hope

At Mumbai building crash site, residents wait with hope

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Five days after their building came crashing down, bringing down their world along with it, the survivors wait in hope for definite answers from the authorities, reports Hemant Waje/Rediff.com.

Nepal earthquake is an eerie reminder of 1934 tragedy

Nepal earthquake is an eerie reminder of 1934 tragedy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The devastating quake of 8.3-magnitude on Richter scale that fateful day of January 15 had its epicentre at some 10 kms south of Mt Everest.

Sanctioning Pak may backfire: US lawmakers warned

Sanctioning Pak may backfire: US lawmakers warned

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on US-Pakistan relations and had a lively debate on the issue whose transcript was released on Sunday.