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Recipe: Bethica's Dragon Fruit Shrikhand

Recipe: Bethica's Dragon Fruit Shrikhand

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Create a shrikhand using dragon fruit and enjoy the awesome results.

RBI keeps interest rates unchanged amid uncertainty over Trump's tariffs

RBI keeps interest rates unchanged amid uncertainty over Trump's tariffs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent for the second consecutive time, citing concerns over tariff uncertainties.

Vroom: Where Kids Can Learn About Cars...

Vroom: Where Kids Can Learn About Cars...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Vroom, which was conceptualised by MuSo and executed in partnership with Vikram Mehta, CEO of Planet Auto, is more than a car show, it is an educational pit stop that promises to ignite a lifelong interest in engineering, mechanics, and design.

Protein Craze Sweeps India

Protein Craze Sweeps India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

How much protein is needed for a healthy daily diet? A healthy adult needs a minimum of 0.80 gram of protein for every kilogramme of body weight per day. The average consumption of protein in India is around 62 gm per day, which is way lower than the global average of 78 gm.

A Day at Mumbai's Museum of Solutions

A Day at Mumbai's Museum of Solutions

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

MUSO is more than a museum; it is a vibrant, innovative playground that fosters curiosity.

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Sandwiched between a Hero MotoCorp showroom and a shop that hires out cooking utensils is a small, dingy building that's been locked up. The non-descript two-room building is a manufacturing unit of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the pharma company made its Coldriff cough syrup that has allegedly killed 25 children in Madhya Pradesh.

Two India trips for Messi? Here's what we know

Two India trips for Messi? Here's what we know

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Lionel Messi on Thursday confirmed his participation in the much-anticipated GOAT Tour of India 2025, calling it an "honour" to revisit the "passionate football nation" where he last played 14 years ago.

'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'Political protection allow groups to recruit, rearm and operate with reduced operational pressure. That increases their bargaining power and their ability to destabilise.'

Modi hails Trump as India welcomes Gaza peace deal

Modi hails Trump as India welcomes Gaza peace deal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the release of hostages in Israel and expressed support for President Trump's peace efforts in the region.

Darjeeling landslides: Hill pockets cut-off, tourists stuck; toll rises to 24

Darjeeling landslides: Hill pockets cut-off, tourists stuck; toll rises to 24

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The death toll from landslides in Darjeeling, West Bengal has risen to 24, with rescue operations continuing amidst challenging conditions. Thousands of tourists are stranded as roads remain blocked.

How Brands Can Connect with Gen Alpha

How Brands Can Connect with Gen Alpha

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Though the oldest Alphas are just turning 15 in 2025, they're already more digitally fluent than any generation before, points out Sandeep Goyal.

When Indian Soldiers Went Through Hell

When Indian Soldiers Went Through Hell

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Can Imperial Japan be forgiven for what it did to Indian soldiers it was supposed to protect as PoWs?

Retail inflation rises marginally to 2.07% in Aug

Retail inflation rises marginally to 2.07% in Aug

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Retail inflation in August rose slightly to 2.07 per cent from 1.61 per cent in the preceding month, mainly due to increase in prices of vegetables, meat and fish, according to a government data released on Friday.

Modi hails Trump's Gaza peace plan efforts amid strained ties

Modi hails Trump's Gaza peace plan efforts amid strained ties

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated US President Donald Trump on the success of the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan for Gaza and reviewed trade negotiations during a phone conversation.

Amazon, Flipkart deploy war rooms for Rs 1.2 trillion festival battle

Amazon, Flipkart deploy war rooms for Rs 1.2 trillion festival battle

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

At the stroke of midnight, live dashboards lit up simultaneously across Amazon India's World Trade Centre headquarters and Flipkart's Outer Ring Road office in Bengaluru. In sprawling "war rooms" at both the companies, executives monitored real-time data streams tracking payment speeds, inventory levels, and delivery logistics as millions of shoppers flooded online platforms.

Shailesh wins India's first gold at Para Worlds

Shailesh wins India's first gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

High jumper Shailesh opens gold account for India, 2 world records shattered

Deadly cough syrup toll rises to 20 in MP; Kerala bans Sresan medicines

Deadly cough syrup toll rises to 20 in MP; Kerala bans Sresan medicines

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla confirmed that 20 children have died after consuming contaminated cough syrup. An investigation is underway, and action has been taken against the manufacturer, doctor, and FDA officials.

Cough syrup deaths: No state follows pharma safety norms

Cough syrup deaths: No state follows pharma safety norms

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) will conduct testing, inspection and auditing of cough syrup manufacturers.

Cough Syrup For Kids: Centre Tightens Rules

Cough Syrup For Kids: Centre Tightens Rules

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Health ministry advisory urges rational use of cough syrups in children after 11 deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

How would India become Vishwaguru if...: Sonam Wangchuk's wife

How would India become Vishwaguru if...: Sonam Wangchuk's wife

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Angmo challenged authorities to an open debate on the allegations, including those suggesting links to Pakistan, and said neither she has been able to contact Wangchuk nor has she been provided with formal documents detailing the charges against him by the administration.

Dr Ramakanta Panda's Heart Beats For Wildlife Too

Dr Ramakanta Panda's Heart Beats For Wildlife Too

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Dr Ramakanta Panda's unique exhibition, titled Heartbeats -- Wildlife, Our Shared Future, features a compelling collection of over 200 photographs centred around the theme of wildlife conservation.

RBI raises FY26 GDP growth projection to 6.8%

RBI raises FY26 GDP growth projection to 6.8%

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday revised upward its growth estimates for the current fiscal year to 6.8 per cent and lowered its inflation projection to 2.6 per cent based on an above-normal monsoon and the rationalisation of GST rates.

Fresh charge slapped on Delhi godman, court sends him to 14-day jail

Fresh charge slapped on Delhi godman, court sends him to 14-day jail

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, accused of molesting 17 women students, has been remanded to judicial custody. Police have added a charge related to threatening a witness.

GST rates cut: Challenges FMCG companies are facing

GST rates cut: Challenges FMCG companies are facing

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

With lower GST rates taking effect, fast-moving consumer goods players face challenges in setting reduced prices for their products in round figures, but expect the magical price points to be restored within two months.

Ozone pollution poses major threat to India's staple foods

Ozone pollution poses major threat to India's staple foods

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

A new study by IIT-Kharagpur warns that ozone pollution could significantly reduce agricultural yields in India, particularly impacting wheat, rice, and maize production. The study, published in the journal 'Environmental Research', highlights the vulnerability of major food crops to rising surface ozone levels, especially in the Indo-Gangetic Plain and Central India. The researchers call for effective emission reduction strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure global food security.

US Farm Distress Real Reason For Trump's Tariff Tantrums

US Farm Distress Real Reason For Trump's Tariff Tantrums

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'What the US appears to be doing is to force India to be "the buyer of last resort", on whom their products can be dumped, 1.4 billion people have to eat something, so why not eat American corn?' 'What is exercising the Trump lot is the fact that most of the farms are in solidly Republican Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

Odisha to ban non-veg food, liquor near Jagannath temple in Puri

Odisha to ban non-veg food, liquor near Jagannath temple in Puri

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

He said the government was also planning to bring uniformity in the height and facade of all buildings along the Grand Road.

Cough syrup kills 14 children in MP, doctor arrested

Cough syrup kills 14 children in MP, doctor arrested

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Police have arrested a doctor for alleged negligence and registered a case against the manufacturer of a 'toxic' cough syrup after the death of 14 children in Chhindwara due to suspected renal failure, officials said on Sunday.

How Your 20s Decide Your Menopause Journey

How Your 20s Decide Your Menopause Journey

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

"Menopause is not a one-day thing," says gynaecologist Dr Nidhi Jha, who is also a founder and director at Care&Cure Clinic, New Delhi. "It's a gradual process that begins years before your last period and it's deeply influenced by how you live your 20s."

Will RBI Governor Play Santa In December?

Will RBI Governor Play Santa In December?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

While the economy will wait for a rate cut in December, the banking industry should be happy with the wave of liberalisation -- a big push for growth in bank credit, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear.'

6 Indian Food Cities Among Top 100 List

6 Indian Food Cities Among Top 100 List

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Six Indian cities won global food honours and were ranked among the world's top 100 food cities recently by online international food guide TasteAtlas.com.

Marico Q2 volume growth likely to be in high single digit

Marico Q2 volume growth likely to be in high single digit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Marico is expected to post high single-digit volume growth in the India business in the July-September quarter. However, it is expected to moderate sequentially, the company said in its quarterly update on exchanges.

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'Pakistan is uncomfortable with the Indian presence in Afghanistan. They want the Taliban to ensure that there is no Indian presence in Afghanistan.'

'She Behaved Like A Very Ordinary Person, Without Any Airs'

'She Behaved Like A Very Ordinary Person, Without Any Airs'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'She is a nice girl, simple, patient and affectionate. Because she is so empathetic, because she has the ability to feel for people, I am sure she will be able to solve the problems ordinary citizens face in this country.'

Around 500 cops deployed for TVK chief Vijay's Karur rally: Police

Around 500 cops deployed for TVK chief Vijay's Karur rally: Police

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Referring to the findings of the preliminary investigation, he denied the claims of a section that there was a stone pelting during the rally.

'No contact since his arrest': Wangchuk's wife moves SC

'No contact since his arrest': Wangchuk's wife moves SC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Gitanjali Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking his release from detention under the National Security Act. Wangchuk was detained following protests in Ladakh. The plea challenges his detention and alleges violations of due process.

Things That Make Malaika Go Hmmm

Things That Make Malaika Go Hmmm

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Malaika Arora shares pictures of her 'moods' on social media.

'Befriend Your Brain. Take Care Of It'

'Befriend Your Brain. Take Care Of It'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'If your environment is constantly negative or stressful, you'll start feeling that way too.'

Swiggy expands 10-minute food delivery service 'Bolt' to over 500 cities

Swiggy expands 10-minute food delivery service 'Bolt' to over 500 cities

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Swiggy on Friday said its 10-minute food delivery service 'Bolt', which was launched in October last year, is now operational in more than 500 cities across the country.