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At last, Akhilesh Yadav has become his own man

At last, Akhilesh Yadav has become his own man

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Whether he succeeds in becoming chief minister again or not, Akhilesh is finally out of the shadow cast by his family, but without losing a sense of balance.

Recipe: Beetroot Kalakand

Recipe: Beetroot Kalakand

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

You must try these easy recipes from Bethica Das in Sharjah.

Bigg Boss 14: Is Rakhi's love for Abhinav FAKE?

Bigg Boss 14: Is Rakhi's love for Abhinav FAKE?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Is Rakhi's attraction towards Abhinav real or a mere strategy?

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'

UK ends 20-year military campaign in Afghanistan as troops fly back

UK ends 20-year military campaign in Afghanistan as troops fly back

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

A Royal Air Force plane left Kabul airport on Saturday night and arrived at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, including with British ambassador to Afghanistan Sir Laurie Bristow who had been assisting the evacuation process.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for second consecutive day

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for second consecutive day

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Petrol and diesel prices were hiked by 60 paisa per litre on Monday, for the second day in a row, as State-owned oil firms reverted to daily price revisions after an 83-day hiatus. Petrol price in Delhi was hiked to Rs 72.46 per litre from Rs 71.86 on Sunday, while diesel rates were increased to Rs 70.59 a litre from Rs 69.99, according to a price notification of state oil marketing companies.

BWF seeking 'more clarity' from China over World Tour Finals

BWF seeking 'more clarity' from China over World Tour Finals

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

In May, the BWF had unveiled a revised international calendar to salvage the remainder of the season. However, with the global health crisis showing no signs of abating, many events were cancelled from the reworked calendar.

India Gate turns a page: Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with war memorial flame

India Gate turns a page: Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with war memorial flame

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate in New Delhi was merged with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial on Friday.

Long, winding road ahead for electric cars in India

Long, winding road ahead for electric cars in India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The electric vehicle evolution in India's passenger vehicle market has remained frozen in time and may see limited adoption over the next decade, experts say.

'We have a term, 'Pakistanisation' of Ukraine''

'We have a term, 'Pakistanisation' of Ukraine''

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'Transformation of Ukraine into some kind of permanent strategic challenger, which Russia would have to contain and deter, spend a significant part of political and strategic resources on it.'

Biryani! Paneer Makhani! Malpua!

Biryani! Paneer Makhani! Malpua!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Check out these flavourful recipes.

Recipe: Matar Ki Kachori

Recipe: Matar Ki Kachori

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

This crispy, flaky, deep-fried Indian bread is stuffed with green peas.

Recipes: Kachoris for Holi

Recipes: Kachoris for Holi

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Maharaj Jodharam Choudhary of the Khandani Rajdhani has special Holi recipes for you.

Coronavirus: WHO says lab leak theory 'unlikely'

Coronavirus: WHO says lab leak theory 'unlikely'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Speaking at a press conference, Peter Ben Embarek, the head of the WHO mission in Wuhan, stated four hypotheses on how the virus spread but reiterated that "laboratory incident hypothesis is extremely unlikely to explain the introduction of the virus into the human population".

3 SPECIAL Treats for Mother's Day

3 SPECIAL Treats for Mother's Day

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Impress your mom with these indulgent desserts.

Yes, these are sand sculptures; YES, they are amazing!

Yes, these are sand sculptures; YES, they are amazing!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

A team of 30 carvers from around the world spent four weeks building 150 giant sculptures based on Marvel, Star Wars, Disney and Pixar movies in Ostend, Belgium.

Road ahead for 'mock meat' is long but holds promise

Road ahead for 'mock meat' is long but holds promise

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

India's plant-based meat market is estimated at $30-40 million, largely driven by consumer packaged food. The market size in India is likely to touch $500 million in three years.

UK plans series of diplomatic efforts after Afghanistan exit

UK plans series of diplomatic efforts after Afghanistan exit

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'If the new regime in Kabul wants diplomatic recognition, or to unlock the billions that are currently frozen, they will have to ensure safe passage for those who wish to leave the country, to respect the rights of women and girls, to prevent Afghanistan from, again, becoming an incubator for global terror, because that would be disastrous for Afghanistan'

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Washington is signalling to Delhi that it can rely on American support in any great game vis-a-vis China. Delhi shouldn't fall into the trap, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Looking at Parineeti's SUPERSTAR life!

Looking at Parineeti's SUPERSTAR life!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Happy birthday, Pari!

Why PM V P Singh avoided Nuclear Tests

Why PM V P Singh avoided Nuclear Tests

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'With Punjab and Kashmir in flames, it would not have been politically wise to alienate the West.' 'It would have inclined Western countries towards Pakistan.' 'It would have been a self-goal.'

What secret is Shilpa revealing to Kareena?

What secret is Shilpa revealing to Kareena?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.

Lancet Study finds Russian vaccine safe, effective

Lancet Study finds Russian vaccine safe, effective

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Results from early-phase non-randomised vaccine trials in a total of 76 people show that two formulations of the vaccine have a good safety profile detected over 42 days, and induce antibody responses in all participants within 21 days.

US Wants To Be Friends With Taliban?

US Wants To Be Friends With Taliban?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Regional States will be worried that the US's nascent engagement with the Taliban behind the fig leaf of humanitarian aid enables the return of US intelligence personnel to Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

It will never be possible to recreate an exact account of this epic battle to remember and honour other brave jawans, but one thing that the nation will always do is to bow down their heads in respect and reverence at the war memorial at Chushul called 'The Rezang La War Memorial -- Ahir Dham'.

IL&FS scam: Govt keen to get Deloitte, BSR banned

IL&FS scam: Govt keen to get Deloitte, BSR banned

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The ministry has also made Udayen Sen of Deloitte, and Kalpesh Mehta and Sampath Ganesh of BSR as respondents as they were the signatories of the audit reports of the company.

DDLJ set for Broadway Debut

DDLJ set for Broadway Debut

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

After 26 years, Aditya Chopra is set to direct DDLJ again and it will mark his debut as a director on Broadway.

Money, money, money: the cost of Tokyo's pandemic-delayed Games

Money, money, money: the cost of Tokyo's pandemic-delayed Games

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Here are some areas where costs have grown, and where income that had been expected will not materialise.

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Manchester Utd's Fred receives racist abuse after defeat by Liverpool.

2nd Test: Rohit ton helps India weather top-order collapse against England

2nd Test: Rohit ton helps India weather top-order collapse against England

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Rohit's 162-run partnership with Ajinkya Rahane dragged the hosts back into the contest, before England dismissed both in the final session.

20 tips to make your groceries last longer

20 tips to make your groceries last longer

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Keeping your food fresh through a lockdown.

Pak-India ties: One step forward, two steps backward

Pak-India ties: One step forward, two steps backward

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

So far, almost every positive development in terms of the bilateral ties has been overtaken by innate hostility that is often driven by popular sentiments.

No claycourt season as tennis suspended till June

No claycourt season as tennis suspended till June

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The ATP and WTA have extended the suspension of their tours until June 7, the two tennis bodies said in a joint statement on Wednesday, as the coronavirus pandemic continued to shred the sporting calendar. The claycourt season "will not be held as scheduled" due to the suspension, the organising bodies of the men's and women's tours said. The men's ATP and women's WTA rankings will be frozen for the time.

The cost of Tokyo's pandemic-delayed Olympics

The cost of Tokyo's pandemic-delayed Olympics

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Organisers said last December that the entire cost of holding the Games would come to about $15.4 billion, including $2.8 billion in costs for the unprecedented postponement from 2020. Since then, the projected bill for postponement has risen to $3 billion.

India's Green Shoots for the Planet

India's Green Shoots for the Planet

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Modi's unexpected announcement of achieving net zero by 2070 may have neatly deflected the pressures on India to sign up to an ambitious pledge but it does nothing to dispel the ecological emergency that threatens all life on the planet, , points out former forerign secretary Shyam Saran, the prime minister's special envoy and chief negotiator on climate change 2007-2010.

'My time in jail scarred me forever'

'My time in jail scarred me forever'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'Your faith in the system, and in the fact that you are a citizen of this country and have rights, starts eroding.'

Confused about COVID vaccines in India? This is for you

Confused about COVID vaccines in India? This is for you

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The Drugs Control General of India has permitted emergency use of Covid vaccine Sputnik V with certain conditions, clearing the way for a third vaccine in addition to Covishield and Covaxin. Besides, the government on Tuesday also fast-tracked emergency approval for other jabs. Here is what the vaccines are all about:

Accounts freeze ruined BCCI reputation, says president Thakur

Accounts freeze ruined BCCI reputation, says president Thakur

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The reputation of the Indian cricket board (BCCI) has been ruined by the freezing of its bank accounts, its president Anurag Thakur said on Tuesday, after a Supreme Court-appointed panel blocked it from making two payments to its state units. The panel asked two banks to halt the disbursements after the board ignored some of the panel recommendations for reforming the world's richest cricket board, which has been criticised for a perceived lack of transparency.

Stunning NASA image reveals Pluto's mysterious icy plains

Stunning NASA image reveals Pluto's mysterious icy plains

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Smooth, icy plains have been spotted on the surface of Pluto, in the latest images released on Friday from a NASA spacecraft that flew by the dwarf planet this week.

Why you shouldn't cook potatoes in a microwave

Why you shouldn't cook potatoes in a microwave

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Heating a potato without pricking a few holes on its skin may lead to an explosion inside the oven.