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Recipe: Bethica's Bajra Fried Rice

Recipe: Bethica's Bajra Fried Rice

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Bajra or pearl millet is a wonderfully nutritious substitute to rice, and can be made into a tasty vegetable pulau.

Who is the hottest July cover girl? VOTE!

Who is the hottest July cover girl? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

If you're wondering about the lack of rains this month, it probably has something to do with the global warming courtesy these cover girls. Don't forget to vote for your favourite at the end of the page.

After acrimonious campaign, PM hopes for productive winter session

After acrimonious campaign, PM hopes for productive winter session

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The winter session of Parliament will end on January 5, 2018.

Trump vows to cancel Paris Climate Agreement

Trump vows to cancel Paris Climate Agreement

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Noting that the US energy dominance will be declared a strategic economic and foreign policy goal, Trump said America has 1.5 times as much oil as the combined proven resources of all OPEC countries

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The NRSC satellite imagery revealed that the lake covered approximately 162.7 hectares. Its area increased to 167.4 hectares on September 28 but drastically reduced to 60.3 hectares.

Covid vax tweak can help against new variants: Guleria

Covid vax tweak can help against new variants: Guleria

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The COVID-19 vaccines can be "tweaked" to provide protection against new variants of the virus, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, Director Dr Randeep Guleria said.

Why giant hands are emerging from the water in Venice

Why giant hands are emerging from the water in Venice

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Support, a temporary artwork by artist Lorenzo Quinn, sees two large hands emerge from Venice's Grand Canal to protect, and as the name suggests, support the historic Ca' Sagredo Hotel.

IIT Delhi in Gulf, trade in local currencies: Modi concludes 'productive' UAE visit

IIT Delhi in Gulf, trade in local currencies: Modi concludes 'productive' UAE visit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Modi was honoured with the 'Order of Zayed', the UAE's highest civilian award, in 2019 as a mark of appreciation for his efforts to boost bilateral ties between the two nations.

Adani now keen to produce world's cheapest hydrogen

Adani now keen to produce world's cheapest hydrogen

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Billionaire Gautam Adani on Thursday said his logistics-to-energy conglomerate will invest $70 billion over the next decade to become the world's largest renewable energy company and produce world's cheapest hydrogen. Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), the world's largest solar power developer, is targeting 45 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and will invest $20 billion to develop a 2 GW per year solar manufacturing capacity by 2022-23. Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL), India's largest private sector power transmission and retail distribution company, is looking to increase the share of renewable power procurement from the current 3 per cent to 30 per cent by FY 2023 and to 70 per cent by FY 2030.

Twitter War: Trump vs badass scientists

Twitter War: Trump vs badass scientists

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Defiant employees from multiple US government agencies are fighting the Trump administration's gag orders on climate change and penchant for "alt facts" with rogue Twitter accounts.

Modi, Biden to take questions from US media after talks

Modi, Biden to take questions from US media after talks

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden will have a one-on-one meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday before holding high-level talks to further boost the growing Indo-US strategic relations in areas like defence, space, clean energy and critical technologies.

Climate change pact: PM says no winners or losers

Climate change pact: PM says no winners or losers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the landmark climate change deal reached in Paris on Saturday night as the victory of "climate justice" and said there are no winners or losers in the outcome.

Are These 2023's Hottest Dusky Women?

Are These 2023's Hottest Dusky Women?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

These beauties that dark skin rules the world.

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The constitution of both countries begins with the "three words -- We the People -- as President Biden just mentioned", said Modi, who is on his first state visit to the US.

'We don't plan to have kids'

'We don't plan to have kids'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Would you want to bring kids into a world that could run out of drinking water before they reach adulthood?'

PIX: Eid celebrated across the country with fervour

PIX: Eid celebrated across the country with fervour

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

People came out of homes in large numbers, offered namaz at mosques, greeted each other with hugs and exchanged food and gifts across the length and breadth of India to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on Sunday.

26/11 attackers still roam free, says Javed Akhtar in Pakistan

26/11 attackers still roam free, says Javed Akhtar in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Netizens applauded him for calling out terrorism stemming out of Pakistan on Pakistani soil.

Heatwave claims over 17,000 lives in 50 yrs in India

Heatwave claims over 17,000 lives in 50 yrs in India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

A study shows that the country has experienced 706 heatwave incidents from 1971-2019.

India seeing pronounced economic slowdown, says new IMF chief

India seeing pronounced economic slowdown, says new IMF chief

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

"Now is the time for countries with room in their budgets to deploy -- or get ready to deploy -- fiscal firepower. In fact, low interest rates may give some policymakers additional money to spend," new IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said.

Malaysia's Lashkar arrest points to its global footprint

Malaysia's Lashkar arrest points to its global footprint

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Aveek Sen on how the Lashkar e Tayiba looks at the world while focusing on India and Afghanistan.

Why our cities get submerged in the monsoon

Why our cities get submerged in the monsoon

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'Urbanisation results in heavy rainfall events.'

Trump test awaits NASA-ISRO's most expensive satellite

Trump test awaits NASA-ISRO's most expensive satellite

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

If all goes on well, the NISAR satellite will be launched in 2021 from India using the Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).

Modi's 1st problem: A below-normal monsoon

Modi's 1st problem: A below-normal monsoon

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'The first two months of monsoon are not looking good.' 'In case both the halves fail, it is going to be misery.'

Modi to visit US on June 22, Biden to host state dinner

Modi to visit US on June 22, Biden to host state dinner

Rediff.com10 May 2023

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the upcoming visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India.

US will repair its alliances and engage with world again: Biden

US will repair its alliances and engage with world again: Biden

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

In his maiden address to the employees of the State Department, the US president said he has come to the building to send a clear message to the world: America is back. America is back. Diplomacy is back.

E-vehicle drive suffers from on-off syndrome

E-vehicle drive suffers from on-off syndrome

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The major reason for the policy confusion over e-vehicles is the lack of conviction within government about the utility of this disruptive technology and its role in India's larger Paris Agreement climate change commitments.

Want to be VEGAN? 7 Tips For You

Want to be VEGAN? 7 Tips For You

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Veganism is all about being kind. And it all starts when you're kind to yourself first.

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Stephen Hawking, in his final book Brief Answers to the Big Questions, considered an asteroid collision to be the biggest threat to the planet. At this point, we are as well prepared as dinosaurs were when a 10-km wide asteroid hit the planet 65 million years ago, notes Kumar Abishek.

Olympic champ Neeraj turns angel investor

Olympic champ Neeraj turns angel investor

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The company, which claims to have an annual revenue rate of US$7 million and is targeting to touch US$35 million in 2022, will also be investing in creator growth and monetisation opportunities.

Relaxed Team India enjoy dinner at 'British Raj'

Relaxed Team India enjoy dinner at 'British Raj'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Earlier in the tournament, the Indian team had some issues with the kind of menu that was decided by the ICC. It didn't suit the players' tastebuds.

Indo-US ties: Force for good: Modi; Among closest on Earth: Biden

Indo-US ties: Force for good: Modi; Among closest on Earth: Biden

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Biden praised India's Covid vaccination efforts.

Islamabad summons US envoy over Biden's anti-Pak remark

Islamabad summons US envoy over Biden's anti-Pak remark

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Rejecting Biden's comments, Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal at a press conference here said that Pakistan was following the global standards.

India has 7 of the world's 10 cities with worst air pollution

India has 7 of the world's 10 cities with worst air pollution

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

According to a report by Greenpeace and AirVisual, air pollution will cause around 7 million premature deaths globally next year.

India ratifies historic Paris climate deal at UN

India ratifies historic Paris climate deal at UN

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

India handed over signed documents to the head of UN treaty division at the opening of the special event to mark the International Day of Non-Violence.

NaMo has warm water, Barack has red wine

NaMo has warm water, Barack has red wine

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Modi presented Obama with a richly silk-covered special edition of Mahatma Gandhi's interpretation of the Bhagvad Gita, and recordings of Dr Martin Luther King's speech when he visited India in 1959 and also a specially framed photograph of Dr King when he visited Rajghat. Modi had scrupulously researched and selected these gifts for Obama and more gifts would be presented on Tuesday during their summit for both the President and the First Family.

Cyclone Nisarga: 'Mumbai may experience damage like Kolkata'

Cyclone Nisarga: 'Mumbai may experience damage like Kolkata'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'What's being predicted for Mumbai is not so different from what Kolkata experienced.' 'People should definitely be alert and aware and follow the advice of the disaster managers.'

Glam alert! Have you met these showstoppers?

Glam alert! Have you met these showstoppers?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

All the action from the Amazon India Fashion Week in Delhi.

'Mother Teresa must have been God incarnate'

'Mother Teresa must have been God incarnate'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'When one was with Mother, one realised you were with somebody who was the nearest person to God.' 'She must have been God incarnate.'

T20 World Cup: Will England deny Pakistan a fairytale finish?

T20 World Cup: Will England deny Pakistan a fairytale finish?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Thirty years after Imran Khan's Pakistan claimed the 1992 World Cup, Babar Azam's team may feel it is their destiny to deliver trophy.

Mangroves destruction to blame for flooding of Mumbai: Experts

Mangroves destruction to blame for flooding of Mumbai: Experts

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Mangroves absorb excess water but they are being destroyed in Mumbai in the guise of infrastructure development, city-based environmentalist Debi Goenka told PTI.