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Mukesh Ambani completes 20 years as Reliance boss

Mukesh Ambani completes 20 years as Reliance boss

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Mukesh Ambani, who took over the reins of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) after the sudden demise of his legendary industrialist father Dhirubhai Ambani, completes 20 years at the helm during which the company saw a 17-fold jump in revenues, 20-times surge in profit and has become a global conglomerate.

Rahul Gandhi omits mention of Savarkar in Maharashtra rally, targets BJP

Rahul Gandhi omits mention of Savarkar in Maharashtra rally, targets BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading fear, hatred and violence and said the country can not progress under these circumstances as he asked the government to be compassionate in handling farmers' problems to prevent suicides.

A Feminist Messiah Passes Into The Ages

A Feminist Messiah Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Sonal lived the feminist slogan: The personal is political, in a way few feminists have been able to. She will be remembered and missed for doing this not with a dour self-righteousness, but with humour and a rare joie de vivre, remembers Jyoti Punwani.

Recipe: Rava Vegetable Handvo

Recipe: Rava Vegetable Handvo

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

A traditional recipe from Gujarat, this savoury cake makes a great breakfast or an addition to a light dinner.

Recipe: Gatte Ki Sabzi

Recipe: Gatte Ki Sabzi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Several ingredients come together to create this savoury, fiery curry that will knock your socks off.

'Modi will win with a lesser majority'

'Modi will win with a lesser majority'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

'But in 2024, the people of India will throw him out of power as the contradictions in him will be apparent.'

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

What If Sardar Patel Was India's First PM?

What If Sardar Patel Was India's First PM?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

I think the 'What-if-it-had-been-Patel?' sentiment represents a yearning for more of what we are already seeing around us in India today, observes Aakar Patel.

Lokpal gets 4,244 complaints till Jan, over 80% jump from 2020-21

Lokpal gets 4,244 complaints till Jan, over 80% jump from 2020-21

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

A total of 2,355 complaints (including format and non-format) were received through online/offline and email during 2020-21.

EC banks on Saina, Kom to draw Gujaratis to poll booths

EC banks on Saina, Kom to draw Gujaratis to poll booths

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

"EC has added Saina Nehwal and Mary Kom to its list of national icons. Till now we had former President APJ Abdul Kalam and Indian cricket captain M S Dhoni as icons. I am hopeful that our new icons will make debut appearances in Gujarat polls. The work is going on with them for promotional messages to be released soon," EC Director General Akshay Raut said.

What are Urvashi, Ileana, Kriti up to?

What are Urvashi, Ileana, Kriti up to?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM, allots portfolios

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM, allots portfolios

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Patel was administered the oath as the 18th chief minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at a function held at the Helipad Ground near the new Secretariat.

Why has Priyanka dropped 'Jonas' from her name?

Why has Priyanka dropped 'Jonas' from her name?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Pooja shoots with Amitabh... Like Sunny and Dulquer's selfies? What Rhea does to feel the newnormal?

Forged strong ties with Islamic nations post-2014: Modi

Forged strong ties with Islamic nations post-2014: Modi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Hindu temples are also coming up in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi, the prime minister told the gathering.

Rishi Sunak gets 20 nominations needed for British PM race, Priti Patel opts out

Rishi Sunak gets 20 nominations needed for British PM race, Priti Patel opts out

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The 42-year-old British Indian MP for Richmond in Yorkshire maintains his lead in the race to replace Boris Johnson as nominations formally opened for the contest.

Raksha Bandhan Recipes: Moong Dal Halwa, Kesar Lassi

Raksha Bandhan Recipes: Moong Dal Halwa, Kesar Lassi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Raksha Bandhan celebrations calls for rich, sweet fare to toast our siblings.

Probe on into death of 4 Indians along US-Canada border

Probe on into death of 4 Indians along US-Canada border

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Shand, a 'suspected smuggler of undocumented foreign nationals', was arrested near the US/Canadian border on January 19 for transporting two Indian nationals, who were illegally present in the US.

What is Varun Dhawan missing?

What is Varun Dhawan missing?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Rasika celebrates her birthday... Lakshmi shoots in Kochi... Bachchan Pandey gets a release date...

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Renowned women's rights activist and founder of the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) Ela Bhatt passed away in Ahmedabad on Wednesday due to age-related ailments, her associates said.

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.

Amid row, Vedanta chief explains why Gujarat was chosen over Maha

Amid row, Vedanta chief explains why Gujarat was chosen over Maha

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Mining magnate Anil Agarwal has said Gujarat was picked over Maharashtra for the Vedanta-Foxconn's Rs 1.52 lakh crore semiconductor project based on 'professional and independent' advice, as the political row in Maharashtra over the facility escalated on Thursday.

Agenda for Modi: 'Talk about 110 cr Indians, not 6 cr Gujaratis'

Agenda for Modi: 'Talk about 110 cr Indians, not 6 cr Gujaratis'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Rediff.com had asked its readers to set an agenda for Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to achieve his dream job of becoming India's prime minister.

'I am not even a speck of dust for Modi'

'I am not even a speck of dust for Modi'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'I defended them -- Amit Shah and Narendra Modi -- in over 10,000 national debates, but I never asked for any favour.'

Vishy Anand wants chess to be part of 2020 Olympics

Vishy Anand wants chess to be part of 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Chess has applied for inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and a final decision is expected to come next summer.

Meet the chef who will give Trumps a taste of Gujarat

Meet the chef who will give Trumps a taste of Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Apart from khaman, the VVIPs from the US and their delegation will be offered broccoli and corn samosa, apple pie, kaju katli and a variety of teas to choose from, said chef Suresh Khanna of Ahmedabad's Fortune Landmark Hotel.

Trump to get glimpses of India's cultural diversity

Trump to get glimpses of India's cultural diversity

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Performers from 28 states have been allotted stages erected along the roadshow route, where the two leaders will be greeted by people on both sides of the road. There will also be a 'Garba' performance, the traditional Gujarati dance, on one of the stages, they said. The performances will provide a glimpse of the country's cultural diversity, the officials said.

Bachchhan Paandey Review

Bachchhan Paandey Review

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Just what is Akshay Kumar up to in Bachchhan Paandey, wonders Prasanna Zore.

Who are the real custodians of the Constitution?

Who are the real custodians of the Constitution?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the Delhi police's brutal assault on students at the Jamia Millia university library on Sunday, December 15, a shameful act that will not be forgotten for a long, long, time.

The RSS's Engineer In The BJP

The RSS's Engineer In The BJP

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Bommarabettu Laxmijanardhana Santhosh is the only south Indian and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's representative in the BJP's senior decision-making hierarchy.

Scenes from Dimple Kapadia's mother's funeral

Scenes from Dimple Kapadia's mother's funeral

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Dimple Kapadia's mother Betty succumbed to a respiratory disorder on November 30 at Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital.

'Amitabh sir doesn't like the colour brown'

'Amitabh sir doesn't like the colour brown'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'He's one of the actors I've seen who, compared to so many younger people that we get to work with, doesn't have any tantrums.'

Share your special winter recipes!

Share your special winter recipes!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Is there a winter recipe you swear by? It's time you shared it with us.

Congress says Hardik Patel's resignation is BJP's script

Congress says Hardik Patel's resignation is BJP's script

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Soon after Hardik Patel quit the Congress on Wednesday, the opposition party alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party has 'lured' the Patidar leader by promising to get cases against him withdrawn and has 'scripted' his resignation letter.

States can declare religious or linguistic community as minority: Centre

States can declare religious or linguistic community as minority: Centre

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Upadhyay, in his plea, challenged the validity of section 2(f) alleging that it gives unbridled power to the Centre terming it "manifestly arbitrary, irrational, and offending".

Raj blasts Modi's 'Gujarati focus' in Mumbai; says 'MNS is AAP ka Baap'

Raj blasts Modi's 'Gujarati focus' in Mumbai; says 'MNS is AAP ka Baap'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray, once considered close to Narendra Modi, on Thursday said that the Gujarat chief minister should have resigned the day he was nominated BJP's prime ministerial candidate, a suggestion immediately rejected by the saffron party.

'Artfully crafted performance': Tharoor on PM's emotional farewell to Azad

'Artfully crafted performance': Tharoor on PM's emotional farewell to Azad

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

"It was partly in response to Tikait's tears that he decided he also has tears," Tharoor said

India, Australia ink landmark defence pact during virtual summit

India, Australia ink landmark defence pact during virtual summit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The Mutual Logistics Support Agreement will allow militaries of the two countries to use each other's bases for repair and replenishment of supplies besides facilitating scaling up of overall defence cooperation.

Why Sanjay Leela Bhansali Makes HIT Films

Why Sanjay Leela Bhansali Makes HIT Films

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

'Sanjayji is so spontaneous that you come to know immediately whether the dialogue or the script has touched him or not.'

Yash-Jignesh Patel's Giant Tribute To Queen

Yash-Jignesh Patel's Giant Tribute To Queen

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'Queen's mural is going to stay here for years and years to come.'