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How to make Moong Dal Khichdi

How to make Moong Dal Khichdi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Rediff reader Asiya from Hyderabad sent us this recipe.

No tax exemption on capital gains from land-sale

No tax exemption on capital gains from land-sale

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

A N Shanbhag, the highly respected investment guru, and his son Sandeep Shanbhag, answer your questions on NRI investment.

'Obama didn't win for being black'

'Obama didn't win for being black'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

'There has been an almost palpable change in the black community. There is a energy in the air that wasn't there before; there's a spark and a light now that was previously missing. I look around and I see a change in the way we carry ourselves, the way we speak to each other and treat each other,' says Jann Marie Hodge, one of the thousands of African Americans who have arrived to witness the Barack Obama's historical swearing-in as America's first black president.

'I have staked a lot on the nuclear deal'

'I have staked a lot on the nuclear deal'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh, who was instrumental in his party's volte-face on supporting the United Progressive Alliance government and the India-United States nuclear deal, recently visited the United States to meet with the presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton who he says is a good friend. In this interview, he speaks about the nuclear deal and the post-poll scenario

Now job opportunities abroad under govt initiative

Now job opportunities abroad under govt initiative

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

A fresh global skill gap study shows how India can tap opportunities in Germany, New Zealand, Qatar, Malaysia, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE and the UK.

Breakfast Recipe: Poha with a twist!

Breakfast Recipe: Poha with a twist!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Reshma Aslam tells us how to give a twist to the traditional poha.

'One should not live by the gun'

'One should not live by the gun'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

In this sixth part of a series, rediff India Abroad discusses another perspective in its analysis of the growing gun-culture among Indian Americans.

Why own a gun?

Why own a gun?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

In this fourth part of a series, rediff India Abroad gets deeper in its analysis of the rising gun culture among Indian Americans.

'Guns maintain peace'

'Guns maintain peace'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

In this second part of a series, rediff India Abroad brings forth some more perspectives to its analysis of the rising gun culture among Indian Americans.

Breakfast recipe: How to make Sabudana Khichdi

Breakfast recipe: How to make Sabudana Khichdi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Rediff reader Reshma Aslam tells us how to prepare on of the most preferred breakfast dishes in India.

Of NRIs, spouses and taxation

Of NRIs, spouses and taxation

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

A N Shanbhag, the highly respected investment guru, and his son Sandeep Shanbhag, answers your questions on NRI investment.

8 travel photos from India that have hidden stories

8 travel photos from India that have hidden stories

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Readers share their travel photos. You can share yours too!

13,000 people attend FIA-Central Ohio's India fest

13,000 people attend FIA-Central Ohio's India fest

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

The Federation of Indian Associations in Central Ohio marked its silver jubilee at its 10th annual India Festival, organized September 20 at the Veteran's Memorial facility in downtown Columbus, and attended by more than 13,000 people.

West Coast Pratham fundraisers rake in $1 mn

West Coast Pratham fundraisers rake in $1 mn

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Fundraising dinner galas by three chapters of Pratham on the West Coast recently raised more than $1 million for the social service agency's education projects for disadvantaged children in India.

Onam recipe: Pineapple Pachadi

Onam recipe: Pineapple Pachadi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Try out this sweet and tangy Kerala-style raita. Want to share your recipe? Write to us!

Are Abhay Deol, Mira Nair planning a film together

Are Abhay Deol, Mira Nair planning a film together

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Abhay Deol was spotted with director Mira Nair at the star-studded India Abroad Person of the Year award ceremony in New York on March 20.

N-deal: 'We can pull it off at NSG'

N-deal: 'We can pull it off at NSG'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

There's a strong sense inside the Democratic leadership that if you care about India, now is the time to stand up for it, says Graham Wisner, counsel at the top international lobbying firm Patton Boggs.

15-minute Chicken Noodle Soup recipe

15-minute Chicken Noodle Soup recipe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Dish up this super delicious and low-calorie meal-in-a-bowl in minutes.

'India has an important role in helping Pakistan'

'India has an important role in helping Pakistan'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Hasan-Askari Rizvi, an independent political and defense analyst and columnist based in Lahore, speaks of Pakistan's internal strife, the ISI and the situation in Afghanistan.

Indian ambassador visits Microsoft, Starbucks office in California

Indian ambassador visits Microsoft, Starbucks office in California

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Indian Ambassador to United States S Jaishankar listened to the concerns raised by Indian Americans during his first visit West Coast. He also visited leading corporations like Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks during his trip. Ritu Jha reports.

'The people of India are for the nuclear deal'

'The people of India are for the nuclear deal'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

'We are part of a global nuclear embargo. We are subject to global nuclear apartheid. And we want to move on, so that our people get the opportunities that they deserve in the context of another option in the energy sector,' says Science & Technology Minister Kapil Sibal.

How much cash can an NRI take to India?

How much cash can an NRI take to India?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

A N Shanbhag, the highly respected investment guru, and his son Sandeep Shanbhag, answer your questions on NRI investment

A palette of colours: India in photos

A palette of colours: India in photos

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Travel through the length and breadth of India, just at the click of a button!

'McCain will be positive for Indo-US relations'

'McCain will be positive for Indo-US relations'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

'He views a partnership with India as one of the building blocks of our relationships in the 21st century,' says Randy Scheunemann, director of foreign policy for the John McCain campaign.

Recipe: How to make Vegetable Momos

Recipe: How to make Vegetable Momos

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

You can share your recipes too!

Tulia, where art thou?

Tulia, where art thou?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

A few years ago, reports from Hollywood indicated that Oscar-winning actor Halle Berry was to play the Indian-American activist-lawyer Vanita Gupta, who won the 2004 India Abroad Publisher's Special Award, in a film called Tulia.

Exclusive: Hillary will make Indo-US ties stronger

Exclusive: Hillary will make Indo-US ties stronger

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Terry McAuliffe, chairman of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, speaks exclusively to Aziz Haniffa.

California legislature observes November as Sikh appreciation month

California legislature observes November as Sikh appreciation month

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

For the third time in a row the California state legislature passed a resolution to declare November as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation month. This year the resolution was proposed by Assembly Member Bob Wieckowski (Democrat, Fremont).

Toilet proves short cut to jail for Indian doctor

Toilet proves short cut to jail for Indian doctor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Dr Sivaprasad D Madduri of Missouri, who landed in jail when he attempted to use the toilet during a flight, has initiated legal action against Southwest Airlines.

'Clear waiver at NSG is a fantasy'

'Clear waiver at NSG is a fantasy'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Washington, DC-based Arms Control Association believes India's expectation of a 'clean exemption' at the Nuclear Suppliers Group meeting scheduled for August 21 is "a fantasy".

Jhumpa Lahiri achieves rare feat

Jhumpa Lahiri achieves rare feat

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Pulitzer-prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri's new collection of short stores, Unaccustomed Earth, has gone to number 1 in The New York Times bestseller list less than two weeks after its publication on April 1. She is the only Indian novelist after Salman Rushdie to achieve the feat.

Money sent to parents in India is tax-free

Money sent to parents in India is tax-free

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

A N Shanbhag, the highly respected investment guru, and his son Sandeep Shanbhag, answers your questions on NRI investment.

Rediff wants journalists!

Rediff wants journalists!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Rediff.com> has perhaps the most exciting newsroom in the country, truly a place where young journalists can let their talent flourish.

'Too much at stake between India and US'

'Too much at stake between India and US'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

'This nuclear agreement is a sign for the rest of the world of the great American respect for India,' says US Under Secretary of State R Nicholas Burns.

Healthy eating: How to make Russian Salad

Healthy eating: How to make Russian Salad

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Rediff reader Arti Gupta sent us this recipe.

New York: Pioneering subway chief Nagaraja resigns

New York: Pioneering subway chief Nagaraja resigns

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Mysore L Nagaraja, who managed mass transit projects costing $20 billion for New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has resigned.

Meet the Gladrags Mrs India '08 contestants

Meet the Gladrags Mrs India '08 contestants

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

It's a contest for married women -- glamorous women who have maintained a perfect balance between their home, family and career.

Want to buy stocks in India? PINS a must

Want to buy stocks in India? PINS a must

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

PINS -- or Portfolio Investment Scheme -- is the permission that a Non-Resident Indian requires to trade in the Indian stock market. Normally, the bank obtains this for you. An NRI can have only one PINS account current at one time.

Recipe: Bean Sprouts Pakoras

Recipe: Bean Sprouts Pakoras

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Indian origin doc heads New Jersey medical body

Indian origin doc heads New Jersey medical body

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

Dr R Prasad Gupta, who took over recently as the 216th president of the Medical Society of New Jersey, has pledged to work to preserve the integrity of the patientphysician relationship and decision-making.