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Hungry kya? Mouthwatering food pics from readers!

Hungry kya? Mouthwatering food pics from readers!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Food photography is becoming a very provocative, glamorous art -- share yours with us!

India gives B'desh new evidence on terror camps

India gives B'desh new evidence on terror camps

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

"These camps are sponsoring terrorism in northeast and have links in J&K," BSF Additional Director General A K Mitra said.

TMC or BJP, big-ticket projects still a pipedream for Bengal

TMC or BJP, big-ticket projects still a pipedream for Bengal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

In power, Mamata Banerjee has tried to bury the ghost of the past, but it might still be work-in-progress. Big-ticket and eye-grabbing (in terms of investment size) projects are still few and far between, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.

Farewell, India Abroad

Farewell, India Abroad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes India Abroad, the leading Indian-American newspaper for half a century, which ceased publication on March 30.

Trinamool: Will break hands of CPI-M if Mamata attacked

Trinamool: Will break hands of CPI-M if Mamata attacked

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

In a virulent attack on the Communist Party of India-Marxist, Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Bandopadhyay on Monday threatened to 'break the hands' of the CPI-M cadre if the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was attacked again.

Mamatadi, this is not the poriborton we sought

Mamatadi, this is not the poriborton we sought

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

We want a change in Bengal again -- but this time a change in the real sense of the term, writes Indrani Roy in an open letter to the West Bengal chief minister

Mamata ignored advice, say cops; I'm not VIP, she retorts

Mamata ignored advice, say cops; I'm not VIP, she retorts

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

A controversy broke out on Wednesday over whether or not West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who was gheraoed by Left activists on Tuesday, ignored an advice to enter the Planning Commission building through the VIP gate.

Hockey Olympian Claudius hospitalised

Hockey Olympian Claudius hospitalised

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Triple Olympic hockey gold winner Leslie Claudius was shifted to a private hospital from another facility with abnormal fluid retention problem.

'2+2' dialogue postponed as US Secretary of State was travelling to North Korea

'2+2' dialogue postponed as US Secretary of State was travelling to North Korea

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The North Korean issue is number one priority for the US now. Both India and the US are now working on next set of dates for the '2+2' dialogue.

No state honour for Claudius; funeral on Sunday

No state honour for Claudius; funeral on Sunday

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

The mortal remains of legendary hockey player Leslie Claudius will be kept at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata for public veneration on Sunday afternoon followed by his funeral at the Lower Circular road cemetery but there would not be state honour for the three-time Olympic gold medallist.

Philips in search of its mojo

Philips in search of its mojo

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The last one year has been hectic for Dutch major Philips.

BSF to acquire six MI-17 choppers

BSF to acquire six MI-17 choppers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

'The first of the six helicopters will be delivered by September 16 and will be inducted into J&K and Northeast,' BSF Additional Director General A K Mitra said.

TMC stage walkout from LS over misuse of CBI

TMC stage walkout from LS over misuse of CBI

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Trinamool Congress on Tuesday protested in Lok Sabha against alleged misuse of Central Bureau of Investigation in the Saradha scam by wearing black bands on their mouth and staged a walkout.

Yummy New Year recipes for you

Yummy New Year recipes for you

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Ring in the New Year with these sumptuous preparations.

FPIs renew interest in Indian bonds

FPIs renew interest in Indian bonds

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Dealers say foreign investors are now taking keen interest in lower-rated corporate bonds, too

Why the food security bill will not help the poor

Why the food security bill will not help the poor

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

'Food security' will, unfortunately, become a giant boondoggle.

'Shah must resign': Oppn hold protests against govt over Delhi riots

'Shah must resign': Oppn hold protests against govt over Delhi riots

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The Congress and other opposition parties have accused the police of bias and inaction in the Delhi violence.

Mamata's makeover plans for Bengal transport

Mamata's makeover plans for Bengal transport

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

To put in place an effective and economically vibrant transport system by this September, the West Bengal government is contemplating voluntary retirement scheme to shed out willing and physically unfit employees.

TMC sweeps West Bengal assembly bypolls

TMC sweeps West Bengal assembly bypolls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Dedicating the party's victory to the people of West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said voters had "paid back" the BJP for its "arrogance of power".

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, it's robots to the rescue!

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, it's robots to the rescue!

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The robots are here!! A cylindrical robot rolls into a treatment room to allow healthcare workers to remotely take temperatures and measure blood pressure and oxygen saturation from patients hooked up to a ventilator. Another robot that looks like a pair of large fluorescent lights rotated vertically travels throughout a hospital disinfecting with ultraviolet light. These are just a few of the robots which are being used during the COVID-19 pandemic, from health care in and out of hospitals, automation of testing, supporting public safety and public works, to continuing daily work and life. Here's a look at how Artificial Intelligence is being used in this war against COVID-19.

Court reserves order on Zee editors' bail plea for Mon

Court reserves order on Zee editors' bail plea for Mon

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

A Delhi court on Saturday reserved its order for Monday on bail pleas of two Zee group editors, arrested for their alleged roles in the case of Rs 100 crore extortion bid from Congress MP Naveen Jindal's firm.

Zee boss's protection from arrest extended till Dec 20

Zee boss's protection from arrest extended till Dec 20

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

A Delhi court on Friday extended till December 20 the interim protection from arrest granted to Zee Group Chairman Subhash Chandra and his son in the case of alleged Rs 100 crore extortion bid from Congress MP Naveen Jindal's firm by two editors of the news channel.

When supporters celebrated Pranab's first LS win at 3.45 am

When supporters celebrated Pranab's first LS win at 3.45 am

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Mukherjee had lost the Lok Sabha elections twice earlier and it was third time lucky for him, much to the delight of the Congress leader's supporters.

FIR registered after video of youths beating CRPF jawans in J-K goes viral

FIR registered after video of youths beating CRPF jawans in J-K goes viral

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Sources said the police have identified the youths who attacked the CRPF personnel and action against them is expected soon.

Trinamool blames CPI-M for South 24 Parganas violence

Trinamool blames CPI-M for South 24 Parganas violence

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday blamed the Communist Party of India-Marxist for the violence at Bamunghata in South 24 Parganas district with a party minister saying that the Marxist party would not have existed had not the TMC given a call for change.

PIX: Rani Mukerji, Ranbir Kapoor celebrate Durga Puja

PIX: Rani Mukerji, Ranbir Kapoor celebrate Durga Puja

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Finally, Rani makes an appearance!

HC allows RSS to hold Sankranti event in Kolkata

HC allows RSS to hold Sankranti event in Kolkata

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The permission is subject to some restrictions including a cap of 4,000 on the number of attendees.

Mamata skips CMs' meet, voices dissent on NCTC

Mamata skips CMs' meet, voices dissent on NCTC

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who chose to skip the chief ministers' conference on internal security in New Delhi, on Monday voiced her dissent over the proposed National Counter Terrorism Centre and asked the Centre to play an "effective coordinating role" to counter Naxalism.

GST on under-construction flats slashed to 5%

GST on under-construction flats slashed to 5%

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

The council also cut GST rates on affordable housing to 1 per cent from the current 8 per cent.

In West Bengal, culture pips welfare in fund allocation

In West Bengal, culture pips welfare in fund allocation

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Outlay for cultural activities increased, for social welfare schemes slashed

Battle for 5 states: Biggest WINNERS and LOSERS

Battle for 5 states: Biggest WINNERS and LOSERS

Rediff.com19 May 2016

As counting is on in the five states - Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam and West Bengal -- here's a look at where the heavyweights stand.

Zee editors get bail in Jindal extortion case

Zee editors get bail in Jindal extortion case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

After spending 20 days in jail, two Zee group editors were granted bail on Monday by a Delhi court in the case of alleged Rs 100 crore extortion bid from Congress MP Naveen Jindal's firm.

Cong moves NHRC over police 'atrocities' on anti-CAA protesters in UP

Cong moves NHRC over police 'atrocities' on anti-CAA protesters in UP

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

After the meeting, Rahul Gandhi alleged the UP government has 'gone to war against its own people' and urged the NHRC to act decisively to protect the 'Constitutional rights of our citizens'.

Bengal debt: Pranab's assurance fails to enthuse Mamata

Bengal debt: Pranab's assurance fails to enthuse Mamata

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

In Kolkata, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee let her annoyance be known.

Package for Bengal NOT quid pro quo for Prez poll: Cong

Package for Bengal NOT quid pro quo for Prez poll: Cong

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Hours after West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra met Pranab Mukherjee to seek a special financial package for the state, the Congress on Monday indicated that the crisis-ridden state could be helped but dismissed suggestions on any quid pro quo for the Presidential polls.

AIFF yet to approve Man United-Juventus match

AIFF yet to approve Man United-Juventus match

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The All India Football Federation on Tuesday said it was not consulted for the proposed marquee match between the world's most popular club Manchester United and Serie A champions Juventus.

How the GST deal was clinched

How the GST deal was clinched

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Top Congress sources said they would not hold up the Bill.

The odd man out at Kumaraswamy's big moment

The odd man out at Kumaraswamy's big moment

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Three guys stood out at the swearing-in ceremony of Deve Gowda's son, says Sudhir Bisht.

Trinamool suspends Rajya Sabha MP Kunal Ghosh

Trinamool suspends Rajya Sabha MP Kunal Ghosh

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Dissident Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Kunal Ghosh, whose name has cropped up in the Saradha chit fund scam and who was served a show-cause notice for speaking against party chief Mamata Banerjee, was suspended from the party on Saturday, while two other MPs who had also hit out at the leadeship were spared.

How several attacks, injuries shaped Mamata's political career

How several attacks, injuries shaped Mamata's political career

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

A quick look at the 66-year-old leader's political journey in the mid-1970s shows how injuries and physical assaults have shaped her political career over the years.