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In Pics: Delicious food that are sure to impress

In Pics: Delicious food that are sure to impress

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The best of food pics this week. You can share yours too here #RediffFoodies.

5 MUST-DO actions for the Modi government

5 MUST-DO actions for the Modi government

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The government has an opportunity right now to save Indians from deep recession, and in many cases, starvation, notes Kalyan Singhal.

'Maharashtra stand to lose Rs 100 crore if IPL is shifted'

'Maharashtra stand to lose Rs 100 crore if IPL is shifted'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

'We do not have any problem, if IPL is shifted from Maharashtra this season.'

India's Shanghai consulate shuts in-person services as Covid cases worsen

India's Shanghai consulate shuts in-person services as Covid cases worsen

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Indian citizens in Eastern China Region may apply at the Embassy of India, Beijing for availing urgent consular services, the Consulate said in a notice issued on Tuesday.

India building naval base on Mauritian island: Report

India building naval base on Mauritian island: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The report claims that the military experts who have analysed the evidence collected by its Investigative Unit say an airstrip under construction in Agalega will almost certainly be used for maritime patrol missions by the Indian Navy.

Handwara: Decorated officer of 21 RR 2nd CO to be killed in 2 decades

Handwara: Decorated officer of 21 RR 2nd CO to be killed in 2 decades

Rediff.com3 May 2020

The battalion had lost its first Commanding Officer, Colonel Rajinder Chauhan, on August 21, 2000.

Telecom sector will need over 4 million workforce by 2022: Min

Telecom sector will need over 4 million workforce by 2022: Min

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Prasad asked private operators to play a role in skill development.

'Imran has divided the Pakistan army'

'Imran has divided the Pakistan army'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'Many senior officers are unhappy with him, but many lower level officers are still supportive.' 'This is also not something that has happened for a long time. So this is certainly a milestone.'

Modi govt to tomtom 100 cr vaccines at airports, railway stations

Modi govt to tomtom 100 cr vaccines at airports, railway stations

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Announcements will be made on airplanes, ships, metros and at railway stations when India achieves its target of 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses while private carrier Spicejet will wrap its planes with posters of this milestone carrying images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and health workers, health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday.

'Modiji should have paid more attention'

'Modiji should have paid more attention'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'There is no money with the villagers as there is little work.'

Watch: Brave Old Woman Fights Off Leopard

Watch: Brave Old Woman Fights Off Leopard

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

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The master builders of broken Nepal

The master builders of broken Nepal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Helping Hands, a group of young volunteers, hopes to rebuild a "stronger, prettier and a prouder Nepal" after the Himalayan nation was rattled by the April 25 earthquake. Anusha Subramanian reports from Kathmandu.

How a dreaded Naxalite was captured

How a dreaded Naxalite was captured

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Hidma Madavi, who had a Rs 12 lakh reward on his head, was arrested without a single bullet being fired.

Property prices might come down in Delhi-NCR

Property prices might come down in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Property prices will come down once there is a steady supply in the Delhi market, which could happen in the next three to four years.

'700 children in India die of diarrhoea or pneumonia every day'

'700 children in India die of diarrhoea or pneumonia every day'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'This is a tragedy that must be stopped.'

10 career skills that will matter in the new normal

10 career skills that will matter in the new normal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Individuals who can understand data and go for data driven decisions making using their critical mind will be highly valued.

Xi makes first visit to Tibetan town bordering Arunachal Pradesh

Xi makes first visit to Tibetan town bordering Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Xi arrived at the Nyingchi Mainling Airport on Wednesday and was warmly welcomed by local people and officials of various ethnic groups, Xinhua news agency reported.

RBI won't answer why note exchange wasn't allowed till Mar 31

RBI won't answer why note exchange wasn't allowed till Mar 31

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The Central Bank has stonewalled almost every RTI query pertaining to demonetisation citing one or the other reason.

SC pulls up Centre: Why stop people from depositing banned notes after Dec 31

SC pulls up Centre: Why stop people from depositing banned notes after Dec 31

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The apex court said that the government should file an affidavit by April 11 explaining the reason why the window was not created for the people having difficulty and the chance was only given to NRIs and the citizens who travelled abroad.

Was it a bomb? Probe says Russian plane 'broke up in air'

Was it a bomb? Probe says Russian plane 'broke up in air'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The Russian plane that crashed in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula over the weekend, killing all 224 people aboard, broke up high in the air, an official said.

Demonetisation sucked in cash like vacuum cleaner: IMF

Demonetisation sucked in cash like vacuum cleaner: IMF

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

IMF said the repercussions from India's currency exchange initiative will likely persist through the first quarter of 2017.

How IT services firms plan to protect clients from cyber threat

How IT services firms plan to protect clients from cyber threat

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

In the last couple of months, top Indian IT services providers, including TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL Tech have announced setting up cyber threat management centres in the US and Europe.

At least 34 dead in Pakistan earthquake

At least 34 dead in Pakistan earthquake

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

At least thirty-four people were killed and about 150 more injured when hundreds of buildings collapsed in Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan today during a massive earthquake that was felt across the region.

PM Modi inaugurates Sikkim's first airport

PM Modi inaugurates Sikkim's first airport

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The first commercial flight from Pakyong would begin from October 4.

Airtel Payments Bank powered by 250 million customers

Airtel Payments Bank powered by 250 million customers

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

CEO Shashi Arora discusses his roadmap for Airtel Payments Bank with Karan Choudhury.

Week after U'khand disaster, rescue continues on war-footing

Week after U'khand disaster, rescue continues on war-footing

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Rescue teams on Saturday began widening a hole drilled into an approach tunnel on the way to the possible location of over 30 people trapped inside a sludge-choked tunnel of the NTPC's Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project after a flash flood ravaged the area on Sunday.

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The firm has bought three choppers from Airbus.

China shuts entry to Nathu La pass over border standoff

China shuts entry to Nathu La pass over border standoff

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

China said that it had put off the visit of Indian pilgrims who enter Tibet via the Nathu La pass "for safety reasons" in view of the border issue.

Engineers, do you have these skills?

Engineers, do you have these skills?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Every engineer must possess effective communication skills along with technical knowledge.

'Our fight is not against the puppet Eknath Shinde'

'Our fight is not against the puppet Eknath Shinde'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'Our fight is against his political masters, the BJP and Devendra Fadnavis.'

Rescuers deploy drones to locate workers trapped in Tapovan tunnel

Rescuers deploy drones to locate workers trapped in Tapovan tunnel

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Using drones and remote-sensing equipment, rescue teams intensified efforts on Wednesday to reach the 25-35 men trapped in a sludge-choked tunnel since the Uttarakhand glacier disaster three days ago and more than 170 remained missing, hopes of finding them alive fading with every passing hour.

Clarity needed on tax framework for IT industry: Nasscom

Clarity needed on tax framework for IT industry: Nasscom

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The government has created a comprehensive budget with sharp focus on sustaining economic activity and investment but more clarity is needed on areas like taxation framework for adopting remote working on a long-term basis, IT body Nasscom said on Monday. The industry association noted that the IT/ITeS (Information Technology-enabled Services) industry has been a key driver of growth and jobs in 2020 and there is an opportunity to significantly accelerate it further. "For the IT sector, one of the biggest needs ahead of us is the development of future business models, with hybrid working becoming a reality. "We look forward for the government to provide clarity on providing a framework in direct taxes and indirect taxes for the industry to adopt WFH/remote working on a long-term basis," Nasscom said in a statement.

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The results for the People's Choice Award for the Wildlife Photographer Of The Year are in.

Tough job in hand for the new expenditure secretary

Tough job in hand for the new expenditure secretary

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Lavasa will replace Rajan Watal, who retires on Saturday, even as the budgetary process is yet to be finally completed.

Will you buy the OnePlus TV at Rs 99,900?

Will you buy the OnePlus TV at Rs 99,900?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com takes a look at OnePlus's latest offering.

Airline biggies threaten legal action against ministry

Airline biggies threaten legal action against ministry

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

IndiGo, Jet, SpiceJet and GoAir demand level playing field in aviation policy, say government can't favour only two new airlines.

Pakistan earthquake toll rises to 80

Pakistan earthquake toll rises to 80

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

At least 80 people have been killed so far in the quake that struck Awaran district in Balochistan province on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson of Frontier Corps, Balochistan.

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of I-Day

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Anti-sabotage checks are being carried out and patrolling has been intensified across the city, including on the Yamuna river where patrolling is being conducted on motor boats by the Delhi Police. Anti-terrorist measures are being carried out in view of threat perception and intelligence inputs, they said.

IT firm Atos plans to hire 15K people in India by mid-2023

IT firm Atos plans to hire 15K people in India by mid-2023

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

French IT firm Atos is planning to hire 15,000 people in the next 12-18 months in India, including climate experts, as it moves towards decarbonisation by 2028, chief operating officer (COO) Nourdine Bihmane said. "India is a strategic market for Atos. "We have been present here for the last 30 years, and we have grown organically since. "People and innovation are our two key drivers to build momentum. "India represents one-third of our total workforce," Bihmane said. Atos has around 40,000 employees in India.

Starting a New Job? 10 Tips for SUCCESS

Starting a New Job? 10 Tips for SUCCESS

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

It is important for working professionals to not get attached to a designation or title or brand or a company name, asserts Aditya Malik, MD & CEO, Talentedge.