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You Can Buy The iPhone 16 Pro Or Do This

You Can Buy The iPhone 16 Pro Or Do This

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Have you wondered how many days of work -- depending on your net monthly income -- you would have to put in to buy the top-end iPhone 16 Pro?

PIX: Spain strike late to beat England and win Euro 2024

PIX: Spain strike late to beat England and win Euro 2024

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England at Berlin Olympiastadion, Germany, on Sunday.

Recipe: Manisha's Paneer Pulau

Recipe: Manisha's Paneer Pulau

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

An intriguing pulau that could be a great lunch fixture

India is global leader in Basmati rice

India is global leader in Basmati rice

Rediff.com19 May 2007

India's share in the world market for basmati rice is about 53 per cent, said the government on Friday.

India's rice production to dent world's output

India's rice production to dent world's output

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

The US has downsized world's rice production by 15 million tonnes following an estimated decline in output of an equal quantity of the grain in India possibly due to drought.

Kashmir is conflict-torn: Susan Rice

Kashmir is conflict-torn: Susan Rice

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

United States ambassador-designate to the United Nations, Susan Rice, identified Kashmir as one of the hot spots and bracketed it with conflict-torn regions, including the Balkans and Golan heights.

Wheat, rice export ban may be eased

Wheat, rice export ban may be eased

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

The ban on export of wheat and rice may be eased only after the government fulfills the election promise of providing 25 kg of staple food to poor families at Rs 3 a kg, Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar said.

India among the world's biggest exporters of rice

India among the world's biggest exporters of rice

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

India is a major rice exporting country.

NC promises Article 370, autonomy, statehood resolution

NC promises Article 370, autonomy, statehood resolution

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Restoration of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir's statehood as well as implementation of the autonomy resolution passed by the erstwhile assembly in 2000 are among the National Conference's 12 guarantees announced in its manifesto for the upcoming polls.

I share values with Bush: Rice

I share values with Bush: Rice

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

'Both of us believe America has to stand up for the democratic process and for the oppressed people,' Rice said.

Recipe: Mayur's Dahi Aloo

Recipe: Mayur's Dahi Aloo

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Jazz up your summer lunch plate with this tangy potato curry.

Flood-tolerant rice will help Indian farmers

Flood-tolerant rice will help Indian farmers

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

Scientists have identified a gene that allows rice plants to survive floods; a development that could help poor farmers especially in India who are having a tough time braving floods.

BObama calls Rice about Mumbai attacks

BObama calls Rice about Mumbai attacks

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

He then immediately called Indian Ambassador Ronen Sen to offer his condolences at the loss of innocent lives at the hands of this wanton violence perpetrated by the terrorists.

Govt rules out rice imports

Govt rules out rice imports

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

The government on Thursday ruled out importing rice in the wake of a massive depletion of stocks in central pool which fell 46 per cent to 109 lakh tonnes in November 2003 as compared to 205 lakh tonnes in the same month of the previous year.

Pak's ungoverned spaces a problem: Rice

Pak's ungoverned spaces a problem: Rice

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Pakistan's ungoverned spaces are a problem in the war on terror and militants operating there are able to do hit-and-run raids across the border in Afghanistan, United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has said. "If you look at South Asia, there is a problem -- a kind of coming together of the ungoverned spaces of Pakistan with the difficult-to-defend Afghan border," Rice said.

History and Mystery in Egypt

History and Mystery in Egypt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Time travel in the land of the pharaohs.

Delhi sizzles at 44.4 degrees C, 'red alert' for heatwave

Delhi sizzles at 44.4 degrees C, 'red alert' for heatwave

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The India meteorological department predicted mainly clear skies with heatwave conditions in many parts of Delhi and severe heat wave conditions in other areas.

Kharif crop prices will guide inflation fight in coming mths

Kharif crop prices will guide inflation fight in coming mths

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The Centre recently released the first advance estimates of kharif crops that, barring tur dal, showed a dip in production due to uneven monsoon and other natural calamities including pest attacks in cotton. The first Advance Estimates, released a few weeks back, are usually initial projections on the crop size and, more often than not, are revised as more inputs come from the fields. But, the findings have rung alarm bells in several quarters. The Centre, along with many others, is confident that as more details come, the estimates will be revised upwards.

Stephanie Rice mulls retirement after 2012 Olympics

Stephanie Rice mulls retirement after 2012 Olympics

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Australia's triple Olympic champion Stephanie Rice is likely to retire after next year's London Olympics, she said on Thursday.

EPL PIX: Bournemouth shock Arsenal; United, Spurs win

EPL PIX: Bournemouth shock Arsenal; United, Spurs win

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

A brilliantly-worked goal by Ryan Christie and a Justin Kluivert penalty gave Bournemouth shock 2-0 Premier League win at home to 10-man Arsenal.

Heavy July rains offset June deficit, more likely in next 2-3 days

Heavy July rains offset June deficit, more likely in next 2-3 days

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Heavy rain in the first week of July compensated for the shortfall but caused flooding in many northeastern states.

PIX: England in Euro semis after shoot-out win over Switzerland

PIX: England in Euro semis after shoot-out win over Switzerland

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 quarter-final between England and Switzerland, at Dusseldorf Arena, Germany, on Saturday.

Susan Rice named as Obama's new National Security Advisor

Susan Rice named as Obama's new National Security Advisor

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Susan Rice, the tough-talking United States Ambassador to the UN, was named as President Barack Obama's new National Security Advisor, in a significant shakeup to the White House foreign policy team.

Australian Rice wins 400m medley

Australian Rice wins 400m medley

Rediff.com10 Aug 2008

Australia's Stephanie Rice smashed the world record to win gold in the women's 400 metres individual medley final at the Olympics on Sunday.

China sets world record with 'super rice'

China sets world record with 'super rice'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

A team of experts harvested 1,449.7 kg of rice from about 16.65 acres of experimental arable land with a new strain of rice cultivated using aerospace technology.\n\n

Navratri recipes: Farali Pattice, Samo Rice and more

Navratri recipes: Farali Pattice, Samo Rice and more

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Jahnavi Patel shares three delicious Navratri recipes she learned from her mother Namrata Patel.

Susan Rice joins White House as national security advisor

Susan Rice joins White House as national security advisor

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

United States President Barack Obama's confidant Susan Rice, the former US ambassador to the United Nations, has joined the White House as the national security advisor.

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have been tough when Sachin was back in Bombay between tours. Had she worked in private practice as Dr Anjali Tendulkar, she reckoned she would be consulted for her name rather than her expertise. Anjali is an all-or nothing person and she couldn't have just dabbled in doctoring. Moreover, she wanted to devote herself to keeping her husband in the right frame of mind to play his best cricket. A fascinating excerpt from Annabel Mehta and Georgina Brown's book, My Passage to India.

No free rice for villages that are not open defecation free: Kiran Bedi

No free rice for villages that are not open defecation free: Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Bedi's order however drew flak from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam legislature wing leader A Anbalagan, who told reporters that Bedi was treading the path of 'autocracy' by issuing such directives.

UAE team to visit India for more rice

UAE team to visit India for more rice

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

United Arab Emirates is on a rice hunt now.

Bazaar Tales, Wedding Feast

Bazaar Tales, Wedding Feast

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Do you know how to buy the best lady's fingers? Or choose the best cauliflower?

First woman elephant mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

First woman elephant mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

India's first woman elephant mahout Parbati Baruah famous as Hasti Kanya, tribal environmentalist Chami Murmu, social worker Sangthankima who runs Mizoram's largest orphanage and plastic surgeon Prema Dhanraj who treats burn victims are among 34 "unsung heroes" awarded Padma Shri on Thursday.

Third time in Tihar, Kejriwal gets these books to read

Third time in Tihar, Kejriwal gets these books to read

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was sent to Tihar Jail after a court remanded him in judicial custody till April 15 in the excise policy case, will remain under 24x7 watch with CCTV cameras in his cell and could watch TV and read books, officials said.

RBI retains inflation projection for FY25 at 4.5%

RBI retains inflation projection for FY25 at 4.5%

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday retained its projection for retail inflation at 4.5 per cent for the current fiscal assuming a normal monsoon, while emphasising that uncertainties related to food price outlook warrant a close monitoring. Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based retail inflation has been projected at 4.5 per cent with quarter-wise projections at 4.9 per cent in Q1 (April-June), 3.8 per cent in Q2, 4.6 per cent in Q3, and 4.5 per cent in Q4.

Rice may have prevented Pak emergency: Report

Rice may have prevented Pak emergency: Report

Rediff.com11 Aug 2007

Interestingly, while the US embassy confirmed Rice's telephone calls to the Pakistan President, government officials remained tight-lipped about it. There was no word about it either from the Foreign Office or the Presidency.

Recipe: Taruna's Kabuli Channa Pulau

Recipe: Taruna's Kabuli Channa Pulau

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

This one-pot meal goes well with Boondi Raita.

Bangladesh Crisis: Advantage Tiruppur!

Bangladesh Crisis: Advantage Tiruppur!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

India's gain will be an additional business of $300 million to $400 million per month if 10-11% of Bangladesh's export is diverted to Indian hubs like Tiruppur.

What's On Your Eid Menu?

What's On Your Eid Menu?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Kebabs, biryani and Sheer Khurma? Add to that and experiment with the delicacies we have on offer.

Russian ban on Indian rice to go

Russian ban on Indian rice to go

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Indian exporters are awaiting a formal announcement next week.

The Battles Over Recipes

The Battles Over Recipes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Who owns a recipe, and should one fight over its origins?