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PIX: Russell steals thunder from Warner; leads KKR to dramatic win

PIX: Russell steals thunder from Warner; leads KKR to dramatic win

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Andre Russell played a whirlwind unbeaten knock of 49-runs to script his side's dramatic win after Nitish Rana scored 68 at top of the batting order.

Curry? Biryani? India's favourite food: VOTE!

Curry? Biryani? India's favourite food: VOTE!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Is it Biryani, Malai Kofta, Prawn Curry? Which do you think is India's favourite dish? Take our poll and let us know!

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

A young Alyssa Healy grew up batting in a backyard where hitting windows meant getting out. Now, she just breaks glass ceilings. Healy is the latest in Australia's most storied cricketing lineage, with all the pluck and expectation that comes with it.

Diwali recipes: Paan Petha, Kaju Katli and more

Diwali recipes: Paan Petha, Kaju Katli and more

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

We recently invited you, our readers, to share those lip-smacking festive recipes with us. Readers sent us these:

NYC, Sao Paulo: Most tagged cities on Instagram

NYC, Sao Paulo: Most tagged cities on Instagram

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Love travelling and taking pictures? This list is for you!

Political vendetta behind protests against Kher?

Political vendetta behind protests against Kher?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Even as the sporadic incidents of activists claiming to be followers of Dr B R Ambedkar's ideology staging violent protests are taking place in Mumbai and around over alleged slur of actor Anupam Kher against the Constitution, the episode smacks of political vendetta.

IPL PHOTOS: Pandya brothers shine as Mumbai pull off thrilling win

IPL PHOTOS: Pandya brothers shine as Mumbai pull off thrilling win

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Hardik Pandya staged a late assault to help Mumbai Indians pull off a thrilling four-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders for their first win in the Indian Premier League in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Fasting recipes for Navratri: Baked potatoes and more!

Fasting recipes for Navratri: Baked potatoes and more!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Here are special recipes for you to enjoy during the nine days of Navratri revelry.

Why Mary Kom quit as boxing's national observer

Why Mary Kom quit as boxing's national observer

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom has resigned as the national observer for Indian boxing after Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore made it clear that active sportspersons will not be considered for the position.

Vada pav or samosa pav: Vote for your favourite street food!

Vada pav or samosa pav: Vote for your favourite street food!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Do you have a favourite street food in Mumbai? Tell us about it!

When Bollywood treated women badly...

When Bollywood treated women badly...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Hindi cinema has not just explored various instances of brute force, but often glorified its misogyny.

Fatal flaw in communal violence bill

Fatal flaw in communal violence bill

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

The manipulative syntax of the bill smacks of a furtive agenda to tilt the scales in favour of a specific community at the cost of the majority and violates the basic tenet of equality before the law, says Vivek Gumaste.

This Mumbai patisserie is choco-heaven!

This Mumbai patisserie is choco-heaven!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Get Ahead readers Marinha J Fernandes, who visited Mumbai's famous patisserie Theobroma writes about her experience.

Great places in Mumbai to feast at this Ramadan

Great places in Mumbai to feast at this Ramadan

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The holy month of Ramadan brings to mind jostling crowds and great food. Simki Dutta lists out some of the best places in Mumbai you can visit for lip-smacking delicacies.

Top 5 master chefs spill their secrets

Top 5 master chefs spill their secrets

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Everyone loves a good meal but rarely do they see the people behind it. Top chefs from across the country tell us their favourite dishes, suggest quick and the one kitchen disaster they can never forget.

Video: How to make Pasta Arrabiata

Video: How to make Pasta Arrabiata

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Foodies Rajesh Karkera and Abhishek Mande visit Mumbai's Khau Galli restaurant, where the chef shows you how to make lip-smacking Pasta Arabiata at home.

Adarsh: Why no FIR against govt officers, asks HC

Adarsh: Why no FIR against govt officers, asks HC

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Pulling up the Maharashatara government, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday observed that the controversial Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society smacked of "a clear-cut case of manipulation" by its officers in which everybody who was supposed to clear the file was "gifted" a flat.

A Moveable Feast of Kebabs and Sweets

A Moveable Feast of Kebabs and Sweets

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Anita Aikara encounters a culinary adventure on an iftar food walk.

Post-Obama, India-US ties in cruise mode

Post-Obama, India-US ties in cruise mode

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

The US-India relationship will continue to be misread until India recognises that relations with a democratic superpower-- tossed about by the expectations of two separate electorates--will be inevitably more complex than the stolid handshake of the Soviet Union, or the posturing and sloganeering of the Non-Aligned Movement.

'Nuke deal with India shows US double standards'

'Nuke deal with India shows US double standards'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

"China's cooperation with Pakistan in nuclear power is for peaceful means and is supervised by the International Atomic Energy Agency, (IAEA). The US always questions Pakistan's nuclear activities, but how about its latest nuclear deal with India," Chinese newspaper Global Times quoted He Maochun, director of the Research Centre for Economic Diplomacy Studies of Tsinghua University, as probing.

Bandhs: Acts of terror by another name

Bandhs: Acts of terror by another name

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

If Naxalites and extremists disrupt normal life, destroy public property, inject fear into people and make them retreat into their homes and away from public places, we call that terrorism. What is a state-sponsored bandh?

PMO attacks former media adviser Baru on his book

PMO attacks former media adviser Baru on his book

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Prime Minister's Office on Friday came down heavily on former media adviser Sanjaya Baru accusing him of "misusing" a privileged position for commercial gain in writing a book in which he says Manmohan Singh had been undermined by the Congress party.

Ramzan Special: How to make Fatet Hummus

Ramzan Special: How to make Fatet Hummus

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Here's a recipe from Dubai that will leave you asking for more.

Video: How to prepare Sev Puri

Video: How to prepare Sev Puri

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Rajesh Karkera and Abhishek Mande visit Mumbai's Khau Galli restaurant and show you how to make lip-smacking sev puri at home!

India, China should talk out differences

India, China should talk out differences

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Chinese experts called for consultations between India and China to sort out differences on reported moves in India to stop importing Chinese telecom equipment apparently over fears of inherent security risks.

Phone tapping, IPL scandals rock Parliament

Phone tapping, IPL scandals rock Parliament

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

The opposition members were not satisfied with Home Minister P Chidambaram's statement rubbishing the charge that it had authorised any telephone tapping of politicians and alleged that the issue smacked of the 1975 Emergency days.

Share your family's Christmas recipes

Share your family's Christmas recipes

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Tell us what's special for Christmas in your hometown.

'India, Brazil stand on Yuan is protectionist'

'India, Brazil stand on Yuan is protectionist'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Calls by India and Brazil for appreciation of Chinese currency smacks of protectionism borne out of concerns over growing trade imbalances with China rather than the two countries backing US demand for Yuan revaluation, Chinese analysts said.

Monsoon recipes: Deep-fried treats for a rainy day

Monsoon recipes: Deep-fried treats for a rainy day

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

Readers share their favourite rainy day recipes with us. You can too!

England score last-ball T20 win over Aus

England score last-ball T20 win over Aus

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

England beat Australia by one wicket in the first of two Twenty20 internationals on Wednesday, Chris Woakes scoring the winning run off the last ball of a dramatic match.

Congress accuses Modi govt of Rs 14,296-crore scam

Congress accuses Modi govt of Rs 14,296-crore scam

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Hitting out at the Narendra Modi government on Wednesday, the Gujarat Congress demanded that the controversial deal between Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation's Pipavav Power Company and Swan Energy Ltd be scrapped since it 'smacked of unprecedented corruption and nepotism'.

Pollard not giving up on West Indies World Cup hopes

Pollard not giving up on West Indies World Cup hopes

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Contractual disputes between the players and Cricket West Indies have weakened the team for several years now with the frosty relations famously culminating in the 2014 tour of India being called off midway through the series.

IPL PHOTOS: Gopal shines as Rajasthan outclass RCB

IPL PHOTOS: Gopal shines as Rajasthan outclass RCB

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal shone with the ball as Rajasthan Royals finally won their first game of this IPL season after outclassing Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets in Jaipur on Tuesday.

Monsoon recipes: Mysore Bajji and Veg Chop

Monsoon recipes: Mysore Bajji and Veg Chop

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

Readers share their favourite rainy day recipes with us. You can too!

Monsoon recipes: Crispy pakore for a rainy day

Monsoon recipes: Crispy pakore for a rainy day

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Readers share their favourite rainy day recipes with us. You can too!

A rickshaw ride for Mr President

A rickshaw ride for Mr President

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

A list of dares for Mrs and Mr Obamaji

Recipes for a delicious Diwali? Share them!

Recipes for a delicious Diwali? Share them!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

We want your favourite festive recipes -- simply fill up the form and we'll publish them right here!

Wozniacki dethrones Serena for World No 1 spot

Wozniacki dethrones Serena for World No 1 spot

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Caroline Wozniacki became the first Danish tennis player to be crowned world number one when she beat Czech Petra Kvitova 6-3, 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals of the China Open on Thursday.

Nepal, UAE qualify for ICC World Cup Qualifier 2018

Nepal, UAE qualify for ICC World Cup Qualifier 2018

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Nepal secured a historic entry into the upcoming World Cup qualifiers after a sensational last-ball one-wicket victory over Canada in the ICC World Cricket League Division Two in Windhoek (Namibia) on Wednesday.

Video: How to make Pav Bhaji

Video: How to make Pav Bhaji

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Foodies Rajesh Karkera and Abhishek Mande visit Mumbai's Khau Galli restaurant and show you how to make lip-smacking pav bhaji at home