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Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Displaying 'ARMY' on private transport is an attempt to milk the respect and reverence that the common citizen has for a person in the armed forces, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd). By writing 'ARMY' and displaying regimental insignias, we expect a few misdemeanours to be overlooked.

China an existential threat to US, 'preparing for war': Nikki Haley

China an existential threat to US, 'preparing for war': Nikki Haley

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

China has spent half a century plotting to defeat America and in some respects, the Chinese military is already at par with the US armed forces, Haley said in a major policy speech on the economy in the key early primary State of New Hampshire on Friday.

Will Ideology Trump Personalities And Issues in TN Again?

Will Ideology Trump Personalities And Issues in TN Again?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

According to DMK, the voters are already consolidated on ideological lines, hence the impact of anti-incumbency, whether against the BJP Centre or the DMK state may not be too much, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Recipes: Sonal Ved's Dhokla Chaat, Burrata Papdi Chaat

Recipes: Sonal Ved's Dhokla Chaat, Burrata Papdi Chaat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

It's time for some desi chaat with a burst of hatke flavours.

ITI upgrade plan a non-starter

ITI upgrade plan a non-starter

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

Despite strong private sector interest and a Rs 750-crore (Rs 7.5 billion) Budget allocation, not a single agreement has been signed between the government and the private sector to upgrade 300 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) to centres of excellence within the target of this fiscal, which has three and a half months to run.

Fresh injury scare for England ahead of semis vs India

Fresh injury scare for England ahead of semis vs India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Buttler and Co fret over Wood's fitness

1st T20I Vs Ireland: Pick Your Team

1st T20I Vs Ireland: Pick Your Team

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first T20 International against Ireland on Friday?

DON'T MISS! Rajkummar's Stunning Necklace

DON'T MISS! Rajkummar's Stunning Necklace

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Kudos to the actor for breaking gender stereotypes.

Microsoft's NGO initiative a non-starter

Microsoft's NGO initiative a non-starter

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Software giant Microsoft, in association with several NGOs, recently launched a programme aimed at enabling the local communities to use information technology as a tool to their development.

Will July See Controversy In Theatres?

Will July See Controversy In Theatres?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The summer saw its fair share of hits at the box office. Now, the monsoon has quite a few movie releases from across genres.

Sports Shorts: Bale doubtful starter for Bayern game

Sports Shorts: Bale doubtful starter for Bayern game

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale could miss Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, first leg at home to Bayern Munich due to illness, Spanish media reported on Tuesday.

First Israel-Qatar flight heads to FIFA World Cup

First Israel-Qatar flight heads to FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Balloons in the national colours of Israel and Qatar festooned the departure gate for the first commercial flight between the countries on Sunday, permitted by Doha for fans of the World Cup despite the absence of formal bilateral relations.

Recipe: Nethili or Anchovies Fish Fry

Recipe: Nethili or Anchovies Fish Fry

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Jazz up your dinner menu with Kerala-style nethili or anchovies fish fry which goes well with steamed rice and a comforting bowl of dal.

Did God Create Kishore Kumar For Rajesh Khanna?

Did God Create Kishore Kumar For Rajesh Khanna?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

If Rajesh Khanna was the greatest star of Hindi cinema, the songs played a major part in his superstardom.

Chamak Review: Fast Forward To Isha Talwar

Chamak Review: Fast Forward To Isha Talwar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

It's not uncommon for performers to become bigger than the stories they are placed in and Sreehari Nair would happily pay to watch Isha Talwar and Paramvir Singh Cheema riffing on love, bad life choices, psychology, rhythm, and oven-baked Kulchas in Chamak.

England's Malan doubtful for semi-final

England's Malan doubtful for semi-final

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Malan sustained a groin injury in England's four-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Kaathal: Demystifying The Indian Superstar

Kaathal: Demystifying The Indian Superstar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'As I watched Mammootty 'try out' Mathew Devassy, I could hear from my theatre seat the ready-made appreciation of the liberal press, their applause for the great actor having flirted with queerness on screen.' 'But it is a flirtation and nothing more, for I could not detect in Devassy any hint of love, not for his homosexual lover, not for his wife,,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Bar council allows foreign lawyers, firms to practise in India

Bar council allows foreign lawyers, firms to practise in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Shedding its opposition, the Bar Council of India (BCI) on Wednesday took a significant decision to permit foreign lawyers and law firms to practise in areas such as foreign law, international legal issues and arbitration matters, saying that the legal fraternity here may be left behind if it sleeps over the matter.

'Ronaldo never said he wanted to leave the team'

'Ronaldo never said he wanted to leave the team'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Portugal play surprise package Morocco in the quarter-finals on Saturday and a visibly frustrated Santos took great pains to explain what happened behind the scenes to put the issue to bed.

Prashant Kishor predicts 'electoral rout' for Cong in Gujarat, HP

Prashant Kishor predicts 'electoral rout' for Cong in Gujarat, HP

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Prashant Kishor expressed the view that the recent 'chintan shivir' could not achieve "anything meaningful".

Recipe: Tandoori Paneer Tikka Three Ways

Recipe: Tandoori Paneer Tikka Three Ways

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Prep and marinate the paneer overnight or a day in advance so that you can whip this dish up in just 30 minutes before your guests arrive.

When Malaika Danced Down The Ramp

When Malaika Danced Down The Ramp

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Malaika dances down the ramp to her Dil Se.. song Chaiyya Chaiyya.

Recipe: Shrimp Or Mushroom Kaffir Lime Dim Sums

Recipe: Shrimp Or Mushroom Kaffir Lime Dim Sums

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

It's time you added this dish to your favourite dim sum list.

Dhawan to miss more matches? PBKS fielding coach gives injury update

Dhawan to miss more matches? PBKS fielding coach gives injury update

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan missed their home game against Royal Challengers Bangalore due to injury.

Why I Support Narayana Murthy

Why I Support Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

If 4,000 workers could work round the clock for the construction of the new Parliament building, then there is no reason why all infrastructure projects too cannot follow that model, asserts Dr Sudhir Bisht.

2nd T20I: Focus on Gill, Chahal as India aim to clinch series

2nd T20I: Focus on Gill, Chahal as India aim to clinch series

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Gill will not like to repeat the mistakes of his predecessors while aiming to cement his place in the T20I side after making a reputation for himself in the longer versions.

'Manipur peace committee members were superimposed by Centre'

'Manipur peace committee members were superimposed by Centre'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'This committee underscores the Indian State's longstanding conventional approach to leverage top-down conflict management in North East India in general and Manipur in particular.' 'Trying to 'manage' violent conflicts top-down has not worked in the past, and apparently does not seem to work this time either.'

Vision 2005 still a non-starter

Vision 2005 still a non-starter

Rediff.com30 Jul 2003

Mohali ODI: Perfect platform for Surya, Iyer to test themselves against Aus

Mohali ODI: Perfect platform for Surya, Iyer to test themselves against Aus

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

As much as Ishan Kishan has done his bit, India will need Iyer, the proverbial slayer of spin bowling in the middle overs during the World Cup.

John Wick Rules The Box Office

John Wick Rules The Box Office

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Yet again, it's a Hollywood film that's scoring in Indian cinemas this season.

3rd T20: Captain Rohit retires hurt with back spasm

3rd T20: Captain Rohit retires hurt with back spasm

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma was forced to retire hurt early with a back spasm during India's successful run chase against the West Indies in the third T20 International in St Kitts on Tuesday.

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Jasprit Bumrah will definitely be a part of India's plans for the T20 World Cup but there is not clarity on the T20 future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Easter Recipes: Devilled Eggs And Trifle Cups

Easter Recipes: Devilled Eggs And Trifle Cups

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Two recipes to bring Easter joy to your breakfast menu.

What You Must Know About Animall App

What You Must Know About Animall App

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra teamed up to create an app that is possibly the platinum standard for apps targeted at Bharat.

STUNNING Sunny!

STUNNING Sunny!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Nimrat hits the gym... Sanya takes a selfie... Mrunal has a good hair day...

Recipe: Malay Chicken

Recipe: Malay Chicken

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Perk up your weekend with a very different Malaysian-inspired dish.

NSE's strict-governance platform in limbo after tepid corporate response

NSE's strict-governance platform in limbo after tepid corporate response

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The country's largest bourse National Stock Exchange (NSE) has put the NSE Prime initiative in cold storage following lukewarm response from India Inc, said people aware of the development. Inspired by Brazil's Novo Mercado, NSE had announced a separate platform which any listed company could be part of by voluntarily adopting a stricter corporate governance code. Launched in December 2021, NSE Prime was to formally take off within a year after empanelling companies.

Challenging to play WTC final right after IPL: Dravid

Challenging to play WTC final right after IPL: Dravid

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'There's going to be a lot of logistics involved given the IPL final is only a week before the WTC final'

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

They welcomed the guests before the start of the dinner from the reception dais, with its backdrop showcasing the ruins of the Nalanda University in Bihar besides India's G20 presidency theme -- 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future'.

T20 World Cup: Injured Karthik doubtful against Bangladesh

T20 World Cup: Injured Karthik doubtful against Bangladesh

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Dinesh Karthik suffered a back injury during the side's T20 World Cup match against South Africa in Perth on Sunday