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Video: A festive recipe for Spanish sausages

Video: A festive recipe for Spanish sausages

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Head chef Sagar Tithe and Sahil Timbadia, partner of Bonobo Bar and Restaurant in Mumbai show you how to cook up Spanish Chorizo Sausages for the festive season.

PIX: Lisa Ray's LOVELY Lebanon holiday

PIX: Lisa Ray's LOVELY Lebanon holiday

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

It's time to tour Lebanon with Lisa Ray, who had gone on vacation with husband Jason Dehni.

Malinga doubtful for first ODI

Malinga doubtful for first ODI

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Like India, Sri Lanka are also struggling with injury to at least one key player as their paceman Lasith Malinga was on Monday rendered doubtful for the first ODI due to indisposition.

Don't miss the tax returns deadline!

Don't miss the tax returns deadline!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

After the first-year breather come penalties. That is, if returns for 2007-08 are filed after March 31, 2009, there will be a flat penalty of Rs 5,000. Importantly, there should not be any tax liability.

'Aussies are not wary of Johnson's form'

'Aussies are not wary of Johnson's form'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Struggling Mitchell Johnson has found much needed support from teammate and stumper Brad Haddin, who reckons that the Australian paceman was still making an impact in their Ashes defence.

Dilshan fractures finger, could miss one-dayers

Dilshan fractures finger, could miss one-dayers

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan, who fractured his finger while keeping wickets during the ongoing third Test, is a doubtful starter for the five-match one-day series against Pakistan starting on July 30, team manager Brendon Kuruppu said.

Recovering Brazil are favourites with everything to prove

Recovering Brazil are favourites with everything to prove

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The improvement since Tite took over as coach in June 2016 has been remarkable and Brazil are now joint favourites to win a record sixth World Cup.

Injured Sehwag, Gambhir doubtful for 4th ODI

Injured Sehwag, Gambhir doubtful for 4th ODI

Rediff.com1 Nov 2009

The Indian cricket team on Sunday were down with injury scares after openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir were rendered doubtful starters for Monday's fourth ODI match against Australia in Mohali.

Chepngetich beats Doha heat to win midnight marathon

Chepngetich beats Doha heat to win midnight marathon

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich overcame extreme heat and humidity to win the World Championship midnight marathon on Friday, in a gruelling test of survival that saw nearly a third of the 70 starters fail to reach the finish line.

Erratic Jeev ends tied 55th at Reno-Tahoe Open

Erratic Jeev ends tied 55th at Reno-Tahoe Open

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Jeev Milkha Singh dropped six bogeys in a wretched front nine to return his worst card of the week -- a five-over 75 -- and sign off a disappointing tied 55th in the Reno-Tahoe Open golf tournament in Reno.

Another run-friendly wicket gives India the edge in Nagpur

Another run-friendly wicket gives India the edge in Nagpur

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Images from the practice sessions ahead of Friday's second One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka in Nagpur.

Man United seek immediate redemption at Wigan

Man United seek immediate redemption at Wigan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Manchester United, notoriously slow starters in the race for the English title, cannot afford another stumble out of the blocks when they make the short trip to Wigan Athletic Saturday. For the last two seasons they have won only one of their opening four league matches -- and still ended up winning the Premier League.

'Will the Nano change India's auto industry?'

'Will the Nano change India's auto industry?'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

It signals a major jump in the global acceptance of India as a hub for small cars, but maintaining this will require a lot more including, for starters, large production volumes.

How slow and steady India wins the race...

How slow and steady India wins the race...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

India maintained their status as the only unbeaten side left in this tournament.

No plans for 'European Super League'

No plans for 'European Super League'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

European soccer's governing body UEFA and the continent's top clubs have no plans to create a "Super League" to replace the Champions League and UEFA Cup, officials said on Tuesday.

Czech Republic score 4-2 win over shaky US

Czech Republic score 4-2 win over shaky US

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The United States were given an early World Cup wake-up call when they were beaten 4-2 at home by the Czech Republic in their opening warm-up game on Tuesday.

England need Pietersen to win Ashes: Warne

England need Pietersen to win Ashes: Warne

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Australian legend Shane Warne believes England have no chance of regaining the Ashes without Kevin Pietersen, who is a doubtful starter for the series owing to his Achilles heel.

Harmison doubtful for third Test

Harmison doubtful for third Test

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

The third Test between India and England starts on March 18 in Mumbai.

Vote: Who is most  likely to win Bigg Boss 3?

Vote: Who is most likely to win Bigg Boss 3?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Which of these Bigg Boss housemates will last till the end? Vote now!

Preview: Dominant Australia face plucky Bangladesh

Preview: Dominant Australia face plucky Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Australia will start favourites in Thursday's clash but a passionate Bangladesh are expected to make life tough for the holders.

Haldia Port Trust has some serious competition

Haldia Port Trust has some serious competition

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Tata and L&T's upcoming Dhamra Port is already taking away business.

Helpful tips to maintain your bike's battery

Helpful tips to maintain your bike's battery

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Bike's battery requires regular care and attention. Set a reminder to spend time checking the battery so that your battery never fails to power your bike.

Tell us! Will you wear this?

Tell us! Will you wear this?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Because fashion weeks are as much about stylish designs as they are about, well, outrageous ones!

Confusion reigns over Sebi's peer review mandate

Confusion reigns over Sebi's peer review mandate

Rediff.com4 May 2009

The compulsory peer reviews of auditors' notes for Sensex and Nifty companies for Q3 results of the last fiscal and full-year results of 2007-08 have proved a virtual non-starter, owing to confusion over its scope and the appointment of auditors.

'Strange match' awaits England and Belgium

'Strange match' awaits England and Belgium

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

England and Belgium, already qualified from World Cup Group G, meet on Thursday in what Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini says could be a "strange match". Depending on the outcome of other games, it may not be an advantage to finish top of the group, but both sides insist they won't take such calculations into account.

SIMI ran 5 training camps in MP

SIMI ran 5 training camps in MP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

The police team, accompanied by the banned outfit's leaders Qamaruddin Nagori, Safdar Nagori and Aamil Pervez, visited the jungle and recovered 122 guilletines and explosives, 100 detonators, wire bundles, starters and VCD from the area where the training camp was organised in 2007, highly placed sources told PTI in Indore. According to sources, they also tested explosives at a farmhouse, owned by one Shahjad Hussain in the Gawalu village of Balwada police station.

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

State-run banks have to brace for fewer holidays

State-run banks have to brace for fewer holidays

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

The move, if implemented, could change the way banks transact business. For starters, the loyal public sector bank customers could be the biggest gainers, with the Pay Commission recommending that government offices should stay closed only on the three national holidays -- Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15) and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2). All cheque clearances are expected to be faster and make money available in your accounts earlier than at present.

Gruelling season awaits India with Proteas challenge in Cape Town

Gruelling season awaits India with Proteas challenge in Cape Town

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The three-Test South Africa series is the first of a gruelling 2018-19 season that includes tours to England and Australia.

WC Preview: Germans ready to confirm favourites tag against Mexico

WC Preview: Germans ready to confirm favourites tag against Mexico

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

World champions Germany know they must up their game when they kick off their world title defence against Mexico on Sunday if they are to confirm their status as tournament favourites.

Budget's revenue numbers: Cautious & optimistic

Budget's revenue numbers: Cautious & optimistic

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

For starters, the assumption of nominal (ie real plus inflation) GDP growth of 10.1 per cent for 2009-10 seems on the low side if it is assumed, as Mr Mukherjee said, that the worst of the financial crisis is over. Against this backdrop, the assumption of poor tax buoyancy in 2009-10 is confusing.

Oscar special: Lessons from Black Panther designer Ruth Carter

Oscar special: Lessons from Black Panther designer Ruth Carter

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

When rejected for a role in the school play, she took to costume designing by chance.

Interesting ways to use old spices

Interesting ways to use old spices

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

It's not time to throw them away yet!

'I believe in spirits'

'I believe in spirits'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'If you want to see sex, just go watch porn. You don't need to watch a film or a Web series for that.'

Moz & Cat is disappointing

Moz & Cat is disappointing

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Veteran director Fazil's Moz & Cat starring Dileep seems to have everything going for it. However, the film disappoints.

Yummy Italian 'tamaatar toasts'

Yummy Italian 'tamaatar toasts'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

All the top chefs in the world create the most amazing toppings for bruschetta but classic tomato-topped bruschetta will always be in fashion.

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Images from football friendlies played on Wednesday.

Help track dubious deals: RBI to banks

Help track dubious deals: RBI to banks

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

To tighten its focus on curbing money laundering activities, the Reserve Bank of India has now asked cooperative as well as regional rural banks to tweak their reporting mechanism to help agencies track all suspicious financial transactions.

Rich and the 'Third World'

Rich and the 'Third World'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

The economy keeps chugging along on the back of massive international borrowing, on a scale that is generally recognised as unsustainable. As a consequence, it has an abysmal savings-GDP ratio.

Injured McGain ruled out of first Test

Injured McGain ruled out of first Test

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Australia's already depleted spin attack lost more sting on Wednesday with leg-spinner Bryce McGain ruled out of the first Test against India due to a shoulder injury. The 36-year-old picked up the injury while touring India with the Australia A side last month and developed a sore shoulder after Tuesday's practice session in Hyderabad.