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Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Where paneer came to India from... How sambar got its name... Gulab jamun does not have Indian roots...

Minorities, women under constant attack: Sonia slams Modi govt

Minorities, women under constant attack: Sonia slams Modi govt

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Gandhi claimed that authoritarian tendencies are becoming clearer, with the erosion of fundamental rights being accompanied by a narrow imposition of conformity and obedience from dutiful citizens. voters polarised for electoral gains

MasterChef Winner Justin Narayan's Chicken Tacos

MasterChef Winner Justin Narayan's Chicken Tacos

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

This Indian-style green curry chicken taco goes well with pickled radish.

Modiji, please read Sunil Mishra's story

Modiji, please read Sunil Mishra's story

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

'I realised that if we don't get relief from the government, I'll be faced with the prospect of either starving in Delhi, or starving in my village.'

Maha man killed on suspicion of being COVID-19 patient

Maha man killed on suspicion of being COVID-19 patient

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

The incident took place on Wednesday morning, when Ganesh Gupta had stepped out of his home to purchase some essentials amid the COVID-19 lockdown, an official said.

5 days of rains bring Chennai to its knees

5 days of rains bring Chennai to its knees

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The cyclonic depression may have crossed the Tamil Nadu coast on Thursday evening, but the state continues to be battered by heavy rains.

Modi to inaugurate multi-crore Kashi Vishwanath corridor on Monday

Modi to inaugurate multi-crore Kashi Vishwanath corridor on Monday

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The inauguration of the state-of-the-art infrastructure surrounding the historic Kashi Vishwanath Temple near the iconic Dashashwamedh Ghat comes ahead of the assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh early next year.

India's exaggerated IPO 'boom'

India's exaggerated IPO 'boom'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Three IPO documents were recorded after the new govt took charge - Adlabs, Lavasa Corp and Monte Carlo Fashions.

Are you following these chefs on Instagram?

Are you following these chefs on Instagram?

Rediff.com19 May 2017

They'll spice up your Instagram feeds with their lip-smacking food pics.

Heavy rains, flood leave hundreds of pilgrims stranded at Tirumala

Heavy rains, flood leave hundreds of pilgrims stranded at Tirumala

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Tirumala, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, was caught in a massive flood of unprecedented scale on Thursday, leaving hundreds of pilgrims stranded even as a heavy downpour under the influence of a depression in Bay of Bengal battered the temple-town Tirupati and many parts of Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh.

Quad is 'not just a passing fad, we mean business': Biden

Quad is 'not just a passing fad, we mean business': Biden

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Biden welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the Summit and said "it is wonderful to see you again in person".

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Rajesh Karkera journeys through verdant countryside to the little-explored pristine Lonar lake in eastern Maharashtra.

Cyclone Amphan toll rises to 85 in Bengal

Cyclone Amphan toll rises to 85 in Bengal

Rediff.com23 May 2020

With normal life thrown out of gear by the region's worst weather disasters, the authorities scrambled in various parts of the state to restore normalcy.

'Good chance of substantial recovery in next financial year'

'Good chance of substantial recovery in next financial year'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'I am sceptical of the Indian economy returning to a sustained high-growth trajectory any time soon'

A Wedding Dress Bank for the Poor

A Wedding Dress Bank for the Poor

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'You will never be able to do any work for society if you wait to make enough money.'

'On our Independence Day, we Afghans feel like prisoners'

'On our Independence Day, we Afghans feel like prisoners'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'Today with Taliban at our doorsteps literally, we can't even put up our national flag. Only Allah knows, what will happen to Afghanistan now'

Thackeray announces fresh Covid curbs, sops for needy

Thackeray announces fresh Covid curbs, sops for needy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday night announced a statewide curfew in Maharashtra for 15 days from April 14. However, he clarified, essential services were exempt from the curbs.

India sets Guinness world record with 918 kg khichdi

India sets Guinness world record with 918 kg khichdi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

A team of 50 people led by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor and NGO Akshaya Patra supervised the night-long preparations and yoga guru Ramdev put crowning tadka in the dish at the World India Food event that will conclude on Sunday.

Mahinda supporters attack anti-govt protesters, 23 injured

Mahinda supporters attack anti-govt protesters, 23 injured

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The violence occurred following reports on Monday that Mahinda Rajapksa may offer to stand down as Prime Minister.

Momos, pork chilli...these pics will make you hungry

Momos, pork chilli...these pics will make you hungry

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com shares his food pics from Darjeeling and Gangtok.

A woman India should be proud of

A woman India should be proud of

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'We say we are proud to be Indian. Can we be proud of such an India where its people are hungry and on the streets?'

Lankan Opposition submits no-trust motions against President, Govt

Lankan Opposition submits no-trust motions against President, Govt

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Sri Lanka's main Opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) on Tuesday handed over to the parliamentary Speaker motions of no-confidence against the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) coalition government and embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, even as the government announced the appointment of a cabinet sub-committee to look into the proposal for a new Constitution.

India's biggest challenge: Good health for all

India's biggest challenge: Good health for all

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"If India truly wants to be a superpower," Dr Abhijit Vaidya tells Kangana Pandiya, "48 per cent of our people cannot be malnourished. We need to ensure health for all."

Woman living in her car helps the homeless in Houston

Woman living in her car helps the homeless in Houston

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Dominick SeJohn Walton hands out food, along with positive messages, to those less fortunate than her. She says, "I started serving meals to the homeless because I understand what it's like not to know where your next meal is going to come from and that's the least that I feel like we can do for our community is to give back."

India's youngest executive chef!

India's youngest executive chef!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Chef Ranveer Brar, one of the judges on the fourth season of Master Chef India alongside Sanjeev Kapoor and Vikas Khanna, tells Rajul Hegde the reasons behind his success.

Where are you feasting this Ramzan?

Where are you feasting this Ramzan?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The streets of Mumbai's Mohammed Ali Road is a haven for foodies.

Jurassic World Dominion Review

Jurassic World Dominion Review

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Dear Mr Spielberg, can we now put to rest this overstretched, bloated dinosaur franchise? asks Aseem Chhabra.

Love photography? 5 CAREER options for you

Love photography? 5 CAREER options for you

Rediff.com25 May 2020

If you love visuals, you can choose from an array of options to pursue your passion and make money.

'I kept eating and eating'

'I kept eating and eating'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'I ate every two hours for 3 years.'

Why Communism will never die

Why Communism will never die

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

On November 7, which marks 100 years of the Russian Revolution, Syed Firdaus Ashraf recalls a conversation he once had on Communism.

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If you love India, you cannot weaponise religion to stay in power, asserts Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

Give justice to farmers: Rahul to govt

Give justice to farmers: Rahul to govt

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The Congress leader also accused the Central government of lying on national television.

'India has to ensure Sri Lanka doesn't become bankrupt'

'India has to ensure Sri Lanka doesn't become bankrupt'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

'India has given assistance that we required, otherwise we would not have been able to survive this far.'

Modi showers floral petals on Kashi corridor workers

Modi showers floral petals on Kashi corridor workers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

"It is heartening to see us, common people, being acknowledged. 'Achha lag raha hai'," Ram Chand Kumar, a mason who hails from Bihar and has been working on the site for the last 5-6 months, hailed the prime minister's gesture.

Modi inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi

Modi inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi, a project which is spread over five lakh square feet and connects the temple premises to the River Ganga besides providing several facilities to devotees.

Modi in Varanasi to inaugurate Rs 339-cr mega temple project

Modi in Varanasi to inaugurate Rs 339-cr mega temple project

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Taking to Twitter, Modi said that the Kashi Vishwanath Dham project will add to Kashi's spiritual vibrancy.

Mahinda under protection at naval base amid protests

Mahinda under protection at naval base amid protests

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Mahinda Rajapaksa, along with his wife and family, fled his official residence -- Temple Trees -- and took shelter at the naval base in Trincomalee.

Branding vada pav: How Dheeraj Gupta built Jumbo King

Branding vada pav: How Dheeraj Gupta built Jumbo King

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Jumbo King is profitable from the beginning and is growing upwards of 35 per cent annually.

SC takes note of children orphaned due to Covid, asks states to give relief

SC takes note of children orphaned due to Covid, asks states to give relief

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The top court asked state governments to understand the agony of children starving on the streets and directed the district authorities that they be immediately taken care of without waiting for any further orders from the courts.

1 killed, 13 injured as Lankan police open fire on anti-govt protestors

1 killed, 13 injured as Lankan police open fire on anti-govt protestors

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

At least one person was killed and 12 others injured on Tuesday when the police opened fire to disperse angry anti-government protestors in Sri Lanka's southwestern region of Rambukkana, officials said.