After spending 43 years working inside Dubai's royal palace, a man from Kottakkal returned home with nothing but gratitude for the life he lived in extraordinary circumstances.
A favourite breakfast food or snack with your chai.
'We should learn from the wild world on how they live harmoniously.'
'When I met the prime minister, he asked me, "Dr Ganguly, what do you do with people in your company who lie to you?"' 'I said, "Prime Minister, we counsel them and give them a gentle warning. If they lie again, they are sacked".' '"This is my problem,'" Rajiv responded. "I can't sack people in government".' A revealing excerpt from former Hindustan Lever Chairman Dr Ashok S Ganguly's We Are Our Future: Reflections On Life.
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutritionist with nearly three decades of experience, suggests how to make the right diet and lifestyle choices to keep blood sugar under check.
In Sri Lanka, an India-Pakistan game becomes more than cricket. There will be only one silent wish: May cricket live long.
Colleen and Hugh Gantzer were the GOATs of travel writers.
'Someday I will summit all peaks, but right now I want to complete my BSc.'
A legendary Santa Cruz, Mumbai snack stall continues to win hearts with its hot, fresh Vada Pavs and bhajiyas. Here's a look at the story behind Balaji Vada Pav Corner and a step-by-step recipe for their crunchy Mung Dal Bhajiyas.
'Rahul Gandhi is not coming to seek votes, but to reach out to people for awareness of their democratic rights.'
India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday announced the conclusion and finalisation of negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA).
Stay somewhere that's as memorable as your destination, and India's got plenty of surprises!
Lemon grass, often referred to as citronella, is a tall, reed-like herb prized for its bright, zesty scent and clean citrus taste. Widely used in Thai cuisine, it brings a refreshing, aromatic lift to soups, curries and stir-fries.
India has completely protected the interests of its agriculture and dairy sector in the India-US trade agreement.
The process to merge the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar and the Nationalist Congress Party may now face a roadblock due to the death of Ajit Pawar, said Sharad Pawar on Saturday.
Delhi's Ayush Doseja aims to follow the discipline and fitness regime of India superstar Virat Kohli as the 23-year-old finished the group stage of the Ranji Trophy with the highest individual run tally.
Maamouls are classic Middle Eastern cookies that have a festive appeal even before you take a bite.
New Zealand has taken a binding commitment under its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India to amend its laws within 18 months of the pact's implementation to facilitate the geographical indication (GI) registration of Indian goods besides wines, and spirits in the island nation. The current GI law of New Zealand only allows India's wines and spirits to be registered.
The site where a 27-year-old techie drowned in Noida has become a focal point of public concern, with residents questioning the role of civic authorities and demanding accountability for the tragedy.
As India's tea exports reach their highest in years, a sharp rise in imports is raising concerns among producers. In 2024, India took the third spot in tea exports, pipping Sri Lanka after exporting 254.67 million kg (mkg) of tea, up from 231.69 mkg in 2023.
Vidarbha failed to advance on basis of the bonus points after it finished level on points with Andhra and Jharkhand.
India's marine product exports facing rough weather from punitive US tariffs are expected to get a big boost following the reduction of 26 per cent tariff as part of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), but concerns over non-tariff barriers, which are a dominant aspect of marine trade to the EU, still remain.
Joe Root and Harry Brook hit half-centuries to put England in control before bad light ended play early on the opening day of the fifth Ashes Test.
Residents of Ahmedabad recall the Air India crash of June 2025 after news of the Baramati plane crash involving Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The earlier tragedy, which killed hundreds, remains a painful memory for those who witnessed it and lost loved ones.
The nations dominating the world's milk output...
Trump said that the decision would be "immediately" in effect and that the "order is final and conclusive."
Three migrant workers from West Bengal were allegedly assaulted in Maharashtra after being suspected of being 'Bangladeshis' for speaking Bengali. The workers claim they were confronted, assaulted, and had their identity questioned despite showing Aadhaar cards.
A school teacher was shot dead by unidentified assailants on the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus, police said on Thursday.
A crude bomb explosion in Dhaka, Bangladesh, resulted in one fatality. The incident occurred near the office of Liberation War veterans and is under investigation. It precedes the return of a prominent political figure after a long exile.
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutrionist and weight loss expert with nearly three decades of experience, offers personalised recommendations to improve your overall health and wellbeing.
When her parents insisted Rajini Bhargava pursue an MBA, she presented them the idea of investing in a food truck.
All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.
Usually, in the western view, corporate success is attributed to efficiency, organisational structure, and scale. R Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat argue that philosophy, culture, and the transmission of values are more important for sustaining growth and profitability of an enterprise over a period of time.
Ichhapur tea-seller Shib Shankar Patra is one of two diehard fans handpicked for a special meet-and-greet with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.
Usman Khawaja said he was delighted to end his Test career with a victory in the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at Sydney on Thursday.
Which were India's first companies that still exist today? Many trace their origins to over a century back. These venerable organisations are business entities. But they chronicle the beginnings of Corporate India.
Whichever combination finally emerges, Malegaon could set a record for being a town run neither by Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti, nor by the Opposition MVA, but by a combination of two or three Muslim parties.
Kerala has earned a spot on Rough Guides' list of the world's top travel destinations for 2026, with the popular guidebook publisher highlighting the state as a must-visit location for the year ahead.
