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Gujarat: Dalit man's thumb chopped off after...

Gujarat: Dalit man's thumb chopped off after...

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

A group of people allegedly assaulted a Dalit man and chopped off his thumb after his nephew picked up a cricket ball during a match at a school playground in Gujarat's Patan district, police said.

Chaat Recipes: Dahi Bhalla, Banarasi Tamatar Ki Chaat

Chaat Recipes: Dahi Bhalla, Banarasi Tamatar Ki Chaat

Rediff.com4 days ago

Chaats are among India's most loved street food. The reason is simple: They represent the entire spectrum of much-loved Indian flavours and textures in a single bite -- spicy, tangy, chatpata, khara, meetha. That's what keeps people coming back for more.

Delhi Man Arrested After Maiming Event Manager In Robbery

Delhi Man Arrested After Maiming Event Manager In Robbery

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 70-year-old man accused of a brutal robbery and extortion attempt in Delhi's Dwarka, during which he allegedly chopped off both thumbs of an event manager, has been arrested after evading capture for nearly six years.

Khadim's thumb chopped off in clash at Ajmer Sharif

Khadim's thumb chopped off in clash at Ajmer Sharif

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Within a fortnight of the clash at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, warring members of two Khadim groups from the Ajmer Dargah clashed on Monday, using swords, which led to injuring one person.

Dhurandhar And The Politics Of Storytelling

Dhurandhar And The Politics Of Storytelling

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The Dhurandhar movies will undoubtedly shape the minds of the audience much more than news reports, court investigations, books and documentaries. But it is worth remembering that Pakistan's irridentist claims against India's national security have succeeded due to strategic planning, diplomacy, and the unsung heroines and heroes across government agencies, not due to a single maverick leader, points out Shweta Desai.But it is worth to remember that Pakistan's irredentist claims against India's national security have succeeded due to strategic planning, diplomacy, and the unsung heroines and heroes across government agencies -- not a single maverick, points out Shweta Desai.

Winter Recipe: Anita's Mithi Dabal

Winter Recipe: Anita's Mithi Dabal

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

The milky bread-based sweet is softened by sugar syrup and garnished with pistachios.

Odisha Recipe: Shristi's Chhena Gaja

Odisha Recipe: Shristi's Chhena Gaja

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

A soft, juicy mithai, totally delicious, that 'hails' from the eastern part of India, especially Odisha.

This Odia Sweet Is Part Of Lord Jagannath's Chappan Bhoga

This Odia Sweet Is Part Of Lord Jagannath's Chappan Bhoga

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The Jagannath temple has fostered Odisha's regional cooking styles and preserved local food traditions.

Mandala Murders Review: BALONEY!

Mandala Murders Review: BALONEY!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

There's an obvious attempt to startle with its gruesome imagery of severed heads skewered on chopped limbs and peeled-off faces but it's too tacky to elicit any real dread, observes Sukanya Verma.

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.

BJP ridiculing Savarkar when...: Rahul in Lok Sabha

BJP ridiculing Savarkar when...: Rahul in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP for claiming to protect the Constitution while citing V D Savarkar's remarks that there was nothing Indian about it. He also drew parallels to the story of 'Eklavya' to illustrate the BJP's alleged economic policies hurting small businesses and farmers. He further supported the removal of the 50 percent cap on reservations and advocated for a caste census.

Recipe: Hina Gujral's Panjiri Barfi

Recipe: Hina Gujral's Panjiri Barfi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

This sweet is vegan, gluten-free and not very sugary.

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.

Recipes: Mung Pakori Chaat, Sabudana Dahi Vadas, Sabudana Parathas

Recipes: Mung Pakori Chaat, Sabudana Dahi Vadas, Sabudana Parathas

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Delicious snacks, parathas made from sabudana.

Four held for attack on Dalit man in Gujarat, cops book victim too

Four held for attack on Dalit man in Gujarat, cops book victim too

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

A First Information Report was also registered against the victim on a complaint filed by some of the accused, said an official of the local Kakoshi village police station.

Recipe: Taruna's Sabudana Kebabs

Recipe: Taruna's Sabudana Kebabs

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Make vegan, gluten-free kebabs for parties and be surprised by how fast they will vanish.

Diwali Recipe: Chirote

Diwali Recipe: Chirote

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Make your Diwali lovelier with this flaky, sugary traditional snack.

Time To Get Creative With Mangoes!

Time To Get Creative With Mangoes!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Chef Ajay Thakur's yummy Jalebi Baby brings together two hard to resist summer delights -- jalebi and aamrakhand or mango shrikhand.

Meetha Khazana: Diwali Recipes From All Over India

Meetha Khazana: Diwali Recipes From All Over India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Diwali is a season in India for sweet-making. A treasure of traditional Diwali recipes from all corners of our India.

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Pankaj Tripathi anchored the first two seasons with his performance. Here, he is made to sit it out for most of the show, and none of the actors, except for a fiery Ali Fazal, have the charisma to hold the viewer's attention, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Watch: Making Rohit's Ukadiche Modak

Watch: Making Rohit's Ukadiche Modak

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

This engineer makes modaks with scientific precision.

Recipe: No Onions Stuffed Paneer Tikka

Recipe: No Onions Stuffed Paneer Tikka

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Ameya Warty feels his concoction of stuffed paneer will be a showstopper at your home every time you make it.

Ramzan Recipes: Dahi Kebabs, Sheer Pira

Ramzan Recipes: Dahi Kebabs, Sheer Pira

Rediff.com5 May 2021

These dishes are perfect for either a fasting or a feasting menu.

Recipe: Jalebi With Fresh Cottage Cheese

Recipe: Jalebi With Fresh Cottage Cheese

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

How about some crispy homemade jalebi over the weekend?

Sabyasachi's Walnut Karanji Recipe

Sabyasachi's Walnut Karanji Recipe

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Make your celebrations more satisfying with this nutty gujiya.

Rain threat looms large as Kiwis look to regain bowling mojo against SL

Rain threat looms large as Kiwis look to regain bowling mojo against SL

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

New Zealand's campaign has hit a disheartening flatline after their early domination and the Kiwis will have to rediscover their bowling mojo for a World Cup reboot when they face knocked-out Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Memories And More This Diwali!

Memories And More This Diwali!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Zelda Pande recounts the specialness with which Diwali was celebrated in her home in Ranchi.

I-Day Recipe: Tiranga Barfi. Bread Pakoda

I-Day Recipe: Tiranga Barfi. Bread Pakoda

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Celebrate Independence Day with tricolour delicacies.

Recipes: How to make murg poha biryani

Recipes: How to make murg poha biryani

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Executive Chef Dinesh Mhatre of Hilton Mumbai International Airport shares three signature Maharashtrian recipes.

Holi recipes: Khajoor Barfi and Apple Jalebi

Holi recipes: Khajoor Barfi and Apple Jalebi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Let Maharaj Jodharam Choudhary inspire you to create some delicious, homemade mithai or sweetmeats for Holi.

3 Modak Recipes

3 Modak Recipes

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Make your annual modak binge-fest exciting with these fun but unusual recipes.

No onion recipe: How to make Punjabi Aloo Samosa

No onion recipe: How to make Punjabi Aloo Samosa

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Annapoorni, 51 from Polibetta, Karnataka shared this interesting recipe.

Mango Recipe: Aam Khasta Kachori

Mango Recipe: Aam Khasta Kachori

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Mango-inspired creations for your weekend brunch.

Man who 'shot' Bulandshahr cop sent to 14-day custody

Man who 'shot' Bulandshahr cop sent to 14-day custody

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Nat claimed innocence while being taken to the court. He told reporters that he was arrested from his in-laws' house in Greater Noida's Kasna area.

Christmas Recipes: Sangria, Cookies and Pudding

Christmas Recipes: Sangria, Cookies and Pudding

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

We got your Christmas celebrations covered with Taruna Bakshi's impressive recipes.

Christmas recipe: How to make Classic Apple Pie

Christmas recipe: How to make Classic Apple Pie

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Rediff readers share their favourite Christmas recipes. You can share yours too!

6 tips to deal with social media stress

6 tips to deal with social media stress

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Any and every message on any chat interface does not require your response. Think whether it has any value and discard the rest to feel in control about what you read and respond to.

Diwali kitchen: Top Indian-American chefs share their fav recipes

Diwali kitchen: Top Indian-American chefs share their fav recipes

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Have you tasted Besan ke ladoo cookies?

In parched Marathwada, farmers want to give Modi another chance

In parched Marathwada, farmers want to give Modi another chance

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Most farmers want to give Modi a second chance. They hope that the BJP loses at least 50 seats, so that it is dependent on its coalition partners who will then keep a check on Modi.

First Impressions: Riding Bajaj Avenger Street 220 and Cruise 220

First Impressions: Riding Bajaj Avenger Street 220 and Cruise 220

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Tanmay Pangam took the two Avengers for a spin and is mighty impressed