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Recipe: Jayanti's Papad Methi Ki Sabji

Recipe: Jayanti's Papad Methi Ki Sabji

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Your Rajasthani dish can be put together in 30 minutes.

US drone deal pending, price reports being spread with ulterior motives: Govt

US drone deal pending, price reports being spread with ulterior motives: Govt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

It said the acceptance of necessity accorded to the procurement by the Defence Acquisition Council noted the estimated cost of $3,072 million as provided by the US government, adding the price will be negotiated once policy approval from Washington is received.

Govt holds meetings to prepare for adverse monsoon, works on action plans

Govt holds meetings to prepare for adverse monsoon, works on action plans

Rediff.com19 May 2023

With different agencies showing divergent predictions regarding the southwest monsoon, the central government and states are gearing up to face adversity with various line ministries reportedly being directed to undertake mock drills and hold preparatory meetings. Around 56 per cent of the net cultivable area of the country is rain-fed, accounting for 44 per cent of foodgrain production. The June-September rains contribute around 73 per cent of the annual precipitation.

Tata to invest 4 bn to build EV battery plant in UK

Tata to invest 4 bn to build EV battery plant in UK

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Tata Group on Wednesday announced an investment of 4 billion pounds (about Rs 42,500 crore) in setting up a flagship factory to make batteries for Jaguar Land Rover as well as other manufacturers. Tata Sons, owner of JLR, chose Bridgwater in Somerset in southwest England for the gigafactory over a rival location in Spain. The gigafactory, at 40GWh, will be one of the largest in Europe and Tata's first outside of India, the conglomerate said in a statement.

Jogira Sara Ra Ra Review: UNFUNNY!

Jogira Sara Ra Ra Review: UNFUNNY!

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is not romcom material, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Check Form 26AS Before Filing Tax Return

Check Form 26AS Before Filing Tax Return

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

'Don't wait until the last minute. Instead, cultivate the habit of monitoring your Form 26AS throughout the year.'

'A lot of Israeli soldiers will lose their lives'

'A lot of Israeli soldiers will lose their lives'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'Hamas is going to be prepared. There will be booby traps and tunnels; it's going to be door to door fighting.'

SJM warns govt over 'dangerous' GM mustard

SJM warns govt over 'dangerous' GM mustard

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Friday opposed a regulatory body's recommendation for environmental release of genetically modified mustard, calling it "dangerous" and urged the Centre to ensure that the crop's seed is not allowed to be planted "now or ever". In a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, the RSS-affiliated organisation accused the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) of functioning in an "irresponsible fashion" and said the claims made in support of genetically modified (GM) mustard were "completely untrue, unsubstantiated and wrongly projected". "Swadeshi Jagran Manch has all along been opposing this dangerous and unneeded GM mustard being brought in through the backdoor as a public sector genetically modified organism (GMO)," organisation co-convenor Ashwani Mahajan said in the letter.

Cummins admits Australia spinners struggling with low bounce

Cummins admits Australia spinners struggling with low bounce

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Ahead of the second test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, Australian skipper Pat Cummins admitted that it has been a bit of an adjustment and the spinners were struggling.

Neeyat Review: It's Not Boring But...

Neeyat Review: It's Not Boring But...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Neeyat is not only sluggish, it also creates zero interest in the characters. It could, perhaps, be watched on OTT, where it is inevitably headed, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Asia Cup: Middle-order woes hamper India-Pak as rain looms

Asia Cup: Middle-order woes hamper India-Pak as rain looms

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Pakistan does not have any injury concerns but they are one of the most undercooked ODI sides at the moment. Since the 2019 World Cup, the 'Green Brigade' has played just 29 ODIs, whereas India have played 57 matches in the same period. - Asia Cup 2023

7 Healthy Alternatives To Tomatoes

7 Healthy Alternatives To Tomatoes

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

While there may be quite a few substitutes to tomatoes, some of these options can be considered if you want to make changes to your daily consumption, suggests Sheetal Somaiya.

Williams sisters join Tiger, McIlroy's golf revolution

Williams sisters join Tiger, McIlroy's golf revolution

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Ohanian and Williams sisters taking up golf with TGL ownership

In a first, RSS to have woman chief guest at Dussehra event

In a first, RSS to have woman chief guest at Dussehra event

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has invited acclaimed mountaineer Santosh Yadav to be the chief guest at its annual Dussehra function in Nagpur.

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.

Why Rana bowled the first over against Jaiswal

Why Rana bowled the first over against Jaiswal

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders' batter Venkatesh Iyer has defended Nitish Rana's decision to bowl the first over against Rajasthan Royals after the skipper ended up conceding 26 runs.

Sara Suits Up In Style

Sara Suits Up In Style

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Winter fashion swag and jugaad.

Recipe: Zhanzanit Vangi Bhat

Recipe: Zhanzanit Vangi Bhat

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Prepare the Vangi Bhat powder beforehand and store in an air-tight container and then make Eggplant Vangi Bhat in a jiffy.

Diageo's India-born CEO Ivan Menezes passes away

Diageo's India-born CEO Ivan Menezes passes away

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Ivan Manuel Menezes, the India-born CEO of the world's biggest spirits company Diageo, died on Wednesday, days after being hospitalised for treatment of stomach ulcer. Menezes, 64, who was to retire at the end of this month, died in London, the company said. "It is with great sadness that Diageo announces that Sir Ivan Menezes has passed away following a brief illness, with his family at his side," it said in a statement. Diageo had on Monday announced that CEO-designate Debra Crew will assume the top role on an interim basis immediately as Menezes undergoes medical treatment.

Can same sex couples adopt children? Why not, says SC

Can same sex couples adopt children? Why not, says SC

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Indian laws permit an individual to adopt a child irrespective of marital status, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday while asserting that the law recognises there may be situations apart from an "ideal family" having its own biological children.

'India is a equity market to invest in'

'India is a equity market to invest in'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

'India is an equity market with a breadth and depth of companies to invest in.'

Best Of Sanya Malhotra. Vote!

Best Of Sanya Malhotra. Vote!

Rediff.com18 May 2023

As Sanya Malhotra prepares to play a cop investigating the curious case of two missing jackfruits in the quirky new Netflix offering Kathal, here's a list of all her performances so far.

India, The Electoral Autocracy

India, The Electoral Autocracy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'The most important priority for the next 25 years should be to strengthen our democracy so that it is supportive of social harmony, and to not just respect but to take pride in the diversity of Indian society in terms of the variety of languages, religion and religious practices and social norms,' explains Nitin Desai.

Sintra: Candy Castles And Sandwiches

Sintra: Candy Castles And Sandwiches

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Fried eggplant or baigan in a sandwich? Much, much more yum than you could possibly imagine.

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens renamed Amrit Udyan

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens renamed Amrit Udyan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The renaming of the stretch and other institutions is in line with the Centre's effort to remove any trace of colonial mindset, it has maintained.

Recipe: 3 Cool, Cool Salads

Recipe: 3 Cool, Cool Salads

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Refreshing, delicious salads to try this summer.

Recipes: Mushroom Sandwich, Pesto Potato Salad

Recipes: Mushroom Sandwich, Pesto Potato Salad

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Something to lunch lightly on.

Adani Saga: Sebi Seeks Overseas Info On FPIs

Adani Saga: Sebi Seeks Overseas Info On FPIs

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Sebi is learnt to have written to several regulators including those in Bermuda, Luxembourg, and Switzerland, seeking detailed information on some FPIs.

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Mumbai bids adieu to its iconic red double-decker buses.

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

No process can offer a panacea for ethnic conflict, but there are times at which a legal process could work to defuse violence, asserts Supreme Court lawyer Devvrat.

Perumal Murugan first Tamil writer to make it to Booker prize longlist

Perumal Murugan first Tamil writer to make it to Booker prize longlist

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Indian author Perumal Murugan's Tamil novel Pyre is among 13 books from across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America to make it to the longlist of the International Booker Prize 2023, announced by the Booker Prize Foundation in London on Tuesday.

Bharat or Kishan? Who should keep wickets in WTC final?

Bharat or Kishan? Who should keep wickets in WTC final?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said K S Bharat would be the 'obvious choice' of the team management for the wicketkeeper's role in the WTC final against Australia

Assam's Gamosa, Telangana's Tandur Redgram, Ladakh's apricot get GI tag

Assam's Gamosa, Telangana's Tandur Redgram, Ladakh's apricot get GI tag

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The government has granted Geographical Indications (GI) tag to various products, including Gamosa of Assam, Tandur Redgram of Telangana, and an apricot variety of Ladakh. The commerce and industry ministry said on Wednesday that the total number of GI has reached to 432. "Famous Gamosa of Assam, Tandur Redgram of Telangana, RaktseyKarpo Apricot of Ladakh, Alibag White Onion of Maharashtra have got their GI tags," it said.

Indian drug firm recalls eye drop linked to vision loss in US

Indian drug firm recalls eye drop linked to vision loss in US

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Global Pharma Healthcare is recalling entire lots of eye drop linked to vision loss in the US, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The Chennai-based company is recalling all lots of artificial tears lubricant eye drops distributed by EzriCare, LLC and Delsam Pharma to the consumer level due to possible contamination, the US health regulator said in a statement. "The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) alerted FDA to an investigation of a multi-state cluster of Verona Integron-mediated Metallo--lactamase (VIM)- and Guiana-Extended Spectrum--Lactamase (GES)- producing carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (VIM-GES-CRPA) infections possibly associated with the use of the artificial tears manufactured by Global Pharma Healthcare," USFDA said.

Are Youngsters Giving Up On Marriage?

Are Youngsters Giving Up On Marriage?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

It is evident that the younger generation is increasingly choosing to postpone or completely forego the idea of getting married, observes Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

'ICICI Pru's focus is on value of new business growth'

'ICICI Pru's focus is on value of new business growth'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'If through growth and serving the customer we become number one, we will be very happy and very proud.'

Women's T20 WC: How Australia plan to counter India in semis

Women's T20 WC: How Australia plan to counter India in semis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Ahead of Australia's Women's T20 World Cup semifinal against India, Meg Lanning opened up about their preparations to tackle a 'strong' Indian side.

Maha to set up panel to strictly implement beef ban law

Maha to set up panel to strictly implement beef ban law

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The 'Maharashtra Gau Seva Aayog' (Maharashtra Commission for Cow Service) will supervise the rearing of livestock and assess which of them are unproductive and rendered unfit for milking, breeding, and carrying agricultural works etc, said the animal husbandry department official.

CAT, Through The Ages

CAT, Through The Ages

Rediff.com19 May 2023

CAT began in 1984 and after 25 years of pen and paper mode, it moved to a computer-based test in 2009.

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India will become the fourth country to master the technology of soft-landing on the lunar surface after the US, China and the erstwhile Soviet Union.