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Summer coolers: Carrot Milkshake and more

Summer coolers: Carrot Milkshake and more

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Readers share recipes for Lassi, Green Buttermilk and Carrot Milkshake. Share yours too!

PM takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

PM takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

80-year-old Singh, who is the Leader of the Upper House, was recently elected a member of Rajya Sabha from Assam for the fifth consecutive term.

Paswan's LJP gives ultimatum to BJP, says patience running out

Paswan's LJP gives ultimatum to BJP, says patience running out

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Chirag Paswan says his party's support to BJP is issue-based.

Who are Modi's ministers with criminal cases against them?

Who are Modi's ministers with criminal cases against them?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The second part of our series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ministers with a criminal record.

T20 World Cup: Philander in South Africa's preliminary squad

T20 World Cup: Philander in South Africa's preliminary squad

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

South Africa have included the world's number one test bowler Vernon Philander in their preliminary 30-man squad for the World Twenty20 tournament to be played in Bangladesh in March and April next year.

Govt says committed to quota as SC ruling rocks Parliament

Govt says committed to quota as SC ruling rocks Parliament

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Opposition members tried to corner the government in both the Houses over the Supreme Court decision that states are not bound to provide reserved seats for the SCs, STs and OBCs in appointments and promotions.

Sants' assembly asks Hindus to vote for those who protect 'gai, Ganga, God'

Sants' assembly asks Hindus to vote for those who protect 'gai, Ganga, God'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

"We direct the government to either bring in a law or an ordinance (for the construction of the Ram temple). There will be no compromise on this," Ramanandacharya Hansdevacharya, the patron of the ABSS, said in his concluding remarks at the conclave.

Biggest bank frauds in the past 11 years

Biggest bank frauds in the past 11 years

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Of the total 53,334 cases of frauds reported during 2008-09 and 2018-19 fiscal years, involving a whopping Rs 2.05 lakh crore, a highest of 6,811 cases were reported by the ICICI Bank.

Patna: Ramvilas Paswan arrested during protest

Patna: Ramvilas Paswan arrested during protest

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Former Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party supremo Ram Vilas Paswan was arrested along with dozens of party leaders in Patna on Monday, during a 'Jail Bharo Abhiyan' to protest against failure of Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar.

Photos: What the royals wore to their weddings

Photos: What the royals wore to their weddings

Rediff.com18 May 2018

We take a look at what other brides wore to their royal weddings.

PHOTOS: India v South Africa, 4th Test, Day 1

PHOTOS: India v South Africa, 4th Test, Day 1

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Images from Day 1 in the fourth Test between India and South Africa, at New Delhi, on Thursday.

Robinho scores twice as Santos win at home

Robinho scores twice as Santos win at home

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

Robinho scored twice as Santos beat Bragantino 6-3 on Thursday in his first home match since returning on loan from Manchester City.

Democracy has failed these Indians

Democracy has failed these Indians

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Prayaag Akbar tells the story of 1,000 years of caste-based repression, and of a people's quest for dignity under a democracy that has failed them.

Mine blast on West Bengal CM's convoy route

Mine blast on West Bengal CM's convoy route

Rediff.com2 Nov 2008

A directional landmine blast took place at Baroa, 17 km from Salboni, from where the West Bengal CM, Paswan, state industry minister Nirupam Sen and industrialist Sajjan Jindal were returning after laying the foundation stone of Jindal Steel Works plant, police said.

Here's a complete list of Aus Open men's champions

Here's a complete list of Aus Open men's champions

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

List of Australian Open men's singles champions since the event began in 1905 (Australian unless stated):

Sugar glut, a bitter pill for Paswan

Sugar glut, a bitter pill for Paswan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Three million tonnes of buffer stock, where the government bears the interest and insurance cost, was announced by the Centre only for a year and that period is ending in June.

Tejashwi meets Akhilesh, Mayawati; backs their alliance

Tejashwi meets Akhilesh, Mayawati; backs their alliance

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

"Our organisation in Uttar Pradesh will lend support to the alliance," he said.

At NDA meet, PM expresses concern over 'needless controversy' on EVMs

At NDA meet, PM expresses concern over 'needless controversy' on EVMs

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Leaders of 22 opposition parties met the Election Commission and demanded verification of VVPAT slips of randomly-selected polling stations before the counting of the votes.

Why onion prices may influence Delhi polls in 2020

Why onion prices may influence Delhi polls in 2020

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Because of the reluctance to intervene structurally in the political economy of onion trade, the BJP is paying the price till today and might continue to do so in the forthcoming election to the Delhi assembly.

Fertiliser ministry asks for Rs 65,000 cr subsidy

Fertiliser ministry asks for Rs 65,000 cr subsidy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

The Centre subsidises the cost of fertilisers as there is a huge gap between selling price and production cost. After receiving Rs 31.83 crore (Rs 318.3 million) as dividend from National Fertilizers Ltd, Chemicals and Fertiliser Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said the fertiliser subsidies would be only in cash, and assured manufacturers that there would not be any problems for them.

Paswan welcomes Congress for Bihar polls

Paswan welcomes Congress for Bihar polls

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

Former union minister and Lok Janshakti Party president Ram Vilas Paswan, who lost the recent Lok Sabha elections, said in Varanasi on Wednesday that his party would contest the 2010 Bihar assembly elections in alliance with Lalu Prasad-led Rashtriya Janata Dal and also welcomed Congress party to their fold.

Paswan wants Bajrang Dal, VHP banned

Paswan wants Bajrang Dal, VHP banned

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

"The findings of National Commission for Minorities and National Women's Commission on communal violence in Karnataka have established the diabolical role of Bajrang Dal. Dal leaders have openly claimed responsibility for attacks on Christians in Orissa and Karnataka," Paswan said accusing it of espousing a divisive agenda.

Govt names private sector bosses to shake up 2 state banks

Govt names private sector bosses to shake up 2 state banks

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

It also named bosses for Bank of India, IDBI Bank Ltd and Punjab National Bank from within the state sector

Countrywide H1N1 toll rises to 102

Countrywide H1N1 toll rises to 102

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

As the country battled the H1N1 virus, the pandemic took the lives of two men and a woman in Maharashtra and Uttarakhand, raising the nationwide toll to 102 even as 128 more tested positive for the virus in various states.

Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers

Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2010

The leading scorers in the 12th Men's Hockey World Cup at the conclusion of the semi-finals.

'Govt enquiring into asbestos-laden ship

'Govt enquiring into asbestos-laden ship

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

The government today said it will look into the matter relating to a ship named SS Oceanic carrying 250 tonnes of asbestos, which is reported to be heading towards the Alang shipbreaking yard in Gujarat.

PM assures Paswan of enhanced security

PM assures Paswan of enhanced security

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday assured Steel Minister Ram Vilas Paswan of enhanced security, a day after a landmine blasted his security vehicle in the Maoist-infested West Midnapore in West Bengal.

We will contest in Bihar with UPA allies: Lalu

We will contest in Bihar with UPA allies: Lalu

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

The Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday said his party would contest the Lok Sabha polls in Bihar in alliance with the Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Lok Janashakti Party, but ruled out conceding more than 13 seats given to the United Progressive Alliance allies in 2004 elections.

LJP to support RJD if CM is Muslim

LJP to support RJD if CM is Muslim

Rediff.com12 May 2005

The LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan made the announcement ahead of his meeting with Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

Paswan demands arrest of Raj Thackeray

Paswan demands arrest of Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

Accusing Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray of hurting the religious sentiments of people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party leader Ram Vilas Paswan on Saturday demanded his immediate arrest for causing divisions in the society.

No seat sharing plan for Bihar as yet, says Kushwaha

No seat sharing plan for Bihar as yet, says Kushwaha

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'...there are people in the NDA, who don't wish to see Narendra Modi as the prime minister. They are the ones circulating misleading news,' he claimed.

Are Indian drug companies fleecing you?

Are Indian drug companies fleecing you?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Government has initiated action against six pharmaceutical companies, including Cadilla, Wockhardt and Lupin, for overpricing medicines and launching unapproved formulations in the market.

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Long queues outside grocery stores, inflated prices, difficulty in getting important items -- these were some of the problems encountered by people in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Gujjar dacoits threaten to blow up Raje's palace

Gujjar dacoits threaten to blow up Raje's palace

Rediff.com28 May 2008

Notorious dacoit chieftain Jagan Gujjar and Ram Vilas Gujjar on Tuesday night threatened to blow up Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje's palace in Dholpur if the demand of the agitating Gujjar community was not conceded within 72 hours.The dacoits have been reportedly present at Pilukapura, where the Gujjars are sitting at dharna since May 23, seeking Scheduled Tribe status for the community.Raje said that she would not deviate from her duty as Chief Minister.

Sukhoi civilian aircraft unit at Nagpur

Sukhoi civilian aircraft unit at Nagpur

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

"The Sukhoi will invest Euro 2 billion (Rs 13,600 crore) for manufacturing about 25 to 50 super jets initially and later 100 aircraft at full capacity," Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Vilas Muttemwar said on Friday.

Argentine Open: Nadal wins first title of year

Argentine Open: Nadal wins first title of year

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Rafael Nadal won his first title of the year with a 6-4, 6-1 victory.

Essar seeks adequate gas from govt for its plant

Essar seeks adequate gas from govt for its plant

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

The government has already decided to accord priority to fertiliser and power units for allocation of gas from the Krishna-Godavari basin. According to sources, the empowered group of ministers on gas, which met last week, has made it clear it will be able to provide additional gas to steel firms only after meeting the requirements of the power and fertiliser units. Among the steel majors, Essar, Ispat and Vikram Ispat have gas-based units.

Nadal crushes Delbonis to reach Argentine Open semi-final

Nadal crushes Delbonis to reach Argentine Open semi-final

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Rafael Nadal, working his way back to top form after wrist problems last year, screamed with delight on reaching the Argentine Open semi-finals with a 6-1 6-1 rout of Federico Delbonis on Friday.

Opposition to bring adjournment motion in LS over note ban

Opposition to bring adjournment motion in LS over note ban

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

On the first day of winter session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to the Opposition.

Here are Narendra Modi's 45 ministers

Here are Narendra Modi's 45 ministers

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Narendra Modi is expected to have a 45-member council of ministers who will take oath along with him on Monday evening. The council of ministers is expected to have 23 Cabinet ministers, 10 ministers of state with independent charge and 11 ministers of state, according to sources.