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Laddoos: Is there a dieter's choice?

Laddoos: Is there a dieter's choice?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Between the season's special laddoos, made of til and kurmura, which is the dieter's choice?

Why besan and lemon may not be good for your skin

Why besan and lemon may not be good for your skin

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Besan can be abrasive to your skin. Using lemon juice can cause severe irritation, says Dr Shital Poojary.

Arvind Kejriwal: 'Aam aadmi' who reclaimed Delhi for third time

Arvind Kejriwal: 'Aam aadmi' who reclaimed Delhi for third time

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Kejriwal runs his party with the proverbial iron fist and has learnt to temper his aggression, say people close to him.

Do models have catfights? Find out

Do models have catfights? Find out

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Italian model Mariana Falasachi gets candid.

FAQ: Everything you need to know about locust attacks

FAQ: Everything you need to know about locust attacks

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Locust swarms can vary from less than one square kilometre to several hundred square kilometres. There can be at least 40 million and sometimes as many as 80 million locust adults in each square kilometre of swarm. Here's everything you need to know about the latest threat to India from the skies.

Locust invasion puts summer crop in many states at risk

Locust invasion puts summer crop in many states at risk

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The locusts initially entered Rajasthan from Pakistan and from there the swarms moved towards Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab over the last few weeks and are now threatening to enter Uttar Pradesh, putting at risk the summer crop.

Manoj Sinha's ambitious plans for J&K

Manoj Sinha's ambitious plans for J&K

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

For far too long, people in J&K have felt the government doesn't exist for them.' 'My first priority is to make them feel that not only does it exist, it is there to work for them.

Golden Globes 2018: 10 things that stood out

Golden Globes 2018: 10 things that stood out

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The 'power of women' resonated all through the evening in the most emphatic fashion.

What remains of the October Revolution in St Petersburg

What remains of the October Revolution in St Petersburg

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

It's been 100 years since Lenin and the Bolsheviks overthrew the government, and its legacy remains visible even today in the buildings and monuments scattered throughout St Petersburg.

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die; passes 'record' 18 bills

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die; passes 'record' 18 bills

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The winter session of Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Tuesday after passing 18 legislations, including amendment bills on amend coal mines allocation and labour laws, in 22 sittings.

Himachal tribes to grow wonder plant

Himachal tribes to grow wonder plant

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

The plant can withstand extreme temperatures ranging between minus 60 degrees celsius and 40 degrees celsius and grow in dry arid zones with 300 millimeters rainfall.

India to see bumper crop this year on good monsoon

India to see bumper crop this year on good monsoon

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

India is expected to harvest bumper crop this year based on estimates of higher food grains production in Kharif (summer sown) and hopes of better Rabi (winter) crop with enough water in reservoirs, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said.

Veg prices peak most since NDA came to power

Veg prices peak most since NDA came to power

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

This could be the reason why Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned tomato, onion, and potato as his government's 'TOP' priority, in an election rally on February 5 in poll-bound Karnataka.

Assam calling Priyanka Chopra

Assam calling Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

In photos: Priyanka Chopra as Assam Tourism's new ambassador.

Hail these Unique India Dishes!

Hail these Unique India Dishes!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

'Why can I not access all these things -- Bhut Jolokia, Dalle, Kaachu, Bhakri, Ghari and everything else -- more easily?' asks Aakar Patel.

What effect will a bad monsoon have on the economy?

What effect will a bad monsoon have on the economy?

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Weather forecasts have notoriously large error margins.

Modi must be wary about campus protests

Modi must be wary about campus protests

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'New Delhi's rulers should be alert to lighting a dangerous tinderbox,' warns Sunil Sethi.

'We will lick the Chinese!'

'We will lick the Chinese!'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'The Chinese -- up to the highest leadership -- will avoid a conflict because they know they will be badly licked.' 'The reputation they have painstakingly built over the last two-three decades of being a global power will be destroyed.'

Won't let PM sleep until all farms loans waived: Rahul

Won't let PM sleep until all farms loans waived: Rahul

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'If the Modi government does not waive farm loans, we guarantee to waive farm loans if voted to power in 2019'

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Arvind Kejriwal, engineer, civil servant and Delhi's man with a development agenda, is the David who slayed the government's Goliath.

HUL Q3 net profit grows 9% to Rs 1,444 crore on volume growth

HUL Q3 net profit grows 9% to Rs 1,444 crore on volume growth

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Sales during the quarter under review stood at Rs 9,357 crore, up 12.42 per cent, as against Rs 8,323 crore in the corresponding period of the last fiscal

In pics: The untold story of a fashion week

In pics: The untold story of a fashion week

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Rediff photographer-cum-correspondent Rajesh Karkera was the ultimate fly on the wall throughout the five days at Lakme Fashion Week Winter Fest 2016.

Wholesale inflation at 30-month high in January

Wholesale inflation at 30-month high in January

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Wholesale inflation shot up to a 30-month high of 5.25 per cent in January as rising global crude oil prices spiked domestic fuel cost, even as food prices moderated.

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Designer Namrata Lodha has been winning hearts with her sustainable hats.

The finalists of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year have been unveiled

The finalists of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year have been unveiled

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Finalists in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been revealed and the stunning images have to be seen to be believed.

PHOTOS: Snow-covered valley limps back to normalcy

PHOTOS: Snow-covered valley limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The highway was closed on Saturday due to heavy snowfall and landslides.

The perfect Turkey recipe for Christmas

The perfect Turkey recipe for Christmas

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Your loved ones will love these fancy treats from chef Manish Kusumwal.

Tension in Kashmir as separatists, 150 Jamaat leaders are detained

Tension in Kashmir as separatists, 150 Jamaat leaders are detained

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

The detentions come ahead of a crucial hearing on Article 35-A in Supreme Court which is likely to take place on Monday. The article, incorporated into the Indian Constitution in 1954, grants special rights and privileges to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir.

Petrol, diesel price rise pushes wholsesale inflation to 3.4%

Petrol, diesel price rise pushes wholsesale inflation to 3.4%

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Hardening prices of manufactured items during the month may refrain the Reserve Bank of India from cutting rates in its policy review on February 8.

Will the farmers get justice?

Will the farmers get justice?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The government has the upper hand in the ongoing negotiations, and it is unclear if a real debate will happen, observes Tulika Narayan.

These 10 PHOTOS will take you on an incredible journey

These 10 PHOTOS will take you on an incredible journey

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Bored at work? Tired of the same old life you live? The next 10 images you see will snap you of your boredom and transport you to a world like no other!

Poor marriage season spend impacting consumption

Poor marriage season spend impacting consumption

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

There is a need for stimulus, as India is essentially a consumption economy, argues Cargill India chairman Siraj Chaudhry

Poor marriage season spending impacts consumption

Poor marriage season spending impacts consumption

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

'There is a need for stimulus, as India is essentially a consumption economy.'

'I Do' with a twist: World's most bizarre weddings

'I Do' with a twist: World's most bizarre weddings

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The wedding season is here and people are getting married by the dozen. People are spending bucketloads of money to ensure in order to create their dream weddings. But there are some adventurous souls who are giving traditions and rituals a miss and saying 'I Do' with a twist. Here are some of the craziest and most bizarre weddings. Go ahead, take inspiration and plan one weird, out of this world marriage.

F1: Ricciardo inspired by Hamilton to do great things at Renault

F1: Ricciardo inspired by Hamilton to do great things at Renault

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'Renault Sport Racing managing director Cyril Abiteboul told reporters that Ricciardo could be the spark needed to ignite the team on track'

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod to sell generic Diovan tablets in US

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod to sell generic Diovan tablets in US

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Ohm Laboratories Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ranbaxy has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for manufacturing and marketing Valsartan tablets in strengths of 40 mg, 80 mg, 160 mg, and 320 mg on an exclusive basis, Ranbaxy Laboratories said in a statement.

The beauty that lies below the water!

The beauty that lies below the water!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The underwater world has never looked so magical, mysterious and mesmerising. These photographs are some of the stunning medal winners in the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 contest.

Leaked documents show how ISIS is building its state

Leaked documents show how ISIS is building its state

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The 24-page dossier outlines how the terror group is trying to build a state complete with guidelines for education, natural resources, industry, diplomacy, propaganda and the military.

RBI may hold rates in April; to go for 25 bps cut by June: DBS

RBI may hold rates in April; to go for 25 bps cut by June: DBS

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

RBI may hold rates in Apr; to go for 25 bps cut by June: DBS