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'Indrani was very angry'

'Indrani was very angry'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'At any point did you find out why Sheena had not disclosed her true relationship with Indrani?' Rahul: 'Sheena had told me as her grandparents were dependent on Indrani financially (and if she told the truth) her grandparents would suffer.' 'She had slapped Sheena the night before which she was very not happy about.'

Venice underwater after being hit by 'exceptionally high tide'

Venice underwater after being hit by 'exceptionally high tide'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Venice has been hit by the second worst floods on record, leaving an 'indelible wound' on the historic Italian city. Water flooded the city's historic basilica and left many of its squares and alleyways deep underwater. City officials said the tide peaked at 187 cm (6.14 ft) at 10.50 pm (local time), just short of the record 194 cm set in 1966.

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

December 2022 could be the last Christmas for Santha Bakery, a business drawing its lineage from the first Christmas cake baked in Kerala.

Bold & beautiful! Vaani rocks a plunging neckline

Bold & beautiful! Vaani rocks a plunging neckline

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Fashion girl Vaani Kapoor is the ultimate party icon on Cosmopolitan's January 2020 cover.

This Ayodhya Muslim family makes 'Khadaus' for saints

This Ayodhya Muslim family makes 'Khadaus' for saints

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

In the epic mythology Ramayana, Bharat, Lord Ram's younger brother, placed 'Khadaus' of Rama on the throne as a symbol of the latter's authority over the kingdom.

Recipe: How to make Chatpata Lolly

Recipe: How to make Chatpata Lolly

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

A fun recipe for paani-puri fans.

Inside BEAUTIFUL celebrity homes!

Inside BEAUTIFUL celebrity homes!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Namrata Thakker looks at many more film folk enjoying their lockdown inside their wow homes.

Recipes: Irresistible Almond Desserts

Recipes: Irresistible Almond Desserts

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Want to feature almonds in a dessert? Here's some inspiration.

Bigg Boss 13: Siddharth goes crazy!

Bigg Boss 13: Siddharth goes crazy!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

With the finale inching closer, everyone is beginning to feel the heat inside Bigg Boss 13 -- including Shehnaaz Gill, who had been entertaining everyone with her crazy antics since Day One.

Alessandra's bikini pic has an inspiring message

Alessandra's bikini pic has an inspiring message

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'Summer will come and this too will happen,' it says.

MCA restores two seats for Gavaskar at Wankhede Stadium

MCA restores two seats for Gavaskar at Wankhede Stadium

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The two fixed seats were originally allotted to Gavaskar and his wife at the Garware Pavilion to honour him at the time of his retirement.

'Have lost everything': Heart-wrenching scenes in flood-hit Kerala

'Have lost everything': Heart-wrenching scenes in flood-hit Kerala

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Many elderly villagers said it was for the first time in their decades-old life that they were seeing and experiencing such severe rainfall.

A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Indrani laughed loudly. She looked like the cat that got the cream, smiling gaily. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Strolling down the street

Strolling down the street

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

... and I learn more about economic trends than from books, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Clash in Kutch during rally for Ram temple donation; 3 injured

Clash in Kutch during rally for Ram temple donation; 3 injured

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

After the incident took place on Sunday evening, the body of a man was found about 200 metres from the clash site in Kidana village, and the police are trying to ascertain if he was killed as part of that violence, Kutch (East) Superintendent of Police Mayur Patil said.

Organisers show off Olympic village

Organisers show off Olympic village

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

The once-delayed Games are due to start on July 23

Neeraj's javelin among PM's mementos being auctioned online

Neeraj's javelin among PM's mementos being auctioned online

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Badminton rackets used by the Paralympic gold medallist, the javelin which brought India its first gold in the Olympics and gloves worn by the bronze medal winning athlete are among Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mementos which are drawing the highest bids currently on the culture ministry website which is e-auctioning them.

Recipe: Cheese Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo and Salsa

Recipe: Cheese Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo and Salsa

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Are you a fan of Mexican food? Then this recipe is meant for you.

The world's largest Starbucks is now open

The world's largest Starbucks is now open

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

Step inside the coffee wonderland.

How to make Strawberry and Coconut Modak

How to make Strawberry and Coconut Modak

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Chef Rupesh Khandekar tells you how to make flavoured modaks.

Recipe: Lamb Sambousek, Cheese Rakakat

Recipe: Lamb Sambousek, Cheese Rakakat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Enjoy the weekend with these unique starters.

The Best Food Photographs

The Best Food Photographs

Rediff.com4 May 2022

'In today's world, more than ever, we feel the need for comfort, for love. There is so much to reassure us here -- the beautifully captured billowing embrace of the smoke, the golden light, the subject's expression as he prepares the food for sharing.'

The longest pedestrian bridge is now open and it's frightening

The longest pedestrian bridge is now open and it's frightening

Rediff.com11 May 2021

What's the last best place for the world's longest pedestrian bridge? If your answer is suspended 500 feet over a river gorge, you may have a new post-Covid bucket list destination. Check out '516 Arouca' -- so called because it's 516 metres long and is in the town of Arouca, an hour south of Porto in Portugal - connecting the Aguieiras Waterfall and the Paiva Gorge.

When KK had India going DIL MAANGE MORE

When KK had India going DIL MAANGE MORE

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'There was so much grace, depth and serenity in him.'

PIX: Inside BEAUTIFUL celebrity homes!

PIX: Inside BEAUTIFUL celebrity homes!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

While film folk have been regularly updating their Instagram feed with throwback and travel pictures, some stars have given us a peek into their beautiful homes as well.

Multi-agency rescue op inside Uttarakhand's Tapovan tunnel underway

Multi-agency rescue op inside Uttarakhand's Tapovan tunnel underway

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

A multi-agency operation to rescue an estimated 34 people trapped inside a big tunnel at Tapovan was carried out overnight after a glacier burst-triggered deluge killed 10 people in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district while over 140 are missing, officials said on Monday.

2022 FIFA WC: Climate-controlled stadiums the future

2022 FIFA WC: Climate-controlled stadiums the future

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Al Janoub, a 40,000-seat venue made to resemble the sail of a dhow, or traditional wooden sailboat, was opened last May and is the first to showcase the new cooling system.

AIADMK leadership tussle clouds Jaya anniversary event

AIADMK leadership tussle clouds Jaya anniversary event

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Claims over leadership became the focal point at the former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo J Jayalalithaa's death anniversary event held in Chennai on Sunday with the main opposition party in Tamil Nadu, led by O Panneerselvam and K Palaniswami, asserting that it is a 'fortress' that cannot be shaken by anyone.

Can review suspension, if 12 MPs apologise: Govt

Can review suspension, if 12 MPs apologise: Govt

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

To maintain dignity of the House, government was forced to place this proposal of suspension, minister Pralhad Joshi said

10 Tips for HEALTHY HAIR

10 Tips for HEALTHY HAIR

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Never leave your hair wet during monsoon, advises hair expert Sareena Acharya.

ABVP, students union clash over holding Nehru memorial event in JNU

ABVP, students union clash over holding Nehru memorial event in JNU

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union allegedly got into an argument over the organising a programme at the student union hall in Jawaharlal Nehru University campus in New Delhi, police said on Monday.

Will Gayatri get married?

Will Gayatri get married?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Simran Dhir's very readable debut novel Best Intentions portrays the colours as well as the privilege and politics of Delhi life.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'There's something fishy going on'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'There's something fishy going on'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

When Sheena got down from his car on the evening of April 24, 2012, Rahul says she told him, "Bye. Love you. See you later."

SC asks IIT Bombay to allocate seat to Dalit student within 48 hrs

SC asks IIT Bombay to allocate seat to Dalit student within 48 hrs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Asking Indian Institute of Technology Bombay to adopt a humanitarian approach, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the premier engineering institute to allocate within 48 hours a seat to a young Dalit boy, who missed out, as he could not deposit his fees due to the non-functioning of his credit card.

Long wait at crematoriums in Gujarat amid COVID-19 surge

Long wait at crematoriums in Gujarat amid COVID-19 surge

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Two days back, around 25 bodies were cremated simultaneously on wood pyres at night in a crematorium in Umra area of Surat city.

Mizoram, Assam border row escalates over encroachment claims

Mizoram, Assam border row escalates over encroachment claims

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Mizoram accused Assam of human rights violations, a charge denied by Guwahati which said on Monday that encroachment of its land was the crux of the border dispute between the two Northeastern states.

1900 Olympics: The only time cricket was played at Games

1900 Olympics: The only time cricket was played at Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

With the Tokyo Olympics set to start on July 23, here is some trivia from the first two editions of the modern Olympics held in 1896 and 1900.

Must see: What happens at Oktoberfest in Mumbai

Must see: What happens at Oktoberfest in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The first installment of the German beer festival in Mumbai saw an eclectic mix of live performances, games, dance and much more.

I-Day Recipe: Tiranga Barfi. Bread Pakoda

I-Day Recipe: Tiranga Barfi. Bread Pakoda

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Celebrate Independence Day with tricolour delicacies.

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.