HEMANTKUMAR SHIVSHARAN, JYOTI WADIVKAR, MANISHA KOTIAN, JAGAT B PAREKH, JALANDAR RADHAKISHN PATANGE

Stories by HEMANTKUMAR SHIVSHARAN, JYOTI WADIVKAR, MANISHA KOTIAN, JAGAT B PAREKH, JALANDAR RADHAKISHN PATANGE

How Women Power India

How Women Power India

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2026

In which area of Indian life are women not running the show?

How India Loves: Tum Hi Ho

How India Loves: Tum Hi Ho

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2026

Valentine's Day may be global. But love in India is beautifully local.

Recipe: Crispy Mung Dal Bhajiyas

Recipe: Crispy Mung Dal Bhajiyas

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2026

A legendary Santa Cruz, Mumbai snack stall continues to win hearts with its hot, fresh Vada Pavs and bhajiyas. Here's a look at the story behind Balaji Vada Pav Corner and a step-by-step recipe for their crunchy Mung Dal Bhajiyas.

Vada Pav, Alu Gobhi Among World's Top 50 Potato Dishes

Vada Pav, Alu Gobhi Among World's Top 50 Potato Dishes

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2026

TasteAtlas, a globally-recognised digital guide to food, just unveiled its rankings for 50 Best Potato Dishes. Four of our Indian favourites qualified.

How India's Children Celebrate Republic Day

How India's Children Celebrate Republic Day

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2026

Happy Republic Day!

How India Sleeps

How India Sleeps

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2026

India Rests In The Most Unlikely Places...

Parisa's Unforgettable Pandharpur Pilgrimage

Parisa's Unforgettable Pandharpur Pilgrimage

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2026

Somewhere between the darshan queue and the fugadi dancing, between ancient stone pillars and the riverfront, my nine-year-daughter found her own understanding of pilgrimage, says Hemantkumar Shivsharan.

Images That Defined 2025

Images That Defined 2025

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2025

Captured in powerful images and unforgettable moments, 2025 emerged as a turning point in global affairs. These images tell the defining stories that shaped the world across continents.

11 Amazingly Different Recipes For India's Beloved Kadhi

11 Amazingly Different Recipes For India's Beloved Kadhi

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2025

Kadhis made from yoghurt have many avatars all over India. It takes on countless forms. Creamy and thick in the north with the addition of besan and malai-wallah dahi. Coconut-rich in the south or the thinner Mor Korumbu. Much sweeter in the west.

WATCH Ranveer Dance To Dhurandhar

WATCH Ranveer Dance To Dhurandhar

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2025

Ranveer Singh was fully charged at the music album launch of his upcoming film, Dhurandhar, held in Mumbai.

7 Recipes Of Must-Try Bihari Dishes

7 Recipes Of Must-Try Bihari Dishes

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

Election results may be shifting the political landscape in Bihar. But the state's culinary legacy stands firm. As the new government prepares to take charge, let's look at the timeless flavours and a few recipes that define Bihar.

14 Lady Cop Thrillers On OTT

14 Lady Cop Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2025

Hemantkumar Shivsharan lists lady cops that have wowed us on OTT shows.

The 14 Longest Hindi Movies

The 14 Longest Hindi Movies

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2025

We look at the longest Hindi movies through the years, and interestingly, most of them have done well.

When Lord Ganesha Comes Home

When Lord Ganesha Comes Home

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2025

Please e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location and details about your Lord Ganesha and we will publish the best photographs on Rediff.

Get Style Tips Directly From Ananya!

Get Style Tips Directly From Ananya!

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2025

Get styled, the Ananya way.

'I've Always Been A Rider'

'I've Always Been A Rider'

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2025

'I always liked riding, from cycle to motorcycle, I really enjoy it.'

'If Pushpa Is Celebrated, Sangeet Manapmaan Must Be Watched Too'

'If Pushpa Is Celebrated, Sangeet Manapmaan Must Be Watched Too'

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2024

'It pains me when Marathi film-makers come to me and say that Marathi cinema is not getting the right platform.'

Recipe: Manisha's Two-State Mutton Curry

Recipe: Manisha's Two-State Mutton Curry

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2024

This flavourful mutton curry marries the flavours of Mangalore, Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Recipe: Indian Breakfasts & Manisha's Sabudana Khichdi

Recipe: Indian Breakfasts & Manisha's Sabudana Khichdi

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2024

Have you ever eaten as satisfying a breakfast as potato fried up with tapioca pearls?

Recipe: Manisha's Purple Yam Ki Sabzi

Recipe: Manisha's Purple Yam Ki Sabzi

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2024

Stir-fried yam is a treat.