Rajesh Alva, Manisha Kotian

Stories by Rajesh Alva, Manisha Kotian

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.

A Lord Ganesha Celebration With An Important Message

A Lord Ganesha Celebration With An Important Message

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2024

Rediff readers tell us how the festival keeps tradition alive and brings their community together.

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Manisha's Ninaav

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Manisha's Ninaav

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2024

This special Maharashtrian sweet is made by the CKP community just before Ganesh Chaturthi.

Recipe: Manisha's Raw Banana Fry

Recipe: Manisha's Raw Banana Fry

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2024

Make your chai time exciting with deep-fried kachcha kela fritters!

Recipe: Manisha's Oregano Cheese Parathas

Recipe: Manisha's Oregano Cheese Parathas

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2024

The burst of cheese will take these parathas to another level.

Vladimir Putin, 70

Vladimir Putin, 70

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2022

Glimpses from the Russian tsar's life...

Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer

Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2021

The new Kiger has enough in it to draw you away from the hatchback you've been eyeing.

First Look: Why India's excited about the Turismo Veloce 800

First Look: Why India's excited about the Turismo Veloce 800

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2019

The holy grail of all motorcycles, the M V Agusta Turismo Veloce 800, finds its way to India.

Off-roading with Mahindra Thar

Off-roading with Mahindra Thar

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2019

Off-road driving allows you to get to remote places which are likely to be less visited and unpopular. It's also fun and a challenge and will give a rewarding experience.

Bike review: Is the KTM Duke 125 worth Rs 1.18 lakh?

Bike review: Is the KTM Duke 125 worth Rs 1.18 lakh?

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2019

Rajesh Alva reviews the latest addition to the KTM stable.

Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor

Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2018

The Nissan Kicks does tick all the right boxes as a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor.

The good, not-so-good and the bad about Marazzo

The good, not-so-good and the bad about Marazzo

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2018

Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com reveals the good, bad and ugly of the latest MPV from the Mahindra stable.

Buying your first bike? Read this first

Buying your first bike? Read this first

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2018

These bikes are a good mixture of style, mileage, performance and affordability, says Rajesh Alva.

Meet the latest maxi-scooter in the market!

Meet the latest maxi-scooter in the market!

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2018

Rajesh Alva brings you the details of the first maxi-scooter from the Suzuki stable.

Is your bike monsoon ready? 9 tips

Is your bike monsoon ready? 9 tips

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2018

Rajesh Alva takes you through the vital monsoon checklist for your two wheeler.

At Rs 67,437, is the Bajaj Pulsar 150 Classic worth a buy?

At Rs 67,437, is the Bajaj Pulsar 150 Classic worth a buy?

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2018

The Bajaj Pulsar 150 classic is Rs 10,118 cheaper than the standard Pulsar 150.

What works for Toyota Yaris, what doesn't

What works for Toyota Yaris, what doesn't

Rediff.com   30 May 2018

The Toyota Yaris was finally launched in India last month. Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com offers a quick checklist of what appeals to him about the car, and what doesn't.

Is your city one of the world's 20 most polluted cities?

Is your city one of the world's 20 most polluted cities?

Rediff.com   4 May 2018

India had 14 out of the world's 20 most polluted cities, the World Health Organization reveals.