This rustic khichdi is the epitome of ghar ka khanna. Whole masoor dal is cooked with rice, spices and coconut milk and served with a generous blob of ghee.
Artisan Bijoy Debnath gives the final touch to a unique Goddess Durga idol crafted with 700 matchsticks for Durga Puja in Agartala.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Today, October 7, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit called on Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi, following the announcement of his appointment as the next Chief of the Air Staff.
Iranian woman volunteers receive military training at a military training center for ordinary citizens at the Imam Hussein Square in central Tehran.
Glimpses of Sonia Gandhi as she offers a first look at her upcoming book, Belonging: A Journey of Love.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat graced the Vijayadashami festival celebrations in Nagpur, performing 'shastra pujan' and taking a pledge alongside Bal and Shishu Swayamsevaks.
Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the 'Poor' category on October 22, 2026, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 237-238 by the Central Pollution Control Board. A smog layer covered landmarks including India Gate, Kartavya Path, Akshardham Temple and Anand Vihar, while joggers carried on their morning routine and vehicles moved through the haze. Old Delhi's Jama Masjid also appeared hazy a day earlier.
Sightings of Jagdeep Dhankhar are rare ever since he left the vice president's office. Dhankhar and his wife Dr Sudesh were spotted at the Parmarth Niketan ashram in Rishikesh on Monday, Ocrober 5, 2026, where the couple met Swami Chidanand Saraswati and Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswati.
On Saturday, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders participated in a tree plantation on the lawns of Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
In many Karnataka homes, a fragrant ripe jackfruit dosa, lovingly called Pelekai Polo, is fried up. Some families refer to this dosa as Ponsa Polo.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat has arrived in New York.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, normal life was affected with closures of markets, educational institutions and business establishments in five valley districts of Manipur due to a statewide 48-hour strike called by a civil society group to protest against the killing of three Meiteis by suspected militants.
On Thursday, September 24, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor witnessed the India-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 at the Mahajan field firing range in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
At Lakme Fashion Week 2026, Sakshi Sindwani proved that high fashion is at its most powerful when confidence takes centre stage. The model and body-positivity creator walked for Namrata Joshipura at the designer's OPPO-presented showcase, bringing her signature energy to a collection that celebrated dark, futuristic glamour.
On the morning of October 15, areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall after an active western disturbance, while the plains were inundated by overnight rains.
Glimpses of Mumbai's Ganeshotsav preparations, from a Warkari-inspired mandal decoration to eco-friendly festive displays in Lalbaug.
On September 18, 2026, Tehran witnessed a large military march featuring the feared-by-Iranian civilians Basij militia. Female members carried missile mockups and banners while coffins with images of US President Donald John Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were displayed.
On October 16, 2026, Cockroach Janta Party supporters carried out Tiranga rallies across Bengaluru, New Delhi and Mumbai to show solidarity with detained CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. Protesters held the Preamble of the Constitution, banners, and large Tricolours while security personnel detained several participants in Connaught Place.
Jim Sarbh knows how to make an entrance, and his latest runway appearance was no exception. The actor turned showstopper for the Arvind x Ashish N Soni showcase at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 in New Delhi, bringing his signature eccentricity to a presentation centred on contemporary menswear.
Glimpses of the annual Langur Mela at Bada Hanuman Mandir in Amritsar, where children dressed as Lord Hanuman and his langur sena offer prayers.
On Saturday, October 3, Dubai's Crown Prince and UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, who is recuperating in a hospital after he was attacked mid-flight by his co-pilot.
Devotees had their first glimpse of Lalbaugcha Raja on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7 pm
On Thursday, September 10, Jammu and Kashmir Police along with the Central Reserve Police Force, conducted a cordon and search operation in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar.
On Thursday, September 17, two suspected Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists were killed and a suspect was detained during an anti-terror operation in Jammu's Udhampur district.
Sara Arjun brought fairytale vibes to Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 as she turned showstopper for designer Anushree Reddy on October 16 at the Taj Palace, New Delhi.
Lord Ganesha comes in various forms and each one lives in your heart. Enjoy these pictures from Rediff readers.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru has officially taken its fashion game from the stands to the Milan runway. In a first for an IPL franchise, RCB teamed up with PUMA and designer Dhruv Kapoor to unveil three limited-edition jackets at Milan Fashion Week.
Rani Mukerji's mother, Krishna Mukherjee, passed away after a brief illness.
Artisans across India are putting the finishing touches on towering effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad ahead of the Dussehra festival. From Nagpur, Bhopal and Kanpur to Patna, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Jammu, craftspeople were seen preparing, displaying and selling the effigies in the days leading up to Vijayadashami. The figures will be burnt on the festival's final day, symbolising the victory of good over evil.
Blind students at The Blind Relief Association in New Delhi showcased their creativity by making colorful rakhis ahead of Raksha Bandhan.
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
When two stars wear the same designer outfit, the fun lies in seeing how differently they style it.
On September 28-29, 2026, rescue teams in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, launched helicopter operations to evacuate trekkers stranded at Kalindi Khal and Auden Col due to heavy snowfall.
On the morning of September 8, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar paid a surprise visit to the Agricultural Produce Market Committee at Yeshwanthpur in Bengaluru.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a time for prayer, family and always feasting. Nine recipes for you.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War has unveiled Alia Bhatt's striking cabaret-inspired look, generating buzz alongside Ranbir Kapoor's intense retro avatar.
It's Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the arrival of Lord Ganesha amid prayers, festivities and vibrant decorations.
Glimpses of artisans, performers and shoppers preparing for Durga Puja and Navratri celebrations across India.
From a Vantara-inspired jungle shrine to 21 years of family tradition, Rediff's readers prove Bappa's magic knows no boundaries.
