Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is significant because it punctures, however slightly, the perception that the Modi government never retreats under pressure. Every long-serving government eventually reaches a point where every institutional failure is identified with the leader himself. Removing the minister may have prevented that political burden from falling directly on Modi. Whether it also resolves the underlying crisis is another matter, notes Ramesh Menon.
Popular monsoon destinations include Kerala, Goa, Wayanad, Munnar, Mussoorie, Nainital, Bali, Thailand and the Maldives.
The physical centres will operate on a monthly subscription model, where access would be limited to verified active gig workers and platform verification.
'I've personally reached a phase where I don't chase age-appropriate labels. I chase interesting characters.'
Dentists don't 'replace fillings' on a schedule; they replace them only when it is warranted -- like when X-ray/examination shows leakage, crack, or decay, says rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad.
'Raghav and I complement each other. He talks to me a lot about form and how he approaches his characters. Our paths are different, but we both are very much aligned emotionally.'
Doctors attribute the rise in male infertility to obesity, diabetes, smoking, chronic stress, inadequate sleep and sedentary lifestyles.
Chef Varun Inamdar incorporates millets in a coastal Homestyle Prawn Curry.
Ranbir Kapoor's filmography frequently explores complex father-son relationships, from rebellious youth seeking approval to sons grappling with loss and dysfunctional dynamics, culminating in his latest role as an exiled prince honouring his father's promise in Ramayana.
The India Story adopts a very soap opera-like approach, piling on ham-fisted melodrama along with plenty of unevenness, sighs Sreeju Sudhakaran
Some doors, it turns out, you can knock on for years and they still won't tell you what's really behind them.
The water rose from knee level to chest height within minutes before climbing even higher. Homes crumbled, cattle sheds collapsed and everything that could be carried away by the current vanished.
Chaats are among India's most loved street food. The reason is simple: They represent the entire spectrum of much-loved Indian flavours and textures in a single bite -- spicy, tangy, chatpata, khara, meetha. That's what keeps people coming back for more.
Are there many who can pass up a meal of Chole Bhature? Very few right! Chef Roopa Nabar's Amritsari Chole is probably quite different from the recipe you might usually prepare.
'We can integrate AI and tech into education, but that is just a means and not an end.' 'Ultimately, we need to control what happens in a classroom and we need to let teachers innovate their teaching style to suit the needs of Gen Z and beyond.'
Arm yourself with these two salads this summer.
Gujarati Khoja or Ismaili dishes are simple yet deliciously prepared in a unique traditional way.
Neer dosa is a delicate, paper-thin South Indian rice crepe that sits lightly on the stomach, contains minimal energy value, is naturally free from gluten, and is typically prepared without any added fats. Its nutritional profile and taste can be enhanced by including egg within the mixture or pairing it with a gently cooked egg on the side. This upgraded version makes for a wholesome morning meal that leaves you feeling comfortably full while fitting well into a balanced eating routine and supporting healthy weight control.
The failure of the State when it directly affects our lives, through a corrupt exam system, has produced this current anger, points out Aakar Patel.
A sweet pulao is a yum way to bring in Baisakhi.
It's only July but the South Korean drama scene is brimming with action and adrenalin.
Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation
'My preparation for Shorshe Pomfret is a version of a traditional Bengali-style fish in mustard gravy. I used a medium-large pomfret and made a thin gravy out of it. It is best relished with hot steamed rice.'
Ananya Panday shared insights from her four-day rejuvenating wellness trip to the Tulah Clinical Wellness in Kozhikode, detailing her experiences with meditation, Ayurvedic treatments and unique therapies.
What's the best way to fight off the heat? Why with dahi, of course. We offer you a range of recipes -- from beverages, raitas to curries and desserts -- that showcase how wonderfully dahi transforms everyday dishes.
Anjali Saikia's extraordinary act of breastfeeding an orphaned palm civet alongside her infant son in 2009 has been immortalised in a CBSE Class X English supplementary reader, 'Words and Expressions Part Two', inspiring students across India with a lesson on empathy and coexistence.
'It's very easy for people to say, 'She got work because of her connections. What they don't see is the number of rejections I went through. Even if someone helps you get your first opportunity, you can't sustain a career unless you know your craft. I wanted people to hire me because they believed in my work, not because I was related to someone.'
Millets add earthy richness to a soup, especially ragi.
The Indian government has allocated an additional 2 million tonnes of surplus broken rice from FCI stocks for its ethanol blending programme, while simultaneously issuing a detailed rebuttal to widespread misinformation regarding the E20 fuel, addressing concerns from water consumption to engine damage and environmental impact.
'I don't see fear becoming a dominant factor for retail investors.'
Chef Varun Inamdar creates tasty little baby vegetable cakes or galettes from ragi or finger millets.
The perfect Sunday recipe. Note: It's cooked in mustard oil.
'Some people enter our lives not to stay forever, but to leave us changed forever.'
Try making bitter gourd a different way -- grated, with onions and coconut adding extra body to the preparation.
Rakul Singh and Jackky Bhagnani recently jetted off to New York for a delightful vacation with friends, indulging in culinary delights and sharing glimpses of their fun escape.
This pasta dish consists of a feta-broccoli stuffed pasta -- choose your shape -- that has an unusual avocado yeast sauce dribbled over it. It is served up with a dollop of pumpkin foam, a thin avocado wafer and a drizzle of truffle oil.
Young adults in India are increasingly grappling with high blood pressure, a condition once thought to affect mainly the older demographics. Cardiologists point to sedentary lifestyles, obesity, chronic stress and unhealthy diets as primary drivers of this silent epidemic.
Zunka is festive, quick to rustle up and possesses a homey yumminess. Serve it with bhakris.
The people of Bihar, usually cook food in mustard oil that adds pungency. They enjoy cooking and eating, tasty and healthy food using seasonal ingredients with aromatic local spices. Garlic, ginger and green chillies play a special role.
'The main problem the country faces is not low GDP growth, but low employment growth.'
