'The recipe is very simple with very few ingredients, but the end product is just amazing and mouthwatering. They are visually very attractive with their vibrant dark pink/red colour.'
John Abraham's 1986 film Amma Ariyan, now heading to the 2026 Cannes film festival, remains one of Malayalam cinema's most politically charged and unsettling masterpieces.
Three disappointing experiences with Tata companies made me question whether the group's historic values of customer focus and accountability are slowly fading, notes Dr N Ravichandran.
Reduce your reliance on gas usage and distribute the cooking of your meals between your toaster, microwave, electric kettle or air-fryer.
'It was diminishing even before Trump came to power.' 'The US was at the centre of the global economy. That position is going to become less and less important and less central.'
'Why are the political leaders saying everything is normal?'
'Infertility and reproductive health challenges, much like other chronic conditions, are rising globally.'
Priyanka Chopra Jonas continues to master the art of balancing her high-profile international career in Hollywood and an anticipated return to Bollywood with cherished family moments, offering fans an intimate look into her dynamic life.
rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a practising paediatrician with over 25 years of experience recommends simple lifestyle changes to improve your child's immunity, sleep and appetite.
Chef Sneha Singhi presents a millet version with cucumber for an extra boost of goodness. Once the pre-prep is done, her Cucumber Millet Khichdi will be ready in under 15 minutes and looks so yum, you would want a bowl right away.
The US blockade on Iranian ports is aimed to curb Iranian energy exports, thereby crippling its economy to force Iran back to the negotiating table, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).
Discovering the stunning land of breathtaking temples.
Revenue collection next financial year may be affected, and, along with this, subsidies on food and fertilisers can go up if the war in West Asia drags for long, according to experts.
'Shah Rukh Sir gave us a lot of room to make the film we wanted to make.'
The Indian banking sector is projected to experience a steady 9-13 per cent industrial credit growth in the first half of 2026, driven by capital expenditure, infrastructure development, and sectoral demand recovery, according to a Ficci-IBA survey.
A man in Jharkhand has been arrested for allegedly strangling his 13-year-old sister to death after becoming enraged by her social media contact with his brother-in-law. The incident highlights the tragic consequences of honour-based violence and social media disputes within families.
In which area of Indian life are women not running the show?
All about India's favorite summer beverage/dessert indulgences.
In this new series on modern marriages, Payal* tells Divya Nair how she coped with the unexpected challenges that followed her impulsive marriage to her best friend.
At Border Pillar 609 at Babliyan near Jaisalmer, the one thing that dominates the landscape is something entirely different, something central to our identity -- the Tiranga -- flying boldly above the blazing desert.
Karex, the Malaysian company that makes roughly one in five of the world's condoms -- about five billion a year, supplying Durex and Trojan among others -- announced this week that it is raising prices by up to 30 percent. The reason is the Strait of Hormuz.
Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Umer Harris, also known as 'Khargosh', is believed to be in Saudi Arabia after escaping India using a forged passport. An investigation into the inter-state LeT terror module has exposed systemic loopholes and raised concerns about passport issuance processes.
It was shocking to see even good length balls disappear into the crowd and short balls being punished with a message never to bowl such deliveries to him.
'Courts are not moved by spectacle. They act when the facts, as they stand, call for the law to step in.'
Don't respond immediately. Take two slow breaths before you start speaking. Even a few seconds of peace can prevent the situation from escalating, says rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of the Let Us Talk Foundation.
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutritionist with nearly three decades of experience, suggests how to make the right diet and lifestyle choices to keep blood sugar under check.
A BJP government in Bengal inherits more problems than it might care to admit at its moment of triumph, points out Ramesh Menon
'It would be similar to what happened during COVID-19.' 'They are not just losing income, but being pushed into distress.'
Through its cloud kitchens, ITC is building a portfolio of shorter shelf-life offerings and selling them through quick commerce platforms.
This simple yet flavourful dish is a breeze to prepare, requiring minimal ingredients and minimal effort.
The conflict may disrupt Budget 2026-2027 projections, squeezing revenues and raising subsidies, prompting fiscal adjustments and potential reforms, echoing lessons from the Covid-era shock, points out A K Bhattacharya.
Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.
Ramzan is the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar.
Create a shrikhand using dragon fruit and enjoy the awesome results.
'The jail staff told me Kasab was served only jail food and not biryani.' 'They told me that Kasab was beaten regularly after court proceedings.' 'And they filled Kasab's bottle with urine so that whenever he felt thirsty he used to drink urine.'
Srinagar police have dismantled a major interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module, arresting five individuals, including two Pakistani terrorists who had been operating for 16 years. The operation uncovered a network providing logistical and financial support to LeT terrorists across multiple states.
...reopen for up to six months. Until then, the Strait stays nearly closed. The world pays. And no one, including the man who started this, can say when it ends, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.
'Despite a challenging FMCG environment, ITC Foods has grown at or above the industry rate.'
Let us start with ourselves. If we can reduce our LPG consumption by half, the problem is solved. Reduce wastage. Alter eating styles. Diversify methods of food preparation, suggests Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).
'The past week has felt a little different for many of us because of conflicts happening in the world. There is a sense of disturbance everywhere. 'But even during such times, I feel hopeful that everything will become better soon. 'One of the main reasons I feel this hope is my mother.'
