News for '-choco'

Colombia earthquake kills 132, injures 570; over 1500 buildings damaged

Colombia earthquake kills 132, injures 570; over 1500 buildings damaged

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has devastated parts of Colombia, claiming at least 132 lives and injuring 570 others, with the city of Pereira reporting 60 deaths alone. The quake caused widespread destruction, including collapsed buildings and suspended airport operations, prompting emergency response efforts led by President Abelardo de la Espriella.

8 Guinness World Chocolate Records

8 Guinness World Chocolate Records

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Think chocolate is just for eating? Think again. Chocolate is also all about competitions too and breaking records.

'Asha Bhosle Helped Us Get Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'

'Asha Bhosle Helped Us Get Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

'She was the last of the diggaj kalakaars after Lataji, Kishoreda, Rafi saab and Mannada and with her demise, the golden era of Hindi film music has truly ended.'

Recipes: Choco Yoghurt, Fruit Pizza

Recipes: Choco Yoghurt, Fruit Pizza

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Why should breakfast be a boring affair?

Diwali Recipes: Chef Brar's Coco Laddoo, Choco Karanji

Diwali Recipes: Chef Brar's Coco Laddoo, Choco Karanji

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Tired of making the same old sweets for Diwali? Try Chef Ranveer Brar's modern versions of karanji and laddoos

Recipe: Swiss Chocolate Rolls

Recipe: Swiss Chocolate Rolls

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Rediff reader Ria Ganwani sent us this recipe of Swiss Chocolate Rolls.

Recipes: Strawberry Jowar Laddoo, Choco Gajak

Recipes: Strawberry Jowar Laddoo, Choco Gajak

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

This Dusshera treat your loved ones to wonderful Indian treats flavoured with chocolate or strawberry.

Chocolates, biometric data: How dossier nails Pak's Pahalgam plot

Chocolates, biometric data: How dossier nails Pak's Pahalgam plot

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Security agencies have gathered evidence, including Pakistani government documents and biometric data, confirming that the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack were Pakistani nationals.

'More Than Mr Perfectionist, Aamir Is Mr Passionate'

'More Than Mr Perfectionist, Aamir Is Mr Passionate'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Aamir is really competitive. I feel that also keeps him young.'

Recipes: Caramel Choco Bars, Spaghetti

Recipes: Caramel Choco Bars, Spaghetti

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Topped with caramel, these sinful bars of chocolate make for a yummy treat.

PIX: Smith gets stuck in lift; survives ordeal with chocos

PIX: Smith gets stuck in lift; survives ordeal with chocos

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Australia batsman Steve Smith has had plenty of ups and downs in his career which probably prepared him for when his evening plans were ruined on Thursday after being trapped in an elevator between floors for 55 minutes before he was rescued.

Rediff's Top 10 Recipes For 2023

Rediff's Top 10 Recipes For 2023

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Presenting the most-viewed recipes this year.

Recipes: Choco Souffle, Strawberry Lassi Ice Cream

Recipes: Choco Souffle, Strawberry Lassi Ice Cream

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Express your love with these delicious desserts.

This Mumbai patisserie is choco-heaven!

This Mumbai patisserie is choco-heaven!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Get Ahead readers Marinha J Fernandes, who visited Mumbai's famous patisserie Theobroma writes about her experience.

Of algae wraps and choco pedicures

Of algae wraps and choco pedicures

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

If you really want to know what's catching the fancy of the business-class frequent flyers, check out these treatments.

Children's Day recipes: Fruit Lollies, Choco Cupcake and more

Children's Day recipes: Fruit Lollies, Choco Cupcake and more

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Slurrp! These mouth-watering dishes will make Children's Day special for your kids.

Choco lovers have better health: Research

Choco lovers have better health: Research

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

An essential ingredient in chocolate is cocoa which is rich in flavonoids. By eating chocolate, catechin and epicatechin can reach the bloodstream where they can be transported around the body, helping to prevent oxidation so the body can stay healthier.

Bollywood's Mantra for 2023: 'Make It Count'

Bollywood's Mantra for 2023: 'Make It Count'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Just where did Bollywood spend New Year's Eve? They tell us.

V-Day recipes: Cocoa pancakes, Choco blocks and more

V-Day recipes: Cocoa pancakes, Choco blocks and more

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

With Valentine's Day around the corner we bring you some easy-to-make lip-smacking recipes courtesy Food Food, the lifestyle and entertainment channel.

How Much Do You Know About Chocolate?

How Much Do You Know About Chocolate?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Is chocolate a spice or a vegetable or a fruit? Test Your ChocoQ On World Chocolate Day!

Food pics to keep you cool all summer!

Food pics to keep you cool all summer!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Presenting the best food pics shared by our readers this week.

Nazis planned to invade UK, kill Churchill with choco bomb

Nazis planned to invade UK, kill Churchill with choco bomb

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Secret wartime papers exchanged between MI5 officials have revealed that the Nazis' plans to conquer Britain included a deadly assault on Sir Winston Churchill with exploding chocolate.

3 simple and healthy vegan breakfast recipes

3 simple and healthy vegan breakfast recipes

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Kick start your mornings with these healthy breakfast options.

Recipes: Cupcakes, Brownie and Chocolate Lava Cake

Recipes: Cupcakes, Brownie and Chocolate Lava Cake

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Reshma Aslam tells you how to bake these sweet treats.

PIX: Barcelona continue winning run; Dortmund join Bayern at top

PIX: Barcelona continue winning run; Dortmund join Bayern at top

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Barcelona's Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski struck just before halftime to give the league leaders a 2-0 home win over lowly Cadiz on Sunday in their pursuit of a 27th Spanish title.

India loves this dish... no, it's not butter chicken

India loves this dish... no, it's not butter chicken

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

According to Swiggy, Indians ordered an average of 95 biryanis per minute.

Chocolates! Sinfully good

Chocolates! Sinfully good

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

Ahmedabad Doesn't Sleep. It Eats

Ahmedabad Doesn't Sleep. It Eats

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Ahmedabad is home to the strangest of cuisines and is a city of contrasts, if you look beyond the tourist places.

How the 73-year old Havmor plans to change its Lotte

How the 73-year old Havmor plans to change its Lotte

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Havmor will now make its next journey, across India, under the banner of South Korea's Lotte Group, the confectioner best known for manufacturing and marketing chocolate marshmellow pies under the Choco Pie brand, says Sohini Das.

Huge chocolate statues spring up in Belgium

Huge chocolate statues spring up in Belgium

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Could you imagine a world where everything is made of chocolate? In the small city of Durbuy, southeast of Brussels that dream just came through, thanks to the ChocoPalace festival -- where everything, including sculptures, is made of fine Belgian chocolate. Feast your eyes of the delicious art.

A chocolate-covered hotel room for V-Day!

A chocolate-covered hotel room for V-Day!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

A chocolate-covered hotel room is up for grabs in a special Valentine's Day contest! Read on to learn more.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

This week's collections of stories that are weird and crazy!

Does your child eat healthy?

Does your child eat healthy?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

3 simple heart-healthy recipes for you

3 simple heart-healthy recipes for you

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Now you can feast without guilt.

Recipe: How to make Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe: How to make Chocolate Chip Cookies

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Rediff reader Baishali Ghosh shared this recipe.

DELICIOUS Mango Desserts!

DELICIOUS Mango Desserts!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Food blogger Taruna Bakshi has the perfect recipe for you; it has the same richness as a store-bought ice cream.

India orders 95 biryanis per minute: Swiggy

India orders 95 biryanis per minute: Swiggy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

So Swiggy offered 35,056 varieties of biryani to its users, says Peerzada Abrar.

10 bizarre V-Day traditions from around the world

10 bizarre V-Day traditions from around the world

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Some of these will make you chuckle.

Havmor Ice Cream sold for Rs 1,020 crore to South Korean Lotte Confectionery

Havmor Ice Cream sold for Rs 1,020 crore to South Korean Lotte Confectionery

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Havmor makes 150 products from its two plants and has around 30,000 dealers