News for '-exotic'

Train to Lhasa

Train to Lhasa

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

'Lhasa is more than the Unesco World Heritage Sites it boasts of. It is more than a gateway to the mighty Himalayas.' 'It is about the warmth of its people: Unsaid, unspoken, but felt everywhere,' discovers Shruti Bajpai.

6 pocket-friendly foreign destinations to head to

6 pocket-friendly foreign destinations to head to

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The destinations have a lot to offer in terms of adventure, culture and entertainment.

Majnu ka Tilla: Flashes of a Forbidden Kingdom

Majnu ka Tilla: Flashes of a Forbidden Kingdom

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

The narrow lanes of Majnu ka Tilla in north Delhi hide many Tibetan marvels, from authentic food to vignettes of their lives

9 healthy foods that'll help you lose weight

9 healthy foods that'll help you lose weight

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

These should be your go-to food for slimming down.

High airfares do not dampen travellers' spirit in India

High airfares do not dampen travellers' spirit in India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

High airfares and currency depreciation have not dampened the spirit of travellers in the country as they remain keen on travelling during winter break albeit with curtailed budget, according to a survey findings.

Wolf Call: Why this endangered species howls less

Wolf Call: Why this endangered species howls less

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Studying wolves' howls could reveal how human language evolved.

5 most expensive bikes in India

5 most expensive bikes in India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

In the Rs 35-50 lakh range, these superbikes can make your presence special, wherever you take them

Fashion Queen Sonam Kapoor's 15 MOST experimental avatars!

Fashion Queen Sonam Kapoor's 15 MOST experimental avatars!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Sonam Kapoor turns 31 today!

Are rasogollas really worth the fight?

Are rasogollas really worth the fight?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

'Having consumed thousands of the sickly sweet chenna globes of varying textures over the years, I must demur,' says Uttaran Das Gupta.

Review: Ayaal Njanalla is a one time watch

Review: Ayaal Njanalla is a one time watch

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The film has its funny moments.

Weak euro makes European tours cheaper

Weak euro makes European tours cheaper

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Euro fell from the 83-mark to around 67.

Train journeys: 7 things we TOTALLY love!

Train journeys: 7 things we TOTALLY love!

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Did you know that the Indian railways carries 23 million passengers every day?

This team took a road trip to inspire other women

This team took a road trip to inspire other women

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

A group of women traveled 5000 kilometers in India over eight cities in 28 days to spread the message of women's empowerment and safety while on the road.

Retro is Back.... And HOW

Retro is Back.... And HOW

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Retro is Back.... And HOW

Hyderabad foodies: Glorious pics of biryani, haleem, kebabs

Hyderabad foodies: Glorious pics of biryani, haleem, kebabs

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Presenting a bunch of die-hard foodies from Hyderabad, who are killing it in the food Instagram stakes!

Quantico works only because of Priyanka

Quantico works only because of Priyanka

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Quantico isn't a show Chopra happens to be on, but rather a show that belongs to Chopra, Raja Sen says.

The most affordable Aprilia is here!

The most affordable Aprilia is here!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The Aprilia SR150 is a great buy and could be a perfect bet for the Piaggio Group which needs to mark its prominence outside the superbike segment and classy Vespa scooters

Review: Deepika kicks ass in xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage

Review: Deepika kicks ass in xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

If you are a Deepika Padukone loyalist, watch xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage for her, advises Raja Sen.

India must have a future in Electronics

India must have a future in Electronics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'It is in electronics that the gap between where we are and where we need to be is most obvious and most persistent.' 'It is not only a national security issue, but also a commercial issue,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

5 wildlife getaways to make the most of your Diwali weekend

5 wildlife getaways to make the most of your Diwali weekend

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Still unsure about where you want to travel during the long Diwali weekend? We'll help you out.

Deepika, Katrina, Esha: Bollywood's SEXIEST calendar girls!

Deepika, Katrina, Esha: Bollywood's SEXIEST calendar girls!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Did your favourite Bollywood star start out as a calendar model too? Find out!

Tiniest traveller in the world: 10-week-old baby goes globetrotting with parents

Tiniest traveller in the world: 10-week-old baby goes globetrotting with parents

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Karen Edwards and her partner Shaun Bayes, both experienced backpackers, took their baby girl Esme on a cross continent trip when she was a mere 10 weeks old.

Ramzan, variety of food and innovative Iftars

Ramzan, variety of food and innovative Iftars

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The delectable fast-breaking meals or Iftars are becoming more innovative as ever and the spreads more lavish.

Is your child a victim of bullying? Read this!

Is your child a victim of bullying? Read this!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Once you know our child is being bullied, the natural question that arises is, how can you as parents stop it.

Review: Premam is a winner all the way

Review: Premam is a winner all the way

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

With Premam, director Alphonse Putheran proves that he has the knack of presenting themes that have blockbuster written all over, writes Paresh C Palicha.

How thick-skinned are you?

How thick-skinned are you?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Let's ignore the heartlessness of some people around us.

Metro Man wants to change how we shop

Metro Man wants to change how we shop

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'The best way to make an impact in this market is by focusing on three things: Unmet customer need, unarticulated customer need, and emerging customer need,' Metro's Arvind Mediratta tells Sangeeta Tanwar and Alokananda Chakraborty.

Revealed! What NaMo loves to eat

Revealed! What NaMo loves to eat

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor spills the beans.

MasterChef Recipe: How to make Goan Fish Curry

MasterChef Recipe: How to make Goan Fish Curry

Rediff.com21 May 2016

A delicious recipe that will make you feel close to Goa.

How to protect your family wealth

How to protect your family wealth

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Ring fence your family's assets with a trust as this ensures fewer disputes, advises Sandeep Nerlekar.

It's Branson vs Adani in Australia

It's Branson vs Adani in Australia

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Virgin promoter to protest Adani's mining project in Australia, saying it will damage the Great Barrier Reef

YIKES! Bollywood's most cringeworthy turn at Cannes? VOTE!

YIKES! Bollywood's most cringeworthy turn at Cannes? VOTE!

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Pick your least favourite of the lot!

Have you tried using games to help you save money?

Have you tried using games to help you save money?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Banks play 'mind games' to woo customers. Big data and 'games' are now the tools of the trade.

What do John Abraham and Batman have in common?

What do John Abraham and Batman have in common?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Which is your favourite buff body? VOTE now!

8 well-kept secrets of Panchgani

8 well-kept secrets of Panchgani

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Headed to this dreamy hill station in Maharashtra? Here's what you can do there, says Anita Aikara.

The Raw Pressery Story: Rs 5 crore to Rs 250 crore in just 42 months!

The Raw Pressery Story: Rs 5 crore to Rs 250 crore in just 42 months!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Anuj Rakyan, the entrepreneur behind Raw Pressery, has seen his business valuation grow 50 times in a little over 3 years. The sky is the limit, he tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar.

Audi A3 Cabriolet: An attractively-priced convertible you can buy

Audi A3 Cabriolet: An attractively-priced convertible you can buy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The Audi A3 Cabriolet is a convertible that is reasonably priced and is sure to bring you tons of attention.

Who stole the Indian Dream?

Who stole the Indian Dream?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Instead of being a facilitator, each political formation has only tried to be an ATM for freebies, feels Veena Sandhu

Does Bhansali glorify jauhar?

Does Bhansali glorify jauhar?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

'I am angry because this ever happened.' 'I am sad because it's painful to think what they must be going through.' 'I am glad we've fought hard to break through such cruel tradition.' 'But it burns my blood to think we're still holding on to regressive culture that is stemmed from preserving this so-called honour,' says Sukanya Verma.

Review: Yaan is a terrible bore

Review: Yaan is a terrible bore

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Cinematographer Ravi K Chandran's Yaan is a long, tedious and completely over-the-top action drama.