On the eve of Saraswati Puja, devotees traditionally prepare a yellow-coloured prasad for the Goddess of Knowledge. The offering can vary from Kolkata's Bhoger Khichuri to Motichoor Ladoos -- each region having their own sacred bhog, but always something yellow, the goddess' fave rang.
All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.
Aditi Kumar, a fashion stylist from Dubai, has this to say about her bestie, Shristi Sahoo.
Mumbai-based fashion stylist Rishika Jagiasi shows you how to dress up for Lakme fashion week.
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A soft, juicy mithai, totally delicious, that 'hails' from the eastern part of India, especially Odisha.
These fashion-forward youngsters are redefining style.
This sweet dish from Odisha is the perfect representation of the region's rich culinary heritage.
Chenna Poda translates to mean burnt cheese. That's precisely what this delightful sweet is.
Enjoyed best during Raja, it's a unique dessert from Odisha.
Prachi Dhabal Deb does not bake cakes. She writes stories in royal icing.
If you're into reality shows with twists, high drama, clever gameplay and just the right amount of hot pepper, The Traitors is your next binge, recommends Shristi Sahoo.
Despite the evolution of cinema toward more refined expressions and aesthetics today, the exaggerated comedic style of Andaz Apna Apna remains endearing and entertaining, reminding us that sometimes, we just need a dose of mindless comedy to unwind, feels Shristi Sahoo.
Odisha makes a softer, richer version of rosogolla that originates from near Puri.
'Once I came out of The Traitors, I needed therapy to understand what had just happened on the show.'
'Somewhere they felt that this guy is notorious because of what we read in the media.' 'I was just trying to make people understand who the real me is.' 'But you can't be the real you.'
Chitau Pitha is a traditional rice cake prepared during festivals in Odisha for Chitalagi Amavasya or Chitau Amavasya celebrations.
The Tribe's star Alfia Jafry discusses her career and fashion choices with Rediff.com's Srishti Sahoo.
'I don't have to 'kill' my best friend (on a reality show) and not even apologise.'
The Jagannath temple has fostered Odisha's regional cooking styles and preserved local food traditions.
'I have the courage to make mistakes,' says Designer Anamika Khanna, who has brought India international renown.
She shares the milestones, routines and insights that defined her fitness journey and the lessons she learnt along the way.
Fashion is often seen as a world of effortless glamour but, watching from the inside at Lakme Fashion Week, I saw how illusory that perception could be.
Overripe bananas, fit for discarding, can make the most gorgeous addition to a chocolate cake.
When the creaminess of avocado melds with the tang and spice of chilly jam and feta on toast, we have a winner.
'If you see it as a burden, you'll struggle. But if you're enjoying the process and make small lifestyle changes, it becomes much easier.'
The Kardashians serve as a blueprint for The Tribe's own journey, observes Shristi Sahoo.
This year's London Fashion Week -- LFW has been dazzling fashion lovers for 40 years now -- proved how India is shining on the global fashion stage, says Rediff.com's Shristi Sahoo.
'The determination to represent our country is strong when you've seen your dad serve the country.'
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