The new names vs old names of various nations.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is well-known for donning saris that speak as powerfully as her budget speech. Each Budget Day, she selects a drape that pays tribute to India's amazing textile heritage and the mastery of its artisans.
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.
Let's acquaint you with Mumbai's picturesque slang.
Several prominent Indian celebrities have interests beyond the silver screen or cricket pitch.
This Valentine's Day, put together a 10/10 meal with just the right liquor, be it a wine or a malt.
We looked back at the 10 Recipes Rediff Readers Loved Most.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed after their aircraft crashed in Baramati on January 28, 2026. Here are 11 other prominent Indians who died in air crashes.
Running deep beneath mountains, rivers, and sometimes bustling cities are the world's longest tunnels. Quiet marvels of modern engineering, hidden from sight, they are vital to everyday life, carrying drinking water to millions, whisking metro trains between megacities, draining floodwaters, and connect regions once separated by formidable terrain.
Which were the most visited ASI sites by foreign tourists in 2024-2025 in India?
Apples have so many uses in cooking, from being the star of a dessert to making for inventive snacks or even a warming drink.
Asia takes the lead, boasting four Indian cities on the list, according to the 2024 Savills Growth Hubs Index.
The world now eats 5 billion pizzas every year, according to Domino's statistics for 2024. And guess which country eats the most pizza, as per World Population Review?
India's favourite teatime indulgence, the samosa, comes with many kinds of stuffings.
How the world dines on Christmas.
Well-known inmates of the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn, New York.
These 8 cities have enormous celebrations actually hosting sort of giant street parties and welcome the new year in unforgettable style.
A simple, flavoursome Maharashtrian meal that Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan tucked into.
Some Indian museum collections go far beyond the expected, unlocking quirky facts you never knew about. Or displaying the most intriguing items.
In India, cricket games are part of our geographical landscape like the Ganga or the Himalayas or the Western Ghats or Kanyakumari. Millions of games unfold across India at any time of day. Travel in any direction and you are bound to see a cricket game in progress -- be it urban gully cricket to games on dusty village grounds to roaring stadiums to famous greens that cradled cricket like Shivaji Park or Azad Maidan.
Leafy greens are an essential part of Indian cooking, showing up in everyday meals as well as in unique regional specialities.
There are sacred sites dedicated to fertility and blessings. Couples journey miles to offer prayers, strange symbols, or even carved idols. Join us as we explore the world's fertility temples.
A traditional pahadi preparation, it uses a Garhwali spice called jakhiya, also called wild mustard or dog mustard, that gives a special kick.
IDFC First Bank reported a Rs 590 crore fraud involving its employees and others in accounts held by the Haryana government. The bank has informed regulators and filed a police complaint, initiating internal reviews and forensic audits.
Who have been India's Laureates, winners from India or of Indian-origin?
The world is full of daring delicacies that we are not sure we would like to take a bite of. One person's culinary delight might be another person's food horror show.
Tintin Stays Timeless. From his earliest appearances to the extraordinary stories that followed, Tintin's journey is one of imagination and curiosity.
Valentine's Day may be global. But love in India is beautifully local.
TasteAtlas, the online international food guide, has announced its cuisine awards for 25/26.
Protecting yourself in dense crowds and while facing a fire.
Slow-release carbohydrates deliver energy at a steady, measured pace rather than all at once.
Ketchup isn't just some chillar side condiment for your parathas or toast or chips. It's a global star.
The Sindhi version of India's beloved rice pudding is thicker and more velevety.
As per www.rethinksugarydrink.org.au, this is the sugar content in your fave drinks...
From Vori-Vori to Arroz Tapado and Punjab's kulchas... This is what the world loves to eat!
The beautiful twinkling Christmas markets that come up across the world, as December begins, allow you to step into the magic Christmas.
Let's acquaint you with a few freaky job descriptions we discovered... And who knows, if curiosity strikes, you might even be tempted to explore one of these careers too.
In its June 2025 review, the International Monetary Fund spotlighted India's Unified Payments Interface as the world's most dominant retail instant-payment network, moving more transactions than any other system on the globe.
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According to online international food guide TasteAtlas.com, these are the world's top 9 most-loved rice dishes. Hyderabadi Biryani proudly claims the ninth spot.
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