Rafael Nadal choked at the French Open on Saturday. Luckily for the Spaniard it was only on a piece of banana.
The National Research Centre for Banana is working out a technology by which textiles can be made with fine quality fibres drawn out of banana stems and plants.
Rediff reader Priyanka Mukherjee sent us this easy-to-make Malpua recipe.
'I told him I would send the food to his hotel, he said, "No, I want to experience the hospitality".' 'He came and sat and I just kept staring.' 'He said, "Tu baith mere saath".' 'When I sat down with him we both looked up at the glass ceiling. And do you know what we saw?'
The customary naadan or home-cooked meal is rather memorable fare.
Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.
Embark on a romantic escapade without worrying about the budget!
Fashion designer, actor and sometimes model Masaba Gupta and actor Satyadeep Misra were blessed with a baby girl on October 11.
Around 2000 runners, including 59 internationals athletes, took part in the inaugural Kashmir Marathon in Srinagar.
Iran's ambassador to India, Iraj Ilahi, expressed concern about the stability and security of the "whole region" following the collapse of the Syrian government, highlighting Tehran's worries about the potential wider ramifications of the situation. Ilahi also emphasized the importance of promoting tourism between India and Iran, citing their shared cultural heritage and the recent easing of visa restrictions.
MasterChef India judge Kunal Kapur shares with us this unique but easy-to-make recipe of Charnamrit shots with raw banana chips
Have some chatpata chaat is always fortifying.
'Is the idea of a committed judiciary once again being floated, though surreptitiously, unlike in the past when it was direct?'
A green banana fish curry for the vegetarian in you.
Food blogger Vishaka Rautela shares an easy and quick way to surprise guests on Christmas.
This classic Maharashtrian dish is made without onions.
Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options.
Samantha walks the ramp... Parineeti can't look away from the mirror... Kunal chases the clouds...
According to the American and Spanish scientists, who detailed their work in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the gene discovery may pave the way for producing seedless varieties of cherimoya, sugar apple and perhaps other fruit crops.
'Kajol has always been very particular about Nysa and Yug coming for the puja every year.'
Barcelona defender Dani Alves, who was victim of racism during a La Liga match against Villareal on Sunday, found support from his football colleagues from all over world as they showed their solidarity on social networking websites on Tuesday.
This is being done to make grounds for medical bail, the ED told the court
The burst of cheese will take these parathas to another level.
Singh has questioned the reliability of the EVMs on more than one occasion following the Congress' defeat in the recent assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.
Inaugurate your day with Chef Ranveer Brar's brekker recipes.
Incorporating millets into your breakfast is always a good idea.
The statements the separatists make, the abominable tableaux at their parades, the slogans, posters, and selfies with assault rifles are not India's problem. If they are a nuisance, it should bother their host countries, because they are armed and have their own underworld with deadly gang rivalries. Significantly, none of this happens in the US -- only in snowflaky Canada, points out Shekhar Gupta.
Little work, loads of flavour. That's why a sago pudding is the ideal dessert.
Former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi's counsel Mehmood Abdi has said N Srinivasan was behaving like a "banana republic dictator" and called the outcome of the BCCI Working Committee meeting in Chennai as "fore drawn conclusion".
On the occasion of Onam, whip up a baby onion curry and a raita made from beets
Afghanistan, who have honed their cricket skills in a warzone, may pose more of a threat to South Africa's hopes of winning the Twenty20 World Cup than the leading nations, captain Graeme Smith said.
Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh Friday reiterated his party's allegation that a deep conspiracy is being hatched against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and anything can happen with him in prison.
The famous Nokia 8110 comes back to life in a new avatar after 22 years!
This movie is perfect for all ages. Avan Verma gives his thumbs up.
Kebabs, biryani and Sheer Khurma? Add to that and experiment with the delicacies we have on offer.
Neither the weather nor the anti-climax of the ceremony taking place the day after the FA Cup final defeat by arch-rivals Manchester United 2-1 could dampen the spirits as flags, bananas and even a blow-up Jack Grealish dummy were held aloft in triumph.
Amid the tape controversy, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said the government should take note of Ratan Tata's statement that India risked turning into a 'banana republic'.
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