It was a year of so many contradictions and contrasts that it became dangerous to talk about movies, people lost their heads discussing Friday releases, psychiatrists began dabbling in film criticism, and film critics turned into psychiatrists, says Sreehari Nair.
Here's your opportunity to sample ilish dishes from the royal homes of Bengal, says Avishek Rakshit.
Trekking is a truly transformative experience. Let me tell you why.
Try an alternative to the traditional pudding.
A sweetened khoya-filled flaky pastry, folded into a square envelope and sealed with a clove. Then the little pocket is deep-fried in ghee and steeped in a saffron-infused sugar syrup.
These deep-fried kebabs are best served with mint chutney and lachha pyaz.
A staple in Bengali households, Maachher Kaalia is a rich fish curry made with sweet-water fish.
It is comfort food that's perfect for wet, cosy day indoors.
'Kosha' translates to bhuna or slow cooking and 'mangsho' means mutton.
The best of food pics this week. You can share yours too here #RediffFoodies.
DD Freedish is the 'largest TV platform in India', going to 58 million homes, featuring 70-odd private channels. DD Freedish reaches about 278 million people, and is easily among the top five TV platforms in the world.
Just as the superstars of Indian cricket only play IPL and international fixtures and ignore the Ranji and Mushtaq Ali trophies in domestic cricket, Narendra Modi should play a very limited role in state assembly elections, argues Sudhir Bisht.
Urmimala Banerjee tells you how to cook this traditional Bengali delicacy.
Where paneer came to India from... How sambar got its name... Gulab jamun does not have Indian roots...
Great chefs are alchemists. They put ingredients and flavours together in ways that are sometimes unfathomable, says Rahul Jacob.
Do you happen to know how to make any of the dishes listed below? Share your recipe with us!
Do you happen to know how to make any of the dishes listed below? Share your recipe with us!
Readers share their foodgasm moments.
Every aspect of Navratri is associated with delectable dishes that are relished across the country during these divine nine days -- from lip-smacking savouries to wholesome sweets.
The plum chutney bring depth of flavour to this dish.
Beloved movies, brand new shows, must-watch documentaries and feel-good fare, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers a peek.
Biryani, appam, dosa, upma, vada pav...name it and you'll find it here.
'London being Tier 2, pubs can serve drinks but only with a 'substantial meal',' sighs Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
Supriyo Hazra tells us just what dishes you must try out during the nine days of Durga Puja revelry and shares with us some lip-smacking recipes.
Supriyo Hazra tells us just what dishes you must try out during the nine days of Durga Puja revelry and shares with us some lip-smacking recipes.
A look at how an age-old tradition still adds colour to Durga Puja.
Every home across India makes khichdi and it still isn't as celebrated as it should be.
All along, Rahul, right till today 10 years later, hung onto his gut feeling that something surely had happened to Sheena.
Tawang wears its history -- and also its present -- with ease. The flourishing town, with restaurants selling everything from noodles to dosas and locals returning home to new business prospects, shows little sign of the tension building up at the border about 40 km away to the north.
The Bhapa Doi recipe has just two ingredients.
'A trip to the banks of the Hooghly without which there wouldn't be a Calcutta/Kolkata is one for the bucket list,' says Kishore Singh.
Take the poll given below!
We bring you traditional Bengali preparations to help celebrate Durga Puja.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, artist Debjyoti Saha's animation video on the migrant crises struck a chord with many who shared it all over the Internet.
'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'
Don't make these basic mistakes while cooking Western or continental food.
Ajit Pal Singh tells us how and why he fell in love with Gujarati food.
President Pranab Mukherjee gave a touching farewell to 'gentleman' Manmohan Singh, recalling their four-decade-long association from Singh's bureaucracy days till he became the prime minister.
To make the service a hassle-free everyday option, Daily will allow users to schedule their meals in advance or opt for a daily, weekly or monthly subscription.
With the holy month of Ramadan coming to a close, we ask you, dear readers which is the most delectable biryani you ever had.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances