The regular 'band, bajaa, baraat' were missing but the festivities seemed intact as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann turned groom for his wedding with a doctor from Kurukshetra at his home.
The two cricketers became teammates at Chennai Super Kings, four years after that incident.
Anita Aikara/Rediff.com gives us a glimpse of her delightful gastronomical adventure in Delhi.
Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.
A Ganesh Nadar shares interesting vignettes that usually get lost in the heat-and-dust of election coverage.
With markets closed and meat supply hit due to the COVID-19-induced lockdown, Muslims are in for a Ramzan without their favourite kebabs and other chicken and mutton dishes.
Priya Bala of Folomojo.com hits the road!
'I went to a school in Baroda, where if the boys harassed us, the teachers pulled the girls aside and said, "Oh, your skirts are too short".' 'They made us feel ashamed of having any sexual feelings or having bodies that were growing up to be a young women.'
'Surya has the mindset of an elite athlete and prioritises his performance over everything else. So, cheat meals are a rarity. He does not crave for junk or comfort foods since the time he has started following the diet.'
By refusing to follow the pack and remain politically correct, Aamir Khan has paid a price. A fascinating excerpt from Shobhaa De's new book, Insatiable.
Bethica Das, who lives in Sharjah, presents an innovative recipe.
Great Grand Masti is neither great nor grand, and it doesn't have any masti elements either, warns Namrata Thakker.
In the European countries, one of the pivotal issues is quality control. Once a product is granted GI there is little possibility of fakes, which is not the case in India
Former Navy Chief Admiral L Ramdas in his letter to CEC Sunil Arora said that the armed forces are not a "private force" belonging to any individual or political party.
Former Navy chief Admiral L Ramdas also said he was 'upset' over the Uttar Pradesh chief minister's remarks.
There is no intolerance in India, says Pakistan-born singer Adnan Sami after becoming an Indian citizen on Friday.
Rediff readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!
Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!
Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!
'In India we have a lot of superstar worship.' 'If we lose a match, but Tendulkar hits a century people are happy that their star did not let them down.' 'This should change. People should support the team and the sport and not individuals.'
Sania Mirza has said that French Open is going to be the "toughest" for her and Swiss partner Martina Hingis as clay court is not among their favourite surfaces.
These delicious food pix will make you rethink your New Year resolution!
The Delhi police has arrested three more people in connection with the communal clashes in Jahangirpuri, including a key "conspirator and executor" who was nabbed from West Bengal, officials said on Thursday.
A perfect house party snack for better times, this delicious starter is an ideal Iftar special.
From croissants to Galouti kebabs and Medu vada, Indian carriers, both low-cost and full-service, are revising their in-flight menus to offer passengers a differentiated fare as competition is heating up amid the boom in air travel with the waning of Covid-19. On Monday, Air India, which was taken over by the Tata Group on January 27, unveiled its new domestic in-flight menu comprising gourmet meals, new appetizers, desserts, and local dishes. Air India's economy class passengers would now be served dishes such as Mushroom cheese omelette, Dry jeera aloo wedges, and Garlic tossed spinach and corn for breakfast, and Vegetable biryani, Malabar chicken curry, and mixed vegetable poriyal for lunch.
Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.
Readers share their mom's special qualities.
Only three seats, which were among 12 constituencies where Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed rallies, were bagged by the BJP.
The perfect roast chicken for a gourmet weekend.
Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!
The Instagram sensation shows you how she spends her day and stays mentally and physically fit.
"Many people in my village, who thought I could not do anything, are in shock after I won the money," Babita Tade tells Rediff.com Contributor Mohnish Singh.
Share your Christmas pics and we'll publish it in Rediff.com.
Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!
India on Tuesday set a minimum export price for onions of $300 per tonne to discourage overseas shipments amid an inflation scare that threatens to stoke public anger over rising prices at local food markets.
The emperor of pasta dishes is lasagne with its layers and layers of richness and taste.
The Bollywood legend choreographed more than 2,000 songs.
Anita Aikara shares her aunt Joyce Benny Meledath's recipe of milk pudding.
