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Oh Kolkata!

Oh Kolkata!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'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.

Christmas recipe: How to make Madras Mutton Curry

Christmas recipe: How to make Madras Mutton Curry

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Presenting a traditional recipe from the state of Tamil Nadu.

The secret to her bikini bod is...

The secret to her bikini bod is...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Mumbai-based model Rajashree Singha spills the beans.

'Salman's career as a hero is over'

'Salman's career as a hero is over'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'He's the biggest crowd-puller we have.' 'He still has the power, talent and most importantly, a mind-boggling fan base.' 'He is a darling of the masses, but he has to match the content.'

Coast Guard officer faces court martial on Pak terror boat rant

Coast Guard officer faces court martial on Pak terror boat rant

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Loshali had contradicted the government's claim that the crew of the intruding Pakistani boat had themselves set the vessel ablaze, leading to an explosion that caused the vessel to sink.

One week break will rejuvenate players, says hockey coach Oltmans

One week break will rejuvenate players, says hockey coach Oltmans

Rediff.com20 May 2016

India men's hockey team chief coach Roelant Oltmans feels the one week break starting before the Champions Trophy will help the players rejuvenate themselves ahead of the Rio Olympics, the countdown for which has already begun. The 29-member men's hockey squad will be on a week's break before they rejoin on May 29 and Oltmans said the idea, behind the move was to ensure the players are feeling fresh and hungry ahead of next month's FIH Champions Trophy in London. "Starting June 5, the team will be away for almost a month playing two different tournaments in two different countries. Everything we do in this period will be demanding not just physically but also mentally," Oltmans said.

No one can fill Ahmed Patel's void in Congress

No one can fill Ahmed Patel's void in Congress

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Patel's closeness to the Gandhi family was undeniable. But unlike others, he resisted the temptation to use it to leverage personal business, says Aditi Phadnis.

How yoga changed Shilpa Shetty's life

How yoga changed Shilpa Shetty's life

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The actor uploaded a video of her doing pranayama on Instagram on Yoga Day.

10 Reasons Why We LOVE Farah Khan

10 Reasons Why We LOVE Farah Khan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

On her 55th birthday today, Sukanya Verma celebrates one of Bollywood's most cheerful celebrities and her 10 amazing talents.

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

From using Artificial Learning to Machine Learning to deploying drones food delivery platforms are going all out to reach the extra consumer, says Peerzada Abrar.

The chef who is taking Indian cuisine to New York

The chef who is taking Indian cuisine to New York

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

In a career spanning nearly three decades, Floyd Cardoz has always drawn on food memories to create a new culinary language.

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop eating rice?

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop eating rice?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Chapati in addition provides fibre from whole grain cereal whereas rice is a refined cereal, without fibre content, says Komal Jethmalani.

The Actor Who Gave 1,000 Auditions!

The Actor Who Gave 1,000 Auditions!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

'When you are not from this industry, you have to take everything really, really seriously.'

DIG Loshali didn't lead Pak terror boat op: Coast Guard

DIG Loshali didn't lead Pak terror boat op: Coast Guard

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Coast Guard Deputy Director General K R Nautiyal alleged that the facts presented in the media were not factual

Govt says no subsidy in Parl canteen, but these are the new rates

Govt says no subsidy in Parl canteen, but these are the new rates

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Food items in Parliament canteen will be dearer from Friday, with the rates being hiked in varying degrees in view of controversies over the items being served there at subsidised rates.

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

This time round, even 'petrol coupons' were reportedly distributed for those attending campaign rallies, especially those addressed by top leaders, cutting across party lines. If this owed to the rising cost of petrol and diesel -- which is a poll issue this time -- there were the customary coupons for 'quarter' (liquor bottle size) and non-vegetarian biryani. Some media reports claimed that some of these 'crowds' attended more than one political rally on the same day in the last week, and at times for rival political parties in adjoining constituencies or districts, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Who really blew up Pakistan terror boat?

Who really blew up Pakistan terror boat?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Contradicting statements have been made about who really blew up the Pakistan terror boat

Travel 2016: 20 reasons to visit Tamil Nadu

Travel 2016: 20 reasons to visit Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

According to the New York Times, Tamil Nadu has a 'rich and undiscovered history'.

How this 30 YO consultant lost over 15 kg in 60 days

How this 30 YO consultant lost over 15 kg in 60 days

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Navneet, 30 from Vadodara tells us how he lost 15 kg with the right diet and exercise.

Have you tasted jigarthanda?

Have you tasted jigarthanda?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Follow these 10 Chennai foodies to track down the great restaurants and awesome food there!

Priyanka likens Modi to Duryodhana; Shah hits back

Priyanka likens Modi to Duryodhana; Shah hits back

Rediff.com7 May 2019

She dared PM to fight the polls on issues like development rather than "divert" the people's attention.

This road trip is not for everyone

This road trip is not for everyone

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Rajesh Karkera details how an exciting off road competition tested his motoring skills and perseverance.

Why Was Kashmir Calm After Geelani's Death?

Why Was Kashmir Calm After Geelani's Death?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Squashing erstwhile 'separatists', marginalising the 'mainstream', and squeezing funding channels have all evidently had an impact -- at least for the moment, notes David Devadas after a visit to Srinagar.

'Congress will be dead, CPM will also break'

'Congress will be dead, CPM will also break'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'Only when you are close to the party, will you understand what the BJP stands for.'

Preet Bharara among 4 Indian-Americans honoured with Great Immigrants award

Preet Bharara among 4 Indian-Americans honoured with Great Immigrants award

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Four Indian-Americans, including top US attorney Preet Bharara, are among 38 distinguished personalities who have been honoured with this year's prestigious "Great Immigrants: The Pride of America" award.

Salman Khan's mom shares her special recipe

Salman Khan's mom shares her special recipe

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Bariatric surgeon Muffazal Lakdawala shares interesting recipes in his new book.

Modi's retort to Priyanka: Congress indulging in neech politics

Modi's retort to Priyanka: Congress indulging in neech politics

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Keeping up the attack on Priyanka Gandhi, Narendra Modi gave another spin to her neech rajniti comments, saying that those allowing foodgrains to rot and the ones responsible for the Commonwealth Games scam were the ones indulging in neech rajniti.

Golmaal Again!!!, in more ways than one

Golmaal Again!!!, in more ways than one

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

When a Hindi film does well in Chennai, it's time to sit up and take notice, says A Ganesh Nadar.

Our son wants us to organise a party for his girlfriend

Our son wants us to organise a party for his girlfriend

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Kishore Singh on how his kids decided that in spite of the presence of weird older people at home, it was an easier bet to party where the free booze was.

Makers of wine, runners of marathons

Makers of wine, runners of marathons

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Meet Uma and Krishna Prasad, a unique entrepreneurial couple from Hyderabad.

Review: Ranbanka is painstakingly boring

Review: Ranbanka is painstakingly boring

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Ranbanka is torture, warns Namrata Thakker.

What you must know about Munawar Faruqui

What you must know about Munawar Faruqui

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

He may have been in the news for all the wrong reasons but the greater irony is that Muslim stand-up comic Munawar Faruqui's best jokes ridicule Muslims, and are wolfed down by Muslims, who form the majority of his 177,000 Instagram followers, notes Jyoti Punwani.

'The tea tasted like ink'

'The tea tasted like ink'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Rediff reader Ramesh Menon shares his experience of eating on Indian Railways.

Your train food experience: A hearty meal for Rs 10

Your train food experience: A hearty meal for Rs 10

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Rediff readers share their bitter sweet memories of ordering meals in the Indian Railways.

'When are you taking talaaq?': BJP dares Sena to walk out of alliance

'When are you taking talaaq?': BJP dares Sena to walk out of alliance

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

"On one hand they eat 'biryani' in plate given by the same 'Nizam' and then criticise us on the other hand. They have got ministries at the Centre and state, enjoy perks of power only because of the favour of the same 'Nizam' and then curse BJP. This is called 'ungratefulness'," the article says.

6 important lessons travelling teaches you

6 important lessons travelling teaches you

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

There's always scope for new ideas, new people and new experiences.

INSPIRING! How I lost 22 kg in the lockdown

INSPIRING! How I lost 22 kg in the lockdown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Indra Narayan Das tells us how he went from 95 kg to weighing 73 kg with the right diet and exercise.

Meet the cute girl from Bajrangi Bhaijaan!

Meet the cute girl from Bajrangi Bhaijaan!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

'Salman and I would play table tennis and drive an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) while shooting in Karjat. And he made me eat a lot of biryani!' Child actor Harshaali Malhotra shares her Bajrangi Bhaijaan experience.

A food trip through Bengaluru. Who's coming along?

A food trip through Bengaluru. Who's coming along?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

They will seduce your taste buds with tempting food pics of ghee idli, chicken ghee roast biryani and mysore pak.

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'