A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk or with honey in hot water would be ideal for the monsoon.
Usher in the Parsi New Year with delicious dishes, says Mini Ribeiro.
A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can help regulate blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent colon cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, regulate diabetes and can help keep appetite in check, suggests Dr Eileen Canday.
Rediff readers talk about their favourite food.
Read Mumbai-based businessman Abhishek Horilal Chauhan's successful weight loss story.
'He cooked chicken curry and so because of him, curries entered the British royal kitchens.' 'Eventually, he became a political advisor to the queen.' 'This guy was disrupting the royal household. It sent shockwaves...' Ali Fazal on his character Abdul Karim and working with acting legend Judi Dench.
'When you are a vegetarian who isn't terribly fond of cottage cheese, choices become somewhat limited, but I have never understood why everyone also conspires to gang up against the vegetable eater?' asks Kishore Singh.
'In one mansion we visited, I was told the doors in the back courtyard had to be kept closed because to have the front and back doors open at the same time would result in Chettiar wealth flowing away,' notes Rahul Jacob after a memorable visit to Karaikudi.
Friendships are not merely severed, but built over scuffles. And just about anything can stir things up -- a long-standing feud, a pointless stare, a disrupted moral stance, a fist that ricochets off a face and smacks another face in the near vicinity, observes Sreehari Nair.
Go firefly spotting, enjoy a beach vacation or pay a visit to the menstruating goddess in Assam this month.
So, what is in a menu, you might ask. Oh, a world and more. Especially, if it is to do with a high-profile lunch hosted by the Indian foreign office for a Pakistani delegation.The lunch hosted on Thursday at Hyderabad House in central Delhi by Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao is as elaborate as the menu is carefully chosen. There is Gosht curry (lamb preparation). That itself is significant.
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday night hosted a dinner for visiting South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation leaders and Prime Minister Narendra Modi where the guests were treated to a variety of dishes drawn from various parts of the country.
As Pranab Mukherjee passes away, we remember the man, the politician, the Rashtrapati.
Indian restaurants have become a prominent feature of the British culinary landscape over the past 50 years
Rediff reader Navneet, 30 from Vadodara tells us how he lost 15 kg with the right diet and exercise.
Long motorcycle rides render your senses overused and take a toll on your mind. As usual, we come to your rescue. Read on to find out methods to stay alert on long motorcycle rides.
Mini Ribeiro picks five best places to dig into Goan cuisine.
'We all grew around our mom's love for cooking and obviously we took it for granted. But now, I really miss it... I miss her.'
Nutritionist Dr Siddhant Bhargava explains the importance of essential nutrients, probiotic food and vitamin C in your daily diet.
Patcy N shares her mom Amey Fernandes' Pork Roast recipe.
'Our stomachs, accustomed now only to the blandness of stems and leaves, rumbled at unaccustomed aromas not intended for our consumption.' 'Heaven awaited on a platter -- but not for us,' sighs Kishore Singh.
Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!
Ever heard of 'gosht ka halwa' or 'dal ki dulhan'? Avantika Bhuyan profiles a battery of food enthusiasts who are out to make sure that you do.
A diet rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals is very crucial in maintaining and boosting immunity.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides the answers.
This Mother's Day, strengthen the bond of love with your mother over delicious delicacies.
A week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes are illegal tender, at least 33 people have been reported dead in demonetisation-related incidents.
Gujarati popular dish kela methi nu shaak, mouth-watering chicken chettinad from Tamil Nadu, Punjab's dal makhani and Bengali dish Potol Dorma will be served at a private dinner hosted by President Pranab Mukherjee for visiting foreign dignitaries on Monday.
Have a recipe for Kamala Harris? Share it with us.
'Jail was very crowded, we were 56 people crammed together. All 56 of us had to use only one toilet'
The delectable fast-breaking meals or Iftars are becoming more innovative as ever and the spreads more lavish.
Trekking is a truly transformative experience. Let me tell you why.
'Our recipes come from our real-life experiences and have a story behind them.'
Beauty pageants involve diets and long rigorous workouts. Here are 4 recipes that were part of the diet that models participating in the Miss Diva Universe 2014 contest were following.
These, according the Lonely Planet, are must-indulge-in food experiences from across the world.
This start-up connects diners with regional cuisines that restaurants do not serve.
Recipes by chef Sabir Khan, banquet tandoor chef at Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort, Noida.
How often have you been accused of using these words?
'London being Tier 2, pubs can serve drinks but only with a 'substantial meal',' sighs Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
This restaurant channels the spirit of laidback Goa in the heart of frenetic Mumbai.
