Mrinal Chadha reveals how he went from weighing 120 kg in 2018 to 80 kg in January 2020.
Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com shares his food pics from Darjeeling and Gangtok.
In a letter to the Minister, Amit Panghal, who became India's first male boxer to win a world championship silver last year, said that athletes should not have to plead their case for an award by nominating themselves.
'They asked me if I was a devout Muslim and if I could recite the Kalma.' Flying Officer Jawahar Lal Bhargava knew his game was up. 'They threatened me with dire consequences if I didn't tell the truth.'
Don't wait for the weekend to binge on these tempting dishes!
Explore ingredients that you may have never thought to use or need to use better.
The Masterchef interacted with readers and judged the culinary talent of Rediff staffers.
Sony Kaur can feast on burgers, rice and noodles without worrying about the calories.
'I was no one. I am here today because I am a proud soldier of the Indian Army,' says Captain Mohammed Quamrul Zaman.
These regional dishes will tease your taste buds.
The Comptroller and Auditor General in 2012-13 had made certain observation in a report and 'we are improving it', he said.
'You are with each other 24x7, so how can you ignore someone crying next to you?' 'How can you not share a piece of chicken with someone who is sitting next to you and watching you eat it?' 'Of course, you will share.' 'And you become friends with the kind of people you never thought you'd even know.'
Rediff reader Richa Tiwari shares a classic pasta recipe.
'But today I feel proud of my choices because it has given me longevity.'
The Centre said bird flu has been confirmed only in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh so far, but all states should be prepared for any eventuality. States have been told to ensure sufficient stock of PPE kits and accessories required for culling operations.
Whoever thought an Australian chef would represent India so beautifully in the MasterChef kitchen?
You're a captive audience to friends who want you to share the agony of their aches and pains, their spouse's experiments in the kitchen gone wrong, or partners' peccadillos, sighs Kishore Singh.
Lip-smacking Indian delicacies you absolutely must try (if you haven't already).
Presenting the best food pics shared by our readers this week.
Films that amazed Aseem Chhabra at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt.
Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!
Donating one unit of blood -- 350ml to 450ml -- can save up to three lives
'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.
Spice up your romance with these recipes.
The launch of Maggi's second noodle variant is in exclusive partnership with Snapdeal.
Instagram fashion critic page Diet Prada compared it with a brick of dry Ramen.
The presence of the virus is confirmed in the dead birds in Madhya Pradesh and Kerala while Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat, too, have a strong suspicion of avian influenza in dead birds.
The transformation of the Modi-Shah baiting Hardik Patel into saffron poster boy.
If you have a Parsi friend, don't ever let her/him go... because you won't find someone so amazing.
Presenting the best food pics shared by our readers this week.
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
5 recipes for amazing dishes you can make on Eid, or really any other day.
'Have ghee with rice, roti or dal, and remember to enjoy and cherish its impact on your life and the life of your child.'
Vibhav Verma, Executive Chef, Grand Mercure Bangalore shares two Thanksgiving recipes.
Two years ago, Inspector Stephen Jose told his colleagues he was going to participate in a body-building contest. He was 48. They didn't think he was serious. But he was. In January 2022, he became Mr Tamil Nadu.
Aarti Sondhi from Dubai tells us how she fought cancer and got back in shape during the pandemic.
It is time to impress your guests with these delicious recipes.
Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani shares a recipe he learned from his mother.
'I have never seen such a large parade being commanded with such precision just by a vocal word of command.' 'I would like to import this technology to England.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), then a final year cadet at the National Defence Academy remembers Queen Elizabeth II's visit to NDA in November 1983.
Automakers are caught in a chicken-and-egg situation: Prices have to come down if volumes are to increase, and volumes won't increase unless prices come down, notes Pavan Lall.
