Over the last nine months, every time I stepped out of my home, I have quietly swallowed the daily mandatory advice doled out by someone or another, on how to have a happy and normal pregnancy.
Don't let the festival of colours dampen your skin's natural glow and shine.
In India, as elsewhere, veganism has spawned an industry of plant-based products such as tofu, tempeh, peanut curd, cashew cheese, almond butter, flax eggs, sauerkraut, seitan, mock meats, apple honey, vegan chocolates, nutritional yeast and plant-based milks. There are vegan cafs and restaurants such as About Vegan (Jaipur), Bodhi Greens (Dharamsala), Carrots (Bengaluru), Earthlings (Mumbai) and Elysian Delights (Gurugram), vegan cooking classes, vegan tours, vegan conferences and vegan e-tailers such as vegandukan.com and veganmall.in. "Plant-based milks such as soy milk, almond milk and oat milk have made promising inroads with Indian consumers. "Estimated at $21 million vs the animal-derived dairy industry at $140 billion, plant-based dairy in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.7 per cent to reach $63.9 million by 2024," write Dhruvi Narsaria and Rajyalakshmi in their 2020 report, "Insights on plant-based milk category in India", published by the Good Food Institute India and Ipsos India.
If you like your tofu in a rich spicy curry, try this recipe.
Always stay hydrated, be it for a good skin, great metabolism or best quality of hair, says Sowmya Raghunandan.
Why wait for Diwali, shaadi or spend time in an ATM queue to enjoy your favourite laddoo? Sample these all time-favourite recipes.
Chouhan met some farmer leaders on Saturday, but failed to reach a compromise.
As many as 79 people have lost their lives in incidents related to cyclone Tauktae in different parts of Gujarat, officials said on Thursday as the authorities carried out restoration work in affected areas and launched damage assessment exercise.
The season of festivities and celebrations is here! Help help us celebrate it better with some mouth-watering traditional recipes!
An 84-year-old farmer's court injunction has converted a booming export hub into a ghost town, causing exports to plummet and businesses to relocate.
The American, who moved from US Navy to the corporate world, is considered best suited for this role because of her understanding of both production and distribution. Arnab Dutta & Viveat Susan Pinto report.
Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.
The task I had undertaken was by no stretch of imagination an easy one, says Ajay Singh.
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As pollution reaching alarming levels in Delhi, Veer Arjun Singh guides you how to protect yourself.
Bhavya Sharma, beauty expert at UrbanClap.com offers helpful tips.
It goes well with chicken or mutton biryani, says Asiya Subhani
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Dr Dinesh Jain shares some valuable tips.
Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!
Check out these six healthy recipes to satiate your sweet tooth.
Anita Aikara/Rediff.com revisits her father's ancestral house in the backwaters of Kerala and shares some pics from her trip.
'Most important were the breathing exercises -- whatever way you like.' 'Pranayam or just deep breathing...' 'Breathing is very, very, very, very, very, very important.'
Entire districts without electricity and untold damage is what is left behind after Cyclone Fani, known as the worst storm to hit the state, barrelled through on May 3. Take a look at how the state is now picking up the pieces after the storm and inching towards reconstruction.
Vikram Achanta on the passing of Goa's iconic lanadmark, a 'mecca of entertainment, not just in Goa, but in India, and one of the coolest destinations for locals and tourists alike'.
These recipes are full of nutrition and can be made in less than 30 minutes.
We're an educated family, I said, let's not act like the mindless hordes who spread misinformation over WhatsApp, says Kishore Singh.
A Ganesh Nadar's tales from the campaign trail.
Traditional Indian sports have been played in villages since ages. Though most sports lovers in the country follow cricket, hockey, tennis and even English football on television, disciplines like kabaddi, archery and wrestling are fast catching up. But there are some sports people hardly know anything about. Take a look.
Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar journeys through villages and towns, districts and cities for a reality check.
Anita Aikara shares her aunt Joyce Benny Meledath's recipe of milk pudding.
Make sure you are hydrated and arrange a healthy snack after your workout ends.
Some food historians believe idli was derived from some steamed rice preparations from Indonesia.
This Diwali, surprise your loved ones with your extra-ordinary culinary skills.
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