Some recipes are learned. Some are inherited. And some, like my mother's Methi Lot Waalu Shaak, are lived.
Hanuman Janmotsav marks Lord Hanuman's birthday. Treat him to laddus, fruit and more.
'It's a lifetime opportunity to cook for the most high-profile table of India. It's a matter of honour for me.'
'They use the word curry in derogatory terms but I use it with pride. It's something which our grandmothers fed us and our body and brain functions on that.'
Discovering the stunning land of breathtaking temples.
'Much later when I came to Afghanistan, I realised that there were songs in Bollywood films.'
Mumbai-based caretaker Suchita Sawant tells us how she raised her son, funded his education and continues to support herself financially and brings smiles and comfort in the lives of several elderly and helpless patients.
For Mumbai-based Priya, arranged marriage was not a personal choice. The obligation slowly led to unprotected sex, followed by a baby and years of suppressed emotions leaving her feeling trapped in her marriage.
World Adult Day is a reminder that adulthood isn't a milestone you hit at 18 or 21, it's the everyday reality of managing life on your own, taking responsibility, making decisions and figuring things out without a parental safety net. Today, 27-year-old Krushant opens up about how living alone has taught him what 'grown-up' life is really like.
Hitesh Harisinghani's mother learned to make sambhar from his nani. Packed with vegetables, it has a dash of sweetness from the jaggery, and sour from tamarind and tomatoes.
Go beyond wishes, flowers, gifts for mothers... Lovingly prepare a meal for your mom, who must have prepared 18,000 meals for you, if not more.
"Be very kind to yourself. Start with small things. If you really want to do it, nothing is going to stop you." Mumbai based, 26-year-old Aayushi Tailor shares her weight loss journey in a candid chat with Rediff's Rishika Shah.
'They are most authentic when it comes to being with each over food.'
Writing your thoughts in a journal, listening to music or doing deep breathing exercises will do wonders for the mental well-being of new mothers, says Dr Kaishreen Khan, consultant-obstetrician and gynaecologist, Motherhood Hospitals.
'It's a dream that I have achieved.'
'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear.'
Does your mom or mother-in-law rustle up an exquisite sambar. Hemant Waje's does. Here is her recipe.
'If your environment is constantly negative or stressful, you'll start feeling that way too.'
Catch the blockbuster Saiyaara on OTT this week along with Rajinikanth's action-packed, Coolie.
The actor has decided to enter the food business.
Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.
Reetika's team ensures that she takes additional small meals to gain strength, and chicken was added to the meal plan, defying the family tradition.
'I was body-shamed but I never let it get to me.' 'As an influencer, I wanted to show other girls that confidence matters more than size.'
Celebrate Mother's Day with a scrumptious mango dessert. Or a cocktail.
Bollywood stars celebrated Mother's Day with beautiful throwback pictures as well as adorable pictures of the next generation.
Stop frying your masala fish. Eliminate excess oil by baking it.
Gajjar halwa made from this dark variety of carrots is slightly more earthy-tasting than standard GH.
Sneha, a Spanish citizen, has returned to India in search of her biological mother, who had abandoned her and her brother 20 years ago.
Delhi gal Mouli Arya -- this is only her second outing at a fashion week -- handles quick questions from Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera with cool ease.
'I hope this film will bring some change in people, their homes, and in our society.'
'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.'
'Our recipes come from our real-life experiences and have a story behind them.'
'Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were already very busy. Then, Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor started signing more films, Paresh Rawalji also got busy... 'Rajkumar Santoshiji got offered Damini he was very excited about it. He told dad that since her dates were available, let me do this film quickly. But aisa hota toh nahin. That film also took time. 'So sabke dates ka problem ho gaya, including the director's.'
Alaya is a bikini babe... Nora, Mouni are in Atlanta... Amy wraps up shoot...
rediffGURU Archana Deshpande, founder, of TransformMe Life Skills Coaching, offers advice on how to improve your soft skills, build confidence and enhance self-esteem.
Make this Mother's Day unforgettable for your mom.
Grab a small bunch of phodshichi bhaji the next time you spot it in the market and rustle up a healthy dish for your family.
One of India's legends Smita Patil would have been 69 today, October 17.
Most of these daughters have followed their mothers' footsteps and become models.
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