'I had got some offers from the South and most of them were negative roles.' 'I used to think that whatever I would play, the character would stay inside me and corrupt my value system.' 'So I was very scared of getting out of character, especially negative roles.'
Swap your basic paneer mattar for delicious, creamy, melt-in-your mouth koftas.
Refreshing salads lick the summer heat.
A sojourn in Seoul, one of Asia's largest metropolises, where the ultra-modern coexists with the ancient -- temples and palaces with futuristic skyscrapers climbing to the stratosphere, K-pop with Buddhism, a village within city limits.
A delectable spread of special Gujarati and Kathiyawadi delicacies has been curated for the cricketers.
Raakhee, who turns 77 on August 15, remains an enigma wrapped in a riddle. Dinesh Raheja remembers Raakhee telling him how she loves the rains and how she would drive down to Tulsi Lake in the 1970s and float paper boats in the water. He would like to imagine that Raakhee still does that at her farmhouse.
An easy, simple breakfast or brunch, that goes well with toast.
'Once in a while, I flirt with the idea of direction.' 'If I direct, it will be a human story that touches me.' 'I'm nervous of forcing myself into making a socially relevant film.'
When MasterChef India judges Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Pooja Dhingra start talking, you can be sure it will be a masaledaar conversation.
These dishes are meant to impress 100 per cent!
A finger-licking dish of crabs and moringa leaves.
Whoever said that models don't eat will change their mind once they see Robyn Lawley's food pic!
As the number of students seeking higher education abroad continues to rise, several countries are implementing new rules. Gaurav Batra, CEO and founder of Infinite Group highlights how these changes will impact Indians who are planning to study abroad.
Make this treat a part of your Republic Day celebration.
Serve them as a teatime or cocktail snack or a yummy side to a special meal.
A part-time job will not only support you financially but also help you learn skills that will help you grow in your career.
Officials are tight-lipped on the exact menu but it is expected to reflect India's culinary diversity.
This recipe has a wonderful royal touch.
'Shark fins are the most sought-after shark product.'
As much as one would have liked a glimpse into the lady's culinary excellence, Tarla acquires its endearing character in Huma Qureshi and Sharib Hashmi's harmonious display of doting husband and wife, observes Sukanya Verma.
rediffGURU Geeta Ratra offers expert advice on international courses, student visas and immigration processes.
The papayas from Mumbai were too squishy, the chef raced through the streets of Goa in a police jeep to look for fruit ripened just right only to have security personnel puncture many a hole through them... a new book recalls in detail the struggle to procure and plate perfect papayas for Indira Gandhi during a Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 1983.
Sanjiv Puri, chairman and managing director of ITC, is looking to expand the conglomerate's play outside India by taking "strategic positions" in markets close to home in the non-cigarette fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and hospitality businesses. In a recent conversation with Business Standard, Puri revealed that ITC is setting sights beyond India's borders. "We already export to 100-odd countries. We want to scale that up and take some strategic positions in markets close to us," he said.
Who owns a recipe, and should one fight over its origins?
Air India on Monday said it has introduced refreshed inflight food and beverages menus across cabins on all international flights. "The refresh of the menus is based on guest feedback and is designed to offer travellers an assortment of gourmet meals, trendy appetizers, decadent desserts, and showcase India's locally sourced culinary influence while keeping in line with the healthy eating trend," the airline said in a release.
'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'
Test your knowledge of Indian street food with this fun quiz!
During the address, he said: "I've heard that Chatkazz 'Chaat' and 'Jalebi' from Jaipur Sweets at Harris Park are very delicious. I want you all to take my friend Australian PM Albanese to that place."
Try this refreshingly light and wholesome take on the Andhra tamarind gravy.
Sachin Tendulkar showed off his culinary skills with a perfect flip of the omlette.
Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.
Looking for party starters for New Year?
In the coming days, unless Modi tones down the communal spiel, it will be clear that anxiety continues to drive his mind and clouds his judgment, observes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.
Time to start your preparation for Ganesh Chaturthi.
After five months of a rigorous training, the Agniveervayus passed out of the Airmen Training School, impressing the audience with the skills they had acquired in just 22 weeks of training at the IAF base.
Make your Diwali lovelier with this flaky, sugary traditional snack.
10 recipes our readers savoured this year.
