News for 'Diwali snacks'

Countdown to Diwali Begins

Countdown to Diwali Begins

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

as Diwali approaches, homes and markets across India come alive with colour, light, and excitement.

10 Ways To Beat The Diwali Blues

10 Ways To Beat The Diwali Blues

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Beat the post-Diwali fatigue and slowly get back into your routine with these simple tips and tricks!

Diwali snacks: Super-tasty savoury recipes

Diwali snacks: Super-tasty savoury recipes

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Rediff reader Charu shares these quick and easy snacks recipes to enjoy this Diwali!

Diwali snacks: How to make Shankarpali, Chivda and Chakli

Diwali snacks: How to make Shankarpali, Chivda and Chakli

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Kumudini Shetty tells you how to dish up some traditional savouries.

Diwali Healthy Snack: Mixed Puffed Chivda

Diwali Healthy Snack: Mixed Puffed Chivda

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Healthy bhi, tasty bhi! This is a perfect Diwali snack for the calorie conscious.

Parisa's Unforgettable Pandharpur Pilgrimage

Parisa's Unforgettable Pandharpur Pilgrimage

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Somewhere between the darshan queue and the fugadi dancing, between ancient stone pillars and the riverfront, my nine-year-daughter found her own understanding of pilgrimage, says Hemantkumar Shivsharan.

How Not To Over-Eat This Festive Season

How Not To Over-Eat This Festive Season

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Follow these simple, foolproof strategies to keep your calories and health under check.

Kaju masala: Munch on this healthy Diwali snack

Kaju masala: Munch on this healthy Diwali snack

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Sonal Gupta shares with us this spicy, yet healthy, recipe for this Diwali

Baked Chakli Puris: Guilt-free, healthy Diwali snack

Baked Chakli Puris: Guilt-free, healthy Diwali snack

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Sonal Gupta shares this totally gluten free recipe made from brown rice flour and urad dal flour.

PIX: Diwali with the Tendulkars

PIX: Diwali with the Tendulkars

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar took to X to extend his heartfelt wishes, emphasising the significance of togetherness and spreading happiness during this festive season.

Reader Invite: Share Your Diwali Pix

Reader Invite: Share Your Diwali Pix

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

How are you celebrating the Festival of Lights? Send us your reels/photographs/videos and we'll publish them right here on Rediff.com. Mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (My Diwali celebration) along with your name and where you stay.

Diwali Recipe: Chirote

Diwali Recipe: Chirote

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Make your Diwali lovelier with this flaky, sugary traditional snack.

Non-veg, booze at British PM's Diwali reception, Hindus object

Non-veg, booze at British PM's Diwali reception, Hindus object

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Some British Hindus have taken to social media to voice their objections over a lack of proper consultation ahead of a Diwali reception hosted by Prime Minister Keir Stramer at 10 Downing Street in London, where reportedly non-vegetarian snacks and alcohol were included on the menu.

How To Prevent Skin Damage This Diwali

How To Prevent Skin Damage This Diwali

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Going to bed without removing your makeup can clog your pores and make your complexion lacklustre, cautions Dr Trupti D Agarwal.

Diwali Recipe: Shilpi's Makhane Ki Kheer

Diwali Recipe: Shilpi's Makhane Ki Kheer

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Diwali Recipe: Shilpi's Makhane Ki Kheer

A Peek Into Sharvari's FABULOUS Life!

A Peek Into Sharvari's FABULOUS Life!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

As the talented actress celebrates her 28th birthday, we take a peek into her FABULOUS life through her Instagram feed!

How We Planned A Return-Gift-Free Birthday For Our Son

How We Planned A Return-Gift-Free Birthday For Our Son

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

If you ask any young parent what they dread the most about planning their child's birthday, there'd be only one answer: Planning and buying return gifts, notes Divya Nair.

When Hindus Greeted Muslims On Eid

When Hindus Greeted Muslims On Eid

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'I am determined now to celebrate all festivals together.' 'People don't respond much when you try to convince them by talking about principles of secularism etc. But if we revive our shared cultural practices, specially food, we may get a better response.'

What are you cooking for Diwali?

What are you cooking for Diwali?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Rediff reader and food blogger Srividhya Ravikumar shares a scrumptious Kasi Halwa recipe. You can share yours too!

Diwali special: Irresistible Milk Cake recipe

Diwali special: Irresistible Milk Cake recipe

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Rediff reader Souvik Mukherjee tells us how to make Milk Cake at home!

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Sally Holkar left America and made India her home nearly 60 years ago. She went on a mission to revive a dying craft and changed the lives of rural weavers.

What's your favourite Diwali recipe? Tell us

What's your favourite Diwali recipe? Tell us

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Do you like besan ka laddoo or crispy gujiyas and chaklis?

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Mini Mohan shares a Christmas recipe for cake lovers.

Diwali Special Recipe: Shakarpara

Diwali Special Recipe: Shakarpara

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Can you refuse a plate of this diamond-shaped crunchy snack?

5 healthy tips to have a guilt free Diwali

5 healthy tips to have a guilt free Diwali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Useful tips from fitness expert Meenakshi Mohanty to ensure that you keep your health a priority during this time of decadent meals and excessive drinks.

Dev Deepavali: A Night When The Ganga Glows

Dev Deepavali: A Night When The Ganga Glows

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Visiting Varanasi for Dev Deepavali should be on your bucket list.

Send a Diwali card to our soldiers!

Send a Diwali card to our soldiers!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

A beautiful way of wishing our brave soldiers Happy Diwali.

What are you cooking this Diwali? Tell us!

What are you cooking this Diwali? Tell us!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Share your Diwali recipes with us and we'll publish it!

Kaju ni Puri: Butterless, flourless cashew cookies

Kaju ni Puri: Butterless, flourless cashew cookies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Here's how to make butterless, flourless cashew cookies.

Diwali Special: Sooji Ki Masala Nimki

Diwali Special: Sooji Ki Masala Nimki

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

These suji nimki are a great substitute for store-bought snack loaded with hydrogenated oil and refined flour.

Sweet and Salty: Share your Diwali recipes with us

Sweet and Salty: Share your Diwali recipes with us

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

What are you cooking this Diwali? Tell us!

Diwali recipes: Sago crispies and Mini Chirote

Diwali recipes: Sago crispies and Mini Chirote

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Whip up these delicious traditional preparations to celebrate the festive season.

How to beat the Diwali bulge

How to beat the Diwali bulge

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Here's how to keep a check on your weight this party season.

TV's favourite bahus share Diwali recipes

TV's favourite bahus share Diwali recipes

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Kaju Katli, Chum Chum, Puran Poli -- stars share their favourite Diwali recipes.

'Is it usual for a store to be empty at 6 pm?'

'Is it usual for a store to be empty at 6 pm?'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'Due to rural stress, volumes continue to remain an issue for the industry, and we are yet to see any revival in demand.'

Recipe: Khare Shankarpalis

Recipe: Khare Shankarpalis

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Going down Diwali memory lane.

Indians may spend Rs 250 billion on Diwali shopping

Indians may spend Rs 250 billion on Diwali shopping

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

A buoyant economic mood and tempting discounts, both online and offline, are fuelling a shopping frenzy this Diwali.

Recipe: Peanut Jaggery Laddoos

Recipe: Peanut Jaggery Laddoos

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

A quick and healthy sweet.

Poha Recipes! Do Try Them, IndiGo

Poha Recipes! Do Try Them, IndiGo

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Prepare it fresh and serve it on the same day.

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.