Dressed in traditional finery, Muslims across India offered prayers at mosques and eidgahs on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan.
Ganesh Puja in Alibag taluka is about simplicity and minimalism. It's about quiet devotion too.
Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.
Aseem Chhabra's Top 10 Films/ Series from TIFF 2024 includes films that he watched for the first time in Toronto. The films were impressive due to their rigor, passion, unique storytelling style and sometimes exploring the vulnerable sides of big name stars.
"Saluting your valour, 130 crore countrymen of India are standing firm with you today. Today every Indian is proud of the strength and bravery of his soldiers. They are proud of your invincibility," said PM Modi.
Exchange of sweets between border guards of India and Pakistan along the LoC and the IB in Jammu and Kashmir, a regular feature during Eid festivities, did not take place on Wednesday.
He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain.
The season of festivities and celebrations is almost upon us, so help us celebrate it better with some mouth-watering traditional recipes!
'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.' 'You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are Indian.' 'But then Indians don't find my work Indian.'
These celebs give you the perfect excuse to dress up for the kite-flying festival.
Toxic colourings are being used as these are easily available, comparatively cheap and above all look attractive and fascinate buyers, especially children. But they could be carcinogenic. Toxic effects of these colours may include diseases like paralysis, brain damage, vomiting, diarrhoea, giddiness and food poisoning.
Christmas was celebrated across the country on Saturday, but the festivities were low-key for the second year in a row due to Covid, with churches and other events witnessing lower footfalls, people avoiding large get-togethers and the administration in some areas imposing certain curbs.
You can replace sugar with healthier alternatives like dates, raw honey and coconut sugar to protect your health during the festive season.
Matcha tea lovers, this recipe is meant for you!
The actor has been offering a fresh take on the traditional drape. Silloo Sam Bahadur
A number of Union ministers including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad reached the residence of Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in New Delhi to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday.
A festive atmosphere prevailed outside the residence of Pranab Mukherjee with beating of drums, distribution of sweets and bursting of crackers as a host of political leaders, associates and his relatives congratulated him on being declared elected as President.
Over four days all of Tamil Nadu is caught up in celebrating Pongal, the state's harvest festival. From a bonfire to worshipping cattle, it is a throwback to a time when society was agrarian, says A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com.
It is easy to be indulgent during this time of the year. Here are some secrets to help you enjoy the festivities and stay fit!
Drop that sandwich and let this story (and your taste buds) lead you on a year-long tour of the world's best culinary festivals.
The processed food industry is seeing a great business potential during Diwali and is placing their products in attractive festival gift packs to woo customers during this time of the year. More so, this year their business is only helped by soaring sweet prices.
rediffGURU Anu Krishna tells you how to deal with your emotions in a positive way during the festive season.
One can expect Pushpa 2 to be an even bigger spectacle than the first, predicts Mayur Sanap.
A healthy recipe with coriander seeds and nuts.
Many would have racked up debt this Diwali, using credit cards and consumer loans. Here are a few simple steps on how to fix your financial mess, says Bindisha Sarang.
The controversy has sparked reactions across states. The famous Mankameshwar temple in Uttar Pradesh has now banned offerings of 'prasad' bought by devotees from outside and said they can offer homemade 'prasad' or fruits.
Simple, easy laddoos to up the festive mood.
Celebration of Holi at Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana in Uttar Pradesh is world famous and it attracts tourists from across the globe.
Baggy out, preppy in when it comes to cute mama-to-be Sheetak Massey!
'Since childhood we've said 'tumhare mu mein ghee shakkar'.' 'That's why I am moving away from sweet sweet films and concentrating on films like Tiger.'
Chocolate majors, home and surface cleaning companies, beauty brands say that business has been brisk this festive season.
After covering the biggest wedding of the year, Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani was invited to the reception specially held for the media.
You can tuck into everything from spicy chaats to flavourful snacks to kebabs and, of course, desserts!
These dishes are meant to impress 100 per cent!
Rava Ladoo, Besan Ladoo, Paneer Kheer and more. You can share yours too!
Here are a few ways to avoid the proverbial winter weight gain during this festive season.
Welcome the God of wealth, prosperity, wisdom and knowledge with his favourite food -- sweets!
Rai also asserted that the Congress will win the upcoming Assembly elections in all five states.
