News for 'Festival sweets'

Revealed: Ishan bowled India to glory with injured foot!

Revealed: Ishan bowled India to glory with injured foot!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Having hurt his left landing leg, Ishan made a comeback in 12 days from an injury that usually takes three weeks to heal and his 6-2-17-4 skittled Pakistan out for 69 in the semi-final.

Going for a party? Tips from Bollywood

Going for a party? Tips from Bollywood

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Here's some sexy, stylish, inspiration.

Recipe: How to make Gujarat's Surti Undhiyu

Recipe: How to make Gujarat's Surti Undhiyu

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Here's how to make this traditional Gujarati winter speciality. Want to share your fav recipe? Write to us!

In pics: How Mumbai's poor celebrate Ganpati

In pics: How Mumbai's poor celebrate Ganpati

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Satish Bodas visits the homes where Ganesha brings some cheer.

Honda Amaze is now the 2nd-biggest model in the compact sedan space

Honda Amaze is now the 2nd-biggest model in the compact sedan space

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

India is the first country to launch the second generation Amaze and the car has been developed considering the needs and aspirations of Indian customers

Sonam enjoys London, before going to Cannes!

Sonam enjoys London, before going to Cannes!

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Dharma's most special, song 'n' dance star appearances

Dharma's most special, song 'n' dance star appearances

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Take a look. Got a favourite? Vote.

#DurgaPuja: 9 people you absolutely can't miss!

#DurgaPuja: 9 people you absolutely can't miss!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Be prepared to bump into some special people at the pandal.

The journalist who spoke last to Sushma Swaraj

The journalist who spoke last to Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Journalist Anita Saluja was one of the last persons to meet Sushma Swaraj on August 6. She spent nearly an hour chatting with the late leader, which is why her sudden death later in the evening came as an unexpected shock for her. She talks to Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com about her association with Sushma Swaraj over the last few decades.

'It was pure love for the Lord'

'It was pure love for the Lord'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

For the residents of Navjivan Society, central Mumbai, the Ganpati festival gets everyone, regardless of religion, out of the privacy of their drawing rooms, for a community celebration, wearing their best clothes and best smiles.

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.

Priyanka Chopra's secret 'passion project'

Priyanka Chopra's secret 'passion project'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Besides the five Indian films that are playing at the Toronto International Film Festival this year -- a rather large collection at an international film festival, says Aseem Chhabra -- there are more films with an Indian connect.

Villagers celebrate homecoming of fishermen released from Sri Lanka

Villagers celebrate homecoming of fishermen released from Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

oyous and emotional scenes were witnessed at Thanachimadam village in Tamil Nadu where celebrations broke out on the arrival of 5 fishermen, who had escaped the gallows after spending 3 years in a Sri Lankan prison, with families and friends greeting them.

How 55-year old Gits plans to beat competition

How 55-year old Gits plans to beat competition

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Gits now has super food mixes like brown rice and flax seeds idli mix, oats idli mix and such other products. It has also launched an organic and vegan version of ready meals abroad. It also has an e-store, besides selling through Flipkart, Amazon and Big Basket.

Karan Johar: I loved Tamasha

Karan Johar: I loved Tamasha

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

A fun excerpt from Diptakirti Chaudhuri's Bollygeek: The Crazy Trivia Guide to Bollywood.

A New Yorker's Diwali in Delhi

A New Yorker's Diwali in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

'After living in the US for over three decades, where I would spend Diwali nights with close friends and eat Indian meals, I have recently started to return home during the festival. But none of that old Diwali exists for me.'

Is jackfruit the new superfood?

Is jackfruit the new superfood?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The long-neglected fruit may finally get the recognition it deserves.

354 films in 365 days

354 films in 365 days

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

How many of the 354 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2017 have you seen?

Mark my wood!

Mark my wood!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

'My curiosity remained regarding what predominantly middle class Bengalis who frequent my shop do with so many wooden trays,' says Keya Sarkar.

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

Christmas special: Recipes from Kanyakumari

Christmas special: Recipes from Kanyakumari

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Chitra R shares some traditional festive recipes from Tamil Nadu.

These celebs love to dress like their kids

These celebs love to dress like their kids

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

From Padmalakhsmi to Lara Dutta, these celebrity moms have been colour coordinating their outfits with their kids.

Things other than the new metro that Chennaiites take pride in

Things other than the new metro that Chennaiites take pride in

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Chennaiites are proud that they are a culture-loving people.

Sheena Bora Murder trial: And Indrani played dandiya...

Sheena Bora Murder trial: And Indrani played dandiya...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Seeing Indrani in court with her perpetually sunny demeanour and beaming face is sometimes as unreal an experience as making sense of court delays.

IN PICS: Bidding adieu to Goddess Durga

IN PICS: Bidding adieu to Goddess Durga

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

A look at how an age-old tradition still adds colour to Durga Puja.

Drink the wine, my friends

Drink the wine, my friends

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Domestic wineries have moved from creating predominantly sweet wines in their initial years to drier, complex blends now. They also seem to be investing more in wine tourism.

Closure 'rumour' sees patrons rush to Parsi Dairy Farm

Closure 'rumour' sees patrons rush to Parsi Dairy Farm

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

The dairy has no plans of a sale

This Navratri you can have a pizza!

This Navratri you can have a pizza!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

What if I told you, you could have pizza during fasts?

Golmaal Again!!!, in more ways than one

Golmaal Again!!!, in more ways than one

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

When a Hindi film does well in Chennai, it's time to sit up and take notice, says A Ganesh Nadar.

How about Alia and Bhumi together in a movie?

How about Alia and Bhumi together in a movie?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Savouring Spielberg's fierce, fine movie; salivating over MAMI's line-up; gobbling a Shrek cake; visualising a desi Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants with Alia, Bhumi and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.

This Ramzan, break fast with these yummy date dishes

This Ramzan, break fast with these yummy date dishes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Dates are known to be a good source of fibre and since the ordinary eating pattern is restricted to two big meals during Ramzan, dates ensure one doesn't get constipation and there is clear urination. It also has enough calories to satiate the peak of hunger after the fast ends.

'Don't make the industry a soft target'

'Don't make the industry a soft target'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'I have never had a foul experience in the industry.' 'There are rotten apples everywhere, in your family, relatives, friends circle, colleagues...' 'It's very vulnerable because of the glamour, but it's very heartbreaking to hear bad things about the industry.' 'It's not such a bad place.'

What do you want for Christmas?

What do you want for Christmas?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Photographers across continents have asked youngsters to depict what they wanted as gifts this festive season and here's what they said.

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The first COVID-19 vaccine shots in India were given on Saturday to nearly two lakh frontline healthcare and sanitary workers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the world's largest inoculation drive against the pandemic that has caused 1,52,093 deaths and upended millions of lives in the country.

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Indrani dressed in a short purple kurta and leggings, with a bandhini green-purple chunni, sindhoor glowing in her mang, was receiving a drubbing from her lawyers for the facts she had revealed before the court on Tuesday while arguing the rejoinder to her bail application. She was insisting: "But he asked me for a motive!"

7 world cultures you must experience in 2017

7 world cultures you must experience in 2017

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

You must visit these wonderful places across the globe to experience their rich and vibrant culture.

'My life has been like a Cinderella story'

'My life has been like a Cinderella story'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'I have seen garibi to amiri.'

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'If the chief minister says there are areas in her home state where she cannot enter, where has she driven the state to!'

PIX: Vivek Oberoi, Shilpa, Arjun celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi

PIX: Vivek Oberoi, Shilpa, Arjun celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Welcoming Ganpati home, Bollywood style!