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Oh Kolkata!

Oh Kolkata!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'A trip to the banks of the Hooghly without which there wouldn't be a Calcutta/Kolkata is one for the bucket list,' says Kishore Singh.

It's more fasting than feasting this Ramzan in city of Nawabs

It's more fasting than feasting this Ramzan in city of Nawabs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

With markets closed and meat supply hit due to the COVID-19-induced lockdown, Muslims are in for a Ramzan without their favourite kebabs and other chicken and mutton dishes.

The Morning After: An excerpt from Khana Sutra

The Morning After: An excerpt from Khana Sutra

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

As part of an ongoing series, we bring you another excerpt from Mumbai-based chef Zubin D'Souza's Khana Sutra: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook.

Ganesha Special: 4 easy to make recipes

Ganesha Special: 4 easy to make recipes

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Welcome the festivities with these delicious delights.

Celebs share their Navratri recipes!

Celebs share their Navratri recipes!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

TV stars Tanushree Dutta and Debina Bonnerjee share their festive plans -- and special recipes!

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In its interim order, a Madurai bench directed the Centre to file counter in 4 weeks.

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.

Low occupancy,less footfalls add to hotel biz woes

Low occupancy,less footfalls add to hotel biz woes

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

With these signs of waning appetite, the hotel industry plans for lesser number of food festivals and chalking out strategies to whet the appetites of their patrons again.

Rajasthan diaries: Where old meets new

Rajasthan diaries: Where old meets new

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The author revisits Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur and finds them to be a medley of the old and new

Money-wise: 5 tips to have a cracker of a Diwali!

Money-wise: 5 tips to have a cracker of a Diwali!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

By implementing these simple ideas you will not only have saved a lot of money, but ensured that you do not find yourself in a pile of credit card debt or have thrown your monthly budget out of gear.

'We won't have Onam this year'

'We won't have Onam this year'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Flood in the rice bowl: Keralites who lost everything stare at uncertainty.

Now you can take a vegan vacation

Now you can take a vegan vacation

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Food is one of the biggest incentives for travellers to start a vegan tour.

A bridge to friendship, courtesy Rajinikanth

A bridge to friendship, courtesy Rajinikanth

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

'For me, he was a bridge to lifelong friendships in a land where I had none.' 'He helped break barriers of language and suspicion.' Maharaj Damodardas salutes the one and only Rajinikanth!

Kolkata to Mumbai via Goa in luxury train

Kolkata to Mumbai via Goa in luxury train

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

The trip, scheduled to start on January 2, 2009, would take one on an 11-day trip of splendour amid exotic locales of goa to end with entertainment extravaganza with bollywod. The previliged tourists would spend three nights and four days in a star hotel in Goa where they could enjoy food festival, watersports and rain dance during the tour, promoted jointly by i-novatrip.Com, Indian Railways catering and Tourism Corporation and Goa Tourism.

Noodle crisis: Labelling dispute lands Nestle in hot water

Noodle crisis: Labelling dispute lands Nestle in hot water

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Nestle now has less than two weeks to convince the regulator why product approval for its noodles should not be withdrawn

The 24 year old who wants to feed India

The 24 year old who wants to feed India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Ankit Kawatra's Feeding India has already fed more than 1 million people.

PIX: Sanjay, Abhishek, Sara celebrate Raksha Bandhan!

PIX: Sanjay, Abhishek, Sara celebrate Raksha Bandhan!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Celebrating the brother-sister bond.

Revealed! How Shilpa Shetty lost 21 kilos

Revealed! How Shilpa Shetty lost 21 kilos

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

The actor's personal trainer Vinod Channa shares her diet and fitness regime.

Fire continues to simmer at Bangladesh factory, toll up to 33

Fire continues to simmer at Bangladesh factory, toll up to 33

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Fire at the factory was still not doused completely more than 48 hours after the tragedy struck ahead of Eid festival.

Sweet prices soar this <i>Diwali</i>

Sweet prices soar this Diwali

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

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.

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

VP Ansari thanked Polish leadership for its support to India's bid for NSG membership,

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

You'll be surprised, but India is one of them!

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Reliance stores for health, books, apparel soon

Reliance stores for health, books, apparel soon

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

Beginning with the festive season, the company expects to open at least one store for each of these products by the year-end.

Sugar turns sour for diabetes-prone community

Sugar turns sour for diabetes-prone community

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

According to the American Diabetes Association, 20.8 million people in the United States have diabetes. Compared to other populations, people of Indian origin are at a heightened risk for Type 2 diabetes. In 2007, India had the largest number of people -- 40.9 million -- living with diabetes, according to the International Diabetes Federation.

Amul packs a sweet punch

Amul packs a sweet punch

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The traditional Indian desserts market is around Rs 40,000-45,000 crore (Rs 400-450 billion).

My first Diwali away from home

My first Diwali away from home

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Desis in the US recall their earliest celebration of the festival of lights on American soil. Chaya Babu reports

'Sight of dead bodies is haunting me', says eyewitness at temple site

'Sight of dead bodies is haunting me', says eyewitness at temple site

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

There was a massive explosion followed by tremors which were felt even a kilometre away from the 100-year-old Puttingal Devi temple.

PM's dietary preferences told to American hosts

PM's dietary preferences told to American hosts

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Navratri' fasts to be observed during his United States visit which includes a private dinner by President Barack Obama, India has indicated the "dietary preferences" to the host and the preparations are being done accordingly.

6 ways to make Lord Ganesha happy

6 ways to make Lord Ganesha happy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

This Ganesh Chaturthi, pledge to do these things do if you really want to please Lord Ganesha

He may not bleed, but periods matter to this man

He may not bleed, but periods matter to this man

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Women should stop being ashamed of their periods. They should start celebrating it, feels Nishant Bangera.

Japan to lift ban on Indian mangoes

Japan to lift ban on Indian mangoes

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Shoichi Nakagawa, Japan's minister of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, made the announcement in the presence of visiting Indian Commerce Minister Kamal Nath at the India-Japan Business Summit.\n\n

'No one knew I was Bhagyashree's son'

'No one knew I was Bhagyashree's son'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'All mothers are the same. Mine came out of the MAMI screening, crying.' 'Recently, a critic compared me to the best debut since Hrithik sir and she was so overwhelmed with that.' 'Someone said 'You are Bhagyashree's son and the innocence is the same.' 'Even if I can even touch the shadow of that in my entire career, I will be very happy.'

PIX: Ranbir-Riddhima's lunch party with Kareena

PIX: Ranbir-Riddhima's lunch party with Kareena

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Like Farah Khan says, 'Kabhi Eid, Kabhi Raksha Bandhan' and Bollywood can't stop celebrating.

'Hostel life taught me the art of compromise'

'Hostel life taught me the art of compromise'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Nisha Tandon, 49, Dubai tells us how hostel life prepared her to deal with challenges and enjoy life.

COVID-19 taught India to become self-reliant: PM

COVID-19 taught India to become self-reliant: PM

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Modi said the coronavirus pandemic made people learn new things.

Laddoos: Is there a dieter's choice?

Laddoos: Is there a dieter's choice?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Between the season's special laddoos, made of til and kurmura, which is the dieter's choice?

An Extraordinary Indian passes into the ages

An Extraordinary Indian passes into the ages

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Jyoti Punwani pays tribute to Syed Feroze Ashraf, the eternal do-gooder who changed the lives of many children.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said: