Some of the major spending categories that saw a drop included online food ordering and dining out, with more individuals purchasing groceries and preparing meals at home.
Things may seem too nice to be tru,e but the affable energy of its harmonious cast makes Potluck a rare light watch on the desi OTT scene, feels Sukanya Verma.
We present Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's full speech as he addressed the country on the occasion of 66th Independence Day, from Red Fort, Delhi.
In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
Two varieties of indulgent desserts just for you.
Turns out, food high in unsaturated fat may protect against cardiovascular diseases.
'Bharat is a Salman Khan film, where the main course is Salman Khan.' 'I am the aachar or papad in it.' 'It's on the table, so if you are fond of papad, then please have it with the main course.'
Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani tells us what makes this quaint seaside town worth a visit.
Hailing from Kolhapur, MasterChef Australia contestant Rishi Desai shares his experience on the show.
"The government has cleared seven names out of the 106 judges and one out of the nine for chief justices, so far. I expect that the government will clear the rest of the names very soon. These appointments will take care of pendency to some extent. I seek the cooperation and support of the Government to enable access to justice and to strengthen democracy," CJI N V Ramana said.
8 crore migrant workers will get 5 kilogram of grains per person and 1 kilogram of 'chana' for two months.
'Once they meet me, they know I don't need to be typecast as the Indian underdog.'
Saving for your future, older self is one of the main reasons why you should invest. Since one day you will either be unwilling or unable to work, investing allows you to have a pool of resources you can draw upon in old age.
For women's hockey in the country, this result may well turn out to be a watershed moment.
Gee, look at what these tinsel town folk are doing these days!
This Christmas, make an effort to have a heart-friendly feast, says Priyanka Rohatgi.
Sunita Roy Chowdhury lets you know how you can stay healthy this festive season.
'I feel so happy. I wanted my career to go like this,' Layanya Tripathy tells Radhika Rajamani.
The evening meal held at the end of each day's Ramzan fast at sunset, Iftar, was organised by the Adaleh Foundation, a Syrian humanitarian organisation created in 2012.
Millets can provide nutritional security against deficiencies, especially in children and women, says Sreejith Moolayil, co-founder and COO, True Elements.
Superfoods like low-carb veggies and fatty fish will help diabetics keep their sugar under check.
The actor has always maintained a healthy lifestyle and his diet reflects that.
If you consume enough water in a day, you'll notice a 14 percent increase in productivity at work, says Dr Siddhant Bhargava, nutritional scientist and co-founder, Food Darzee.
India have a real shot at winning their first ever away series against South Africa,
Get inspired from these celebs who have found interesting ways to stay fit with their families.
It's Diwali, and Bollywood is spreading the love and good cheer with warm wishes on social media.
From free salons to discounted room rates, hotels are offering it all.
Rediff reader Shriram Prasad shares one of his best tiger spotting experience in Tadoba, Chandrapur.
Pankaj Sonkusre from Mumbai tells us how he changed his lifestyle and lost 20 kg.
'As long as you know your work, you know yourself and family and close friends know how you are, nothing else matters.'
'I consider myself a pilgrim who is here to shape tomorrow.'
'Fitness is such a game of trial and error and it's an absolute rollercoaster ride with many ups and downs.'
Rediff readers tell us what their favourite cuisine is.
Rediff reader Navneet, 30 from Vadodara tells us how he lost 15 kg with the right diet and exercise.
Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.
Dr Aruna Kalra tells you why you must include almonds, grains and veggies in your diet.
With most of our meals laced with artificial ingredients, preservatives, hormones and other chemical additives, indigestion is a word used very commonly nowadays. Here are some foods that can help fight it.
"... The conspiracy to murder Mahatma Gandhi was not the handiwork of a lone wolf or a few fanatic members of the Hindu Mahasabha. Most importantly, it was not conceived just a few weeks before 30 January 1948," reveals The Murderer, the Monarch and the Fakir: A New Investigation of Mahatma Gandhi's Assassination, authored by Appu Suresh Esthose and Priyanka Kotamraju.