Moitra is a man for nuances, and does a good job of evoking the old-world feel.
Talented photographers from across the world have been named as winners of diverse open categories at the Sony World Photography Awards -- and the champions were judged on just a single image. Faced with hundreds of thousands of entries, the judges have chosen a winner for each of ten categories that include architecture, culture and landscape. Also announced were the winners of the National Awards. Chosen from the same pool of images as the open competition, the National Award recognises the best entrant from each of 62 countries.
We bring you the third in a series of excerpts from chef and author Zubin D'Souza's Khana Sutra: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook
All goods and services have been put in slabs of 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%
Cases such as Vodafone and E*Trade are scaring foreign investors away, says Nishith M Desai.
Ginger and tulsi flavoured tea is passe. Exotic ingredients are now finding their way into the kettle.
As people get rich, they end up losing the health advantage of food availability.
The 44-year-old iconic rights activist turned emotional as she licked honey from her palm to end the fast.
Rediff reader Gitanjali Gurbaxani shared these yummy recipes with us.
Think, says Nikita Puri, before you eat.
Chickpete Sachagalu has a good script but Magadi has not been able to get the right flavour from his artistes and technicians.
Dabur has launched 44 products during the year.
Chef Nidhi Mahajan shares an easy-to-make, lip-smacking non-vegetarian recipe.
'Do these worthies have a right and a moral authority to tell women all these codes of conduct while they flounder and abuse every bit of simple, civil behaviour in their life?'
Home bakers across India are churning out healthy treats by the dozen. We present a select few.
Get your lowdown of what's happening in Malayalam cinema right here!
'When the film was over, Bhai gave me a look, expressing what he felt.' 'That look said it all, and meant the world to me.'
Has India learned the right lessons from how it handled 26/11? How can the NSG be freed from the stranglehold of red tape? Will India end up repeating the same mistakes if another terror strike were to take place?
Patanjali, to a large extent, has penetrated the target group for its products. As a result, increasing the consumer base and revenue by 100 per cent in FY18 will be a stiff challenge.
After an offbeat debut in Swami, choreographer-turned-director Ganesh Acharya has tried his hand at comedy. And his new film, Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, starring Govinda and a host of actors, sure is funny in parts.
Arthur J Pais on a chef whose main ingredient is irreverence.
Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.
'Errant bikers wearing branded t-shirts sponsored by local political parties raced through traffic, almost taking our breath away. Young kids stood at the edge of the roads, clicking selfies amid playing 'catch up' with their buddies, least bothered about the festival or its relevance.'
As it turns out, this soundtrack with multiple composers and lyricists at the helm of affairs turns out to be a largely entertaining affair with quite a few party tracks as well as a couple of soft songs that would go a long way.
Here is a look at some of Aseem Chhabra's favourite memories of 2020 in Hindi cinema, performances by well-known and new actors, special moments in films and shows.
Love, memorable, throwback pix to celebrate Mother's Day.
The incredible years, with Farhan and Adhuna.
Traditionally made from peanuts, this candy also comes in different variants now.
The Grand Old Lady of Yoga V Nanammal was the oldest recipient of the Padma Shri on Republic Day this year. Archana Masih met the nearly 100 year old yoga guru who does not wear glasses, has never been to a doctor and can do age defying twists, hauls and bends.
'I challenge people just do it for a month to see how you feel, okay?'
Actor and MP Govinda lost his cool on the sets of a new film.
Don't let the festival of colours dampen your skin's natural glow and shine.
'Rishi Kapoor was shocked and said, 'Woh sare log jinko main janta hoon, unki filmein main nahin kar raha. Aapko to main janta bhi nahin hoon.'
With the Nasdaq hitting the bear market milestone, don't invest blindly in tech unless you can wait.
Being creative and turning every available resource into a business is vital to improving the lives of those in poverty. Poor people often do not need outsiders to tell them about business opportunities.
Just like China wants Trump to lose the US presidential poll, it may want Modi to lose the Lok Sabha polls. So months before the 2024 elections, China may take possession of an important area, say one of the Char Dhams, warns Sanjeev Nayyar.
This New Year, impress your guests with these classic recipes that have been given healthy twists.
The Pakistan High Commission staffer, who was detained for his alleged involvement in an espionage ring, belongs to the Baloch regiment of Pakistani Army and was on deputation to spy agency ISI since 2013.
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