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When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

Sabyasachi's Grilled Rawas With Kale Salad

Sabyasachi's Grilled Rawas With Kale Salad

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Make a speedy omega-3 rich breakfast or entree with kale, salmon and walnuts.

Ancient grains make a comeback in Indian kitchens

Ancient grains make a comeback in Indian kitchens

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Make modern meals from ancient grains.

Faraaz: The Film Stands Tall

Faraaz: The Film Stands Tall

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The essence of the film is in its simplicity. All the characters in the film look real. You can find them in your neighbours, colleges, cafes, theatres, observes Hemant Waje.

UK: Indian hotelier found guilty of trafficking

UK: Indian hotelier found guilty of trafficking

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Chef Shahnawaz Ali Khan, once lauded in press reviews for his skills, his brother Raza Ali Khan and their mother Parveen Khan were found guilty of trafficking up to nine members of staff, following a three month trial at Leeds Crown Court.

India to appeal against CGF decision to ban two athletes

India to appeal against CGF decision to ban two athletes

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games will appeal against the Commonwealth Games Federation court's decision to oust two of the country's athletes for violating the no needle policy in the Gold Coast.

'Nothing honorable about this killing'

'Nothing honorable about this killing'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'Find a name that changes the words honor killing and hopefully it includes the word murder.' 'If you use the words, you are trying to justify the murders.'

Discus thrower Vinod's classification in F52 category raises hopes of medal

Discus thrower Vinod's classification in F52 category raises hopes of medal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

5 athletes, 6 officials from Indian contingent to take part in Paralympics opening.

When Lankan Legends Meet

When Lankan Legends Meet

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Their teams will clash at the D Y Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, April 2.

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Shreekant Sambrani remembers P R S 'Biki' Oberoi, personal friend and hospitality icon, who passed into the ages this week.

Indian, 2 others, abducted and killed in Afghanistan

Indian, 2 others, abducted and killed in Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The identities of the victims have not been disclosed.

Recipe: Indori Bhutte Ka Kees

Recipe: Indori Bhutte Ka Kees

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Bhutte Ka Kees or stir-fried grated corn is a healthy, fast snack for tiffins, for after school or after work.

Recipes: Strawberry Jowar Laddoo, Choco Gajak

Recipes: Strawberry Jowar Laddoo, Choco Gajak

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

This Dusshera treat your loved ones to wonderful Indian treats flavoured with chocolate or strawberry.

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023.

Recipe: Mewa Ka Pulao

Recipe: Mewa Ka Pulao

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

A sumptuous pulau bristling with nuts, raisins and khoya.

Sankranti Special: Bhogichi Bhaji, Tilachi Bhakri

Sankranti Special: Bhogichi Bhaji, Tilachi Bhakri

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Why settle for the ordinary, when you can try out something traditional on Makar Sankranti?

The secret to cooking the perfect biryani

The secret to cooking the perfect biryani

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

This burst of flavours is as much a delight to eat as for the chefs to dish out a perfect pot of biryani.

Indian contingent settling into the Olympic Village in Rio

Indian contingent settling into the Olympic Village in Rio

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

With the much-awaited Olympic Games getting underway next week, the Indian contingent members have begun trickling into the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro.

Recipe: Fish Amritsari by Depinder

Recipe: Fish Amritsari by Depinder

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

The dish is packed with aromatic spices and has a great bite to it.

Indian flag hoisted at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Village

Indian flag hoisted at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Village

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Luger Shiva Keshavan, Indian contingent's chef-de-mission Harjinder Singh and the mayor of the Games Village were present during the brief ceremony.

Indian flag hoisted in Beijing

Indian flag hoisted in Beijing

Rediff.com15 Aug 2008

The Indians in Beijing celebrated the Independence Day on Friday with Ambassador Nirupama Rao hoisting the tri-colour at a function at the embassy. Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi and other key Indian Olympic Association members also attended the ceremony.

'Indian cuisine is badly represented globally'

'Indian cuisine is badly represented globally'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Celebrated chef Gaggan Anand answered readers' queries on June 9. For those who missed the live chat, here is the unedited chat transcript.

Indian national flag hoisted at Olympic Village

Indian national flag hoisted at Olympic Village

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

The Indian national flag was hoisted at the Olympic Games Village, in London, on Sunday, in a fun-filled musical ceremony presided by the Village Mayor, in attendance of 35 athletes and delegates.

How Covid Changed Sanjeev Kapoor's Focus

How Covid Changed Sanjeev Kapoor's Focus

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'The pandemic helped me to shift my focus to the medicinal qualities of food.'

IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The Indian Olympic Association presented cash rewards worth Rs 20 lakh, 10 lakh, and 7.5 lakh to the gold, silver and bronze medallists respectively.

Indian athletes start arriving in batches in Rio for Olympics

Indian athletes start arriving in batches in Rio for Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

With little over a week left for the beginning of Rio Olympics, the Indian athletes have started arriving in batches here for the sporting extravaganza. Most of the disciplines have begun sending their teams in batches and others are expected over the next few days. At the dining hall during breakfast on Wednesday, Chef de Mission of the Indian contingent, Rakesh Gupta had a short and pleasant meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, who was there to see the Olympic Village.

CWG Chit Chat: Two Indian athletes pull out of Games

CWG Chit Chat: Two Indian athletes pull out of Games

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

The Indian contingent suffered a jolt on Tuesday with two athletes pulling out of the Commonwealth Games, starting in Glasgow on Wednesday.

Yoga Day: Modi to lead a session at UN headquarters

Yoga Day: Modi to lead a session at UN headquarters

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

In a historic commemoration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a yoga session for the first time at United Nations Headquarters in New York on the 9th International Day of Yoga to be celebrated on June 21.

Indian Winter Olympians divided over uniform issue

Indian Winter Olympians divided over uniform issue

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Trouble is brewing in the Indian camp at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver with majority of the contingent denying luger Shiva Keshavan's claim that the team didn't have coordinated uniform for the opening ceremony and rejecting the money raised by the Indian diaspora.

Coronavirus: Indians on board ship quarantined in Japan seek help

Coronavirus: Indians on board ship quarantined in Japan seek help

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Cruise ship Diamond Princess, carrying 3,711 people, arrived at the Japanese coast early last week and was quarantined after a passenger who de-boarded last month in Hong Kong was found to be the carrier of the novel virus on the ship. Around 60 people tested positive of the virus on Monday, taking the total number of those infected on the ship to 130.

10 Indian words the West 'stole' from us!

10 Indian words the West 'stole' from us!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Anita Aikara gives you 10 Indian words the West grabbed from us.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

'India is a multifaceted place that resides in one country.' 'I always say that there are 1.3 billion Indias and everyone takes their own form and shape of the country.' A fascinating glimpse from Barkat: The Inspiration And Story Behind One Of The World's Largest Food Drives, Feed India.

India to send 322-strong contingent for Commonwealth Games

India to send 322-strong contingent for Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Team India will compete in 15 sporting disciplines as well as four disciplines in the para sports category.

First look: Indian archers, lifters at the Games Village

First look: Indian archers, lifters at the Games Village

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Beijing Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra was the first Indian shooter to enter the London Olympic Games Village along with the 10-member archery squad and a four-member weightlifting squad.

Kidnapped Indian national dies in Afghanistan

Kidnapped Indian national dies in Afghanistan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

An Indian national kidnapped in Afghanistan four months back has died in captivity, but the exact cause is not yet known. 38-year-old Simon Paramanathan, who was working as a chef in an Italian food company 'Fiano' in the Herat province of Afghanistan, was abducted on October 13 last year by a terrorist outfit identifying itself as 'Mujahideen'.

Chitrangda, Arshad and a Premiere

Chitrangda, Arshad and a Premiere

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Stars attend the screening of Modern Love: Mumbai, which will start streaming on Amazon Prime Video from May 13.

Indian tricolour unfurled at Athens

Indian tricolour unfurled at Athens

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

The Indian flag was ceremonially hoisted at the Games village at a simple ceremony on Tuesday night.

'I always thought Indian food is just about the curry'

'I always thought Indian food is just about the curry'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Australian chef George Calombaris talks about his Indian experience, and what to expect in the next edition of MasterChef Australia.