Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar and Uttam Ghosh are traveling from Kanyakumari to Kashmir on the Himsagar Express to capture the essence, colours, variety, cuisines, attires, languages -- in short the spirit of our great country as it celebrates its 67th Independence Day. On Wednesday, August 13, Ganesh and Uttam will interact with readers in a Live! Chat from 10 am to 6 pm where they'll share experiences, anecdotes and photographs of their cross-country journey. Join in!
Abhishek Mande checks out the south Indian dosas as they are made on Mumbai streets.
Left high and dry, the BJP has had no option but to go for the overkill with 800 rallies, including 20 by the prime minister. In the process, it may be overplaying its card, observes Amulya Ganguli.
'We have known each other for the last five years.' 'He patiently waited for me and finally proposed last year.' 'It was beautiful, just the sort of thing I had always imagined.'
With Naga, Korean and Singaporean eateries, Kammanahalli in east Bengaluru offers unconventional dining options.
Legendary cricketer and co-owner of Indian Super League football club Kerala Blasters, Sachin Tendulkar wished everyone on the auspicious day of Onam.
These regional dishes will tease your taste buds.
'My Indian guests were to get a slice of the authentic Brazilian experience, the cuisine being only one part of it,' says B S Prakash of a typical Brazilian institution.
Cricket great Sachin Tendulkar is a foodie but his first experience with Chinese cuisine ended in disappointment and he had to return home thirsty and hungry.
'There is no need to do anything, let your SIPs get deducted every month, and stick to your allocation between equity, fixed income and emergency funds and your risk covers.'
'The Citizenship Amendment Bill is a classic case of short-term gain over-riding long-term interest. 'We must welcome all persecuted minorities from our neighbouring countries and not just Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and Buddhists,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
'I want to leave behind the bank stronger and better than when I took over.'
Is it Biryani, Malai Kofta, Prawn Curry? Which do you think is India's favourite dish? Take our poll and let us know!
Constantly experimenting with the tastes of consumers by mixing western and 'desi' menus, fast food industry has seen a rapid growth in last few years, thanks to high disposable incomes and greater exposure to multiple cuisines.
'Even apart from the Bengal famine, there was a great deal more bloodshed and deceit than I was prepared for.' 'Almost every one of the acquisitions was won by extreme extortionate methods and what came out was that these relatively honest officers found themselves doing very dishonest things.'
She goes topless for a recent picture.
This is where great food is created and star chefs are born. You may also have to wash utensils!
There are parts of India that stoutly hold their own against cultural hegemony, but it is anyone's guess how long that will last, says Kishore Singh.
Anthony Bourdain thought vada-pao was so good that all other Indian food could be dismissed. He was not wrong, says Aakar Patel.
All the Indian Railways' zones have been instructed to ensure availability of Janata Khana. A comprehensive policy, including strict monitoring mechanisms, would be developed soon for achieving these objectives.
With Gudi Padwa on March 25, Chef Irfan Sayyed shares the the recipe of the Indian sweet flatbread.
Readers share their favourite rainy day recipes with us. You can too!
Readers share their favourite rainy day recipes with us. You can too!
Want to eat healthy, but don't know how to do it right? Trailblazing chef Kelvin Cheung will teach you a thing or two about healthy eating.
We invited Get Ahead readers to share their mango recipes with us -- great ways to enjoy the king of fruits in the sweltering heat. As part of an ongoing series, we present three such responses.
Readers share recipes for Papaya Shake and Kharbooja Special. Share yours too!
Readers share recipes for Majjige Saaru, Chicken Curry and Pumpkin Tonic. Share yours too!
New Yorkers would get to sample for free, Indian handicrafts and handlooms, its folk and classical dances, bollywood and of course cuisine from the sub-continent as part of an extended celebration of the country's 60 years of independence.
We publish readers' responses to our recipes invite. Here's how to prepare Poached Egg Curry, Dahi Aloo, Fish Bhurji, Dal Dhokli and Mushroom Pepper Dry.
Now they are reinventing their strategies to stay afloat, as they see no sign of recovery for at least six months.
Five delicious desserts contributed by GA readers. Share yours!
We publish readers' responses to our recipes invite. Here's how to prepare Spicy Bhendi Kadhi, Masala Poha, Sauteed Penne Pasta and Oondi.
We publish readers' responses to our recipes invite. Here's how to prepare Steamed Upma Dumplings, Vegetarian Pizza, Mutton Kassa, Pepper Spinach Chicken and Meethi Tomato Chutney.
We publish readers' responses to our recipes invite. Here's how to prepare Deviled Eggs with Tuna, Pudina Chicken and Carrot-Beans Thoran.
The actress attends the launch party of Indian Authentic Cuisine in Dubai.
Readers send in their yummy Diwali recipes. Share yours!
Here are five delicious festive recipes contributed by GA readers. Share yours!
The Mutual Logistics Support Agreement will allow militaries of the two countries to use each other's bases for repair and replenishment of supplies besides facilitating scaling up of overall defence cooperation.
For Chef Thomas Zacharias, Chef Floyd Cardoz, was a partner, mentor. And family.
Four women chefs speak of their every day challenges and triumphs.
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