Every aspect of Navratri is associated with delectable dishes that are relished across the country during these divine nine days -- from lip-smacking savouries to wholesome sweets.
An Australian teenager, who pleaded guilty at a children's court to a charge of affray (assault in public) over a gang attack on two Indians in December 2008, has escaped conviction and was given a nine-month probation after he vowed to change his ways.
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The woman fell into a week-long coma and had to undergo liver transplant after consuming the poisonous mushrooms.
Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and migration, points out Ramesh Menon.
A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can help regulate blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent colon cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, regulate diabetes and can help keep appetite in check, suggests Dr Eileen Canday.
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M E Meeran, a former wholesale dealer in provisions, is conquering the world with his Eastern brand of spices and curry powders.
Whoever thought an Australian chef would represent India so beautifully in the MasterChef kitchen?
Passage to India brings India into the living rooms of Brazilian homes night after night.
A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk or with honey in hot water would be ideal for the monsoon.
Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh, who travelled across 29 Indian states and five Union territories in 101 days, recommend a list of lesser known places in India to add to your travel bucket list.
The WWE's Kane is in Mumbai to meet and greet WWE fans in India. Highlights from his entertaining press conference.
The MLAs visited the famous Siddhivinayak Temple after which they had their lunch at south Indian restaurant-bar "Dakshin Culture Curry" and a typical Marathi/ Konkani food Junction "Diva Maharashtracha". Both restaurants are adjacent to each other and are owned by Dr Suhas Awchat.
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A hearty filling vegetable soup made with simple ingredients.
It's time to stock up on basil, mint and Indian gooseberries.
Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks on the rising prices of onions in the Lok Sabha.
'Kalnirnay is like a bible for any family.'
We will continue to be enthralled by your golden oldies we grew up with, notes Shreekant Sambrani.
With earnings of $ 25 million, Virat Kohli was ranked 100th in 2019 and 83rd in 2018 with $ 24 million.
For podcasters -- those who create podcasts -- the medium's appeal also owes to the fact that its content remains unregulated. Uncomfortable conversations, taboo subjects, stigmatised issues, are all encouraged.
Mini Ribeiro tells you how to make the most of winter spices.
MasterChef Australia Season 13 winner Justin Narayan speaks about his Indian roots.
'My day starts off with Pranayam and visualisation practice for about 45 minutes. After breakfast, it's time to learn some cooking'
Vin Gopal, chairman, Monmouth County Democrats, was last week named deputy vice chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee by its chairman, John Currie.
In a career spanning nearly three decades, Floyd Cardoz has always drawn on food memories to create a new culinary language.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
Raja Chari is in training to go to space in 2019. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel presents the story of his journey from Cedar Falls, Iowa, to NASA. A Rediff.com Exclusive!
A separate menu has been prepared for the 15 Indian patients -- all Keralites -- and the two United Kingdom nationals
As Pranab Mukherjee passes away, we remember the man, the politician, the Rashtrapati.
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The dish is packed with aromatic spices and has a great bite to it.
... and I learn more about economic trends than from books, says Ajit Balakrishnan.
Her great grandfather began sugar co-operatives in Maharashtra. Her grandfather was an eight time MP. Her uncle is currently leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra assembly. Her cousin joined the BJP on Tuesday, March 12. Nila Vikhe Patil, who could one day become prime minister of Sweden, unravels her India connections in an e-mail interaction with Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.
Food blogger Manasi Sadarangani shares a popular Indian recipe.
'Jail was very crowded, we were 56 people crammed together. All 56 of us had to use only one toilet'
'I am concentrating on working in Hollywood but if the right opportunity from the Indian film industry comes, I will be open to working there.'
Interestingly, the Muslim representation in West Bengal assembly has dropped this time when compared to what it was in 2016, even as members of the community voted en masse for the Mamata Banerjee camp.
This start-up connects diners with regional cuisines that restaurants do not serve.
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