L K Advani's observation on Narendra Modi, an attempt to cut the BJP's prime ministerial nominee down to size, billing him a mere event manager like Vijay Raaz in Mira Nair's film Monsoon Wedding, speaks volumes about their differences... In the coming days, the Congress and BJP may lock horns over the AgustaWestland chopper deal. In an Italian court, Guido Haschke, one of the accused middlemen who allegedly bribed the Indian side, has sought a plea bargain to reduce his jail term if convicted. On or around April 11, we will know how much Haschke is ready to reveal. Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt detects which way the political wind is blowing these days.
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.
A glass of well-made gazpacho is more refreshing than a Bloody Mary or a lassi.
Face Rs 1,000-cr minimum alternate tax demand
Mini Ribeiro tells you how to make the most of winter spices.
Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.
This versatile lentil salad can be a whole meal by itself or an accompaniment to a light evening repast.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj was on Sunday at the centre of a major row over helping scam-tainted former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi to obtain British travel documents but found strong support from the government and the Bharatiya Janata Party which rejected opposition demands for her resignation over alleged "impropriety".
'I have never seen such a large parade being commanded with such precision just by a vocal word of command.' 'I would like to import this technology to England.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), then a final year cadet at the National Defence Academy remembers Queen Elizabeth II's visit to NDA in November 1983.
Share your memories of the food you ate on your train journey.
United States-based drug major Forest Laboratories has sued three Indian pharmaceutical companies -- Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Lupin and Wockhardt -- along with four other manufacturers for coming up with imitations of patented drugs in the US.
Drink enough water, focus on your portion sizes, cut out junk food, start a walking routine, and stay consistent.
Security agencies are not too thrilled about the Election Commission's decision to share its data with interns from the United Nations
India's apex industry chamber Confederation of Indian Industry has landed itself in a controversy over the issue of its support to launching negotiations on trade and investment issues, opposed by developing countries.
'Our recipes come from our real-life experiences and have a story behind them.'
A separate menu has been prepared for the 15 Indian patients -- all Keralites -- and the two United Kingdom nationals
Stalin's personal intervention in the Adheenam row may have contained the avoidable political damage and social tensions at least for now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
He was booked under Indian Penal Code Sections 298 (uttering words with deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings of any person) 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) and 505(2) statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill will between classes.
Launching a baseless tirade against enforcement director Arun Mathur has landed an Indian Police Services officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre in serious trouble.
'If I had to describe my experience of the people in one word, it would be 'warmth'.' 'They opened their hearts and homes for us.'
Some of the easily digestible spices during monsoon are garlic, asafetida, pepper, ginger, turmeric, cumin and coriander. They also provide excellent nutrition.
Make modern meals from ancient grains.
If it splits now, who takes what away and leaves what behind? asks Shekhar Gupta.
Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.
Two South Indian recipes to be served with rice.
'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'
Indian author and compiler of Chicken Soup for the Indian Soul Raksha Bharadia discusses the book and gives tips to aspiring writers.
Instant noodle from Nestle is not the first food brand in India to have faced a tough time though
'Research shows that customers want their loans instantly.' 'So the team asked can we reduce the time for approval from 5 days to 30 seconds?' 'It took the company two years of hard work to tear apart our operations and processes and rebuild them through fresh ideas and by leveraging technology.' 'We reduced the time of loan approval to 3 hours and another year to get it down to 30 seconds,' Sanjiv Bajaj tells Surajeet Das Gupta.
India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma died on Tuesday after suffering a massive cardiac arrest in New Delhi.
Presenting the best street foods across the world.
Japanese cuisine gets a vegetarian twist in India.
Veganism is all about being kind. And it all starts when you're kind to yourself first.
In India post the success of masala and green bonds on the LSE, Nikhil Rathi tells Rajesh Bhayani that there are many international investors interested in buying into the India story
'I love beaches and hence I love my swimsuits.'
India's cricket fraternity was in shock and disbelief as it mourned the death of 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma on Tuesday, paying glowing tributes to the former batsman with his teammates from that historic triumph breaking down while remembering him.
"A Meryl Streep or Jimmy Kimmel can speak their mind, and stay assured that they won't be harmed. That does not happen in India," say Manavi Kapur & Ranjita Ganesan.
Dinacharya is a Sanskrit term for daily rituals that one must practice regularly to live in sync with nature.
Presenting the best of food pics we saw this week. Have you shared yours yet?
Why is the Mini the only "lifestyle" auto badge that seems to be growing and staying strong? Pavan Lall finds out.
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