Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore and Uttam Ghosh report from Maharashtra's Malnourished Corridor, visiting an anganwadi, which is often the first line of defence in tackling malnutrition.
'Yogiji insisted to Venkaiah Naiduji that he needs two more strong arms to rule Uttar Pradesh.'
Greetings from all quarters, including his political rivals, poured in on Monday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who celebrated his 68th birthday in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.
'She didn't eat beans, disliked spinach, abhorred peas, but mostly she wouldn't eat things the name of which she didn't know, which seemed to consist of the entire vegetable kingdom.' 'For some reason, she finds even dahi unpalatable,' sighs Kishore Singh.
Varanasi police asked a dhaba selling rotis with a Narendra Modi mark to shut shop after complaints from certain groups, to which the Bharatiya Janata Party said that the 'Modi stamp' on the people's hearts can't be removed.
There was no report of devotees facing any inconvenience even as shops and eateries downed their shutters and vehicles remained off roads.
As the results pour in from the five states which have gone to polls, scenes of celebrations can be seen across the nation.
Unlike other countries, the US does not send its election observers to India because of the strong independent credentials of the Election Commission of India.
Rediff reader Manisha Bhadana tells us how to make marshmallow candies for Diwali. What's your favourite Diwali recipe? Tell us!
Presenting a traditional recipe from the state of Tamil Nadu.
'When you love someone, you have to love him, without looking at his past. Everyone has a past.'
A young mother shares why she decided to cut the cable connection and throw TV out of their lives for sometime.
The actor gets real about the struggles of motherhood and pregnancy.
Is Kangana single then? 'I have an answer to everything, but not this,' she replies.
Because it's all about loving your siblings.
... And sometimes, that's enough, says Sreehari Nair.
India is definitely not a country for mild flavours. And a new generation of Indian entrepreneurs are cashing in on it by adding a delicious twist to our favourite traditional snacks.
Relish the goodness of beetroot in a dessert.
Have you tried this traditional Diwali treat?
Made from sweetened gram flour and ghee, this sweet is sure to melt in your mouth.
Indulge in the pulpy goodness of the summer fruit.
Pulling out all stops on the last day of campaigning, Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday reached out to the electorate holding a roadshow in Sultanpur Majra.
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Television actors discuss their favourite songs, and memories.
Sridevi had updated her art to become more contemporary than current actors. She was new-age and yet vintage. By making the predictable so precious, she makes it a scene that could hold its head high anywhere in world cinema.
This festive season, treat your loved ones to this royal delight.
Food blogger and Rediff reader Charulatha Rao sent us this yummy dessert recipe.
In his latest book 'Amritsar -- The Flavours of the Golden City' celebrity chef Vikas Khanna takes us food tripping.
Jahnavi Patel shares three delicious Navratri recipes she learned from her mother Namrata Patel.
Why 'anti-Romeo'? Why not 'anti-loafer' squad? Or 'anti-Majnu' squad?' wonders Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
The results are a ringing endorsement of Modi's popularity, his government's achievements in the last five years and his campaign, which centred around national security, nationalism and Hindutva.
With exit polls having projected Bharatiya Janata Party defeat in Delhi Assembly polls, party leaders met in New Delhi on Monday to take stock of the situation and motivate the party workers.
Low on fat and high on fibre, this easy-to-make snack recipe is sure to delight you.
Journalist Anita Saluja was one of the last persons to meet Sushma Swaraj on August 6. She spent nearly an hour chatting with the late leader, which is why her sudden death later in the evening came as an unexpected shock for her. She talks to Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com about her association with Sushma Swaraj over the last few decades.
Over the weekend, Akanksha was evicted. Good riddance.
"The BJP tried every trick to defeat the BSP candidate and indulged in malpractices," the BSP supremo alleged.
Made with sweetened ash gourd and garnished with nuts, this halwa makes for an incredible festive treat.
The four-day long Chhath festival ended on Thursday with millions, braving the chill and taking a dip in the river to offer prayers to the rising sun.
