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Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma looks at how one of the seven primal human emotions is usually treated in Hindi movies.

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Great Indian Family, observes Sukanya Verma, is a cheerful fable that points out the absurdity of discrimination as a tool employed by power hungry opportunists.

Recipe: Taruna's Kabuli Channa Pulau

Recipe: Taruna's Kabuli Channa Pulau

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

This one-pot meal goes well with Boondi Raita.

Recipe: The JRD Club Sandwich

Recipe: The JRD Club Sandwich

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Treat yourself to two of Chef Satish Arora's signature five-star dishes.

Recipe: Taruna's Kathal Sabzi

Recipe: Taruna's Kathal Sabzi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Jackfruit curry is an unsual dish to make and keeps both vegetarians and non-vegetarians happy.

'Arre wah!, he kept saying between mouthfuls'

'Arre wah!," he kept saying between mouthfuls'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Chef par excellence Satish Arora recalls his days working as a chef to prime ministers to Chandrima Pal.

Recipe: Deepa Mehrotra's Dahi Baingan

Recipe: Deepa Mehrotra's Dahi Baingan

Rediff.com3 May 2023

This light, tasty preparation can be eaten with ghee rice or even by itself.

Recipe: Mayur's Maharashtrian Appe With Mango Chutney

Recipe: Mayur's Maharashtrian Appe With Mango Chutney

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Try this traditional recipe with a delicious raw mango and coconut chutney.

Recipe: Philo's Egg Curry

Recipe: Philo's Egg Curry

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

A yummy egg curry with a coconut-tamarind base.

Recipe: Taruna's Kulthi Kebabs

Recipe: Taruna's Kulthi Kebabs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Kebabs can also be healthy, gluten-free and vegan.

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.

Recipe: Tirangi Salad

Recipe: Tirangi Salad

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Want a simple way to spice up your R-Day celebrations?

Can Threads Be The 'Twitter Killer'?

Can Threads Be The 'Twitter Killer'?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'If Threads doesn't become a distinct identity, and just a text version in the shadows of Instagram, then it may fizzle out.'

Rajasthani special: How to make laal maas

Rajasthani special: How to make laal maas

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Add a dash of flavour to your Holi celebrations with a special laal maas recipe.

'Vajpayee saw Seeta Aur Geeta 25 times'

'Vajpayee saw Seeta Aur Geeta 25 times'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

'When I met Atalji for the first time, he wouldn't look at me. He seemed very embarrassed.'

Recipe: London-Style Paneer Kathi Roll

Recipe: London-Style Paneer Kathi Roll

Rediff.com31 May 2023

One of these delectable stuffed rolls makes a hearty meal.

Bollywood Quiz Dhamaka

Bollywood Quiz Dhamaka

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'No actor is in a happy space professionally'

'No actor is in a happy space professionally'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'Having taken much time off, and come back and worked again, and then gone back... I'm really blessed to have the kind of work that I'm still doing.'

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

How to make Vegetable Pot Biryani

How to make Vegetable Pot Biryani

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Rediff Reader Manasi Sadarangani shares a quick recipe.

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Eat With Your Eyes: Gourmet Dal-Rice

Eat With Your Eyes: Gourmet Dal-Rice

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Take a delicious and simple comfort meal like Dal-Chaval and elevate it to a gourmet meal with plating technique and a few surprise ingredients.

Have you tasted Smoked Masala Chaas?

Have you tasted Smoked Masala Chaas?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Alok Agrawal's food pics will make your mouth water.

Holi Special: 3 Thandai recipes

Holi Special: 3 Thandai recipes

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

On the lookout for fabulous thandai recipes for Holi?

Delicious Punjabi recipes to tempt your taste buds

Delicious Punjabi recipes to tempt your taste buds

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

From Jalandari seekh kebabs to gajar ka hawla, presenting three yummy winter recipes.

How well do you know these 'erotic' films?

How well do you know these 'erotic' films?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Don't miss this fun quiz!

MDH Dadaji drove tonga before founding Rs 1500 cr spice empire

MDH Dadaji drove tonga before founding Rs 1500 cr spice empire

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

School dropout Mahashay Dharampal Gulati, famously known as 'MDH Dadaji' for repeated appearance in his spice brand's television ads, started his spices business journey in a nondescript shack in Delhi's Karol Bagh after selling his tonga, and went on, at the age of 94, to becoming the highest-paid CEO in the country's FMCG sector.

Bollywood's LAST HURRAH

Bollywood's LAST HURRAH

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

A look at the posthumous releases of leading Bollywood actors.

Pix: Mahie Gill's 'red-hot' shoot

Pix: Mahie Gill's 'red-hot' shoot

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Here's what your favourite celebs have been upto!

Recipes: Chettinad nandu rasam, Fish musallam and more

Recipes: Chettinad nandu rasam, Fish musallam and more

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

These regional dishes will tease your taste buds.

When Married Couples ROMANCED On Screen

When Married Couples ROMANCED On Screen

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at husband and wife filmi collaborations.

Drool-worthy pics for the foodie in you

Drool-worthy pics for the foodie in you

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Presenting the best food pics shared by our readers this week.

V-Day special: These recipes are sure to win hearts

V-Day special: These recipes are sure to win hearts

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Cooking a special meal for V-Day? Try these recipes.

#ThrowbackThursday: Bollywood's HOT summer pix

#ThrowbackThursday: Bollywood's HOT summer pix

Rediff.com30 May 2019

It's #ThrowbackThursday, and Bollywood has got the memo!

Hungry kya? See these drool-worthy pics of food

Hungry kya? See these drool-worthy pics of food

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

The best of food pics this week. You can share yours too here #RediffFoodies.

Salman Khan's coolest uniform? VOTE!

Salman Khan's coolest uniform? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

In Bharat, Bollywood's best-known 'Bhai' plays an officer in the Indian navy among many other avatars. Of course, this is not the first time he's slipped into uniform.

Bollywood no show continues at the box office

Bollywood no show continues at the box office

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.

Recipes: Easy-to-make cocktails for Holi

Recipes: Easy-to-make cocktails for Holi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Colourful Holi drinks!

3 healthy spinach recipes for fussy kids

3 healthy spinach recipes for fussy kids

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Culinarian and food blogger Vindhya Karwa shows us three fun ways to cook this nutritious green.

When KK had India going DIL MAANGE MORE

When KK had India going DIL MAANGE MORE

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'There was so much grace, depth and serenity in him.'