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Recipe: Mediterranean Vegetable Flatbread

Recipe: Mediterranean Vegetable Flatbread

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Colourful and bursting with yumminess are these Mediterranean flatbreads which bring together the best of fresh produce.

Uttarakhand Recipe: Jyoti's Pahadi Dal

Uttarakhand Recipe: Jyoti's Pahadi Dal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Chainsoo is a simple, comforting Pahadi dal that's a good match for just steamed rice.

The Valley Blooms in Purple

The Valley Blooms in Purple

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Umar Ganie captures the blooming lavender fields, often called India's Purple Paradise, in Ganderbal, central Kashmir.

Recipe: Shumaila's Sabudana Khichdi With Toasted Walnuts

Recipe: Shumaila's Sabudana Khichdi With Toasted Walnuts

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Sabudana Khichdi, popular especially in western India, is often had for breakfast. It is cooked up with peanuts, cubes of potatoes, chopped green chillies and tapioca pearls. Replace the peanuts with toasted walnuts to get a different effect.

Bihari Recipe: Pratibha's Dalpuri

Bihari Recipe: Pratibha's Dalpuri

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Bihari Dalpuri is a festive stuffed flatbread made with spiced split Bengal gram or chana dal.

The Magic Of India's Long Train Journeys

The Magic Of India's Long Train Journeys

Rediff.com6 days ago

Back when India moved slowly, every window seat came with a view, and every rail journey came with excess baggage - food, fears, family drama, points out Ajanta Krishnamurthy.

Recipe: Chef Roopa's Jaggery Paniyaram

Recipe: Chef Roopa's Jaggery Paniyaram

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

These soft, golden-brown bites by Chef Roopa Nabar get their look and taste from jaggery, lentils and cardamom. Fenugreek and a dash of salt add an unsual flavour too.

Recipe: Manisha's Pelekai Or Jackfruit Dosa

Recipe: Manisha's Pelekai Or Jackfruit Dosa

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

In many Karnataka homes, a fragrant ripe jackfruit dosa, lovingly called Pelekai Polo, is fried up. Some families refer to this dosa as Ponsa Polo.

Govinda Warns Wife Sunita: 'Stay Within Your Limits'

Govinda Warns Wife Sunita: 'Stay Within Your Limits'

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Govinda has strongly reacted to his wife Sunita Ahuja's recent comments regarding his public appearances with Roopa co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar, accusing her of attempting to damage his reputation and sabotage his film comeback.

How Long Can US Forces Fight Iran War?

How Long Can US Forces Fight Iran War?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Torn between loyalty to their comrades and disillusionment towards the cause for which they are fighting, they are beginning to cave in. Morale has been the casualty, points out Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

How Free Is India Today?

How Free Is India Today?

Rediff.com23 hours ago

As India's decline continued on global indices, the government first blamed methodology and then motives. This is where we remain today as we wish each other and ourselves a happy Independence Day, points out Aakar Patel.

Maria Goretti: 'I Miss Making Money'

Maria Goretti: 'I Miss Making Money'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Maria Goretti details her journey of losing and rediscovering her identity, saying, 'After being home for so long, I think somewhere I lost myself. I had nothing.'

Is UP Governor Needling Yogi?

Is UP Governor Needling Yogi?

Rediff.com22 hours ago

'Some people may not like what I am saying, but shortcomings have to be pointed out. These deficiencies should be rectified within the next three months.' 'This is Gorakhpur, where our CM himself resides. If such shortcomings exist here, then what will happen?'

Salman Khan Steps In To Help Assam Flood Victims

Salman Khan Steps In To Help Assam Flood Victims

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has initiated a multi-phase relief drive through his Being Human organisation and fan club in Assam, providing food, medicines, and essentials to families affected by devastating floods, with plans for long-term rehabilitation support.

Girlfriends Day: Dress Up For A Date With Your Bestie

Girlfriends Day: Dress Up For A Date With Your Bestie

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Who says Galentine's should have all the fun? Girlfriends Day is the perfect excuse to dress up, head out and celebrate the women who make life brighter.

Shubman Gill's Sister Shahneel Gill Set For The Traitors 2

Shubman Gill's Sister Shahneel Gill Set For The Traitors 2

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Shahneel has 450,000 followers on Instagram, and her account is mainly focused on travel and lifestyle.

Recipe For The Thekuas PM Modi Gifted

Recipe For The Thekuas PM Modi Gifted

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Thekua, a very representative sweet snack of Bihar and Jharkhand, Nepal too, recently gained special attention after it was presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a gift to Richard Rai, speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic, when he visited India.

'Best For Investors To Miss India IT Bus'

'Best For Investors To Miss India IT Bus'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'...as we believe with the adoption of AI, our IT services companies' revenue models will have to undergo a reset, which may in turn impact their potential for earnings growth.'

Jackfruit Recipes: Enchor Prawn Curry, Ponsa Idlis

Jackfruit Recipes: Enchor Prawn Curry, Ponsa Idlis

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Jackfruit is one of India's most versatile ingredients, moving effortlessly between savoury and sweet. Used both raw and ripe, Jackfruit finds a place in regional kitchens across the country in remarkably different forms.

Free Haircuts Bring Smiles After Assam Floods

Free Haircuts Bring Smiles After Assam Floods

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

It has offered a rare moment of relief, allowing them to sit down, talk, smile and feel human again amid days of uncertainty and hardship.

Recipes: Raw Banana Pepper Curry, Sindhi-Style Raw Banana Tuk

Recipes: Raw Banana Pepper Curry, Sindhi-Style Raw Banana Tuk

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Long before it became fashionable as a plant-based substitute, Indians had transformed the humble green banana into an astonishing range of dishes. One of the most adaptable ingredients in your kitchen, it is also nutritious and affordable.

Summer Recipe: Roopa's Mango Salsa

Summer Recipe: Roopa's Mango Salsa

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Colourful and bursting with tropical flavour, Chef Roopa Nabar's Mango Salsa is a summer delight.

Geopolitical risks, supply shocks could keep credit-deposit gap elevated: SBI

Geopolitical risks, supply shocks could keep credit-deposit gap elevated: SBI

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

A recent SBI Economic Research report indicates that the significant gap between credit and deposit growth, currently over 530 basis points, is likely to persist if geopolitical risks and external supply shocks continue. However, an improvement in deposit growth is anticipated with inflows into foreign currency non-resident (bank) deposits.

The Film That Cost My Family Its Home

The Film That Cost My Family Its Home

Rediff.com6 days ago

My family produced a Malayalam movie in 1986. It had big actors in it. The songs were sung by K J Yesudas himself. The film starred two newcomers as the lead pair. It bombed.

Government To Expand Digital Food Subsidy Programme

Government To Expand Digital Food Subsidy Programme

Rediff.com3 May 2026

The government plans to expand its central bank digital currency (CBDC)-based food subsidy programme to Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu by June, following its implementation on a pilot basis in Gujarat and Puducherry, official sources said.

When The 'Jackfruit King' Met PM Modi

When The 'Jackfruit King' Met PM Modi

Rediff.com6 days ago

'He wanted to know what products I'd brought along, so I showed him jackfruit flour, which research has linked to managing type 2 diabetes.' 'Then jackfruit seed flour, a strong source of protein that rural households have eaten for generations without it ever becoming a commercial product. I gave him ripe jackfruit chips too.'

Monsoon's Must Try Recipe: Mayur's Ema Datshi

Monsoon's Must Try Recipe: Mayur's Ema Datshi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

An easy, cheesy recipe you must try this monsoon.

Why Malaysia Is Winning Indian Tourists

Why Malaysia Is Winning Indian Tourists

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Go once. You will know, even before you board the flight home, that you will return.

P V Sindhu: 'I Am Coming At The Top Of My Game'

P V Sindhu: 'I Am Coming At The Top Of My Game'

Rediff.com7 minutes ago

'Frankly, I'm in that zone for another Olympics.'

Preity Zinta: 'I Didn't Miss Movies'

Preity Zinta: 'I Didn't Miss Movies'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

'I was enjoying having a family. It was new to me. Having kids. I was focusing on my personal life.' 'However big my career milestones might be, my greatest milestone was to have children and a family.'

The Director Sanjeev Kapoor Wants For His Biopic

The Director Sanjeev Kapoor Wants For His Biopic

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Sanjeev Kapoor, known for popularising Indian cuisine globally, has revealed that he will only allow his friend and acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta to direct his much-anticipated biopic.

How Tata Steel Tackled Challenges Under Chandra

How Tata Steel Tackled Challenges Under Chandra

Rediff.com4 days ago

Tata Steel more than doubled its Indian capacity through acquisitions and expansion, strengthening cash generation as it pursued a costly restructuring of its European operations.

Assam Flood Leaves Village Buried in Mud

Assam Flood Leaves Village Buried in Mud

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

A single night of deadly floods wiped out an entire village in Assam, leaving families without homes, cattle or hope.

Memoni Recipes: Khaunsa, Mahi Fish Pulao

Memoni Recipes: Khaunsa, Mahi Fish Pulao

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

A bold cuisine known for its flavours and robust spices, Memoni food comes from the Memon community with roots in Sindh and Kutch.

Recipe: Chef Bali's Avocado Tempura Chaat

Recipe: Chef Bali's Avocado Tempura Chaat

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Avocado wedges are fried like tempura and given a punchy, chaat-style dressing with yoghurt, chutney and spices.

Restaurants, Multiplexes Eye World Cup Final Windfall

Restaurants, Multiplexes Eye World Cup Final Windfall

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Businesses across sectors are positioning themselves to capitalise on the expected surge in demand.

What Is Analogue Paneer? Why Have The Maharashtra, Gujarat Governments Banned It For A Year?

What Is Analogue Paneer? Why Have The Maharashtra, Gujarat Governments Banned It For A Year?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

After Maharashtra's crackdown on analogue paneer, here's what dietitians say about its nutritional value, health concerns and how to choose fresh paneer.

Prasanna Bisht: 'I Was Ready To Pack My Bags And Leave Mumbai'

Prasanna Bisht: 'I Was Ready To Pack My Bags And Leave Mumbai'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'I was like I can't afford it. I cannot survive in Mumbai, so I will go back to the mountains.' 'But by God's grace, at that very moment, I got Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, and Mumbai stopped me from leaving.'

'Crisis In The Economy Started Last Year'

'Crisis In The Economy Started Last Year'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'It is not because of the war in West Asia, which began on February 28.' 'Petroleum product prices are already going through the roof. They are bound to have a serious inflationary impact.' 'A country's leadership is tested in trying times. It is here that the current leadership is failing.'

Recipe: Lemon Rice

Recipe: Lemon Rice

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Whip up this light Ugadi meal without much ado.