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13 Magic Malai Dishes

13 Magic Malai Dishes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Whether it's adding richness to festive desserts or lending silkiness to everyday meals, malai brings an unmistakable depth of flavour to a dish, lifting it into the realm of the scrumptious.

Riddle Of The Kumbh & Bhutte Ka Shorba

Riddle Of The Kumbh & Bhutte Ka Shorba

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.

Diyas To Drones: How Festivals Are Being Redefined

Diyas To Drones: How Festivals Are Being Redefined

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

From drone-lit skies and gemstone rangolis to fragrance journeys and theatrical thalis, India's new-age festive events blend heritage with high-tech spectacle to create memories that feel both intimate and unforgettable.

Furniture Gets a Fashion Upgrade

Furniture Gets a Fashion Upgrade

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Fine furniture is now about soul, not just status, whether it's a bar cabinet with elaborate French marquetry or a delicately curved Italian leather sofa.

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'When India opened its doors to the world, moving away from an agrarian to a market economy, everything, whether life or love, was commodified.'

Uddhav meets 'Renaissance Man' Pawar, NCP says game on

Uddhav meets 'Renaissance Man' Pawar, NCP says game on

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

The Sena-NCP bonhomie was also seen after Shiv Sena leaders Eknath Shinde and Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's Man Friday Milind Narvekar on Saturday caught Sanjay Bansod, NCP MLA from Udgir, who was set to fly out of Mumbai.

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. Why then do they bully and belittle the English-speaking? asks Shyam G Menon.

'Wadekar was renaissance man of Indian cricket'

'Wadekar was renaissance man of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'His demise has left a big void'

Holi recipe: How to make a bhang cocktail

Holi recipe: How to make a bhang cocktail

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

A delicious Holi cocktail recipe that is sure to impress your guests.

Tahawwur Rana stayed in Mumbai hotel ahead of 26/11: Mumbai police

Tahawwur Rana stayed in Mumbai hotel ahead of 26/11: Mumbai police

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 terror attacks case, stayed at a hotel in Mumbai's Powai area for two days in November 2008 ahead of the attacks, where he discussed about the crowded places in south Mumbai with a witness in the case, the police said on Tuesday.

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.'

Karna crisis: 2 Cong MLAs quit, high drama in Mumbai

Karna crisis: 2 Cong MLAs quit, high drama in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

With the two latest resignations, 16 MLAs -- 13 from the Congress and 3 from the JD-S -- have quit while two Independent MLAs -- H Nagesh and R Shanker -- have already withdrawn support.

Pooja Hegde's sexy summer style

Pooja Hegde's sexy summer style

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The actor posed in a yellow swimsuit on the cover of Femina.

Hotels' New Year's Eve revenue to fall 50 per cent

Hotels' New Year's Eve revenue to fall 50 per cent

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

This is one New Year when most citizens will not be comfortable partying following the terrorist attacks that left hundreds dead.

How to make Nariyal Malai Ghevar

How to make Nariyal Malai Ghevar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Executive Chef Gautam Mehrishi from the Renaissance Mumbai hotel sent us the recipe.

Feeling hot? Try these easy summer coolers

Feeling hot? Try these easy summer coolers

Rediff.com2 May 2018

You can't say no to these refreshing summer drinks.

Sec 144 imposed near K'taka MLAs' hotel in Mumbai

Sec 144 imposed near K'taka MLAs' hotel in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Section 144 of the CrPC prohibits an assembly of more than four persons in an area.

Recipes: How to make Honey Chocolate Cake

Recipes: How to make Honey Chocolate Cake

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

On the occasion of Chocolate Week, which begins on March 15, we bring you two delicious chocolate recipes.

14 rebel Karnataka MLAs return to Mumbai hotel

14 rebel Karnataka MLAs return to Mumbai hotel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The legislators were camping in Mumbai since Saturday evening after resigning and withdrawing support to the 13-month-old Janata Dal-Secular-Congress government in Karnataka, bringing it on the verge of collapse.

Karnataka rebel MLAs' fun day out in Mumbai

Karnataka rebel MLAs' fun day out in Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

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.

Samiksha @ NITIE-Mumbai

Samiksha @ NITIE-Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

NITIE, Mumbai, invites students and working professionals for Samiksha, a panel discussion event on Insurance Sector: Opportunities and Challenges.

Shiv Sena to house MLAs in Mumbai luxury hotel ahead of council polls

Shiv Sena to house MLAs in Mumbai luxury hotel ahead of council polls

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The Shiv Sena has decided to move its MLAs to a luxury hotel at Powai in northeast Mumbai ahead of the Maharashtra Legislative Council polls, a party leader said on Friday, as the ruling coalition spearhead treads a cautious path after being outsmarted by the BJP in the last week's Rajya Sabha polls.

The Best of Pankaj Udhas

The Best of Pankaj Udhas

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

His elegant body of work, LIVE and recordings, is a tuneful treasure whose melody and memory lives on. Fondly remembering the late singer and 10 of his superhit songs.

Spotted: John Abraham, Bipasha Basu in Mumbai

Spotted: John Abraham, Bipasha Basu in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Reader Zubin Sanjana has sent us this photograph of the stars.

Tagore's Santiniketan added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Tagore's Santiniketan added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

India had been striving for long to get a UNESCO tag for this cultural site located in Birbhum district.

Stop Cong leaders: K'taka rebel MLAs to Mumbai police

Stop Cong leaders: K'taka rebel MLAs to Mumbai police

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The MLAs in the letter said they feel threatened, and requested the police to stop any Congress leader from meeting them.

Republic Day Special: How to make a tricolour jalebi

Republic Day Special: How to make a tricolour jalebi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

End your Republic Day celebration with these tricolour treats.

Ajit Pawar offering ministerial posts, claim NCP MLAs

Ajit Pawar offering ministerial posts, claim NCP MLAs

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

"Do not worry. This relationship will go long. Our alliance will go a long way," the sources quoted Uddhav as telling the MLAs.

Recipe: How to make puran poli

Recipe: How to make puran poli

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

With Gudi Padwa on March 25, Chef Irfan Sayyed shares the the recipe of the Indian sweet flatbread.

Sintra: Candy Castles And Sandwiches

Sintra: Candy Castles And Sandwiches

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Fried eggplant or baigan in a sandwich? Much, much more yum than you could possibly imagine.

NCP shifts MLAs to two hotels amid fear of poaching

NCP shifts MLAs to two hotels amid fear of poaching

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

NCP MLAs have been moved to Hotel Grand Hyatt in Santacruz and Sofitel in Bandra-Kurla Complex

NCP, Sena, Cong shift MLAs to hotels amid poaching threat

NCP, Sena, Cong shift MLAs to hotels amid poaching threat

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Security has been tightened outside three luxury hotels, police said on Sunday.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

'We will do another film up there soon'

'We will do another film up there soon'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'Our onscreen chemistry was always special.'

PIX: Over 100 birthday kisses for Veena Mallik!

PIX: Over 100 birthday kisses for Veena Mallik!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

The starlet set a world record on her birthday.

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Alkazi, who was the longest serving director of the National School of Drama and mentored generations of actors, produced plays such as Girish Karnad's Tughlaq and Dharamvir Bharati's Andha Yug.

These food pics will make you hungry in no time

These food pics will make you hungry in no time

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Readers share their love for food through photographs.

IMAGES: The latest, hottest hair trends!

IMAGES: The latest, hottest hair trends!

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Here's a glimpse of the latest hairstyle trends showcased by the Schwarzkopf Essential Looks event held May 10 in Mumbai.

Amid crisis, JD-S MLAs de-stress with yoga

Amid crisis, JD-S MLAs de-stress with yoga

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

The MLAs, who support the coalition, are staying at the Golfshire Club in the city. Various photos show the politicians performing asanas in different groups. With wooden flooring and huge glass windows, a scenic view is seen outside the room where the MLAs are gathered.

PIX: Shriya, Giselle look hot in Swarovski Gems

PIX: Shriya, Giselle look hot in Swarovski Gems

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Check out these hot showstoppers.